The Green Owl Cafe is Madison's only vegetarian and vegan restaurant.
Owner Jennie Capellaro aims to please vegetarians and vegans as well as meat-eaters who eat out with their vegetarian and vegan family members and friends.
At the Green Owl Café we trust that our local food vendors produce our ingredients with a dedication to quality. Vendors include Cha Cha Tea, Simple Soyman, Voss Organics, Blue Skies Berry Farm and Yahara Bay.
Phone
(608) 285-5290
Location
1970 Atwood avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Hours
Tues-Sat 11am–9pm
open until 10pm on Friday and Saturday during patio season
Sunday Brunch 10am–3pm
Monday closed
appetizers
$6.50
CRABBY CAKES
Two tofu and mushroom patties, baked golden brown, topped with vegan chipotle rémoulade. Vegan.
$6.50
$9.00
MIDDLE EASTERN PLATTER
Hummus, tabouli, muhammara (roasted red pepper and walnut spread) and baba ganoush served with toasted pita, kalamata olives and pickled vegetables. Vegan. Gluten-free version 10.50
$9.00
$9.00
GREEN OWL NACHOS
Tortilla chips topped with nacho cheese, pickled jalapeños, black olives, scallions and house-made pico de gallo. Vegan, Gluten-free. Dairy version: cheddar cheese. Add sundried tomato-walnut chorizo 2.00
$9.00
$10.50
MACHO NACHOS
Green Owl Nachos amped up with seasoned black beans, vegan crema and avocado. Vegan, Gluten-free. Dairy version: cheddar cheese and crema. Add sundried tomato-walnut chorizo 2.00
$10.50
$6.50
DEVIL WINGS
Veggie nuggets baked in our Buffalo sauce, served with vegan Ranch dressing and celery. Vegan, Gluten-free.
$6.50
$6.50
RAW TACO PLATE
Romaine lettuce shells filled with sundried tomato-walnut chorizo, avocado, pico de gallo and topped with creamy cilantro jalapeño dressing. Raw, Vegan, Gluten-free.
$6.50
entrees
$12.50
VEGAN SCHNITZEL
Tender protein topped with a creamy porcini mushroom sauce. Served with sauteéd vegetables and oven-roasted potatoes. Vegan. Gluten-free version 13.00
$12.50
$12.50
JAMBALAYA & CORNBREAD
Smoky rice, red beans, vegetables and marinated baked tempeh. Served with greens and roasted red pepper cornbread. Vegan. Gluten-free version: no cornbread 11.00
$12.50
$12.50
SESAME PEANUT NOODLES
Tossed in sesame-peanut sauce with carrots, broccoli and red peppers Vegan. Gluten-free version 14.00. Add marinated baked tempeh 2.50
$12.50
$13.50
VEGGIE LOAF DINNER
Walnut loaf with tomato glaze, mashed potatoes, gravy and sautéed vegetable. Vegan.
$13.50
$12.50
JACKFRUIT QUESADILLA
Savory quesadilla with jackfruit carnitas, cheddar cheese, rice and seasoned black beans. With Green Owl sauce, crema and pico de gallo (Gluten-free and/or Vegan upon request)
$12.50
$12.25
CAMPANELLE ALFREDO
Flower-shaped pasta with a cashew-based cream sauce with sauteed broccoli, carrots and peas. Served with garlic bread Vegan. Gluten-free version: no garlic bread 13.00. Add grilled lemon tofu 2.50 Add breaded unchicken filet 5.00
$12.25
$12.25
GROUNDNUT STEW
Traditional African sweet potato dish with cabbage, ginger, peanuts and cilantro, over brown rice with steamed kale. Vegan, Gluten-free.
$12.25
SALADS
$10.00
IZZY'S SALAD WITH FETA
Cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, tabouli and pepperoncini on romaine lettuce. Vegan version: grilled lemon tofu. Gluten-free upon request.
$10.00
$10.00
LEMON TOFU CAESAR
Vegan. Romaine lettuce tossed with our vegan Caesar dressing, red onions, tomatoes, and topped with grilled lemon tofu. Vegan. Gluten-free version: without croutons.
$10.00
$10.50
SANTA FE
Greens with roasted red peppers, corn, onion, seasoned beans, tomato and avocado in creamy jalapeño-lime dressing. Vegan, Gluten-free. Ask your server about the raw Sante Fe.
$10.50
$10.00
HARVEST SALAD
Baby spinach greens with roasted veggies, quinoa, toasted pepitas and dried cranberries with nutty Hollyhock dressing. Vegan, Gluten-free.
