University Library Cafe Menu

3506 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
  • Sandwiches & Entrees

    • Chicken Strip Basket

      Three chicken strips served on top of texas toast and served with fries.
      $13.99
    • Sausage Sandwich

      Our traditional house made Sicilian mild sausage link butterflied and grilled. Topped with caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, homemade marinara and mozzarella cheese served on a fresh hoagie.
      $14.99
    • Corned Beef On Rye

      Our seasoned and slow cooked corned beef piled high with stone ground mustard on rye bread.
      $13.99
    • Havarti Grilled Cheese

      A mix of American and Havarti cheeses. Havarti is a creamy, semi-soft cheese developed first in Denmark by Hanne Nielsen. Add ham, turkey or bacon for an extra cost.
      $11.99
    • Turkey Sandwich

      Turkey breast, slow cooked in a seasoned broth sliced and placed on a fresh hoagie bun with bacon, havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
      $14.99
    • Homemade Macaroni And Cheese

      Homemade, special classic recipe. Add Chili or Bacon for an extra cost.
      $10.99
    • The Breakfast Club

      Ham, turkey, bacon, salsa and egg on Texas Toast.
      $14.99
    • Reuben

      Our slow roasted corned beef topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island dressing.
      $14.99
    • Library Vegetarian Melt

      Sautéed veggies, Cabra Blanca cheese and hummus on Texas Toast.
      $11.99
    • French Dip

      Our freshly sliced roast beef topped with mozzarella and served on a toasted hoagie with au jus. Add grilled peppers and onions for an extra cost.
      $15.99
    • Meatloaf Sandwich

      Our house ground hamburger mixed with celery and onion and topped with our homemade meatloaf sauce. Try adding Des Moines' Cheese Shop cheese for an extra cost. Add bacon for an upcharge.
      $11.99
    • Tenderloin Sandwich

      Hand breaded pork tenderloin topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and served on a fresh bun.
      $14.99
    • Breaded Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

      Breaded chicken breast served on a fresh roll with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
      $14.99
  • Beverages

    • Diet Coke

      16oz Fountain
      $3.00
    • Red Bull

      (Regular or Sugar Free)
      $5.00
    • Mr. Pibb

      16oz Fountain
      $3.00
    • Coke

      16oz Fountain
      $3.00
    • Michael's Cold Brew

      16oz draft
      $6.00
    • Sprite

      16oz Fountain
      $3.00
    • Fresca

      16oz Fountain
      $3.00
    • Iced Tea

      16oz Unsweetened Iced Tea
      $3.00
    • Millstream Rootbeer 16oz Draft

      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      16oz Fountain
      $3.00
  • Extras

    • Ranch

    • Buffalo Sauce

    • Mayo

    • BBQ Sauce

    • Honey Mustard

    • Blue Cheese

  • Beverages

    • Mr. Pibb

      16oz Fountain
      $3.00
    • Tea

      16oz Unsweetened Iced Tea
      $3.00
    • Sprite

      16oz Fountain
      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      16oz Fountain
      $3.00
    • Red Bull

      Regular or Sugar Free.
      $5.00
    • Coke

      16oz Fountain
      $3.00
    • Lemonade

      16oz Fountain
      $3.00
    • Orange Juice 16oz

      16oz
      $5.00
    • Fresca

      16oz Fountain
      $3.00
    • Mello Yello

      The smooth citrus soda taste that has refreshed people's thirst for over two decades.
      $3.00
    • Michael's Cold Brew

      16oz Draft
      $6.00
    • Millstream Root Beer 16oz

      16oz Fountain
      $4.00
  • Soups & Salads

    • Dinner Salad

      Iceberg lettuce, carrots and tomatoes topped with shredded cheese. Add chicken or ham for an additional charge.
      $9.99
    • Bowl Homemade Chili

      $5.99
    • Bowl Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

      $5.99
    • Club Salad

      Iceberg lettuce, carrots and tomatoes topped with grilled chicken, bacon, and shredded cheese.
      $14.99
  • Nachos

    • Library Nachos

      Fresh flour tortillas topped with pinto beans, shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, salsa, mild banana pepper rings, pico de gallo and sour cream. Add cheeseburger, chicken, roast beef, bacon or corned beef for an extra cost.
      $12.99
  • Sides

