The Grit
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The Grit
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Breakfast and BrunchCheck the boards for our changing specials! Make any of the following brunch items a platter- includes a choice of potatoes or grits, and biscuit or toast.
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El Rey $8.25
May be raw or undercooked. A flour tortilla layered with pintos, salsa, scrambled eggs or tofu, and cheese. Topped with a dollop of sour cream.
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El Rey Platter $11.25
May be raw or undercooked. A flour tortilla layered with pintos, salsa, scrambled eggs or tofu, and cheese. Topped with a dollop of sour cream.
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Breakfast Burrito $8.25
May be raw or undercooked. A flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs or tofu and black bean chili, covered with melted cheese, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.
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Breakfast Burrito Platter $11.25
May be raw or undercooked. A flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs or tofu and black bean chili, covered with melted cheese, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.
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Tofu and Veggies $7.95
Cubed tofu and assorted veggies stir-fried with soy sauce and nutritional yeast.
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Tofu and Veggies Platter $10.95
Cubed tofu and assorted veggies stir-fried with soy sauce and nutritional yeast.
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Potatoes and Veggie $7.75
Chunks of taters and sauteed vegetables for a healthy heapin' of morning carbs.
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Potatoes and Veggie Platter $10.75
Chunks of taters and sauteed vegetables for a healthy heapin' of morning carbs.
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Veggie Omelette $7.75
Assorted sauteed vegetables with melted white cheddar.
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Veggie Omelette Platter $10.75
Assorted sauteed vegetables with melted white cheddar.
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Cowboy Omelette $7.25
Cheese omelette with our salsa and sour cream.
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Cowboy Omelette Platter $10.25
Cheese omelette with our salsa and sour cream.
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Cheese Omelette $6.75
3-egg omelette with melted white cheddar.
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Cheese Omelette Platter $9.75
3-egg omelette with melted white cheddar.
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2 Eggs Any Style $3.95
May be raw or undercooked. Scrambled or fried to your liking.
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2 Eggs Any Style Platter $6.95
May be raw or undercooked. Scrambled or fried to your liking.
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Fried Egg Sandwich $5.25
May be raw or undercooked. 1 egg on a toasted bagel (plain, sesame, or everything) with melted white cheddar.
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Fried Egg Sandwich Platter $8.25
May be raw or undercooked. 1 egg on a toasted bagel (plain, sesame, or everything) with melted white cheddar.
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Fancy FES $6.25
May be raw or undercooked. A tasty twist on our fried egg sandwich. Your choice of bagel (plain, sesame, or everything) comes with Sriracha mayo and arugula.
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Fancy FES Platter $9.25
May be raw or undercooked. A tasty twist on our fried egg sandwich. Your choice of bagel (plain, sesame, or everything) comes with Sriracha mayo and arugula.
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Texas Toastwich $5.75
May be raw or undercooked. Made with scrambled eggs and smoked Gouda cheese.
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Texas Toastwich Platter $8.75
May be raw or undercooked. Made with scrambled eggs and smoked Gouda cheese.
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Egg and Cheddar Croissant $5.25
May be raw or undercooked. Just what it says.
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Egg and Cheddar Croissant Platter $8.25
May be raw or undercooked. Just what it says.
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French Toast $3.50+
May be raw or undercooked. Made with our homemade wheat bread. Served with butter and syrup.
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45 RPM Pancakes $4.95+
A stack of 2 or 3 pancakes served with butter and syrup.
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Grit Granola $5.25
Our own recipe made with oats, nuts, and honey. Served with regular milk.
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Fruit Cup $3.95
Assorted fruits in season.
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Bagel with Cream Cheese $3.50
Varieties include plain, sesame, and everything.
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Rosa's Bagel $5.25
Melted cheese, fresh tomato slices, spices, and our vinaigrette dressing. Choose plain, sesame, or everything bagel.
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Biscuits and Yeast Gravy $4.95
Just what it says.
