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Our Menu

Milk, eggs, and microgreens are sourced from local farms.

  • All Day Brunch
  • CG Omelettes
  • Shareables
  • Sides
  • Salads
  • Between the Bread
  • Sweets
  • Easter Brunch
  • Mother's Day Menu

Veg - Vegetarian | V - Vegan | GF - Gluten Free • *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Brunch

Served with fresh cut fruit

Bagels

$5.00
Toasted bagel, choice of: plain, everything, sesame, and cinnamon raisin with cream cheese or butter
(strawberry cream cheese or scallion cream cheese +$1.00)

CG Lox Bagel

$20.00
Toasted open-faced bagel of your choice with scallion cream cheese, 6 oz smoked salmon, pickled red onions, sweet lemons, and capers.

Applewood-Smoked B.E.C.

$12.00
Thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, two eggs any style, cheddar or Swiss on a brioche.

Honey Ham & Swiss Croissant

$12.00
On a toasted freshly baked croissant.

CG Belgian Waffle

$16.00
CG’s Belgian Waffle with pure maple syrup and butter
• Banana and Caramel +$3.00
• Nutella and Strawberry +$3.00
• Add one scoop of your choice of Gelato +$5.00

Chia & Fruit Smoothie Bowl

$12.00
Blended, apple juice, fresh cut seasonal fruit, shaved coconut, and chia seeds
- Add one scoop of grass-fed whey vanilla protein powder (20g) +$3.00

CG Breakfast Plate

$20.00
Two eggs any style, two pieces of thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, two pieces of ham, a choice of toast, and CG Breakfast Potatoes.

CG House Eggs Benedict

$17.00
Buttered English muffin, two poached eggs, thick cut applewood-smoked bacon, finished with hollandaise sauce and chives.

CG Lox Eggs Benedict

$24.00
Toasted English muffin, scallion cream cheese, 4oz smoked salmon, sliced tomatoes, two poached eggs, finished with hollandaise and chives.

Virginia Sausage Gravy & Biscuits

$16.00
Four mini-buttermilk biscuits, smothered in Virginia style breakfast sausage & pepper gravy, scallions, and one egg fried any style.

Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles

$23.00
Buttermilk fried chicken thigh, Belgian waffle, honey butter, and pure maple syrup.

South of the Border Breakfast Wrap

$17.00
Seasoned eggs, spicy guacamole, tomatoes, chipotle black beans, and side of salsa roja
- Add Chorizo +$4.00

Avocado Toast (V, Veg)

$14.00
Toasted sourdough with freshly sliced avocado, roasted garlic oil and gremolata.

Caprese Avocado Toast

$15.00
CG’s Avocado Toast with fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, nut-free basil pesto, and balsamic glaze.

Midwest Avocado Toast

$16.00
CG’s Avocado Toast with salsa roja, roasted corn & black bean salsa, and crispy tortilla strips.

Avocado & Egg Bagel

$20.00
Toasted open-faced bagel of your choice with sliced avocado, roasted garlic oil, two eggs any style, and gremolata.

Vegan Tofu Scramble

$17.00
6oz scrambled southwest seasoned tofu with peppers & onions, chipotle black beans, avocado, and a choice of toast.

Chimichurri Steak & Eggs

$32.00
8oz grilled garlic & herb marinated Prime New York Strip Steak, two eggs any style, CG Breakfast Potatoes, and a choice of toast with butter.

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

CG Omelettes

*3 egg omelet served with fresh cut fruit
Additions +$1.75/each: Charred Broccoli | Sauteed Onions | Sautéed Mushrooms | Egg White Option +$2.00
Extra Cheese: Mozzarella +$3.00 | Blue Cheese, Goat Cheese +$2.00 | Cheddar, Swiss +$1.00

Cheese

$14.00
Choice of Cheddar or Swiss.

Country Ham & Cheese

$15.00

Mushroom & Swiss

$15.00

Chorizo & Mozzarella

$17.00

Buffalo Cauliflower & Blue Cheese

$16.00

Charred Broccoli & Cheddar

$15.00

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Shareables

Breakfast Poutine

$17.00
CG’s Breakfast Potatoes, chopped thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, ham, scallions, and hollandaise.

CG Biscuit Plate

$13.00
Four freshly baked mini biscuits, Virgina style sausage & pepper gravy, raspberry jam and honey butter.