    • Homemade Macaroni And Cheese

      Homemade, special classic recipe. add chili or bacon for an additional charge.
      $4.99
    • French Fries

      $4.99
    • Side Salad

      $4.99
    • Cottage Cheese

      $3.99
    • Potato Chips

      $2.99
    • Homemade Onion Rings

      A large basket of thin sliced yellow onion rings, hand breaded and fried.
      $4.99
  • Burgers

    • Cheese Shop Cheeseburger

      Third pound specially mixed fresh ground beef patty with The Cheese Shop cheese on a bun.
      $15.99
    • Cheeseburger

      Our third pound specially mixed fresh ground beef patty topped with cheese on a bun.
      $13.99
    • Chili Cheeseburger

      Our cheeseburger topped with our homemade chili and cheese.
      $14.99
    • Bookworm Burger

      Patty topped with cheese, bacon, mac & cheese, lettuce and tomato. Served on Texas toast.
      $15.99
    • Jalapeño Havarti Burger

      Our half-pound ground beef patty topped with jalapeños & havarti cheese on a bun.
      $14.99
    • Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

      Half-pound patty topped with peanut butter and thick cut bacon served on a bun.
      $15.99
    • Library Burger

      Our cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo.
      $13.99
    • Veggie Burger

      A quarter pound all vegetable black bean patty topped with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion served on a bun.
      $13.99
    • Patty Melt

      Rye bread, Swiss, caramelized onions, and a our Library blend burger patty.
      $13.99
    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      Our cheeseburger topped with bacon.
      $15.99
  • Appetizers

    • Wings

      A pound of wings tossed in your choice of our homemade buffalo sauce, sweet BBQ sauce or Mo'Rub BBQ Dry Rub.
      $15.99
    • Fried Pickles

      Five dill pickle spears battered and fried.
      $10.99
    • Homemade Onion Rings

      A large basket of thin sliced yellow onion rings, hand breaded and fried.
      $10.99
    • Fried Cheese Curds

      Cheese curds battered and fried.
      $11.99
    • Chili Cheese Fries

      French fries piled high with cheese and chili.
      $10.99
    • Library Poutine

      French fries and cheese curds topped with roast beef and gravy.
      $13.99
    • Fried Banana Peppers

      Hand breaded banana pepper slices.
      $8.99
  • Sides

    • Side Of Mac & Cheese

      $4.99
    • Potato Chips

      $2.99
    • Side Salad

      $4.99
    • French Fries

      $3.99
    • Cole Slaw

      $3.99
    • Cottage Cheese

      $3.99
    • Side Of Homemade Onion Rings

      $4.99
  • Breakfast

    • Smothered Potatoes

      Country potatoes topped with ham, onions, red and green peppers, tomato, jalapeños, banana peppers, chili and cheese. Topped with two eggs.\n\nConsuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
      $14.99
    • Fiesta Omelet

      A three egg omelet filled with ham and cheese topped with salsa, jalapeños and sour cream. Served with country potatoes and toast.\n\nConsuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
      $14.99
    • Corned Beef Hash

      Country potatoes and corned beef topped with two eggs. Served with toast.\n\nConsuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
      $12.99
    • Breakfast Burrito

      A flour tortilla stuffed full with eggs, crispy potatoes, sausage, onions and cheese. Served with our house salsa. Try it smothered in cheese sauce and housemade chili for an extra cost.\n\nConsuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
      $13.99
    • Breakfast Nachos

      Flour tortilla chips topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, onions, and red and green peppers then topped with Monterey cheese sauce.\n\nConsuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
      $14.99
    • Denver Omelet

      A three egg omelet with ham, red peppers, onions, and cheese served with a side of country potatoes and toast.\n\nConsuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
      $14.99
    • Library Breakfast

      Two eggs cooked to order, choice of meat, country potatoes, and toast.\n\nConsuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
      $13.99
    • Texas Melt

      Bacon, egg and cheese on Texas toast served with a side of country potatoes.\n\nConsuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
      $13.99
    • Hummus Melt

      Hummus, fried eggs and Havarti cheese on Texas toast with a side of country potatoes.\n\nConsuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
      $11.99
    • Cheese Shop Omelet

