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3.3
(25+ Reviews)
$Restaurant, Bagel shop, Hamburger
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  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.

    • Super Burrito

      Meat, beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, corn, pico de gallo and salsa.
      $13.55

    • Turkey Burger

      Turkey patty with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato & our house made sauce on a sesami bun.
      $11.45

    • House Roasted Turkey

      1/4 pound of house roasted turkey on your choice of bread with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato & onions
      $10.55

    • Breakfast Burrito

      Two eggs served on your choice of white or wheat tortilla; with cheddar cheese, home style potatoes and hot or mild salsa on the side.
      $8.95

    • Turkey Bacon Avocado

      Turkey, bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and Romaine hearts with pesto aioli.
      $11.95

    • Cheeseburger

      Grilled 1/3 pound patty with american cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato & our gourmet thousand island dressing.
      $9.45

    • Super Green Smoothie

      Kale, spinach, mango, ginger, orange juice.
      $6.15

    • Kofta Kabob Plate

      Seasoned ground beef over rice, hummus, grilled tomatoes & onions, mixed greens salad w/cucumbers, tomatoes, belle pepers, lemon dressing, kalamata olives, feta cheese & pita bread.
      $16.95

    • Chicken Gyros Plate

      Seasoned chicken breast, romaine hearts, rice, hummus, tzatziki, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions & feta cheese.
      $15.95

    • Chicken Kabob Plate

      Marinated grilled chicken breast cubes over rice, hummus, grilled tomatoes & onions, mixed greens salad w/cucumbers, tomatoes, belle pepers, lemon dressing, kalamata olives, feta cheese & pita bread.
      $16.95

  • House Sandwiches

    Your choice of meat served with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, red onions.

    • House Roasted Turkey

      1/4 pound of house roasted turkey on your choice of bread with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato & onions
      $10.55

    • Black Forest Ham

      Two fresh cracked eggs with black forest ham, melted cheddar cheese, homestyle potatoes on your choice bagel, sliced breads, or 9 grain with melted cheddar cheese and home style potatoes.
      $10.55

    • Italian Salami Sandwich

      Aged Italian salami on your choice of bread with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato and red onion.
      $10.55

    • NY Pastrami

      Thick-cut pastrami sandwich with customizable bread, including Dutch crunch and gluten-free options. Choose from sides like fries with cola or salad with Sprite.
      $10.55

    • BLT

      Apple wood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on toasted sliced sourdough bread.
      $10.55

    • Gourmet Chicken Salad Sandwich

      Pulled chicken salad with cranberries, honey, celery, mayo, lettuce, tomato and red onions on your choice of bread.
      $10.55

    • Tuna Salad Sandwich

      Albacore tuna with relish, celery, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, red onions on your choice of bread.
      $10.55

    • Smoked Turkey

      Smoked all natural turkey breast with your choice of toppings.
      $9.95

  • Specialty Sandwiches

    Your choice of bread: sliced sourdough, 9-grain, rye, sourdough roll, dutch crunch, sweet roll or gluten free bread. Sandwich comes with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato.

    • Turkey Cranberry

      House roasted turkey breast with cranberry spread, provolone cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato on your choice of bread.
      $11.95

    • Chicken Breast Sandwich

      Gourmet chicken breast with avocado, pepper jack cheese and chipotle aioli spread.
      $11.95

    • Italian Salami, Ham Prosciutto

      Italian salami, ham, prosciutto with provolone cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato on your choice of bread.
      $11.95

    • Turkey Bacon Avocado

      Turkey, bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and Romaine hearts with pesto aioli.
      $11.95

  • Breakfast

    All-natural, free range, farm fresh eggs, cracked each morning in low trans-fat oils served on your choice of breads with potatoes, melted cheddar cheese and salsa upon request.

    • Oatmeal

      Cinnamon, almonds, cranberries and brown sugar.
      $3.65

    • Greek Yogurt with Seasonal Fruit

      Bowl.
      $5.15

    • Breakfast Plate

      All-natural farm fresh eggs, prepared in low trans-fat oils. Omelet, scrambled or over easy eggs with home style potatoes, and sliced sourdough or wheat toast.
      $13.45

    • Breakfast Sandwich

      Two eggs served on your choice of flour tortilla; with cheddar cheese, home style potatoes and hot or mild salsa on the side.
      $8.95

    • Breakfast Burrito

      Two eggs served on your choice of white or wheat tortilla; with cheddar cheese, home style potatoes and hot or mild salsa on the side.
      $8.95

  • Breakfast Sides

    Choice of bacon, ham or chicken apple sausage or two eggs.

