Venues Cafe Menu
Welcome to Venues Cafe, a delightful addition to the New American café scene located in Carefree, AZ. The menu is a vibrant fusion of fresh ingredients and flavorful offerings designed to appeal to a variety of palates.
- Brunch: Start your day with the Four Berry Salad or indulge in the Belgian Waffle, topped with fresh berries.
- Happy Hour: Enjoy savory bites like Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos or the Impossible Taco for vegan enthusiasts.
- Lunch: Savor the Fried Veggie Basket or assorted sliders, perfect for sharing.
This women-owned café not only offers a cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating but also a full bar to complement your meals. Whether you're dining with family or friends, Venues Cafe provides a warm, inviting experience that's both casual and memorable. Don't miss out on their Happy Hour—it’s a favorite among locals!
Brunch Menu
Venues Bloody Mary
Bottomless Mimosa
Four Berry Salad
Fresh berries tossed in sweet balsamic vinegar and nestled in granola
Belgian Waffle
Light and fluffy, fresh berries, powdered sugar
French Toast
Granola and corn flake crusted
Strawberry Pancakes
2 Fluffy buttermilk pancakes, filled with sliced strawberries, 2 pieces of sausage or bacon
Bacon And Blueberry Pancakes
2 Pancakes with real bacon and fresh blueberries
Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
2 Fluffy cinnamon apple pancakes 2 pieces of bacon or sausage
Avocado Toasts
4 garlic baguette toast, fresh avocado, melted cheddar, Pico de Gallo
Lite Breakfast
One egg any style, one piece of bacon or sausage, one piece of toast
So. Cal Burrito
Scrambled eggs, avocado, spinach, tomato cheddar flour tortilla
Southwest Burrito
Scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, black beans, chorizo, avocado, jalapenos, sour cream salsa
Venues Breakfast Sandwich
Served on Texas Toast Scrambled egg, pepper jack cheese, sausage, and avocado
Huevos Rancheros
Pulled pork, beans, Pico de Gallo, shredded lettuce, eggs, salsa in a crispy tortilla shell
Classic Mexican Breakfast
Two eggs, beans, breakfast potatoes, sour cream, avocado and house made salsa fresca
Venues Breakfast Platter
2 eggs any style, 2 pieces of bacon or sausage English muffin, French toast, or Pancake
Denver Omelet Cheddar
Ham, and onion
Roasted Veggie Omelet
Swiss, tomatoes, bell peppers, portobello, red onion, zucchini
Southwest Omelet
pepper jack cheese, ham, chorizo, tomatoes, bell pepper, mushrooms, jalapenos
Oscar Benedict
2 poached eggs, crabmeat, asparagus, hollandaise
Traditional Benedict
2 poached eggs, Canadian bacon, hollandaise
Portobello Benedict
2 poached eggs, wilted spinach, portobello, Tomato salsa, hollandaise
Filet Benedict
2 poached eggs, 3 oz filet, hollandaise
Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheddar and american cheese...kids love it
P B J
Peanut butter and jelly...favorite
Mac N Cheese
Penne pasta with lots of creamy cheese
Kids Cheese Pizza
Small kids pizza, marinara and cheese
Chicken Tenders
Served with ranch for dipping
Fish N Chips
Single fried fish and french fries tartar and cole slaw
Forrest Berry Pie
Housemade crust thats delish, served warm with vanilla ice cream
Churros
Four cinnamon apple filled churros served warm with whipped cream
Chocolate Decadence Cake
Just like it sound, rich creamy and topped with whipped cream
New York Style Cheesecake
Smooth and rich with strawberry, caramel or chocolate topping
Lemon Meringue Pie
Nice and light, refreshing way to finish your meal
Dessert Menu
Happy Hour Menu
Shredded Short Rib, Cilantro, Onion, Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
Carne Asada, Lettuce, Pico De Gallo, Special Sauce
Cilantro Lime Shrimp, Roasted Corn Slaw And Jalapeno Cream
Pork, Fresh Cilantro, Pineapple, White Onion, Avocado Sauce
Impossible Taco, Lettuce, Pico, Special Sauce
Choose From Chicken, Shrimp, Or Veggie
Dry Rub And Finished With Our House BBQ Sauce
Impossible Slider Vegan
Slow Roasted Pork BBQ Sauce
Short Rib, Caramelized Onion, Swiss, Au Jus
