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Our Menu

  • Breakfast Menu
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Served from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Entrees

Daily Dish - Denver Omelette

$13.99
Smoked ham, peppers, onion, cheddar cheese, scallions, roasted potatoes

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

$9.75
Applewood smoked bacon, fried egg, aged cheddar cheese, toasted brioche bun, side of serrano aioli

Ham, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

$9.75
Smoked ham, fried egg, aged cheddar cheese, toasted brioche bun, side of serrano aioli

Turkey, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

$9.75
Turkey sausage, fried egg, aged cheddar cheese, toasted brioche bun, side of serrano aioli

Breakfast Burrito

$12.95
Choice of bacon, ham, chorizo or avocado, eggs, potatoes, cheese, cilantro, side of red chili salsa

Chilaquiles

$12.50
Salsa verde, two fried eggs, corn tortilla chips, lime crema, jack & cotija cheese, cilantro

Homestyle Breakfast

$13.95
Two strips of applewood smoked bacon, two eggs of choice, breakfast potatoes, levain sourdough toast

Avocado Toast

$8.75
Toasted levain sourdough, smashed avocado, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes

Lox Bagel

$10.75
Smoked salmon, sliced tomato, capers, cream cheese, red onion, toasted seeded or plain bagel

Bagel with Cream Cheese

$4.95
Toasted seeded or plain bagel

Veggie Scramble

$12.95
Scrambled eggs, sautéed spinach, bell pepper, tomato, melted cheddar cheese, breakfast potatoes, levain sourdough toast

Pancakes

$8.00
Two pancakes, served with maple syrup & butter. Try it with blueberries or bananas!

Oatmeal

$6.50
Steel-cut oatmeal, banana, shredded coconut, granola, chia seed, honey, cinnamon

Peanut Butter - Banana Toast

$7.50
Grilled levain sourdough, peanut butter, sliced banana, wildflower honey, cinnamon

Acai Bowl

$10.75
Peanut butter, banana, honey, granola, shredded coconut, chia seed, cinnamon

Breakfast Add - Ons

Bacon

$2.75

Turkey Sausage

$2.99

Chorizo

$2.75

Avocado

$2.50

Cheese

$1.50

Potatoes

$2.50

Sourdough Toast

$2.00

Serrano Aioli

$0.50

Red Salsa

$0.50

Green Salsa

$0.50

Cream Cheese

$1.00

A La Carte

Bacon

$3.50

Turkey Sausage

$3.75

2 Eggs

$4.00
Any style

Side Toast

$2.00

Breakfast Potatoes

$4.75

Served from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Salads

Salad Add-Ons: Grilled Chicken +$5.50 | Tuna Salad +$4.00 | Carne Asada +$6.00 | Tofu +$4.00

Grilled Chicken Caesar

$12.95
Customer Favorite | Romaine lettuce, spice-grilled chicken, shaved parmesan, seasoned croutons, Caesar dressing

Cobb Salad

$11.50
Mixed greens, applewood smoked bacon, hard-boiled eggs, gorgonzola cheese, seasoned croutons, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onion, balsamic vinaigrette

Greek Salad

$11.65
Marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, baby spinach, feta cheese, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sherry vinaigrette

Baby Kale & Quinoa Salad

$11.50
Kale, quinoa, black beans, cotija cheese, jicama, pickled onions, cucumber, tortilla strips, cherry tomatoes, avocado-cilantro dressing

Sandwiches

Served with a side of serrano aioli

Turkey Panini

$12.95
Customer Favorite | Sliced turkey, sliced tomato, pepper jack cheese, avocado, levain sourdough bread

Grilled Cheese

$7.50
Cheddar cheese and levain sourdough bread

BLT

$11.75
Applewood smoked bacon, mixed greens, tomato, mayonnaise, toasted levain sourdough

Turkey Avocado

$12.95
Customer Favorite | Sliced turkey, avocado, tomato, red onion, mixed greens, Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, and levain sourdough | Make It A Wrap! (Flour Tortilla)

Artichoke & Truffle Melt

$12.50
Marinated artichokes, white truffle oil, spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, grilled levain sourdough

