Novel Café Menu
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DESSERTS
Chocolate Cupcake 3.50
Hazelnut Chocolate Cupcake 3.50
Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake 5.00
flourless rich chocolate cake topped with whip cream,
can be warmed
Petite Tiramisu 5.00
two layers of white cake soaked with espresso and marsala filled
with mascarpone cheese and topped with chocolate shavings
Boston Cream Cake 5.00
two layers of white cake filled with a layer of chocolate mousse
and vanilla custard topped with rich chocolate decorated on
powdered sugar snowflake
Petite New York Cheesecake 5.00
a delicious blend of sour cream and cream cheese slowly baked
on a graham cracker crust and topped with ground almonds
Raspberry Cheesecake 5.00
fresh raspberries, decorated with a raspberry swirl on top, with a
graham cracker crust
Red Velvet Cake 5.75
a light chocolate buttermilk cake, a rich beautiful red, with two
layers of cream cheese filling as well as frosting of cream cheese
decorated with buttercream red poppies and edged with toasted
red velvet cake crumbs
Chocolate Strawberry Cake 5.75
dark chocolate with three fillings of Belgian chocolate ganache,
whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, frosted with a chocolate
ganache vine and chocolate dipped strawberries
Triple Berry Cake 5.75
a yellow butter cake filled with three layers of lightly sweetened
whipped cream and layers of raspberries, blackberries, and
strawberries, frosted with whipped cream and decorated with
buttercream vines and fresh berries
Mini Fresh Fruit Tart 6.75
buttery shortbread crust covered with chocolate filled with
creamy custard, and topped with seasonal fruit
Apple Brandy Tart 6.75
caramelized apples with a brandy fill
Key Lime Tart 6.75
key lime juice made into a custard fill, and mixed with a lightly
sweetened whipped cream
Coconut Cream Tart 6.75
butter pastry filled with a coconut pastry cream
BEVERAGES
Sodas (unlimited refills) 2.50
coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, cranberry, and grapefruit
Iced Tea (unlimted refills) 2.50
regular, passion peach, and cranberry
FRESH Lemonade 2.95
FRESH Juices 3.95
orange juice, strawberry lemonade, grapefruit, and apple juice
Italian or French Soda 3.25
Bottled Water Still small 2.25 large 4.50
Sparkling small 2.25 large 4.50
Smoothies Fresh Fruit 4.50
Acai or Cherry 4.95
COFFEE, ESPRESSO, & TEAS
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Organic Coffee 2.25
Decaf 2.25
Espresso single 1.75 double 2.25
Cappuccino single 3.25 double 3.75
Latte single 3.25 double 3.75
Mocha single 3.50 double 3.95
Café au Lait 2.75
Vanilla Chai 3.95
Tiger Chai 3.95
Iced Coffee 2.75
Iced Cappuccino 3.75
Iced Latte 3.75
Blended Mocha 3.50
Blended Vanilla 3.50
Substitute Soy Milk 0.50
Shot of Flavored Syrup 0.50
Organic Loose Leaf Tea 2.95
Black Teas
Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Black Chai, Lapsang Souchong,
Darjeeling, Tahitian Vanilla, Orange Spice, Mango Spice, and
Passion Fruit Peach
Green Teas
China Jasmine, Moroccan Mint, Japanese Cherry Sakura,
Sencha, Gun Powder, and Genmai Cha
Herbal Teas
Chamomile, Serenity, Meditation, Berry Patch, Lemongrass,
Yerba Mate, and Peppermint
SANDWICHES
choice of wheat, rye, rosemary, or sourdough bread
served with shoestring fries, fresh fruit, or a mixed green salad
add avocado for $1.50
Turkey Breast Sandwich 8.95
daily baked hand carved turkey breast, green leaf, tomatoes, red
onions, dijon mustard, and mayonnaise
Turkey Meatloaf Sandwich 9.95
ground turkey, green leaf, tomatoes, spinach, shredded carrots,
onions, bell pepper, and bread crumbs, and a hard-boiled egg
center with dijon mustard and mayonnaise
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich 9.95
grilled chicken breast, roasted red bell pepper, arugula, and
marinated eggplant dipped in parmesan and basil pesto
Grilled Chicken Dijon Sandwich on Ciabatta 10.50
grilled chicken breast, green leaf, tomatoes, onions, bacon, avo-
cado, dijon mustard, and mayonnaise
Ahi Tuna Sandwich 10.95
seared ahi tuna, green leaf, tomatoes, red onions, and wasabi
spread
Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich 8.95
seasoned albacore tuna, celery, red onions, mayonnaise, with
green leaf, tomatoes, and shredded carrots
Grilled Tuna Melt 8.95
