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Town Talk Diner Details
Experience a Finer Diner. The Town Talk Diner is a chef-driven, clever, creative, modern take on the classic American diner. The menu features new spins on classic dishes like macaroni & cheese, meatloaf and fried chicken and all from local farmers for the ultimate in freshness, flavor and taste.

The bar features adult malts, bacon-infused bourbon, over 36 beers and a very eclectic, affordable and unpretentious wine list all served in an intimate space off the hustle and bustle of Lake Street.

Join us for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch but join us at the Finer Diner.
 Website:
towntalkdiner.com

27 1/2 E Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Ph: 612-722-1312

Hours:

Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
Friday: 11:00AM - 1:00AM
Satturday 10:00AM - 1:00AM
Sunday: 10:00AM - 9:00PM
Monday: CLOSED
Sample Menu
DINNER MENU
Appetizers
Frickles - $5.95
lightly battered house pickles with mustard dill sauce
Duck Bombs - $8.50
three mini duck burgers with bourbon ketchup
The Farmer’s Platter  - $11.95
a selection of cheese, meat, grilled vegetables, olives and condiments served with house made flat bread
Carr Valley Cheese Curds - $6.50
in a scallion and caper batter with house-made bacon ketchup
Smoked Chicken Spring Rolls - $7.95
tasso ham, corn, cheese and roasted pablano sauce
Sourdough Battered Onion Rings - $5.25
Garlic Parsley Potato Fries  - $4.25
Salads
Garden Vegetable Salad - $5.95
mixed greens, carrot, grape tomatoes and cucumber with red wine vinaigrette or herbed buttermilk dressing
Bacon Wrapped Pears - $9.25
4 grilled, bacon wrapped pears, spring mix, endive, blue cheese dressing, toasted sunflower seeds
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad - $11.50
yams, yukons, red onions, parsnips, carrots, arugula, avocado, whole grain mustard vinaigrette
Beet Carpaccio Salad - $10.95
roasted beet carpaccio, herb crusted goat cheese, balsamic syrup, endive, EVOO, fresh lemon
Duck Confit Salad - $13.95
duck confit, roasted grapes, romaine, white cheddar, grilled ciabatta croutons, haricot verts, peanuts and choice of green goddess dressing or tangerine vinaigrette
Sandwiches - Served with fries. Substitute a garden salad or a cup of soup for $2.00
Pulled Pork Sandwich  - $10.25
smokey barbeque sauce with butter pickles and carolina slaw on a toasted onion roll
Grilled Cheese - $6.75
cheddar and gruyere cheese with tomato on texas toast
Fried Egg Sandwich - $8.25
two eggs, cheese, bacon, ham and tomato on texas toast
Organic Tempeh Sandwich - $9.75
monterey jack cheese, tomato, avocado, alfalfa sprouts and soy scallion mayo on sunflower wheat toast
Burgers & Dogs - Served with fries. Substitute a garden salad or a cup of soup for $2.00
Bacon Cheeseburger - $10.25
Homestyle 1/2 lb. Burgers on a toasted bun with lettuce and tomato. Add raw or grilled onions upon request
Hamburger - $9.25
Cheeseburger - $9.75
Kitchen Sink Burger - $10.75
with cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon and kitchen sink sauce
Brat Burger - $10.50
with lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese, bacon and spicy sauerkraut
Turkey Burger - $10.25
red pepper pesto patty with lettuce, tomato, onion and raspberry bbq sauce
Fearless Frank - $8.25
bacon wrapped dog, cheese, chili and grilled onions
Polish Sausage - $8.75
with sauerkraut and wholegrain mustard
Entrees
Fischer Farms Cider Brined Pork Chop - $17.95
shaved brussel sprouts, pomegranate, bacon and pistachio relish, cider jus
Wild Acres Crispy Pan Roasted Chicken - $16.95
12oz. boneless chicken, blistered corn fondue, sweet potato hash browns, orange scented swiss
chard, sage demi
Truffled Macaroni and Cheese - $14.95
elbow macaroni, black truffle cheese sauce, leeks, roasted oyster mushrooms
Blue Cheese Meatloaf - $15.95
perfect potato puree, pear and onion chutney, red wine syrup
Red Wine Braised Pot Roast - $15.95
roasted carrots, cippolini onions and crispy red potatoes, pan jus
Breakfast
Town Talk Pancakes - $8.95
two big cakes with maple syrup, butter and bacon
Omelet and Field Greens - $9.25
forest mushrooms, wilted spinach, grape tomatoes and goat cheese
Dessert
Carrot Cake - $8.50
carrot spice cake, candied carrots, cream cheese frosting, caramel
Cup of Joe - $6.00
coffee crème brulee served in a coffee cup with a raw sugar crust and chocolate dipped biscotti
Chocolate Polenta Cake - $7.25
moist, dark chocolate cake made with cornmeal, pistachio ice cream and raspberry sauce
Crispy Banana Split - $6.95
three ice creams, three sauces, whipped cream and hazelnuts



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