Veselka
144 SECOND AVENUE,
NEW YORK, NY 10003 (opens in a new tab)
212-228-9682
Revised hours:
Monday - Saturday: 8 am - 1 2am
Sunday: 8 am - 11 pm
Veselka has outdoor dining but does not take reservations.
Guests are seated on a first-come first served basis.
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Featured Specials
All specials are available at 12 noon!-
Stand with Ukraine Bowl
Proceeds will be Donated to Ukrainian Relief Efforts; Two potato, two braised beef, and two sauerkraut mushroom pierogi topped with caramelized onion, grilled kielbasa, and slab bacon
$19
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Salmon Burger
Homemade with fresh salmon and herbs, served on an Amy’s Brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and horseradish tartar sauce
$19
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Spring Salad
Marinated Giant White Beans, Sourdough Croutons, Toasted Walnuts and Grape Tomatoes served over greens with an Oregano Vinaigrette
$15
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Grilled cheese month Special
Slow cooked BBQ brisket with carmelized onions on Pullman White. Includes a cup of Tomato Soup
$20
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vegetarian Grilled cheese month Special
Hand-made Pimento Cheese, a blend of Vermont cheddar, smoked gouda, and fresh roasted red peppers on Pullman White. Includes a cup of Tomato Soup.
$19
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Vegetarian Borscht
Cup ...... $6
Bowl ...... $11
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Tomato Soup
Cup ...... $6
Bowl ...... $11
Seasonal Beverages
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LemonCello Spritz
Prosecco with our homemade lemoncello mix
$15
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Aperol Spritz
Prosecco with Aperol and an orange garnish
$15
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Classic Mimosa
Prosecco with chilled orange juice.
$13
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Raspberry Spritz
Prosecco with raspberry syrup and fresh raspberries
$15
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Sweet Honey Iced Tea
$5
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Raspberry Lemonade
$6
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Lemonade
$5
Drinks for Ukraine
A selection of drinks brewed by Ukrainians or to support Ukraine-
City Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
A great drinking red with all proceeds going to help Ukrainian relief efforts
Glass $9
Bottle $39
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Obolon (Ukraine)
Draft beer
$9
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Mykola Blonde Unfiltered (Ukraine)
Bottled Beer
$8
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Lvivskie 1715 (Ukraine)
Bottled Beer
$8
Served all day, every day!
Enjoy your breakfast with a mimosa for $12 or a glass of
Prosecco for $11.
Seasonal Specials
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HOT OATMEAL
From 8 am to 12 noon only! Old-Fashioned slow cooked with milk until creamy
$7
Add Banana ...... $1
Add Raspberry Sauce ...... $2
Breakfast Specials
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Classic FRIED EGG SANDWICH
With choice of Bacon, Kielbasa or Sausage and choice of cheese on a Roll or choice of bread. Includes choice of coffee or tea
$10
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veselka’s special FRIED EGG SANDWICH
Grilled smoked ham, gruyere, and arugula on a whole wheat brioche bun. Includes choice of coffee or tea
$11
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FRIED EGG with the works SANDWICH
Grilled smoked ham, red pepper, onion, baby spinach and gruyere on a whole wheat brioche bun. Includes choice of coffee or tea
$13
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Weekday Breakfast Available Monday - Friday
Four potato pierogi, topped with two eggs any style choice of bacon, sausage, kielbasa, or Avocado. Served with a scallion garnish and a side of beet/horseradish salad. Includes choice of coffee or tea
$16
Pancakes & Waffles
Our pancakes and waffles are made from scratch, & made to order. With 100% pure Vermont maple syrup $3.00 extra.-
Buttermilk Waffle
$13
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Challah French Toast
$14
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Plain Pancakes
Buttermilk or Buckwheat
$14
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Banana, Blueberry, or Chocolate Chip
$16
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Raspberry Pancakes
$17
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100% pure Vermont maple syrup
$3
Eggs & Omelettes
Omelettes served with kasha or potato pancake or tomato and challah bread or toast-
Two Eggs Any Style
Served with kasha, potato pancake, or tomato and challah bread or toast.
$11
Additional Egg ...... $3
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Plain Omelette
Egg whites available.
