Weekend Brunch Available Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm. Weekday Brunch Available
Brunch Specials
Farmer's Market Scramble
$14.00
Bacon, tomato, onion and eggs topped with lettuce
Brunch Entrees
Ham & Cheese Stuffed Brioche French Toast
$16.00
Local ham, rosemary neufchatel cheese, pure maple syrup, crispy shaved brussels sprouts. Pair with Our Bombastic Bock
Sunrise Sammy*
$15.00
Scrambled eggs, bacon, smoked gouda cheese, arugula, lemon-pepper aioli, toasted brioche bun. Choice of crispy potatoes or side salad. Pair with Our Mutti's Kolsch
Chilaquiles*
$17.00
Scrambled eggs, spicy chorizo, crispy tortilla strips, jalapenos, chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, sour cream, cilantro. Pair with Our Certifiable APA
gluten-free
Farmer's Market Scramble*
$18.00
Chef's selection of seasonal ingredients. Choice of crispy potatoes or side salad. Pair with Our Z.C.F. Pilsner
Vegan Hash
$14.00
Sweet potatoes, yukon gold potatoes, onions, carrots, butternut squash, roasted crimini mushrooms, seitan chorizo, garnished with piperade. Pair with Our Uncommon Saison
vegan
Add Egg
$2.00
Uncommon Huevos*
$16.00
Black bean cakes, fried eggs, ancho chili sauce, chihuahua cheese, cilantro, lime, tortilla chips. Pair with Our Spaceship IPA
vegetarian
gluten-free
Biscuits & Gravy
$12.00
Two biscuits, sausage gravy, garnished with fresh herbs. Pair with Our Spaceship IPA
Add Egg*
$2.00
Vegan Chilaquiles
$18.00
Tofu, seitan chorizo, vegan cheese, salsa verde, cilantro. Pair with Our Certifiable APA
vegan
Buttermilk Pancakes
$14.00
Seasonally inspired short stack with 2 buttermilk pancakes, whipped butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup. Pair with Our Bombastic Bock
Avocado Toast
$17.00
2 slices of 9 grain, smeared with smashed avocado, arugula, tomatoes and radish tossed with sunshine vinaigrette. Pair with Our Love on The Run Belgian Single
vegetarian
Belgian Waffle
$8.00
Toasted waffle, whipped butter, seasonal jam. Pair with Our Post-Truth
Three Cheese Grilled Cheese & Tomato Bisque
$18.00
Swiss, cheddar, smoked gouda, served on ciabatta with a cup of tomato basil bisque. Pair with Our Duke Irish Stout
vegetarian
Old School*
$15.00
Two eggs any style, choice of 2 strips of bacon, 2 sausage links or seitan chorizo, choice of toast, served with crispy potatoes. Pair with Our Spaceship IPA
Sides
Toast
$2.00
Ciabatta, 9-grain, English muffin, challah
Protein
$6.00
Bacon, pork sausage or seitan chorizo
Crispy Potatoes
$5.00
Side Salad
$6.00
Dessert
Ridiculous 3 Layer Chocolate Cake
$12.00
Chocolate layer cake, chocolate buttercream. Pair with Our Duke Irish Stout
Try It with Gelato! Add
$4.00
3 Layer Carrot Cake
$12.00
Served with whipped cream. Contains Nuts. Pair with Our Bombastic Bock
Caramel Apple Cobbler
$12.00
With a rolled oat crisp topping, baked apples, homemade caramel sauce, served with cinnamon gelato. Contains Nuts. Pair with Our Post Truth
Pumpkin Cheesecake
$12.00
Graham cracker crust, pumpkin and cinamon spices. Pair with Our Bombastic Bock
Vegan Brownie Sundae
$12.00
Vegan date brownie, a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream, topped with vegan caramel. Contains nuts. Pair with our duke Irish stout
vegetarian, vegan
Gelato Trio
$10.00
3 scoops of our daily flavors. Pair with Our Duke Irish Stout
Brunch Cocktails
Bloody Mary
$14.00
Onion, peppers, garlic house-infused prairie organic vodka, house made bloody mary mix, spicey rim
vegetarian
Add Greenstar Beer Back for
$2.50
Mimosa
$14.00
Sparkling wine & oj
Naughty Santa (Served in an au Lait Bowl!)
