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Sweet Basil's Cafe
498 S Livingston Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
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Breakfast & Brunch Menu
Breakfast Specialities
Shrimp Benedict
$14.00
roasted corn & yucca hash with shrimp, topped with guacamole, two poached eggs & cilantro chipotle hollandaise
Pulled Pork Benedict
$12.00
roasted corn & yucca hash with pulled pork, topped with guacamole, two poached eggs & cilantro chipotle hollandaise
Steak & Eggs
$14.00
grilled marinated hanger steak topped with two sunny-side up eggs & home fries
Southwest Breakfast Wrap
$10.00
warm flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, chorizo, avocado, jalapeño, black beans, tomato, cheddar cheese & fire roasted poblano chili sauce, served with home fries
From The Griddle
add: 100% pure vermont maple syrup/$1.5, whipped cream/$1, one egg/$1.5
Whiskey "R&B" Pancakes
$10.00
whiskey soaked raisins with caramelized bananas in a pomegranate caramel sauce *trust us, no substitutions
Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes
$9.00
buttermilk pancakes layered with strawberries & mascarpone
Tiramisu Pancakes
$8.50
buttermilk pancakes layered with mocha espresso cream topped with chocolate & vanilla glaze
Banana Pecan Pancakes
$10.00
our classic pancakes topped with fresh bananas & a decadent caramel pecan sauce
Organic Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes
$8.50
stone ground organic whole wheat batter sweetened with a touch of honey
Blueberry Pancakes
$8.50
filled with wild Maine blueberries
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
$8.50
buttermilk pancakes filled with semi-sweet chocolate morsels
Classic Pancakes
$7.00
three fluffy buttermilk pancakes
Poached Pear Vanilla Bean French Toast
$10.00
juicy bartlett pears spiked with cinnamon in a caramel sauce atop fresh baked challah
Blueberry Stuffed French Toast
$9.50
challah stuffed with sweet cream cheese, topped with fresh blueberries and sweetened mascarpone
Banana Pecan French Toast
$10.00
challah topped with fresh banana & a decadent caramel pecan sauce
Strawberry Mascarpone French Toast
$9.50
challah stuffed with mascarpone & strawberries, topped with fresh strawberry sauce
French Toast
$8.00
fresh baked challah bread dipped in Madagascar bean & orange zest batter
The Benny Bar
served on a toasted English muffin with home fries
Crab Cake Benedict
$13.00
with hollandaise
Smoked Salmon Benedict
$12.50
with capers, red onion & hollandaise
Sweet Basil's Florentine
$11.50
sautéed spinach, portobello mushrooms & fresh herbs poached eggs, hollandaise & a drizzle of fresh basil pesto
Eggs Benedict
$10.00
poached eggs & canadian bacon on an english muffin topped with hollandaise
Skillets
Huevos Rancheros
$10.00
two corn tortillas layered with chorizo, roasted pork, black beans & cheddar cheese topped with two sunny side up eggs, poblano sauce & our five chili ranchero sauce
Garden Frittata
$10.00
portobello mushrooms, spinach, tomato & manchego
Protein Skillet
$12.00
fresh grilled chicken atop spinach, tomato & white cheddar
Country Skillet
$12.00
applewood smoked bacon, ham, pork sausage & white cheddar
omelets & more
served with toast & choice of home fries or salad. substitute: egg whites/$1.5; fruit for home fries/ $2.5; gluten-free toast/$2
Wild Mushroom, Spinach & Goat Cheese Omelet
$10.00Veggie Omelet
$9.00
sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach & feta
Santa Fe Omelet
