Downward Dog – American
This high-energy morning retreat hums with the savory scent of sizzling chorizo and toasted tortillas, offering a sanctuary for those seeking a bold, flavor-packed start to their day. Hearty breakfast burritos and steak-filled sandwiches take center stage alongside a symphony of golden-fried delights, from garlic-parmesan tots to beer-battered onion rings that provide the ultimate salty, crispy crunch. It is a place where comfort food is celebrated with gusto, inviting guests to kick back and indulge in a relaxed, sun-drenched atmosphere.
Northwest Monroe Avenue +15412073530 https://campus.drinkthedog.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, renal, aip, alkaline, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its dependable lunch service, guests highlight the professional and efficient staff who ensure a smooth and consistent dining experience. The atmosphere is praised for its simple and approachable feel, offering a comfortable and functional setting for a casual midday meal.
Menu
Breakfast
Served until 2PM. All burritos can be made into a breakfast bowl option.
- Breakfast Burrito - $9: Hash browns, eggs, cheddar & jack cheese, pico Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggito - $10: Hash browns, eggs, cheddar & jack cheese, grilled peppers & onions, mushrooms, green onions Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Wakey Wakey Steaky - $14: Hash browns, eggs, cheddar, steak, onions, peppers Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo Torpedo Burrito - $14: Hash browns, eggs, cheddar & jack cheese, chorizo, jalapenos, guac, pico, sour cream Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - $8: Toasted english muffin, egg, cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
Apps & Snacks
- Beer Battered Fries - $8: Served with sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Tots - $8: Served with sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Chips - $5: Choice of pico de gallo, nacho cheese, or guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Onion Rings - $12: Served with sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Parm Fries or Tots - $12: Fresh minced garlic & parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Nacho Fries or Tots - $15: Crispy bacon, nacho cheese, sour cream, green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Strip Basket - $14: Served with fries and sauce of choice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foxy Nachos - $13: Nacho & cotija cheese, guac, pico, sour cream, jalapenos, red and green onions, pickled red onions, salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Fries - $15: Thin sliced chuck steak, nacho cheese, pickled jalapenos, red & green onions, pico, sour cream, guac, cojita cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Baller On A Budget Menu
- Polish Dog - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub Pretzel - $5: With golden cheesy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Dirty Burger - $6: Lettuce, tomato, onion, American cheese, ketchup, mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla - $9: Served with guac, pico and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sando - $6: Crispy chicken, romaine, tomato, mayo Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made Mac & Cheese - $9: Cheddar & pepper jack cheese and cavatappi pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sando - $7: Crispy chicken, romaine, tomato, ranch & buffalo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Momma's Pasta - $7: Spaghetti, marinara, parmesan, garlic parm bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads, Wraps & Tacos
- Caesar Salad - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cafe Salad - $10: Tomato, red onion, cucumber, boiled egg, choice of dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Veggie Wrap - $13: Grilled chipotle black bean veggie patty, romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion, guac & ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Ranch Wrap - $15: Crispy chicken, romaine, tomato, ranch & buffalo sauce Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Wrap - $11: Romaine, parmesan, house-made Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexi Wrap - $15: Crispy chicken, romaine, pico, cheddar & jack cheese, chipotle aioli & ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Taco - $14: Choice of protein, corn tortillas, micro greens, pico, chipotle aioli & cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa Verde or Roja Tacos - $14: Choice of protein, corn tortillas, micro greens, salsa & pickled red onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Old Faithful - $16: Fresh 1/3 lb burger, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, choice of cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foxysauce Burger - $18: Fresh 1/3 lb burger, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, seared bacon, jalapeno pickle relish, American cheese, mustard, ketchup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hell Hound - $17: Fresh 1/3 lb burger, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, jalapenos, house-made hot sauce & pepper jack Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $17: Fresh 1/3lb burger, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, grilled mushrooms, horseradish mayo, swiss cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Hangover - $18: Fresh 1/3 lb burger, ham, fried egg, chipotle aioli, fries & cheddar cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Double Mctrouble - $19: 2 1/4 lb burger