Carma's will reopen after the holidays on
Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 7:00am.

Happy Holidays!

friday specials

the applewood panino (granny smith apples, turkey, bacon, cheddar, and dijon mustard on sourdough)

spicy pesto grilled cheese

chicken noodle soup

peppermint mochas and hot cocoas

chocolate chip marshmallows

also: we will be closed for the holidays, december 24th to january 1st.

thursday specials

 the applewood panino (granny smith apples, turkey, bacon, cheddar, and dijon mustard on sourdough)

sixteen bean soup (vegan)

peppermint mochas and hot cocoas



chocolate chip marshmallows

also: we will be closed for the holidays, december 24th to january 1st.

wednesday specials

the san pedro panino (avocados, carmelized onions, roasted red peppers, mesclun, provolone, and cilantro-lime mayo)

the saint peter (the san pedro with bacon and swiss instead of provolone)

sixteen bean soup

peppermint mochas and hot cocoas

chocolate chip marshmallows

also: we will be closed for the holidays, december 24th to january 1st.

tuesday specials

the san pedro panino (avocados, carmelized onions, roasted red peppers, mesclun, provolone, and cilantro-lime mayo)

the saint peter (the san pedro with bacon and swiss instead of provolone)

sixteen bean soup

peppermint mochas and hot cocoas

also: we will be closed for the holidays, december 24th to january 1st.

monday specials

pesto caprese panino (pesto, artichokes, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, and provolone, grilled on ciabatta)

sixteen bean soup (vegan and gluten free)

peppermint mochas and hot cocoa

friday specials

tuna salad, tuna melt, and ultimelt

firehouse panino: spicy red pepper hummus, onions, cucumber, mesclun and pepperjack cheese on your choice of bagel or health toast

loaded baked potato soup

butterscotch pudding

thursday

firehouse panino: spicy red pepper hummus, cucumbers, onions, mesclun, and pepperjack on your choice of bagel or health toast

split pea soup (vegan)

butterscotch pudding

wednesday specials

firehouse panino: spicy red pepper hummus, cucumbers, onions, mesclun, and pepperjack on your choice of bagel or health toast

split pea soup (vegan)

butterscotch pudding

tuesday specials

firehouse panino: spicy red pepper hummus, cucumbers, onions, mesclun, and pepperjack on your choice of bagel or health toast

split pea soup (vegan)

chocolate chip marshmallows

monday specials

roasted pork loin with sour cherry chutney panino
gypsy soup (vegan)
chocolate chip marshmallows

friday specials

pistachio-sage-pesto grilled cheese with aged sharp cheddar and apple
gypsy soup (vegan)
chocolate chip marshmallows
sourdough grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup

thursday specials

tuna salad, tuna melt, and ultimelt (tuna melt with swiss, cheddar, and bacon on sourdough!)
potato leek soup
sourdough grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup

and coming soon, gypsy soup and pistachio-sage-pesto grilled cheese!

wednesday specials

tuna salad, tuna melt, and ultimelt (tuna melt with swiss, cheddar, and bacon on sourdough!)
potato leek soup
sourdough grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup

tuesday specials

tuna salad, tuna melt, and ultimelt (tuna melt with swiss, cheddar, and bacon on sourdough!)
potato leek soup (in a little while)
sourdough grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup

monday specials

the hot italian: spicy italian sausage, homemade marinara, mozzarella and provolone, grilled on ciabatta
chicken tortilla soup
and, of course, sourdough grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup

friday specials

the Holy Guacamole! fresh guacamole, bacon, habanero pepperjack cheese, and cheddar, grilled on sourdough
spicy chicken tortilla soup
spicy jack and spicy jeremy (while they last)
and of course tomato basil soup and non-bacon-guacamole grilled cheese.

thursday specials

the Holy Guacamole! fresh guacamole, bacon, habanero pepperjack cheese, and cheddar, grilled on sourdough
french green lentil soup with cilantro lime yogurt (vegetarian; vegan without the yogurt topping)
spicy jack and spicy jeremy (while they last)
and of course tomato basil soup and non-bacon-guacamole grilled cheese.

hey, are there any soups or specials we haven't had for a while that you'd like to see?

wednesday specials

spicy jack panino (turkey, grilled onions, habanero pepperjack cheese, and zebra sauce, grilled on ciabatta)
spicy jeremy panino (hummus, grilled onions, habanero pepperjack cheese, and zebra sauce, grilled on ciabatta)
french green lentil soup (topped with cilantro lime yogurt)
sourdough grilled cheese and tomato basil soup

tuesday specials

spicy jack panino (turkey, grilled onions, habanero pepperjack cheese, and zebra sauce, grilled on ciabatta)
spicy jeremy panino (hummus, grilled onions, habanero pepperjack cheese, and zebra sauce, grilled on ciabatta)
split pea soup
sourdough grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup (forever)

monday specials

spicy jack panino (turkey, grilled onions, habanero pepperjack cheese, and zebra sauce, grilled on ciabatta)
spicy jeremy panino (hummus, grilled onions, habanero pepperjack cheese, and zebra sauce, grilled on ciabatta)
split pea soup
sourdough grilled cheese and tomato basil soup

tuesday specials

the gobbler panino (turkey, cranberry sauce, vegetable stuffing, and gravy, grilled on ciabatta)
the brewhouse (cheddar, apples, and homemade beer jam, grilled on buttered sourdough... bacon optional (but recommended))
creamy tomato basil soup
maple bacon marshmallows

also, we will be closed thursday to sunday this week.

