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Plain Talk Books & Coffee Menu

$$$Cafe, Coffee shop, Ice cream shop
602 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  • Salads

    • House Side Salad

      Romaine mix, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, and Cheddar Cheese.
      $4.00

    • Greek Side Salad

      Romaine Mix, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Kalamata Olives, Banana Peppers, Feta
      $5.00

    • House Salad

      Romaine Mix, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Cheddar
      $7.00

    • Greek Salad

      Romaine Mix, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Kalamata Olives, Banana Peppers, Feta
      $8.00

    • Carnivorous Salad

      Romaine Mix, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Peppers, Bacon, Ham, Turkey, Provolone
      $9.00

  • Vegan Sandwiches

    • Vegan Sausage & Peppers

      Steamed sandwich with Sausage, Havarti, Mayo, Green & Red Peppers, & Onion on a Hoagie Our Vegan sandwiches feature select Meat and Cheese alternatives from the Herbivorous Butcher in Minneapolis and fresh-baked, vegan-friendly Bread and Bagels from River to River Bakery in Adel.
      $12.25

    • Vegan Chickpea "Tuna" Melt

      Panini-style sandwich with Chickpea Salad, Chao Cheese & Lettuce on Ciabatta. Our Vegan sandwiches feature select Meat and Cheese alternatives from the Herbivorous Butcher in Minneapolis and fresh-baked, vegan-friendly Bread and Bagels from River to River Bakery in Adel.
      $8.50

    • Vegan Breakfast Bagel

      Steamed sandwich with Sausage, Cream Cheese, Fig Spread, Avocado & Spinach on a Bagel. Our Vegan sandwiches feature select Meat and Cheese alternatives from the Herbivorous Butcher in Minneapolis and fresh-baked, vegan-friendly Bread and Bagels from River to River Bakery in Adel.
      $13.75

  • Breakfast Steamed

    • The Big Money

      Bacon, sausage or ham, egg & cheddar on a bagel
      $5.00

    • Gonzo

      Ham, sausage, egg, pepper jack, provolone, cream cheese, banana pepper & jalapeno on a hoagie
      $6.25

    • The Grok

      Egg, Bacon, Cheddar, Sriracha, Brown Mustard, Tomato & Spinach on a Bagel
      $7.50

    • The Papa

      Turkey, egg, bacon, cream cheese, avocado & tomato on a bagel
      $8.75

  • Breakfast Panini

    • The Sound And The Fury

      Ham, Egg, Pepperjack & Jalapeno on White
      $5.25

    • The Joesh

      Ham, Pastrami, Egg & Cheddar on Ciabatta
      $5.75

    • The Sun Also Rises

      Egg, Muenster, Hummus, Pesto, Peppers, Onions & Tomato on Ciabatta
      $6.75

    • Good Morning, Midnight

      Roast Beef, Egg & Swiss on Rye
      $6.75

    • Morning Gift

      Roast Beef, Bacon, Egg, Provolone, Cheddar, Cream Cheese, Onion, Jalapeno & Avocado on Wheat
      $11.75

  • Breakfast Toasted

    • Goodbye Blue Monday

      Pastrami, Pepper Jack & Vegetable Cream Cheese on a Bagel
      $6.50

    • The Bomb Egg

      Egg, Bacon, Provolone & Fig Spread on a Bagel
      $7.25

  • Lunch Steamed

    • Heart Is A Lonely Hunter

      Provolone, Pesto, Tomato & Spinach on Ciabatta
      $6.00

    • Ben's Bird Of Courage

      Turkey, Cheddar, Dijon Mustard, Mayo, Tomato, Onion & Spinach on a Bagel
      $8.00

    • Handyman Reuben

      Corned Beef, Swiss, Thousand Island & Sauerkraut on Rye
      $8.00

    • Things Fall Apart

      Ham, Cheddar, Provolone, Mayo, Cream Cheese, Avocado, Jalapeno, Lettuce & Tomato on a Hoagie
      $8.25

    • The Skigs

      Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone, Pesto, House Dressing, Tomato, & Onion on a Bagel
      $8.75

    • Don't Cry, Big Bird

      Turkey, Bacon, Muenster, Cheddar, Cream Cheese, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Spinach & Avocado on a Bagel
      $10.75

  • Lunch Panini

    • The Cheese

      Cheddar, muenster & provolone on white
      $4.75

    • Bukowski

      Ham, Swiss, Brown Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion on Rye
      $7.50

    • Wilbur

      Ham, Bacon, Muenster & Cheddar on Ciabatta
      $7.50

    • Fight Club

      Pastrami, Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Muenster, Mayo, Lettuce & Tomato on Wheat
      $8.75

    • The Sparrow

      Turkey, Bacon, Provolone, Mayo, Lettuce & Tomato on Ciabatta
      $9.25

    • Dante's Inferno

      Pastrami, Pepperoni, Ham, Muenster, Cheddar, Spinach, Tomato, Onion & Banana Peppers or Jalapenos on White
      $9.75

    • The Don

      Pastrami, Pepperoni, Salami, Muenster, Provolone & Giardiniera on Ciabatta
      $10.25

    • Chico Walker

      Roast Beef, Cheddar, Muenster, Mayo, Spinach & Tomato on Wheat
      $10.75

  • Lunch Toasted

    • Good Earth

      Pepper Jack, Hummus, Red & Green Peppers, Spinach, Tomato, Onion, Cucumber & Banana Peppers on Wheat (or Vegan with Chao Cheese on Ciabatta)
      $6.75

    • BFG BLT

      Bacon, House Dressing, Lettuce & Tomato on a Bagel
      $8.75

  • Sides

    • Potato Salad

      Creamy potato salad with fresh herbs and a tangy mustard dressing.
      $2.00

    • Bagel

      Choice of plain or veggie cream cheese, option to have toasted or not.
      $2.25

    • Fountain Soda

      A selection of carbonated beverages available from a soda fountain, typically includes popular flavors such as Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, and root beer.
      $2.50

    • Bagel With Cream Cheese

      Freshly baked bagel with smooth, creamy spread for a delightful start to your day.
      $3.00

    • Potato Chips

      $2.00

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