Cuisines and Dishes at Open City:
- Diner
- American
Open City
2331 Calvert St NW,
Washington
DC
20008
opencitydc.com (202) 332-2331
Menu for Open City
Hot Drinks
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Chai Latte
One thing we hear again and again is that we have the best darn chai. Like traditional south asian chai, ours involves black tea, milk, sugar, and spices, but this is a slightly different beast extremely rich & sweet with a lot of vanilla. Hey, there are worse addictions
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Chaippuccino
Chai with a shot of espresso
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Hot Chocolate
Steamed milk and super-rich house made cocoa. Topped with whipped cream
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Hot Milk Steamer
A great night cap order one of our homemade cookies and make the childhood experience complete
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Hot Fresh Cider
Hot mulled apple cider infused with a blend of spices including cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and ginger. We serve this winter classic in a teapot and seal the deal with a ginger snap
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Hot Mulled Orange Juice
Fresh orange juice, heated and steeped with earl grey tea. The citrus notes of bergamot and organic black tea are surprisingly harmonious with the sweetness, acidity, and vivacity of OJ
Gluten Free Menu - Coffee Hot Drinks
- Chai Latte $3.72
- Chaipuccino $4.13
- Hot Chocolate $3.27
- Steamer $2.50
- Hot Apple Cider $3.00
- Mulled Apple Cider $3.81
- Mulled Orange Juice $4.00
Appetizers
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Open City Grilled Chicken Wings
With house-made ranch or bleu cheese
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Sauteed Shrimp and Chickpeas
With lemon and parsley
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Open City Mussels
Red, white or brew
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Hummus Plate
Homemade hummus served with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and house made flatbread
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Spicy Chicken Tenders
With house-made ranch or bleu cheese
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Housemade Chips and Dip
Applewood smoked bacon and artichoke Spinach and roasted garlic
Gluten Free Menu - Appetizers
- Applewood Bacon and Artichoke Dip $6.49
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Spinach & Roasted Garlic Dip
$5.99
Served with our thick-cut homemade chips
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Hummus Plate
$6.99
Made fresh and served with tomato, cucumber, olives & homemade chips
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OpenCity Mussels
$8.95
Half-sized order of our red, white, or brew mussels
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Sauteed Shrimp and Chickpeas
$8.50
With lemon & parsley
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Spicy Chicken Tenders
$7.95
With ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce
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OpenCity Grilled Chicken Wings
$7.99
With ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce
Salads
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House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers & dried cranberries
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Caesar Salad
Romaine, parmesan & croutons. Add grilled chicken, steak, salmon or shrimp
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Spinach Cobb Salad
Fresh spinach with warm grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese, artichoke hearts, tomato, cucumber & egg
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Arugula Salad
Shaved parmesan, toasted pecans and sliced strawberry
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Greek Salad
Mixed greens with artichoke hearts, cucumber, tomato, feta, olives & red wine vinaigrette
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Steak Salad
Mixed greens, grilled flat iron steak, roasted corn, tomato, blue cheese crumbles and crispy corn tortillas
Gluten Free Menu - Salads
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House Salad
$5.99 - $6.99
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers & dried cranberries
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Caesar Salad
$5.75 - $6.95
Romaine, parmesan
- Chicken Caesar $9.50
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Steak Salad
$12.75
Mixed greens, grilled flatiron steak, roasted corn, tomato, blue cheese crumbles & crisp corn tortillas
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Arugula Salad
$6.95
Shaved parmesan, toasted pecans & sliced strawberry
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Greek Salad
$8.99
Mixed greens, artichoke hearts, cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion & feta cheese
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Spinach Cobb Salad
$11.99
Fresh spinach, grilled chicken, bacon, blue cheese, artichoke hearts, tomato, cucumber & egg
Soups
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Our Soups of the Day and Vegetable Chili
Are made from scratch daily
Gluten Free Menu - Soups
- Soup of the Day or Vegetable Chili $3.79 - $4.79
Entrees
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Grilled Angus Strip Steak
Red bliss mashed potatoes and broccoli
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Veggie Quinoa
With sweet corn, tomato, broccoli, spinach and fresh basil
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Open City BBQ Ribs
Dry rubbed & slow roasted. Served with fries & slaw
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Spice Rubbed Roasted Chicken
Served with red bliss mashed potatoes & sugar snap peas
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Open City Meatloaf
Beef, pork & veal meatloaf topped with mushroom gravy with red bliss mashed potatoes & glazed carrots
