APPETIZERS
SALADS
SPOONS SIDE SALAD Mixed greens and tomatoes tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.
$3.25
$9.00
$7.50
WHITE TRUFFLE & ROASTED TOMATO HUMMUS
Slow roasted Roma tomatoes mixed with a white bean puree
drizzled with white truffle oil. Served with a pita, carrots, celery,
and cucumber. (V, CBGF)
$7.75
SPOONS SALAD
Romaine and iceberg lettuce, walnuts, grapes, dates, golden
raisins, Craisins, and Swiss cheese tossed in a honey mustard
poppy seed dressing. Topped with sweet potato chips. (V,GF)
CRAB RANGOON DIP Baked crab, cream cheese, and herb dip served with deep fried
wonton chips.
$7.25
CAESAR SALAD
Crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, and garlic
croutons tossed with our classic Caesar dressing.
Add one of the following for $5.00 Salmon, Shrimp or Chicken
AVOCADO FRIES Fried avocado wedges coated in seasoned bread crumbs with a
roasted red pepper, jalapeño, honey sauce, Harissa yogurt
dip, and Indian tomato sauce. (V)
$8.50
CHICKEN PEAR SALAD
Grilled chicken breast over mixed greens, sliced pears, red
onion, and shaved Parmesan tossed with a pear vinaigrette. (GF)
$10.00
$11.00
GOAT CHEESE AND MUSHROOM CROSTINI
Grilled baguette coated in herbed goat cheese topped with
sautéed mushrooms. (V)
$8.25
GREEK SALMON SALAD Grilled salmon fillet over mixed greens, Kalamata olives,
cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese tossed with a
lemon caper vinaigrette.
Substitute salmon for chicken or shrimp
WATERMELON BRUSCHETTA
Whipped feta cheese, watermelon, basil, and chives with a
drizzle of balsamic honey on top of grilled sliced French bread. (V)
$8.25
*Salads are available in a junior portion without chicken or salmon for $4.50
SANDWICHES
GREEN CHILI AND CHEDDAR STUFFED CHURRO$7.00
Served with a tomatillo ranch dipping sauce.
MEDITERRANEAN FLATBREAD
Kalamata olive tapenade spread, artichoke hearts, tomatoes,
spinach, and feta cheese. (V)
$8.50
CREAMY BLUE FLATBREAD
Blue cheese, grapes, honey, and rosemary oil over a cream
cheese and blue cheese spread. (V)
$8.50
BUFFALO CHICKEN FLATBREAD
Pulled buffalo chicken over a creamy blue cheese spread
topped with buffalo sauce and sliced celery.
$8.50
S O U P S
CUP $2.50 BOWL $5.00
CHICKEN NOODLE
TURKISH BLACK BEAN WITH FETA (V,GF, CBVG)
HOMESTEAD GRILLED BBQ PORK CHOP
Dry rubbed pork chop grilled and served with our house
BBQ sauce, served with French fries.
$8.25
ITALIAN PULLED CHICKEN WRAP
Braised chicken pulled and served with tomato, red onion, ripe
olives, romaine lettuce tossed with Italian dressing, wrapped in
a flour tortilla, served with French fries.
$8.25
GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE
Open faced pit ham and Gruyere cheese with a hint of Dijon
mustard served with mixed greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.
$8.00
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH
Grilled chicken breast with mozzarella cheese, bacon,
mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato, served with French fries.
$8.50
GREASY SPOON HAMBURGER
Two Wyanet Locker beef patties with mayonnaise, raw onion,
lettuce, pickle, and tomato, served with French fries.
Cheddar, Swiss, Mozzarella Cheese or Bacon - Additional $1.00
Goat Cheese or Blue Cheese - Additional $1.50
$6.75
CUBAN SANDWICH
Ham, pulled pork, Swiss cheese, and yellow mustard topped
with cilantro, cumin mayonnaise, and pickles on a Ciabatta bun,
served with French fries.
$8.50
SOUP OF THE DAY
V = Vegetarian
GF = Gluten free
CBGF = This can be made gluten free
VG = Vegan
CBVG = Can be Vegan
(We are not a gluten free kitchen but we offer gluten free items.)
Consuming raw or undercooked food poses a health risk to everyone. Thorough cooking of animal food reduces the risk of illness.
ENTREES
GRILLED SWORDFISH
Served over wild rice with seared cherry tomatoes and
grilled diced red onion.
$16.00
SALISBURY STEAK
Served over mashed potatoes topped with a mushroom cream
sauce and a side of sautéed vegetables.
SAUTÉED ALASKAN SOLE
Two lightly breaded sole fillets served on a bed of basmati
rice with a grilled pineapple salsa.
