Located near Iowa City's historic Goosetown neighborhood, we offer breakfast & brunch (except Tuesday's) and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday dinner
| Monday | 9 am – 2 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9 am – 9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am – 9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am – 9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am – 9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am – 2 pm |
Proud supporters of Muddy Miss Farms and Onion Grove Farms
New Offering –
Main – 8-oz sirloin with honey roasted parsnips, charred sweet onion, and Bordelaise sauce.
Join us for jazz and dinner every month … date to come.
Host your next gathering in style at Goosetown Café. We tailor each event to compliment your needs — from corporate brunches to family-style dinners, cocktail soirees & more!
always welcome whether by phone, email, or Facebook. So that we may honor all of our guests, Sunday reservations for parties of 6 or more only.
Cheese Board (V) |
14 |
| Rotating selection of cheese & accoutrements |
Curried Panisse (GF)(V) |
9 |
| Local sweet onion, peanut sauce, raita, Parmesan |
Salt-Roasted Local Beets (GF)(V) |
11 |
| Greens, goat cheese, balsamic |
Caprese (GF)(V) |
12 |
| Local heirloom tomatoes, Farmerette mozzarella, balsamic, yuzu, local basil, flaked salt |
Duck Tacos |
13 |
| Chinese pancake, duck confit, napa cabbage, scallion slaw |
Fried Egg Sliders |
10 |
| Sunny egg, Hawaiian roll, aioli, cheddar cheese (Add bacon or sausage $3, avocado $1.50) |
Add chicken $5, salmon $7, steak $6, 7-minute egg $1.5, avocado $1.5
Dressings, all house-made – green goddess, raspberry vinaigrette, ranch, lemon creme, sesame-ginger
Simple Salad (GF)(V) |
6 |
| Mixed greens, radish, carrot, cucumber, crouton, choice of dressing |
Napa Cabbage (GF)(V) |
8 |
| Radish, candied ginger, 7-minute egg, sesame-ginger dressing |
Stacked Bibb (GF)(V) |
9 |
| Strawberry, walnuts, bleu cheese crumble, peppercorn, & lemon cream dressing |
Add bacon or sausage $2
Add avocado $1.5
Bibimbap Grain Bowl* |
13 |
| Braised pork, gochujang, green onion, kimchi, cucumber, carrot, pickled red onion, warm grains |
Tofu Grain Bowl (V) |
13 |
| Tofu, pickled red onion, sesame, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, warm grains |
Chorizo Avocado Scramble (GF) |
13 |
| Spinach, three eggs scrambled, onion, green peppers, hashbrown |
Mushroom Ragout Scramble (GF)(V) |
13 |
| Cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, chives, three eggs scrambled, onion, green peppers, hashbrown |
Grapefruit Brûlée (GF)(V) |
3.5 |
| Halved ruby red grapefruit, caramelized sugar |
Coffee Cake (V) |
4.5 |
| Apple, almond, vanilla icing |
Dutch Baby Pancake (V) |
7 |
| Berry preserves, crème anglaise, fruit reduction |
House-made Pop Tart (V) |
5 |
| Rotating flavors |
Goosetown Standard* |
9 |
| Two eggs your way, hashbrown, sourdough toast, choice of bacon or sausage |
Brioche French Toast (V) |
12 |
| Maple crème anglaise, fruit reduction, honey butter, powdered sugar |
Steak & Eggs (GF) |
15 |
| Chimi steak, two eggs your way, seared asparagus & cherry tomatoes, hashbrown |
Duck Pot Pie |
15 |
| Duck confit, puff pastry, veggies, cracklings, sage |
Eggs Florentine (V) |
12 |
| Spinach, tomato, poached eggs, hollandaise, English muffin, side of seared asparagus & cherry tomatoes (Add ham $2, chorizo $2) |
Shrimp & Grits* (GF) |
14 |
| Gruyère & bacon grits, chimichurri-marinated shrimp, scallions, local radishes |
Vegetable Risotto* (GF)(V) |
13 |
| Roasted tomato & lemon, golden beets, broccoli, asparagus, carrot, zucchini, kale (Add chicken $5, salmon $7, steak $6) |
Bacon or Sausage (GF) |
3.5 |
Egg (one or two eggs your way) (GF) |
1.5/3 |
Hashbrown (GF)(V) |
3 |
Toast & Jam (V) |
3 |
Fruit cup (GF)(V) |
4 |
French Fries – side aioli (GF) |
5 |
Grits (GF) – gruyère & bacon grits *shellfish allergy |
5 |
Served with choice of fries, simple salad, or soup. Add bacon $2, fried egg $1.5, avocado $1.5
Chicken Salad Sandwich |
12 |
| Open-faced focaccia, almonds, celery, pickled red onions, greens |
BLT |
10 |
| Bacon, bibb, tomato, aioli |
Cuban Pork |
12 |
| Braised pork, ham, tomatillo salsa, pickle, gruyère, stone ground mustard |
Double Stack Burger* |
13 |
| Two 4-oz patties, white cheddar, aioli, pickle, lettuce, tomato |
Steak Sandwich |
14 |
| Bleu cheese, caramelized onions, spinach, cherry tomatoes, Fresno mayo, house-made focaccia |
Bowl/Cup |
7/4 |
| House made and seasonal |
* Dish may contain raw or uncooked proteins and/or eggs. Consuming raw or uncooked proteins and/or eggs may increase your risk to foodborne illness.
