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  •   VITA CAFE | RESTAURANT & BAR | SINCE 1999
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  •   OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | NE 31ST & ALBERTA

BREAKFAST

9AM-4PM MON-FRI, 8AM-4PM SAT/SUN
SIMPLE BREAKFAST

FRUIT SMOOTHY*     4
yogurt or tofu, mixed berries, banana and fresh juice

GRANOLA     4
served with soy, rice or 2% organic cow milk
~ add yogurt or fruit +1

RICE AND RAISINS PORRIDGE *     4.5
brown rice, raisins and hazelnuts, with soy milk and coconut syrup

MORNING POTATOES*     3
~ add salsa, spicy or sour cream +.5
~ add almond gravy +1.5

FRESH FRUIT     3 / 4.5

CORN CAKES one/ two

NW CORN CAKES*     4.5/6.5
toasted hazelnuts and organic maple syrup

MEXICAN CORN CAKES*     4.5 / 6.5
corn, roasted peppers, salsa, guacamole and vegan sour cream

THAI CORN CAKES*     4.5 / 6.5
sliced bananas, ginger, cilantro and coconut syrup

SCRAMBLES
choice of free range eggs, local tofu or organic tempeh, served with potatoes or brown rice and toast
~ add cheese +1
~ add vegan cheese + 1.5

VITA*     7.5
veggies, red onion, garlic, spinach and spices

DENVER     7.5
home-made seitan, peppers, onions and mushrooms

GREEK*     7.5
feta cheese, spinach, tomato and red onion

MEXICAN*     7.5
green chilies, onion and corn, topped with fresh salsa, guacamole and sour cream

ITALIAN*
7.5 artichoke hearts, olives, tomato and pesto

VITA FAVORITES sm/lg

PDX BREAKFAST*     4.5
one free range egg, tofu or organic tempeh, potatoes or brown rice and toast

HUEVOS RANCHEROS*     7.5
choice of two free range eggs or tofu, corn tortillas, spiced beans, salsa, guacamole and vegan sour cream

2+2+2*     8.5
two free range eggs, tofu or organic tempeh two pieces of bacon or sausage (vegan or meat) two mini corn cakes or French toast

VEGAN FRENCH TOAST     6.75
corn battered thick cut sourdough bread with organic maple syrup

NEW YEARS BREAKFAST *     8
two free range eggs, tofu or organic tempeh, steamed veggies, corn cake or French toast

“CHICKEN” FRIED STEAK     7.5
batter dipped deep fried organic tempeh, potatoes or brown rice and almond gravy

TOFURKEY FLORENTINE     7.5
two English muffins topped with two free range eggs or local tofu, tofurky, spinach and vegan hollandaise

COUNTRY COMFORT*     9
two free range eggs, tofu or organic tempeh choice of sausage, bacon or steamed veggies potatoes or brown rice and biscuit topped with almond gravy

BREAKFAST BURRITO     8
scrambled free range eggs, tofu or organic tempeh with veggies and chili, wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla, topped with vegan cheese sauce, salsa and guacamole

BISCUITS AND GRAVY     3 / 5
almond gravy over homemade biscuits

H.O.G.     3 / 5
homemade Herb and Onion bread topped with almond Gravy

BREAKFAST SIDES

one free range egg, local tofu or organic tempeh     1.75
bacon ~ tempeh ‘fakin’ or real peppered     3.5
sausage ~ vegan garden or chicken apple     3.5
toast ~ sourdough, rye, herb and onion or spelt     2
english muffin     2
steamed organic veggies     3 / 4.5
almond gravy     1.5
sour cream ~ vegan or dairy     .5
organic real maple syrup     1
vegan cheese     1.5

LUNCH

EVERYDAY FROM 11AM-5PM
LUNCH FAVORITES
~ add a cup of soup or side salad for +3.5
~ add fries for +2.5 / 4

REUBEN SANDWICH     6.75
organic tempeh, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and vegan 1000 island

BLT SANDWICH ‘FAKIN’     6
organic tempeh ‘fakin’ or real peppered bacon, lettuce & tomato on toasted sourdough

