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    Big Lug Canteen

    1435 E 86th St

    Indianapolis, IN 46240


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    Bi-Weekly Specials
    Specialties
    Soups
    Salads
    Wraps
    Handhelds
    Burgers
    Pizzas
    Kid's Menu
    Sides
    Desserts
    Extra Sauces & Dressings
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    Featured Items

    • Chicken Wings

      12 large chicken wings fried, tossed in your choice of wing sauce. Served with celery, carrot sticks, and your choice of dressing.
      $11.99+
    • Willie's Special Salad

      Mixed greens tossed in ranch, topped with choice of hot or mild fried Nashville chicken, black bean corn salsa, diced mozzarella, avocado and Frito salt.
      $11.99+
    • Smashburger

      Indiana angus beef, American cheese, lettuce, onion, mayo, pickles, toasted knot bun.
      $14.99

    Bi-Weekly Specials

    • Smoked Pork Flautas

      Flour tortillas are stuffed with pulled pork made at Half Liter BBQ, mashed potatoes, bacon, grilled onions, bell peppers, and cheddar jack, fried until golden brown, and topped with shredded lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco, and salsa verde.
      $12.99
    • Arroz con Pollo

      Mexican rice is topped with our seasoned grilled chicken, house queso, and fresh cut cilantro. Served with your choice of three toasted flour or corn tortillas and your choice of a side.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Pineda Torta

      A homemade jalapeno cheddar torta bun is toasted and served with blackened chicken, provolone refried beans, queso fresco, sliced avocado, crema, shredded lettuce, tomato, and a red onion cilantro relish. Served with your choice of side.
      $15.99
    • Authentically Not Authentic Taco Salad

      A deep fried taco shell bowl is filled with mixed greens and topped with cheddar jack, pico de gallo, black bean corn salsa, scallions, and taco beef. Served with salsa verde, ranch, and crema.
      $14.99
    • Half Liter Pizza

      Homemade pizza dough topped with cola BBQ, hickory smoked pulled pork, red onions, pineapple, pickled jalapeno, and mozzarella
      $14.99
    • Watermelon Mint Salad

      Fresh watermelon tossed in a lime and tajin dressing with fresh mint
      $5.49

    Specialties

    • Breadsticks

      Homemade breadsticks brushed with roasted garlic butter.
      $7.99
    • Cheese Curds

      Wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds fried in Big Lug beer batter and served with your choice of two sauces.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Wings

      12 large chicken wings fried, tossed in your choice of wing sauce. Served with celery, carrot sticks, and your choice of dressing.
      $11.99+
    • Chips & Dips

      Tortilla chips with guacamole, queso, salsa.
      $11.99
    • Classic Poutine

      French fries, poutine gravy, cheese curds, scallions.
      $10.99
    • Fish & Chips

      Big Lug beer battered Atlantic cod filets fried and served with tartar sauce, hand cut fries, and your choice of one side.
      $18.99
    • Hoss Dip

      Big Lug's riff on 7 layer dip. Refried black beans and mozzarella cheese broiled and topped with guacamole, black bean corn salsa, and fresh cilantro. Served with Frito scoops or tortilla chips. Gluten Free
      $11.99
    • Loaded Curly Fries

      Curly fries, queso, house made chorizo, pico de gallo, crema, guacamole.
      $14.99
    • Nashville Nugz

      12 Cayenne & pepper brined, served deep fried or grilled and naked or tossed with your choice of sauce. Served with pickles & choice of ranch or bleu cheese.
      $9.99+
    • Queso Fundido

      House blend chorizo sausage layered with cheeses and broiled. Served with tortilla chips.
      $11.99
    • Southwest Egg Rolls

      Crispy egg rolls stuffed with seasoned chicken, cheddar jack, and black bean corn salsa. Served with a side of ranch.
      $12.99
    • Spicy Garlic Cauliflower

      Cauliflower is beer battered, fried, and tossed in spicy garlic with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese.
      $12.99
    • Steak Poutine

      French fries, chopped sirloin steak, poutine gravy, cheese curds, scallions.
      $13.99

    Soups

    • Soup of the Day

      Please call restaurant for today's soup selection.
      $5.49+
    • Chili

      $5.49+

    Salads

    • Black & Bleu Salad

      Chopped steak, bleu cheese crumbles, diced avocado, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, black bean avocado salsa served over mixed greens tossed in ranch.
      $14.99+
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce tossed in our Caesar dressing and topped with asiago, parmesan and homemade croutons.
      $6.99+
    • Chicken Cranberry Salad