Tuna Melt

$12.65
Albacore tuna mix, melted aged cheddar, sliced tomato, grilled levain sourdough

Ham & Cheese Panini

$10.50
Smoked ham, melted aged cheddar, grilled levain sourdough

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

$12.65
Spice grilled chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, pickles, romaine lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, toasted brioche bun

HG Burger

$11.60
Customer Favorite | Grilled beef patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled red onion, melted cheddar, toasted brioche bun

Black Bean Burger

$11.25
Black bean patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled red onion, pepper jack cheese, toasted brioche bun

Chicken Caesar Wrap

$12.95
Customer Favorite | Spice grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, parmesan, Caesar dressing, flour tortilla

Taco Shop Classics

Cali Burrito

$14.75
Customer Favorite | Choice of chicken or carne asada, crispy French fries, cheese, avocado, lime crema, cilantro, flour tortilla, roasted garlic-guajillo chili salsa

Quesadilla

$7.75
Cheese quesadilla, served with lime crema & roasted garlic-guajillo chili salsa • Add: Chicken +$5.00 | Carne Asada +$6.00 | Avocado +$2.50

Tacos

$12.50
Choice of carne asada or grilled chicken, guacamole, pickled onions, melted cheese, cilantro, corn tortillas

Sides

Classic Fries

$4.75

Cajun Fries

$4.75

Onion Rings

$4.75
Served with ketchup & ranch

Side Caesar Salad

$4.75

Side Mixed Greens Salad

$4.75

Side Serrano Aioli

$0.50/2 oz.

Side of Ranch

$0.50/2 oz.

Menu

Chicken Caesar Salad

$12.50
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, sourdough croutons, and Caesar dressing

Thai Chicken Wrap

$11.50
Grilled chicken, sliced jalapeño, red bell pepper, shredded cabbage, sweet chili peanut sauce, flour tortilla

Coconut Chia Pudding with Pineapple

$6.50
Coconut chia pudding topped with pineapple, granola

Mango Pineapple Parfait

$6.50

Pastries

$3.50
Fresh assorted pastries from a European baking company

Candy

$1.75
Choices may vary | Assorted candy and bars

Chips

$2.95
Choices may vary

Nuts

$1.75
Choices may vary | Variety of peanuts and bagged snacks

Gum

$1.75
Choices may vary

York Peppermint Patty

$0.50

Protein Bar

$2.25

Banana / Fruit

$1.00

Higher Grounds Cold Brew Can

$5.00/11 oz Can
Small batch nitro cold brew made by Clay Coffee Company

Gourmet Cake Slice

$6.00
Choice of Carrot, Chocolate, Raspberry Cheesecake, Tiramisu • Individually packaged cake slices

Altoid Mints

$2.50

Side Serrano Aoili

$0.50

Brazil Medium / Dark Roast Whole Bean Coffee

$18.95

Brownie

$2.50
Housemade brownie

Sauces

Side of Red Salsa

$0.50
Guajillo chile, roasted garlic salsa

Side of Green Salsa

$0.50
Tomatillo salsa

Side of Ranch Dressing

$0.50
House ranch dressing

Side of Avocado - Cilantro Dressing

$1.00

Side of Caesar Dressing

$1.00

Side of Sherry Vinaigrette

$1.00

Side of Serrano Aioli

$0.50
Our signature house sauce! Perfect for everything

Side Balsamic Vinaigrette

$0.50

Red Salsa

$5.00
8 oz container of our famous roasted garlic-guajillo chili red salsa

Green Salsa

$5.00
8 oz container of our tomatillo green salsa

Serrano Aioli

$5.00
8 oz container of our world-renowned serrano aioli

Side Cream Cheese

$1.50
2 oz side of cream cheese

Side Sour Cream

$0.50

Hosting an event? We cater 7 days a week for Private Events, Corporate Occasions and Weddings.

