BARNEY`S BEANERY BARNEY`S BEANERY

BARNEY'S BEANERY
EST. 1920 Our
WEST HOLLYWOOD
8447 SANTA MONICA BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
PHONE (323) 654-2287
SANTA MONICA
1351 3RD ST
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
PHONE (310) 656-5777
BREAKFAST
WWW.BARNEYSBEANERY.COM
9th Decade!
PASADENA
99 EAST COLORADO BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91105
PHONE (626) 405-9777
BURBANK
250 NORTH FIRST ST
BURBANK, CA 91502
PHONE (818) 524-2912
WESTWOOD
1037 BROXTON AVE
WESTWOOD, CA 90024
PHONE (310) 443-7777
REDONDO
100H FISHERMAN'S WHARF
REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277
PHONE (424) 275-4820
OMELETTES OR SCRAMBLES
served all day
served with hash browns & toast
BARNEY’S BREAKFAST GF
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BARNEY’S
classic chili / cheese
sour cream 11.25
eggs / hash browns
toast OR tortilla 7.95
RANCHERO
BREAKFAST BAGEL
scrambled eggs / bacon / melted cheese
hash browns 8.50
MISH-MOSH GF
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chorizo / tomato / bell pepper / cheese
salsa / guacamole / sour cream
ranchero sauce 10.50
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PILATESGF
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scrambled eggs / salami / bacon / cheese
onion / spinach / mushroom / hot pepper
hash browns / toast OR tortilla 10.75
egg white / chicken breast / mushroom
spinach / feta 13.00
EGGS BENEDICT
corned beef / sour cream / chive
cheese / hash browns [inside] 10.50
english muffin / canadian bacon / poached eggs
homemade hollandaise / hash browns
fresh berries 10.50
EGGS FLORENTINE
english muffin / spinach / poached eggs
homemade hollandaise / hash browns
fresh berries 10.95
BREAKFAST BURRITO
potato / bacon / onion / chile verde / cheese
scrambled eggs / sour cream / salsa 9.50
tortilla chips / scrambled eggs / cilantro
queso fresco / red chile sauce / rice
refried beans / sour cream / guacamole 9.50
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
sunny-side up eggs / ranchero sauce / onion
cilantro / queso fresco / rice / refried beans
sour cream / guacamole / corn tortillas 9.50
MEXICAN BREAKFAST
/
red chile sauce / cheese
rice / refried beans
/
eggs
cheese 9.95 | chicken 10.95
carne asada OR chipotle beef 11.95
TOAD IN A HOLE
fried egg / texas style toast / cheddar
bacon / hash browns 11.95
VEGGIE
GF*
spinach / mushroom / tomato
bell pepper / onion 10.50
WESTERN GF
*
ham / bell pepper / onion
mushroom / cheese 10.75
tomato
spinach
GREEK GF
/
/
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onion / kalamata olive
bell pepper / feta 10.50
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avocado / bacon / tomato / chile verde
sour cream / cheese 10.75
FROM THE GRIDDLE
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
syrup
eggs
/
butter 7.50
PANCAKE COMBO
/
bacon
/
sausage 10.50
BACON STUFFED PANCAKES
syrup
syrup
/
butter 9.25
WAFFLE
/
eggs
PROTEIN & EGGS
eggs
GF*
CALIFORNIAGF
CHILAQUILES
enchiladas
IRISH
/ choice of side / toast OR tortilla
corned beef hash 9.50 | carne asada 11.00
chicken 10.00 | chorizo 9.75 | chili 8.75
butter one 7.00
OR
two 12.00
WAFFLE COMBO
/
bacon
/
sausage 10.50
FRENCH TOAST
syrup
/
butter 7.50
FRENCH TOAST COMBO
SIDE CHOICES
eggs
/
bacon
/
sausage 10.50
cost with meal OR a-la-carte
Tomatoes
Cottage Cheese
inc.| 1.75
Red Beans
Black Beans
Refried Beans
inc.| 2.50
Spanish Rice
inc.| 3.00
Mashed Potatoes
Hash Browns
Fresh Sautéed
Veggies
Salad
inc.| 4.00
Seasoned Fries
Onion Rings
inc.| 4.95
Baked Potato
+1.50 | 4.00
Mac & Cheese
+1.50 | 4.25
Berries
+1.50 | 3.25
Sweet Potato Fries
+1.50 | 5.95
BLUEBERRY STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
cream cheese
/
blueberries
/
syrup
10.00
Real Maple Syrup Available +1.00
WE DO NOT HAVE A SEPARATE AREA IN OUR KITCHEN THAT IS GUARANTEED FREE FROM GLUTEN.
