Monks on the Commons

Monks on the Commons Menu

(607) 272-2222
120 S Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Soulful Breakfast

Breakfast Items

Soulful Brunch

Mixture of Breakfast and lunch items.
Belgian Waffle
$12.00
Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup, Fresh Whipped cream
French Toast
$15.00
French Toast, Bacon, Cheesy Scrambled eggs topped with chives
Eggs Benedict
$16.00
Two Poached Eggs, Biscuit, Country Ham, Hollandaise, Home Fries
Avocado Toast
$14.00
Sunny Egg, Avocado, Sour cream, Cilantro, Salsa, Multigrain toast
Cajun Shrimp and Grits
$16.00
Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Onions, Bacon, Garlic, Parsley, Cheesy Grits
Chicken & Waffles
$16.00
Golden Malted Waffle topped with Fried chicken, New York Maple syrup & Nashville Hot Sauce drizzled over top & garnished with house made red pickled onions
Build Your own 3 egg Omelet
$16.00
Includes Your choice of meat, cheese, and 2 veggies
Loaded chips
$10.00
Eggs any style, choice of protein topped with cheddar cheese, Green Onion and sour cream
Breakfast Flatbread
$11.00
Eggs any style, choice of protein topped with cheddar cheese and green onion
Warm Biscuits
$6.00
With Maple Pecan Butter
Warm Crostini
$5.00
Nutmeg, Cinnamon, cardamom mixed ricotta with local Honey drizzled over top
Roasted Red Beat & Lively Run Goat Cheese
$14.00
Red Beets, Lively run goat cheese & Candied Pecans on a bed of Kale & Spinach, Tossed with house made Finger lakes Ice Wine Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar
$12.00
Hearts of Romaine, House made roasted garlic croutons with freshly grated Parmesan Over top
Build your own Burger
$15.00
Choice of Angus patty, veggie patty, beyond patty. Includes cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli, pickle with House-Cut fries. Price is with Veggie patty. Angus and Beyond pattys are an additional fee.
Steak Sandwich
$19.00
Marinated Flank steak, with peppers, onions & mushrooms, yancy's curds melted over top, with House-cut fries
Meatball Sub
$16.00
Monks House-made meatballs & marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella & shaved pecorino, paired with House-cut fries.
Shrimp PO Boy
$18.00
Fried shrimp in a bed of lettuce topped with tomato, garnished with House-Made cajun remoulade & House-Cut fries
Pimento BLT
16.00
A twist on a classic House-made pimento dip, with bacon, lettuce & tomato on toasted sourdough served with House-cut fries

$Sides

Breakfast and Brunch Sides
Bacon
$3.00
Chicken Sausage Patty
$4.00
Turkey Sausage Link
$3.00
Sausage
$3.00
Country Ham
$3.00
Single Egg
$2.00
2 Eggs
$3.00
Fruit Bowl
$4.00
Home Fries
$3.00
Single Pancake
$4.00
Cheesy Grits
7.00

$Breakfast and Brunch Beverages

Drinks to go with Breakfast and Brunch
Juice
$4.00
Orange, Cranberry, apple or grapefruit
Gimme! Coffee
$4.00
Regular or Decaff
Hot Tea
$3.00
Choice of Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Chamomile or green
Ice Coffee
$5.00
Iced Coffee with cream and sugar
Saratoga Water
$3.00
Still or Sparkling
Milk
3.00
choice of whole, skim or chocolate

$Sinful Brunch Coctails (Must be 21 to Purchase and purchase a food Item)


Bloody Mary
$10.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Orange Juice Mimosa
$8.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Mimosa Kit
$24.00
Comes with orange juice and a bottle of sparkling wine. Must be 21 to purchase.
White Peach Bellini
8.00
Must be 21 to purchase.

