The Little Gem Cafe 189 N Marion St

Our rotating house-made soup. Please check with the kitchen before service for today’s soup, preparation and ingredients. ALLERGENS: Check with the kitchen daily.

Three toasted crostinis topped with creamy Brie cheese and seasonal house jam. Flavor: Creamy, buttery, sweet and savory. Warm Brie served on crisp crostini with our seasonal house jam. SERVER NOTE: Ask the kitchen which seasonal jam is being served that day. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Gluten. Additional allergens may be present depending on the seasonal jam — check with the kitchen.

Roasted carrots served with creamy whipped feta, toasted hazelnuts, fresh basil, cilantro and mint. Served with the guest’s choice of sourdough or pita. Brioche can also be offered as an alternative. Flavor: Sweet, creamy, salty, nutty and herbaceous. Roasted carrots with tangy whipped feta, hazelnuts and fresh herbs, served with your choice of bread. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Tree Nuts (Hazelnuts), Gluten.

Crispy fried calamari served with spicy marinara and our house herb pesto made with basil, parsley and Parmesan. IMPORTANT: Our pesto contains NO NUTS. Flavor: Crispy, savory, slightly spicy, fresh and herbaceous. Crispy calamari with spicy marinara and our nut-free basil-parsley Parmesan pesto. ALLERGENS: Molluscan Shellfish (Calamari), Dairy, Gluten. Depending on the frying preparation, additional cross-contact may be possible — check with the kitchen for severe allergies.

Mussels prepared in classic French marinière style and cooked in an aromatic white wine broth. Flavor: Briny, buttery, aromatic and savory. Classic French-style mussels cooked in a flavorful white wine broth. ALLERGENS: Molluscan Shellfish, Dairy. Check with the kitchen regarding the broth for serious allergies.

Three pieces of toasted sourdough topped with tomatoes, white anchovies, fresh basil and garlic. We normally use dairy in the preparation, but the dish can be made dairy-free upon request. Flavor: Fresh, bright, savory and slightly salty. Sourdough bruschetta with fresh tomatoes, delicate white anchovies, basil and garlic. It can also be prepared without dairy. ALLERGENS: Fish (Anchovies), Gluten, Dairy. CAN BE MADE WITHOUT DAIRY.

Creamy whipped goat cheese with honey, roasted beets, pistachios and fresh herb oil with basil, cilantro and mint. Served with the guest’s choice of sourdough or pita. Brioche can also be offered as an alternative. Flavor: Creamy, tangy, earthy, sweet, nutty and herbaceous. Whipped goat cheese with roasted beets, honey, pistachios and fresh herb oil, served with your choice of bread. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Tree Nuts (Pistachios), Gluten.

House beef burger with cheddar, caramelized onions and garlic aioli, served on a bun with miso mayo, house pickles and French fries. Flavor: Rich, savory, slightly sweet and umami-forward. Our signature burger with cheddar, caramelized onions, garlic aioli and miso mayo. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Gluten, Egg, Soy. Check with kitchen regarding bun ingredients / fryer cross-contact for serious allergies.

French-style grilled beef patty served with whipped potatoes, cipollini onions and house peppercorn sauce. Flavor: Rich, peppery, creamy and deeply savory. A French-style chopped steak rather than a burger, served with creamy mashed potatoes, cipollini onions and peppercorn sauce. ALLERGENS: Dairy. Peppercorn sauce may contain additional allergens — check with the kitchen for serious allergies.

Grilled ribeye with red cabbage, cucumber, celery, fresh basil, cilantro and mint, tossed with red wine vinaigrette. Flavor: Beefy, fresh, crunchy, herbaceous and acidic. Grilled ribeye with crisp vegetables, lots of fresh herbs and a bright red wine vinaigrette. ALLERGENS: Check with the kitchen regarding the vinaigrette and steak preparation for serious allergies.

Turkey sandwich on multigrain bread with avocado mayo, bacon, tomato, lettuce and house pickles. Flavor: Savory, creamy, smoky, fresh and crunchy. Hearty turkey sandwich w/bacon, avocado mayo, tomato, lettuce and house pickles. ALLERGENS: Gluten, Egg. Check with the kitchen regarding the bread for additional allergens.

Classic tuna melt w/cheddar, pickled onions on seeded bread, served with house salad. Flavor: Creamy, cheesy, tangy and savory. Our elevated version of a classic tuna melt with melted cheddar and pickled onions. ALLERGENS: Fish (Tuna), Dairy, Gluten, Egg. Seeded bread may contain additional allergens — check with the kitchen.

