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The Red Avocado

(319) 351-6088

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  • 521 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Vegetarian
  • $$$$$
  • The Red Avocado

  • (319) 351-6088
  • Main
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Brunch
  • Catering
  • Happy Hour Menu
    • Roasted Cashews $6.00+

      Roasted in-house with our signature seasoning salt

    • Coconut Corn Soup $4.00+

      Rich coconut milk & sweetcorn, seasoned with tamari & our homemade hot sauce, make a sweet & spicy soup. A red avocado original!

    • Soup of the Day $3.75+

      Check with your server for today's featured soup

    • Iowa Barley & Black Bean Salad $5.00+

      Tomatoes, onions, & garlic lay a flavor foundation for black beans, sweetcorn, & Iowa barley, lightly spiced with roasted cumin,lime juice, & jalapeno; served on a bed of salad greens

    • Salad Organica $5.00+

      Mixed greens,pea shoots and seasonal vegetablestossed lightly in an olive oil-balsamic vinaigrette

  • Current Desserts
    • Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sundae

      With chocolate sauce & cashew cream

    • Mint Truffle

    • Double Chocolate Cake

      With blue spire basil sauce

  • Non-alcoholic Drinks - Smoothies, Juices, Sodas
    • Strawberry-Rose Creme $4.50

      Our most popular smoothie

    • Strawberry Banana Smoothie $4.50

      The classic smoothie

    • Strawberry Shake $4.00

      Dairy-free shake

    • Greenfix Smoothie $5.00

      With leafy greens,sea greens and more

    • Banana Bolt $4.00

      Our signature espresso smoothie

    • Orange Juice $3.75+

      Fresh squeezed

    • Carrot Juice $3.75+

      Fresh squeezed

    • Soleil $4.00+

      Fresh squeezed carrot & orange juice

    • Lemonade $3.00

      From house-juiced lemons

  • House Blended Herbal Teas
    Served by the cup with unlimited hot water refills.
    • Flower and Fruit $4.50

      Hibiscus, rosehip, hawthorn berry, lavender, lemon peel

    • Temple of the Hearth $4.50

      Nettle, licorice, red raspberry leaf, cinnamon

    • Mint with a Twist $4.00

      Peppermint, chamomile, licorice, hyssop

    • Allergy Blend $3.75

      Nettle, rooibos, peppermint

  • Single Leaf Teas & Tisanes
    Served by the cup with unlimited hot water refills.
    • Black $4.00

      Breakfast blend

    • Green $4.50

      Premium grade Japanese sencha

    • Jasmine Green $4.50

      Sencha infused with dreamy jasmine flowers

    • Rooibos $3.75

      Red bush,a south african tonic

    • Chamomile $3.75

      Soothing and relaxing

    • Peppermint $3.75

      Refreshing and cooling

  • Coffee
    • Espresso $2.00

      House blend, ethiopian mix

    • Americano $2.50

      House blend, ethiopian mix

    • Latte $3.00+

      Frothed soy milk with a sprinkle of sugar

    • Mocha $3.50+

      Latte with housemade chocolate syrup

    • Banana Bolt $4.50

      The red avocado's espresso smoothie

    • Single Cup Drip $2.00+

      Light or dark roast

  • Starters
    • Hummus $4.75+

      The classic middle-eastern paste of chick-peas, tahini and other seasonings. A delicious, buttery spread.

    • White Bean Pate $4.75+

      Cilantro and lime juice combine with the beans and spices to create a smooth, herbal alternative to hummus.

    • Appetizer Deluxe $12.00

      All three delicious spreads with homemade pita & fresh crisp vegetables.

    • Roasted Cashews $6.00+

      Roasted in-house with our signature seasoning salt.

    • Quesadilla $6.00+

      The red avocado's own tofu cheese-filled tortilla with seasonal greens & onion, fried crisp & served with our black bean & barley salad.

    • Seasonal Bruschetta $8.50

      Check with your server for this season's toppings on our toasted homemade bread.

    • Coconut Corn Soup $4.00+

      Rich coconut milk & sweet-corn,seasoned with tamari & our homemade hot sauce, make a sweet & spicy soup. A red avocado original!