      Mixed greens tossed in our cranberry poppyseed dressing and topped with grilled chicken breast, dried cranberries, cucumbers, roasted walnuts, and feta.
      $11.99+
    • Grilled Chicken Salad

      Mixed greens topped with grilled chicken breast, cherry tomato, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, red onion, and diced mozzarella. Served with your choice of dressing.
      $11.99+
    • Shrimp Goddess Salad

      Mixed greens tossed in our coconut green goddess dressing and topped with blackened or fried shrimp, green olives, red onion, cucumbers, mozzarella and pistachios.
      $14.49+
    • Vegan Mango Tango Salad

      Mixed greens tossed in vegan coconut green goddess with mango Pico de Gallo, avocado, pistachio, crispy chickpeas, and black sesame seed.
      $9.99+
    • Willie's Special Salad

      Mixed greens tossed in ranch, topped with choice of hot or mild fried Nashville chicken, black bean corn salsa, diced mozzarella, avocado and Frito salt.
      $11.99+

    Wraps

    • Black & Bleu Wrap

      Beef tenderloin strips mesquite grilled, bleu cheese crumbles, diced avocado, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, black bean avocado salsa served over mixed greens tossed in ranch.
      $17.99
    • Caesar Wrap

      Asiago and parmesan cheese, homemade croutons, served over romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing
      $9.99
    • Chicken Cranberry Wrap

      Grilled chicken, dried cranberries, cucumbers, roasted walnuts, feta, and mixed greens tossed in cranberry poppyseed dressing
      $14.99
    • Grilled Chicken Wrap

      Wrap filled with mixed greens topped with grilled chicken breast, cherry tomato, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, red onion, and diced mozzarella. Served with your choice of dressing.
      $14.99
    • Shrimp Goddess Wrap

      Blackened or fried shrimp, green olives, red onion, cucumbers, mozzarella, pistachios, served over mixed greens tossed in coconut green goddess dressing.
      $17.49
    • Vegan Mango Tango Wrap

      Mixed greens tossed in vegan coconut green goddess with mango Pico de Gallo, avocado, pistachio, crispy chickpeas, and black sesame seed.
      $13.99
    • Willie's Special Wrap

      $14.99

    Handhelds

    • Breaded Pork Tenderloin-Half

      Hand-cut Indiana pork tenderloin, grilled or breaded, with lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a toasted knot bun.
      $10.99
    • Chicken LGBTQ-Half

      Grilled or fried chicken, smoked Indiana bacon, Swiss, mayo, guacamole, iceberg lettuce, tomato, served on a toasted knot bun.
      $10.99
    • Cuban-Half

      Braised pork belly, ham, Dijon, mayo, Swiss, dill pickles, pressed hoagie bun.
      $10.99
    • Himmy Johns-Half

      Chopped ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone, tomato, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, mayo, parmesan vinaigrette, shredded lettuce, served on a toasted hoagie bun.
      $10.99
    • Nashville Chicken-Half

      Choose naked, mild or Nashville hot fried chicken, dill pickles, chopped romaine, green goddess dressing, served on a toasted knot bun.
      $10.99
    • People's Champ-Half

      Big Lug Brewing beer battered chicken, black pepper honey mustard, quick pickle, served on a knot bun.
      $10.99
    • Philly Cheesesteak-Half

      Chopped sirloin steak, mozzarella and American cheese, caramelized onions, served on a toasted hoagie bun with a side au jus.
      $11.99
    • Shrimp Po Boy-Half

      Grilled or fried shrimp, chipotle aioli, chopped romaine, tomato, American cheese, served on a toasted hoagie bun.
      $12.99
    • Spinach Melt-Half

      Spinach, veggie, and cream cheese mix grilled, smoked Indiana bacon, tomato, alfalfa, and cheddar and mozzarella on toasted wheat bread.
      $10.99
    • Baja Tacos (3)

      Grilled flour tortillas, choice of shrimp or cod, blackened, grilled, or fried with queso fresco, avocado, cilantro chipotle slaw, and your choice of salsa roja or verde.
      $15.99
    • Breaded Pork Tenderloin

      Hand-cut Indiana pork tenderloin grilled or breaded, with lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a toasted knot bun.
      $14.99
    • Chicken LGBTQ

      Grilled or fried chicken, smoked Indiana bacon, Swiss, mayo, guacamole, iceberg lettuce, tomato, served on a toasted knot bun.
      $14.99
    • Chorizo Tacos

      Chorizo, diced white onion, cilantro lime, salsa verde.
      $13.99
    • Cuban

      Braised pork belly, ham, Dijon, mayo, Swiss, dill pickles, pressed hoagie bun.
      $14.99
    • Himmy Johns

