New Website

Hi Grins Fans!

You may have noticed that we are not updating our specials here on Blogger any more. That's because we've moved over to our spiffy new official website. 

You can now find our specials--as well as our full menu and events--over at www.grinscafe.com! 

Happy eating!

Lunch 10.11.13

Soup
CHILI VERDE tomatillos, pintos, green chilies, cilantro (v)

Sides
MEXICAN QUINOA + CORN pepitas, red onion, ancho, jalapenos (cold) (v)
CREAMY DILL CUCUMBERS lemon, sour cream, fresh dill (cold)
CREAMY APPLE-CARROT SLAW sunflower seeds, raisins, celery, Vegenaise (cold) (v)
WILD MUSHROOM BREAD PUDDING muenster, fresh thyme, parsley, roasted garlic (hot) 

Pastries
CARAMEL MOCHA CUPCAKES (v)
ORANGE CREAMSICLE CUPCAKES (v)
MOCHA OAT COOKIES (V)
SNICKERDOODLES (V)
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (V)

Breakfast 10.11.13

This morning's breakfast specials are...

Quiche:
Veggie Sausage, Red Onion, Cheddar

Hot Side:
Butternut Grits!

Pastry:
Blueberry Corn Muffin

Dinner 10.10.13

Ever wanted to try our dinner, but were scared off by the huge lines? Tonight's the night! We're open til 9pm, and serving some awesome dinner specials...

Soups
SMOKEY LOADED BAKED POTATO cheddar, scallions, cream, liquid smoke
CHILI VERDE pintos, tomatillo, green chilies, cilantro (v)

Sides
CREAMY DILL CUCUMBERS mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, dill (cold)
CREAMY APPLE-CARROT SALAD sunflower seeds, celery, raisins, Vegenaise (cold) (v)
SPICY SESAME SLAW carrot, daikon, jalapeno, cilantro, scallions, rice vinegar, ginger (cold) (v)

Vegan Pastries
ORANGE CREME CUPCAKES
CARAMEL MOCHA CUPCAKES
MOCHA OAT COOKIES
SNICKERDOODLES
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Lunch 10.10.13

Come enjoy shorter lines today.. it's FALL BREAK!

Today's lunch specials are...

Soups
SMOKEY LOADED BAKED POTATO cheddar, scallions, cream
CHILI VERDE pintos, tomatillo, green chilies, cilantro (v)

Sides
CREAMY DILL CUCUMBERS mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, dill (cold) 
TEXMEX POTATO SALAD bell peppers, sweet onion, cumin, cheddar, sour cream, mayo (cold) 
FRUIT SALAD honey, mint (v)h
SWEET NOODLE KUGEL egg noodles, cream cheese, cinnamon (hot) 

Salad
MEXICAN QUINOA + CORN
romaine, avocado, ancho pepitas, citrus-jalapeno vinaigrette (v)

Quiche
ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, FRESH HERBS, MOZZARELLA
CARAMELIZED ONIONS, THYME, MUENSTER

Pastries
CARAMEL MOCHA CUPCAKES (v)
ORANGE CREAMSICLE CUPCAKES (V)
MINT CHIP COOKIES (V)
SNICKERDOODLES (V)
MOCHA OAT COOKIES (V)
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (V)

Breakfast 10.10.13

Today's breakfast specials are...

QUICHE 1) zucchini, tomato, fresh herbs, mozzarella
            2) caramelized onions, thyme, muenster

HOT SIDE:   Sweet Noodle Kugel

PASTRY:  Blueberry Corn Muffin (v)

Dinner 10.9.13

Tonight's spectacular dinner specials are...

Soups
SMOKEY LOADED BAKED POTATO cheddar, scallions, cream, liquid smoke
SPLIT PEA + SHIITAKE MISO thyme, carrot, barley miso (v)

Sides
SPICY SESAME SLAW carrot, daikon, jalapeno, cilantro, scallions, ginger (cold) (v)
BLACK BEAN + CORN SALAD red onion, roasted red peppers, cilantro, lime (cold) (v)
CREAMY DILL CUCUMBERS mayo, dill (cold)
THAI COCONUT CORN bell peppers, sweet onion, jalapenos, ginger (hot) (v)
ROASTED ZUCCHINI olive oil (hot) (v)

Breakfast 10.9.13

Today's breakfast specials are...

Quiche:
1.) TACO, tomato, veggie burger, 3 cheeses, cumin, chili powder
2.) Spinach & Feta

Hot Side:
Parmesan Potatoes

Pastry:
Blueberry Coffee Cake (v)

Dinner 10.8.13

Tonight's dinner specials are...

