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Beans & Barley Cafe
1901 E North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Main Menu
Appetizers
Hummus Dip & Pita
$4.50
tahini, lemon juice, garlic, chickpeas and olive oil with a dash of paprika, served with warm (locally made) pita bread
Chips & Salsa
$4.00
el rey tortilla chips served with our popular home made mild salsa
Guacamole & Chips
$8.00
avocado spiced with red onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper and cumin, served with el rey tortilla chips and our own salsa
Black Bean Dip With Cheese Quesadilla
$4.50
beans & barley's own black bean dip served with an appetizer cheese quesadilla
Artichoke Parmesan Dip With French Bread
$5.50
our artichoke parmesan dip is made with garlic, mayonnaise, dijon mustard and parmesan cheese, served with warm french bread
Appetizer Of The Month
ask your server
Garlic Bread
$3.50Hot Soups
we make our soups fresh every day, using fresh vegetables and our own stocks. check the table card for today's selection.
Vegetarian Chili
beans & barley's vegetarian chili is made with red beans and bulgur wheat, tomato, onion, celery, peppers, and enough seasoning to give it some zip! garnished with grated cheese and diced onion at your request. we serve both soup and chili with a roll
- Cup - Soup or Chili $3.25
- Bowl - Soup or Chili $4.00
- Quart - Soup or Chili $8.00
- With Sliced Avocado $1.00
- With Brown Rice $0.50
Salads And Light Entrees
all of our salads are served with a roll and your choice of dressing; creamy garlic parmesan, garden ginger, herbal vinaigrette or tahini. dress up your salad, stirfry or anything you like by adding any of the following: grilled boneless chicken breast $4, grilled portobello mushroom $3.50, balsamic marinated tofu $3.50, sauteed tilapia fish cake $5
Garden Salad
leaf lettuce, red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, broccoli, green pepper, cauliflower, shoyu sunflower seeds and cashews
- Small $5.00
- Large $7.00
- With Feta Cheese $1.25
Balsamic Mesclun & Gorgonzola
mixed greens, with toasted pepitas, craisins, wisconisin gorgonzola and balsamic vinaigrette
- Small $5.00
- Large $8.00
Tuna Or Chicken Salad Plate
$9.50
try one of our fresh garden salads with a serving of one of our own delicious chicken or tuna salads. check the menu insert for the chicken salad of the day
Mesculin Salad With Grilled Vegetables
$8.50
mixed greens tossed in an herbal vinaigrette dressing with grilled mushrooms, red pepper, onion, zucchini and broccoli
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, our own croutons and romano cheese, topped with delicious caesar dressing.
- Small $5.00
- Large $7.00
Quiche
$6.75
our house-made quiche starts with eggs, cheese, cream and vegetables, and is served with mesculin salad and fruit. fillings vary so ask your server to describe the filling of the day
Vegetable Stir-fry
$9.00
an assortment of crisp-cooked fresh vegetables with our own spicy, gingery sauce, served over brown rice or wah king noodles and topped with sesame seeds. or choose our spicy thai style coconut curry sauce
Cold Sandwiches
Tuna Salad
$7.50
ours has capers, dill and red onion and is served on whole wheat bread, with shoyu sunflower seeds, sprouts, and mayonnaise.
HUMMUS AND VEGETABLE WRAP
$7.00
fresh organic baby spinach, our own tabouli, tomato, cucumber and our house made hummus, served with tahini dressing
Chicken Pine Nut
$8.00
made with lemon-shallot mayonnaise, our chicken salad is served on french bread, with lettuce and tomato
Roasted Turkey
$7.50
slices of our own perfectly seasoned roasted turkey breast, on sandwich french bread, with cucumber, horseradish mayonnaise, lettuce, red onion and tomato
Egg Salad
$5.50
the old-fashioned kind, served on whole wheat bread, with alfalfa sprouts and tamari sunflower seeds
Hot Sandwiches
Smoked Provolone & Roasted Tomato
$8.00
slices of locally made smoked provolone and oven roasted tomato served on a stirato roll with our basil pesto mayo
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$8.00
grilled boneless chicken breast with the days marinade, served on a stirato roll, with roasted red pepper butter, lettuce, tomato and scallions
Grilled Portobello Sandwich
$7.50
marinated portobello mushroom grilled and served with roasted red peppers & grilled stirato roll
Smoked Turkey & Swiss Melt
$8.50
thin-sliced smoked turkey, served on toasted rye bread with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, melted swiss cheese and dijon mustard. this sandwich can also be served cold, just ask your server
Tuna Melt
$8.50
our homemade tuna salad on whole wheat toast, with melted brick cheese, tamari sunflower seeds, sprouts, and mayonnaise
Tlt (tempeh, Lettuce And Tomato)
$6.50
our variation on the classic -- baked strips of marinated tempeh with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on whole wheat toast
Tempeh Reuben
baked marinated tempeh strips, sauerkraut, melted swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on toasted rye. try it, you'll like it!
