Starters
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Hummus Plate
warm pita, grilled broccoli & carrot
$12.00
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Guacamole
house-made tortilla chips, roasted tomato salsa
$13.00
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Cheese Curds
beer-battered Wisconsin cheese curds smoked chile ketchup
$13.00
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Beef Chili
slow simmered ground beef & red beans topped with melted cheeses, scallions and tortilla chips
$13.00
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Crispy Brussel Sprouts
garlic-herb dressing, parmesan
$12.00
Tacos
Three tacos served on flour tortillas, sub corn tortillas on request)-
Fish Tacos *
pan-fried tilapia, honey-lime-cilantro slaw, chipotle mayo
$17.00
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Fried Chicken Tacos
house fried chicken, shredded lettuce, chihuahua cheese, avocado ranch
$17.00
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Tacos Al Pastor
seasoned pork, pineapple, cilantro & onion
$16.00
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Brisket Tacos *
slow-roasted brisket, onion, cilantro, Chihuahua cheese, roasted tomato salsa
$18.00
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)
$14.00
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
$19.00
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Double Stack *
2 - ¼ # patties, 2 slices of American cheese, shredded lettuce, bacon, pickles, special sauce
$19.00
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Patty Melt
Swiss, American, caramelized onions on rye toast
$18.00
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
$18.00
Add pimento cheese $2.50
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BBQ Pork *
slow-roasted pork shoulder, chipotle bbq sauce, crispy onions, house slaw, brioche bun
$17.00
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BBQ Brisket *
house brisket, chipotle bbq sauce, crispy onion strings, house slaw, brioche bun
$18.00
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Cheesesteak
Sliced & grilled sirloin, sauteed mushrooms, onion & poblano peppers with 3 cheeses in a toasted sesame roll
$18.00
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Southwest Wrap *
blackened chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, roasted corn, chipotle ranch, tortilla strips, spinach tortilla
$19.00
Entrees
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Chicken Parmesan
pan fried chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella over angel hair pasta with marinara & spinach
$26.00
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Oscar’s Salmon *
ask your server for Chef Oscar’s daily preparation
$29.00
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Peanut Chicken Bowl *
sautéed chicken, spinach, cucumber salad, jasmine rice, spicy peanut sauce
$22.00
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Veggie Stir Fry
sautéed vegetables, jasmine rice, stir fry sauce
$18.00
grilled chicken*, tilapia* or tofu + $5.95
fried chicken* $6.95
shrimp* $7.95
steak* or salmon* $8.95
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Pesto Shrimp Linguini
Pesto shrimp, sauteed mushrooms, broccoli & cherry tomatoes. Served with garlic bread
$26.00
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Pork mac & Cheese
House mac & cheese with slow roasted pork & topped with toasted bread crumbs
$17.00
Salads
-
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
$13.00
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Southwest Chopped
house chop mix, pico de gallo, avocado, roasted corn, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch
$13.00
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Greek Power Bowl
Romaine, quinoa, tomato, cucumbers, garbanzo, feta tossed with greek vinaigrette
$14.00
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Caesar Salad
$13.00
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Harvest Bowl
Farro & quinoa, roasted sweet potato, grilled portobello, crispy Brussels sprouts, avocado, roasted pepitas, balsamic drizzle
$20.00
Vegetables & Sides
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French Fries
$5.00
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Sweet Potato Fries
$7.00
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Grilled Broccoli
$9.00
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Mac & Cheese
$8.00
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Small House Salad
$8.00
*Illinois Department of Public Health advises that thorough cooking of animal foods reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Wine
White Wine
-
La Vis Pinot Grigio
Italy
$11.00
$44.00
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Mahi Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
$14.00
$56.00
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LVE Rose
France
$15.00
$59.00
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Duck Horn Chardonnay
Oregon
$13.00
$47.00
Red Wine
-
Bernard Griffin Red Blend
Washington St.