$12.00
Organic fair trade espresso, manhene hot cocoa, spiked with white creme de menthe, topped with whipped cream, crushed candy canes & grated Mexican chocolate
Cold & Flu Buster
$16.00
Pot of chamomile tea, housemade shot honey liqueur, organic ginger vodka, lemon wedge
Greenstar Michelada
$8.00
Our house made bloody mary mix with additional lime and spice teams up with our organic mutti's kolsch for an unbeatable pair. We top it off with ice, lime and a chili-salted rim. Salud! Not available in flights
Duchess
$8.00
Need a caffeine boost? Look no further. Ask to add our housemade organic cold brew to our organic Irish stout and enjoy the perfect marriage of roasty coffee and beer. Not available in flights
Greenstar Beermosa
$8.00
Belgian style ale with a splash of oj. Aromas of lemon citrus give way to delicious wheat malt flavor and a refreshing finish. Not available in flights
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
To Share
Baked Onion-Gruyere-Bacon Dip
$16.00
Served with grilled French bread. Pair with Our Spaceship IPA
Roasted Cauliflower
$12.00
Tossed with lemon gremolata. Pair with Our Mutti's Kolsch
vegetarian
Artichoke, Goat Cheese & Pesto Dip
$15.00
Toasted ciabatta. Pair with Our Z.C.F. Pilsner
vegetarian
Fried Cheese Curds
$12.00
Fresh, local Wisconsin curds, spicy tomato dipping sauce. Pair with Our Spaceship IPA
vegetarian
Sweet Potato Fries
$11.00
Goat cheese fondue. Pair with Our Z.C.F. Pilsner
vegetarian
French Fries
$9.00
Ketchup & aioli. Pair with Our Spaceship IPA
vegetarian
Soups
Vegetarian Chili
Served with sour cream, cheddar cheese, chopped scallions & toasted crostini. Pair with Our Bombastic Bock
vegetarian
Cup$7.00
Bowl$10.00
Tomato Basil Bisque
Pair with Our Mutti's Kolsch
Cup$7.00
Bowl$10.00
Salads
Add to any salad: chicken breast $8 / salmon $10 / chorizo seitan $9
Roast Carrot Salad
$16.00
Maple glazed & roasted carrots, arugula, goat cheese crumbles, champagne-orange vinaigrette, toasted pepitas, dried cranberries. Pair with Our Post-Truth
Romaine, smoked bacon, bleu cheese, cucumbers, mighty vine cherry tomatoes, avocado, scallions, smoked tomato ranch. Pair with Our Certifiable APA
gluten-free
Large$18.00
Seasonal Greens & Grains
Kale, arugula, quinoa, brown rice, onions, toasted pepitas, snap peas, tossed with a lemon vinaigrette. Pair with Our Uncommon Saison
gluten-free
Large$18.00
Apple, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad
Mixed greens, sliced apples, toasted walnuts, blue cheese, tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette. Contains nuts. Pair with Our Uncommon Saison
gluten-free
Small$12.00
Large$18.00
Handhelds (A la Carte)
Grass-Fed Free Range Beef Smash Burger*
$16.00
Gouda, heirloom baby lettuce, mighty vine tomato, shaved red onion, special sauce, garlic-butter brioche bun. Contains garlic. Pair with Our Spaceship IPA
Gluten Free Bun Add
$2.00
Helen's Grilled Chicken Sandwich*
$18.00
Swiss cheese, avocado, red onion, arugula, honey-mustard, ciabatta. Pair with Our Mutti's Kolsch
Baja Fish Tacos
$16.00
