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Motley School Tavern
1903 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, US-IA 50310
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Brunch Menu
Main Drink Menu
Brunch Drink Menu
Main Menu
SNACKS
DEVILED EGGS
$10.00
siracha, dill, paprika (5pc)
SWEET CHILI FRIED BRUSSELS
$11.00
cilantro, peanuts, red onion, sweet & spicy chili sauce
FRIED BOLOGNA SANDWICH
$8.00
house mortadella, pickle, dijon aioli, american cheese
PIMENTO CHEESE
$8.00
cheddar, peppadew, roasted red peppers, ritz crackers
CHIPS & DIP
$10.00
thick cut ranch chips, horseradish dip
COMMUNITY
SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS
$17.00
choice of sauce: korean gochujang, buffalo, thai peanut, house bbq, served mixed greens
CRUNCHY ONION RINGS
$11.00 – $15.00
blue collar sauce, romesco, romano
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
$14.00
confit chicken, cotija cheese, tortilla chips
WONTONS
$15.00
bacon jam, jalapeno, cream cheese, sweet chili sauce
MARYLAND CRAB CAKE
$18.00
lump blue crab, old bay, scallions, breadcrumbs, remoulade
SAMOSAS
$14.00
pumpkin curry, potato, peas, cilantro
SALADS & SANDWHICHES
(SERVED WITH FRIES OR HOUSE SALAD)
CHEAP HOUSE SALAD
$5.00
buttermilk, radish, bibb
- bacon
- $1.00
WINTER SALAD
$16.00
pear vinaigrette, apple, mint, roasted beets, walnuts, blue cheese
- grilled chicken
- $5.00
- shrimp
- $7.00
- salmon
- $7.00
GRILLED CHICKEN CLUB SALAD
$17.00
bacon, tomato, arcadia blend, pesto, crushed avocado
SWEET POTATO & WALNUT VEGGIE BURGER
$14.00
garlic aioli, pickled veggies, cilantro, chinese 5 spice
MST SMASH BURGER
$15.00
American cheese, special smash sauce, pickles, griddled onion, lettuce
- make it a double
- $3.00
- bacon
- $2.00
- egg
- $1.00
FRIED CHICKEN SANDO
$15.00
shredded lettuce, house pickles, aioli, buttermilk choice of sauce: korean gochujang, buffalo, house bbq, thai peanut
BACON & BLUE BURGER
$16.00
bacon, blue cheese, roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, garlic aioli
ENTREES
GNOCCHI
$21.00
roasted mushrooms, butternut squash, apple, sage cream, pepitas
BEEF STROGANOFF
$23.00
smoked beef short rib, house pappardelle, brandied mushroom cream
CHICKEN & GRITS
$23.00
smoked collard kale, bacon, cheddar grits, mole, pan seared chicken breast
CIOPPINO
$28.00
shrimp, chorizo sausage, fumet, san marzano tomatoes, toast w/ ruille
DESSERTS
daily selection by the slice a la mode $7.00 whole pies $35.00
KENTUCKY BUTTER CAKE
$8.00
apple, ginger rum caramel, buttermilk ice cream
CREME BRULEE
$8.00
blueberry compote, thyme, whipped cream
TIRAMISU
$10.00
amaretto & espresso soaked ladyfingers, whipped mascarpone, cocoa
*These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
BREAKFAST
served w/ breakfast potatoes, (add a cake $1.99)
GRIDDLED HAM STEAK
$14.00
2 eggs & toast
BISCUITS & GRAVY
$13.00
true southern biscuits, sausage gravy, 2 eggs
SHRIMP & GRITS
$15.00
stone cut cheddar grits, salsa verde, feta, pickled peppers
WINTER HASH
$15.00
2 eggs, potatoes, brussels, mushrooms, squash, truffle choice of meat: chorizo, bacon, ham, sausage
CHILAQUILES ROJOS
$14.00
charred avocado, chicken, sour cream, eggs
CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN
$15.00
sausage gravy, 2 eggs
CROQUE MADAME
$14.00
smoked gouda bechamel, gruyere & ham grilled cheese, sunny egg, parmesan
OMELETS
served w/ breakfast potatoes (add a cake $1.99)
GINGER SAGE SAUSAGE
$13.00
caramelized onion, feta
WILD MUSHROOM
$13.00
goat cheese, fried brussels
COUNTRY OMELELTTE
$13.00
ham, cheddar, onion, peppers
CHORIZO OMELETTE
$13.00
chorizo, avocado, feta, cilantro mojo
CAKES
(SINGLE $5, TWO $8, THREE $11)
BUTTERMILK & BLUEBERRY
BANANA
LEMON CURD & ALMOND
PUMPKIN PIE
CINNAMON ROLL CAKE
COMMUNITY
SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS
$17.00
choice of gochujang, buffalo, house bbq, thai peanut, served with mixed greens
CRUNCHY ONION RINGS small/large
$11.00 – $15.00
blue collar sauce, romesco, parm
SALADS & SANDWHICHES
(SERVED WITH FRIES OR HOUSE SALAD)
FRIED CHICKEN SANDO
$15.00
shredded lettuce, house pickles, aioli, choice of korean gochujang, buffalo, house bbq, thai peanut
FARRO & WALNUT VEGGIE BURGER
$14.00
garlic aioli, pickled veggies, cilantro, 5 spice
MST SMASH BURGER
$15.00
American cheese, special smash sauce, pickles, griddled onion, lettuce
- make it a double
- $3.00
- bacon
- $2.00
- egg
- $1.00
GRILLED CHICKEN CLUB SALAD
$17.00
Avocado, bacon, tomato, arugula, pesto
MST BREAKFAST
served with choice of bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes & toast
one egg, two egg, three egg
add a pancake any style $1
- (9,10,11)
*These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
THE GOOD BAD UGLY
LOVE LETTER
$11.00
lillet blanc, lemon, orange bitters, champagne
BLUEBERRY GIN FIZZ
$10.00
blueberry oleo, lychee liquor, creme de violette, egg white, lemon
BOURBON TEA PARTY
$12.00
bourbon, english breakfast tea, averna amaro, lemon, brown sugar
BANANA OLDIE
$12.00
bourbon, spiced rum, vanilla, banana oleo, black walnut bitters
TIMES SQUARE
$10.00
rye, creme de almond, malbec, orange bitters
GEORGIA JACKASS
$9.00
deep eddy peach vodka, lime, ginger beer
SMOKE'N ROSE
$11.00
mezcal, grand marnier, rose hip, hibiscus, lime, jalapeno
YOUNG ELDER
$10.00
house cucumber vodka, st. germain, lime, soda
VELVET CAFE
$13.00
vodka, triple sec, raspberry syrup, liquor 43, pammel park espresso
GARDEN FROG
$12.00
hendrick's gin, cucumber, strawberry oleo, honey, cream, matcha
ON TAP
BUR OAK OLD 63
$5.00
pilsner
EXILE
$6.00
ruthie
COLD BREW COFFEE
$5.00
N/A
BIG GROVE EASY EDDY
$7.00
pale ale
GOLDEN ROAD MANGO CART
$7.00
wheat
SINGLE SPEED
$6.00
amber ale
BOTTLES & CANS
GUINESS
$6.00
stout
BUSCH LIGHT TALLBOY
$4.00
lager
BIG GROVE
$6.00
neighborhood lager
MODELO
$5.00
mexican lager
MICHELOB ULTRA
$5.00
low cal
ANGRY ORCHARD HARD CIDER
$6.00
cider
DESCHUTES
$6.00
fresh haze ipa
TOPPLING GOLIATH PSUEDO SUE
$7.00
pale ale
ATHELIC BREW N/A
$4.00
hazy ipa
BIG GROVE
$6.00
citrus surfer wheat
RISE AND SHINE
BLOODY MARY
$8.00
tomato, lemon, lime, worchestershire, horseradish
MIMOSA
$8.00
champagne, sparklin wine, orange juice
BLUEBERRY GIN FIZZ
$10.00
blueberry oleo, lychee liquor, creme de violette, egg white
BEAVER BREW
$8.50
house cold brew, amaretto, brandy, vanilla syrup
PEACH BELLINI
$9.00
deep eddy peach, bubbles
LOVE LETTER
$11.00
lillet blanc, lemon, orange bitters, champagne
SMOKE'N ROSE
$11.00
mezcal, grand marnier, rose hip, hibiscus, lime, jalapeno
BANANA OLDIE
$12.00
bourbon, spiced rum, black walnut bitters, vanilla, banana oleo
BOURBON TEA PARTY
$12.00
english breakfast tea, averna amaro, lemon, brown sugar, bourbon
GARDEN FROG
$12.00
hendrick's gin, cucumber, strawberry oleo, honey, cream, matcha
MORNING JAMS
$11.00
aperol, apricot liquor, apricot preserves, lemon, champagne
ON TAP
BIG GROVE EASY EDDY
$7.00
pale ale
GOLDEN ROAD MANGO CART
$7.00
wheat
EXILE
$6.00
ruthie
COLD BREW
$5.00
N/A
BUR OAK OLD 63
$5.00
pilsner
SINGLE SPEED
$6.00
amber ale
BOTTLES & CANS
GUINESS
$6.00
stout
MICHELOB ULTRA
$5.00
low cal
BIG GROVE
$6.00
neighborhood lager
MODELO
$5.00
mexican lager
BUSCH LIGHT TALL BOY
$4.00
lager
ANGRY ORCHARD HARD CIDER
$6.00
cider
TOPPLING GOLIATH PSEUDO SUE
$7.00
pale ale
ATHLETIC BREW N/A
$4.00
upside dawn golden
DESCHUTES
$6.00
fresh haze IPA
BIG GROVE
$6.00
citrus surfer wheat
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General Info
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
9:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 9:00pm