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    The Freshman

    2011 Crystal Drive

    Arlington, VA 22202


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    BREAKFAST
    ALL DAY MENU
    DESSERT
    DRINKS
    KID'S MENU
    RETAIL

    Featured Items

    • Nitro Cold Brew

      $6.00
    • Eggs Your Way

      Two eggs, home fries, toast
      $10.00
    • Oatmeal

      House-made oatmeal, brown sugar, dried and fresh fruits.
      $5.00

    BREAKFAST

    • Egg & Cheese Sandwich

      fluffy baked egg, American & cheddar, greens, dijonnaise on toasted brioche
      $7.00
    • Egg White Frittata

      mushrooms, onions, spinach, chipotle aioli, cotija cheese
      $10.00
    • Eggs Your Way

      Two eggs, home fries, toast
      $10.00
    • Greek Yogurt & Granola

      Seasonal fruit & fresh granola (granola contains almonds, pecans, pepitas, cinnamon, & cashews) GF, Vg
      $8.00
    • Judgement Free Avocado Toast

      Mashed avocado spread over grilled sourdough, dressed greens with radish, red onions & Cotija cheese.
      $11.50
    • Oatmeal

      House-made oatmeal, brown sugar, dried and fresh fruits.
      $5.00
    • Ham & Cheese Quiche

      Served with dressed greens
      $9.00
    • Veggie Quiche

      Served with dressed greens
      $9.00
    • Turkey Sausage Hash

      Potatoes, shallots, garlic, maple sausage, two eggs over easy
      $14.00
    • Buttermilk Pancakes

      Brioche bread soaked in a classic spiced custard, 100% maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream
      $11.00
    • Steak And Egg

      Local bavette steak, two eggs your way, pomme frites
      $24.00
    • Home Fries

      Crispy breakfast potatoes tossed with cajun seasoning and chives, served with a cajun aioli
      $5.00
    • Sourdough Toast

      $2.00
    • Bacon

      $4.00
    • Turkey Sausage

      $4.00
    • Side VA Ham

      $4.00
    • Side Fruit

      $5.00
    • Extra 1 Egg

      $2.00

    ALL DAY MENU

    APPS/SNACKS

    • Blackened House Kettle Chips

      Jalapeno aioli GF, DF, Vg
      $5.00
    • Hand-cut Fries

      Jalapeno aioli, ketchup, herbs, GF, DF, Vg
      $7.00
    • Veggie Pakora Fritters

      Herb Chutney GF, V
      $10.00
    • Jumbo Wings

      Choice of buffalo, peppercorn spiced or homemade BBQ sauce. 1lb, ranch or blue cheese dressing.
      $15.00
    • Fried Calamari

      Red pepper, jalapeño, citrus, herb aioli, arugula DF, P
      $13.50
    • Hainan Chicken Spring Rolls

      scallion, ginger, turmeric, onion, pepper, sweet soy, sambal
      $10.00
    • Chicken Quesadilla

      Grilled chicken, cheddar jack cheese, pickled jalapeños, pico de galllo, refried beans, crema
      $15.00
    • Shrimp Skewers

      Garlic, ginger, cilantro, pesto GF, DF, P
      $13.00
    • Deviled Eggs

      Jalapeno, sambal, bacon, smoked paprika, cortija
      $8.00
    • Roasted Mushroom Flatbread

      Bacon lardons, arugula, mornay, parm
      $17.00
    • "Chorizo" Spiced Butternut Hummus

      Served with warm flatbread
      $12.00

    PASTAS

    • Blackened Chicken Spaghetti

      Blackened chicken, crispy brussels sprouts, sauteed swiss chard, mushroom cream
      $18.00
    • Rigatoni & Butternut Puree

      Brown butter, sherry, ricotta salata, sage, pepitas
      $15.00
    • Shrimp & Clam Linguine

      White wine cream sauce, old bay, lemon zest, breadcrumb, parm, garlic
      $21.00

    SOUPS & SALADS

    • New England Clam Chowder

      Traditional chowder with fresh clams, bacon, potatoes and onions. Served with oyster crackers.
      $7.00
    • Vegetable Soup

      Carrot, celery, onion, tomato, garbanzo
      $7.00
    • Classic Caesar

      romaine lettuce, boquerones, shaved parm, sourdough croutons
      $12.00
    • Apple, Almond, Kale & Parsnips

      Crunchy apples, crispy parsnips, lacinato kale, dried cranberry vinaigrette
      $13.00
    • Roasted Beet & Root Veg

      Apple cider vinaigrette, arugula, whipped goat cheese
      $12.00
    • Mixed Greens

      Mixed greens, red onion, radish, cucumber, carrot, champagne vinaigrette
      $9.00
    • Side Salad

      Small version of our Mixed Greens salad - mixed greens, red onion, radish, cucumber, carrot, champagne vinaigrette
      $4.00

    SANDWICHES

    • BLT

      Local bacon, bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, mayo, sourdough
      $13.00
    • Burger

      Two local beef patties, American and cheddar, letuce, tomato, dijonaise, house pickle chips, brioche
      $15.00
    • Quinoa & Lentil Burger

      Harissa, feta, cucumber V
      $13.00
    • Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich

      Heirloom tomato, provolone cheese, house pickle chips, herb aioli, brioche
      $15.00

    MORE STUFF

    • Steak Frites

      10oz VA Coulotte grilled steak, served over our house lemom-peppercorn steak sauce with Parmesan-herbs frites. Dressed greens on side.
      $24.00
    • Salmon