Classic Caesar salad finished with crispy capers and house Caesar dressing. Flavor: Creamy, savory, salty and bright. A classic Caesar with crispy capers for extra salty crunch. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Egg, Fish (Anchovy), Gluten. Check with the kitchen regarding the exact Caesar dressing preparation.

Choice of grilled or fried chicken with red cabbage, corn, romaine, cucumber, celery, fresh basil, cilantro and mint, served with yogurt ranch dressing. Flavor: Fresh, crunchy, herbaceous and creamy. Chicken salad with lots of crisp vegetables and fresh herbs, finished with yogurt ranch. ALLERGENS: Dairy. FRIED CHICKEN: Also contains Gluten. Check with the kitchen regarding fryer cross-contact.

Classic Cobb-style salad with bacon, avocado, tomato, soft egg and sliced white cheddar, served with yogurt ranch. Flavor: Rich, creamy, smoky and fresh. A hearty Cobb salad with bacon, avocado, soft egg, white cheddar and yogurt ranch. ALLERGENS: Egg, Dairy.

Pan-seared salmon with fingerling potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, olives and egg, finished with lemon vinaigrette. Flavor: Fresh, bright, savory and Mediterranean. Our take on a classic Niçoise salad built around pan-seared salmon and finished with bright lemon vinaigrette. ALLERGENS: Fish (Salmon), Egg. Check with the kitchen regarding the vinaigrette for serious allergies.

Chicken prepared piccata-style with a bright lemon-caper sauce, fingerling potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Flavor: Bright, buttery, lemony and briny. Classic chicken piccata with lemon-caper sauce, fingerling potatoes and seasonal vegetables. SERVER NOTE: Ask the kitchen which seasonal vegetables are being served that day. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Gluten. Check with the kitchen if modifications are required for an allergy.

Slow-braised beef short ribs served with creamy mashed potatoes and rich red wine sauce. Flavor: Deep, rich, tender and comforting. Extremely tender slow-cooked beef with creamy mashed potatoes and a rich red wine sauce. ALLERGENS: Dairy. Red wine sauce and braising liquid may contain additional allergens — check with the kitchen for serious allergies.

Mediterranean-style cod with tomatoes, olives, fresh herbs and salsa verde, finished with a fresh gremolata of shallots, cherry tomatoes, garlic and parsley. Flavor: Light, fresh, herbaceous, garlicky and savory. A light Mediterranean cod with tomatoes and olives, topped with a fresh shallot, cherry tomato, garlic and parsley gremolata. ALLERGENS: Fish (Cod). Check with the kitchen regarding the salsa verde for additional allergens.

Farro prepared risotto-style with seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs, finished with Parmesan and creamy stracciatella cheese. Flavor: Creamy, fresh, earthy and cheesy. A vegetarian alternative to traditional risotto, with more texture from the farro and a creamy stracciatella finish. VEGETARIAN ALLERGENS: Gluten (Wheat/Farro), Dairy.

Pan-seared salmon served with seasonal vegetables and fermented lemon hollandaise. Flavor: Rich, buttery, citrusy and slightly tangy. Pan-seared salmon with seasonal vegetables and our fermented lemon hollandaise for extra brightness and depth. ALLERGENS: Fish (Salmon), Egg, Dairy. Ask the kitchen which seasonal vegetables are being served.

Rigatoni, creamy tomato vodka sauce with guest’s choice of Italian sausage or stracciatella cheese. Flavor: Creamy, tomato-rich, slightly tangy and savory. A rich and comforting vodka pasta. Choose Italian sausage for a heartier version or stracciatella for a creamy vegetarian version. ALLERGENS: Gluten (Wheat), Dairy. ITALIAN SAUSAGE: Check with kitchen for any additional allergens in the sausage.

Chicken and pasta, creamy lemon Alfredo sauce, finished with lemon butter sauce, pistachios and Parmesan. Flavor: Creamy, buttery, citrusy and nutty. A rich Alfredo-style pasta balanced with fresh lemon and finished with Parmesan and pistachios. ALLERGENS: Gluten (Wheat), Dairy, Tree Nuts (Pistachios).

Fig and Honey Seasonal jam

Cucumber, raddish, tomato, sweet onion

Signature caesar dressing

Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Creamy mashed potatoes.

Boneless, tender, juicy chicken with a perfectly crisped exterior roast potatoes, carrots, herb-lemon-butter jus

Fermented lemon, hollandaise sauce, seasonal vegetables

Green Farro Risotto, basil oil, spinach oil, green peas, seasonal vegetable, topped with stracciatella cheese.

Rich Creamy Chocolate Mousse with fresh cream topping and blueberries.

