NorthStar Tavern Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to NorthStar Tavern, located in the heart of Bloomington, where culinary creativity meets a vibrant atmosphere. The menu is a delightful fusion of flavors featuring a variety of sandwiches, brunch items, and pizzas, each crafted to tantalize your taste buds.
- Sandwiches: Savor the Philly Cheesesteak with tender ribeye or the savory P.A.T. with braised pork belly, both served on artisanal bread.
- Brunch: Indulge in Breakfast Pizza topped with spicy candied bacon or the delectable Chicken and French Toast, perfect for weekend mornings.
- Pizzas: From the classic Cheese to the bold Banh Mi, each pizza is a slice of heaven!
With commendable service and a lively ambiance, guests rave about the exceptional dishes that leave you craving more. Join us for a memorable dining experience at NorthStar Tavern.
Sandwiches
Northsmash
Two smash patties, American cheese, smoked cheddar cheese, smash sauce, shredded lettuce and red onions. Served on brioche bun.
Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich
Boneless thighs, honey mustard, coleslaw, house pickles on toasted brioche bun.
Walleye
Walleye, shredded lettuce, tomato, red oinion, roasted poblano tartat sauce, served on chibatta
P.A.T.
Braised and seared pork belly, cry baby aioli, tomato chutney, arugula on toasted sourdough.
Patty Melt
House patty, drunken onions, swiss cheese, honey chipotle aioli on sourdough.
Philly Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced ribeye, sauteed peppers and onions, white American cheese on a hoagie.
Cuban
Thinly sliced pit ham, carnitas, Swiss cheese, pickles, and yellow mustard on Cuban bread.
Reuben
Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and russian dressing on marble rye.
Pulled Pork
Slow roasted pork, house BBQ sauce, coleslaw on toasted onion bun.
Nashville Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich
Boneless thighs tossed in Nashville Hot dry rub, honey mustard, hot honey, coleslaw, house pickles on a toasted brioche bun
Spicy Fried Shrimp Po Boy
Fried shrimp, cry baby aoli, shredded lettuce and tomato on a hoagie.
The House
House patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and fry sauce on a brioche bun.
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Grilled chicken, bacon, swiss cheese, ranch, lettuce and tomato on a honey wheat bun.
Chicken Wings
Gluten free. Served with choice or roasted jalapeno ranch or blue cheese and celery.
Cry Baby Cauliflower
Vegetarian. Fried cauliflower tossed in cry baby sauce, blue cheese dressing.
Quesadilla
Bacon jam, queso fresco, house cheese blend, black beans, and jalapenos.
Boneless Chicken Wings
Breaded white meat chicken. Served with choice or roasted jalapeno ranch or blue cheese and celery
Burrata
Caramelized burrata cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, hot honey and toasted herb focaccia.
Ellsworth Cheese Curds
Roasted jalapeno ranch and marinara.
Pretzels
Vegetarian. Soft, fresh baked pretzels served with queso and honey bourbon mustard.
Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Toasted crostini, Roma tomatoes, garlic, basil,goat cheese and balsamic reduction.
Tacos
Made with corn tortillas.
Walleye Fingers
Fried walleye strips, lemon and roasted poblano tartar sauce.
Dip Trio
Roasted red bell pepper hummus, black bean dip, whipped feta spread, served with tortilla chips, cucumbers and carrots.
Artichoke Dip
Gluten free. Artichokes, roasted red peppers, spinach, parmesan, served with veggies and grilled bread.
Jalapeno Avocado Wontons
Roasted jalapenos, avocado cream cheese, sweet chili dipping sauce.
Cinnamon Roll
Choice of frosting or caramel sauce. vegetarian
Loaded Cheese Breakfast Potatoes
Breakfast potatoes, cheese sauce, jalapenos, spicy candied bacon house fry sauce, green onions.
Starters
Sides
Mac & Cheese
Vegetarian.
Two Eggs
Gluten free.
Ham
Pancakes
Vegetarian.
Cinnamon Roll
Vegetarian.
Creamy Buttermilk Coleslaw
Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan.