$10.00
SANDWICHES
SERVED WITH CHOICE OF SALAD, ROASTED POTATOES, KALE CRISPS OR QUINOA SALAD. SUB MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY FOR 1.00
$10.00
CRABBY CAKE PO'BOY
Vegan crabby cakes, served on a toasted French roll with lettuce, tomato and chipotle rémoulade
$10.00
$10.00
TLT WITH AVOCADO
Smoky tempeh, and avocado served on Madison Sourdough wheat bread with a vegan aioli. Vegan. Gluten-free version 10.50
$10.00
$10.00
BUFFALO WRAP
Veggie nuggets in Buffalo sauce in a flour tortilla with vegan Ranch dressing. Vegan.
$10.00
$10.00
CAJUN BLACKENED TOFU
Lemon-marinated tofu blackened, served on a ciabatta roll and our chipotle rémoulade. Vegan. Gluten-free version 10.00
$10.00
$10.00
ROASTED VEGGIE
Sweet potatoes, beets, red peppers and mushrooms with balsamic on a roll with spinach and basil aioli. Vegan. Gluten-free version 10.50
$10.00
$10.00
MADISON PHILLY
Beefy seitan thinly sliced on a toasted roll with sautéed peppers and onions, with melted cheese. Vegan upon request
$10.00
$11.00
VEGGIE LOAF
Walnut loaf baked with a tomato glaze served open-faced on wheat bread with a suggested side of mashed potatoes and gravy. Vegan.
$11.00
$10.00
SOUTHWEST FILET
Breaded unchicken filet, avocado, jalapeño-lime sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo. GF version 11.00
$10.00
$10.00
MEDITERRANEAN WRAP
Tabouli and hummus with romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted peppers and kalamata olives and lemon-mint vinaigrette in a flour tortilla. Vegan. Add lemon grilled tofu or feta for 75¢ each
$10.00
sides
$4.00
ROASTED POTATOES
Red potatoes oven-roasted in olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary, sea salt and pepper. Vegan, Gluten-free
$4.00
$3.75
KALE CRISPS
Oven-baked kale fronds mixed with olive oil and spices. crispy perfection. Vegan, Gluten-free
$3.75
$5.00
TABOULI
Bulgur, parsley, mint, scallion, tomato and cucumber with a lemon dressing. Vegan
$5.00
$5.25
HUMMUS AND/OR BABA GANOUSH
With toasted pita. Vegan. Gluten-free version 6.00
$5.25
$5.25
QUINOA SALAD
Quinoa, scallions, pepitas, dried cranberries in a nutty dressing. Vegan, Gluten-free
$5.25
$4.25
COLESLAW
Cabbage, carrots, onions, poppyseeds in a creamy cashew dressing. Raw, Vegan, Gluten-free.
$4.25
$4.50
SEASONAL SIDE SALAD
Mixed greens with two seasonal toppings. Raw, Vegan, Gluten-free.
$4.50
CUP $4.00
/
BOWL $5.00
SOUP OF THE DAY
Today's house-made selection
CUP $4.00
/
BOWL $5.00
CUP $4.25
/
BOWL $5.25
CHILI
House-made chili. Vegan, Gluten-free.
CUP $4.25
/
BOWL $5.25
EXTRAS
$2.25
ROASTED RED PEPPER CORNBREAD
$2.25
$1.25
BEEFY GRAVY
$1.25
$0.75
FOR CHILI OR SANDWICHES
Vegan chipotle remoulade, vegan mayonnaise, dairy cheese, vegan Daiya cheese, crema, vegan crema, scallions
$0.75
*Brunch served Sundays only, 10am to 3pm*
BRUNCH
$9.00
BREKKIE SANDWICH
Tofu “egg” patty, Daiya vegan cheese, “sausage” patty, vegan aioli, red onion, avocado, toasted English muffin. With oven-roasted rosemary-garlic red potatoes or hash browns. Vegan.
$9.00
$7.50
VEGAN FRENCH TOAST
Batch Bakehouse bread in our vegan French toast batter, served with syrup. (Add real Wisconsin Maple syrup for 1.50) Vegan.
$7.50
$9.00
VEGAN APPLE PIE FRENCH TOAST
Batch Bakehouse bread in our vegan French toast batter, topped with house-made apple pie topping, served with syrup (Add real Wisconsin Maple syrup for 1.50). Vegan.
$9.00
$8.50
CORNMEAL WAFFLE WITH BLUEBERRY-JALEPENO TOPPING
House-made vegan cornmeal batter, waffle ironed. Served with house-made blueberry-jalepeno topping. (Add real Wisconsin Maple syrup for 1.50) Vegan, Gluten-free.