$Communal Bites


Chicken Wings
$15.00
1 Dozen Old Fashioned Wings
Monks Board
$18.00
Daily Selection of Meats and Cheeses, along with Olive Melange, Marcona Almonds, Whole Grain Mustard, Dried Cranberries, Baguette, and Artisan Crackers
Tempura Cauliflower
$9.00
Gluten-free
Boneless Wings
$13.00
1 Pound of Deliciousness
Fried Tofu Wings
$9.00
Gluten-Free, Breaded with Rice Flour
Warm Pretzels
$10.00
Ithaca Brew York Pale Ale Cheese Fondue
Monks Meatballs
$10.00
Whipped Ricotta, Grated Pecorino, Garlic Toast Points
Pesto Spice Fries
$6.00
F. Oliver's Pesto, Shaved Pecorino
Shrimp Saganaki
$11.00
Tomato, Kalamata Olive, Greek Feta, Rustic Bread
House Pimento Dip
$8.00
Tortilla Chips
Poutine Fries
$8.00
HandCut Fries with housemade beef Gravy & Yancy Cheese Curds
Brats in a Blanket
$9.00
Beer Braised Bratwurst wrapped in Puff Pastry, Served with Mustard & Onion Tomato Jam
Monks Bread and oil basket
$6.00
4 Warm Rolls with Roasted Garlic & Herb Oil Or Butter
Lamb Chops
15.00
1/2 a rack with Onion Tomato jam & a baguette

$Knife & Fork


Monks Beer Mac 'n' Cheese
$15.00
Five Cheese, Ithaca Brew York Pale Ale, Toasted Breadcrumbs
Truffle Potato Gnocchi
$18.00
Roasted Mushroom, Crispy Pancetta, Spinach, Parmesan, Calabrian Coulis, F. Oliver's Truffle Oil
Stir Fry Steak Bowl
$22.00
10 Oz Marinated Flank, Jasmine Rice, Carrot, Garlic, Scallion, Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Broccoli
Fresh Catch
$26.00
Fish of the day with seasonal starch and vegetable
Chef's Cut
$40.00
Seared ribeye with seasonal starch and vegetable
Marinated Lamb Chops
$24.00
1/2 Rack of Lamb with coffee spice rub
Pork Chop
$24.00
Cast Iron Seared 12oz Pork Chop, topped with Housemade Local Apple, Jalapeño & Coriander Jam
Braised Short Rib
$28.00
Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Roasted Root Vegetables Including Fennel, Rutabaga, Onions, & Carrots
Fried Chicken
$20.00
Hand Breaded Chicken & Tossed in Our House Spice Blend
16 OZ Ribeye
$40.00
Cooked to Your Liking
Chicken Parmesan
$20.00
Fried Breaded Chicken on a bed of Linguine with House Marinara, Mozzarella & Parmesan
Pumpkin Gnocchi
$18.00
Potato Gnocchi Sautéed with Fennel, Sausage & Red Peppers in a sage brown butter, & Tossed in a Pumpkin Sauce
Pesto Shrimp Tortellini
$24.00
Sautéed Shrimp, Tomatoes, & Spinach in a creamy Pesto Sauce
Slow cooked roasted chicken pot pie
17.00
SWEET PEAS, CARROTS, POTATOES, onions, celery, flaky crust

$Hand Helds


Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
$16.00
Creamy Coleslaw, House Nashville Sauce, Pickles, and House-Cut Fries
Monks 1/2 LB Burger
$17.00
Includes Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Garlic Aioli, Pickle, and House-Cut Fries
Veggie Burger
$15.00
Includes Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Garlic Aioli, Pickle, and House-Cut Fries
Steak Sandwich
$19.00
Marinated Flank, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Yancy's Curds, and House-Cut Fries
Meatball Sub
$16.00
Monks Meatballs, Marinara, Mozzarella, Shaved Pecorino, and House-Cut Fries
Shrimp Po Boy
$18.00
Fried Shrimp, Lettuce, Tomato, Cajun Remoulade, and House-Cut Fries
Beyond Burger
$19.00
Includes Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Garlic Aioli, and House-Cut Fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$16.00
served on a toasted S & P Brioche roll, with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion & garlic aioli., & a pickle Spear
Portabella Burger
$16.00
Marinated Portabella Cap with Housemade Sundried Tomato Jam, Topped with Arugula & Lively Run Goat Cheese
Pimento Grilled Cheese
14.00
Pimento Peppers, Jalapeños, Cream Cheese, & Cheddar Cheese on toasted Sourdough, Paired with House-made Butternut Squash Soup

