Located near Iowa City's historic Goosetown neighborhood, we offer breakfast & brunch (except Tuesday's) and Thursday, Friday, & Saturday dinner
| Monday | 8-3 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8-3 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am – 10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am – 10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am – 10 pm |
| Sunday | 8-3 pm |
Thank you to all who’ve been on the journey with us. We’re excited for what’s to come. Join us and bring a friend. Always … we’re interested in your thoughts.
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 Plate |
14 |
| Rotating selection of cheese & accoutrements |
Salt-Roasted Local Beets |
9 |
| Greens, feta, balsamic |
Breakfast Poutine |
12 |
| Fries, cheese curds, ham, mushroom gravy, hollandaise |
Duck Tacos |
11 |
| Chinese pancake, duck breast, napa cabbage, scallion, hoisin |
Tempura Vegetables |
10 |
| Broccoli, carrot, eggplant, red onion, squash, zucchini, lemon cream |
Fried Egg Sliders |
9 |
| Sunny egg, Hawaiian roll, aioli, cheddar cheese (Add bacon or sausage $2, Add avocado $1.50) |
Add chicken $5, Add salmon $7, Add steak $6, Add 7-minute egg $1.5, Add avocado $1.5
Simple Salad |
6 |
| Mixed greens, radish, carrot, cucumber, crouton, choice of dressing |
Napa Cabbage |
8 |
| Radish, candied ginger, 7-minute egg, sesame-ginger dressing |
Stacked Bibb |
9 |
| Strawberry, pecans, blue 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, chilled grains |
Tofu Grain Bowl |
13 |
| Old Capitol Tofu, pickled red onion, sesame, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chilled grains |
Chorizo Avocado |
13 |
| Spinach, three eggs scrambled, onion, green peppers, hashbrown |
Mushroom Ragout |
13 |
| Cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, chives, three eggs scrambled, onion, green peppers, hashbrown |
Grapefruit Brûlée |
3.5 |
| Halved Ruby Red grapefruit, caramelized sugar |
Coffee Cake |
4.5 |
| Seasonal filling |
Dutch Baby Pancake |
7 |
| Berry preserves, crème anglaise |
House Pop Tart |
5 |
| Rotating flavors |
Goosetown Standard* |
9 |
| Two eggs your way, hashbrown, sourdough toast, choice of bacon or sausage |
Brioche French Toast |
12 |
| Maple crème anglaise, fruit reduction, honey butter, powdered sugar |
Steak & Eggs (GF) |
15 |
| Skirt steak, two eggs your way, seared tomatoes, & hashbrown |
Duck Pot Pie |
15 |
| Duck confit, puff pastry, veggies, cracklings, sage |
Eggs Florentine |
10 |
| Spinach, tomato, poached eggs, hollandaise, English muffin, side of seared asparagus & cherry tomatoes (Add ham $2, Add chorizo $2) |
Shrimp & Grits* |
14 |
| Gruyère & bacon grits, chimichurri marinated shrimp, scallions, local watermelon radishes |
Vegetable Risotto* |
13 |
| Roasted tomato & lemon, golden beets, broccoli, carrot, zucchini, kale (Add chicken $5, Add salmon $7, Add steak $6) |
Bacon or Sausage |
3.5 |
Egg (one or two eggs your way) |
1.5/3 |
Hashbrown |
3 |
Toast & Jam |
3 |
Grits – gruyère & bacon grits *shellfish allergy |
3 |
French Fries (garlic aioli) |
4.5 |
Served with choice of fries or simple salad. Add bacon $2, Add fried egg $1.5, Add avocado $1.5
BLT |
10 |
| Bacon, bibb, tomato, aioli |
Cuban Pork |
12 |
| Braised pork, ham, green tomatillo salsa, pickle, gruyere, brown mustard |
Double Stack Burger* |
13 |
| Two 4oz patties, white cheddar, aioli, pickle, lettuce, tomato |
Bahn Mi |
12 |
| Pork paté, ham, carrot, cucumber, pickled onion, radish, gochujang aioli, cilantro |
* 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.
