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University Library Cafe Prices in Des Moines, IA 50311

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3506 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
University Library Cafe Menu

Hours of Operation

Hours may fluctuate. For detailed hours of operation, please contact the store directly.

Restaurant Menu

Nachos

Library Nachos

Fresh flour tortillas topped with pinto beans, shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, salsa, pico de gallo, mild banana pepper rings, and sour cream.

$6.99

Appetizers

Wings

A pound of wings tossed in your choice of our homemade buffalo sauce or Bud Sauce.

$7.99

Fried Cheese Curds

Wisconsin cheese curds battered and fried.

$5.99

Fried Pickles

Five dill pickle spears battered and fried.

$5.99

Homemade Onion Rings

A large basket of thin sliced yellow onion rings, hand breaded and fried.

$5.99

Chili Cheese Fries

French fries piled high with cheese and chili.

$4.99

Bacon Balls

Hot pepper cheese and jalapeaños stufffed into a biscuit, wrapped in bacon and fried golden.

$5.99

Library Poutine

French fries and cheese curds topped with roast beef and gravy.

$8.99

Soups & Salads

Homemade Chili

No description available

$3.99

Homemade Chicken Soup

No description available

$3.99

Dinner Salad

Iceberg lettuce, carrots and tomatoes topped with shredded cheese.

$5.99

Club Salad

Iceberg lettuce, carrots and tomatoes topped with grilled chicken, bacon, and shredded cheese.

$7.99

Burgers

Cheeseburger

Our third pound specially mixed fresh ground beef patty topped with cheese on a fresh baked bun. Served with one side.

$6.99

Library Burger

Our Cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo.

$6.99

Bacon Cheeseburger

Our Cheeseburger topped with bacon.

$8.99

Chili Cheeseburger

Our Cheeseburger topped with our homemade chili and cheese.

$7.99

Double Cheeseburger

Two of our third pound, specially mixed, fresh ground beef patties topped with cheese on a fresh baked bun.

$9.99

Bookworm Burger

Patty topped with American cheese, bacon, mac & cheese, lettuce and tomato.

$8.99

Cheese Shop Cheeseburger

Our third pound specially mixed fresh ground beef patty topped with "The Cheese Shop" cheese on a fresh baked bun.

$8.99

Jalapeno Havarti Burger

Our third pound specially mixed fresh ground beef patty topped with jalapenos & Havarti cheese on a fresh baked bun.

$8.99

Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

Third pound patty topped with peanut butter and thick cut bacon served on a bun.

$8.99

Sandwiches & Entrees

Pulled Chicken Sandwich

Slow roasted whole chicken. Hand pulled and seasoned, piled on top of a fresh hoagie bun with Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

$7.99

Corned Beef on Rye

Our seasoned and slow cooked corned beef piled high with stoned ground mustard on rye bread.

$7.99

French Dip

Our freshly sliced roast beef topped with mozzarella then oven toasted and served with au jus.

$8.99

Havarti Grilled Cheese

A mix of American cheese and Havarti cheese. Havarti is a creamy, semi-soft cheese developed first in Denmark by Hanne Nielsen.

$5.99

Library Vegetarian Melt

Sauteed veggies, Cabra Blanca cheese and hummus from Des Moines' own The Grateful Chef on Texas Toast.

$6.99

Meatloaf Sandwich

Our house grind hamburger mixed with potato, carrots, celery and onion topped with our homemade meatloaf sauce.

$7.99

Reuben

Our slow roasted corned beef topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island dressing.

$7.99

Sausage Sandwich

Our traditional house made Sicilian mild sausage link butterflied and grilled. Topped with caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, homemade marinara and mozzarella cheese served on a fresh hoagie.

$7.99

Tenderloin Sandwich

Hand breaded pork tenderloin from Melcher, IA. Topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and served on a fresh bun.

$6.99

Turkey Sandwich

Turkey breast, slow cooked in a seasoned broth sliced and placed on a fresh hoagie bun with bacon, Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo.

$7.99

The Breakfast Club

Ham, turkey, bacon, salsa and egg on Texas Toast.

$7.99

Chicken Strip Basket

Three chicken strips served on top of Texas toast and served with fries.

$6.99

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Homemade, special classic recipe.

$5.99

Sides

Cottage Cheese

No description available

$1.99

French Fries

No description available

$1.99

Potato Chips

No description available

$1.99

Side Salad

No description available

$1.99

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

No description available

$2.99

Homemade Onion Rings

No description available

$2.99

Beverages

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Tea

No description available

$2.25

Monster Coffee Drink Cans

No description available

$4.00

Red Bull

No description available

$3.00

Red Bull Blueberry

No description available

$3.00

Red Bull Cranberry

No description available

$3.00

Red Bull Sugar Free

No description available

$3.00

Breakfast

Breakfast Burrito

A flour tortilla stuffed full with eggs, potatoes, sausage, onions, cheese, tomatoes, and green chiles. Served with our house salsa and pico de gallo.

$6.99

Denver Omelet

A three egg omelet with ham, red peppers, onions, and cheese served with a side of toast.

$7.99

Fiesta Omelet

A three egg omelet filled with ham and cheese topped with salsa, pico de gallo, jalapenos and sour cream. Served with toast.

$7.99

Library Breakfast

2 eggs cooked to order, choice of meat, potatoes, and toast.

$6.99

Texas Melt

Bacon, egg and cheese on Texas toast served with a side of potatoes.

$6.99

Chicken Fried Steak

Topped with our homemade country gravy. Served with two eggs, potatoes and toast.

$8.99

Pancake Breakfast

Two pancakes and two eggs. Served with toast.

$6.99

Smothered Potatoes

Grilled potatoes topped with ham, onions, red and green peppers, tomato, jalapenos, banana peppers, chili and cheese. Topped with two eggs.

$8.99

Breakfast Nachos

Tortilla chips topped with eggs, bacon, sausage, onions, and red and green peppers then topped with Monterey cheese sauce.

$7.99

Corned Beef Hash

Freshly made country potatoes and house made corned beef topped with two eggs. Served with toast.

$7.99

Biscuits and Country Gravy

Two biscuits halved and topped with country gravy. Served with two eggs and toast.

$6.99

Breakfast Burger

Our homemade Library grind burger topped with bacon, egg, The Cheese Shop cheese, and country gravy. Served with country potatoes.

$7.99

Hangover Hash

Our house fries topped with salsa, country sausage gravy and two eggs any style.

$5.99

Hummus Melt

Homemade hummus from Des Moines' own The Grateful Chef, fried eggs and Havarti cheese on Texas toast. Served with a side of potatoes.

$5.99

La Mie Breakfast Croissant

Fried egg with choice of ham or bacon served on a fresh La Mie Bakery croissant.

$6.99

Cheese Shop Omelet

Cheese Shop Omelet 7.99 A three egg omelet with Cheese Shop cheese and ham. Served with fried potatoes and toast.

$7.99

Build Your Breakfast

2 Eggs

No description available

$2.99

Ham

No description available

$2.99

Bacon

No description available

$2.99

Library Sausage

No description available

$2.99

Fried Potato

No description available

$1.99

Toast

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$1.99

Pancakes

No description available

$1.99

Big Fork Maple Bacon Sausage

No description available

$2.99

French Toast - 3pc

No description available

$3.99

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