$Sides


Sautéed Corn
$8.00
Shaved Brussel Sprouts
$8.00
Asparagus
$8.00
Roasted Carrots With Candied Pecans
$8.00
Mac N Cheese
$8.00
Stuffed Baked Potato
$8.00
Butternut Squash Soup
8.00

$From the Field


Monks Caesar
$12.00
Hearts of Romaine, Roasted Garlic Croutons, Parmesan
Roasted Red Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
$14.00
Kale, Spinach, Candied Pecan, Lively Run Goat Cheese, Lamoreaux Landing Ice Wine Vinaigrette
Frisee & Organic Fuji Apple Salad
$15.00
Pancetta, Moody Blue Cheese, Poached Egg, Dijon & Sherry Vinaigrette, Grilled Country Bread
Apple Arugula Salad
$13.00
Arugula Topped with Pickled Onions, Sliced Apples, Pecorino, & House Made Apple Cider Dressing - GF
Side Salad
6.00
Your Choice of Dressing

$Flatbreads


Italian Flatbread
$16.00
Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Fresh Arugula & Drizzled with Truffle Oil
Meatball Parmesan
$16.00
Monks Meatball, Marinara, Mozzarella, Grated Pecorino
Greek Flatbread
$15.00
Artichoke, Garlic, Feta, Spinach, & Red Onion
Build your own Flatbread
16.00
Includes choice of meat, 2 veggies and 1 cheese topping

$Soulful Family Style

Communal Bites, Salads and Entrees that serve 4-5 people
Family Brats In A Blanket
$25.00
Beer Braised Bratwurst Wrapped in Puff Pastry, Served with mustard & Onion Tomato Jam
Family Warm Pretzels
$25.00
Ithaca Brew York Pale Ale Cheese Fondue
Family Monks Bread and Oil Basket
$20.00
Warm Rolls with Roasted Garlic & Herb Infused Oil
Family Roasted Red Beat & Lively Run Goat Cheese
$32.00
Kale & Spinach, Candied Pecans, Lively Run Goat Cheese, Finger Lakes Ice Wine Vinaigrette — GF
Family Apple Arugula Salad
$32.00
Arugula Topped with Pickled Onions, Sliced Apples, Pecorino & House made Apple Cider Dressing - GF
Family Classic Caesar Salad
$32.00
Hearts of Romaine, Roasted Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing
Family Chicken Parmesan
$45.00
Fried Breaded Chicken on a bed of Linguine with House Marinara, Mozzarella & Parmesan
Family Pumpkin Gnocchi
$40.00
Potato Gnocchi Sauteed with sausage, fennel, & Red Peppers in a Sage Brown Butter, & Tossed in a Pumpkin Sauce Garnished with Parmesan
Family Pesto Shrimp Tortellini
$45.00
Sauteed Shrimp, Tomatoes, & Spinach in a Creamy Pesto Sauce
Family Stir Fry Steak Bowl
$50.00
10oz Marinated Flank, Jasmine Rice, Cabbage, Red & Green Peppers, Broccoli, Garlic, & Scallions
32 oz Side
$32.00
Two 32 oz Sides
$40.00
Braised Short Rib (Per person)
$15.00
Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Roasted Root Vegetables Including Fennel, Rutabaga, Onions & Carrots
Marinated Lamb Rack (Per person)
$13.00
Lamb in a Coffee Spice Rub
Fried Chicken (per person)
$10.00
Hand Breaded Chicken & Tossed in our House Spice Blend
Pork Chops (per person)
$12.00
Cast Iron Seared 12oz Pork Chop, Topped with House made Local Apple, Jalapeno & Coriander Jam
Steak (per person)
20.00
16oz Ribeye, Montreal Steak Seasoning. Steak is cooked Medium Well.

