Keg & Kernel by Tangled Roots Brewing Company Menu

106 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
  • Starters

    • Bavarian Pretzel

      Two pretzels, with choice of salted, plain, or ‘everything’. Served with Obatzda cheese and whole grain mustard.
      $12.00
    • Pimento Pub Dip

      A great appetizer to share with friends; this delicious dip has diced pimentos, fresh sweet corn, white cheddar, and jalapeños served with toasted baguette and seasoned tortilla chips.
      $13.00
    • Brewpub Nachos

      IPA braised pork shoulder, pico de gallo, cilantro, pickled peppers, lime crema, sharp cheddar, and crispy fried onions.
      $14.00
    • Chicken Quesadilla

      Grilled seasoned chicken, bell peppers, onions, white cheddar, and chipotle aioli. Served with side of chips and guacamole.
      $13.00
    • Parmesan Panko Shrimp

      Lemon garlic butter, Parmesan panko, arugula, and roasted tomatoes.
      $15.00
  • Salads Soup, & Chili

    • Bison Chili

      Slow-simmered bison, beef, and pork in a chunky tomato sauce with red and white beans. Topped with lime crema, pickled red onions, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and a side of cornbread.
      $6.00
    • Southwest Salad

      Gilled and seasoned chicken breast, romaine, sweet corn, black beans, roasted red peppers, avocado, bacon, tomato, and white cheddar cheese. Topped with tortilla strips and chipotle ranch dressing.
      $18.00
    • Country Fried Chicken Salad

      Buttermilk brined chicken strips, mixed greens, hard boiled eggs, bacon, sweet n’ spicy pecans, cherry tomatoes, aged cheddar, dried cranberries, honey-mustard vinaigrette.
      $16.00
  • Kernel Tenders

    • Keg & Kernel Famous Tenders

      Hand breaded golden chicken tenders, tossed in your flavoring of choice and served with your choice of dipping sauce. Comes with a choice of seasoned pub chips or french fries, and a side of house-made coleslaw.
      $11.00
  • Burgers & Handhelds

    • Keg & Kernel Burger

      Dry-aged beef patty seasoned and grilled, with aged cheddar, house pickles, frittes aioli, shredded romaine, sliced tomato, and red onion.
      $16.00
    • Pimento Pub Burger

      Two of our house beef patties smashed on our flattop with caramelized onions, pimento sweet corn spread, crispy bacon,buttermilk fried pepperoncinis, and sliced tomato on a toasted pretzel bun.
      $16.00
    • Brewmaster BBQ Burger

      A dry aged beef patty seasoned and grilled topped with Brewmaster bourbon BBQ sauce, bacon strips,aged cheddar, house pickles, frittes aioli, and crispy fried onions.
      $15.50
    • Big Kahuna

      Grilled chicken breast layered with BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, grilled pineapple rings, avocado slices, crispy onions, and frites aioli.
      $15.00
    • Halfway To Nashville

      Crispy chicken breast, dry rub seasoning, Carolina BBQ, pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, house-made pickles, frites aioli, brioche bun.
      $15.00
  • Entrees

    • Chicken Schnitzel

      White cheddar mashed potatoes, lemon beurre blanc sauce,capers, and house pickles.
      $24.00
    • Beer Battered Fish & Chips

      Icelandic cod, Devil’s Paint Box IPA batter, jalapeño coleslaw, caper remoulade, and house-seasoned fries.
      $16.00
  • Flatbreads

    • Margherita

      House pesto, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, provolone, and Pecorino Romano cheeses.
      $13.00
    • Spicy Pepperoni

      Tomato sauce, pepperoni, house pickled jalapeño and bell peppers,mozzarella, provolone, and Pecorino Romano cheeses topped with spicy honey drizzle.
      $14.00
    • Buffalo Chicken

      Grilled chicken, gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone, Pecorino Romano, pico de gallo, Buffalo sauce, and scallions.
      $14.00
  • Sides

    • Seasoned Pub Chips

      $6.00
    • Side Salad

      $6.00
    • French Fries

      $6.00
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $7.00
  • Desserts

    • Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake

      The original cheesecake covered in fresh glazed strawberries!
      $8.00
    • Cookie Skillet

      Homemade cookie.
      $7.00
  • Beverages

    • Mojito Lemonade (Non-Alcoholic)Natural Lemonade, Hand-Squeezed Lime Juice, & Fresh Mint

      Natural lemonade, hand-squeezed lime juice, & fresh mint.
      $4.00
    • Natural Lemonade

      Lemon juice, cane sugar, and water.
      $3.00
    • Fountain Sodas

      $3.00
    • Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

      Sweet or unsweetened.
      $2.50
    • Fresh Ground Coffee

      A blend of sweet tartness of cocoa of Brazil and the full body wine flavor of Sumatra. Regular or decaffeinated.
      $2.50

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