Essence Cafe & Pizzeria Hillcrest
Pizza, Breakfast, Cafe, Sandwiches, Burgers, Grill, Dessert, Curry, Ribs, Chicken
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16
Classic Burger
from
R127.00
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Your choice of burger patty, tomato, dill pickles, lettuce, crispy onion rings and burger sauce served on a brioche bun.
Essence Brie Burger
from
R165.00
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Your choice of burger patty on a bed of rocket topped with brie, cranberry jam and bacon and served on a brioche bun.
Pulled Pork Burger
from
R140.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Shredded pork rib meat, grilled with red onion in barbecue sauce and served on a bed of coleslaw. Topped with cripsy onion rings and served on a brioche bun.
Cheesy Chorizo & Jalapeno Burger
from
R154.00
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Beef patty atop a bed of lettuce and smothered in a jalepeno, chorizo and cheddar cheese sauce.
Peri-Peri Chicken Burger
from
R127.00
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Chicken breast served with tomato, coleslaw and Peri- Mayo.
Essence Burger
from
R154.00
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Your choice of burger patty on a bed of lettuce topped with bacon, your choice of cheese, tomato relish, avo, burger sauce and crispy onion rings.
Bacon Alfredo Pasta
from
R138.00
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Bacon and mushrooms sauteed in garlic butter and served with your choice of pasta in a creamy sauce.
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
from
R138.00
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Chicken and mushrooms sauteed in garlic butter and served with your choice of pasta in a creamy sauce.
Basil Chicken Pasta
from
R138.00
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Chicken fillet sauteed with cherry tomatoes served with your choice of pasta in a creamy basil sauce.
Chicken Chorizo Pasta
from
R143.00
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Chorizo and chicken fillet sauteed with red peppers and onions served with your choice of pasta in a creamy harissa sauce and topped with feta.
Peri-Peri Chicken Pasta (H)
from
R138.00
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Chicken fillet sauteed with cherry tomatoes with your choice of pasta served in a creamy Peri-Peri sauce.
Feta Steak Pasta (V)
from
R154.00
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Steak strips sauteed with red onion served with your choice of pasta in a honey, cheddar and mustard sauce and topped with feta.
Meatballs & Napoletana Pasta
from
R154.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Beef meat balls sauteed and served with your choice of pasta in a rich napoletana sauce.
Creamy Butternut Pasta
from
R127.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Blanched butternut sauteed in garlic butter and served with your choice of pasta in a creamy sauce.
Beef Bolognaise Pasta
from
R135.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Ground beef cooked to perfection in our homestyle napoletana sauce.
Macaroni + Cheese Pasta
from
R99.00
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Macaroni cooked to perfection, served in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.
Salads
4
Falafel Salad
from R125.00
Falafel balls, roasted butternut, topped with sesame seeds, red onion, black olives, grilled cherry tomatoes, cucumber, tzatziki and parsley on a bed of greens.
Chicken & Bacon Salad
from R130.00
Chicken fillet, bacon bits, cherry tomatoes and croutons topped with parmesan shavings on a bed of greens.
Sweet Chilli Chicken Salad
from R135.00
Sweet chilli + sesame coated chicken strips, halloumi, grilled pepperdews, avo and cherry tomatoes served on a bed of greens.
Chopped Thai Beef Salad
from R135.00
Beef strips grilled in a honey, ginger, garlic and soy sauce atop a bed of shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber, spring onion, sesame seeds and toasted peanuts and garnished with crispy onion rings.
Toasties
6
Cheese & Tomato Toastie
from R66.00
Golden-brown toasted bread encasing your selection from our variety of fillings.
Cheese & Mushroom Toastie
from R72.00
Golden-brown toasted bread encasing your selection from our variety of fillings.
Bacon & Egg Toastie
from R77.00
Golden-brown toasted bread encasing your selection from our variety of fillings.
Chicken & Mayo Toastie
from R83.00
Golden-brown toasted bread encasing your selection from our variety of fillings.
Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Toastie
from R88.00
Golden-brown toasted bread encasing your selection from our variety of fillings.
Steak, Onion & Mozzarella Toastie
from R105.00
Golden-brown toasted bread encasing your selection from our variety of fillings.
Appetizers
10
Garlic Foccacia 30cm
from R77.00
Foccacia topped with garlic and herbs.
Foccacia Mozzarella 30cm
from R88.00
Foccacia topped with mozzarella, garlic and herbs.
Crispy Chicken Wings Starter
from R88.00
Deep fried chicken strips in our fresh herb seasoning. Served with a mild harissa mayo.
Chicken Wings Starter 4Pcs
from R105.00
4 x Wings.
Chorizo Starter
from R105.00
Spicy portuguese sausage & sauteed onion, served in a creamy napolitana sauce with a hint of chilli. Accompanied by toasted flatbread.
