Appetizers
Starters To Share (or Not). Handmade mozzarella sticks you'll be telling strangers about!
Mozzarella Sticks14,00 USD
Made completely from scratch. Housemade and Hand-Stretched Mozzarella, Herbed Breadcrumbs and Marinara Sauce
- 4 Sticks14,00 USD
- 6 Sticks17,50 USD
Personal Detroit Pizza11,00 USD
Provolone, mozzarella, and red sauce topped with sweet drop peppers and ricotta. Served with garlic-parm sauce.
Popcorn Chicken13,00 USD
Hot honey and creamy ranch.
Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper & Artichoke Dip10,00 USD
Served with Grilled or Crispy Pita Chips or Vegetables
Baked Mac & Cheese10,00 USD
Merksts cheddar bechamel and asiago breadcrumbs.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts9,00 USD
Roasted garlic, balsamic, calabrian chili, and cashew & sesame crunch.
Burrata14,00 USD
Marinated Peppers, Arugula, Fried Garlic, Pesto, Malt Crackers.
Fried Zucchini10,00 USD
Campfire sauce and lemon.
Sweet Potato Fries7,00 USD
Sweet & Smoky Seasoning, Campfire Sauce.
Seasoned Curly Fries7,00 USD
The Fifty/50's Famous Chicken Wings
Our jumbo chicken are coated in our special breading and seasonings. Choose Bone-In or Boneless and then select your favorite sauce for us to toss them in.
Step 1 - Choose:
Bone-In
Boneless
Step 2 - How Many?
Bone-In16,00 USD
- 6 Wings16,00 USD
- 10 Wings25,00 USD
- 25 Wings52,00 USD
Boneless15,00 USD
- 6 Wings15,00 USD
- 10 Wings23,00 USD
- 25 Wings49,00 USD
Step 3 - Select a Sauce
Select a Sauce
Our Famous Buffalo, Spicy Garlic, Korean Red Pepper Glaze, Nashville Hot, Sweet Chili, Smokehouse BBQ, Teriyaki Honey Orange
Step 4 - Add Ons
Ranch2,00 USD
Blue Cheese Dressing2,00 USD
Celery & Carrots2,00 USD
Salads
Salads so good, you'll forget about pizza (almost).
Cobb Salad16,00 USD
Romaine, arugula, cabbage, tomatoes, pickles, corn, scallions, egg, garlic sesame croutons and black true dressing.
Roots Caesar Salad*14,00 USD
Romaine, shaved parmesan, toasted pepperoni crumbles, garlic sesame croutons, parmesan crisps and caesar dressing.
Tomato, Avocado, & Mozzarella15,00 USD
Romaine Lettuce, avocado, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, fresh mozzarella, sunflower seeds, and cilantro vinaigrette.
Greekish Salad14,00 USD
Romaine & baby spinach, fresh herbs, kalamata & green olives, cucumbers, red onions, red & green bell peppers, feta cheese, pepperoncini, sunflower seeds, crispy pita and greek-feta vinaigrette.
Not a Carrot in the World14,00 USD
Romaine, baby kale, arugula, avocado, scallions, radish, mango, roasted cauliflower, sesame & sunflower seeds, lemon, roasted carrots and carrot tahini dressing.
Chipotle Chicken Southwest Salad15,00 USD
Arugula, cilantro, cabbage, pulled chicken, avocado, radish, pickled red onions, tajin-roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, queso cotija, tortilla strips, and creamy chipotle dressing.
Spicy Cashew Salad14,00 USD
Baby kale, green and red cabbage, pickled carrots, radish, scallions, cucumber, edamame, sugar snap peas, crispy rice, chopped cashews and spicy cashew
Shaved Brussels Salad14,00 USD
Baby kale, shaved brussls, dried cranberries, candied pecans, crumbed goat cheese, orange segments, and whole grain mustard vinaigrette.
