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The Good Life Cafe
220 Main Ave S
Park Rapids, MN 56470
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Lunch & Dinner
Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Kids & Seniors
Lunch & Dinner
Sandwiches
Served with pub chips and a pickle. Substitute side salad or battered fries for $2.25 or sweet potato fries for $3.00. Substitute gluten-free bread or bun for $2.00 or vegan black bean burger for $2.00.
Smørrebrød
$17.50
Honey smoked salmon, goat cheese with caramelized onion spread & mixed greens - served open-face on rye with lemon (GFV upon request)
Turkey Avocado Club
$14.50
Smoked turkey, pepper bacon, guacamole, herbed cream cheese, roasted red peppers & lettuce on white, wheat or rye bread (GFV, VV, or Vegan upon request - sub mushrooms and olive tapenade)
Southern-Style Rachel
$15.25
Smoked turkey breast, swiss cheese, coleslaw & thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread (GFV upon request)
Sweet Basil Chicken
$14.75
Parmesan crusted grilled chicken breast, sliced almonds, sweet basil aioli, lettuce & tomato on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
Pulled Pork & Apple
$14.00
Whiskey-BBQ pulled pork, warm apple chutney & swiss cheese on ciabatta roll (GFV upon request)
Wild Bison Philly
$15.75
Wild rice and bison meatballs, with sautéed peppers, onions & mushrooms, topped with smoked gouda cheese sauce on a french roll
Reuben
$14.75
Corned beef roasted in house, swiss cheese, sauerkraut & thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread (GFV upon request)
B.L.T.
$13.50
Thick cut pepper bacon, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo on ciabatta roll (GFV upon request)
Walleye B.L.T.
$16.25
Summit beer-battered walleye, peppered bacon, lettuce, tomato & homemade tartar on a ciabatta roll
Burgers
Served with pub chips and a pickle. Substitute side salad or battered fries for $2.25 or sweet potato fries for $3.00. Substitute gluten-free bread or bun for $2.00 or vegan black bean burger for $2.00.
Artichoke Bacon
$15.25
1/3 lb beef patty, artichoke dip, roasted red peppers, pepper bacon & lettuce on a parmesan crusted brioche bun (GFV upon request)
Beer Cheese Pretzel
$15.25
1/3 lb beef patty, Summit beer cheese, bacon-jalapeno crumble & maple aioli on a pretzel bun
Cheesy Californian
$14.00
1/3 lb beef patty, cheddar jack, caramelized onion aioli, lettuce, & tomato on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
- Add pepper bacon
- $2.00
Thai PB Burger
$15.00
1/3 lb beef patty, spicy thai peanut butter, basil aioli, refrigerator pickles & malted red cabbage on a brioche bun
Turkey Burger Melt
$15.00
Turkey burger, swiss cheese, caramelized onions & truffle aioli on grilled wheat bread (GFV upon request)
Crispy Chicken
$15.00
Crispy fried chicken breast, coleslaw, refrigerator pickles & spicy aioli on a pretzel bun
Miscellany
Falafel Pita
$16.00
Sweet potato falafel, hummus, tomato, cucumber, red onion and yogurt sauce in a pita - served with a side salad & cranberry balsamic vinaigrette (Vegetarian)
vegetarian
Wild Rice Hotdish
$16.75
Carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms & wild rice in a parmesan cream sauce with toasted almonds - served with a side salad, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette & bread (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
vegetarian
- Add chicken
- $2.00
Gouda Bacon Mac & Cheese
$16.50
Pepper bacon, herbs and pasta shells in a smoked gouda sauce topped with parmesan - served with a side salad, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette & bread (VV upon request)
Walleye Tacos
$16.25
Summit beer battered walleye, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, malted red cabbage, cheddar jack, and lettuce in two flour tortillas - served with tortilla chips and salsa
- Add guacamole
- $2.50
- Add gouda
- $2.50
Appetizers