monday specials

the gobbler panino (turkey, cranberry sauce, vegetable stuffing, and gravy, grilled on ciabatta)
 
the brewhouse (cheddar, apples, and homemade beer jam, grilled on buttered sourdough... bacon optional (but recommended))
 
creamy tomato basil soup
 
maple bacon marshmallows

Friday Specials

the Brewhouse Sandwich: cheddar, apples, and homemade beer jam, grilled on buttered sourdough... bacon optional (but recommended)

Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Mustard Croutons (vegetarian, gluten free without the croutons)

and as always Grilled Cheese and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

thursday specials

the Brewhouse Sandwich: cheddar, apples, and homemade beer jam, grilled on buttered sourdough... bacon optional (but recommended)

Moroccan Chicken and Chickpea Soup (dairy free)

and as always Grilled Cheese and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

monday specials

the FIRE FLOWER panino: hot italian sausage, sauteed mushrooms, homemade marinara, and provolone on ciabatta
roasted butternut squash soup (vegetarian)
tomato basil soup and sourdough grilled cheese

friday specials

the FIRE FLOWER panino: hot italian sausage, sauteed mushrooms, homemade marinara, and provolone on ciabatta
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH soup (vegetarian)
the APPLE CHEDDAR MELT

wednesday specials

tuna salad, tuna melt, and ultimelt (tuna melt with cheddar, swiss, and bacon)
apple cheddar melt
spicy chicken tortilla soup

tuesday specials

tuna salad, tuna melt, and ultimelt (tuna melt with cheddar, swiss, and bacon)
apple cheddar melt
spicy chicken tortilla soup

monday specials

apple cheddar melt (granny smith apples, cheddar, and homemade apple butter, grilled on sourdough)
pumpkin black bean soup (vegan)
sourdough grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup

friday specials

the hen house salad (granny smith apples, bacon, mesclun, and shallot vinaigrette, topped with our chicken salad)
moroccan chick pea and tomato soup (vegan)
bacon grilled cheese
sourdough grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup

thursday specials

the hen house salad (granny smith apples, bacon, mesclun, and shallot vinaigrette, topped with our chicken salad)
split pea soup (vegan)
bloody good red velvet cupcakes
sourdough grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup
mulled apple cider
coconut marshmallows

wednesday specials

I assure you, we are open!

and we've got specials:
the san pedro panino (avocado, carmelized onions, roasted red peppers, provolone, mesclun, and cilantro-lime mayo on ciabatta) and the saint peter - so good, you might die! (the san pedro, with swiss and bacon added)
split pea soup (vegan)
"bloody good" red velvet cupcakes
coconut marshmallows
sourdough grilled cheese and tomato basil soup

tuesday specials

the olivander panino (sopresata, ham, olive tapenade, feta, and provolone on sourdough)
gypsy soup
creamy tomato basil soup and sourdough grilled cheese

monday specials

the olivander: sopresota, ham, olive tapenade, feta, and provolone on sourdough
creamy tomato basil soup and sourdough grilled cheese
whiskey walnut bread pudding
wildberry marshmallows

wednesday specials

the san pedro panino: avocado, carmelized onions, roasted red peppers, mesclun, provolone, and cilantro lime mayo, grilled on ciabatta.
the saint peter (because it's so good you might die): a san pedro with swiss instead of provolone, and with bacon added
african peanut soup (vegan and spicy)
the spicy jack and jeremy
sourdough grilled cheese and tomato basil soup
and (probably) the last of the blts and vlts

monday specials

spicy jack and spicy jeremy panino (by popular demand!)
colonel mustard panino (for those who prefer clue jokes)
potato leek soup
grilled cheese and tomato basil soup
blts and vlts (get 'em while the local tomatoes last)
and apple bomb marshmallows!

wednesday specials

pesto caprese
split pea soup (vegan)
sourdough grilled cheese and tomato basil soup
and all the fall favorites: molasses cookies, mulled apple cider, and homemade marshmallows!

tuesday specials

pesto caprese panino
potato leek soup
creamy tomato basil soup and grilled cheese
and all the fall favorites: molasses cookies, mulled apple cider, and homemade marshmallows!