Build a Salad
$12. We use the freshest ingredients to make the best salads
Step 1 - Pick Your Greens
Choose 2: Baby Greens, Shredded Cabbage, Romaine, Arugula (+$1), Baby Kale (+$1), Spinach (+$1)
Step 2 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Choose 5: Black Beans, Carrots: shredded, Cherry Tomatoes, Corn: roasted, Cucumbers, Green Bell Peppers, Grilled Pineapple, Jalapeños, Mushrooms: roasted, Orange Segments, Peperoncino, Pickled Red Onions, Pickles, Red Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Radish, Scallions, Artichoke Hearts (+1), Carrots: roasted (+1), Curry Cauliflower: roasted (+1), Fresh Mango (+1), Kalamata & Green Olives (+1), Snap Peas (+1), Sweet Potato: tajin-roasted (+1)
Step 3 - Plenty to Crunch On
Choose 2: Crispy Pita, Dried Cranberries, Garlic Sesame Croutons, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Taco Chips, Tortilla Strips, Almonds: toasted (+$1), Cashews: toasted (+$1), Pistachios: candied (+$2)
Step 4 - Now add cheese
Choose 1: Bleu Cheese, Burrata (+4) Cheddar, Chihuahua Cheese (+$1), Cotija, Feta (+$1), Goat Cheese (+$1), House-made Mozzarella (+$2), Local Cheddar Curds (+$2), Ricotta (+$2), Shaved Parmesan (+$1), Vegan Mozzarella (+$2)
Step 5 - Our Famous Dressings
Choose 1: Avocado Cream (+$1), Balsamic Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Buttermilk Ranch, Black Truffle Vinaigrette (+$2), Caesar Dressing*, Carrot Tahini, Cilantro Vinaigrette, Creamy Chipotle Dressing, Greek-Feta Dressing, Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette, Louis Dressing, Spicy Cashew Vinaigrette, Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette, Vegan Ranch (+$2)
Step 6 - Top It Off
Get That Protein! Avocado (+$3), Bacon (+$2), Blackened Shrimp (+$6), Fried Herbed-Breaded Chicken (+$6), Garlic Shrimp (+$6), Grilled Chicken Breast (+$5), Hard Boiled Egg (+$2), Popcorn Chicken (+$5), Pulled Chicken: cold (+$5),
Tavern Style Pizza
Cracker-thin, crispy crust topped with a light layer of sauce and cut into squares for easy sharing. All tavern pizzas have oregano and are 12".
Cheese14,00 USD
Pepperoni17,00 USD
Traditional Sausage17,00 USD
Burrata & Truffle23,00 USD
Onion soubise, roasted mushrooms, trues, mozzarella, burrata, arugula.
Portuguese Chorizo & Peppers21,00 USD
Red sauce, chorizo, pickled hungarian goat horn peppers, and mozzarella.
Elote19,00 USD
Gold rush sauce, corn, mozzarella, cotija cheese, paprika aioli, and scallions.
Quad Cities Style Pizzas
Our hand thrown malt-infused crust lends itself to a hint of sweetness with toppings placed under a generous blanket of Wisconsin's finest mozzarella.
Cheese16,00 USD
- 12" Pizza16,00 USD
- 16" Pizza20,00 USD
Pepperoni19,00 USD
- 12" Pizza19,00 USD
- 16" Pizza23,00 USD
Crumbled Sausage19,00 USD
The Quad Cities Speciality
- 12" Pizza19,00 USD
- 16" Pizza23,00 USD
Taco24,00 USD
Taco-seasoned crumbled sausage, pizza sauce, mozzarella, lettuce, tomatoes, and our special taco seasoned chips.
- 12" Pizza24,00 USD
- 16" Pizza29,00 USD
Margherita17,00 USD
Roasted tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil.
- 12" Pizza17,00 USD
- 16" Pizza22,00 USD
Cleo McDowell's25,00 USD
Seasoned ground beef, special sauce, mozzarella and cheddar. Topped with lettuce, pickles, and onions.
- 12" Pizza25,00 USD
- 16" Pizza30,00 USD
Garden22,00 USD
Roasted mushrooms, diced green peppers, roasted red peppers, olive mix, pizza sauce, and mozzarella.
- 12" Pizza22,00 USD
- 16" Pizza27,00 USD
BLT22,00 USD
Canadian bacon, bacon, pizza sauce, mozzarella, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- 12" Pizza22,00 USD
- 16" Pizza27,00 USD
Chef Charlie Mckenna's BBQ Pulled Pork26,50 USD
Smoked pulled pork, hot smokey BBQ sauce, and mozzarella. Topped with Carolina dirt BBQ rub & cole slaw.
- 12" Pizza26,50 USD
Chef Rick Ortiz' Antique Taco Pizza25,00 USD
Chorizo chili, cheddar curds, chihuahua cheese, mozzarella, oickled jalapeños & onions, avocado cream, tortilla strips, olives, and scallions.
