Cold Sandwiches Cold sandwiches served with your choice of side - see below.
Collins House Tenderloin Triumph: A symbol of simplicity and excellence, which we have served for over 24 years running. Herb-marinated, roasted tenderloin, homemade apple horseradish sauce, and lettuce on rustic French bread.
$7.95
Smoked Turkey "Club": Smoked turkey, bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on buttermilk white bread. Served with a sweet-spicy honey mustard dipping sauce.
$8.25
Trendy Tendy: Roasted tenderloin, fontina cheese, roasted peppers and red onions, and balsamic-dressed greens on buttermilk white bread.
$8.95
American Chic: Turkey breast, fontina cheese, basil pesto, tomato, and lightly dressed mesclun greens on rustic French bread.
$8.25
Lox A Love: Not for bar mitzvahs only! Our wonderful multi-grain bread is the perfect start of this classic combination. We add cream cheese, cucumbers, tomato, red onions, fresh dill, and of course beautiful Nova lox.
$9.50
Hummus Heaven: Our homemade roasted garlic hummus is topped with crisp cukes, shredded carrot, lettuce, thinly sliced onions, roasted red peppers, and feta dressing, on whole wheat bread.
$6.95
Madison Square Garden: Garlic-roasted vegetable medley (eggplant, zucchini, sweet potato, red peppers, and red onion) with feta dressing and a lettuce leaf on a rustic French roll.
$7.50
Chicken Salad: Made from roasted chicken breasts, apples, bacon, scallions, celery, and a splash of fresh basil. Served with leaf lettuce and tomato on a whole wheat roll.
$7.50
Albacore Tuna Salad: We add minced red peppers, scallions, and celery. Served with a lettuce leaf and tomato on a whole wheat roll.
$7.25
Sunshine Dreamin: Avocados, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, red onion, and fontina cheese, with romesco sauce on multigrain bread.
$6.95
Hot Sandwiches Hot sandwiches served with your choice of side - see below.
Tuscan Chicken: Chicken breast pieces are seared in garlic and olive oil, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, then topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and finished to a bubbly hot. Served on grilled rustic French bread spread with sun-dried tomato pesto.
$8.25
Classic Reuben: Our version of the old favorite relies on excellent, house-cooked corned-beef, our own rye bread, and a homemade, slightly spicy Russian dressing. Oh, and Swiss cheese and plenty of kraut.
$8.95
The Well-Dressed Turkey: Turkey, roasted sweet potatoes, and Monterey jack cheese, grilled on buttermilk white bread, served with a small side of homemade cranberry chutney.
$8.25
Monte Christo: Another classic revisited. Turkey, ham, tomato, and Swiss cheese on buttermilk white bread, dipped in an egg batter and grilled til crisp outside, creamy inside. Served with a somewhat "unclassical" side of our slightly spicy Russian dressing, for dipping.
$8.75
Grilled Ham and Fontina Heaven: Neuske’s ham, creamy fontina, caramelized onions, and fresh seared spinach leaves grilled on rye bread.
$8.25
A Nod to Philly: For this Philadephia namesake sandwich we sear tenderloin fresh per order, top it with sautéed red and green peppers and onions, cover it with provolone, and serve it bubbly hot on a rustic French roll.
$8.95
Catrina's Favorite Chicken: Spicy chicken breast, tangy tomato, crunchy bacon, more spicy pepper jack cheese, served bubbly hot on a rustic French roll spread with basil pesto.
$8.50
Sweet & Spicy Jamaican Chicken:Sweet meets spicy, hot meets cool in this intriguing combination of spicy Jamaican chicken and tropical fruit salsa. Served on rustic French bread.
$8.25
Earthy Delights : Garlic-roasted asparagus spears, caramelized onions, and slices of seared portabella mushrooms are piled on multigrain bread, topped with brie cheese, and served warm and melty.
$8.50
Be Happia Tilapia: Fresh tilapia filets are marinated in southwestern seasonings and seared to a perfect juiciness. Served on rustic French roll with cilantro cabbage slaw.
$8.25
Tapa-lapia (what is it about this word?): Tilapia filets are seared in garlic oil and lemon, then topped with a classic Spanish sauce called romesco - an irresistible blend of red peppers, tomatoes, wine vinegar, garlic, and almonds. Served on a rustic French roll.
$8.25
Classic Tuna Melt: Our wonderful tuna salad is placed on a rustic French roll, generously covered with cheddar cheese, then baked til bubbly and golden.