      Broccolini, parsnips, cider & stone ground mustard
      $27.00

    SIDES

    • Roasted Root Veg & Swiss Chard

      Mustard cream sauce
      $9.00
    • Grilled Broccolini

      Sea salt, olive oil, lemon zest
      $8.00
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      Bacon, cider reduction, cranberries
      $7.00
    • Side Salad

      Small version of our Mixed Greens salad - mixed greens, red onion, radish, cucumber, carrot, champagne vinaigrette
      $4.00
    • Hand Cut Fries

      $5.00
    • Side Pita Bread

      $4.00
    • Side Avocado

      $4.00

    DESSERT

    • Berry Shortcake

      homemadr biscuits, fresh macerated berries, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Brownie Sundae

      Chocolate syrup, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream
      $8.00
    • Brown Sugar Bread Pudding

      Baked sweet custard soaked pastries, caramel sauce, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream
      $8.00
    • Carajillo Frio

      $8.00+

    DRINKS

    Coffee & Tea

    • Drip Coffee

      $3.00
    • Espresso Tonic

      $5.50
    • Hazelnut Latte

      $5.50
    • Apple Spiced Latte

      House-made spiced apple syrup, our signature 4 Mile Espresso and cinnamon.
      $5.50
    • Cherry Blossom Latte

      Fresh pressed espresso with Orchata seed & steamed milk.
      $5.50
    • Ube Latte

      $5.50
    • Toasted Coconut Latte

      $5.50
    • Cherry Blossom Latte

      $5.50
    • Box of Joe To Go

      A portable box of our fresh brewed Swing's coffee. Each box is good for about 12 cups and comes with 8oz cups, lids and whatever fixings you need!
      $20.00
    • Lavender Latte

      $5.50
    • Nitro Cold Brew

      $6.00
    • Matcha Latte

      $5.50
    • Hot Chocolate

      $3.00
    • Mocha

      $5.50
    • Cafe Au Lait

      $4.00
    • Dirty Chai Latte

      $6.00
    • Chai Latte

      $5.00
    • Iced Tea

      $4.50
    • Espresso

      $3.00
    • Macchiato

      $3.50
    • Cortado

      $4.00
    • Latte

      $5.00
    • Cappuccino

      $4.50
    • Americano

      $3.50
    • Iced Coffee

      $4.50
    • Hot Tea

      $4.50

    Sodas/Juices

    • Natalie's Tangerine

      $5.00
    • Natalie's Carrot Ginger

      $5.00
    • La Croix Sparkling - Tangerine

      $3.50
    • La Croix Sparkling - Lemon

      $3.50
    • San Pelligrino Sparkling

      $6.00
    • Nixie Grapefruit Sparkling

      $3.00
    • Nixie Watermelon Sparkling Water

      $3.00
    • Natalie's Orange/Mango Juice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Bottled Water

      $3.50
    • Hibiscus Icaro Yerba Maté

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Lemon Sage Icaro Yerba Mate

      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      $2.25
    • Arnold Palmer

      $3.00
    • Club Soda

      $2.25
    • Milk

      $3.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $2.25
    • Virgin Bloody Mary

      $4.50
    • Pineapple Juice

      $2.50
    • Cranberry Juice

      $2.25
    • Orange Juice

      $2.50
    • Natalie's Orange Pineapple

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Natalie's Orange Juice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Natalie's Strawberry Lemonade

      $5.00
    • Spindrift Flavored Sparkling Water

      $3.00
    • Coke

      $2.25
    • Diet Coke

      $2.25
    • Sprite

      $2.25
    • Tonic

      $2.25

    Mocktails

    • When Life Hands You Lychee

      $8.00
    • Agua De Jamaica

      $8.00
    • Pretty In Pink

      $8.00

    KID'S MENU

    Kid's

    • Grilled Cheese

      $7.00
    • Cheeseburger

      $8.00
    • Grilled Chicken Breast

      $9.00
    • Spaghetti

      $7.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      gemelli pasta, cheddar, jack, and parmesan cheeses GF*
      $8.00

    RETAIL

    Retail - Coffee

    • La Voz 12oz Whole Bean

      $14.00
    • 4 Mile Espresso 12oz Whole Bean

      $13.00
    • Decaf Colombia 12oz Whole Bean

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Miir 12oz Camp Mug Blue

      $22.00
    • Miir 16oz Flip Traveler Black

      $24.00

    Retail - Beverage

    • Bottled Water

      $3.50
    • Natalie's Orange Pineapple

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Natalie's Orange Juice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Spindrift Flavored Sparkling Water

      $3.00
    • Natalie's Strawberry Lemonade

      $5.00
    • Appalachian Root Beer

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.50
    • Coconut Water

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.75
    • Kombucha

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Hibiscus Icaro Yerba Maté

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Lemon Sage Icaro Yerba Mate

      $4.00
    • Natalie's Orange Mango

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Mexican Coke

      $4.00
    • Noxie Grapefruit

      $3.00
    • Noxie Watermelon

      $3.00
    • Natalie's Guava Lemonade

      $5.00
    • Natalie's Carrot Ginger

      $5.00
    • Natalie's Tangerine

      $5.00
    • Natalie's Orange Pineapple

      $5.00
    • Natalie's Grapefruit

      OUT OF STOCK

    Egg White Frittata

    $10.00

    mushrooms, onions, spinach, chipotle aioli, cotija cheese

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    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    The Freshman is an independent, all-day cafe specializing in hand-crafted coffees, food made from scratch and excellent cocktails.

    Location

    2011 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

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