    • Soup of the Day $3.75+

    • Salad Organica $5.00+

      Mixed seasonal salad greens, pea shoots & vegetables, tossed in an olive oil-balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Iowa Barley & Black bean Salad $5.00+

      Tomatoes, onions, & garlic lay a flavor foundation for black beans, sweet-corn, & Iowa barley, lightly spiced with roasted cumin, lime juice, & jalapeno. Served on a bed of salad greens.

    • Queen's Salad $6.75+

      Mixed seasonal salad greens & sweet pea shoots, steamed quinoa, & diced vegetables are tossed in a dressing of nama shoyu, extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, sorghum, & fresh ground black pepper creating a delicious balance between sweet, salty, & sour

    • Earth Salad $8.00+

      Mixed seasonal salad greens & sweet pea shoots are tossed in a rich creamy miso-tahini dressing with roasted cashews, raisins, apricots, sunflower, & sesame seeds.

    • Spring Salad $8.00+

      Linguine tossed with our homemade basil pesto, mixed with seasonal vegetables, & served on a bed of seasonal greens with a healthy drizzle of garlic infused extra-virgin olive oil. Topped with roasted cashews & sweet pea shoots.

  • Entrees
    • Veggie Burger Platter $10.00

      Served on toasted homemade bread,this stellar grilled patty includes green lentils,brown rice,&vegetables,seasoned with our secret blend of spices. Fixings include seasonal greens,tofu cheese,Vegenaise (and tomato when available). Served with brown rice &grain of the day.

    • Pasta Primavera $9.00+

      Seasonal vegetables lightly steamed &tossed with garlic infused extra-virgin olive oil,balsamic vinegar,capers,herbs & linguine.

    • Teriyaki Vegetables $9.00+

      Seasonal vegetables stir-fried in our teriyaki sauce, served with brown rice & grain of the day. With your choice of tofu, tempeh, chickpeas or black beans

    • Cashew Coconut Vegetables $9.00+

      Cashews & coconut milk blend in a savory & spicy sauce to cover a mix of seasonal vegetables for a red avocado original. Served with brown rice & grain of the day. With your choice of tofu, tempeh, chickpeas or black beans.

    • Vegetable Curry $9.50+

      Our exquisite curry sauce with its signature spice blend, coconut milk & fruit juices over steamed seasonal vegetables. Served with brown rice & the grain of the day. With your choice of tofu, tempeh, chickpeas or black beans

    • Vegetable Peanut Satay $9.00+

      Seasonal vegetables steamed in a peanut sauce flavored with onion, garlic, spices & sorghum. Sweet & delicious! Served with brown rice & the grain of the day. With your choice of tofu, tempeh, chickpeas or black beans.

    • Jupiter's Gnocchi $18.00

      Home-made potato gnocchi blanketed by a rich, creamy and slightly spicy tomato-coconut milk jupiter sauce. Finished with roasted red peppers, tofu cheese, toasted cashews, & sunflower seeds.

    • Smoky Sunset $18.00

      Oven-roasted sweet potatoe fries, topped with chipotle ailoi, on a bed of steamed greens and served with marinated tempeh in a tangy cilantro-lime. Smoky, sweet and tart sensations ensure a satisfying complexity to this dish

    • Iowa Shiitake &Corncake Platter $18.00

      Marinated & grilled shiitake mushrooms with sweet corn cakes and crisp tofu wedges rest on a bed of fresh greens and aromatic roasted cumin sauce. We top this with a roasted red pepper coulis for complete flavor fulfillment.

  • Weekly Seasonal Features
    • Soup ?n' Salad $8.00

      A cup of soup and a mid-sized salad organica

    • Coconut Corn Soup $4.00+

      Coconut milk &sweetcorn seasoned with tamari & our homemade hot sauce make a sweet & spicy soup.

    • Soup of the Day $3.75+

      Check with your server for today's featured soup.

    • Salad Organica $3.25+

      Mixed seasonal salad greens & vegetables, tossed in an olive oil-balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Queen's Salad $6.75+

      Seasonal salad greens, steamed quinoa, & diced vegetables are tossed in a dressing of nama shoyu, extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, sorghum, & fresh ground black pepper creating a delicious balance between sweet, salty, & sour

    • Spring Salad $8.00+

      A deluxe raw salad featuring house-pickled vegetables, marinated mushrooms, cashews, kalona sprouts, and seasonal greens tossed in an olive oil-fresh lemon dressing and topped with sunflower & sesame seeds.