Truffle Honey Fried Brussels Sprouts & Goat Cheese

$13.00

Buffalo Blue Cheese Fried Brussels Sprouts

$13.00

CG Tacos

$14.00/+
Four authentic Mexican street-style tacos with tomatillo salsa verde, gremolata, radish and pickled red onions
• Cauliflower $14.00
• Carnitas $17.00
• Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp $18.00
• Braised Short Ribs $22.00
• Chorizo $15.00
• Garlic & Herb Grilled Chicken $16.00

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Sides

CG Breakfast Potatoes

$6.00
Cajun seasoned potatoes with peppers & onions.

Side of Toast

$2.00
White, whole wheat, sourdough, gluten-free (+$1.00), or English muffin (+$3.00)

Side of Eggs

$7.00
Two eggs any style.

Applewood-Smoked Bacon

$8.00
Four thick-cut strips of applewood-smoked bacon.

CG Sausage Gravy

$6.00
Virginia style sausage gravy.

1/2 Avocado

$4.00

CG Chips

$5.00

Side of Fresh-Cut Fruit

$5.00

Seasonal Side Salad

$7.00

Tofu Scramble Side/ Sub

$3.00/Sub
$6.00/Side

Smoked Salmon

$14.00/6 oz

Raspberry Jam

$2.00

Honey Butter

$2.00

Salads

Add protein to any salad: Garlic & Herb Grilled Chicken (+$10.00), or Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp (+$12.00)

CG Vegan Bowl (V, GF)

$22.00
Mixed greens, seasonal roasted veggies, quinoa, garbanzos, avocado, pickled red onion, and crispy ginger with sesame ginger vinaigrette.

Red Wine Poached Pear Salad

$21.00
Mixed greens, chopped applewood-smoked bacon, crumbled blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, pickled red onion, candied pecans, tomato confit, and white balsamic vinaigrette.

Beet & Goat Cheese Salad (Veg, GF)

$19.00
Mixed greens, roasted beets, crumbled goat cheese, orange segments, sliced almonds, pickled red onion, radish, and white balsamic vinaigrette.

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Between the Bread

Served with CG chips
Choice of White, Wheat, Sourdough, or Spinach Wrap
Gluten Free Bread Available +$1.00

CG Brunch Burger

$24.00
*Award Winning* 8oz grilled beef burger with pickles, tomato confit, cheddar or Swiss, egg any style, and CG’s signature coffee bacon jam on a toasted brioche bun.

Mushroom Swiss Burger

$22.00
8oz grilled beef burger sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and roasted garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun.

Smokehouse Burger

$26.00
8oz grilled beef burger, pickles, cheddar, 4oz braised BBQ short ribs, and crispy fried onions on a toasted brioche bun.

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

$17.00
Slow-braised pork shoulder, pickles, pickled red onions, and honey BBQ sauce on a toasted brioche bun.

Grilled BB Chicken Wrap

$17.00
Garlic & Herb grilled chicken (fried +$2.00) with buffalo sauce, crumbled blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.

Kickin' Cluckin' B.L.T. Biscuit

$22.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, jalapeño & apple jam on a buttermilk biscuit.

Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese

$23.00
8oz red wine braised short rib, Swiss, cheddar, and mozzarella on freshly baked focaccia.

CG's Veggie & Cheese Melt

$16.00
Roasted seasonal veggies, sun-dried tomato pesto, Swiss, and mozzarella pressed on freshly baked focaccia.

Caprese Focaccia Grilled Cheese

$15.00
Nut-free basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, pressed on freshly baked focaccia.

Smoked Turkey & Cheese

$14.00
Smoked turkey, lettuce, tomato, onion, sun-dried tomato mayo, and a choice of bread, cheddar or Swiss cheese.

Applewood-Smoked B.L.T. & Cheese

$15.00
Thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, with onion and roasted garlic aioli and a choice of bread, cheddar or Swiss cheese.

Honey Ham & Cheese

$14.00
Honey ham, lettuce, tomato, onion, roasted garlic aioli, and a choice of bread, cheddar or Swiss cheese.

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Pastries

Cookies

$4.25

Sweet Scones

$4.50

Savory Scones

$4.75

Muffins

$4.50

Gelato

1 scoop for $5.00 | 2 scoops for $9.00

Vanilla

Chocolate

Pistachio

Hazelnut

Specialty Deserts

Affogato

$9.00
A scoop of rich, creamy vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of piping hot espresso freshly brewed in-house.

Boozy Affogato

$11.00
Your choice of gelato mixed with a shot of your favorite spirit.

Seasonal Specials

Seasonal Specials

Ask your server about our seasonal gelato flavors and pastries.

Reservations are preferred, with seatings at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:30 PM

Appetizers

Biscuit Plate

3 freshly baked mini biscuits, honey butter, and raspberry jam.

