We serve up delicious, Swiss inspired food with a local flair that wins awards and pleases the palette. Whether you live in the neighborhood, are taking a day trip from another part of the province or are visiting for the first time, be sure to stop in Shelburne and experience the sublime dining and welcoming hospitality of Charlotte Lane Café and Gift Shop.
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Appetizers - Soups - Salads MENU - Charlotte Lane Cafe
Dill There Was You Salad
Baby spinach, iceberg lettuce, watermelon, cucumber, pear, tomato and pickled onions tossed with dill honey buttermilk dressing and tandoori peanuts
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$6.95large
$9.95
Garden Patch Salad
pickled beets, red and chinese cabbage, carrots, celery, and toasted sunflower seeds tossed with romaine lettuce, baby spinach and a miso ginger vinaigrette
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$6.95large
$9.95
Bluenose Spinach Salad
with apples, sun-dried blueberries, candied pecans, and crumbled blue cheese in maple vinaigrette
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$7.95large
$10.95
Charlotte’s Mesclun Salad
mixed greens, spicy walnuts, sun-dried apricots, caramelized garlic and tangy raspberry vinaigrette…on the cover of the “Salads” cook book
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$6.95large
$9.95
Classic Caesar Salad
real croutons, real parmesan, real bacon and real garlic
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$6.95large
$9.95
Eggplant Picatta
with cornmeal and parmesan batter, layered with goat cheese, arugula basil pesto and finished with balsamic drizzle
$8.95
South Shore Fish Sampler
a selection of locally smoked and marinated fish, complemented by chipotle lime mayo
$11.95
Eastern Shore Mussels
plump mussels steamed in white wine, garlic, and tarragon
$8.95
Taste of Nova Scotia Chowder - Roland’s award winning recipe!
scallops, shrimp, haddock and maple smoked salmon in rich creamy broth, finished with tarragon, parsnips, sweet potato, bacon and boxing rock beer
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$7.95bowl
$9.95
Roland’s Delectable Soup
sometimes hot, sometimes cold, but always delicious!
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$5.50bowl
$7.50
Pasta MENU - Charlotte Lane Cafe
Bangkok Noodles
rice noodles with crisp sauteed veggies, egg, cashews and peanuts with sweet chile ginger sauce and fresh coriander
$17.95
Hokey Pokey Penne
finely diced veggies, with mushroom, tomato and smoked paprika, finished with parmesan, parsley-dill garlic cream cheese and a poached egg
$17.95
Spaghettini Gorgonzola
sliced sauteed chicken breast, broccoli, and green peppercorns smothered in creamy blue cheese sauce
$19.95
Garlic Scallop Linguine
locally harvested scallops sauteed with garlic in spicy tomato cream sauce
$19.95
From Land & Sea MENU - Charlotte Lane Cafe
Asian Pesto Scallops
pan seared scallops served with coriander peanut ginger pesto
$25.95
Carribbean Chicken Breast
carribbean inspired coconut tomato sauce envelops a boneless breast of chicken stuffed with cream cheese and bacon
$23.95
Pork Tenderloin Zurich Style
finely sliced pork tenderloin braised with mushrooms and creamy demi-glace sauce, served with rösti potato
$23.95
“The Boy’s” Favourite Rack of Lamb
succulent spring lamb drizzled with port wine orange sauce and sun-dried berries
$32.95
Tasty Fish Dish
we will offer a tasty fish dish based on availability and the chef’s imagination
Filet Mignon
alberta beef tenderloin pan seared to perfection, served with two peppercorn brandy sauce
$32.95 (6 oz)
Seafood Crepe Casserole
haddock, scallops, shrimp, and mushrooms in dill cream, topped with melted cheese
$18.95
Lobster and Scallops Brandy Gratin
tender lobster and scallops simmered in decadent brandy cream, baked with monterey and cheddar cheese…kathleen’s favourite!
$32.95
The King George
start with a 6oz filet mignon and top it with a poached lobster tail and garlic herb butter
$39.95
Lunchtime Extras MENU - Charlotte Lane Cafe
In addition to the regular menu, the following menu items are available from 11:30 – 2:30
Swiss Potato Rösti
grated potatoes sauteed until golden brown, smothered with cheese and topped with a fried egg. what a meal! served with your choice of any of our salads
$11.95for bluenose salad
$1.00
Eggplant Picatta
with cornmeal and parmesan batter, layered with goat cheese, arugula basil pesto and finished with balsamic drizzle, served with a choice of any one of our salads
$11.95for bluenose salad
$1.00
Chicken Caesar
tender boneless breast of chicken with your favourite caesar salad
$13.95
Sandwich, Soup & Salad Combos
Choose two items to make your own combo: Sandwiches egg salad bbq pork roast with salsa mayo montreal smoked meat with chipotle cream cheese cucumber and tomato with roasted red pepper cream cheese Salads dill there was you bluenose (add $1.00) charlotte’s mesclun caesar garden patch Soups soup of the day taste of n.s. chowder (add $2.00)
$10.95
Beverages MENU - Charlotte Lane Cafe
Drinks
drinks (Wines-Aperitifs, Bar, Whisky, Scotch, and Bourbon, Cocktails, Beer & Cider, Sparkling Water, Fruit Drinks, Fizzes & Soft Drinks)
Dessaer MENU - Charlotte Lane Cafe
Charlotte Lane “Liquid Diet” Special
start with a mug of our freshly ground and brewed coffee, add Bailey’s Irish Cream and brandy, then top with real whipped cream and Belgian chocolate shavings
$6.95
“Slàinte Mhath!” Trio of Single Malt Scotch 1.5 oz
a changing selection of three different single malt scotches an opportunity to taste test, compare and find your favorite
$12.95
Nova Scotian Dessert Wine Sampler 3.0 oz
sample 3 delicious dessert wines and compare their different styles
$15.95
Nova Scotian “Eau de Vie” Trio 1.5 oz
artisanal maple, muscat and plum grappa
$11.95
Ironworks Lunenburg Liqueur Tester 2.0 oz
a sample of blueberry and cranberry liqueurs to savour
$10.95
Peanut Butter Cream Pie
creamy peanut butter mousse on a chocolate crumb crust, drizzled with rich chocolate sauce
$7.25
Sticky Toffee Pudding
a traditional warm english cake, drenched in butterscotch and custard sauce
$7.25
Creamy Chocolate Pecan Pie
rich chocolate pie with crunchy pecans and a hint of bourbon, topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce
$7.25
Lemon Panna Cotta
cream custard with essence of lemon and vanilla, served with tart raspberry sauce
$7.25
Chocolate Bliss Ice Cream Cake
a layered dream of chocolate, toffee, caramelized almonds and a hint of sea salt
$7.25
Baked Cheese Cake
our daily selection is made with the finest ingredients available
$7.25
Dessert Wines
Your server will be happy to tell you about our daily selection of dessert wine
Beverages
Drinks
Drinks (Dessert Wines, Liqueurs and Brandy, Nova Scotian Port, Hot After Dinner Drinks and Coffee)