pattys, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 pieces of American cheese, romaine, pickles, & 1000 island dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Dog Burger - $19: fresh 1/3 lb burger, beer-battered onion rings, 2 pieces of bacon, jalapenos, bbq sauce, pepper jack Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- BLT - $15: 4 slices of bacon, romaine, tomato, & dijonnaise on sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Garlic Chicken - $16: Grilled chicken breast, grilled onions, romaine, tomato, house made roasted garlic aioli & provolone cheese on a brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Club - $19: Large grilled chicken breast, 2 pieces of bacon, romaine, tomato, guac, & dijonnaise on 3 slices of sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesesteak - $18: Thin sliced chuck, grilled peppers & onions, 4 slices of cheddar & provolone, on rustic hoagie roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bbq Pulled Pork - $15: Coleslaw, side of pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Makin ‘em Peachy Mocktail - $5: Peach puree, orange juice, cranberry juice, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Lime Ricardo Mocktail - $5: Ginger ale, cranberry, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Luau Mocktail - $5: Pineapple juice, cranberry juice, sprite Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Lucky Leprechaum Mocktail - $5: Ginger, lime, cucumber, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ride The Bull Mocktail - $5: Redbull, flavor of choice, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
- Soda - $3: Coke, diet coke, sierra mist, ginger ale, lemonade
- Pain Killer Cocktail - $8.5: Aged rum, coconut creme, pineapple juice, oj, cinnamon-nutmeg sprinkles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Mother Pucker Cocktail - $8.5: Vodka, watermelon liquer, lemonade, Sprite Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Foxy Lady Cocktail - $8.5: Blackberry vodka, peach puree, tonic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Rum Punch Cocktail - $8.5: Mango rum, Malibu rum, pineapple juice, lemon juice, grenadine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Sweet Heat Cocktail - $8.5: Mango rum, triple sec, mango puree, lime juice, simple syrup, hint o' habanero Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Kamikaze Cocktail - $8.5: Vodka, triple sec, lime, choice of peach/mango/strawberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Summer Breeze Cocktail - $8.5: Vodka, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, strawberry puree, club soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Cucumber Cooler Cocktail - $8.5: Gin, cucumber water, lime juice, tonic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Day Walker Cocktail - $8.5: Whiskey, triple sec, lemon juice, ginger juice, ginger ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Gummy Bear Cocktail - $8.5: Soco, amaretto, melon liqueur, grenadine, pineapple juice, orange juice
- Mango Tango Cocktail - $8.5: Vodka, lemon+lime juice, mango puree, sprite Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Blue Hawaiian Cocktail - $8.5: Vodka, blue curacao, pineapple juice, ocean water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Hear Me Now Cocktail - $8.5: Tequila, strawberry puree, pineapple juice, lemon+lime juice, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Cold Day In Barcelona Cocktail - $8.5: Crater Lake espresso hazelnut vodka, licor 43 & cold coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Wine of the Week - $6: Ask barkeep about today's current pours Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Add Protein to Breakfast - $4: Chorizo, bacon, sausage or veggie sausage
- Add Protein to Sandwich - $3: Bacon, sausage, veggie sausage or ham
- Add Protein to Nachos - $4: Chicken, steak, carnitas or veggie patty
- Add Chicken or Ahi to Salad - $6
Frequently Asked Questions about Downward Dog
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Downward Dog specializes in American cuisine, featuring hearty breakfast burritos, steak sandwiches, burgers, and various fried comfort foods.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Cafe Salad and Double Mctrouble both accommodate multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, low-carb, and nut-free.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Downward Dog is an American restaurant with an average rating of 3.0/5.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the dependable lunch service, professional and efficient staff, and the comfortable, functional atmosphere for casual midday dining.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with options for keto, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets, including the Cafe Salad and Veggito.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a budget-friendly, high-energy American spot known for dependable lunch service, professional staff, and a simple, casual atmosphere.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This budget-friendly spot is better suited for casual midday meals than special occasions, offering a simple, functional atmosphere and efficient service.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant's website is https://campus.drinkthedog.com, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain the specific number of reviews for Downward Dog.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Downward Dog is located at the website https://campus.drinkthedog.com; however, no physical street address is provided in the data.
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