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Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
1515 N Courthouse Rd Ste 100
Arlington, VA 22201
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Featured Items

Build Your Own: Breakfast Sandwich
Build your own breakfast sandwich! (starting from scratch! select your fillings to create a sandwich. if you do not select it, it won't be included). local Amish eggs, scrambled with milk & baked to fit the biscuit. We are unable to modify method of cooking for the eggs.$2.50Latte
Your choice of milk over our house espresso. [for flavored lattes, please scroll down to the rest of the espresso drink options!]$4.50+Vanilla Latte
Your choice of milk over our house espresso.$4.75+
All Day, Every Day
All Day Rise & Shine
All Day Long!

Beignets
The Donut of New Orleans, 3 per order! Beignets do not hold over night and are best served within an hour of frying. We are unable to remake beignets for late pick up. fried in 100% refined peanut Oil!$5.00
Build Your Own: Breakfast Sandwich
Build your own breakfast sandwich! (starting from scratch! select your fillings to create a sandwich. if you do not select it, it won't be included). local Amish eggs, scrambled with milk & baked to fit the biscuit. We are unable to modify method of cooking for the eggs.$2.50No-Bread Melt
Your choice of fillings without the bread! If you would like to order a sandwich with bread please order a breakfast sandwich.LA Style Biscuits & Gravy
Chef' s Secret Menu: Warm split biscuit w/ our house chicken and smoked sausage gumbo over the top and it is indeed, over the top!! Enjoy!$8.00
Gras-NOLA (Granola)
Almond + Raisin$5.50Side of Protein
Bacon [2 strips], Turkey Sausage [1 patty] or Ham [1 slice] a la carte side.$2.25
Natural Yogurt
Unsweetened natural plain whole milk yogurt. Add seasonal fruit and/or seasonal granola!$5.00Side of Fruit [Strawberry]
fruit changes seasonally!$5.00
Bakery
Certain pastries only available on weekends!
$2 Assorted Pastry
selections not guaranteed! Based on what-we-have. Baked yesterday (with love)! We hate wasting food, but yesterday's pastry can be today's breakfast...Options may include croissants, scones, muffins, and cookies but are not guaranteed.OUT OF STOCK$2.00
$3.50 Next Day Everything-Croissant
Croissant topped with everything bagel seasoning + stuffed with chive cream cheese. Wrapped + cold for easy reheating!OUT OF STOCK$3.50
G.W. Gristmill Cornbread Loaf
Made with George Washington Gristmill stoneground cornmeal straight from the Mt. Vernon Estate. One of a kind!$2.40
Strawberry-Almond Crunch Coffee Cake
$4.25
Strawberry Cream Cruffin
Crispy sugared dough, strawberry pastry cream+ fluffy icingOUT OF STOCK$8.50
Croissant
Ham & Cheese croissants and Almond croissants are only available on weekends!$4.15+
Scone
Praline, savory, or seasonal!$4.00+
Muffin
$2.40+
Cookie
$2.50+
Traditional Praline
Traditional! New Orleans style$2.45
Scotcharoo
Think candy bar-ish! Rich peanut butter, butterscotch chips, crispy rice Krispy cereal, chocolate. Let's geaux!$3.00Peanut Butter-Chocolate Breakfast Bar
$2.75
Dark Chocolate Brownie
$4.00
Cuban Flan
A Cuban special!$4.50
Guava & Cream Cheese Pastelito
Sweet guava & cream cheese filled flaky pastryOUT OF STOCK$3.50Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
5" deep dish personal pie! Local NC strawberries + rhubarb with a crispy streusel crunch$12.00Mini Blueberry Pie
5" deep dish personal pie! sweet blueberries with a crispy streusel crunch$12.00
Snacks, Nibbles, and Bits

