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SIDES

LUNCH & DINNER

STARTERS

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ALMOST FAMOUS PICKLE CHIPS   10

battered | fried | chipotle ranch dressing

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GOETTA PLANKS   11.5

battered | fried | dijon mayo | apricot glaze

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LOADED CHICKEN QUESADILLA   13

grilled chicken | cheddar jack |
flour tortilla | sautéed onions |
peppers | mushrooms

with a side of sour cream and
fire-roasted salsa

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PRETZEL BITES   9.5

buttery | soft | salty | white queso

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CHEESE CURDS   10.5

white cheddar | breaded | fried | marinara 

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WAY BETTER WINGS  14.5

8 jumbo wings | crispy | bone-in | craveable | buffalo, bbq, garlic parmesan, or mango habanero |
ranch or blue cheese | celery

SOUPS | CHILI

house-made

TOMATO BASIL

SOUP OF THE DAY

CHILI

bowl 6.5 | cup 4.5          

SALADS

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J.G.’s CHICKEN   12.75

grilled, fried, or blackened tenders | mixed greens | bacon | tomato | cucumber | red onion |
cheddar jack | croutons

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SUMMER BERRY  13.5

grilled, fried, or blackened tenders | strawberries | blueberries |
mixed greens | red onion |
pecans | feta |
raspberry vinaigrette

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GRILLED SALMON  15.5

grilled, blackened, or bourbon glazed salmon | mixed greens | tomato | cucumber | red onion | cheddar jack | croutons

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B.B.L.T.  8.5

iceberg wedge | bacon | tomato | red onion |
blue cheese crumbles |
blue cheese dressing

add fried tenders or grilled chicken breast 5.5

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1817 HOUSE   7.5

mixed greens | tomato |
cucumber | red onion |
cheddar jack | croutons

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TRIO   12

tuna salad | chicken salad |
cottage cheese | tomato | lettuce | carrot sticks | celery | crackers

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CHICKEN CAESAR   12.75

grilled, fried, or blackened tenders | romaine | parmesan | croutons |
caesar dressing

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CHEF   12.75

ham | turkey | bacon |
mixed greens | tomato |
cucumber | red onion |
cheddar jack | hard-boiled egg | croutons

DRESSINGS

balsamic vinaigrette | caesar

HOUSE-MADE

ranch | chipotle ranch | blue cheese | honey mustard

WRAPS | MELTS

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CHICKEN BACON RANCH
WRAP   12.5

hand-pulled chicken | tomato |
red onion | chopped bacon |
cheddar jack | romaine |
ranch dressing |
fries or house side

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BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP   12.5

hand-pulled chicken | buffalo | tomato | red onion | romaine |
blue cheese crumbles |
ranch dressing | 
fries or house side

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CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP   12.5

hand-pulled chicken | tomato |
red onion | romaine | parmesan | caesar dressing |
fries or house side

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TUNA MELT   12

tuna salad | cheddar |
wheat bread |
fries or house side

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TURKEY MELT   13

turkey | bacon | pepper jack | jalapenos | white bread |
fries or house side

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GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO BASIL SOUP   11

american + cheddar + provolone + swiss | white bread

add goetta 2.25 or bacon 1.75

SANDWICHES

with fries or house side | premium side add 1

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BIG FISH   14

cod filets | flaky | fried | lettuce | tomato | tartar sauce |
marble rye toast

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5981 CHICKEN   12.5

grilled, fried, or blackened breast | lettuce | tomato | red onion |
mayo | brioche bun

add cheese 1 | add bacon 1.75

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KICKIN’ CHICKEN   14

fried breast | buffalo | slaw | cheddar | pickles | brioche bun

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CHICKEN PARMESAN   14.5

fresh hand-battered tenders | marinara | provolone | parmesan | garlic parmesan toasted hoagie roll 

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CHICKEN PHILLY   13.5

grilled chicken | sautéed onions | mushrooms | peppers | provolone | mayo | hoagie roll

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CLASSIC CLUB   13

ham | turkey | bacon | swiss | lettuce | tomato | mayo | toast

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B.L.T.   11.5

bacon | lettuce | tomato | mayo | toast

add cheese 1 | add fried egg* 1.75

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MOM’s CHICKEN SALAD   12

chicken | red grapes | celery | onion | mayo | pretzel bun

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GOETTA SANDWICH   11.5

fried egg* | goetta | cheddar | pretzel bun

TENDERS

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CHICKEN TENDERS  14

fresh hand-breaded tenders | honey mustard |
fries or house side

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CHICKEN & WAFFLES   13.25

fresh hand-breaded tenders | belgian waffle | bacon bits | powdered sugar | drizzled with maple-bacon-bourbon cream sauce

BURGERS*

ground chuck + black angus blend | cooked medium well or to-order
on a brioche bun | with fries or house side | premium side 1 | pretzel bun .50

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ALL-AMERICAN*   14

bacon | american | lettuce | tomato | onion | mayp | pickle

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BBQ*   14.25

bacon | cheddar | mayo |
topped with a fried onion ring + bbq drizzle

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BLACK & BLUE*   14.25

blackened | blue cheese dressing + crumbles

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SPICY JACK*   14.25

jalapeños | pepper jack |
chipotle mayo

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MUSHROOM & SWISS*   14.25

sauteed mushrooms | swiss | mayo

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THE BURLINGTON*   15

bacon | goetta | fried egg* | cheddar | mayo

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CLASSIC HAMBURGER*   13

lettuce | tomato | onion | mayo | pickle

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VEGGIE BURGER   12.75

¼ lb gardein® plant-based burger

lettuce | tomato | onion | mayo | pickle

SWITCH IT UP - INSTEAD OF BEEF

grilled chicken breast | fried chicken breast

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BURGER TOPPINGS

bacon | fried egg*

goetta

sauteed onions | onion rings |
sauteed mushrooms

american | swiss | cheddar | blue |
provolone | pepper jack

1.75

2.25

​​1.25
 

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DINNER FEATURES

available after 4pm

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CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO  15.25

grilled or fried chicken |
fettuccine | alfredo sauce | parmesan | garlic toast |
switch to shrimp add 1

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FISH & CHIPS  15

beer battered whitefish | seasoned fries | slaw |
tartar sauce

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COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN  15.25

hand-breaded chicken |
pepper gravy | mashed potatoes | green beans | biscuit 

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MEATLOAF  15.75

hearty slice of
homestyle meatloaf |
mashed potatoes | green beans

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BOURBON GLAZED SALMON  17.5

6oz fillet | bourbon glazed, grilled, or blackened |
brown rice + quinoa | broccoli

SIDES

HOUSE   3.5
fries | tater tots | potato salad | coleslaw | cottage cheese | broccoli | potato chips | bbq potato chips

PREMIUM   4.5
brown rice + quinoa |
white cheddar mac & cheese |
onion rings | broccoli with cheese |
small house salad | small caesar salad |
sweet potato fries + maple-bacon-bourbon cream sauce
 

DESSERTS

enjoy now or take home to enjoy later
ask about today’s featured items

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KID'S MEALS

a special menu created just for kids 12 and under
includes fries or broccoli and small drink

​CHICKEN TENDERS  8
grilled or fried | honey mustard

 

MAC & CHEESE  8
classic white cheddar

 

CHEESEBURGER  8
american | pickle | mayo

 

GRILLED CHEESE  8
american + cheddar | white bread

* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.
 

WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

Washington Square Cafe

5981 N. Jefferson Street

Historic Burlington, KY 41005

859-817-0322

info@thesquareNKY.com

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