CROSS CONTAMINATION MAY OCCUR.
GF GLUTEN FREE MENU ITEM
GF*GLUTEN FREE MENU ITEM WITHOUT BREAD, CORN MUFFINS, CROUTONS OR TORTILLA
J BITTY BEAN SIZED MENU ITEM. “CHOOSE HEALTH LA” MENU OPTIONS ARE SMALLER PORTIONS.
THESE ITEMS ARE OFFERED WITH A SMALLER PORTION SIZE.
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APPETIZERS
HOT WINGSJ
6 wings 6.00
12 wings 12.00
/
GF
/
15 wings 15.00
the following are half off during happy hour
buffalo, sweet & spicy OR barney’s honey glaze
BARNEY’S APPETIZER COMBO
chili cheese fries / cajun shrimp
onion rings / jalapeño poppers
mozzarella cheese sticks 11.25
JALAPEÑO POPPERS
IRISH NACHOS
potato / cheese / sour cream
jalapeño / guacamole / salsa
ranch 9.50
chili OR beans 8.75
BUFFALO CHICKEN QUESADILLA
breaded chicken / cheese
bleu cheese / buffalo sauce
/
/
grilled onion
sour cream 10.00
CRISPY CALAMARI
cocktail sauce
tartar sauce
/
HALF TIME NACHOS
tortilla chips / black olive
lettuce / cheese / classic chili
sour cream / guacamole / salsa 9.75
/
guacamole
TAQUITOS
sour cream
/
/
jalapeño salsa
chicken OR beef & pickle 6.95
MAC & CHEESE POPPERS
lemon 8.25
original 7.50
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jalapeño & bacon 9.50
MOZZARELLA STICKS
MINI BARNEY’S BURGERS
marinara sauce 7.50
caramelized onion / pickle / american cheese
lettuce / tomato / barney’s sauce 8.50
CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS
tossed OR on the side:
CHIPS & SALSA 3.00
|
guacamole +3.00
buffalo
sweet & spicy | barney’s honey glaze 9.50
french fries +1.50
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FRIED PICKLES
BUFFALO CHICKEN TACOS
breaded chicken breast / cabbage / buffalo
sauce / bleu cheese / ranch / salsa 11.00
PRETZEL STICKS
honey mustard 7.50
FISH & CHIPS
cocktail sauce
tartar sauce
/
/
lemon 11.95
tortilla chips
sour cream
black beans / cheese
guacamole / salsa
/
/
chicken 11.25
carne asada OR chipotle beef 13.25
cheese sauce 8.50
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POTATO SKIN OR BAKED POTATO
cheese 7.50 GF
o mushroom / spinach / cheese 8.25 GF
o cajun chicken / ranchero sauce / cheese 9.75
o mushroom / onion / bell pepper / cheese
chicken OR beef 9.75
o bacon
NACHO MAMA’S NACHOS!
ranch 6.25
/
FAMOUS CHILI
FAMOUS CHILI SAMPLER
classic / texas-style / turkey / fireman’s
vegetable / jalapeño cheese corn muffins
onions / cheese / sour cream 11.50
THE “CLASSIC” SINCE 1920
all beef chili perfection
6.75 jumbo
pinto beans
4.50 cup
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/
roasted pasilla chile
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4.50 cup
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VEGETABLE
summer vegetables
6.75 jumbo
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/
3.00 side
cLassic chili
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/
corn
GF*
black bean
4.50 cup
/
tomato
3.00 side
TEXAS-STYLE
beef
7.75 jumbo
/
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chili
beer
/
5.50 cup
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4.00 side
FIREMAN’S
braised beef
7.75 jumbo
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/
black bean
5.50 cup
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4.00 side
CHILI WITH SPAGHETTI & BEANS
2
soup OR salad 10.25
classic, turkey OR vegetable 7.00
texas-style OR fireman’s 8.00
BAKED POTATO OR POTATO SKIN
3.00 side
TURKEY
6.75 jumbo
CHILI CHEESE FRIES
french fries / choice of chili
cilantro / fresh jalapeño / cheese
/
cheese 8.75
CHILI SIZE
chili
beans / choice of patty
soup OR salad 10.25
/
CHILI CHOICE
classic
turkey
vegetable
texas-style +1.00
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fireman’s
PATTY CHOICE
hamburger
turkey
chicken
+2.25
black bean
hot dog
}
TOPPING CHOICE
sour cream +.75
cheese +1.00
avocado
} +1.75
guacamole
CHILI BURGER
choice of chili / lettuce
choice of side
/
tomato
classic, turkey OR vegetable 11.00
texas-style OR fireman’s 12.00
CLASSIC CHILI DOG
12.00
choice of side
cheese +1.00 | guacamole +2.75
50% DISCOUNT ON FOOD ITEMS FOR MEMBERS OF OUR ARMED FORCES (IN UNIFORM ONLY) THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO.