Tempura fried cod, corn tortillas, garnished with lemon aleppo pepper aioli, cabbage slaw (2 tacos). Flour tortillas available on request. Pair with Our Z.C.F. Pilsner
Add Avocado
$2.00
Slow Roasted Carnitas Tacos
Pork carnitas, salsa verde, flour tortillas, garnished with cotija cheese, chopped onions and cilantro (2 tacos). Flour tortillas available on request. Pair with Our Mutti's Kolsch. Veggie Tacos: Pair with Our Ghosted APA
$16.00
Available as Veggie Tacos$16.00
Add Avocado
$2.00
Gourmet Grilled Cheese & Tomato Bisque
$18.00
Cheddar, gouda, Swiss, ciabatta bread served with a bowl of tomato bisque. Pair with Our Duke Irish Stout
Black Bean Burger
$15.00
House made black bean burger, avocado crema, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions. Pair with Our Z.C.F. Pilsner
vegetarian
Mac & Cheese
$15.00
Smoked gouda, cheddar, Swiss, crispy herb potato crumble. Pair with Our Certifiable Pale Ale
vegetarian
Add: Smoked Bacon
$3.00
Add: Broccoli
$2.00
Add: Chicken
$6.00
Add: Chorizo
$3.00
Sides
Available with handhelds
French Fries
$5.00
Sweet Potato Fries
$7.00
Side Salad
$6.00
Arugula, radish, cherry toamtoes
gluten-free
Side Mac + Cheese
$7.00
Weekday Brunch
Available mon-fri until 3pm
Ham & Cheese Stuffed French Toast
$16.00
Local ham, rosemary neufchatel cheese, brioche bourbon maple syrup, crispy shaved brussels sprouts. Pair with Our Bombastic Bock
Farmer's Market Scramble*
$15.00
Chef's selection of seasonal ingredients choice of crispy potatoes or side salad. Pair with Our Z.C.F. Pilsner
Sunrise Sammy*
$15.00
Scrambled eggs, bacon, smoked gouda cheese, arugula, lemon-pepper aioli, toasted brioche bun. Choice of crispy potatoes or side salad. Pair with Our Mutti's Kolsch
Chilaquiles*
$17.00
Scrambled eggs, spicy chorizo, crispy tortilla strips, jalapenos, chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, sour cream. Pair with Our Certifiable APA
gluten-free
Vegan Chilaquiles
$18.00
Tofu, seitan chorizo, vegan cheese, salsa verde, cilantro. Pair with Our Certifiable APA
vegan
Avocado Toast
$17.00
2 slices of ciabatta, smeared with smashed avocado, arugula, tomatoes and radish tossed with sunshine vinaigrette. Pair with Our Love on The Run Belgian Single
Parsnip puree, charred scallion, & pan sauce. Pair with Our Ghosted APA
Vegan Stir Fry
$18.00
Marinated tofu, yellow onion, bell pepper, celery, cremini mushrooms, carrot, cauliflower, broccoli, jasmine rice, stir fry sauce, garnished with green onion and cilantro. Pair with Our Z.C.F. Pilsner
vegan
Mac & Cheese
$15.00
Smoked gouda, cheddar, Swiss, crispy herb potato crumble. Pair with Our Certifiable APA
vegetarian
Add: Smoked Bacon
$3.00
Add: Broccoli
$2.00
Add: Chicken
$6.00
Add: Chorizo
$3.00
Handhelds (A la Carte)
Grass-Fed Free Range Beef Smash Burger*
$16.00
Gouda, heirloom baby lettuce, mighty vine tomato, shaved red onion, pickle chips, special sauce, garlic-butter brioche bun. Contains garlic. Pair with Our Spaceship IPA
Gluten Free Bun Add
$2.00
Helen's Grilled Chicken Sandwich*
$18.00
Swiss cheese, avocado, red onion, arugula, honey-mustard, ciabatta. Pair with Our Mutti's Kolsch
Baja Fish Tacos
$16.00