$12
With Kielbasa, Bacon, or Sausage ...... $3
Cheddar ...... $2
Swiss ...... $2
American ...... $2
Bell Pepper ...... $2
Mushroom ...... $2
Tomato ...... $2
Onion ....... $2
Spinach ...... $2
Broccoli ...... $2
Hard Roll ...... $0.50
Bagel ...... $0.50
English Muffin ...... $0.50
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Western
Peppers, Onion, and Ham Served with kasha, potato pancake, or tomato and challah bread or toast
$15
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Mediterranean
Feta and Tomato. Served with kasha, potato pancake, or tomato and challah bread or toast.
$14
Bagels & Breads
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Homemade Challah Bread or Toast
$1
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Bagel
$3
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Bagel with a schmear
$4
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Homemade Muffins
Fresh-Baked or Split & Griddled With Butter. Your choice of Blueberry, Whole Wheat Blueberry, Cranberry Walnut
$4
Breakfast Additions
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Bacon, Kielbasa, or Esposito Pork Sausage
$6
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Fresh Fruit Salad
$8
With One Cheese Blintz ...... $14
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Homemade Corned Beef Hash
$12
With two eggs any style $15
Brunch is Served on Weekends & Holidays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Mimosa
$12
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prosecco
$11
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Veselka's "Brunch" Pierogi (Varenyky)
Our homemade Ukrainian Dumplings filled with bacon, scrambled egg, Vermont cheddar and potato. Served with a creamy chipotle ketchup.
$18
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Veselka's Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs and grilled country ham served on top of potato pancakes with hollandaise sauce. Includes a side of fruit salad and choice of coffee or tea.
$20
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Salmon Latka Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs and sliced smoked salmon served on top of potato pancakes with hollandaise sauce. Garnished with capers and scallions. Includes a side of fruit salad and choice of coffee or tea.
$23
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Veselka Breakfast Combo
Choice of Buttermilk or Buckwheat Pancakes or Challah French Toast with two eggs any style (no poached eggs), and choice of bacon, pork sausage or kielbasa. Served with coffee or tea.
$21
With Blueberry, Banana or Chocolate Chip pancakes. $23
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Veselka "Kozak" Bowl
Four potato pierogi, topped with two eggs any style choice of bacon, sausage, kielbasa, or Avocado. Served with a scallion garnish and a side of beet/horseradish salad.Includes choice of coffee or tea
$19
Our Homemade Varenyky ~ Pierogi
Ukrainian-style dumplings, handmade daily in our kitchen, served boiled or fried with sautéed onions & sour cream.-
Fillings
Braised Beef, Potato, Cheese, Arugula & Goat Cheese, Sauerkraut & Mushroom, Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Choice of Four ...... $9
Choice of Eight ...... $16
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Special Fillings
Short Rib, Butcher Ham & Cheddar
Choice of Four ...... $10
Choice of Eight ...... $18
Homemade Soups
Cup ...... 6 | Bowl ..... 11-
Ukrainian Meat Borscht
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Vegetarian Borscht
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Chicken Noodle
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Mushroom Barley
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Matzoh Ball
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Vegetable
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Tomato Soup
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VESELKA’S 3 BEAN BEEF CHIL
Cup ...... $7
Bowl ...... $14
Vermont Cheddar Cheese ...... $2
Veselka Classics
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Beef Stroganoff
Sliced beef slow-simmered until tender in a rich mushroom sour cream sauce. Served with egg noodles & one side
$23
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Stuffed Cabbage (Holubtsi)
Choice of meatless (butternut squash and rice) or meat-stuffed (beef, pork, and rice) smothered in our rich mushroom gravy or savory tomato sauce. Served with any one side
$19
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Ola's Famous Veal Goulash
Veal braised in a creamy herb sauce served with mashed potatoes & any one side
$24
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Mixed Ukrainian Grill
Three types of smoked-cured pork sausage served with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut & a house salad
$22
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Bigos
Hearty Ukrainian hunter’s-style stew of kielbasa, roast pork, sauerkraut and onions. Served with mashed potatoes & one side
$20
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Chicken Paprikash
Boneless chicken & red peppers braised in an herb-cream sauce. Served over egg noodles and with your choice of any one side dish.