- $7.50
- Made With Roasted Turkey $9.00
Tofu Burger
this is a vegetarian tofu and vegetable patty (made by our friends at simple soyman), toasted and served on a sandwich bun, with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato
- $7.00
- add cheese (cheddar, brick or Swiss) $1.00
- Add Avocado $1.00
Walnut Burger
a seasoned walnut & cheese patty from wisconsin's historic trempealeau hotel. we serve the burger on a rustic sandwich bun, with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato
- $9.00
- add cheese (cheddar, brick or Swiss) $1.00
- Add Avocado $1.00
Balsamic Tofu Sandwich
$8.00
Balsamic marinated tofu. spinach, red onion, pepperoncini, & vegannaise on a stirato roll
Grilled Cheese
we've put our creamiest melting cheese- wisconsin fontina- in sliced challa bread, for an american classic grilled cheese
- $5.00
- Add Tomato $0.50
- Add Avocado $1.00
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
$8.50
Char-grilled mushrooms, onion, broccoli, red pepper, zucchini and herbed olive oil with melted mozzarella cheese, served on a grilled stirato roll
Burritos
beans & barley's great burritos. a clear favorite since they first rolled out in 1979, now approaching landmark status. crisply baked in a flour tortilla garnished with tortilla chips and your choice of hot, medium or mild salsa
Basic Burrito
$5.00
refried beans, mexican white cheese, onion and tomato
Works Burrito
$5.50
refried beans, mexican white cheese, onion, tomato, black olives, and sour cream
Super Burrito
$6.50
refried beans, mexican white cheese, onion, tomato, black olives, sour cream, and avocado
Black Bean Burrito
$5.50
dairy-free) black beans, mexican rice, avocado, onion, black olives, and tomato
Sweet Potato & Bean Burrito
$6.50
oven roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, mexican rice, and guacamole
Chicken Burrito
$8.00
salsa chicken, mexican white cheese, onion, tomato, black olives, sour cream, and avocado
Bean And Chicken Burrito
$6.50
refried black beans, salsa chicken, mexican white cheese, tomato, & onion
Tofu Fajita
strips of marinated tofu sauteed with peppers & onion, served with flour tortillas, black beans and sour cream
- $8.50
- Made With Portobello $9.00
- Made With Chicken $11.00
Quesadilla
simple and satisfying, a large folded flour tortilla, grilled until it's crisp outside and the cheese inside is melted, topped with mexican white cheese, scallions, black olives and tomato, served with a side of sour cream and chips
- Plain $7.00
- Bean $6.50
- Chicken $8.50
Black Bean Tostada
$6.50
two crisp-toasted corn tortillas with black beans, cheese, tomato, black olives, scallions and lettuce, served with salsa and sour cream
Mexican Plate
$4.00
ask for any of our burritos, tostadas or quesadillas as a "plate" -- includes fresh guacamole, mexican rice and tortilla chips
Desserts
we offer a changing daily selection of muffins and scones, as well as various special desserts.
Apple Pie
Fruit Tart
Cream Pie
Carrot Cake
Poppy Seed Cake
Chocolate Cake
Cheesecake
Joe Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Oatmeal Cookie
Twice-chocolate Chip Cookie
Fat-free Brownie
Peanut Butter Cookie
Molasses Cookie
Rice Pudding
Dutch Apple Bread Pudding
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm