Uncommon Ground Menu

Sweet Potato Pancakes

apple infused bourbon caramel sauce, roasted pecan honey.

French Toast

rum infused maple syrup, apple raisin chutney, cinnamon mascarpone.

Breakfast Tacos

free range scrambled eggs, house made chorizo, black bean salsa, chihuahua cheese, ancho crème.

Uncommon Biscuits & Gravy

prairie pure cheddar biscuits, homemade fennel sausage gravy, 2 eggs any style.

Chilaquiles

scrambled eggs, house-made chorizo, jalapeno, corn tortillas, chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, sour cream.

Vegan Chilaquiles

phoenix bean smoked tofu, chorizo seitan, vegan cheese, corn tortillas, salsa verde.

Uncommon Huevos

organic black bean cake, eggs over easy, ancho chili puree, chihuahua cheese, tortilla chips, lime.

Sustainable Egg Sliders

scrambled local farm eggs, gunthorp farms hickory smoked bacon, prairie pure cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, organic baby spinach, english muffin.

Corn Beef Hash

house-corned slagel farm beef brisket, fingerling potato confit, roast brussels sprouts & baby kale, butternut squash, lemon hollandaise.

Severson Farm Organic Hulled Oatmeal

fisher farm organic maple syrup, dried sweet cranberries, house-made granola.

House Made Organic Granola

severson farm hulled oats, toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries, cardamom infused organic yogurt.

Ploughman's Platter

2 eggs any style, greenstar organic beer cheese, bacon-onion chutney, cranberry mustard, pretzel bread.

2 Eggs Any Style

sustainable cage free eggs, house-made crispy potatoes. add: cheddar, swiss, bleu, goat, american.

Tortilla Espanola

local free range eggs, redskin potatoes, spanish onions, organic tomato sauce, ancho creme, petite salad.

Harrison Farm House Made Chicken Sausage

Gunthorp Farm Hickory Smoked Bacon

Local Farms Harvest Pork Sausage

Chorizo Seitan

Toast Or English Muffin

Banana Bread

Crispy Potatoes

Organic Edamame Hummus

chili-orange oil, parsley salad, toasted hazelnuts, pickled onions, pita.

Sweet Potato Fries

tato fries capriole goat cheese fondue.

Baked Artichoke & Goat Cheese Dip Pesto

pesto, local parmesan, toasted crostini.

Vegetarian Chili

prairie pure white cheddar cheese, sour cream, scallions.

Soup Of The Day

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

house smoked bacon, balsamic reduction, sarvecchio parmesan.

Soup And Salad Combo

soup and salad combo cup of chef's daily soup or vegetarian chili & half of either sunshine salad or baby kale caesar salad.

Sunshine Salad

sunshine salad organic greens, seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, sunflower seeds & sprouts, apple cider vinaigrette, herb & cheese flatbread crisp.

Baby Kale Caesar Salad

hazelnut caesar dressing, organic polenta croutons, shaved sarvecchio parmesan.

Uncommon Chopped Salad

uncommon chopped salad romaine, gunthrop farm hickory smoked bacon, roasted apples, prairie pure blue cheese, cucumbers, avocado, scallions, smoked tomato ranch, herb & cheese flatbread crisp. add: g

Helen’s Grilled Chicken Sandwich

helen’s grilled chicken sandwich grilled organic miller farm chicken breast, prairie pure swiss, avocado, red onion, sprouts, house-made honey-mustard, artisanal sourdough, choice of fries or side sa

Baja Fish Tacos

blackened sustainable catch of the day, napa cabbage slaw, green tomato guacamole, red onion relish.

Black Bean Burger

green tomato guacamole, napa cabbage slaw, seven grain bun.

Grass Fed Free Range Burger

romaine, red onion, pickle, new england bun. add: swiss, cheddar, american, goat, gorgonzola to your burger.

Seasonal Flatbread

Organic Macaroni & Cheese

organic macaroni & cheese organic mini shell pasta, prairie butterkase, cheddar and swiss, bread crumbs, local apple slaw. choice of 1 ingredient: broccoli, river valley mushrooms or gunthrop hickory

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

cider braised pork shoulder, hoisin bbq sauce, chipotle slaw, 7 grain bun.