our tuna salad, melted with your choice of cheese
Goat Cheese and Eggplant Melt 9.50
melted goat cheese, marinated eggplant dipped in parmesan and
basil pesto, grilled spinach and onions, shredded carrots,
mayonnaise, and a sun-dried tomato pesto spread
Vegetarian Sandwich 8.95
green leaf, tomatoes, avocado, shredded carrots, sprouts, red
onions, a choice of cheese, and a sun-dried tomato pesto spread
Grilled Vegetable Pesto Sandwich 10.50
Like the vegetable pesto wrap, served with grilled zucchini,
eggplant, spinach, onions, and a sun-dried tomato pesto spread
Grilled Cheese 6.95
choice of swiss, jack, or cheddar melted with sliced tomatoes
GOURMET BURGERS
Choice of wheat, onion, or sesame bun,
served with shoestring fries or organic mixed greens
Novel Cheese Burger 7.45
8 oz. angus beef, choice of cheese with mayonnaise and dijon
mustard
Novel California Burger 10.95
8 oz. angus beef, choice of cheese, bacon, green leaf, tomatoes,
avocado, grilled onions, pickles, mayonnaise, and dijon mustard
French Onion Burger 9.95
8 oz. angus beef, swiss cheese, grilled onions and mushrooms,
green leaf, tomatoes, pickles, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard
El Paso Burger 9.95
choice of 8 oz. grilled turkey patty or angus beef, and
choice of cheese, topped with home made turkey chili
California Rosemary Turkey Burger 10.95
8 oz. grilled turkey patty, choice of cheese, tomatoes, avocado,
green leaf, grilled onions, pickles, bacon, mayonnaise, and dijon
mustard
Grilled Chicken Breast Burger 9.95
grilled chicken breast, roasted bell peppers, green leaf, tomatoes,
grilled onions, pickles, and cognac mayonnaise
Portobello Mushroom Burger 9.95
grilled portobello mushroom, grilled onions, roasted red peppers,
tomatoes, pickles, cognac mayonnaise (contains no meat)
Garden Vegetarian Burger 9.95
vegetarian patty: brown rice mushrooms, barley, soy and onions,
tomato pesto, swiss cheese, green leaf, tomatoes, pickles, grilled
onions, avocado, and sprouts Fresh Grilled Salmon Salad 11.95
grilled salmon served over a bed of mixed greens, sprouts, cu-
cumber, tomatoes, broccoli, and shredded carrots with our bal-
samic vinaigrette
Organic Spinach Salad 10.95
fresh organic spinach with grilled chicken, raisins, pine nuts, goat
cheese, and apples with our balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Vegetable Salad add chicken for $2.00 8.95
grilled zucchini, shredded carrots, eggplant, and broccoli, on a
bed of mixed greens, with our balsamic vinaigrette
PASTA
Chicken Penne Pasta 9.95
penne with sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, and grilled chicken with
homemade marinara topped with grated parmesan
Bowtie Pasta with Vegetables 9.95
bowtie with zucchini, carrots, eggplant, mushrooms, basil pesto,
topped with grated parmesan
Carbonara 9.95
penne served with bacon, garlic, and parmesan
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccini 9.95
fettuccini with grilled chicken in a homemade alfredo sauce
*Spicy Seafood Linguini 11.95
linguini with clams, mussels, calamari, and shrimp in a
spicy homemade marinara topped with grated parmesan
Clams and Linguini 9.95
linguini with clams in a white wine lemon garlic butter sauce,
tomatoes, fresh basil, and onions topped with grated parmesan
Mussels and Penne 9.95
penne with mussels in a spicy homemade marinara topped with
grated parmesan
Angel Hair and Shrimp 9.95
angel hair with shrimp and a spicy homemade marinara topped
with grated parmesan
WRAPS AND QUESADILLAS
all served with shoestring fries, fresh fruit, or
a mixed green salad
quesadillas offer a choice of swiss, jack, or cheddar cheese
substitute goat cheese for $1.00
Sante Fe Chicken Wrap 9.95
organic romaine, black beans, corn, homemade pico de gallo,
grilled chicken, with a chipotle mayonnaise spread
Grilled Vegetable Pesto Wrap 10.50
grilled zucchini, eggplant, spinach, onions, and a sun-dried
tomato pesto spread wrapped in a spinach tortilla
Tuna Melt Quesadilla 9.95
choice of cheese melted with albacore tuna, shredded carrots,
and guacamole
Barbeque Chicken Quesadilla 9.95
choice of cheese melted with barbeque chicken, red onions, and
tomatoes
Grilled Vegetable Quesadilla 9.95
choice of cheese melted with zucchini, eggplant, spinach,
shredded carrots, and a sun-dried tomato pesto spread FROM THE GRIDDLE
Served with 100% maple syrup!
