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    Ancora - Shorewood Hills

    3256 University Avenue

    Shorewood Hills, WI 53705


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    Featured Items

    • Latte

      espresso + steamed milk *default milk is 2%. If you would like a different milk, please choose from the modifiers below*

      $4.27
    • Basic BEC

      Bacon, scrambled egg, muenster, cheddar and garlic aioli on a toasted bagel (Sub veg sausage $1). Make it a meal by adding a side of potatoes or greens!

      $10.50
    • Breakfast Burrito

      Your choice of chorizo, bacon, sausage, veggie sausage or extra bean, with pepperjack, pico de gallo, black beans, potatoes, scrambled egg, crema, and salsa roja in a grilled tortilla. Also available as a bowl!

      $12.00

    DRINKS

    Seasonal Drinks

    • Lavender Cream Cold Brew

      vanilla cold brew topped with lavender cream cold foam (option to sub oat milk)

      $5.21
    • Coconut Cream Cold Brew

      Vanilla cold brew topped with coconut cream cold foam (made with whole milk - option to sub oat milk)

      $5.21
    • Iced Fruity Pebbles Latte

      Your choice of espresso or matcha + fruity pebbles steeped oat milk. Served over ice.

      $6.16
    • Iced Fruity Pebbles Matcha

      $6.16
    • Blackberry Mint Matcha

      house-made mint + blackberry syrup, matcha, milk of your choice (served hot or iced)

      $5.45
    • Mint Cold Brew

      House-made mint syrup, cold brew, cream served over ice

      $4.51
    • Strawberry Lemonade

      house-made strawberry syrup + our signature lemonade

      $4.03
    • Regular Lemonade

      House-made lemonade (jazz it up by adding a flavor!)

      $3.31

    Coffee, Tea, Espresso

    • Coffee

      $3.08
    • Cold Brew

      $3.55
    • Americano

      espresso + water. 12oz has 2 shots, 16oz 3 shots, 20oz 4 shots. *please specify in the comments if you'd like cream or sugar*

      $3.31
    • Cafe au Lait

      brewed coffee topped with steamed milk. *default is 2%. please choose from the modifiers below if you would like a different milk*

      $3.55
    • Cappuccino

      espresso + frothy steamed milk. *default milk is 2%. If you would like a different milk, please choose from the modifier section below*

      $4.27
    • Chai Latte

      house made chai + steamed milk of your choice

      $5.21
    • Cortado

      2 shots of espresso mixed with equal parts steamed milk served a little cooler than a typical latte for quick sipping! *please specify if you would like served at normal latte temp*.

      $4.27
    • Doppio Espresso

      2 shots of espresso.

      $3.08
    • Solo Espresso

      1 shot of espresso.

      $2.37
    • Flat White

      2 shots espresso + steamed milk *default milk is 2%. If you would like a different milk, please choose from the modifiers below*

      $4.98
    • Hot Chocolate

      Ghirardelli chocolate sauce with steamed milk. *please specify if you would like whip cream in the modifier section below*

      $4.27
    • Italian Soda

      $4.45
    • Latte

      espresso + steamed milk *default milk is 2%. If you would like a different milk, please choose from the modifiers below*

      $4.27
    • Matcha Latte

      $4.98
    • Miel

      espresso + honey and cinnamon + steamed milk *default milk is 2%, if you'd like a different milk, please choose below in the modifier section*

      $4.98
    • Mocha

      espresso + house-made chocolate sauce with steamed milk. *default is 2% milk. If you would like a different milk, please choose from the modifier section below*

      $4.98
    • Red Eye

      brewed coffee + a shot of espresso. *please specify in the comments if you'd like us to add sugar or cream*

      $3.79
    • Iced Red Eye

      cold brew + 1 shot of espresso

      $4.51
    • Steamer

      steamed milk + your choice of flavor

      $3.56
    • Tea

      $3.08
    • Tea Latte

      $4.27
    • Zombie Latte

      White espresso, steamed milk + your flavor choice *White espresso is a lightly roasted espresso with a creamy, nutty flavor profile - similar to a nutty milk. It has close to 2x the amount of caffeine as normal espresso*

      $4.27

    Smoothies

    • Tropic Like It's Hot

      pineapple, strawberry, banana, yogurt, simple syrup, whole milk

      $10.43
    • Berry Bliss Smoothie

      strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, banana, honey, oat milk

      $10.43
    • Mocha Monkey

      cold brew, banana, sunflower butter, chocolate protein powder, oat milk, vanilla

      $10.43

    Bottled Drinks

    • Bottled Lemonade (16oz)

      $4.74
    • Bottled Blackberry Mint Lemonade (16 oz)

      $5.45
    • Bottled Lavender Lemonade (16 oz)

      $5.45
    • Bottled Strawberry Lemonade (16oz)

      $5.45
    • Half Gallon Custom Cold Brew

      Keep your fridge stocked! Customize your own 1/2 gallon of cold brew. Shake, pour over ice, and enjoy! **Please note: the "add milk option" only adds 7oz of your chosen milk to the entire 1/2 gallon. (This is the same ratio we add to the mint cold brew for example). Just enough to add some creamy flavor for those who like a little milk in their coffee. Cheers!**

      $18.01
    • Half Gallon Iced Tea

      1/2 gallon of your choice of green or black iced tea. (both non sweetened).

