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 |
Wine Dinner with Ridge Vineyards, Wednesday, June 19th, 5-8:30, will feature five courses paired with five Ridge Vineyards wines-highlighting Ridge’s Chardonnay, Zinfandel & Cabernet selections.
Check out this NY Times review of their Monte Bello Cabernet.
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 |
11 |
| Greens, goat cheese, 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, warm grains |
Tofu Grain Bowl |
13 |
| Tofu, pickled red onion, sesame, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, warm grains |
Chorizo Avocado |
13 |
| Spinach, three eggs scrambled, onion, green peppers, hashbrown |
Mushroom Ragout Scramble |
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-made 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 |
| Chimi steak, two eggs your way, seared asparagus & cherry tomatoes, hashbrown |
Duck Pot Pie |
15 |
| Duck confit, puff pastry, veggies, cracklings, sage |
Eggs Florentine |
12 |
| 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 |
Fruit cup |
4 |
French Fries (garlic aioli) |
5 |
Grits – gruyère & bacon grits *shellfish allergy |
5 |
Served with choice of fries or simple salad. Add bacon $2, Add fried egg $1.5, Add avocado $1.5
Chicken Salad Sandwich |
11 |
| Open-faced focaccia, almonds, celery, pickled red onions, greens |
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 |
Steak Sandwich |
14 |
| Bleu cheese, caramelized onions, spinach, cherry tomatoes, Fresno mayo, house-made focaccia |
* 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.
Bowl/Cup |
7/4 |
| House made and seasonal |
Tempura Vegetables |
10 |
| Broccoli, carrot, eggplant, red onion, squash, zucchini, lemon cream |
Cheese Plate |
14 |
| Rotating selection of cheese & accoutrements |
Salt-Roasted Local Beets |
11 |
| Greens, goat cheese, balsamic |
Mushroom Bruschetta |
12 |
| Mushroom ragout, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, balsamic, basil, baguette |
Duck Tacos |
11 |
| Chinese pancake, duck breast, napa cabbage, scallion, hoisin |
Bowl/Cup |
7/4 |
| House made and seasonal |
Ratatouille |
15 |
| Whipped béchamel mashed potatoes, housemade marinara, zucchini, squash, eggplant, tomato, onion (Add chicken $5, Add steak $6, Add salmon $7) |
Pork Porterhouse |
24 |
| Sweet corn puree, brussels, bacon, ancho chili glaze |
Rainbow Trout |
24 |
| Sweet potato spaetzle, spinach, local winter carrots, leek jam |
Atlantic Salmon |
24 |
| Sweet potato risotto, roasted veggies, kabocha cream |
Shrimp & Grits |
14 |
| Gruyère & bacon grits, chimichurri marinated shrimp, scallions, local radishes |
Fish & Chips |
14 |
| Tomatillo tartar, malt vinegar |
Duck Pot Pie |
15 |
| Duck confit, puff pastry, veggies, cracklings, sage |
8-oz Sirloin Steak* |
24 |
| Broccolini, whipped potatoes, red chimichurri cream |
Chicken Thigh |
16 |
| Dolan Farms chicken, sautéed kale, broccolini, toasted almond, sweet potato puree |
Lamb Bolognese |
18 |
| Parmesan, scallion, mustard seeds |
Bibimbap Bowl* |
13 |
| 7-minute egg, braised pork, gochujang, green onion, cucumber, carrot, pickled vegetables, warm grains |
Tofu Bowl* |
13 |
| 7-minute egg, marinated tofu, pickled red onion, cucumber, sesame, cherry toms, warm 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 |
Chicken Salad Sandwich |
11 |
| Open-faced focaccia, almonds, celery, pickled red onions, greens |
Cuban Pork |
12 |
| Braised pork, ham, green tomatillo salsa, pickle, gruyere, brown mustard |
Steak Sandwich |
14 |
| Bleu cheese, caramelized onions, spinach, cherry tomatoes, Fresno mayo, house-made focaccia |
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 |
8 |
| 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 |
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 |