Cafe Alma

Dinner

Dinner table service starts 4:30 PM daily. Walk-ins welcome | Reservations available. Limited vegan options available by request

Snacks

• Marinated Olives$6.00

  orange zest, black pepper, fresh thyme

• Drinking Chips$5.00

  potato chips, cayenne hot sauce, parmesan

• Housemade Ricotta Cheese*$8.00

  olive oil, local honey, chopped herbs, grilled baguette

• Our Bread$3.50

  daily selections, sweet butter & sea salt

Platters

Served with Bread & Crackers

• Antipasti*$17.00

  cured meats, ricotta and marinated vegetables

• Three Cheese Selections*$15.00

  seasonal accompaniments

• Smoked Fish*$10.00

  whitefish salad and/or nova lox, capers, cucumber, red onion & herb salad

Appetizers

• Fried Cauliflower$9.00

  charred jalapeño mayo, ginger, mint, sesame

• Bibb Lettuce Salad$10.00

  buttermilk-herb dressing, toasted almonds, parmesan

• Radicchio & Smoked Blue Cheese Salad$12.00

  honeycrisp apple, arugula, hazelnuts, saba

• Chickpea, Farro & Roasted Broccoli Salad$12.00

  ricotta, black garlic-balsamic vinaigrette

• Grilled Bread Panzanella$12.00

  poached pear, fennel, nduja vinaigrette, aged goat's milk cheese

• Celery Root Soup$10.00

  crispy brussels sprouts, light cream, black truffle oil

Entrées

• House Rigatoni*$16.00

  fennel sausage, tomato, garlic oil, chile flake, pecorino

• Fusilli Pasta*$15.00

  winter pesto, kale, mint, parmigiano reggiano

• Lemon Orzo Pasta*$18.00

  wild shrimp, mascarpone, delicata squash, dill

• Saffron Rice$12.00

  cumin sofrito, tahini sauce, hazelnut-parsley salad

• Mushroom & Fried Egg Tartine*$13.00

  young pecorino, mornay, espelette pepper, crispy potatoes

• Spicy Turkey Burger*$14.00

  jack cheese, pickled red onion-tortilla slaw, crispy potatoes

• Shaved Roast Beef Toast*$15.00

  mashed potato, garlic au jus, melted provolone, giardiniera

• Grilled Lamb Burger*$16.00

  tomato, onion, lettuce, tahini labneh, za'tar, crispy potatoes

• Grilled Chicken Thighs$15.00

  aromatic peppercorn marinade, roasted yam, crispy kraut, herb sauce

• Duck Frites$18.00

  duck confit, french fries, persillade, bearnaise

• Whey Braised Pork Shoulder$19.00

  porcini conserva, white corn grits, pickled radicchio

• Miso Broiled King Salmon$22.00

  quinoa & wild rice, wilted greens, shiitake dashi, sweet cucumber

Sides

• Crispy Potatoes$6.00

  with persillade & aioli

• Sautéed Seasonal Greens$6.00

  with garlic & ponzu

Specials

• Sunday | Three Course Supper$33.00

  appetizer, entrée, dessert

• Monday | Black Truffle Toasty$13.00

  roasted mushrooms, gouda blend, celery root fondue, crispy potatoes

• Tuesday | Smoked Country Style Ribs*$17.00

  Texas toast, cider bbq sauce, b&b pickles

• Wednesday | Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich$13.50

  dill pickle, lettuce, charred jalapeño aioli, crispy potatoes

• Thursday | The Alma Double Cheeseburger*$14.00

  "Ohhh-mommy" sauce, lettuce, house pickles, crispy potatoes

Dessert

• Warm Apple Crisp$9.00

  apple butter, ginger-oat streusel, ginger ice cream

• Chocolate Dulce Cake$9.00

  coconut dulce cream, mint crisp, coconut sorbet

• Coconut-Tapioca Pudding$9.00

  pineapple crisps, pineapple-jasmine sorbet

• Affogato$7.00

  Kopplin's espresso, vanilla ice cream, cookie

Happy Hour

Everyday 4:30-5:30

• 1/2 Off Snacks & Tap Beer, Coffee, Tea & Pastry

• $2 Off Platters, Wine by the Glass & Signature Cocktails

Afternoon

Limited afternoon counter-service menu 2:00-4:30 pm daily (reservations only accepted for dinner & weekend brunch). Limited vegan options available by request.

