Bluebird Diner Iowa City
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330 E Market St
Iowa City, IA 52245
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BREAKFAST
Eggs (Copy)
- Bluebird Eggs$11.00
Two eggs, hash browns, toast & your choice of double-smoked ham steak, pecanwood-smoked bacon or two house sausage patties.
- Huevos$13.00
Our famous smoked pork green chili atop griddled Parmesan polenta & over-easy eggs. Not your bubbe's rancheros!
- Corned Beef Hash$13.00
A stalwart olio of potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips & conrned beef. Topped with two eggs your way & toast.
- Eggs Benedict$12.00
Fresh house-made hollandaise over two poached eggs & toasted English muffin, with hash browns.
- Biscuits & Gravy$12.00
House sausage patties with fresh house-baked buttermilk biscuits, velvety country gravy, two eggs & hash browns.
- Steak & Eggs$18.00
6oz grilled Black Angus NY strip served with two eggs, hash browns, toast & redeye gravy.
- Chorizo & Eggs$12.00
Two eggs scrambled with our vivacious house chorizo. Served over corn tortillas with pepperjack hash browns & a side of house-made salsa.
- Chicken Fried Steak$14.00
Chicken fried steak in rich country gravy with two eggs your way, hash browns & toast.
- The St. Blue$12.00
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.
- Mr. Bluebird's Egg Sandwich$11.00
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.
- Breakfast Special$13.00
Omelets (Copy)
- Cheese Omelet$11.00
Cheddar, Mozzarella & Swiss, together in ooey-gooey glory!
- Rajun Cajun Omelet$14.00
Hart's Andouille sausage, double-smoked ham, Cajun veggie trinity, lemon-herb cream cheese & smoked Delta cheese. Ca c'est bon, mon chere!
- Veggie Omelet$12.00
Fresh mixed veggies & sharp cheddar. Fully approved for herbivores, carnivores & omnivores.
- Slammin' Salmon Omelet$14.00
Cold-smoked salmon, red onion, red bell pepper, capers & lemon-herb cream cheese. Topped with fresh scallions.
- Mile High Omelet$12.00
Double-smoked ham, red onion, red bell pepper & sharp cheddar.
- Popeye Omelet$12.00
Crimini mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach & fresh, house-made hollandaise. Well, blow me down!
- Krakatoa Omelet$13.00
Pecanwood-smoked bacon, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro-lime cream cheese & molten pepperjack. A seismic shockwave of an omelet!
- Vesuvius Omelet$14.00
Mediterranean spiced ground beef, red onion, red bell pepper, tomato and feta cheese with harissa and tangy tzatziki
- Thee Pick Three$12.00
Build your own omelet. Choose wisely.
Off the Griddle & More (Copy)
Breakfast Sides (Copy)
LUNCH
Burgers & Steak (Copy)
- Hamburger$12.00
The classic, seasoned & grilled to perfection.
- Cheeseburger$13.00
Choose American, cheddar, pepperjack, bleu, Swiss, mozzarella, smoked provolone or Prairie Breeze.
- Bacon Cheeseburger$14.00
Two strips of pecanwood-smoked bacon & sharp cheddar in perfect harmony.
- The Krakatoa$14.00
A tempest of pecanwood-smoked bacon, jalapenos, garlic, red onions & magmatic pepperjack.
- Mushroom & Swiss Burger$14.00
Topped with sautéed crimini mushrooms & molten Swiss. Oh Mama, umami!
- The El Lobo$14.00
An open-faced burger topped with our famous green chili & molten pepperjack. The El Lobo is the El Loco.
- Bluebird-ger$14.00
Topped with two strips of pecanwood-smoked bacon & tangy bleu cheese crumbles. Sacré bleu, mon lardons!
- Vesuvius Burger$14.00
The classic, seasoned & grilled to perfection.
- Li'l Frites$16.00
6oz black angus New York strip grilled to deliciousness, served with fries & redeye gravy or au jus.
Sandwiches & Tenderloins (Copy)
- The Cuban$13.00
Double-smoked ham, Bluebird pulled pork, spicy Cuban relish, tangy yellow mustard sauce & pepperjack nestled in a house-baked hoagie. ¡Está volao!
