Winter 2025 Menu
Snacky Snacks
Polenta Shrimp Pops
Crispy fried polenta squares, pan-seared shrimp, caramelized shallot cream sauce
14
CHAMPAGNE MUSHROOM STACK
Champagne-tempura battered oyster mushrooms, sweet vinegar chili sauce, chopped green onion
14
BUFFALO PORK BELLY
Buffalo blue cheese beurre blanc, crispy pork belly, cumin carrots, micro basil
15
Fried Brie
Mellow brie cheese, crispy breadcrumb crust, salted caramel vinaigrette, candied walnut dust, bourbon apricots – fancy cheese curds, if you will
12
Fried Meatballs
Hand-rolled prime chuck beef, marinara, freshly grated parm, basil chiffonade (Heads up! Fried in peanut oil)
12
GOAT CHEESE ARANCINI
Warm, herbed goat cheese, crispy breadcrumb crust, roasted garlic aioli
12
REALLY GOOD BREAD & BUTTER
Toasted housemade focaccia with black truffle, pimento, & vanilla-honey butter
10
Humboldt & Prosciutto Toast
Tangy Humboldt Fog goat cheese, spongy housemade rosemary focaccia, thinly-sliced prosciutto di Parma, tart lime & black pepper honey, edible orchid
16
Pizza, Pizza
Gluten-free crust – +4
Dairy-free cashew ricotta – +3
The original mR. BEEF
Slow-braised short rib, mid-spicy housemade giardiniera relish, red tomato sauce, provolone, mozz – Carmy eaten, Carmy approved
24
Buzzkill
Calabrian chili peppers, pepperoni, fresh basil, fresh mozz, housemade tomato sauce, sweet honey
20
Gettin’ Figgy Wit It
22
Pretty Fly for a White Pie
Creamy ricotta dollops, sharp gorgonzola, shaved parm, fresh garlic, fresh mozz, extra virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper
20
Sausage Fest
Smokey applewood bacon, pepperoni, fennel sausage, fresh mozz, sharp provolone, tomato sauce
22
Grandma’s Pie
Sweet tavern-style tomato sauce, provolone, fresh mozz, freshly grated parm, basil chiffonade
18
Pepperonly
Charred pepperoni cups, fresh garlic, sharp provolone, fresh mozz, tomato sauce, fresh grated parm
20
SMOKE & ‘SHROOMS
Roasted cremini mushrooms, fresh mozz, nutty smoked gouda, extra virgin olive oil, fresh thyme, black truffle puree
21
Rocketman
24
K-BBQ
Slow-cooked Korean-style beef (bulgogi!), smoky Korean bbq sauce, creamy Korean pepper aioli (gochujang!), pickled shallots, fresh mozzarella, sesame seeds
23
Noods
The Best duckin’ ragu
Slow-braised duck confit ragu, tagliatelle pasta, buttery mascarpone cheese
23
Wooden Paddle’s Big O’s
*Big Pasta* ™’d their version – here’s Chef’s! Prepare to be smacked across the face with *nostalgia*. Anelli Siciliano pasta, fried meatballs, creamy red tomato sauce, grated parm
18
Black angel hair
Black garlic truffle sauce, roasted lion mane and midnight oyster mushrooms, angel hair pasta, micro basil
22
N’Djua Vodka Pasta
N’Djua vodka sauce, roasted butternut squash, rigatoni, crispy sage, parm
23
SEARED LASAGNA
Stacks on stacks of noods, herbed ricotta, whipped mascarpone, marinara, basil pesto, copious amounts of freshly grated parm
21
Meat & Seafood
BALSAMIC SKIRT STEAK
Balsamic-tamari marinated skirt steak, thick gorgonzola schmear, parsley gremolata
23
BAD ASS SEA BASS
Crispy skin-on wood-fired Chilean sea bass, beet hummus, black garlic aioli, champagne frisée
39
MONEY CUT RIBEYE
This steak’s so rich, it pays taxes. Wood-fired 12 oz ribeye steak, espresso rub, sun dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, shallot relish, extra virgin olive oil, Maldon sea salt
42
blackberry-Merlot short rib
Slow-braised short rib, blackberry-merlot puree, crispy smashed fingerling potatoes, herby whipped ricotta
26
CHICKY CHICKY PARM PARM
Roasted garlic burrata, shaved parmesan, chicken katsu, marinara, extra virgin olive oil, micro basil
20
Eat your Vegetables
wood-fired Artichokes
Roasted artichoke hearts, creamy feta dressing, parm breadcrumbs
14
Hail Yes! Caesar Salad
Roasted garlic breadcrumbs, freshly grated parm, romaine hearts, Caesar dressing
12
EVERY PIZZA PLACE SALAD
Castelvetrano green olives, charred pepperoncini, fresh mozz, crispy shallots, Calabrian chili ‘Nduja puree, chopped romaine, Chef’s Italian vinaigrette
15
Beet Drop Salad
Roasted red beets, whipped goat cheese, baby arugula, fresh ginger vinaigrette, popped quinoa
16
Dessert
*CREME DE LA CREME* BRULEE
Airy brown sugar mousse, espresso-infused creme brulee, candied lemon, fresh raspberry
11
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Butter cake, lemon curd, whipped lime mascarpone, orange confit
12
Chocolate Olive Oil Brownie
Balsamic-macerated strawberries, dark chocolate olive oil brownies, agave-infused cultured cream whip
12
HOUSEMADE SORBET
Fresh Raspberry, no dairy!