House Baked Pretzels

pickled mustard seed aioli, organic greenstar beer cheese, maldon salt.

Drunken Mussels

pei mussels, greenstar organic ipa, pommes frites, sarvecchio parmesan, fines herbs.

Slow Cooked Catalpa Grove Pork Belly

(gf). yellow curry, pistachio chimichurri, house-grown sprouts, jalapeno vinegar.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

(gf). house smoked bacon, balsamic reduction, local parmesan.

Baked Artichoke, Goat Cheese & Pesto Dip

(v). local parmesan, toasted crostini.

Poutine

(v). pommes frites, wisconsin cheese curds, river valley mushroom ragout, hazelnut gremolata.

Housemade Seasonal Flatbread

Korean Fried Calamari

sweet and spicy glaze, black and white sesame seeds, fresh greens.

Scotch Egg

local free range hard boiled eggs, house made sausage, greenstar beer cheese, cherry mostarda.

Pommes Frites

(gf). grated local parmesan, fresh herbs, chicharon salt, roasted garlic aioli & chipotle ketchup.

Organic Edamame Hummus

chili-orange oil, parsley salad, toasted hazelnuts, pickled onions, herbed pita.

Sweet Potato Fries

(v). capriole goat cheese fondue.

Pumpkin Ravioli

(v). roast shallot & sage butter, toasted hazelnuts, prairie pure gorgonzola, crispy sage.

Vegan Lasagne

(v, gf). organic polenta, local seasonal vegetables, soy cheese, organic tomato sauce, side salad.

Pan Seared Skuna Bay Salmon

butternut squash cous cous, tempura river valley mushrooms, lemongrass beurre blanc.

Greenstar Organic Ipa Braised Short Rib

tcho cocoa nib braise, smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

Organic Crispy Half Chicken

(gf). miller’s farm organic chicken, confit fingerling potatoes, organic baby kale, sauce veloute.

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

red skin potato hash, local beer battered onion rings, tomato demi.

Organic Macaroni & Cheese

(v). mini shell organic pasta, prairie pure cheddar, swiss & butterkase, bread crumbs, local apple slaw. add: broccoli, sundried tomatoes, portobello mushroom. add: braised short rib, pork belly, smo

Organic Baby Kale Caesar Salad

(v, gf). hazelnut caesar dressing, organic polenta croutons local parmesan.

Vegetarian Chili

(v). cedar grove organic cheddar cheese, sour cream, scallions.

Sunshine Salad

(v). organic greens, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, apple cider vinaigrette, herb & cheese flatbread crisp.

Uncommon Chopped Salad

romaine, local smoked bacon, local gorgonzola, cucumbers, avocado, scallions, local tomatoes, smoked tomato ranch.

Black Bean Burger

(v). green tomato guacamole, napa cabbage slaw, 7 grain bun.

Grass-Fed Free-Range Burger

romaine, red onion, new england bun, house-made pickle. add: cheese, caramelized onions, grilled portobello. add: local smoked bacon, crispy pork belly, sunny side up egg.

Helen's Grilled Chicken Sandwich

miller’s amish farms grilled free range chicken breast, organic swiss, avocado, red onion, sprouts, house-made honey-mustard, artisanal sourdough.

Baja Fish Tacos

(gf). blackened sustainable fish of the day, napa cabbage slaw, green tomato guacamole, red onion relish.

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

cider braised pork shoulder, hoisin bbq sauce, chipotle slaw, 7 grain bun.

Mini Organic Buttermilk Pancakes

pure maple syrup, your choice of plain or chocolate chip.

Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs

with seasonal fruit. add cedar grove cheddar or swiss cheese.

Organic Kids Yogurt

add house-made granola and fruit.

French Toast Sticks

with seasonal fruit, pure maple syrup.

Grilled Prairie Pure Butterkäse Cheese Sandwich

served on 12 grain bread, with seasonal fruit.

Organic Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich

served on 12 grain bread, with seasonal fruit.

Mini Organic Macaroni & Cheese

with seasonal fruit, add broccoli or sundried tomatoes.

