Saturday
Brunch & Lunch

Starter Plates

SOUP OF THE DAY  /  CUP $6.25  /  BOWL $7.59

VEGETARIAN CHILI  /  CUP $6.45 / BOWL $7.79

NACHOS IN THE PARK  /  $14.65
House fried corn tortilla chips, Pepper Jack and cheddar cheese, and vegetarian chili topped with sour cream and pico de gallo

HANDMADE FLATBREAD  /  $16.32
Ask your server for our daily creations.

COD FRITTERS  /  $10.26
Butter-poached New England cod with grilled corn, lemon, and herbs with chipotle honey mustard sauce.

BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP*  /  $12.43
with nacho chips

TUSCAN FRENCH FRIES  /  $7.58

Salads

HOUSE SALAD  /  Small  $8.89   or   Large  $12.01
Pond House greens tossed with dried cranberries, toasted pecans, Gorgonzola cheese, carrots, red onions, cucumber, and tomato with a red wine vinaigrette

CLASSIC CAESAR**  /  $10.79
Romaine, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and house-made Caesar dressing.

ROASTED SALMON SALAD* / $20.63
Grilled 6 oz. organic salmon topped with an artichoke heart, sun-dried tomato, and olive relish with a spring salad of arugula, shaved fennel, peas, asparagus, and fava beans with a lemon vinaigrette.

STRAWBERRY BEET SALAD*  /  $15.49
Arugula, watercress, goat cheese, pistachio nuts, and our poppy seed vinaigrette.

CHOP SALAD*  /  $18.46
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, zucchini, feta cheese, red onion, peppers, and chicken with a creamy garlic dressing.

BURRATA**  /  $13.73
Fresh tomato, arugula, pesto, crostini, and balsamic syrup

Sandwiches

POND HOUSE BURGER**  /  $17.21
8 oz. signature blended beef, buttery brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, and sliced red onion with sauce Louie.

BBQ BURGER**  /  $19.21
8 oz. signature blended beef with house made BBQ sauce, Gorgonzola cheese, and caramelized onions on a buttery brioche bun. Served with coleslaw.

CALIFORNIA GRILLED CHEESE**  /  $16.77
Havarti cheese, apple-wood smoked bacon, crisp arugula, sliced fresh avocado, and sriracha aïoli grilled on thick-cut white bread. Served with a side of coleslaw.

POND HOUSE CRAB CAKE SANDWICH  /  $20.67
Buttery brioche bun, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, chipotle honey mustard. Served with a small house salad.

VEGAN BLACK BEAN WRAP  /  $14.81
Sun dried tomato wrap with black bean croquettes, toasted quinoa, baby kale, avocado mousse, and chipotle “mayo”.  Served with a side of coleslaw.

CAPRESE SANDWICH  /  $16.32
Fresh tomato, mozzarella, Prosciutto, basil, and olive oil in a ciabatta roll. Served with a small house salad.

GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP  /  $16.12
Sun dried tomato wrap with roasted red peppers, spinach, artichoke hearts, and fontina with a creamy garlic pesto aïoli. Served with a side of coleslaw.

Entrées

INDIAN RICE  /  $17.90      ADD CRAB CAKE  /  $17.10
A Pond House favorite – basmati rice tossed with sweet curry, assorted dried fruit, cashews, pistachios, carrots, and peas topped with lemon and roasted garlic aïoli.

CAVATELLI  /  $19.06   (GF Pasta Available Upon Request / $2 Extra)
Broccoli rabe, Italian sausage, garlic, and Parmesan cheese

SHORT RIB PASTA  /  $27.55  (GF Pasta Available Upon Request / $2 Extra)
All-day braised short rib simmered in a porcini cream sauce with leeks, wild mushrooms, and handmade pappardelle topped with horseradish cream and Parmesan.

GNOCCHI  /  $17.84
Mushroom, peas, and truffle cream sauce.

Sides

MAC & CHEESE / $6.67
HAND CUT FRIES / $6.05
SWEET POTATO FRIES $6.05
VEGGIE OF DAY / $6.85
BACON / $6.15
SAUSAGE / $6.15
CANADIAN BACON / $6.15
ENGLISH MUFFIN / $4.00
CORNBREAD / $3.10
CROISSANT / $4.25

Brunch (Served until 2:30)

EGGS BENEDICT / $13.26
Two poached eggs on an English muffin, with Canadian bacon, topped with hollandaise sauce and a crispy potato pancake.

POND HOUSE BENEDICT / $17.16
Two poached eggs are presented over a house made crab cake, topped with hollandaise sauce and a crispy potato pancake.

EGGS FLORENTINE / $13.35
Two poached eggs on a toasted English muffin with spinach, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts and topped with hollandaise sauce. Served alongside a crispy potato pancake.

APPLE & BRIE OMELET / $13.66
Three egg omelet stuffed with roasted Granny Smith apples, spinach and Brie cheese. Served with our signature home fries.

BLT OMELET / $13.95
Three egg omelet stuffed with chopped applewood smoked bacon, spinach, tomatoes and Pepper Jack cheese topped with a dollop of freshly made guacamole. Served with a side of our signature home fries.

BREAKFAST QUESADILLA / $12.32
A flour tortilla filled with cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese, diced tomatoes, red onion and scrambled eggs. Served with pico de gallo and sour cream.

GREEN GODDESS OMELET / $13.06
Three egg omelet stuffed with kale, spinach, brussels sprouts, onions, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Served with our signature home fries.

POND HOUSE SCRAMBLE / $12.48
Three scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onions, asparagus, black beans, poblanos, and spinach topped with cheddar cheese and served with our signature home fries and cornbread.

MY WAY / $12.13
Two farm fresh eggs (done your way) with bacon and our signature home fries.

POND HOUSE FRENCH TOAST / $13.25
Two slabs of decadent brioche French toast. Ask your server about this week’s flavors and toppings.

VEGAN POND HOUSE SCRAMBLE / $12.71
Tomatoes, onions, asparagus, poblanos, black beans and spinach with three scrambled chickpea “eggs” topped with vegan chipotle mayo. Served with a small house salad.

MUSHROOM & HAM SCRAMBLE  /  $13.52
Three scrambled eggs with caramelized mushrooms, ham, asparagus and fontina with truffle essence. Served with our signature home fries and cornbread.

POND HOUSE BREAKFAST SANDWICH  /  $13.61
Two eggs and sausage on a croissant with Pepper Jack, spinach, tomato and sriracha aïoli. Served with our signature home fries.

Add Ons

CHOPPED BACON  / $4.95
CHICKEN / $6.75
AVOCADO /  $3.50
GUACAMOLE / $3.50
EGG / $3.15
EGG WHITES / $3.00
CRAB CAKE / $17.10
SALMON / $12.55
SHRIMP / $8.85

Menu is subject to change without notice.

Explore All Our
Café Menus

CONTACT US
1555 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Phone: 860.231.8823
cafe@pondhousecafe.com

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT HOURS

DIRECTIONS

I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.