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Bluebird Diner Iowa City

330 E Market St

Iowa City, IA 52245

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BREAKFAST

LUNCH

DINNER/APPS/KIDS/DESSERTS

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BREAKFAST

Eggs (Copy)

Bluebird Eggs
Two eggs, hash browns, toast & your choice of double-smoked ham steak, pecanwood-smoked bacon or two house sausage patties.
$11.50
Huevos
Our famous smoked pork green chili atop griddled Parmesan polenta & over-easy eggs. Not your bubbe's rancheros!
OUT OF STOCK
$14.00
Corned Beef Hash
A stalwart olio of potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips & conrned beef. Topped with two eggs your way & toast.
$14.00
Eggs Benedict
Fresh house-made hollandaise over two poached eggs & toasted English muffin, with hash browns.
$13.00
Biscuits & Gravy
House sausage patties with fresh house-baked buttermilk biscuits, velvety country gravy, two eggs & hash browns.
$13.00
Steak & Eggs
6oz grilled Black Angus NY strip served with two eggs, hash browns, toast & redeye gravy.
$18.00
Chorizo & Eggs
Two eggs scrambled with our vivacious house chorizo. Served over corn tortillas with pepperjack hash browns & a side of house-made salsa.
$12.00
Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken fried steak in rich country gravy with two eggs your way, hash browns & toast.
$15.00
The St. Blue
Our take on the St. Paul sandwich. Egg foo yung with house pulled-pork, green onions, crimini mushrooms & red cabbage served on toasted house sourdough with lettuce, tomato, pickles & herb aioli. Served with hash browns. Or have it vegetarian, if you prefer.
$13.00
Mr. Bluebird's Egg Sandwich
A mini cheddar omelet on toasted house sourdough with herb aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of ham, sausage, bacon, turkey or sautéed veggies. Served with hash browns.
$12.00
Special
$9.00+

Omelets (Copy)

Made with three extra large eggs (egg white only for 50c) & served with hash browns & your choice of toast: wheat, white, rye, English muffin, house sourdough (50c) or house-baked buttermilk biscuit (50c).

Cheese Omelet
Cheddar, Mozzarella & Swiss, together in ooey-gooey glory!
$12.00
Rajun Cajun Omelet
Hart's Andouille sausage, double-smoked ham, Cajun veggie trinity, lemon-herb cream cheese & smoked Delta cheese. Ca c'est bon, mon chere!
$14.00
Veggie Omelet
Fresh mixed veggies & sharp cheddar. Fully approved for herbivores, carnivores & omnivores.
$13.00
Slammin' Salmon Omelet
Cold-smoked salmon, red onion, red bell pepper, capers & lemon-herb cream cheese. Topped with fresh scallions.
$15.00
Mile High Omelet
Double-smoked ham, red onion, red bell pepper & sharp cheddar.
$13.00
Popeye Omelet
Crimini mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach & fresh, house-made hollandaise. Well, blow me down!
$13.00
Krakatoa Omelet
Pecanwood-smoked bacon, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro-lime cream cheese & molten pepperjack. A seismic shockwave of an omelet!
$14.00
Vesuvius Omelet
Mediterranean spiced ground beef, red onion, red bell pepper, tomato and feta cheese with harissa and tangy tzatziki
$14.00
Thee Pick Three
Build your own omelet. Choose wisely.
$13.00

Off the Griddle & More (Copy)

Homemade treats served with creamy whipped butter & syrup. Add fresh whipped cream, strawberries, bananas, griddl'd bananas, walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, or blueberries for $1

1 Homemade Buttermilk Pancake
$3.00
2 Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes
$6.00
3 Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes
$8.00
1 Gluten-Free Pancake
$3.15
2 Gluten-Free Pancakes
$6.30
3 Gluten-Free Pancakes
$8.50
Belgian Waffle
$7.00
French Toast
$8.00
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
$9.00
Steel Cut Oats
$4.00+
Bob's Red Mill Grits
$3.00+

Breakfast Sides (Copy)

Double-Smoked Ham
$4.00
House Sausage Patties
$4.00
Pecanwood-Smoked Bacon
$4.00
Two Eggs
$5.00
Hash Browns
$3.00
Krakatoa Browns
$5.00
Toast
$2.00
Warm Cinnamon Roll
$7.00
Fruit Cup
$4.00
Sauteed Veg
$5.00
Local Maple Syrup, 2 oz.
$2.00
Corned Beef Hash
$6.00
Biscuits & Gravy
$5.00
Redeye Gravy
OUT OF STOCK
$1.50

LUNCH

Burgers (Copy)

Our burgers are 6oz Ruzicka's beef, hand-pattied & char-grilled to your specification. Our pork tenderloins are cut, tenderized & breaded by hand, in house. Add a fried egg for $1 or an extra patty or loin for $4. All burgers & loins are served with fries or Bluebird slaw (sub soup or salad for $2.50) on a house-baked Kaiser with lettuce, tomato, & onion.

