STANZ CAFE
EAST TOWN’S BEST EATS
est. 2009
Found on the east side of Grand Haven, Stanz Cafe offers a variety of choice, from quality family dining to Polish and Cajun classics.
Stanz Cafe opened in May 2009, and is located alongside other businesses on the east end of Washington Avenue in Grand Haven, Michigan. For over a decade, Chef Bob and his wife Miss Net have been serving up dishes with fresh cuts from Frank’s Meat Market, right next door. Both are owned by John Stanitzek, who has owned and operated Frank’s since 19
Phone
(616) 846-4620
Location
1118 Washington Avenue
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Hours
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday - Saturday
8 AM to 9PM
Sunday
8 AM-2 PM
Stanz Cafe opened it’s doors to the public on May 11th, 2009. Since the start, Stanz has been proud of it’s fresh cuts and and culinary heritage. Our menu not only has old world, Polish favorites like pierogies and kielbasa - it has Cajun delicacies like our house Gumbo available daily, and Chef Bob’s jambalaya.
With daily specials, a creative drink menu, and friendly staff, Stanz Cafe is your best stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you’re walking just a few blocks, catching a trolley from downtown, or including us on your trip to beautiful West Michigan, we’re excited to share a meal (and a drink or two)!
STANZ SPECIALTIES
14
STEAK & EGGS*
6 oz. sirloin, two eggs your way, hash browns & toast
14
9 full
/
7 half
BISCUITS & GRAVY
house made sausage gravy over buttermilk biscuits with hash browns
9 full
/
7 half
6
/
8 with meat
ALL AMERICAN
two eggs your way, served with hash browns & toast
6
/
8 with meat
9
THE EYE OPENER
two eggs your way, two pancakes & choice of meat
9
9 full
/
7 half
STANZ SCRAMBLE
american fries with scrambled eggs, ham, green peppers, onions, topped with co-jack, served with toast
9 full
/
7 half
7.5
BREAKFAST SANDWICH
bacon, scrambled eggs & american cheese on an english muffin, served with hash browns
7.5
6
KIDS BREAKFAST
their choice of french toast, pancakes, or eggs & toast
includes beverage and choice of meat
includes beverage and choice of meat
6
HASH
served with toast
add eggs +3
add eggs +3
11
GREEK HASH
hash browns stuffed with gyro meat, tomatoes, onions, spinach & feta cheese
11
10
STUFFED HASH
hash browns stuffed with ham, co-jack, roasted red peppers, onions & spinach
10
OMELETS
made with three Grade A eggs, served with toast
hash browns +2
american fries +2
hash browns +2
american fries +2
6
/
Add meat $2.5
CHEESE
co-jack cheese
6
/
Add meat $2.5
9
VEGETARIAN
bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, asparagus, potatoes & co-jack cheese
9
9
BOURBON STREET
spicy eggs, bell peppers, onions & andouille sausage, topped with creole sauce
9
9
FRITTATA
open faced with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, spinach & feta
9
GRIDDLE ACTION
served with butter & syrup
strawberries +2
blueberries +2
strawberries +2
blueberries +2
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
3 cakes - 8
2 cakes - 6
1 cake - 3
2 cakes - 6
1 cake - 3
FRENCH TOAST STACK
3 slices - 8
2 slices - 6
1 slice - 3
2 slices - 6
1 slice - 3
SIDES
Toast
wheat, mutli-grain, marble rye, cinnamon raisin, white, sourdough, texas, biscuit, or english muffin
