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Batch Brew 12/16oz
Espresso 
    Guest
Americano 12oz
Gibraltar 4oz
Cappuccino 6oz
Latte 
Mocha 
Latte + Flavor  
Cold Brew

Add Ons

Oat milk(6oz and up) 
Additional espresso
Additional syrup

Flavors:
Vanilla bean | Maple | Lavender & Chamomile | Honey 




Hot Chocolate
Matcha Latte 
Chai Latte 
Iced Tea
Sparkling Tea
- Hibi Spritz
(hibiscus, lavender & chamomile)
- Citrus Spritz
(honeybush, lemon grass, dried citrus)
Kids Drinks
(OJ, chocolate milk, steamer, hot chocolate)

Hot Tea
White: Peach Blossom
Green: Wild Thai Green ▪ Jasmine Green ▪ Raspberry Green
Oolong: Four Seasons Oolong ▪ Tropical Coconut Oolong
Black: English Breakfast ▪ Earl Grey
Herbal & tisane: Blueberry Rooibos ▪ Lavender Mint ▪ Turmeric Ginger 





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SIGNATURE BEVERAGES

Touch The Sky
Espresso, choice of milk with brown sugar-miso syrup, and vegan salted-maple foam. Garnished with smoked sea salt.
$6.50 / Iced 16oz

Mistaken For Strangers
Espresso, choice of milk with coconut & pandan syrup.
$6.50 / Hot 12oz / Iced 16oz

Autumn Sweater
Houjicha(toasted green tea) with choice of milk, spiced apple syrup.
$6.50 / Hot 12oz


HOUSE SPECIALTIES

The Sweetness
House-made brown sugar and toasted milk powder, a touch of cardamom and salt with espresso and choice of milk.
$6.25 / Hot 12oz / Iced 16oz

Staycation
House espresso, choice of milk with pistachio syrup and orange blossom water. Garnished with an expressed orange peel.
*contains pistachio and nuts
$6 / Hot 10oz / Iced 12oz

Green Glow
Elderflower tonic, matcha, lavender & chamomile simple syrup, bubbly water.
$5.75 / Iced 16oz

The Definition
House-made citrus & spice syrup, espresso,
choice of milk.
$6.25 / Hot 12oz / Iced 16oz

Espresso & Tonic
Elderflower tonic, bubbly water, house espresso.
$5.75 / Iced 16oz

POUR-OVER

Guatamala "Ben Lopez" / 7.25
Natural Process | Gesha Varietal
Red grape, wildflowers, clean.
Color Coffee Roasters | Eagle, CO

Ethiopia "Buku Abel" / 6.50
Natural Process | Heirloom Varietals
Dried mango, peach tea, and spiced chocolate.
Color Coffee Roasters | Eagle, CO

Wildcard / 6.50
Coffee that comes and goes too quickly to add to the menu. Come in and ask a barista!

COFFEE + TEA

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we cannot guarantee that our kitchen is allergen free. cross contamination is possible.

COFFEE

NOT COFFEE

BISCUIT SANDWICH/ 12
 With over easy egg, white cheddar, greens & aioli, topped with your choice of ham or roasted mushroom & onion
Add both / 2

THE HOBNOB / 11.5

Two eggs over easy, two strips of bacon, & a side of buttered toast

GRANOLA / 8.5
With vanilla yogurt or milk, pepitas, amaranth, dried fruit, hemp hearts & sunflower seeds
Add apples, honey & cinnamon / 1.5


BLACK BEAN VEGGIE CHILI
Served w/ blue corn tortilla chips and green onions
Cup / 5  Bowl / 8
Add Cheddar / 1.5
Add Sour Cream / 1

PESTO GRILLED CHEESE / 10
Grilled opus bakehouse sourdough bread, white cheddar cheese, & harissa pesto
(pesto contains pepitas)
add ham / 3

SOUP OF THE MOMENT
Rotating house-made soup w/ fresh seasonal ingredients served w/ piece of sourdough toast or GF blue corn tortilla chips
Cup / 6 Bowl / 9

KITCHEN OPEN UNTIL 2PM

DAYTIME FOOD MENU

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BRUNCH STUFF

LUNCH STUFF

SO GOUDA CREPE / 15
Crepe filled w/ sweet potato puree, sauteed kale and garlic, & gouda topped w/ over easy egg, balsamic glaze served w/ dressed greens
add ham / 3

PUMPKIN PATCH CREPE / 11

Crepe filled w/ brown sugar spiced pumpkin filling, w/ pumpkin pie spice, powdered sugar, sweetened maple roasted pepitas, oat crumble & whipped cream on top

CINNAMON & SUGAR CREPE / 9
 Crepe filled w/ cinnamon & sugar mix and butter topped w/ cinnamon & powdered sugar and whipped cream






CREPES

SIDES & LIGHT BITES

HERB ROASTED POTATOES / 7
Seasoned oven roasted potatoes served w/ garlic aioli on side

