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The Good Life Cafe
220 Main Ave S
Park Rapids, MN 56470
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Lunch & Dinner
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Lunch & Dinner
Sandwiches
Served with pub chips and a pickle. Substitute side salad or battered fries for $2.00 or sweet potato fries for $2.50. Substitute gluten-free bread for $1.75 or vegan black bean burger for $1.75.
Smørrebrød
$13.00
Honey smoked salmon, goat cheese & caramelized onion spread, mixed greens - served open-face on rye with pickled vegetables (GFV upon request)
Turkey Avocado Club
$10.75
Smoked turkey, guacamole, herbed cream cheese, roasted red pepper, lettuce and thick cut pepper bacon on white, wheat or rye bread. (VV, GFV, or Vegan upon request)
Southern-Style Rachel
$10.50
Smoked turkey breast, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread (GFV upon request)
Sweet Basil Chicken
$10.75
Grilled chicken breast, parmesan crust, sliced almonds, sweet basil aioli, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun. (GFV upon request)
Pulled Pork & Apple
$10.50
Braised pulled pork, warm apple chutney, Swiss cheese, and whiskey BBQ sauce on ciabatta (GFV upon request)
Wild Bison Philly
$12.25
Wild rice bison meatballs, sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms, smoked gouda cheese sauce on a French roll
Reuben
$10.50
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread (GFV upon request)
B.L.T.
$10.25
Thick cut pepper bacon, tomatoes, lettuce and mayo on ciabatta bread. (GFV upon request)
Walleye B.L.T.
$14.00
Crisp fried Red Lake walleye brings a Minnesota twist to this classic served on ciabatta bread with homemade tartar
Burgers
1/3 lb. patty served with pub chips and a pickle. Substitute side salad or battered fries for $2.00 or sweet potato fries for $2.50. Substitute gluten-free bread for $1.75 or vegan black bean burger for $1.75.
Artichoke Bacon
$12.00
Beef patty, artichoke dip, roasted red peppers, pepper bacon and lettuce on a parmesan crusted brioche bun (GFV upon request)
Beer Cheese Pretzel
$12.00
Beef patty, Summit beer cheese, bacon-jalapeno crumble, and maple aioli on a pretzel bun
Cheesy Californian
$10.00
Beef patty, cheddar jack, caramelized onion aioli, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
- Add bacon
- $2.00
Cucumber Beet
$12.00
Black bean patty, refrigerator pickles, Swiss, fried beet chips and caramelized onion aioli on a brioche bun (V, GFV or Vegan upon request)
vegetarian
Thai PB Burger
$12.00
Beef patty, spicy Thai peanut butter, fresh basil, refrigerator pickles and malted red cabbage on a brioche bun
Salmon Burger
$12.00
Salmon patty with hoisin-sriracha aioli, pico de gallo, and lettuce on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
Miscellany
The Falefse
$12.00
Local lefse, sweet potato falafel, mushrooms, onions, yogurt sauce, side salad with sweet basil dressing (V)
vegetarian
Wild Rice Hotdish
$13.00
Carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, wild rice, parmesan cream sauce, toasted almonds - and a side salad with cranberry balsamic vinaigrette and bread (V, GFV upon request)
vegetarian
Gouda Bacon Mac & Cheese
$13.00
Smoked gouda, pepper bacon, herbs, parmesan - and a side salad with cranberry balsamic vinaigrette and bread (VV upon request)
Walleye Tacos
$12.50
Flour tortillas, Summit beer battered fried Red Lake walleye, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, malted red cabbage, cheddar jack, and lettuce with tortilla chips
- Add side salsa
- $0.50
Appetizers
Soft Pretzels with Gouda
$10.00
House made, hand-rolled pretzel rounds, smoked gouda cheese dip (V)
Flatbread
$9.00
Crispy flatbread with gourmet toppings. Ask us for today's selection.