Snacks

• Marinated Olives$6.00

  orange zest, black pepper, fresh thyme

• Housemade Ricotta$8.00

  olive oil, local honey & chopped herbs, grilled baguette

• Our Bread$3.50

  sweet butter, sea salt

• Drinking Chips$5.00

  potato chips, cayenne hot sauce, shaved parmesan

Platters

Served with Bread & Crackers

• Antipasti*$17.00

  cured meats, ricotta & marinated vegetables

• Three Cheese Selections*$15.00

  seasonal accompaniments

• Smoked Fish Platter*$10.00

  whitefish and/or salmon lox, capers, cucumber, red onion & herb salad

Beverages

• Iced Tea$3.00

• Hot Tea$3.00

• Brewed Coffee$3.00

  french roast or light

• Orange Juice$3.00

• Grapefruit Juice$3.00

• Carrot Juice Blend$6.00

• Reed Extra Ginger Beer$3.00

• Aranciata Rosso$3.00

• Mexican Coke$2.50

• Diet Coke$2.00

• Sprite$2.00

• Kopplin's Espresso$2.50

• Americano$2.50

• Cappuccino$4.00

• Cafe con Leche$4.00

• Latte$4.00

• Cold Press$4.00

• Hot Chocolate$4.00

Lunch

Counter-service. 11 Am-2 Pm Weekdays. Limited vegan options available by request

Plates

• Baked Egg Strata$11.00

  roasted mushroom, gruyere, tomato conserva, green salad

• Scrambled Egg & Biscuit Sandwich*$8.00

  sweet peppers, pimento cheese w/bacon +$2.50

• Spicy Turkey Burger*$13.00

  chihuahua cheese, pickled red onion-tortilla slaw, potato chips

• Bibb Lettuce Salad$10.00

  buttermilk-herb dressing, parmesan, toasted almonds

• Chickpea, Farro & Roasted Broccoli Salad$12.00

  ricotta, arugula, black garlic vinaigrette

• Toasted Focaccia & Mortadella Sandwich*$10.00

  smoked mustard, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, potato chips

• Rye Toast-Smoked Salmon Tartine*$12.00

  avocado, horseradish, lemon olive oil, potato chips

• Fusilli Pasta$12.00

  winter pesto, kale, mint, parmigiano reggiano

• House Rigatoni*$13.00

  fennel sausage, tomato, garlic oil, pecorino

• Cheese Plate*$14.00

  three selections, seasonal accompaniments

Additions

• Half Avocado$3.00

• Aromatic Roasted Chicken$5.00

• Berkshire Bacon (2pcs)$2.50

• Two Eggs$4.00

• Cold Smoked Salmon$7.00

• Potato Chips$2.00

Dessert

• Warm Apple Crisp$9.00

  apple butter, oat-ginger streusel, ginger ice cream

• Chocolate Dulce Cake$9.00

  coconut dulce cream, mint crisp, coconut sorbet

• Coconut-Tapioca Pudding$9.00

  pineapple crisps, pineapple-jasmine sorbet

• Affogato$7.00

  kopplin's espresso, vanilla ice cream, shortbread

Coffee & Hot Drinks

• Brewed Coffee$3.00

  French or light roast

• Kopplin's Espresso$2.50

• Americano$2.50

• Cappuccino$4.00

• Cafe con Leche$4.00

• Latte$4.00

• Mocha$4.00

• Hot Chocolate$4.00

• Loose Leaf Tea$3.00

  black, bancha, jasmine, oolong, chamomile, peppermint-rooibos, ginger-turmeric

• House Blend Chai$4.50

• Roasted Poultry Bone Broth$6.00

  slow simmered chicken & duck with thyme

Cold Drinks

• Idea Tea$3.00

• La Croix Sparkling Water$2.00

  grapefruit, lemon

• Ginger Beer$3.00

• Aranciata Rosso$3.00

• Mexican Coca Cola$2.50

• Canned Soda

  diet coke, sprite

• Orange Juice$3.00

• Grapefruit Juice$3.00

• Carrot Juice Blend$6.00

  apple & ginger

• Blueberry Smoothie$6.00

  soy milk, yogurt, banana, lemon zest

Brunch

Weekends 9 AM-2 PM. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations available. Limited vegan options available by request