2
GF white
3
2
GF white
3
4
Meat
bacon, sausage links, sausage patties, ham, kielbasa, italian sausage
4
6
Oatmeal & Toast
6
2
Hash Browns
2
3
Bagel & Cream Cheese
plain or asiago cheese
3
2
American Fries
2
4
Fresh Fruit
4
1.5
Egg - Your Way
1.5
BEVERAGES
all 2
Coffee
Hot Tea
Pop
Iced Tea
Hot Chocolate
Juice
large - 2.5
Milk
large - 2.5-Small 2
STARTERS
12
GATOR SKINS
spicy potato skins topped with andouille sausage, bell peppers, onions & sour cream
12
10
CHICKEN TENDER PLATE
served with fries
10
10
PIEROGIES
10
8
JALAPENO BOMBS
8
7
MOZZARELLA STICKS
7
7
ONION RINGS
7
4
FRENCH FRIES
4
5
CAJUN FRIES
5
FROM THE SEA
served with lemon, tartar sauce, french fries & coleslaw
13
Walleye Basket
13
10
FISH SANDWICH
flaky cod, lettuce & tomato
10
WRAPS & SANDWICHES
all sandwiches, burgers, and wraps served with chips & a pickle
french fries +2
sweet potato fries +2
cajun fries +2.5
onion rings +3
french fries +2
sweet potato fries +2
cajun fries +2.5
onion rings +3
8
BLT
bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on toasted white bread
8
10
CHICKEN CLUB WRAP
grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon & pesto mayo
10
11
SEARED AHI TUNA WRAP*
yellow fin tuna, wasabi slaw & soy sauce
11
11
STANZ CLUB
ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & swiss cheese on ciabatta bread
11
12
SMOKED BEEF BRISKET SANDWICH
slow smoked beef, cherry chipotle BBQ & gouda cheese
12
GRILLED SANDWICHES
7
HAM & CHEESE
shaved ham & american cheese on grilled white bread
7
10
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK
thin sliced beef topped with sauteed onions, bell peppers, mushrooms & provolone cheese
10
10
REUBEN
corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut & 1000 island dressing on marble rye
10
10
FRENCH DIP
roast beef, swiss cheese, au jus
10
CHAR-GRILLED & MORE
12
DELTA BURGER*
1/3 LB blackened & topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, swiss cheese & creole sauce
12
8 for ¼ lb
/
10 for 1
/
3 lb
STANZ BURGER*
fresh ground beef, served with lettuce, tomatoes ,onions.
8 for ¼ lb
/
10 for 1
/
3 lb
10
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
chicken breast topped with swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes & onions
10
10
PULLED PORK SANDWICH
tender pork BBQ topped with wasabi slaw
10
11
SHRIMP BO BOY
spicy shrimp topped with cajun remoulade, lettuce, & tomato on a french roll
11
10
CUBAN SANDWICH
roasted pork, lean ham, swiss cheese, topped with pickles & zesty mustard
10
14
GRILLED SIRLOIN*
6 oz. sirloin grilled to order, served with fries & coleslaw
14
COLD PLATES & SOUPS
choice of dressing
(ranch, french, bleu cheese, raspberry vinaigrette, italian, balsamic vinaigrette, caesar, or greek dressing)
chicken +4
tuna +7
shrimp +7
steak +8
(ranch, french, bleu cheese, raspberry vinaigrette, italian, balsamic vinaigrette, caesar, or greek dressing)
chicken +4
tuna +7
shrimp +7
steak +8
11
CHEF SALAD
fresh greens, turkey, roast beef, ham, tomatoes, hard boiled egg & swiss cheese
11
9
GARDEN SALAD
fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, croutons & co-jack cheese
9
9
CAESAR
crisp romaine, tomatoes, croutons, & shaved parmesan, served with caesar dressing
