
American
University Library Cafe
3506 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
Orders through Toast are commission free and go directly to this restaurant
Pickup Only
Featured Items
Buffalo Wings
1 pound of wings tossed in homemade buffalo sauce.$14.00Library Burger
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo, served on fresh toasted bun.$12.00Reuben
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing served on rye bread.$13.00
Drinks
CAN/BOTTLE
NA BEVERAGES
Cold Brew
$4.50+
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love$3.00
Diet Coke
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink$3.00
Fresca Grapefruit Citrus
Fresca is the everything-in-one sparkling, zero calorie, citrus flavored soda$3.00Iced Tea
$3.00
Juice 12oz
$3.00Lemonade
$3.00Luxardo Cherry
$1.00Milk 12oz
$3.00Millstream Rootbeer
$3.00+Millstream Rootbeer Refill
$3.00Mocktail
$5.00
Pibb Xtra
Spicy cherry flavored soda$3.00Red Bull
$3.00Red Bull Sugar Free
$3.00
Sprite
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free$3.00Tonic Water
$3.00Water
Lunch/Dinner M-F
Appetizers M-F
BBQ Wings
1 pound of wings tossed in Sweet BBQ sauce.$14.00Buffalo Wings
1 pound of wings tossed in homemade buffalo sauce.$14.00Dry Rub Wings
1 pound of wings tossed in Mo'Rub BBQ Dry Rub.$14.00Naked Wings
$14.00Cheese Curds
Wisconsin cheese curds battered and deep fried golden brown served with a side of ranch.$10.00Chili Cheese Fries
French Fries topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese.$9.00Fried Banana Peppers
$6.00Fried Pickles
Dill pickle spears battered and deep fried served with a side of ranch.$9.00Library Poutine
French Fries and cheese curds topped with roast beef and gravy.$12.00Onion Rings
Thin sliced yellow onion rings hand breaded and deep fried.$10.00Chips and Salsa Basket
$8.00Chips and Queso Basket
$8.00
Burgers M-F
Bacon Cheeseburger
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese and 2 strips of bacon served on fresh toasted bun.$15.00Black Bean Burger
1/4 pound all vegetable black bean patty topped with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion, served on a fresh toasted bun.$12.00Bookworm Burger
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with American cheese, bacon, mac & cheese, lettuce and tomato served on Texas Toast.$15.00Cheeseburger
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.$12.00Chili Cheeseburger
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with homemade chili, cheese sauce and shredded cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.$13.00Double Cheeseburger
2 of our 1/3 lb fresh ground beef patties with American cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.$16.00Jalapeno Havarti Burger
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with jalapeños and Havarti cheese, served on fresh toasted bun.$13.00Library Burger
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and mayo, served on fresh toasted bun.$12.00Patty Melt
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions, served on grilled rye bread.$13.00Peanut Butter Bacon Burger
1/3 lb fresh ground beef patty topped with peanut butter and 2 strips of bacon, served on fresh toasted bun.$15.00Smashburger Tacos
$14.00
Nachos M-F
Bacon Nachos
Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with bacon, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.$14.00Cheeseburger Nachos
Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with cheeseburger crumbles, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.$14.00Chicken Nachos
Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with shredded chicken, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.$14.00Corned Beef Nachos
Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with shredded corned beef, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.$14.00Library Nachos
Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.$11.00Roast Beef Nachos
Fresh flour tortilla chips topped with shaved roast beef, pinto beans, shedded cheese, Monterey cheese sauce, pico de gallo, mild banana peppers, salsa and sour cream.$14.00
Sandwiches & Entrees M-F
BLT
$11.00Breaded Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
Breaded chicken breast served on a fresh roll with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.$13.00Breaded Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
$13.00Breakfast Club
Ham, turkey, bacon, salsa and fried egg served on Texas toast.$13.00Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
$13.00Chicken Strip Basket
Three chicken strips served on top of Texas toast, served with fries.$13.00Corned Beef on Rye
Slow cooked corned beef served on rye bread with stone ground mustard.$12.00French Dip
Sliced roast beef topped with mozzarella served on a toasted hoagie with a side of au jus.$14.00Havarti Grilled Cheese
Mix American and Havarti cheeses on Texas toast.$10.00Homemade Mac & Cheese
$10.00Library Vegetarian Melt
Sauteed veggies, Cabra Blanca cheese and hummus on Texas toast.$10.00Reuben
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing served on rye bread.$13.00Tenderloin
Hand breaded pork tenderloin topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion served on a fresh toasted bun.$13.00Turkey Reuben
Sliced turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing served on rye bread.$13.00Turkey Sandwich
Sliced turkey breast, bacon, Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo served on a fresh hoagie.$13.00
Sides M-F
Soup & Salad M-F
Breakfast M-F
Breakfast M-F
Biscuits & Gravy
Two biscuits halved and topped with homemade country sausage gravy. Served with two eggs.$11.00Breakfast Burger
Library ground burger topped with bacon, egg, shredded white cheese, and homemade country sausage gravy. Served with country potatoes.$15.00Breakfast Burrito
A flour tortilla stuffed full with eggs, crispy potatoes tossed in Mo' Rub seasoning, sausage, onions and cheese. Served with our house salsa. Try it smothered in cheese sauce and housemade chili for $2.$12.00Breakfast Nachos
Flour tortilla chips topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, onions, and red and green peppers then topped with Monterey cheese sauce.$14.00Ham & Cheese Omelet
A three egg omelet with Cheese Shop cheese and ham. Served with country potatoes and toast.$13.00Corned Beef Hash
Country potatoes and corned beef topped with two eggs. Served with toast.$13.00Denver Omelet
A three egg omelet with ham, red peppers, onions, and cheese served with a side of country potatoes and toast.$13.00Library Benedict
$13.00Fiesta Omelet
A three egg omelet filled with ham and cheese topped with salsa, jalapeños and sour cream. Served with country potatoes and toast.$13.00French Toast Breakfast
$12.00Hangover Hash
Breakfast potatoes topped with salsa, homemade country sausage gravy and two eggs any style.$11.00Hummus Melt
Hummus, fried eggs and Havarti cheese on Texas toast with a side of country potatoes.$11.00La Mie Breakfast Croissant
$14.00Library Breakfast
Two eggs cooked to order, choice of meat, country potatoes, and toast.$12.00Pancake Breakfast
Two large pancakes, two eggs and choice of meat. Substitute French Toast for no charge.$12.00Smothered Potatoes
Country potatoes topped with ham, onions, red and green peppers, tomato, jalapeños, banana peppers, chili and cheese. Topped with two eggs.$13.00Texas Melt
Bacon, egg and cheese on Texas toast served with a side of country potatoes.$12.00
Breakfast Specials M-F
If you use a credit card, University Library Cafe will charge an additional 2.21% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what University Library Cafe pays in fees.
All hours
| Sunday | 8:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Monday | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Local Drake Neighborhood gem: serving up craft beer and creative homemade takes on traditional bar fare. Voted Best Nachos In Des Moines!
Location
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