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    The Good Life Cafe 220 Main Avenue South

    220 Main Avenue South

    Park Rapids, MN 56470


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    Featured Items

    • Artichoke Bacon

      1/3 lb beef patty, artichoke dip, roasted red peppers, pepper bacon & lettuce on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
      $17.00
    • Sweet Basil Chicken

      Parmesan crusted grilled chicken breast, sliced almonds, sweet basil aioli, lettuce & tomato on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
      $16.25
    • Wild Rice Hotdish

      Carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms & wild rice in a parmesan cream sauce with toasted almonds - served with a side salad, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette & bread (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
      $18.75

    Food Menu

    Appetizers

    GF = Gluten Friendly; GFV = Gluten Friendly Version; VV = Vegetarian Version
    • Baked Artichoke Dip

      Artichoke hearts, dill, garlic & three cheeses served with tortilla chips (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
      $16.75
    • Chicken Wings

      Choose from buffalo, whiskey BBQ, sweet chili, thai peanut butter or dry rub - served with ranch or bleu cheese, carrots & celery
      $16.75
    • Chips & Dips

      Smoked gouda cheese dip, salsa & guacamole with tortilla chips (Vegetarian, GFV or Vegan upon request)
      $12.25
    • Famous Fry Basket

      Battered French fries with house made fry sauce (Vegetarian)
      $10.50
    • Flatbread

      Crispy flatbread loaded with gourmet toppings - Ask us for today's selection
      $14.75
    • Jalapeno Popper Dip

      Spicy jalapenos, bell peppers & three cheeses with a hint of brown sugar served with tortilla chips (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
      $14.50
    • Pickle Fries

      Thin-cut & crunchy with spicy aioli (Vegetarian)
      $13.25
    • Soft Pretzels & Gouda

      Five hand-rolled pretzel rounds with smoked gouda cheese dip (Vegetarian)
      $14.75

    Sandwiches

    GF = Gluten Friendly; GFV = Gluten Friendly Version; VV = Vegetarian Version
    • BLT

      Thick cut pepper bacon, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo on ciabatta roll (GFV upon request)
      $13.75
    • Pulled Pork & Apple

      Whiskey-BBQ pulled pork, warm apple chutney & swiss cheese on ciabatta roll (GFV upon request)
      $14.75
    • Southern Rachel

      Smoked turkey breast, swiss cheese, coleslaw & thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread (GFV upon request)
      $17.50
    • Reuben

      Corned beef roasted in house, swiss cheese, sauerkraut & thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread (GFV upon request)
      $17.75
    • Smorrebrod

      Honey smoked salmon, caramelized onion goat cheese spread, pickled onions & mixed greens - served open-face on rye with lemon (GFV upon request)
      $21.75
    • Turkey Avocado Club

      Smoked turkey, pepper bacon, guacamole, herbed cream cheese, roasted red peppers & lettuce on white, wheat or rye bread (GFV upon request)
      $16.50
    • Walleye BLT

      Summit beer-battered walleye, peppered bacon, lettuce, tomato & homemade tartar on a ciabatta roll
      $17.75
    • Wild Bison Philly

      Wild rice and bison meatballs, with sautéed peppers, onions & mushrooms, topped with smoked gouda cheese sauce on a french roll
      $18.25
    • Vegan Club

      Sautéed mushrooms, olive tapenade, guacamole, roasted red peppers & lettuce on wheat bread (GFV upon request)
      $15.75
    • Vegetarian Club

      Sautéed mushrooms, olive tapenade, guacamole, herbed cream cheese, roasted red peppers & lettuce on white, wheat or marble rye bread (GFV upon request)
      $15.75

    Burgers & Chicken

    GF = Gluten Friendly; GFV = Gluten Friendly Version; VV = Vegetarian Version
    • Artichoke Bacon

      1/3 lb beef patty, artichoke dip, roasted red peppers, pepper bacon & lettuce on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
      $17.00
    • Beer Cheese Pretzel