Tempura fried cod, flour tortillas, garnished with lemon aleppo pepper aioli, cabbage slaw (2 tacos). Flour tortillas available on request. Pair with Our Z.C.F. Pilsner
Add Avocado
$2.00
Slow Roasted Carnitas Tacos
Pork carnitas, salsa verde, flour tortillas, garnished with cotija cheese, chopped onions and cilantro (2 tacos). Corn tortillas available on request. Pair with Our Mutti's Kolsch
$16.00
Available as Veggie Tacos$16.00
Add Avocado
$2.00
Gourmet Grilled Cheese & Tomato Bisque
$18.00
Cheddar, gouda, Swiss, ciabatta bread served with a bowl of tomato bisque. Pair with Our Z.C.F. Pilsner
Black Bean Burger
$15.00
House made black bean burger, avocado crema, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions. Pair with Our Z.C.F. Pilsner
vegetarian
Sides
Available for handhelds
French Fries
$5.00
Sweet Potato Fries
$7.00
Side Salad
$6.00
Arugula, radish, cherry tomatoes
gluten-free
Side Mac + Cheese
$7.00
Dessert
Ridiculous 3 Layer Chocolate Cake
$12.00
Chocolate layer cake, chocolate buttercream. Pair with Our Duke Irish Stout
Try It with Gelato! Add
$4.00
Caramel Apple Cobbler
$12.00
With a rolled oat crisp topping, baked apples, homemade caramel sauce, served with cinnamon gelato. Contains nuts. Pair with Our Post-Truth
Pumpkin Cheesecake
$12.00
Graham cracker crust, pumpkin & cinnamon spices. Pair with Our Bombastic Bock
Carrot Cake
$12.00
Cream cheese frosting, served with whipped cream. Contains nuts. Pair with Our Bombastic Bock
Vegan Brownie Sundae
$12.00
Vegan date brownie, a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream, topped with vegan caramel. Contains nuts. Pair with Our Duke Irish Stout
vegetarian, vegan
Gelato Trio
$10.00
3 scoops of our daily flavors. Pair with our duke Irish stout
Kids
Choice of side: fries, house made apple sauce, raw or steamed veggies
Kids Grass-Fed Burger*
$9.00
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
$9.00
Kids Grilled Chicken Tenders
$9.00
Kids Grilled Cheese
$8.00
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Drinks
Available in growler 64 FL oz, howler 32 FL oz, crowler 32 FL oz
Post-Truth | Belgian Style Strong Ale | 8% ABV
$12.00
Flavors and aromas of dried dates, fig and apricot highlight this complex Belgian-style ale. Undertones of caramelized sugar and subdued hop spice round out a spirited finish
Bombastic Bock | Strong Lager | 7.3% ABV
$9.00
A malty German style lager brewed with munich and chocolate malts. This combination creates a strong bier that is best savored. Grainy malt sweetness, bittersweet cacao nibs highlight this weighty amber colored lager
Small Change Sour Ale | Berliner Style Weiss | 3.2% ABV
$8.00
A kettle soured take on a traditional berliner weiss. Bright and tart with bready wheat malt flavor and a crisp, dry finish
Duke | Irish Style Stout | 5.7% ABV
$8.00
This Irish style stout has aromas reminiscent of medium roast coffee. Pitch black color, this ale boast creamy mouthfeel, flavors of dark chocolate and a dry finish
Z.C.F. Pilsner | German Style Pilsner | 5.2% ABV
$8.00
Our "Z.C.F." or "zero carbon footprint" pilsner is a full flavored refreshing lager brewed with perle hops for a superior noble hop flavor. Pröst!
