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    Union Special Gateway Plaza

    2409 Crabtree Blvd #102

    Raleigh, NC 27604


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    BREAD & PASTRY
    DAILY SPECIALS
    CAFE
    DRINKS
    MERCH
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    Featured Items

    • 2 Eggs Your Way

      $3.50
    • Cinnamon Bun

      Our Plain Croissant Dough with a Brown Sugar Cinnamon Filling
      $4.50
    • The Union Egg Sandwich

      Scrambled Eggs, Fontina Cheese, Hash Brown, Romesco on our Brioche Bun Served with a Side Salad
      $9.50

    BREAD & PASTRY

    PASTRY

    • Plain Croissant

      The basis for our entire pastry program. Sifted wheat and whole spelt flour are used to promote great flavor and texture. Local buttermilk is used to flavor and culture the dough to enhance texture.
      $4.00
    • Videri Chocolate Croissant

      Our Plain Croissant Dough with VIDERI Chocolate Batons
      $4.50
    • Ham & Swiss Croissant

      Black Forest Ham, Whole Grain Mustard, Swiss Cheese, and Plain Croissant Dough
      $4.50
    • Cinnamon Bun

      Our Plain Croissant Dough with a Brown Sugar Cinnamon Filling
      $4.50
    • Twice Baked Pecan Croissant

      Pecan Frangipane Filling. Crunchy on the outside and custard in the middle.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Coffee Cake

      Whole Wheat Pound Cake with Cinnamon Filling and a Streusel Topping
      $4.50
    • Strawberry Chamomile Danish

      $4.00
    • Vegan Blueberry Scone *WEEKEND ITEM*

      Seasonal blueberry scone made with whole grain flours. Allergens: Wheat, Soy
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Blueberry Muffin *WEEKEND ITEM*

      Classic muffin filled with blueberries
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Kouign-Amann *WEEKEND ITEM* (available after 9:30)

      Croissant dough layered with butter and sugar with a caramelized outer crust.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Union Granola (300g)

      Oats, sunflower seeds, poppyseeds, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, malt, and olive oil. Contains gluten
      $6.00

    COOKIES

    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      $2.50
    • Blue Corn Cookie

      $2.50
    • Vegan Funfetti Cookie Sandwhich

      Vegan funfetti cookies with buttercream filling made from Violife butter
      $4.25
    • Snickerdoodle Cookie *VEGAN*

      Vegan cookie topped with cinnamon sugar. Allergens: wheat, soy
      $2.50

    BREAD

    • Union Sour (available everyday)

      Our Sifted Whole Wheat and Spelt Sourdough is the Basis to all our Sour Mixes. Wide Open and Soft
      $8.00
    • Baguette

      Low protein flour and a mix of sprouted grains gives this baguette a ton of flavor but cuts back on the sour notes
      $4.00
    • Potato Loaf

      $5.00
    • Multigrain Sour (available Monday)

      Union Sour with poppy seeds, oats, millet, and cracked spelt
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Sesame Blue Corn Sour (available Tuesday)

      Our Union sour dough mixed with a blue corn and sesame porridge. Allergens: sesame
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Miche (available Thursday!)

      Cracked rye porridge folded into whole wheat, whole rye dough. Hints of rye, but eats like a Whole Wheat.
      $9.00
    • Sunflower Country Sour (available Friday)

      Our Union Sour baked with Sunflower Seeds
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Olive Sour (available Sunday)

      blend of sifted wheat and high extraction with marinated olives: creamy texture and mildly sour Allergens: wheat, allium
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Rosemary Apricot Pan Loaf

      Bakery team got together on this one. Sourdough pan loaf with tons of dried apricot and fresh rosemary.
      $8.00

    PAY IT FORWARD - Bread Donation

    • Pay It Forward - A Loaf of Bread

      We’re continuing to feed our community, and you can help us in the effort. All funds from this purchase will go towards cost of goods and production of bread specifically for delivery to organizations working directly with communities in need.
      $5.00

