Uncommon Ground menu with price

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Sweet Potato Pancakes apple infused bourbon caramel sauce, roasted pecan honey.
French Toast rum infused maple syrup, apple raisin chutney, cinnamon mascarpone.
Breakfast Tacos free range scrambled eggs, house made chorizo, black bean salsa, chihuahua cheese, ancho crème.
Uncommon Biscuits & Gravy prairie pure cheddar biscuits, homemade fennel sausage gravy, 2 eggs any style.
Chilaquiles scrambled eggs, house-made chorizo, jalapeno, corn tortillas, chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, sour cream.
Vegan Chilaquiles phoenix bean smoked tofu, chorizo seitan, vegan cheese, corn tortillas, salsa verde.
Uncommon Huevos organic black bean cake, eggs over easy, ancho chili puree, chihuahua cheese, tortilla chips, lime.
Sustainable Egg Sliders scrambled local farm eggs, gunthorp farms hickory smoked bacon, prairie pure cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, organic baby spinach, english muffin.
Corn Beef Hash house-corned slagel farm beef brisket, fingerling potato confit, roast brussels sprouts & baby kale, butternut squash, lemon hollandaise.
Severson Farm Organic Hulled Oatmeal fisher farm organic maple syrup, dried sweet cranberries, house-made granola.
House Made Organic Granola severson farm hulled oats, toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries, cardamom infused organic yogurt.
Ploughman's Platter 2 eggs any style, greenstar organic beer cheese, bacon-onion chutney, cranberry mustard, pretzel bread.
2 Eggs Any Style sustainable cage free eggs, house-made crispy potatoes. add: cheddar, swiss, bleu, goat, american.
Tortilla Espanola local free range eggs, redskin potatoes, spanish onions, organic tomato sauce, ancho creme, petite salad.
Harrison Farm House Made Chicken Sausage
Gunthorp Farm Hickory Smoked Bacon
Local Farms Harvest Pork Sausage
Chorizo Seitan
Toast Or English Muffin
Banana Bread
Crispy Potatoes
Organic Edamame Hummus chili-orange oil, parsley salad, toasted hazelnuts, pickled onions, pita.
Sweet Potato Fries tato fries capriole goat cheese fondue.
Baked Artichoke & Goat Cheese Dip Pesto pesto, local parmesan, toasted crostini.
Vegetarian Chili prairie pure white cheddar cheese, sour cream, scallions.
Soup Of The Day
Roasted Brussel Sprouts house smoked bacon, balsamic reduction, sarvecchio parmesan.
Soup And Salad Combo soup and salad combo cup of chef's daily soup or vegetarian chili & half of either sunshine salad or baby kale caesar salad.
Sunshine Salad sunshine salad organic greens, seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, sunflower seeds & sprouts, apple cider vinaigrette, herb & cheese flatbread crisp.
Baby Kale Caesar Salad hazelnut caesar dressing, organic polenta croutons, shaved sarvecchio parmesan.
Uncommon Chopped Salad uncommon chopped salad romaine, gunthrop farm hickory smoked bacon, roasted apples, prairie pure blue cheese, cucumbers, avocado, scallions, smoked tomato ranch, herb & cheese flatbread crisp. add: g
Helen’s Grilled Chicken Sandwich helen’s grilled chicken sandwich grilled organic miller farm chicken breast, prairie pure swiss, avocado, red onion, sprouts, house-made honey-mustard, artisanal sourdough, choice of fries or side sa
Baja Fish Tacos blackened sustainable catch of the day, napa cabbage slaw, green tomato guacamole, red onion relish.
Black Bean Burger green tomato guacamole, napa cabbage slaw, seven grain bun.
Grass Fed Free Range Burger romaine, red onion, pickle, new england bun. add: swiss, cheddar, american, goat, gorgonzola to your burger.
Seasonal Flatbread
Organic Macaroni & Cheese organic macaroni & cheese organic mini shell pasta, prairie butterkase, cheddar and swiss, bread crumbs, local apple slaw. choice of 1 ingredient: broccoli, river valley mushrooms or gunthrop hickory
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich cider braised pork shoulder, hoisin bbq sauce, chipotle slaw, 7 grain bun.