monday specials

the firehouse: spicy red pepper hummus, cucumbers, red onions, mesclun, and pepper jack cheese on your choice of health toast or a bagel
pumpkin black bean soup (vegan)
sourdough grilled cheese and tomato basil soup
blts and vlts
molasses cookies
marshmallows
and hot apple cider!

tuesday specials

tuna salad, tuna melt, and ULTIMATE TUNA MELT (with swiss, cheddar, and bacon on sourdough)
jalapeno corn chowder (vegetarian)
creamy tomato basil soup and sourdough grilled cheese
and have you tried our new vanilla creme fraiche ice cream? available three ways: brownie sundae, fanta float, and espresso royale!

wednesday specials

GYPSY SOUP!
spicy jack and spicy jeremy
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese
blts and vlts
salted caramel ice cream sundaes

friday specials

whodunnit? it was the Colonel Mustard, on the sourdough, with the ham, swiss, and honey mustard.
also: the sarcre bleu panino (chicken, bacon, swiss, and bleu cheese spread)
homemade salted caramel ice cream sundaes
creamy tomato basil soup
and the usual grilled cheese, blts, and vlts

monday specials

the sacre bleu panino: chicken, bacon, swiss, and bleu cheese spread
the sundance: sundried tomato tapenade, cucumbers, hummus, and mesclun
creamy tomato basil soup
grilled cheese
blts and vlts

monday specials

by popular demand... CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP!
perfect with sourdough grilled cheese
the rowhouse panino (sundried tomato basil cream cheese, cucumbers, red onions, sprouts, and swiss on your choice of bread or bagel)
gazpacho
blts and vlts

friday specials

by popular demand... 

CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP!
 
perfect with sourdough grilled cheese
 
or if you're not ready for fall yet:
the rowhouse panino (sundried tomato basil cream cheese, cucumbers, red onions, sprouts, and swiss on your choice of bread or bagel)
gazpacho
blts and vlts
and homemade butterscotch pudding

thursday specials

the rowhouse panino (sundried tomato basil cream cheese, cucumbers, red onions, sprouts, and swiss on your choice of bread or bagel)
tuna salad and tuna melt (while they last)
gazpacho
homemade butterscotch pudding

labor day specials

yes, we are open today!
waffles: belgian, chocolate chip, or toasted pecan with orange cream cheese butter
cheesy chicken strata with roasted garlic, thyme and havarti
cherry/blueberry french toast casserole
tuna salad and tuna melts
blts and vlts
gazpacho

Saturday Specials

Cherry Chocolate French Toast Casserole
Pecan Waffles
Belgian Waffles
the Sundance Sandwich (vegan)
the Colonel Mustard
Turkey Club Melt (on sourdough)

Wednesday Specials

maple waffle bread pudding
the colonel mustard - ham, swiss, and honey mustard grilled on sourdough
margherita melt panino
blts and vlts
gazpacho
peanut butter brownies

Tuesday Specials

margherita melt panino
blts and vlts
gazpacho

tomorrow look for a waffle bread pudding and peanut butter brownies!

saturday specials

raspberry cream cheese stuffed french toast
waffles: belgian, chocolate chip, or blueberry
bacon spinach strata
margherita melt panino
blts and vlts
gazpacho

Monday Specials

spicy jack and spicy jeremy
gazpacho
blts and vlts
caramel ice cream sandwiches
grilled cheese
peanut butter brownies

saturday specials

saturday specials:
apple cinnamon french toast casserole
breakfast burrito with chorizo
belgian waffles and chocolate chip waffles
spicy jack and spicy jeremy
gazpacho
blts and vlts
caramel ice cream sandwiches

Tuesday Specials:

Treehouse Salad with chevre, mandarin oranges, craisins, sunflower seeds, and a citrus vinaigrette

Firehouse Sandwich with spicy roasted red pepper hummus, pepper jack cheese, cucumber, mesclun, and red onions on our health toast

saturday specials

saturday specials:
breakfast burrito with chorizo
walnut and whiskey bread pudding
waffles, in belgian, chocolate chip, or lemon curd
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese
blts and vlts
gazpacho
caramel ice cream sandwiches

thursday specials

CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP!
sourdough grilled cheese
caprese panino
gazpacho
caramel ice cream sandwiches

wednesday specials

riley's sausage rapini panini (sausage, rapini - which is a cousin of brocoli - and provolone grilled on ciabatta)
blts and vlts made with local tomatoes
gazpacho
sourdough grilled cheese

saturday specials!

-tucson strata: a baked egg dish with black beans, corn, onions, bell peppers, and habanero pepperjack cheese, served with salad and fresh pico de gallo made with local tomatoes and jalapenos
-waffles, in belgian, lemon curd, or chocolate chip varieties
-caprese panino (local tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, grilled on ciabatta)
-blts and vlts (like everything else we do this time of year, they are made with local tomatoes!)
-gazpacho
-homemade ice cream sandwiches (vanilla ice cream and double chocolate cookies)
-mayan chocolate pudding

thursday specials

the jack and cil panino: cilantro pesto, black bean hummus, jack cheese, and local tomatoes, grilled on ciabatta
blts and vlts
butterscotch pudding
gazpacho
and our new cucumber salad side option, made with local cucumbers from real food farm, right here in baltimore city!