SANDWICHES
HAMBURGERS & HOT DOGS
choice of side
choice of side
SOUP & SANDWICH COMBO
7.75
Choice:
grilled cheese
tuna salad
chicken salad
Choice:
chicken noodle
french onion
new england style clam chowder
chili +.50
BARNEY’S BURGER
turkey
blt
salami
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK
ON ROLL
mushroom
bell pepper
/
/
onion
jack
/
/
chipotle mayo
swiss / tomato / lettuce
barney’s sauce 10.95
ROASTED VEGETABLE
ON TOASTED CRANBERRY WALNUT BREAD
zucchini / bell pepper / red onion
avocado / arugula / pickled carrot
pickled onion / cream cheese 11.25
CHICKEN SALAD
OR
ON WHEAT
lettuce
grilled onion
/
/
avocado
/
grilled onion
/
swiss 10.50
chile verde
/
jack 10.50
MELTS
ON RYE
avocado / grilled onion / tomato
blackened chicken / grilled onion
PHILLY
/
/
mushroom / bell pepper
tomato / lettuce 10.50
DBC
SOURDOUGH CHICKEN
/
ULTIMATE
applewood smoked bacon / caramelized
onion / tomato / arugula / bleu cheese
barney’s sauce 13.00
onion
jack
tomato 8.50
SOURDOUGH TURKEY
bacon
bacon
/
rye 9.95
/
PASTRAMI
beef, pork OR chicken 11.50
TUNA
cheese
/
MEXI
BBQ
bbq sauce
grilled onion
chile verde / grilled onion / avocado
tomato / lettuce / queso fresco
chipotle mayo 11.00
ON BUN
/
Sorry, No Burger Patty Substitutions 8.50
PATTY MELT
beef OR chicken 11.25
coleslaw
two beef patties / caramelized onion
pickle / cheese / tomato / lettuce
barney’s sauce
jack 9.75
jack 11.25
/
/
two burger patties / bbq sauce
onion straw / applewood smoked bacon
american / tomato / lettuce 15.00
DANGER
giant burger / bacon
onion rings / cheese / tomato
lettuce / barney’s sauce 22.00
BUILD A BURGER
tomato
/
lettuce
8.00 +charge for additional toppings
PARMESAN BRIE MELT
JUICY LUCY
ON SOURDOUGH
chicken breast 10.50
TUNA SALAD
OR
CHICKEN SALAD MELT
ON RYE
grilled onion
/
american 9.75
BUFFALO CHICKEN
breaded chicken breast / buffalo sauce
mayo / lettuce / tomato 11.25
ON RYE
swiss
/
1000 island
pastrami OR corned beef 10.50
ON TOASTED WHITE
/
bacon / cheddar / tomato
barney’s sauce 11.50
/
lettuce
SUPER SWISS CLUB
ham
ON TOASTED RYE
/
turkey / swiss / tomato
barney’s sauce 11.50
9.00
/
lettuce
FRIED CHICKEN CLUB
bacon
/
cheese +1.00
CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST
SIDE CHOICES
Tomatoes
Cottage Cheese
Seasoned Fries
Onion Rings
Red Beans
Black Beans
Refried Beans
Baked Potato
inc.| 1.75
inc.| 2.50
cheddar / tomato / lettuce
barney’s sauce 12.50
inc.| 4.95
+1.50
Spanish Rice
4.00
|
4.25
Berries
+1.50
Mashed Potatoes
Hash Browns
Fresh Sautéed Veggies
Salad
|
Mac & Cheese
+1.50
inc.| 3.00
ON TOASTED WHITE
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cost with meal OR a-la-carte
CLASSIC CLUB
turkey
BURGER PATTY CHOICE INSTEAD OF BEEF +2.25:
black bean patty, turkey patty OR chicken
breast
chili / cheese / hot dog
bottle of dom perignon 250.00
BARNEY’S REUBEN
/
Sorry, No Burger Patty Substitutions 9.95
GIANT HOT DOG
ON BUN
sauerkraut
stuffed with american cheese
grilled onion / tomato / lettuce
barney’s sauce
|
3.25
Sweet Potato Fries
+1.50
inc.| 4.00
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.BARNEYSBEANERY.COM TO LEAVE COMMENTS REGARDING OUR FOOD AND SERVICE.
