Venues Cafe Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the innovative New American cuisine at Venues Cafe, a charming spot in Carefree, AZ. This cafe prides itself on offering a diverse menu with vegan and limited vegetarian options, perfect for a casual lunch or dinner experience. With a women-owned business and a focus on customer satisfaction, Venues Cafe takes reservations and even accepts cryptocurrency. The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make dining here a pleasant experience, highlighted by dishes like street tacos, turkey panini, and juicy cheeseburgers. The cafe also boasts a full bar with happy hour specials and outdoor seating options, including a heated patio for cooler evenings. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Venues Cafe is a must-visit destination in the heart of downtown.
Lunch - Sandwiches, Burgers and More
Catherine's Chicken Salad
Craisins, celery, almonds, lettuce, tomato; sourdough toast or tortilla wrap.
Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich
Grilled on sourdough with cheddar and gravy for dipping.
Choose Your Burger
Prime beef, organic turkey with lingonberry mayo or vegan "Impossible" lettuce, tomato, onion. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Fish N Chips
Breaded cod, French fries, coleslaw, tartar.
The Tuna Melt
Grilled sourdough, Swiss cheese.
Turkey BLT
Classic BLT with avocado mayo & turkey on toasted sourdough.
Specialty Sweet Heat Burger
Heat burger bacon, Havarti cheese, secret sauce, red onion, chopped lettuce. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Veggie Panini
Grilled sourdough, mozzarella, tomato, spinach, zucchini, pesto mayo.
Turkey Panini
Grilled sourdough, Swiss, spinach, pesto or lingonberry mayo.
Sloppy Joe
Ground beef, tangy sauce.
Bar-B-Cue Pulled Pork
Sweet & smoky sauce.
Fish And Chips
Battered cod with fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.
PB&J
Served with fries or fruit.
Chicken Tenders
Crispy tenders served with fries, ranch and catsup.
Kids' Cheese Pizza
kids' slices, not spicy.
Kids' Mac N Cheese
Rich and creamy, it's not Kraft but it is good. No side.
Grilled Cheese
Served with fries or fruit.
Venues Kids' Menu
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beers
Heineken Zero
Chicken Piccata
Classic sauce, capers and sides.
Fish N Chips
Breaded cod, ff's & coleslaw, tartar.
Seafood Enchiladas
Shrimp, crab, spinach, mushroom, white cheese, green chili sauce over creamy risotto.
Eggplant Parmesan
Lightly fried in panko, layered, mozzarella, tomatoes & tomato sauce; over creamy risotto.
Oz Filet Mignon
Demi-glace, choice of sides. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Oz Pork Chop
Lightly coated in panko, stuffed with mozzarella, spinach, and prosciutto; topped with demi-glace - sides. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Chicken Fajitas
With rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo; choice of corn or flour tortilla.
Beef Fajitas
With rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo; choice of corn or flour tortilla.
Short Ribs
Tender roasted boneless ribs, demi gravy, wasabi mashed and vegetable.
Southwest Meatloaf
Beef, turkey & chorizo with your choice of gravy or catsup topping - sides.
Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken schnitzel panko crusted, lingonberry sauce, lemon; choice of sides.
Rack Of Lamb
Rosemary & garlic; demi-glace and mint jelly; choice of sides. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Combo Fajitas (Chicken And Beef)
With rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo; choice of corn or flour tortilla.
Mixed Grilled Kabobs
skewers; of shrimp, filet mignon, bacon, pepper, onion, and tomato with rice. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Atlantic Salmon
Grilled to order, lemon beurre blanc, choice of sides. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
jumbo, cream cheese filled; risotto with lemon beurre blanc sauce.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Spicy cream sauce; bell peppers, cherry tomatoes.
Dinner - Southwest Comfort Meals
Sunday Brunch Menu - Sweet
Strawberry Pancakes
fluffy buttermilk pancakes, filled with sliced strawberries.
Belgian Waffle
Light and fluffy, powdered sugar. Add fresh berries for an additional charge.
French Toast
Granola and corn flake crusted. Add fresh berries for an additional charge.
Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
fluffy cinnamon apple pancakes.