Stack of 3 Plain Pancakes 6.50
Strawberry, Blueberry, or Banana Walnut 7.50
Wheat Pancakes 6.95
French Toast 7.95
with fresh strawberries, and powdered sugar
Waffle 7.95
topped with bananas, strawberries, and whipped cream
HOT CEREAL, GRANOLA, & FRUIT
Organic Oatmeal 6.25
served with brown sugar, walnuts, and raisins
Organic Granola 7.95
with bananas and strawberries, choice of milk or yogurt
Acai Bowl 8.95
served with organic granola, fresh strawberries, and bananas,
choice of soymilk or apple juice
Fresh Fruit Plate 8.95
seasonal fruit with yogurt
SIDES
Bagel 2.50
Plain, Sesame, Onion, Raisin Cinnamon, or Everything
Toasted with choice of cream cheese, butter, or jam
Fruit Salad 3.50
Bacon, Turkey Bacon, Sausage, Turkey Sausage 3.00
Cottage Cheese 2.50
Organic Yogurt 3.00
Roasted Potatoes 2.95
Mixed Green Salad 3.00
Caesar Salad 3.00
French Fries Small 3.50
Large 5.00
SOUPS
Soup du Jour Cup 3.75
Ask about our daily soup options Bowl 4.95
Turkey Chili Cup 3.75
With sour cream, cheddar cheese, chives Bowl 4.95
GARDEN FRESH SALADS
chopped romaine and mixed greens are all organic
Sante Fe Chicken Salad 9.95
romaine, black beans, corn, homemade pico de gallo, guacamole,
grilled chicken, with our balsamic vinaigrette
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad 10.95
fresh ahi tuna, roma tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts, broccoli, carrots,
and cucumbers over mixed greens with our balsamic vinaigrette
High Protein Salad 9.95
scoop of all white meat albacore tuna, one hard-boiled egg, and
a choice of chicken or turkey with carrots, sprouts, tomatoes, and
broccoli over mixed greens with our balsamic vinaigrette
Warm Goat Cheese Salad add chicken for $2.00 8.95
homemade croutons, warm goat cheese, broccoli, tomatoes,
alfalfa sprouts, carrots, and cucumbers over mixed greens with
our balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken Apple and Walnut Salad 10.95
caramelized walnuts, apples, red onions, homemade croutons,
sliced grilled chicken, goat cheese, over mixed greens with our
balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad add chicken for $2.00 8.95
served with feta cheese, black olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, red
onions, and romaine with balsamic vinaigrette, topped with pep-
eroncinis
Novel Caesar Salad add chicken for $2.00 8.95
romaine, grated parmesan, avocado, tomatoes, homemade crou-
tons, and our traditional Caesar dressing
Mixed Green Salad add chicken for $2.00 8.95
mixed greens, carrots, sprouts, tomatoes, steamed broccoli, and
cucumbers with our balsamic vinaigrette
Caprese Salad 8.95
sliced vine ripe tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil,
aged balsamic vinaigrette, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and
mixed greens
Chinese Chicken Salad 9.95
mixed greens, shredded red and green Napa cabbage, red on-
ions, carrots, sesame, Mandarin oranges, and crispy wonton
strips, topped with fresh grilled chicken and sesame dressing
Cobb Chicken Salad 10.95
romaine, grilled chicken with bacon bits, aged bleu cheese bits,
hard-boiled egg, avocado, and tomatoes with bleu cheese
dressing
Full Menu Served ALL Day!