Berry & Blue Cheese Salad

Arcadian mixed greens, fresh berries, crumbled blue cheese, English cucumbers, pickled red onions, and white balsamic vinaigrette.

Smoked Salmon Canape

Quenelle of minced smoked salmon, cream cheese, fresh gremolata, chives, and sweet lemon, on a toasted baguette.

Grilled Leg of Lamb Skewers

Grilled chunks of garlic and herb marinated leg of lamb, served with chimichurri.

Entrees

CG Breakfast Plate

2 eggs any style, 2 slices applewood smoked bacon, ham, toast, and breakfast potatoes.

CG Eggs Benedict

Buttered English muffin, two poached eggs, applewood smoked bacon, finished with hollandaise sauce and chives.

Belgium Waffles

Plain, Nutella and strawberry, or lemon blueberry.

Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles

Brunch Salmon

Grilled salmon fillet, creamy polenta, sliced soft-boiled egg, blistered garlic cherry tomatoes, honey, and basil compound butter.

Coffee Braised Short Ribs

Beef short ribs, braised for 6 hours in CG's house-roasted Ethiopia drip coffee, served over creamy polenta or roasted garlic mash, with one egg any style.

Brunch Chicken

Seared airline chicken breast, over roasted garlic mash, charred broccoli, and caramelized onion cream sauce.

Lamb Breakfast Hash

Braised leg of lamb stew, over breakfast potatoes with peppers, onions, and one egg any style.

Desserts

Dark Chocolate Brownie with 1 Scoop of Gelato

Chocolate Chip Cookie with 1 Scoop of Gelato

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

Specials

Watermelon Caprese Salad

$15.00
Fresh-cut watermelon, fresh mozzarella, basil, heirloom tomatoes, pickled red onions, balsamic glaze, over mixed seasonal greens.

Lobster Bruschetta

$24.00
Poached lobster knuckle & claw meat, warm butter, tossed with diced tomatoes, basil gremolata, served on French baguette crostinis.

Peach Cobbler Baked French Toast

$18.00
Fresh blueberries, pure maple crème fraiche.

Crab Cake Eggs Benedict

$26.00
Maryland crab cakes, heirloom tomatoes, poached eggs, hollandaise, pickled red onions.

Salmon al Purgatorio

$33.00
Grilled 6oz salmon, simmered in savory tomato sauce, two poached eggs, fresh herbs, Pecorino Romano, basil butter, garlic toasted focaccia.

Mom's Brunch Surf and Turf

$38.00
Grilled 8oz Prime Cut NY Strip, three chili lime grilled shrimp, CG Breakfast Potatoes, one egg any style, hollandaise sauce.

Appetizers

Truffle Honey Fried Brussels Sprouts & Goat Cheese

$13.00

Biscuit Plate

$13.00
Four freshly baked mini biscuits, Virginia-style sausage & pepper gravy, raspberry jam, honey butter.

Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

$19.00
Mixed greens, roasted beets, crumbled goat cheese, orange segments, sliced almonds, pickled red onions, radish, white balsamic vinaigrette.

Breakfast Poutine

$17.00
CG's Breakfast Potatoes, chopped thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, ham, scallions, hollandaise.

Entrees

Avocado Toast

$14.00
Toasted sourdough with freshly sliced avocado, roasted garlic oil, gremolata.

Avocado & Egg Bagel

$20.00
Toasted open-faced bagel with sliced avocado, roasted garlic oil, two eggs any style, gremolata.

CG Lox Bagel

$20.00
Toasted open-faced bagel with scallion cream cheese, 6oz smoked salmon, pickled red onions, sweet lemons, capers.

CG Breakfast Plate

$20.00
Two eggs any style, two pieces of thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, two pieces of ham, toast, CG Breakfast Potatoes.

Vegan Tofu Scramble

$17.00
Scrambled southwest seasoned tofu with peppers & onions, chipotle black beans, avocado, toast.

Chimichurri Steak & Eggs

$32.00
Grilled 8oz garlic & herb marinated Prime New York Strip Steak, two eggs any style, toast, CG Breakfast Potatoes.

CG Belgian Waffle

$16.00
Nutella & Strawberry or Caramel & Banana (+$3.00)

Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles

$23.00
Buttermilk fried chicken thigh, Belgian waffle, honey butter, pure maple syrup.

Virginia Sausage Gravy & Biscuits

$16.00
Four mini-buttermilk biscuits, smothered in Virginia-style breakfast sausage & pepper gravy, scallions, one egg fried any style.

CG House Eggs Benedict

$18.00
Buttered English muffin, two poached eggs, thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, hollandaise sauce, chives.
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