$8.50
$9.50
BISCUITS AND GRAVY
House-made herb “buttermilk” biscuits, white sausage" black pepper gravy. Served with roasted rosemary-garlic potatoes or hash browns. Vegan.
$9.50
$8.50
TOFU SCRAMBLER WITH VEGGIES
Scrambled tofu (or organic cage-free eggs) with sauteed red pepper, onion, mushroom, tomato. Served with roasted rosemary-garlic potatoes or hashbrowns (Add vegan or dairy cheese for .75¢) (With free-range eggs upon request). Vegan, Gluten-free.
$8.50
$9.50
SOUTHERN SKILLET
Sauteed bell peppers, onions, corn, tomatoes, scrambled free-range eggs (or our tofu scrambler) mixed with shredded hash browns, topped with cheddar cheese (or Daiya vegan cheese or Teese nacho cheese). (Vegan upon request.) Gluten-free.
$9.50
$9.00
NUEVOS RANCHEROS
Corn tortillas, black beans, eggs scrambled with vegan chorizo, Green Owl roasted jalepeno sauce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, scallions, pico de gallo and avocado. Gluten-free.
$9.00
$9.50
VEGAN NUEVOS RANCHEROS
Vegan version of our Nuevos Rancheros: Corn tortillas, black beans, tofu scrambled with vegan chorizo, Green Owl roasted jalepeno sauce, vegan Daiya cheddar (OR Teese nacho cheese), sour cream, scallions, pico de gallo and avocado. Vegan, Gluten-free.
$9.50
OMELETTES
Free-range local eggs folded with your choice of the following, served with roasted rosemary-garlic potatoes or hashbrowns:
$8.50
THE MEDITERRANEAN
Spinach, feta cheese and tomato. Gluten-free.
$8.50
$8.50
THE VEGGIE PATCH
Red pepper, onion, mushroom, tomato and cheddar cheese. Gluten-free.
$8.50
$8.50
THE BAC-UN-ATOR
Smokey tempeh, spinach and tomatoes, topped with avocado.
$8.50
SANDWICHES & SALADS
SERVED WITH CHOICE OF SIDE: SALAD, ROASTED ROSEMARY-GARLIC POTATOES, KALE CRISPS
$10.00
CRABBY CAKE PO'BOY
Vegan crabby cakes, served on a toasted French roll with lettuce, tomato and chipotle remoulade. Vegan.
$10.00
$10.00
TLT WITH AVOCADO
Smoky tempeh, and avocado served on Madison Sourdough wheat bread with a vegan aioli. Vegan. (Gluten-free version 10.50)
$10.00
$6.50
CRABBY CAKES
Two tofu and mushroom patties, baked golden brown, topped with vegan chipotle remoulade. Vegan.
$6.50
$6.50
DEVIL WINGS
Veggie nuggets baked in our Buffalo sauce, served with vegan Ranch dressing and celery. Vegan, Gluten-free.
$6.50
$9.00
MIDDLE EASTERN PLATTER
Hummus, tabouli, muhammara (roasted red pepper and walnut spread) and baba ganoush served with toasted pita, kalamata olives and pickled vegetables. Vegan, (Gluten-free version 10.50)
$9.00
$10.00
IZZY'S SALAD WITH FETA
Cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, tabouli and pepperoncini on romaine lettuce. Vegan version: grilled lemon tofu. Gluten-free upon request.
$10.00
$10.50
SANTA FE
Greens with roasted red peppers, corn, onion, seasoned beans, tomato and avocado in creamy jalapeno-lime dressing. (Add sundried tomato-walnut chorizo 2.00) (Ask your server about the raw Santa Fe). Vegan, Gluten-free.
$10.50
PASTRIES
VEGAN BAKED TREAT
Ask your server about today's variety
$4.00
CINNAMON ROLL
With “cream cheese” icing. Vegan.
$4.00
sides
$3.00
TWO VEGAN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE PATTIES
$3.00
$3.00
THREE STRIPS SMOKY TEMPEH BACON
Vegan, Gluten-free
$3.00
$3.00
TWO SLICES VEGAN HAM
$3.00
$1.50
MADISON SOURDOUGH WHEAT TOAST
2 slices. Vegan
$1.50
$3.00
HERB “BUTTERMILK” BISCUIT
Vegan
$3.00
$3.50
ROASTED ROSEMARY-GARLIC POTATOES
Vegan, Gluten-free
$3.50
$3.50
HASH BROWNS
Vegan, Gluten-free
$3.50
$4.00
CAGE-FREE, LOCAL SCRAMBLED EGGS
Gluten-free
$4.00
$3.50
TOFU SCRAMBLER
Smaller portion without veggies. Vegan, Gluten-free.
