a sampling of hummus, falafel, and tabouli served with lemon-tahini
dressing, pita points and assorted raw vegetables.
Hummus Side
$5.50
a chick pea, tahini dip served with pita points.
Loaded Nachos
$7.25
a generous serving of corn chips, melted cheese, black bean chili, lettuce, red onions, sour cream, and our homemade salsa.
Nachos
$4.95
corn chips, melted cheese, and our own salsa.
Chips & Cheese Dip
$4.25
white corn chips with premium cheese dipping sauce.
Chips & Salsa
$3.25
white corn chips and homemade salsa.
Soups
Split Pea Dal
indian curry flavor in a deliciously thick and spicy soup.
Bowl$3.95
Cup$2.95
Soup Of The Day
see our specials board or ask about today's selection.
Bowl$3.95
Cup$2.95
Salads
All Of Our Dressings Are Made Here At The Grit. Choose From: Creamy Garlic, Feta, Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Indian Curry, Lemon-tahini, Or Oil & Vinegar
House Salad
$7.25
a mountain of crisp romaine and tender red leaf lettuces, carrots, purple cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion topped with your choice of sauteed tofu cubes or shredded white cheddar.
Tabouli Salad
middle eastern salad featuring the nutty flavor of bulgur tossed with veggies and spices. served on a bed of greens with lemon-tahini dressing.
Side Order$2.95
$5.95
Petite Salad
$2.95
a side portion of lettuce, purple cabbage, carrots, and cucumbers.
Bagels
Varieties Offered Are Plain, Multi-grain, And Everything
Rosa's
$4.95
melted cheese, fresh tomato slices, italian spices, and vinaigrette dressing.
Hummus
$4.95
served with cucumbers on a toasted bagel.
Toasted
with butter or garlic butter
With Cream Cheese$1.25
$2.25
Sandwiches
All Sandwiches Come With Chips. Substitute Petite Salad, Cup Of Soup, Or Veggies Side For $1.75
Deluxe Grilled Steak
$5.75
thinly-sliced, marinated and grilled seitan
steak on a toasted hoagie with sauteed
onions, peppers, and mushrooms. topped
with melted white cheddar, freshly cut
lettuce and tomatoes, and our special sauce.
vegan without cheese.
Banh Mi
$7.25
traditional vietnamese hoagie-style
sandwich with hoisin-seared seitan; homemade
pickled onions, carrots, and daikon;
jalapenos, fresh lettuce, and diced cucumber,
with wasabi-mayonnaise, and topped with
fresh cilantro. vegan.
The Seitan Gyro
$7.25
first the greeks, and now the grit!! zesty
greek-seasoned seitan, sizzled on the grill
with roasted red peppers and onion, folded
into toasted pita bread with fresh spinach
and a creamy cucumber tzitziki. vegan.
The Grit B.o.d. (burger Of The Day)
$7.25
delectible grit original burger creations,
changing from day to day. your server will
have all the scrumptious details!
Teriyaki Tofu Wrap
$6.95
tofu and assorted veggies sauteed in our homemade teriyaki sauce and
wrapped in pita.
Falafel
$6.75
chick pea fritters in pita bread with veggies and lemon-tahini dressing.
Hummus
$6.75
our homemade chick pea spread and veggies wrapped in pita bread with lemon-tahini
or vinaigrette dressing.
Grilled Cheese Smelt
$5.95
your choice of fresh spinach or sliced tomato melted with cheddar
cheese and honey mustard dressing on our homemade whole wheat bread.
athens biggest and best grilled cheese sandwich.
Tofu Reuben Sandwich
$6.95
round marbled rye bread grilled and filled with specially seasoned
tofu, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and russian dressing.
