Uncommon Ground Menu and Prices

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Uncommon Ground Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


Breakfast And Brunch

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Price may varies

apple infused bourbon caramel sauce, roasted pecan honey.

French Toast

Price may varies

rum infused maple syrup, apple raisin chutney, cinnamon mascarpone.

Breakfast Tacos

Price may varies

free range scrambled eggs, house made chorizo, black bean salsa, chihuahua cheese, ancho crème.

Uncommon Biscuits & Gravy

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prairie pure cheddar biscuits, homemade fennel sausage gravy, 2 eggs any style.

Chilaquiles

Price may varies

scrambled eggs, house-made chorizo, jalapeno, corn tortillas, chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, sour cream.

Vegan Chilaquiles

Price may varies

phoenix bean smoked tofu, chorizo seitan, vegan cheese, corn tortillas, salsa verde.

Uncommon Huevos

Price may varies

organic black bean cake, eggs over easy, ancho chili puree, chihuahua cheese, tortilla chips, lime.

Sustainable Egg Sliders

Price may varies

scrambled local farm eggs, gunthorp farms hickory smoked bacon, prairie pure cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, organic baby spinach, english muffin.

Corn Beef Hash

Price may varies

house-corned slagel farm beef brisket, fingerling potato confit, roast brussels sprouts & baby kale, butternut squash, lemon hollandaise.

Severson Farm Organic Hulled Oatmeal

Price may varies

fisher farm organic maple syrup, dried sweet cranberries, house-made granola.

House Made Organic Granola

Price may varies

severson farm hulled oats, toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries, cardamom infused organic yogurt.

Ploughman's Platter

Price may varies

2 eggs any style, greenstar organic beer cheese, bacon-onion chutney, cranberry mustard, pretzel bread.

2 Eggs Any Style

Price may varies

sustainable cage free eggs, house-made crispy potatoes. add: cheddar, swiss, bleu, goat, american.

Tortilla Espanola

Price may varies

local free range eggs, redskin potatoes, spanish onions, organic tomato sauce, ancho creme, petite salad.


Breakfast - Sides

Harrison Farm House Made Chicken Sausage

Price may varies

Gunthorp Farm Hickory Smoked Bacon

Price may varies

Local Farms Harvest Pork Sausage

Price may varies

Chorizo Seitan

Price may varies

Toast Or English Muffin

Price may varies

Banana Bread

Price may varies

Crispy Potatoes

Price may varies


Lunch

Organic Edamame Hummus

Price may varies

chili-orange oil, parsley salad, toasted hazelnuts, pickled onions, pita.

Sweet Potato Fries

Price may varies

tato fries capriole goat cheese fondue.

Baked Artichoke & Goat Cheese Dip Pesto

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pesto, local parmesan, toasted crostini.

Vegetarian Chili

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prairie pure white cheddar cheese, sour cream, scallions.

Soup Of The Day

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Price may varies

house smoked bacon, balsamic reduction, sarvecchio parmesan.

Soup And Salad Combo

Price may varies

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

Price may varies

sunshine salad organic greens, seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, sunflower seeds & sprouts, apple cider vinaigrette, herb & cheese flatbread crisp.

Baby Kale Caesar Salad

Price may varies

hazelnut caesar dressing, organic polenta croutons, shaved sarvecchio parmesan.

Uncommon Chopped Salad

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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

Price may varies

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

Price may varies

blackened sustainable catch of the day, napa cabbage slaw, green tomato guacamole, red onion relish.

Black Bean Burger

Price may varies

green tomato guacamole, napa cabbage slaw, seven grain bun.

Grass Fed Free Range Burger

Price may varies

romaine, red onion, pickle, new england bun. add: swiss, cheddar, american, goat, gorgonzola to your burger.

Seasonal Flatbread

Price may varies

Organic Macaroni & Cheese

Price may varies

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

Price may varies

cider braised pork shoulder, hoisin bbq sauce, chipotle slaw, 7 grain bun.


Small Plates

House Baked Pretzels

Price may varies

pickled mustard seed aioli, organic greenstar beer cheese, maldon salt.

Drunken Mussels

Price may varies

pei mussels, greenstar organic ipa, pommes frites, sarvecchio parmesan, fines herbs.

