Grounds For Celebration – American
Sun-drenched and inviting, this neighborhood gem welcomes guests with the comforting aroma of golden, flaky quiche and the sweet allure of freshly baked "baby cakes." Crisp, orchard-fresh pear salads and buttery croissants filled with creamy chicken salad offer a bright, wholesome escape from the midday rush, turning a simple lunch into a soulful celebration of flavor.
2709, Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310 +15152554863 http://www.groundsforcelebration.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Salads
- Nutty Pear Salad - $10: Mixed organic baby greens, grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced Bartlett pears, candied walnuts, red seedless grapes, gorgonzola crumbles, house made blackberry balsamic vinaigrette, crunchy wonton strips, fresh fruit Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Chicken Salad on Croissant - $10: Creamy all-white meat chicken salad with grapes, walnuts, celery Available at: lunch
- Plain Jane Sandwich - $10: Choice of ham and provolone or turkey and cheddar on wheat bread, served with mustard and mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Quiche of the Day - $10: Served with organic baby greens, balsamic vinaigrette, fresh bread, and fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Fresh Fruit Plate - $10: Seasonally fresh fruit, fresh French baguette, brie cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Grab and Go Bag - $10: Chicken salad sandwich or Plain Jane sandwich, kettle chips, and a cookie Available at: lunch
- Half Portion Combo - $10: Half portions of any two lunch menu items Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: lunch
- Bowl of Soup - $10: Daily selection served with fresh French baguette and fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cookies - $10: Assorted fresh baked cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Baby Cakes - $10: 4 inch cakes from The Cake Confectionery. Flavors: Chocolate, Almond, or Champagne Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Chocolate Brownies - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fudge Oat Bars - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rice Krispie Treats - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Grounds' Iced Tea Blend - 4 oz - $7.5: In-house blend of Ceylon and other teas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- House Brewed Tea - $1.95: Fresh whole leaf tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cappuccino Smoothie - $10: Thick espresso shake Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Mocha Frosty - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Mango Blast - $10: Greens and protein, no added sugar
- Mate' Latte - $10: Yerba mate with honey and mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Red Bull Frosty - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Coffee Beans
- Guatemalan Antigua - 16 oz - $17.95: Earthy flavors, light to medium body Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Butch's Blend - 16 oz - $16.95: Aunt Butch's Bistro blend Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Dan's Special - 16 oz - $17.85: Popular house blend Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Altura - 16 oz - $16.5: High-grown mountains of Mexico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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