      $17.06
    • Half Gallon Custom Latte

      Keep your fridge stocked! Customize your own 1/2 gallon latte. Shake, pour over ice, and enjoy!

      $24.64
    • Still Electrolyte Water

      $3.08
    • Boylan Raspberry Seltzer

      $3.08
    • Boylan Lime Seltzer

      $3.08
    • Mandarin Jarritos

      $3.08
    • Topo Chico

      $3.08
    • Botanicals Elderberry Maqui

      $5.69
    • Botanicals Dandelion Ginger

      $5.69
    • Forage Peach Kombucha

      $4.27
    • Forage Raspberry Kombucha

      $4.27
    • Forage Grapefruit Kombucha

      $4.27
    • Forage Lemon Ginger Kombucha

      $4.27
    • Watermelon-Lime Tepache

      $4.27
      OUT OF STOCK
    • 8 oz Orange Juice

      $4.03
    • Mexican Coca Cola

      $3.08

    Beverage Catering

    • 1/2 Gallon Custom Cold Brew

      Keep your fridge stocked! Customize your own 1/2 gallon of cold brew. Shake, pour over ice, and enjoy! **Please note, the "add milk option" only adds 7oz of your chosen milk to the entire 1/2 gallon. (It is the same ratio we add to the mint cold brew for example). Just enough to add some creamy flavor for those who like a little milk in their coffee. Cheers!**

      $20.86
    • 1/2 Gallon Custom Latte

      Keep your fridge stocked! Customize your own 1/2 gallon latte. Shake, pour over ice, and enjoy!

      $24.65
    • 1/2 Gallon Lemonade

      1/2 gallon of our house-made lemonade!

      $15.40
    • 1/2 Gallon Iced Tea

      Your choice of pomegranate green iced tea or black iced tea (both are non sweetened).

      $15.40
    • 10 person "Jo-2-Go"

      3 liters of coffee. Container is disposable and does not need to be returned.

    • Hot Chocolate "Jo-2-Go" - 10 person

      A to-go box of hot cocoa that serves 10 people. Container is disposable and does not need to be returned.

    • 2.5 gal Iced Water Cambro (cups/lids included)

      $15.00

    BAKERY

    • Chocolate Overload Donut

      chocolate mousse filling, dark chocolate glaze, white chocolate drizzle, chocolate cookie crumb topping

      $4.50
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Blueberry Lemon Scone (GF)

      $4.75
    • Glazed Sprinkle Donut

      A vanilla glazed yeast donut sprinkles.

      $2.95
    • Chocolate Sprinkle Donut

      $2.95
    • Dirty Chai Donut

      Ring donut with housemade chai glaze, espresso drizzle, dusted with cinnamon and cardamom

      $3.25
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Donut

      $4.50
    • Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

      $4.00
    • Croissant

      $4.25
    • Chocolate Croissant

      $4.75
    • Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie

      $3.50
    • Cinnamon Roll

      $4.75
    • Lemon Poppyseed Muffin

      $4.50
    • Savory Muffin

      Corn, roasted red pepper, and cheddar

      $4.50

    FOOD

    WEEKEND SPECIALS

    • CBR Hash

      Crispy breaded chicken (GF), applewood bacon, breakfast potatoes, pepperjack, scallion, tomato, spicy ranch, over easy. (sub veggie sausage at no cost) Served with sourdough toast

      $18.00
    • Pastrami & Egg on Rye

      toasted marble rye, sharp cheddar, seared pastrami, sriracha aioli, fried egg. Make it a meal by adding a side of potatoes or greens! Contains: egg, wheat, milk

      $12.00
    • Chocolate Overload Donut

      chocolate mousse filling, dark chocolate glaze, white chocolate drizzle, chocolate cookie crumb topping

      $4.50
      OUT OF STOCK

    Brunch

    • CBR Hash

      Crispy breaded chicken (GF), applewood bacon, breakfast potatoes, pepperjack, scallion, tomato, spicy ranch, over easy. (sub veggie sausage at no cost) Served with sourdough toast

      $18.00
    • Chorizo Hash

      chorizo, pepperjack, sweet corn, jalapeno, cherry tomato, potato, easy eggs*, roja, crema, avocado, cilantro, sourdough (sub veggie sausage +$1) *consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