Carne Asada, Cheese Salsa Verde
Blackened MahiMahi
Turkey Burger
Deviled Eggs
3 Eggs, Dijon yolk, bacon jam
Avocado Toasts
4 garlic baguette toast, fresh avocado, melted cheddar, Pico de Gallo
Chips Salsa
Tricolored chips with house made salsa, Refried bean dip sour cream
Veggie Basket
Lightly dusted and flash fried zucchini, mushrooms, onions and peppers
Short Ribs
Asian gravy over wasabi mashed potatoes
Our Famous Charred Honey Garlic Wings
Maytag blue cheese salad of cherry tomato, celery, carrots
Chips Salsa
Tricolored chips with house made salsa beans and sour cream
Quesadilla
Cheese, chicken, green chilies, tomato, bean dip salsa
Deviled Eggs
Dijon yolk, bacon jam 6 for 10
Blackened String Beans
Local green beans, Cajun rub, citrus remoulade
Hummus
Garlic Parmesan, warm pita and veggies
Cajun Prawns
5 Shrimp, Cajun creamy bbq sauce over fried polenta
Charred Honey Garlic Wings
Carrot celery salad
Bang Bang Shrimp
Tempura Shrimp, black bean slaw, spicy remoulade
Calamari
Lightly breaded in seasoned flour choose one sauce or all three for 2 more CocktailMarinaraSweet Chili
Crab Cakes
2 house made crab cakes with cucumber salsa and remoulade
Tuna Tartare
Stacked with avocado, mango, Asian seasoning fried wontons
Shrimp Cocktail With A Mexican Spin
5 large Shrimp, gazpacho red sauce, avocado, corn chips
Mussels Mariniere
White wine, butter, shallots, garlic, toast points
Carne Asada Nachos
Green onion, tomato, guacamole, nacho cheese, jalapenos
Crock Of French Onion Soup
Daily Soup
BeefTurkeyVegan
Lettuce, tomato, onion
Specialty Sweet Heat Burger
Bacon, Havarti cheese, secret sauce, pickled red onion, chopped lettuce,
BarBQue Pulled Pork
Our own sauce, sweet smokey
Catherines Chicken Salad
Craisins, celery, almonds, lettuce, tomato The Tuna Melt
The Tuna Melt
Grilled sourdough, American cheese
Sloppy Joe
Ground beef, tangy sauce, it messy good
Turkey BLT
Classic BLT with avocado mayo Turkey
Antipasto Salad
Romaine, black olives, pepperoni, salami, ham, tomato, pepper, feta
Caprese
Mozzarella, tomato, basil, EVOO and Balsamic
Caesar
Romaine, shaved parmesan, seasoned croutons
Spinach
Strawberries, red onion, bacon, egg, and goat cheese
Roasted Beet
Local beets, goat cheese, spring greens, red onion, Champagne vinaigrette
BLAT Wedge
Onion, tomato, bacon, avocado bleu cheese crumbles dressing
Palate Pleaser
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, craisins, granny smith apple, blue cheese, pecan, red onion, apple cider vinaigrette
Southwest Taco Salad
Chopped romaine, black beans, roasted corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, grilled chicken, tortilla chips and chipotle
Carefree Cob Salad
Spring greens, chorizo, black beans, Pico, tortilla strips, roasted corn, feta, sweet walnuts, chipotle crema
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings
Sauteed Vegetables
Green Beans
Garlic Spinach
Asparagus
Brussels Sprouts
Au Gratin Potatoes
Whipped Potatoes
Baked Potato
Creamy Parmesan Risotto
Eggplant Parmesan
Lightly fried, mozzarella, tomato sauce over creamy risotto
Chicken Schnitzel
Crusted, lingonberries, lemon, potato, daily vegetable
Mixed Grill Kabobs
2 skewers of Shrimp, Filet Mignon, Bacon, pepper, onion and tomato with rice
Short Ribs
Tender roasted boneless ribs, Asian style gravy, wasabi mashed potatoes
Southwest Meatloaf
A combination of Beef, turkey, and chorizo your choice of gravy or catsup topping
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Spicy cream sauce bell peppers, cherry tomatoes
Chicken Piccata
Classic sauce with capers and your choice of sides
Atlantic Salmon
Grilled to order, lemon beurre Blanc, choice of veggie starch
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
4 jumbo, cream cheese filled, risotto with lemon beurre Blanc sauce
6 Oz. Filet Mignon
Demiglace, choice of sides
10 Oz. Pork Chop
Lightly coated in Panko, stuffed with mozzarella, spinach and prosciutto, flash fried and topped with demiglace
Duck Breast
Cranberry demi glaze, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans and bacon
