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  • University Library Cafe

University Library Cafe

3506 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
Pickup Only
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Featured Items

  • Cheeseburger

    1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
    $13.00
  • Library Burger

    1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo, served on fresh toasted bun.
    $13.00
  • Breaded Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

    Breaded chicken breast served on a fresh roll with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
    $14.00

Drinks

CAN/BOTTLE

  • Athletic NA Hazy IPA

    $4.50
  • Coors Banquet

    $3.75
  • Exile Ruthie NA

    $4.50
  • White Claw Black Cherry

    $5.00
  • White Claw Mango

    $5.00
  • Goose Island BCBO 2022 16.9oz Bottle

    OUT OF STOCK
    $30.00

NA BEVERAGES

  • Cold Brew

    $4.50+
  • Coca-Cola

    Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
    $3.25
  • Diet Coke

    Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
    $3.25
  • Fresca

    Fresca is the everything-in-one sparkling, zero calorie, citrus flavored soda
    $3.25
  • Iced Tea

    $3.25
  • Juice 12oz

    $3.25
  • Lemonade

    $3.25
  • Luxardo Cherry

    $1.00
  • Milk 12oz

    $3.25
  • Millstream Rootbeer

    $3.00+
  • Millstream Rootbeer Refill

    $3.00
  • Mocktail

    $5.00
  • Pibb Xtra

    Spicy cherry flavored soda
    $3.25
  • Red Bull

    $5.00
  • Red Bull Sugar Free

    $5.00
  • Sprite

    Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
    $3.25
  • Tonic Water

    $3.25
  • Water


Weekday Lunch & Dinner

Appetizers M-F

  • BBQ Wings

    1 pound of wings tossed in Sweet BBQ sauce.
    $14.00
  • Buffalo Wings

    1 pound of wings tossed in homemade buffalo sauce.
    $14.00
  • Dry Rub Wings

    1 pound of wings tossed in Mo'Rub BBQ Dry Rub.
    $14.00
  • Naked Wings

    $14.00
  • Cheese Curds

    Wisconsin cheese curds battered and deep fried golden brown served with a side of ranch.
    $10.00
  • Chili Cheese Fries

    French Fries topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese.
    $10.00
  • Fried Banana Peppers

    $9.00
  • Fried Pickles

    Dill pickle spears battered and deep fried served with a side of ranch.
    $9.00
  • Library Poutine

    French Fries and cheese curds topped with roast beef and gravy.
    $12.00
  • Onion Rings

    Thin sliced yellow onion rings hand breaded and deep fried.
    $10.00

Burgers M-F

  • Black Bean Burger

    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.
    $12.00
  • Bookworm Burger

    1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with American cheese, bacon, mac & cheese, lettuce and tomato served on Texas Toast.
    $15.00
  • Cheeseburger

    1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
    $13.00
  • Chili Cheeseburger

    1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
    $14.00
  • Chopped Cheese

    $14.00
  • Jalapeno Havarti Burger

    1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with jalapeños and Havarti cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.
    $13.00
  • Library Burger

    1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo, served on fresh toasted bun.
    $13.00
  • Patty Melt

    1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions, served on grilled rye bread.
    $14.00
  • Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

    1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with peanut butter and 2 strips of bacon, served on fresh toasted bun.
    $15.00
  • Smashburger Tacos

    $14.00

Nachos M-F

  • Bacon Nachos

    Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with bacon, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
    $15.00
  • Cheeseburger Nachos

    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.
    $15.00
  • Chicken Nachos

    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.
    $15.00
  • Corned Beef Nachos

    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.
    $15.00
  • Library Nachos

    Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.
    $12.00
  • Roast Beef Nachos

    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.
    $15.00

Sandwiches & Entrees M-F

  • BLT

    $11.00
  • Breaded Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

    Breaded chicken breast served on a fresh roll with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
    $14.00
  • Chicken Philly

    $14.00
  • Chicken Strip Basket

    Three chicken strips served on top of Texas toast, served with fries.
    $13.00
  • Crispy Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese

    $14.00
  • French Dip

    Sliced roast beef topped with mozzarella served on a toasted hoagie with a side of au jus.
    $14.00
  • Grilled Cajun Bacon Chicken