$Kids Stuff

Kids Stuff
Mac N Cheese
$8.00
Pasta
$8.00
Elbows with Butter Or Marinara
Pizza
$8.00
Chicken Fingers and Fries
$8.00
Stir fry Steak Bowl
$8.00
4oz Burger and Fries
8.00

$Beverages


Pepsi
$2.00
Diet Pepsi
$2.00
Mountain Dew
$2.00
Diet Mountain Dew
$2.00
Sierra Mist
$2.00
Ginger Ale
$2.00
Saratoga Sparkling Small
$3.00
Saratoga Sparkling Large
$5.00
Saratoga Still Small
$3.00
Saratoga Still Large
5.00

$Sweets & Treats


Double Chocolate Cake
$8.00
House whipped cream
Cheese Cake
$8.00
Raspberry Sauce
Scratchmade Brownie A La Mode
$8.00
Scratchmade Warm Brownie
$6.00
Scratchmade Key Lime Pie
$8.00
Purity Ice Cream
2.00

$Bottles and cans (Must be 21 to Purchase and Purchase a food item)

Standards and American
Blue Moon
$6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bud Light
$6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Coors Light
$6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Corona Extra
$6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Corona Light
$6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Guinness
$7.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Miller Light
$6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Michelob Ultra
$6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
O'doul's Amber
$5.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Stella
$6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pumpking Nitro Imperial Pumpkin Ale
$9.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Ithaca Apricot wheat
$6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Ithaca Brew York
$7.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Ithaca Cascazilla
$7.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Three heads strong Arm IPA
$8.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Three Heads Melon Head Sour Ale
$9.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA
$6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bell's Two-Hearted American IPA
$6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Thin Man Bliss 2xIPA
$8.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
PBR Hard Coffee
$6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
White Claw
6.00
Must be 21 to purchase.

$Monks Own (Must be 21 to Purchase and Purchase a food item)

Available in single or quart
Barkeep's Bay
$14.00
Strawberry-infused campari, tommyrotter american gin, carpano antica sweet vermouth. Available in single or quart. Must be 21 to purchase.
Hedonic Apostle
$12.00
Cutty Sark blended scotch, drambuie, abricot DU Roussillon, Lemon.Must be 21 to purchase.
Cathartic Reduction
$12.00
Mckenzie Bourbon, F. Olivers Cranberry-Pear balsamic, Amara Amaro D'arancia Blood orange bitter liqueur, Regan's orange Bitters.Must be 21 to purchase.
Sal(I)vation
$11.00
Basil-Infused vodka, Barrow's intense ginger Liqueur, Rumhaven cocnut Liqueur, Lime, Salt. Must be 21 to purchase.
Cielo Gris
$14.00
Tommyrotter American Gin, St-Germaine, Earl Grey, Lemon, Regans orange bitters. Must be 21 to purchase.
Citrus Exotic
12.00
Milagro Reposado Tequiila, St-Germaine, Chamomile-Agave, Lime, Orange, Orange Zest-Salt rim.Must be 21 to purchase.

$From the Archives (Must be 21 to Purchase and Purchase a food item)


Apiary Gin Fizz
$12.00
Tommyrotter american gin, Entomos apiaries raw honey, sage, Lemon, Glenora Brut. Must be 21 to purchase.
Secular Canoniess
$12.00
Vintner's Vodka, Schisandra berry, hibiscus, Lemon.Must be 21 to purchase.
Civic Duty
$12.00
Helix Vodka, Giffard 'pamplemousse' pink grapefruitbliqueur, Gunpowder green tea, Lemon. Must be 21 to purchase.
Perpetual Help
$12.00
Xicaru mezcal, Barrow's intense ginger liqueur, pear-roobios shrub, Lime. Must be 21 to purchase.
18 Karat
12.00
Four roses bourban, gran classico bitter, peach-thyme shrub, lemon. Must be 21 to purchase.

$Festive Features (Must be 21 to Purchase and Purchase a food item)


Caramel Apple Mule
$12.00
House Vodka, Mulled Local Cider, Apple Jack Liquor, Caramel Syrup & Cinnamon Syrup. Must be 21 to purchase.
Harvest Bourbon Crisp
$13.00
Hudson Bourbon, Harvest Demerara Syrup, Angostura Bitter Over Salted Caramel Rocks. Must be 21 to purchase.
Expresso Spice Martini
$12.00
Single Espresso, Titos Vodka, Harvest Demerara, Irish Cream, Pumpkin.Must be 21 to purchase.

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