Hamburger
The classic, seasoned & grilled to perfection.
$13.00
Cheeseburger
The classic, seasoned & grilled to perfection.
$14.00
The Krakatoa
A tempest of pecanwood-smoked bacon, jalapenos, garlic, red onions & magmatic pepperjack.
$15.00
Mushroom & Swiss Burger
Topped with sautéed crimini mushrooms & molten Swiss. Oh Mama, umami!
$15.00
The El Lobo
An open-faced burger topped with our famous green chili & molten pepperjack. The El Lobo is the El Loco.
$15.00
Bluebird-ger
Topped with two strips of pecanwood-smoked bacon & tangy bleu cheese crumbles. Sacré bleu, mon lardons!
$15.00
Vesuvius Burger
Moroccan spice rub, harissa tzatziki and feta cheese
$15.00

Sandwiches & Tenderloins (Copy)

All sandwiches are served with fries or Bluebird slaw. Soup or salad may be substituted for $2.50.

The Cuban
Double-smoked ham, Bluebird pulled pork, spicy Cuban relish, tangy yellow mustard sauce & pepperjack nestled in a house-baked hoagie. ¡Está volao!
$14.00
Bluebird Club
Double-smoked ham, house-smoked turkey, pecanwood-smoked bacon, cheddar & Swiss cheese on toasted house sourdough with lettuce, tomato, onion & herb aioli.
$15.00
Reuben
Mounds of shaved corned beef, sauerkraut & Swiss on rye, dressed with a sweet & spicy honey-stone mustard sauce. We're happy to substitute smoked turkey breast if you'd prefer a Rachel.
$14.00
Pulled Pork
A mountain of our slow-smoked pulled pork, dressed with Hart's BBQ sauce & Bluebird slaw on a house-baked Kaiser.
$13.00
BLT
Loads of pecanwood-smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, tomatoes & herbed aioli on toasted wheat, white, or rye.
$11.00
Grilled Cheese
Your choice of American, cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, pepperjack, smoked provolone, or bleu on white, wheat, or rye.
$11.00
The Toadstool
Grilled marinated portabella on a toasted house-baked hoagie with house-made pesto, melted mozzarella, spinach & tomato.
$11.00
The Black Cat
Farm-raised catfish fillet, dusted with Hart's blackening spice, seared on cast iron & served on a house-baked Kaiser with lettuce, tomato, onion, Bluebird slaw, & bleu cheese mayo. Tres Boom!
$14.00
Pork Tenderloin
5oz handcut hand tenderized pork loin; breaded or grilled
$13.00
Prime Rib French Dip
$15.00
Crab Cake Po'Boy
$16.00
Sweet'n'Saucy LUNCH SPECIAL
$13.00

Salads (Copy)

Choose from Balsamic Vinaigrette, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Ranch, Honey Mustard, Bleu Cheese, Green Goddess, or Ceasar Dressing. Add chicken or shrimp for $3, or blackened chicken or shrimp for $4.

House Salad
Crunchy Romain lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, & croutons.
$5.00+
Smoked Salmon Salad
Cold-smoked Atlantic salmon, mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, capers & croutons. Served with our green goddess dressing.
$16.00
Classic Caesar Salad
Romain tossed with Caesar dressing & topped with Parmesan, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, & garlic croutons.
$13.00
Greek Salad
Romaine topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini & feta cheese. Served with our red wine vinaigrette.
$14.00
Bluebird Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, bacon, tomato, crimini mushrooms, avocado, scallions, hard-boiled egg & bleu cheese atop a bed of crisp Romaine lettuce.
$16.00

Soups and Sides (Copy)

Green Chili w/ Smoked Pork
Available as a cup or a bowl.
$4.00+
Soup of the Day
Ask your server for today's selection!
$4.00+
Side Fries
$4.00
Side Slaw
$3.50
Fruit Cup
$4.00
Side Condiment

DINNER/APPS/KIDS/DESSERTS

Appetizers (Copy)

Chicken Strips App
Six breaded chicken breast tenders served with ranch, roasted red pepper rémoulade, Hart's BBQ or blue cheese dressing.
$11.00
Crab Cakes
Two house-made crab cakes served with our scrappy roasted red pepper rémoulade.
$11.00
Green Chili Cheese Fries
A mountain of fries topped with our famouse spicy green chili with smoked pulled pork & molten cheddar.
$11.00
Mac N Cheese
Our rendition of the comfort food classic, with golden gratin & gobs of gooey goodness.
$8.00
Blueschetta
Fresh tomato, house pesto, Milton Cremery Prairie Breeze cheddar & a drizzle of balsamic reduction on house-baked sourdough.
$10.00