    $14.00
  • Havarti Grilled Cheese

    Mix American and Havarti cheeses on Texas toast.
    $11.00
  • Library Vegetarian Melt

    Sauteed veggies, Cabra Blanca cheese and hummus on Texas toast.
    $12.00
  • Reuben

    Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing served on rye bread.
    $13.00
  • Tenderloin Sandwich

    Hand breaded pork tenderloin topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion served on a fresh toasted bun.
    $13.00
  • Turkey Sandwich

    Sliced turkey breast, bacon, Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo served on a fresh hoagie.
    $13.00

Sides M-F

  • Cole Slaw

    $3.00
  • Cottage Cheese

    $3.00
  • French Fries

    $4.00
  • Miss Vickie's Sea Salt Potato Chips

    $2.00
  • Side Chili Cheese Fries

    $5.00
  • Side Mac & Cheese

    $4.00
  • Side Onion Rings

    $4.00
  • Side Salad

    $4.00

Soup & Salad M-F

  • Chicken Noodle Soup

    $4.00+
  • Chili

    $4.00+
  • Chef Salad

    $13.00
  • Chicken Club Salad

    Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, grilled chicken, bacon and shredded cheese.
    $13.00
  • Taco Salad

    $13.00

Extras M-F

  • Include Plastic Utensils

  • Ketchup

  • Mustard

  • Mayo

  • 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
  • Thousand Island 2oz

    $0.25
  • Cheese Sauce

    $1.50+
  • Salsa

    $1.50+

Weekday Breakfast

Breakfast M-F

  • Biscuits & Gravy

    Two biscuits halved and topped with homemade country sausage gravy. Served with two eggs.
    $12.00
  • Breakfast Burrito

    A flour tortilla stuffed full with eggs, crispy potatoes tossed in Mo' Rub seasoning, sausage, onions and cheese. Served with our house salsa. Try it smothered in cheese sauce and housemade chili for $2.
    $13.00
  • Breakfast Nachos

    Flour tortilla chips topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, onions, and red and green peppers then topped with Monterey cheese sauce.
    $14.00
  • Ham & White Cheddar Omelet

    A three egg omelet with Cheese Shop cheese and ham. Served with country potatoes and toast.
    $13.00
  • Corned Beef Hash

    Country potatoes and corned beef topped with two eggs. Served with toast.
    $13.00
  • Denver Omelet

    A three egg omelet with ham, red peppers, onions, and cheese served with a side of country potatoes and toast.
    $13.00
  • Library Benedict

    $13.00
  • Fiesta Omelet

    A three egg omelet filled with ham and cheese topped with salsa, jalapeños and sour cream. Served with country potatoes and toast.
    $13.00
  • French Toast Breakfast

    $12.00
  • La Mie Breakfast Croissant

    $14.00
  • Library Breakfast

    Two eggs cooked to order, choice of meat, country potatoes, and toast.
    $13.00
  • Pancake Breakfast

    Two large pancakes, two eggs and choice of meat. Substitute French Toast for no charge.
    $12.00
  • Smothered Potatoes

    Country potatoes topped with ham, onions, red and green peppers, tomato, jalapeños, banana peppers, chili and cheese. Topped with two eggs.
    $13.00
  • Texas Melt

    Bacon, egg and cheese on Texas toast served with a side of country potatoes.
    $12.00

Breakfast Specials M-F

  • 3 Egg Omelet

    $13.00
  • Breakfast BLT

    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Breakfast Burger

    Library ground burger topped with bacon, egg, shredded white cheese, and homemade country sausage gravy. Served with country potatoes.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $15.00
  • Breakfast Goulash

    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Breakfast Quesadilla

    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Breakfast Tacos

    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Chicken Skillet

    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Hangover Hash

    Breakfast potatoes topped with salsa, homemade country sausage gravy and two eggs any style.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $11.00
  • Huevos Rancheros

    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Hummus Melt

    Hummus, fried eggs and Havarti cheese on Texas toast with a side of country potatoes.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $11.00
  • Special Burrito

    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Veggie Omelet

    $12.00
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Black Bean Burger

$12.00

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.

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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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