$20
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Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Dinner
With mashed potatoes and one side
$20
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Marinated Chicken Breast
Served grilled with mashed potatoes and one side
$19
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Blintzes
Our award-winning Ukrainian-style crepes filled with lightly sweetened farmer’s cheese.
Single ...... $9
Plate ...... $16
Latkes
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Potato Pancakes
Homemade and served with sour cream & apple sauce.
One piece...... $6
Three piece ...... $16
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Vegetarian Reuben Latke
Two homemade potato pancakes topped with house-made sauerkraut, House special dressing, and melted Swiss cheese, served with a side of beet/horseradish salad
$17
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Potato Pancake Combo Plate
One of our homemade Potato Pancakes served with, Beef Stroganoff, Veal Goulash or Chicken Paprikash. Includes your choice of any cup of soup.
$18
Sides
$6 each-
French Fries | Ukrainian Beet & Horseradish Salad |Egg Noodles | Mixed Green Salad | Potato Salad | Mashed Potatoes | Sauerkraut | Fresh Steamed Vegetables | Kasha (buckwheat) | Homemade Cole Slaw
Combinations
Served with cup of soup or salad (no substitutions, boiled pierogi only)-
Meat Plate
2 braised beef, 2 potato pierogi, 1 meat stuffed cabbage with mushroom gravy, a side of sour cream & beet horseradish salad
$22
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Deluxe Meat Plate
1 braised beef, 1 potato, 1 sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi, 1 meat stuffed cabbage with mushroom gravy, grilled kielbasa, side of sour cream & beet horseradish salad
$23
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Vegetarian Plate
2 cheese pierogi, 2 potato pierogi, 1 meatless (rice with sauerkraut and mushrooms) stuffed cabbage, side of sour cream.
$20
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Deluxe Vegetarian Plate
1 cheese pierogi, 1 potato pierogi, 1 sauerkraut & mushroom pierogi, 1 meatless (rice with sauerkraut and mushrooms) stuffed cabbage, kasha with mushroom gravy & a side of sour cream.
$21
Signature Sandwiches
All Signature Sandwiches are served with a choice of French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Potato Chips, or Side Salad for an additional $3-
Grilled cheese month Special
Slow cooked BBQ brisket with carmelized onions on Pullman White. Includes a cup of Tomato Soup.
$20
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Vegetarian Grilled cheese month Special
Hand-made Pimento Cheese, a blend of Vermont cheddar, smoked gouda, and fresh roasted red peppers on Pullman White. Includes a cup of Tomato Soup.
$19
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Salmon Burger
Homemade with fresh salmon and herbs, served on an Amy’s Brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and horseradish tartar sauce
$19
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Grilled Cheese
Vermont Cheddar / Swiss / American /
$12
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Veselka's Reuben
Thinly sliced Krakowska ham, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and homemade Ukrainian dressing on rye bread.
$18
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Madame Alexander
Organic smoked turkey, Vermont sharp white cheddar and chipotle cranberry on Amy’s raisin fennel bread
$16
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Chicken Schnitzel
Panko crusted thinly pounded all natural chicken breast, served with lemon pepper mayo and sliced pickles on a seeded roll
$17
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Smoked Turkey BLT
$18
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Smoked Salmon on a Bagel
Cream Cheese, sliced tomato, red onion, and cucumber with Capers and dill.
$17
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Albacore Tuna Salad
$15
Make it a Tuna Melt...... $2
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Homemade Chicken Salad
$15
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Classic BLT
$14
Smoked Turkey BLT...... $4
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Blue Plate Special
Cup of soup & 1/2 tuna, egg or chicken salad sandwich
$15
Char–broiled Burgers
All Deluxe burgers made with 85% lean ground beef and served with choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, or homemade potato chips for an additional $3-
Burger
Certified Angus Beef
$16
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Veggie Burger
Served with scallion horseradish mayonnaise
$13
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Burger Toppings
Tomato ...... $1
Vermont Cheddar ...... $2
Swiss ...... $2
American ...... $2
Bacon ...... $3
Avocado ...... $3
Salads
Dressings: homemade Ukrainian, blue cheese, creamy dill vinaigrette, and balsamic vinaigrette.-
Spring Salad
Marinated Giant White Beans, Sourdough Croutons, Toasted Walnuts and Grape Tomatoes served over greens with an Oregano Vinaigrette.