    DAILY SPECIALS

    SPECIALS

    • Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

      Union Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Pickled Peppers.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • CAESER WRAP

      SHREDDED ROMAINE , GARLIC CROUTONS , CEASER DRESSING , CHICKEN PARMESAN CHEESE , ON A FLOUR TORTILLA .
      $11.00
    • Chopped Cheese

      Ground beef, red onions, cheddar cheese, shredded romaine, tomato, pickled peppers, Union Special sauce, in a hoagie roll.
      $14.00
    • PULLED PORK MELT

      PULLED PORK , ASH CO. CHEDDAR CHEESE , WHITE BEAN SPREAD , PICKLED PEPPERS ON UNION SOURDOUGH BREAD
      $13.00

    CAFE

    MAINS

    • The Union Egg Sandwich

      Scrambled Eggs, Fontina Cheese, Hash Brown, Romesco on our Brioche Bun Served with a Side Salad
      $9.50
    • Egg & Cheese on Brioche

      Build Your Own Egg & Cheese sandwich. Choose fontina or cheddar cheese. Comes on a brioche roll or potato bread, or sub a croissant or biscuit. Add bacon, sausage, or tomato.
      $6.50
    • Fresh Sourdough Bread & Sorghum Butter

      Fresh Union Sour, sorghum butter, & crunchy salt!
      $3.00
    • Pecan Butter Toast

      Fresh pecan sunflower butter and wildflower honey on a thick slice of toasted Union Sour.
      $4.00
    • Yogurt Bowl

      Whole milk Greek yogurt, Coconut chia seed pudding, local apples, granola, honey
      $10.00
    • Loaded Hash Browns

      Shredded russet potatoes, Ashe Co cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, charred red onions, roasted cremini mushrooms, roasted oyster mushrooms, diced tomatoes, two eggs your way, and house-made hot sauce.
      $13.00
    • Chopped Salad

      Romaine lettuce, diced chicken breast, bacon, hard boiled egg, cheddar, tomato, ranch
      $12.00
    • Cold Vegan Sandwich

      Romesco, sprouts, tomato, cucumbers, lettuces, tahini
      $10.50
    • BLT Sandwich

      Bacon, tomato, spring mix, chow chow aioli, toasted sourdough
      $13.00
    • Chicken Salad Sandwich

      Shredded roast chicken, celery, onions, greens
      $11.00
    • The Cuban

      Roasted pork, Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, the *GOOD* dill pickles, French's yellow mustard.
      $13.00
    • Big Bird

      Turkey breast, Swiss cheese, bacon, seasoned tomato, and Duke's mayo
      $13.00
    • Grown Up Grilled Cheese

      Fontina, sharp cheddar, kale pesto, pepper jelly
      $11.00
    • Soup & Grilled Cheese

      Grilled cheese sandwich served with one of our house-made tomato soup offerings. You can also substitute for the soup of the day! Tomato Soup is Vegan
      $11.00

    SIDES & À LA CARTE

    • Plain Biscuit

      $3.00
    • 2 Eggs Your Way

      $3.50
    • Carolina Grit Co. Grits (side order)

      $3.00
    • House-made Sausage

      $3.00
    • Bacon

      $3.00
    • Toast w/ Butter & House-made Jam

      $3.00
    • Home Fries

      Fried Potatoes with a side of Special Sauce (not Vegan)
      $4.00
    • Hashbrown

      $1.50
    • Side Salad

      $2.00
    • Carolina Kettle Chips

      $2.00
    • Bowl of Soup (14oz)

      $4.00+
    • Butter & House-made Jam

      $1.00
    • Side House-Made Hot Sauce

      $0.50
    • Side House-Made Ranch

      $0.50
    • Side Special Sauce

      $0.50

    KIDS

    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      $5.00
    • Chicken Fingers

