American Cafe


American Cafe

American Cafe

499 S Capitol St SW- At E St SW
Washington, DC 20003

202 479-4470


Lunch
Starters
Santa Fe Mini Chimis   A spicy blend of chicken, spinach, black beans, corn, cilantro and jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, then fried
Spinach Con Queso   A spicy cheese and spinach dip with sour cream and warm tortilla chips
Bruschetta*   Toasted French bread with a blend of fresh Roma tomatoes, basil and garlic, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese
Buffalo Wings*   With celery and Bleu Cheese dressing
Stars of Mozzarella*   Mozzarella cheese lightly coated with Parmesan and Romano cheese bread crumbs then fried. Served with marinara
Artichoke Dip   Artichokes, garlic and cheese sprinkled with Parmesan and baked. Served with warm, crisp tortilla chips
Sandwiches and Burgers
Served with Hot Seasoned Fries. All beef burgers can be prepared with our black bean or turkey burger for no additional charge
Sierra Grill   Grilled chicken breast with BBQ sauce, Applewood smoked bacon, smoked provolone, jack and cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and scallions
Bacon Cheddar Burger   A half pound burger with Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, mayo and mustard
Bleu Cheese Pepper Burger   A half pound black pepper encrusted burger, topped with Bleu Cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and mayo
New Italian Melt   Ham, pepperoni and bruschetta mix, drizzled with Italian dressing. Topped with smoked provolone and served on our Parmesan herb bread
New Chicken Parmesan Sandwich   Fried chicken breast topped with marinara, smoked provolone and Parmesan cheeses on our Parmesan herb bread
New Chicken Pesto Sandwich   Grilled chicken on Parmesan herb bread with pesto, mayo, lettuce, roasted red peppers and goat cheese
Burgundy Burger   Our half pound "Knife and Fork" burger, encrusted with rosemary, thyme and garlic, drizzled with burgundy sauce. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and smoked provolone
Cafe Club   Our version of the classic with turkey, ham, Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, smoked provolone and cheddar cheeses on two slices of wheatberry bread served with seasoned fries. Or try our combo - half of a club sandwich with seasoned fries and your choice of soup or side salad
New Meatball Sub   Jumbo meatballs on our Parmesan herb bread topped with marinara and smoked provolone
Cajun Chicken   Cajun chicken breast with smoked provolone, lettuce, tomatoes and Cajun Ranch sauce
Turkey Burger   All white meat turkey burger, with Applewood smoked bacon, smoked provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles and honey mustard
New Black Bean Burger*   A spicy black bean burger with roasted red pepper pesto and mayo. Topped with smoked provolone, sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato and onion
Soups, Salads & Quiches
Quiche of The Day   Our daily creation with your choice of soup or side salad
Broccoli Cheese Quiche   Broccoli and cheese quiche with your choice of soup or side salad
Buffalo Chicken Salad   Fried chicken tossed with spicy Buffalo sauce and served over a bed of mixed greens with Bleu Cheese crumbles, mushrooms, tomatoes and eggs. Best with Bleu Cheese dressing
California Bleu Salad*   Fresh mixed greens topped with Bleu Cheese crumbles, spicy sugared walnuts and fresh strawberries. Served with Bleu Cheese toast. Best with Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing
Grand Caesar Salads   Crisp romaine with black olives, red onions, tomatoes and our creamy Caesar dressing. Topped with Parmesan cheese. Select one of the following toppings
Chicken   Cajun-style, Herb or Fried
Shrimp   Sautéed or Cajun-style
Salmon   Grilled or Cajun-style
Hawaiian Chicken & Shrimp Salad   A skewer of spicy grilled shrimp and tender diced chicken tossed in a sesame marinade. Served atop fresh mixed greens with tomatoes, sweet pineapple chunks, walnuts and toasted coconut. Best with Asian Sesame dressing
