BREAKFAST    LUNCH    &    DINNER
WEDNESDAY    –    SATURDAY
BRUNCH    ON    SUNDAY

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CARI JODLOSKI - PROPRIETOR, CHEF
Batter Up Bistro is a friendly, beautiful place to unplug, relax and enjoy an incredible experience. The foundation of our menu is our homemade artisan bread that we bake daily in our kitchen. We use only fresh, organic ingredients in all our recipes and take pride in everything we make, bringing out the best of each element and layering them together to create something truly unique and memorable. So bring a friend or loved one and treat yourselves to a special day.

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Breakfast



Breakfast Nook Sandwich 15
two fried eggs, pepper jack, sharp white cheddar and cilantro grilled between house bread served with bistro potatoes
Bed Head BLT 19
two fried eggs, bourbon caramelized bacon, mixed greens, roma tomato & sharp white cheddar grilled between house bread served with bistro potatoes
Classic Egg Omelet 18
three silky eggs, sautéd Maitake mushrooms, onion and white cheddar with toasted house bread served with bistro potatoes (add bacon +5)

Greek Club Omelet 16
three silky eggs, spinach, roma tomato and feta with toasted house bread served with bistro potatoes
Veg Omelet 20
three silky eggs, red & yellow peppers, zucchini, squash, Maitake mushrooms, sautéd onion and muenster w/ toasted house bread served w/ bistro potatoes
Toast 6
plain, butter, sea salt, cinnamon sugar, preserves or honey on house bread (cream cheese, organic peanut butter or tahini +1)
Organic Yogurt w/ Berries & Nuts 9
Organic Oatmeal 6

Lunch



Spicy Life-Changing BLT 18
sweet & spicy glazed bacon, arugula, avocado & roma tomatoes w/ housemade srirachi cream served with potato chips
Who You Callin’ Chicken Sandwich 13
oven roasted herb chicken, avocado, tomato, mixed greens and housemade lemon herb mayo served with potato chips
Chicken Salad Sandwich 18
roasted herb chicken, cranberries, candied pecans, red onion, mixed greens and blue cheese served with potato chips
The Veg 15
sandwich featuring sautéd Maitake mushrooms, red & yellow peppers, zucchini, squash, sautéd onions, arugula and goat cheese with balsamic dressing served with potato chips

Grilled Cheese Please 16
pepper jack, white cheddar, muenster and dill served with potato chips
Chicken Paillard Salad 16
herb roasted chicken, charred cherry tomatoes and fresh parmesan over greens w/ housemade croutons and balsamic grainy mustard vinaigrette
Maple Walnut Salad 15
toasted walnuts, feta, parsnips, carrots, radishes, fennel, red onion and triple smoked bacon over mixed greens w/ housemade croutons and maple walnut vinaigrette (add chicken +3 / add tofu +3)
Signature French Onion Soup 9
Chef's Soup Du Jour 8

Dinner



BEET CARPACCIO 8
whipped chevre, candied walnuts, granny smith apple vinaigrette
KALE POTATO CROQUETTE 8
roasted red pepper romesco, almonds, bread crumbs
SALMON CRUDO 12
cured, candied orange peel, citrus, dill, pickled radish
PAILLARD SALAD 12
charred cherry tomatoes and fresh parmesan over greens w/ housemade croutons and balsamic grainy mustard vinaigrette (add steak +13, salmon +7, tofu +5)

Bistro Burger 20
house ground beef tenderloin & hickory bacon patty, muenster crisp, peppery arugula, thick sliced roma tomatoes & bistro sauce on brioche roll w/ side of pickled red onions & chips
PAN SEARED BEEF TENDERLOIN 36
pommes puree, roasted broccolini, blackberry rosemary compote, mashed potatoes, brown butter hollandaise served with side salad. Suggested wine pairing - Secret Cellars Cabernet
COQ AU VIN 28
pickled heirloom baby carrots, crimini mushrooms, lardon, polenta served with side salad. Suggested wine pairing - Parducci Pinot Noir
PAN ROASTED SALMON 32
barley rissotto, spinach laminate, cranberry gastrique served with side salad. Suggested wine pairing - Serbal Malbec
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI 28
chevre bechamel, brown butter, roasted pumpkin seeds, served with side salad. Suggested wine pairing - Te Henga Sauvignon Blanc

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  • “Batter Up Bistro has leapfrogged over almost everything else to become my preferred place for breakfast or lunch near downtown Lansing.”
    Gabrielle Lawrence - Lansing City Pulse
    Gabrielle Lawrence - Lansing City Pulse
  • “Batter Up Bistro is a special place with an emphasis on down-home baking and a homey sense of place.”
    Mark Nixon - Lansing City Pulse
    Mark Nixon - Lansing City Pulse
  • “A cozy and beautiful haven. I will be back again and bringing friends.”
    Stephanie Pohl - Mostefinitely.com
    Stephanie Pohl - Mostefinitely.com
  • “This snug little café has remarkable coffee and sumptuous breakfast entrees at a reasonable price.”
    Dennis Burck - Lansing City Pulse
    Dennis Burck - Lansing City Pulse
  • “Batter Up Bistro is a darling local café that was born out of love.”
    Kerry Hart - Greater Lansing Business Monthly
    Kerry Hart - Greater Lansing Business Monthly
 

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