Plated RSVP Dinners

*15-person minimum increments of 5

BUSINESS CLASS:

Mains

Stuffed Portobello Mushroom - With spinach and ricotta
Grilled Wild Alaskan Salmon
Cabernet Braised Beef Short Ribs

Sides

Garlic Potato Puree, Sauteed Asparagus & Bernaise Sauce

FIRST CLASS:

Duo Mains

Roasted Rack of Lamb
NY Strip Steak
Served with 4 oz Grilled Maine lobster Tail with Herbed Butter

Sides

Twice Baked Potatoes, Sauteed Broccolini, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Peppercorn Demi Glaze

Flavors of the World Buffet Menu

*15 person minimum increments of 5

Taste of India

Steamed Basmati Rice
Garlic Naan Bread
Stewed Eggplant: tomato, and seasoned with cumin, turmeric, garlic, and ginger.
Red Curry Spiced Lamb
Butter Chicken

Banh Mi Bonanza

Served on French baguette roll - With pickled carrots, jalapeños, cilantro, ginger-peanut sauce, soy-hoisin sauce, napa cabbage

Soy Ginger Tofu (vegetarian)
Turmeric-Ginger Chicken
Lemongrass Pork
Soba Noodle Salad

The Hg Wok

Served with mixed green salad, sherry vinaigrette dressing

Fried Rice
Stir Fried Broccoli, Carrot & Bell Pepper with Teriyaki and Szechuan Sweet Chili Sauce
Garlic-Ginger Grilled Shrimp
Sesame-Chili Skirt Steak
Sweet & Sour Chicken

Szechuan Rice Bowls

Steamed Brown Rice
Stir-Fried Vegetables
Soy-Ginger Tofu
Teriyaki Chicken
Beijing Beef

Mexican Buffet

Served with avocado-tomatillo salsa, guajillo salsa, chili-roasted garlic salsa

Spanish Rice
Pinto Beans
Sofrito with Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes
Carnitas
Carne Asada
Pollo Asada
Add House Made Tortilla Chips

Taco Fiesta

Pick three mains | Served with fresh corn tortillas, southwestern roasted corn salad, cotija cheese, diced onions, cilantro, limes, house-made chips, and salsa

Potato & Fire Roasted Poblano
Sauteed Peppers
Green Chili Shredded Chicken- Braised Tomatillo, Cilantro
Red Chili Shredded Beef-Guajillo Chili-Roasted Garlic
Carne Asada- Marinated Beef
Pollo Asada- Marinated Chicken
Carnitas- Braised Seasoned Pork
Grilled Shrimp
Grilled Whitefish Grilled Salmon

Italian Buffet

Served with mixed green salad, sherry vinaigrette dressing

Baked Chicken Ziti with Spicy Vodka Sauce
Italian Sausage Lasagna Vegetarian Bucatini

Sundried tomato, basil, kalamata olive, marinated artichoke, garlic, olive oil

Pearls of the Mediterranean

Grilled Portobello Mushroom (Vegetarian)
Garlic-Herb Grilled Shrimp
Blackened Chicken
Includes Pearl Pasta, with Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Mint, Basil, Sherry Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad

Off the Grill

Served with potato salad, lettuce, tomato, red onion, serrano aioli, ketchup, mustard, pickles, brioche bun

Black Bean Burger
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Cheeseburger

Low Country BBQ

Includes macaroni & cheese, apple feta salad

Choose at least three mains:
Seasonal Vegetable Skewer
BBQ Chicken
Carolina Style Pulled Pork
BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Smoked Beef Brisket (Add $5.00 person)

The Heartland

Served with garlic mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans

Seasonal Vegetable Kabob - Bell Pepper, Zucchini, Red Onion, Portobello Mushroom
Half Roasted Chicken - Chicken Reduction, Rosemary & Thyme
Baby Back Pork Ribs - Apricot-Brown Sugar Sauce

Hors D'oeuvres

Minimum of 30 pieces per option.

