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University Library Cafe

3506 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

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

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

    $0+
  • Salsa

    $1.50+
If you use a credit card, this establishment will charge an additional 2.21% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what this establishment pays in fees.

Library Burger

$13.00

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

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University Library Cafe Location and Ordering Hours

(515) 255-0433
3506 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Closed • Opens Wednesday at 10AM
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