Mini Grass-Fed Beef Burger

with seasonal fruit. add cedar grove cheddar or swiss cheese.

Griddled Gunthorp Farm Chicken Tenders

smoked tomato ranch dipping sauce with seasonal fruit.

Raw Seasonal Vegetables

with smoked tomato ranch dipping sauce.

Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables

Seasonal Fruit Bowl

Milk

Chocolate Milk

Kid Cocoa

Kid Steamer

Kid S’mores Cocoa

topped with house-made marshmallow & graham crackers.

Espresso Pot De Creme

dark chocolate mousee / walnut brittle.

Blueberry Financier

creme anglaise / hazelnut gelato.

Blondie

white chocolate mousee / seasonal berry coulis.

Apple Tart Tatin

bourbon caramel sauce / brown sugar caramel gelato dark.

Ciao Bella Gelato Trio

flavors change often.

Flourless Chocolate Torte

chocolate gelato / candied pistachios.

La Cordillera

flavors of walnut and pecan with stone fruit.

Loud Coffee Organic House Blend

Steamers

steamed milk & any flavor.

Organic Uncommon Espresso

House-Made Chai Latte

black tea, honey, vanilla, chai spices & steamed milk.

Latte Or Cappuccino

Uncommon Cocoa

omanhene chocolate, steamed milk, whip cream & shaved chocolate.

Mocha Latte

omanhene chocolate, espresso & steamed milk.

Buzzy Bee

organic espresso, honey, soy milk, shaken & served over ice.

Seasonal Press Pot

Organic

vanilla, hazelnut, raspberry or caramel.

Sugar Free

vanilla, almond, gingerbread, or raspberry.

"Certifiable" American Pale Ale

uncommon ground, chicago

"Spaceship" IPA

uncommon ground, chicago

"Mutti's Kölsch’

uncommon ground, chicago

Mixmaster Mocha Porter

uncommon ground, chicago

Monk's Libation Belgian Dark Strong Ale

uncommon ground, chicago

Summit Pilsner

st. paul, minnesota

Capital ‘Supper Club’ Lager

wisconsin

Lakefront ‘New Grist’ Gluten-Free Pilsner

wisconsin

Metropolitan ‘Krankshaft’ Kolsch

chicago

Three Floyds ‘Alpha King’ Pale Ale

indiana

Two Brothers ‘Cane And Ebel’ Red Rye Ale

illinois

Revolution ‘Bottom Up’ Wit

chicago

Bell’s ‘Two Hearted’ IPA

michigan

Great Lakes ‘Commodore Perry’ IPA

ohio

Wild Onion ‘Hopslayer’ Imperial IPA

illinois

Vivant ‘Zaison’ Imperial Saison

michigan

Finch’s ‘Secret ‘Stache’ Stout

chicago

Vandermill ‘Blue Gold’ Blueberry Apple Cider

michigan

Virtue ‘Nichols Estate’ Estate-Grown Cider

chicago

Lagunitas Pils ‘Czech Style’

chicago

Tighthead ‘Comfortably Blonde’ Ale

illinois

Revolution ‘Rosa’ Hibiscus Ale

chicago

3 Sheeps ‘Baaad Boy’ Black Wheat Ale

wisconsin

Two Brothers ’Atom Smasher’ Oktoberfest

illinois

Goose Island ‘Matilda’ Farmhouse Ale

chicago

New Holland ‘Dragon’s Milk’ Stout

michigan

Virtue ‘Red Streak’ Cider

chicago

Craft Beer Flight

(4oz). pours of your choice from our draft list.

Cayuga-Vidal

extra-sec, m. lawrence, ‘green’, mi nv delicate apple & citrus characteristics with a fresh, light toastiness.

Chardonnay

brut, hacienda, ca nv bright notes of apple, pear, & straw; harmonious balance.

Riesling-Chardonnay

brut, chateau chantal, ‘tonight’, mi nv fruity bright nose; creamy mouth feel; flavors of pear & honey-crisp apple.

Pinot Noir-Chardonnay

brut, rose, m. lawrence, ‘sex’, mi nv seductive bouquet & juicy palate of fresh strawberries

Pinot Noir-Chardonnay

brut, hermann j. wiemer, ny ‘06 red fruit, crisp citrus & honey notes.