Tuesday Specials:

The Jack & Cil Panino - black bean hummus, jack cheese, tomato, and cilantro pesto grilled on a ciabatta roll

Cucumber Salad - our new side option with paninos made with LOCAL cucs grown at Baltimore city's Real Food Farm http://www.realfoodfarm.org/

And as always BLTs, VLTs, and Gazpacho!

monday specials

turkey guac panino
greenhouse
vegan potato salad
gazpacho
blts and vlts
orange-vanilla ice cream sandwiches

Saturday Specials!

Peach Cobbler French Toast Casserole
Hazelnut Waffle with blackberry whipped cream
Caprese Salad with fresh mozzarella, basil and local tomatoes
BLTs and VLTs made with local tomatoes
Greenhouse Panino (vegetarian) and TGuac Panino... both made with guacamole
Gazpacho (vegan)
Orange Ice Cream 'n' Vanilla Cookie Sandwiches
Chocolate Pudding

friday specials

turkey guac panino (turkey, guacamole, tomato, and havarti on toasted ciabatta)
greenhouse (guacamole, hummus, cucumber, and havarti on health toast)
caprese salad (tomato, basil, and fresh mozz) with garlic-parmesan crostini
blts and vlts
gazpacho
orange vanilla ice cream sandwiches
chocolate pudding

thursday specials

caprese salad with garlic-parmesan crostini
the firehouse (spicy red pepper hummus, cucumbers, red onions, pepperjack, and mesclun)
blts and vlts
gazpacho
chocolate pudding
orange-vanilla ice cream sandwiches

Tuesday's Specials:

the Sundance Sandwich (vegan!)
Spicy Jack / Spicy Jeremy
Gazpacho Soup (vegan!)
Butterscotch Pudding
Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

monday specials

spicy jack and spicy jeremy
gazpacho
homemade strawberry ice cream sandwiches

thursday specials

we are, in fact, open today!

and we've got the spicy jack and spicy jeremy, gazpacho, homemade strawberry ice cream sandwiches, and cold drinks galore!

Tuesday Specials:

Yay!  the Mexicali Panino returns!  black bean hummus, pepper-jack cheese, grilled onions and bell peppers served with a side of salsa verde and sour cream.

Also on the menu today, the Sundance Panino and Gazpacho (both vegan).

For sweets we've got Ice Cream Sandwiches and Peanut Butter Brownies.

Saturday Specials:

Cinnamon Waffle with apples and whipped cream
Orange Pecan Bread Pudding
Wild Mushroom and Brie Tunrovers
Tuna Salad Panino
Tuna Melt on sourdough
Gazpacho (vegan)
Falafel Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes and a tahini dressing (it's vegan!!)
and later today we'll have the Sundance Sandwich with sun dried tomato tapenade (vegan as well)
If you are craving something sweet we've got Vanilla and Salted Caramel Iced Cream Sandwiches!!!

thursday specials!

the firehouse: spicy red pepper hummus, red onions, cucumbers, mesclun greens, and habanero pepperjack cheese on health toast
tuna salad and tuna melt
gazpacho
and ready in a little while: salted caramel iced cream sandwiches!

Saturday Specials

Cornmeal Waffles with a Creamy Chicken Sauce
Walnuts and Whiskey Bread Pudding
Lemon Blueberry Cheddar Biscuits
and a smoked turkey club that has yet to be named

and for sweets: Rainbow Cupcakes with orange buttercream frosting, Peanut Butter and Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Butterscotch Pudding!

thursday specials:

the triumphant return of spicy jack and spicy jeremy!
bacon and egg potato salad!
peanut butter banana iced cream sandwiches!
butterscotch pudding!
gazpacho!

Tuesday Specials

The San Pedro Panino - avocado, caramelized onions, roasted red pepper, provolone cheese, and mesclun grilled on a ciabata roll
Grilled Cheese on Sourdough with Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Gazpacho Soup (vegan)
Salad Special: fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic croutons, and pesto dressing on a bed of mesclun
Chocolate Pudding (of course, it's homemade!)