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5.95
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SOURDOUGH BOWLS
SOUPS
with small salad
NEW ENGLAND STYLE CLAM CHOWDER
jumbo 5.50
|
large 4.50
|
chicken noodle
cup 3.25
8.25
new england style clam chowder
french onion
CHICKEN NOODLE
jumbo 5.50
|
large 4.50
|
8.50
cup 3.25
classic chili
vegetable chili
turkey chili
FRENCH ONION
jumbo 5.75
|
large 4.75
|
cup 3.50
9.00
texas-style chili
fireman’s chili
Our Soups Are Not Vegetarian Friendly
10.00
ASK ABOUT OUR LUNCH SPECIALS
SALADS
garlic cheese toast
DRESSINGS INCLUDE
Ranch • Bleu Cheese • Italian • Balsamic • Lemon Vinaigrette • Honey Mustard •
Caesar • Ginger Lime • Oil and Vinegar
CALIFORNIA CHOPPEDJ
GF*
turkey / avocado / bacon / tomato / brie
jack / cheddar / mixed greens / ranch
regular 12.95
|
bitty bean 9.95
CLASSIC COBBJ GF
*
chicken / bacon / avocado / egg / tomato
carrot / bell pepper / crumbled bleu cheese
mixed greens / ranch
regular 12.95
|
bitty bean 9.95
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKENJ
corn / onion / cucumber / bell pepper
carrot / mixed greens / honey mustard
regular 12.95
|
bitty bean 9.95
CAESARJ GF
*
tomato / crouton / parmesan
romaine lettuce / caesar dressing
regular 12.95
|
bitty bean 9.95
cajun chicken +3.00
GREEKJ GF
*
kalamata olive / onion / cucumber / tomato
feta / roasted pepper / celery
mixed greens / balsamic
regular 12.95
4
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GRILLED VEGETABLEJ GF
*
portobello mushroom / zucchini / red onion
spinach / sun dried tomato / bell pepper
parmesan / arugula / lemon vinaigrette
regular 12.95
|
bitty bean 9.95
ITALIAN CHOPPEDJ
GF*
salami / olive / tomato / roasted pepper
basil / sun dried tomato / parmesan
mixed greens / italian dressing
regular 12.95
|
bitty bean 9.95
FIESTAJ
chicken / tomato / olive / cilantro
cheese / guacamole / sour cream / salsa
tortilla chips / mixed greens / ranch
regular 12.95
|
bitty bean 9.95
BARNEY’S HOUSE SALAD
4.5
GF*
seasonal fresh vegetables
ROCKETJ GF
*
grilled chicken / red onion / tomato
pine nut / roasted red pepper / arugula
lemon vinaigrette
regular 12.95
|
bitty bean 9.95
bitty bean 9.95
CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS.
