University Library Cafe
3506 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
Pickup Only
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
$4.50Coors Banquet
$3.75Exile Ruthie NA
$4.50White Claw Black Cherry
$5.00White Claw Mango
$5.00Goose 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$3.25Iced Tea
$3.25
Juice 12oz
$3.25Lemonade
$3.25Luxardo Cherry
$1.00Milk 12oz
$3.25Millstream Rootbeer
$3.00+Millstream Rootbeer Refill
$3.00Mocktail
$5.00
Pibb Xtra
Spicy cherry flavored soda$3.25Red Bull
$5.00Red Bull Sugar Free
$5.00
Sprite
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free$3.25Tonic Water
$3.25Water
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.$14.00Dry Rub Wings
1 pound of wings tossed in Mo'Rub BBQ Dry Rub.$14.00Naked Wings
$14.00Cheese Curds
Wisconsin cheese curds battered and deep fried golden brown served with a side of ranch.$10.00Chili Cheese Fries
French Fries topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese.$10.00Fried Banana Peppers
$9.00Fried 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.$12.00Onion 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.$15.00Cheeseburger
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.$13.00Chili Cheeseburger
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.$14.00Chopped 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.$13.00Patty Melt
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions, served on grilled rye bread.$14.00Peanut 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.$15.00Cheeseburger 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.$15.00Corned 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.$12.00Roast 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.$14.00Chicken Philly
$14.00Chicken Strip Basket
Three chicken strips served on top of Texas toast, served with fries.$13.00Crispy Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
$14.00French Dip
Sliced roast beef topped with mozzarella served on a toasted hoagie with a side of au jus.$14.00Grilled Cajun Bacon Chicken
$14.00
Havarti Grilled Cheese
Mix American and Havarti cheeses on Texas toast.$11.00Library 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.$13.00Tenderloin Sandwich
Hand breaded pork tenderloin topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion served on a fresh toasted bun.$13.00Turkey Sandwich
Sliced turkey breast, bacon, Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo served on a fresh hoagie.$13.00
Sides M-F
Cole Slaw
$3.00Cottage Cheese
$3.00French Fries
$4.00Miss Vickie's Sea Salt Potato Chips
$2.00Side Chili Cheese Fries
$5.00Side Mac & Cheese
$4.00Side Onion Rings
$4.00Side 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.$13.00Taco Salad
$13.00
Extras M-F
Include Plastic Utensils
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayo
BBQ Sauce 2oz
$0.25Blue Cheese 2oz
$0.25French Dressing 2oz
$0.25Honey Mustard 2oz
$0.25Italian Dressing 2oz
$0.25Ranch 2oz
$0.25Raspberry Vinaigrette 2oz
$0.25Thousand Island 2oz
$0.25Cheese 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.$14.00Ham & White Cheddar Omelet
A three egg omelet with Cheese Shop cheese and ham. Served with country potatoes and toast.$13.00Corned 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.$13.00Library Benedict
$13.00Fiesta 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
$14.00Library Breakfast
Two eggs cooked to order, choice of meat, country potatoes, and toast.$13.00Pancake Breakfast
Two large pancakes, two eggs and choice of meat. Substitute French Toast for no charge.$12.00Smothered Potatoes
Country potatoes topped with ham, onions, red and green peppers, tomato, jalapeños, banana peppers, chili and cheese. Topped with two eggs.$13.00Texas Melt
Bacon, egg and cheese on Texas toast served with a side of country potatoes.$12.00
Breakfast Specials M-F
3 Egg Omelet
$13.00Breakfast 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$15.00Breakfast Goulash
OUT OF STOCK$13.00Breakfast Quesadilla
OUT OF STOCK$13.00Breakfast Tacos
OUT OF STOCK$13.00Chicken Skillet
OUT OF STOCK$13.00Hangover Hash
Breakfast potatoes topped with salsa, homemade country sausage gravy and two eggs any style.OUT OF STOCK$11.00Huevos Rancheros
OUT OF STOCK$13.00Hummus Melt
Hummus, fried eggs and Havarti cheese on Texas toast with a side of country potatoes.OUT OF STOCK$11.00Special Burrito
OUT OF STOCK$13.00Veggie 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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