We don't have ice cream sandwiches right now, but a new batch of ice cream is in the works! We'll keep you updated.

monday specials

turkey, cranberry, and arugula panino with dijonaise on a toasted ciabatta
springtime salad (arugula with toasted walnuts, garlic croutons, and strawberry balsamic vinaigrette)
gazpacho
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese
mint chocolate chip iced cream sandwiches!

thursday specials

fresh pea soup (made with local peas!)
the rowhouse panino
gazpacho (vegan)
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup

monday specials

yes, we are open for memorial day! and we've got some summer-y specials for the warm weather...
the Rowhouse Panino: sundried tomato basil cream cheese, cucumbers, red onions, sprouts, mesclun, and swiss on toasted ciabatta (also especially good on an everything bagel!)
Gazpacho
the Colonel Mustard Panino: whodunnit? it was the ham and swiss, with the honey mustard, on the sourdough!
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese

sunday specials

orange pecan french toast casserole
swiss piggy strata
cherry chocolate cheesecake waffles
the super mario panino (italian sausage, grilled mushrooms and onions, provolone, and homemade marinara, grilled on ciabatta)
the sundance panino (sundried tomato tapenade, cucumber, hummus, and greens on health toast)
creamy tomato basil soup
moroccan chick pea and tomato soup

tuesday specials

the spicy jonas panino (think weezer, not brothers): turkey, grilled onions, tomato, and an herbed jalepeno cheese spread
moroccan tomato and chick pea soup (vegan)
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup
butterscotch pudding

thursday specials

the blue bleu heaven panino: chicken, bacon, swiss, and tangy bleu cheese dressing, grilled on ciabatta
sourdough grilled cheese
split pea soup (vegan)
creamy tomato basil soup

sunday specials

sweet potato and black bean enchilada casserole
tucson strata
chocolate chip waffles and belgian waffles
tuna salad and tuna melts
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese

tuesday specials

lily-bella panino (grilled portabello mushroom caps, carmelized onions, meunster cheese, mesclun, and spicy mayo, grilled on ciabatta)
gypsy soup (vegan)
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup

monday specials

lily-bella panino (grilled portabello mushroom caps, carmelized onions, meunster cheese, mesclun, and spicy mayo, grilled on ciabatta)
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup
rustic potato leek soup (non-vegetarian)

wednesday specials

pastrami on rye with swiss and tangy mustard
turkey club melt on sourdough with swiss, bacon, and seasoned mayo
sourdough grilled cheese
chicken noodle soup
creamy tomato basil soup
pumpkin black bean soup (vegan)

tuesday specials

pastrami on rye with swiss and tangy mustard
turkey club melt on sourdough with swiss, bacon, and seasoned mayo
sourdough grilled cheese
chicken noodle soup
creamy tomato basil soup

monday specials

monday specials:
hot pastrami on rye with swiss and tangy mustard
turkey club melt on sourdough with swiss, bacon, and seasoned mayo
sourdough grilled cheese
chicken noodle soup
creamy tomato basil soup

Saturday specials include Almond French Toast Casserole with Raspberry Sauce,  Apple Ginger Crisp Waffles, Belgian Waffles, assorted tasty baked goods and a Grilled Turkey Club on Sourdough.

Soups are Creamy Tomato Basil and Classic Chicken Noodle.

wednesday specials

turkey guac panino (turkey, guacamole, havarti, and tomato on toasted ciabatta)
sundance panino (sun-dried tomato tapenade, hummus, cucumber, and greens on health toast)
split pea soup (vegan)
classic creamy mushroom soup
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese

Saturday Specials

Cherry Cobbler French Toast Casserole
Belgian Waffles with either maple syrup OR lemon curd and whipped cream!
Curried Tuna Parmesan Panino
the Sundance Panino (sun-dried tomato tapenade, hummus, cucumbers, and greens on our health toast)
Classic Creamy Mushroom Soup (vegetarian)
and as usual Sourdough Grilled Cheese and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Friday Specials

Applewood Panino (while it lasts)
Curried Tuna Parmesan Panino
Sourdough Grilled Cheese (of course!)
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Jalapeno Corn Chowder

Hawaiian Creme Fraiche Waffles

Ranchero Strata w/ 3-cheese, bacon, chillis, tomatoe, onion, and corn

Grilled Cheese on Sourdough

Mulligatawny Soup (Anglo-Indian Chicken Soup)

Friday Specials

tuna salad/tuna melt
pesto caprese (while it lasts!)
gypsy soup
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese
and orange chocolate chip marshmallows!

tuesday specials

pesto caprese panino
colonel mustard panino
gypsy soup
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese

Sunday Specials

Smothered Strata - herb bread, sausage and potatoes make up the strata with just a bit of sausage gravy served over the top (you know how we like "over the top" her at the cafe!)

Cherry Pie Waffle with whipped cream or a Belgian Waffle with maple syrup and butter.

Apple Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Butter.

In addition to our regular Blueberry Muffins we also have a Blackberry Hazelnut Gluten-free Muffin and Cherry Dark Chocolate Scones.

Want to pick up a sweet prank? Try our special "grilled cheese" sandwich.