‘FISHWICH’     6.5
deep fried tofu with lettuce, pickles and vegan tarter sauce

TEMPEH SANDWICH     6.75
sauteed organic tempeh, with lettuce, tomato, hummus and cucumber

‘MAC AND CHEESE’ 6
rotelle pasta with vegan ‘cheese’ sauce
~add steamed organic broccoli or chili +1.5
~add organic tempeh- fried or sautéed +2.5

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH     5
Swiss or cheddar cheese with grilled onion, tomato or plain
~ add tofurky +2

VEGAN NACHOS*     7.5
tortilla chips topped with beans, brown rice, black olives, salsa, guacamole and vegan cheese sauce

ROASTED VEGGIE SANDWICH     6.75
roasted veggies, spinach, pesto, olive tapanade 
and feta cheese on focaccia

BURGERS
~ vegan veggie burger or
~ free range, hormone free quarter pound beef
~ add a side of french fries +2.5

BASIC BURGER     5
~ add cheese +1
~ add vegan cheese +1.5
~ add tempeh ‘fakin’ or peppered bacon +1.5

MUSHROOM AND ONION BURGER     6.5
~ add blue cheese +1

CHILI BURGER     7
topped with 3 bean chili and grilled onions

JIMBO BURGER     7
topped with a fried free range egg and bacon

SOUPS AND SALADS sm/lg
~ add organic tempeh to any salad- fried or sautéed +2.5

DAILY HOMEMADE VEGAN SOUP*     3.5 / 5
served with our homemade herb and onion bread

3 BEAN VEGAN CHILI*     4.5 / 6
served with a sweet corn muffin
~ add onion or sour cream +.5
~ add cheese +1

THAI COCONUT SOUP*     3.5 / 5
served with our homemade herb and onion bread

MIXED GREENS SALAD*     3.5 / 6.5
organic greens, cucumber, tomatoes and sunflower seeds

CAESAR SALAD*     3.5 / 6.5
served with our homemade vegan Caesar dressing

GREEK SALAD*     3.75 / 6.75
crumbled feta cheese, roasted red peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives with basil vinaigrette

SUPERGRAIN SALAD*     4 / 6.75
black and white quinoa, tempeh bacon crumbles, red peppers, currants, pumpkin seeds and guacamole with carrot ginger dressing

SOUP AND SALAD*     7.5
any soup and salad served with homemade herb and onion bread

Dressings:
lemon tahini, carrot ginger, basil vinaigrette, orange miso, vegan 1000 island, ranch, blue cheese

* Indicates can be simply made gluten free. Please only two credit cards per check. 
18% Gratuity added for parties of 6 or more. Vita Café donates 1% of sales to local environmental and social non profits.

DINNER

EVERYDAY FROM 5PM-10PM
STARTERS sm/lg

FRESH CUT FRIES*     2.5 / 4
~ add spice + .75

QUESADILLA     6 / 8
roasted red peppers, white bean puree, jalapeno 
peppers and real pepper jack cheese (or not)
~ sub vegan cheese +1

SPICY TEMPEH STICKS     7
battered and deep fried organic tempeh with 
Thai peanut dipping sauce

FRIED RISOTTO FRITTERS     7
breaded and deep fried lemon & thyme risotto 
fritters served with marinara dipping sauce

VEGAN NACHOS*     7.5
tortilla chips topped with beans, brown rice, black 
olives, salsa, guacamole and vegan “cheese” sauce

MEDITERRANEAN PLATTER     8.5
hummus, marinated olives, cucumbers, 
roasted peppers and warmed pita

BURGERS
~ vegan veggie burger
~ or free range, hormone free quarter pound beef
~ add a side of fries +2.5

BASIC BURGER     5
~ add cheese +1
~ add vegan cheese +1.5
~ add tempeh ‘fakin’ or peppered-bacon +1

MUSHROOM AND ONION BURGER     6.5
~ add blue cheese +1

CHILI BURGER     7
topped with 3 bean chili and grilled onions

JIMBO BURGER     7
topped with a fried free range egg and peppered-bacon
~ add cheese +1

