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    University Library Cafe

    Bar / Pub
    Open now10AM - 10PM
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    Weekday Lunch & Dinner

    Featured Items

    • Library Burger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $12.00
    • Reuben

      Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing served on rye bread.
      $13.00
    • Cheeseburger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $12.00

    Drinks

    CAN/BOTTLE

    • Athletic NA Hazy IPA

      $4.50
    • Coors Banquet

      $3.75
    • Exile Ruthie NA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Heineken 0.0

      $4.50
    • Miller Highlife Bottle

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.75
    • White Claw Black Cherry

      $5.00
    • White Claw Mango

      $5.00

    NA BEVERAGES

    • Cold Brew

      $4.50+
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.00
    • Fresca Grapefruit Citrus

      Fresca is the everything-in-one sparkling, zero calorie, citrus flavored soda
      $3.00
    • Iced Tea

      $3.00
    • Juice 12oz

      $3.00
    • Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Luxardo Cherry

      $1.00
    • Milk 12oz

      $3.00
    • Millstream Rootbeer

      $3.00+
    • Millstream Rootbeer Refill

      $3.00
    • Mocktail

      $5.00
    • Pibb Xtra

      Spicy cherry flavored soda
      $3.00
    • Red Bull

      $3.00
    • Red Bull Sugar Free

      $3.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.00
    • Tonic Water

      $3.00
    • Water


    Weekday Lunch & Dinner

    Appetizers M-F

    • BBQ Wings

      1 pound of wings tossed in Sweet BBQ sauce.
      $14.00
    • Buffalo Wings

      1 pound of wings tossed in homemade buffalo sauce.
      $14.00
    • Dry Rub Wings

      1 pound of wings tossed in Mo'Rub BBQ Dry Rub.
      $14.00
    • Naked Wings

      $14.00
    • Cheese Curds

      Wisconsin cheese curds battered and deep fried golden brown served with a side of ranch.
      $10.00
    • Chili Cheese Fries

      French Fries topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese.
      $9.00
    • Fried Banana Peppers

      $6.00
    • Fried Pickles

      Dill pickle spears battered and deep fried served with a side of ranch.
      $9.00
    • Library Poutine

      French Fries and cheese curds topped with roast beef and gravy.
      $12.00
    • Onion Rings

      Thin sliced yellow onion rings hand breaded and deep fried.
      $10.00
    • Chips and Salsa Basket

      $8.00
    • Chips and Queso Basket

      $8.00

    Burgers M-F

    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese and 2 strips of bacon served on fresh toasted bun.
      $15.00
    • Black Bean Burger

      1/4 pound all vegetable black bean patty topped with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion, served on a fresh toasted bun.
      $12.00
    • Bookworm Burger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with American cheese, bacon, mac & cheese, lettuce and tomato served on Texas Toast.
      $15.00
    • Cheeseburger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $12.00
    • Chili Cheeseburger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $13.00
    • Double Cheeseburger

      2 of our 1/3 lb fresh ground beef patties with American cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $16.00
    • Jalapeno Havarti Burger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with jalapeños and Havarti cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $13.00
    • Library Burger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $12.00
    • Patty Melt

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions, served on grilled rye bread.
      $13.00
    • Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with peanut butter and 2 strips of bacon, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $15.00
    • Smashburger Tacos

      $14.00

    Nachos M-F

    • Bacon Nachos

      Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with bacon, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
      $14.00
    • Cheeseburger Nachos

      Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with cheeseburger crumbles, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
      $14.00
    • Chicken Nachos

      Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with shredded chicken, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
      $14.00
    • Corned Beef Nachos

      Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with shredded corned beef, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
      $14.00
    • Library Nachos

      Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
      $11.00
    • Roast Beef Nachos

      Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with shaved roast beef, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
      $14.00

    Sandwiches & Entrees M-F

    • BLT

      $11.00
    • Breaded Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

      Breaded chicken breast served on a fresh roll with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
      $13.00
    • Breaded Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

      $13.00
    • Breakfast Club

      Ham, turkey, bacon, salsa and fried egg served on Texas toast.
      $13.00
    • Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      $13.00
    • Chicken Strip Basket

      Three chicken strips served on top of Texas toast, served with fries.
      $13.00
    • Corned Beef on Rye

      Slow cooked corned beef served on rye bread with stone ground mustard.
      $12.00
    • French Dip

      Sliced roast beef topped with mozzarella served on a toasted hoagie with a side of au jus.
      $14.00
    • Havarti Grilled Cheese

      Mix American and Havarti cheeses on Texas toast.
      $10.00
    • Homemade Mac & Cheese

      $10.00
    • Library Vegetarian Melt

      Sauteed veggies, Cabra Blanca cheese and hummus on Texas toast.
      $10.00
    • Reuben

      Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing served on rye bread.
      $13.00
    • Tenderloin

      Hand breaded pork tenderloin topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion served on a fresh toasted bun.
      $13.00
    • Turkey Reuben

      Sliced turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing served on rye bread.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Turkey Sandwich

      Sliced turkey breast, bacon, Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo served on a fresh hoagie.
      $13.00

    Sides M-F

    • Cole Slaw

      $3.00
    • Cottage Cheese

      $3.00
    • French Fries

      $3.00
    • Potato Chips

      $2.00
    • Side Chili Cheese Fries

      $5.00
    • Side Mac & Cheese

      $4.00
    • Side Onion Rings

      $4.00
    • Side Salad

      $4.00

    Soup & Salad M-F

    • Cup Of Chicken Noodle Soup

      $4.00
    • Bowl Of Chicken Noodle Soup

      $5.00
    • Cup of Chili

      $4.00
    • Bowl Of Chili

      $5.00
    • Club Salad

      Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, grilled chicken, bacon and shredded cheese.
      $12.00
    • Dinner Salad

      Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes and shredded cheese.
      $8.00

    Extras M-F

    • Include Plastic Utensils

    • Ketchup

    • Mustard

    • Mayo

    • BBQ Sauce 2oz

      $0.25
    • Blue Cheese 2oz

      $0.25
    • French Dressing 2oz

      $0.25
    • Honey Mustard 2oz

      $0.25
    • Italian Dressing 2oz

      $0.25
    • Ranch 2oz

      $0.25
    • Raspberry Vinaigrette 2oz

      $0.25
    • Thousand Island 2oz

      $0.25
    • Large Side Of Cheese Sauce

      $2.00
    • Large Salsa

      $2.00+
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    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Monday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Saturday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Local Drake Neighborhood gem: serving up craft beer and creative homemade takes on traditional bar fare. Voted Best Nachos In Des Moines!

    Location

    3506 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

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