Soups
BLACK BEAN ENCHILADA tomato, chilies, cumin, corn tortillas (v) 

Sides
RAW BEET + APPLE SLAW lemon, fresh dill (cold) (v)
LEMON-CAPER-DILL GEMELLI red peppers, almonds, garlic, mayo, olive oil (cold)
SPICY SESAME SLAW carrot, daikon, jalapeno, cilantro, scallions, ginger (cold) (v)
CHEESY BAKED GARDEN PENNE bell peppers, mozzarella, squash, spinach, marinara (hot)
BAKED GARDEN PENNE bell peppers, squash, spinach, marinara (hot) (v)


Salads
BLACK BEANS, SWEET CORN, ANCHO PEPITAS roasted red peppers, tortilla strips,
citrus-jalapeno vinaigrette (v)

Lunch 10.8.13

Take a break from exams with a wonderful lunch + hot tea! Today we're serving...

Soups
LOCAL BUTTERNUT + CARROT rosemary, thyme (v)
BLACK BEAN ENCHILADA tomato, chilies, cumin, corn tortillas (v) 

Sides
RAW BEET + APPLE SLAW lemon, fresh dill (cold) (v)
BROWN RICE SALAD raisins, almonds, celery, red onion, lemon, parsley (cold) (v)
SPICY SESAME SLAW carrot, daikon, jalapeno, cilantro, scallions, ginger (cold) (v)
ROSEMARY-CHEDDAR BREAD PUDDING Roma tomatoes, garlic (hot)

Salads
GREEN APPLE, CARROT, GOLDEN RAISINS, ALMONDS maple-balsamic vinaigrette (v)
BLACK BEANS, SWEET CORN, ANCHO PEPITAS roasted red peppers, tortilla strips,
citrus-jalapeno vinaigrette (v)

Vegan Pastries
BANANA GRAHAM
TOASTED COCONUT FUDGE COOKIES
RED TEA CAKES with honey buttercream (v)h

Breakfast 10.8.13

Today's breakfast specials are...

Quiche:
1.) Roasted Yellow Squash, Goat Cheese
2.) Spinach, Feta, Dill

Hot Side:
Corn & Cheese Grits 

Pastries:
1.) Lemon Berry Corn Muffin
2.) Coconut Coffee Cake 

Dinner 10.7.2013

Tonight's dinner specials are...

Soups
RED LENTIL + VEGGIE MASALA coconut milk, carrot, potato, squash, ginger, cilantro (v)
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL  

Sides
RAW BEET + APPLE SLAW lemon, fresh dill (cold) (v)
BUTTERMILK RANCH PENNE house-made dressing, tomato (cold) 
SNOW PEA, CARROT + CUCUMBER SALAD ginger, sesame, soy, scallions, rice vinegar (cold) (v)
ISLAND-SPICED ROASTED POTATOES Jamaican curry, lime, olive oil (hot) (v)

Salads
AVOCADO, ROMA TOMATO, ANCHO PEPITAS, CHEDDAR roasted red peppers, 
roasted red pepper vinaigrette
GREEN APPLE, CARROT, GOLDEN RAISINS, ALMONDS maple-balsamic vinaigrette (v)


Vegan Pastries
BANANA GRAHAM COOKIES
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
TOASTED COCONUT FUDGE COOKIES
RED TEA CAKES with honey buttercream (v)h

Lunch 10.7.13

Come enjoy this perfect weather with a delicious lunch on our patio!

Soups
RED LENTIL + VEGGIE MASALA coconut milk, carrot, potato, squash, ginger, cilantro (v)
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL

Sides
RAW BEET + APPLE SLAW lemon, fresh dill (cold) (v)
BUTTERMILK RANCH PENNE house-made dressing, tomato (cold)
ROASTED TERIYAKI POTATOES toasted sesame seeds, cilantro (hot) (v)

Salad
AVOCADO, ROMA TOMATO, ANCHO PEPITAS, CHEDDAR
roasted red peppers, roasted red pepper vinaigrette

Vegan Pastries
BANANA GRAHAM
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
TOASTED COCONUT FUDGE COOKIES
RED TEA CAKES with honey buttercream (v)h

Breakfast 10.7.13

Today's breakfast specials are...

Quiche:
1.) Corn, Basil, Goat Cheese
2.) Spinach, Tomato, Red Onion, Feta

Hot Side:
Biscuits with Gravy

Pastries:
1.) Coconut Coffee Cake 
2.) Lemon Blueberry Corn Muffin 

Lunch 10.4.13

Today's Lunch Specials are...