House Baked Pretzels pickled mustard seed aioli, organic greenstar beer cheese, maldon salt.
Drunken Mussels pei mussels, greenstar organic ipa, pommes frites, sarvecchio parmesan, fines herbs.
Slow Cooked Catalpa Grove Pork Belly (gf). yellow curry, pistachio chimichurri, house-grown sprouts, jalapeno vinegar.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts (gf). house smoked bacon, balsamic reduction, local parmesan.
Baked Artichoke, Goat Cheese & Pesto Dip (v). local parmesan, toasted crostini.
Poutine (v). pommes frites, wisconsin cheese curds, river valley mushroom ragout, hazelnut gremolata.
Housemade Seasonal Flatbread
Korean Fried Calamari sweet and spicy glaze, black and white sesame seeds, fresh greens.
Scotch Egg local free range hard boiled eggs, house made sausage, greenstar beer cheese, cherry mostarda.
Pommes Frites (gf). grated local parmesan, fresh herbs, chicharon salt, roasted garlic aioli & chipotle ketchup.
Organic Edamame Hummus chili-orange oil, parsley salad, toasted hazelnuts, pickled onions, herbed pita.
Sweet Potato Fries (v). capriole goat cheese fondue.
Pumpkin Ravioli (v). roast shallot & sage butter, toasted hazelnuts, prairie pure gorgonzola, crispy sage.
Vegan Lasagne (v, gf). organic polenta, local seasonal vegetables, soy cheese, organic tomato sauce, side salad.
Pan Seared Skuna Bay Salmon butternut squash cous cous, tempura river valley mushrooms, lemongrass beurre blanc.
Greenstar Organic Ipa Braised Short Rib tcho cocoa nib braise, smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables.
Organic Crispy Half Chicken (gf). miller’s farm organic chicken, confit fingerling potatoes, organic baby kale, sauce veloute.
Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf red skin potato hash, local beer battered onion rings, tomato demi.
Organic Macaroni & Cheese (v). mini shell organic pasta, prairie pure cheddar, swiss & butterkase, bread crumbs, local apple slaw. add: broccoli, sundried tomatoes, portobello mushroom. add: braised short rib, pork belly, smo
Organic Baby Kale Caesar Salad (v, gf). hazelnut caesar dressing, organic polenta croutons local parmesan.
Vegetarian Chili (v). cedar grove organic cheddar cheese, sour cream, scallions.
Sunshine Salad (v). organic greens, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, apple cider vinaigrette, herb & cheese flatbread crisp.
Uncommon Chopped Salad romaine, local smoked bacon, local gorgonzola, cucumbers, avocado, scallions, local tomatoes, smoked tomato ranch.
Black Bean Burger (v). green tomato guacamole, napa cabbage slaw, 7 grain bun.
Grass-Fed Free-Range Burger romaine, red onion, new england bun, house-made pickle. add: cheese, caramelized onions, grilled portobello. add: local smoked bacon, crispy pork belly, sunny side up egg.
Helen's Grilled Chicken Sandwich miller’s amish farms grilled free range chicken breast, organic swiss, avocado, red onion, sprouts, house-made honey-mustard, artisanal sourdough.
Baja Fish Tacos (gf). blackened sustainable fish of the day, napa cabbage slaw, green tomato guacamole, red onion relish.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich cider braised pork shoulder, hoisin bbq sauce, chipotle slaw, 7 grain bun.
Mini Organic Buttermilk Pancakes pure maple syrup, your choice of plain or chocolate chip.
Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs with seasonal fruit. add cedar grove cheddar or swiss cheese.
Organic Kids Yogurt add house-made granola and fruit.
French Toast Sticks with seasonal fruit, pure maple syrup.
Grilled Prairie Pure Butterkäse Cheese Sandwich served on 12 grain bread, with seasonal fruit.
Organic Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich served on 12 grain bread, with seasonal fruit.
Mini Organic Macaroni & Cheese with seasonal fruit, add broccoli or sundried tomatoes.
Mini Grass-Fed Beef Burger with seasonal fruit. add cedar grove cheddar or swiss cheese.
Griddled Gunthorp Farm Chicken Tenders smoked tomato ranch dipping sauce with seasonal fruit.