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Whole Wheat Penne
Steamed spinach, roasted garlic & parmesan
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Gnocchi With Bacon & Peas
Fresh parsely and cream
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The Crusty Club
Roast turkey, applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar and tomato all baked in a puff pastry. Served with mixed greens
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Grilled Salmon
Sauteed spinach and coconut creamed corn
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OC Chicken Parmesan
Panko-crusted chicken breast, fire roasted marinara fresh mozzarella and spaghetti
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Creole Shrimp & Rice
Spicy shrimp, mushrooms, scallions, sherry wine atop jasmine rice
Gluten Free Menu - Entrees
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Grilled Angus Strip Steak
$23.99
12oz. Steak with red bliss mashed potatoes & broccoli
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Creole Shrimp & Rice
$12.99
Spicy shrimp, mushrooms, scallions, sherry & jasmine rice
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OpenCity BBQ Ribs
$11.99 - $16.99
Dry rubbed & slow roasted. With fries & spicy slaw
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Spice-Rubbed Roasted Chicken
$11.99
Red bliss mashed potatoes & green beans
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Veggie Quinoa Vegan
$11.50
Corn, diced tomatoes, broccoli, spinach & fresh basil
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Whole Wheat Penne
$10.99
With steamed spinach, roasted garlic & parmesan
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OpenCity Meatloaf
$11.99
Beef, pork & veal meatloaf topped with mushroom gravy.Red bliss mashed potatoes & glazed carrots
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Gnocchi with Bacon and Peas
$11.95
Fresh parsley & cream
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Crusty Club
$12.95
Roast turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar &tomato all baked in puff pastry. With mixed greens
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Chicken Parmesan
$13.50
Panko-crusted chicken breast, fire-roasted marinara & fresh mozzarella over spaghetti
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Grilled Salmon
$13.95
Coconut creamed corn & sautéed spinach
Mussels
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Red
With tomato, basil, and roasted garlic
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White
With garlic, parsley and lemon
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Brew
With ale, shallots and fresh herbs
Gluten Free Menu - Mussels
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Red
$8.95 - $12.95
Tomato, basil & roasted garlic
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White
$8.95 - $12.95
Garlic, parsley & lemon
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Brew
$8.95 - $12.95
Palm Belgian ale, shallots & fresh herbs
Pizza
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Fresh Pie
Fresh mozzarella, diced tomato & fresh basil
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Greek
Herb-grilled chicken, grape tomato, olive, oregano, roasted garlic & feta
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Meatball
House-made meatballs & mozzarella
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Julienned Vegetable
Zucchini, squash, carrots, basil pesto, shaved parmesan & mozzarella
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Carnivore
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, salami, ham, applewood smoked bacon & mozzarella
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Calvert Street
Roasted corn, bacon, ricotta, mozzarella & jalapeno cream
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Club
Shaved turkey, applewood smoked bacon, fresh tomato & mozzarella
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Wardman
Sliced mushrooms, leeks, thyme, gruyere, parmesan & mozzzarella
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Five Cheese
Mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, provolone & bleu
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White Shadow
Creamy roasted garlic sauce, fresh spinach & mozzarella
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Big Valley
Pulled BBQ chicken, smoked Gouda & scallions
Gluten Free Menu - OC Gluten Free Pizza
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Fresh Pie
$16.50
Fresh mozzarella, diced tomato & fresh basil
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Greek
$16.95
Herb-grilled chicken, grape tomato, olives, oregano, roasted garlic & feta
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Julienned Vegetable
$15.75
Zucchini, squash, carrots, pesto, parmesan & mozzarella
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Carnivore
$17.95
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, salami, ham, applewood-smoked bacon & mozzarella
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Club
$16.50
Shaved turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, tomato & mozzarella
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Wardman
$17.25
Sliced mushrooms, leeks, thyme, gruyère, parmesan & mozzarella
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Big Valley
$16.95
Pulled BBQ chicken, smoked gouda, scallions
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Five Cheese
$15.95
Mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, provolone & bleu
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Calvert Street
$16.50
Roasted corn, bacon, ricotta, mozzarella & jalapeno cream
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White Shadow
$11.75
Creamy roasted garlic sauce, fresh spinach & mozzarella
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Meatball
$12.95
Homemade meatballs & mozzarella
Calzones
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The Babe
