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Image of piano keys with text "LIVE MUSIC 6-8pm Friday September 25 Saturday September 26"
Dinner and a show! Aksum hosts local musicians on Friday September 25th and Saturday September 26th. For more details on the featured musicians please visit our Events page. (Programming is subject to change.)
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University City Dining Days are back! Join us September 19th - October 4th and support a local Black owned business. Guests are treated to a 3 course meal that includes appetizer, entree, and dessert for only $35.

seating is limited, reservations strongly encouraged

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BYOB

We suggest calling ahead for reservations as outdoor seating is limited. All items are available to order for take-out.

267-275-8195

BRUNCH ALL DAY

V/VO = Vegetarian / Vegetarian Option Available

VG/ VGO = Vegan / Vegan Option Available

GF/ GFO - Gluten Free / Gluten Free Option Available

Brunch Entree

Curry Tofu Scramble (VG/GF) ~12
With peppers, onions, tomato, and fresh herbs. Served with signature house potatoes with onions and peppers

Smoked Salmon or Traditional Eggs Benny ~18
Two poached eggs, smoked salmon, and hollandaise sauce served on top of two English muffins. Served with signature house potatoes with onions and peppers.

Green Eggs & Ham ~12
Pesto baked eggs, Canadian bacon, topped with pico de gallo and feta cheese. Served with warm pita.

Blueberry Lemon Pancakes (VO) ~15
Double stack pancakes, warm maple syrup. Served with a side of turkey sausage

Lamb Burger ~23
Topped with an onion ring, roasted red peppers, gruyere, tzatziki, served on a brioche bun. Served with signature house potatoes with onions and peppers. (Add an egg!)

Spiced Shrimp & Grits ~18
Sautéed pepper shrimp with creamy grits. Served with signature house potatoes with onions and peppers

Moroccan Chicken & Waffles ~15
Served with warm maple syrup, powdered sugar

Brunch Sides

Fresh fruit
House potatoes
Turkey sausage
Turkey bacon
Pork bacon
Spicy ground beef
Two eggs
Toast
Grits

all sides ~ 3

DINNER

Appetizers

Medi Platter (V/GF) ~10
Roasted garlic hummus, lentil salad, stuffed grape leaves, and tzatziki. Served with warm pita

Crispy Brussel Sprouts ~12
Topped with feta cheese and balsamic reduction.

Salad

Balela Salad (V/GF) ~10
Chickpeas, apples, roasted red pepper, grape tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette

Fattoush Salad (V) ~10
Cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, onions, feta cheese, and pita croutons

Add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.

Grilled Chicken Salad ~ 12

Grilled Shrimp Salad ~ 15

Dinner Entrees

Lebanese Chicken ~ 15
Marinated chicken breast served over seasoned rice and asparagus.

Lemon Caper Chicken ~ 16
Baked chicken breast topped with lemon caper sauce serve over garlic mashed potatoes with asparagus.

Grilled Atlantic Salmon ~ 20
Topped with sundried tomato and basil pesto served over mushroom risotto with garlic spinach.

Moroccan Lamb Burger ~23
Topped with an onion ring, roasted red peppers, microgreens, gruyere, tzatziki, served on a brioche bun. Served with parmesan truffle fries.

Moroccan Spicy Shrimp (GFO) ~ 18
Spicy shrimp, gluten free linguine, olives, chili, grape tomatoes, and baby kale.

Spring Vegetable Gnocchi ~ 16
Gnocchi topped with sauteed squash, mushrooms, spring onions, and sundried tomatoes with a creamy sauce.

Sauteed Shrimp w/ Fried Rice ~ 18
Large sauteed shrimp over jasmine rice with bell peppers, string beans, egg, and garlic.

Spiced Shrimp & Grits ~18
Sautéed shrimp and bell peppers with creamy grits.

Kids Chicken Fingers and Fries ~ 10

Lovely Endings

Vanilla Ice Cream & Berries ~5

Oreo Beignets ~10

New York Cheesecake ~ 10

Chocolate Cake (GF) ~ 105

Hours listing for Aksum Cafe.

267-275-8195