      $5.00
    • PB&J

      $5.00

    DRINKS

    > COFFEE, ESPRESSO, TEA

    • Black & White Roasters Drip Coffee - The Classic

      $2.75+
    • Flash Brew Iced Coffee

      $4.00+
    • Espresso

      $3.50
    • Americano

      All Espresso Drinks Are Served With 2 Shots of Espresso Unless Specified As An Add-On
      $3.50+
    • Cortado

      $3.75
    • Union Latte

      All Espresso Drinks Are Served With 2 Shots of Espresso Unless Specified As An Add-On
      $4.50+
    • Union Cappuccino

      All Espresso Drinks Are Served With 2 Shots of Espresso Unless Specified As An Add-On
      $4.25+
    • Chai Oat Milk Latte

      $4.50+
    • Dirty Chai Oat Milk Latte

      All Espresso Drinks Are Served With 2 Shots of Espresso Unless Specified As An Add-On
      $6.25+
    • Tin Roof Teas

      Your choice of tea served in a 12 oz cup
      $3.50
    • Unsweetened Iced Tea

      Unsweetened Black Tea over Ice | simple syrup available to sweeten
      $2.50
    • Spiced Flat White

      Double espresso and steamed milk blended with holiday spices and lightly sweetened with raw sugar
      $4.25+
    • Salted Caramel Mocha

      Mocha latte with caramel drizzle and flakey sea salt
      $5.50+
    • Hot Chocolate

      $3.50
    • Milk (12oz)

      $2.50
    • Coffee Tote - 96oz *24 Hour Notice Required*

      Serves 8-10
      $28.00
    • UNSweetened Tea - Gallon

      Serves 8-10
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Sweet Tea - Gallon

      Serves 8-10
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00

    > NON-ALCOHLIC BEVS

    • Natalie's Orange Juice

      8oz Natalie's Orange Juice
      $3.75
    • Sparkling Water

      $3.50
    • Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.50
    • Mexican Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.50
    • Scott's All Natural Root Beer

      $3.00
    • Bingo-Bango's Lemon Peach Pomegranate Soda

      $4.25
    • Bingo-Bango's Passionberry

      $4.00
    • Blueberry Mint Lemonade

      Lemon and lime juice blended with fresh mint, house made blueberry simple syrup, topped with San Pellegrino!
      $4.50+
    • Bingo-Bango's Blueberry Mango Soda

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Bingo-Bango's Strawberry Lemonade Soda

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00

    MERCH

    > MERCH!

    • OG Union Special Bread T-Shirt

      $25.00
    • OG Trucker Hat

      Charcoal trucker with stacked Union Special patch
      $26.00
    • NEW Trucker Hat

      $26.00
    • Tassel Beanie

      $25.00
    • SHIP ME SOME MERCH

      Yo! Leave your shipping address in the notes section of the order. If you’re not able to do so, or just don’t see it, call us at 9842003094 (hit option 1) 8a-3p EST any day of the week and we’ll get you all sorted. Thanks so much!!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Waking & Baking T-Shirt Purple

      If you'd like for us to ship you a shirt, please select the shipping option along with your t-shirt size(s). and please don't forget to put your name and address in the "Special Instructions" below :)
      $25.00
    • Waking & Baking T-Shirt Olive Green

      If you'd like for us to ship you a shirt, please select the shipping option along with your t-shirt size(s). and please don't forget to put your name and address in the "Special Instructions" below :)
      $25.00
    • Breadwinner T-Shirt Navy Blue

      $25.00

    Vegan Funfetti Cookie Sandwhich

    $4.25

    Vegan funfetti cookies with buttercream filling made from Violife butter

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    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Monday8:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Tuesday8:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Wednesday8:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Thursday8:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Friday8:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Saturday8:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Union Special is a counter service bakeshop and cafe at the Gateway Plaza on Crabtree Blvd.

    Location

    2409 Crabtree Blvd #102, Raleigh, NC 27604

    Directions


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