Pimento Cheese & ritz Side
$7.00
"Not My Mom's" Deviled Eggs
Not ya mama's! Deviled eggs with a kick.$5.00
Creole Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly
Creole Cream Cheese, topped with Pepper Jelly and served with 2 warm buttermilk biscuits. "Dats money dude!"$9.50
Blackened Turkey Meatballs
oven-roasted tomato sauce, parmesan. (this item cannot be made dairy free or gluten free- meatballs contain cheese & breadcrumbs).$8.50
Spinach Madeline
Creamy southern spinach dip served with toast points$7.50
Mac & Cheese [Braised Brisket + Monterey]
chef's choice of fillings change weekly!OUT OF STOCK$10.00
Gumbo
Roux, holy trinity, andouille sausage + shredded chicken. Traditionally served with rice or cold potato salad + garnished with green onion.$7.00+
Daily Quiche Plate [Ham Cheddar + chevre]
Tall soufflé-style quiche served with heritage mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette. Chef's choice of filling rotates weekly!$14.00
Avocado Toast
lightly toasted cast-iron sour dough bread, smashed avocado, arugula, radish, crispy faro, lemon and red pepper vinaigrette. Vegan!$12.00
Salmon Toast
Seeded Honey Grain Toast, lemony-chive whipped cream cheese, everything spice, house-cured gravlax (cured salmon), baby watercress salad, radish, lemon-chili vinaigrette$15.00
The Muff-A-Lotta
Salami, mortadella, ham, provolone, olive salad, warm toasted sesame seed Italian roll$15.00
Bayou BLT
Double cut smoked bacon, oven-cured tomatoes, greens, mayo, toasted bread$13.50
Mr.T.
Shaved all natural turkey, tender greens, pepper jack cheese, creole aioli$12.50
Bayou Chedda' Roast
Allen Brothers medium rare roast beef, Tillamook sharp cheddar, lemon-dressed arugula and tangy horseradish sauce. Served on a toasted sesame roll.$15.50Ham Melt
$5.25
Grilled Pimento Cheese
slightly warm outside, cold center$7.50
Weekday Lunch
Sometimes Daily Specials

Loaded Creole Tots
Creole seasoned tater tots, shredded pepper jack cheese, sour cream + green onion. [we are unable to replace the cheese choice]$5.75
Bayou Chedda' Roast
Allen Brothers medium rare roast beef, Tillamook sharp cheddar, lemon-dressed arugula and tangy horseradish sauce. Served on a toasted sesame roll.$15.50
Gluten Free Chicken Salad Sandwich
Alfalfa sprouts, avocado, Gluten Free bread. We are not a gluten free kitchen and trace cross contamination may occur$16.50
Gluten Free Mr. T Sandwich
Shaved all natural turkey, tender greens, pepper jack cheese, creole aioli, gluten free bread. We are not a gluten free kitchen and trace cross contamination may occur$16.00
Gluten Free BLT
Double cut smoked bacon, oven-cured tomatoes, greens, mayo, gluten free bread We are not a gluten free kitchen and trace cross contamination may occur$16.50
Daily Sammies

The Muff-A-Lotta
Salami, mortadella, ham, provolone, olive salad, warm toasted sesame seed Italian roll$15.00
Smoked Douille Dog
Locall andouille sausage, creole mustard slaw, toasted split bun$13.50
Bayou BLT
Double cut smoked bacon, oven-cured tomatoes, greens, mayo, toasted bread$13.50
Grilled Pimento Cheese
slightly warm outside, cold center$7.50
Roasted Chicken Salad
Alfalfa sprouts, avocado, toasted bread$13.00
The Arm Drip
our roast beef po-boy, in gravy, buttered onions, mayo, swiss cheese, on Leidenheimer bread. (we cannot accommodate requests for no gravy; the roast beef is cooked in gravy)$13.50
Mr.T.
Shaved all natural turkey, tender greens, pepper jack cheese, creole aioli$12.50
Veggie-Ville
Sun-dried tomato pesto, broccoli rappini, parmesan cheese, toasted sesame seed bun. (This item cannot be made dairy free; rappini is mixed with grated cheese & pesto contains parmesan cheese)$12.50
Soups & Greens

Bayou Chopped
Chopped romaine, blue cheese, bacon, egg, cured tomatoes, radish, avocado, creole mustard dressing$7.00+
Daily Greens
Blend of heritage greens, sliced apples, candied spiced pecans, goat cheese, balsamic dressing$6.75+
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, spicy parmesan chips, classic dressing$5.85+
Gumbo
Roux, holy trinity, andouille sausage + shredded chicken. Traditionally served with rice or cold potato salad + garnished with green onion.$7.00+Tomato Basil [Savory Crutons + Crema + Chives]
Daily soup option [changes based on the season!]$6.00+
Sides & Shareables