GF = gluten-free, V = vegetarian
Curried Panisse (GF)(V) |
9 |
| Local sweet onion, peanut sauce, raita, Parmesan |
Cheese Board (V) |
14 |
| Rotating selection of cheese & accoutrements |
Salt-Roasted Local Beets (GF)(V) |
11 |
| Greens, goat cheese, balsamic |
Caprese (GF)(V) |
12 |
| Local heirloom tomatoes, Farmerette mozzarella, balsamic, yuzu, local basil, flaked salt |
Duck Tacos |
13 |
| Chinese pancake, duck confit, napa cabbage, scallion slaw |
Bowl/Cup |
7/4 |
| House made and seasonal |
Ratatouille (V) |
15 |
| Whipped béchamel mashed potatoes, housemade marinara, zucchini, squash, eggplant, tomato, onion (Add chicken $5, steak $6, salmon $7) |
Pork Porterhouse (GF) |
24 |
| Sweet corn purée, brussels, bacon, ancho chili glaze |
Spanish Mackerel (GF) |
24 |
| Curried panisse, local carrots, pepper escabeche, shrimp sauce |
Atlantic Salmon (GF) |
24 |
| Tomato and lemon risotto, roasted veggies, lemon beurre cream |
Shrimp & Grits (GF) |
14 |
| Gruyère & bacon grits, chimichurri-marinated shrimp, scallions, local radishes |
Fish & Chips (GF) |
14 |
| Rainbow trout, tomatillo tartar, malt vinegar |
Duck Pot Pie |
15 |
| Duck confit, puff pastry, veggies, cracklings, sage |
8-oz Sirloin Steak* (GF) |
24 |
| Honey roasted parsnips, charred sweet onion, Bordelaise sauce |
Chicken Thigh (GF) |
16 |
| Dolan Farms chicken, sautéed kale, broccolini, toasted almond, sweet potato puree |
Bibimbap Bowl* |
13 |
| 7-minute egg, braised pork, gochujang, green onion, cucumber, carrot, kimchi, warm grains (sub greens for grains to make gluten free) |
Tofu Bowl* (V) |
13 |
| 7-minute egg, marinated tofu, pickled red onion, cucumber, sesame, cherry toms, warm grains (sub greens for grains to make gluten free) |
Served with choice of fries or salad. Add bacon $2, fried egg $1.5, avocado $1.5
BLT |
10 |
| Bacon, bibb, tomato, aioli |
Chicken Salad Sandwich |
12 |
| Open-faced focaccia, almonds, celery, pickled red onions, greens |
Cuban Pork |
12 |
| Braised pork, ham, tomatillo salsa, pickle, gruyère, stone ground mustard |
Steak Sandwich |
14 |
| Bleu cheese, caramelized onions, spinach, cherry toms, fresno mayo, house-made focaccia |
Double Stack Burger* |
13 |
| Two 4-oz patties, white cheddar, aioli, pickle, lettuce, tomato |
House Pop Tart (V) |
5 |
| Rotating flavors |
Honey Panna Cotta (GF)(V) |
7 |
Flourless Chocolate Torte (GF)(V) |
8 |
Pots de Crème (V) |
7 |
Add chicken $5, salmon $7, steak $6, 7-minute egg $1.5, avocado $1.5
Dressings, all house-made – green goddess, raspberry vinaigrette, ranch, lemon creme, sesame-ginger
Simple Salad (GF)(V) |
6 |
| Mixed greens, radish, carrot, cucumber, crouton, choice of dressing |
Napa Cabbage (GF)(V) |
8 |
| Radish, candied ginger, 7-minute egg, sesame-ginger dressing |
Stacked Bibb (GF)(V) |
9 |
| Strawberry, pecans, bleu cheese crumble, peppercorn, & lemon cream dressing |
* Dish may contain raw or uncooked proteins and/or eggs. Consuming raw or uncooked proteins and/or eggs may increase your risk to foodborne illness.