The Grit Veggie Plate
Choose From Our Fabulous And Dynamic Variety Of Vegetable Dishes, Stews, And Casseroles Listed Daily On The Specials Board. Also Available Are:
Pinto Beans
A La Carte$2.95
Three For$7.25
Tabouli Side
A La Carte$2.95
Three For$7.25
Petite Salad Side
A La Carte$2.95
Three For$7.25
Two Falafel
A La Carte$2.95
Three For$7.25
Tofu Cube Cup
A La Carte$2.95
Three For$7.25
Black Bean Chili
A La Carte$2.95
Three For$7.25
Cup Of Dal
A La Carte$2.95
Three For$7.25
Cup Of Today's Soup
A La Carte$2.95
Three For$7.25
Excellent Edibles
Golden Bowl
browned tofu cubes sauteed with soy sauce and nutritional yeast served over brown rice.
Large$6.50
Small$5.50
Add Cheese$1.25
Add Veggies$0.95
The Grit Staple
a complete protein of pinto beans, brown rice, melted cheese, and onions.
Large$5.50
Small$4.50
Substitute Black Bean Chili For Pinto Beans$0.50
Add Assorted Veggies$0.95
Veggie Chili Cheese Dog
a hearty veggie frank on a delicious poppy seed bun with our famous black bean chili, white cheddar, and side of chips.
Two On A Platter$7.25
$4.95
Black Bean Chili
our popular house recipe with black beans, bulgur, veggies, and assorted, zesty spices. topped with a dollop of sour cream.
Large$5.75
Small$4.75
Around The World
Mid-e Platter
$7.50
a sampling of hummus, falafel, and tabouli served with lemon-tahini
dressing, pita points and assorted raw vegetables
Falafel Platter
$7.50
five chickpea fritters served with lemon-tahini dressing, pita points
cucumbers, carrots, celery and radishes
Tabouli Salad
middle eastern salad featuring the nutty flavor of bulgur tossed with
veggies and spices. served on a bed of greens with lemon-tahini dressing.
$2.95
Side Order$5.95
Hot Noodle Bowl Of The Day
$7.25
a revolving roster of asian-inspired broths and sauces in a huge
steaming bowl of noodles with a variety of delicate vegetable and hearty
tofu or tempeh. see board for selection.
Stir Fry
assorted vegetable sauteed in our own teriyaki sauce served over brown
rice or noodles.
$6.25
Add Sauteed Tofu$1.25
Mondo Burrito
$7.25
a large, open-faced burrito layered with brown rice, black bean chili,
veggies, cheese and salsa.
Deluxe Quesadillas
a large flour tortilla with your choice of fillings. comes with chips, salsa
and sour cream.
Steak With Sauteed Veggies, Jalapenos, And Cheese (vegan Without Cheese)$7.25
Spinach Creation And Cheese$6.95
Crunchy Vegetables And Cheese$6.50
Cheese And Onion$5.75
Add Black Bean Chili To Any Quesadilla$1.50
Black Bean Chili
our popular house recipe with black beans, bulgur, veggies and assorted,
zesty spices. topped with a dollop of sour cream.
Small$4.75
Large$5.75
Loaded Nachos
$7.25
corn tortilla chips, melted cheddar cheese, black bean chili, lettuce, red
onions, tangy salsa, and sour cream. its big!
Nachos
$4.95
corn tortilla chips smothered in melted white cheddar cheese and a side
of our fresh tangy salsa.
Pasta Marinara
linguine pasta smothered with our homemade red sauce. comes with
garlic toast.
$6.50
Add Assorted, Sauteed Veggies$0.95
Add Sauteed Tofu$1.50
Kid Size Mini Marinara$3.95
Pita Pizza
toasted pita bread with our marinara sauce, cheese, and spices.
If you've never visited The Grit, you should know that we've been an old favorite in Athens, GA for more than two decades. We serve vegetarian food in a way that appeals to ALL kinds of eaters. The lure of delicious homemade food served in generous portions at inexpensive prices, coupled with a lovingly restored pair of handsome dining rooms in a splendid historic building...it all brings people back and back again. So again, welcome to TheGrit.com!