Monterey Chicken Salad   Herb seasoned or Cajun-style chicken atop fresh mixed greens with bacon and egg, tomatoes, jack and cheddar cheeses. Best with Honey Mustard dressing
New Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad   Leaf spinach, red onions, mushrooms, bacon and egg with goat cheese, topped with spicy sugared walnuts. Best with our Hot Bacon Vinaigrette
New Asian Sesame Salad   Diced fried chicken tossed in our sesame marinade over mixed greens, red onions, tomatoes and mandarin oranges. Topped with Asian noodles. Best with Asian Sesame dressing
Smoked Chicken Cobb Salad   Smoked chicken atop mixed greens with tomatoes, black olives, red onions, jack and cheddar cheeses and crumbled bacon. Best with Ranch dressing
Soup & Salad Combo   Your choice of a bowl of soup and a fresh side salad
Tomato Dill Soup*   Creamy tomato soup with chunks of sweet tomato. Topped with sour cream
Chicken Tortilla Soup   Steamy chicken broth loaded with smoked chicken, jack and cheddar cheeses, tortilla strips and scallions
Potato Cheese Soup   Rich and creamy potato soup topped with jack and cheddar cheeses, bacon and scallions
Side Salads
House   Fresh salad greens, tomatoes, jack and cheddar cheeses and croutons
Caesar   Crisp romaine tossed with our creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese and croutons.
Baby Bleu   Fresh mixed greens, Bleu Cheese crumbles, spicy sugared walnuts and fresh strawberries. Served with Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing.
Our Dressings: Honey Mustard, Ranch, Cajun Ranch, Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lite Italian, Bleu Cheese Asian Sesame and Hot Bacon Vinaigrette
Oven Baked Pasta Pies
New Beef Stroganoff Pasta Pie   Penne pasta with beef roast and mushrooms in a sour cream burgundy sauce. Smothered in jack and cheddar cheeses and baked. Topped with scallions and sour cream
Smoked Chicken Pasta Pie   Penne pasta mixed with roasted garlic alfredo sauce and baked with layers of smoked chicken, mushrooms, roasted red peppers and mozzarella cheese. Topped with scallions and Parmesan cheese
Original New York Pasta Pie   Penne pasta tossed with marinara sauce and baked with pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, black olives, red and green peppers topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Chicken Parmesan Pasta Pie   Penne pasta tossed in marinara sauce with diced fried chicken and fresh mushrooms. Topped with mozzarella cheese then baked until golden brown. Sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Pasta Specialties
New Jambalaya Pasta   Shrimp, smoked chicken, sausage and diced peppers in a Cajun cream sauce over penne pasta. Topped with scallions
Shrimp & Scallop Fettuccine   Shrimp and scallops sautéed in garlic herb butter atop fettuccine pasta, with roasted garlic cream sauce and Parmesan cheese
Roma Tomato*   A light sauce over angel hair pasta prepared with Roma tomatoes, basil and garlic. Topped with Parmesan cheese. Also available with chicken
Cajun Chicken Fettuccine   Grilled Cajun chicken, diced red and green peppers and scallions in a spicy Cajun alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta.
Roasted Garlic Alfredo   Fettuccine tossed in a rich, roasted garlic cream sauce with Parmesan cheese.
Italian Meatball   Angel hair pasta topped with our marinara sauce, jumbo meatballs and Parmesan cheese.
Pasta Combo   A smaller version of any of the above pastas or pasta pies with your choice of a bowl of soup or a House, Caesar or Baby Bleu salad.
Cafe Favorities
Jambalaya Pot Pie   Sautéed shrimp, hand-pulled smoked chicken, Italian sausage, seasoned rice, diced peppers and scallions in a spicy Cajun cream sauce baked beneath puff pastry.
Chicken Pot Pie   Hearty chunks of chicken breast, broccoli and carrots in a creamy wine sauce, topped with puff pastry, almonds and cheese.
Crispy Chicken Tenders   Lightly breaded tenders fried crispy and served with seasoned French fries and Honey Mustard.
Texas-sized Barbecue Ribs   Tender baby back pork ribs basted in BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection served with seasoned fries and coleslaw.
