Appetizers
Starters To Share (or Not). Handmade mozzarella sticks you'll be telling strangers about!
Mozzarella SticksUSD 14.00
Made completely from scratch. Housemade and Hand-Stretched Mozzarella, Herbed Breadcrumbs and Marinara Sauce
- 4 SticksUSD 14.00
- 6 SticksUSD 17.50
Personal Detroit PizzaUSD 11.00
Provolone, mozzarella, and red sauce topped with sweet drop peppers and ricotta. Served with garlic-parm sauce.
Popcorn ChickenUSD 13.00
Hot honey and creamy ranch.
Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper & Artichoke DipUSD 10.00
Served with Grilled or Crispy Pita Chips or Vegetables
Baked Mac & CheeseUSD 10.00
Merksts cheddar bechamel and asiago breadcrumbs.
Roasted Brussels SproutsUSD 9.00
Roasted garlic, balsamic, calabrian chili, and cashew & sesame crunch.
BurrataUSD 14.00
Marinated Peppers, Arugula, Fried Garlic, Pesto, Malt Crackers.
Fried ZucchiniUSD 10.00
Campfire sauce and lemon.
Sweet Potato FriesUSD 7.00
Sweet & Smoky Seasoning, Campfire Sauce.
Seasoned Curly FriesUSD 7.00
The Fifty/50's Famous Chicken Wings
Our jumbo chicken are coated in our special breading and seasonings. Choose Bone-In or Boneless and then select your favorite sauce for us to toss them in.
Step 1 - Choose:
Bone-In
Boneless
Step 2 - How Many?
Bone-InUSD 16.00
- 6 WingsUSD 16.00
- 10 WingsUSD 25.00
- 25 WingsUSD 52.00
BonelessUSD 15.00
- 6 WingsUSD 15.00
- 10 WingsUSD 23.00
- 25 WingsUSD 49.00
Step 3 - Select a Sauce
Select a Sauce
Our Famous Buffalo, Spicy Garlic, Korean Red Pepper Glaze, Nashville Hot, Sweet Chili, Smokehouse BBQ, Teriyaki Honey Orange
Step 4 - Add Ons
RanchUSD 2.00
Blue Cheese DressingUSD 2.00
Celery & CarrotsUSD 2.00
Salads
Salads so good, you'll forget about pizza (almost).
Cobb SaladUSD 16.00
Romaine, arugula, cabbage, tomatoes, pickles, corn, scallions, egg, garlic sesame croutons and black true dressing.
Roots Caesar Salad*USD 14.00
Romaine, shaved parmesan, toasted pepperoni crumbles, garlic sesame croutons, parmesan crisps and caesar dressing.
Tomato, Avocado, & MozzarellaUSD 15.00
Romaine Lettuce, avocado, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, fresh mozzarella, sunflower seeds, and cilantro vinaigrette.
Greekish SaladUSD 14.00
Romaine & baby spinach, fresh herbs, kalamata & green olives, cucumbers, red onions, red & green bell peppers, feta cheese, pepperoncini, sunflower seeds, crispy pita and greek-feta vinaigrette.
Not a Carrot in the WorldUSD 14.00
Romaine, baby kale, arugula, avocado, scallions, radish, mango, roasted cauliflower, sesame & sunflower seeds, lemon, roasted carrots and carrot tahini dressing.
Chipotle Chicken Southwest SaladUSD 15.00
Arugula, cilantro, cabbage, pulled chicken, avocado, radish, pickled red onions, tajin-roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, queso cotija, tortilla strips, and creamy chipotle dressing.
Spicy Cashew SaladUSD 14.00
Baby kale, green and red cabbage, pickled carrots, radish, scallions, cucumber, edamame, sugar snap peas, crispy rice, chopped cashews and spicy cashew
Shaved Brussels SaladUSD 14.00
Baby kale, shaved brussls, dried cranberries, candied pecans, crumbed goat cheese, orange segments, and whole grain mustard vinaigrette.