Soft Pretzels & Gouda
$13.50
Five hand-rolled pretzel rounds with smoked gouda cheese dip (Vegetarian)
Flatbread
$13.25
Crispy flatbread loaded with gourmet toppings - Ask us for today's selection
Chicken Wings
Choose from buffalo, whiskey BBQ, sweet chili, thai peanut butter or dry rub - served with ranch or bleu cheese, carrots & celery
- Traditional $16.25
- Boneless $14.75
Famous Fry Basket
Battered French fries with fry sauce or sweet potato fries with maple aioli (Vegetarian)
vegetarian
- Battered Fries $8.00
- Sweet Potato Fries $9.50
Jalapeno Popper Dip
$13.25
Spicy jalapenos, bell peppers & three cheeses with a hint of brown sugar served with tortilla chips (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
vegetarian
Chips & Dips
$11.00
Smoked gouda cheese dip, salsa & guacamole with tortilla chips (Vegetarian, GFV or Vegan upon request)
vegetarian
Baked Artichoke Dip
$14.25
Artichoke hearts, dill, garlic & three cheeses served with tortilla chips (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
vegetarian
- Sub bread
- $1.25
Cheese Plate
$16.00
Artisan cheese served with genoa salami, warm baguette & gourmet garnishes (GFV or VV upon request)
vegetarian
Pickle Fries
$11.00
Thin-cut & crunchy with spicy aioli (Vegetarian)
Salads & Soups
All salads are Vegetarian, GFV with no bread. Add smoked salmon $8.00 grilled chicken $4.00
Walnut Cranberry
$15.50
Mixed greens, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries and bleu cheese crumbles & cranberry balsamic vinaigrette with bread
vegetarian
Lemon Truffle Greek
$15.50
Mixed Greens, feta, cucumbers, kalamata olives, tomatoes and red onion & lemon-truffle vinaigrette with bread
vegetarian
Beet & Basil
$14.00
Mixed greens, roasted beets, fried shallots, caramelized onion goat cheese & sweet basil dressing with bread
vegetarian
Simply Green Salad
$11.00
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots & choice of dressing with bread
vegetarian
Tomato Basil Bisque
With fresh basil, garlic & cream (Vegetarian, GF)
vegetarian
- Cup $4.25
- Bowl $6.00
- Bread
- $1.50
Soup of the Day
Ask us for today's selection
- Cup $4.75
- Bowl $6.50
- Bread
- $1.50
Half-Sandwich & Soup
$11.00
Choose half tuna salad or BLT on toasted white bread with a cup of soup (GFV upon request)
Soup & Salad
$10.75
Half Simply Green salad & a cup of soup (GFV upon request)
Dinner
Available at 4pm. Add dinner salad $4.00. Split plate $2.00.
Grilled Sirloin
$26.75
8 ounce grilled sirloin steak, house steak sauce, fresh vegetables & roasted potatoes (GF, extended cooking time)
Wild Bison Meatloaf
$22.25
Wild rice & bison meatloaf, rosemary demi-glace, fresh vegetables & roasted potatoes (extended cooking time)
Chicken Pappardelle
$22.25
Chicken, prosciutto, brussels sprouts, shallots, garlic, caramelized onions & pappardelle noodles tossed in a white wine cream sauce with garlic bread
Mushroom Kale Gnocchi
$20.00
Gnocchi, mushrooms, kale & parmesan in a white wine sauce - served with garlic bread (Vegetarian)
vegetarian
Walleye & Chips
$21.75
Summit beer-battered walleye & french fries - served with homemade tartar, lemon & red cabbage coleslaw
House Risotto
$20.00
Creamy risotto, cheese & seasonal vegetables served with a side salad, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette & garlic bread - ask us for today's selection (Vegetarian, GFV or Vegan upon request)
vegetarian
Baked Walleye
$24.00
Baked walleye, lemon-herb vinaigrette, spiced sweet potatoes & roasted vegetables (GF)
Symbols: Gluten-Friendly (GF) or Vegetarian (V) without modification. Gluten-Friendly Version (GFV) or Vegetarian Version (VV) available upon request. Allergens: Our restaurant uses gluten and ingredients that contain all the major FDA allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, milk, soy and wheat). We also use common fryer oil. While we take steps to minimize the risk of cross-contamination, due to these circumstances we cannot guarantee any menu item is completely free of allergens. Meat Temp: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Beer