Falafel Starter
from R88.00
Falafel balls served on a bed of tomato and onion salsa, topped with tzatziki and accompanied by hummus and toasted flatbread.
Trinchado Starter
from R110.00
Steak strips fried in a garlic butter and served in a creamy napolitana sauce with a hint of chilli. Accompanied by toasted flatbread.
Grilled Calamari Starter
from R110.00
Patagonian calamari heads & tubes, pan fried in garlic butter and served in your sauce of choice. Accompanied by toasted flatbread.
Crispy Calamari Starter
from R110.00
Patagonian calamari heads & tubes, crumbed, deep fried and served with a mild harissa mayo and lemon.
Chicken Livers
from R94.00
Chicken livers fried in garlic butter, and served in a creamy napolitana sauce with a hint of chilli. Accompanied by toasted flatbread.
Wraps
6
Peri-Peri Chicken Wrap
from R125.00
Grilled chicken strips basted in peri-peri sauce, cucumber, red onion, roasted cherry tomatoes, mixed lettuce and perinaise.
Halloumi Wrap
from R130.00
Crumbed & fried halloumi cheese, grilled cherry tomatoes, hummus, grated carrots, mixed herbs, and lettuce.
Crunchy Beef Wrap
from R133.00
Beef strips basted in honey, ginger, garlic and soy sauce, shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber, toasted peanuts, coriander and crispy onion rings.
Falafel Wrap
from R116.00
Falafel balls, hummus, tzatziki, red onion, grilled cherry tomatoes, cucumber and mixed lettuce.
Cajun Chicken Wrap
from R127.00
Cajun chicken strips, avo, grilled peppers, feta cheese, cajun mayo and mixed lettuce.
Chicken & Cheese Wrap
from R132.00
Sweet chilli + sesame coated chicken strips, halloumi, grilled pepperdews, avo, cherry tomatoes, and lettuce.
Burgers
13
Classic Burger
from
R127.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Your choice of burger patty, tomato, dill pickles, lettuce, crispy onion rings and burger sauce served on a brioche bun.
Essence Brie Burger
from
R165.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Your choice of burger patty on a bed of rocket topped with brie, cranberry jam and bacon and served on a brioche bun.
Pulled Pork Burger
from
R140.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Shredded pork rib meat, grilled with red onion in barbecue sauce and served on a bed of coleslaw. Topped with cripsy onion rings and served on a brioche bun.
Cheesy Chorizo & Jalapeno Burger
from
R154.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Beef patty atop a bed of lettuce and smothered in a jalepeno, chorizo and cheddar cheese sauce.
Peri-Peri Chicken Burger
from
R127.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Chicken breast served with tomato, coleslaw and Peri- Mayo.
Essence Burger
from
R154.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Your choice of burger patty on a bed of lettuce topped with bacon, your choice of cheese, tomato relish, avo, burger sauce and crispy onion rings.
Classic Burger
from R127.00
Your choice of burger patty, tomato, dill pickles, lettuce, crispy onion rings and burger sauce served on a brioche bun.
Essence Brie Burger
from R165.00
Your choice of burger patty on a bed of rocket topped with brie, cranberry jam and bacon and served on a brioche bun.
Pulled Pork Burger
from R140.00
Shredded pork rib meat, grilled with red onion in barbecue sauce and served on a bed of coleslaw. Topped with cripsy onion rings and served on a brioche bun.
Cheesy Chorizo & Jalapeno Burger
from R154.00
Beef patty atop a bed of lettuce and smothered in a jalepeno, chorizo and cheddar cheese sauce.
Peri-Peri Chicken Burger
from R127.00
Chicken breast served with tomato, coleslaw and Peri- Mayo.
Essence Burger
from R154.00
Your choice of burger patty on a bed of lettuce topped with bacon, your choice of cheese, tomato relish, avo, burger sauce and crispy onion rings.
Bun Jovi Burger
from R180.00
Your choice of two burger patties on a bed of lettuce topped with caramelized onions, hash brown, tomato relish, bacon, and your choice of cheese.
Tramezzini
6
Chicken & Mayo Tramezzini
from R116.00
Our special chicken & mayo served with mozzarella.
Chicken & Avo Tramezzini (S)
from R132.00
Lemon & herb chicken strips, avo, tomato, mozzarella and harissa mayo.
Cajun Chicken & Bacon Tramezzini
from R132.00
Cajun chicken strips, bacon, mozzarella and cajun mayo.
Bacon, Avo & Feta Tramezzini (S)
from R132.00
Bacon, avo, feta, mozzarella and tomato relish.
Spicy Beef Tramezzini (H)
from R132.00
Bacon, avo, feta, mozzarella and tomato relish.