Certifiable APA | American Pale Ale | 5.6% ABV
$8.00
Notes of tangerine and lemon peel with hints of toffee, caramel, and fresh bread. An honest American pale ale
Greenstar Beermosa
$8.00
Belgian style ale with a splash of oj. Aromas of lemon citrus give way to delicious wheat malt flavor and a refreshing finish. Not available in flights
Greenstar Michelada
$8.00
Our house made bloody mary mix with additional lime and spice teams up with our organic mutti's kolsch* for an unbeatable pair. We top it off with ice, lime and a chili-salted rim. Salud! Not available in flights
Spaceship IPA | India Pale Ale | 6.8% ABV
$9.00
Flavor notes of fresh grapefruit, pineapple and pine with plenty of malt backbone for a classic, balanced IPA
Roger's Edge Harvest Ale | ESB | 6% ABV
$9.00
An English-style ale brewed with cascade hops grown on the uncommon ground rooftop farm in edgewater. Malty grain and caramel are the backbone to this fruity and hoppy pub ale
Ghosted APA | American Pale Ale | 6.3% ABV
$9.00
A Chicago style pale ale brewed with citra, amarillo and cascade hops. Zesty grapefruit citrus, sweet stone fruit, and melon hop dominate a subtle candy like malt sweetness
Mutti's Kolsch | German Style Kolsch | 4.8% ABV
$8.00
Fresh wheat bread character and floral German hops team up in this crushable German ale
Love on the Run | Belgian Style Single | 4.6% ABV
$8.00
In search of a good time? Just running your game? This easy drinking Belgian style ale shares the same dream! Aromas of lemon citrus give way to delicious wheat malt flavor and a refreshing finish
Uncommon Saison | Farmhouse Ale | 6.7% ABV
$9.00
A contemporary take on farmhouse style saison. Brewed with citra hops for an uncommonly delicious combination of citrus and spice. Flavors reminiscent of bubblegum and orange sherbet, along side bready malt, give way to a bone-dry finish
Duchess
$8.00
Need a caffeine boost? Look no further. Ask to add our housemade organic cold brew to our organic Irish stout and enjoy the perfect marriage of roasty coffee and beer. Not available in flights
Greenstar Flights
$12.00
Pick any four of our certified organic ales or lagers to try!
Seasonal Specialties
Cranberry Ginger Whiskey Sour
$12.00
Makers mark whiskey, cranberry juice, house made ginger syrup, orange bitters, garnished with ginger cube
Sugar Cookie Martini
$12.00
Prairie vodka, vanilla syrup, amaretto, baileys and heavy cream, garnished with holiday sprinkles
Mulled Wine
$14.00
Red blend mulled with seasonal spices and ingredients, garnished with bay leaf
Cranberry Maragrita
$12.00
Tres agaves tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and cranberry juice
Maple Old Fashioned
$14.00
Four roses bourbon, pure maple syrup, orange bitters, large cube
Smoked Cherry Manhattan
$14.00
Four roses, smoked cherry syrup, large cherry infused cube, angustura bitters
Pomegranate Gin Fizz
$12.00
Prairie organic gin, pomegranate juice, organic honey, lime juice, soda water
Fresh steeped chamomile tea served with a shot of organic ginger vodka & housemade honey liqueur
The Naughty Santa
$13.00
Double shot organic espresso, omanhene fairtrade chocolate, whole milk, white creme de menth, crushed candy canes, whipped cream, grated Mexican chocolate. Served in an AU lait bowl
Irish Coffee
$12.00
Jameson Irish whiskey, hot coffee, whipped cream
Spike any Hot Drink (or Cold Drink We Don't Judge)
$5.00
Whiskey, rum or tequila
Brunch Cocktails
Bloody Mary
$14.00
House-infused bloody mary organic vodka, house made bloody mary mix
Uncommon ground locations are open for brunch, lunch and dinner daily and feature contemporary comfort cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal, regional, organic ingredients. The bars feature famous house-infused organic cocktails, a selection of local craft beers and an eclectic, sustainable American wine list. Enjoy tree-lined outdoor cafes in the summer & 2 warm, cozy fireplace in the winter. uncommon ground operates the "1st Certified Organic Roof Top Farm in the US" as well as our own brewery, GREENSTAR BREWING, "The 1st Certified Organic Brewery in Illinois" - M.O.S.A.