Menu

• Yogurt & Almond Creme$7.00

  honey granola, toasted coconut, dried blueberries

• Toasted Oatmeal$6.00

  mascarpone, brown butter, fresh blackberries, pepitas

• Brioche French Toast$10.00

  apple butter, caramelized apples, candied almond

• Classic Breakfast Plate*$9.00

  scrambled or fried eggs, crispy potatoes, toast & jam

• Baked Egg Strata$10.00

  roasted mushroom, gruyere, tomato conserva, bibb salad

• Soft Scrambled Eggs & Garlic Toast*$10.00

  cucumber & herb salad, za'tar, tahini labneh

• "The Morty" Focaccia-Fried Egg Sandwich*$11.00

  mortadella, bacon, sharp cheddar, onion jam, crispy potatoes

• "The Up South" Buttermilk Biscuit-Scrambled Egg Sandwich*$99.00

  sweet peppers, pimento cheese, crispy potatoes

• Bibb Lettuce Salad$10.00

  buttermilk-herb dressing, parmesan, toasted almonds

• Chickpea, Farro & Roasted Broccoli Salad$12.00

  ricotta, arugula, black garlic vinaigrette

• Soup & Salad$11.00

  a bowl of tomato-bread soup & small bibb salad

• Cold Smoked Salmon-Rye Tartine*$13.00

  avocado, capers, lemon oil, horseradish, crispy potatoes

• Fusilli Pasta*$15.00

  basil pesto, spring peas, parmigiano-reggiano

• Miso Broiled Salmon$22.00

  quinoa & rice, wilted greens, dashi, sweet cucumber

• Spicy Turkey Burger*$14.00

  chihuahua cheese, pickled red onion-tortilla slaw, crispy potatoes

• Grilled Lamb Burger*$16.00

  tomato, onion, arugula, labneh, za'tar, crispy potatoes

Sides

• Two Eggs$4.00

• Avocado$2.50

• Crispy Smashed Potatoes$4.00

• Berkshire Bacon (2pcs)$3.00

• Cold Smoked Salmon$7.00

• Petit New York Strip (4oz)$13.00

• Fried Cauliflower$6.00

• Toast, Bread or Biscuit$2.50

Bakery

Not all items available everyday

• Butter Croissant$4.00

• Almond Croissant$4.50

• Chocolate Croissant$4.50

• Sweet Danish$4.25

• Savory Whole Wheat Danish$4.25

• Seasonal Flatbread$3.75

• Lemon-Currant Scone$3.50

• Fruit Galette$5.00

• Cookies$1.50

• Brownie$3.50

• Orange Financier$2.75

Coffee & Hot Drinks

• Brewed Coffee$3.00

  Dark or Medium roast

• Kopplin's Espresso$2.50

• Americano$2.50

• Cappuccino$4.00

• Con Leche$4.00

• Latte$4.00

• Mocha Chocolate$4.00

• Hot Chocolate$4.00

• Loose Leaf Tea$3.00

  black, bancha, jasmine, oolong, chamomile, peppermint-rooibos, ginger-turmeric

• House Blend Chai$4.50

• Poultry Bone Broth$6.00

• Cold Press$5.00

Juice & Smoothies

• Orange Juice$3.00

• Grapefruit Juice$3.00

• Carrot, Apple & Ginger Juice$6.00

• Blueberry Smoothie$6.00

  soy milk, yogurt, banana, lemon zest

Kids

Served with choice of orange juice or milk, and a scoop of ice cream or sorbet. All meals $8