Ribs & Chicken Combo   Half rack of BBQ baby back pork ribs and a half portion of our Southwest BBQ Chicken served with seasoned fries and coleslaw
Hearty Pot Roast   Tender beef pot roast basted in its own natural juices with onions, topped with burgundy gravy and served with smashed potatoes, fresh steamed carrots and broccoli.
Gourmet Pizzas
Pepperoni, Sausage and Mushroom   Marinara, oregano, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese
Tomato Basil*   Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, oregano, olive oil and mozzarella cheese.
New Spinach & Goat Cheese   Pesto sauce covered with spinach, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers and chopped garlic. Topped with sliced goat cheese
BBQ Chicken   Smoked chicken, BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese, red onions and scallions.
Steaks, Chicken & Seafood
Served with Your Choice Ofa House, Caesar or Baby Bleu Salad
Grilled Salmon   Grilled or Cajun-style served with seasoned rice
Herb Encrusted Sirloin   Our top sirloin encrusted with rosemary, thyme and garlic, served atop burgundy gravy with boursin mashed potatoes
Grilled Chicken   Our grilled marinated chicken breast with your choice of herb or Cajun seasoning. Served with boursin mashed potatoes.
Sirloin   Our top sirloin prepared flame grilled or Cajun-style, served with boursin mashed potatoes
Southwest bbq Chicken   Grilled chicken breast topped with BBQ sauce, tomatoes, scallions, smoked provolone, jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with seasoned fries
Ice.cold.beer.
Bottle   Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Rolling Rock, Samual Adams, Corona Extra, Heineken, Bass.Please ask your server for additional selections not listed
Draft   Please ask your server about regional favorites
Chilled. Martinis
Cafe Classic Martini   Our spin on the classic martini, shaken or stirred, served with your choice of ABSOLUT vodka or Tanqueray gin and dry vermouth.
Cafe Cosmopolitan   We didn't make it famous, but we make it delicious. ABSOLUT vodka, DeKuyper triple sec and cranberry juice with a squeeze of lime.
Pearl Harbor Martini   Like a breath of fresh air. Vodka, Midori and pineapple juice.
Golden Cadillac Martini   A rich and creamy twist with Galliano liqueur, White Creme de Cacao and vanilla ice cream.
Apple Pie Tini   We've taken this favorite one step closer to perfection. ABSOLUT vodka and Apple Pucker in a graham cracker rimmed glass
Frosty. Margaritas
Top Shelf Rita   The best. Cuervo Especial tequila blended with a kick of Grand Marnier. Served on the rocks.
Cafe Rita   Our own signature margarita with Cuervo Especial tequila, Di Saronno Amaretto and sweet and sour. Served on the rocks.
Midori Rita   A refreshing melon taste with Cuervo Especial tequila, DeKuyper triple sec, Midori and sweet and sour. Served frozen
Mango Rita   A delicious mango margarita featuring Cuervo Especial tequila and DeKuyper triple sec. Served frozen.
Peachtree Street Margarta   a peachy perfect margarita with Cuervo Especial tequila and Peachtree schnapps. Served on the rocks
Strawberry Rita   Delectable strawberries blended with Cuervo Especial tequila and DeKuyper triple sec. Served frozen.
Here.there.everywhere.
57 Chevy with Florida Plates   The ultimate in relaxation. Vodka, rum, Southern Comfort and orange juice with a drizzle of grenadine.
Cafe Mary   Just the good stuff. Smirnoff vodka with Major Peters' original Bloody Mary mix in a seasoned rim glass.
Cafe Mojito   Refreshingly different. A light and crisp taste with Bacardi rum, White Creme de Menthe and lime juice topped off with Sprite.
Cape Codder   Simply perfect. Smirnoff vodka, cranberry juice and a splash of soda.
Colorado Bulldog   You must try it to believe it. Vodka, Kahlua and half and half with a splash of Coca-Cola.
Mango Colada   A tempting frozen treat conbining mango and piña colada flavors with Bacardi rum in a toasted coconut rimmed glass.