$12.00
$46.00
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Ponzi Pinot Noir
Oregon
$16.00
$64.00
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CS Cabernet
California
$13.00
$49.00
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Scaia Corvina
Italy
$12.00
$46.00
Beer
-
Revolution Anti-Hero
(6.7%)
$7.00
-
3 Floyds Gumballhead
(5.6%)
$7.50
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Tank #7 Saison
(8.5%)
$8.00
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Begyle Blonde
5.4%
$7.00
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Pacifico
(4.5%)
$7.00
-
Stella Artois
(5.2%)
$7.00
Cocktails
-
JP Manhattan
High West Double Rye, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, maraschino cherry
$14.00
-
Moscow Mule
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Gosling's ginger beer, fresh lime juice
$13.00
-
Whiskey Sour
Jack Daniels, lemon juice, simple syrup
$12.00
-
Classic Margarita
Dobel tequila, fresh citrus, Grand Marnier, simple syrup
$13.00
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Aperol Spritz
Aperol & Sparkling wine
$12.00
-
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Kahlua, espresso
$16.00
Soda, Etc
-
Fountain Drinks
(bottomless)
$2.95
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
-
Cranberry
$2.50
-
Lemonade
$2.50
-
Sprecher Root Beer
16 oz Bottle
$4.50
Coffee & Tea
-
Intelligensia Coffee
(bottomless)
$3.25
-
China Mist Brewed Iced Tea
(bottomless)
$3.25
-
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
$8.50
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Challah French Toast
thick-cut challah, cinnamon-vanilla egg custard, maple pecan butter
$10.00
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Lori’s buttermilk pancakes
whipped butter & powdered sugar
short stack $8.00
full stack $10.00
add blueberries $3.00
add chocolate chips $2.00
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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
with cinnamon/brown sugar sauce & cream cheese glaze
$11.00
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
$17.00
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Smoked Salmon Board
toasted plain or everything bagel, traditional accompaniments
$18.00
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The Combo
3 eggs your way, bacon or sausage, potatoes & toast (sub pancake for toast +$1)
$15.00
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Avocado Toast
Smashed avocado on 8 grain with marinated feta, charred corn, red pepper flakes. Served with petite salad. (add a sunny egg for $2.00
$12.00
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John's Scramble
scrambled eggs, andouille sausage, mushrooms, onions, green pepper, mozzarella
$17.00
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The Sammich #1
2 over medium eggs, greens, American, bacon, Sriracha mayo, brioche bun
$14.00
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Sammish #2
Chive omelet, sausage patty, American cheese & garlic mayo on toasted English muffin
$14.00
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
$15.00
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Huevos Rancheros
2 sunny eggs, tostada, pinto bean puree, diced avocado, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco
$14.00
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Chilaquiles
scrambled eggs, tomatillo salsa, tortilla chips, Chihuahua cheese, crema, cilantro, pico de gallo
$14.00
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Crispy Brisket & Poblano Hash
onions, potatoes, chihuahua cheese, 2 eggs any style
$17.00
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Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs, poblano peppers, Chihuahua, onions, salsa roja, guacamole, potatoes
$13.00
Extras
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Toast
(white, multigrain, rye, English muffin)
$2.00
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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
$6.50
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Two Eggs
$4.00
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Cream Cheese
$0.75
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One Pancake
$4.00
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Flavored Pancake
$4.50
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House Potatoes
$3.50
Brunch Drinks
-
Intelligensia Coffee
(bottomless)
$3.50
-
China Mist Brewed Iced Tea
(bottomless)
$3.00
-
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
$3.50
-
Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
$3.50
-
Tito's Bloody Mary
$11.00
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House Spicy Bloody
$12.00
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Mimosa
$8.00
-
Bellini
$8.00
Share Plates
-
Hummus Plate
warm pita, grilled broccoli, carrots
$12.00
-
Cheese Curds
beer-battered Wisconsin cheese curds smoked chile ketchup
$12.00
-
Guacamole
served with house-made tortilla chips
$13.00
House Specialties
-
Peanut Chicken Bowl
sautéed chicken, spinach, cucumber salad, jasmine rice, zesty peanut sauce
$20.00
-
Fish Tacos *
pan-fried tilapia, honey-lime-cilantro slaw, chipotle mayo
$17.00
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
$17.00
-
Southwest Wrap *
blackened chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, roasted corn, chipotle ranch, tortilla strips, spinach tortilla
$17.00
-
The #1 Fried Chicken Sandwich *
buttermilk brined chicken breast, house slaw, spicy mayo, pickles
$17.00
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BBQ Pork
slow-roasted pork shoulder, chipotle bbq sauce, crispy onions, house slaw, brioche bun
$17.00
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
$13.00
-
Southwest Chopped
house chop mix, pico de gallo, avocado, roasted corn, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch
$13.00
-
Greek Salad
$13.00
-
Harvest Bowl
farro & quinoa, roasted sweet potato, grilled portobello, crispy Brussels sprouts, avocado, roasted pepitas, balsamic drizzle
$18.00
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)
$13.00
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
$18.00
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Patty melt
Swiss cheese, American cheese, caramelized onions, & 1000 island dressing on grilled rye
$17.00
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Double Stack *
2 - ¼ # patties, 2 slices of American cheese, shredded lettuce, bacon, pickles, special sauce
$18.00
Sides
-
French Fries
$4.95
-
Sweet Potato Fries
$5.95
-
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
-
La Vis Pinot Grigio
Italy
$9.00
$39.00
-
Mahi Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
$10.00
$43.00
-
Bex Reisling
Germany
$8.00
$36.00
-
Kentia Alberino
Spain
$9.00
$39.00
-
Le Charmel Rose
France
$10.00
$43.00
-
A to Z Chardonnay
Oregon
$10.00
$43.00
Red Wine
-
Bernard Griffin Red Blend
Washington St.