Italian sausage, ham, pepperoni & mozzarella
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Mean Green
Spinach, artichokes, mozzarella & ricotta cheese
Gluten Free Menu - Calzones
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The Babe
$14.25
Sausage, ham, pepperoni & mozzarella
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The Mean Green
$12.95
Spinach, artichokes, mozzarella & ricotta
Sandwiches
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Chicken Salad
Pulled roasted chicken, dried cranberries, celery and chives on ciabatta
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Tuna Melt
Swiss cheese and tomato on english muffin
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The Gobbler
House-roasted turkey, swiss cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & honey mustard on wheat toast
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Sliced Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella
Basil oil, fresh ground pepper and kosher salt on ciabatta
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Grilled Cheese
Made with aged white cheddar cheese
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The Gaucho
Slow-cooked pulled pork, chimichurri, swiss, chipotle mayo on ciabatta
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BBQ Grilled Chicken
Tryst coffee BBQ sauce and smoked gouda cheese. Served with fries
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Corned Beef Special
Hot corned beef, swiss, russian dressing, cole slaw on marbled rye
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Vegetable Sub Vegan
Hummus, zuccini, eggplant, red peppers, squash and onions
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Cheesesteak
American cheese and shaved steak on a sub roll. Served with fries. Add peppers, onions or mushrooms
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Chicken Cheesesteak
Like a cheesesteak, only chicken. Served with fries. Add peppers, onions or mushrooms
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BLT
Lettuce, tomato, and lots of applewood-smoked B
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Grilled Salmon Sandwich
Dill aioli, sliced cucumber & pickled onion
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Plymouth Rock
Turkey, cucumber, cheddar and cranberry mayo
Gluten Free Menu - Breadless Sandwiches
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Chicken Salad
$7.50
Pulled roasted chicken, dried cranberries, celery & chives
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Tuna Melt
$6.95
Swiss & tomato
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BBQ Grilled Chicken
$8.99
Tryst coffee BBQ sauce & smoked gouda cheese.Served with fries
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Plymouth Rock
$9.25
Turkey, cucumber, cheddar & cranberry mayo on ciabatta
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Grilled Cheese
$5.99
Aged white cheddar on white. Add $1.25
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BLT
$6.99
Lots of applewood-smoked B
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The Gaucho
$9.95
Slow-cooked pulled pork, chimichurri sauce, swiss cheese & chipotle mayo on ciabatta
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Grilled Salmon Sandwich
$10.29
With sliced cucumber, pickled onion & dill aioli
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The Gobbler
$9.75
Turkey, bacon, swiss & honey mustard on whole wheat
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Vegetable Sub Vegan
$7.50
Hummus, zucchini, eggplant, red pepper, squash & onion
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Corned Beef Special
$9.95
Hot corned beef on marbled rye with cole slaw & russian dressing. Served with fries
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Beef or Chicken Cheesesteak
$8.95
Served with fries. Add onion, green pepper, or mushroom add $0.50 or each
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Sliced Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella
$8.25
On ciabatta with basil oil
Burgers
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Open City Burger
Apple-smoked bacon and aged white cheddar
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Cheese Burger
Choice of American, Swiss, provolone, or aged white cheddar. blue, gruyere, smoked gouda or feta
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Turkey Burger
Choice of American, Swiss, provolone, or aged white cheddar. blue, gruyere, smoked gouda or feta
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Open City Veggie Burger Vegan
House-made patty of lentils, barley, oats and fresh veggies
Gluten Free Menu - Bunless Burgers
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Cheeseburger
$8.50
American, swiss, provolone, or aged white cheddar. Blue, gruyere, smoked gouda, mozzarella, or feta $0.50
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Open City Burger
$10.50
Applewood-smoked bacon & aged white cheddar
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Turkey Burger
$8.25
American, swiss, provolone, or aged white cheddar. Blue, gruyere, smoked gouda, mozzarella, or feta $0.50
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Veggie Burger Vegan
$7.75
Homemade with lentils, barley, oats & fresh veggies
Special
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Grilled Chicken Scramble
Two eggs scrambled with diced grilled chicken, steamed spianch and aged cheddar
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Ricotta Pancakes
With cherry compote
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Ball Park Dog
Chili lime tartar sauce and chips on the side
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Grilled Cheese Sub
Grilled halloumi cheese, roasted red peppers, fresh arugula, pickled red onion and lemon-pepper mayo on a soft sub roll
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Penne with Roasted Asparagus
Tossed with braised leeks, balsamic butter, parmesan and parsley