PIZZAS & CALZONES
homemade pizza sauce
MARGHERITAJ
[white pizza]
tomato
basil
/
/
mozzarella
regular 15.50
|
/
parmesan
/
olive oil
bitty bean OR calzone 9.50
ROUTE 66 COMBOJ
pepperoni
sausage
/
bell pepper
/
regular 18.50
/
onion
mushroom
/
/
mozzarella
/
mozzarella
bitty bean OR calzone 12.50
|
HAWAIIANJ
canadian bacon
regular 17.00
/
pineapple
mozzarella
/
bitty bean OR calzone 11.00
|
GREEKJ
bell pepper
/
onion
kalamata olive
/
regular 18.50
tomato
/
/
feta
bitty bean OR calzone 12.50
|
MUSHROOMJ
[white pizza]
button & portobello mushroom
/
caramelized onion
regular 17.00
mozzarella
/
/
parmesan
/
ricotta
bitty bean OR calzone 11.00
|
BBQ CHICKENJ
red onion
regular 17.00
/
mozzarella
|
bitty bean OR calzone 11.00
/
bbq sauce
GRILLED VEGGIEJ
portobello mushroom
onion / bell pepper / zucchini
mozzarella / sun dried tomato
/
regular 18.50
/
roasted garlic
bitty bean OR calzone 12.50
|
PEPPERONIJ
regular 15.00
|
bitty bean OR calzone 9.00
BUFFALO CHICKENJ
[white pizza]
breaded chicken breast
/
buffalo sauce
regular 16.50
|
bitty bean OR calzone 11.50
/
ranch
/
bleu cheese
JOHNNIE’S FAVORITEJ
pepperoni
mushroom
/
regular 18.00
|
/
jalapeño
/
cilantro
/
mozzarella
bitty bean OR calzone 12.00
BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA
Bitty Bean OR Calzone 8.00 | Regular 13.00
REGULAR PIZZA TOPPINGS
BITTY BEAN OR CALZONE 1.00 EACH | REGULAR 1.50 EACH
Mushroom • Onion • Bell Pepper • Fresh Tomato • Zucchini
Garlic • Fresh Basil • Extra Cheese • Pineapple • Jalapeño • Olive • Cilantro
Broccoli • Scallion • Spinach
SPECIAL PIZZA TOPPINGS
BITTY BEAN OR CALZONE 2.00 EACH | REGULAR 2.50 EACH
Pepperoni • Bacon • Chicken • Shrimp • Meatball • Salami
Roasted Pepper • Feta • Anchovy • Ground Beef Sausage • Canadian Bacon
Bleu Cheese • Sun Dried Tomato
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SOUTH OF THE BORDER
a-la-carte with salsa
TACO
grilled scallion
lime
/
cilantro
/
/
cabbage
grilled vegetable
grilled beef, chicken
grilled shrimp
fried fish
2.00ea.
2.50ea.
4.00ea.
4.00ea.
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Roasted
Pineapple +.25
TACOS AL PASTOR
grilled pork
/
roasted pineapple
/
onion
lime
/
2.50ea.
BRAISED CHIPOTLE TACO
grilled scallion
/
avocado
cabbage
/
/
cilantro
/
onion
beef, chicken, pork
2.50ea.
TOSTADA
crispy tortilla / refried beans
lettuce / tomato / queso fresco
/
/
avocado / onion
sour cream
/
cilantro
grilled vegetable
grilled OR braised beef, chicken, pork
grilled shrimp
3.00ea.
3.50ea.
4.00ea.
QUESADILLA
grilled scallion
/
cheese
/
sour cream
grilled vegetable
grilled OR braised beef, chicken, pork
grilled shrimp
8.00ea.
9.50ea.
11.00ea.
BURRITO
potato / onion / cheese / red chile sauce
black beans / spanish rice
/
sour cream
grilled vegetable
grilled OR braised beef, chicken, pork
grilled shrimp
8.00
9.50
11.00
FAJITA
onion
bell pepper
/
/
cilantro
/
tomato
/
sour cream
/
guacamole
grilled vegetable
grilled beef, chicken, pork
grilled shrimp
9.00
10.50
12.00
TRES ENCHILADAS
red chile sauce
/
cheese
/
sour cream
/
guacamole
grilled vegetable
cheese
grilled OR braised beef, chicken, pork
grilled shrimp
CHIMICHANGA
[fried burrito]
potato
/
/
cheese
sour cream
/
9.00
9.50
10.50
12.00
refried beans
/
spanish rice
grilled vegetable
grilled OR braised beef, chicken, pork
grilled shrimp
9.00
10.50
11.00
GRILLED TACO PARTY PLATTER
beef, pork & chicken
cabbage
scallion
/
/
onion / cilantro / roasted jalapeño / roasted pineapple
lime / corn tortillas / four coronas 45.00 | shrimp +10.00
Refried Beans & Spanish Rice +2.50
Fresh Avocado OR Guacamole +1.75
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[BUILDS 24 TACOS]
Roasted Pineapple +.25
Fresh Jalapeño +.75
WE HAVE A $5 MINIMUM PER PERSON WHEN SEATED AT THE BAR OR AT A TABLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE.