Jumbo Chicken Wings
$14.00
10 wings - (traditional or boneless) with dry rub, buffalo, whiskey BBQ, sweet chili, hoisin BBQ, or Thai peanut butter sauce with ranch or bleu cheese
Famous Fry Basket
Battered French fries with house fry sauce or sweet potato fries with maple aioli (V)
vegetarian
- Battered Fries $5.00
- Sweet Potato Fries $6.00
Jalapeno Popper Dip
$10.00
Spicy jalapenos, roasted green chilies, three cheeses, and brown sugar with tortilla chips (V, GFV upon request)
vegetarian
Chips & Dips
$8.50
Smoked gouda cheese dip, salsa, and guacamole with tortilla chips (V, GFV or Vegan upon request)
vegetarian
Baked Artichoke Dip
$10.00
Artichokes, dill, garlic, and three cheeses with tortilla chips (V, GFV upon request)
vegetarian
Cheese Plate
$10.00
Artisan cheese served with house garnishes and warm bread (V)
vegetarian
Salads & Soups
All salads are V, GFV with no bread. Add smoked salmon $6.00 grilled chicken $3.00
Walnut Cranberry
$11.00
Mixed greens, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries and bleu cheese crumbles with cranberry balsamic vinaigrette and bread
vegetarian
Lemon Truffle Greek
$12.00
Mixed Greens, feta, cucumbers, kalamata olives, tomatoes and red onion with lemon-truffle vinaigrette
vegetarian
Mandarin Beet
$10.00
Mixed greens, mandarin oranges, roasted beets and shaved Parmesan with citrus vinaigrette
vegetarian
Simply Green Salad
$8.00
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and choice of dressing
vegetarian
Tomato Basil Bisque
A house made blend of tomatoes, fresh basil and cream. (V, GF with no crackers)
vegetarian
- Cup $3.50
- Bowl $4.50
- Bread
- $1.50
Soup of the Day
Ask us for today's selection
- Cup $4.00
- Bowl $5.00
- Bread
- $1.50
Half-Sandwich & Soup
$8.75
Choose turkey melt, bacon-ranch chicken salad, or BLT with a cup of tomato basil or our soup of the day (GFV upon request)
Dinner
Available at 4pm. Add dinner salad $3.00. Split plate $2.00.
Grilled Sirloin
$24.50
8 oz. grilled sirloin steak, house steak sauce, fresh vegetables and roasted fingerling potatoes (GF)
Wild Bison Meatloaf
$17.00
Wild rice bison meatloaf, rosemary demi-glace, fresh vegetables and roasted fingerling potatoes
Chicken Pappardelle
$17.00
Chicken, prosciutto, Brussels sprouts, shallots, garlic, caramelized onions, and pappardelle noodles tossed in a white wine cream sauce with garlic bread
Mushroom Kale Gnocchi
$17.00
Potato gnocchi, wild mushrooms, purple kale, and parmesan in a white wine sauce with garlic bread (V)
vegetarian
Walleye and Chips
$17.50
10 ounces fried Red Lake walleye in a Summit beer batter, tartar, lemon, French fries, red cabbage coleslaw
Vegetable Risotto
$15.00
Creamy risotto, fresh seasonal vegetables and garlic bread - ask us for today's selection (V, GFV or Vegan upon request)
vegetarian
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
Bottles & Cans - Beer, Seltzers, Ciders
Blue Moon, Busch Light Pounder, Bud Light, Coors Light, Fargo Lager, Guinness, Michelob Golden Draft Light, Mich Ultra, Miller Light, NA options, Various hard seltzers and ciders
Red Wine
Pinot Noir
Meiomi, California
Cabernet Sauvignon
14 Hands, Washington
Merlot
Noble Vines, California
Red Blend
Gnarly Head, California
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
Oyster Bay, New Zealand
Chardonnay
Stemmari, Sicily
Pinot Grigio
Mezzacorona, Italy
Riesling
Columbia Crest, Washington
Moscato
14 Hands, Washington
Cocktails
GLC Bloody Mary
Peperoncini, garlic, basil and celery infused Pearl vodka, and our fresh mix
Moscow Mule
Fever Tree ginger beer, Absolut, and lime in a copper mug
Sophisticated Lady
Cucumber infused Pearl vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, simple syrup