$9.00
avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño & jack cheese
Mexican Omelet
$9.00
bacon, cheddar, salsa & avocado
Western Omelet
$9.00
sautéed fresh bell peppers, ham, cheddar & onions
The Health Kick
$10.50
pesto infused egg whites scrambled with portobello mushrooms, avocado, crisp red onion & fresh tomato, served with salad & multi-grain toast
Goldilox Scramble
$12.50
eggs scrambled with smoked salmon, goat cheese & tomato
California Scramble
$9.00
eggs scrambled with avocado, tomato & jack cheese with a side of salsa
Spanish Scramble
$9.00
eggs scrambled with spicy chorizo, potato, tomato & cheddar with a side of salsa
Two Eggs, Home Fries & Toast
$6.50Sides
Morning Crunch
$6.00
organic granola, yogurt & fresh fruit
6 oz. Hangar Steak
$10.00Applewood Smoked Bacon
$4.00Pork Sausage
$4.00Turkey Sausage
$4.00Spicy Andouille Sausage
$4.00Canadian Bacon
$3.00Home Fries
$3.00Hand-Cut French Fries
$3.00Egg Any Style
$1.50Fresh Fruit
$3.00Side of Toast
$1.50Beverages
*free in-house refills (coffee, iced coffee, iced tea & fountain sodas)
Organic Fair Trade Estate Coffee/Iced Coffee*
- $2.75
- Iced $3.00
- Add Shot of Espresso $1.00
Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha
$3.50Espresso
$2.00Caramel Swirl Latte
$3.50Frozen Caramel Swirl
$4.00Sweetened Iced Cappuccino
$4.00Frozen Mochaccino
$4.00Hot Chocolate
- $2.50
- With Whip $3.00
Mint Hot Chocolate
$3.50Chai/Iced Chai
- $3.50
- Iced $4.00
Mighty Leaf Tea (Hot or Iced)
$3.50Iced Tea*
$2.75Fountain Sodas*
$2.75Lemonade
$2.75Fresh Pomegranate Lemonade
$3.00Arnold Palmer
$2.75
(1/2 Lemonade, 1/2 Iced Tea)
Frozen Lemonade or Frozen Mojito Lemonade
$4.00Frozen Pomegranate Lemonade
$4.00OJ Strawberry Banana Smoothie
$4.00Strawberry Mango Smoothie
$4.00Mixed Berry Vanilla Smoothie
$4.00Root Beer or Coke Float
$4.00Milkshakes
$5.00Milk/Chocolate Milk
- Sm $2.75
- Lg $3.75
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
- Sm $3.50
- Lg $4.50
Tropicana
- Sm $2.75
- Lg $3.75
Apple or Cranberry Juice
- Sm $2.50
- Lg $3.50
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Specialty Sandwiches
served with hand-cut fries or side salad
Baja Fish Tacos
$12.50
blackened tilapia served in two flour tortillas with roasted pineapple salsa, fresh guacamole & queso fresco
Ahi Multigrain Sandwich
$15.00
pan seared ahi tuna served medium-rare with guacamole, arugula, wasabi glaze, sautéed onion & tomato served on toasted multigrain bread
Pulled Pork Sandwich
$11.00
8-hour roast pork with bbq sauce on a soft bun
Steak Sandwich
$15.00
grilled hanger steak with onions, peppers & melted American cheese
Hot & Cold Sandwiches
served with pasta or a house salad. substitute hand-cut fries/$2, gluten free bread/$2
Chicken & Arugula Wrap
$9.00
grilled chicken, arugula, walnuts, ranch, dried cranberries & feta cheese
San Francisco Haven
$9.00
hummus, avocado, cucumber & tomato on toasted eight grain bread
vegan
New Orleans Cajun Chicken Wrap
$9.00
cajun chicken, greens, cucumbers, ranch dressing & fresh mozzarella
Roast Turkey & Avocado Wrap
$9.00
roast turkey, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, greens, tomato, mayo & jack cheese
Jumbo Crab Cake Sandwich
$13.00
on a fresh baked roll served with tartar sauce or honey mustard
Classic Cutlet
$9.00
fried chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, pesto mayo, lettuce & tomato on baguette
Chicken, Bacon & Avocado
$9.00
grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato & mayo on toasted multigrain bread
