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Breakfast - SERVED UNTIL 11AM WEEKDAYS AND 3PM WEEKENDS

EGGS: Two eggs any way you want; scrambled, poached or fried. Served with toast and side salad 7.50

THE BREAKFAST SANDWICH: Open faced sandwich with fried egg, avocado, sprouts, tomato, onion and cheddar on 7-grain 6.50

THE BREAKFAST BURRITO: Filled with two scrambled eggs, rice, beans, pepperjack cheese, Tao’s own salsa and guacamole topped with a dollop of yogurt 8.25

MULTIGRAIN WAFFLE: Tao’s own mix of whole wheat flour, oats, millet, flaxseed, sunflower seeds and your choice of yogurt or milk Topped with fresh fruit, walnuts and a side of real Grade B maple syrup! 7.00

OLD FASHIONED BOWL OF OATMEAL (V): Tao’s signature blend of rolled and steel-cut oats with millet, flaxseed and sunflower seedsServed with honey, butter and your choice of milk 6.50

YOGURT PARFAIT: Generous layers of granola, yogurt and fresh fruit 7.50

CUP OF FRUIT AND YOGURT 6.50

CUP OF GRANOLA (V): Hearty toasted oats and raisins with your choice of milk. 5.50

CUP OF FRESH FRUIT 5.50

Selection of Milk: Whole, Almond, Soy or Hemp

Fresh Squeezed Juice Blends 12oz- SERVED ALL DAY

• WHEAT GRASS: 2.50 1 oz./4.75 2 oz
• THE ACME: Carrot, beet, apple, ginger 6.25
• THE DEFENDER: Carrot, ginger, orange, beet 6.25
• THE GREEN DETOX: Cucumber, kale, celery, parsley 6.25
• THE LIFE FORCE: Carrot, kale, beet, broccoli 6.50
• JADE SPLENDOR: Apple, pear, parsley, lemon 6.50
• THE SUNRISE: Pineapple, orange, lemon, ginger 6.50

* CREATE YOUR OWN JUICE: Choose from a base of Carrot, Orange or Apple plus two boosters 6.50

• SINGLE NOTES
     - Carrot 5.25
     - Orange 6.00
     - Apple .6.00

* Juice Boosters Beet, celery, cucumber, ginger, lemon, parsley, kale, broccoli 0.25 ea

SMOOTHIES 24 OZ

• BREAKFAST BOUNCE: banana, cold press coffee, peanut butter, wheat germ and almond milk 6.50

• FREE RADICAL RAIDER - banana, strawberry, blueberry, kiwi and almond milk 6.50

• MUSCLE MANIA - banana, peanut butter, hemp protein, maple syrup, vanilla and almond milk 6.75

• ISLAND BUZZ - banana, pineapple, coconut milk, bee pollen, vanilla and almond milk. 6.75

• TOXIN ROCKER - banana, blueberry, spirulina, yogurt and almond milk 6.25

• MINT GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE - banana, mint green tea, mint, syrup, vanilla and almond milk 6.25 *Add scoop of vanilla ice cream 1.00

• MASTER BLASTER - banana, strawberry, yogurt, wheat germ, hemp protein and almond milk 6.75

• CREATE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE 5.50
     Banana and your choice of (pick one): strawberry, blueberry, kiwi, pineapple and almond milk

* Fortify your Smoothie with a Booster 0.50 ea
Spirulina, wheat germ, hemp protein, peanut butter, bee pollen, flax, siberian ginseng, kava or yogurt

Soups and Salads

SOUP DU JOUR cup 3.75 bowl 5.50
HOUSE SOUP - Vegan Chili cup 3.75 bowl 5.50
All soup is served with a side of fresh baguette.

SIGNATURE SALADS

• SUPREME GREENS (V) 9.00
Mixed greens topped with seasonal vegetables and your choice of Tao’s homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette or Goddess Dressing.

• WARM GARDEN SALAD (V) 10.25
A generous portion of steamed veggies on a bed of mixed baby greens topped with swiss cheese, sunflower seeds and Goddess Dressing!

• PLEIADES SALAD 10.25
Tuna salad on a bed of mixed baby greens topped with raisons, sunflower seeds and chèvre dressed in sesame seeds, EVOO, salt & pepper.

• THE DOOZIE (V) 10.75
A house favorite! Mixed greens topped with brown rice, black beans, tomatoes, onions, sprouts, house-made hummus and guacamole and your choice of Tao’s Balsamic Vinegar or Goddess Dressing! Whew....

Sandwiches and Wraps

AVOCADO (V): Thinly sliced avocado with tomato, sprouts and mayo or hummus 8.75

CHILLED OR GRILLED CHEESE: Choice of Swiss, pepperjack or cheddar, served with tomato 9.00
Make it better with: red onion and/or fresh garlic 1.00

MINNESOTA FREE RANGE EGG SALAD: Just like mom used to make! Served with tomato, sprouts and mayo 9.00

VEGGIE SANDWICH (V): Avocado, tomato, sprouts, cucumber, red onion and mayo or hummus 9.00

TUNA SALAD: Crown Prince Albacore Tuna mixed up Tao style with olive oil, lemon, salt, black pepper, minced onion and celery. Served with tomato, sprouts and mayo 9.00

GRILLED ORGANIC TOFU (V): Thick slices of seasoned tamari tofu grilled to perfectionTopped with tomato, sprouts and mayo 9.50

BLACK BEAN BURGER (V): Made from scratch in Tao’s very own kitchen Mildly spiced and served with tomato, sprouts, house-made guacamole and red onion 9.50