    • Veggie Burger $6.50

      Our famed house recipe of green lentils, brown rice and vegetables with our secret blend of spices. This stellar grilled patty is served on toasted homemade bread with salad greens and vegenaise dressing.

    • Revolutionary Reuben $7.00

      Marinated tempeh and onions, grilled then steamed with our house pickled cabbage and dusted with red avocado reuben spice. The sandwich is grilled golden and we add 1000 island dressing for the final touches on this perennial favorite.

    • Iowa BBQ Tofu Platter $8.50

      Fried, seasoned tofu in a homemade barbeque sauce with local corn cakes and our chipotle slaw

  • Brunch Menu
    • Shiitake Mushroom Crepe $7.50

      Buckwheat crepe filled with crimini mushrooms, herbed tofu cheese, & seasonal vegetable served with green salad lightly dressed in extra-virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar.

    • Cilantro White Bean Pate $7.50

      Buckwheat crepe filled with herbed white bean pate, tofu cheese, & seasonal vegetable served with green salad lightly dressed in extra-virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar.

    • Breakfast Burrito $7.25

      A burrito that is both slightly spicy & slightly sweet scrambled tofu, seasoned vegetables, black beans, barley, tomato, onion, sweet-corn & fresh cilantro are wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla with fresh seasonal greens &served with tomato dippin'sauce.

    • Herbed Tofu Scramble $7.50

      Marinated tofu scrambled with seasonal herbs & vegetables, served with your choice of sesame potatoes or side salad.

    • Revolutionary Reuben $7.25

      Marinated tempeh and onions, grilled then steamed with our house pickled cabbage and dusted with red avocado reuben spice. The sandwich is grilled golden and we add 1000 island dressing for the final touches on this perennial favorite.

    • Sailor's Plate $10.00

      Enjoy a sampling of our brunch fare:caraway tempeh and pickled cabbage, scramble, sesame potato home fries, french toast, black beans & barley.

    • The Bomb Veggieburger $6.50

      Our famed house recipe. Green lentils, brown rice & vegetables with our secret blend of spices. Served on toasted homemade bread with salad greens and luv dressing. Add sesame potatoes $3.00

  • Brunch Extras
    • Home Fries $4.25

      Our delicately spiced home fries.

    • Quesadilla $4.75

      A golden grilled whole wheat tortilla filled with our house (vegan) cheese, seasonal greens & onion.

    • French Toast $5.50

      With concord grape jam & toasted sunflower seeds.

    • Sweet Crepe $5.25

      Buckwheat crepe filled with sweet-tahini, topped with fruit jam.

  • Kid's Brunch Menu
    • PBJ $3.00+

    • Tofu Scramble $3.50

    • Fruit Medley $5.00

    • French Toast $1.75+

    • Hummus,Bread and Carrots $5.00

    • Tofu Cheese Quesadilla $4.00

  • Appetizer Platters
    • Appetizer Platters $19.00+

      Appetizer platter with your choice of hummus, carrot-chipotle pate, cannellini-cilantro pate, or any combination of the 3 served with an assortment of seasonal vegetables. Add bread serves 6-12 $6.50, serves 12-24 $9.75, $13

    • Chips and Dips $13.00+

      Wisconsin blue corn tortilla chips with our three signature dips:cannellini-cilantro pate, hummus, and carrot-chipotle pate

    • Spinach & Herbed Vegan cheese-stuffed Filo Triangles $15.00

      Our outstanding tofu cheese is blended with fresh spinach and fills snack-sized filo triangles, baked to a golden crisp. Per dozen

    • Vegan Sushi with Soy Sauce $70.00

      Toasted nori sheets and seasoned sushi rice envelop julienne veggies, creating a heavenly vegan experience. For 10 rolls 100 pc.

