Opened in 1995, Circus Circus cafe and restaurant is a local favorite in the heart of Auckland’s Mt Eden Village. It offers fresh, local fare in a unique, circus-themed setting, exceptional service, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Its unique venue comprises several different dining areas that accommodate all, from intimate dining to group bookings and more, making it a favorite among locals and tourists alike.
It is a popular, family-friendly restaurant with a diverse menu focusing on pizza and pasta. Its seasonal menus have an extensive range of choices, perfect for groups of all shapes and sizes. All desserts are 100% made in-house. The Circus Circus Cafe offers reasonably priced breakfast items, lunch, dinner, and drinks.
Circus Circus Breakfast Menu Menu Item Description Price (R) Farmhouse Two fried eggs, bacon, country pork sausage, grilled halloumi, roasted tomato & toast 133.00 Circus Circus Two fried eggs, crispy bacon, grilled tomato, creamed mushrooms, country pork sausage, herb potato rosti, grilled banana & toast 164.00 Mediterranean Two fried eggs, grilled brinjal, roasted tomato, grilled halloumi, sautéed wild mushrooms, herb potato rosti & toast 114.00 One Egg Act One fried egg, bacon, grilled tomato & toast 67.00 Scrambled Eggs Creamy scrambled eggs & roasted cherry tomatoes on toast 64.00 Lamb Sausage Breakfast Two fried eggs, lamb sausage, sautéed herbed mushrooms, grilled tomato & toast 119.00 Spicy Chicken Livers With peri peri sauce, two poached eggs on toasted ciabatta 99.00 Brioche French Toast Vanilla & cinnamon soaked brioche, candied bacon, berry compote, crushed cashews & whipped cream 112.00 The Breakfast Club Two fried eggs, crispy bacon, pork sausage, tomato relish, grilled mushrooms, rocket on toasted ciabatta 125.00 Croque Madame Toasted cheese, Black Forest ham & Dijon, mature cheddar sauce, fried egg & cherry tomatoes 119.00
Circus Bennies (Eggs Benedict) Menu Item Description Price (R) The Classic Eggs Benedict Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, Black Forest ham, rocket & hollandaise 109.00 Boerewors Benedict Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, boerewors, chakalaka, rocket & Dukkah hollandaise 126.00 The Norwegian Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, smoked Norwegian salmon, rocket, capers & hollandaise 159.00 Italian Benedict Toasted ciabatta, poached eggs, country ham, arugula, Napolitana, basil pesto & balsamic hollandaise 119.00 Fried Chicken Benedict Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, crispy fried buttermilk chicken, grilled tomato & rocket 125.00
Circus Omelettes Menu Item Description Price (R) The Forest Wild mushrooms, pecorino, truffle zest, slow braised onions, basil pesto & roasted baby tomatoes 136.00 The Sea Norwegian smoked salmon, creamed spinach, crispy capers, pickled red onion & sour cream 165.00 The Farm Crispy bacon, mature cheddar, cherry tomatoes & caramelised onions 132.00
Circus Circus Light & Wholesome Menu Item Description Price (R) Smashed Avo on Rye Pickled red onion, balsamic tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, coriander, lemon zest on toasted rye 97.00 Moroccan Mushrooms on Sourdough Za’atar grilled mushrooms, chickpeas, mint yoghurt, pickled red onion, avocado, chilli flake, coriander 99.00 Chakalaka on Sourdough Spicy bean chakalaka, wilted spinach, avocado, sambals, coriander on grilled sourdough 99.00 Nigella’s Granola Seasonal fruit, home-made toasted granola, double thick Greek yoghurt & honey 99.00 Peanut Butter Oats Caramelised banana, honey, roasted almonds & chia seeds 82.00 Veggie Stack Crispy potato rosti, grilled halloumi, sautéed mushrooms, spinach & spiced tomato 105.00
Freshly Baked Menu Item Description Price (R) Plain Croissant With traditional preserves & butter 59.00 Eggs & Bacon Croissant Served with creamy scrambled eggs & crispy bacon 113.00 Nutella Croissant With Nutella hazelnut chocolate spread 80.00 Classic Ham & Cheese Croissant Black Forest ham, melted mozzarella, pickled red onion, basil pesto & rocket 115.00 Smoked Salmon Bagel Norwegian salmon, spring onion cream cheese, pickled red onions, crispy capers, lemon zest & rocket 159.00