Friday Specials

the Sundance - sun-dried tomato tapenade, hummus, cucumbers, and greens on our health toast
Grilled Cheese on sourdough
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Spring Broccoli Soup with mustard croutons

wednesday specials

spicy jack and spicy jeremy
chicken tortilla soup
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup
and introducing the carnival marshmallow!

tuesday specials

spicy jack and spicy jeremy
chicken tortilla soup
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup

The best bourbon that isn't

About a month ago, long time customer, friend and occasional benefactor Jim N. was having breakfast at the Cafe and told me about a review of Black Walnut Bourbon he was doing for foodandwineblog.com. Not being a huge fan of the black walnut, it appealed to me as a potentially interesting ingredient rather than a libation. That impulse was borne out in Jim's review.

A bottle of Dancing Pines Distillery's Black Walnut Bourbon Liqueur appeared on my desk just a few days later. What a delightful surprise (and I seriously hope Jim doesn't expect to get it back because I'm a little smitten!). DPBW is a bourbon-style liqueur that is quite tasty although a bit sweet and the strong, musky taste of black walnuts is subtle but distinct.

I've got a long list of things to try with my one precious, hand-crafted and numbered boutique bottle of booze. Among them barbecue sauce, congealed salad and buttercream frosting.


But today we have Black Walnut Cupcakes and they are fabulous! Bourbon liqueur replaced the liquid in the cake recipe and a little splash in the ganache - how could this go wrong? Oh, my. These are soooo much better than "not wrong"!

Unlike the ubiquitous sweet, fluffy cupcakes that giggle "lick me", these little beauties are dense, dark chocolate with a bitter chocolate ganache that, with a sultry side glance, coos "bite me". Not the prettiest cupcake I ever made, but definitely the most seductive.


And lest you think the papers are a leftover from St Patty's Day, they are in fact a little homage to the the hard, smelly, finger-staining husks of the black walnut.

Saturday Specials

belgian waffle

salted caramel and cream waffle

sweet potato bread pudding topped with a honey walnut marshmallow

the margherita melt panino: fresh mozzarella, basil, and marinara on sourdough

split pea soup

creamy tomato basil soup

sourdough grilled cheese

friday specials

the margherita melt panino: fresh mozzarella, basil, and marinara on sourdough
egg salad on rye (especially good with bacon and swiss!)
split pea soup
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese

Saturday Specials

belgian waffles
honey- walnut cheesecake waffle
raspberry streusel french toast casserole
pesto turnovers and canadian bacon 'n' cheese turnovers
corned beef and swiss on rye with russian dressing
sourdough grilled cheese
sausage and kale soup
creamy tomato basil soup
guiness marshmallows dipped in dark chocolate
and irish car bomb cupcakes!

friday specials

corned beef and swiss on rye with russian dressing
tuna salad and tuna melt
mexican vegetable soup
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese
and irish carbomb cupcakes!

wednesday specials

tuna salad and tuna melt
mexican vegetable soup
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup
and while they last: irish car bomb cupcakes!

monday specials

tuna salad and tuna melt
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup
cuban black bean soup (vegan)

Saturday Specials

Belgian Waffle
Chocolate Chip Waffle
Apple Stuffed French Toast drizzled with salted caramel sauce
Savory Turnovers
the San Pedro Panino: avocado, caramelized onions, provolone, roasted red pepper, mesclun, and cilantro-lime mayo
Sourdough Grilled Cheese
French Green Lentil Soup topped with cilantro lime yogurt (vegetarian with, or vegan without the yogurt)
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

friday specials

tuna salad and tuna melt
sourdough grilled cheese
french green lentil soup topped with cilantro lime yogurt (vegetarian with, or vegan without the yogurt)
creamy tomato basil soup

monday specials

roasted pork loin with sour cherry chutney (panino)
sourdough grilled cheese
caramelized onion and portabello soup
creamy tomato basil soup

Saturday Specials

Panettone French Toast Casserole
Southwest Strata with green chile, tomato, onion and jack cheese... with or without bacon
Belgian Waffles (with real maple syrup OR whipped cream and lemon curd)
Ham and Swiss Turnovers
Portabella, Shallot, and Brie Turnover
Spicy Jack / Spicy Jeremy Panino
Grilled Cheese on Sourdough
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup
And when the chicken noodle is gone we'll be serving Caramelized Onion and Portabella Soup (vegan)

friday specials

spicy jack and spicy jeremy
sourdough grilled cheese
chicken noodle soup
creamy tomato basil soup

wednesday specials

margherita melt panino: fresh mozzarella, basil, and homemade marinara on sourdough
chicken noodle soup
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese

monday specials

curried tuna parmesan panino
african peanut soup (vegan)
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup

Saturday Specials

Ole McDonald Waffle topped with stewed apples, bacon and a side of maple syrup
Belgian Waffles
Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast Casserole served with a side a blueberry syrup
the Sundance - sun dried tomato tapenade, hummus, cucumbers and mesclun on health toast (vegan!)
Chicken Pot Pie!!!
Grilled Cheese on Sourdough
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Roasted Red Pepper Soup (vegetarian)
Peppermint Twist Marshmallows
and if you get here quick we have a few Spinach and Feta Turnovers left!

