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Café d'Alsace Menu

  • Takeout Available

lunch

appetizers
French Onion Soup       9
Soup Du Jour       7
Goat Cheese Tatin herbed goat cheese, caramelized onions       10
Classic Steak Tartar chopped sirloin, capers, shallots, dijon mustard       14
Entree Portion With French Fries       23
Grilled Baby Octopus Provençal roasted tomato, shaved fennel, tapenade, bibb lettuce, lemon, fleur de sel       13
Arugula Salad warm roasted beets, goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette       12
Baby Spinach Salad roquefort cheese and roasted walnuts       12
Quiche Lorraine comté, bacon, onions, mixed greens       10
Traditional Tarte Flambée bacon, caramelized onions, fromage blanc       9
Caprese Tarte Flambée fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, onions & basil       11
tradition
Choucroute Garnie assorted sausages, smoked pork breast, riesling-braised sauerkraut with juniper berries, yukon gold potatoes       22
Baeckeofe traditional alsatian casserole of lamb, oxtail, bacon, potatoes, braised in pinot gris with onions and thyme       21
sandwiches
Served With Mixed Greens and French Fries
Hickory-smoked Salmon sliced tomatoes, romaine, red onion, chive mayonnaise, on seven grain bread       15
Prosciutto arugula, reggiano, roasted tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, on a baguette       15
Caprese fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil vinaigrette, on a baguette       13
Grilled Chicken Club avocado, bacon, romaine, tomato, herbed mayonnaise, on multigrain       14
Parisien french bistro ham and gruyère on a baguette       13
Croque Monsieur griddled bistro ham and melted gruyère on country bread       13
Croque Madame croque monsieur with a sunny side up egg       14
grilled homemade sausages
With sauerkraut, Assorted mustards. One Sausage $9, Two Sausages $15
Chicken Bratwurst      
Hickory-smoked Country Style Pork      
Spicy Cheddar-pork Brat      
Boudin Blanc veal & pork      
Duck with green peppercorns      
Bauernwurst smoked pork & beef      
Merguez spicy lamb      
Seafood shrimp & scallops in saffron sauce      
main course salads
Roasted Chicken Salad mesclun greens, sautéed mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, potato chips, chicken jus       15
Chopped Salad tomato, avocado, haricot vert, cucumber, romaine, sherry vinaigrette       13
Frisée Aux Lardons frisée, bacon lardons, two poached eggs, sherry vinaigrette       14
Fresh Ahi Tuna Niçoise niçoise olives, potatoes, hard boiled egg, bell peppers, anchovies, balsamic vinaigrette       16
Smoked Salmon Salad frisée, roasted tomatoes, thinly-sliced toasted raisin bread, dill cream       14
Grilled Hanger Steak Salad arugula, reggiano, truffle oil       16
entrées
Omelette D’alsace asparagus, gruyère, served with french fries and mixed green salad       13
Omelette Maison bacon, caramelized onions, comté cheese, served with french fries and mixed green salad       12
Poulet Rotis natural jus, served with french fries       17
Beer-braised Moules mussels, alsatian beer, fresh basil pesto, served with french fries       16
Apple Curry Moules mussels, white wine, green curry, granny smith apples, with french fries       15
Grilled Scottish Salmon corn, spring peas, fingerling potatoes, fresh lemon vinaigrette       19
Grilled Trout Filet seasonal vegetables, medley of rice, grapes, riesling shallot sauce       18.50
Fettucine San Remo fresh tomato, basil pesto, mozzarella cheese       16
Steak Frites grilled hanger steak, french fries, red wine sauce       19
burgers
Served With French Fries
Burger D’alsace 10 oz fresh sirloin, caramelized onions, choice of gruyere, alsatian muenster or cheddar cheese       16
Lamb Burger roasted tomatoes, herbed goat cheese, aïoli, on a rosemary roll       16
Free Range Chicken Burger caramelized onions, choice of mozzarella, cheddar or gruyere cheese       14
Duck Burger caramelized onions, lingonberries, choice of gruyere muenster or mozzarella cheese, on a brioche bun       16
Vegetable Burger pesto on a multi grain roll       14
sides
French Fries       5
Riesling Braised Sauerkraut       5
Sauteed Spaetzle       5
Sauteed Baby Spinach       6
Haricot Vert       6
Mixed Spring Vegetables       6

