Vegan chocolate cake with vegan chocolate ganache icing.
0
Lil Jims Pudding Cake
Dark chocolate cake with vanilla pastry cream between layers, iced with sweetened whipped cream and decorated with chocolate chips
0
Chocolate Malted
Dark chocolate cake marinated with malt and brandied syrup and iceed with a chocolate malted cream cheese frosting
0
Peanut Butter Chocolate
Dark chocolate cake with peanut butter cream cheese frosting in between layers and on top, and surrounded by chocolate ganache
0
Choco-Coconut
Dark chocolate cake iced with cream cheese frosting and covered with toasted coconut
0
German Chocolate
Dark chocolate cake with classic german chocolate icing pecan and coconut
0
Grasshopper
Dark chocolate cake with minty green cream cheese icing and speckled with chocolate chips
0
Mocha Cream Cake
Dark chocolate cake with chocolate ganache between layers and mocha flavored whipped cream. Decorated with chocolate chips
0
Apricot Fudge Fantasia
Dark chocolate cake iced with chocolate ganache and topped with sweet apricot preserves
0
Chocolate Swip Swap
Dark chocolate cake with chocolate chip cream cheese frosting inside and iced with chocolate cream cheese frosting and white chocolate chips.
0
Black Forest
Dark chocolate cake filled with brandied soaked cherries, iced with whipped cream, and topped with more cherries
0
dessert - vanilla
7 items
Vanilla Malted
Yellow cake with vanilla malted marinade and iced with a vanilla malted cream cheese frosting.
0
Orange Creamsicle
Yellow cake filled with orange/brandy flavored cream and iced with an orange flavored cream cheese frosting
0
Amaretto Cocktail
Yellow cake with a sweet amaretto marinade iced with sweetened whipped cream and decorated with a ring of maraschino cherries
0
Mocha Bianco
Yellow cake iced with a mocha and white chocolate flavored cream cheese frosting.
0
Big Mama Blue
Yellow cake filled with blueberries and vanilla pastry cream and iced with a blue cream cheese frosting.
0
White Light
Yellow cake with butter cream frosting
0
Birthday Cake
Yellow cake with chocolate ganache icing and rainbow sprinkles.
0
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dessert - caramel
5 items
Brown Sugar Caramel
Caramel cake with brown sugar cream cheese frosting.
0
Caramel Mocha
Caramel cake with mocha flavored whipped cream
0
Caramel Kahlua
Caramel cake marinated with sweet Kahlua syrup and iced with butter cream frosting, and Kahlua flavored frosting.
0
Caramel Pecan
Caramel cake with a pecan butter cream frosting.
0
Chocolate Covered Caramel
Caramel cake iced with chocolate ganache and drizzled with rich caramel topping.
0
dessert - others
10 items
Carrot
Our version of the classic recipe with dried cranberries, and walnuts. Iced with cream cheese frosting
0
Vegan Carrot
This version contains shredded coconut and crushed pineapple
0
Hummingbird
A southern classic. Banana, pineapple, and pecan spice cake, iced with cream cheese frosting and decorated with toasted pecans
0
Red Velvet
A traditional red velvet cake iced with cream cheese frosting and decorated with toasted pecans.
0
Coconut Cream
Coconut layers with a hint of almond extract, filled with vanilla pastry cream, iced with sweetened whipped cream and covered in shredded coconut
0
Gingerbread
A spiced molasses cake iced with cream cheese frosting, and decorated with candied fruit
0
Orange Spice
Just like it sounds. Orange flavored spice cake, iced with brown sugar butter cream frosting, and decorated with candied pecans and fruit
0
Drunken Banana
A banana bread type cake marinated in a sweet rum syrup, filled with vanilla pastry cream, and iced with rum infused sweetened whipped cream. Sprinkled with cinnamon
0
Pumpkin
A pumpkin flavored cake filled with cream cheese frosting, and iced with a thick pecan frosting. Think german chocolate frosting without the coconut
0
Lemon Poppyseed
Lemon zested and poppy seed speckled yellow layers, iced with a lemony butter cream frosting, and decorated with either yellow piping or a sprinkle of poppy seeds, or both
0
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the classics
5 items
The Staple
Pinto beans, brown rice, melted cheese and onions. Add veggies $0.95 substitute black beans for pintos
$0.5
0
Black Bean Chili Bowl
Our ever popular recipe of black beans, bulgur, veggies and spices with a dollop of sour cream and diced red onion.