Raw Seasonal Vegetables with smoked tomato ranch dipping sauce.
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
Seasonal Fruit Bowl
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Kid Cocoa
Kid Steamer
Kid S’mores Cocoa topped with house-made marshmallow & graham crackers.
Espresso Pot De Creme dark chocolate mousee / walnut brittle.
Blueberry Financier creme anglaise / hazelnut gelato.
Blondie white chocolate mousee / seasonal berry coulis.
Apple Tart Tatin bourbon caramel sauce / brown sugar caramel gelato dark.
Ciao Bella Gelato Trio flavors change often.
Flourless Chocolate Torte chocolate gelato / candied pistachios.
Loud Coffee Organic House Blend $2.75
Organic Uncommon Espresso $3.25 - $2.50
Latte Or Cappuccino $4.75 - $3.75
Uncommon Cocoa $4.75 omanhene chocolate, steamed milk, whip cream & shaved chocolate.
Mocha Latte $5.75 - $4.50 omanhene chocolate, espresso & steamed milk.
Steamers $2.95 - $3.75 steamed milk & any flavor.
House-Made Chai Latte $3.75 - $4.75 black tea, honey, vanilla, chai spices & steamed milk.
Seasonal Press Pot $8.00 - $6.00
La Cordillera flavors of walnut and pecan with stone fruit.
Buzzy Bee $6.00 organic espresso, honey, soy milk, shaken & served over ice.
People’s Iced Tea, Classic Black $2.50
Flowering Fruit Iced Tea, Herbal $3.00
Black Organic Hot Teas $2.50 assam breakfast, english breakfast, earl greyer.
Herbal Organic Hot Teas $2.50 mint fields, flowering fruit, lemon chamomile, cardamom cinnamon.
Green Organic Hot Teas $2.50 dancing leaves, green earl greyer, turmeric ginger.
Organic vanilla, hazelnut, raspberry or caramel.
Sugar Free vanilla, almond, gingerbread, or raspberry.
Niced Chai $9.00 house-made chai with brandy and skim milk over ice.
Framblossom $8.00 flowering fruit tea served iced with rum and raspberry framboise.
Bourbon Blonde $8.00 vanilla-infused bourbon with espresso, white chocolate, and caramel over ice.
Summerberry Basil Lemonade $6.00 seasonal berries muddled with basil and fresh lemonade.
Samoa Mocha $7.00 omanhene chocolate, coconut, caramel, espresso, and choice of milk served hot or iced.
Uptown Tea $6.00 iced green tea with house-made ginger syrup and fresh mint.
Salted Caramel Latte $6.00 uncommon espresso, salted caramel monin with milk over ice.
UG Limeade $4.00 housemade lime-thyme syrup with lemonade and soda water.
Guiltless - Berry Biscotti $6.00 organic uncommon espresso, sugar free almond and sugar free raspberry monin with steamed fat free milk.
Kid At Heart - Peanut Butter Cup Steamer $3.00 peanut butter monin, omanhene chocolate, steamed milk and whipped cream.
Sienna Holiday $10.00 crusoe organic rum, campari, and blood orange juice on the rocks.
Spicy Fling $9.00 fresh pureed cantaloupe, ancho-infused tequila, organic agave syrup and lime juice shaken and served in a rocks glass over ice with a lime wedge.
Porch Swing $9.00 freshly muddled thyme with fresh watermelon puree and cucumber gin served on the rocks in a tulip glass with a cucumber garnish.
Co-Op Bloody Mary Or Maria $8.00 ancho pepper, sweet onion, bell pepper, and garlicinfused prairie vodka or ancho-infused tequila, house-made ‘co-op hot sauce’ bloody mix & a veggie skewer.
Bloody Back $2.00 add a 4 oz. pour of beer from our rotating draft list.
Mimosas $8.00 orange, pomegranate, or blood orange juice blended with sparkling white wine.
Greenstar Traditional Radler $8.00 greenstar kolsch and lemonade, served up in a tulip glass.
Agripolitan $10.00 ginger-infused prairie organic vodka with freshly muddled basil, watermelon puree and a basil garnish.
Cucumber Collins $10.00 cucumber-infused prairie vodka or gin, ginger syrup, sour mix, and soda water on ice.