- 12" Pizza25,00 USD
Tikki Masala Butter Chicken27,00 USD
Butter sauce, marinated chicken, ginger, curry, onions, paneer, methi, chili oil, lime, and mozzarella.
- 12" Pizza27,00 USD
Korean Fried Chicken29,50 USD
Red pepper sauce, garlic purée, kimchi, smoked gouda, mozzarella, fried chicken, scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
- 12" Pizza29,50 USD
Build a Pizza
12" Pizza (Serves 1-2) $16 / 16" Pizza (Serves 3-5) $20. Tell us how to make the perfect pizza. Pick your favorite fresh ingredients and we'll arrange them on our hand-tossed malt crust with Roots pizza sauce and Quad Cities mozzarella blend
Step 1 - First Pick a Size14,00 USD
- 12" Tavern Style14,00 USD
- 12" Quad Cities Style16,00 USD
- 16" Quad Cities Style20,00 USD
Step 2 - Put Some Meat on It
Sausage: QC Crumbled (+$3), Sausage: Traditional (+$3) Pepperoni (+$3), Cupping Pepperoni (+$4) Anchovies (+$3), Bacon (+$4), Blackened Shrimp (+$8), Canadian Bacon (+$4), Chorizo (+$4), Garlic Shrimp (+$8), Ground Beef (+$4), Popcorn Chicken (+$6), Pulled Chicken (+$5), Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork (+$6), Vegan Pepperoni (+$5)
Step 3 - Add Plenty of Vegetables2,50 USD
Artichoke Hearts, Arugula, Corn, Garlic, Giardiniera, Green Bell Peppers, Grilled Pineapple, Jalapeños: fresh, Jalapeños: pickled, Kalamata Olive Blend, Mushrooms: roasted, Red Onions: fresh, Red Onions: pickled, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Red Bell Peppers, Spinach: fresh, Scallions
Step 4 - Extra Cheese?
Bleu Cheese (+$2), Burrata (+$4), Cheddar (+$2), Cotija Cheese (+$2), Provolone (+$2), Ricotta (+$2), Feta (+$3), Fresh Mozzarella (+$3), Goat Cheese (+$3), Shaved Parmesan (+$3), Vegan Mozzarella (+$3)
Step 5 - Dipping Sauces2,50 USD
Avocado Cream, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Korean Red Pepper Sauce, Garlic Parmesan (aka Gold Rush), Ranch Dressing, Smokey BBQ, Sour Cream, Vegan Ranch
Step 6 - How Should We Cut Your Pizza?
Quad-Cities Style Strips: Cut with giant scissors but best with three or less ingredients Pie Cut: It's traditional. Just not in the Quad Cities, but if you like a lot of toppings, this is what we suggest. Tavern Cut: It's cut into squares and easy to share.
Kiddos
For children under 10 years old. Served with a kid's drink.
Spaghetti8,00 USD
Butter or Marinara
Macaroni N Cheese8,00 USD
Vienna Beef Hot Dog9,00 USD
Plain. Served with curly fries or fresh fruit.
Chicken Tenders12,00 USD
Served with curly fries or fresh fruit. Choice of Ranch, Honey Mustard, or BBQ.
Fried Shrimp14,00 USD
Served with curly fries or fresh fruit. Choice of Ranch, Honey Mustard, or BBQ.
Desserts
From West Town Bakery
Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake9,00 USD
Funfetti cheesecake on a graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream and glazed fruity pebbles.
Baklava Cheesecake11,00 USD
Honey cheesecake, walnut crust, walnut honey drizzle, whipped cream, crispy phyllo
Chocolate Cream Pie8,00 USD
Dark Chocolate Mousse on an Oreo Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream and Oreo Cookie crumbles.
Key Lime Meringue Pie8,00 USD
Fresh Key Lime Custard on a graham Cracker Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream
Peanut Butter Mousse Pie8,00 USD
Peanut butter mousse, chocolate crust, chocolate cream, and reese's pieces.
Beverages
Soda4,00 USD
Pepsi – Diet Pepsi – Sierra Mist – Dr. Pepper – Pepsi Zero – Orange Crush – Ginger Ale
Fresh Lemonade5,00 USD
Brewed Iced Tea4,00 USD
Root Beer6,00 USD
It's our own special recipe!
- Bottled6,00 USD