    • Side of Bacon

      A side of smoked bacon.
      $4.25

    • Side of Ham

      Sliced ham, typically served as a complement to a variety of breakfast dishes.
      $4.25

    • Chicken Apple Sausage

      1 full grilled chicken apple sausage.
      $4.45

    • 2 Eggs

      Two scrambled or over easy eggs.
      $4.25

    • Egg Whites

      Egg whites, typically prepared scrambled or as an omelet, often accompanied by a selection of vegetables or cheese.
      $1.99

  • Bagels

    • Bagel & Cream Cheese

      Bagel with cream cheese, choice of plain, asiago, sesame, or everything topping.
      $4.50

    • Veggie Bagel

      Cream cheese with tomato, cucumber, red onions.
      $5.95

    • Deluxe Bagel Sandwich

      Deluxe Bagel Sandwich: Choice of plain, asiago, sesame, or everything bagel, filled with smoked salmon or ham.
      $8.45

  • Global Wraps

    On your choice of lavash, pita, or white, wheat, spinach or tomato tortilla.

    • Gyros

      Beef or chicken, grilled tomatoes and onions, hummus, tzatziki sauce.
      $12.95

    • Shawarma

      Beef or chicken marinated in Mediterranean spices with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tahini salad.
      $12.95

    • Chicken Caesar Wrap

      Romaine hearts with fresh Parmesan cheese, bacon and Caesar dressing.
      $12.95

    • Thai Chicken Wrap

      Rice, carrots, cucumbers, spinach, Chinese crisp noodles with spicy peanut sauce.
      $12.95

    • Teriyaki Chicken Wrap

      Rice, carrots, broccoli, spinach with teriyaki sauce.
      $12.95

    • Tandoori Chicken Wrap

      Rice, hummus, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, green chilies and tandoori sauce.
      $12.95

    • Chicken Salad Wrap

      Pulled chicken with mayo, walnut, cranberries, celery, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese.
      $12.95

    • Tuna Salad Wrap

      Albacore tuna with mayo, sweet relish, celery, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese.
      $12.95

  • Veggies Wraps

    On your choice of breads or tortillas.

    • Seasonal Roasted Veggies

      Seasonal roasted veggies with hummus, feta cheese, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes and onions.
      $12.45

    • Artichoke Wrap

      Marinated artichoke hearts, roasted bell peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms and pepper jack cheese with pesto aioli.
      $12.45

    • Grilled Eggplant

      Grilled eggplant with sundried tomatoes, grilled onions, feta cheese and black bean aioli.
      $12.45

    • Falafel Wrap

      Garbanzo beans ground in fresh spices deep fried. Hummus spread, lettuce, tahini salad mixed with cucumbers and tomatoes (hot or mild).
      $12.45

    • Veggie Delight

      Cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, spinach, cheddar cheese with pesto aioli.
      $12.45

  • Mediterranean Plates

    We only make all natural, fresh ingredients and proudly make everything we serve in our kitchen.

    • Chicken Kabob Plate

      Marinated grilled chicken breast cubes over rice, hummus, grilled tomatoes & onions, mixed greens salad w/cucumbers, tomatoes, belle pepers, lemon dressing, kalamata olives, feta cheese & pita bread.
      $16.95

    • Kofta Kabob Plate

      Seasoned ground beef over rice, hummus, grilled tomatoes & onions, mixed greens salad w/cucumbers, tomatoes, belle pepers, lemon dressing, kalamata olives, feta cheese & pita bread.
      $16.95

    • Gyros Plate

      Beef or chicken, grilled onions and tomatoes, hummus, Greek salad, tzatziki sauce and a side of pita.
      $15.95

    • Chicken Gyros Plate

      Seasoned chicken breast, romaine hearts, rice, hummus, tzatziki, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions & feta cheese.
      $15.95

    • Beef Gyros Bowl

      Seasoned ground beef, romaine hearts, rice, hummus, tzatziki, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions & feta cheese.
      $15.95

    • Shawarma Plate

      Your choice beef or chicken with hummus, Greek salad and a side of pita.
      $15.95

    • Beef Shawerma Bowl

      Marinated beef, romaine hearts, rice, hummus, tahini, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes & feta cheese
      $15.95

    • Chicken Shawarma bowl

      Marinated chicken, romaine hearts, rice, hummus, tahini, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes & feta cheese
      $15.95

    • Mediterranean Veggie Plate

      Falafel, dolmas, tabbouleh, humus, tahini salad mixed with cucumbers and tomatoes and a side of pita.
      $14.95

  • Soup

    Gourmet soups made in our kitchen.