Pacific Sunset   Laid back is the feel of this drink! Bacardi O rum and orange juice with a drizzle of grenadine.
Smoky Mountain Mudslide   Dessert in a glass! ABSOLUT vodka, Kahula, Bailey's Irish Cream with vanilla ice cream served in a Hershey's syrup drizzled glass
Strawberry Daquiri   A favorite everywhere. Bacardi rum, strawberries and sweet and sour. Served forzen.
Tropical Colada   Takes you back to the beach everytime. Bacardi CoCo rum, strawberries and piña colada
Desserts
Raspberry 'n Creme Cheesecake   Traditional New York style cheesecake with raspberry and creme sauces.
Peanut Butter   Our signature peanut butter ice cream pie chock-full of Reese's® peanut butter crumbles in a graham cracker crust with chocolate syrup.
S'more Sundae   Graham cracker crumbs with heaping scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, toasted marshmallows, chocolate syrup and a Reese's® Peanut Butter Cup.
Dreamy Milk Chocolate Cake   Moist milk chocolate cake frosted with milk chocolate icing and white and milk chocolate morsels.
Chocolate Chip Martini   A chocolate chip cookie wedged in a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream with chocolate syrup.
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Kids Menu
kids meals
Cheeseburger   served with french fries
Pepperoni Pizza  
Spaghetti Marinara   add a meatball
Grilled Cheese Sandwich   cheddar cheese on white bread served with french fries
Mac and Cheese  
Stars and Stripes   stars of mozzarella and french fries
Chicken Dippers   served with french fries
Super Sides
Mashed Potatoes, Pineapple Chunks or Steamed Broccoli Are Available In Place of Fries
Kid Beverages
Choose From 2 % Milk, Minute Maid Lemonade Light Hi C Fruit Punch, Apple Juice or a Soft Beverage
Desserts
Kids Milk Shake  
Kids Choc -o - Lot Sundae  
Chocolatre Chip Cookie  
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Dinner
Starters
Santa Fe Mini Chimis   a spicy blend of chicken, spinach, black beans, corn, cilantro and jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, then fried
Spinach Con Queso   A spicy cheese and spinach dip with sour cream and warm tortilla chips.
Bruschetta*   Toasted French bread with a blend of fresh Roma tomatoes, basil and garlic, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese
New Buffalo Wings   With celery and Bleu Cheese dressing
Stars of Mozzarella*   Mozzarella cheese lightly coated with Parmesan and Romano cheese bread crumbs then fried. Served with marinara
New Artichoke Dip   Artichokes, garlic and cheese sprinkled with Parmesan and baked. Served with warm, crisp tortilla chips
Sandwiches and Burgers
Served with Hot Seasoned French Fries. All beef burgers can be prepared with our black bean or turkey burger for no additional charge
Sierra Grill   Grilled chicken breast with BBQ sauce, Applewood smoked bacon, smoked provolone, jack and cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and scallions
Bacon Cheddar Burger   A half pound burger with Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, mayo and mustard
New Bleu Cheese Pepper Burger   A half pound black pepper encrusted burger, topped with Bleu Cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and mayo
New Italian Melt   Ham, pepperoni and bruschetta mix, drizzled with Italian dressing. Topped with smoked provolone and served on our Parmesan herb bread
New Chicken Parmesan Sandwich   Fried chicken breast topped with marinara, smoked provolone and Parmesan cheeses on our Parmesan herb bread
New Chicken Pesto Sandwich   Grilled chicken on Parmesan herb bread with pesto, mayo, lettuce, roasted red peppers and goat cheese
Burgundy Burger   Our half pound "Knife and Fork" burger, encrusted with rosemary, thyme and garlic, drizzled with burgundy sauce. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and smoked provolone
New Meatball Sub   Jumbo meatballs on our Parmesan herb bread topped with marinara and smoked provolone.
Cajun Chicken   Cajun chicken breast with smoked provolone, lettuce, tomatoes and Cajun Ranch sauce
Turkey Burger   All white meat turkey burger flame grilled, with bacon, smoked provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles and honey mustard.