BREAKFAST OMELETTES and SCRAMBLES
served with choice of roasted potatoes, fresh fruit, cottage cheese, or yogurt,
and choice of wheat, rye, rosemary, sourdough bread, or English muffin
OMELETTES
Omelette Your Way 9.95
combine any 3 of the following:
cheeses: cheddar, jack, Swiss, feta, mozzarella, bleu cheese, goat
cheese
produce/vegetables: broccoli, onions, capers, corn, fresh basil,
tomatoes, bell pepper, spinach, mushrooms, zucchini
meats: bacon, turkey bacon, sausage, turkey sausage,
vegetable sausage, Mexican chorizo, roasted turkey, grilled chicken
Novel Omelette 9.95
egg whites, tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, fresh basil, and jack
cheese topped with avocado
California Omelette 10.95
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, spinach, and
swiss cheese
Sante Fe Omelette 9.95
mexican chorizo, corn, black beans, homemade pico de gallo,
and jack or cheddar cheese
Oven-Roasted Sun-Dried Tomato Omelette 9.95
sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, spinach, and goat cheese
SCRAMBLES
Italian Scramble 9.95
3 egg whites, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, fresh basil, topped
with parmesan cheese
Novel Scramble 10.95
3 eggs, lox, cream cheese, and green onions
Vegetable Scramble 10.95
egg whites, mushrooms, green and red bell peppers, spinach,
tomatoes, feta cheese, and onions
Tofu Spinach Scramble (No Eggs!) 9.95
tofu, tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms
Spinach Nest 9.95
2 slices of turkey ham on potato pancakes, sautéed mushrooms,
spinach and marinated tofu with hollandaise sauce
BREAKFAST SPECIALTIES
2 for Novel 9.95
2 eggs any style, 2 plain pancakes, 2 slices of bacon, turkey
bacon, sausage, turkey sausage, or vegetable sausage, with
fresh fruit (substitute fruit pancakes for $1)
Lean Plate 10.95
scrambled egg whites, sliced tomatoes, steamed spinach or
broccoli, and choice of a grilled chicken breast, rosemary turkey
patty, or beef patty
Breakfast Quesadilla 10.95
spinach flour tortilla filled with 2 scrambled eggs, bacon,
vegetable sausage, jack cheese, onions, and cilantro with guaca-
mole, sour cream, and roasted tomato salsa on the side
Novel Rancheros 8.95
2 fried eggs served on corn tortillas with black beans, rice, gua-
camole, feta cheese, and our homemade ranchero sauce
Breakfast Burrito 9.95
3 scrambled eggs, black beans, homemade pico de gallo, guaca-
mole, jack cheese, and a choice of Mexican chorizo, or bacon,
on a flour tortilla with a side of roasted potatoes, or fresh fruit
Sunrise Sandwich 9.95
3 scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, herb mayonnaise, bacon,
lettuce, tomato, onions, and avocado on a croissant with a side
of roasted potatoes or fresh fruit
Lox Plate 10.95
smoked salmon, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onions, capers, with
a choice of bagel and cream cheese
Tofu Bruschetta 9.95
roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, over tofu on toast
with side of roasted potatoes or fresh fruit
Eggs Bruschetta 9.95
roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, over your style of
eggs on toast with side of roasted potatoes or fresh fruit
Eggs Benedict 8.95
2 eggs poached, turkey ham, and spinach, on an English muffin
topped with our hollandaise sauce
Chilaquiles 9.95
3 eggs scrambled served on corn tortillas, homemade ranchero
sauce, topped with red onions, black beans, sour cream, feta
cheese, and guacamole