Union League Cafe

(203) 562-4299 · 1032 CHAPEL ST · NEW HAVEN, CT 06510

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Reminiscent of a Paris brasserie it is where old world charm meets the new. Warm and welcoming to New Haven's cafe society it is located across from Yale University old campus. The restaurant offers m... read more.

Desserts the Classics

Feuillantine Au Chocolat Et Noisettes: layers of bittersweet chocolate mousse, salted piemont hazelnut caramel and crunchy hazelnut biscuit, guanaja chocolate and caramel sauce

Creme Brulee a La Vanille: fresh vanilla bean creme brulee

Chaud-Froid Choco-Vanille: bittersweet chocolate mousse, warm chocolate sauce, housemade vanilla ice cream with a chocolate tuile

Crepe Soufflee Au Citron: housemade crepe "soufflee" with light lemon cream, almond and acacia honey nougatine, connecticut blueberry compote, earl grey French blue flower tea coulis

Housemade Ice Creams & Sorbets

Assortiment De Glaces: housemade chocolate "fleur de cacao 70%", lavender honey, mandarine napoleon ice creams, orange coulis

Harmonie De Sorbets: housemade fresh fig and grape-blackberry sorbets, dry fig chips, champagne grape sauce

Vacherin Framboise - Noisette: light hazelnut meringue, housemade hazelnut ice cream and raspberry sorbet, raspberry coulis

Fresh Fruits in Season

Croustillant Aux Figues: roasted fig, grape and strawberry tart, "speculos" crust, housemade yogurt-orange blossom sorbet

$8.75

Fruits Rouges, Granite Menthe: marinated fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cherries and red currant, fresh mint granite

$8.75

Raw Bar

Littleneck Clams: served with shallot mignonette each

$1.25

Selection of East Coast and Canadian Oysters: served with shallot mignonette each

$2.00

Union League Cafe Shellfish Sampler: 3 clams - 3 oysters - 2 jumbo shrimp

$12.75

Union League Cafe Shellfish "Plateau": 6 clams - 6 oysters - 4 jumbo shrimp

$25.00

Appetizers

Saumon Fume, Copeaux De Concombre: housemade smoked salmon and salmon caviar, crisp cucumber shavings, cucumber gazpacho, buckwheat blinis and creme fraiche

$11.50

Carpaccio De Thon: seared tuna carpaccio with five spices, baby romaine, "caesar" vinaigrette, aged parmesan shaving

$9.50

Moules Marinieres: steamed prince edward Island mussels "mariniere" with white wine, shallots, parsley and saffron

$8.75

Confit De Canard Aux Cepes: boneless duck leg confit, crisp potato galette, porcini and walnut compote, watercress salad

$9.75

Escargots Aux Chanterelles: fricassee of "Burgundy" escargots, fresh chanterelles mushrooms and sauteed purple fingerling potatoes, garlic and parsley jus

$10.50

Salads

Salade D' Asperges, Roquette Et Parmesan: steamed asparagus and wild arugula salad, aged parmesan reggiano crisp, artichoke shavings, poached egg and truffle vinaigrette

$8.50

Salade D' Epinards Et Roquefort: baby spinach salad, smoked bacon, honey roasted pears, savory nougatine of walnut and roquefort cheese

$8.75

Salade Verte Aux Herbes: salad of mixed greens, fresh herb vinaigrette

$5.50

Sandwiches

Union League Club: grilled chicken club with smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, ginger, black pepper mayonnaise, served with housemade vegetable chips

$7.00

Panini Provencal Grille: tomato confit, "pistou", fresh goat cheese on seared country bread, mesclun salad, black olive and balsamic vinegar

$7.50

Boeuf Au Seigle: medium - rare roasted sirloin on pumpernickel with horseradish mayonnaise and grilled onions, served with housemade vegetable chips

$8.50

Croque-Monsieur: gratine ham and French comte cheese sandwich, served with mixed greens

$7.75

Croque Au Saumon Fume: grilled smoked salmon sandwich, comte cheese, chive and lemon confit, endive salad

$9.50

Main Courses

Casserole De Legumes a La Truffe: casserole of broccoli flower, green onions, fennel, sugar snap peas, baby artichoke, carrots, baby turnip, truffle butter and celery leaves