$7.95
Jazzy Classic Grilled Cheese: Sharp cheddar on multigrain with roasted red onions and basil pesto.
$6.95
Veggie "Might" Sandwich: Garlied-seared artichokes, spinach, red peppers, and roasted red onions with feta cheese on grilled multigrain.
$7.50
Autumn Orchards: A grilled sandwich of smoked turkey, sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced apples, and roasted red onions on buttermilk white.
$8.25
Don't forget! Please choose your sandwich side:
Side of greens with house basil Dijon vinaigrette*
Potato salad
Couscous salad with light curry dressing
Bag of kettle chips
Substitute seasonal fruit medley
Add $1.00
Substitute a cup of soup
Add $1.25
Homemade Soup & Chili
Soup:
All of our soups are made completely from scratch, and are based on the rich stocks that we make here, including beef, chicken, and vegetable. We serve one meat and one vegetarian soup daily (some of which are vegan). Soup is served with baguette slices.
Cup of soup:
$3.25
Bowl of soup:
$4.75
Josh's Steak Chili: In the cold months we serve Josh's award-winning chili, a thick, slow-simmered variety made from steak, spices, and a wonderful secret ingredient. Served with homemade cornbread.
Cup of chili:
$4.25
Bowl of chili:
$5.95
Lunch Combos
Half sandwich with cup of soup or small greens.
$7.95
Quiche with cup of soup or small greens.
$8.95
Bowl of soup with small greens.
$7.50
Just For Kids
All kids' lunches are served with fresh fruit and puppy chow.
Mr. Square-Head: Fun to make, fun to eat. Peanut butter on a thick slice of white or wheat bread with strawberry eyes, a cheese curd nose, a chocolatey chip smile, and big orange ears. Each one has a slightly different personality.
$5.50
Healthy Nibbler's Nosh: Cheese curds, smoked turkey rollups, cucumber and carrot coins, grapes, and puppy chow.
$5.50
Simple Sammies(on Wheat Bread for "Discerning Eaters"):
Grilled cheese, just plain
PB and J, or no J, or just J
Turkey and cheddar with mayo
Pretend pizza
(Rustic French bread half with pizza sauce and bubbly melted provolone cheese)
$5.95
Salads & Platters
Unless otherwise specified, all salads and platters are served with baguette bread.
Manna's Cobb Salad: This classical salad has many variations. Manna's version alternates rows of smoked turkey, bacon, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, roasted beets, roasted red onions, and of course, bleu cheese. Served with a creamy homemade dressing.
$9.50
Marvel's Passion:* A filet of marinated, seared tilapia on a bed of greens with avocado, red cabbage, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, and a dollop of tropical fruit salsa. Served with a chipotle lime vinaigrette and cornbread.
$8.95
Country Turkey Salad: Another Collins House favorite once featured at the Concerts on the Square. Chunks of turkey, apples, celery, smoked gouda cheese, and spiced nuts in a light honey/curry dressing.
$8.50
A French Countryside Picnic:* Lemon/garlic-seared chicken breast, roasted asparagus spears, tomato wedges, brie cheese, kalamata olives, and a hunk of baguette bread on a platter with a little sun-dried tomato aioli to bring it all together.
$8.95
Roasted Vegetable Salad: Mixed greens topped with roasted eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, sweet potato, and red onions, and served with a feta yogurt dressing
$7.95
Mediterranean Platter: Homemade roasted garlic hummus, couscous salad, small greens with feta dressing, and wedges of wheat bread. Garnished with kalamata olives, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.
$7.95
The Lysistrata: A healthful (and vegan) salad in memory of a bygone Madison restaurant whose salad bar was lush with wholesome ingredients. Atop a bed of greens we add alfalfa sprouts, raisins, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, cucumbers, apple slices, and avocado. Served with a sweet/spicy dressing based on balsamic and raspberry champagne vinegars, with hints of cinnamon and spice.
$7.50
Share our Jewish Traditions Every Friday
Braided loaves of hand-crafted, rich, golden challah.
Red wine-braised, fork tender beef brisket served with a chive horseradish sauce and handmade spaetzle (served in cold weather months).
Matzo ball soup whose secret ingredient is more than just love.
Classic rugelach, an old-world pastry based on a rich cream cheese dough and traditional fillings (available daily).
Shabbat Shalom!
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs
may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