Pinot Noir-Chardonnay

brut, iron horse, ca ‘08 key lime & hazelnut on the nose; mandarin orange, ripe red apple on the palate; long finish.

Albariño

tangent, ca ‘12 fresh & crisp with notes of honeyed tangerine & lush peaches; flavors of mandarin oranges.

Pinot Grigio

chateau grand traverse, mi ‘12 bright acidity & beautiful mineral qualities; floral & citrus flavors.

Sauvignon Blanc

beckmen vineyards, ca ‘13 intense fruit flavors & crisp acidity.

Riesling

nine hats, wa ‘11 white peach, honey, ripe pear & jasmine aromas; vibrant acidity; clean & long finish.

Syrah Dry Rose

scherrer, ca ‘10 floral aromas with a pronounced sense of minerality.

Sangiovese Dry Rose

alexander valley vineyards, ca ‘13 aromas of wild strawberry, watermelon, raspberry & mint; peach & berry; hint of minerality.

Gewurztraminer

hermann j. wiemer, ny ‘09 flowery bouquet with hints of peach & spice; silky mouthfeel of melon & a touch of coriander.

Pinot Gris

big fire, or ‘12 flavors of fresh ginger, apple blossom & guava; finishes with notes of lime leaf & stone.

Pinot Gris

a to z, or ‘12 ripe citrus fruits; subtle mineral notes; hints of nectarines.

Auxerrois

bel lago, mi ‘12 melon with hints of tropical fruit & citrus.

Chardonnay

barra, ca ‘11 aromas of golden apple & citrus peel; toasty french oak & vanilla, shortbread & stone fruit.

Chardonnay

raymond, ‘r’, ca ‘12 bright tropical fruit with hints of honey & vanilla.

Pinot Noir

block nine, ca ‘12 ripe cherry & berry flavors; aromas of bright fruit with a mix of strawberry, violets & plum.

Pinot Noir

j.k. carriere, ‘provocateur’, or ‘09 aromatically dark cherry with mouthwatering acidity; red & black fruits on the palate.

Pinot Noir

flowers, ca ‘12 aromas of wild berries; bing cherries, rhubarb & pomegranate on the palate.

Meritage

fenn valley, mi ‘11 aromas of dark fruit with flavors of black cherry & black pepper.

Blend

tablas creek, ‘patelin de tablas’, ca ‘12 rhone inspired blend; spice & mineral notes with bright fruit.

Petite Syrah

foppiano, ca ‘11 blackberry & dark chocolate aromas; anise, white pepper, toasted hazelnut, & sweet vanilla.

Merlot

liberty school, ca ’11 fruit forward, clean minerality, velvety-fine tannins, long silky finish.

Merlot

brys estate, mi ‘11berry & plum notes; creamy mouth feel.

Malbec

clayhouse, ca ‘11 fruit forward on the mout, extended finish of soft tannin & spice.

Malbec

yorkville cellars, ca ‘12 made with organic grapes; aromas of boysenberry & pomegranate; chocolate finish.

ZCS

santa barbara winery, ca ‘10 zinfandel-carignane-sangiovese; jammy fruit & spice with balanced cherry aromatics.

Zinfandel

girasole, ca ‘10 dark plum, mocha, strawberry, clove, & cinnamon.

Zinfandel

alexander valley vineyards, ‘sin’, ca ‘11 expressive red fruits on the nose; palate loaded with black cherry, plum & black pepper .

Zinfandel

porter creek, ‘old vine’, ca ‘10. complex & rich flavors of black raspberry, herbs & white pepper.

Cabernet

l de lyeth, ca ‘11 juicy plum & spice give way to rich bing cherry, blackberry, truffle, black currant & coffee.

Bloody Back

add a 4 oz. pour of beer from our rotating draft list.

Farmer’s Market Sodas & Agua Frescas

cantaloupe, watermelon, peach, blood orange, grapefruit, lavender, rhubarb. house-made ginger ale or sarsaparilla.

