Scratch-Made, To Order
Our Menu
Highest-quality produce, meats, and seafood in every dish. Live menu and prices are always current when you order online.
Vegan / Veg Option = plant-based or easily made vegetarian · ★ Guest Favorite · Menu items may contain common allergens; our shared kitchen can't guarantee allergen-free, but tell a Nerd and we'll do our best.
Sliders
Sliders are just small sandwiches.
Scratch-made on brioche and sold by the pair so you can mix and match. Gluten-free buns +$5 · lettuce wraps at no charge.
Classics 101
Regular (2) $13 · Hungry (3) $18- Smashburger ★ Guest Favorite
Two smashed cheesy grass-fed beef patties, cheddar, caramelized onions, tomato, house-made deli smash sauce.
- French Dip Must-Try
6-hour braised grass-fed angus top sirloin, caramelized onions, provolone, horseradish sauce, au jus.
- Chicken Kabob Veg Option
Grilled Greek ABF chicken, hummus, tabbouleh, cucumber, red onion, tzatziki, tomato. Sub falafel to go vegetarian.
- Caribbean Club
Oven-roasted turkey, smoked Berkshire ham, mango salsa, creole mayo, swiss, cheddar, tomato.
- Caprese Veg Option
Mozzarella burrata, wild arugula, house-made basil pesto, tomato, pickled onions.
- Cold Italian
Pistachio mortadella, imported prosciutto, genoa salami, spicy capicola, provolone, house hero sauce, lettuce, tomato.
Dean's List
Regular (2) $15 · Hungry (3) $20- The Bourdain
Provolone, griddled mortadella, dijon mustard, mayo — comes with a "quick, minimal fuss" beer.
- Reuben
Stacked brisket corned beef, house-made russian dressing, swiss, sauerkraut.
- Southwest BBQ Spicy
Grass-fed BBQ beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, pepper jack, green chile, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato.
- Muffaletta
Pistachio mortadella, spicy capicola, soppressata, provolone, swiss, mayo, giardiniera olive salad.
- Banh Mi
Grilled Berkshire pork shoulder, cilantro, mayo, thin-sliced jalapeños, house pickled veggie mix.
- Cubano
Berkshire pork carnitas, smoked Berkshire ham, swiss, mayo, dijon, house-made dill pickles.
Slider Specials
Any pair of sliders, 2 sides or 1 side + 1 drink.
Choice of any 3 sliders & chips.
12 sliders, up to 4 kinds — served sword style.
Try them all… sword style.
All-Day Breakfast
Breakfast, served all day.
Build-your-own protein: pork chorizo +$4, oregon sausage +$5, smoked bacon +$5, vegan sausage +$4, smoked ham +$5. Breads: slider buns or sourdough (no charge), bagel +$2, GF sourdough +$2, all-butter croissant +$4.
- Breakfast Burrito ★ Guest Favorite$9
Flour tortilla, crispy hash browns, cheddar, your choice of protein, scrambled eggs, nerdy hot sauce. Our top seller.
- BYOBS — Build Your Own Breakfast Sandwichfrom $9
Choice of bread, 2 eggs your way, cheese, sauce, hash browns, optional added protein.
- Wake & Bake Bagel Sando$16
Cheddar jalapeño bagel, nitrate-free bacon, pepper jack, avocado, baja crema, scrambled eggs, tomato salsa.
- French Toast$16
Thick-cut brioche, cinnamon oat batter, bananas, house berry jam, granola, 100% maple syrup, butter.
- Avocado Toast$12
Choice of bread, Greek-style avocado mash, cucumbers, cherry tomato, pickled onion, feta, watermelon radish, EVOO, flake salt.
- Eggs in a Basket$17
Thick-cut brioche, eggs, burrata, prosciutto, pesto, parmesan, cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction, parsley.
- Armenian Scramble$14
Scrambled eggs, house beef losh kabob, cherry tomato, butter, feta, parsley, grilled pita — our take on loligov dzvadzekh.
- Overnight Oats Vegan$8
GF oats, organic oat milk, vanilla, maple syrup, granola, berries.