lunch - prix fixe $24

Available monday-friday: 11am-4pm

appetizers
Soup Du Jour      
Duck Terrine grilled country bread, cornichons, dijon mustard      
Chopped Salad asparagus, tomato, avocado, haricot vert, cucumber, romaine, sherry vinaigrette      
Homemade Spring Ravioli herbed ricotta cheese, tomatoes, pine nuts, black trumpets, ramps, champagne sauce      
Grilled Sausage from the selection, over sauerkraut      
entrées
Steak Frites grilled black angus hanger steak, french fries, red wine sauce      
Grilled Trout Filet seasonal vegetables, medley of rice, grapes, riesling shallot sauce      
Fresh Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad nicoise olives, potatoes, hard boiled egg, bell peppers, anchovies, balsamic vinaigrette      
Roasted Chicken Breast with french fries, chicken jus      
Fettuccini San Remo fresh tomato, basil pesto, mozzarella cheese      
desserts
Classic Creme Brulee fresh vanilla beans      
Homemade Ice Creams & Sorbets vanilla, pistachio, caramel, apricot / mango, passion fruit, peach, raspberry      
Choice of 2 Cheeses from the selection      
Profiteroles vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce      
assortment of cheeses from france
Served With grapes, walnuts, Raisin-walnut Bread
Muenster      
Morbier      
Aged Gruyere      
Reblochon      
Valancay      
Tome de Chevre      
Roquefort      
Champagne Valley      

lunch - wine by the glass

champagne & sparkling
Prosecco, Villa jolanda, brut, veneto, Italy N.v       9
Crémant d’alsace, Brut rosé, "calixte," Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr N.v       12
Champagne, piper-heidsieck, brut, Reims N.v       15
white
Pinot grigio, danzante, Delle Venezie igt, Italy 2009       9
Pinot blanc, "les Princes abbés," Domaines schlumberger, Alsace 2008 Organic       10
Chardonnay, William hill, Central coast, California 2009       11
Sauvignon blanc, the Infamous goose, marlborough, New Zealand 2010       11
Riesling, "hurst turkheim," Armand hurst, Alsace 2009       12
Alsace gewurztraminer, Domaine Gerard Metz 2009       12
Bourgogne chardonnay, Jj Vincent 2009       12
Sancerre, Florian mollet, Loire 2010       14
rosé
Côtes de provence, "cuvée jeanne," Château Du Rouet 2010       11
red
Côtes Du rhône, "belleruche," m. Chapoutier 2009       9
Malbec/corvina, "passo doble," Masi tupungato, mendoza, Argentina 2009       10
Rosso di montalcino, renieri, tuscany, Italy 2008       12
Château larteau, Bordeaux Supérieur 2005       13
Cabernet sauvignon, oberon, Napa valley, California       13
Pinot noir, "limité," laetitia, Arroyo Grande valley, California 2009       14

