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    University Library Cafe

    Bar / Pub
    Open now8AM - 10PM
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    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.
      $13.00

    Drinks

    CAN/BOTTLE

    • Athletic NA Hazy IPA

      $4.50
    • Coors Banquet

      $3.75
    • Exile Ruthie NA

      $4.50
    • 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
      $3.25
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.25
    • Fresca

      Fresca is the everything-in-one sparkling, zero calorie, citrus flavored soda
      $3.25
    • Iced Tea

      $3.25
    • Juice 12oz

      $3.25
    • Lemonade

      $3.25
    • Luxardo Cherry

      $1.00
    • Milk 12oz

      $3.25
    • Millstream Rootbeer

      $3.00+
    • Millstream Rootbeer Refill

      $3.00
    • Mocktail

      $5.00
    • Pibb Xtra

      Spicy cherry flavored soda
      $3.25
    • Red Bull

      $5.00
    • Red Bull Sugar Free

      $5.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.25
    • Tonic Water

      $3.25
    • Water


    Weekend Lunch & Dinner

    Appetizers Weekend

    • 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.
      $10.00
    • Fried Banana Peppers

      $9.00
    • 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

    Burgers Weekend

    • 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.
      $13.00
    • Chili Cheeseburger

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
      $14.00
    • Chopped Cheese

      $14.00
    • 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.
      $13.00
    • Patty Melt

      1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions, served on grilled rye bread.
      $14.00
    • 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 Weekend

    • 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.
      $15.00
    • 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.
      $15.00
    • 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.
      $15.00
    • 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.
      $15.00
    • 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.
      $12.00
    • 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.
      $15.00

    Sandwiches Weekend

    • BLT

      $11.00
    • Breaded Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

      Breaded chicken breast served on a fresh roll with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
      $14.00
    • Chicken Philly

      $14.00
    • Chicken Strip Basket

      Three chicken strips served on top of Texas toast, served with fries.
      $13.00
    • Crispy Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese

      $14.00
    • French Dip

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

      $14.00
    • Havarti Grilled Cheese

      Mix American and Havarti cheeses on Texas toast.
      $11.00
    • Library Vegetarian Melt

      Sauteed veggies, Cabra Blanca cheese and hummus on Texas toast.
      $12.00
    • Reuben

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

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

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

    Sides Weekend

    • Cole Slaw

      $3.00
    • Cottage Cheese

      $3.00
    • French Fries

      $4.00
    • Miss Vickie's Sea Salt 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 Weekend

    • Chicken Noodle Soup

      $4.00+
    • Chili

      $4.00+
    • Chef Salad

      $13.00
    • Chicken Club Salad

      Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, grilled chicken, bacon and shredded cheese.
      $13.00
    • Taco Salad

      $13.00

    Extras Weekend

    • 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
    • Cheese Sauce

      $1.50+
    • Salsa

      $1.50+

    Weekend Breakfast

    Breakfast

    • Biscuits & Gravy

      Two biscuits halved and topped with homemade country sausage gravy. Served with two eggs.
      $12.00
    • Breakfast Burrito

      A flour tortilla stuffed full with eggs, crispy potatoes tossed in Mo' Rub seasoning, sausage, onions and cheese. Served with our house salsa. Try it smothered in cheese sauce and housemade chili for $2.
      $13.00
    • Breakfast Nachos

      Flour tortilla chips topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, onions, and red and green peppers then topped with Monterey cheese sauce.
      $14.00
    • Corned Beef Hash

      Country potatoes and corned beef topped with two eggs. Served with toast.
      $13.00
    • Denver Omelet

      A three egg omelet with ham, red peppers, onions, and cheese served with a side of country potatoes and toast.
      $13.00
    • Fiesta Omelet

      A three egg omelet filled with ham and cheese topped with salsa, jalapeños and sour cream. Served with country potatoes and toast.
      $13.00
    • French Toast Breakfast

      $12.00
    • Ham & White Cheddar Omelet

      A three egg omelet with Cheese Shop cheese and ham. Served with country potatoes and toast.
      $13.00
    • La Mie Breakfast Croissant

      $14.00
    • Library Benedict

      $13.00
    • Library Breakfast

      Two eggs cooked to order, choice of meat, country potatoes, and toast.
      $13.00
    • Pancake Breakfast

      Two large pancakes, two eggs and choice of meat. Substitute French Toast for no charge.
      $12.00
    • Smothered Potatoes

      Country potatoes topped with ham, onions, red and green peppers, tomato, jalapeños, banana peppers, chili and cheese. Topped with two eggs.
      $13.00
    • Texas Melt

      Bacon, egg and cheese on Texas toast served with a side of country potatoes.
      $12.00

    Breakfast Specials

    • 3 Egg Omelet

      $13.00
    • Breakfast BLT

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Breakfast Burger

      Library ground burger topped with bacon, egg, shredded white cheese, and homemade country sausage gravy. Served with country potatoes.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Breakfast Goulash

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Breakfast Quesadilla

      $13.00
    • Breakfast Tacos

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Chicken Skillet

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Hangover Hash

      Breakfast potatoes topped with salsa, homemade country sausage gravy and two eggs any style.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.00
    • Huevos Rancheros

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Hummus Melt

      Hummus, fried eggs and Havarti cheese on Texas toast with a side of country potatoes.
      $11.00
    • Special Burrito

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Veggie Omelet

      $12.00
    • 1 - EDA Breakfast Taco

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.50
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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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    Boston, MA 02210

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