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    The Vanguard

    2659 South Kinnickinnic Avenue

    Milwaukee, WI 53207


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    Featured Items

    • Burnt Ginger Tofu

      FRIED TOFU / GINGER GLAZE / LIME / ROASTED GARLIC
      $12.00
    • Fries

      SM: $5 LG: $8
    • Vegan Brat

      VEGAN SAUSAGE MADE WITH HOUSE SEITAN, TOPPED WITH KRAUT AND ONION
      $12.00

    Food Menu

    Poutine/Fries/Sides

    • Vanguard Poutine

      SM: $7 LG: $10 CARAMELIZED ONION GRAVY / FRESH BABY CHEDDAR CURDS
    • Chili Cheese Fries

      SM: $8 LG: $11 CHILI / CHEESE WHIZ / ONION / JALAPEÑO
    • Loaded Fries

      SM: $7 LG: $10 CHEESE SAUCE / BACON BITS / SOUR CREAM / CHIVES
    • Fries

      SM: $5 LG: $8
    • Cheese Curds

      WITH BACONSTEIN AIOLI OR BUTTERMILK RANCH
      $11.00
    • Baked Potato Balls

      SM: $7 LG: $11 TOPPED WITH SOUR CREAM / CHEESE SAUCE / BACON / SCALLIONS
    • Buffalo Tofu

      FRIED TOFU / RED HOT GRAVY / CHIVE / BLUE CHEESE DRESSING -OR- VEGAN RANCH
      $12.00
    • Burnt Ginger Tofu

      FRIED TOFU / GINGER GLAZE / LIME / ROASTED GARLIC
      $12.00
    • Dipping Sauce

    • Green Goddess Pasta Salad

      FARFALLE NOODLES / CREAMY HERB DRESSING / ASPARAGUS / PEAS / BROCCOLI / PARMEASN / CRISPY ONIONS
      $9.00

    Sausages

    • Bratwurst

      PORK SAUSAGE TOPPED WITH KRAUT AND ONION
      $9.00
    • Bratwurst Milwaukee Style

      PORK SAUSAGE TOPPED WITH CHEESE CURDS / CHEESE SAUCE / CHEDDAR CHEESE
      $12.00
    • Cheddarwurst

      PORK / BEEF SAUSAGE MADE WITH HOOKS 2YR CHEDDAR TOPPED WITH KRAUT AND ONIONS
      $9.00
    • The Brewer

      CHEDDARWURST TOPPED WITH PIMENTO BEER CHEESE / GRILLED SAUERKRAUT / BACONSTEIN AIOLI / CRISPY ONIONS
      $13.00
    • Jalapeno Cheddar Brat

      PORK SAUSAGE MADE WITH PICKLED JALAPENO AND SHARP CHEDDAR, TOPPED WITH GRILLED ONION
      $9.00
    • The Hotwurst

      JALAPENO CHEDDAR BRAT TOPPED WITH SPICY BAKED BEANS / CHEDDAR CHEESE / HOT HONEY MUSTARD / CRISPY JALAPENOS
      $13.00
    • Italian

      PORK SAUSAGE MADE WITH FENNEL AND GARLIC, TOPPED WITH GRILLED ONIONS
      $9.00
    • The Sammartino

      ITALIAN SAUSAGE TOPPED WITH MOZZARELLA / MARINARA / CRISPY PEPPERONI / BASIL PISTOU AND PARMESAN
      $12.00
    • Duck BLT

      DUCK, BACON, SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUSAGE WITH SHREDDED LETTUCE / HOLLANDAISE AIOLI / BACON
      $15.00
    • The Hermes

      CHICKEN SAUSAGE MADE WITH SPINACH & FETA TOPPED WITH KALAMATA OLIVE / WHIPPED FETA / TZATZIKI / TOMATO / ONION
      $15.00
    • El Pambazo

      RED CHORIZO SAUSAGE TOPPED WITH GUAJILLO SAUCE / FRENCH FRIES / QUESO FRESCO / LETTUCE / ONION / LIME CREMA
      $15.00
    • Hot Szechuan Chicken

      CHICKEN / CAYENNE / PAPRIKA SAUSAGE TOPPED WITH SZECHUAN OIL / KEWPIE MAYO / CILANTRO LIME COLESLAW / SPICY PICKLES
      $15.00
    • Jamaican Lamb Currywurst

      LAMB / CAYENNE / CORIANDER / ALLSPICE SAUSAGE TOPPED WITH JAMAICAN CURRY / CARAMELIZED ONION / SCOTDH BONNET JAM / SERVED OVER FRIES (NO BUN)
      $16.00
    • Thai Breaker

      PORK / LEMONGRASS / GINGER SAUSAGE WITH PEANUT SAUCE* / CARROT / LETTUCE / CRUNCHY BITS *PEANUT ALLERGEN WARNING
      $15.00
    • Vegan Brat

      VEGAN SAUSAGE MADE WITH HOUSE SEITAN, TOPPED WITH KRAUT AND ONION
      $12.00
    • Vegan Chorizo

      VEGAN SAUSAGE MADE WITH HOUSE SEITAN, SMOKED PAPRIKA, CHIPOTLE AND OREGANO TOPPED WITH TOMATO / ONION / JALAPENO
      $12.00

    Hot Dogs

    • Chicago Dog

      ALL BEEF HOT DOG TOPPED WITH TOMATO / PICKLE / CELARY SALT / RELISH / SPORT PEPPERS / ONION / MUSTARD
      $8.00
    • Chilli Cheese Dog

      ALL BEEF HOT DOG TOPPED WITH PORK CHILI / CHEESE SAUCE / ONION / JALAPENO
      $10.00
    • Pittsburgh Dog

      ALL BEEF HOT DOG TOPPED WITH VINEGAR SLAW / FRIES / RANCH DRESSING
      $8.00
    • Seattle Dog

      ALL BEEF HOT DOG TOPPED WITH CREAM CHEESE / CHEDDAR / ONION
      $9.00
    • Seoul Dog

      ALL BEEF HOT DOG TOPPED WITH KOREAN BBQ / KEWPIE MAYO / SPICY PICKLE
      $9.00
    • Plain Dog

      ALL BEEF HOT DOG
      $6.50

    Burgers

    • Impossible Burger

      TOPPED WITH FACON / TOMATO / ONION / PICKLE / OK SAUCE / VEGAN CHEESE SAUCE
      $15.00
    • Thee Durty Burger

      ALL BEEF PATTY WITH BACON / LETTUCE / ONION / TOMATO / PICKLE / OK SAUCE / VELVEETA OR STYLE BY THE CITY. SERVED ON A BRIOCHE BUN
      $13.00

    Specials

    • Butcher Board

      $40.00
    • Chicken Caesar

      Chicken Sausage topped with Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Croutons and Parmesan
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • King Geedorah

      Lamb, Pork, Miso and Red Curry Sausage. Topped w/ Zucchini and Red Pepper Slaw, Red Curry Coconut Sauce, Peanuts, and Mint *Contains Nuts*
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Bourbon Chicken Sausage

      Crispy fried chicken sausage topped with a sticky bourbon glaze, sauteed peppers and onions, and scallions
      $15.00

    Dessert

    • Churros

      $8.00

    Tuesday Special

    • Tofu Tuesday

      Tofu Tuesday: Cajun Spiced tofu
      $10.00
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9:00 pm - 12:30 am
    Saturday11:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9:00 pm - 12:30 am
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    2659 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

    Directions


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