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LUNCH/DINNER

DRINKS

Popular Items

Reuben

$12.99

Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing served on rye bread.

Bookworm Burger

$13.99

1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with American cheese, bacon, mac & cheese, lettuce and tomato served on Texas Toast.

Library Nachos

$10.99

Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.

LUNCH/DINNER

APPETIZERS

BBQ Wings

$13.99

1 pound of wings tossed in Sweet BBQ sauce.

Buffalo Wings

$13.99

1 pound of wings tossed in homemade buffalo sauce.

Dry Rub Wings

$13.99

1 pound of wings tossed in Mo'Rub BBQ Dry Rub.

Naked Wings

$13.99

Cheese Curds

$9.99

Wisconsin cheese curds battered and deep fried golden brown served with a side of ranch.

Chili Cheese Fries

$8.99

French Fries topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese.

Fried Banana Peppers

$5.99

Fried Pickles

$8.99

Dill pickle spears battered and deep fried served with a side of ranch.

Library Poutine

$11.99

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

Onion Rings

$9.99

Thin sliced yellow onion rings hand breaded and deep fried.

Chips and Salsa Basket

$7.99

Chips and Queso Basket

$7.99

BURGERS

Bacon Cheeseburger

$13.99

1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese and 2 strips of bacon served on fresh toasted bun.

Bookworm Burger

$13.99

1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with American cheese, bacon, mac & cheese, lettuce and tomato served on Texas Toast.

Cheese Shop Cheeseburger

$13.99

1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with Cheese Shop cheese on a toasted bun.

Cheeseburger

$10.99

1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.

Chili Cheeseburger

$11.99

1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.

Double Cheeseburger

$15.99

2 of our 1/3 lb fresh ground beef patties with American cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.

Jalapeno Havarti Burger

$11.99

1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with jalapeños and Havarti cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.

Library Burger

$11.99

1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo, served on fresh toasted bun.

Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

$13.99

1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with peanut butter and 2 strips of bacon, served on fresh toasted bun.

Black Bean Burger

$11.99

1/4 pound all vegetable black bean patty topped with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion, served on a fresh toasted bun.

NACHOS

Bacon Nachos

$13.99

Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with bacon, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.

Cheeseburger Nachos

$13.99

Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with cheeseburger crumbles, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.

Chicken Nachos

$13.99

Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with shredded chicken, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.

Corned Beef Nachos

$13.99

Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with shredded corned beef, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.

Library Nachos

$10.99

Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.

Roast Beef Nachos

$13.99

Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with shaved roast beef, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.

SANDWICHES & ENTREES

BLT

$10.99

Breaded Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

$12.99

Breaded chicken breast served on a fresh roll with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.

Breakfast Club

$12.99

Ham, turkey, bacon, salsa and fried egg served on Texas toast.

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

$12.99

Chicken Strip Basket

$12.99

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

Corned Beef on Rye

$11.99

Slow cooked corned beef served on rye bread with stone ground mustard.

French Dip

$13.99

Sliced roast beef topped with mozzarella served on a toasted hoagie with a side of au jus.

Havarti Grilled Cheese

$9.99

Mix American and Havarti cheeses on Texas toast.

Homemade Mac & Cheese

$9.99

Library Vegetarian Melt

$9.99

Sauteed veggies, Cabra Blanca cheese and hummus on Texas toast.

Reuben

$12.99

Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing served on rye bread.

Sausage Sandwich

$12.99

House made mild sausage link grilled and topped with onions, roasted red peppers, marinara and mozzarella cheese served on a fresh hoagie roll.

Tenderloin

$12.99

Hand breaded pork tenderloin topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion served on a fresh toasted bun.

Turkey Reuben

$12.99

Sliced turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing served on rye bread.

Turkey Sandwich

$12.99

Sliced turkey breast, bacon, Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo served on a fresh hoagie.

SIDES

Cole Slaw

$2.99

Cottage Cheese

$2.99

French Fries

$2.99

Potato Chips

$1.99

Side Chili Cheese Fries

$4.99

Side Mac & Cheese

$3.99

Side Onion Rings

$3.99

Side Salad

$2.99

SOUP & SALAD

Cup Of Chicken Noodle Soup

$3.99

Bowl Of Chicken Noodle Soup

$4.99

Cup of Chili

$3.99

Bowl Of Chili

$4.99

Club Salad

$11.99

Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, grilled chicken, bacon and shredded cheese.

Dinner Salad

$7.99

Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes and shredded cheese.

EXTRAS

1000 Island 2oz

$0.25

BBQ Sauce 2oz

$0.25

Blue Cheese 2oz

$0.25

French Dressing 2oz

$0.25

Honey Mustard 2oz

$0.25

Italian Dressing 2oz

$0.25

Ranch 2oz

$0.25

Raspberry Vinaigrette 2oz

$0.25

Large Side Of Cheese Sauce

$2.00

Include Plastic Utensils


DRINKS

CAN/BOTTLE

Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA NA

$4.50

Busch Light 12oz Can

$3.50

Busch Light Tallboy

$4.00

Exile Ruthie NA

$4.50

Heineken 0.0 NA

$4.50

Miller Highlife Bottle

$3.75

White Claw Black Cherry

$5.00

White Claw Lime

$5.00

NA BEVERAGES

Fountain Soda

$2.99

Barritt's Ginger Beer

$3.50

Coffee

$2.49

Coke

$2.99

Diet Coke

$2.99

Fresca

$2.99

Friedrich's Cold Brew

$7.00

Iced Tea

$2.99
Juice

Juice

$2.99

Lemonade

$2.99

Milk

$2.99

Millstream Root Beer 20oz

$4.00

Mr Pibb

$2.99

Red Bull

$3.00

Sprite

$2.99

Sugar Free Red Bull

$3.00
University Library Cafe Location and Ordering Hours
(515) 255-0433
3506 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Open now • Closes at 11PM
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