Culinary Dropout Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the menu at Culinary Dropout, a trendy New American restaurant in Tempe, Arizona. This hipster hotspot offers a variety of options including vegan dishes, limited vegetarian choices, and a full bar with gourmet cocktails. The ambiance is a mix of retro elegance and funk, attracting a diverse crowd for lunch, dinner, or happy hour specials. Customers rave about the attentive service from staff like Sydney and Delaney, who contribute to the warm and inviting atmosphere. Must-tries include the shrimp Caesar salad, pretzels with fondue, and the flavorful meatloaf. Whether you're looking for a casual hangout, a date night spot, or a place to gather with friends, Culinary Dropout provides a unique and exceptional dining experience for all occasions. So come for the food, stay for the vibes at Culinary Dropout!

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Napkins & Utensils

$0.00

Two Eggs Any Way

bacon, breakfast potatoes, grilled bread

$14.00

Ham & Egg Grilled Cheese

tavern ham, white cheddar, avocado, ciabatta, breakfast potatoes

$16.15

Breakfast Burrito

egg, sausage, crispy potato, avocado, sour cream, provolone fondue

$17.20

Banana Bread French Toast

butter toasted almond, banana caramel, chantilly

$15.05

Fried Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuit

sunny side up egg, spicy old bay gravy, fresh herbs

$19.35

Southwest Breakfast Bowl

egg white, black bean, avocado, roasted zucchini, red pepper, chipotle yogurt, pumpkin seed, pico de gallo

$15.05

Smokehouse Hash

slow roasted bbq pork, crispy potato, charred onion, poblano pepper, sunny side up egg, flour tortilla

$17.20

Brunch

Starters

BBQ Pork Belly Nachos

black bean, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo

$19.35

Wagyu Pigs In A Blanket

honey mustard creme fraiche

$18.30

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

gochujang, mint, cilantro

$12.90

Popcorn Shrimp

zucchini, grilled lemon, roasted garlic aioli

$19.35

Hot Wings

buffalo sauce, honey mustard seed, shaved carrots & celery

$19.35

House Potato Chips

famous onion dip

$10.25

Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue

sea salt

$18.30

Whipped Feta & Tahini Dip

caramelized squash, apple, date, roasted pistachio, grilled ciabatta

$15.60

Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice

avocado, kimchi rice, chili crunch, sweet soy

$20.45

Side Of Fries

$5.40

Yesterday's Soup

"It's better the next day"Changes daily, please call the store for details

$10.75

Asian Crunch Salad

purple cabbage, avocado, sesame, roasted cashew, fresno, dried mango, thai curry vinaigrette

$17.75

Butternut Squash & Kale

bartlett pear, ancient grains, date, pistachio, toasted mulberry, white cheddar, maple tahini vinaigrette

$16.15

House Salad

grape tomato, cucumber, heirloom carrot, parmesan, buttermilk ranch

$10.25

Chopped Chicken Salad

avocado, bacon, heirloom tomato, white cheddar, deviled egg, bacon bbq ranch

$21.50

Classic Caesar

toasted cheese croutons

$14.00

Salads

Sandwiches

Shaved Prime Rib Dip

fontina, au jus

$25.30

The M.A.C. Burger

double cheeseburger, onion, lettuce, pickle

$20.45

The Pub Burger

havarti, bacon, house bbq sauce

$20.45

Turkey Pastrami

pretzel roll, swiss, coleslaw

$19.35

-Hour Pork Ribs

jalapeno, molasses, fries

$33.35

Peking Duck & Shrimp Fried Rice

orange miso sauce, red chili sesame butter, cashew, and a little bit of smoke...

$26.90

Chicken Cacio E Pepe

spaghetti, pecorino, cracked peppercorn butter, parmesan broth

$24.75

Pasta Bolognese

tagliatelle, italian meat sauce, parmesan, basil

$25.80

Beer Battered Fish & Chips

coleslaw, tartar sauce

$22.60

Fried Chicken

buttermilk biscuit, smashed potato, gravy

$25.80

Mongolian Short Rib

charred scallion, broccolini, soft egg, crispy rice, thai chili

$26.90

Roasted Salmon

creamy farro, sweet corn, blistered tomato, asparagus, garden herb pestoserved medium

$31.20

Spicy Vegan Curry

griddled sweet potato, eggplant, snap pea, cauliflower, shiitake mushroom, black rice

$22.60

Steak Frites

prime skirt steak, black truffle butter, french fries

$38.70

Entrees

Snacks

Episode "The Slicer"

prosciutto, soppressata, aged cheddar, mozzarella, asparagus, deviled Eggs, grilled ciabatta

$31.75

House Smoked Salmon Dip, Crushed Pretel

$10.75

Aged Manchego

$5.95

Crusty Bread, Garlic Oil & Balsamic

$5.40

Dolce Gorgonzola

$5.95

Grilled Asparagus

$6.45

Hot Coppa

$7.55

Marcona Almonds

$4.85

Marinated Olives

$5.40

Molinari Sopressata

$6.45

Pimento Cheese

$6.45

Prairie Breeze Cheddar

$5.40

Prosciutto Deviled Eggs

$7.55

Prosciutto Di San Daniele

$9.70

Truffle Crescenza

$6.45

Kids Cheeseburger

meat, cheese, bunserved with fries

$10.75

Kids Chicken Tenders

served with fries

$10.75

Kids Crispy Shrimp

served with fries

$10.75

Kids Macaroni & Cheese

served with fries

$10.75

Kids

Desserts

Caramelized Banana Bar

praline mousse, cornflake peanut butter crunch, vanilla crema

$9.70

Mississippi Mud Pie

chocolate ganache, espresso fudge, whipped cream, toffee crunch

$11.85

Monkey Bread

cinnamon apple brioche & vanilla ice cream

$14.00

Passion Fruit Iced Black Tea

$5.15

Iced Green Tea

$5.15

Topo Chico

Sparkling mineral water, sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.

$5.40

Coke

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$5.15

Diet Coke

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

$5.15

Cherry Coke

Enjoy the crisp and refreshing taste with sweet, smooth cherry flavor.

$5.15

Dr. Pepper

$5.15

Fanta Orange

Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.

$5.15

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

$5.15

Drinks