Sweet Basil's BLT
$9.00
melted brie, arugula, tomato & applewood smoked bacon on a baguette with mayo or honey mustard
Smoked Turkey & Brie
$9.00
with honey mustard on baguette
Grilled Eggplant
$9.00
fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers & balsamic vinaigrette on baguette
Club Sandwich
$9.00
choice of turkey or chicken on toasted wheat with bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo
Roast Turkey
$9.00
guacamole, vermont cheddar, romaine & lemon mayonnaise on toasted multigrain bread
Pommery Chicken Salad
$9.00
whole grain mustard, roasted red peppers & snow peas on baguette
Apricot Chicken Salad
$9.00
almonds, celery, dried cranberries & apricots on multigrain bread
Tahini Tuna Fish Salad
$9.00
tuna, onion, carrot, celery & sesame tahini on baguette
1/2 Sandwich & Cup of Soup
choose from: San Francisco Haven (vegan), Smoked Turkey & Brie, Grilled Eggplant, Roast Turkey, Pommery Chicken Salad, Apricot Chicken Salad, Tahini Tuna Fish Salad
- $9.00
- Add Vegan Or Cream Based Soup $1.25
Salad Platters
served with cold pasta of the day, salad & sliced baguette
Pommery Chicken Salad
$11.50Apricot Chicken Salad
$11.50Tahini Tuna Fish Salad
$11.501/2 Salad Platter & Cup of Soup
- $11.50
- Add Vegan Or Cream Based Soup $1.25
café salads
Steak Salad
$15.00
grilled marinated hanger steak with mesclun greens, avocado, red onion & tomato with lemon vinaigrette
Chipotle Garlic Grilled Shrimp
$16.50
greens, mango, avocado & cilantro lime vinaigrette
Cobb Salad
$13.00
grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, avocado & crumbled gorgonzola cheese
Chicken Caesar
$12.00
romaine, house-made Caesar dressing (no anchovies), croutons & grated parmesan with fresh grilled chicken
Vegan Cafe Salad
$15.00
greens, mango, avocado & cilantro lime vinaigrette topped with a vegan veggie burger
Jumbo Crab Cake
$13.00
honey mustard & mixed field greens
Pan Seared Citrus Salmon
$12.00
greens, red onion & cucumbers with citrus vinaigrette
Yellowfin Tuna Salad
seared sushi grade tuna with a chipotle, cilantro & lime sauce, mixed greens, mango, avocado & orange sesame vinaigrette
- $17.00
- Add Grilled Chicken $4.00
- Add Grilled Salmon $8.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp $8.00
- Add Homemade Veggie Burger Patty $6.00
Arugula & Pear Salad
$8.50
arugula, tomato, sliced anjou pear & crumbled gorgonzola with citrus vinaigrette
California Spring Mix
$8.50
granny smith apples, tomato, caramelized walnuts & crumbled gorgonzola with balsamic vinaigrette
Gourmet Burgers
Served with Choice of Hand-cut Fries, Salad Or Pasta. Choose from: Beef/ground Fresh in-house Or Chicken/fresh Ground all White Meat Chicken with Fresh Herbs & Scallions Or Veggie Burger /Made with Fresh Vegetables, Black Beans, Lentils, Fresh Herbs & Organic Brown Rice
Memphis Burger
$14.00
topped with bourbon bbq sauce, applewood smoked bacon, frizzled onions, spicy slaw & cheddar cheese
Poblano Burger
$13.00
topped with melted manchego cheese & fire roasted poblano sauce
Fully Loaded Burger
$13.00
avocado, cheddar cheese & chipotle aioli
Bacon Blue Burger
$13.00
applewood smoked bacon & gorgonzola
Bacon, Mushroom & Swiss Burger
$13.00Naked Burger
$10.00Cheeseburger
$11.00
choice of American, Cheddar, Swiss or Jack
Housemade Soups
not available on sundays
Split Pea
- Cup $3.25
- Bowl $6.50
Lentil with Fresh Vegetable
vegan
- Cup $4.50
- Bowl $9.00
Roasted Apple & Carrot (cream based)
- Cup $4.50
- Bowl $9.00
Beverages
*free in-house refills (coffee, iced coffee, iced tea & fountain sodas)