Build a Salad
$12. We use the freshest ingredients to make the best salads
Step 1 - Pick Your Greens
Choose 2: Baby Greens, Shredded Cabbage, Romaine, Arugula (+$1), Baby Kale (+$1), Spinach (+$1)
Step 2 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Choose 5: Black Beans, Carrots: shredded, Cherry Tomatoes, Corn: roasted, Cucumbers, Green Bell Peppers, Grilled Pineapple, Jalapeños, Mushrooms: roasted, Orange Segments, Peperoncino, Pickled Red Onions, Pickles, Red Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Radish, Scallions, Artichoke Hearts (+1), Carrots: roasted (+1), Curry Cauliflower: roasted (+1), Fresh Mango (+1), Kalamata & Green Olives (+1), Snap Peas (+1), Sweet Potato: tajin-roasted (+1)
Step 3 - Plenty to Crunch On
Choose 2: Crispy Pita, Dried Cranberries, Garlic Sesame Croutons, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Taco Chips, Tortilla Strips, Almonds: toasted (+$1), Cashews: toasted (+$1), Pistachios: candied (+$2)
Step 4 - Now add cheese
Choose 1: Bleu Cheese, Burrata (+4) Cheddar, Chihuahua Cheese (+$1), Cotija, Feta (+$1), Goat Cheese (+$1), House-made Mozzarella (+$2), Local Cheddar Curds (+$2), Ricotta (+$2), Shaved Parmesan (+$1), Vegan Mozzarella (+$2)
Step 5 - Our Famous Dressings
Choose 1: Avocado Cream (+$1), Balsamic Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Buttermilk Ranch, Black Truffle Vinaigrette (+$2), Caesar Dressing*, Carrot Tahini, Cilantro Vinaigrette, Creamy Chipotle Dressing, Greek-Feta Dressing, Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette, Louis Dressing, Spicy Cashew Vinaigrette, Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette, Vegan Ranch (+$2)
Step 6 - Top It Off
Get That Protein! Avocado (+$3), Bacon (+$2), Blackened Shrimp (+$6), Fried Herbed-Breaded Chicken (+$6), Garlic Shrimp (+$6), Grilled Chicken Breast (+$5), Hard Boiled Egg (+$2), Popcorn Chicken (+$5), Pulled Chicken: cold (+$5),
Tavern Style Pizza
Cracker-thin, crispy crust topped with a light layer of sauce and cut into squares for easy sharing. All tavern pizzas have oregano and are 12".
CheeseUSD 14.00
PepperoniUSD 17.00
Traditional SausageUSD 17.00
Burrata & TruffleUSD 23.00
Onion soubise, roasted mushrooms, trues, mozzarella, burrata, arugula.
Portuguese Chorizo & PeppersUSD 21.00
Red sauce, chorizo, pickled hungarian goat horn peppers, and mozzarella.
EloteUSD 19.00
Gold rush sauce, corn, mozzarella, cotija cheese, paprika aioli, and scallions.
Quad Cities Style Pizzas
Our hand thrown malt-infused crust lends itself to a hint of sweetness with toppings placed under a generous blanket of Wisconsin's finest mozzarella.
CheeseUSD 16.00
- 12" PizzaUSD 16.00
- 16" PizzaUSD 20.00
PepperoniUSD 19.00
- 12" PizzaUSD 19.00
- 16" PizzaUSD 23.00
Crumbled SausageUSD 19.00
The Quad Cities Speciality
- 12" PizzaUSD 19.00
- 16" PizzaUSD 23.00
TacoUSD 24.00
Taco-seasoned crumbled sausage, pizza sauce, mozzarella, lettuce, tomatoes, and our special taco seasoned chips.
- 12" PizzaUSD 24.00
- 16" PizzaUSD 29.00
MargheritaUSD 17.00
Roasted tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil.
- 12" PizzaUSD 17.00
- 16" PizzaUSD 22.00
Cleo McDowell'sUSD 25.00
Seasoned ground beef, special sauce, mozzarella and cheddar. Topped with lettuce, pickles, and onions.
- 12" PizzaUSD 25.00
- 16" PizzaUSD 30.00
GardenUSD 22.00
Roasted mushrooms, diced green peppers, roasted red peppers, olive mix, pizza sauce, and mozzarella.
- 12" PizzaUSD 22.00
- 16" PizzaUSD 27.00
BLTUSD 22.00
Canadian bacon, bacon, pizza sauce, mozzarella, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- 12" PizzaUSD 22.00
- 16" PizzaUSD 27.00
Chef Charlie Mckenna's BBQ Pulled PorkUSD 26.50
Smoked pulled pork, hot smokey BBQ sauce, and mozzarella. Topped with Carolina dirt BBQ rub & cole slaw.
- 12" PizzaUSD 26.50
Chef Rick Ortiz' Antique Taco PizzaUSD 25.00
Chorizo chili, cheddar curds, chihuahua cheese, mozzarella, oickled jalapeños & onions, avocado cream, tortilla strips, olives, and scallions.
