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.

$15.00

Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich

Grilled on sourdough with cheddar and gravy for dipping.

$15.00

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.

$16.00

Fish N Chips

Breaded cod, French fries, coleslaw, tartar.

$17.00

The Tuna Melt

Grilled sourdough, Swiss cheese.

$13.00

Turkey BLT

Classic BLT with avocado mayo & turkey on toasted sourdough.

$15.00

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.

$19.00

Veggie Panini

Grilled sourdough, mozzarella, tomato, spinach, zucchini, pesto mayo.

$12.00

Turkey Panini

Grilled sourdough, Swiss, spinach, pesto or lingonberry mayo.

$14.00

Sloppy Joe

Ground beef, tangy sauce.

$13.00

Bar-B-Cue Pulled Pork

Sweet & smoky sauce.

$13.00

Fish And Chips

Battered cod with fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.

$9.00

PB&J

Served with fries or fruit.

$7.00

Chicken Tenders

Crispy tenders served with fries, ranch and catsup.

$9.00

Kids' Cheese Pizza

kids' slices, not spicy.

$6.00

Kids' Mac N Cheese

Rich and creamy, it's not Kraft but it is good. No side.

$6.00

Grilled Cheese

Served with fries or fruit.

$8.00

Venues Kids' Menu

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beers

Heineken Zero

$7.00

Chicken Piccata

Classic sauce, capers and sides.

$26.00

Fish N Chips

Breaded cod, ff's & coleslaw, tartar.

$17.00

Seafood Enchiladas

Shrimp, crab, spinach, mushroom, white cheese, green chili sauce over creamy risotto.

$26.00

Eggplant Parmesan

Lightly fried in panko, layered, mozzarella, tomatoes & tomato sauce; over creamy risotto.

$24.00

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.

$39.00

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.

$38.00

Chicken Fajitas

With rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo; choice of corn or flour tortilla.

$23.00

Beef Fajitas

With rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo; choice of corn or flour tortilla.

$25.00

Short Ribs

Tender roasted boneless ribs, demi gravy, wasabi mashed and vegetable.

$30.00

Southwest Meatloaf

Beef, turkey & chorizo with your choice of gravy or catsup topping - sides.

$24.00

Chicken Schnitzel

Chicken schnitzel panko crusted, lingonberry sauce, lemon; choice of sides.

$26.00

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.

$42.00

Combo Fajitas (Chicken And Beef)

With rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo; choice of corn or flour tortilla.

$28.00

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.

$30.00

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.

$32.00

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

jumbo, cream cheese filled; risotto with lemon beurre blanc sauce.

$30.00

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Spicy cream sauce; bell peppers, cherry tomatoes.

$26.00

Dinner - Southwest Comfort Meals

Sunday Brunch Menu - Sweet

Strawberry Pancakes

fluffy buttermilk pancakes, filled with sliced strawberries.

$14.00

Belgian Waffle

Light and fluffy, powdered sugar. Add fresh berries for an additional charge.

$12.00

French Toast

Granola and corn flake crusted. Add fresh berries for an additional charge.

$14.00

Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

fluffy cinnamon apple pancakes.

$14.00

Calamari

Lightly breaded in seasoned flour: and dipping sauces cocktail, marinara, sweet chili.

$20.00

Street Tacos

Choose any two.

$10.00

Charred Honey Garlic Wings

Crispy, sweet, and spicy; blue cheese dip with chopped carrots & celery.

$17.00

Hummus

Garlic Parmesan, warm pita, and veggies.

$12.00

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.

$22.00

Blackened String Beans

Local green beans, Cajun blackening seasoning; citrus remoulade.

$10.00

Or Deviled Eggs

House-made with Dijon and horseradish yolk, bacon.

$8.00

Quesadilla

Chicken, carne asada, or plain cheese; with green chilies, tomato, bean dip & sour cream.

$14.00

Bang-Bang Shrimp

Tempura shrimp, black bean slaw, spicy remoulade.

$20.00

Daily House-Made Soup

$5.00

Carne Asada Nachos

Carne asada nachos pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, nacho cheese, jalapenos.

$18.00

Assorted Sliders

Small FF, chips or slaw. Any two, choose two of the following.

$14.00

Mussels Mariniere

White wine, butter, shallots, garlic, toast points.

$22.00

Chips & Salsa

Tri-colored chips: salsa, warm house made bean dip and sour cream.

$10.00

Crock Of French Onion Soup

$9.00

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.

$16.00

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.

$15.00

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.

$18.00

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.

$14.00

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.

$16.00

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.

$16.00

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.

$17.00

Avocado Toasts

garlic baguette toast, fresh avocado, melted cheddar, pico de gallo.

$10.00

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.

$17.00

Churros

Caramel filling; served warm with lots of ice cream.

$12.00

Lemon Meringue Pie

Refreshing and we love it to end a meal.

$11.00

Chocolate Decadence Cake

Rich and decadent just like the name says.

$12.00

Gourmet Coffee With Chunks Of Chocolate

It's caffeinated and decadent...think about adding Kahlua.