      1/3 lb beef patty, Summit beer cheese, bacon-jalapeno crumble & maple aioli on a pretzel bun
      $17.75
    • Cheesy Californian

      1/3 lb beef patty, cheddar jack, caramelized onion aioli, lettuce, & tomato on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
      $15.25
    • Crispy Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy fried chicken breast, coleslaw, refrigerator pickles & spicy aioli on a pretzel bun
      $17.25
    • Sweet Basil Chicken

      Parmesan crusted grilled chicken breast, sliced almonds, sweet basil aioli, lettuce & tomato on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
      $16.25
    • Thai Peanut Butter

      1/3 lb beef patty, spicy thai peanut butter, basil aioli, refrigerator pickles & malted red cabbage on a brioche bun
      $16.50

    Miscellany

    GF = Gluten Friendly; GFV = Gluten Friendly Version; VV = Vegetarian Version
    • Falafel Pita

      Sweet potato falafel, hummus, tomato, cucumber, red onion and yogurt sauce in a pita - served with a side salad & cranberry balsamic vinaigrette (Vegetarian)
      $17.50
    • Gouda Bacon Mac & Cheese

      Pepper bacon, herbs and pasta shells in a smoked gouda sauce topped with parmesan - served with a side salad, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette & bread (VV upon request)
      $17.50
    • Walleye Tacos

      Summit beer battered walleye, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, malted red cabbage, cheddar jack, and lettuce in two flour tortillas - served with tortilla chips and salsa
      $19.25
    • Wild Rice Hotdish

      Carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms & wild rice in a parmesan cream sauce with toasted almonds - served with a side salad, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette & bread (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
      $18.75

    Kids & Seniors

    GF = Gluten Friendly; GFV = Gluten Friendly Version; VV = Vegetarian Version
    • Cheeseburger

      1/3 lb beef patty and cheddar jack on a brioche bun (GFV upon request - VV upon request)
      $14.00
    • Hamburger

      1/3 lb beef patty on a brioche bun (GFV upon request - VV upon request)
      $13.00
    • BBQ Pork Sandwich

      BBQ pulled pork on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
      $12.00
    • Chicken Nuggets

      Crispy breaded chicken nuggets
      $12.50
    • Kids Mac

      Shells in a smoked gouda sauce topped with parmesan
      $12.50
    • Meatball Marinara

      Wild rice bison meatballs and shells in marinara with parmesan
      $14.50
    • Pepperoni Pizza

      Pepperoni, mozzarella & marinara on our flatbread crust
      $12.00
    • Cheese Pizza

      Mozzarella & marinara on our flatbread crust
      $12.00

    Soups & Salads

    GF = Gluten Friendly; GFV = Gluten Friendly Version; VV = Vegetarian Version
    • Half Sandwich & Soup

      Choose half tuna salad or BLT on toasted white bread with a cup of soup (GFV upon request)
      $13.00
    • Walnut Cranberry

      Mixed greens, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries and bleu cheese crumbles & cranberry balsamic vinaigrette with bread (Vegetarian, GFV with no bread)
      $16.75
    • Lemon Truffle Greek

      Mixed Greens, feta, cucumbers, kalamata olives, tomatoes and red onion & lemon-truffle vinaigrette with bread (Vegetarian, GFV with no bread)
      $16.50
    • Beet & Basil

      Mixed greens, roasted beets, fried shallots, caramelized onion goat cheese & sweet basil dressing with bread (Vegetarian, GFV with no bread)
      $17.25
    • Simply Green

      Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots & choice of dressing with bread (Vegetarian, GFV with no bread)
      $13.00
    • Soup & Salad

      Half-portion of the Simply Green salad with a cup of soup (GFV upon request)
      $11.00
    • Cup Tomato Basil

      Made with fresh basil, garlic & cream (Vegetarian, GF)
      $4.50
    • Bowl Tomato Basil

      Made with fresh basil, garlic & cream (Vegetarian, GF)
      $6.50
    • Cup du Juor

