breakfast
our free-range eggs may be ordered
fried, scrambled or poached
*these breakfasts are served with a side order of toast, butter & jam
*classic R182
two eggs, bacon, two italian sausages, mushrooms & tomato
*mini R138
one egg, bacon, one italian sausage, mushrooms & tomato
breakfast royale R148
two poached eggs, spinach, lemon sauce & seeded bread
add option of macon +R56 / bacon +R46
hummus toastie R138
hummus, rocket, avo, roasted cherry tomatoes, feta, poached egg, za’atar spice & toasted village bread
tashas french toast R146
brioche french toast, berries, cinnamon sugar & mascarpone
add option of streaky bacon +R46 / macon +R56
plain omelette or scrambled R82
our free-range omelettes & scrambled eggs are made with three eggs or egg whites
*sweetcorn scramble R152
scrambled eggs, creamy sweetcorn, bacon, spring onion, italian hard cheese & micro herbs
*salmon scramble R172
40g smoked salmon trout, scrambled eggs, cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese & chives
*old school omelette R168
herb omelette, tomato, bacon, spring onions, mushrooms & grated cheddar
livers on toast R142
sauteed chicken livers, garlic and parsley gravy, roasted cherry tomatoes, fried egg, rocket & village bread
butternut zucchini rostis R136
butternut & zucchini rostis, labneh, lime, grilled onions, rocket, red onion, chives, roasted butternut, pickled red onion, coriander, sunflower & pumpkin seeds
add option of egg +R18 / salmon +R94 / bacon +R46
spanakopita scramble R142
whipped green feta ricotta, herb scrambled eggs, baby spinach, spring onion, micro herb, & black sesame seeds on grilled village bread with red pepper & tomato relish
healthy appetite
fruit salad R148
add yoghurt +R46 / add muesli +R38
citrus sunrise R144
citrus fruit, banana, oat crumble, honey cream yoghurt, pistachio nuts & rose syrup
dr paw paw R142
paw paw, yoghurt, chopped almonds & honey
creamed avo on toast R154
creamed almond & avo dressing, fennel, labneh, chives, parsley, spiced pistachio nuts & cucumber on gluten-free bread
egg option +R18
oats R82
oats served with milk & honey
option of banana +R18 / option of berries +R34
little miss sunshine R132
homemade granola, caramelised fruits, yoghurt, berries, paw paw curd, coconut flakes & mint
quesadillas
toasted mexican flatbread or whole wheat wrap
the sao paulo R176
grilled chicken, lemon, chilli marinade, cheddar, sundried tomatoes, coriander & yoghurt
the south african R178
chicken mayo, mozzarella & gherkins
the greenland R166
avo, pistachio nuts, feta, mozzarella, baby spinach, rocket & basil pesto mayo
beef burger
two 125g homemade beef burger patties, red onion, tomato, gem lettuce, sesame seed buns & fries
plain R178 / cheese R196
b.l.t sarmie R174
streaky bacon, butter lettuce & tomato, mayo, red pepper & tomato relish, served on toasted village bread with fries
add egg mayo R192
the steak dip R198
150g sliced rump, mozzarella cheese, grilled onions & portuguese steak sauce served on ciabatta, rocket & picked red onion
tomato, avo & feta toast R148
heirloom tomatoes, lemon basil dressing, green tahini avo & creamed feta on seeded bread
salads
chopped house salad R142
avo, cabbage, gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, coriander, sunflower seeds, cashew nuts, black sesame seeds & lemon vinaigrette
chicken option R190
tashas caesar R162
baby spinach, gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, croutons, boiled egg or cold poached egg, crispy parma ham, italian hard cheese & caesar anchovy dressing
chicken option R210
salmon goddess salad R174
40g smoked salmon trout, radish, kalamata olives, rocket, butter lettuce, chives, cucumber, parsley, lemon vinaigrette, boiled egg, green goddess dressing & micro herbs
texas salad R158
corn, rocket, butter lettuce, basil, feta, cherry tomatoes, olives & lemon basil dressing
chicken option R206 / 150g rump option R244
butternut salad R166
roasted butternut, butter lettuce, rocket, roasted cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, avo, orange & mustard dressing & a choice of feta or goat cheese
chicken option R214
halloumi salad R186
halloumi, baby spinach, rocket, red onion, mint, cranberries, pistachios, avo, croutons, chives & pomegranate dressing
chicken brown rice salad R148
middle eastern spiced chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, butter lettuce, wild rice, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, pomegranate dressing & lemon yoghurt
chicken crunch salad R158
grilled chicken breast, white cabbage, grilled corn, spring onion, green beans, radish, almonds, lemon tahini yoghurt & lemon vinaigrette
the waldorf R162
celery, apple, grapes, butter lettuce, candied pecan nuts, gem lettuce, radish, shaved cauliflower, gorgonzola buttermilk dressing & a honey white balsamic vinaigrette
add boiled egg +R18
pasta
choice of penne or linguine
zucchini spaghetti +R30 / gluten-free pasta +R30
ninetta’s napoletana R128
tomato based sauce & fresh basil
arrabbiata R130
tomato based sauce, chilli & fresh basil
bolognese R168
beef mince cooked in a traditional tomato sauce
savva's chicken pasta R216
grilled chicken strips, mushrooms, chives, garlic & cream
creamy pesto R224
chicken, button mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, pesto, cream, basil & white wine
butternut brown butter pasta R186
roasted butternut, sage, cream, kale, sundried tomatoes, gorgonzola & toasted rye crumb
baked meat pasta R232
bolognese, mushrooms, streaky bacon, napoletana, cream, italian hard cheese, penne & grilled mozzarella
soup
enquire about our soup of the day R116
melrose
shop 14, the piazza, melrose arch,
melrose, johannesburg
phone: +27 11 684 1781
+27 11 568 5488
email: melrose@tashascafe.com
monday - thursday: 7.00 am - 7.00 pm
friday - saturday: 7.00 am - 8.00 pm
sundays: 7.30 am - 6.00 pm
public holidays: 7.30 am - 5.30 pm