Motley School Tavern Menu

1903 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Brunch

    • Griddled Ham Steak

      2 eggs & toast.
      $16.50
    • Shrimp & Grits

      Stone cut cheddar grits, jalapeño zhoug, feta, pickled peppers.
      $17.50
    • Chilaquiles Rojos

      Charred avocado, chicken, sour cream, eggs.
      $16.50
    • Biscuits & Gravy

      True southern biscuits, sausage gravy, 2 eggs.
      $15.50
    • Chorizo Hash

      Roasted potatoes, smoked sweet corn, cabbage, peppers, onions, 2 eggs.
      $17.50
    • Chicken Fried Chicken

      Sausage gravy, 2 eggs.
      $17.50
    • Ginger Sage Sausage

      Caramelized onion, Feta.
      $15.50
    • Country Omelette

      Ham, cheddar, onion, peppers.
      $15.50
    • Wild Mushroom

      Goat cheese, fried brussels.
      $15.50
    • Chorizo Omelette

      Chorizo, avocado, Feta, cilantro mojo.
      $15.50
    • Buttermilk & Blueberry

      $5.00
    • Lemon Curd & Almond

      $5.00
    • Cinnamon Roll Cake

      $5.00
    • Snickers Fluff

      $5.00
    • Chocolate Espresso

      $5.00
    • Smoked Chicken Wings

      Gochujang, mixed greens.
      $17.50
    • Crunchy Onion Rings

      Blue collar sauce, romesco, parm.
      $10.00
    • Outside Nashville Hot Chicken

      Hot sauce fried chicken, house pickles, buttermilk.
      $15.50
    • Smash Burger

      American cheese, special smash sauce, pickles,griddled onion, lettuce. These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $16.50
    • Grilled Chicken Club Salad

      Avocado, bacon, tomato, arugula, pesto.
      $16.50
    • Farro & Walnut Veggie Burger

      sliced jalapeno, cucumber, pickled veggie salad, 5 spice
      $14.00
    • Egg

      Add a pancake for an additional charge.
      $8.00
    • Fried Bologna Sandwich

      American cheese, pickles.
      $8.00
    • Deviled Eggs (5 Piece)

      Smoked paprika, dill.
      $10.00
    • Smoked Chicken Wings

      Gochujang, mixed greens.
      $15.00
    • Crunchy Onion Rings

      Blue collar sauce, romesco, Romano.
      $9.00
    • Caesar Fried Brussels

      Pickled onion, parmesan, sunflower seeds.
      $10.00
    • Cheap House Salad

      Buttermilk, radish, bibb.
      $6.50
    • Grilled Chicken Club Salad

      Bacon, tomato, Arcadia blend, pesto, crushed avocado.
      $16.50
    • Outside Nashville Hot Chicken

      White bread, house pickles, buttermilk.
      $15.50
    • Gnocchi

      italian sausage ragu, basil, parmesan
      $21.50
    • Beef Stroganoff

      smoked beef short rib, house pappardelle, brandied mushroom cream
      $21.50
    • Spring Risotto

      roasted chicken, red pepper risotto, asparagus
      $21.50
  • Dinner

    • Fried Bologna Sandwich

      American cheese, pickles.
      $5.00
    • Deviled Eggs (3 Piece)

      Smoked paprika, dill.
      $5.00
    • Fresh Biscuit

      Salted butter, tomato jam, parm.
      $5.00
    • Smoked Chicken Wings

      Gochujang, mixed greens.
      $13.00
    • Crunchy Onion Rings

      Blue collar sauce, romesco, Romano.
      $7.00
    • Caesar Fried Brussels

      Pickled onion, parmesan, sunflower seeds.
      $8.00
    • Cheap House Salad

      Buttermilk, radish, bibb.
      $5.00
    • Grilled Chicken Club Salad

      Bacon, tomato, Arcadia blend, pesto, crushed avocado.
      $14.00
    • Outside Nashville Hot Chicken

      White bread, house pickles, buttermilk.
      $13.00
    • Bean & Walnut Veggie Burger

      Chimichurri aioli, avocado, crispy onion rings.
      $12.00
    • Gnocchi

      Thyme cream, mushroom, charred cabbage, pickled onion.
      $18.00

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