Friday Specials

The Sundance - sun dried tomato tapenade, hummus, cucumber and mesclun on health toast
Spicy Jack/Spicy Jeremy Panino
Grilled Cheese on sourdough
Spinach and Feta Turnovers
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Roasted Red Pepper Soup (vegetarian)

thursday specials!

spicy jack and spicy jeremy: turkey or hummus, grilled onions, habanero pepperjack cheese, and zebra sauce
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup
split pea soup

Tuesday Specials

another mario themed pizza sandwich, this time the more obscurely-named delfino: pepperoni, pineapple, mozzarella, provolone, and homemade marinara
also: sourdough grilled cheese, creamy tomato basil soup, and vegan split pea soup

monday specials!

today we've got a slight variation on the luigi panino: the Waluigi panino! pepperoni, canadian bacon, mozzarella, provolone, and homemade marinara
also: creamy tomato basil soup, sourdough grilled cheese, and spicy red lentil soup

Friday Specials

The Mario Panini joins Luigi today - herb sauteed mushrooms, mozzarella, provolone, and marinara sauce on ciabatta.
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese
jalapeno corn chowder (vegetarian!)

thursday specials

the luigi panini - pepperoni, sopresatta, mozzarella, provolone, and marinara sauce on ciabatta (mario panino coming tomorrow!)
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese
jalepeno corn chowder (vegetarian!)

monday specials

the Olivander Panino: sopresotta, ham, olive tapenade, provolone, and feta
sourdough grilled cheese
moroccan chicken and chick pea soup
creamy tomato basil soup
and valentine's treats a' plenty

Sunday Specials

Belgian Waffles
Red Velvet Waffles
Turkey Guac Panino
the Greenhouse Sandwich
Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Moroccan Chicken and Chickpea Soup
and oodles of Valentine's Day goodies!

Saturday Specials

Belgian Waffles
Red Velvet Waffles
a Southwest Strata
Ham and Cheese Turnovers
Turkey Guac Panino
the Greenhouse Sandwich
Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Gypsy Soup (vegan)
and later today Moroccan Chicken and Chickpea Soup

We have a fresh batch of Valentine's Day goodies coming out as well, like chocolate cupcakes, chocolate dipped marshmallow lollies, and sugar cookies!

thursday specials

tuna salad and tuna melt
the greenhouse: hummus, guacamole, cucumber, and swiss on health toast
turkey guac panino: turkey, guacamole, tomato, and cheddar on toasted ciabatta
gypsy soup
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese
and loads of valentine's-type treats!

wednesday specials

tuna salad and tuna melt
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup
gypsy soup
valentine's cupcakes
smores made with our homemade marshmallows
and new apple bomb marshmallows

tuesday specials

tuna salad and tuna melt
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup
potato leek soup
chocolate covered strawberries
and coming later this afternoon: apple bomb marshmallows and smores!

monday specials

tuna salad and tuna melt
sourdough grilled cheese
potato leek soup
creamy tomato basil soup

Saturday Specials

Strawberries 'n' Cream Bread Pudding
Belgian Waffles
the Sundance Sandwhich - sun dried tomato tapenade, hummus, cucumber and mesclun on health toast
the Hot Stuff Panino - a stuffed ciabatta roll filled with italian sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms and onions
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Potato Leek Soup (not vegetarian)

guacamole friday!

turkey guac panino: turkey, guacamole, tomatoes, and havarti on toasted ciabatta
the greenhouse: guacamole, hummus, cucumbers, and havarti
creamy tomato basil soup
chocolate chip banana bread
and coming a little later, potato leek soup

thursday specials!

spicy jack and spicy jeremy (grilled onions, habanero pepperjack cheese, zebra sauce, and either turkey or hummus)
spicy chicken tortilla soup
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup
and new blueberry marshmallows!

spicy wednesday specials

spicy jack panino (turkey, grilled onions, habanero pepperjack cheese, and zebra sauce)
spicy jeremy (the same, but with hummus instead of turkey)
spicy chicken tortilla soup

and just in case spicy isn't your thing, we've also got sourdough grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup

Tuesday Specials

spicy jack and spicy jeremy panino (grilled onions, habanero pepperjack cheese, zebra sauce, and either turkey or hummus)
creamy tomato basil soup
pumpkin black bean soup
sourdough grilled cheese

monday specials

spicy jack and spicy jeremy panino (grilled onions, habanero pepperjack cheese, zebra sauce, and either turkey or hummus)
creamy tomato basil soup
pumpkin black bean soup
sourdough grilled cheese

blueberry and lemon cream waffle
belgian waffle
strata with green chiles, tomatoes, onions, cheddar, and optional bacon
pesto caprese panino
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese
chicken noodle soup
and coming very soon: apple pie pudding!

friday specials

pesto caprese panino: pesto, roasted red peppers, artichokes, mozzarella, and provolone on ciabatta
chicken noodle soup
creamy tomato basil soup

thursday

turkey guac panino: turkey, guacamole, tomatoes, and havarti on toasted ciabatta
sourdough grilled cheese
chicken noodle soup
creamy tomato basil soup

Wednesday Specials

Turkey Guac Panino: turkey, guacamole, tomatoes and havarti on toasted sourdough
the Sundance: sundried tomato tapenade, hummus, cucumber and greens on health toast
Creamy Tomato Basil soup
Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Vegetable Bean Soup with Roasted Garlic
and new Key Lime Marshmallows with Coconut!

