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    Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe

    5887 Copley Drive

    San Diego, CA 92111


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    Sauces

    • Side of Red Salsa

      Guajillo Chile, roasted Garlic Salsa
      $0.50
    • Side of Green Salsa

      Tomatillo Salsa
      $0.50
    • Side of Ranch Dressing

      House Ranch Dressing
      $0.50
    • Side of Avocado-Cilantro Dressing

      Side of Avocado-Cilantro Dressing
      $1.00
    • Side of Caesar Dressing

      Side of Caesar Dressing
      $1.00
    • Side of Sherry Vinaigrette

      Side of Sherry Vinaigrette
      $1.00
    • Side of Serrano Aioli

      Our signature house sauce! Perfect for everything
      $0.50
    • Side Balsamic Vinaigrette

      $0.50
    • Red Salsa (8 oz.)

      8oz. container of our famous Roasted Garlic-Guajillo Chili Red Salsa
      $5.00
    • Green Salsa (8oz.)

      8oz. Container of our Tomatillo Green Salsa
      $5.00
    • Serrano Aioli (8 oz.)

      8 oz. Container of our World Renowned Serrano Aioli
      $5.00
    • Side Cream Cheese

      2 oz. Side of Cream Cheese
      $1.50
    • Side Sour Cream

      $0.50

    Catering

    Breakfast Catering

    • Breakfast Sandwich Package (48 hour advanced notice required for all orders)

      Breakfast Sandwich platter includes: (serves 10 people, all sandwiches cut in half, served with our signature Serrano Aioli) -3 Bacon, Egg and Cheese (Applewood smoked bacon, fried egg, cheddar, toasted brioche bun) -3 Ham , Egg and Cheese on Brioche Bun (Honey cured ham, fried egg, cheddar, brioche bun) -2 Breakfast Burritos (Chorizo, scrambled eggs, jack cheese, diced potatoes, cilantro, flour tortilla, garlic-guajillo salsa on side) -2 Lox Bagel (Smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, capers, red onion, toasted seeded bagel)
      $105.00
    • Hot Breakfast Package (48 hour advanced notice required for all orders)

      Package includes (serves 10 people): - Scrambled Eggs - Applewood Smoked Bacon - Red Potatoes - Levain Sourdough Toast (Served with Butter and Jelly) - Assorted Fruit Platter
      $155.00
    • Yogurt Parfaits

      12oz Individual cups
      $6.75
    • Assorted Bagels

      with cream cheese
      $4.50
    • Seasonal Fruit Platter

      Serves up to 15 people
      $75.00
    • Classic Hot Breakfast

      (Served with Ketchup, Guajillo Chili-Roasted Garlic Salsa) Applewood Smoked Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, Levain Sourdough Toast (Includes butter & jelly), Scrambled Eggs
      $18.50
    • Seasonal Fruit Cup

      12oz individual cups
      $6.75
    • Hot Breakfast Sandwich

      Served with Serrano Aioli
      $11.50
    • Breakfast Burrito

      (Served with Scrambled Eggs, Shredded Cheese, Potatoes, Cilantro, Flour Tortilla, Guajillo Chili-Roasted Garlic Salsa)
      $13.50
    • Breakfast A La Carte Items

      *Minimum of 15 servings per option
    • Coconut-Pineapple Chia Seed Pudding

      (Items are served in a 12 oz. individual cups, one per guest)
      $6.75
    • Yogurt Parfaits

      12oz Individual cups
      $6.75
    • Assorted Bagels

      with cream cheese
      $4.50
    • Seasonal Fruit Platter

      Serves up to 15 people
      $75.00
    • Veggie Scramble

      $90.00
    • Ham & Cheese Scramble

      $90.00
    • Applewood Smoked Bacon

      $37.50
    • Pork Sausage Links

      $37.50
    • Eggs Benedict

      $82.50
    • Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes

      $52.50
    • Breakfast Potatoes

      $37.50
    • Levain Sourdough Toast

      Includes butter and jelly
      $22.50

    Sandwiches

    • Sandwich Platter Package (48 hour advanced notice required for all orders)

      Feeds 10 people, includes: (all sandwiches cut in half) -2 The Hog (Applewood smoked bacon, honey cured ham, cheddar, romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, on jalapeño-cheddar sourdough -2 Cali Avo (Turkey, pepper jack cheese, olive oil smashed avocado, arugula, tomato on levain sourdough) -2 Veg Out (Marinated artichokes, white truffle oil, goat cheese, spinach, on levain sourdough) -2 Classic Tuna (Albacore tuna, romaine lettuce, tomato, pickles, on jalapeño-cheddar sourdough. -2 Grandma's Chicken (Shredded chicken salad, celery, red onion, cheddar cheese, on jalapeño-cheddar)
      $125.00
    • HG Signature Sandwiches

