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Cafe 21 University Heights

Cafe 21 University Heights

Breakfast Spot$$$$
North Park, San Diego
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Cafe 21 University Heights
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Dinner Menu 5Brunch Menu 11Drink Menu 10
Flatbreads
All served with a café 21 house salad
Open Faced Seasonal Flatbread
14.00
Buttery crust flatbread with our seasonal ingredients
Stuffed Flatbreads
15.00
Braised beef short rib, blistered red pepper; spinach, pesto, feta, goat, mozzarella cheeses
From the Garden
Add chicken breast $5 add shrimp or steak $7
Beet Tartar
12.00
Roasted beets, shallots, orange segments, beet hummus, candied walnuts, pomegranate seeds, fried goat cheese, dressed greens, balsamic reduction
Grilled Pear Salad
12.00
Mixed greens, roasted pear, fresh pomegranate seeds, almond slivers, feta, honey balsamic dressings, raspberry sauce
Crispy Quail Salad
19.00
Salsa rojo glazed quail, atop sweet chili dressed arugula, sweet corn, red onions, english peas, feta and whole grain crostini
Tandoori Salad
12.00
A finely chopped medley of tandoori skewered vegetables, garlic and herbs. Served with yogurt & whole grain crostini
Seasonal Chop Salad
15.00
Seasonal vegetables, garbanzo beans, beet pickled eggs, avocado, poached fingerling potatoes, wild arugula, green goddess dressing
Sides & Bites
Share with your family and friends
Beet Cured Salmon
11.00
Beet cured salmon, seasonal squash fritter, dill mascarpone
Roasted Fennel 4-Cheese Fondue
14.00
Brie, romano, truffle pecorino, fontina, house crostini, seasonal vegetables and fruit
Cristo Crepes
8.00
Roasted chicken, house crepes, mozzarella seasonal compote
Todays Fresh Soup
6.00
Inquire about our soup de jour
Duck Wings
12.00
Slow cooked braised duck wings, spicy cranberry glaze
Mixed Fries
12.00
Gluten free rice flour breaded: avocado, portobello and eggplant
Roasted Cauliflower Gratin
15.00
Cury and herb roasted cauliflower, fontina cream, feta and toast
Entrees
Curry Seared Scallops
29.00
Sautéed jumbo scallops, yukon mash, yellow curry yogurt sauce, braised leeks, topped with a walnut bread crumb crust and served in a hot cast iron skillet
Speghetti Squash and Shrimp
26.00
Sauteed mushroos, bell peppers and onions with garlic spinach and a creamy chard-tomato sauce, garnished with feta and toast
Stuffed Chicken Breast
24.00
Free range bone in chicken breasted stuffed with baby spoon spinach, mozzarella and feta, served with pecorino - romano farro risotto, peas, carrots and heirloom tomatoes
Vegan Saute
23.00
Black eye pea, sautéed spaghetti squash, cremini mushrooms, chef's seasonal vegetables,roasted bell pepper sauce and toast
Lamb Shank Braised in Moroccan Spices
29.00
Free range lamb shank braised in white wine with cinnamon, cumin and cardamom, tomatoes and onions, accompanied byisraeli cous cous and organic spinach
Burger
15.00
7oz ground turkey burger, swiss, tomato, caramelized onion, goat cheese aioli, con pane brioche bun, served with house chips and pickles
Beef Cabbage Rolls
10.00
All-natural grass fed ground beef, organic vegetables, herbs, isralli cous cous and chard-tomato sauce
Whole Grilled Seabass
28.00
Pan roasted whole seabass with toast, in a lemon cherry tomato white wine sauce
Sangria Braised Beef Short Ribs
29.00
Boneless free range beef rib, braised in red sangria, served with green beans and parsnip dumplings
Grass Fed Flat Iron Steak
30.00
All-natural grass fed 8oz steak with creamy blue cheese polenta, roasted cauliflower and a black peppercorn sauce
Azerbaijani Style Kabob Platter
29.00
Steak kabobs, lamb sausage kufta, marinated chicken, with avocado pesto, beet hummus, black eye pea hummus and a rice pilaf
Vegetable Cabbage Rolls
8.00
Organic vegetables, herbs, isralli cous cous and chard-tomato sauce
Sweets
Freshly whipped up desserts
Chocolate Cake
8.00
Gluten free flourless chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream
Seasonal Bread Pudding
8.00
Chef selected homemade bread pudding served with vanilla ice cream
Crème Brulee Cheesecake
8.00
Garnished with kiwi and raspberry puree
Cafe 21 Cakes
Our rendition of the eggs benedict, done up with flair!
