Truth Be Told
1227 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Menu
Toast & Jam
None
Cremini Mushrooms
None
Turkey bacon
Sausage
Bacon
Tomato
Home Fries
Warm Scones
Lemon and blueberry scone with lemon thyme glaze
Pink Grapefruit
Burnt sugar, mint & honey
Fresh Market Fruit
Seasonal assortment
French Toast
Brioche, cinnamon custard, mixed berry compote, maple syrup
Salmon with Toasted Bagel
Smoked salmon, tomato, cucumber, red onion, capers, pickles, cream cheese
Spinach & English Cheddar Quiche
Egg custard, spinach, English cheddar cheese, shallot, garlic, mixed green salad
English Style Breakfast
Two eggs any style, cremini mushrooms, grilled tomato, toasted bread, baked beans, bacon, English sausage, and black pudding
Scotch Pancakes
Three scotch pancakes, caramel maple apples, cinnamon whipped cream
Study Breakfast*
Two eggs, bacon or sausage, home fries, and toast
Omelette
Smoked ham, English cheddar, field mushroom, home fries
Avocado Toast*
Poached eggs, avocado mix, tomato, sourdough
Sarnie*
Fried egg, cheddar, bacon or sausage, toasted brioche bun, home fries
Benedict*
Poached eggs on toasted English muffin, country ham, house hollandaise sauce, home fries
Oatmeal
Steel cut oats, fresh berries, cinnamon-brown sugar
Bircher Muesli
Overnight oats, grated apple, mixed berries, cinnamon
Berry Banana & Yoghurt Parfait
Toasted oats, strawberries, syrup
Oxford Chicken Butty
Seasoned fried chicken breast topped baby gem leaves and Stilton blue cheese mayo, served on a brioche bun with chips
British Grilled Steak Sandwich
Thinly sliced ribeye, caramelized onion, watercress, horseradish mayo, English cheddar on toasted ciabatta roll
Fig & Brie Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken, brie, fig jam, watercress, roasted tomatoes, balsamic reduction, toasted ciabatta roll
House Burger*
Aged burger blend, sharp cheddar, smoked bacon, Brooklyn brine pickles, onions, Churchill’s sauce
Turkey Sandwich
Ciabatta bread, tomato, red onion, pesto aioli
Toasted British Cheese Sandwich
Stilton blue cheese, cheddar, spring onions, fried egg, jalapeño
Chicken Salad
Curry roasted chicken, turmeric, currants, chips
Warm Roast Beef Sandwich
Roast beef, watercress salad, horseradish vinaigrette and mayo, beef gravy
East & West Oysters on the Half Shell
Served with pickled beetroot and champagne mignonette*
Poached Pint of Prawns
Charred preserved lemon and dill mayonnaise & spicy cocktail sauce
Smoked and Poached Salmon Pate
Lemon and dill, wheat toast
English Waldorf Salad
Romaine, celery, candied walnuts, honey crisp apples, English cheddar crackers, walnut vinaigrette
Baby Gem Salad
Sourdough croutons, spicy anchovy and parmesan dressing
Butter Lettuce Salad
Red grapes, honey crisp apple, Tuxford and Tebbutt Stilton, spiced walnuts, honey vinaigrette
Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
Brioche croutons, cheddar cheese
Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Horseradish dumplings
Mixed Greens
None
Minted Courgette
Potato Mash
Tricolor Carrots
Thick Cut Chips
Green Beans
Steak & Chips
12oz ribeye, house-made chips, peas
Red Beet Steak
Grilled asparagus
Seared Faroe Salmon*
House mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus
Mussels Tikka Masala
Coconut broth, lime, cilantro, grilled naan bread
Fish & Chips
Beer battered cod, triple cooked thick cut chips, tartar sauce
Bangers & Mash
English sausages, mashed potatoes, onion gravy
Roast Chicken Pot Pie
Bacon, oyster mushroom & cipollini onion, grain mustard & white wine
Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
Mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, root vegetables
Beer Battered Squid
Fresh calamari rings, tossed & fried in a light seasoned flour and served with fresh herb mayonnaise
English Sausage Rolls
Baked in a puff pastry, onion gravy
Pickled Roasted Beets
Olive tapenade, whipped goat cheese, olive oil, thyme, toasted sourdough
Cashew Hummus
Roasted root vegetables, olive oil, warm pita bread
House Made Ricotta
Olive oil, oven dried herbs, aged balsamic, toasted sourdough
Fried Cheese Curds
Charred tomato chili salsa
British Cheese Board
Selection of three British cheeses, homemade biscuits, quince paste, grape chutney, honeycomb
Crab Gratin
Lemon, garlic, paprika, cayenne, cheddar, tosti
Deviled Eggs
Curried egg mayonnaise with cayenne pepper
Minted Courgettes
Smoked & Poached Salmon Pâté
Lemon and dill, wheat toast
Lamb Bolognaise
Braised lamb shoulder ragu, Tagliatelle pasta, oyster mushrooms, English cheddar
Roasted Vegetable Curry
Roasted garden vegetables, curry coconut broth, jasmine rice, herbs
Linguine & Crab
Chili, lemon, parsley
Lemon Asparagus Risotto
Lemon zest, asparagus, arborio, herbs
Macaroni & Cheese
Braised ham hock, English cheddar
Grilled Steak and Chips
12oz ribeye, house-made chips, peas
Tandoori Roast Chicken
Coconut jasmine rice, cucumber cilantro yoghurt
Chicken & Duck Liver Parfait
Brioche toast, grape chutney
Steak and Ale Pie
Watercress salad
Bangers and Mash
English sausages, mashed potatoes, onion gravy
Sunday Prime Rib Roast*
The Sunday roast came to prominence during the reign of King Henry VII in 1485. The British used to consume a considerable amount of meat. The Yeomen of the Guard—the royal bodyguards—have affectionately been known as “Beefeaters” since the 15th century because of their love of eating roast beef. Prepared with yorkshire pudding, watercress, roast potatoes, vegetable of the day, horseradish sauce
East & West Coast Oysters On The Half Shell
All oysters are served with pickled beetroot and champagne mignonette*
Smoked & Poached Salmon Pate
Lemon and dill, wheat toast