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STARTERS
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Hummus Plate
warm pita, broccoli, carrot & cucumber
$12
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Guacamole
house-made tortilla chips, roasted tomato salsa
$13
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Cheese Curds
beer-battered Wisconsin cheese curds smoked chile ketchup
$12
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Texas Chili
Slow simmered brisket & red beans topped with melted cheeses, onions and corn chips
$8 per Small
$14 per Large
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Crispy Brussel Sprouts
garlic-herb dressing, parmesan
$12
Tacos
(three tacos served with Mexican rice and black beans. Served on flour tortillas, sub corn tortillas on request)-
Fish Tacos *
pan-fried tilapia, honey-lime-cilantro slaw, chipotle mayo
$17
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Fried Chicken Tacos
house fried chicken, shredded lettuce, chihuahua cheese, avocado ranch
$17
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Brisket Tacos *
slow-roasted brisket, onion, cilantro, Chihuahua cheese, roasted tomato salsa
$18
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Tacos Al Pastor
seasoned pork, pineapple, cilantro & onion
$16
Burgers
Served with house-cut fries or tavern chips. Sub sweet potato fries +$1.50-
Build Your Own Burger: *
Choose from: 100% Pure Angus Beef ~ Turkey Burger ~ The Impossible Burger™ (plant-based veggie patty +$1)
$13
Add on $1.25: American, cheddar, Swiss, grilled onions
Add on $2.50: bleu cheese, bacon, Merkt’s cheddar spread, farm egg, bacon & onion jam, sautéed mushrooms, jalapeño marmalade
Add on $2.50: guacamole, avocado
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The Cowboy Burger *
Merkt’s pub cheddar, housemade bacon-onion jam, spicy bbq-chipotle sauce
$18
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Double Stack *
2 - ¼ # patties, 2 slices of American cheese, shredded lettuce, bacon, pickles, special sauce
$18
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Patty Melt
Swiss, American, caramelized onions on rye toast
$17
Sandwiches
Served with house-cut fries or tavern chips. Sub sweet potato fries +$1.50-
The #1 Fried Chicken Sandwich *
buttermilk brined chicken breast, house slaw, spicy mayo, pickles
$16
Add pimento cheese $2.50
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BBQ Pork *
slow-roasted pork shoulder, chipotle bbq sauce, crispy onions, house slaw, brioche bun
$16
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BBQ Brisket *
house brisket, chipotle bbq sauce, crispy onion strings, house slaw, brioche bun
$16
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Torta de Pollo
Grilled chicken breast topped with melted Chihuahua, chorizo, poblanos, onions, salsa & tortilla strips
$17
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Southwest Wrap *
blackened chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, roasted corn, chipotle ranch, tortilla strips, spinach tortilla
$17
Entrees
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Chicken Parmesan
pan fried chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella over angel hair pasta with marinara & spinach
$23
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Oscar’s Salmon *
ask your server for Chef Oscar’s daily preparation
$27
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Peanut Chicken Bowl *
sautéed chicken, spinach, cucumber salad, jasmine rice, spicy peanut sauce
$18
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Veggie Stir Fry
sautéed vegetables, jasmine rice, stir fry sauce
$17
grilled chicken*, tilapia* or tofu + $5.95
fried chicken* $6.95
shrimp* $7.95
steak* or salmon* $8.95
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Four Cheese Ravioli
Sauteed mushrooms, sweet peas, light tomato cream sauce, garlic bread
$19
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Pork mac & Cheese
House mac & cheese with slow roasted pork & topped with toasted bread crumbs
$17
Salads
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Add-ons from the grill: grilled chicken* or tofu +$5.95 | fried chicken +$6.95
grilled shrimp +$7.95 | blackened salmon* or steak* +$8.95
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John’s Chopped Salad
chop mix, bacon, goat cheese, dried cherries, roasted corn, tahini-sesame dressing
$12
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Southwest Chopped
house chop mix, pico de gallo, avocado, roasted corn, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch
$12
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Kale Salad
Kale, shaved Brussel sprouts, sunflower seeds, apple, parmesan, Dijon-miso dressing
$17
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Caesar Salad
$12
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Harvest Bowl
Farro & quinoa, roasted sweet potato, grilled portobello, crispy Brussels sprouts, avocado, roasted pepitas, balsamic drizzle
$18
Vegetables & Sides
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French Fries
$5
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Sweet Potato Fries
$7
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Grilled Broccoli
$9
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Mac & Cheese
$8
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Small House Salad
$8
*Illinois Department of Public Health advises that thorough cooking of animal foods reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Wine
White Wine
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La Vis Pinot Grigio
Italy
$11
$44
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Mahi Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
$14
$56
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LVE Rose
France
$15
$59
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Duck Horn Chardonnay
Oregon
$13
$47
Red Wine
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Bernard Griffin Red Blend
Washington St.
