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The Village Idiot

(323) 655-3331

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  • 7383 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
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  • American (New) ,  Cocktails ,  Gastropub
  • $$$$$
  • The Village Idiot

  • (323) 655-3331
  • Menu
  • Late Breakfast
    From Some, Right On Time For Others!
    • The Yank $13.00

      eggs, choice of bacon or breakfast sausage, breakfast potatoes, toast

    • Full English Breakfast $15.00

      eggs & heinz beans on toast, rasher & toast, rasher & banger, roasted tomato, mushrooms

    • Broken English Breakfast $12.00

      eggs & heinz beans on toast, roasted tomato, mushrooms

    • Breakfast Sandwich $13.00

      breakfast sausage, two fried eggs, gruyere, toasted sourdough

    • White Beans & Bitter Greens $14.00

      sourdough toast, two fried eggs, chili oil

    • Eggs Benedict $14.00

      english muffins, two poached eggs, hollandaise, asparagus or ham

  • Soup, Salads
    And So Much More
    • Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup $9.00

      lemongrass, kale, chickpeas, pepitas

    • Mixed Green Salad $7.00

      baby heirloom tomato, cucumber, champagne vinaigrette

    • Arugula Salad $11.00

      persimmon, iced fennel, sunflower seeds, red onion

    • Baby Kale $13.00

      treviso, pear, st. andre cheese, pickled shallots, almonds

    • Chopped Salad $15.00

      baby kale, frisee, toasted sourdough, tomato, cucumber, chicken, poached egg

    • Ale-Steamed Mussels $10.00+

      sourdough garlic mops, leeks

    • Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts $9.00

      bacon vinaigrette

  • Sandwiches
    Served With Fries Or Farm Greens! Add Egg To Any Sandwich $2
    • Cornmeal $14.00

      crusted catfish po' boy, cayenne tartar sauce, butter lettuce

    • Fried Chicken Sandwich $14.00

      spicy slaw, lemon garlic aioli, micro celery

    • House Smoked Turkey $14.00

      provolone, arugula, mustard, cherry-lime aioli, toasted whole grain

    • Roast Beef Dip $14.00

      dry aged beef roast, gruyere, caramelized onions, jus

    • Roasted Vegetable Panini $12.00

      squash, roasted tomato, portabello mushroom, spinach, gruyere, lemon aioli

    • Griddle Burger $15.00

      yes its a sandwich too!, caramelized onions, dijon

    • Griddle Burger $1.00

      add cheese

    • Griddle Burger $2.00

      add egg

    • Sourdough Grilled Cheese $12.00

    • Sourdough Grilled Cheese $2.00

      add bacon

    • Sourdough Grilled Cheese $1.00

      add pickled jalapenos

  • Mains
    In A Rush? Pies Are Baked To Order And May Take Up To 15 Min.
    • Griddle Tacos $13.00

      pork confit, cabbage, jicama, pickled carrot, thai basil, cilantro, black-eyed pea & corn salad

    • Steak And Potato Pie $15.00

    • Roasted Broccoli Pie $14.00

      leeks, roasted red bell peppers, yukon potatoes

    • Fish And Chips $16.00

      malt vinegar dipping sauce

  • Sides
    • Fries $6.00

    • Breakfast Potatoes $4.00

    • Egg $2.00

    • Banger $4.00

    • Radish $4.00

    • Bacon $5.00

    • Roasted Tomato $3.00

  • In-House Bottled Water
    All Proceeds From Bottled Water Sales For The Month Of November Will Be Donated To Autism Speaks
    • Bottomless Jugs $3.00

      sparkling / still

  • Dessert
    Add A Scoop To Any Dessert
    • S'more $8.00

      graham cracker, dark chocolate pudding, toasted marshmallow

    • Warm Sticky Toffee Cake $7.00

      whipped creme fraiche

    • Mason Jar $8.00

      guinness brownie, bailey's pudding, cashew brittle, jameson creme anglaise

    • Russian Split $8.00

      white russian gelato, caramelized banana, whipped cream, coco nibs, pecans

    • House Made Chocolate Chip Cookie $7.00

    • Scoop Of Madagascar Vanilla Gelato $2.00

  • We Proudly Serve Four Barrel Espresso And Coffee
    • Single Origin Coffee $4.00

      decaf and regular

    • Espresso/Cappuccino/Latte $4.50

      (all espresso drinks are doubles) espresso blend, decaf and regular. cappuccino/latte espresso blend, decaf and regular