$6.00

Fresh Peach And Ginger - Sorbet

Great combination of fresh fruit and fresh palette cleanse.

$6.00

New York Style Cheesecake

Served with fresh berries and caramel or chocolate sauce.

$12.00

The Zola

Sweet and spicy just like everyone's favorite pooch. Brown sugar, salt, cinnamon chips.

$6.00

Raspberry - Sorbet

Non-alcoholic.

$6.00

Berry Pie Ala Mode

Served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

$12.00

Sour Cream - Ice Cream

A wonderful substitute to plain old vanilla it is rich and tangy.

$6.00

Desserts

Lunch - Sides

French Fries

$7.00

Side Salad

$6.00

Onion Rings

$9.00

Sweet Potato Fries

$8.00

Coleslaw

$5.00

Potato Chips

$5.00

Palate Pleaser

Grilled chicken, mixed greens, craisins, granny smith apple, blue cheese, candied walnuts, red onion, apple cider vinaigrette.

$18.00

Asian Salad

Asian salad chopped cabbage, lettuce, julienne carrots, crispy wontons, and slivered almonds, light Asian dressing.

$12.00

BLAT Wedge

Onion, tomato, bacon, avocado, bleu cheese dressing & crumbles.

$14.00

Spinach

Strawberries, red onion, bacon, deviled eggs, and goat cheese; strawberry vinaigrette dressing.

$14.00

Caesar

Romaine, shaved Parmesan, seasoned croutons.

$14.00

Roasted Beet

Local beets, goat cheese, spring greens, red onion, champagne vinaigrette and drizzled balsamic reduction.

$15.00

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.

$18.00

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.

$15.00

Spinach

Strawberries, red onion, bacon, egg, and goat cheese.

$14.00

BLAT Wedge

Onion, tomato, bacon, avocado, bleu cheese crumbles & dressing.

$14.00

Caesar

Romaine, shaved Parmesan, seasoned croutons.

$14.00

Palate Pleaser

Grilled chicken, mixed greens, craisins, granny smith apple, blue cheese, candied walnuts, red onion, apple cider vinaigrette.

$18.00

Southwest Taco Salad

Chopped romaine, black beans, roasted corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, grilled chicken in a crispy flour tortilla bowl with chipotle ranch dressing.

$18.00

Asian Salad

Asian salad shredded cabbage, shredded lettuce, julienne carrots, crispy wontons, almonds and light Asian dressing.

$12.00

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.

$18.00

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.

$22.00

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.

$17.00

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.

$24.00

Sunday Brunch Menu - Benedicts

Dinner - Sides

Whipped Potatoes

$8.00

Side Salad

$6.00

Baked Potato

$9.00

Au Gratin Potatoes

$9.00

Onion Rings

$9.00

Asparagus

$8.00

Sauteed Vegetables

$7.00

Creamy Risotto

$10.00

Sweet Potato Fries

$8.00

French Fries

$7.00

Brussels Sprouts

$9.00

Green Beans

$7.00

Garlic Spinach

$6.00

The Tuna Melt

Grilled sourdough, Swiss cheese.

$13.00

Catherine's Chicken Salad

Craisins, celery, almonds, lettuce, tomato; sourdough toast or flour tortilla wrap.

$15.00

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.

$16.00

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.

$19.00

Turkey BLT

Classic BLT with avocado mayo & turkey on sourdough toast.

$15.00

Bar-B-Cue Pulled Pork

Sweet & smoky sauce.

$13.00

Dinner - Sandwiches, Burgers and More

Sunday Brunch Menu - Sides - Sunday Specials

Slices Of Bacon

$5.00

Cup Of Fresh Fruit

$6.00

Cheesy Hash Browns

$6.00

Tomato Slices

$2.00

Large Sausage Links

$6.00

Crock Of French Onion Soup

$9.00

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.

$22.00

Bang Bang Shrimp

Tempura battered over black bean slaw, spicy remoulade.

$20.00

Hummus

Garlic Parmesan, warm pita, and veggies.

$12.00

Shrimp Cocktail

With a Mexican spin large shrimp, gazpacho style spicy red sauce, avocado, corn chips.

$22.00

Chips & Salsa

Tri-colored corn chips house made salsa, bean dip and sour cream.

$10.00

Or Deviled Eggs

Dijon and horseradish yolk, bacon jam.

$18.00

Quesadilla

Chicken, carne or cheese, green chilies, tomato, house made bean dip, salsa.

$14.00

Charred Honey Garlic Wings

Crispy and sweet, blue cheese dip with chopped carrots, celery, and tomatoes.

$17.00

Calamari

Lightly coated in seasoned flour: cocktail, marinara, sweet chili sauces.

$20.00

Crab Cakes

house made crab cakes served over cucumber salsa and topped with remoulade.

$21.00

Mussels Mariniere

White wine, butter, shallots, garlic, and toast points.

$22.00

Blackened String Beans

Local green beans, spicy Cajun rub, citrus remoulade.

$10.00

Daily Soup

$5.00

Carne Asada Nachos

Pico de gallo, guacamole, nacho cheese, sour cream, jalapenos.

$18.00

Dinner - Lighter Bites