New Black Bean Burger*   A spicy black bean burger with roasted red pepper pesto and mayo. Topped with smoked provolone, sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato and onion
Pot Roast Sandwich   Tender beef roast atop a French baguette with smoked provolone. Served with burgundy gravy.
Soups & Entree Salads
Grilled Salmon Salad   Spicy grilled salmon over romaine lettuce with mozzarella cheese, bruschetta mix and eggs. Best with Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing
Buffalo Chicken Salad   Fried chicken tossed with spicy Buffalo sauce and served over a bed of mixed greens with Bleu Cheese crumbles, mushrooms, tomatoes and eggs. Best with Bleu Cheese dressing
California Bleu Salad*   Fresh mixed greens topped with Bleu Cheese crumbles, spicy sugared walnuts and fresh strawberries. Served with Bleu Cheese toast. Best with Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing
Grand Caesar Salads   Crisp romaine with black olives, red onions, tomatoes and our creamy Caesar dressing. Topped with Parmesan cheese. Select one of the following toppings
Chicken   Cajun-style, Herb or Fried
Shrimp   Sautéed or Cajun-style
Salmon   Grilled or Cajun-style
Hawaiian Chicken & Shrimp Salad   A skewer of spicy grilled shrimp and tender diced chicken tossed in a sesame marinade. Served atop fresh mixed greens with tomatoes, sweet pineapple chunks, walnuts and toasted coconut. Best with Asian Sesame dressing
Monterey Chicken Salad   Herb seasoned or Cajun-style chicken atop fresh mixed greens with bacon and egg, tomatoes, jack and cheddar cheeses. Best with Honey Mustard dressing
New Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad   Leaf spinach, red onions, mushrooms, bacon and egg with goat cheese, topped with spicy sugared walnuts. Best with our Hot Bacon Vinaigrette
New Asian Sesame Salad   Diced fried chicken tossed in our sesame marinade over mixed greens, red onions, tomatoes and mandarin oranges. Topped with Asian noodles. Best with Asian Sesame dressing
Tomato Dill Soup*   Creamy tomato soup with chunks of sweet tomato. Topped with sour cream
Chicken Tortilla Soup   Steamy chicken broth loaded with smoked chicken, jack and cheddar cheeses, tortilla strips and scallions
Potato Cheese Soup   Rich and creamy potato soup topped with jack and cheddar cheeses, bacon and scallions
Side Salads
House   Fresh salad greens, tomatoes, jack and cheddar cheeses and croutons.
Caesar   Crisp romaine tossed with our creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese and croutons.
Baby Bleu   Fresh mixed greens, Bleu Cheese crumbles, spicy sugared walnuts and resh strawberries. Served with Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing.
Our Dressings: Honey Mustard, Ranch, Cajun Ranch, Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lite Italian, Bleu Cheese.
Oven Baked Pasta Pies
New Beef Stroganoff Pasta Pie   Penne pasta with beef roast and mushrooms in a sour cream burgundy sauce. Smothered in jack and cheddar cheeses and baked. Topped with scallions and sour cream
Smoked Chicken Pasta Pie   Penne pasta mixed with roasted garlic alfredo sauce and baked with layers of smoked chicken, mushrooms, roasted red peppers and mozzarella cheese. Topped with scallions and Parmesan cheese
Original New York Pasta Pie   Penne pasta tossed with marinara sauce and baked with pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, black olives, red and green peppers topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Chicken Parmesan Pasta Pie   Penne pasta tossed in marinara sauce with diced fried chicken and fresh mushrooms. Topped with mozzarella cheese then baked until golden brown. Sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Pasta Specialties
New Jambalaya Pasta   Shrimp, smoked chicken, sausage and diced peppers in a Cajun cream sauce over penne pasta. Topped with scallions
Shrimp and Scallop Fettuccine   Shrimp and scallops sautéed in garlic herb butter atop fettuccine pasta, with roasted garlic cream sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Roma Tomato and Chicken   A light sauce over angel hair pasta prepared with Roma tomatoes, basil and garlic, topped with herb seasoned chicken breast and Parmesan cheese
Cajun Chicken Fettuccine   Grilled Cajun chicken, diced red and green peppers and scallions in a spicy Cajun alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta.