Calamari
Lightly breaded in seasoned flour: and dipping sauces cocktail, marinara, sweet chili.
Street Tacos
Choose any two.
Charred Honey Garlic Wings
Crispy, sweet, and spicy; blue cheese dip with chopped carrots & celery.
Hummus
Garlic Parmesan, warm pita, and veggies.
Tuna Tartare
Stacked with avocado, mango & a little spice, fried wontons. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Blackened String Beans
Local green beans, Cajun blackening seasoning; citrus remoulade.
Or Deviled Eggs
House-made with Dijon and horseradish yolk, bacon.
Quesadilla
Chicken, carne asada, or plain cheese; with green chilies, tomato, bean dip & sour cream.
Bang-Bang Shrimp
Tempura shrimp, black bean slaw, spicy remoulade.
Daily House-Made Soup
Carne Asada Nachos
Carne asada nachos pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, nacho cheese, jalapenos.
Assorted Sliders
Small FF, chips or slaw. Any two, choose two of the following.
Mussels Mariniere
White wine, butter, shallots, garlic, toast points.
Chips & Salsa
Tri-colored chips: salsa, warm house made bean dip and sour cream.
Crock Of French Onion Soup
Lunch - Lunch and Lighter Bites
Sunday Brunch Menu - Savory
Roasted Veggie Omelet
Swiss, tomatoes, bell peppers, portobello, red onion, zucchini. Contain eggs and served with cheesy hash browns or spring greens with balsamic vinaigrette and a side of sourdough toast or English muffin. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
So Cal Burrito
Scrambled eggs, avocado, spinach, tomato & cheddar; flour tortilla choice of mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing or cheesy hashbrowns. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Huevos Rancheros
Pulled pork, re-fried beans, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, eggs, salsa in a crispy tortilla shell. Add sour cream or guacamole for an additional charge. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Venues Breakfast Sandwich
Served on Texas toast: scrambled egg, Pepper Jack cheese, sausage, and avocado. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Southwest Burrito
Scrambled eggs, Pepper Jack cheese, black beans, chorizo, avocado, jalapenos, sour cream; salsa; choice of mixed green salad with balsamic dressing or cheesy hashbrowns. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Southwest Omelet
Pepper Jack, ham, chorizo, tomatoes, bell pepper, mushrooms, jalapenos. Contain eggs and served with cheesy hash browns or spring greens with balsamic vinaigrette and a side of sourdough toast or English muffin. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Denver Omelet Cheddar
Ham, and onion. Contain eggs and served with cheesy hash browns or spring greens with balsamic vinaigrette and a side of sourdough toast or English muffin. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Avocado Toasts
garlic baguette toast, fresh avocado, melted cheddar, pico de gallo.
Venues Breakfast Platter
eggs, pieces of bacon or sausage; English muffin, French toast, or pancake choose cheesy hashbrowns or mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Churros
Caramel filling; served warm with lots of ice cream.
Lemon Meringue Pie
Refreshing and we love it to end a meal.
Chocolate Decadence Cake
Rich and decadent just like the name says.
Gourmet Coffee With Chunks Of Chocolate
It's caffeinated and decadent...think about adding Kahlua.
Fresh Peach And Ginger - Sorbet
Great combination of fresh fruit and fresh palette cleanse.
New York Style Cheesecake
Served with fresh berries and caramel or chocolate sauce.
The Zola
Sweet and spicy just like everyone's favorite pooch. Brown sugar, salt, cinnamon chips.
Raspberry - Sorbet
Non-alcoholic.
Berry Pie Ala Mode
Served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
Sour Cream - Ice Cream
A wonderful substitute to plain old vanilla it is rich and tangy.
Desserts
Lunch - Sides
French Fries
Side Salad
Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Fries
Coleslaw
Potato Chips
Palate Pleaser
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, craisins, granny smith apple, blue cheese, candied walnuts, red onion, apple cider vinaigrette.
Asian Salad
Asian salad chopped cabbage, lettuce, julienne carrots, crispy wontons, and slivered almonds, light Asian dressing.
BLAT Wedge
Onion, tomato, bacon, avocado, bleu cheese dressing & crumbles.