      A three egg omelet with Cheese Shop cheese and ham. Served with country potatoes and toast.\n\nConsuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
      $14.99
  • Extra Sauce

    • Large Cheese Sauce

      $4.00
    • Buffalo Sauce

    • BBQ Sauce

    • Ranch

    • Ketchup

    • Honey Mustard

    • Blue Cheese

    • Mustard

    • Mayo

  • Beverages

    • Fountain Drink 16oz

      $3.00
    • Red Bull

      (regular or sugar free)
      $5.00
    • Michael's Cold Brew

      16oz draft
      $6.00
    • Millstream Root Beer 16oz

      16oz fountain
      $4.00
    • Mello Yello

      The smooth citrus soda taste that has refreshed people's thirst for over two decades.
      $3.00
    • Sugar Free Red Bull

      $5.00
  • Soups & Salads

    • Bowl Of Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

      $5.99
    • Club Salad

      Iceberg lettuce, carrots and tomatoes topped with grilled chicken, bacon, and shredded cheese.
      $13.99
    • Bowl Of Homemade Chili

      $5.99
    • Dinner Salad

      Iceberg lettuce, carrots and tomatoes topped with shredded cheese. Add chicken or ham for an extra cost.
      $9.99
  • Nachos

    • Bacon Nachos

      Our Library Nachos topped with bacon.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Nachos

      Our Library Nachos topped with chicken.
      $14.99
    • Corned Beef Nachos

      Our Library Nachos topped with corned beef.
      $14.99
    • Library Nachos

      Fresh flour tortillas topped with pinto beans, shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, salsa, mild banana pepper rings, and sour cream, and pico de gallo.
      $11.99
    • Cheeseburger Nachos

      Our Library Nachos topped with ground hamburger.
      $14.99
    • Roast Beef Nachos

      Our Library nachos topped with shaved roast beef.
      $14.99
  • Appetizers

    • Library Poutine

      French fries and cheese curds topped with roast beef and gravy.
      $13.99
    • Fried Cheese Curds

      Cheese curds battered and fried.
      $10.99
    • Homemade Onion Rings

      A large basket of thin sliced yellow onion rings, hand breaded and fried.
      $10.99
    • Wings

      A pound of wings tossed in your choice of our homemade buffalo sauce, sweet BBQ sauce or Mo'Rub BBQ Dry Rub.
      $14.99
    • Chili Cheese Fries

      French fries piled high with cheese and chili.
      $9.99
    • Fried Pickles

      Breaded dill pickle chips served with ranch.
      $9.99
  • Breakfast

    • Eggs Benedict

      Two poached eggs served on biscuits with your choice of protein. Topped with homemade hollandaise sauce. Served with potatoes.
      $14.99
    • Fiesta Omelet

      A three egg omelet filled with ham and cheese topped with salsa, jalapenos and sour cream. Served with country potatoes and toast.
      $14.99
    • Smothered Potatoes

      Country potatoes topped with ham, onions, red and green peppers, tomato, jalapenos, banana peppers, chili and cheese. Topped with two eggs.
      $14.99
    • Breakfast Nachos

      Sauce. flour tortilla chips topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, onions, and red and green peppers then topped with Monterey cheese
      $14.99
    • Chicken Fried Steak

      Topped with our homemade country sausage gravy. Served with two eggs, potatoes and toast.
      $14.99
    • Biscuits And Country Gravy

      Two biscuits halved and topped with homemade country sausage gravy. Served with two eggs.
      $12.99
    • Hangover Hash

      Breakfast potatoes topped with salsa, homemade country sausage gravy and two eggs any style.
      $12.99
    • Pancake Breakfast

      Two large pancakes, two eggs and choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Large Side Of Sausage Gravy

      $4.00
    • Large Side Of Cheese Sauce

      $4.00
    • Hummus Melt

      Hummus, fried eggs and Havarti cheese on Texas toast with a side of country potatoes.
      $11.99
    • Library Breakfast

      Two eggs cooked to order, choice of meat, country potatoes, and toast.
      $13.99
    • Texas Melt

      Bacon, egg and cheese on Texas toast served with a side of country potatoes.
      $12.99
    • Denver Omelet