- 12" PizzaUSD 25.00
Tikki Masala Butter ChickenUSD 27.00
Butter sauce, marinated chicken, ginger, curry, onions, paneer, methi, chili oil, lime, and mozzarella.
- 12" PizzaUSD 27.00
Korean Fried ChickenUSD 29.50
Red pepper sauce, garlic purée, kimchi, smoked gouda, mozzarella, fried chicken, scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
- 12" PizzaUSD 29.50
Build a Pizza
12" Pizza (Serves 1-2) $16 / 16" Pizza (Serves 3-5) $20. Tell us how to make the perfect pizza. Pick your favorite fresh ingredients and we'll arrange them on our hand-tossed malt crust with Roots pizza sauce and Quad Cities mozzarella blend
Step 1 - First Pick a SizeUSD 14.00
- 12" Tavern StyleUSD 14.00
- 12" Quad Cities StyleUSD 16.00
- 16" Quad Cities StyleUSD 20.00
Step 2 - Put Some Meat on It
Sausage: QC Crumbled (+$3), Sausage: Traditional (+$3) Pepperoni (+$3), Cupping Pepperoni (+$4) Anchovies (+$3), Bacon (+$4), Blackened Shrimp (+$8), Canadian Bacon (+$4), Chorizo (+$4), Garlic Shrimp (+$8), Ground Beef (+$4), Popcorn Chicken (+$6), Pulled Chicken (+$5), Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork (+$6), Vegan Pepperoni (+$5)
Step 3 - Add Plenty of VegetablesUSD 2.50
Artichoke Hearts, Arugula, Corn, Garlic, Giardiniera, Green Bell Peppers, Grilled Pineapple, Jalapeños: fresh, Jalapeños: pickled, Kalamata Olive Blend, Mushrooms: roasted, Red Onions: fresh, Red Onions: pickled, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Red Bell Peppers, Spinach: fresh, Scallions
Step 4 - Extra Cheese?
Bleu Cheese (+$2), Burrata (+$4), Cheddar (+$2), Cotija Cheese (+$2), Provolone (+$2), Ricotta (+$2), Feta (+$3), Fresh Mozzarella (+$3), Goat Cheese (+$3), Shaved Parmesan (+$3), Vegan Mozzarella (+$3)
Step 5 - Dipping SaucesUSD 2.50
Avocado Cream, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Korean Red Pepper Sauce, Garlic Parmesan (aka Gold Rush), Ranch Dressing, Smokey BBQ, Sour Cream, Vegan Ranch
Step 6 - How Should We Cut Your Pizza?
Quad-Cities Style Strips: Cut with giant scissors but best with three or less ingredients Pie Cut: It's traditional. Just not in the Quad Cities, but if you like a lot of toppings, this is what we suggest. Tavern Cut: It's cut into squares and easy to share.
Kiddos
For children under 10 years old. Served with a kid's drink.
SpaghettiUSD 8.00
Butter or Marinara
Macaroni N CheeseUSD 8.00
Vienna Beef Hot DogUSD 9.00
Plain. Served with curly fries or fresh fruit.
Chicken TendersUSD 12.00
Served with curly fries or fresh fruit. Choice of Ranch, Honey Mustard, or BBQ.
Fried ShrimpUSD 14.00
Served with curly fries or fresh fruit. Choice of Ranch, Honey Mustard, or BBQ.
Desserts
From West Town Bakery
Fruity Pebbles CheesecakeUSD 9.00
Funfetti cheesecake on a graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream and glazed fruity pebbles.
Baklava CheesecakeUSD 11.00
Honey cheesecake, walnut crust, walnut honey drizzle, whipped cream, crispy phyllo
Chocolate Cream PieUSD 8.00
Dark Chocolate Mousse on an Oreo Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream and Oreo Cookie crumbles.
Key Lime Meringue PieUSD 8.00
Fresh Key Lime Custard on a graham Cracker Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream
Peanut Butter Mousse PieUSD 8.00
Peanut butter mousse, chocolate crust, chocolate cream, and reese's pieces.
Beverages
SodaUSD 4.00
Pepsi – Diet Pepsi – Sierra Mist – Dr. Pepper – Pepsi Zero – Orange Crush – Ginger Ale
Fresh LemonadeUSD 5.00
Brewed Iced TeaUSD 4.00
Root BeerUSD 6.00
It's our own special recipe!
- BottledUSD 6.00