Slow Cooked Catalpa Grove Pork Belly

Price may varies

(gf). yellow curry, pistachio chimichurri, house-grown sprouts, jalapeno vinegar.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Price may varies

(gf). house smoked bacon, balsamic reduction, local parmesan.

Baked Artichoke, Goat Cheese & Pesto Dip

Price may varies

(v). local parmesan, toasted crostini.

Poutine

Price may varies

(v). pommes frites, wisconsin cheese curds, river valley mushroom ragout, hazelnut gremolata.

Housemade Seasonal Flatbread

Price may varies

Korean Fried Calamari

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sweet and spicy glaze, black and white sesame seeds, fresh greens.

Scotch Egg

Price may varies

local free range hard boiled eggs, house made sausage, greenstar beer cheese, cherry mostarda.

Pommes Frites

Price may varies

(gf). grated local parmesan, fresh herbs, chicharon salt, roasted garlic aioli & chipotle ketchup.

Organic Edamame Hummus

Price may varies

chili-orange oil, parsley salad, toasted hazelnuts, pickled onions, herbed pita.

Sweet Potato Fries

Price may varies

(v). capriole goat cheese fondue.


Large Plates

Pumpkin Ravioli

Price may varies

(v). roast shallot & sage butter, toasted hazelnuts, prairie pure gorgonzola, crispy sage.

Vegan Lasagne

Price may varies

(v, gf). organic polenta, local seasonal vegetables, soy cheese, organic tomato sauce, side salad.

Pan Seared Skuna Bay Salmon

Price may varies

butternut squash cous cous, tempura river valley mushrooms, lemongrass beurre blanc.

Greenstar Organic Ipa Braised Short Rib

Price may varies

tcho cocoa nib braise, smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

Organic Crispy Half Chicken

Price may varies

(gf). miller’s farm organic chicken, confit fingerling potatoes, organic baby kale, sauce veloute.

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Price may varies

red skin potato hash, local beer battered onion rings, tomato demi.

Organic Macaroni & Cheese

Price may varies

(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


Soups, Salads And Sandwiches

Organic Baby Kale Caesar Salad

Price may varies

(v, gf). hazelnut caesar dressing, organic polenta croutons local parmesan.

Vegetarian Chili

Price may varies

(v). cedar grove organic cheddar cheese, sour cream, scallions.

Sunshine Salad

Price may varies

(v). organic greens, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, apple cider vinaigrette, herb & cheese flatbread crisp.

Uncommon Chopped Salad

Price may varies

romaine, local smoked bacon, local gorgonzola, cucumbers, avocado, scallions, local tomatoes, smoked tomato ranch.

Black Bean Burger

Price may varies

(v). green tomato guacamole, napa cabbage slaw, 7 grain bun.

Grass-Fed Free-Range Burger

Price may varies

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

Price may varies

miller’s amish farms grilled free range chicken breast, organic swiss, avocado, red onion, sprouts, house-made honey-mustard, artisanal sourdough.

Baja Fish Tacos

Price may varies

(gf). blackened sustainable fish of the day, napa cabbage slaw, green tomato guacamole, red onion relish.

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

Price may varies

cider braised pork shoulder, hoisin bbq sauce, chipotle slaw, 7 grain bun.


Breakfast

Mini Organic Buttermilk Pancakes

Price may varies

pure maple syrup, your choice of plain or chocolate chip.

Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs

Price may varies

with seasonal fruit. add cedar grove cheddar or swiss cheese.

Organic Kids Yogurt

Price may varies

add house-made granola and fruit.

French Toast Sticks

Price may varies

with seasonal fruit, pure maple syrup.


Lunch And Dinner

Grilled Prairie Pure Butterkäse Cheese Sandwich

Price may varies

served on 12 grain bread, with seasonal fruit.

Organic Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich

Price may varies

served on 12 grain bread, with seasonal fruit.

Mini Organic Macaroni & Cheese

Price may varies

with seasonal fruit, add broccoli or sundried tomatoes.

Mini Grass-Fed Beef Burger

Price may varies

with seasonal fruit. add cedar grove cheddar or swiss cheese.

Griddled Gunthorp Farm Chicken Tenders

Price may varies

smoked tomato ranch dipping sauce with seasonal fruit.