  • Intelligentsia Tea $4
    • Organic Earl Grey

    • Organic Emerald Spring Green

    • Lemon Chamomile

    • Organic English Breakfast

  • Signature Cocktails
    • The Panhandler $10.00

      bowen's whiskey, lemon juice, honey syrup, flamed orange

    • Ancho' Problem $9.00

      ancho chile-infused tequila, margarita fixins

    • Chocolate Manhattan $12.00

      cocao nib infused bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters

    • The Back Cider $10.00

      house spiced bourbon, hot apple cider

    • Hot Flash $12.00

      reposado tequila, serrano chili, agave nectar, lime juice, ginger beer

    • Idiot's Cup #1 $12.00

      tru lemon vodka, pimm's, cucumber, lemon-lime soda

    • Old Fashioned Idiot $10.00

      rye whiskey, angostura bitters, brown sugar, house bourbon gooseberzy, orange

    • Smoke And Sand $12.00

      mezcal, sweet vermouth, cherry heering, orange juice

    • Whiskey Business $9.00

      rye whiskey, orange peel/vanilla/clove/cinnamon syrup

    • Horsefeather $9.00

      rye whiskey, angostura bitters, ginger beer

    • Dark N' Stormy $9.00

      the kraken dark rum, lime, ginger beer

  • Sharing
    • Jar Of House Roasted Spicy Nuts $5.00

    • Pickled Vegetables $6.00

    • Tea Sandwich $6.00

      marrow & liver mousse, currant jam, pickles

    • Cured Meat Plate $14.00

      pork rillette, house ham, chicken liver mousse, pickles

    • Cheese Plate $16.00

      saint andré, point reyes blue, aged gouda, roasted apple, honey, nuts, grilled ciabatta

    • Roasted Lamb Meatballs $11.00

      house tzatziki

    • Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts $9.00

      bacon vinaigrette

    • Waffle Cut Fries $11.00

      chicken gravy, cheese curds

    • Grilled Flatbread $13.00

      goat cheese, shishito peppers, heirloom tomato, red onions

  • Starting
    Add Flatbread To Any Plate For 3 Bucks
    • Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup $9.00

      lemongrass, kale, chickpeas, pepitas

    • Baby Kale Salad $13.00

      treviso, pear, st. andré cheese, pickled shallots, almonds

    • Roasted Apple And Arugula Salad $11.00

      red romaine, pomegranate seeds, fennel, croutons

    • Ale-Steamed Mussels $10.00+

      sourdough garlic mops, leeks

    • Crispy Pork Belly $11.00

      spicy apple and jicama slaw

  • Signatures
    • Steak And Potato Pie $15.00

    • Roasted Broccoli Pie $14.00

      leeks, roasted red bell peppers, yukon potatoes

    • Fish And Chips $16.00

      malt vinegar/ tartar dipping sauces

    • Griddle Burger $15.00

      caramelized onions, dijon mustard, fries

    • Griddle Burger $1.00

      add cheese

    • Griddle Burger $2.00

      add fried egg

  • Mains
    Our Beef Is Raised Naturally And Sourced To Birth Ranch. No Drugs Or Hormones... Ever! And We Butcher In House Because We Believe Whole Animals Are Better Than The Sum Of Their Parts.
    • Roasted Salmon $24.00

