The Watershed Cafe Menu

4.7

(1,100+ Reviews)

Daily Features Deli Combos Salads The Watershed Sandwiches St. Croix Sandwiches Nightly Fare Dinner Features The Watershed Bowls Good to Share Drink

Daily Features
- BTL Fried Egg & Cheese Sandwich
  Available Tuesday - Saturday 9 am to 3 pm. Peppered bacon with tomato, lettuce, and a fried egg covered with Wisconsin cheddar on toast
- Quiche
  Available Tuesday - Saturday 9 am to 3 pm. Created daily and served with fresh fruit or small cafe salad
- Made From Scratch Baked Goods
  Each day, we create a selection of fresh, housemade scones, cookies, bars, desserts, and more
- Soup Du Jour
  Our very own tomato basil or the soup of the day. Hearty three-bean chili, made with pasture-raised beef from local Peterson craftsman meats, is available seasonally
Deli Combos
- Sandwich & Salad
  Our featured deli sandwich, a small salad, and a pickle. Available with a half or whole sandwich
- Sandwich & Soup
  Our featured deli sandwich, a cup of soup, and a pickle. Available with a half or whole sandwich
- Soup & Salad
  Choose a cup of our tomato basil, the soup of the day, or our hearty three-bean chili (when available) with a small cafe salad or caesar salad
Salads
- Winter Salad
  This bright and refreshing salad features the best flavors of Winter with mixed greens, red onion, dried cherries, fennel, sliced pears, Chevre cheese, and roasted almonds. Topped with our own orange ginger vinaigrette.
- The Cobb Salad
  Mixed greens topped with applewood smoked bacon, avocado, egg, blue cheese, tomato, boar's head roasted turkey, with our own ranch dressing
- Steak Salad
  Grilled Peterson craftsman meats pasture-raised beef skirt steak with mixed greens, roasted beets, toasted walnuts, red onions, feta & our balsamic vinaigrette
- Caesar Salad
  Mixed lettuces topped with parmesan cheese, made-from-scratch croutons, and our own caesar dressing. Grilled chicken can be added
- Cafe Salad
  Mixed greens with cucumbers, roasted pepitas, and our own lemon vinaigrette. Grilled chicken can be added
The Watershed Sandwiches
- Wild Idea Bison Burger
  A juicy, 8 oz bison burger from our sustainable partners at wild idea buffalo, available with your choice of your favorite toppings, on a toasted brioche roll
- Piggy Figgy
  A watershed original featuring thick-sliced ham, melted gruyere, spicy greens, red onions & fig jam on a grilled ciabatta hoagie
- Burger
  A juicy, 6 oz burger from local Peterson craftsman meats pasture-raised beef, grilled the way you like, and served on a toasted brioche roll. Your choice of cheddar, swiss, or pepperjack cheese. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, applewood smoked bacon, sauteed mushrooms, or avocado
- Grilled Chicken
  Amish farm chicken, grilled and served on a toasted brioche roll. Your choice of cheddar, swiss, or pepperjack cheese. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, applewood smoked bacon, sauteed mushrooms, or avocado
- Wild Rice Burger
  Our own wild rice burger (vegetarian) available with any of your favorite toppings on a toasted brioche roll
- Pulled Pork
  Slow roasted, pasture-raised pork from local Peterson craftsman meats, topped with triple crown organic BBQ sauce, red onions, and Wisconsin cheddar all on a toasted brioche roll
- Tuna Melt
  Our housemade tuna salad, topped with Wisconsin cheddar, tomato, and lettuce, on grilled multigrain
- Chicken Pesto
  Grilled amish farm chicken breast topped with melted provolone cheese and our housemade pesto on a toasted ciabatta
- Turkey Club
  Boar's head roasted turkey, peppered applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, lettuce, and mayo on toasted sourdough
- Hummus Sandwich
  Our famous made-from-scratch hummus with fresh garden vegetables including mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, avocado, and red onion on a grilled ciabatta hoagie
- Reuben
  We slow roast our corned beef brisket, it's sliced and grilled, then topped with sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and our thousand island dressing on grilled pumpernickel
St. Croix Sandwiches
- Tuesday - Cheesesteak Sandwich
  The Tuesday Cheesesteak Sandwich features local Peterson Craftsman Meats pasture-raised skirt steak, topped with housemade giardiniera veggies and provolone cheese, all on a ciabatta hoagie!
- Wednesday - Cubano
  Featuring Cuban-spiced, pasture-raised pork from local Peterson craftsman meats with sliced ham, swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on a ciabatta hoagie
