Monks on the Commons – American
Sunlight floods this lively social hub where the comforting aroma of sizzling sage sausage and griddled sweet cream pancakes invites guests to linger over a soulful morning meal. From the satisfying crunch of golden-brown French toast to the velvety richness of perfectly poached eggs draped in hollandaise, every plate celebrates the art of the classic American breakfast with a vibrant, contemporary flair.
120, South Aurora Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850 +16072722222 https://www.monksonthecommons.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Entrees
- Eggs Benedict - $17: Two-Poached Eggs, Country Ham on a Grilled Buttered Biscuit House-Made Hollandaise and Home Fries.
- Biscuits and Sage Sausage Gravy - $16: Grilled Buttered Biscuit, Home-Made Gravy with Sage and Pork Sausage.
- Fast Fare - $14: Diced Country Ham in Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, and choice of Toast, Bagel, or English Muffin.
- Sweet Cream Pancakes - $14: Three Sweet Cream Pancakes Topped with Powdered Sugar & Fresh Whipped Cream, Choice of Blueberries, Chocolate Chips or Bananas.
- French Toast - $14: Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Dipped Bread, Topped with Fresh Whipped Cream.
- Crunchy French Toast - $15: Corn Flakes Crusted Wheat Bread with Strawberries and Bananas. Served with Lite Syrup.
- Avocado Toast - $16: Two Pieces of Sourdough Toasted Topped with Avocado Mash, House-Made Salsa, Fresh Cilantro, Two Sunny Side Up Eggs and Crema.
- Smoked Salmon Platter - $20: Choice of Toast, Bagel, or English Muffin with Cream Cheese Topped with Sliced Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Capers.
- Breakfast Burrito - $15: Grilled Flour Tortilla with Scrambled Eggs, House-Made Salsa, Cheddar Cheese, Crema & Choice of Bacon, Ham, Pork or Turkey Sausage, with a side of Home Fries.
- All American - $18: Two Eggs Your Way, Home Fries, choice of Bacon, Ham, Pork or Turkey Sausage and Toast, Bagel or English Muffin. Includes Juice & Coffee.
- Good Start - $16: Oatmeal, Cold Cereal or Granola with Fresh Fruit Cup or Bananas, Skim Milk and choice of Toast, Bagel or English Muffin. Includes Juice & Coffee.
Omelets
- Ham & Cheddar Omelet - $15: Whole Eggs, Country Ham, & Aged Cheddar with Home Fries.
- Egg White Omelet - $15: Egg Whites, Spinach & Goat Cheese with Home Fries.
- Bacon & Tomato Omelet - $15: Whole Eggs Bacon, Tomatoes, Red Peppers, & Goat Cheese with Home Fries.
- Confit Mushroom Omelet - $15: Whole Eggs, Confit Mushroom Blend, Red Peppers, & Aged Cheddar Cheese with Home Fries.