JUST A BUTTERMILK BISCUIT / 6
Toasted house-made biscuit served w/ sweetened whipped butter

CHIPS & HUMMUS / 8
Banzo madison hummus topped w/ za'atar & a lemon wedge on the side served w/ blue corn tortilla chips






we cannot guarantee that our kitchen is allergen free. cross contamination is possible.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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we cannot guarantee that our kitchen is allergen free. cross contamination is possible.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

VEGAN KALE HARVEST CREPE / 15
 Vegan crepe filled w/ sauteed kale, garlic & sweet potato puree, topped with balsamic glaze served w/ dressed greens

VEGAN CINNAMON & SUGAR CREPE / 11

Vegan crepe filled w/ a cinnamon & sugar mix on a vegan buttery spread topped w/ cinnamon & powdered sugar

VEGAN PUMPKIN PATCH CREPE / 11
Vegan crepe fillwed w/ brown sugar spiced pumpkin filling, topped w/ pumpkin pie spice, sweetened maple roasted pepitas, oat crumble, & powdered sugar on top

VEGAN SANDWICH / 10
Roasted mushroom & onion, banzo madison hummus and greens dressed w/ our vinaigrette on opus bakehouse sourdough toast

BLACK BEAN VEGGIE CHILI
Served w/ blue corn tortilla chips & green onions
Cup / 5 Bowl / 8
add scoop of hummus / 2

GRANOLA & OAT MILK / 8.5
Pepitas, popped amaranth, dried fruit, hemp hearts & sunflower seeds
add apples and maple drizzle / 2

SO GOUDA OMELET / 15
Two egg omelete filled w/ sauteed kale, garlic, sweet potato puree, & gouda cheese topped w/ balsamic glaze served w/ dressed greens on side
add ham / 3

GF BISUIT SANDWICH / 12
Toasted millet & chia GF bun with over easy egg, white cheddar, greens and aioli, topped with your choice of ham or roasted mushroom & onion
add both / 2

GRANOLA W/ YOGURT OR MILK / 8.5
Pepitas, popped amaranth, dried fruit, hemp hearts & sunflower seeds
add apples and honey drizzle / 2

BLACK BEAN VEGGIE CHILI
Served w/ blue corn tortilla chips & green onions
Cup / 5 Bowl / 8
add cheddar / 1.5
add sour cream / 1

SOUP OF THE MOMENT
Rotating house-made soup w/ fresh seasonal ingredients served w/ GF blue corn tortilla chips
Cup / 6 Bowl / 9

KITCHEN OPEN UNTIL 2pm 

VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FRIENDLY MENU

VEGAN ITEMS

GLUTEN-FRIENDLY


Bloody Mary / $10
vodka, house bloody brine, tomato juice, lime, beer chaser

Wisconsin Old Fashioned / $10
brandy or rye whiskey, muddled fruit, cane sugar, sparkling water, bitters

Espresso Martini / $11
vodka, coffee liqueur, Licor 43, espresso

Daisy / $11
vodka, aperol, elderflower liqueur, lemon, simple syrup

Elderflower Margarita / $11
blanco tequila, elderflower liqueur, lime, salt rim

Umeshu Negroni / $12
umeshu, yuzu gin, campari

La Felina / $12
St. George green chile vodka, ancho reyes verde poblano liqueur, simple syrup, cucumber, mint, lime, Tajin rim

Ruby’s Daughter / $12
Gin, prosecco, rhubarb vanilla bean syrup, lemon, sparkling water


Non Alcoholic Cocktails 

The Splash / $8
Rhubarb vanilla bean syrup, elderflower tonic, lime, sparkling water, mint

Aplós Kola Fashioned / 7
A sparkling, non-alcoholic canned cocktail crafted with Aplós Arise, kola nut, smoked cherrywood, cardamom, toasted coconut, and ginger.

Aplós Umé Spritz / 7
A sparkling, non-alcoholic canned cocktail made with Aplós Ease, ume plum, oroblanco grapefruit, white tea, and sea buckthorn.




Wine
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Red
Uva Non Grata Gamay / 8 / 32
L'agnostique Cabernet Sauvignon / 9 / 36

White
J.P. Chenet Prosecco / 8 / 32
Les Anges Sauvignon Blanc / 11 / 44

 



BEER + WINE 

Bottles & Cans
Old Style light / 3
Lakefront New Grist Gluten Free Pilsner / 5
Modelo / 5
Sensi Mango THC Seltzer / 6
Athletic Non Alcoholic Mexican Lager / 6
Athletic Non Alcoholic IPA / 6
St. Agrestis Non Alcoholic Negroni / 8
Louie Louie Hibiscus Cherry THC Seltzer / 9
Louie Louie Ginger Cucumber THC Seltzer / 9




HOUSE COCKTAILS

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115 4TH ST SOUTH, LA CROSSE, WI  54601

(608) 782 7668

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