Basil Julep $8.00 basil-infused four roses bourbon, house-made mint simple syrup, and soda water served on the rocks in a tulip glass and garnished with a lime wedge and fresh basil.
Honey Bee Sangria $8.00 white wine blended with wild blossom honey mead, juices and market fruit.
Patio Red Sangria $8.00 red wine blended with honey mead, brandy, cinnamon, juices and market fruit.
World Cup $9.00 muddled cucumber, oranges, and strawberries blended with gin, lemonade and shaken, served over ice with a splash of soda water and a rosemary sprig.
Kentucky Peach $10.00 vanilla-infused four roses bourbon with fresh peach puree, house-made cherry vanilla bitters. served over ice in a collins glass with a cherry garnish.
Uncommon Mule $9.00 house-made ginger beer with organic prairie vodka, organic agave nectar, and house-made ginger simple syrup over ice with a lime garnish.
Rooftop Cascade $10.00 rye whiskey mixed sweet vermouth, muddled with frsh orange, and a dash of house-made organic rooftop cascade hops bitters, served in a rocks glass with an orange twist.
Lemon Ginger Martini $10.00 ginger-infused organic prairie vodka and fresh citrus syrup served up with a candied ginger skewer and a lemon slice.
Basilica Limon $10.00 veev acai spirits, muddled fresh basil, lemonade, ice, and a splash of soda.
Summer Fashioned $10.00 market berry-infused bourbon and cherry-vanilla bitters, orange, served on the rocks.
Peach Mojito $9.00 mint-infused rum with muddled mint and fresh peach puree served shaken in a tulip glass, topped with a splash of soda water and a lime wedge.
Lemon Balm Spritzer $8.00 market strawberry-infused prairie organic vodka, muddled with fresh mint, lemonade served over ice with a lemon wedge.
Spicy Mango Picante $8.00 ancho chili-infused tequila, spicy mango monin syrup, lime juice, house-made bitters, and a splash of soda served on the rocks with a chili-dusted dried mango.
Farmer’s Market Sodas & Agua Frescas $6.00 cantaloupe, watermelon, peach, blood orange, grapefruit, lavender, rhubarb. house-made ginger ale or sarsaparilla.
"Certifiable" American Pale Ale uncommon ground, chicago
"Spaceship" IPA uncommon ground, chicago
"Mutti's Kölsch’ uncommon ground, chicago
Mixmaster Mocha Porter uncommon ground, chicago
Monk's Libation Belgian Dark Strong Ale uncommon ground, chicago
Summit Pilsner st. paul, minnesota
Capital ‘Supper Club’ Lager wisconsin
Lakefront ‘New Grist’ Gluten-Free Pilsner wisconsin
Metropolitan ‘Krankshaft’ Kolsch chicago
Three Floyds ‘Alpha King’ Pale Ale indiana
Two Brothers ‘Cane And Ebel’ Red Rye Ale illinois
Revolution ‘Bottom Up’ Wit chicago
Bell’s ‘Two Hearted’ IPA michigan
Great Lakes ‘Commodore Perry’ IPA ohio
Wild Onion ‘Hopslayer’ Imperial IPA illinois
Vivant ‘Zaison’ Imperial Saison michigan
Finch’s ‘Secret ‘Stache’ Stout chicago
Vandermill ‘Blue Gold’ Blueberry Apple Cider michigan
Virtue ‘Nichols Estate’ Estate-Grown Cider chicago
Lagunitas Pils ‘Czech Style’ chicago
Tighthead ‘Comfortably Blonde’ Ale illinois
Revolution ‘Rosa’ Hibiscus Ale chicago
3 Sheeps ‘Baaad Boy’ Black Wheat Ale wisconsin
Two Brothers ’Atom Smasher’ Oktoberfest illinois
Goose Island ‘Matilda’ Farmhouse Ale chicago
New Holland ‘Dragon’s Milk’ Stout michigan
Virtue ‘Red Streak’ Cider chicago
Craft Beer Flight (4oz). pours of your choice from our draft list.
Cayuga-Vidal extra-sec, m. lawrence, ‘green’, mi nv delicate apple & citrus characteristics with a fresh, light toastiness.