$13.25

Risotto Aux Fleurs De Courgette: baby zucchini blossom and tomato confit risotto, red pepper coulis, aged balsamic vinegar tapenade, zucchini blossom tempura

$13.50

Steak Grille Pommes Frites: grilled 8-ounce sirloin steak with housemade fried and french green beans

$13.75

Pappardelles Aux Coquillages: housemade squid pappardelle pastas, seared baby shrimps, cuttlefish and steamed cockles, sauce bisque

$13.50

Crevettes Et Fruits De Mer Marines: fresh jumbo gulf shrimp and sauteed squid, red and green pepper confit, baby arugula, grapefruit marmalade

$12.50

Raw Bar

Littleneck Clams: served with shallot mignonette each

$1.25

Selection of East coast and canadian oysters: served with shallot mignonette each

$2.00

Union League Cafe Shellfish Sampler: 3 clams - 3 oysters - 2 jumbo shrimp

$12.75

Union League Cafe Shellfish "Plateau": 6 clams - 6 oysters - 4 jumbo shrimp

$25.00

Appetizers

Saumon Fume, Copeaux De Concombre: housemade smoked salmon and salmon caviar, crisp cucumber shavings, cucumber gazpacho, buckwheat blinis and creme fraiche

$11.50

Carpaccio De Thon "Cesar": seared tuna carpaccio with five spices, baby romaine, "caesar" vinaigrette, aged parmesan shavings

$9.50

Moules Marinieres: steamed prince edward Island mussels "mariniere" with white wine, shallots, parsley and saffron

$8.75

Confit De Canard Aux Cepes: boneless duck leg confit, crisp potato galette, porcini and walnut compote, watercress salad

$9.75

Escargots Aux Chanterelles: fricassee of "Burgundy" escargots, fresh chanterelles mushrooms and sauteed purple fingerling potatoes, garlic and parsley jus

$10.50

Crevettes Et Fruits De Mer Marines: fresh jumbo gulf shrimp and sauteed squid, red and green pepper confit, baby arugula, grapefruit marmalade

$12.50

Salads

Salade D' Asperges, Roquette Et Parmesan: steamed asparagus and wild arugula salad, aged parmesan reggiano crisp, artichoke shavings, poached egg and truffle vinaigrette

$8.50

Salade D' Epinards Et Roquefort: baby spinach salad, smoked bacon, honey roasted pears, savory nougatine of walnut and roquefort cheese

$8.75

Salade Verte Aux Herbes: salad of mixed greens, fresh herb vinaigrette

$5.50

Main Courses

Pave De Thon Grille: grilled yellowfin tuna, medley of cranberry beans, french beans, carrots, pequillo pepper, baby zucchini, pesto, green tomato marmalade

$25.75

Bar A La Vapeur De Fenouil: wild striped bass steamed on a bed of dried wild fennel, served with braised fennel and roma tomato confit, extra virgin olive oil

$25.00

Homard Roti, Pates Fraiches Aux Coquillages: roasted maine lobster, seared cuttlefish and steamed cockles, housemade squid pappardelle pastas, sauce bisque

$28.75

Canard Aux Figues: roast long Island duck breast, fresh corn croquettes, roasted figs, caramelized fig sauce

$24.75

Poussin Farci Aux Chanterelles: roasted organic poussin dressed with connecticut corn, chorizo and basmati rice, sauteed swiss chard and fresh chanterelles, natural jus

$24.00

Casserole De Legumes A La Truffe: casserole of broccoli flower, green onions, fennel, sugar snap peas, baby artichoke, carrots, baby turnip, truffle butter and celery leaves

$17.50

Risotto Aux Fleurs De Courgette: baby zucchini blossom and tomato confit risotto, red pepper coulis, aged balsamic vinegar tapenade, zucchini blossom tempura

$19.75

Entrecote Au Poivre, Pommes Anna: grilled 10 - ounce black angus new york steak, crushed black peppercorn, potato "anna", bone marrow gratin, watercress and beef jus

$29.00

Porcelet A La Broche: spit roasted connecticut farm raised baby pig, skewer of roasted vegetables, rosemary mashed potatoes, prosciutto, rosemary jus

$25.50

Cocotte De Joues De Veau: slowly braised organic veal cheeks, sauteed wild mushrooms, celery, baby leeks, pearl onions, young carrots and housemade potato gnocchi

$24.75