- Chia Pudding Vegan$8
Chia seeds, organic oat milk, vanilla, organic agave, coconut milk, house granola, berries.
Bowls
$16 — choose a base, add a 6 oz protein.
Protein options: chicken or falafel (no charge) · tofu or veg medley (no charge) · losh kabob or pork +$4 · sirloin, shrimp or lamb +$7 · salmon +$11.
- Mediterranean ★ Guest FavoriteVeg Option
White rice, olives, feta, beet hummus, cucumber, pickled veggies, cherry tomato, garbanzo.
- Kabob Veg Option
Saffron rice, grilled tomato & baby bell pepper, tzatziki, toum, quinoa tabbouleh, pita.
- Baja Veg Option
White rice, black beans, mango salsa, cabbage slaw, cilantro, spicy baja crema.
- Burrito Veg Option
White rice, black beans, corn, tomato salsa, cotija, shredded romaine, cheddar, mozzarella.
- Garden Vegan
Curly kale, quinoa, classic hummus, pickled veggies, garbanzos, cherry tomato, edamame.
- Teriyaki Veg Option
White rice, steamed veggies, edamame, teriyaki sauce, green onion, sesame seed, spicy mayo.
Wraps
$15 — sub Toufayan gluten-free wrap +$2.
- Caesar
Spring mix, sourdough croutons, caesar dressing, parmesan, spinach wrap.
- Greek Veg Option
Romaine, red onion, feta, classic hummus, English cucumber, cherry tomato, lemon vinaigrette.
- Veggie Vegan
Beet hummus, arugula, cucumbers, celery, carrots, EVOO, roasted garbanzo beans, spinach wrap.
- Teriyaki
Basmati rice, pickled veggies, teriyaki sauce, shredded cabbage, mango salsa. Try it with salmon.
Salads
$18 — add any skewer protein.
- Deli Nerds Vegan
Spring mix, cherry tomato, almonds, cranberry, avocado, red onions, raspberry vinaigrette.
- Cobb
Spinach, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, avocado, bacon, blue cheese, cilantro yogurt dressing.
- Cali Caesar Veg Option
Spring mix, shaved brussels sprouts, sourdough croutons, caesar dressing, fresno chile, parmesan.
- Greek Veg Option
Romaine, red onion, feta, cherry tomato, English cucumbers, olives, lemon vinaigrette.
- BBQ Chopped Veg Option
Romaine, corn, black beans, red onion, manchego, avocado, cherry tomato, red peppers, BBQ ranch. Tina's fave.
A La Carte Skewers
Fire-grilled, with choice of compound butter.
- Antibiotic-Free Chicken Breast$7$40
Greek yogurt marinade, fire-grilled.
- Grass-Fed Angus Top Sirloin$13$75
Red wine marinade, fire-grilled.
- Wild-Caught Seasonal Salmon$20$120
Olive oil marinade, fire-grilled.
- New Zealand Pastured Lamb Leg$12$75
Red wine marinade, fire-grilled.
- Wild-Caught Seasonal Shrimp$15$85
Olive oil marinade, fire-grilled.
- Grass-Fed Beef Losh Kabob$9$45
House spice blend, griddled.
- Organic Veggie Medley Vegan$5$25
Olive oil marinade, fire-grilled.
- Organic Tofu Vegan$6$35
Sweet & smoky marinade, fire-grilled.
- Spicy Falafel Patty VeganGF$5$25
Baked + gluten-free.
- Berkshire Pork Shoulder$13$75
Banh mi marinade, thin-sliced, fire-grilled.
Shareables & Boards
Built for the table.
- Charcuterie Board$25
Prosciutto, genoa salami, calabrese, mortadella, drunken goat cheese, pecorino, manchego, crackers, olives, fig jam, fruit, nuts.
- Mezze Board$20
Dolma, marinated olives, dried apricots & figs, pita, grapes, hummus, feta, salami, mixed nuts.
- Crudités Board$15
Celery, carrots, cucumber, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomato, beet hummus, buttermilk ranch.