$15
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Smoked Turkey Cobb Salad
With avocado, Danish blue cheese, hard boiled egg, bacon, tomato on greens with blue cheese dressing
$20
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Lentil Salad
With carrots, feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, served over greens with creamy dill vinaigrette
$19
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East Village Spinach Salad
With pickled mushrooms, hard-cooked eggs, bacon and feta cheese
$19
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Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
With toasted walnuts and pumpkin seeds on greens
$19
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Mixed Green Salad
With a scoop of chicken or Tuna
$17
Seasonal Beverages
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LemonCello Spritz
Prosecco with our homemade lemoncello mix
$15
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Aperol Spritz
Prosecco with Aperol and an orange garnish.
$15
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Raspberry Spritz
Prosecco with raspberry syrup and fresh raspberries
$15
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Classic Mimosa
Prosecco with chilled orange juice
$13
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sweet honey iced tea
$5
Specialty Beverages
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Lemonade
$5
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Raspberry Lemonade
$6
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Lime Rickey
$5
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Cherry Lime Rickey
$4
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Ben & Jerry's Milkshake
$9
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Egg Cream (Vanilla or Chocolate)
$4
Beverages
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FOUNTAIN Soda
$3
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Cranberry, Apple, or Tomato Juice
$4
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Hot Chocolate
$5
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Orange or Grapefruit Juice
$5
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Coffee or Tea
$3
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Iced Tea
$4
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Cold Brew
$6
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Espresso
$4
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Cappuccino / MOCHA
$5
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Latte
$6
Draft Beer
20 oz-
Obolon (Ukraine)
$9
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Stella
Belgium
$10
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world gone hazy IPA
Bronx Brewery, NY
$10
Canned Beer
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Shacksbury Classic Dry Cider
Vermont
$7
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VLIET Pilsner
Threes Brewing, NY
$9
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Volition Dark Lager
Threes Brewing, NY
$9
Bottled Beer
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Lvivskie 1715
(Ukraine)
$8
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Mykola Blonde Unfiltered
(Ukraine)
$8
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Clausthaler
Non-alcoholic
$5
Red Wines
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City Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
a great drinking red with all proceeds going to help Ukrainian relief efforts
Glass ...... $9
Bottle ...... $39
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DOMAINE BRUSSET CÔTES DU RHÔNE
Ruby red color, rich, France
Glass ...... $10
Bottle ...... $42
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CASTLE ROCK PINOT NOIR
Plums, silky texture, California
Glass $11
Bottle $43
White Wines
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Spasso Pinot Grigio
Refreshing, floral aroma, Italy
Glass ...... $10
Bottle ...... $42
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Santa Carolina Sauvignon Blanc
Smooth easy drinking, from Chile
Glass ...... $10
Bottle ...... $42
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Dressage Chardonnay
Easy drinking white from central coast California
Glass ...... $11
Bottle ...... $43
Sparkling
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Prosseco
Glass $11
Bottle $44
Vegetarian
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Pierogi Fillings
Potato, Cheese, Arugula & Goat Cheese, Sauerkraut & Mushroom,
Choice of Four ...... $9
Choice of Eight ...... $16
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Mushroom Barley
Cup ...... $6
Bowl ...... $11
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Vegetarian Borscht
Cup ...... $6
Bowl ...... $11
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Tomato Soup
Cup $6
Bowl $11
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Stuffed Cabbage (Holubsti)
Choice of meatless (rice with sauerkraut and mushrooms) smothered in our rich mushroom gravy or savory tomato sauce. Served with any one side
$19
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Potato Pancakes
Pan-fried to a crisp golden-brown, served with sour cream & applesauce
Single ...... $6
Plate ...... $16
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VEGETARIAN REUBEN LATKE
Two homemade potato pancakes topped with house-made sauerkraut, House special dressing, and melted Swiss cheese, served with a side of beet/horseradish salad
$19
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Vegetarian Plate
2 cheese pierogi, 2 potato pierogi, 1 meatless (rice with sauerkraut and mushrooms) stuffed cabbage, side of sour cream.