BITTY BEAN
bitty bean [choose health la] menu options are smaller portions.J
MISH-MOSH
GF*
MINI BARNEY’S BURGERS
scrambled eggs / salami / bacon / cheese
onion / spinach / mushroom / hot pepper
hash browns / toast OR tortilla 7.75
caramelized onion / pickle / american cheese
lettuce / tomato / barney’s sauce 4.50
FISH & CHIPS
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
sunny-side up eggs / ranchero sauce / onion
cilantro / queso fresco / rice / refried beans
sour cream / guacamole / corn tortillas 6.50
TOAD IN A HOLE
/
grilled onion
/
OR
CHICKEN SALAD
ON WHEAT
tomato
/
OR
/
choice of side 5.50
CHICKEN SALAD MELT
ON RYE
american
/
choice of side 6.25
ranch 6.50
CRISPY CALAMARI
cocktail sauce
/
TUNA SALAD
butter 4.50
JALAPEÑO POPPERS
lemon 8.95
/
ROASTED VEGETABLE
lettuce
butter 4.50
FRENCH TOAST
syrup
tartar sauce
ON TOASTED CRANBERRY WALNUT BREAD
TUNA
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
/
/
zucchini / bell pepper / red onion / avocado
arugula / pickled carrot / pickled onion
cream cheese / choice of side 8.25
fried egg / texas style toast / cheddar
bacon / hash browns 8.95
syrup
cocktail sauce
tartar sauce
/
SELECT SALADS [PAGE 4]
lemon 5.25
PIZZA [PAGE 5]
BEVERAGES
SODA
2.75
LEMONADE
ROOT
BEER
SPRITE
COKE
DIET COKE
ORANGE
SODA
GINGER ALE
CLUB SODA
TONIC
WATER
BUNDABERG GINGER BEER 5.50
ICED TEA 2.50
MINERAL WATER 3.50
BOTTLED WATER 2.50
CRANBERRY, TOMATO OR APPLE JUICE
PINEAPPLE JUICE 3.75
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE 4.75
100% ORANGE JUICE GLASS 4.75
2.75
BARNEY'S IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING THE PRACTICE OF
USING A DESIGNATED DRIVER. WE WILL PROVIDE ALL SODAS
FREE OF CHARGE TO THE DESIGNATED DRIVER.
RED BULL OR SUGAR FREE 4.50
BLUEBERRY RED BULL 4.50
HOT CHOCOLATE (WHIPPED CREAM)
HOT TEA 1.95
REGULAR COFFEE OR DECAF COFFEE
ICED COFFEE 2.50
ESPRESSO 2.00
CAPPUCCINO 3.50
VANILLA LATTE 4.00
MAKE ANY ESPRESSO DRINK A DOUBLE
2.50
1.75
+1.50
COMPLIMENTARY ICE WATER AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
DESSERTS
SMORES
COOLHAUS ICE CREAM SANDWICH
SUNDAES
BERRY SHORTCAKE
5.95
5.95
BARNEY’S APPLE PIE
5.50
pie / melted cheddar / ice cream
6.00
5.00
WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE
BANANA SPLIT
5.00
6.50
MILK SHAKE
OR MALTS 4.75
vanilla, strawberry or chocolate
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Los Angeles, California. A sort of Sirens lair from which songs of opportunity, notoriety, fame and
fortune have beckoned adventurous dreamers for generations. Dreamers of a different order for certain,
but all with one thing in common. They had to eat. Barney Anthony knew that when he moved his
upstart beanery into the little bungalow built at the edge of a Poinsettia field. A good meal for a fair
price, terrific service and some genuinely friendly conversation. In these respects, Barney’s has not
changed much in eighty or so years. In other ways, though, Barney’s has evolved along with society’s
needs of an eating and meeting house.
The original structure was just an ordinary California bungalow converted into a small restaurant.