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Biscuits and White "Sausage" Gravy $4.95
Just what it says.
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Grits and Yeast Gravy $3.95
The name says it all.
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Grits and White "Sausage" Gravy $3.95
The name says it all.
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Breakfast and Brunch Sides
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Yellow Grits $2.25
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Cheese Grits $2.50
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Potatoes $2.25
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Biscuits $2.25
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Toast $1.50
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Cinnamon Toast $1.75
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Bagel $1.95
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Yeast Gravy $2.25
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White "Sausage" Gravy $2.25
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Soysage Patties $2.75
2 pieces.
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1 Pancake $2.75
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1 Egg $1.95
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Real Maple Syrup $1.75
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Salsa $2.25
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Sour Cream $0.95
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Cup of Tofu $3.95
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Sauteed Veggie $3.95
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Tempeh Bacon $2.75
3 pieces.
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Breakfast and Brunch Beverages
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Mimosa $5.95
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Iced Tea $1.95
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Lemonade $1.95
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Apple Juice $1.95
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Coke $2.25
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Diet Coke $2.25
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Sprite $2.25
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Lost Trail Root Beer $2.50
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Souix City Cream Soda $2.50
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Perrier $2.25
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Orangina $2.25
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Blenheim Ginger Ale $2.50
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San Pellegrino $2.50
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Squeezed Orange Juice $3.25
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Regular Milk $1.25+
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Soy Milk $1.75+
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Almond Milk $1.75+
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Spring Water $0.95
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Coffee $2.50
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Tea $2.25
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Hot Chocolate $2.25
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Lunch and Dinner Appetizers
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Mid-E Platter $9.95
A sampling of hummus, falafel, and tabouli served with lemon-tahini dressing, pita points and assorted raw vegetables.
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Hummus Side $6.95
A chickpea or tahini dip served with pita points and crunchy veggies.
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Loaded Nachos $8.95
A generous serving of corn chips, melted cheese, black bean chili, lettuce, red onions, sour cream, and our house-made salsa.
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Chips and Cheese Dip $4.75
White corn chips with premium cheese sauce.
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Chips and Salsa $3.95
White corn chips with our house-made salsa.
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Lunch and Dinner Grit Veggie PlateChoose from our fabulous and dynamic variety of vegetable dishes, stews, and casseroles listed daily on the specials board.
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Black Bean Chili $3.95
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Mac and Cheese $3.95
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Petite Salad Side $3.95
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Pinto Beans $3.95
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Fruit Cup $3.95
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Collard Greens $3.95
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Falafel $3.95
2 pieces.
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Sauteed Seasonal Greens $3.95
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Sweet Potato Fries $3.95
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Tabouli Side $3.95
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Tofu Cube Cup $3.95
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Steamed Broccoli $3.95
Choose from spicy peanut sauce or lemon Dijon butter.
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The Grit Veggie Plate $9.95
Your choice of 3 items.
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Lunch and Dinner SaladsAll of our dressings are gluten-free and made right here at the Grit!
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House Salad $9.95
A mountain of crisp romaine and tender green leaf lettuces, carrots, purple cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion topped with your choice of (vegan) sauteed tofu cubes or shredded white cheddar. Gluten-free without tofu.
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Tabouli Side Salad $3.95
Middle Eastern salad featuring the nutty flavor of bulgur, tossed with veggies and spices served on a bed of greens with lemon-tahini dressing.
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Petite Salad $3.95
A side of lettuce, purple cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and your choice of dressing.
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Lunch and Dinner SandwichesAdd a sweet potato fries or vegetable side for an additional charge.
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Golden Tofu Wrap $7.95
Grit style tofu cubes and sauteed veggies bundled up in a flour tortilla and toasted to perfection on our flat-top grill with Sriracha mayo.
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Tofu Reuben Sandwich $7.95
Round, marbled rye bread grilled and filled with specialty seasoned tofu, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing.