      15 person minimum, increments of 5 Choice of levain sourdough bread or wraps Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion & serrano aioli
      $13.50
    • Kettle Chips

      $3.50
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies

      $3.00
    • Individual Caesar Salad

      $5.00
    • Individual Mixed Green Salad

      $5.00

    Salads

    • Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce, sourdough croutons, parmesan cheese, classic anchovy dressing.
      $30.00+
    • Mixed Greens Salad

      Organic baby greens, seasonal farmers market fruit, goat cheese, roasted walnuts, aged balsamic vinaigrette
      $18.00+
    • House Mixed Green Salad

      Feeds 6-8 people mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, sherry vinaigrette, sourdough croutons
      $28.00
    • Caesar Salad

      romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing, sourdough crutons
      $32.00
    • Mediterranean Pasta Salad

      baby spinach, cucumber, cherry tomato, artichoke, chickpeas, olives, feta cheese, pasta, sherry vinaigrette
      $32.00
    • HG Seasonal Salad

      varies based on season
      $34.00
    • Spice Grilled Chicken

      $30.00
    • Garlic Black Pepper Skirt Steak

      $34.00
    • Grilled Herb-Citrus Shrimp

      $38.00

    BBQ Menu

    • BBQ Package (48hour advanced notice required for all orders)

      Includes Smoked Santa Maria Tri-tip, Pulled Pork, Macaroni and Cheese, Roasted Vegetables, Cole Slaw, and Cornbread. (Serves 10 people)
      $252.00

    Taco Menu

    • Taco Package (48hour advanced notice required on all orders)

      Includes Shredded Guajillo-Garlic Chicken, Beef Birria, Seasonal Roasted Vegetables, Cumin Black Beans, Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice, Tortilla Chips, Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa (mild), Roasted Arbol Chili Salsa (hot)
      $227.00

    Asian Menu

    • Eastern Inspired Package

      -Garlic ginger chicken: sesame, sweet soy, green onion -Pork Spare Ribs: Sesame-Hoisin glaze, cilantro -King trumpet and Bok Choy stir fry -Lemongrass udon noodles, sesame chili oil, cilantro -Bacon fried rice-edamame, egg, carrots, cabbage
      $246.00

    Desserts

    • Horchata Flan

      $4.00
    • Brownie

      House-made Brownie
      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.50

    Hors d'oeuvres

    • Smoked Salmon Chive Bellini

      caviar, dill, créme fraiche
      $5.50
    • Shrimp Ceviche

      mango, cilantro, tomatillo, corn chips
      $6.50
    • Spiced Lamb Meatball

      with apricot preserve
      $6.50
    • Shiitake Mushroom Lettuce Wraps

      with hoisin soy glaze
      $4.00

    Grazing boards

    • Charcuterie

      Minimum order of 15 people
      $21.00
    • Vegetable & Cudité

      Minimum Order of 15 people
      $15.00
    • Mezze Station

      Minimum Order of 15 people
      $7.50

    Hot Buffets

    • Pearls of the Mediterranean

      Grilled Portobello Mushroom (Vegetarian) Garlic-Herb Grilled Shrimp Blackened Chicken Includes Pearl Pasta, with Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Mint, Basil, Sherry Vinaigrette Classic Caesar Salad
      $26.00
    • Taco Fiesta

      Served with Fresh Corn Tortillas, Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad, Cotija Cheese, Diced Onions, Cilantro, Limes, House Made Chips and Salsa
      $16.00
    • Low Country BBQ

      Includes Macaroni & Cheese, Apple Feta Salad
      $30.00
    • The Heartland

      Seasonal Vegetable Kabob Bell Pepper, Zucchini, Red Onion, Portobello Mushroom Half Roasted Chicken Chicken Reduction, Rosemary & Thyme Baby Back Pork Ribs Apricot-Brown Sugar Sauce Served With Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans
      $32.00
    • Italian Buffet

      Served with Mixed Green Salad, Sherry Vinaigrette Baked Ziti, Spicy Vodka Sauce Italian Sausage Lasagna Vegetarian Bucatini: Sundried Tomato, Basil, Kalamata Olive, Marinated Artichoke, Garlic, Olive Oil
      $28.00

    Dessert

    • Salted Caramel Brownie Bites

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Coconut Tapioca Pudding Cups with Mango

      $4.50
    • Lemon-Raspberry Tartlets

      $5.50
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      $3.95
    • Lemon Bars