Salads Menu Item Description Price (R) Thai Crunch Salad Greens, purple cabbage, peppers, carrot, mixed seeds, ginger, Thai herbs, cucumber, crispy noodle, spicy peanut dressing 115.00 Roasted Butternut, Avo & Feta Mixed greens, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mixed seeds, honey & mustard dressing 109.00 Cajun Chicken & Avocado Grilled chicken breast, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber ribbons, seasonal leaves, julienne carrots & Cajun chilli dressing 132.00 Chicken Caesar Mixed leaves, crispy bacon, classic Caesar dressing, garlic croutons & parmesan shavings 129.00 Crispy Squid Salad Flash fried squid, pineapple, avocado, cucumber ribbons, purple cabbage, roasted cashews, pickled red onion, peppadews, ginger & smoked chilli dressing 129.00
Circus Circus From Our Deli Menu Item Description Price (R) Chicken & Bacon Wrap Char-grilled, carrot & cabbage slaw, crispy bacon, avocado & pesto aïoli, served with a salad 129.00 Middle Eastern Veg Wrap Spiced butternut & chickpeas, feta, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, cashews, coriander & pesto mayo 109.00 Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla BBQ corn, chipotle, mozzarella, red onion, cherry tomatoes, coriander, served with guacamole 129.00 Thai Wrap Grilled cajun mushrooms, peanut satay, cabbage, coriander, rocket, onion, carrot, sesame seeds & Thai dressing, served with a salad 117.00 Mexican Bean Quesadilla Cumin spiced beans, jalapeño, feta, onions & peppers, coriander, mature cheddar, served with guacamole 112.00 Seafood Avo Ritz Crispy prawn & squid tentacles, avocado, Marie Rose, cucumber & rocket on grilled sourdough 149.00 Chicken Caesar on Ciabatta Mixed leaves, cucumber, crispy bacon, grilled chicken & parmesan shavings 125.00 Brinjal Melt on Ciabatta Panko crumbed brinjal, melted mozzarella, spicy tomato relish, pickled onions & coriander 109.00 Circus Club Grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, tomato, salad leaves, peppadew & fried eggs, served with matchstick fries 136.00 Smoked Salmon Bagel Norwegian salmon, spring onion cream cheese, pickled red onions, crispy capers, lemon zest & rocket 159.00
Circus Circus Toasted Sandwiches Menu Item Price (R) Farmhouse cheddar & tomatoes 77.00 Black Forest ham, cheddar & Dijon 88.00 Chicken mayonnaise 88.00 Chicken mayonnaise, chilli & coriander 90.00 Crispy bacon & eggs 89.00 Cheddar & sautéed mushrooms 88.00 Butter chicken curry & sambals 110.00 Chicken mayonnaise, crispy bacon & pickled gherkin 110.00 Caprese: mozzarella, tomato & basil pesto 88.00 Beef mince, cheddar & a hint of chipotle 99.00
Circus Circus Starters Menu Item Description Price (R) Peri Peri Chicken Livers Chunky tomato, chilli & toasted country bread 98.00 Circus Nachos Corn chips, melted cheese, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño salsa & cilantro 117.00 Sticky Spicy Chicken Wings Chilli, sweet soy, sesame & coriander 107.00 Crispy Squid Curry aïoli, carrot, purple cabbage, pickled ginger, peanuts & coriander 99.00 Crispy Panko Prawns 4 Queen prawns coated in panko crumbs, crispy fried & served with a sesame aïoli 109.00 Cajun Crumbed Mushrooms Red onion, carrot, peppadew, spiced Mozambican aïoli 99.00 Jalapeño Poppers Panko crumbed jalapeño, gratinated with three cheese topping & crispy bacon 99.00
Circus Circus On a Bun (Burgers) Menu Item Description Price (R) Classic Flame Grilled 200g flame grilled beef, peppadew mayo & pickles 129.00 The Mother of All Burgers Two prime beef patties, cheddar, fried egg, crispy bacon, caramelised onion relish, cherry tomatoes & rocket 249.00 Bacon Jam, Smoked Chilli & Cheese Chargrilled beef patty, candied bacon, farmhouse cheddar, tomato & hot smoked chilli sauce 149.00 Chicken & Jalapeño Grilled chicken, red onion & chilli mayo 149.00 Lamb Smash Burger Two smashed lamb patties, spicy tomato, feta, pickled red onion, coriander on toasted brioche bun 155.00 Nashville Crispy Chicken Spicy fried chicken, pickles, peppadew aïoli & purple cabbage slaw 139.00 Portuguese Steak Prego Sautéed fillet strips, caramelised onion, cherry tomatoes, spicy Prego sauce, coriander & fried egg on toasted Portuguese bun 159.00 Portuguese Chicken Prego Two grilled chicken breasts, spicy Prego sauce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, coriander on toasted Portuguese bun 155.00
Circus Circus Pastas Menu Menu Item Description Price (R) Pasta e Gamberi Piccanti Prawns, chilli, tomato, mint, onion, lemon zest & extra virgin olive oil 115.00 Pasta Alla Norma Brinjal, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, crispy capers, garlic, white wine, basil & Napolitana 115.00 Butter Chicken Curry Rich, creamy butter chicken curry with ghee, onion & dhania 145.00 Spicy Pescatore Prawns, calamari, chilli, oven roasted tomatoes, white wine, garlic, parsley & a touch of cream 199.00 Spicy Portuguese Marinated chicken breast, creamy Prego sauce, paprika, onion & fresh coriander 149.00 Pesto Chicken & Bacon Sautéed chicken breast, herb pesto, onion, bacon & garlic 145.00 Traditional Alfredo Sautéed mushrooms, lardons, onion, cream, white wine & rocket 145.00 Porcini & Ricotta Ravioli Truffle cream, sautéed wild mushroom, white wine, spinach & pecorino 155.00 Bolognese Diavolo Slow cooked beef bolognese, chilli, cherry tomatoes, parsley & a touch of cream 155.00