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Falafel Sandwich $7.75
Chickpea fritters in pita bread with veggies, hummus, and your choice of lemon-tahini dressing or tzatziki dressing.
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The Seitan Gyro Sandwich $7.95
First the Greeks, and now the Grit! Zesty Greek-seasoned seitan, sizzled on the grill with roasted red peppers and onion, folded into toasted pita bread with fresh spinach and creamy cucumber tzatziki.
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Banh Mi $7.95
Traditional Vietnamese sandwich on a hoagie with seitan and pickled onions, carrots, and daikon radishes. Finished with lettuce, diced cucumber, wasabi mayo, and topped with fresh cilantro.
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Deluxe Grilled Steak Sandwich $7.95
Thinly sliced, marinated and grilled seitan "steak" on a toasted hoagie with sauteed onions, peppers, and mushrooms, topped with melted white cheddar, freshly-cut lettuce and tomatoes, and our vegan ranch dressing. Vegan without cheese.
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Grilled Cheese Smelt Sandwich $7.50
Your choice of fresh spinach and sliced tomato melted with cheddar cheese and honey mustard dressing on our house-made Ted bread. Athens' biggest and best-grilled cheese sandwich.
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Soup and Sandwich Mixer $7.95
Half a sandwich of your choice and a cup of soup. May sub petite salad or sweet potato fries for soup.
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Lunch and Dinner Excellent Edibles
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Golden Bowl $6.95+
Grit-style tofu cubes sauteed with soy sauce and nutritional yeast, served over brown rice.
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The Grit Staple $5.25+
A complete protein bowl of pinto beans, brown rice, melted cheese, and onions. Vegan without cheese.
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Black Bean Chili $4.95+
Our popular house recipe made with black beans, bulgur, green peppers, carrots, cabbage, and assorted, zesty spices, topped with a dollop of sour cream and diced red onion. Vegan without sour cream.
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Grains and Greens $9.95
Daily selection of organic grains, veggies, and protein.
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Mid-E Platter $9.95
A sampling of hummus, falafel, and tabouli served with lemon-tahini dressing, pita points, and assorted raw vegetables.
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Mondo Burrito $8.95
A large, open-faced burrito layered with brown rice, black bean chili, veggies, cheese, and homemade salsa. Vegan without cheese.
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Deluxe Quesadillas $5.95+
A large flour tortilla with your choice of fillings, served with chips, salsa, and sour cream. Vegan without cheese and sour cream.
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Loaded Nachos $8.95
Corn tortilla chips, melted cheddar cheese, black bean chili, lettuce, red onions, tangy salsa, and sour cream. It's big!
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Lunch and Dinner Kid's Meal12 and under, please.
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Kids Plain Smelt Grilled Cheese $5.95
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Kids Mac and Cheese $3.95
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Kids Tofu Cube Cup $3.95
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Kids Steamed Broccoli $3.95
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Kids Sweet Potato Fries $3.95
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Kids Cheese Nachos $5.95
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Kids Fruit Cup $3.95
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Lunch and Dinner Sides and Extras
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Corn Chips $1.50
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Side of Salsa $2.25
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Brown Rice $1.50
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Premium Cheese Dip $2.95
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White Cheddar $1.50
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Sour Cream $0.95
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Extra Dressing $0.95
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Tomatoes $0.95
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Jalapenos $0.95
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Yeast Gravy $2.25
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Pita Bread $1.50
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Tofu Cubes $3.95
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2 Falafels $3.95
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Sweet Potato Fries $3.95
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Hummus $3.95
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Cornbread $2.95
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House-Made Bread $1.50
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Lunch and Dinner Beverages
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Iced Tea $1.95
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Lemonade $1.95
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Arnold Palmer $1.95
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Apple Juice $1.95
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Soft Drinks $2.25
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Lost Trail Root Beer $2.50
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Sioux City Cream Soda $2.50
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Blenheim Ginger Ale $2.50
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San Pellegrino $2.50
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Orange Juice $3.25
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Regular Milk $1.25+
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Soy Milk $1.75+
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Almond Milk $1.75+
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Spring Water $0.95
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Coffee $2.50
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Tea $2.25
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Hot Chocolate $2.25
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Desserts
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Cake $4.95+
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Pie $4.50+
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Blonde Brownie $3.25
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Cookies $1.25
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Root Beer Float $3.95
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Coke Float $3.95
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Vanilla Ice Cream $3.00
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House-Made Vegan Ice Cream $3.95
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Grit Cakes and Pies
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Tuxedo Cake $38.00
Dark chocolate cake with cream cheese icing.