$4.75
0
Chili Cheese Dog
A hearty veggie frank on a classic picnic style bun with our famous black bean chili, white cheddar, and a side of chips
$4.95
0
Golden Bowl
The dish that put us on the map. golden tofu cubes sauteed in with soy sauce and nutritional yeast served over brown rice.. Add cheese $1.25. Add veggies $.95
$5.5
0
Chili Cheese Dog - Double Dogs
$7.25
0
sides & extras
18 items
Sour Cream
$0.95
0
Extra Dressing
$0.95
0
Tomatoes
$0.95
0
Jalapenos
$0.95
0
Chips
$1.25
0
Homemade Bread
$1.25
0
Homemade Garlic Toast
$1.25
0
Pita Bread
$1.25
0
White Cheddar
$1.25
0
Brown Rice
$1.5
0
Salsa
$1.95
0
Yeast Gravy
$1.95
0
Cornbread
$1.95
0
Homemade Cheese Toast
$2.25
0
Cheese Dip
$2.75
0
Tofu
$2.95
0
2 Falafel
$2.95
0
Sweet Potato Fries
$2.95
0
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beverages - cold
15 items
Milk
$0.95
0
Spring Water
$0.95
0
Iced Tea
$1.75
0
Lemonade
$1.75
0
Apple Juice
$1.75
0
Coke
$1.75
0
Diet Coke
$1.75
0
Sprite
$1.75
0
Ginger Ale
$1.75
0
I.B.C. Root Beer
$1.95
0
Natural Fruit Soda
$1.95
0
Perrier
$1.95
0
Orangina
$1.95
0
Squeezed Orange Juice
$1.95
0
Mimosa
$6.25
0
bagels
3 items
Toasted
With butter or garlic butter. Add cream cheese $2.25
$1.25
0
Rosas
Melted cheese, fresh sliced tomato, italian spices, and Vinaigrette dressing.
$4.95
0
Hummus
Served with cucumbers on a toasted bagel
$4.95
0
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beverages - hot
9 items
Jittery Joes Grit Blend Coffee
$1.75
0
Herbal or Black Tea
$1.75
0
Espresso
$1.95
0
Hot Chocolate
$2.25
0
Double Espresso
$2.5
0
Cappuccino
$2.95
0
Double Cappuccino
$3.5
0
Latte
$3.75
0
Double Latte
$4.25
0
salads
3 items
Petite Salad
Lettuce, red cabbage, carrots and cucumber
$2.95
0
Tabouli
Middle eastern salad featuring bulger tossed with parsley, veggies and spices. served on a bed of greens with our lemon tahini dressing.
$5.95
0
House Salad
A mountain of crisp romaine and green leaf lettuces, carrots, red cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions topped with your choice of our famous golden tofu or white cheddar.
$7.25
0
soups
2 items
Split Pea Dhal
Indian curry flavor in a thick and hearty soup
$2.95
0
Soup of the Day
See the specials board for todays soup.
$2.95
0
around the world
15 items
Tabbouleh Salad - Side Order
$2.95
0
Pasta Marinara for Kids
$3.95
0
Pita Piza
Toasted pita bread topped with marinara, cheese and italian seasoning. Add veggies $0.95
$4.25
0
Black Bean Chili
Our ever popular recipe of black beans, bulgur, veggies and spices with a dollop of sour cream and diced red onion
$4.75
0
Cheese and Onion
$5.75
0
Tabbouleh Salad
Middle eastern salad featuring bulger tossed with parsley, veggies and spices. Served on a bed of greens with our lemon tahini dressing.
$5.95
0
Stir Fry
Assorted vegetables sauteed in our own teriyaki sauce served over your choice of brown rice or noodles. Add tofu $1.50
$6.25
0
Crunchy Veggies and Cheese
$6.5
0
Pasta Marinara
Linguine pasta smothered with our homemade red sauce. Served with garlic toast. Add veggies $.95 add tofu $1.50
$6.5
0
Spinach and Cheese
$6.95
0
Hot Noodle Bowl of the Day
A revolving roster of asian-inspired sauces in a steaming bowl of noodles with a variety of vegetables and specially seasoned tofu or tempeh. Check the board for todays selection.