$12
$46
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Ponzi Pinot Noir
Oregon
$16
$64
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CS Cabernet
California
$13
$49
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Scaia Corvina
Italy
$12
$46
Beer
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Revolution Anti-Hero
(6.7%)
$7
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3 Floyds Gumballhead
(5.6%)
$7.50
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Tank #7 Saison
(8.5%)
$8
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Begyle Blonde
5.4%
$7
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Pacifico
(4.5%)
$7
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Stella Artois
(5.2%)
$7
Cocktails
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JP Manhattan
High West Double Rye, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, maraschino cherry
$14
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Moscow Mule
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Gosling's ginger beer, fresh lime juice
$13
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Whiskey Sour
Jack Daniels, lemon juice, simple syrup
$12
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Classic Margarita
Dobel tequila, fresh citrus, Grand Marnier, simple syrup
$13
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Aperol Spritz
Aperol & Sparkling wine
$12
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Espresso Martini
Vodka, Kahlua, espresso
$16
Soda, Etc
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Fountain Drinks
(bottomless)
$2.95
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
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Cranberry
$2.50
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Lemonade
$2.50
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Sprecher Root Beer
16 oz Bottle
$4.50
Coffee & Tea
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Intelligensia Coffee
(bottomless)
$3.25
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China Mist Brewed Iced Tea
(bottomless)
$3.25
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Rishi Organic Hot Teas
$3.50
Matcha Super Green
Peppermint
Earl Grey
English Breakfast
Served Saturday & Sunday 10am- 3pm
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Silly Good Donuts
vanilla glaze, seasonal fruit compote
$7.95
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Challah French Toast
thick-cut challah, cinnamon-vanilla egg custard, maple pecan butter
$8.95
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Bananas Foster French Toast
French toast topped with sautéed bananas, pecans & brown sugar sauce
$12.95
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Lori’s buttermilk pancakes
whipped butter & powdered sugar
short stack $5.50
full stack $8
add blueberries $3
add chocolate chips $2
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Today's Hotcakes
ask your server for todays selection
$9.95
Savory
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all egg dishes come with toast & house potatoes. Sub pancake for toast +$1
*** We proudly serve Farm Fresh eggs free of added growth hormones ***
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Breakfast Bowl
scrambled eggs, cheddar, mozzarella, sausage, bacon, potatoes, avocado, horseradish cream
$14.95
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Smoked Salmon Board
toasted plain or everything bagel, traditional accompaniments
$17.95
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The Combo
3 eggs your way, bacon or sausage, potatoes & toast (sub pancake for toast +$1)
$13.95
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Avocado Toast
smashed avocado, grilled tomatoes, grilled Tuscan bread, two sunny eggs, everything spice
$12.95
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The Sammich
2 over medium eggs, greens, American, bacon, Sriracha mayo, brioche bun
$13.95
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John's Scramble
scrambled eggs, andouille sausage, mushrooms, onions, green pepper, mozzarella
$14.95
Mexican Specialties
(add guacamole +$2.50, add chorizo +$5, add pulled pork +$5, add brisket +$5)-
Brisket & Egg Tacos
scrambled eggs, crispy brisket, red salsa, Chihuahua cheese on flour tortillas
$12.95
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Huevos Rancheros
2 sunny eggs, tostada, pinto bean puree, diced avocado, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco
$11.95
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Chilaquiles
scrambled eggs, tomatillo salsa, tortilla chips, Chihuahua cheese, crema, cilantro, pico de gallo
$11.95
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Crispy Brisket & Poblano Hash
onions, potatoes, chihuahua cheese, 2 eggs any style
$14.95
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Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs, poblano peppers, Chihuahua, onions, salsa roja, guacamole, potatoes
$12.95
Extras
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Toast
(white, multigrain, rye, English muffin)
$2
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Toasted Bagel
(plain or everything)
$3.50
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Pork Sausage
$4.95
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Thick Cut Bacon