Tempura Vegetables |
10 |
| Broccoli, carrot, eggplant, red onion, squash, zucchini, lemon cream |
Cheese Plate |
14 |
| Rotating selection of cheese & accoutrements |
Salt-Roasted Local Beets |
9 |
| Greens, feta, balsamic |
Mushroom Bruschetta |
12 |
| Mushroom ragout, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, balsamic, basil, baguette |
Duck Tacos |
11 |
| Chinese pancake, duck breast, napa cabbage, scallion, hoisin |
Ratatouille |
15 |
| Whipped béchamel mashed potatoes, housemade marinara, zucchini, squash, eggplant, tomato, onion (Add chicken $5, Add steak $6, Add salmon $7) |
Swordfish* |
26 |
| Lemon parmesan crust, Yuzu farro, roasted asparagus, preserved lemon |
Atlantic Salmon |
24 |
| Sweet potato risotto, roasted veggies, kabocha cream |
Duck Pot Pie |
15 |
| Duck confit, puff pastry, veggies, cracklings, sage |
Hanger Steak* |
24 |
| Cold-smoked asparagus, cherry tomatoes, béchamel whipped potatoes, red chimichurri cream |
Roasted Half Chicken |
21 |
| Dolan Farms chicken, jasmine rice, adobo sauce |
Lamb Bolognese |
18 |
| Parmesan, scallion, mustard seeds |
Bibimbap Bowl* |
13 |
| 7-minute egg, braised pork, gochujang, green onion, cucumber, carrot, pickled vegetables, chilled grains |
Old Cap Tofu Bowl* |
13 |
| 7-minute egg, marinated tofu, pickled red onion, cucumber, sesame, cherry toms, chilled grains |
Served with choice of fries or salad. Add bacon $2, Add fried egg $1.5, Add avocado $1.5
BLT |
10 |
| Bacon, bibb, tomato, aioli |
Cuban Pork |
12 |
| Braised pork, ham, green tomatillo salsa, pickle, gruyere, brown mustard |
Bahn Mi |
12 |
| Pork paté, ham, carrot, cucumber, pickled onion, radish, gochujang aioli, cilantro |
Double Stack Burger* |
13 |
| Two 4oz patties, white cheddar, aioli, pickle, lettuce, tomato |
House Pop Tart |
5 |
| Rotating flavors |
Honey Panna Cotta |
7 |
Flourless Chocolate Torte |
8 |
Semifreddo |
7 |
| Ladyfinger, Frangelico syrup, pecans |
Add chicken $5, Add salmon $7, Add steak $6, Add 7-minute egg $1.5, Add avocado $1.5
Simple Salad |
6 |
| Mixed greens, radish, carrot, cucumber, crouton, choice of dressing |
Napa Cabbage |
8 |
| Radish, candied ginger, 7-minute egg, sesame-ginger dressing |
Stacked Bibb |
9 |
| Strawberry, pecans, blue 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.
Casa del Mar Cava |
7/28 |
| Toasted brioche, apple, apricots, bubbles |
Foradori Lezèr |
38 |
| Italy – Light red wine, bright red berry, hints of sweet baking spice |
NV Vollereaux Brut Réserve |
60 |
| France – Champagne |
Zenato Pinot Grigio |
8/32 |
| Friuli, Italy – Smooth & refreshing, key lime, white peach |
Honig Sauvignion Blanc |
10/40 |
| Napa Valley, CA – 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 |
Lang & Reed Chenin Blanc |
58 |
| Napa, CA – Stone fruit, honey, jasmine, herbs, orange blossom |
Tolaini Al Passo |
11|44 |
| Italy – Sangiovese & merlot blend, full-bodied and spicy |
Marietta Old Vine Red Blend |
9|36 |
| Sonoma County, CA – Dark fruit, rich, full bodied |
Zorzal Pinot Noir |
8/32 |
| Argentina – Bing cherry, red currant, earthy, tea leaf, vanilla |
Broadside Cabernet Sauvgnion |
9/36 |
| Paso Robles, CA – Dark berries, earthy, toasty mocha |
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 |
Michele Satta Bolgheri Rosso |
77 |
| Italy – Fresh red and black fruits, leather and tobacco |
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 |
Wilson’s Orchard Cherry Crush |
| 4.5% ABV – Iowa City, IA |
Isastegi Sagardo Natural Cider |
| 6% ABV – Basque Cider | Spain |
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 |