Rack Of Lamb
Rosemary garlic demiglace mint jelly
Beef Or Chicken Fajitas
Rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, Pico de Gallo
Fish N Chips
Beer battered cod, FFs, coleslaw, tartar
Seafood Enchiladas
Shrimp, crab, spinach, mushroom, white cheese, green chili sauce over creamy risotto
Impossible Enchiladas
3 enchiladas, Spinach, corn, black beans, pepper jack, corn tortillas, red sauce Spanish rice
Venues Harvest Bowl
Freshly Harvested Veggies, cranberry almonds sauteed with white wine and fresh mint dipping sauce
Dinner Menu
Lunch Menu
Fried Veggie Basket
Lightly dusted flash fried zucchini, Mushroom, onions, and peppers
Assorted Sliders
Comes with small French fries or chips order one or several of each Slow roasted pork BBQ sauce Carne Asada, or Shredded Short Rib slider with cheese and caramelized onions Blackened MahiMahi Sloppy Joe slider Turkey Slider Impossible Meat Vegan
Chips Salsa
Tricolored chips salsa, warm bean dip and sour cream
3 Or 6 Deviled Eggs
Dijon yolk, and bacon jam
Burrito
Chicken or Carne Asada, lettuce, Pico, sour cream, rice, beans, guacamole
Quesadilla
Cheese, chicken, green chilies, tomato, bean dip sour cream
Blackened String Beans
Local green beans, Cajun rub, citrus remoulade
Hummus
Garlic Parmesan, warm pita and veggies
Bang Bang Shrimp
Tempura Shrimp, black bean slaw, spicy remoulade
Calamari
Lightly breaded in seasoned flour choose one sauce or all three for 2 more CocktailMarinaraSweet Chili
Street Tacos
Carne asada, lettuce, Pico, special sauce , Short Rib, Cilantro, tomatillo, avocado, Cilantro lime Shrimp, roasted corn slaw, jalapeno cream and Impossible Meat, lettuce, pico
Tuna Tartare
Stacked with avocado, mango, Asian seasoning fried wontons
Mussels Mariniere
White wine, butter, shallots, garlic, toast points
Carne Asada Nachos
Green onion, tomato, guacamole, nacho cheese, jalapenos
Charred Honey Garlic Wings
Crispy, sweet, and Spicy Blue Cheese celery and carrot salad
Loaded Mac N Cheese
3 cheeses, chopped tomato, chilies, and carne asada
Shrimp Cocktail With A Mexican Spin
Crock of French Onion Soup
Daily House Made Soup
Charcuterie Plate
Pepperoni, salami, cheddar, Chevre goat cheese, walnuts, berries, pickled veggies, and toasted baguette slices
Antipasto Salad
Romaine, black olives, pepperoni, salami, ham, tomato, pepper, feta
Caprese
Mozzarella, tomato, basil, EVOO and Balsamic
Caesar
Romaine, shaved parmesan, seasoned croutons
Spinach
Strawberries, red onion, bacon, egg, and goat cheese
Roasted Beet
Local beets, goat cheese, spring greens, red onion, Champagne vinaigrette
BLAT Wedge
Onion, tomato, bacon, avocado bleu cheese crumbles dressing
Palate Pleaser
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, craisins, granny smith apple, blue cheese, pecan, red onion, apple cider vinaigrette
Southwest Taco Salad
Chopped romaine, black beans, roasted corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, grilled chicken, tortilla chips and chipotle
Carefree Cob Salad
Spring greens, chorizo, black beans, Pico, tortilla strips, roasted corn, feta, sweet walnuts, chipotle crema
Cole Slaw
Side Salad
Potato Chips
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings
BeefTurkeyVegan
Lettuce, tomato, onion
Specialty Sweet Heat Burger
Bacon, Havarti cheese, secret sauce, pickled red onion, chopped lettuce,
BarBQue Pulled Pork
Our own sauce, sweet smokey
Sloppy Joe
Ground beef, tangy sauce, it messy good
Catherines Chicken Salad
Craisins, celery, almonds, lettuce, tomato The Tuna Melt
Turkey BLT
Classic BLT with avocado mayo Turkey
So. Cal Burrito
Scrambled eggs, avocado, spinach, tomato cheddar mixed greens w balsamic
The Tuna Melt
Grilled sourdough, American cheese
Veggie Panini
Sourdough, mozzarella, tomato, spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, pesto mayo
Turkey Panini
Grilled sourdough, Swiss, spinach, pestolingonberry mayo
Fish N Chips
Beer battered cod, French fries, coleslaw, tartar
Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich
Grilled on sourdough with cheddar and gravy for dipping
