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BREAKFAST

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

FRUIT SMOOTHY*     5
mixed berries, banana, fresh juice and your choice of yogurt or tofu

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

RICE AND CURRANTS PORRIDGE *     4.5
brown rice, currants and hazelnuts with coconut syrup and your choice of soy milk or rice milk.

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 / 7
toasted hazelnuts and organic maple syrup

MEXICAN CORN CAKES*     4.5 / 7
corn, roasted peppers, salsa, guacamole and vegan sour cream

THAI CORN CAKES*     4.5 / 7
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*     8
veggies, red onion, garlic and spinach

DENVER     8
homemade seitan, peppers, onions and mushrooms

GREEK*     8
feta cheese, spinach, tomato and red onion

MEXICAN*     8
green chilies, onion and corn, topped with fresh salsa, guacamole and sour cream

ITALIAN*     8
artichoke hearts, olives, tomato and pesto

VITA BREAKFAST FAVORITES     sm/lg

PDX BREAKFAST*     5
one free range egg, tofu or organic tempeh, potatoes or brown rice and toast

HUEVOS RANCHEROS*     8.5
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     7.25
corn battered thick cut sourdough bread with organic maple syrup

NEW YEARS BREAKFAST*     8.5
choice of two free range eggs, tofu or organic tempeh, steamed veggies, corn cake or French toast

SLOPPY BISCUIT SANDWICH     8
fried egg or tofu, faux turkey, cheese, & gravy between a vegan biscuit served with choice of potatoes or brown rice

“CHICKEN” FRIED STEAK     8.5
batter dipped deep fried organic tempeh, potatoes or brown rice and almond gravy

FAUX TOFURKEY FLORENTINE     8.5
two English muffins topped with two free range eggs or local tofu, homemade faux turkey, spinach and vegan hollandaise

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

BREAKFAST BURRITO     8.5
choice of scrambled free range eggs, tofu or organic tempeh with veggies and chili, wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla, topped with vegan cheese sauce, salsa & guacamole with choice of potatoes or brown rice

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
sweet corn muffin*     1
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 AFTER 11AM

~ add a cup of soup or side salad for +3.5
~ add fries for +2.5 / 4

BUFFALO TOFU WRAP     7.5
fried tofu with spicy 'buffalo' sauce, lettuce, tomato and vegan ranch dressing all wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla

REUBEN SANDWICH     7.5
organic tempeh or homemade faux turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and vegan 1000 island
~ sub vegan cheese +1

'FISHWICH'*     7
deep fried tofu with lettuce, pickles and vegan tarter sauce on a sesame seed bun

'MAC AND CHEESE'     7
rotelle pasta with vegan 'cheese' sauce
~ add steamed organic broccoli or chili +1.5
~ add organic tempeh- fried or sautéed +2.5

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

VEGAN CLUB SANDWICH     8.5
organic tempeh ‘fakin’, homemade faux turkey, vegan mayo, guacamole, lettuce, and tomato between 3 layers of toasted sourdough bread

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH     5
Swiss, cheddar or pepper jack cheese with grilled onion, tomato or plain
~ add tofurky +2.5

VEGAN NACHOS*     8.75
tortilla chips topped with beans, brown rice, black olives, salsa, guacamole and vegan cheese sauce

COLD VEGGIE WRAP     6
spinach, tomato, cucumber, olives, roasted red peppers, hummus, and vegan Caesar dressing all wrapped up in a whole wheat tortilla

SEITAN CHEESE STEAK     7.5
sliced seitan with sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms and real pepper jack cheese served on a baguette
~ sub vegan cheese +1

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

BASIC BURGER     5.5
~ 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     7.5
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 / 5.5
served with our homemade herb and onion bread

3 BEAN VEGAN CHILI*     4.5 / 6.5
served with a sweet corn muffin
~ add onion or sour cream +.5
~ add cheese +1

THAI COCONUT SOUP*     3.5 / 5.5
served with our homemade herb and onion bread

GREENS SALAD*     4 / 6.5
organic greens, cucumber, tomatoes and sunflower seeds

CAESAR SALAD*     4 / 6.5
served with our vegan Caesar dressing and croutons

GREEK SALAD*     4.5 / 7.25
crumbled feta cheese, roasted red peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives with basil vinaigrette

SUPERGRAIN SALAD*     6 / 8
black and white quinoa, tempeh bacon crumbles, red peppers, currants, pumpkin seeds and guacamole with carrot ginger or lemon tahini dressing

SOUP AND SALAD*     8.5
any soup and salad served with homemade herb and onion bread

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

* Indicates can be made gluten free. Speak with your server about allergies. ~ Please only two credit cards per check. 
18% Gratuity added for parties of 6 or more.