      Ask us for today's selection
      $5.75
    • Bowl du Juor

      Ask us for today's selection
      $7.75

    Desserts

    GF = Gluten Friendly; GFV = Gluten Friendly Version; VV = Vegetarian Version
    • Rye Bread Pudding

      Served warm, topped with coffee cream cheese sauce and whip cream
      $7.00
    • Chocolate Torte

      Dense, dark chocolate with raspberry sauce (GF)
      $8.00
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      Giant chocolate chip cookie
      $5.00
    • Monster Cookie

      Giant monster cookie (GF)
      $5.00
    • Cinnamon Cake & Ice Cream

      Served warm with a scoop of pure vanilla ice cream
      $9.00
    • Creme Brulee

      Rich, creamy vanilla custard topped with caramelized sugar (GF)
      $8.00
    • Lemon Cream Cake

      Light lemon cake with Italian lemon cream, dusted with powdered sugar
      $9.00
    • Local Cheesecake

      Vanilla bean cheesecake with chocolate ganache on a nut crust (GF)
      $12.00

    Extras

    • Side Sauce

    • Side Fries

      $3.75
    • Side Pub Chips

      $3.00
    • Side Tortilla Chips

      $3.00
    • Small Side Salad

      $3.75
    • Dinner Salad

      $5.00
    • Side Bacon 2pc

      $2.00
    • Side Black Bean Patty

      $4.25
    • Side Grilled Chicken

      $4.25
    • Side Smoked Salmon

      $9.00
    • Side Gouda

      $3.00
    • Side Guacamole

      $2.50
    • Side Salsa 4oz

      $3.00
    • Side Beer Cheese

      $2.50
    • Side Cheese

      $0.75
    • Side Baguette 4pc

      $1.50
    • Side GF Chips

      $3.00
    • Side GF Bread

      $3.50
    • Side Fruit

      Sliced green apples and mandarin oranges
      $2.50
    • Side Veggies

      Cucumbers, carrots, and ranch
      $2.50

    NA Bev

    Soda

    • Cherry Pepsi

      $2.95
    • Coke 20oz

      $3.95
    • Diet Coke 20oz

      $3.95
    • Diet Mtn Dew

      $2.95
    • Diet Pepsi

      $2.95
    • Dr. Pepper 20oz

      $3.95
    • Iced Tea

      $2.95
    • Lemonade

      $2.95
    • Mountain Dew

      $2.95
    • Mug Rootbeer

      $2.95
    • Orange Crush

      $2.95
    • Pepsi

      $2.95
    • Raspberry Iced Tea

      $4.20
    • Raspberry Lemonade

      $4.20
    • Shirley Temple

      $2.95
    • Soda Water

      $2.95
    • Squirt

      $2.95
    • Starry

      $2.95

    Milk/Juice

    • 2% Milk Small

      $2.95
    • 2% Milk Large

      $2.95
    • Chocolate Milk

      $4.00
    • Apple Juice

      $2.95
    • Cranberry Juice

      $2.95
    • Orange Juice

      $3.50

    Coffee/Tea

    • Coffee

      $4.25
    • Herbal Tea

      $3.75
    • Hot Chocolate

      $4.25
    • Russian Tea

      $4.25
    If you use a credit card, this establishment will charge an additional 3.00% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what this establishment pays in fees.

    Flatbread

    $14.75

    Crispy flatbread loaded with gourmet toppings - Ask us for today's selection

    Customize your item

    Extra Sauces

    Optional
    Request advisory
    Call if severe allergies - allergens present and common fryer oil. We’ll do our best but can’t guarantee special requests - extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Welcome to the Good Life! We’re more than a restaurant — we’re your place to share great food and friendly conversation in downtown Park Rapids. Both old and young will find their favorites among our lunch and dinner menus, house made cocktails and mocktails, 14 craft tap beers, wine, and delicious desserts. We hope to see you soon for lunch, dinner, drinks, or treats!

    Location

    220 Main Avenue South, Park Rapids, MN 56470

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