Pimento Cheese & ritz Side
$7.00
"Not My Mom's" Deviled Eggs
Not ya mama's! Deviled eggs with a kick.$5.00
Creole Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly
Creole Cream Cheese, topped with Pepper Jelly and served with 2 warm buttermilk biscuits. "Dats money dude!"$9.50
Avocado Toast
lightly toasted cast-iron sour dough bread, smashed avocado, arugula, radish, crispy faro, lemon and red pepper vinaigrette. Vegan!$12.00
Blackened Turkey Meatballs
oven-roasted tomato sauce, parmesan. (this item cannot be made dairy free or gluten free- meatballs contain cheese & breadcrumbs).$8.50
Mac & Cheese [Braised Brisket + Monterey]
chef's choice of fillings change weekly!OUT OF STOCK$10.00
Daily Quiche Plate [Ham Cheddar + chevre]
Tall soufflé-style quiche served with heritage mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette. Chef's choice of filling rotates weekly!$14.00
Spinach Madeline
Creamy southern spinach dip served with toast points$7.50
Salmon Toast
Seeded Honey Grain Toast, lemony-chive whipped cream cheese, everything spice, house-cured gravlax (cured salmon), baby watercress salad, radish, lemon-chili vinaigrette$15.00
Zapp's Crawtator Chips
$1.75
Zapp's Voodoo Chips
$1.75
Zapp's Regular Chips
$1.75
Monday Specials
Tuesday's Blue Catfish Specials
The blue catfish is an invasive species in the Chesapeake bay that eats local blue crab + rockfish. Chef driven initiatives incorporate the local fish into daily dishes to do our part in saving the bay. Join us- eat catfish today!

Fillet O' "Blue Cat" Fish Sandwich [MKT Price]
Breaded blue catfish fillet, tartar sauce, American cheese, potato bun.$14.00
Blackened Catfish Po'Boy [MKT Price]
Blackened catfish, tomatoes, lettuce and your choice sauce on a French Roll$16.00
Blackened Local Catfish Plate [Over Butter Grits] [MKT Price]
Local blackened catfish served over G.W. butter grits, sautéed spinach, and lemon-brown butter sauceOUT OF STOCK$18.00
Cuban Wednesday Specials

Ropa Vieja Lunch Plate
Classic Cuban dish. Contains shredded flank steak cooked down in spices, tomato, beef stock, red wine, sofrito, and green olives. (not spicy). Served with black beans and rice and sweet plantains.OUT OF STOCK$18.00
Pressed Cubano Sandwich [No Modifications]
No modifications, please. We are unable to honor any requests for alternations. Roasted pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard pressed on French bread$12.50
Black Bean & Rice Side
A Cuban Wednesday special! (Wednesday only) . Served in the moros y cristianos style, which the cooked black beans are mixed with the rice, so they are together in the cooking process and cannot be substituted or separated.OUT OF STOCK$6.00
Beef Picadillo Side
A Cuban Wednesday special! (Wednesday only) . Classic Cuban dish, but with ground turkey instead of traditional ground beef. This is cooked with tomatoes, green olives, raisins, and sofrito. Served over white riceOUT OF STOCK$7.00
Yucca Frita
A Cuban Wednesday special! (Wednesday only) . This is the French fry of Cuba. Yucca root is fried until crispy on the outside but still soft in center. The yucca root is a dense and slightly fibrous root. We season just out of the fryer and season with salt and serve w/ a side of mojo (olive oil, garlic, lime juice)OUT OF STOCK$4.00Side Mojo Sauce
OUT OF STOCK$1.00
Cuban Beef Empanada [2] with Cilantro Ranch
OUT OF STOCK$9.00
Thursday's Blue Catfish Specials
The blue catfish is an invasive species in the Chesapeake bay that eats local blue crab + rockfish. Chef driven initiatives incorporate the local fish into daily dishes to do our part in saving the bay. Join us- eat catfish today!

Fillet O' "Blue Cat" Fish Sandwich [MKT Price]
Breaded blue catfish fillet, tartar sauce, American cheese, potato bun.$14.00
Blackened Catfish Po'Boy [MKT Price]
Blackened catfish, tomatoes, lettuce and your choice sauce on a French Roll$16.00
Blackened Local Catfish Plate [Over Butter Grits] [MKT Price]
Local blackened catfish served over G.W. butter grits, sautéed spinach, and lemon-brown butter sauceOUT OF STOCK$18.00
Friday Specials
Coffee, Tea & More
Pop-Up Specials
Our rotating creations, often based on short-season themes, popular ideas or barista's current favorite!

