The Good Life Cafe Menu

220 Main Ave S, Park Rapids, MN 56470
  • Sandwiches

    • Smørrebrød

      Honey smoked salmon, goat cheese with caramelized onion spread & mixed greens - served open-face on rye with lemon (GFV upon request)
      $19.75
    • Turkey Avocado Club

      Smoked turkey, pepper bacon, guacamole, herbed cream cheese, roasted red peppers & lettuce on white, wheat or rye bread (GFV, VV, or Vegan upon request - sub mushrooms and olive tapenade)
      $15.75
    • Southern-Style Rachel

      Smoked turkey breast, swiss cheese, coleslaw & thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread (GFV upon request)
      $16.75
    • Sweet Basil Chicken

      Parmesan crusted grilled chicken breast, sliced almonds, sweet basil aioli, lettuce & tomato on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
      $15.75
    • Pulled Pork & Apple

      Whiskey-BBQ pulled pork, warm apple chutney & swiss cheese on ciabatta roll (GFV upon request)
      $14.75
    • Wild Bison Philly

      Wild rice and bison meatballs, with sautéed peppers, onions & mushrooms, topped with smoked gouda cheese sauce on a french roll
      $17.25
    • Reuben

      Corned beef roasted in house, swiss cheese, sauerkraut & thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread (GFV upon request)
      $16.25
    • B.L.T

      Thick cut pepper bacon, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo on ciabatta roll (GFV upon request)
      $13.75
    • Walleye B.L.T

      Summit beer-battered walleye, peppered bacon, lettuce, tomato & homemade tartar on a ciabatta roll
      $17.50
  • Burgers

    • Artichoke Bacon

      1/3 lb beef patty, artichoke dip, roasted red peppers, pepper bacon & lettuce on a parmesan crusted brioche bun (GFV upon request)
      $16.25
    • Beer Cheese Pretzel

      1/3 lb beef patty, Summit beer cheese, bacon-jalapeno crumble & maple aioli on a pretzel bun
      $16.75
    • Cheesy Californian

      1/3 lb beef patty, cheddar jack, caramelized onion aioli, lettuce, & tomato on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
      $14.75
    • Thai PB Burger

      1/3 lb beef patty, spicy thai peanut butter, basil aioli, refrigerator pickles & malted red cabbage on a brioche bun
      $15.75
    • Turkey Burger Melt

      Turkey burger, swiss cheese, caramelized onions & truffle aioli on grilled wheat bread (GFV upon request)
      $16.00
    • Crispy Chicken

      Crispy fried chicken breast, coleslaw, refrigerator pickles & spicy aioli on a pretzel bun
      $16.75
  • Miscellany

    • Falafel Pita

      Sweet potato falafel, hummus, tomato, cucumber, red onion and yogurt sauce in a pita - served with a side salad & cranberry balsamic vinaigrette (Vegetarian)
      $17.50
    • Wild Rice Hotdish

      Carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms & wild rice in a parmesan cream sauce with toasted almonds - served with a side salad, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette & bread (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
      $18.50
    • Gouda Bacon Mac & Cheese

      Pepper bacon, herbs and pasta shells in a smoked gouda sauce topped with parmesan - served with a side salad, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette & bread (VV upon request)
      $17.50
    • Walleye Tacos

      Summit beer battered walleye, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, malted red cabbage, cheddar jack, and lettuce in two flour tortillas - served with tortilla chips and salsa
      $18.00
  • Appetizers

    • Soft Pretzels & Gouda

      Five hand-rolled pretzel rounds with smoked gouda cheese dip (Vegetarian)
      $14.75
    • Flatbread

      Crispy flatbread loaded with gourmet toppings - Ask us for today's selection
      $14.50
    • Chicken Wings

      Choose from buffalo, whiskey BBQ, sweet chili, thai peanut butter or dry rub - served with ranch or bleu cheese, carrots & celery
    • Famous Fry Basket

      Battered French fries with fry sauce or sweet potato fries with maple aioli (Vegetarian)
    • Jalapeno Popper Dip

      Spicy jalapenos, bell peppers & three cheeses with a hint of brown sugar served with tortilla chips (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
      $14.50
    • Chips & Dips

      Smoked gouda cheese dip, salsa & guacamole with tortilla chips (Vegetarian, GFV or Vegan upon request)
      $12.00
    • Baked Artichoke Dip

      Artichoke hearts, dill, garlic & three cheeses served with tortilla chips (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
      $15.75
    • Cheese Plate

      Artisan cheese served with genoa salami, warm baguette & gourmet garnishes (GFV or VV upon request)
      $18.00
    • Pickle Fries

      Thin-cut & crunchy with spicy aioli (Vegetarian)
      $12.00
  • Salads & Soups

    • Walnut Cranberry

      Mixed greens, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries and bleu cheese crumbles & cranberry balsamic vinaigrette with bread
      $16.50
    • Lemon Truffle Greek

      Mixed Greens, feta, cucumbers, kalamata olives, tomatoes and red onion & lemon-truffle vinaigrette with bread
      $16.50
    • Beet & Basil

      Mixed greens, roasted beets, fried shallots, caramelized onion goat cheese & sweet basil dressing with bread
      $15.50
    • Simply Green Salad

      Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots & choice of dressing with bread
      $13.00
    • Tomato Basil Bisque

      With fresh basil, garlic & cream (Vegetarian, GF)
    • Soup Of The Day

      Ask us for today's selection
    • Half-Sandwich & Soup

      Choose half tuna salad or BLT on toasted white bread with a cup of soup (GFV upon request)
      $12.00
    • Soup & Salad

      Half Simply Green salad & a cup of soup (GFV upon request)
      $12.00
  • Dinner

    • Grilled Sirloin

      8 ounce grilled sirloin steak, house steak sauce, fresh vegetables & roasted potatoes (GF, extended cooking time)
      $31.00
    • Wild Bison Meatloaf

      Wild rice & bison meatloaf, rosemary demi-glace, fresh vegetables & roasted potatoes (extended cooking time)
      $25.50
    • Chicken Pappardelle

      Chicken, prosciutto, brussels sprouts, shallots, garlic, caramelized onions & pappardelle noodles tossed in a white wine cream sauce with garlic bread
      $25.50
    • Mushroom Kale Gnocchi

      Gnocchi, mushrooms, kale & parmesan in a white wine sauce - served with garlic bread (Vegetarian)
      $22.00
    • Walleye & Chips

      Summit beer-battered walleye & french fries - served with homemade tartar, lemon & red cabbage coleslaw
      $24.00
    • House Risotto

      Creamy risotto, cheese & seasonal vegetables served with a side salad, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette & garlic bread - ask us for today's selection (Vegetarian, GFV or Vegan upon request)
      $24.00
    • Baked Walleye

      Baked walleye, lemon-herb vinaigrette, spiced sweet potatoes & roasted vegetables (GF)
      $27.50
  • Beer

    • Craft Taps

      14 rotating taps featuring local breweries
    • Beer Bottles & Cans

      Busch Light Pounder, Bud Light, Coors Light, Mich Golden Light, Mich Ultra, Miller Light, Blue Moon, Guinness
    • Seltzers & Ciders

      Press Blackberry-Hibiscus, Nutrl Cranberry, or White Claw Mango Seltzer. Mpls Cider Co Mango Habanero or Orchard Blend, Blake's Triple Berry Cider
    • Non-Alcoholic

      Athletic Hazy IPA or Golden Ale, Summit IPA or Irish Dark, O'doul's Amber, White Claw Black Cherry, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, Tonic, or Ginger Ale. See our Mocktails, too!
  • Red Wine

    • Pinot Noir

      Meiomi, California
    • Cabernet Sauvignon

      14 Hands, Washington
    • Merlot

      Velvet Devil, Washington
    • Red Blend

      7 Moons, California
  • White Wine

    • Sauvignon Blanc

      Oyster Bay, New Zealand
    • Chardonnay

      Chateau Ste. Michelle, California
    • Pinot Grigio

      Mezzacorona, Italy
    • Riesling

      Columbia Crest, Washington
    • Moscato

      Seven Daughters, Italy
    • Prosecco Rose

      Ruffino, Washington
  • Cocktails

    • GLC Bloody Mary

      Crop Harvest Earth Organic Vodka (Princeton, MN) infused with dill, garlic, peppercorns, pickle juice, and celery bitters with fresh bloody mary mix and olive/pickle garnish
    • Moscow Mule

      Fever Tree ginger beer, Absolut, and lime in a copper mug
    • Sophisticated Lady

      Crop Harvest Earth Organic Vodka (Princeton, MN) infused with fresh cucumber, cranberry juice, lime juice
    • Margarita Perfecta

      Hornitos Reposado tequila, Grand Marnier, and hazelnuts in fresh margarita mix
    • Raspberry Sangria

      Red blend, peach schnapps, raspberry puree, lemon-lime soda
    • Paloma

      Hornitos Reposado tequila, Fever Tree sparkling grapefruit, and lime juice with a salt/sugar rim
  • Cocktails on Tap

    • Old Fashioned

      The classic cocktail made with MN spirits: Tattersall Rye whiskey & Sour Cherry, Panther Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Dashfire Old Fashion Bitters
    • Lavender Haze Martini

      Housemade lavender-lemon syrup with Crop Harvest Earth Organic Vodka
    • Maple MNHattan

      Panther MN 14 Maple Whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, Peeters Black Bark Pure maple syrup (Menahga, MN), aged with wood from black swan cooperage (Park Rapids, MN)
  • Mocktails

    • Raspberry Ginger Fizz

      Fever Tree ginger beer, raspberry, and lime with a Russian tea rim
  • Kids & Seniors

    • Meatball Marinara

      Wild rice bison meatballs and shells in marinara with parmesan
      $13.00
    • Cheese Pizza

      Mozzarella & marinara on our flatbread crust
      $9.25
    • BBQ Pork Sandwich

      BBQ pulled pork on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
      $11.25
    • Cheeseburger

      1/3 lb beef patty and cheddar jack on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
      $12.50
    • Mac & Cheese

      Shells in a smoked gouda sauce topped with parmesan
      $11.00
    • Chicken Nuggets

      Crispy breaded chicken
      $12.00

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