Appetizers
- Avocado Fries - $14: Fresh Avocado, Panko, Chipotle Veganaise
- House Bread - $9: Three Garlic Herb Rolls, House Tomato Jam
- Duck Fat Fries - $11: House Cut Fries, Duck Fat, Porcini Powder, Fresh Sage, Orange Zest, Malt Vinegar Aioli
- Scallops & Corn - $20: Three Day boat Scallops, Creamed Corn, Bacon
- King Oyster Mushrooms - $18: Seared Finger Lakes Mushrooms, Mushroom Vinaigrette, Pistachio Gremolata
Salads
- Greek Salad - $13: Grape Tomatoes, Olives, Red Onion, Cucumber, Goat Cheese, Bell Peppers, Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Caesar Salad - $13: Romaine, Parmesan, House Caesar, House Croutons
- House Salad - $12: Field Greens, Dried Cranberries, Pecans, Apple, Grape Tomato, House Vinaigrette
- Radish Beet Salad - $16: Arugula, Watermelon Radish, Red Beets, Candied Pecans, House made Ricotta
Shareables
- Chicken Wings - $18: Choice of: Korean, Buffalo, BBQ, Garlic Parm
- Cheese Board - $26: Green Island Bleu Cheese, Imported Gouda, Spanish Manchego, Almonds, Fresh Fruit, Proscuitto, Honeycomb, Crackers
- Duck Quesadilla - $18: Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Confit Duck, Avocado, Sunchoke Relish, Sour Cream, Cheddar
- Lobster Mac - $32: 5oz Canadian Lobster Tail, Cavatappi, Gouda, Tarragon, Cream Sherry
- Steak, Fig & Bleu Flatbread - $18: Diced Ribeye, Fresh Figs, Bleu Cheese, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction
Handhelds
- Monks Signature Burger - $19: 8oz Steakhouse Blend, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Sunchoke Relish, Cheddar
- Peppers BLT - $18: 1/4 lb Hardwood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Pepper Aioli
- Peruvian Chicken Sandwich - $18: Marinated Chicken Breast, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Aji Verde
- Fried Fish Sandwich - $19: Tempura Fried Haddock, Tartar Sauce, Lettuce
- Cajun Poboy - $19: Crispy Tofu, Fried Avocado, Vegan Remoulade, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
- Impossible Burger - $20: Plant-Based Patty, Pineapple Salsa, Lettuce, Guacamole
Main Courses
- Grilled Delmonico - $38: 14oz Delmonico, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Maitre de Butter
- Seared Duck Breast - $28: Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Duck Breast, Fried Wild Rice, Sugar Snap Peas, Port Wine Reduction
- Chicken Piccata - $28: Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Lemon & White Wine Caper Butter Sauce
- Pasta Primavera - $20: Linguine, Squash, Zucchini, Red Onion, Bell Pepper, Olive Oil
- Vegan Massaman Curry - $24: Rice Noodles, Peanuts, Coconut Milk, Chickpeas, Green Peas, Potatoes, Cauliflower
- Seared Sea Bass - $36: Chilean Sea Bass, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Pine Nut Aglio e Olio
Sides
- 2 Eggs - $5
- Fruit Bowl - $5
- Home Fries - $6
- Single Pancake - $5
- Smoked Salmon Side - $12
- Breakfast Meats - $6: Bacon, Pork or Turkey Sausage, Country Ham
- Toast Selection - $4: English Muffin, Rye, Wheat, Sourdough, Gluten Free Bread
- Bagel and Cream Cheese - $5: Plain, Everything or Cinnamon Raisin
- Vanilla Yogurt & Berry Parfait - $8: Side of Granola
- Oatmeal - $7: Raisins & Brown Sugar with your choice of Milk
- Cereals - $5: With your choice of milk
Beverages
- Juice - $4: Orange, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Apple
- Copper Horse Coffee - $4: Regular, Decaf, Iced
- Milk - $3: Whole, Skim, Oat, Almond
- Hot Tea - $3
- Morning Greens Smoothie - $9: Fresh Spinach, Pineapple, Mango, and Greek Yogurt.
- Berries & Bananas Smoothie - $9: Fresh Bananas, Berries, and Vanilla Greek Yogurt.
- Strawberry Mule (Spirit Free) - $7: Lime Juice, Strawberry Syrup, Ithaca Ginger Beer
- Hibiscus Spritzer (Spirit Free) - $7: Schisandra Basil Syrup, Lemon Juice, Topped with Ithaca Ginger Beer
Cocktails
- Mimosa - $12: Orange, Pineapple, or Grapefruit
- Bloody Mary - $12: Celery, Pickled Green Beans, Moody Blue Cheese Stuffed Green Olives.
- Meyer Lemon Bees Knees - $17: Bombay Sapphire Gin, Honey-Thyme Syrup, Fresh Meyer Lemon Juice
- Zacapa Old Fashion - $17: Ron Zacapa 23, Brown Sugar Cane Cube, Madagascar Vanilla Demerara, Luxardo Cherry, Burnt Orange
- Pomegranate Margarita - $18: Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Pomegranate Juice, Fresh Lime Juice