Iced Lemon Pound Cake Matcha
Sweet lemon sauce, cream cheese cold foam, crystalized lemon sugar garnish, Rishi's organic matcha. Can only be made iced :)$6.00+
Iced Lemon Pound Cake Latte
Sweet lemon sauce, cream cheese cold foam, crystalized lemon sugar garnish. Can only be made iced :)$6.00+
Iced Strawberry Cream Matcha
Strawberry compote, Rishi's organic matcha + milk, strawberry cream cold foam. Can only be made iced :)$6.00+Iced Lavender Mate
Rishi Tea's yerba mate with honey + lavender. served over ice. *yerba mate naturally contains caffeine*$4.50
Spring Specials
Ginger Iced Coffee
Counter Culture Coffee's latest single lots & roasts brewed over iced, with our classic sweet ginger syrup. This drink cannot be made decaf!$4.00+Basil Mint Iced Latte
Served Iced Only$5.00+
Hibiscus-Ginger Iced Tea
Steeped hibiscus leaves, fresh ginger syrup, and local honey. Shaken to make the perfect iced tea! Caffeine free. (the ingredients are already combined- we cannot modify this drink in any way)$5.00Iced Yerba Mint Mate
Rishi Tea's yerba mate with sweet mint syrup, served over ice. *yerba mate naturally contains caffeine*$4.00Honey Lavender Latte
lavender flower & vanilla bean steeped in local honey. We are unable to remove or adjust the ingredients as they are all steeped together!$5.50+Buzzin Bee Hive Latte
Vanilla bean, fresh orange zest, local honey.$5.50+
Coffee
Drip Coffee
Ask what's on tap- always Counter Culture Coffee's latest and greatest, rotating weekly. Iced coffee cannot be made decaf!$3.55+Cafe au Lait
ICED cafe au laits cannot be made decaf! Equal parts brewed coffee & your choice of milk.$3.75+Iced NOLA
Chicory, simple syrup, half & half. This drink cannot be made decaf and the sweetness level cannot be adjusted (the simple syrup is mixed into the base beforehand).$4.00+Decaf Coffee
OUT OF STOCK$3.00+
Espresso
Espresso
House pour, 2 shots. Counter Culture Coffee's #46 blend, full bodied with notes of chocolate.$3.50Espresso Macchiato
Not your Starbucks macchiato! Served traditionally as a 4oz pour- 2 ounces milk foam & 2 ounces espresso. Bold and delicious! (not available iced- try a latte for a personalized beverage!)$4.00Cortado
4oz pour only- 2 ounces of espresso & 2 ounces of slightly warmed milk. We are unable to modify this drink & we are unable to make it iced. Try our lattes for more personalized options!$4.00Cappuccino
6oz pour only- your choice of milk steamed to a light foam over our house espresso. This drink is served a little cooler than a typical latte so you can sip and enjoy immediately.$4.50Flat White
8oz pour only- 2 ounces of espresso and 6 ounces of slightly foamed milk. We are unable to modify this drink & we are unable to make it iced. Try our lattes for more personalized options!$4.50Latte
Your choice of milk over our house espresso. [for flavored lattes, please scroll down to the rest of the espresso drink options!]$4.50+Americano
Deep, bold flavor using our #46 espreso blend by Counter Culture Coffee. Espresso & water; 2 shots of espresso for a regular size, 4 shots of espresso in a large.$3.50+Red Eye
Espresso over house drip coffee- strong & deep.$4.50+Vanilla Latte
Your choice of milk over our house espresso.$4.75+Caramel Latte
Your choice of milk over our house espresso.$5.00+Mocha Latte
House-made mocha sauce with 64% Valrhona chocolate. No added sugar; rich and creamy. (Our mocha sauce contains dairy)$5.75+Red Hot Latte
Sweet and spicy (just like the candy)! Cayenne & cinnamon.$4.75+
Tea & More
London Fog
Half Earl Grey tea, half milk of your choice & vanilla syrup. This drink cannot be made iced or decaf!$4.50+Dirty Chai
Our house chai with a shot of espresso on top.$6.25+Chai Latte
Never from concentrate & proudly made from Rishi Tea's finest loose leaf blend. Hand made in house.$5.00+Matcha Latte
Rishi organic matcha + vanilla syrup & your choice of milk.$5.00+Hot Chocolate
$4.25+
Cuban Wednesday
Guava Iced Latte
Sweet guava, vanilla bean, and a hint of lemon mixed with espresso and your choice of milk. This drink is only available iced!$4.75+Cortadito
2 shots of espresso sweetened with demerara sugar & steamed milk. 4oz beverage$4.00Cuban Coffee
2 shots of espresso sweetened with demerara sugar. No modifications!$3.50
Sodas, Iced Teas & Juices
Soda [12oz can]
Iced Tea [20oz cup]
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Luzianne Tea from New Orleans$2.25Sweetened Iced Tea
Luzianne Tea from New Orleans + cane sugar$2.25
1/2 & 1/2 [tea & lemonade]
$2.75
Hibiscus-Ginger Iced Tea
Steeped hibiscus leaves, fresh ginger syrup, and local honey. Shaken to make the perfect iced tea! Caffeine free. (the ingredients are already combined- we cannot modify this drink in any way)$5.00
Hot Tea
Rishi Tea's looseleaf teas in hot water.
Provisions
Cold Grab & Go Retail Foods

