Salads: Light fare $5.25 – Hungry $7.25 - served with a warm crusty roll

Spinach/Apple:  Fresh spinach leaves, green apple slivers, mushrooms, red onion, cranberries and almonds tossed with Balsamic vinaigrette (Vegan)

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Hearty Soups:  Bowl - $6.00,  Cup - $3.75, served with a warm crusty roll + butter (vegan Earth Balance on request)

(featured soups change! please call ahead for today's selection)

Hearty Chili:  This chilli is loaded with hearty veggies -- diced tomatoes, corn, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, celery - along with black, pinto, kidney and garbanzo beans.  (Vegan)

Mushroom & Brie Bisque:  Select sliced mushrooms are simmered with shredded potato and shallot in a vegetarian veloute enriched with Brie and Swiss cheeses, Amontillado sherry and snipped chives.

Cream of Potato:   Large dices of potato with carrots, celery and onions in a velvety blend with fresh cream.

Mediterranean Lentil: This mildly spicy lentil soup combines garlic, lemon grass, cumin and basil to gain an inviting twist on a traditional lentil soup. (Vegan)

Corn and Green Chile Bisque:   Southwest spices team up with plump corn kernels, jalapenos, mild green chilies and tomatilos in a golden veloute scented with garlic and cilantro.

Creamy Garden Vegetable:   A medley of bright green broccoli, Italian green beans, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, sweet peas and sweet red bell pepper combined with fresh cream and delicate seasoning.

Tomato Basil Bisque: Creamy, rich and spicy tomato broth loaded with tantalizing chunks of tangy tomatoes, celery, onions and carrots. Complemented with Parmesan cheese and subtle notes of aromatic basil.

Fresh Gazpacho: A house-made blend of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, cilantro, garlic, citrus zest and spices for a cool, crisp hot-weather mix.

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Sandwich Platters

Bistro Riblet - $6.25 - A juicy, tender riblet with a hickory-smoked flavor served on rosemary foccacia with cool crispy Romaine, ripe tomato and a tangy bistro sauce (Vegan).

Alternative Burger - $6.00 - A savory vegetable and grain blend served on a Kaiser roll with toppings as you like (lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, ketchup, mustard, mayo).

"Meatball" Sandwich - $6.50 - A pile of "meatballs" served on a Kaiser roll with Pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, barbeque sauce and spicy sprinkle. (Change the cheese for Vegan)

Tempeh Salad- $6.50  - Tempeh is easy to digest, rich in protein and B vitamins, low in calories and fat. We mix steamed tempeh with celery, dill, dijon mustard and vegan "mayo", then top with tomato on 12-grain bread. (Vegan on Kaiser or Foccacia)

The CAT - $6.50  - Our “CAT” sandwich combines flavorful Swiss, Pepper Jack or Cheddar cheese with firm ripe avocado and tomato, and creamy mayo on 12-grain bread.  (Vegans might want to try a "HAT" - Hummus, Avocado, & Tomato - on Foccacia or Kaiser roll)

Smart Turk - $6.00 - Vegetarian style smoked-turkey slices on a toasted rosemary foccacia topped with lettuce, tomato and vegan "mayo". (Vegan)

Peanut Butter & Jelly - $3.00 - Crunchy or creamy on 12-grain with grape jelly.

Add Swiss, Pepper Jack, Cheddar or Vegan cheese to any sandwich for just $.50

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Other Great Offerings

Hummus Snack Plate - $4.00 - A generous scoop of creamy hummus, crisp carrot sticks, and crunchy pita chips.

Peaceful Chik'n Snack Plate - $5.00 - Golden breaded, tender, moist Chik'n nuggets, along with crisp carrot sticks and ranch dressing for dipping.

The Greek - $5.25 -  A meal sized plate of stuffed grape leaves, chopped tomato and feta cheese drizzled with olive oil, Kalamata olives and crunchy pita chips.

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Sweet Stuff

VEGAN cookies from Liz Lovely.   You will love them!  All flavors - $4 per 2-pack

Traditional Ice Cream Sundae - $2.50 - A scoop of Breyer's vanilla ice cream topped with strawberry, caramel OR chocolate sauce, sprinkles, whipped cream and a cherry.

Turkey Crick Holler - $4.25 - Two scoops of Breyer's vanilla ice cream topped with warm peanut butter, chocolate syrup, whipped cream and a cherry.

“Marry Me” Bar - $2.00 - Non-dairy vanilla Tofutti surrounded with a dark chocolate coating. (Vegan)

“Totally Fudge” Bar - $1.00 - For chocolate lovers!  Organic sugar & no gluten (Vegan)

The Fabian Float -- $3.75 - Our Fabian came in one day with a sweet tooth and a vision:   …  a  generous scoop of rich vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and a  cherry floating in a smooth sea of Jones Root Beer!  The next day, he came in with the perfect fancy glass to hold his creation.    Keep true to The Vision –  or get funky with a different Jones flavor.

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Breakfast Served All Day 

Holly's au natural Oatmeal cooked to order with Organic Soy Milk

   Bowl - $3.25  --  Platter:  $5.50 (inc. vegetarian sausage patties and 12-grain toast)

Sausage Roll - $1.85 - Vegetarian patty on toasted crusty roll with lettuce/tomato/mayo.

JD's Breakfast Sandwich- $3.50 - Double patties as above on 12-grain.

Variety Muffin - $1.75

12-grain Toast - $.60

Toasted Mini-Cornbread Loaf - $1.00

Cinnamon/Fruit Toast - $1.50

Toasted Crusty Roll - $.60

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Beverages

Green Mountain Coffee, Tazo Hot Tea - $1.70

Tazo Chai Soy Latte (Vegan) - $2.75

Iced Coffee OR Hot Cocoa - $2.50

House-brewed Iced Tea (lightly sweetened) - $1.70

Assorted Bottled Drinks - $2.00

 JONES, Nantucket Nectars Lemonade, Ginger Beer, Champagne Kola, Cream

Fresh SMOOTHIE of the day - 16 ounce VEGAN - $3.75

We are proud to be Bowie’s first and ONLY

All-vegetarian Café

Visit us again soon!            Porch tables!

CAFE Hours:       Wednesday–Sunday 9 - 4:45

Note:  Features may change at our whim!  Please call ahead!

Our menu items are available for carry-out if you wish.

Please note that ALL of our selections are vegetarian; many can also be prepared Vegan

(updated 05/03/2009)

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