Burgers and coffee shared the menu with the chili that would become a mainstay. There was no bar at
that time and the spirits were not served until after prohibition was repealed. When that happy day
arrived, Barney built a bar in the breezeway against the western exterior wall of a neighboring
warehouse. The restaurant’s dining customers' drinks were handed to waitresses through an open
window. As time and capital allowed a roof was added and walls pushed out to create the tavern. The bar
has long since been replaced by the very functional, well used, wooden edifice that we belly up to today.
The welcoming exterior has never been subjected to Urban Renewal’s atrocious facades. Wide and low, it
sits unashamed in this very modern community of high-rises and chic’ strip malls. It gives the impression
of a wizened elder at some sort of Rites of Passage ceremony. It has a look I can only describe as
“genuine.” Upon entering, you immediately notice the decor. A delightful motif that has become
intentionally recognized as classic American. Let’s call it American. Let’s call it Roadhouse Realist’ique.
I say internationally recognized because the renowned pop artist Edward Kienholz once immortalized
Barney’s bar area in mixed media. The magnificent work is on display at the Stedelijk Museum in
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The front porch was once used to signal waiting chauffeurs of the rich and
famous. It seems that a blinking sequence would signal that a table was ready, or that their party was
finished and would be emerging shortly.
It is a well-known fact (around here at least) that famous people like cooking as much as the rest of us
and despite the prospect of rubbing elbows with the likes of me, the list of celebrities that have made
Barney’s a regular stop is long and glamorous. Sweet Norma Jeane Mortenson, more commonly known as
Marilyn Monroe, made a point of coming here for the chili. I was told that Marilyn was a regular during
the filming of “Some Like It Hot.” I can somehow picture her, more beautiful than she ever was on film,
sitting with some friends or co-workers enjoying one of life’s simple pleasures. The legendary Jim
Morrison is recalled as being another local fixture. Once when asked by a karma seeking fan which
barstool was Morrison’s favorite, the barkeep just said “pick-one.” It is commonly known that The Snake
had a particular fondness for liquid inspiration, and Barney’s was just one of his wells. The great Steve
McQueen is remembered as enjoying his beer over ice. Shelly Winters and Warren Oats have all bent an
elbow under the warm glow of the neon lights herein. It is supposedly here at Barney’s that Desi Arnez
gave William Frawley an ultimatum concerning a certain behavior and his continuing on as a cast
member of “The I Love Lucy Show.” Janis Joplin. Ah, Pearl, now there was a lady that could wail. If you
are as big a fan of J.J.’s as I am, you will need to see the table that bears her signature and the two-digit
date, 70. Janis was a regular at Barney’s. Her famous car was parked in front of the Beanery on the last
night of her life. Someone would, at some point, say that it was “the coffee that killed her” and I think if
Janis had heard it, she would have laughed the loudest. I have read somewhere that Barney’s was
featured in a sketch that graced one of Janis’ albums. The album is “Cheap Thrills-Big Brother and the
Holding Company.” The Beanery is shown in the second drawing from the bottom right. Barney’s was also
a favorite hangout of Peter Falk. The actual Beanery shows up in quite a few Columbo episodes.
(although in later years a studio set filled in for the famous eatery) Yes, film and television
Personalities have, for as long as many can remember, been part of Barney’s mystique, but the real
magical presence here is that of music. To say “Rock and Roll lives at Barney’s” is simply true. Really! I
wonder what it’s like to hear yourself on the jukebox? I wonder if Jimi did? Jimi Hendrix used to
frequent this rock icon of a tap house when he lived above the Whisky A Go-Go just a few blocks away.
Mr. Irwin Held, is the hard working industrious man that bought the place from the original owner in the
early nineteen seventies. Irwin operated the Beanery for nearly thirty years and is considered by some to
be a pioneer in many hospitality industry trends. Barney’s had at one time as many as forty-seven beers
on tap when most places had only two or three. Irwin’s experience as a beer salesman helped him read
the indicators that would allow him to usher his business right to the threshold of a new century. Irwin
sold the well-established business in 1998 and is enjoying a well-deserved retirement.
Since this story is more of a cultural or color report than a restaurant review, I have not dwelled upon
the gastronomic delights offered on the 1000 item menu. Suffice it to say, “come hungry!” You can’t go
wrong. If you want to scan the place for tidbits of rock and roll history, the best time to visit is early
afternoon. The dining room quiets down a little bit after lunch, and the walls are laden with interesting
lore. -Courtesy of Route 66 Magazine
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