$20
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Deluxe Vegetarian Plate
1 cheese pierogi, 1 potato pierogi, 1 sauerkraut & mushroom pierogi, 1 meatless (rice with sauerkraut and mushrooms) stuffed cabbage, kasha with mushroom gravy & a side of sour cream.
$21
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Veggie Burger
Served with avocado wasabi mayonnaise
$13
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Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
With toasted walnuts and pumpkin seeds on greens
$19
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Mixed Green Salad
With a scoop of chicken or Tuna
$17
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Lentil Salad
With carrots, feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, served over greens with creamy dill vinaigrette
$19
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Spring Salad
Marinated Giant White Beans, Sourdough Croutons, Toasted Walnuts and Grape Tomatoes, served over greens with an Oregano Vinaigrette.
$15
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Mediterranean Omelette
Feta & Tomato. Served with kasha, potato pancake, or tomato and challah bread or toast
$14
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Blintzes
Our award-winning Ukrainian-style crepes filled with lightly sweetened farmer’s cheese.
Single ...... $9
Plate ...... $16
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Sides
French Fries | Ukrainian Beet & Horseradish Salad |Egg Noodles | Mixed Green Salad | Potato Salad | Mashed Potatoes | Sauerkraut | Fresh Steamed Vegetables | Kasha | Homemade Cole Slaw
Vegan
Dairy-free + Egg-free-
Mixed Green Salad
Can be requested without the scoop of chicken or Tuna
$17
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Fresh Fruit Salad
$8
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Sides
French fries | Tomato sauce | Sauerkraut | Beet & Horseradish Salad
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Vegetable Soup
Cup $6
Bowl $11
Gluten Free
All Signature Sandwiches are served with a choice of French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Potato Chips, or Side Salad for an additional $3-
Ukrainian Meat Borscht
Cup ...... $6
Bowl ...... $11
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Vegetable
Cup ...... $6
Bowl ...... $11
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Stuffed Cabbage (Holubsti)
Choice of meatless (rice with sauerkraut and mushrooms) or meat-stuffed (beef, pork, and rice) smothered in our rich mushroom gravy or savory tomato sauce. Served with any one side
$19
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Bigos
Hearty hunter’s stew of kielbasa, roast pork, sauerkraut and onions. Served with mashed potatoes & one side
$19
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mixed Ukrainian grill
Three types of smoked-cured pork sausage served with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut & a house salad.
$22
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VESELKA’S 3 BEAN BEEF CHIL
Cup ...... $7
Bowl ...... $14
Vermont Cheddar ...... $2
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Marinated Chicken breast
Served grilled with mashed potatoes and one side
$19
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Smoked Turkey Cobb Salad
With avocado, Danish blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, bacon, and tomato on greens with blue cheese dressing
$20
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Lentil Salad
With feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, and carrots served over greens with creamy dill vinaigrette.
$19
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Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
With toasted walnuts and pumpkin seeds on greens with balsamic vinaigrette
$19
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East village spinach Salad
With pickled mushrooms, hard-boiled egg, bacon, and feta cheese with creamy dill vinaigrette.
$19
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Mixed Green Salad
With a scoop of chicken or tuna salad
$17
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Plain Omelette
With Kielbasa, Bacon, Sausage $3 each. With Cheddar, Swiss, American, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Tomato, Onion, Spinach or Broccoli $2 each.
$12
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Western omelette
Bell Pepper, Onion and Ham. Served with kasha. Other sides are not gluten-free.
$15
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Mediterranean Omelette
Feta & Tomato. Served with kasha. Other sides are not gluten-free.
$14
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Two Eggs Any Style
Served with kasha. Other sides are not gluten-free.
$11
Additional Egg ...... $3
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Fresh Fruit Salad
$8
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Sides
Ukrainian Beet & Horseradish Salad | Mixed Green Salad | Potato Salad | Mashed Potatoes | Sauerkraut | Fresh Steamed Vegetables | Kasha (buckwheat) | Homemade Cole Slaw