      Chopped ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone, tomato, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, mayo, parmesan vinaigrette, shredded lettuce, served on a toasted hoagie bun.
      $14.99
    • Nashville Chicken Tacos (3)

      Nashville chicken, shredded lettuce, mozzarella, ranch, guacamole, Frito salt.
      $14.99
    • Nashville Chicken

      Choose naked, mild or Nashville hot fried chicken, dill pickles, chopped romaine, green goddess dressing, served on a toasted knot bun.
      $14.99
    • People's Champ

      Big Lug Brewing beer battered chicken, black pepper honey mustard, quick pickle, served on a knot bun.
      $14.99
    • Philly Cheesesteak

      Chopped sirloin steak, mozzarella and American cheese, caramelized onions, served on a toasted hoagie bun with a side au jus.
      $15.99
    • Shrimp Po Boy

      Grilled or fried shrimp, chipotle aioli, chopped romaine, tomato, American cheese, served on a toasted hoagie bun.
      $16.99
    • Spinach Melt

      Homemade spinach mix grilled on our wheat bread with cheddar jack, smoked Indiana bacon, tomatoes, and alfalfa sprouts.
      $14.99

    Burgers

    • Big Hero-Half

      Turkey burger, mango pico de gallo, mozzarella, dijon, mayo, shredded lettuce, quick pickle, black sesame seed, toasted knot bun.
      $10.99
    • Burgermeister-Half

      Indiana angus beef, bacon onion jam, bleu cheese crumbles, mushroom truffle aioli, toasted knot bun.
      $11.99
    • Gunslinger-Half

      $11.99
    • Phrisco Melt-Half

      $10.99
    • Smashburger-Half

      Indiana angus beef, American cheese, lettuce, onion, mayo, pickles, toasted knot bun.
      $10.99
    • Big Hero

      Turkey burger, mango pico de gallo, mozzarella, dijon, mayo, shredded lettuce, quick pickle, black sesame seed, toasted knot bun.
      $14.99
    • Burgermeister

      Indiana angus beef, bacon onion jam, bleu cheese crumbles, mushroom truffle aioli, toasted knot bun.
      $15.99
    • Gunslinger

      50-50 bacon and beef burger, Indiana smoked bacon, cheddar, cola BBQ, onion rings, toasted knot bun.
      $15.99
    • Phrisco Melt

      Angus beef burger is grilled and served on toasted white bread with our phrisco melt sauce, mozzarella, and Swiss. Served with your choice of one side.
      $14.99
    • Smashburger

      Indiana angus beef, American cheese, lettuce, onion, mayo, pickles, toasted knot bun.
      $14.99
    • Classic Burger

      Angus beef patty grilled and served on a toasted knot bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
      $13.99

    Pizzas

    • Cheese Pizza

      House tomato sauce, mozzarella, asiago parmesan
      $10.49
    • 10" Classic

      Choice of pepperoni or Italian sausage, mozzarella, marinara.
      $14.49
    • 10" Four Cheese Pizza

      Asiago, mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, marinara
      $13.99
    • Fun Guy Pie

      Mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, ricotta, mozzarella, olive oil, basil.
      $14.99
    • 10" Jurassic Pie

      Italian sausage, green bell pepper, mushroom, mozzarella, marinara
      $14.99
    • Margherita Pizza

      Fresh mozzarella, marinara, roasted tomato, olive oil, basil, salt and pepper.
      $13.99
    • 10" Nashville Chicken

      Nashville fried chicken, marinara, mozzarella, green goddess, arugula, olive oil.
      $14.99
    • 10" Pizzanardo Da Vinci

      Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushroom, mozzarella, marinara.
      $14.49
    • Potato Bacon Pie

      Roasted potatoes, olive oil, bacon, ranch, mozzarella, asiago, scallions.
      $14.49
    • Tommy Pickles Pizza

      Dill pickles, ranch, mozzarella, asiago, parmesan, fresh cracked pepper.
      $14.49
    • 10" Tropical Chorizo

      Chorizo, mango pico de gallo, mozzarella, olive oil, coconut green goddess.
      $14.49

    Kid's Menu

    • Kid's Cheeseburger

      Served with one kid's side.
      $7.49
    • Kid's Grilled Cheese

      Served with one kid's side.
      $6.99
    • Kid's Hamburger

      Served with one kid's side.
      $6.49
    • Kid's Nugz

      Served with one kid's side.
      $7.49

    Sides

    • Breaded Cauliflower

      $6.49
    • Breaded Mushrooms

      $6.49
    • Caesar Side Salad

      Romaine lettuce tossed in our Caesar dressing and topped with asiago, parmesan and homemade croutons.
      $5.49
    • Chili