Organic Fair Trade Estate Coffee/Iced Coffee*
- $2.75
- Iced $3.00
- Add Shot of Espresso $1.00
appuccino, Latte or Mocha
$3.50Espresso
$2.00Caramel Swirl Latte
$3.50Frozen Caramel Swirl
$4.00Sweetened Iced Cappuccino
$4.00Frozen Mochaccino
$4.00Hot Chocolate
- $2.50
- With Whip $3.00
Mint Hot Chocolate
$3.50Chai/Iced Chai
- $3.50
- Iced $4.00
Mighty Leaf Tea (Hot or Iced)
$3.50Iced Tea*
$2.75Fountain Sodas*
$2.75Lemonade
$2.75Fresh Pomegranate Lemonade
$3.00Arnold Palmer (1/2 Lemonade, 1/2 Iced Tea)
$2.75Frozen Lemonade or Frozen Mojito Lemonade
$4.00Frozen Pomegranate Lemonade
$4.00OJ Strawberry Banana Smoothie
$4.00Strawberry Mango Smoothie
$4.00Mixed Berry Vanilla Smoothie
$4.00Root Beer or Coke Float
$4.00Milkshakes
$5.00Milk/Chocolate Milk
- Sm $2.75
- Lg $3.75
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
- Sm $3.50
- Lg $4.50
Tropicana
- Sm $2.75
- Lg $3.75
Apple or Cranberry Juice
- Sm $2.50
- Lg $3.50
Appetizers
Tuna Tartare
$9.00
yellowfin tartare with a light chipotle kick served with a wonton crisp & wasabi glaze
Pulled Pork Slider
$5.00
two mini bbq pork sandwiches with spicy slaw
Loaded Fries
$8.00
housemade fries topped with cheddar, scallions, bacon & sour cream
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
$8.00
artichoke hearts, spinach & parmesan with pita bread
Fried Calamari
$12.00
with marinara sauce
Skillet Mac & Cheese
$9.00
sharp blend of manchego, aged white cheddar & gruyere served bubbling in a cast iron skillet
Hummus Sampler
$12.00
(serves 2 - 4 people) lemon chick pea, roasted eggplant & roasted red pepper, served with pita bread
Bruschetta
Tomato Basil
basil, garlic & balsamic
- For 1 $3.50
- For 3 $10.00
Gorgonzola Apple
toasted walnuts & a drizzle of honey
- For 1 $3.50
- For 3 $10.00
Mushroom Goat Cheese
herb goat cheese, mushroom & garlic
- For 1 $3.50
- For 3 $10.00
White Bean & Tomato
cannellini beans, white wine & arugula
- For 1 $3.50
- For 3 $10.00
Avocado
roasted corn, tomato, cilantro & lime
- For 1 $3.50
- For 3 $10.00
Flatbreads
feel free to mix & match
Chicken
$10.00
barbequed chicken & jack cheese
Margherita
fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato sauce
Sides
Mashed Potatoes
$4.00Julienned Veggies
$4.00Fries
$4.00Wilted Spinach
$5.00Spicy Slaw
$4.00Soups
Split Pea
- Cup $3.25
- Bowl $6.50
Carrot Apple
- Cup $4.50
- Bowl $9.00
Vegan Lentil Vegetable
- Cup $4.50
- Bowl $9.00
Salad
add a protein to any large salad: chicken $4, salmon$8, shrimp$8, steak$8, veggie burger or chicken burger$6
Beet Salad
roasted beets, caramelized onion, arugula, gorgonzola & shallot vinaigrette
- Small $5.00
- Large $8.50
Goat Cheese Salad
walnut crusted goat cheese, mixed greens, portobello & herb vinaigrette
- Small $5.00
- Large $8.50
Caesar
classic caesar (without anchovies)
- Small $5.00
- Large $8.50
Cali Mix
mixed greens, sliced apple, candied walnuts, gorgonzola & balsamic
- Small $5.00
- Large $8.50
Arugula & Pear
wild arugula, sliced pear, gorgonzola tomato & citrus vinaigrette
- Small $5.00
- Large $8.50
Entrée Salads
Yellowfin Tuna
$17.00
seared sushi grade tuna with mango, avocado & greens with an orange sesame vinaigrette
Chipotle Shrimp
$16.00
grilled chipotle garlic shrimp over mixed greens with mango, avocado & a cilantro lime vinaigrette
Steak Salad
$15.00
grilled hanger steak with mixed greens, avocado, red onion & tomato with lemon vinaigrette
Jumbo Crab Cake
$15.00
field greens, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette with honey mustard sauce
