Menu - Uncommon Ground

mixed berry pancakes
brown butter-hemp granola, cream cheese frosting, local berry syrup
toast or english muffin 2
maple chicken sausage links 5
cherry wood smoked bacon 6
soft poached organic egg 3
farmers market scramble
asparagus, mighty vine tomatoes, goat cheese,
chives, organic scrambled eggs; served with a mixed green salad
pork sausage links 5
crispy potatoes 4
weekday warrior
vegetarian chili 9
topped with sour cream, scallions & cheddar cheese
artichoke & goat cheese dip 13
served with toasted crostini
sweet potato fries 9
pork sausage, catalpa grove ham, cherry wood smoked bacon,
organic scrambled eggs, local cheddar, arugula aioli;
served on sourdough bread with a mixed green salad 15
ham & cheese stuffed brioche french toast
served with goat cheese fondue
catalpa grove ham, neufchatel cheese,
maple syrup, crispy brussels sprouts 14
bloody mary or maria 9
ancho pepper, sweet onion, bell pepper & garlic house-infused
organic koval vodka or ancho infused tequila,
house-made uncommon spicy bloody blend
neal cassady
13
vegetarian
vegan chorizo 6
*add a beer back from our rotating draft list
12
vegetarian
add 2
10
espresso, maple syrup, house infused vanilla whiskey,
steamed milk; served in a bowl
mimosa 9
orange, pomegranate or grapefruit juice with
sparkling white wine
north shore cocoa 10
chocolate syrup, north shore fireside orange liqueur,
steamed milk, whipped cream; served in a bowl
cold & flu buster 9
organic house infused ginger koval vodka, chamomile tea,
house-made honey liqueur, lemon
lakeview chilaquiles
scrambled eggs, house-made chorizo, crispy tortilla strips,
jalapeños, chihuahua cheese, salsa verde,
key lime vinaigrette-avocado salad, sour cream 14
gluten-free
*vegan option available, but not gluten free
catalpa grove pork tacos
pickled red onion, roasted pineapple,
fried onions, garlic aioli, frisée, flour tortilla
17
grass-fed beef smash burger
local gouda, heirloom baby lettuce, mighty vine tomato,
shaved red onion, special sauce, brioche bun 17
SUBSTITUTE: michigan turkey or portobello mushroom
latte or cappuccino 4 | 6
chocolate covered almond latte 6 | 8
omanhene chocolate, organic espresso, almond syrup,
steamed milk, whipped cream, grated mexican chocolate
uncommon cocoa 6
omanhene chocolate, steamed milk, piled high with
whipped cream & grated organic mexican chocolate;
served in a bowl
mocha latte 4.50 | 6.50
omanhene chocolate, espresso & steamed milk,
whipped cream, grated mexican chocolate
rishi organic chai latte 5 | 7
seasonal press pot 8
ask your server for our seasonal selection
buzzy bee 7
organic espresso, honey, soy milk; served warm in a bowl
*almond milk add .75
seedling farm hot apple cider 6
loud coffee organic house blend 3.25
organic uncommon espresso 2.50 | 3.25
*spike any coffee drink with
house-made cinnamon bourbon, house-made
vanilla bourbon or kerrygold irish cream add 5
my little pony
house made ginger ale, blood orange bitters, lime 4
cherry bomb
cherry juice, blood orange bitters, vanilla syrup, lemonade 6
*gluten free
bun available for burgers add 1.50
helen's grilled chicken sandwich
swiss cheese, avocado, red onion, sprouts, honey-mustard
15
tomato soup & grilled cheese
bowl of tomato soup served with a
grilled local gouda sandwich on ciabatta
12
vegetarian
greens & grains salad
mixed greens & kale, smoked spring onion vinaigrette, asparagus, spring peas,
pepitas, watermelon radish, organic brown wild rice, quinoa, pea shoots 16
vegan & gluten-free
chopped salad
romaine, smoked bacon, blue cheese, cucumbers, avocado, scallions,
smoked tomato ranch, herb & cheese flatbread crisp 14
SALAD ADD ONS: grilled organic chicken breast 8
or grilled faroe islands salmon 10
we support family farmers
we use local, sustainable & organic ingredients
whenever possible
please inform your server of any food allergies or dietary restrictions
consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood,
shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness
20% pre-tax gratuity added to parties of 6 or more
“The 1st Certified Organic Brewery in Illinois”
greenstar brewing is owned, operated & located at uncommon ground – lakeview & sold exclusively at both locations
‘spaceship’ IPA, 55 IBUs, 6.9% ABV 7
fresh grapefruit, lemon, lime, creamy toast & melon on the nose; grape, vanilla, dank, orange,
passion fruit, grapefruit, pine, cream & lavender on the tongue
‘dry hopped moonless midnight’ Russian Imperial Stout, 52.8 IBUs, 9.2% ABV 9
all the delicious flavors of our Moonless Midnight stout with the addition of michigan chinook hops to add
pine, citrus & passion fruit notes
‘moonless midnight’ Russian Imperial Stout, 52.8 IBUs, 9.2% ABV 9
dark as the darkest night! roasty with coffee, dark chocolate & vanilla notes; caramel sweetness & a hint of smoke
‘monk’s libation’ Belgian Dark Strong Ale, 23 IBUs, 8.4% ABV 8
caramel, molasses & toffee presence followed by flavors of dried cherry,
banana & heavy cream, with a lingering, flavorful & slightly peppery finish
‘uncommon saison’ French Style Saison, 21 IBUs, 6% ABV 6
banana followed by grapefruit, fresh malt, black pepper, cardamom; lemon on the finish
‘oaked moonless midnight’ Russian Imperial Stout, 52.8 IBUs, 9.4% ABV 7
infused with french oak chips; vanilla & bourbon character with coffee, dark chocolate,
caramel sweetness & a hint of smoke; served on nitro
greenstar beer flights four 5oz. pours
take some home greenstar 64 oz. growlers & 32 oz. howlers available to go
greenstar brewery tours every Saturday @ 1pm includes a pint & keep the greenstar pint glass $10
#drinklocal #drinkorganic #drinkgreenstar
bottles & cans
on tap
capital ‘supper club’ lager, wisconsin 5.2% ABV
7
finch’s ‘hardcore chimera’ imperial ipa, chicago 9% ABV
7
glutenberg ‘blonde’ gluten-free ale, canada 4.5% ABV
9
alarmist ‘phobophobia’ patersbier, chicago 4.8% ABV
6.5
wild onion ‘hopslayer’ imperial ipa, illinois 8% ABV
8
right bee, cider, chicago 5.7% ABV
7
lagunitas ‘censored’ rich copper ale, chicago 6.7% ABV
7
revolution, ‘cross of gold’ golden ale, chicago 5% ABV
7
goose island ‘matilda’ belgian ale, chicago 7% ABV
9
lagunitas, czech style pilsner, chicago 6% ABV
7
vandermill blueberry apple cider, michigan 6.9% ABV, 16 oz
10
half acre, ‘daisy cutter’ pale ale, chicago 5.2% ABV
5.5
all wines $12 / glass & $40 / bottle
viognier, eight sides, paso robles, ca ‘14
sparkling rose, m. lawrence ’sex’, leelanau, mi,
white peach, kiwi & lychee flavors with a hint of pepper
pinot noir & chardonnay grapes, soft, red fruits
riesling, barnard griffin, richland, wa
pinot noir, jezebel, willamette valley, or
‘13
‘13
honeysuckle, lychee, grapefruit, citrus, semi-sweet
black cherry and strawberry, oaky, smoky
pinot gris, a to z, willamette valley, or
syrah blend, tablas creek, paso robles, ca
‘13
ripe citrus fruits, subtle mineral notes, hints of nectarines
sauvignon blanc, beckman, napa valley, ca
‘14
merlot, cannonball, sonoma county, ca
‘12
honey suckle, grapefruit, lemon grass, mango, kiwi
fresh cherries, rich chocolate & spice cake
chardonnay, barra, mendocino, ca ‘14
cabernet, shannon ridge, north coast, ca
golden apple, citrus peel, french oak, vanilla, shortbread, stone fruit
cherry noir, vanilla, spice, dark raspberry
dry rose, scherrer vineyard, sonoma valley, ca
zinfandel, girasole, central coast, ca
‘14
dark plum, mocha, strawberry, clove, cinnamon
sparkling chardonnay, gruet, new mexico
malbec, clayhouse, paso robles, ca
‘10
‘13
‘10
singed orange, cherry, asian spices, red berries, tangy citrus
sweet apples, pears, citrus, almonds, minerals
‘13
spice, mineral notes, bright with fresh acidity
‘12
black plum, raspberry, black pepper, vanilla, and oak
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