Circus Circus Vegetarian Menu Item Description Price (R) Plant Based Burger Peppadew mayo, spicy tomato relish, rocket on a toasted brioche bun 159.00 Asian Noodle Bowl Sweet soy, ginger, pineapple, Asian vegetables, purple cabbage, spring onion, peanuts & noodles 129.00 Brinjal Parmesano Crumbed brinjal, Napolitana, melted mozzarella, basil pesto served with buttery mashed potato 149.00
Circus Circus The Butchery Menu Item Description Price (R) Fillet 250g – 229.00 T-Bone 500g – 260.00 Sauces Black peppercorn, mushroom & rosemary, prego, mature cheddar 36.00 Portuguese Fillet 250g grilled fillet, fried egg, Prego sauce, crispy onions & chips 249.00 Slow-Cooked Oxtail Oxtail, red wine, seasonal vegetables & mashed potato 239.00 Sticky BBQ Ribs 500g pork loin ribs, marinated & char-grilled, with French fries 329.00 Dukkah Grilled Lamb Chops Spiced butternut, grilled baby marrow, roasted cherry tomatoes with balsamic glaze 339.00 3 Hour Lamb Shank Slow-cooked with rosemary, red wine & vegetables. Served with creamy mashed potato & Mediterranean vegetables 339.00
Circus Circus Chicken Menu Menu Item Description Price (R) Mozambican Grill Whole marinated spatchcock chicken, peri peri sauce & fries 239.00 Schnitzel Crumbed chicken breast, rocket, lemon & a sauce of your choice 167.00 Barbadian Chicken Chicken breast marinated in garlic, ginger & fresh red chilli, served with pesto mashed potato, avocado & pineapple salsa 167.00 Cashew Crusted Chicken Butterflied chicken fillet coated in cashew nuts, Asian stir-fried noodles, peanut satay sauce & pineapple chutney 169.00
Circus Circus Seafood Menu Menu Item Description Price (R) Blackened Kingklip Butternut mash, green beans, pineapple, jalapeño & red onion salsa 239.00 Symphony Platter 8 Queen prawns, grilled calamari, fresh line fish, crispy squid heads with savoury rice & lemon wedges 479.00 Mozambican Prawns 8 Queen prawns flambéed on grill with Mozambican sauce. Choose French fries or savoury rice 249.00 Cajun Grilled Hake Spicy rice, seared baby marrow, carrot, coriander & purple cabbage salad & burnt lemon 157.00 Soda Battered Hake & Chips Minted mushy peas & tartare sauce 149.00 Lemon Butter Calamari Grilled or fried calamari & squid heads, fresh herbs & lemon wedge. Choose French fries or savoury rice 195.00
Combos Menu Item Description Price (R) Four & a Half Half Mozambican peri peri chicken & 4 Queen prawns 225.00 T-Bone & Wings 500g T-bone, char-grilled, with sticky chicken wings 345.00 Ribs, Wings & Wors Sticky spareribs, flame grilled boerewors & sweet chilli chicken wings 335.00
Spicy Delights Menu Item Description Price (R) Butter Chicken Curry Chicken curry, savoury rice, sambals, atchar & poppadum 165.00 North Indian Lamb Lamb curry, savoury rice, sambals, atchar & poppadum 209.00 Seafood Coconut Curry Prawns, calamari, line fish & seasonal vegetables in coconut curry served with savoury rice & poppadum 219.00 Spicy Seafood Paella Chicken, various seafood, spicy Spanish rice, peas & coriander 199.00
Desserts Menu Item Description Price (R) Decadent Chocolate Brownie Summer berry compote, Bar-One sauce & vanilla ice cream 89.00 Crème Brûlée Traditional vanilla crème brûlée with caramelised sugar brittle 82.00 Circus Affagato Vanilla ice cream, chocolate mousse, candied hazelnuts, Amarula & shot of espresso 87.00 Banana Toffee Waffle Grilled banana, salted caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream & toasted almonds 82.00 Chocolate Oreo Waffle Chocolate mousse, crushed Oreo cookies, vanilla ice cream & mint 82.00
Signature Selection (12:00 – 18:00) Menu Item Description Price (R) Traditional Hake Grilled or fried, served with chips or salad 99.00 200g Rump Dry rubbed with salt & pepper, served with chips 99.00 Half Spatchcock Chicken Basted in BBQ/peri sauce, served with chips or salad 99.00 BBQ/Peri Wings Served with chips or salad 99.00 Meaty Platter for 2 ½ spatchcock chicken, 4 BBQ basted lamb chops with chips & mixed roasted veg 395.00
Circus Circus Gateway Menu/ Address: Circus Circus Gateway, Shop G020, Palm Blvd, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban North, 4319, South Africa