SOUP AND SALADS

DAILY VEGAN SOUP*     3.5 / 5
served with our homemade herb and onion bread

3 BEAN VEGAN CHILI*     4.5 / 6
served with a sweet corn muffin
~ add cheese, onion or sour cream +.5

THAI COCONUT SOUP*     3.5 / 5
served with our homemade herb and onion bread

MIXED GREENS SALAD*     3.5 / 6.5
organic greens, cucumber, tomatoes and sunflower seeds ~ add spicy shrimp +3

GREEK SALAD*     3.75 / 6.75
crumbled feta cheese, roasted red peppers, cucumber, 
tomatoes, red onion, olives with basil vinaigrette
~ add organic tempeh fried or sautéed +2.5

CAESAR SALAD*     3.5 / 6.5
served with our homemade vegan Caesar dressing
~ add spicy shrimp +3

FRIED CHICKPEA SALAD*     6.75
fried chickpeas with tomatoes, basil and corn over organic greens with white balsamic dressing
~ add spicy shrimp +3

SUPERGRAIN SALAD*     6.75
black and white quinoa, tempeh bacon crumbles, red 
peppers, currants, pumpkin seeds and guacamole with 
carrot ginger dressing

SOUP AND SALAD*     7.5
any soup and salad served with homemade herb 
and onion bread

dressings:

Lemon Tahini, Carrot Ginger, Basil Vinaigrette, Orange Miso,
Vegan 1000 Island, Ranch, Blue Cheese

VITA FAVORITES
~ add a cup of soup or side salad for +3.5
~ add a side of fries for +2.5

SEITAN CHEESE STEAK     7
sliced seitan with sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms 
and real pepper jack cheese served on a baguette
~ sub vegan cheese +1

BLT SANDWICH     6
organic tempeh ‘fakin’ or real peppered-bacon, 
lettuce & tomato on toasted sourdough

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH     5
chedder, Swiss or pepper jack cheese with 
grilled onion, tomato or plain
~ add Tofurky for +2

REUBEN SANDWICH     6.75
organic tempeh, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese 
and vegan 1000 island

‘CHICKEN’ FRIED STEAK     7.5
batter dipped deep fried organic tempeh, 
mashed potatoes and almond gravy

‘MAC AND CHEESE’     6
rotelle pasta with vegan cheese sauce
~ add steamed organic broccoli or chili +1.5
~ add organic tempeh fried or sautéed +2.5

‘FISH’ AND CHIPS     7.25
battered and deep fried tofu with fresh cut fries

BISCUITS AND GRAVY     3 / 5
almond gravy over homemade biscuits

THE H.O.G.     3 / 5
homemade Herb and Onion bread topped 
with almond Gravy

ENTREES

ITALIAN PASTA     8.75
Tuscan kale, veggie sausage, garlic, chili flakes and crushed tomatoes, sautéed in lemon and olive oil topped with toasted bread crumbs

‘FLAMIN’ TEMPEH AND BROCCOLI*     8.75
steamed organic broccoli, jicama, red onions and organic tempeh with sweet ginger hoisin sauce over brown rice

MUSHROOM STROGANOFF     8.75
vegan wild mushroom cream sauce over pasta
~ add organic tempeh fried or sautéed +2.5

THAI PASTA     8.75
organic veggies, tofu and soba noodles, 
with a Thai peanut sauce
~ add spicy shrimp +3

LEMONGRASS NOODLE BOWL*     8.75
organic vegetables and rice noodles in 
a lemongrass, ginger and cilantro broth
~ add tofu +1.5
~ add spicy shrimp +3

OVEN ROASTED VEGETABLE LASAGNA     9.25
portobello mushroom, zucchini, eggplant, spinach, basil and tofu served with red or pesto sauce

SUN-DRIED TOMATO POLENTA*     8.75
baked sun-dried tomato polenta with roasted 
vegetables and rosemary carrot sauce
~ add spicy shrimp +3

ASIAN SPICED SALMON CAKES     9.75
two spicy wild salmon cakes with ginger sauce, served 
with sautéed organic vegetables and brown rice

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA STEAK*     9.75
seared tuna with stewed artichokes, fennel, capers, olives and lemon served with homemade herb and onion bread

* Indicates can be simply made gluten free
~ Please only two credit cards per check ~ 18% Gratuity added for parties of 6 or more. Vita Café donates 1% of sales to local environmental and social non profits.

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