Tuesday Specials

the Sundance - sun-dried tomato tapenade, hummus, cucumber and greens on out health toast
Chicken Pot Pie (will be ready by noon)
Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Vegetable Bean Soup (vegan)

And for your sweet tooth, check out our new marshmallow flavor... key lime and coconut!

monday specials

roasted pork loin panino with grilled onions and gravy
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup
mexican vegetable soup (vegan!)
and 2 flavors of homemade marshmallows!

saturday specials

today we have:
blueberry cheesecake waffles
belgian waffles
the club melt panino (turkey, bacon, cheddar, and garlic herb aoli, grilled, and finished with fresh greens)
sourdough grilled cheese
mexican vegetable soup (vegan!)
creamy tomato basil soup
and three varieties of homemade marshmallows!

Friday Specials

Mexican Veggie Soup (vegan)
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Creamy Tomato Basil (vegetarian)

Club Melt - turkey, bacon, cheddar and garlic herb aoli with fresh greens.

Sourdough Grilled Cheese

And Cuppa Joe Mallows! If you like coffee ice cream you should try one of these. Floated on top of hot chocolate.....sublime.

thursday specials

loaded baked potato soup
the club melt (turkey, bacon, cheddar, and garlic herb aoli, grilled on ciabatta with fresh mesclun)
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup
and homemade marshmallows (in more than one flavor now!)

Wednesday Specials

The Club Melt - turkey, bacon, cheddar and garlic her aoili grilled on ciabatta with fresh mesclun.

Sourdough Grilled Cheese

Loaded Baked Potato Soup (pork & gluten warning)

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (vegetarian)

Tuesday Specials

the Hot Stuff Panino, a stuffed ciabatta roll with Italian sausage, mushrooms, peppers, and onions
Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (vegetarian)
Moroccan Chicken and Chickpea Soup

Monday Specials

the Hot Stuff Panino, a stuffed ciabatta roll with Italian sausage, mushrooms, peppers, and onions
Spicy Jack/ Spicy Jeremy (vegetarian) Panino
Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (vegetarian)
Roasted Butternut Squash (vegan)
and by lunch we'll have Moroccan Chicken and Chickpea Soup

To add to our number of sweet treats we also made a new batch of marshmallows with orange essence!! It's kind of amazing on top of our mocha.

Game Day!

Stop by for game day treats! We've got Raven's spirit Rice Krispie Treats and Football Brownies.

For your brunching pleasure.....
Belgian Waffles
Apple Cranberry Waffles
Caramelized Pear and Ginger French Toast Casserole
Spicy Jack / Spicy Jeremy (vegetarian) Panino
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (vegan)

Saturday Specials

You know Ally and Ren are working when this special makes an appearance:
the Ole McDonald Waffle (topped with apples and bacon)

Also on the menu today:
Belgian Waffles
Caramelized Pear and Ginger French Toast Casserole
Spicy Jack / Spicy Jeremy (vegetarian) Panino
Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (we made it VEGAN today)

Friday Specials

Spicy Jack/ Spicy Jeremy (vegetarian)
Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Split Pea Soup (vegan)

thurs

san pedro panino! avocados, carmelized onions, roasted red peppers, mesclun greens, provolone, and cilantro-lime mayo
tuna melts
creamy tomato basil soup
sourdough grilled cheese
split pea soup

Tuesday Specials

The Colonel Mustard Panino with ham, Swiss and honey mustard on sourdough
Grilled Cheese on Sourdough
Tuna Melt

Chili with Cornbread
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

And Ren's makin' mallows!

monday specials

the colonel mustard panino (ham, swiss, and honey mustard)
creamy tomato basil soup
carmelized onion and portabello soup
sourdough grilled cheese

Saturday Specials

Belgian Waffle
Chocolate Chip Waffle
Caramelized Pear and Ginger French Toast Casserole
Sourdough Grilled Cheese
the Colonel Mustard Panino with ham, swiss and honey mustard on sourdough
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (vegetarian)
and by 10am we'll have a Caramelized Onion and Portabello Soup (vegan) topped with croutons

tuesday specials

the rowhouse panino: sundried tomato basil cream cheese, cucumbers, onions, sprouts, and swiss on toasted ciabatta (or try it on a bagel!)
sourdough grilled cheese
creamy tomato basil soup
gypsy soup