Veggie
12.00
Brown rice, zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, mozzarella, saffron cream sauce
Chicken Curry
13.00
Shredded chicken breast, red onion, celery, yellow curry, saffron cream sauce
Shrimp Corn
13.00
Shredded potato, shrimp, sweet corn, mozzarella, cilantro cream sauce
Pancakes
Order a short stack (3), or enjoy a full stack (5) *most are garnished with fruit, and kiwi and raspberry purees
Blueberry
11.00
Fresh blueberries inside, topped with blueberry compote
Banana Bread Pancakes
10.00
Banana goodness with crushed walnuts
Classic
9.00
Simply pancakes, fresh fruit, powdered sugar
Seasonal
10.00
Topped with a rotating seasonal selection of a housemade compote
Strawberry Chocolate
10.00
Organic strawberries with chocolate chips and chocolate sauce
Tiramisu
13.00
Espresso syrup, mascarpone whip, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar
Crepes
Housemade thick buttery crepes filled with select organic ingredients
Strawberry
11.00
Mascarpone agave cream, fresh strawberries, strawberry raspberry puree
Prosciutto
12.00
Grilled prosciutto, sour cream, feta, avocado
Turkey
12.00
Roasted turkey breast, pineapple, mozzarella, topped with powdered sugar
Spinach
11.00
Organic spinach, feta, mozzarella
Chicken
12.00
Roasted chicken breast, caramelized onions, feta, mozzarella
Stuffed French Toast
2 thick slices of egg-battered challah bread, grilled then baked to perfection. With our agave cream cheese whip
Strawberry
10.00
Fresh strawberries, kiwi & raspberry purees
Seasonal
10.00
Seasonal compote, kiwi and raspberry purees
Banana
10.00
Fresh bananas, kiwi & raspberry purees
Seasonal Bread Pudding French Toast
Seasonal Bread Pudding French Toast
14.00
Our homemade bread pudding, egg-battered and grilled. Ask your server for today's selection!
Sides
Order solo $6, or enjoy complimentary with a sandwich or omelet
Fruit
Organic fresh fruit
Eggs
Served any style
Soup
Inquire about our soup du jour
Potato Pancake
Shredded potato, mozzarella
Salad
Mixed greens, raspberry vinaigrette, strawberries
Prosciutto
Thinly sliced and grilled
Chips
Crisp, fresh potato chips
Extras
Jam, toast, avocado, salsa, sour cream - $1
Cast Iron Omelets
Baked, cast iron style omeletes, served with toast and a side of your choice! (Add egg whites $2)
Lamb
14.00
House made lamb kufta, bell pepper, tomato, mozzarella, goat cheese
Scallop
15.00
Scallops, tomato, pesto, mozzarella
Feta
13.00
Honey glazed pumpkin, spinach, pesto, mozzarella, feta
Steak
15.00
Prime cut garlic/rosemary flat iton steak, bell pepper, goat cheese
Turkey
13.00
House made turkey kufta, tomato, mozzarella
Short Rib
14.00
Braised short rib, bell pepper, caramelized onions, gorgonzola, mozzarella
Prosciutto
13.00
Cured italian pork, cremini mushrooms, tomato, cheddar, mozzarella
Garden
13.00
Herb roasted veggies, mozzarella, goat cheese
Shrimp
13.00
Marinated shrimp, tomato, spinach, pesto sauce, feta, mozzarella
House Specialties
Spotlight on some of our eclectic specialties
Farmers Board
17.00
Garlic rosemary steak, cured salmon, pickled veggies, salad, fresh compotes, toast, avocado, cheese, eggs. Inquire about our seasonal options!
Lamb Burger
14.00
Swiss, tomato, onion, garlic goat cheese aioli, brioche bun. Comes with one side
Lagman Pulled Pasta
14.00
Hand-pulled pasta, bell pepper, tomato, onion, and a garlic butter sauce choice of: short rib, veggies, or shrimp
Salmon Omelet
14.00
Beet cured salmon, spinach, pesto, avocado, feta, mozzarella (does not include side.)
Turkey Burger
13.00
Swiss, tomato, onion, garlic goat cheese aioli, brioche bun. Comes with one side
Chia Seed Yogurt Parfait
8.00
Chia seeds, vanilla bean greek yogurt, agave nectar, seasonal organic fruit
Lavash Wrap
Lavash bread, tomato, red onion, spinach, bell pepper, mushrooms, mozzarella. Baked, topped with cheddar. Choice of:
Scrambled Eggs
12.00
Turkey Kufta
13.00
Beet Cured Salmon
14.00
Seasonal Vegetables
12.00
Chicken
13.00
Salads
Perfect for an entrée or to share as an appetizer. Add roasted chicken breast $5, add grilled shrimp $7
Grilled Pear
12.00
Butter grilled pears, spring mix, candied popcorn, almond slivers, feta, honey balsamic vinaigrette
Scallops N' Shrimp
15.00
Baby arugula, grilled pesto scallop and shrimp, tomato, almond slivers, house toast, roasted garlic goat cheese aioli dressing
Prosciutto Crepe
12.00
Goat cheese crepe rolls, grilled prosciutto, candied popcorn, raspberry vinaigrette
Seasonal Chop Salad
15.00
Organic spring mix, suzie's farm seasonal vegetables, garbanzo beans, beet pickled hardboiled eggs, heirloom tomatoes, avocado, poached fingerling potatoes, wild arugula, green goddess dressing
Sandwiches
House specialty sandwiches are accompanied by a choice of one side
Plta
11.00
Prosciutto, lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion, mayonnaise
Monte Cristo
13.00
Egg battered challah bread, roasted turkey breast, mild swiss cheese choose either sangria jam or ajika hot sauce
Apple Swiss
11.00
Roasted turkey, sliced apples, cucumber, swiss, whole grain mustard
Presto Pesto
11.00
Poached eggs, roasted bell pepper, tomato, greens, feta, pesto sauce
Chicken Or Shrimp Pesto
13.00
Tomato, red onion, avocado, pesto, mozzarella
Roasted Lamb
13.00
House braised lamb, tomato, mild swiss cheese, dried apricots
Roasted Eggplant
11.00
Herb roasted eggplant, caramelized onions, spinach, tomato, feta, mozzarella
Sangrias
All 6 sangrias available daily, see the offerings near the bar
Goblet
9.00
Wine glass filled with your choice of sangria
Flight
21.00
Can't pick just one? Get all 6 to try!