      A three egg omelet with ham, red peppers, onions, and cheese served with a side of country potatoes and toast.
      $14.99
    • Breakfast Burrito

      A flour tortilla stuffed full with eggs, crispy potatoes tossed in Mo'Rub seasoning, sausage, onions, and cheese. Served with our house salsa. Try it smothered in cheese sauce and house made chili for an additional charge.
      $13.99
    • La Mie Breakfast Croissant

      Fried egg, Havarti Cheese, American Cheese and your choice of ham or bacon served on a fresh La Mie Bakery croissant with country potatoes.
      $14.99
    • Cheese Shop Omelet

      A three egg omelet with Cheese shop cheese and ham. Served with country potatoes and toast.
      $14.99
    • Corned Beef Hash

      Country potatoes and corned beef topped with two eggs. Served with toast.
      $14.99
    • Breakfast Burger

      Library ground burger topped with bacon, egg, The Cheese Shop cheese, and homemade country sausage gravy. Served with country potatoes.
      $15.99
    • French Toast Breakfast

      Two slices of French toast, two eggs, and choice of meat.
      $13.99
  • Sandwiches & Entrées

    • Tenderloin Sandwich

      Hand breaded pork tenderloin topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and served on a fresh bun.
      $14.99
    • French Dip

      Our freshly sliced roast beef topped with mozzarella and served on a toasted hoagie with au jus. Add grilled peppers and onions for an additional charge
      $15.99
    • The Breakfast Club

      Ham, turkey, bacon, American & havarti cheese, salsa and egg on Texas Toast.
      $14.99
    • Breaded Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

      Breaded chicken breast served on a fresh roll with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
      $14.99
    • Reuben

      Our slow roasted corned beef topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 island dressing.
      $14.99
    • Library Vegetarian Melt

      Sautéed veggies, mozzarella cheese and hummus on texas toast.
      $11.99
    • Havarti Grilled Cheese

      A mix of American cheese and Havarti cheese. Havarti is a creamy, semi-soft cheese developed first in Denmark by Hanne Nielsen. add ham, turkey or bacon for an additional charge.
      $10.99
    • Homemade Macaroni And Cheese

      Homemade, special classic recipe. add chili or bacon for an additional charge.
      $11.99
    • Corned Beef On Rye

      Our seasoned and slow cooked corned beef piled high with stone ground mustard on rye bread.
      $13.99
    • Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      A grilled chicken breast covered in buffalo sauce, pepper jack cheese, and homemade pico de gallo. Served on a bun.
      $14.99
    • Turkey Sandwich

      Turkey breast, slow cooked in a seasoned broth sliced and placed on a fresh hoagie bun with bacon, Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Strip Basket

      Three chicken strips served on top of Texas toast and served with fries.
      $14.99
    • B.L.T

      Hickory Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayo on Texas Toast
      $12.99
    • Meatloaf Sandwich

      Our house ground hamburger mixed with potato, carrots, celery and onion topped with our homemade meatloaf sauce. Try adding Des Moines' Cheese shop for an additional charge. Add bacon for an additional charge.
      $13.99
  • Burgers

    • Library Burger

      Our cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo.
      $13.99
    • Chili Cheeseburger

      Our cheeseburger topped with our homemade chili and cheese.
      $13.99
    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      Our cheeseburger topped with bacon.
      $15.99
    • Cheese Shop Cheeseburger

      Half pound specially mixed fresh ground beef patty with The Cheese Shop cheese on a bun.
      $15.99
    • Jalapeño Havarti Burger

      Our half pound ground beef patty topped with jalapeños & Havarti cheese on a bun.
      $13.99
    • Double Cheeseburger

      Two of our half pound, specially mixed, fresh ground beef patties topped with cheese on a bun.
      $16.99
    • Cheeseburger

      Our half pound specially mixed fresh ground beef patty topped with cheese on a bun.
      $12.99
    • Veggie Burger

      A quarter pound all vegetable patty topped with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion served on a bun.
      $13.99
    • Bookworm Burger

      Patty topped with cheese, bacon, mac & cheese, lettuce and tomato, served on Texas Toast.
      $15.99
    • Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

      Half pound patty topped with peanut butter and thick cut bacon served on a bun.
      $15.99

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