9
9
SPINACH SALAD
fresh baby spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes & hard boiled egg, served with a warm bacon vinaigrette
9
11
GREEK SALAD
fresh greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, artichokes, onions, bell peppers, kalamata olives & feta cheese, served with a greek vinaigrette
11
5
/
6
NEW ORLEANS GUMBO
a medley of rice, vegetables, okra, andouille sausage & chicken
5
/
6
5
/
6
SOUP OF THE DAY
made fresh daily
5
/
6
COMBO PLATES
8
SOUP & SALAD
cup of soup & small dinner or caesar salad
8
8 BLT
/
8 grilled ham+cheese
/
10 reuben
SOUP & SANDWICH
cup of soup & half deli sandwich
8 BLT
/
8 grilled ham+cheese
/
10 reuben
HOUSE-MADE FAVORITES
served on rolls with chips & a pickle
add fries +2
add onion rings +3
add fries +2
add onion rings +3
8
CONEY DOGS
German Wieners topped with house chili sauce & onions
8
10
KIELBASA
topped with sauerkraut, onions & zesty mustard
10
10
BRATWURST
two topped with sautéd onions & bell peppers
10
15
POLISH PLATE
two kielbasa, three pierogies, cabbage roll & kapusta
15
KIDS LUNCH
served with fries and choice of beverage
7
THEY PICK
chicken tenders
¼ lb burger*
grilled cheese
mac & cheese
hot dog
substitute fruit/veggie +1.5
¼ lb burger*
grilled cheese
mac & cheese
hot dog
substitute fruit/veggie +1.5
7
STARTERS
9
PIZZETTI
house made flat bread pizza
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9
10
BLT NACHOS
crispy corn chips piled high with bacon, lettuce, tomato, co-jack, sour cream & salsa
10
12
GATOR SKINS
spicy potato skins topped with cajun sausage, bell peppers, onions, co-jack, & sour cream
12
10
CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP
blue crab blended with artichokes, spinach, & cheese
served with crispy pita chips
served with crispy pita chips
10
8
KIELBASA BITES
kielbasa meatballs breaded & flash fried
served with horseradish sauce
served with horseradish sauce
8
10
PIEROGIES
potato & cheddar filled pasta, grilled with butter & onions
10
7
FRIED MOZZARELLA
crispy breaded cheese, served with marinara sauce
7
8
JALEPEÑO BOMBS
spicy, fried, cream cheese filled peppers
8
12
STEAK BITES
tender beef, breaded & fried
served with horseradish sauce
served with horseradish sauce
12
7
HUMMUS
with crispy pita chips
7
6
CHIPS & SALSA
6
12
WINGS
bone-in
buffalo, bbq, teriyaki, plain
buffalo, bbq, teriyaki, plain
12
SOUPS & SALADS
chicken +4
tuna or shrimp +7
steak +8
tuna or shrimp +7
steak +8
5
/
6
SOUP DU JOUR
made fresh daily
5
/
6
5
/
6
NEW ORLEANS GUMBO
a medley of chicken, andoullie sausage & rice
5
/
6
5
/
8
HOUSE SALAD
fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, carrot & croutons
5
/
8
10
PEASANT SALAD
field greens, dried cherries, bleu cheese, walnuts & raspberry vinaigrette
10
5
/
8
CAESAR SALAD
fresh greens tossed with caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, tomato & croutons
5
/
8
SANDWICHES
served with fries
12
PULLED PORK
tender pork BBQ topped with wasabi slaw
12
11
SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN BURGER
house made, topped with fire-jack cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion
11
10 ¼ lb
/
12 1
/
3 lb
STANZ BURGER
fresh ground beef grilled to order, served with lettuce, tomatoes & onions.