TEMPEH (V): Whole bean soy patty cultured with millet, brown rice and barley packed with 17g of protein! Seasoned with tamari, grilled and topped with tomato, sprouts and mayo 9.50

TEMPEH REUBEN: Grilled tempeh patty served with melted Swiss and homemade sauerkraut on pumpernickel Grilled tempeh patty served with melted Swiss and homemade sauerkraut on pumpernickel with a side of house-made thousand island dressing 10.50

GRILLED RACHEL: Grilled smoked turkey with melted Swiss and homemade sauerkraut on pumpernickel with a side of house-made thousand island dressing 10.50

MEDITERRANEAN MILD WRAP (V): Filled with Tao’s speciality blend of hummus, kalamata olives, tomato, sprouts, onion, cucumber and EVOO 9.00

SWEET POTATO BURRITO: Sweet Potatoes, black beans, pepperjack cheese and Tao guacamole and garlic herbed yogurt sauce 9.50

QUESADILLA WITH CHÈVRE: Local cheese blend, tomato, onion, spinach, black beans, rice, guacamole and salsa...may be served SPICY! 10.25

Our bread is 7-Grain, Pumpernickel and Baguette from Minneapolis based Solomon Bakery and Rudi’s Multi-Grain Gluten-Free Bread. All Sandwiches and Wraps come with a side of local Whole Grain Milling CoCorn Chips and Salsa, Side Salad or the Deli Salad of the Day

Combos

SOUP AND SANDWICH: Cup of soup and choice of 1/2 sandwich: avocado, cheese, egg salad or tuna salad 6.75 / Cup 8.25 Bowl

SOUP AND SALAD: Cup of soup served with choice of mixed greens or deli salad of the day 6.75 Cup / 8.25 Bowl

HALF SANDWICH & SALAD: Choose from tuna, avocado, egg salad or cheese sandwich 8.25

VEGGIE ENTREES

VEGGIE RICE PLATE (V): Fresh mix of steamed veggies served on a bed of our signature short grain pearl brown rice 9.50

AVOCADO RICE PLATE (V): A meal of legend! Sliced avocado, tomato, onion and black beans served on a bed of brown rice 8.75
Your choice of Spicy or Toasted Sesame Oil

THE ROYALE (V): This staff favorite offers something for everyone Steamed veggies, black beans, avocado, sauerkraut, and flax oil served on a bed of brown rice 12.00

ETCETERA
* guacamole spread 0.50
* hummus spread 0.50
* cheese 1.00
* flax oil 1.25
* black beans 1.50
* brown rice 2.25
* sauerkraut 2.50
* tofu 2.50
* tempeh 2.50

Homemade Sweet Treats (offerings change daily)

Various Baked Goods - Muffins, Scones, Cookies, Tarts OH MY! Just Ask!

Cup of Ice Cream with Fresh Fruit 5.25

MILK SHAKES

• VANILLA MALT MILK SHAKE: Combination of vanilla ice cream, malt, vanilla, milk and love 5.00 16 oz / 6.00 vegan

• CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE: Combination of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup and milk 5.00 16 oz / 6.00 vegan

• STRAWBERRY MILK SHAKE: Combination of vanilla ice cream, strawberries and milk 5.50 16 oz / 6.50 vegan

• CHOCOLATE MINT MILK SHAKE: Combination of vanilla ice cream, mint, chocolate syrup and milk 5.50 16oz / 6.50 vegan

• MOCHA MILK SHAKE: Combination of vanilla ice cream, cold pressed coffee and chocolate syrup and milk 5.50 16oz / 6.50 vegan

• ORANGE DREAMSICLE MILK SHAKE: Combination of vanilla ice cream, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla and milk 5.50 16oz / 6.50 vegan

• COCONUT PINEAPPLE MILK SHAKE: Combo of vanilla ice cream, coconut milk, coconut flakes, pineapple, vanilla and milk 5.50 16oz / 6.50 vegan

BEVERAGES 12OZ & 16OZ

FAIR TRADE CUP OF COFFEE 2.00/2.25
ESPRESSO 2.25
AMERICANO 2.50
MACCHIATO 2.50
LATTE 3.25/3.50
CAFÉ MIEL 3.25/3.75
MOCHA 3.25/3.75
COLD PRESS COFFEE 3.25/3.75
HOT TEA ASSORTED VARIETIES OF ORGANIC LOOSE LEAF TEAS 2.50
ICED TEA: Refreshing blend of Green Tea with hints of Citrus and Gingko Leaf 2.75
HOT COCOA 2.50/3.00
HOT TODDY: blend fresh lemon, ginger root, honey and cayenne (upon request) 3.00/3.75
LAURA PALMER: blend of Lemonade and Iced Tea 2.50

* Almond, Soy or Hemp Milk Sub 0.25/0.50
* Iced Drinks Upon Request

(V) = can be prepared vegan

Tao Natural Foods can accommodate a wide variety of dietary needs Most of our menu can be prepared vegetarian, vegan, macrobiotic, gluten, dairy, soy, peanut, nut and/or corn-free upon requestHowever, there is no guarantee that any item will be 100% free of an allergen as our kitchen handles all of these in their natural form on a regular basis

A special thanks to the farmers and producers that made this menu possible: Harmony Valley, Gardens of Eagan, Hidden Streams, Jack & Bean Sprout, Riverbend, Larry Shultz Organic Farm, Living Waters Garden and Tiny Planet.

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