    • Bowl of Gourmet Soup

      Gourmet soup, available in cup or bowl sizes.
      $7.25

  • The Grill

    Comes with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and our special aioli spread.

    • Philly Cheesesteak

      Your choice of beef or chicken, grilled onions and melted provolone cheese.
      $12.95

    • Chef's Chicken

      Chicken breast, smoked bacon, melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and our special aioli spread.
      $12.95

    • Southwestern Grilled Sandwich

      Cajun style chicken breast, melted cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions with our special aioli spread.
      $12.95

    • Sicilian Chicken Breast

      Full breast of chicken, artichoke, roasted bell peppers, grilled onions and feta cheese.
      $12.95

    • Baja Chicken

      Full breast of chicken, jalapeños, grilled onions and melted pepper jack cheese.
      $12.95

    • NY Hot Pastrami

      Grilled onion and melted Swiss cheese.
      $12.95

    • Albacore Tuna Melt

      Albacore tuna, celery, sweet relish, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions.
      $12.95

    • Crispy Chicken Fillet

      Breaded full breast of chicken with mayo, lettuce, tomato.
      $12.95

    • Grilled Ham & Cheese

      Grilled Black Forest ham with cheddar cheese on sliced sourdough.
      $12.95

    • Chicken Strips with Fries

      Three breaded chicken strips with fries and your choice of ranch or BBQ sauce.
      $12.95

    • Grilled Cheese

      On sliced sourdough with your choice of cheese.
      $8.95

    • BBQ Pulled Pork

      BBQ pulled pork topped with coleslaw salad.
      $11.95

  • Burgers

    Our all natural hamburgers are charbroiled, 80/20 1/3 pound patties come with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes and grilled onions.

    • Hamburger

      Grilled 1/3 pound patty with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato & our gourmet thousand island dressing.
      $8.45

    • Cheeseburger

      Grilled 1/3 pound patty with american cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato & our gourmet thousand island dressing.
      $9.45

    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      Grilled 1/3 pound patty with smoked bacon, american cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato & our gourmet thousand island dressing.
      $10.45

    • Mushroom Cheeseburger

      Grilled 1/3 pound patty with american cheese, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato & our gourmet thousand island dressing.
      $10.45

    • Avocado Burger

      Grilled 1/3 pound patty with avocado grilled onions, lettuce, tomato & our gourmet thousand island dressing.
      $10.45

    • Double Cheeseburger

      Double patty, selection of American, cheddar, pepper jack, Swiss, or without cheese. Comes with fries or coleslaw and choice of drink including cola, diet cola, lemon-lime, or no side.
      $11.45

    • BAM Burger

      Burger comes with your choice of cheese, smoked bacon, avocado, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and our special aioli spread.
      $11.45

    • Turkey Burger

      Turkey patty with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato & our house made sauce on a sesami bun.
      $11.45

    • Salmon Burger

      Salmon patty with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions & our special aioli sauce.
      $11.45

    • The Beyond Burger

      Veggie burger with choice of cheese: American, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Swiss, or none. Side options include fries and a drink variety or coleslaw with drink choices.
      $11.45

    • Veggie Burger

      Garden burger vegetable patty with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, aioli on a sesemi bun.
      $11.45

  • Baja Favorites

    We only use all (natural grass fed meat) fresh ingredients, from our slow-simmered carnitas, hand-chopped veggies, flavorful salsas, completely vegetarian beans. Served with your choice of beef, chicken or black beans and rice choice of tortilla or in and proudly make everything we serve in our kitchen. No preservatives, and no lard, with either refried, pinto or to our pork; along a bowl.