Pitcher
21.00
Share your favorite flavor with your friends & family!
Mimosas & Bubbles
Specialty Mimosa
7.00
Orange, ginger beer, lemon, raspberry cucumber rose, strawberry, raspberry, pear
Mimosa Flight
21.00
Bartender's choice of 6 mimosas
Mojito Magic
Off the Wall Mojito Flight{
21.00
Five tasting glasses of fresh-picked mint, rum, and seasonal fruit purees
Signature Bloody Marys
Show us your favorite bloody on instagram #c21bloodymary
Classic Mary
9.00
Housemade red mix, grilled prosciutto, pickled vegetable skewer, lime, lemon
Prawn Star
15.00
Housemade red mix, a giant jumbo prawn, garnished with a ton of veggies. We call this one, a "bloody meal"
Ol' Yello' Mary
15.00
Housemade yellow heirloom tomato mix, fresh horseradish, chock-full of veggies, grilled multi-cheese sandwich skewer
California Greenin'
15.00
Housemade tomatillo mix, overload of vegetables, grilled multi cheese sandwich skewer
Loose Leaf Tea
16 oz. Specialty teapot brewed fresh to order. Served hot or cold
Black
4.00
Caffeinated, earl grey crème, peach essence, english breakfast, strawberry fields, bengal chai
Pu-Erh
4.00
Caffeinated fermented, classic pu-erh, scottish caramel, lime
Herbal
4.00
Caffeine free, raspberry lavender, mango sweetie
White
4.00
Lightly caffeinated, pomegranate pai mu tan, coconut, rose parade
Green
4.00
Caffeinated, sencha, mango tango, strawberry raspberry
Fresh Squeezed Juice
Ask for: lemonade, raspberry or blackberry lemonade, orange juice or try today's fresh creation
Juices Squeezed Fresh Daily
5.00
Craft Cocktails
Farm to bar libations
Jalapeno Pear Margarita
10.00
Organic jalapeno tequila, muddled pear, lime, agave
Hibiscus Sunset
10.00
Crusoe spiced rum, fruit lab hibiscus liqueur, lemon juice, agave nectar, celery bitters, pomegranate
Mercado
10.00
Jalapeno infused tequila, agave nectar, lime, mango, cucumber, cilantro and a few drops of mezcal
Madonna Mule
10.00
Tru orange gin, fruit lab orange liquor, mango, lime, triple sec, ginger beer, orange bitters
Mate Pisco Sour
10.00
Porton pisco, lemon, lime, mate, egg white, peychauds
The Balboa
11.00
Henebery wiskey, sasporella bitters, fresh lemon, honey
Berry Whiskey Crush
10.00
Henebery whiskey, fruit lab orange liqueur, mixed berries, lemon, fennel bitters
Cucumber Basil Smash
10.00
Tru organic gin, grand poppy, peychauds bitters, lemon, cucumber, basil
Savory Tree
10.00
Tru garden vodka, yellow chartreuse, carrot-apple juice, basil, celery bitters, himalayan sea salt
Off the Wall Mojito
10.00
Fresh picked, muddled mint, lime, simple syrup, crusoe rum, soda water
Draft Beers
Selections are seasonal and subject to change
Refuge Brewing Blood Orange Wit Belgian White Ale
6.00
Port Brewing Board Meeting Brown Ale
6.00
Eel River Ipa
6.00
Stone Levitation Ale
6.00
Drake's Blonde Ale
6.00
St. Archer Pale Ale
6.00
Alesmith Ipa
6.00
New English Brewing Zumbar Imperial Stout
6.00
Coffee
Great drinks to keep you going!
House Coffee
3.00
Organic peruvian blend
Cofftea
5.00
Breakfast tea, cardamom, coffee
Hammer Head
5.00
Coffee with an espresso shot
Dirty Chai
5.00
Bengal chai tea, coffee
Espresso
Simple, concise, perfect brought to you by the nespresso co.
Espresso
4.00
Clean and simple nespresso shot
Vienna Caramel
4.00
Nespresso with caramel syrup
Alexpresso
4.00
Nespresso, cardamom, raw sugar
Café Cubano
4.00
Nespresso with raw sugar
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Cafe 21 University Heights
2736 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116
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