$5.95
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Two Eggs
$4
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Cream Cheese
$0.50
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One Pancake
$3.50
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Flavored Pancake
$4.50
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House Potatoes
$3.50
Brunch Drinks
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Intelligensia Coffee
(bottomless)
$3.25
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China Mist Brewed Iced Tea
(bottomless)
$3
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Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
$3.50
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Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
$3.50
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Tito's Bloody Mary
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House Spicy Bloody
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Mimosa
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Bellini
Share Plates
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Hummus Plate
warm pita, fresh veggies
$8.95
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Cheese Curds
beer-battered Wisconsin cheese curds smoked chile ketchup
$10.95
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Guacamole
served with house-made tortilla chips
$10.95
House Specialties
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Peanut Chicken Bowl
sautéed chicken, spinach, cucumber salad, jasmine rice, zesty peanut sauce
$16.95
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Fish Tacos *
pan-fried tilapia, honey-lime-cilantro slaw, chipotle mayo
$14.95
Sandwiches
Served with house-cut fries or tavern chips. Sub sweet potato fries +$1.50-
Turkey Club
bacon, avocado spread, tomato, shredded lettuce, pepper jack, black pepper mayo, rustic white
$15.95
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Southwest Wrap *
blackened chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, roasted corn, chipotle ranch, tortilla strips, spinach tortilla
$15.95
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The #1 Fried Chicken Sandwich *
buttermilk brined chicken breast, house slaw, spicy mayo, pickles
$15.95
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BBQ Pork
slow-roasted pork shoulder, chipotle bbq sauce, crispy onions, house slaw, brioche bun
$14.95
Salads
Add-ons from the grill: chicken or tofu +$4.50 | fried chicken +$5 grilled shrimp +$6.50 | blackened salmon or steak +$7.50) *-
Add-ons from the grill: chicken or tofu +$5.95
grilled shrimp +$7.95 | blackened salmon or steak +$8.95 *
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John’s Chopped Salad
chop mix, bacon, goat cheese, dried cherries, roasted corn, tahini-sesame dressing
$10.95
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Southwest Chopped
house chop mix, pico de gallo, avocado, roasted corn, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch
$10.95
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Cobb Salad
house chop mix, bacon, tomato, avocado, egg, feta, smoked paprika dressing
$11.95
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Harvest Bowl
farro & quinoa, roasted sweet potato, grilled portobello, crispy Brussels sprouts, avocado, roasted pepitas, balsamic drizzle
$16.95
Burgers
Served with house-cut fries or tavern chips. Sub sweet potato fries +$1.50-
Build Your Own Burger: *
Choose from: 100% Pure Angus Beef ~ Turkey Burger ~ The Impossible Burger™ (plant-based veggie patty +$1)
$11.95
Add on $1.00: American, cheddar, Swiss, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions
Add on $2.00: bleu cheese, bacon, Merkt’s cheddar spread, farm egg, bacon & onion jam
Add on $2.65: guacamole, avocado
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The Cowboy Burger *
Merkt’s pub cheddar, housemade bacon-onion jam, spicy bbq-chipotle sauce
$16.95
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The Roscoe Burger *
pimento cheese, chopped bacon, jalapeno marmalade, crispy onion strings
$16.95
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Double Stack *
2 - ¼ # patties, 2 slices of American cheese, shredded lettuce, bacon, pickles, special sauce
$16.95
Sides
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French Fries
$4.95
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Sweet Potato Fries
$5.95
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Mac & Cheese
$7.95
*Illinois Department of Public Health advises that thorough cooking of animal foods reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Wine
White Wine
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La Vis Pinot Grigio
Italy
$9
$39
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Mahi Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
$10
$43
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Bex Reisling
Germany
$8
$36
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Kentia Alberino
Spain
$9
$39
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Le Charmel Rose
France
$10
$43
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A to Z Chardonnay
Oregon
$10
$43
Red Wine
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Bernard Griffin Red Blend
Washington St.