    • Regular Burrito

      Meat, bean, rice, corn salad, pico and salsa.
      $11.75

    • Super Burrito

      Meat, beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, corn, pico de gallo and salsa.
      $13.55

    • Shrimp Burrito

      Shrimp, beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, corn, pico de gallo and salsa.
      $14.45

    • Veggie Burrito

      Roasted bell peppers, avocado, beans, rice, spinach, cheese, sour cream, corn, pico and salsa.
      $11.55

    • 1 Regular Taco

      Corn tortillas, meat, beans, rice, corn, pico and salsa.
      $5.95

    • 1 Super Taco

      In a bowl. Corn tortillas, meat, beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa.
      $6.95

    • 1 Shrimp Taco

      In a bowl. Corn tortillas, shrimp, rice, beans, cheese, guac, sour cream, corn, pico, salsa.
      $7.95

    • Cheese Quesadillas

      Flour tortilla, cheese and salsa and guacamole.
      $8.15

    • Meat Quesadillas

      Beef or chicken, cheese, salsa and sour cream.
      $11.45

    • Mushroom Quesadillas

      Mushrooms, cheese, salsa and sour cream.
      $9.95

    • Shrimp Quesadillas

      Grilled shrimp, cheese, salsa and sour cream.
      $12.75

    • Taco Bowl

      Meat, rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, corn and salsa.
      $14.95

    • Baja Plate

      Choice of meat with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guac, corn and and salsa.
      $14.95

  • Salad

    • Chicken Caesar Salad

      Chicken breast, Romaine hearts, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing.
      $12.95

    • Chef Salad

      Romaine hearts, house turkey, ham, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, eggs, cherry tomato with your choice of dressing.
      $12.95

    • Cobb Salad

      Chopped romaine hearts, chicken breast, smoked bacon, blue cheese, boiled eggs, cherry tomato with your choice of dressing.
      $12.95

    • Southwestern Salad

      Romaine hearts, chicken breast, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, avocado with chipotle dressing.
      $12.95

    • Tuna Veggie Salad

      Chopped Romaine hearts, tuna salad relish, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, cucumbers, carrots, corn, cheddar cheese and Mediterranean dressing.
      $12.95

    • Chinese Chicken Salad

      Napa cabbage, chicken breast, mandarins, cucumbers, carrots, Chinese noodles, Asian dressing.
      $12.95

    • Israeli Couscous Salad

      Chicken breast, couscous, celery, carrots, parsley, garbanzo beans, avocado, Mediterranean spices, olive oil and lemon juice.
      $13.25

    • Moroccan Couscous Salad

      Chicken breast, bell peppers, corn, carrots, parsley, garbanzo beans, avocado, Mediterranean spices, olive oil and lemon juice.
      $13.25

  • Beverages

    • Fountain Soda

      Choice of Cola, Diet Cola, or Lemon-Lime. Available in Small, Medium, or Large.
      $2.25

    • Bottled Water

      Bottled water on canned soda.
      $2.35

    • Sparkling Water

      Effervescent, refreshing water with a lively burst of bubbles.
      $3.65

    • Snapple

      Apple, kiwi, mango, lemon or deit snapple. (flavors are based upon availability)
      $3.65

    • Apple Juice

      Freshly squeezed apple nectar, packed with the tart and sweet essence of ripe apples.
      $3.65

    • Mexican Cola

      A cola imported from Mexico, sweetened with real cane sugar.
      $3.75

    • Can Soda

      Chilled can soda options include cola, diet cola, or lemon-lime.
      $2.35

    • Bai

      A refreshing beverage typically consisting of brewed leaves, often served as an alternative to traditional teas and coffees.
      $3.65

    • Kombucha

      Fermented, fizzy tea loaded with probiotics for a refreshing gut health boost.
      $6.25

  • Fruit Smoothies - 16 oz.

    • Strawberry Banana Smoothie

      Strawberry banana blend, optional 20 oz upgrade.
      $6.99

    • Pineapple Raspberry Banana

      Pineapple, raspberry, and banana blend. Available in 16 oz and 20 oz sizes.
      $7.15

    • Blueberry Strawberry Banana Smoothie

      16 oz smoothie blended with blueberries, strawberries, and bananas. Option to upgrade to 20 oz.
      $6.99

    • Pineapple Mango Banana

      Pineapple mango banana with apple juice.
      $6.99

    • Mango Strawberry Raspberry

      Blended with apple juice.
      $6.99

  • Veggie & Fruit Smoothies - 16 oz.

    • Super Green Smoothie

      Kale, spinach, mango, ginger, orange juice.
      $6.15

    • Simply Green Smoothie

      Spinach, strawberry, mango, carrot juice.
      $6.15

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