7
caramelized banana split
Caramelized banana halves, housemade vanilla gelato, luxardo cherry reduction, toasted butter cake crumbles, bourbon caramel
11
Butterscotch Budino
Sweet caramel rum custard, caramel float, hazelnut brittle, freshly whipped cream
6
HOUSEMADE GELATO
Choose a flavor, any flavor: Pumpkin Chai, Luxardo Cherry, Olive Oil & Sea Salt, Chocolate, Vanilla
7
Drinks
Wine by the Glass
Sparkling
JP Chenet brut Champagne
France, 11.0%
10
Whites
Sea Glass Pinot Grigio
Monterey, California ’19, 13%
11
Fossil Point Chardonnay
Edna, California ’18, 13.8%
12
Tangent Sauvignon Blanc
Edna, California ’18, 13.8%
10
Monvin Frizzante Sparkling
Yolo, California ’18, 13.9%
9
Reds
PATZ & HALL PINOT NOIR
9
Fourteen Hands Merlot
Uco, Argentina ’17, 14.4%
11
Fossil Point Cabernet
Sicily, Italy 18′, 13.0%
12
Querceto Tuscan Red Blend
Napa, California ’19, 13.9%
10
Wines by Bottle
Whites
METTLER FAMILY ALBARINO
32
CLIFF LEDE SAUVIGNON BLANC
Napa, California ‘21, 13.6%
60
Raeburn Chardonnay
Sonoma County, California ‘21, 14%
45
ARONA SAUVINGNON BLANC
36
LLOYD PRESCRIPTION CHARDONNAY
42
Reds
Chemistry Pinot
Willamette Valle, Oregon ‘18, 13.5%
32
GUINIGI CHIANTI
56
TWENTY ROWS CABERNET SAUVINGNON
60
DOMAINE DROUHIN PINOT NOIR
Dundee Hills, Oregon ‘21, 14.1%
85
Raymond R Cabernet
Napa Valley, California ‘21, 13.5%
32
GEHRICKE ZINFANDEL
Russian River, California ‘19, 14.9%
54
Draft Beer
geo
Pilsner 5.5% ⬪ Lake Zurich, IL
9
PIXEL DENSITY
Hazy IPA 6.5% ⬪ Lake Zurich, IL
8
ORANGE DOOR
IPA 7.2% ⬪ Skokie, IL
9
SEASONAL BEERS
Rotating & ever-changing newness. Ask your server!
lite thinking
Lager 4.7% ⬪ Lemont, IL
8
prairie madness
IPA 7.0% ⬪ Tinley Park, IL
8
ELEANOR
Porter 6.8% ⬪ Lemont, IL
8
Boozeless Bevvies
Hibis-Cuz Why Not?