      cauliflower, oyster mushrooms, swiss chard, almonds, fried capers

    • House-Made Beer Bratwurst $16.00

      sauerkraut, mashed potatoes

    • Featured Cut Of Pork $23.00

      seasonal squash, roasted garlic, red walnuts, marjoram, lemon

    • Grilled Half Chicken $22.00

      braised endive, kale, baby heirloom tomatoes, pecans, harissa-chicken jus

    • Daily Cut Of Dry Aged Beef $27.00

      romano beans, grilled cucumber, cippolini onions, fresno chiles, cilantro

  • On The Side
    • Grilled White Corn $8.00

      heirloom tomatoes, scallions, lime, cayenne pepper

    • White Beans And Bitter Greens $8.00

    • Grilled Broccolini $8.00

      sundried tomato and olive sofrito, lemon juice

    • Mixed Greens $7.00

      tomatoes, cucumbers

    • Yukon Mashed Potatoes $6.00

    • Fries $6.00

  • On The Side
    • Fried Chicken Tuesday $17.00+

      (from 4pm, early birds) mashed potatoes, slaw, biscuit

    • Confit Bone-In Whole Pork Shoulder $150.00

      with spicy nectarine and jicama salad. requires 7 days advance pre-order, serves (6-10).

    • Sunday Roast $23.00

      (from 1pm on) leg of lamb, yorkshire pudding, market veg., gravy

  • Desserts
    Add A Scoop To Any Dessert
    • S'more $8.00

      graham cracker, dark chocolate pudding, toasted marshmallow

    • Warm Sticky Toffee Cake $7.00

      whipped creme fraiche

    • Mason Jar $8.00

      guinness brownie, bailey's pudding, cashew brittle, jameson creme anglaise

    • Russian Split $8.00

      white russian gelato, caramelized banana, whipped cream, coco nibs, pecans

    • Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie $7.00

    • Scoop Of Madagascar Vanilla Gelato $2.00

  • Seasonal Cocktail
    • The Back Cider $10.00

      house spiced bourbon, hot apple cider

  • Idiot Cocktails $12
    • Old Fashioned Idiot

      rye whiskey, bitters, sugar, bourbon cranberry, twist

    • Smoke And Sand

      mezcal, sweet vermouth, cherry heering, orange juice

    • Manhattan After Dark

      cocoa nib infused bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters

    • Ancho' Problem!

      ancho chile-infused tequila, margarita fixins

    • Whiskey Business

      rye whiskey, orange peel/vanilla/clove/cinnamon syrup

    • Hot Flash

      tequila, serrano chili, agave, lime juice, ginger beer

    • The Panhandler

      bowen's whiskey, lemon juice, honey syrup, flamed orange

  • Idiot Cocktails $12
    • In-House Bottled Water $3.00

      bottomless jugs (sparkling or still)

  • Morning Style
    • Croissant $5.00

      red huckleberry jam, butter

    • Banana Bread $7.00

      toasted walnut crumble, house butter

    • House-Made Granola $8.00

      seasonal berries, yogurt

    • Buttermilk Ricotta Pancakes $12.00

      bananas, vermont maple syrup

    • Quiche $13.00

      spinach, mushrooms, shallots, creme fraiche, with mixed greens

    • House Cured Salmon $14.00

      dill, smoked cream cheese, hard boiled quail egg, red onion, rye crostini

    • Eggs Benedict $14.00

      english muffins, two poached eggs, hollandaise, asparagus or ham

    • White Beans & Bitter Greens $14.00

      sourdough toast, two fried eggs, chili oil

    • Biscuits And Gravy $13.00

      sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuits, breakfast potatoes

    • The Yank $13.00

      eggs, choice of bacon or breakfast sausage, breakfast potatoes, toast

    • Breakfast Sandwich $13.00

      sausage, eggs, and gruyere on choice of croissant or sourdough, mixed greens

    • Full English Breakfast $15.00

      eggs & heinz beans on toast, rasher & banger, roasted tomato, mushrooms

    • Broken English Breakfast $12.00

      eggs & heinz beans on toast, roasted tomato, mushrooms

  • Afternoon Style
    • Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup $9.00