dinner

appetizers
French Onion Soup aged gruyère, crouton       12
Goat Cheese Tatin herbed goat cheese, caramelized onions       12
Tart Flambee-traditional bacon, onion, fromage blanc       9
Tart Flambee-caprese caramelized onions, tomato, mozzarella       12
La Moelle bone marrow, fleur de sel, country toast       15
Grilled Baby Octopus Provencal roasted tomatoes, fennel, tapenade, fleur de sel, bibb lettuce       14
Tuna Tartare avocado, ginger, soy sauce, horseradish, rice vinegar       14
Classic Steak Tartare chopped sirloin, capers, shallots, dijon mustard       15
Entree Portion With French Fries       24
Duck Ballotine traditional duck and foie gras pâté with cornichons, pickled onions, mustard and grilled sourdough       12
King Crab Salad grapefruit, avocado, citrus vinaigrette       15
Warm Leeks Vinaigrette roasted hazelnuts, diced tomatoes, white truffle oil       12
Roasted Seasonal Beet Salad warm valancay goat cheese, aged balsamic       14
crostinis $14
On Walnut Raisin Bread
Provencal arugula, prosciutto, tomato, goat cheese      
French chives, fromage blanc, smoked salmon      
Asian Style ahi tuna, avocado, wasabi      
salads
Baby Spinach Salad roquefort cheese, roasted walnuts       12
Salade Du Cafe frisée, arugula, roasted mission figs, gorgonzola, prosciutto, asparagus       14
Chopped Salad tomatoes, avocado, haricot vert, cucumber       12
Frisée Aux Lardons organic poached egg, crouton, hickory smoked bacon       12
burgers
All Burgers Served With French Fries
Burger D’alsace 10 ounces of fresh sirloin with caramelized onions and choice of gruyere, cheddar, or alsatian muenster       17
Lamb Burger roasted tomatoes, herbed goat cheese and aioli on a brioche roll       17
Grilled Duck Burger caramelized onions, lingonberries and choice of gruyere, cheddar, or alsatian muenster       17
Free Range Chicken Burger caramelized onions and choice of gruyere, cheddar, or alsatian muenster       15
Vegetable Burger vegetable patty and pesto on a multigrain roll       16
entrees
Roasted Chicken pan roasted free range chicken breast, snow peas, carrots, haricot vert, yukon mashed potatoes, natural jus       23
Braised Short Rib fava beans, carrots, snow peas, yukon mashed potatoes, light red wine braising jus       23
Roasted Duck Breast spring vegetables, roasted figs, sauteed diced potatoes, natural jus       24
Grilled Trout Filet seasonal vegetables, medley of rice, grapes, riesling shallot sauce       22
Mussels served with french fries      
Mussels-alsatian beer braised, shallots, fresh basil pesto       18
Mussels-thai apples, spicy green curry, white wine       17
Grilled Filet of Scottish Salmon corn, spring peas, fingerling potatoes, fresh lemon vinaigrette       23
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Provencal artichokes, fingerling potatoes, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, tapenade       25
Pan Seared Diver Scallops leeks, waffle potatoes, yukon mash, pink grapefruit segments, sorrel sauce       25
Lemon Sole Filet Schnitzel over frisée salad, orange and grapefruit segments, lemon vinaigrette       22
Pan Seared Skate Fish saffron rice, medley of green vegetables, citrus vinaigrette       21
Grilled Lamb Paillard herbed goat cheese, baby spinach, roasted tomatoes, sauteed fingerling potatoes, natural jus       23
Steak Frites 10 oz. black angus hanger steak with bone marrow, red wine sauce and french fries       23
Steak Au Poivre 12oz. natural new york strip with haricot vert, peppercorn sauce and french fries       28
pasta
Fettuccini San Remo fresh tomatoes, basil pesto, mozzarella cheese       18
Seafood Risotto grilled shrimp and scallops, vegetables, reggiano, white truffle oil       24
Homemade Spring Ravioli herbed ricotta cheese, tomatoes, pine nuts, black trumpets, ramps, champagne sauce      
Appetizer       12.50
Main Course       24
tradition
Baeckeofe alsatian casserole of lamb, oxtail, smoked pork breast and potatoes braised in pinot gris with onions and thyme       24
Duck Choucroute duck sausage, duck confit, duck breast, sauerkraut and steamed potatoes       24
Choucroute Garnie assorted sausages, smoked pork breast, potatoes and riesling braised sauerkraut with juniper berries       25
sides
Baby Spinach       6
Sauerkraut       5
Haricot Vert       6
Mixed Spring Vegetables       6
Spaetzels       5
French Fries       4
Mashed Potatoes       4
amuse - bouche $6
Crispy Gruyère Cheese Gougeres      
Cassolette D'escargot sauteed with garlic, parsley and butter      
Spring Risotto asparagus, fava beans, reggiano, truffle oil      
grilled homemade sausage
One Sausage with sauerkraut and assorted mustards       10
Two or Three Sausages served with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and assorted mustards     16   19
Chicken Bratwurst      
Hickory Smoked Country Style Pork      
Spicy Cheddar Pork Brats      
Boudin Blanc veal and pork      
Duck with green peppercorns      
Bauernwurst smoked pork & beef      
Merguez spicy lamb      
Seafood shrimp and scallops in saffron sauce      
platters
Large Enough to Share
Country Charcuterie prosciutto, parisien ham, duck terrine, rosette de lyons, pickled onions and cornichons       17
Smoked Salmon Platter red onion, dill cream and toasted brioche       18.50
assortment of cheeses from france
By the Piece $6. Choice of Three $14, Choice of Five
Muenster      
Morbier      
Aged Gruyere      
Reblochon      
Valancay      
Tome de Chevre      
Roquefort      
Champagne Valley      
les plats du jour
Monday lamb couscous       22
Tuesday seafood paella       23
Wednesday classic cassoulet       23
Thursday grilled striped bass       22
Friday bouillabaisse       24
Saturday roasted lamb saddle       24
Sunday coq au vin       21