$9.00
$39.00
-
Calista Pinot Noir
California
$12.00
$49.00
-
Laposta Paulucci Malbec
Argentina
$9.00
$39.00
-
Brady Zinfandel
California
$12.00
$49.00
-
Rickshaw Cabernet
California
$12.00
$49.00
-
Masciarelli Montepulciano
Italy
$9.00
$39.00
Beer
-
Pranqster Belgian Style Ale
(7.6%)
$7.50
-
Revolution Anti-Hero
(6.7%)
$6.50
-
3 Floyds Gumballhead
(5.6%)
$7.00
-
Tank #7 Saison
(8.5%)
$7.50
-
Ommagang Sour
(6.9%)
$6.50
-
Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Sumpin
(7.5%)
$7.50
-
Hacker Schorr Weiss 16.9 Oz
(5.5%)
$8.50
-
Pacifico
(4.5%)
$6.00
-
Scrimshaw Pilsner
(4.5%)
$6.00
-
Stella Artois
(5.2%)
$6.00
Cocktails
-
JP Manhattan
High West Double Rye, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, maraschino cherry
$13.00
-
Moscow Mule
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Gosling's ginger beer, fresh lime juice
$10.00
-
Whiskey Sour
Jack Daniels, lemon juice, simple syrup
$10.00
-
Classic Margarita
Dobel tequila, fresh citrus, Grand Marnier, simple syrup
$13.00
-
The Hemingway Daiquiri
white rum, lime juice, maraschino liqueur
$13.00
Soda, Etc
-
Fountain Drinks
(bottomless)
$2.95
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
-
Cranberry
$2.50
-
Lemonade
$2.50
-
Sprecher Root Beer
16 oz Bottle
$4.25
Coffee & Tea
-
Intelligensia Coffee
(bottomless)
$3.25
-
China Mist Brewed Iced Tea
(bottomless)
$3.00
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
$52.00
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Family Pork Mac & Cheese
house Mac & Cheese, slow-roasted pulled pork, seasoned bread crumbs
$36.00
-
Family Peanut Chicken Bowl
sautéed chicken, spinach, cucumber salad, jasmine rice, spicy peanut sauce
$38.00
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.
$26.00
-
Family Southwest Salad
house chop mix, pico de gallo, avocado, roasted corn, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch. 2-3 entree salads, 4-6 side salads.
$26.00
-
Family Harvest Bowl
Farro & quinoa, roasted sweet potato, grilled portobello, crispy Brussels sprouts, avocado, roasted pepitas, balsamic drizzle
$40.00
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
$34.00
-
Brisket Taco Box
Slow roasted brisket with onions, cilantro, Chihuahua cheese, roasted tomato salsa. Served with 6 flour tortillas, Mexican rice and black beans
$36.00
-
Fish Taco Box
Pan fried tilapia with house slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo Served with 6 flour tortillas, Mexican rice & black beans
$38.00
Kids Menu
Comes with choice of apples, carrots, fries or mac & cheese (+1.00)-
Dino Bites
Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Nuggets
$7.95
-
Mini Corn Dogs
$7.95
-
Kid Burger
1/4 Angus Beef With American Cheese
$7.95
-
Mac & Cheese
$7.95
-
Pita Pizza
Mini Cheese Pizza With Cheese And Pizza Sauce
$7.95
-
Kid Pasta
With Butter Or Tomato Sauce
$7.95
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Double Dino
A double serving of our dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets
$10.95
Drinks
-
Milk
$2.00
-
Chocolate Milk
$2.00
-
Kid Soda
$1.00
Share Plates
-
Cheese Curds
beer-battered Wisconsin cheese curds smoked chile ketchup
$13.00
-
Hummus Plate
warm pita, grilled broccoli & carrot
$12.00
-
Guacamole
house-made tortilla chips, roasted tomato salsa
$13.00
Hot Sandwiches
Served with house-cut fries or tavern chips. Sub sweet potato fries +$2-
The #1 Fried Chicken Sandwich *
buttermilk brined chicken breast, house slaw, spicy mayo, pickles
$17.00
-
BBQ Pork *
slow-roasted pork shoulder, chipotle bbq sauce, crispy onions, house slaw, brioche bun
$16.00
-
Tuna Melt *
$16.00
-
Southwest Wrap *
blackened chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, roasted corn, chipotle ranch, tortilla strips, spinach tortilla
$17.00
*Illinois Department of Public Health advises that thorough cooking of animal foods reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
House Specialties
-
Peanut Chicken Bowl *
sautéed chicken, spinach, cucumber salad, jasmine rice, spicy peanut sauce
$22.00
-
Fish Tacos *
$16.00
Wine
White Wine
-
La Vis Pinot Grigio
Italy
$9.00
$39.00
-
Mahi Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
$10.00
$43.00
-
Bex Reisling
Germany
$8.00
$36.00
-
Kentia Alberino
Spain
$9.00
$39.00
-
Le Charmel Rose
France
$10.00
$43.00
-
A to Z Chardonnay
Oregon
$10.00
$43.00
Red Wine
-
Bernard Griffin Red Blend
Washington St.