      lemongrass, kale, chickpeas, pepitas

    • Ale-Steamed Mussels $10.00+

      sourdough garlic mops, leeks

    • Baby Kale $13.00

      treviso, pear, st. andré cheese, pickled shallots, almonds

    • Chopped Salad $15.00

      baby kale, frisee, toasted sourdough, tomato, cucumber, chicken, poached egg

    • Steak And Potato Pie $15.00

      mixed greens

    • Roasted Broccoli Pie $14.00

      leeks, roasted red bell peppers, yukon potatoes, mixed greens

    • Fish And Chips $16.00

      malt vinegar dipping sauce

    • Fried Chicken Sandwich $14.00

      spicy slaw, lemon garlic aioli, micro celery

    • House Smoked Turkey $14.00

      provolone, arugula, mustard, cherry- lime aioli. toasted whole grain

    • Crispy Pork Shoulder $15.00

      spicy apple and jicama slaw, fried egg, ciabatta roll

    • Roast Beef Dip $14.00

      dry aged beef roast, gruyere, caramelized onions, jus

    • Sourdough Grilled Cheese $12.00

    • Sourdough Grilled Cheese $2.00

      add bacon

    • Sourdough Grilled Cheese $1.00

      add pickled jalapenos

    • Griddle Burger $15.00

      caramelized onions. dijon. fries

    • Griddle Burger $1.00

      add cheese

    • Griddle Burger $2.00

      fried egg

  • Sides And Extras
    • Mixed Green Salad $7.00

      baby heirloom tomato, cucumber

    • Fries $6.00

    • Egg $2.00

    • Banger $4.00

    • Ranchers $4.00

    • Bacon $5.00

    • Roasted Tomato $3.00

    • Toast $2.00

    • Heinz Beans $4.00

    • Breakfast Potatoes $4.00

  • Sides And Extras
    • In-House Bottled Water $3.00

      bottomless jugs (sparkling or still)

  • We Proudly Serve Four Barrel Espresso And Coffee
    • Single Origin Coffee $4.00

      decaf and regular

    • Espresso/Cappuccino/Latte $4.50

      (all espresso drinks are doubles) espresso, decaf and regular. cappuccino/latte, decaf and regular

    • Intelligentsia Tea $4.00

      organic earl grey, organic emerald spring green, lemon chamomile, organic english breakfast

    • Fresh Juices $4.00

      orange / apple / grapefruit

  • Mixed Suds
    Cheeky Half $4 / Pt $7.
    • Black And Tan

      guinness and pale ale

    • Half And Half

      guinness and 1903 lager

    • Snake Bite

      1903 lager and cider

    • Snake Bite Royale

      1903 lager, cider, dash of cassis

    • Black Velvet

      guinness and cava (served in a flute)

    • Poor Man's Black Velvet

      guinness and cider

    • Velvet Underground

      guinness, cider, dash of cassis

    • Bumblebee

      kellerweis and cider

    • Bumble-Lite

      kellerweis and fresh apple juice

    • Shandy

      1903 lager and lemon-lime soda

    • Ginger Tops

      mostly 1903 lager, top of fever tree ginger beer

    • 50 Cent Haircut $9.00

      sailor jeny spiced rum, coke, guinness

    • Michelada $6.00

      pacifico in a salt-rimmed pint glass, fresh lime, house-made hot sauce, over ice. refresca!