      $5.50

    Disposable Utensils

    • Disposable plates, forks, knives and napkins

      $2.00

    Catering Beverages

    • Coffee Service Bundle

      *15 servings per bundle Includes; - 1.5 Gallon Premium Brewed Coffee - Half and Half - Sugar Packet Selection - Alternative Milk Option (+$5.00/ea.) - Cups - Sleeves - Stirrers - Lids
      $30.00
    • Orange Juice Bundle

      15 serving minimum -Fresh Pressed Orange Juice in 9 oz. Cups
      $4.50
    • Hot Tea Bundle

      -.5 Gallon of Hot Water -Assorted Tea Bags (Choice of Black Tea, Earl Grey, Green Tea, Peppermint & Chamomile) -Cup -Sugar Packet Selection -Honey -Sleeves -Stirrers -Lids
      $22.00

    Sides

    • Side of Refried Beans

      $2.50
    • Side of White Rice

      $2.50
    • Side of Guacamole

      $2.50
    • Side of Sour Cream

      One side feeds 15 people
      $8.00

    Online Catering Ordering

    (Beta) Breakfast Catering Online

    • Breakfast Burrito Package (Serves 10)

      Breakfast Burrito: ALL contain Eggs, Potatoes, Cheese, Cilantro Choices of Protein: Bacon, Chorizo, Ham, Turkey Sausage, Avocado
      $135.00
    • Hot Breakfast Package (Serves 10)

      Our hot breakfast package includes; - Scrambled Eggs - Applewood Smoked Bacon - Red Breakfast Potatoes - Levain Sourdough Toast, served with butter and jelly.
      $155.00
    • Lox Bagel Package

      Serves 10 People - Toasted Seeded and Plain Bagels Smoked Salmon, Sliced Tomato, Capers, Cream Cheese, Red Onion.
      $110.00
    • Bagel & Cream Cheese Package (Serves 10)

      Bagel Options: - (5) Seeded Bagel with Cream Cheese - (5) Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese
      $45.00
    • Small Bites Package (Serves 10)

      Our small bites package includes; - Seasonal Yogurt Parfait - Coconut Chia Pudding with Pineapple - Seasonal Fruit Cups
      $67.50
    • Breakfast Sides (Serves 10)

      Serves 10 Needing a little extra? Add on... - Assorted Seasonal Fruit Platter - Turkey Sausage Patties - Bacon Slices - Breakfast Potatoes and Ketchup - Sides of Sourdough Toast (Served with Jam)
      $20.00+

    (Beta) Lunch Catering - Online

    • Burgers, Chicken Sandwich (Serves 10)

      Choice of... - Signature HG Burger: Grilled Beef Patty, Melted Cheddar - Black Bean Burgers: Black Bean Patty, Pepper Jack Cheese - Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Spice Grilled Chicken Breast, Pepper Jack Cheese All sandwiches come with: Pickles, Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Red Onions, Toasted Brioche Bun, Housemade Serrano Aioli!
      $129.50
    • Burrito Package (Serves 10)

      Choice of... - California Burrito (Carne Asada) - California Burrito (Grilled Chicken) All burritos include: Crispy French Fries, Cheese, Avocado, Lime Crema, Cilantro, Flour Tortilla, Roasted Garlic-Guajillo Chili Salsa
      $155.00
    • Taco Package (Serves 10)

      2 Tacos per Serving! Choice of... - Carne Asada - Grilled Chicken All tacos come with: Guacamole, Pickled Onions, Melted Cheese, Cilantro, Corn Tortillas
      $130.00
    • HG Sandwiches (Serves 10)

      HG Signature Sandwich Options: - Artichoke and White Truffle - Turkey, Avocado, Monterey Jack - Smoked Ham and Aged Cheddar - Tuna Salad and Aged Cheddar - Roast Beef and Aged Cheddar All sandwiches come with lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, and our house-made serrano aioli!
      $125.00
    • Sides (Serves 10)

      Choice of... - French Fries and Ketchup - Onion Rings with Ranch and Ketchup - Mixed Greens Salad: Mixed Greens, Pickled Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Croutons, Sherry Vinaigrette - Caesar Salad: Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Seasoned Croutons, Caesar Dressing - Cobb Salad: Mixed Greens, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Hard Boiled Egg, Gorgonzola Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Seasoned Croutons, Balsamic Vinaigrette - Greek Salad: Marinated Artichokes, Kalamata Olives, Garbanzo Beans, Feta Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Sherry Vinaigrette - Baby Kale and Quinoa Salad: Kale, Quinoa, Black Beans, Cotija Cheese, Jicama, Pickled Red Onion, Cucumber, Tortilla Strips, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado-Cilantro Dressing
      $55.00
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    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday7:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Tuesday7:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Wednesday7:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Thursday7:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Friday7:00 am - 2:45 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    Restaurant info

    Chef-Driven Eatery + Café

    Location

    5887 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

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