7
The Last Straw
Fresh strawberry syrup, vanilla, fresh lemon juice, organic coconut soda
7
Supa Fresh Lemonade
4 (Upgrade to basil, mint, or hibiscus lemonade — +2)
Espresso
One shot, neat — 4
Americano — 5
Latte — 6
Mocha — 6
ORGANIC SODA
Kola Cola, Kola Cola Lite, Lemon Grass, Root Beer, Cherry Cream, Blood Orange, Cucumber
4
Damn Good Coffee
French press coffee, half & half or almond milk, raw sugar cubes
8
Hot Tea
Spill it, or don’t. Freshly steeped tea: Jasmine green, Aged earl grey, Chai, Mint
4
Brunch
Wake Up Calls
WP Mimosa
Fresh orange juice, Gruet Brut Champagne
12
WP Bloody Mary
Wood-fired tomato puree, Wheatley Vodka, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery bitters, micro celery
11
SALTED CARAMEL ESPRESSO MARTINI
Van Gogh Espresso Vodka, Mr. Coffee Liqueur, vanilla syrup espresso, Kahlua Salted Caramel
15
Freshy Fresh Orange Juice
Fresh squeezed here, the hard right way
5
COLD BREW DAQUIRI
Cold brew coffee, fresh lime juice, Diplomatico Mantuano Rum, muddled raspberries
13
Espresso Old-Fashioned
Espresso, Bulleit Bourbon, sweet maple syrup, anise pizzelle
16
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Mr. Black Cold Brew Liqueur, real Madagascar vanilla simple syrup
14
ORANGE YA GLAD
Fresh orange juice, lime juice, agave syrup, celery bitters, ginger beer
7
Snacky Snacks
Pork Belly Polenta Pops
Crispy fried polenta squares, slab pork belly, caramelized shallot cream sauce, hard-boiled egg, sriracha chili sauce
14
ricotta & honeycomb
Toasted housemade focaccia, herb-y whipped ricotta, tart lime & black pepper honey… you may catch more flies with honey, but you catch more honeys being fly
12
Fried Meatballs
Hand-rolled prime chuck beef, marinara, freshly grated parm, basil chiffonade (Heads up! Fried in peanut oil)
12
always cinny MONKEY BREAD
Pull-apart bread, ooey-gooey sweet cream frosting, cinnamon sugar
11
Avocotta Toast
Honeyed ricotta, avocado puree, tart lime & black pepper honey, spongy housemade focaccia
12
GOAT CHEESE ARANCINI
Warm, herbed goat cheese, crispy breadcrumb crust, roasted garlic aioli
12
CHAMPAGNE MUSHROOM STACK
Champagne-tempura battered oyster mushrooms, sweet vinegar chili sauce, chopped green onion
14
Fried Brie
Mellow brie cheese, crispy breadcrumb crust, tangy cranberry jam, champagne arugula – fancy cheese curds, if you will
12
Morning Shoulds
Balsamic Skirt Steak & Eggs
Balsamic marinade, wood-fire charred skirt steak, egg scramble, crème fraîche, parsley gremolata
24
CROISSANT QUICHE
Flaky croissant crust, egg, whipped goat cheese, arugula, fresh ginger vinaigrette
14
Tiramisu French Toast
Ooh-she-thick brioche, rich espresso soak, airy mascarpone mousse, cocoa nibs, warm maple syrup
15
BLT Sammie
Open-faced focaccia, wood-fired egg, crispy applewood-smoked bacon, herbed ricotta, caramelized onions, warm tomato bacon jam
15
PEACHY PANCAKES
Caramelized peach, the *fluffiest* pancakes, oat cobbler topping, maple syrup, agave-infused cultured cream whip
15
“THAT’S HOT” CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Buttermilk waffle, crispy chicken katsu, hot honey glaze, pure maple syrup
20
Brekkie Pizza
Gluten-free crust +4
Dairy-free cashew ricotta +3
Eggs benny
Sliced Canadian bacon, buttery fried eggs, crispy herbed breadcrumbs, creamy hollandaise, finely chopped chives
24
Greens, Eggs, & Ham
24
Lemont-e Cristo
Scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese, sweet maple syrup, chopped Canadian bacon, tangy mustard aioli, fresh parsley
22
House Cocktail
All of our juices are fresh-pressed, and all of our syrups are housemade – or they’re not in house. We aim to make the best cocktails you’ve ever tasted, and these just *might* be.
Maple Spice Paloma
Corazón tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, maple syrup, Giffard Abricot liqueur
13
CARDI P(EAR)
Corazon Tequila, spiced pear liqueur, cardamom bitters cinnamon syrup, Disaronno amoretto, fresh lime juice, cardamom bitters
14
FIGGY, FIGGY, FIGGY Old-Fashioned
Can’t you see? Sometimes this drink hypnotizes me. Elijah Craig Bourbon, fig jam, simple syrup, black walnut bitters
15
son of a peach
Don Q Rum, Stirrings Ginger Liqueur, fresh lime juice, peach syrup
13
Don't Take it for Pomegranate
Prairie Organic Vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, pomegranate grenadine, ginger beer
13
Ube Mai Tai
Cane Run Rum, orange liqueur, ube orgeat*, lime juice, orange wheel, freshly grated nutmeg
15 (*Contains almonds)
Fire & Ice
Banhez Mezcal, passionfruit liqueur, fresh lime juice, simple syrup habanero bitters, fresh basil
14
the french new yorker
A New York sour – with a twist! Cognac Park VS Carte Blanche, Imagery Pinot Noir, sweet vermouth, fresh lemon juice, vanilla de Madagascar syrup, allspice dram
15