Spicy Chorizo Tramezzini
from R138.00
Chorizo grilled with red onion and calamata olives, mozzarella, and creamy prego sauce with a hint of chilli.
Seafood
4
Hake
from R143.00
Hake fillet cooked in the manner of your choosing, and served with coleslaw & mild harissa mayo.
Grilled Calamari Main
from R193.00
Patagonian calamari heads & tubes pan fried in garlic butter and served in a sauce of your choice.
Crispy Calamari Main
from R193.00
Patagonian calamari heads & tubes crumbed & deep fried and served with harissa mayo.
Calamari & Hake
from R193.00
Patagonian calamari heads & tubes cooked to your preference, accompanied by hake fillet also cooked to your preference. Served with coleslaw and mild harissa mayo.
Chicken
9
Half Flame Grilled Portuguese Chicken
from R138.00
Flame grilled chicken basted with a sauce of your choice.
Full Flame Grilled Portuguese Chicken
from R231.00
Flame grilled chicken basted with a sauce of your choice.
Chicken Wings Main 8Pcs
from R187.00
Chicken wings basted with a sauce of your choice.
Salsa Chicken Breast
from R127.00
Flame grilled chicken breast basted with a sauce of your choice and topped with tomato & onion salsa, grilled sweetcorn, and avo.
Honey & Soy Chicken Stirfry
from R127.00
Grilled chicken strips, stirfried with crunchy mixed veg honey & soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Topped with sesame seeds and served with jasmine rice.
Chicken Schnitzel
from R138.00
Crumbed chicken breast served with coleslaw and cheese sauce.
Chicken Strips Main
from R127.00
Chicken strips cooked in the manner of your choosing and served with mild harissa mayo.
Crispy Chicken & Wings 4Pcs
from R149.00
Crumbed and fried chicken strips & chicken wings basted with the sauce of your choice. Served with harissa mayo.
Chicken Basket
from R138.00
Crumbed and fried chicken strips, sweet chilli & sesame crusted chicken skews and a jalapeno chilli. Served with chips and sweet chilli sauce.
Combos
6
Crispy Chicken & Calamari
from R165.00
Crumbed and fried chicken strips & patagonian calamari heads and tubes cooked to your preference. Served with harissa mayo.
Chicken & Calamari
from R248.00
Grilled half chicken cooked in your choice of basting and patagonian calamari heads and tubes served grilled or fried.
Mixed Grill
from R248.00
200g Pork ribs grilled and brushed with our sweet and sticky basting, boerewors, and chicken wings basted with the sauce of your choice.
Chicken & Ribs
from R215.00
Grilled half chicken cooked in your choice of basting served with 200g of pork ribs brushed with our sweet and sticky basting.
Rump & Wings
from R286.00
300g Rump cooked to your preference, accompanied by wings basted in your choice of sauce.
Ribs & Wings
from R281.00
400g pork ribs grilled and brushed with our sweet and sticky basting, accompanied by chicken wings basted with your choice of sauce.
Pork Ribs
1
Curry
1
Pastas
22
Bacon Alfredo Pasta
from
R138.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Bacon and mushrooms sauteed in garlic butter and served with your choice of pasta in a creamy sauce.
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
from
R138.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Chicken and mushrooms sauteed in garlic butter and served with your choice of pasta in a creamy sauce.
Basil Chicken Pasta
from
R138.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Chicken fillet sauteed with cherry tomatoes served with your choice of pasta in a creamy basil sauce.
Chicken Chorizo Pasta
from
R143.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Chorizo and chicken fillet sauteed with red peppers and onions served with your choice of pasta in a creamy harissa sauce and topped with feta.
Peri-Peri Chicken Pasta (H)
from
R138.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Chicken fillet sauteed with cherry tomatoes with your choice of pasta served in a creamy Peri-Peri sauce.
Feta Steak Pasta (V)
from
R154.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Steak strips sauteed with red onion served with your choice of pasta in a honey, cheddar and mustard sauce and topped with feta.
Meatballs & Napoletana Pasta
from
R154.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Beef meat balls sauteed and served with your choice of pasta in a rich napoletana sauce.
Creamy Butternut Pasta
from
R127.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Blanched butternut sauteed in garlic butter and served with your choice of pasta in a creamy sauce.
Beef Bolognaise Pasta
from
R135.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Ground beef cooked to perfection in our homestyle napoletana sauce.
Macaroni + Cheese Pasta
from
R99.00
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Macaroni cooked to perfection, served in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.
Bacon Alfredo Pasta
from R138.00
Bacon and mushrooms sauteed in garlic butter and served with your choice of pasta in a creamy sauce.
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
from R138.00
Chicken and mushrooms sauteed in garlic butter and served with your choice of pasta in a creamy sauce.
Basil Chicken Pasta
from R138.00
Chicken fillet sauteed with cherry tomatoes served with your choice of pasta in a creamy basil sauce.