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Broccoli & Cheddar Calzone
Ricotta and roasted garlic. Served with a side salad
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Tropical Tea
Smirnoff passion fruit vodka, green iced tea and a splash of cranberry
Coffees and Hot Drinks - The Basics
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Open City's House Blend Coffee
Our signature blend combines the rich chocolate notes characteristic of darker roasted coffee, with the subtlety and complexityof lighter roasts. It's inherently sweet, with low-acidity, rich body, and compelling savory and fruit characteristics
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Red Eye
Coffee spiked with a shot of espresso
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Cafe au Lait
Simply coffee and hot milk
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Espresso
This espresso is similar to a northern italian style referred to as cafe dolce, which means sweet. Note the deep brown and red crema surface. Flavors of caramel, cinnamon, chocolate, and nuts abound
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Americano
A double shot of espresso with hot water
Gluten Free Menu -Coffee The Basics
- House Blend Coffee $1.95
- Red Eye $2.55
- Cafe au Lait $2.60
- Espresso $2.09
- Featured Espresso $2.50
- Americano $2.55
Coffees and Hot Drinks - The Classics
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Cappuccino
A harmonious integration of espresso and equal parts silky froth and warm milk
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Macchiato
A double ristretto shot of espresso with just a dollop of frothed milk
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Latte
A double shot of espresso with steamed milk
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Mocha
A latte with rich house made cocoa
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White Mocha
A latte with Ghirardelli white chocolate
Gluten Free Menu - The Classics
- Espresso Macchiato $2.50
- Cappuccino $3.59
- Latte $3.72
- Mocha or White Mocha $3.90 - $4.27
New Wavers
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Cuban Coffee
In traditional Cuban coffee, sugar is incorporated with espresso to create a unique and delicious drink. We, however, whip the sugar with just a drop of frothed milk to dissolve it and create a sweet espresso flavored suspension on top
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Cortado
Inspired by the classic Spanish cafe counter stand and sip drink, the cortado is a double shot of espresso with equal parts steamed milk. Our tea cup-sized version is a delicious five-sip gem
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Caramel Latte
A double shot of espresso with steamed milk and thick rich caramel sauce
Gluten Free Menu - Coffee New Wavess
- Caramel Latte $4.31
- Cortado $3.18
- Cuban Coffee $3.18
Open City Teas - Top Shelf Teas
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Jade Prince
Light color, sweet flavor, and a buttery profile with notes of pineapple. Not a black tea, not so much a green, Oolongs retain a fresh and totally distinct palate. Watch the tight clusters expand into whole leaves as it steeps
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Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls
The top two leaves and bud of this tea undergo the Yin Hao process of jasmine scenting, involving the addition and removal of jasmine petals from the tea 13 separate times. Individual leaves are hand-rolled into small pearls. Watch the pearls slowly unfurl, releasing a complex and supremely aromatic tea
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Yin Zhen
This rare tea is picked on only two days of the year. It is light in color, sweet, and lightly fragranced with very subtle nuances
Gluten Free Menu - Teas Top Shelf
- Jade Prince $4.50
- Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls $4.50
- Yin Zhen $4.50
Flavored Teas
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Lili'uokalani
Named after the last queen of Hawaii, combines lush tropical flavors of peach, mango, apple, orange and guava
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City Harvest Black
Orchid scenting and vanilla flavor, enhance chinese and vietnamese black teas
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City Harvest Green
Apple and jasmine scenting bring a sweet floral bouquet to the grassy freshness of this Chinese and Indian green tea blend
Gluten Free Menu - Teas Flavored Teas
- Lili'uokalani $2.27
- City Harvest Black $2.27
- City Harvest Green $2.27
Estate Teas
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Ceylon
This flavorful and mildly astringent Vithanakande Ceylon is grown by small land holders in the Ratnapura district on the border of the Sinharaja forest
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Darjeeling
Grown high in the foothills of the himalayas on the amazing maikabarai estate whose bio-diverse conditions are integrated into a 6-tiered sub-tropical rainforest
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Earl Grey
Consistently our best selling tea, our earl grey is all organic, even the bergamot oil. This is a redolent classic
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Sencha
Fresh, sweet, and cooling, with grassy vegetable notes
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Gen Mai Cha
Roasted corn and popcorn was mixed into the tea. Japanese bancha green tea is the base of this distinct tea with a rich and delicious grain-like character
Gluten Free Menu - Teas Black Estate
- Ceylon $2.27
- Darjeeling $2.50
- Earl Grey $2.27
Tisanes
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Chamomile or Lavender
Whole Egyptian chamomile flowers and pure french lavender
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Mint Leaf
Classic mint leaves. Pure and unadulterated
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Eve's Temptation
Dried apples and mangos
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Lemon Myrtle