Caesar Salad
French Fries
Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan.
Zucchini Fries
Vegetarian.
Bacon
Gluten free.
Sausage Gravy
Bacon, onions peppers, mushrooms, sausage gravy.
Sausage
Gluten free.
Toast
House Salad
Vegan. Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, cheese, croutons.
Breakfast Potato
Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan.
Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan. Caramelized onions, balsamic reduction.
Hash Browns
Vegetarian, vegan
Sweet Potato Tots
Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan.
Mashed Potatoes
Gluten free, vegetarian.
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Root Vegetables
(GFR, V, VR)
Coleslaw
Meatloaf
Two slices of meatloaf with mashed potatoes and beef gravy.
Salmon Entree
Grilled salmon, Bruschetta mixture, goat cheese, basil, crispy Brussels sprouts, balsamic reduction (GFR)
Steak Dinner
10 Oz ribeye with choice of two sides.
Ahi Tuna Bowl
Baja seared Ahi Tuna steak, Jasmine rice, Pineapple-mango salsa, sweet chili aioli, jalapenos, crispy corn tortilla strips.
Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai
Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan. Marinated tofu, zucchini noodles, bell peppers, garlic, cabbage, cilantro, green onions, peanuts and pad thai sauce.
Honey Fried Mac And Cheese
House made cheese sauce, campanelle noodles, choice of fried chicken thigh or pork belly, hot honey, fried red onions and scallions.
Fish & Chips
6 Oz of hand battered walleye, roasted poplano tartar sauce, coleslaw and French fries.
Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Pasta
Grilled chicken, shrimp, red onions, bell peppers, bucatini noodles, and a Cajun alfredo sauce. Served with a side of garlic cheese bread.
Chicken Tender Basket
Three hand battered chicken tenders, fries, choice of dipping sauce.
Texas Fajitas (Serves 1-2 People)
Sliced ribeye steak, chicken, shrimp, bell peppers, onions, white rice, pico de gallo, queso fresco, shredded lettuce, seasoned black beans and served with flour tortillas.
Entrees
Extra Sauce
Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ
Smash Sauce
Korean BBQ
Buffalo
Fry Sauce
Honey Chipotle Aioli
Cry Baby Aioli
Jalapeno Roasted Ranch
Bleu Cheese
Shredded Brussels Sprout
Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan. Cranberries, pears, candied pecans, fried shallots, blue cheese crumbles, maple balsamic dressing.
Chicken Wild Rice
Grilled Caesar
Grilled romaine, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing
Roasted Sweet Potato Wild Rice
Sweet potatoes, wild rice, mixed greens, diced apples, goat cheese, avocado, shaved almonds, lemon vinaigrette.
Soup Of The Day
Cup Soup Of The Day
Bacon And Blue Salad
Bibb lettuce, candied bacon, blue cheese crumbles, Blue cheese dressing, cherry tomatoes, and green onions.
Classic Caesar
Romaine, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing.
Shrimp Salad
Chopped spinach tossed in lemon dressing, diced mangos, blueberries, candied pecans, red onions, goat cheese, and chili lime shrimp.
Cup Chicken Wild Rice
Soups & Salads
Pizzas
Cheese
House-made pizza sauce, house cheese blend smoked cheddar, parmesan, mozzarella.
Spicy Hawaiian Pizza
House-made pizza sauce, cheese blend, cayenne candied bacon, pineapple.
The Meats
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, cayenne candied bacon, house made pizza sauce, cheese blend.
Margherita
Roasted garlic paste, tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil. vegetarian
Thai Chicken
Peanut sauce, Thai chili chicken, cheese mix, pickled red onions peanuts, cilantro, scallions.
White Pie
Garlic white sauce, ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, basil.
Balsamic Pear Goat And Brie
Garlic oil base, house cheese blend, brie cheese, goat cheese, diced pears, sliced red onions, garnished with balsamic reduction and parsley.
Hawaiian Pizza
House-made pizza sauce, cheese blend, Canadian bacon, pineapple.