  • Desserts
    Add A Scoop To Any Dessert
    • S'more $8.00

      graham cracker, dark chocolate pudding, toasted marshmallow

    • Sticky Toffee Cake $7.00

      whipped creme fraiche

    • Mason Jar $8.00

      guinness brownie, bailey's pudding, cashew brittle, jameson creme anglaise

    • Russian Split $8.00

      white russian gelato, caramelized banana, whipped cream, coco nibs, pecans

    • Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie $7.00

    • Scoop Of Madagascar Vanilla Gelato $2.00

  • Beverages Specials
    • House Made Bloody Mary $5.00

      (vodka) or maria (ancho tequila)

    • Bottle Of Bubbles $15.00

      with oj, raspberry puree or peach puree

    • Ancho' Problem! $9.00

      ancho chile-infused tequila, margarita fixins

    • Aperol Spritz $9.00

      aperol, cava, soda, orange

  • Food
    • Pickled Veggies $3.00

    • Jar Of Nuts $3.00

    • Side Fries $4.00

    • Brussels Sprouts $5.00

    • Tea Sandwiches $5.00

    • Small Mussels $6.00

  • Raw Deal
    Oysters $2 Each. Served Fresh, Cold And Very Raw Ask Your Server For What's Available.
    • Chicken & Pork Meatballs $7.00

    • Waffle Cut Fries $8.00

      chicken gravy, cheese curds

    • Three Cheese Plate $12.00

      plum, honey, nuts, toasted ciabatta

    • Curd Meat Plate $12.00

      pork rillette, house ham, chicken liver mousse, pickles

  • Signature Specials $10
    • Steak And Potato Pie

    • Broccoli And White Cheddar Pie

      almonds, potatoes

    • Fish And Chips

      malt vinegar, tartar sauce

    • Griddle Burger

      caramelized onions, dijon, fries

    • Griddle Burger $1.00

      add cheese

    • Griddle Burger $2.00

      add fried egg

  • Suds And Such $4
    • Blonde Ale

    • Woodchuck Cider Bottle

    • Michelada

    • Hoss Rye Lager Bottle

    • Bud Bottle

  • Cocktails $5
    • Idiot Mule

    • Ancho' Problem

    • Whiskey Business

  • Wine And Roses $5
    • Bubbles

    • Rose

    • Pinot Grigio

    • Carmenere

  • Idiot Cocktails
    • The Panhandler $10.00

      bowen's whiskey, lemon, honey, flamed orange, on rocks

    • Ancho' Problem! $9.00

      ancho-chile-infused-tequila margarita, on rocks

    • Manhattan After Dark $12.00

      cocoa nib infused woodford reserve, sweet vermouth, bitters, orange, up

    • Cracked Gibson $12.00

      junipero gin martini, cocktail onions, cracked pepper, up

    • Hot Flash $12.00

      tequila, serrano, agave, lime juice, ginger beer, on rocks

    • Idiot's Cup #1 $12.00

      tru lemon vodka, pimm's, cucumber, lemon-lime soda, tall on rocks

    • Old Fashioned Idiot $10.00

      rye whiskey, bitters, sugar, house bourbon gooseberry, orange, on rocks

    • Smoke And Sand $12.00

      los javis mezcal reposado, cherry heering, sweet vermouth, orange juice up

    • Whiskey Business $9.00

      rye whiskey, secret sauce, on rocks

    • Horsefeather $9.00

      rye whiskey, bitters, ginger beer, on rocks

    • Dark N' Stormy $9.00

      the kraken dark rum, lime, ginger beer, on rocks

  • Guests
    • Old Guardian $9.00

      stone brewing, escondido, ca rick, slightly sweet, caramel-hued ale 10oz tulip

    • Man's Milk $4.50+

      noble aleworks, anaheim, ca dark and rick with hints of chocolate and caramel, on nitro

  • Regs
    Cheesy Half $4 / Pt $7.
    • Blonde

      st. archer brewing, san diego, ca clean, crisp malt character, perfect for the heat