Chicken Chorizo Pasta
from R143.00
Chorizo and chicken fillet sauteed with red peppers and onions served with your choice of pasta in a creamy harissa sauce and topped with feta.
Chicken & Cashew Nut Noodles
from R154.00
Chicken fillet sauteed with garlic, ginger, carrots, peppers and a hint of chilli served with fried egg noodles.
Zucchini Mushroom (v)
from R121.00
Zucchini sauteed with mushrooms, onions and cherry tomatoes served with your choice of pasta in a creamy tomato sauce.
Peri-Peri Chicken Pasta (H)
from R138.00
Chicken fillet sauteed with cherry tomatoes with your choice of pasta served in a creamy Peri-Peri sauce.
Feta Steak Pasta (V)
from R154.00
Steak strips sauteed with red onion served with your choice of pasta in a honey, cheddar and mustard sauce and topped with feta.
Meatballs & Napoletana Pasta
from R154.00
Beef meat balls sauteed and served with your choice of pasta in a rich napoletana sauce.
Creamy Butternut Pasta
from R127.00
Blanched butternut sauteed in garlic butter and served with your choice of pasta in a creamy sauce.
Beef Bolognaise Pasta
from R135.00
Ground beef cooked to perfection in our homestyle napoletana sauce.
Macaroni + Cheese Pasta
from R99.00
Macaroni cooked to perfection, served in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.
Steak
3
250g Fillet Steak
from R220.00
A premium 250g cut of tender fillet steak, known for its buttery texture and refined flavor.
300g Rump Steak
from R198.00
A hearty 300g rump steak offering robust beef flavor and satisfying texture.
Steak, Egg & Chips
from R149.00
180 Beef rump steak, pan fried in garlic butter and served with a creamy red wine sauce with a hint of chilli. Topped with 2 eggs and served with accompanied by toasted flatbread.
Baskets
2
Kids Menu
5
Kiddies Toasted Cheese
from R55.00
Toasted cheese served with chips or salad
Kiddies Crispy Chicken Strips
from R72.00
Chicken fillet crumbed and fried served with mayo.
Kids Margarita Pizza
from R83.00
23cm Pizza base topped with napoletana and mozzarella cheese.
Kids Bacon Pizza
from R94.00
23cm Pizza base topped with napoletana, bacon bits and mozzarella cheese.
Kids Burger
from R72.00
Patty of your choice basted with our house basting sauce served with mayo on a bed of greens.
Sweet Treats
3
Chocolate Brownies
from R55.00
Our brownies are famous. Try one and find out why. Served with cream or ice cream.
Rocky Road Pizza
from R105.00
23cm Pizza base topped with Bar-One chocolate sauce, pecan nuts, marshmellow and chocolate bits.
Bar-One Delight Pizza
from R105.00
23cm Pizza base topped with Bar-One chocolate sauce, marshmellow and 100s & 1000s.
Cold Beverages
8
Soft Drink Can
from R29.00
Enjoy a refreshing selection of soft drinks.
Bos Ice Tea
from R33.00
A refreshing beverage made from brewed tea that is chilled and served over ice. Includes a variety of flavors.
Homemade Lemonade
from R44.00
Lemonade is a popular summer drink but also a versatile base for various drink. It is appreciated for its tangy, sweet, and refreshing taste, making it a perfect thirst-quencher.
Crushes
from R58.00
A delight that typically combines a variety of fresh and exotic fruits to create a refreshing and vibrant drink.
Smoothies
from R63.00
Made with yoghurt.
Freezos
from R59.00
A creamy and indulgent frozen coffee drink, blending rich espresso with ice and smooth, frothy milk for a perfectly chilled treat.
Tizers
from R33.00
A refreshing blend of 100% natural juice with a gentle sparkle.
Water
from R26.00
Pure, refreshing mineral water sourced from natural springs, still or sparkling. A great alternative to sugary sodas and juices.
Non-Alcoholic Beer
3
Devil's Peak Zero Hero
from R39.00
Non-Alcoholic Beer Options 🍺 Devil's Peak Zero Hero A craft non-alcoholic beer with the full-bodied flavor and hoppy character of Devil's Peak brews, minus the alcohol. Offers a refreshing, complex taste experience for those seeking a premium alcohol-free alternative.
Heineken Zero
from R39.00
The classic Heineken experience without the alcohol. A crisp, refreshing lager with the signature balanced bitterness and light fruity notes that made the original famous, perfectly brewed for moments when you want to enjoy a beer taste without the alcohol.
Savanna Zero
from R39.00
All the crisp, dry character of the beloved Savanna cider in an alcohol-free version. A refreshing option with the familiar apple notes and light effervescence, ideal for any occasion that calls for refreshment without alcohol.
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