Spinach
Strawberries, red onion, bacon, deviled eggs, and goat cheese; strawberry vinaigrette dressing.
Caesar
Romaine, shaved Parmesan, seasoned croutons.
Roasted Beet
Local beets, goat cheese, spring greens, red onion, champagne vinaigrette and drizzled balsamic reduction.
Southwest Taco Salad
Chopped romaine, black beans, roasted corn, pico de gallo, avocado, grilled chicken and a dollop of sour cream served in a crispy flour tortilla; chipotle ranch dressing.
Lunch - Venues Specialty Salads
Dinner - Venues Specialty Salads
Roasted Beet
Local beets, goat cheese, spring greens, red onion, champagne vinaigrette and drizzled with balsamic reduction.
Spinach
Strawberries, red onion, bacon, egg, and goat cheese.
BLAT Wedge
Onion, tomato, bacon, avocado, bleu cheese crumbles & dressing.
Caesar
Romaine, shaved Parmesan, seasoned croutons.
Palate Pleaser
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, craisins, granny smith apple, blue cheese, candied walnuts, red onion, apple cider vinaigrette.
Southwest Taco Salad
Chopped romaine, black beans, roasted corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, grilled chicken in a crispy flour tortilla bowl with chipotle ranch dressing.
Asian Salad
Asian salad shredded cabbage, shredded lettuce, julienne carrots, crispy wontons, almonds and light Asian dressing.
Traditional Benedict
poached eggs, Canadian bacon, hollandaise. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Filet Benedict
poached eggs, oz filet, hollandaise. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Portobello Benedict
poached eggs, wilted spinach, portobello, tomato salsa, hollandaise. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Crab Cake Benedict
poached eggs, on crabcakes topped with hollandaise. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Sunday Brunch Menu - Benedicts
Dinner - Sides
Whipped Potatoes
Side Salad
Baked Potato
Au Gratin Potatoes
Onion Rings
Asparagus
Sauteed Vegetables
Creamy Risotto
Sweet Potato Fries
French Fries
Brussels Sprouts
Green Beans
Garlic Spinach
The Tuna Melt
Grilled sourdough, Swiss cheese.
Catherine's Chicken Salad
Craisins, celery, almonds, lettuce, tomato; sourdough toast or flour tortilla wrap.
Prime Beef, Organic Turkey With Lingonberry Mayo Or Impossible (Vegan) 'Meat'
Lettuce, tomato, onion. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Specialty Sweet Heat Burger
Bacon, Havarti cheese, secret sauce, red onion, shredded lettuce. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Turkey BLT
Classic BLT with avocado mayo & turkey on sourdough toast.
Bar-B-Cue Pulled Pork
Sweet & smoky sauce.
Dinner - Sandwiches, Burgers and More
Sunday Brunch Menu - Sides - Sunday Specials
Slices Of Bacon
Cup Of Fresh Fruit
Cheesy Hash Browns
Tomato Slices
Large Sausage Links
Crock Of French Onion Soup
Tuna Tartare
Stacked with avocado, mango, asian seasoning fried wontons. This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Bang Bang Shrimp
Tempura battered over black bean slaw, spicy remoulade.
Hummus
Garlic Parmesan, warm pita, and veggies.
Shrimp Cocktail
With a Mexican spin large shrimp, gazpacho style spicy red sauce, avocado, corn chips.
Chips & Salsa
Tri-colored corn chips house made salsa, bean dip and sour cream.
Or Deviled Eggs
Dijon and horseradish yolk, bacon jam.
Quesadilla
Chicken, carne or cheese, green chilies, tomato, house made bean dip, salsa.
Charred Honey Garlic Wings
Crispy and sweet, blue cheese dip with chopped carrots, celery, and tomatoes.
Calamari
Lightly coated in seasoned flour: cocktail, marinara, sweet chili sauces.
Crab Cakes
house made crab cakes served over cucumber salsa and topped with remoulade.
Mussels Mariniere
White wine, butter, shallots, garlic, and toast points.
Blackened String Beans
Local green beans, spicy Cajun rub, citrus remoulade.
Daily Soup
Carne Asada Nachos
Pico de gallo, guacamole, nacho cheese, sour cream, jalapenos.