$7.25
0
Mondo Burrito
A large open faced burrito layered with brown rice, black bean chili, veggies, cheese and salsa
$7.25
0
Deluxe Quesadillas
Deluxe Quesadillas: Large flour tortillas with your choice of fillings. Comes with chips, salsa and sour cream. Add black bean chili to any quesadilla for $1.50 seitan steak with veggies, jalapenos a
$7.25
0
Mid-E Platter
Sampling of hummus, falafel, and tabbouleh served with lemon tahini dressing, pita points and assorted raw vegetables
$7.5
0
Falafel Platter
Five chickpea fritters served with lemon-tahini dressing, pita points, cucumbers, carrots, celery and radishes.
$7.5
0
kids meals
6 items
Mac & Cheese
$2.95
0
Tofu Cup
$2.95
0
Cheesy Veggie Dog
$3.95
0
Kids Marinara Pasta
$3.95
0
Pita Pizza
$4.25
0
Grilled Cheese
$4.5
0
appetizers
6 items
Chips and Salsa
White corn chips and homemade salsa
$3.25
0
Chips and Cheese Dip
White corn chips with premium cheese dipping sauce. check the board for todays cheese dip.
$4.25
0
Nachos
Corn chips, melted cheese and salsa
$4.95
0
Hummus Side
Served with pita points
$5.5
0
Loaded Nachos
Generous serving of corn chips, melted cheese, black bean chili, lettuce, red onions, sour cream and salsa.
$7.25
0
Mid - E Platter
Sampling of hummus, falafel, and tabouli served with lemon tahini dressing, pita points and assorted raw vegetables.
$7.5
0
sandwiches
9 items
Grilled Cheese Smelt
Your choice of fresh spinach or sliced tomato, melted cheese and honey mustard dressing on our homemade whole wheat bread. athens biggest and best grilled cheese sandwich.
$5.95
0
Falafel
Chickpea fritters in pita bread with veggies and lemon-tahini dressing.
$6.75
0
Hummus
Chickpea spread and veggies wrapped in pita bread with lemon-tahini or vinaigrette dressing.
$6.75
0
Teriyaki Tofu Wrap
Tofu and assorted veggies sauteed in our own teriyaki sauce and wrapped in a pita.
$6.95
0
Tofu Reuben Sandwich
Specially seasoned tofu, russian dressing, saurkraut and swiss cheese on grilled marble rye bread
$6.95
0
Grilled Grilled Steak
Thinly sliced marinated grilled seitan on a toasted hoagie with sauteed mushrooms, onions, and peppers. topped with melted white cheddar, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and a special sauce. vegan without c
$7.25
0
Banh Mi
Vietnamese hoagie sandwich with hoisin seared sietan, lettuce, diced cucumber, wasabi vegannaise, and fresh cilantro. a pickled blend of onions, carrots, jalapenos, and daikon radish top this off to
$7.25
0
Gyro
Greek seasoned seitan grilled with roasted peppers and onion folded into toasted pita bread with fresh spinach and tzatziki sauce. Vegan
$7.25
0
Burger of the Day
Our original bean patty creations. check the veggie board for our current burger.
$7.25
0
veggie plate
1 items
Veggie Plate
In addition to the board, pinto beans, tabouli, side salad, two falafel, tofu cubes, black bean chili, sweet potato fries, and a soup cup are always available.
The Grit serves Dessert - Chocolate, Dessert - Vanilla & Dessert - Caramel across 125 menu items, with prices from $0.50 to $7.50. See the full The Grit menu with current prices — budget picks like the $0.50 The Staple — updated August 2026. Rated 4.0/5 by diners.
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The Grit Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
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What is on the The Grit menu?
The Grit offers 125 menu items across vegetarian and other categories. Browse the full menu above to see everything available, including portion sizes and category breakdowns.
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Menu prices at The Grit range from $0.50 for the most affordable options up to $7.50 for premium items. The full price breakdown is shown in the menu table above. Looking for the cheapest options? Visit the The Grit cheapest items guide.
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