$9.00
$39.00
-
Calista Pinot Noir
California
$12.00
$49.00
-
Laposta Paulucci Malbec
Argentina
$9.00
$39.00
-
Brady Zinfandel
California
$12.00
$49.00
-
Rickshaw Cabernet
California
$12.00
$49.00
-
Masciarelli Montepulciano
Italy
$9.00
$39.00
Beer
-
Revolution Anti-Hero
(6.7%)
$6.50
-
3 Floyds Gumballhead
(5.6%)
$7.00
-
Tank #7 Saison
(8.5%)
$7.50
-
Ommagang Sour
(6.9%)
$6.50
-
Scrimshaw Pilsner
(4.5%)
$6.00
-
Stella Artois
(5.2%)
$6.00
Cocktails
-
JP Manhattan
High West Double Rye, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, maraschino cherry
$13.00
-
Moscow Mule
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Gosling's ginger beer, fresh lime juice
$10.00
-
Whiskey Sour
Jack Daniels, lemon juice, simple syrup
$10.00
-
Classic Margarita
Dobel tequila, fresh citrus, Grand Marnier, simple syrup
$13.00
-
The Hemingway Daiquiri
white rum, lime juice, maraschino liqueur
$13.00
Soda, Etc
-
Fountain Drinks
(bottomless)
$2.95
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
-
Cranberry
$2.50
-
Lemonade
$2.50
-
Sprecher Root Beer
16 oz Bottle
$4.25
Coffee & Tea
-
Intelligensia Coffee
(bottomless)
$3.25
-
China Mist Brewed Iced Tea
(bottomless)
$3.00
-
Rishi Organic Hot Teas
$3.50
Matcha Super Green
Peppermint
Earl Grey
English Breakfast
Salads
Add-ons from the grill: chicken or tofu +$6 | fried chicken +$7 grilled shrimp +$9 | blackened salmon or steak +$10) *-
Add-ons from the grill: chicken or tofu +$5.95 | fried chicken +$6.96
grilled shrimp +$7.95 | blackened salmon +$8.95) *
-
John’s Chopped Salad
chop mix, bacon, goat cheese, dried cherries, roasted corn, tahini-sesame dressing
$13.00
-
Southwest Chopped
house chop mix, pico de gallo, avocado, roasted corn, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch
$13.00
-
Greek Salad
romaine, tomatoes, red onion, artichoke hearts, cucumber, black olives, feta, pepperoncini, crispy pita
$10.95
-
Harvest Bowl
quinoa, faro, roasted sweet potatoes, crispy Brussel sprouts, charred broccoli, avocado, roasted pepitas
$18.00
Sides
-
French Fries
$5.50
-
Sweet Potato Fries
$6.00
-
Mac & Cheese
$8.95
-
Small House Salad
$8.00
Deli 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
$17.00
-
Tuna Salad Sandwich
House tuna salad, tomato, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, toasted multigrain
$16.00
-
Avocado Toast
$13.00
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)
$13.00
Add on $1.00: American, cheddar, Swiss, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions
Add on $2.00: guac, avocado, bleu cheese, bacon, Merkt’s cheddar spread, farm egg, bacon & onion jam
-
The Cowboy Burger *
Merkt’s pub cheddar, housemade bacon-onion jam, spicy bbq-chipotle sauce
$17.00
-
The Patty Melt *
$17.00
-
Double Stack *
2 - ¼ # patties, 2 slices of American cheese, shredded lettuce, bacon, pickles, special sauce
$19.00