10 ¼ lb
/
12 1
/
3 lb
12
WALLEYE ROLL
lightly breaded Walleye topped with lettuce, tomato & remoulade sauce
12
12
CUBAN
roasted pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, & zesty mustard on a grilled roll
12
12
REUBEN
corned beef topped with sauerkraut, swiss cheese & 1000 island on marble rye
12
12
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK
thin sliced beef topped with sautéd bell peppers, onions, mushrooms & provolone cheese
12
14
SMOKED BEEF BRISKET SANDWICH
slow smoked beef, cherry chipotle BBQ & gouda cheese, piled high on a hearty roll
14
ENTRÉES
served with choice of salad or cup of soup
19
CHICKEN MARSALA
pan seared chicken, wild mushrooms, artichokes & wild rice with marsala wine sauce & daily vegetable
19
19
AHI TUNA*
yellow fin tuna, seared rare with wild rice, cucumber ribbons & wasabi aioli with daily vegetable
19
19
N'AWLINS JAMBALAYA
chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage, rice & veggies in a spicy tomato broth
19
19
POLISH PLATE
home made kielbasa, cabbage roll, pierogies & kopusta
19
19
WALLEYE PLATE
house breaded and flash fried, served with wild rice & daily vegetable
19
MARKET CUTS
all grilled to order*
served with daily potato, vegetable, & choice of salad or cup of soup
served with daily potato, vegetable, & choice of salad or cup of soup
MP
TENDERLOIN
8 oz. boneless center cut filet
MP
MP
NEW YORK STRIP
12 oz boneless cut from the loin
MP
MP
PRIME RIB
20 oz. bone-in, cut from the rib eye
MP
MP
TRI-TIP SIRLOIN
8 oz. tender cut from the bottom sirloin
MP
MP
DELMONICO
14 oz. boneless cut from the prime rib (rib eye)
MP
MP
NEW ORLEANS SIRLOIN
10 oz. boneless top sirloin cut, blackened & served with shrimp creole sauce
MP
MP
SMOKED PORK CHOP
12 oz. bone-in
MP
KIDZ
served with fries & choice of beverage
7
CHICKEN TENDERS
7
7
¼ LB. BURGER*
7
7
GRILLED CHEESE
7
7
MAC & CHEESE
7
7
HOT DOG
7
*consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Stanz
Specialties
Specialties
served up or on the rocks
10
East Town Manhattan
maker's mark, sweet vermouth, dash of bitters, lemon twist, cherries
10
9
Purple Haze
miss net's original
stoli, chambord, triple sec, pineapple, cranberry
stoli, chambord, triple sec, pineapple, cranberry
9
9
Filthy Martini
vodka or gin
olive juice, bleu cheese stuffed olives
olive juice, bleu cheese stuffed olives
9
10
Stanz Margarita
cuervo 1800, grand marnier sour, OJ, sprite
10
9
SeaTurtle
stoli vanilla, godiva, with a caramel swirl
9
9
Strawberry Blonde
stoli vanilla, peach schnapps, pama
9
9
Toasted Almond
rum chata, baileys, frangelico
9
9
Pineapple Upside Down
stoli vanilla, pineapple juice, grenadine, cherry garnish
9
9
Stanz Cosmo
tito's, chamboard, cranberry, pineapple
9
Mimosas
house champagne with some fun twists!
6
The Traditional
with a splash of OJ!