Land

Skirt Steak Skewer - Chimichurri sauce
Chicken Satay Skewer - Peanut sauce, cilantro
Spiced Lamb Meatball - Apricot preserve
Pulled Pork Sliders - Creamy slaw
Beef & Bleu Cheese Sliders - Caramelized onion jam
Beef Birria Rolled Tacos - Lettuce, crema, cotija, avocado

Something Sweet

Salted Caramel Brownie Bites
Coconut Tapioca Pudding Cups with Mango
Lemon-Raspberry Tartlets
House Made Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sea

Shrimp Ceviche - Mango, Cilantro, Tomatillo, Corn Chips
Smoked Salmon Chive Bellini - Caviar, Dill, Créme Fraiche

Vegetarian

Shiitake Mushroom Lettuce Wrap, Hoisin-Soy Glaze
Strawberry Caprese Crostini - Mozarella, Basil, Balsamic
Goat Cheese Endive Boat - Citrus Marmelade, Candied Walnut
Grilled Seasonal Vegetable Skewers

Grazing Boards

Minimum 15 people per choice

Charcuterie

Seasonal Variances Can Occur
Gourmet Cheese and Cured Meats - Point Reyes Blue, Triple Cream Brie, Brea, Manchego, Parmesan & Variety of Cured Meats

Accoutrements - Grapes, Apples, Kalamata Olives, Marinated Artichokes, Roasted Almonds, DijonMustard, Spiced Honey, Sliced Baguette, Artisinal Crackers

Vegetable & Crudité

Seasonal Fresh Vegetable Variety With House Made Ranch Dip

Mezze Station

Fresh Blended Hummus, Tabouleh, Marinated Olives & Artichokes, Fresh Crudité Platter, Tzatziki Sauce & Pita Chips

Lunch

Salad Platters

Feeds 6-8 people

House Mixed Green Salad - Mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, sherry vinaigrette, sourdough croutons
Caesar Salad - Romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing, sourdough croutons
Mediterranean Pasta Salad - Baby spinach, cucumber, cherry tomato, artichoke, chickpeas, olives, feta cheese, pasta, sherry vinaigrette
Higher Grounds Seasonal Salad - Please ask about our spring, summer, fall and winter salad options.

Salad Add-ons

Spice Grilled Chicken
Garlic Black Pepper Skirt Steak
Grilled Herb-Citrus Shrimp

Signature Sandwiches

*15 sandwich minimum increments of 5
Choice of Levain Sourdough Bread or Wraps

Cold Sandwiches - Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, & serrano aioli

Artichoke and White Truffle (vegetarian)
Roast Turkey, Avocado & Monterey Jack Cheese
Smoked Ham & Aged Cheddar Cheese
Classic Tuna Salad and Aged Cheddar Cheese

Lunch Extras

Kettle Chips
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Individual Caesar Salad
Individual Mixed Green Salad

Breakfast

*15 person minimum increments of 5

Hot Breakfast Sandwich

Served on brioche bun & or bagel with serrano aioli

Bacon, Egg, Cheese
Turkey Sausage, Egg, Cheese
Smoked Ham, Egg, Cheese
Avocado, Egg, Cheese (vegetarian)

Breakfast Burritos

Served with scrambled eggs, shredded cheese, potatoes, cilantro, flour tortilla, guajillo chili-roasted garlic salsa

Applewood Smoked Bacon
Smoked Ham
Pork Chorizo
Turkey Sausage
Avocado (vegetarian)

Classic Hot Breakfast Buffet

Served with ketchup, guajillo chili- roasted garlic salsa

Applewood Smoked Bacon
Breakfast Potatoes
Levain Sourdough Toast (Includes butter & jelly)
Scrambled Eggs

Breakfast a La Carte Options

*Minimum of 15 servings per option

Veggie Scramble
Ham & Cheese Scramble
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Pork Sausage Links
Eggs Benedict
Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes
Breakfast Potatoes
Seasonal Fruit Platter
Levain Sourdough Toast
Includes butter & jelly

Breakfast Add-ons

Items are served in a 12 oz individual cups, one per guest

Strawberry Yogurt Parfait Pineapple Yogurt Parfait
Coconut-Pineapple Chia Seed Pudding
Seasonal Fruit Cup

Menu

Carne Asada Nachos

$14.99
Spice grilled steak, pepperjack cheese sauce, avocado-pico, house-made corn chips, lime-crema, jalapeños, black beans, cilantro

Bartlett Pear & Gorgonzola Salad

$14.95
Bartlett pear, gorgonzola cheese, grilled chicken, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette, mixed greens

Chicken Tortilla Soup

$7.50
Pinto beans, tortilla strips, cilantro, braised chicken, cheddar cheese, sour cream
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