DINNER

EVERYDAY FROM 5PM-10PM
STARTERS     sm/lg

FRESH CUT FRIES*     2.5 / 4
~ add spice + .25

BUFFALO THINGS or BBQ THINGS     7
crispy tofu strips tossed in a spicy “buffalo” sauce or BBQ sauce. served with carrots, celery, and vegan ranch dressing

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

VEGAN NACHOS*     8.75
tortilla chips topped with beans, brown rice, black olives, salsa, guacamole and vegan "cheese" sauce

MEDITERRANEAN PLATTER*     8.5
hummus, marinated olives, cucumbers, tomato, 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     5.5
~ add cheese +1
~ add vegan cheese +1.5
~ add tempeh 'fakin' or peppered-bacon +1

MUSHROOM AND ONION BURGER     7
~ add blue cheese +1

CHILI BURGER     7.5
topped with 3 bean chili and grilled onions

JIMBO BURGER     7.5
topped with a fried free range egg and peppered-bacon
~ add cheese +1

SOUP AND SALADS

DAILY VEGAN SOUP*     3.5 / 5.5
served with our homemade herb and onion bread

3 BEAN VEGAN CHILI*     4.5 / 6.5
served with a sweet corn muffin
~ add cheese, onion or sour cream +.5

THAI COCONUT SOUP*     3.5 / 5.5
served with our homemade herb and onion bread

GREENS SALAD*     4 / 6.5
organic greens, cucumber, tomatoes and sunflower seeds ~ add spicy shrimp +3

GREEK SALAD*     4.5 / 7.25
crumbled feta cheese, roasted red peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives with basil vinaigrette
~ add organic tempeh fried or sautéed +2.5

CAESAR SALAD*     4 / 6.5
served with our vegan Caesar dressing and croutons
~ add spicy shrimp +3

VITA CHOP SALAD*     7.5
greens with cucumber, tomato, sunflower seeds, roasted peppers, olives, broccoli and currants tossed with our vegan ranch dressing.

SUPERGRAIN SALAD*     8
black and white quinoa, tempeh bacon crumbles, red peppers, currants, pumpkin seeds and guacamole with carrot ginger or lemon tahini dressing

SOUP AND SALAD*     8.5
any soup and salad served with homemade herb and onion bread

Dressings:
Lemon Tahini, Carrot Ginger, Basil Vinaigrette, Vegan Ranch, 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     7.5
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 & mayo on toasted sourdough

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

BBQ FAUX TURKEY SAMMY     7.5
homemade faux turkey and BBQ sauce with lettuce, tomato, onions & peppers on a toasted sesame seed bun

VEGAN CLUB SANDWICH     8.5
organic tempeh ‘fakin’, homemade faux turkey, vegan mayo, guacamole, lettuce, and tomato between 3 layers of toasted sourdough bread

Cold Veggie Wrap      6
spinach, tomato, cucumber, olives, roasted red peppers, hummus, and vegan Caesar dressing all wrapped up in a whole wheat tortilla

REUBEN SANDWICH     7.5
organic tempeh or homemade faux turkey, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and vegan 1000 island on marble rye

Spicy Salmon Burger     9
served with ginger aioli, lettuce, tomato & pickles on a sesame seed bun.

‘CHICKEN’ FRIED STEAK*     8.5
batter dipped deep fried organic tempeh, mashed potatoes and almond gravy

‘MAC AND CHEESE’     7
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*     7.5
battered and deep fried tofu with fresh cut fries + vegan tartar

BISCUITS AND GRAVY     3/ 5
almond gravy over homemade vegan biscuits

THE H.O.G.     3/ 5
homemade herb and onion bread topped with almond gravy

ENTREES

BUFFALO TOFU WRAP        7.5
fried tofu with spicy "buffalo" sauce, lettuce, tomato and vegan ranch dressing all wrapped up in a wheat tortilla 

SAVORY SEITAN STEW     9.5
homemade seitan, veggies, and our featured local IPA, slow cooked and served over vegan mashed potatoes

ITALIAN PASTA     9.5
kale, veggie sausage, garlic, chili flakes and crushed tomatoes, sautéed in lemon and olive oil topped with toasted bread crumbs

‘FLAMIN’ TEMPEH, BROCCOLI & CARROTS     9.5
steamed broccoli, carrots, jicama, red onions and organic tempeh with sweet ginger hoisin sauce over brown rice

THAI PASTA*     9.5
veggies, tofu and soba noodles, with a Thai peanut sauce
~ add spicy shrimp +3

LEMONGRASS NOODLE BOWL*     9.5
veggies and rice noodles in a lemongrass, ginger and cilantro broth
~ add tofu +1.5
~ add spicy shrimp +3

OVEN ROASTED VEGETABLE LASAGNA     9.75
portobello mushroom, zucchini, eggplant, spinach, basil and tofu served with red or pesto sauce

ASIAN SPICED SALMON CAKES     10.5
two spicy wild salmon cakes with ginger sauce, served with sautéed vegetables and brown rice

SEITAN FAJITA PLATTER      10.5
housemade seitan, mushrooms, onions and peppers on a sizzling platter. served with brown rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, vegan sour cream and corn tortillas.

* Indicates can be made gluten free. Speak with your server about allergies.
~ 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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