      $5.49+
    • Chipotle Slaw

      $5.49
    • Chips & Guacamole

      $5.49
    • Chips & Salsa

      $5.49
    • Chips & Queso

      $5.49
    • Cranberry Poppyseed Side Salad

      Mixed greens tossed in our cranberry poppyseed dressing and topped with dried cranberries, cucumbers, roasted walnuts, and feta.
      $6.49
    • Curly Fries

      $5.49
    • Fruit

      $5.49
    • Fritos

      $5.49
    • French Fries

      $5.49
    • Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts

      $6.49
    • Italian Pasta Salad

      $5.49
    • Kettle Chips

      $5.49
    • Mixed Green Side Salad

      Mixed greens topped with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and homemade croutons. Served with your choice of dressing.
      $5.49
    • Poutine Style Fries

      $6.99
    • Soup of the Day

      Please call restaurant for today's soup selection.
      $5.49+
    • Spicy Garlic Cauliflower Side

      $6.49
    • Sweet Corn Cous Cous

      Cous Cous tossed in a chili lime spice creams with Indiana sweet corn, cilantro, and cotija.
      $5.49

    Desserts

    • Affrogato

      A scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of regular or decaf Hubbard and Cravens espresso. 
      $5.49
    • Buffalo Trace Bread Pudding

      Homemade bread pudding, Buffalo Trace bourbon glaze, powdered sugar, whipped cream.
      $7.99
    • Cappuccino

      $4.29
    • Classic Whole Coffee Cake

      Two-pound cake made in Indianapolis since 1986 and famous around the world (just ask our Grandma). Serves 5-8 people. **Contains nuts**
      $21.49
    • Coffee Cake (2 slices)

      Baked in house since 1986, Sahm's sour sream coffee cake has been on hundreds of thousands of tables across the country! Sold in all of our locations plus available for shipping, it makes a perfect gift for all special occasions. Made fresh every day with Indiana sour cream, butter, and flour baked with brown sugar and cinnamon pecans and an avalanche of powdered sugar
      $4.99
    • Espresso

      $1.79+
    • Fudge Brownie Delight

      A fresh baked homemade chocolate fudge brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries.
      $7.99
    • Key Lime Parfait

      Homemade key lime filling is served in a parfait cup with whipped cream, graham cracker crumble, and citrus zest. 
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.99
    • Lemon Bundt Cake

      Fresh baked lemon bundt cake served with wild berry compote, whipped cream, blueberries, and powdered sugar.
      $7.99
    • Peach Crumble a la Mode

      Peaches are simmered with cinnamon and sugar, baked with a sweet crust, and topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
      $8.99

    Extra Sauces & Dressings

    • Au Jus

      $0.99
    • Balsamic Vinaigrette

      $0.99
    • BBQ Sauce

      $0.99
    • Black Pepper Honey Mustard

      $0.99
    • Bleu Cheese Dressing

      $0.99
    • Caesar Dressing

      $0.99
    • Cheese Sauce

      $0.99
    • Chipotle Aioli

      $0.99
    • Coconut Green Goddess Dressing

      $0.99
    • Cranberry Poppyseed Dressing

      $0.99
    • Green Goddess!

      $0.99
    • Guacamole 2oz

      $1.50
    • Honey Mustard

      $0.99
    • Horsey Sauce

      $0.99
    • House Tomato Sauce

      $0.99
    • Mango Pico de Gallo!

      $0.99
    • Nashville Hot Sauce

      $0.99
    • Nashville Mild

      $0.99
    • Parmesan Vinaigrette

      $0.99
    • Phrisco Sauce!

      $0.99
    • Pico de Gallo

      $0.99
    • Polynesian

      $0.99
    • Poutine Gravy!

      $0.99
    • Queso 2oz!

      $2.00
    • Ranch Dressing

      $0.99
    • Salsa Roja

      $0.99
    • Salsa Verde

      $0.99
    • Sour Cream

      $0.99
    • Spicy Garlic Sauce

      $0.99
    • Tartar Sauce

      $0.99

    Gluten Free
    Vegan
    Dairy Free

    Coconut Green Goddess Dressing

    $0.99
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Big Lug Canteen was inspired by the foods, beers, and spirits that two self-identifying big lugs like to eat and drink. We make what we want, we make it for Nora, and like any Big Lug… we make it solid.

    Location

    1435 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240

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