    • Tortilla Pinwheels $5.00

      The red avocado's own creamy tofu cheese accompanies shredded seasonal veggies inside whole-wheat tortilla spirals. Per roll 10 bite

    • Stuffed Mushrooms $18.00

      Savory roasted mushroom caps stuffed with breadcrumbs, diced mushrooms, and herbs. Per dozen

  • Salads
    1/2 gallon serves 8-12, per gallon serves 16-24
    • Chickpea, Quinoa, and Vegetable Salad $20.00+

    • Iowa Barley & Black Bean Salad $20.00+

    • Mediterranean-style Linguine Pasta Salad $20.00+

    • Mixed Green Salad with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette $20.00+

    • Mixed Green Salad with House Vinaigrette $20.00+

    • Brown Rice Salad with Asian Vinaigrette $20.00+

  • Soups
    1/2 gallon serves 4-8, per gallon serves 12-20
    • Coconut Corn $25.00+

    • French Lentil and Vegetables $20.00+

    • Miso $20.00+

    • Black Bean Chili $25.00+

    • Ginger Carrot Bisque $20.00+

    • Chana Dal with Tomato $20.00+

  • Dinners
    Per person, minimum 12
    • Marinated Tofu $12.00

      With roasted red pepper sauce, millet mash and seasonal vegetables

    • Black Beans and Chorizo,Corn Cakes and Seasonal Vegetables $12.00

    • Tempeh Bolognese, Spinach Polenta and Seasonal Vegetables $12.00

    • Tofu Dijon, Brown Rice, Quinoa and Seasonal Vegetables $12.00

    • Black-Eyed Peas $12.00

      With mushrooms, brown rice-rye pilaf and seasonal vegetables

    • Marinated Tempeh $12.00

      With roasted cumin sauce, spiced potatoes and seasonal vegetables

    • Portabello Mushroom $12.00

      In miso-teriyaki sauce, whole oat-barley pilaf and seasonal vegetables. Add $2 per serving

  • Lunches - Sandwiches
    Minimum order 10 sandwiches
    • Cannellini-Cilantro Pate $7.50

    • Hummus $7.50

    • Carrot-Chipotle Pate $7.50

    • Revolutionary Reuben $7.50

    • BBQ Soy $8.00

    • Tempeh Salad $8.00

    • Tofu Salad $8.00

  • Lunches - Boxed Lunches
    Choose a sandwich and add chips and a cookie bar for an additional $2.
    • 1-12 People

      choice of two sandwiches

    • 12-50 People

      Choice of three sandwiches

    • 50 People

      Choice of four sandwiches

  • Lunches - Sandwich Platter
    Choose from the: lettuce, tomato, snow pea shoots, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, tofu salad, tempeh salad, hummus, cannellini-cilantro pate, carrot-chipotle pate, vegenaise (soy-based mayonnaise) and dijon mustard
    • Sandwich Platter $7.00

  • Dessert Catering Menu
    • Chocolate Cake

      Our heavenly standard with your choice of chocolate or peanut butter ganache. 8?Single layer cake serves 6-8, 8?2 layer cake serves 12-16, 1/2 sheet cake serves 24-32, Gluten free option available.

    • Cheesecake

      Gluten free crust and creamy sweet tofu filling with your choice of vanilla, peanut butter, lemon, or strawberry flavoring. 10?single layer serves 12-16

    • Carrot Cake

      Delicious carrot cake topped with a vanilla cashew frosting. 8? single layer cake serves 6-8, 8?2 layer cake serves 12-16, 1/2 sheet cake serves 24-32

    • Cardamom Cake

      Fluffy cake generously spiced with fragrant cardamom topped with coffee-cashew frosting. 8? single layer cake serves 6-8, 8?2 layer cake serves 12-16, 1/2 sheet cake serves 24-32

    • Lemon Pudding Cake

      A seriously delicious triple layering of moist cake and lemony pudding with a lemon glaze. 8? serves 12-14, 10?serves 14-20

    • Apple Crisp

      Sliced apples with crumbly oat and sunflower seed topping spiked with cinnamon and sugar. Serves 12-15

    • Chocolate Truffles

      Handmade treats with a soft chocolate center and a crunchy, pure chocolate shell (naturally gluten free).

    • Sold by the Dozen

    • Cookies Sold by the Dozen

    • Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

    • Cashew Shortbread Cookies

    • Peanut Butter Cookies

    • Vegan Tiramisu

      Coffee soaked cake stacked with sweet creamy cashew layers, dusted with cocoa powder. Minimum order of 25 pieces

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