    • 1903 Lager

      craftsman, pasadena, ca old school american lager

    • Guinness Draft Stout

      ireland the perfect pt

    • Mosaic Pale Ale

      el segundo brewing, ca citrusy and bright, clean and well balanced

    • Kellerweis

      sierra nevada, chico, ca bavarian-style wheat beer, banana, clove

    • Racer 5 IPA $3.50+

      bear republic, healdsburg, ca flagship cali ipa - floral, hoppy, balanced dry

  • Mixed Suds
    Cheesy Half $4 / Pt $7.
    • Black And Tan

      guinness and pale ale

    • Half And Half

      guinness and 1903 lager

    • Snake Bite

      1903 lager and cider

    • Snake Bite Royale

      1903 lager, cider, cassis

    • Black Velvet

      guinness and cava (in a flute)

    • Poor Man's Black Velvet

      guinness and cider

    • Velvet Underground

      guinness, cider, cassis

    • Bumblebee

      kellerweis and cider

    • Bumble-Lite

      kellerweis and fresh apple juice

    • Shandy

      1903 lager and lemon-lime soda

    • Ginger Tops

      1903 lager, top of ginger beer

    • 50 Cent Haircut $9.00

      sailor jeny spiced rum, coke, guinness

  • Bottles And Cans $6
    • Duvel Tripel Hop $11.00

      belgium

    • Woodchuck Cider

      vermont

    • Hoss Rye Lager

      great divide, co

    • Leffe Blonde Abbey Ale

      belgium

    • Ellie's Brown Ale

      avary, boulder, co

    • Pacifico Lager

      mexico

    • Bud, King Of Beer

      anheuser busch

    • Becks Non-Alcoholic Lager

      germany

    • Port Brewing Pontos IPA

      16oz can, san diego

    • Carlsberg Lager

      denmark

  • Michelada
    • Pacifico

      salt, lime, guajillo chile paste, ice

  • Bombers
    Bigger Bottles.
    • Tongue Tickles $16.00

      double ipa noble ale works, anaheim, ca

    • Schonramer $9.00

      pilsner germany

    • Crispin "The Saint" Cider $11.00

      colfax, ca

    • Reissdorf $9.00

      kolsch

    • Arrogant Bastard $9.00

      american strong ale stone brewing, escondido, ca

    • Saison Dupont $11.00

      farmhouse ale belgium

    • Duvel $22.00

      golden ale belgium

    • Sofie $16.00

      belgian style ale goose island beer co., chicago, il

    • Houblon Chouffe $22.00

      tripel ipa belgium

    • Galaxy Showers $16.00

      noble aleworks, anaheim, ca

  • Bubbles
    • Mercat $9.00

      cava brut, penedes, spain, nv

    • Codorniz $10.00

      cava rose of pinot noir, spain, nv

    • Nicolas Feuillatte $14.00

      brut reserve, champagne, france, nv

  • White
    • Riesling $10.00

      fritz's, rheinhessen, germany 2011

    • Pinot Grigio $9.00

      riff, trentino-alto adige, italy 2012

    • Verdejo/Viura $9.00

      basa, rueda, spain 2010

    • Garnatxa Blanca $11.00

      zerran, spain 2012

    • Bordeaux $12.00

      chateau des tuquets, france 2012

    • Sauv $13.00

      blanc, sancerre, dom, des charmilles, france 2011

    • Chardonnay $11.00

      siete fincas, mendoza, argentina 2013

  • Pink
    • Le Cengle $10.00

      provence, france 2013

  • Red
    • Pinot Noir $12.00

      inception, central coast, ca 2011

    • Garnacha/Tempranillo $10.00

      fiesta, azul y garanza, spain 2012

    • Syrah/Sangiovese $13.00

      la cuadrilla, santa ynez, ca 2012

    • Corbieres $10.00

      chateau la boutignane, france 2011

    • Malbec $10.00

      casa marguery, mendoza, argentina 2012

    • Melbec/Cabernet Sauvignon $13.00

      amancaya, mendoza 2011

    • Bordeaux $14.00

      lacombes noaillac, medoc, france 2009

    • Carmenere $10.00

      chocalan, maipo valley, chile 2011

    • Cabernet Sauvignon $11.00

      tolosa, paso robles, ca 2011

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