dinner - prix fixe $35

Three Course dinner. Available Daily 5pm to Close

appetizers
Soup of the Day      
Chopped Salad asparagus, tomatoes, avocado, haricot vert, cucumber      
Homemade Spring Ravioli herbed ricotta cheese, tomatoes, pine nuts, black trumpets, ramps, champagne sauce      
Warm Leeks Vinaigrette roasted hazelnuts, diced tomatoes, white truffle oil      
entrees
Steak Frites 8 oz grilled black angus hanger steak, french fries, red wine sauce      
Grilled Filet of Scottish Salmon corn, spring peas, fingerling potatoes, fresh lemon vinaigrette      
Fettuccini San-remo fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese      
Roasted Chicken Breast french fries, spring vegetables, natural jus      
desserts
Dessert of the Day      
Classic Creme Brulee fresh vanilla beans      
Homemade Ice Cream and Sorbet vanilla, pistachio, caramel, apricot mango, passion fruit, peach, raspberry      
Choice of Two Cheeses from the selection      
Individual Mixed Berry Tart creme légère, fresh raspberry coulis      

dinner - early bird $19.75

2 Course dinner. Available Daily 5:00pm-6:30pm

appetizers
Soup of the Day      
Baby Spinach Salad roquefort cheese, roasted walnuts      
Homemade Duck Terrine duck pâté, grilled country bread, cornichons, dijon mustard      
entrees
Mussels served with french fries      
Mussels-alsatian beer braised, shallots, fresh basil pesto      
Mussels-thai apple, spicy green curry, white wine      
Burger D’alsace 10oz fresh sirloin on a brioche bun with caramelized onions and choice of gruyere, cheddar, or alsatian muenster cheese      
Grilled Filet of Trout seasonal vegetables, medley of rice, grapes, riesling shallot sauce      
desserts
Classic Creme Brulee fresh vanilla beans      
Profiteroles vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce      
Homemade Ice Cream and Sorbet vanilla, pistachio, caramel, apricot mango, passion fruit, peach, raspberry      