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Chocolate Death Cake $38.00
Vegan chocolate cake with vegan chocolate ganache icing.
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Lil Jim's Pudding Cake $38.00
Dark chocolate cake with vanilla pastry cream between layers and iced with sweetened whipped cream.
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Chocolate Malted Cake $38.00
Dark chocolate cake marinated with malt and brandied syrup and iced with a chocolate malted cream cheese frosting!
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Vanilla Malted Cake $38.00
Vanilla cake marinated with malt and brandied syrup and iced with a chocolate malted cream cheese frosting!
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake $38.00
Dark chocolate cake with peanut butter cream cheese frosting.
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German Chocolate Cake $38.00
Dark chocolate cake with classic German chocolate icing (rich milks, pecans and coconut).
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Grasshopper Cake $38.00
Dark chocolate cake with minty green cream cheese icing and speckled with chocolate chips.
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Mocha Cream Cake $38.00
Dark chocolate cake with chocolate ganache between layers and mocha flavored whipped cream.
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Apricot Fudge Fantasia Cake $38.00
Dark chocolate cake iced with chocolate ganache and topped with sweet apricot preserves.
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Chocolate Swip-Swap Cake $38.00
Dark chocolate cake with chocolate chip cream cheese frosting inside and iced with chocolate cream cheese frosting and white chocolate chips.
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Black Forest Cake $38.00
Dark chocolate cake filled with brandied soaked cherries and iced with whipped cream.
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Raspberry Pinkerton Cake $38.00
Dark chocolate cake filled with raspberries and iced with a pink cream cheese frosting.
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Lemon Lavender Cake $38.00
Yellowcake marinated in fresh lemon juice then iced with an organic lavender bud and lemon zest speckled cream cheese frosting!
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Lavender Cake $38.00
Yellowcake marinated in fresh lemon juice then iced with an organic lavender bud and lemon zest speckled cream cheese frosting!
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Vanilla Chai Cake $38.00
Yellowcake iced with a unique chai-spiced cream cheese frosting! Also available in a chocolate chai cake version!
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Maple Vanilla Cake $38.00
Yellowcake iced with a maple-infused cream cheese frosting.
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Mocha Bianco Cake $38.00
Yellowcake iced with mocha and white chocolate flavored cream cheese frosting.
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Big Mama Blue Cake $38.00
Yellowcake filled with blueberries and vanilla pastry cream and iced with a blue cream cheese frosting.
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White Light Cake $38.00
Yellow cake with cream cheese frosting.
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Birthday Cake $38.00
Yellowcake with chocolate ganache icing and rainbow sprinkles.
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Brown Sugar Caramel Cake $38.00
Caramel cake with brown sugar cream cheese frosting.
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Caramel Kahlua Cake $38.00
Caramel cake marinated with sweet Kahlua syrup and iced with both a Kahlua flavored and cream cheese frosting.
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Caramel Pecan Cake $38.00
Caramel cake with a pecan cream cheese frosting.
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Caramel Cream Cake $38.00
Caramel cake iced with sweetened whipped cream and drizzled with caramel topping.
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Carrot Cake $38.00
Our version of the classic recipe filled with dried cranberries and nuts then iced with a decadent cream cheese frosting.