- Garlic Pretzel BitesDozen $17 · Half $9
Garlic herb butter, parmesan, warm pretzel bites, parsley, imported mustard.
- Spinach Feta Dip$13
Warm & cheesy feta dip, grilled pita bread, sundried tomatoes.
Sides, Soups & Add-Ons
Round out the meal.
Soups & Stews
Cup $4 · Bowl $8- Chicken Basmati
- Vegan Minestrone Vegan
- Vegan Lentil & Bean Chili Veg Option
- Seasonal Soup
Deli Sides
- Classic Hummus Vegan$4
- Beet Hummus Vegan$5
- Basmati Rice Vegan$4
- Saffron Rice Vegan$5
- Grilled Tomato & Peppers Vegan$5
- Quinoa Tabbouleh Vegan$3
- Mixed Fruit Cup Vegan$4
- Side Caesar Salad$3
- Side Greek Salad Veg Option$6
- Chicken Salad$6
- Classic Egg Salad$5
- Feta Couscous Salad Veg Option$6
- Vegan Potato Mac Salad Vegan$6
- Vegan Pasta Salad Vegan$6
Add-Ons
- Hash Browns$3
- Slice of Toast$2
- 2 Eggs Any Style$5
- 4 Strips Bacon$8
- 2 Sausage Links$6
- Spanish Chorizo$5
- Diced Ham$6
- 3 Vegan Sausage Patties Vegan$9
- ¼ Avocado Vegan$2
- Avocado Mash Vegan$2
- Grilled Pita Bread$3
Beverages
Coffee, craft beer, wine & low-ABV cocktails.
Proudly brewing Common Room Roasters. Milk: whole, organic oat (+$1.5), breve. House-made syrups +$0.75 (vanilla, brown sugar, chocolate, caramel); organic honey/agave (+$1), organic maple (+$1.25).
Espresso
- Americano$4
- Espresso$4
- Latte$6
- Flat White$4.5
- Flat Brown$5
- Cappuccino$4.5
- Mocha$6
- Macchiato$4.5
Not Coffee
- Steamer (8 oz / 12 oz)$4 / $5
- Hot Tea$4
Grab & Go
- Olipop (assorted)$6
- United Soda (assorted)$6
- Better Booch (ginger or strawberry)$4
- Tractor Organic Juices (assorted)$6
- Tehuacán Sparkling Water$6
- Mountain Valley Water 1L (still or sparkling)$6
- Harmless Harvest Coconut Water$6
- Koia Elite Protein Shake (chocolate or vanilla)$4
- Stumptown x Oatly Cold Brew Horchata$7
- Groundwerk Bitches Brew Nitro Cold Brew$5
Wine
glass / bottle- La Belle Citadelle · Chablis 2023$16 / $32
- La Belle Citadelle · Sauv Blanc 2024$11 / $22
- Duck Pond · Pinot Gris 2024$10 / $20
- Kaiken · Malbec 2022$11 / $22
- De Stefani · Raboso 2022$10 / $20
- De Stefani · Cabernet Sauvignon 2023$11 / $22
- Imperial Palace · Brut$10 / $20
- Moncontour · Crémant Rosé 2024$11 / $22
Beer
- Pizza Port Chronic · Amber Ale · 4.9%$6
- Maui · Pineapple Wheat Mana · 5.5%$6
- Easy Rider · Lager · 4.2%$4
- Calidad · Mexican Lager · 5%$6
- Harland · West Coast IPA · 6.5%$6
- Harland · Hazy IPA · 6.5%$6
- Donna's Pickle Beer · 4.4%$4
Hard Cider
- Julian · Harvest Apple · 6.99%$6
- Julian · Cherry Bomb · 6.99%$6
- Julian · Black & Blue · 6.99%$6
Cocktails
Made with low-ABV (24%) spirit alternates — refreshing, and no regrets tomorrow.- Nerdy Spritz$14
- Sunset Sip$14
- Mimosa$10
Hungry Yet?
Order online for pickup or delivery, or visit us at 1525 Mesa Verde Dr E, Suite 117, Costa Mesa.