Roasted Garlic Alfredo   Fettuccine tossed in a rich, roasted garlic cream sauce with Parmesan cheese.
Italian Meatball   Angel hair pasta topped with our marinara sauce, jumbo meatballs and Parmesan cheese
Pasta Combo   A smaller version of any of the above pastas or pasta pies with your choice of a bowl of soup or a House, Caesar or Baby Bleu salad
Cafe Favorites
Beef Puff Pastry   Tender beef roast with mushrooms in a rich burgundy sauce, wrapped in a puff pastry then sprinkled with cheese and baked. Served with smashed potatoes and fresh steamed broccoli.
Jambalaya Pot Pie   Sautéed shrimp, hand-pulled smoked chicken, Italian sausage, seasoned rice, diced peppers and scallions in a spicy Cajun cream sauce baked beneath puff pastry.
Chicken Pot Pie   Hearty chunks of chicken breast, broccoli and carrots in a creamy wine sauce, topped with puff pastry, almonds and cheese.
Crispy Chicken Tenders   Lightly breaded tenders fried crispy and served with seasoned French fries and Honey Mustard.
Hearty Pot Roast   Tender beef pot roast basted in its own natural juices with onions, topped with burgundy gravy and served with smashed potatoes, fresh steamed carrots and broccoli.
Texas - Sized Ribs
Served with Seasoned Fries and Coleslaw
Ribs, Chicken & Shrimp   Half rack of BBQ baby back pork ribs, a half portion of Southwest BBQ Chicken and a skewer of spicy BBQ shrimp
Texas-sized Barbecue Ribs   Tender baby back pork ribs basted in BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection. Full Rack / Half Rack
Ribs & Chicken   Half rack of BBQ baby back pork ribs and a half portion of our Southwest BBQ Chicken.
Gourmet Pizzas
Pepperoni, Sausage and Mushroom   Marinara, oregano, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese
Tomato Basil*   Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, oregano, olive oil and mozzarella cheese.
New Spinach & Goat Cheese   Pesto sauce covered with spinach, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers and chopped garlic. Topped with sliced goat cheese
BBQ Chicken   Smoked chicken, BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese, red onions and scallions.
Steaks, Chicken and Seafood
Served with Your Choice of a House, Caesar or Baby Bleu Salad.
French Quarter Salmon   Grilled Cajun salmon filet topped with sautéed shrimp and a savory Cajun style cream sauce. Served with seasoned rice.
Grilled Salmon   Grilled or Cajun-style with toasted almond rice.
Herb Encrusted Sirloin   Our top sirloin encrusted with rosemary, thyme and garlic, served atop burgundy gravy with boursin mashed potatoes
Grilled Chicken   Our grilled marinated chicken breast with your choice of herb or Cajun seasoning. Served with boursin mashed potatoes.
Sirloin   Our top sirloin prepared flame grilled or Cajun-style, served with boursin mashed potatoes
Southwest BBQ Chicken   Grilled chicken breast topped with BBQ sauce, tomatoes, scallions, smoked provolone, jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with seasoned French fries.
Ice.cold.beer.