Sides

Raw Seasonal Vegetables

Price may varies

with smoked tomato ranch dipping sauce.

Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables

Price may varies

Seasonal Fruit Bowl

Price may varies


Drinks

Milk

Price may varies

Chocolate Milk

Price may varies

Kid Cocoa

Price may varies

Kid Steamer

Price may varies

Kid S’mores Cocoa

Price may varies

topped with house-made marshmallow & graham crackers.


Desserts

Espresso Pot De Creme

Price may varies

dark chocolate mousee / walnut brittle.

Blueberry Financier

Price may varies

creme anglaise / hazelnut gelato.

Blondie

Price may varies

white chocolate mousee / seasonal berry coulis.

Apple Tart Tatin

Price may varies

bourbon caramel sauce / brown sugar caramel gelato dark.

Ciao Bella Gelato Trio

Price may varies

flavors change often.

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Price may varies

chocolate gelato / candied pistachios.


Uncommon Classics

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

Price may varies

flavors of walnut and pecan with stone fruit.

Buzzy Bee

$6.00

organic espresso, honey, soy milk, shaken & served over ice.


Republic Of Tea

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.


Monin Flavors

Organic

Price may varies

vanilla, hazelnut, raspberry or caramel.

Sugar Free

Price may varies

vanilla, almond, gingerbread, or raspberry.


Spiked

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.


Seasonal

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.


Cocktails

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.


Greenstar Beer On Tap

"Certifiable" American Pale Ale

Price may varies

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"Spaceship" IPA

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"Mutti's Kölsch’

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Mixmaster Mocha Porter

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Monk's Libation Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Price may varies

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Bottled And Can Beers

Summit Pilsner

Price may varies

st. paul, minnesota

Capital ‘Supper Club’ Lager

Price may varies

wisconsin

Lakefront ‘New Grist’ Gluten-Free Pilsner

Price may varies

wisconsin

Metropolitan ‘Krankshaft’ Kolsch

Price may varies

chicago

Three Floyds ‘Alpha King’ Pale Ale

Price may varies

indiana

Two Brothers ‘Cane And Ebel’ Red Rye Ale

Price may varies

illinois

Revolution ‘Bottom Up’ Wit

Price may varies

chicago

Bell’s ‘Two Hearted’ IPA

Price may varies

michigan

Great Lakes ‘Commodore Perry’ IPA

Price may varies

ohio

Wild Onion ‘Hopslayer’ Imperial IPA

Price may varies

illinois

Vivant ‘Zaison’ Imperial Saison

Price may varies

michigan

Finch’s ‘Secret ‘Stache’ Stout

Price may varies

chicago


Cider

Vandermill ‘Blue Gold’ Blueberry Apple Cider

Price may varies

michigan

Virtue ‘Nichols Estate’ Estate-Grown Cider

Price may varies

chicago


Guest Handles

Lagunitas Pils ‘Czech Style’

Price may varies

chicago

Tighthead ‘Comfortably Blonde’ Ale

Price may varies

illinois

Revolution ‘Rosa’ Hibiscus Ale

Price may varies

chicago

3 Sheeps ‘Baaad Boy’ Black Wheat Ale

Price may varies

wisconsin

Two Brothers ’Atom Smasher’ Oktoberfest

Price may varies

illinois

Goose Island ‘Matilda’ Farmhouse Ale

Price may varies

chicago

New Holland ‘Dragon’s Milk’ Stout

Price may varies

michigan

Virtue ‘Red Streak’ Cider

Price may varies

chicago


Flights

Craft Beer Flight

Price may varies

(4oz). pours of your choice from our draft list.


Sparkling Wine

Cayuga-Vidal

Price may varies

extra-sec, m. lawrence, ‘green’, mi nv delicate apple & citrus characteristics with a fresh, light toastiness.

Chardonnay

Price may varies

brut, hacienda, ca nv bright notes of apple, pear, & straw; harmonious balance.

Riesling-Chardonnay

Price may varies

brut, chateau chantal, ‘tonight’, mi nv fruity bright nose; creamy mouth feel; flavors of pear & honey-crisp apple.

Pinot Noir-Chardonnay

Price may varies

brut, rose, m. lawrence, ‘sex’, mi nv seductive bouquet & juicy palate of fresh strawberries

Pinot Noir-Chardonnay

Price may varies

brut, hermann j. wiemer, ny ‘06 red fruit, crisp citrus & honey notes.