Craft Taps
14 rotating taps featuring local breweries
Beer Bottles & Cans
Busch Light Pounder, Bud Light, Coors Light, Mich Golden Light, Mich Ultra, Miller Light, Blue Moon, Guinness
Seltzers & Ciders
Press Blackberry-Hibiscus or White Claw Mango Seltzer, Mpls Cider Co Raspberry or Orchard Blend, Blake's Triple Berry Cider
Non-Alcoholic
Athletic Brewing: Hazy IPA, Lite, Golden or Porter, Busch N/A, O'douls Amber, Fever Tree Ginger Beer or Tonic
Red Wine
Pinot Noir
Meiomi, California
Cabernet Sauvignon
14 Hands, Washington
Merlot
Velvet Devil, Washington
Red Blend
7 Moons, California
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
Oyster Bay, New Zealand
Chardonnay
Chateau Ste. Michelle, California
Pinot Grigio
Mezzacorona, Italy
Riesling
Columbia Crest, Washington
Moscato
Seven Daughters, Italy
Prosecco Rose
Ruffino, Washington
Cocktails
GLC Bloody Mary
Crop Harvest Earth Organic Vodka (Princeton, MN) infused with dill, garlic, peppercorns, pickle juice, and celery bitters with fresh bloody mary mix and olive/pickle garnish
Moscow Mule
Fever Tree ginger beer, Absolut, and lime in a copper mug
Sophisticated Lady
Crop Harvest Earth Organic Vodka (Princeton, MN) infused with fresh cucumber, cranberry juice, lime juice
Margarita Perfecta
Hornitos Reposado tequila, Grand Marnier, and hazelnuts in fresh margarita mix
Raspberry Sangria
Red blend, peach schnapps, raspberry puree, lemon-lime soda
Orange Sangria
Riesling, peach schnapps, raspberry puree, orange juice
Maple MNhattan
Panther MN 14 Male Whisky (Osakis, MN), sweet vermouth, bitters, maple syrup, aged with wood from Black Swam Cooperage (Park Rapids, MN)
Irish Coffee
Keeper's Heart Irish American Whiskey (Mpls), brown sugar, heavy cream, and Parable Coffee (Sioux Falls, SD)
Kids & Seniors
Includes pickle, one side, and milk, juice or fountain soda. Sides: veggies, fruit, chips, french fries, sweet potato fries
Meatball Marinara
$11.75
Wild rice bison meatballs and shells in marinara with parmesan
Cheese Pizza
$8.50
Mozzarella & marinara on our flatbread crust
BBQ Pork Sandwich
$10.25
BBQ pulled pork on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
Cheeseburger
$11.25
1/3 lb beef patty and cheddar jack on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
Mac & Cheese
$10.00
Shells in a smoked gouda sauce topped with parmesan
Chicken Nuggets
$9.00
Crispy breaded chicken
Symbols: Gluten-Friendly (GF) or Vegetarian (V) without modification. Gluten-Friendly Version (GFV) or Vegetarian Version (VV) available upon request. Allergens: Our restaurant uses gluten and ingredients that contain all the major FDA allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, milk, soy and wheat). We also use common fryer oil. While we take steps to minimize the risk of cross-contamination, due to these circumstances we cannot guarantee any menu item is completely free of allergens. Meat Temp: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday:
Closed
Additional Information:
Holidays Closed: July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Dec 24, 2023 through Jan 1, 2024
About Us
The Good Life Cafe offers made from scratch items using fresh, local ingredients. We feature innovative daily specials and update our menu seasonally so there is always something new!
Our menu is a delicious balance of traditional and adventurous dishes. Whether you're craving a beloved comfort food, vegetarian novelty, or international taste - you'll enjoy The Good Life Cafe's rendition. We prepare unique specials for each meal of the day and refresh our menu with the seasons so there's always a new favorite to discover.
To compliment our good food, we have a wide selection of regional and imported beers on tap and bottle - in addition to affordable wine and spirits.