Bottle   Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Rolling Rock,Samual Adams, Corona Extra, Heineken, Bass.Please ask your server for additional selections not listen
Draft   Please ask your server about regional favorites
Chilled. Martinis
Cafe Classic Martini   Our spin on the classic martini, shaken or stirred, served with your choice of ABSOLUT vodka or Tanqueray gin and dry vermouth
Cafe Cosmopolitan   We didn't make it famous, but we make it delicious. ABSOLUT vodka, DeKuyper triple sec and cranberry juice with a squeeze of lime
Pearl Harbor Martini   Like a breath of fresh air. Vodka, Midori and pineapple juice
Golden Cadillac Martini   A rich and creamy twist with Galliano liqueur, White Creme de Cacao and vanilla ice cream
Apple Pie Tini   We've taken this favorite one step closer to perfection. ABSOLUT vodka and Apple Pucker in a graham cracker rimmed glass
Frosty. Margaritas
Top Shelf Rita   The best. Cuervo Especial tequila blended with a kick of Grand Marnier. Served on the rocks
Cafe Rita   Our own signature margarita with Cuervo Especial tequila, Di Saronno Amaretto and sweet and sour. Served on the rocks
Midori Rita   refreshing melon taste with Cuervo Especial tequila, DeKuyper triple sec, Midori and sweet and sour. Served frozen
Mango Rita   delicious mango margarita featuring Cuervo Especial tequila and DeKuyper triple sec. Served frozen
Peachtree Street Margarita   peachy perfect margarita with Cuervo Especial tequila and Peachtree schnapps. Served on the rocks.
Strawberry Rita   Delectable strawberries blended with Cuervo Especial tequila and DeKuyper triple sec. Served frozen
Here.there.everywhere.
57 Chevy with Florida Plates   The ultimate in relaxation. Vodka, rum, Southern Comfort and orange juice with a drizzle of grenadine.
Cafe Mary   Just the good stuff. Smirnoff vodka with Major Peters' original Bloody Mary mix in a seasoned rim glass.
Cafe Mojito   Refreshingly different. A light and crisp taste with Bacardi rum, White Creme de Menthe and lime juice topped off with Sprite
Cape Codder   Simply perfect. Smirnoff vodka, cranberry juice and a splash of soda.
Colorado Bulldog   You must try it to believe it. Vodka, Kahlua and half and half with a splash of Coca-Cola.
Mango Colada   A tempting frozen treat conbining mango and piña colada flavors with Bacardi rum in a toasted coconut rimmed glass
Pacific Sunset   Laid back is the feel of this drink! Bacardi O rum and orange juice with a drizzle of grenadine
Smoky Mountain Mudslide   Dessert in a glass! ABSOLUT vodka, Kahula, Bailey's Irish Cream with vanilla ice cream served in a Hershey's syrup drizzled glass.
Strawberry Daquiri   A favorite everywhere. Bacardi rum, strawberries and sweet and sour. Served forzen
Tropical Colada   Takes you back to the beach everytime. Bacardi CoCo rum, strawberries and piña colada.
Desserts
Raspberry 'n Creme Cheesecake   Traditional New York style cheesecake with raspberry and creme sauces.
Peanut Butter   Ice cream pie peanut butter ice cream pie chock-full of Reese's® peanut butter crumbles in a graham cracker crust with chocolate syrup.
S'more Sundae   Graham cracker crumbs with heaping scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, toasted marshmallows, chocolate syrup and a Reese's® Peanut Butter Cup.
Dreamy Milk Chocolate Cake   Moist milk chocolate cake frosted with milk chocolate icing and white and milk chocolate morsels.
Chocolate Chip Martini   A chocolate chip cookie wedged in a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream with chocolate syrup.
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Kids Menu
Kids meals
Cheeseburger   served with french fries
Pepperoni Pizza  
Spaghetti Marinara   add a meatball
Griled Cheese Sandwich   cheddar cheese on white bread served with french fries
Mac and Cheese  
Stars and Stripes   stare of mozzarella and french fries
Chicken Dippers   served with french fries
Super Sides
Mashed Potatoes, Pineapple Chunks or Ateamed Broccoli Are Available In Place of Fries
Kids Beverages
Choose From 2% Ilk, Minute Maid Lemonade Light Hi C Fruit Punch Apple Juice or a Soft Beverage
Deserts
Kids Milk Shake  
Kid's Choc - O - Lot Sauce  
Chocolate Chip Cookie  
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Cross Streets:
At E St SW
Hours:
Daily: 11am-10pm
Neighborhood:
Capital Hill, Southwest
Phone:
202-479-4470

Location(s)

American Cafe
499 S Capitol St SW
Washington, DC, 20003
United States