- Bluebird Club$14.00
Double-smoked ham, house-smoked turkey, pecanwood-smoked bacon, cheddar & Swiss cheese on toasted house sourdough with lettuce, tomato, onion & herb aioli.
- Reuben$13.00
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.
- Pulled Pork$13.00
A mountain of our slow-smoked pulled pork, dressed with Hart's BBQ sauce & Bluebird slaw on a house-baked Kaiser.
- BLT$11.00
Loads of pecanwood-smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, tomatoes & herbed aioli on toasted wheat, white, or rye.
- Grilled Cheese$11.00
Your choice of American, cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, pepperjack, smoked provolone, or bleu on white, wheat, or rye.
- The Toadstool$11.00
Grilled marinated portabella on a toasted house-baked hoagie with house-made pesto, melted mozzarella, spinach & tomato.
- The Black Cat$14.00
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!
- Lunch Special$14.00
- Pork Tenderloin$13.00
- The Black Boar$13.00
Salads (Copy)
- House Salad$5.00+
Crunchy Romain lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, & croutons.
- Smoked Salmon Salad$16.00
Cold-smoked Atlantic salmon, mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, capers & croutons. Served with our green goddess dressing.
- Classic Caesar Salad$13.00
Romain tossed with Caesar dressing & topped with Parmesan, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, & garlic croutons.
- Greek Salad$14.00
Romaine topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini & feta cheese. Served with our red wine vinaigrette.
- Bluebird Cobb Salad$16.00
Grilled chicken, bacon, tomato, crimini mushrooms, avocado, scallions, hard-boiled egg & bleu cheese atop a bed of crisp Romaine lettuce.
Soups and Sides (Copy)
DINNER/APPS/KIDS/DESSERTS
Appetizers (Copy)
- Chicken Strips App$11.00
Six breaded chicken breast tenders served with ranch, roasted red pepper rémoulade, Hart's BBQ or blue cheese dressing.
- Crab Cakes$11.00
Two house-made crab cakes served with our scrappy roasted red pepper rémoulade.
- Green Chili Cheese Fries$11.00
A mountain of fries topped with our famouse spicy green chili with smoked pulled pork & molten cheddar.
- Mac N Cheese App$8.00
Our rendition of the comfort food classic, with golden gratin & gobs of gooey goodness.
- Blueschetta$10.00
Fresh tomato, house pesto, Milton Cremery Prairie Breeze cheddar & a drizzle of balsamic reduction on house-baked sourdough.
Dinner Entrées (Copy)
- Red Beans & Rice$18.00
A bellyfull of our take on the Creole classic, featuring Hart's slow-smoked Andouille sausage, double-smoked ham & brown rice. Served with house-baked sourdough. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
- Ratatouille Prima Vera$17.00
A French peasant classic of roasted eggplant & vegetables in a rich tomato & basil sauce. Served over grilled Parmesan polenta. Mangez bien!
- Meatlöaf$16.00
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.
- Shrimp n' Gritz$16.00
Two handfuls of lightly-dredged, sautéed shrimp with pinches of Hart's Andouille, double-smoked ham & Cajun veggies all tied together in a sumptuous N'Awlins gravy. Served atop our collard greens and Bob's Red Mill Grits. Ayeee, bon ami!
- New York Strip$18.00
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.
- Dinner Special Pasta$15.00Out of stock
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Desserts (Copy)
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$4.00
- Espresso Drinks$5.00
- Hot Cocoa$4.00
- Juice$3.00
- Milk$3.00
- Chocolate Milk$3.50
- BLOOMING VIOLET$5.00
- 12 oz. Bag Regular Ground$8.99
- 5 lb. Coffee Beans$35.00
- Water
- 12 oz. Bag Regular Whole Bean$8.99
- 12 oz. Bag Decaf Ground$8.99
- Oat Milk$3.00
RETAIL
Clothing
Sunday | 7:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Monday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Tuesday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Wednesday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Thursday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Friday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Saturday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
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330 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245