Included with Date Night Dinner

Included with Date Night Dinner

Included with Date Night Dinner

Included with Date Night Dinner

Included with Date Night Dinner

3 Course Dinner for Two, 1 App, 2 Salads, 2 Entreés, 1 Dessert and a Bottle of Wine

Our rotating house-made soup. SERVER NOTE: Check with the kitchen for today's soup, garnish, ingredients/allergens. ALLERGENS: Check with the kitchen daily.

Fresh house greens served with champagne vinaigrette. Flavor: Light, fresh and bright. A simple, refreshing green salad finished with our champagne vinaigrette. ALLERGENS: Check with the kitchen regarding the vinaigrette.

Classic Caesar salad finished with crispy capers and house Caesar dressing. Flavor: Creamy, savory, salty and bright. Our classic Caesar finished with crispy capers for extra salty crunch. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Egg, Fish (Anchovy), Gluten.

Roasted beets with honey-whipped goat cheese, pistachios and fresh green herb oil. Flavor: Earthy, creamy, sweet, tangy and nutty. How to describe it: Roasted beets paired with creamy honey-whipped goat cheese, pistachios and fresh herb oil. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Tree Nuts (Pistachios).

Boneless roasted half chicken served with carrots, roasted potatoes and lemon-butter chicken pan sauce. Flavor: Juicy, savory, buttery and citrusy. Boneless roasted half chicken, roasted vegetables and a rich lemon-butter pan sauce. ALLERGENS: Gluten, Dairy (Butter).

Shrimp with pasta, cherry tomatoes, basil, lemon and butter. Flavor: Fresh, buttery, citrusy, garlicky and savory. How to describe it: A bright shrimp pasta with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, lemon and butter. ALLERGENS: Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp), Gluten, Egg, Dairy (Butter).

Rigatoni in creamy tomato vodka sauce with the guest's choice of Italian sausage or stracciatella. Flavor: Creamy, tomato-rich, savory and slightly tangy. A comforting creamy vodka pasta — choice of Italian sausage for a heartier version or stracciatella for a creamy vegetarian version. ALLERGENS: Gluten, Dairy.

Grilled chicken and pasta in creamy Alfredo, finished with lemon butter sauce, pistachios and Parmesan. Flavor: Rich, creamy, buttery, citrusy and nutty. A rich chicken Alfredo balanced with fresh lemon and finished with Parmesan and pistachios. ALLERGENS: Gluten, Dairy, Tree Nuts (Pistachios).

Farro prepared risotto-style with peas, spinach oil, creamy stracciatella and Parmesan. Flavor: Creamy, earthy, fresh and cheesy. A vegetarian farro risotto with peas and spinach oil, finished w/stracciatella & Parmesan. CAN BE MADE VEGAN: Prepare without stracciatella, Parmesan, butter or other dairy ingredients. ALLERGENS — STANDARD: Gluten (Wheat/Farro), Dairy. VEGAN VERSION: Gluten (Wheat/Farro).

Lamb chops served with roasted potatoes, green beans and rosemary jus. Flavor: Rich, savory, juicy and herbaceous with rosemary aromatics. Tender lamb chops served with roasted potatoes and green beans, finished with a rich rosemary jus. ALLERGENS: Gluten, Dairy (Butter).

Slow-braised beef short ribs served with whipped potatoes and rich red wine sauce. Flavor: Deep, rich, tender and comforting. Fall-apart tender braised beef with creamy whipped potatoes and rich red wine sauce. ALLERGENS: Gluten, Dairy (Butter).

Salmon fillet served with fermented lemon hollandaise and seasonal vegetables. Flavor: Rich, buttery, citrusy and slightly tangy. How to describe it: Salmon with seasonal vegetables and our fermented lemon hollandaise, giving the dish a bright citrus finish. SERVER NOTE: Ask the kitchen which seasonal vegetables are being served that day. ALLERGENS: Fish (Salmon), Egg, Dairy.

Cod served with parsley, garlic, lemon, tomato, olives, capers and fresh herbs. Finished with fresh gremolata made with shallot, cherry tomato, garlic and parsley. Flavor: Light, bright, herbaceous, garlicky, briny and Mediterranean. How to describe it: A light Mediterranean cod with tomatoes, olives and capers, finished with fresh shallot, cherry tomato, garlic and parsley gremolata. ALLERGENS: Fish (Cod).

Please check with the kitchen before every service for: Today's specials and price, Full preparation and garnish, Allergens, Possible modifications.

An Italian dessert made of ladyfinger pastries dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of egg yolks, sugar, and mascarpone cocoa powder topping.

A light and airy rich chocolate mousse this dessert is a perfect finale to any meal.