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Hummingbird Cake $38.00
A southern classic since the '70s! Banana, pineapple, and pecan filled spice cake iced with cream cheese frosting and decorated with toasted nuts.
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Red Velvet Cake $38.00
A traditional red velvet cake iced with cream cheese frosting and decorated with toasted pecans! Try it with peppermint cream cheese icing for a zingy kick!
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Coconut Cream Cake $38.00
Yellow layers filled with vanilla pastry cream and toasted coconut then iced with sweetened whipped cream and covered in even more coconut.
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Orange Spice Cake $38.00
Spice cake loaded with fresh orange zest and iced with brown sugar cream cheese frosting.
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Butterscotch Cake $38.00
Deliciously moist with a classic taste! Butterscotch layers iced with a cream cheese frosting and decorated with butterscotch chips.
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Build Your Own Cake $38.00
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Gluten Free Carrot Cake $48.00
Our version of the classic recipe filled with dried cranberries and nuts then iced with a decadent cream cheese frosting.
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#7. Chocolate Cake $48.00
A classic moist chocolate cake iced with a chocolate ganache.
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Fruitty Pie $32.00
Made with a flaky crust and topped with a walnut oat crumble.
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Nutty Pie $32.00
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Joyous Almond Pie $32.00
Chocolate pie with a layer of toasted almonds in a toasted coconut crust.
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Tropical Chocolate Pie $32.00
Blended banana, coconut cream and chocolate pie with a layer of toasted walnuts in a toasted coconut crust.
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Chocolate Strawberry Macaroon $32.00
Chocolate pie topped with strawberry filling in a toasted coconut crust.
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Chocolate Cherry Macaroon Pie $32.00
Chocolate pie topped with cherry filling in a toasted coconut crust.
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Key Lime Pie $32.00
Traditional creamy key lime pie in a gluten-free graham cracker crust. Topped with our house-made whipped cream.
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Mocha Silk Pie $32.00
No bake cheesecake infused with coffee and dark chocolate in a graham cracker crust. Can be topped with homemade caramel upon request!
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Banana Cream Pie $32.00
Pastry cream layered with bananas in a graham cracker crust.
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Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie $32.00
Layers of pastry cream, chocolate ganache, and bananas in a graham cracker crust.
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White Chocolate Decadence Pie $32.00
No-bake cheesecake infused with white chocolate and drizzled with caramel sauce in a graham cracker crust.
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Chocolate Eclair Pie $32.00
Flakey pie crust filled with vanilla pastry cream and topped with chocolate ganache.
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Passion Pie $32.00
No-bake cheesecake with a hint of lemon in a graham cracker crust. Topped with choice of fruity compote: cherry, blueberry, raspberry, peach, strawberry, blackberry.
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Chocolate Silk Pie $32.00
Chocolate pie in a graham cracker crust.
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Chocolate Lavender Silk Pie $32.00
Chocolate pie in a graham cracker crust.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Pie $32.00
Chocolate pie infused with spicy herbs all in a graham cracker crust.
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Grasshopper Pie $32.00
Chocolate pie infused with mint all in a graham cracker crust.
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Chai Chocolate Pie $32.00
Chocolate pie infused with hand-blended Chai spices all in a graham cracker crust.
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Cherry Chocolate Silk Pie $32.00
Chocolate pie topped with fresh berry compote.
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Strawberry Chocolate Silk Pie $32.00
Chocolate pie topped with fresh berry compote.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Silk Pie $32.00
Chocolate and peanut butter pie in a graham cracker crust.
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Elvis Pie $32.00
Peanut butter chocolate silk pie layered with fresh bananas.
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Buttermilk Pie $32.00
Southern classic creamy pie in a flakey crust. Also available with honey or lavender!
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Sweet Potato Pie $32.00
Creamy sweet potato pie lightly spiced and baked in a flakey crust.
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Maple Peanut Butter Pie $32.00
Creamy peanut filling infused with real maple syrup in a graham cracker crust and topped with housemade whipped cream (optional).
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