brunch

Saturday-sunday: 9am-4pm

starters
Brunch Basket croissant, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins       8.75
French Onion Soup aged gruyere and crouton       9.50
Bouquet of Mesclun Salad fresh herbs, sherry shallot vinaigrette       8.75
Arugula Salad warm roasted beets and goat cheese, sherry and shallot vinaigrette       9.95
Selection of Our Ripest Fruits and Berries       8.50
Add Yogurt and a Spoonful of Granola       9.50
Warm Leeks Vinaigrette sherry vinaigrette, truffle oil       8.50
Quiche Lorraine comte, bacon, and onion       10.50
Classic Tarte Flambee fromage blanc with onions and bacon       9.75
With One Sunny Side Egg       11.75
Grilled Hickory Smoked Pork Sausage       8.75
Sauerkraut, Dijon Mustard       8.75
Croissant       2.75
Pain Au Chocolat       2.75
Pain Aux Raisins       2.75
cheese plate from france
By the Piece $5. Choice of 3 $12.50, Choice of 5 $18. With Grilled Country bread, walnuts, Grapes
Muenster      
Morbier      
Aged Gruyere      
Reblochon      
Valancay      
Roquefort      
Heritage Adelle      
sandwiches
Croque Monsieur parisian ham, aged gruyere       13.50
Croque Madame parisian ham, aged gruyere with one sunny side egg       14.75
Smoked Salmon & Bagel cream cheese, red onion, sliced tomatoes       15.25
Le Parisien bistro ham, gruyere cheese, on a baguette       12.50
Grilled Chicken Breast maplewood smoked bacon, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, herb mayonnaise, on mulitgrain bread       12.75
specialties
Omelette D’alsace bacon, onions, comte cheese, fresh herbs       13.75
Frittata Provencal artichoke, roasted tomatoes, pesto, parmesan       14.50
Farmer Omelette herbed goat cheese, caramelized onion, roasted tomatoes       14
Eggs Niçoise Gratinée ratatouille, two poached eggs, aged gruyère       13.50
Eggs Petatou warm potato salad, alsatian muenster, two poached eggs       13
Egg Benedict canadian bacon, two poached eggs on brioche toast, hollandaise sauce       13.50
Salmon Benedict smoked salmon, two poached eggs on brioche toast, hollandaise sauce       14.50
Smoked Trout With Soft Scrambled Eggs leeks, tomatoe, crème fraîche, chives       14.25
German Apple Pancake caramelized apples, maple syrup       12.50
German Berry Pancake strawberries and raspberry coulis       13.75
Brioche French Toast strawberries and raspberry coulis       12.75
Crisp Belgian Waffle strawberries, whipped cream, maple syrup       13.50
crepes bretonnes
Pears and Chestnut roasted pears, sweet chestnut cream, hot chocolate sauce, chantilly       14
Strawberries fresh strawberries, crème fraîche, raspberry coulis       13.75
Parisian Ham and Comte with one sunny side egg       14.75
entrees
Frisée Aux Lardons double smoked bacon, a poached egg, garlic croutons       13.25
Roasted Chicken Salad mesclun, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, potato chips       15.50
Black Angus Steak Salad arugula, reggiano parmesan, white truffle oil       17.50
Smoked Fish Platter hickory smoked salmon, trout filet, white fish, dill cream, red onion, toasted brioche       15
Country Charcuterie prosciutto de parma, bistro ham, duck terrine, rosette de lyons, grilled country bread, cornichons, mustard       15
Classic Steak Tartar chopped sirloin, grilled country bread and french fries       18.25
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with french fries, natural chicken jus       17.75
Burger D’alsace 10oz. ground sirloin topped with sautéed onions and melted cheese (choice of gruyere, cheddar or alsatian muenster)       16
Grilled Lamb Burger 10oz. ground lamb shoulder, roasted tomatoes, herbed goat cheese, garlic mayo, on a soft roll       16.50
Grilled Scottish Salmon leeks and lemon vinaigrette       18.50
Steak Frites half pound grilled hanger steak with french fries and red wine sauce       18
Add Two Eggs Any Style       19.50
Choucroute Garnie assorted sausages, smoked pork chop, double smoked bacon, over riesling sauerkraut, yukon potatoes, with dijon mustard       19.50
juices
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice       4
Freshly Squeezed Pink Grapefruit Juice       4
Apple Juice       3
Cranberry Juice       4
Tomato Juice       4
Pineapple Juice       4
Lemonade       3.50
Lemon - Mint lemonade with muddled fresh mint       4
gourmet coffee
Espresso       2.50
Cappuccino       4
Cafe Latte       4
Cafe Mocha       4.50
Cafe Macchiato       4.50
Cafe Au Lait       5
Hot Chocolate       3.50
With Whipped Cream       4.75
sides
Toasted Bagel with cream cheese       4
Grilled Smoked Pork Sausage       5.75
Double Smoked Bacon       4.50
Grilled Bistro Ham       5.50
Two Eggs Any Style       6
Ratatouille       4.25
Mesclun Greens       5.75
French Fries       5
desserts
All Desserts Made in House
Chocolate Tart fleur de sel, crème anglaise, homemade caramel ice cream       9
Thin Caramelized Apple Tart homemade vanilla ice cream       9
Crepes Bretonne roasted pears, chestnut cream, hot chocolate sauce       9
Armagnac Prune Tart homemade vanilla ice cream       9
Warm Flourless Chocolate Gateau crème anglaise, pistachio ice cream       9
Crème Brulée fresh vanilla beans       8.50
Mignardises assortment of homemade cookies       8.50
ice cream & sorbet
1 Scoop $3 / 3 Scoops $8.50
Sorbets mango, pear, passion fruit, raspberry      
Ice Creams vanilla, pistachio, caramel, prune armagnac      
assortment of cheeses from france
1 Cheese $6 / 3 Cheeses $14 / 5 Cheeses $19. Served With walnuts, Grapes & Walnut-raisin Bread
Muenster      
Valancay      
Reblochon      
Tome de Chevre      
Aged Gruyere      
Roquefort      
Morbier      
Heritage Adelle      
coffee
Coffee       2.50
Espresso       2.50
Double Espresso       3.50
Cafe Latte       4
Cappuccino       4
Cafe Mocha       4.50
Cafe Au Lait       5
Cafe Macchiato       3
Hot Chocolate       3.50
With Whipped Cream       4.75
Iced Tea or Iced Coffee       3
Iced Cappuccino       5
Add Coffee Flavoring hazelnut, caramel, vanilla       1
teas
Mighty Leaf Sachet Tea
Organic Earl Grey       3
Earl Grey decaf*       3
Organic Green Dragon       3
Organic Mint melange*       3
Organic Breakfast       3
Chocolate Mint truffle*       3
Orange Dulce       3
Ginger twist*       3
Chamomile citrus*       3
Tetley tea, Decaffeinated Tetley       2.50
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