Soups

BLACK BEAN CHILI ancho, chipotle, cocoa (v)

NO-CHICKEN NOODLE seitan, egg noodles, carrot, celery, fresh herbs 

Sides

GRILLED POTATO SALAD fresh herb vinaigrette (cold) (v)

ROASTED VEGETABLE + SAFFRON ORZO mushrooms, squash, red peppers, 

red onion, basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon (cold) (v)

VIETNAMESE CUCUMBER SALAD carrot, radish, basil, mint, ginger, lime, rice vinegar (cold) (v)

GRILLED YELLOW SQUASH garlic, paprika, cumin, lime, olive oil (hot)

Salad

ORANGE, ALMONDS, CRANBERRIES + GOAT CHEESE 

baby spinach, citrus-balsamic vinaigrette

Entree

VEGETABLE TAGINE an aromatic + spicy Moroccan stew with tomatoes, chickpeas, red peppers, 

squash, ginger, olives, lemon + raisins, with pearl couscous and fennel-spiced pita (v)

Breakfast 10.4.13

Today's breakfast specials are...

Quiche:
1.) Spinach & Feta
2.) Roasted Red Pepper, Basil, Goat Cheese 

Hot Side:
Maple & Walnut Grits 

Pastry:
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins 

Lunch 10.3.13

Don't forget to eat while you're studying for your exams! We have some great options for you today...

Soups
BLACK BEAN CHILI ancho, chipotle, cocoa (v)
NO-CHICKEN NOODLE seitan, egg noodles, carrot, celery, fresh herbs

Sides
CHIPOTLE RANCH PENNE house-made dressing, scallions (cold)
TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD fresh dill, sweet onion, red wine vinegar, olive oil (cold) (v)
ROSEMARY PEA + FETA NOODLES almonds, butter, pepper, garlic (cold)
SPINACH BREAD PUDDING garlic, marjoram, cream cheese (hot)

Salad
THAI CUCUMBER + SPICY PEANUT cucumbers marinated with radish, carrot, ginger, lime,
mint, cilantro, jalapeno + scallions , red chili-garlic peanuts, crunchy noodles, Thai coconut vinaigrette (v)

Breakfast 10.3.13

Today's breakfast specials are...

Quiche:
1.) Spinach, Dill, Feta
2.) Roasted Mushrooms, Thyme, Rosemary, Muenster 

Hot Side:
Maple French Toast 

Pastry:
Banana and Hemp Seed Muffins (v)

Lunch 10.2.13

Today's scrumptious lunch specials are...

Soup
LOCAL BUTTERNUT MISO (v)
COUNTRY VEGETABLE tomato, corn, potato, greens, carrot, peppers (v)

Sides
CALIFORNIA COLE SLAW red cabbage, avocado, tomato, cucumber (cold)
CURRIED WHEATBERRIES almonds, raisins, bell peppers, red onion, lemon, parsley (cold) (v)
BBQ POTATO SALAD bell peppers, liquid smoke, tomato, scallion, brown sugar, Vegenaise (cold) (v)
ARBORIO RICE PUDDING raisins, cinnamon (hot)

Salad
CITRUS-MARINATED BEETS + HERBED GOAT CHEESE
romaine, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, citrus-balsamic vinaigrette

Entrée
CHICAGO DOG grilled jumbo veggie dog, tomato, sweet onion, pickle spear, sport peppers,
pickle relish, yellow mustard, celery salt, choice of two sides (v)

Breakfast 10.2.13

Today's breakfast specials are...

Quiche:
1.) Taco! tomato, 3 cheeses, jalapeno, salsa
2.) Zucchini, Basil, Oregano, Mozzarella

Hot side:
Rice Pudding w/ raisins 

Pastries:
1.) Banana Graham Muffin
2.) Banana and Hemp Seed Muffin

Lunch 10.1.13

Come enjoy this beautiful day on our patio with one of our spectacular lunch specials!

Soup
TUSCAN WHITE BEAN spinach, fresh herbs, EVOO (v)
COUNTRY VEGETABLE tomato, corn, potato, greens, carrot, peppers (v)

Sides
BAJA SLAW corn, cabbage, jalapenos, cilantro, lime (cold) (v)
BBQ POTATO SALAD bell peppers, liquid smoke, tomato, scallion, brown sugar, Vegenaise (cold) (v)
SPINACH + PARMESAN PENNE garlic, lemon, oregano, EVOO (cold)
HONEY-GLAZED LOCAL BUTTERNUT SQUASH olive oil, black pepper, thyme (hot) (v)h
SWEET NOODLE KUGEL egg noodles, cream cheese, cinnamon, ginger (hot)

Salads
AVOCADO, TOMATO, ANCHO PEPITAS mixed greens, red onion, chipotle ranch dressing
GREEN APPLE, WILD RICE, PECANS, GOAT CHEESE romaine, dried cranberries,
maple-balsamic vinaigrette

Vegan Pastries
BANANA GRAHAMS
PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES
CHEWY DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
SNICKERDOODLES
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Breakfast 10.1.13

Today's breakfast specials are...

Quiche:
1.) Roasted Zucchini, Basil, Mozzarella
2.) Spinach, Garlic, Nutmeg, Muenster 

Hot Side:
Sweet Noodle Kugel 

Pastries:
1.) Berry Coffee Cake (v)
2.) Banana Graham Muffins (v)