The Bistro On Union Street offers an exciting menu featuring a wide array of delicious appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Stop by for lunch or dinner and try our ever changing, chef-created specials featuring fresh and locally grown produce including UConn’s own Spring Valley Student Farm. We also offer a large selection of gluten friendly menu items. To make a reservation please call 860-486-5633.
Order a six pack of freshly made sugar dusted donuts. Choice of cinnamon or powdered sugar – only $4.99!
Just walk in to the Bistro on Union Street to order, or call the restaurant at 860-486-5633 during open hours Monday-Friday.
Pay with cash or credit card. Beignets must be picked up at The Bistro.
Lunch Menu
GLUTEN-FRIENDLY LUNCH MENU here
STARTERS
Fried Calamari – Tomato marinara 9.99
Boneless Wings – Tossed in Honey Dijon, BBQ or Buffalo sauce 9.99
Cheesy Cajun Chicken Dip & Tortilla Chips – 9.99
SOUP
Soup of the Moment 4.99
SALADS
Pistachio Chicken Salad – Baby field greens & romaine lettuce tossed with raspberry vinaigrette, topped with sliced grilled chicken, sundried cranberries, grapes & toasted pistachios. 11.99
Caesar Salad with Grated Asiago Cheese – Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with multigrain croutons & Caesar dressing topped with grated asiago cheese. 6.99
ADD THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR CAESAR SALAD: Grilled or Fried or Vegan Chicken 4.99; Sautéed Shrimp 4.99; Pan Roasted Salmon 6.99; House Vegan Quinoa Burger 4.99
Grilled Steak Spinach Salad with House Balsamic Vinaigrette – English cucumber, granny smith apples, caramelized onions, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts & house balsamic vinaigrette. 13.99
Buffalo Chicken Salad – Crisp romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, red peppers, cucumber, shredded carrot & crumbled gorgonzola cheese, topped with fried chicken strips tossed in a spicy Buffalo sauce. Served with a side of ranch dressing. 11.99
Orange Sesame Salad – Romaine lettuce, English cucumber, pickled onions & mandarin orange segments, tossed with house orange sesame dressing & toasted silver almonds. 6.99
ADD THE FOLLOWING: Grilled or Fried or Vegan Chicken 4.99; Sautéed Shrimp 4.99; Pan Roasted Salmon 6.99; House Vegan Quinoa Burger 4.99d – Grilled, sliced NY strip, spinach and market greens, apples, grapes, bleu cheese, toasted walnut, crouton, Dijon mustard vinaigrette 11.99
SANDWICHES
Half Sandwich, Crock of Soup & Petite Salad Combo – Your choice of half veggie panini or roast beef sandwich on toasted brioche with lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise. Served with a crock of today’s chef-crafted soup & a plate salad. 11.99
DRESSING OPTIONS: Champagne Vinaigrette, Ranch, UConn Bleu Cheese, Caesar, Orange Sesame Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Olive Oil & Red Wine Vinegar
The following sandwiches are served with your choice of one of the following: Petite salad, sautéed green beans, French fries, or sweet potato fries w/maple dipping sauce.
BBQ Chicken Melt – Cabot pepperjack cheese, jalapeño bacon, fried chicken tenders & honey bourbon BBQ sauce on a Telera roll. 10.49
Vegetable Panini with Fresh Mozzarella – Roasted portabella mushroom, spinach, red onion, tomato, avocado, mozzarella, pesto mayonaise, finished with balsamic reduction. Served on brioche bread. 11.99
Roast Beef & Boursin – Warm house roasted strip loin layered with Boursin cheese & onion jam. Served on a toasted brioche roll. 13.99
Salmon BLT – Pan roasted salmon with jalapeño bacon, lettuce, tomato & herbed mayo on a toasted brioche roll. 13.99
Bistro Burger*
Hand formed Certified Angus Beef®, toasted brioche bun, lettuce & tomato. 9.99
| Cheese It: 1.00 each American Pepperjack Cheddar |
Top It: 1.00 each Applewood Smoked Bacon Roasted Portabella Mushroom Caramelized Onion or Avocado |
Sauce It: .50 each BBQ or Buffalo Sauce Pesto Mayonnaise |
Extra: Burger Patty 4.99 Fried Egg 1.99 |
Quinoa Burger – House-made vegan burger on a potato roll 9.99
ENTREES
5 oz. Grilled New York Strip – Topped with herb butter, served with green beans & French fries. 11.99
Sweet Potato Risotto with Moroccan Cream – Shaved parmesan, lemon oil & toasted pumpkin seeds. 7.99
ADD THE FOLLOWING: Pan Roasted Salmon 6.99; Grilled or Vegan Chicken 4.99; Sautéed Shrimp 4.99
Garlic Chicken Noodle Bowl – Yakisoba noodles tossed with roasted chicken, shiitake mushrooms, baby spinach, parmesan cheese & garlic butter. 12.99
Vegetable Korma – Sweet potato & chickpeas simmered in an aromatic coconut milk sauce over basmati rice. 8.99
ADD THE FOLLOWING: Pan Roasted Salmon 6.99; Grilled or Vegan Chicken 4.99; Sautéed Shrimp 4.99
Dinner Menu
GLUTEN-FRIENDLY DINNER MENU here
STARTERS
Fried Calamari – Tomato marinara 9.99
Boneless Wings – Tossed in Honey Dijon, BBQ or Buffalo 9.99
Cheesy Cajun Chicken Dip & Tortilla Chips – 9.99
SOUP
Soup of the Moment 4.99
SALADS
Caesar Salad with Grated Asiago Cheese – Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with multigrain croutons & Caesar dressing topped with grated asiago cheese. 6.99
Add the following to your Caesar Salad: Grilled or Fried or Vegan Chicken 4.99; Sautéed Shrimp 4.99; Pan-Roasted Salmon 6.99; House Vegan Quinoa Burger 4.99
Buffalo Chicken Salad – Crisp romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, red peppers, cucumber, shredded carrot & crumbled gorgonzola cheese, topped with fried chicken strips tossed in a spicy Buffalo sauce. Served with a side of ranch dressing. 11.99
SANDWICHES
The following sandwiches are served with your choice of one of the following: petite salad, sautéed green beans, French fries, or sweet potato fries with maple dipping sauce.