6
7
Benmosa
traditional with pama
7
6
Savoy
with grapefruit
6
6
The Jamaican
with pineapple
6
7
The Tiffany
with blue curaçao, lemonade
7
7
Miss Net Special
splash of pineapple, OJ, chambord
7
7
Peach Bellini
lemon creek peach spumante with a splash of pineapple juice
7
7
Aperol Spritz
prosecco, aperol, soda
7
Mules &
Tiki Drinks
Tiki Drinks
Traditional Mule
tito's, fresh lime, ginger beer
8
Ruby Red
deep eddy's grapefruit vodka, fresh lime, ginger beer
8
9
Maui Mule
vokda, passion fruit purée, fresh lime, ginger beer
9
8
Dark and Stormy
meyer's rum, fresh lime, ginger beer
8
10
Hurricane Annette
black gosling rum, passion fruit purée, simple syrup, lemon juice, splash of OJ, grenadine
10
9
Painkiller
meyer's rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, OJ
9
9
Chi Chi
vodka, coconut cream, pineapple juice
9
White Wines
6
/
17
Stanz Pinot Gritio
california
soft melon with light body and soft finish
soft melon with light body and soft finish
6
/
17
7
/
22
Massey Dacta Sauvignon Blanc
marlborough, new zealand
grapefruit and tropical fruits with a hint of grassy-ness
grapefruit and tropical fruits with a hint of grassy-ness
7
/
22
6
/
17
Stanz Chardonnay
california
light to medium body, a bit of neon and apples
light to medium body, a bit of neon and apples
6
/
17
7
/
22
Lockhart Chardonnay
california
vanilla, apples and loads of tropical fruit
vanilla, apples and loads of tropical fruit
7
/
22
8
/
23
Franciscan Chardonnay
california
apple, pineapple, lemon zest, and baking spice
apple, pineapple, lemon zest, and baking spice
8
/
23
7
/
22
Isle St. Pierre Rosé
france
strawberry, melon and citrus mingle for lightly fruity, crisp and dry finish
strawberry, melon and citrus mingle for lightly fruity, crisp and dry finish
7
/
22
7
/
22
Black Star Farms Riesling
michigan
crisp lemon/lime with hints of honey and pineapple
crisp lemon/lime with hints of honey and pineapple
7
/
22
7
/
22
Amoritas Mary's Folly
leelanau peninsula
floral & fruit with citrus zest and balanced sweetness
floral & fruit with citrus zest and balanced sweetness
7
/
22
looking for more wines to choose from?
any bottle on the shelf at Frank's can be consumed here at retail plus a corkage fee of +5
any bottle on the shelf at Frank's can be consumed here at retail plus a corkage fee of +5
Red Wines
6
/
17
Stanz Merlot
california
soft red fruit, hints of herbs
soft red fruit, hints of herbs
6
/
17
6
/
17
Stanz Cabernet Sauvignon
california
black fruit, hints of spice
black fruit, hints of spice
6
/
17
7
/
22
Black Cabra Cabernet Sauvignon
mendoza, argentina
opulent black fruit, spicy with lots of grip
opulent black fruit, spicy with lots of grip
7
/
22
10
/
34
Fableist Cabernet Sauvignon
paso robles, ca
rich and powerfu, dark fruit with big finish
rich and powerfu, dark fruit with big finish
10
/
34
8
/
23
Sean Minor Pinot Noir
central coast, ca
tart cherry and fresh, savory herbs
tart cherry and fresh, savory herbs
8
/
23
8
/
23
Seven Daughters Red Blend
california
medium-body with hints of blackberry and dried cherries
medium-body with hints of blackberry and dried cherries
8
/
23
8
/
23
Zolo Malbec
mendoza, argentina
inky with plum and black fruit, spice on the finish
inky with plum and black fruit, spice on the finish
8
/
23
8
/
23
Three Wines Zinfandel
contra costa county, ca
old vines, blackberry with subtle earthiness and firm structure
old vines, blackberry with subtle earthiness and firm structure
8
/
23
looking for more wines to choose from?
any bottle on the shelf at Frank's can be consumed here at retail plus a corkage fee of +5
any bottle on the shelf at Frank's can be consumed here at retail plus a corkage fee of +5
Imports
4
Labatt
4
4.5
Heineken
4.5
4
Corona
4
4.5
Guinness
4.5
5
Stella
5
Domestics
3.5
Budweiser
3.5
3.5
Bud Light
3.5
3.5
Coors Light
3.5
3.5
Miller Lite
3.5
4
Michelob Ultra
4
3.5
PBR
3.5
4.5
Sam Adams
4.5
Craft Brews
5.5
Founders Solid Gold
5.5
5.5
Founders Porter
5.5
5.5
Shorts Huma Lupa
5.5
5.5
Vandermill Cider
5.5
5.5
Odd Side Citra
5.5
& More!
Craft Beer
available in 16 oz. or 20 oz.
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Hard Seltzers
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N/A Beers
O'Douls 3
Labatt 4
Labatt 4