Dinner Entrées (Copy)

Ratatouille Prima Vera
A French peasant classic of roasted eggplant & vegetables in a rich tomato & basil sauce. Served over grilled Parmesan polenta. Mangez bien!
$17.00
New York Strip
12oz Black Angus NY strip grilled to your pleasure, from burnt-to-a-crips to bloody-as-hell. Served with fries or mash, house salad or grilled asparagus & redeye gravy or au jus.
$20.00
Meatlöaf
A mammoth slab of homemade meatloaf drizzled with tangy tomato sauce. Served with collard greens or grilled asparagus & garlic mashed potatoes. Sorry, Bubbe, you still cannot have the recipe.
$16.00
Chicken Parmesan
$15.00
Turkey Manhattan
$14.00
Prime Rib Manhattan
$16.00
Dinner Special
$14.00

Food for Fledglings (Copy)

Kids' Chicken Strips
Served with Ranch, Honey Mustard, or BBQ. Choose fruit or fries.
$7.00
Mac + Cheese
Gooey, cheesey blend with American, Cheddar, and Mozzarella.
OUT OF STOCK
$7.00
Kiddy Grilly Cheese
Grilled cheese with American cheese on wheat bread.
$7.00

Desserts (Copy)

Ask about our selection of fresh, homemade cakes, pies, cheesecakes & other yummies, goodies & treats!

Pie
Ask your server about our selection of fresh, homemade cakes, pies, cheesecakes & other yummies, goodies & treats!
OUT OF STOCK
$6.50
Ice Cream with Chocolate or Caramel Sauce
Vanilla ice cream
$4.00
Root Beer Float
$5.00
Dreamsicle (Orange Soda Float)
OUT OF STOCK
$5.00
Coffee Cake
$4.00

NA BEVERAGES

Drinks

Coffee / Tea
$3.00
Soda Pop
$3.00
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
$3.00
Freshly Squeezed Lemonade or Arnold Palmer
$4.00
Kid's Drink
$1.50
Double Shot Espresso/Americano
$4.00
Latte/Cappuccino
$5.00
Salted Maple Nut Latte
$6.00
Hot Cocoa
$4.00
Juice
$3.00
Milk
$3.00
Chocolate Milk
$3.50
Oat Milk
$4.00
Virgin Bloody Mary
$5.00
Liquid Death
$3.00+
Water
12 oz Bag Regular Ground
$10.99
12 oz Bag Regular Whole Bean
$10.99
5 lb Coffee Beans
$60.00
12 oz Bag Decaf Ground
$10.99

RETAIL

Clothing

Baby Onesie
OUT OF STOCK
$18.00
Baseball Cap
OUT OF STOCK
$20.00+
Beanie
OUT OF STOCK
$15.00+
Crewneck Sweatshirt
$30.00+
Tie Dye Sweatshirt
OUT OF STOCK
$35.00
Black/White Crew T-Shirt
$20.00
Blue V-Neck T-Shirt
$15.00+
Crop Top Tee
$15.00+
Football Jersey Black
$20.00+
Grey Crew T-Shirt
$15.00+
Grey V-Neck T-Shirt
$15.00
White Crew T-Shirt
$10.00+

Dishware

Ceramic Mugs
$8.00
Travel Mugs
$12.99
Coozie
OUT OF STOCK
$6.00
Kid’s Cup
$5.00
Kid's Cup 4 for $10
$10.00

NEW MERCH

Black Baseball Cap
OUT OF STOCK
$25.00
Blue Baseball Cap
OUT OF STOCK
$25.00
Black T-shirt
$20.00+
Blue T-shirt
$20.00+
Black Hoodie
$35.00+
Blue Hoodie
$35.00+
Grey BOOTH Hoodie
$35.00+
Tote Bag
$18.00
Eggs Shirt
$22.00+

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Kid’s Cup

$5.00

Quantity

All hours

Sunday	2:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Monday	7:00 am - 8:45 pm
Tuesday	7:00 am - 8:45 pm
Wednesday	7:00 am - 8:45 pm
Thursday	7:00 am - 8:45 pm
Friday	7:00 am - 8:45 pm
Saturday	1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Restaurant info

Come in and enjoy our Midwestern Soul Food in a traditional diner atmosphere OR order for Curbside pickup OR delivery through your TOAST or CHOMP apps!

Location

330 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245

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