      $18.00
    • Avocado Toast (VG) (N)

      avocado, cashew cream, maple brussels, arugula, spiced sunflower seeds, thick cut miche. (add egg +$1.50. sub gf bread +$1) *consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

      $14.00
    • Cherry Chocolate Pistachio Pancakes (V)(N)

      buttermilk cakes, cherry compote, pistachio mascarpone, chocolate drizzle, topped with pistachios, served with local maple syrup (v)(n)

      $15.50
    • Southern Benedict

      English muffin, pimento cheese, fried green tomato, bacon, poached egg*, roasted red pepper hollandaise, chives. Choice of potatoes or greens. *consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness

      $18.50
    • Raspberry Cheesecake Yogurt Bowl (V)(GF)

      Vanilla cheesecake greek yogurt, topped with raspberry coulis, graham cracker granola, blueberries, and mint (v)(gf)

      $13.00
    • Build-A-Brunch

      Two eggs* your way, your choice of protein (bacon, sausage, or veggie sausage), and your choice of starch (toast, potatoes, or pancakes). *consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

      $15.00

    Egg Sammies

    • Pastrami & Egg on Rye

      toasted marble rye, sharp cheddar, seared pastrami, sriracha aioli, fried egg. Make it a meal by adding a side of potatoes or greens! Contains: egg, wheat, milk

      $12.00
    • Honey Bacon Biscuit

      Fried egg, bacon, cheddar, sriracha honey, scallions, house-made buttermilk biscuit (Sub veg sausage $1). Make it a meal by adding a side of potatoes or greens!

      $10.50
    • Basic BEC

      Bacon, scrambled egg, muenster, cheddar and garlic aioli on a toasted bagel (Sub veg sausage $1). Make it a meal by adding a side of potatoes or greens!

      $10.50
    • Pimento Cheese Bagel

      fried egg, bacon, pimento cheese, hot pepper jam, radish microgreens, on a toasted everything bagel (sub veggie sausage +$1). Make it a meal by adding a side of potatoes or greens!

      $11.50
    • Hella Stella

      sausage, scrambled egg, tomato, cheddar, sriracha aioli, arugula, Stella's Hot & Spicy Roll (sub veg sausage $1). Make it a meal by adding a side of potatoes or greens!

      $12.00
    • Breakfast Burrito

      Your choice of chorizo, bacon, sausage, veggie sausage or extra bean, with pepperjack, pico de gallo, black beans, potatoes, scrambled egg, crema, and salsa roja in a grilled tortilla. Also available as a bowl!

      $12.00
    • Burrito Bowl (GF)

      Your choice of chorizo, veggie sausage (not gf), bacon, sausage or extra beans, with pepperjack, pico de gallo, black beans, potatoes, scrambled egg, crema, and salsa roja.

      $11.00

    Lunch

    • Falafel Wrap (V)

      chickpea falafel, tzatziki, romaine, cherry tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, and feta. Choice of chips or greens. (v) (sub crispy chicken +1)

      $16.50
    • The TLC

      Chili crisp tuna salad, lettuce, cheddar, tomato, on toasted sourdough. Choice of chips or greens.

      $15.00
    • Hot Honey Chicken Sammie

      Crispy chicken with hot honey glaze, spicy chipotle ranch, slaw, pickles, on toasted brioche. Choice of chips or greens.

      $17.00
    • Ham & Brie

      Thinly sliced black forest ham, brie, hot pepper jam, banana peppers, and arugula on a toasted baguette. Choice of chips or greens.

      $16.00
    • Street Corn Chicken Caesar (GF)

      Salad with romaine, charred sweet corn, tricolor peppers, cotija, avocado, tortilla strips, tajin caesar dressing, and cilantro. (remove chicken - $3) (gf)

      $17.00

    Sides

    • Breakfast Potatoes

      Perfectly seasoned + crispy!

      $4.00
    • Side of Dipping Sauce

    • Side Mixed Greens

      fresh mixed greens with your choice of dressing!

      $3.50
    • Bacon

      4 strips of thick cut bacon

      $6.00
    • Veggie Sausage

      3 veggie sausage patties on a bed of arugula.

      $6.50
    • Sausage

      2 sausage patties on a bed of arugula

      $5.00
    • Eggs

      Two eggs, your way.

      $4.00
    • Bagel

      Plain bagel

      $5.50
    • Toast

      Toasted Madison Sourdough bread with your choice of jam or butter.

      $4.75
    • Biscuit w/ butter

      $4.50
    • GF Toast

      Toasted house-made gluten free bread, served jam, butter, or pb.

      $6.25
    • Bagel Box

      Assortment of 6 plain + everything bagels with choice of cream cheese (served in container on side).