$10.50
MUSHROOM POLENTA
Pan seared mushrooms on a bed of creamy goat cheese
polenta with a sundried tomato vinaigrette. (V, GF)
$9.00
MOROCCAN STEW Carrots, red peppers, red onion, garbanzo beans, and golden
raisins stewed in a spiced vegetable broth topped with cashews
and coconut infused yogurt. Served over basmati rice. (V, CBVG, GF)
Add one of the following for $5.00 - Salmon, Shrimp or Chicken
$9.00
$9.00
GRILLED AVOCADO & TUNA
Chilled pepper and lime tuna salsa in a grilled avocado
with a side of tortilla chips and black bean salsa. (GF)
$9.50
$14.50
PAN SEARED SALMON
Sautéed zucchini and yellow squash, served over wild rice with
a sautéed zucchini and yellow squash and citrus cream sauce. (GF)
$16.00
JALISCO - BRAISED PORK SHOULDER
In two corn tortilla bowls with salsa verde, queso
fresco, pico de gallo, and a drizzle of avocado cream. Served
with pinto beans, bacon and onions.
$13.50
THAI CURRIED VEGETABLE
Seared mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers,
and onions tossed in a Thai curry, peanut and coconut sauce
served over basmati rice garnished with scallions. (V, GF, VG)
Add one of the following for $5.00 - Salmon, Shrimp or Chicken
BBQ PULLED PORK SKILLET
Layers of french fries, pulled pork, and BBQ sauce.
$11.00
CASHEW CHICKEN (Rejuvenation Station Approved - Low Carb) $12.00
Chicken breast sautéed in sesame oil with onions, green
peppers, mushrooms, and cashews tossed in an Asian sauce.
GRILLED CHICKEN RAGOUT
Grilled chicken breast served over Basmati rice topped with
a corn, mushroom, and tomato ragout. (GF)
$13.00
DESSERTS
All desserts are $5.00
WARM APPLE PIE A LA MODE
BEVERAGES
ITALIAN LEMON CREAM CAKE
SOFT DRINKS
Ice tea, lemonade and Coke products
$2.25
ORANGE CRÈME BRÛLÉE
COFFEE, HOT TEA
$1.75
WARM FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE (GF)
served with coffee ice cream
FULL BAR IS AVAILABLE
Extensive beer, wine and spirits selection
DEEP FRIED CHEESE CAKE CHIMI’S
CHOCOLATE CHIP EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH
Our History
Welcome to a piece of history in Princeton and Bureau County. More business transactions have taken place within these four walls than in any other
establishment in the area. In the 1930’s, 541 S. Main St. was owned by Charles and Edward Lenihan was known as “Lenihans Place.” They sold cigars,
tobacco, and had the bar that still stands here today. Whether you needed a plumber, lawyer, banker, or a carpenter, you found them all at The Greasy
Spoon owned by Russ Dye from the 1960’s to 1986. The Greasy Spoon was known for pinball machines, pool tables, & good food.
The Greasy Spoon was also known for a MEN ONLY clientele. Women would stand at the front door and yell for their husbands. Men would come in on
their lunch hour and would be served their lunch while sitting at the pinball machine. When it was time to go back to work, they would take their bill to the
bar and make their own change out of the bar wells’ heaping pile of change!
In 1986 Russ Dye sold The Greasy Spoon to John Sitterly who decided to drop “Greasy” from the name and called it The Spoon. John served breakfast
and lunch to his regular customers: Dick Debord, Hank Tobler, Ed Bartman, Gary Halberg, Paul Goble, Gary Grady, Bill Fleming, Bob May, Harry Dow,
Jimmy & Tony Dye, Bill Wiggins, John DeSalvo, Dan Elberg, Jim Wooley and more. The gentleman who gathered daily at The Spoon would drink coffee,
and at some point of the day, switch to PBR, while playing cards and shooting pool.
In 2015, Greta Halberg-Kelly came to the auction of The Spoon hoping to purchase the penny scale that she remembered playing on as a child when she
would accompany her Dad for lunch. After realizing the scale wasn’t the only thing she liked, she ended up purchasing the whole building. Greta Kelly
added her personal touch to the restaurant by changing the name to “SPOONS.”
Stephen and Greta Kelly decided to remodel SPOONS and open up a restaurant and bar. While remodeling the building the construction workers from
Merge Design (Steve Keutzer and crew) noticed a variety of peculiar happenings from disappearing tools to the sound of pool table balls racking up to
play even though the pool tables had been removed from the building. SPOONS Restaurant and Bar opened on Homestead Days 2015, and the SPOONS
employees still hear the occasional pool ball racking noise. We at Spoons believe that some of the old Lenihan Place, Greasy Spoon & The Spoon regulars
that have passed on are still coming in to check on the place.
SPOONS has maintained many of the past traditions of the Greasy Spoon & The Spoon days: the bar well still overflows with change, and customers can
still come weigh themselves on the original scale! The bar and bar stools are also the same as they have been for decades. David Jones is our Executive Chef
and Manager and has infused all of his culinary experiences into our menu, incorporating a farm to table concept whenever possible. Welcome
to SPOONS!! Sit back and enjoy your lunch, dinner, appetizers and drinks. Our motto here is FRESH... FRIENDLY.. FOODIE APPROVED.
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