12oz Yogurt Parfait
Unsweetened whole milk yogurt, almond granola, stewed berry compote.$8.00
Cold Blackened Turkey Meatballs
1 pint- 5 individual meatballs in marinara sauce (cold!) Meatballs contain gluten + parmesan that cannot be removed$9.00
Roasted Chicken Salad [1/2 Pint]
8oz portion of chicken salad for a quick snack$5.00
J. Baker's Pimiento Cheese [1/2 Pint]
Fire-roasted red pepper, sweet onion, cream cheese & cheddar dip.$7.00
Cold Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Soft Texas toast, creamy pimento cheese. Cold + packaged for convenience. No modifications are possible.$7.50
Cold Chicken Salad Sandwich
Alfalfa sprouts, avocado, grilled chicken salad. Cold + packaged for convenience. No modifications are possible.$13.00
Chicken + Sausage Gumbo [Cold, 1 Quart]
A Cajun, Creole hearty soup with pulled chicken and smoked pork sausage. A dark roux thickens and flavors the stock, married with the “Holy Trinity” - celery, bell peppers, and onions.$20.00
Merch
Bayou Bakery T-Shirt (S-M)
This t-shirt is very special as it was designed by chef Guas's son, Kemp Guas. It's a FAMILY run business , what can I say!$22.00Bayou Bakery Hat
High quality lid, with embroidered Bayou Bakery logo, colors are brown, tan, burgundy, and light blue. Chef wears it everyday, why not you??$20.00Grill Nation Cookbook
Chef Guas's second published cookbook, 200 recipe all for the GRILL!!! Signed copies are available.OUT OF STOCK$25.00DamGoodSweet Cookbook
Chef Guas's first published cookbook, all stories from his childhood in New Orleans and the sweets that influenced his world from a young age. Signed copies are available.OUT OF STOCK$25.00
Cocktails To Geaux
Single Bottle
In compliance with VA ABC laws & regulations, a meal must be ordered to accompany a single alcoholic beverages.

NoLA Paloma Bottle
Ruby Refresh. [smashed jalapeno honey + rosemary simple syrup + grapefruit + tequila] contains alcoholic beverage. must be 21 or over. 12oz bottle. 1.8oz distilled spirit per bottle.$10.00
Hurricane Reigns Bottle
This Rules [tart citrus + sweet passion fruit puree + crushed watermelon + white & gold rum] contains alcoholic beverage. must be 21 or over. 12oz bottle. 1.8oz distilled spirit per bottle.$13.00
Bourbon Street Smash Bottle
Big Easy Buzz. [crushed mint + sweet lemon + bitters + bourbon] contains alcoholic beverage. must be 21 or over. 12oz bottle. 1.8oz distilled spirit per bottle.$8.00
Double Bottle Bundle
In compliance with VA ABC laws & regulations a minimum of 1 meal must be ordered to accompany your order of 2 alcoholic beverages.
Four Bottle Bundle
In compliance with VA ABC laws & regulations, TWO meal must be ordered to accompany your order of 4 alcoholic beverages.
Cinnamon-Plum
$3.50
Request advisory
No substitutes. Additions may be charged extra.
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All hours
| Sunday | 8:00 am - 3:45 pm |
| Monday | 7:00 am - 4:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am - 4:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am - 4:45 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am - 4:45 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 4:45 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 3:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Sharing the Culture and Community of Southern Foodways
Location
1515 N Courthouse Rd Ste 100, Arlington, VA 22201
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