      $25.00
    • Short Stack

      3 buttermilk pancakes served with a side of butter and Patterson Sugarbush maple syrup.

      $7.00
    • Side Avocado

      $3.25
    • Yogurt w/ Granola + Fruit

      Side of sweetened yogurt with granola and seasonal fruit

      $6.00

    Kiddos

    • Mighty Trio

      3 small buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, and seasonal fruit.

      $7.00
    • Short Stack

      3 buttermilk pancakes served with a side of butter and Patterson Sugarbush maple syrup.

      $7.00
    • Kiddo Grilled Cheese

      served with a side of seasonal fruit

      $7.00

    RETAIL

    Whole Bean

    • Ancora d'Oro

      Our house blend! Bright notes of chocolate: medium roast

      $5.25
    • Ancora Espresso

      rich and fruity chocolate notes

      $5.75
    • Black & Tan

      rich cinnamon notes: dark roast

      $5.75
    • Black Thunder

      our boldest dark roast with intense smoky notes

      $5.75
    • Breakfast Blend

      clean, crisp notes: medium roast

      $5.25
    • Cafe Bianco

      Our signature white espresso. Contains almost 2x the caffeine of a normal espresso bean. (Comes pre-ground- since this bean is lightly roasted, it is extremely hard, and would break the average home grinder).

      $5.50
    • Cold Brew Blend

      rich notes of chocolate and caramel: medium roast

      $5.75
    • Colombia

      bright notes of citrus and caramel: medium roast

      $5.75
    • Ethiopia Sidama

      bright notes of tangerine and honey: light roast

      $5.75
    • French Roast

      a bittersweet profile with notes of cinnamon and chocolate: dark roast

      $5.75
    • French Sumatra

      full-bodied with spicy, smoky character: dark roast

      $6.00
    • Guatemala

      notes of vanilla, apple and citrus: medium roast

      $5.75
    • Intermezzo

      1/2 decaf house blend + 1/2 regular house blend: medium roast

      $5.75
    • Mexico Cafeco

      notes of butter, honey, and pomegranate: light roast

      $6.00
    • Decaf d'Oro

      bright notes of chocolate and lemon: medium roast

      $5.75
    • Decaf French

      bittersweet with smoky and spicy notes: dark roast

      $6.00

    Retail

    • Grey Ancora Beanie

      $15.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Mint Diner Mug

      diner mug featuring our signature "A".

      $12.00
    • White Diner Mug

      diner mug featuring our signature "A".

      $12.00
    • Grey Camper Mug

      12 oz. "camper" style double insulated mug featuring our logo on the front side, and a portafilter/rolling pin "x" on the backside.

      $28.00
    • Mint Camper Mug

      12 oz. "camper" style double insulated mug featuring our logo on the front side, and our floral circular logo decal on the backside.

      $28.00
    • Iced Tumbler

      16oz. clear plastic iced drink tumbler featuring the Ancora logo on one side, and our floral graphic on the other.

      $15.00
    • 16oz Floral Glass Tumbler

      16oz glass w/ floral design + Ancora logo / monogram. Bamboo Lid + glass straw included.

      $25.00
    • Peach Two-Tone Thermos

      Two tone insulated thermal tumbler with our logo on the front side, and floral circular decal on the backside.

      $25.00
    • Mint Two-Tone Thermos

      Two tone insulated thermal tumbler with our logo on the front side, and floral circular decal on the backside.

      $25.00
    • Grey Two-Tone Thermos

      Two tone insulated thermal tumbler with our logo on the front side, and floral circular decal on the backside.

      $25.00
    • White Two-Tone Thermos

      Two tone insulated thermal tumbler with our logo on the front side, and floral circular decal on the backside.

      $25.00
    • Grey Speckled Enamel Thermos

      20oz handled, speckled grey thermos with the Ancora logo on one side, and our "x" rolling pin/portafilter graphic on the back side.

      $25.00
    • White Speckled Enamel Thermos

      20oz handled, speckled white thermos with the Ancora logo on one side, and floral logo on back side.

      $25.00
    • White Cork Bottom Thermos

      16oz insulated mug with Ancora logo on front, and floral round logo on back.

      $28.00
    • Black Cork Bottom Thermos

      16oz thermal mug with cork base. Ancora logo on front, rolling bin/portafilter "x" logo on back with "since 1994".

      $28.00

    All hours
    Sunday7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Monday6:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Tuesday6:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Wednesday6:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Thursday6:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Friday6:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Saturday7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    All day brunch, craft lattes + coffee beverages, egg sandwiches & more! *Vegetarian, vegan, + gluten-friendly options*

    Location

    3256 University Avenue, Shorewood Hills, WI 53705

    Directions


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