- Thursday - Meatloaf Sandwich
  It's our famous, housemade meatloaf with local pasture raised peterson craftsman meat, red onions and provolone, smothered in cranberry BBQ sauce, and sandwiched between two slices of cranberry wild rice bread. Yum!
- Friday-Fried Chicken Sandwich
  A juicy and delicious heaping tower of a sandwich with two hand-breaded amish chicken thighs, our own jalapeno spiked slaw, and seasoned mayo on a toasted brioche roll
- Saturday - Patty Melt
  Featuring a juicy 8 oz burger from local pasture-raised peterson craftsman meats, heaped with sauteed onions and mushrooms, with melted cheddar and swiss, sandwiched between grilled sourdough and rye!
Nightly Fare
- Herb-Roasted Chicken
  Seasonally inspired, farm-raised chicken served with specially prepared sides
- Peterson Steak Selection
  Enjoy the evening's selection of a juicy and tender steak from local, pasture-raised Peterson Craftsman Meats. Served with specially prepared potatoes and seasonal vegetables
- Pork-Spiced Meatballs And Pasta
  Enjoy our Watershed Meatball and Pasta dish! Featuring housemade ground pork meatballs from our sustainable partners at local Peterson Craftsman Meats, tucked into a bed of penne pasta with a delicious, seasonally-inspired sauce.
- Fish
  Your choice of Superior Red Trout, Salmon, or the Catch of the Week. Served with your choice of a Cafe or Caesar Salad, with your choice of wild rice pilaf or the seasonal vegetable of the evening.
Dinner Features
- Walleye Friday
  Pan-fried, lemon-breaded walleye served with hand-cut watershed potato wedges, house-made coleslaw, and our own tartar sauce. Available on Friday evenings for dinner from 4pm to Close
- Fresh Catch Of The Week
  A market fresh seafood dish specially prepared to delight and surprise you! Available Tuesday - Saturday from 4pm to Close
The Watershed Bowls
- Minestrone
  A hearty, wholesome vegetable bowl made with beans, sweet potatoes, tomato, fennel, aromatic vegetables, and farro simmered in broth and red wine. Topped with our own hemp pesto and fresh herbs. Served with a side of rustic bread and butter. Available as a vegetarian dish or ask about your protein options upon ordering
- Pozole
  A traditional mexican soup featuring hominy, stewed pork, garlic, onion, and tomato, served with tortilla chips, lime, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, and sour cream
- Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
  A rich and creamy watershed classic made with local crystal ball farms' organic cream, Wisconsin cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon. Served with your choice of cafe or Caesar salad
- Risotto Bowl
  Arborio rice made with vegetable stock, finished with parmesan cheese, seasonal vegetables and topped with our very own hemp pesto. Ask about your protein choices upon ordering
Good to Share
- Wisconsin Board
  Small farm Wisconsin cheeses, local Peterson craftsman meats pasture-raised smoked sausage, and assorted fun stuff
- Nacho Plate
  Organic blue corn chips piled high with shredded Wisconsin cheddar and our own country caviar, served with salsa and sour cream. A side of guacamole can be added
- Hummus Plate
  Housemade tahini hummus served with fresh vegetables, olives, and warm flatbread
Drink
- Coffees
  We feature a variety of drip coffee and espresso from sustainable, farmer-focused Duluth coffee company. Ask about our specialty lattes and mochas, from-scratch chai and lemonades, our selection of teas and more!
- Fresh Fruit Smoothies
  Blended with Greek yogurt, fresh orange juice, local honey, banana, fruit, & protein powder. Try our famous triple berry smoothie or our trekker smoothie! Seasonal smoothie flavors may be available, as well
- Cocktails
  We feature a selection of specialty, seasonal cocktails handcrafted with the highest quality ingredients. Our drink menu changes regularly, so visit us in person to see the list and try a beverage unique to The Watershed Cafe!
- Beer Ales
  Our line-up continually changes with the seasons, with the discovery of new breweries, and with the introduction to new brews, so stop in to try our most current craft beers!
- Ciders
  We love to offer new varieties of hard ciders based on locality, flavor, and craftsmanship. Come in for our latest selection!
- Red, White, & Specialty Wines
  Our selection of red, white, and specialty wines change regularly. Ask to see our most current wine list of delicious reds, whites, rose, and sparklings upon ordering.