Co-Op Bloody Mary Or Maria

ancho pepper, sweet onion, bell pepper, and garlicinfused prairie vodka or ancho-infused tequila, house-made ‘co-op hot sauce’ bloody mix & a veggie skewer.

Mimosas

orange, pomegranate, or blood orange juice blended with sparkling white wine.

Greenstar Traditional Radler

greenstar kolsch and lemonade, served up in a tulip glass.

Basil Julep

basil-infused four roses bourbon, house-made mint simple syrup, and soda water served on the rocks in a tulip glass and garnished with a lime wedge and fresh basil.

Honey Bee Sangria

white wine blended with wild blossom honey mead, juices and market fruit.

Patio Red Sangria

red wine blended with honey mead, brandy, cinnamon, juices and market fruit.

Lemon Balm Spritzer

market strawberry-infused prairie organic vodka, muddled with fresh mint, lemonade served over ice with a lemon wedge.

Spicy Mango Picante

ancho chili-infused tequila, spicy mango monin syrup, lime juice, house-made bitters, and a splash of soda served on the rocks with a chili-dusted dried mango.

Spicy Fling

fresh pureed cantaloupe, ancho-infused tequila, organic agave syrup and lime juice shaken and served in a rocks glass over ice with a lime wedge.

Porch Swing

freshly muddled thyme with fresh watermelon puree and cucumber gin served on the rocks in a tulip glass with a cucumber garnish.

World Cup

muddled cucumber, oranges, and strawberries blended with gin, lemonade and shaken, served over ice with a splash of soda water and a rosemary sprig.

Uncommon Mule

house-made ginger beer with organic prairie vodka, organic agave nectar, and house-made ginger simple syrup over ice with a lime garnish.

Peach Mojito

mint-infused rum with muddled mint and fresh peach puree served shaken in a tulip glass, topped with a splash of soda water and a lime wedge.

Sienna Holiday

crusoe organic rum, campari, and blood orange juice on the rocks.

Agripolitan

ginger-infused prairie organic vodka with freshly muddled basil, watermelon puree and a basil garnish.

Cucumber Collins

cucumber-infused prairie vodka or gin, ginger syrup, sour mix, and soda water on ice.

Kentucky Peach

vanilla-infused four roses bourbon with fresh peach puree, house-made cherry vanilla bitters. served over ice in a collins glass with a cherry garnish.

Rooftop Cascade

rye whiskey mixed sweet vermouth, muddled with frsh orange, and a dash of house-made organic rooftop cascade hops bitters, served in a rocks glass with an orange twist.

Lemon Ginger Martini

ginger-infused organic prairie vodka and fresh citrus syrup served up with a candied ginger skewer and a lemon slice.

Basilica Limon

veev acai spirits, muddled fresh basil, lemonade, ice, and a splash of soda.

Summer Fashioned

market berry-infused bourbon and cherry-vanilla bitters, orange, served on the rocks.

People’s Iced Tea, Classic Black

Black Organic Hot Teas

assam breakfast, english breakfast, earl greyer.

Herbal Organic Hot Teas

mint fields, flowering fruit, lemon chamomile, cardamom cinnamon.

Green Organic Hot Teas

dancing leaves, green earl greyer, turmeric ginger.

Flowering Fruit Iced Tea, Herbal

Kid At Heart - Peanut Butter Cup Steamer

peanut butter monin, omanhene chocolate, steamed milk and whipped cream.

UG Limeade

housemade lime-thyme syrup with lemonade and soda water.

Summerberry Basil Lemonade

seasonal berries muddled with basil and fresh lemonade.

Uptown Tea

iced green tea with house-made ginger syrup and fresh mint.

Salted Caramel Latte

uncommon espresso, salted caramel monin with milk over ice.

Guiltless - Berry Biscotti

organic uncommon espresso, sugar free almond and sugar free raspberry monin with steamed fat free milk.

Samoa Mocha

omanhene chocolate, coconut, caramel, espresso, and choice of milk served hot or iced.

Framblossom

flowering fruit tea served iced with rum and raspberry framboise.

Bourbon Blonde

vanilla-infused bourbon with espresso, white chocolate, and caramel over ice.

Niced Chai

house-made chai with brandy and skim milk over ice.