Chardonnay brut, hacienda, ca nv bright notes of apple, pear, & straw; harmonious balance.
Riesling-Chardonnay brut, chateau chantal, ‘tonight’, mi nv fruity bright nose; creamy mouth feel; flavors of pear & honey-crisp apple.
Pinot Noir-Chardonnay brut, rose, m. lawrence, ‘sex’, mi nv seductive bouquet & juicy palate of fresh strawberries
Pinot Noir-Chardonnay brut, hermann j. wiemer, ny ‘06 red fruit, crisp citrus & honey notes.
Pinot Noir-Chardonnay brut, iron horse, ca ‘08 key lime & hazelnut on the nose; mandarin orange, ripe red apple on the palate; long finish.
Albariño tangent, ca ‘12 fresh & crisp with notes of honeyed tangerine & lush peaches; flavors of mandarin oranges.
Pinot Grigio chateau grand traverse, mi ‘12 bright acidity & beautiful mineral qualities; floral & citrus flavors.
Sauvignon Blanc beckmen vineyards, ca ‘13 intense fruit flavors & crisp acidity.
Riesling nine hats, wa ‘11 white peach, honey, ripe pear & jasmine aromas; vibrant acidity; clean & long finish.
Syrah Dry Rose scherrer, ca ‘10 floral aromas with a pronounced sense of minerality.
Sangiovese Dry Rose alexander valley vineyards, ca ‘13 aromas of wild strawberry, watermelon, raspberry & mint; peach & berry; hint of minerality.
Gewurztraminer hermann j. wiemer, ny ‘09 flowery bouquet with hints of peach & spice; silky mouthfeel of melon & a touch of coriander.
Pinot Gris big fire, or ‘12 flavors of fresh ginger, apple blossom & guava; finishes with notes of lime leaf & stone.
Pinot Gris a to z, or ‘12 ripe citrus fruits; subtle mineral notes; hints of nectarines.
Auxerrois bel lago, mi ‘12 melon with hints of tropical fruit & citrus.
Chardonnay barra, ca ‘11 aromas of golden apple & citrus peel; toasty french oak & vanilla, shortbread & stone fruit.
Chardonnay raymond, ‘r’, ca ‘12 bright tropical fruit with hints of honey & vanilla.
Pinot Noir block nine, ca ‘12 ripe cherry & berry flavors; aromas of bright fruit with a mix of strawberry, violets & plum.
Pinot Noir j.k. carriere, ‘provocateur’, or ‘09 aromatically dark cherry with mouthwatering acidity; red & black fruits on the palate.
Pinot Noir flowers, ca ‘12 aromas of wild berries; bing cherries, rhubarb & pomegranate on the palate.
Meritage fenn valley, mi ‘11 aromas of dark fruit with flavors of black cherry & black pepper.
Blend tablas creek, ‘patelin de tablas’, ca ‘12 rhone inspired blend; spice & mineral notes with bright fruit.
Petite Syrah foppiano, ca ‘11 blackberry & dark chocolate aromas; anise, white pepper, toasted hazelnut, & sweet vanilla.
Merlot liberty school, ca ’11 fruit forward, clean minerality, velvety-fine tannins, long silky finish.
Merlot brys estate, mi ‘11berry & plum notes; creamy mouth feel.
Malbec clayhouse, ca ‘11 fruit forward on the mout, extended finish of soft tannin & spice.
Malbec yorkville cellars, ca ‘12 made with organic grapes; aromas of boysenberry & pomegranate; chocolate finish.
ZCS santa barbara winery, ca ‘10 zinfandel-carignane-sangiovese; jammy fruit & spice with balanced cherry aromatics.
Zinfandel girasole, ca ‘10 dark plum, mocha, strawberry, clove, & cinnamon.
Zinfandel alexander valley vineyards, ‘sin’, ca ‘11 expressive red fruits on the nose; palate loaded with black cherry, plum & black pepper .
Zinfandel porter creek, ‘old vine’, ca ‘10. complex & rich flavors of black raspberry, herbs & white pepper.
Cabernet l de lyeth, ca ‘11 juicy plum & spice give way to rich bing cherry, blackberry, truffle, black currant & coffee.

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