Margarita Perfecta
Patron Silver tequila, triple sec, Grand Marnier, lemon and lime
Raspberry Sangria
Cabernet, peach vodka, raspberry puree, Sierra Mist
Orange Sangria
Moscato, peach vodka, raspberry puree, orange juice, Sierra Mist
Wood-Aged Maple Manhattan
Whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, maple syrup aged on hard maple with cherry garnish
Cedar Cider
Vikre Cedar gin (Duluth, MN), apple juice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg
Kids & Seniors
Includes pickle, one side, and milk, juice or soda. Additional sides $1.00 Sides: Veggies & Ranch, Apples & Oranges, Potato Chips, French Fries, or Sweet Potato Fries
Meatball Marinara
$6.00Cheese Pizza
$6.00BBQ Pork Sandwich
$7.00
gluten-friendly version available upon request
Cheeseburger
$8.00
gluten-friendly version available upon request
Chicken Nuggets
$6.00Mac & Cheese
$6.00
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.
Grab & Go
Fast & Healthy - Serve 1 Person - Available All Day - Pick-up Any Time
Sushi Bowl
$15.00
Fresh salmon tossed in tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and black sesame seeds – white rice – diced cucumbers, shredded carrots, shelled edamame, malted cabbage, sliced avocado – sriracha mayo on the side
Burrito Bowl
$13.00
White rice, quinoa, black beans, corn, and cheddar jack – hoisin BBQ steak or chicken breast – mango pico de gallo and sour cream on the side
- Guacamole
- $2.50
Sandwich Box
$11.25
Brioche bun with lettuce and choice of sandwich (egg salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, or turkey/cheddar/basil aioli) and choice of side (chips, green salad with ranch, wild rice salad (contains almonds), or grilled veggies with dip)
Take & Bake
Serve 6 people - Available All Day - Pick-up Any Time
Wild Rice Hotdish
$59.00
Wild rice, carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms in parmesan cream sauce with toasted almonds - includes mixed greens salad with ranch and dinner rolls
Vegetable Couscous
$49.00
Peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, summer squash, couscous, herbs, and parmesan - includes mixed greens salad with ranch and dinner rolls
Gouda Bacon Mac & Cheese
$54.00
Shells, smoked gouda, bacon, herbs and parmesan - includes mixed greens salad with ranch and dinner rolls
Swedish Meatballs
$79.00
Housemade meatballs with cream sauce, yukon gold mashed potatoes, and grilled vegetables - includes mixed greens salad with ranch and lefse with whipped cinnamon butter
Picnic Box & Grill Kit
1-Day Pre-Order - Pick-up at 11:00am or 4:00pm
Picnic Box - 4 People
$59.00
Beverage: Unsweetened Iced Tea, Raspberry Tea, or Lemonade (one 64oz included) - Snack: Chicago Popcorn (one bag included) - Sandwich Box: (each person designs their own sandwich box) Brioche bun with lettuce and choice of sandwich (egg salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, or turkey/cheddar/basil aioli) and choice of side (chips, green salad with ranch, wild rice salad (contains almonds), or grilled veggies with dip) - Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookie (one included per sandwich box)
- 1 Sandwich Box
- $11.25
- 1 Beverage 64oz
- $8.00
- 1 Chicago Popcorn
- $6.00
Grill Kit - 4 People
$76.00
Protein: (each person chooses one) Salmon (8oz, marinated with pesto and strawberry salsa), Sirloin Steak (8oz, sous vide with demi-glace), Pork Chop (6oz, sous vide with whiskey BBQ sauce) - Sides: (all included) Grilled Vegetables (foil pan), Wild Rice Salad (contains almonds, 1 quart), Rolls with butter
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
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:
11:00am - 8:00pm
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.