GF = gluten-free, V = vegetarian
Casa del Mar Cava |
7/28 |
| Toasted brioche, apple, apricots, bubbles |
Chateaumar Rose |
10/40 |
| France |
Fritz Müller Secco |
37 |
| Germany |
Cleto Chiarli Brut de Noir Rosé |
37 |
| Italy |
NV Vollereaux Brut Réserve |
60 |
| France – Champagne |
Zenato Pinot Grigio |
8/32 |
| Friuli, Italy – Smooth & refreshing, key lime, white peach |
Ballade Sauvignion Blanc |
8/32 |
| France – Floral, tropical fruit, bright, crisp |
Novellum Chardonnay |
10/40 |
| Languedoc-Roussillon, France – White peach, crushed rocks, spice, brioche |
Domaine Luneau-Papin |
32 |
| Loire Valley, France – Muscadet-Sur-Lie, Bright and zippy, lighter bodied white |
Nigl Freiheit Gruner Veltliner |
37 |
| Austria |
Lang & Reed Chenin Blanc |
57 |
| Napa, CA – Stone fruit, honey, jasmine, herbs, orange blossom |
Arendsig Chardonnay |
52 |
| South Africa |
Tolaini Al Passo |
11|44 |
| Italy – Sangiovese & merlot blend, full-bodied and spicy |
Hedges CMS Red Blend |
9|36 |
| Washington – Dark fruit, rich, full bodied |
Zorzal Pinot Noir |
8/32 |
| Argentina – Bing cherry, red currant, earthy, tea leaf, vanilla |
Penley Estate Cabernet Sauvgnion |
10/40 |
| Australia – Dark berries, earthy, toasty mocha |
Stolpman Love You Bunches |
52 |
| California |
Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc |
67 |
| California |
Le P’tit Paysan “Le P’tit Pape” |
55 |
| California |
Maison L’Envoyé Fleurie |
42 |
| Beaujolais, France – Ripe plums, strawberry, rhubarb and violets |
Eric Texier “Chat Fou” |
48 |
| Cotes du Rhone, France – Fresh, light style Cotes du Rhone made from Grenache and Viognier |
Fuso21 Vino Rosso |
36 |
| Italy |
Vietti Barbera D’Asti |
57 |
| Italy |
Michele Satta Bolgheri Rosso |
77 |
| Italy – Fresh red and black fruits, leather and tobacco |
Elderton Estate |
42 |
| Australia – Shiraz |
Ridge Monte Bello |
90 |
| California – Cabernet |
Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon |
120 |
| Napa |
Champagne Cocktail |
9 |
| Sparkling wine, sugar cube, Angostura bitters |
Cappelletti Spritz |
8 |
| Sparkling wine, lemon |
Moscow Mule |
7 |
| Vodka, lime, ginger beer |
Daiquiri |
8 |
| Silver rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup |
Old Fashioned |
9 |
| Bourbon, Angostura bitters, demerara sugar cube, house cherry |
Aviation |
11 |
| Creme de Violette, Maraschino liqueur, Plymouth, lemon juice |
Margarita |
9 |
| El Jimador Blanco, Cointreau, agave syrup, smoked salt rim |
Negroni |
10 |
| Tanqueray, Dolin rouge, Campari |
Wake-up Wake-up |
9 |
| Coffee infused bourbon, Averna amaro, Frangelico, sweet cream, barrel aged bitters |
Wrong Sunset |
10 |
| Sombra mezcal, Punt e Mes, Peychaud’s & Regan’s orange bitters |
Earl Grey Gin Fizz |
12 |
| Earl Grey gin, lemon, ginger, egg white, barrel aged bitters |
Whiskey Smash |
8 |
| Whiskey, lime, berry compote, ginger, sage, ginger beer |
Ango Flip |
13 |
| Angostura bitters, Rittenhouse rye, sweet cream, whole egg |
Mimosa |
7 |
| Fresh squeezed OJ or grapefruit and vodka |
Bloody Mary |
8 |
| Classic bloody mary |
Green Bloody |
8 |
| Cucumber, tomatillo, aloe, kale, parsley |
12 taps always rotating |
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| Please call for current draft offerings |
Jefferson County Cider |
| 4.5% ABV – Fairfield, IA |
Single Speed Lo-Phizzability |
| 4.3% ABV – Kettle Sour | Waterloo, IA |
Wild Culture seasonal selection |
| 1% ABV, 8 oz. – Iowa City, IA |
Wake Up Iowa Coffee Cobra Verde |
| 0% ABV, 8oz. – Iowa City, IA |
Jim Beam Bourbon |
Eagle Rare |
Jameson Irish |
Hudson Baby Bourbon |
Woodford Reserve |
Old Overheat Rye |
Dickel Rye |
Cedar Ridge malted rye |
Suntory Toki |
Laphroaig 10yr |
Rittenhouse Rye |
The Famous Grouse |
Macallan 12yr |
Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or |