BBQ Chicken Melt – Ham, melted Gruyère, brioche, whole grain honey mustard 10.99
Vegetable Panini with Fresh Mozzarella – Roasted portabella mushroom, spinach, red onion, tomato, avocado, mozzarella, pesto mayonaise, finished with balsamic reduction. Served on brioche bread. 11.99
Salmon BLT – Pan-roasted salmon with jalapeño bacon, lettuce, tomato & herbed mayo on a toasted brioche roll. 13.99
BISTRO BURGER*
Hand-formed Certified Angus Beef®, toasted brioche bun, lettuce & tomato. 9.99
| Cheese It: 1.00 each American Pepperjack Cheddar |
Top It: 1.00 each Applewood Smoked Bacon Roasted Portabella Mushroom Caramelized Onion or Avocado |
Sauce It: .50 each BBQ or Buffalo Sauce Pesto Mayonnaise |
Extra: Burger Patty 4.99 Fried Egg 1.99 |
QUINOA BURGER – House-made vegan burger on a potato roll. 9.99
ENTREES
10 oz. Grilled New York Strip – Topped with herb butter, served with green beans & French fries. 17.99
Sweet Potato Risotto – Shaved parmesan, lemon oil & toasted pumpkin seeds. 7.99
Add the following: Pan-Roasted Salmon 6.99; Grilled or Vegan Chicken 4.99; Sautéed Shrimp 4.99
PASTA YOUR WAY
Pasta of the day with your choice of sauce & topped with your favorites! 7.99
| Choose Your Sauce: Tomato Marinara Parmesan Crème Cajun Alfredo |
Choose Your Toppings: Grilled or Fried or Vegan Chicken 4.99 Shrimp 4.99 Pan-Seared Salmon 6.99 |
Choose Your Extras: 1.00 each Roasted Mushrooms Applewood Smoked Bacon Spinach |
Desserts
Brownie à la Mode – Gluten-friendly chocolate brownie, UConn Dairy Bar vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup & whipped cream. 5.99
UConn Dairy Bar Ice Cream – Flavors change daily; one scoop 4.00, two scoops 5.00
Beignets – Six warm sugar dusted donuts. Choice of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. 4.99
Extreme Milkshake of the Week – Prices Vary. SERVED FEBRUARY - APRIL 10TH (EAT-IN ONLY)
Beverages
WINES BY THE GLASS
Rosé 6.49
Les Roches Touranine Sauvignon Blanc 6.49
Laurent Muquel Chardonnay 6.49
Firesteed Pinot Noir 7.99
Château Ballandreau (Cabernet Sauvignon-Style) 7.99
Cupcake Prosecco Sparkling Wine Split 7.99
BEER (12oz.)
Bud Light 4.99
Sam Adams Boston Lager 5.25
Stella Artois (11.2oz.) 5.25
Granola Brown Ale – Black Hog Brewery, Oxford, CT 5.99
Local Seasonal IPA – Thomas Hooker Brewery, Bloomfield, CT 5.99
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Orange, Ginger Ale, Raspberry Iced Tea, Cran-Apple Juice, Lite Lemonade 2.14
Fair Trade Coffee, Hot Tea
Hot Chocolate 1.75
Latté 3.75
Cappuccino 3.75
Espresso 1.50
Floats 4.50
Milkshakes 6.00
Hours of Operation
Semester Hours
Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
We take points Monday – Friday beginning at 1:00pm
Payment Accepted
Cash
Credit Cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover & American Express)
Husky Bucks
Points Accepted from 1:00pm through 8:00pm, Monday - Friday. Also use your points for take-out orders.