$9
$39
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Calista Pinot Noir
California
$12
$49
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Laposta Paulucci Malbec
Argentina
$9
$39
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Brady Zinfandel
California
$12
$49
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Rickshaw Cabernet
California
$12
$49
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Masciarelli Montepulciano
Italy
$9
$39
Beer
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Pranqster Belgian Style Ale
(7.6%)
$7.50
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Revolution Anti-Hero
(6.7%)
$6.50
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3 Floyds Gumballhead
(5.6%)
$7
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Tank #7 Saison
(8.5%)
$7.50
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Ommagang Sour
(6.9%)
$6.50
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Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Sumpin
(7.5%)
$7.50
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Hacker Schorr Weiss 16.9 Oz
(5.5%)
$8.50
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Pacifico
(4.5%)
$6
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Scrimshaw Pilsner
(4.5%)
$6
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Stella Artois
(5.2%)
$6
Cocktails
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JP Manhattan
High West Double Rye, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, maraschino cherry
$13
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Moscow Mule
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Gosling's ginger beer, fresh lime juice
$10
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Whiskey Sour
Jack Daniels, lemon juice, simple syrup
$10
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Classic Margarita
Dobel tequila, fresh citrus, Grand Marnier, simple syrup
$12
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The Hemingway Daiquiri
white rum, lime juice, maraschino liqueur
$13
Soda, Etc
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Fountain Drinks
(bottomless)
$2.95
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
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Cranberry
$2.50
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Lemonade
$2.50
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Sprecher Root Beer
16 oz Bottle
$4.25
Coffee & Tea
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Intelligensia Coffee
(bottomless)
$3.25
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China Mist Brewed Iced Tea
(bottomless)
$3
Let us put dinner on your table.
A great selection of John's Place homestyle favorites.
Family Entrees
Serves 2-3-
Family Chicken Parmesan
pan fried chicken breast, angel hair pasta, spinach, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan
$42
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Family Pork Mac & Cheese
house Mac & Cheese, slow-roasted pulled pork, seasoned bread crumbs
$36
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Family Peanut Chicken Bowl
sautéed chicken, spinach, cucumber salad, jasmine rice, spicy peanut sauce
$38
Family Salads
all family salads serve 2-3 entree salads or 4-6 side salads-
Family John's Chopped
chop mix, bacon, goat cheese, dried cherries, roasted corn, tahini-sesame dressing.
$23
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Family Southwest Salad
house chop mix, pico de gallo, avocado, roasted corn, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch. 2-3 entree salads, 4-6 side salads.
$23
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Family Harvest Bowl
Farro & quinoa, roasted sweet potato, grilled portobello, crispy Brussels sprouts, avocado, roasted pepitas, balsamic drizzle
$36
Add ons from the grill:
Grilled Chicken $11.90
Tofu $11.90
Shrimp $17.90
Family Taco Platters
All FAMILY TACO PLATTERS are served with 6 flour tortillas & rice & beans-
Fried Chicken Taco Box
House fried chicken breast, with shredded lettuce, Chihuahua cheese, avocado-ranch, Mexican rice & black beans. Served with 6 flour tortillas
$34
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Brisket Taco Box
Slow roasted brisket with onions, cilantro, Chihuahua cheese, roasted tomato salsa. Served with 6 flour tortillas, Mexican rice and black beans
$36
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Fish Taco Box
Pan fried tilapia with house slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo Served with 6 flour tortillas, Mexican rice & black beans
$36
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~ Coming Soon ~
Family Style!
Choose a Salad, a Pasta & an Entree. ~serves 2~
$49
Salad Course (Choose one)
Caesar Salad – crisp romaine with house Caesar dressing and parmesan
Italian Chopped Salad - artichoke hearts, salami, red onion, tomato, garbanzo, black olives, parmesan, Italian vinaigrette
John’s Chopped Salad – chop mix, bacon, goat cheese, dried cherries, roasted corn, tahini sesame dressing
Pasta Course (Choose one)
(JP’s Famous Garlic Bread included)
Shrimp Capellini - with sauteed shrimp in a light tomato cream sauce
4 Cheese Ravioli - with Zesty Marinara
Linguine - with Spinach, Mushrooms & Tomatoes
Entrees (Choose one)
Chicken Parmesan - parmesan, mozzarella, marinara
Grilled Salmon - served with sauteed vegetables
Chicken Milanese - lightly breaded chicken breast with charred lemon
Add a Side
8.95 each
Charred Broccoli
Sauteed Spinach
Add a Dessert
Slice of Flourless Chocolate Cake $7.95
Banana-Walnut cake For 2 $9.95
Kids Menu
Comes with choice of apples, carrots, fries or mac & cheese-
Dino Bites
Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Nuggets
$7.95
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Mini Corn Dogs
$7.95
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Kid Burger
1/4 Angus Beef With American Cheese
$7.95
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Mac & Cheese
$7.95
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Pita Pizza
Mini Cheese Pizza With Cheese And Pizza Sauce
$7.95
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Kid Pasta
With Butter Or Tomato Sauce
$7.95
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Double Dino
A double serving of our dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets
$9.95
Drinks
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Milk
$2
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Chocolate Milk
$2
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Kid Soda
$1