Pasta
Lemon Chicken Sauvignon
$16.00
pan seared chicken breast & wild mushrooms over capellini in a white wine lemon butter sauce topped with diced tomatoes
Seafood Capellini Pomodoro
angle hair pasta, mussels & shrimp with roasted tomatoes & fresh basil. can be prepared
- $18.00
- Vegetarian/Vegan $12.00
Penne Primavera
served in a pink sauce with seasonal veggies
- $12.00
- Chicken $4.00
- Salmon $8.00
- Shrimp $8.00
Burgers & Sandwiches
served with fries or house salad. burgers - choose from: beef: ground fresh in-house; chicken: white meat with fresh herbs & scallions; veggie burger: fresh veggies, brown rice, lentils & beans
Memphis Burger
$15.00
topped with bourbon bbq sauce, frizzled onions, bacon, cheddar &spicy slaw
Fully Loaded Burger
$14.00
avocado, cheddar & chipotle aioli
Bacon Blue Burger
$14.00Bacon Mushroom Burger
$14.00Naked Burger
$11.00Cheeseburger
choice of american, cheddar, swiss or jack
- $12.00
- Add Gorgonzola, Goat Cheese Or Manchego $0.50
Pulled Pork Sandwhich
$12.00
pulled pork with bourbon barbecue sauce
Steak Sandwich
$15.00
marinated hanger steak with sautéed onions & peppers with melted american cheese
Crab Cake Sandwich
$15.00
on a soft roll served with tartar sauce
Entrées
Whole Branzino
$24.00
pan seared and served with lemon risotto and sautéed spinach
Horseradish Crusted Salmon
$18.00
with sautéed spinach & mashed potatoes
Zuppa Di Pesce
$19.00
mussels, clams, shrimp & fish in a tomato broth
Fish Tacos (3)
$18.00
blackened tilapia with jicama-mango slaw, chipotle sauce served in flour tortillas
Littleneck Clam Chowder
$12.00
fresh whole clams with thick cut bacon, cream & a touch of sherry
Signature Pork Osso Bucco
$18.00
braised in white wine & smoked paprika served with mashed potatoes
Baby Back Barbecued Ribs
$18.00
half of a jumbo rack basted in bourbon bbq sauce served with fries & spicy slaw
Steak Frites
$19.00
marinated hanger steak, homemade steak sauce & bistro fries
Homestyle Meatloaf
$17.00
with wild mushroom gravy, sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes
Chicken Savoy
$18.00
pan seared bone-in chicken finished with balsamic parmesan served with mashed potatoes
Rosemary Chicken
$18.00
pan roasted bone-in chicken with lemon, garlic shallots served with mashed potatoes
Country Fried Chicken
$18.00
buttermilk marinated 1/2 chicken fried to crispy perfection served with mashed potatoes & honey butter
Burgundy Chicken
$18.00
sautéed chicken breast in a red wine demi-glace with wild mushrooms & mashed potatoes
Beverages
*free in-house refills (coffee, iced coffee, iced tea & fountain sodas)
Organic Fair Trade Estate Coffee/iced Coffee*
$2.75Cappuccino, Latte Or Mocha
$3.50Espresso
$2.00Caramel Swirl Latte
$3.50Frozen Caramel Swirl
$4.00Sweetened Iced Cappuccino
$4.00Frozen Mochaccino
$4.00Hot Chocolate
- $2.50
- With Whip $3.00
Mint Hot Chocolate
$3.50Chai/iced Chai
- $3.50
- Iced $4.00
Mighty Leaf Tea (hot Or Iced)
$3.50Iced Tea*
$2.75Fountain Sodas*
$2.75Lemonade
$2.75Fresh Pomegranate Lemonade
$3.00Arnold Palmer (1/2 Lemonade, 1/2 Iced Tea)
$2.75Frozen Lemonade Or Frozen Mojito Lemonade
$4.00Frozen Pomegranate Lemonade
$4.00Oj Strawberry Banana Smoothie
$4.00Strawberry Mango Smoothie
$4.00Mixed Berry Vanilla Smoothie
$4.00Root Beer Or Coke Float
$4.00Milkshakes
$5.00Milk/chocolate Milk
- Sm $2.75
- Lg $3.75
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
- Sm $3.50
- Lg $4.50
Tropicana
- Sm $2.75
- Lg $3.75
Apple Or Cranberry Juice
- Sm $2.50
- Lg $3.50