Skol Pizza
Blueberry sauce, cheese blend, Stracciatella cheese, prosciutto, pepperoncini garnished with parsley.
Carne Asada
Salsa verde, cheese blend, queso fresco, peppers and onions, steak, garnished with pico de Gallo, cilantro and avocado ranch drizzle.
Banh Mi
Chopped carnitas, pickled onions, pickled cucumber, pickled carrot, jalapeno, cilantro, teriyaki BBQ sauce, cry baby aioli drizzle.
Pancake Breakfast
Two buttermilk pancakes, choice of eggs and bacon or sausage links.
Breakfast Burrito
Hash browns, black beans, carnitas, scrambled eggs, and our house cheese blend wrapped in a tortilla, served with salsa roja
Steak & Eggs
Gluten free. 8 Oz ribeye, Choice of eggs and toast.
Breakfast Tacos
Gluten free. Scrambled eggs, spicy candied bacon, house cheese blend, queso sauce, pico de gallo, and avocado on two soft corn tortillas. Served with breakfast potatoes.
Biscuits & Gravy
Two buttermilk biscuits topped with sausage gravy with choice of eggs.
French Toast
French bread, apple cinnamon glaze, fresh berries, whip cream, and fresh mint, served with maple syrup and powdered sugar
Country Fried Steak
Hand-breaded steak, sausage gravy, choice of eggs
Breakfast Poutine
Breakfast potatoes, bacon, house cheese blend, sausage gravy. Two over-easy eggs
Eggs Benedict
English muffin, poached eggs and hollandaise served with choice of protein.
Avocado Benedict
English muffin, avocado, poached eggs, queso sauce, pico de gallo, served with choice of potatoes.
Chicken And French Toast
Hand-battered chicken, French toast, sriracha butter, candied pecans, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and scallions.
Breakfast Pizza
Cheese queso sauce, house cheese blend, scrambled eggs, spicy candied bacon, cry baby aioli, garnished with scallions
Chilaquiles
Chorizo, tostada, queso sauce, black beans, scrambled eggs, pickled jalapenos, pickled onions, cry baby aioli.
Classic Breakfast
Hash browns, bacon or sausage, with choice of eggs and toast.
Brunch
Build Your Own Pizza
Cheese Pizza
House made pizza sauce house cheese blend (smoked cheddar parmesan mozzarella).
Mug Rootbeer Float With Sebastian Joe's Vanilla Bean
Appeal to the senses with a rich foam, unique aroma and the feeling of ice-cold refreshment
Chocolate Delight Cake
A delightful chocolate cake with chocolate chips, chocolate cream cheese frosting and filling.
Citrus Bar
Graham cracker crust topped with a citrus custard, torched French meringue garnished and a fresh mint sprig.
Brownie Skillet With Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Caramel And Chocolate Sauce
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Gluten free.
Dessert
Handhelds
The Tipsy Cowboy
Drunken onions, lettuce, BBQ pepper jack. (Recommendation: Bison burger and pretzel bun).
Bacon Ranch
Bacon, shredded lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese, ranch. (Recommendation: Grilled chicken breast and tortilla wrap)
The Tangy California
Lettuce tomato, red onion avocado, goat cheese. (Recommendation: Black bean burger and gluten-free bun).
Black And Blue
Blackened, candied bacon, Root beer caramelized onions, blue cheese crumble, roasted garlic aioli. (recommended Turkey burger and brioche bun)
The House
Shredded lettuce, tomato red onion, pickles, smoked cheddar, fry sauce. Add bacon, add an egg for an additional charge. (Recommendation: House patty and brioche bun).
Bacon Jam
Jalapeno bacon jam, smoked gouda cheese, and roasted garlic aioli. (Chef recommendation: House patty and brioche bun)
Whiskey Glaze
Whiskey glaze, pickled cabbage slaw, bacon, muenster cheese.
The Pesto
Corned Beef Hash
Corned beef, bell peppers, onions, choice of egg
Veggie
Tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, spinach, avocado.
Chorizo
Ground chorizo, onions, bell pepper, queso fresco.