Pinot Noir-Chardonnay

Price may varies

brut, iron horse, ca ‘08 key lime & hazelnut on the nose; mandarin orange, ripe red apple on the palate; long finish.


White And Rose Wines

Albariño

Price may varies

tangent, ca ‘12 fresh & crisp with notes of honeyed tangerine & lush peaches; flavors of mandarin oranges.

Pinot Grigio

Price may varies

chateau grand traverse, mi ‘12 bright acidity & beautiful mineral qualities; floral & citrus flavors.

Sauvignon Blanc

Price may varies

beckmen vineyards, ca ‘13 intense fruit flavors & crisp acidity.

Riesling

Price may varies

nine hats, wa ‘11 white peach, honey, ripe pear & jasmine aromas; vibrant acidity; clean & long finish.

Syrah Dry Rose

Price may varies

scherrer, ca ‘10 floral aromas with a pronounced sense of minerality.

Sangiovese Dry Rose

Price may varies

alexander valley vineyards, ca ‘13 aromas of wild strawberry, watermelon, raspberry & mint; peach & berry; hint of minerality.

Gewurztraminer

Price may varies

hermann j. wiemer, ny ‘09 flowery bouquet with hints of peach & spice; silky mouthfeel of melon & a touch of coriander.

Pinot Gris

Price may varies

big fire, or ‘12 flavors of fresh ginger, apple blossom & guava; finishes with notes of lime leaf & stone.

Pinot Gris

Price may varies

a to z, or ‘12 ripe citrus fruits; subtle mineral notes; hints of nectarines.

Auxerrois

Price may varies

bel lago, mi ‘12 melon with hints of tropical fruit & citrus.

Chardonnay

Price may varies

barra, ca ‘11 aromas of golden apple & citrus peel; toasty french oak & vanilla, shortbread & stone fruit.

Chardonnay

Price may varies

raymond, ‘r’, ca ‘12 bright tropical fruit with hints of honey & vanilla.


Red Wine

Pinot Noir

Price may varies

block nine, ca ‘12 ripe cherry & berry flavors; aromas of bright fruit with a mix of strawberry, violets & plum.

Pinot Noir

Price may varies

j.k. carriere, ‘provocateur’, or ‘09 aromatically dark cherry with mouthwatering acidity; red & black fruits on the palate.

Pinot Noir

Price may varies

flowers, ca ‘12 aromas of wild berries; bing cherries, rhubarb & pomegranate on the palate.

Meritage

Price may varies

fenn valley, mi ‘11 aromas of dark fruit with flavors of black cherry & black pepper.

Blend

Price may varies

tablas creek, ‘patelin de tablas’, ca ‘12 rhone inspired blend; spice & mineral notes with bright fruit.

Petite Syrah

Price may varies

foppiano, ca ‘11 blackberry & dark chocolate aromas; anise, white pepper, toasted hazelnut, & sweet vanilla.

Merlot

Price may varies

liberty school, ca ’11 fruit forward, clean minerality, velvety-fine tannins, long silky finish.

Merlot

Price may varies

brys estate, mi ‘11berry & plum notes; creamy mouth feel.

Malbec

Price may varies

clayhouse, ca ‘11 fruit forward on the mout, extended finish of soft tannin & spice.

Malbec

Price may varies

yorkville cellars, ca ‘12 made with organic grapes; aromas of boysenberry & pomegranate; chocolate finish.

ZCS

Price may varies

santa barbara winery, ca ‘10 zinfandel-carignane-sangiovese; jammy fruit & spice with balanced cherry aromatics.

Zinfandel

Price may varies

girasole, ca ‘10 dark plum, mocha, strawberry, clove, & cinnamon.

Zinfandel

Price may varies

alexander valley vineyards, ‘sin’, ca ‘11 expressive red fruits on the nose; palate loaded with black cherry, plum & black pepper .

Zinfandel

Price may varies

porter creek, ‘old vine’, ca ‘10. complex & rich flavors of black raspberry, herbs & white pepper.

Cabernet

Price may varies

l de lyeth, ca ‘11 juicy plum & spice give way to rich bing cherry, blackberry, truffle, black currant & coffee.


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