Organic from australia
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Chaucer's Cup
Apple, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, mango, and ginger
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Rooibos
Rooibos is afrikaans for red bush. Rich in micronutrients
Gluten Free Menu - Teas Tisanes
- ZZZ $1.99
- Mint Leaves $1.99
- Eve's Temptation $1.99
- Lemon Myrtle $2.27
- Rooibos $1.99
- Chaucer's Cup $1.99
Gluten Free Menu - Smoothies
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La Creme
$4.75
Peach, mango, & low-fat yogurt
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El Freeze Vegan
$4.75
Blueberry, & banana
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Banana Split
$4.75
Banana, strawberry, & ice cream
Gluten Free Menu - Iced Teas
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Black Iced Tea
$2.00
Lightly peach infused
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Green Iced Tea
$2.00
Hints of pineapple
- Seasonal Iced Tisane $2.00
Pastries
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Croissants
Butter, almond or pain au chocolat
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Biscotti
Pistachio orange blossom or chocolate almond
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Danishes
Cheese or seasonal fruit
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Bagels
Plain, onion, sesame, everything or whole wheat
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Muffins
Blueberry, chai spice, bran, cranberry walnut, earl grey or carrot cake
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Scones
Vanilla & black currant strawberry basil
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Cookies
Chocolate chip, oatmeal rasin,white chocolate chunk, snickerdoodle, peanut butter
- Apple Streudel
- Sticky Bun
- Banana Bread
- Coconut Bar
- Palmier
- Cinnamon Bun
Sides
- Quinoa
- Glazed Carrots
- Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes
- Green Beans
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Jasmine Rice
- Coconut Creamed Corn
- Roasted Vegetables
- French Fries
Gluten Free Menu - Sides
- Quinoa $3.50
- Glazed Carrots $3.50
- Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes $3.50
- Spinach $3.50
- Macaroni & Cheese $3.50
- Green Beans $3.50
- Roasted Vegetables $3.50
- Broccoli $3.50
- Jasmine Rice $3.50
- Coconut Creamed Corn $3.50
- French Fries $2.75
Desserts
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Chocolate Mascarpone Cake
Flourless chocolate cake with a creamy mascarpone center
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Chocolate Birthday Cake
Triple layer devil's food cake filled with chocolate mousse and topped with chocolate butter cream
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Carrot Cake
Two layers of moist carrot cake, with raisins, cream cheese icing and toasted walnuts
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Guava Cream Cheese Puff
Puff pastry filled with a cream cheese and guava spread
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Cheesecake
New york style cheesecake
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Espresso Cheesecake
Our tryst espressso with our creamy and rich cheesecake
- Fruit Cheesecake
- Our NY style cheesecake topped with a seasonal fruit. Ask your server about our current selection
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Roasted Corn Flan
Cuban style sweet corn flan, drizzled with a caramel glaze
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Fresh Fruit Pies
Selection varies
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Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate with walnuts and pecans
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Ice Cream
Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry & orange sherbert
Frozen Drinks
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Frozen Cappuccino
Our espresso, milk and ice is whipped into an amazing frozen concoction
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Frozen Mocha
Our blended cappuccino, plus a shot of rich chocolate sauce
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Frozen Chai
We whip chai drinking fanatics into an icy frenzy
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Frozen Chaipuccino
A blended chai with a shot of our espresso
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The Washington Carver
A Tryst original and staff favorite. Chocolate sauce and real peanut butter will send you through the roof. Add a shot shot of espresso for kick
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La Creme
Fresh mango, peaches & yogurt smoothie
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El Freeze
Fresh blueberry & banana smoothie
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Banana Split
Banana, strawberries & vanilla ice cream
Gluten Free Menu - Frozen Coffees
- Frozen Cappuccino $3.95
- Frozen Mocha $4.36
- Frozen Chai $3.99
- Frozen Chaipuccino $4.36
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Washington Carver
$4.45
Chocolate & peanut butter
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Ratings and Reviews for Open City
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May 11 2012
L T. via Yelp
This place is just steps from the metro. On weekends for brunch it is packed, and the wait is quite long (up to an hour for 4 people), but worth it. The...read more
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May 11 2012
Michael B. via Yelp
My second-favorite brunch place in the city. The food is very good, though a bit short of fantastic. It's jam packed with 20 and 30 somethings (a cohort...read more
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May 01 2012
Adena B. via Yelp
Things I really like about this place: +The all-day breakfast. +Proximity to the zoo (for when you're in the mood to see caged animals, as opposed to the...read more
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