
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.$13.00OUT OF STOCKTurkey 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
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.
Cottage Cheese
$3.00
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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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