$3.50
$2.50
GLUTEN-FREE TOAST
2 slices. Vegan
$2.50
EXTRAS .75¢
Vegan chipotle remoulade
Vegan mayonnaise
Dairy cheese
Vegan Daiya cheese
Vegan Teese jalepeno nacho cheese
Crema
Vegan crema
Scallions
mixed drinks
$8
CHAITINI
Chai tea and vanilla bean vodkas, simple syrup and coconut milk
$8
$7
ZINGER
Organic lemon vodka, ginger and raspberry liqueurs, shaken with ice
$7
$7
BLAZIN' BERRY
Hot pepper tequila, raspberry and pomegranate liqueurs, fresh lemon juice
$7
$8
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE MARTINI
Vodka infused with organic strawberries, vanilla bean vodka, coconut milk, simple syrup
$8
$7
STRAWBERRY VODKA LEMONADE
Vodka with organic strawberries, house orange blossom lemonade
$7
$7
CUCUMBER ROSE GIN & TONIC
Fresh cucumber, gin, rose water, tonic
$7
$7
BOOZY 'BOOCH
Local Yahara Bay vodka or gin, mixed with your choice of Tapuat Brewing Co. kombucha
$7
$7
DRUNKEN EARL
Earl Grey Tea infused vodka topped with orange blossom lemonade
$7
$7
APPLE CINNAMON OLD FASHIONED
Apple cinnamon brandy, muddled orange, cherry and bitters, lemon-lime soda
$7
$7
BONFIRE
Jameson whiskey, Thatcher’s organic blood orange liqueur, muddled orange, orange bitters, ginger beer
$7
$7
BLOODY MARY
Peppercorn vodka, with secret recipe bloody mix made with vegan Worcestershire (Sundays: 6 dollars)
$7
$6
CAVA MIMOSA
Spanish sparkling wine with fresh orange juice (Sundays: 6 dollars)
$6
$6
CAVA SPRITZER
Sparkling Spanish Cava with choice of liqueur: Pear, Raspberry, Blood Orange, Pomegranate
$6
Wine
$8
/
$30
LUCINDA & MILLIE
Organic Cabernet Sauvignon
$8
/
$30
$7
/
$26
OKO
Organic Malbec, Organic Pinot Grigio
$7
/
$26
$6
/
$22
OAK GROVE
Chardonnay
$6
/
$22
$8
/
$30
WITHER HILLS
Sauvignon Blanc
$8
/
$30
$6
/
$20
HOUSE WINE
Organic Red or White
$6
/
$20
Non-Alcoholic
$2.75
ORANGE BLOSSOM LEMONADE
$2.75
$2.75
LEMON BLACK ICED TEA
$2.75
$2.75
ARNOLD PALMER
$2.75
$2.50
SODA
Cola, Diet Cola, Lemon-Lime, Sprecher Root Beer
$2.50
$2.50
Gosling's N/A Ginger Beer
$2.50
$2.50
JUICE
Apple, Cranberry
$2.50
$3
/
$4
ORANGE JUICE
Small or Large
$3
/
$4
$3.00
KOMBUCHA
Tapuat Brewing Co. from Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Ask about our current flavors
$3.00
$2.50
COCONUT WATER
$2.50
$2.75
FRENCH PRESS COFFEE
Regular or Decaf
$2.75
$3.75
COLD BREWED ICED COFFEE (Seasonal)
$3.75
HOT TEA - CHA CHA BRAND
Jasmine Green, Chai, Breakfast Black, Earl Grey, Peppermint Rooibos, Chamomile, Ginseng Spice
bottled Beer
$4
KARBEN 4 BREWING Madison
FANTASY FACTORY IPA
$4
$4
ALE ASYLUM Madison
HOPALICIOUS American Pale Ale, MADTOWN NUTBROWN Brown Ale
$4
$4
CENTRAL WATERS BREWING CO. Amherst
MUDPUPPY Porter
$4
$4
NEW GLARUS BREWING CO. New Glarus
SPOTTED COW Ale, SEASONAL (ask your server)
$4
$4
CLAUSTHAULER Golden Amber N/A
$4
$3
POINT BREWERY Special Lager
$3
CIDER & Gluten Free
$5
SONOMA CIDER Sonoma Valley, CA
THE HATCHET GF Organic Apple Cider, THE PITCHFORK GF Organic Pear-Apple Cider
$5