• French Toast

  With Fruit & Maple Syrup

• Tomato-Bread Soup & Salad

• Grilled Turkey Burger

  With Crispy Potatoes

• Spaghetti*

  With Parmesan & Butter

• Scrambled Eggs*

  With Crispy Potatoes, Toast & Jam

Bakery & Breakfast

Counter-service. Bakery open 7 AM everyday | Breakfast 7-11 AM weekdays. Limited vegan options available by request

House-Made Pastries

• Fruit Galette$4.00

• Croissant$4.00

• Chocolate Croissant$4.50

• Lemon-Currant Scone$3.50

• Sweet Danish$4.25

• Savory Whole Wheat Danish$4.50

• Assorted Cookies

  • each$1.50

• Gluten Free Orange Financier$2.75

• Gluten Free Brownie$3.50

• Gluten Free Savory Flatbread$3.75

From the Kitchen

• Yogurt & Almond Creme$7.00

  honey granola, toasted coconut, dried blueberries

• Toasted Oatmeal$6.00

  mascarpone, brown butter, blackberries

• Baked Egg Strata$8.00

  roasted mushrooms, gruyere, croutons, tomato conserva

• Buttermilk Biscuit-Scrambled Egg Sandwich*$7.00

  sweet peppers & pimento cheese

• Smoked Salmon Tartine$11.00

  rye toast, avocado, horseradish, capers, lemon olive oil

• Soft Scrambled Eggs & Garlic Toast*$11.00

  red onion & herb salad, za'tar, tahini labneh

• Roasted Poultry Bone Broth$6.00

  slow simmered chicken & duck with thyme

On the Side

• Half Avocado$3.00

• Two Eggs$4.00

• Berkshire Bacon (2pcs)$3.00

Toast

Served on House Baked Breads

• With Seasonal Jam$3.00

• Fresh Risotta & Local Honey$4.00

• Smashed Avocado & Pickled Peppers$6.00

Juice & Smoothies

• Orange Juice$3.00

• Grapefruit Juice$3.00

• Carrot Juice Blend$6.00

  carrot, apple, ginger

• Blueberry Smoothie$6.00

  soy milk, yogurt, banana, lemon zest

Freshly Baked Bread

Available at 10am

• The Alma Loaf$5.00

  house sourdough with a touch of creme fraiche

• Country Rye$5.00

  local bakersfield wheat & rye

Coffee & Hot Beverages

• Brewed Coffee$3.00

  dark or medium roast

• Kopplin's Espresso$2.50

• Americano$2.50

• Cappuccino$4.00

• Con Leche$4.00

• Latte$4.00

• Cold Press Coffee$5.00

• Rishi Loose Leaf Tea$3.00

  black, bancha, jasmine, oolong, chamomile, peppermint-rooibos, ginger-turmeric

• Hot Chai$4.50

Drinks

Wine, Beer & Signature Cocktails Available at 11 AM. Full Cocktail Menu at 4:30 PM Daily

Cocktails

Signature

• Carrot Mimosa$9.50

  Carrot-Apple-Ginger Juice, Sparkling Wine, Aquavit, Bolivar Bitters

• Spritz Life$9.00

  Cappelletti Aperitivo, Prosecco, Seltzer, Olive, Chocolate Infused Orange Bitters

• Infinity Sangria$8.00

  Burgundy & Chablis, Miro Vermouth, XO Brandy, Elderflower, Pink Peppercorn, Ceylon Cinnamon

• Sorghum Old Fashioned$12.00

  Three Rye Blend, Bittercube Selected Knob Creek Bourbon, Sorghum, Trinity Bitters

• Fennel Sazerac$13.00

  Knob Creek Rye, Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Fennel, Copper & Kings Absinthe

• Gin & Tonic$10.00

  Bombay Sapphire, Alma House Tonic, Creme de Flora, Grapefruit

• Daily Drip$11.00

  A daily cocktail with botanically infused spirit

Seasonal

• WA (Bi) Sabi$12.00

  Ozeki Junmai Sake, Rothman & Winter Pear Liqueur, Wasabi, Lemon, Tamari

• Under Harvest Moon$13.00

  Laird's Apple Brandy, Amaro Nonino, Punt e Mes, Cardamom, Honey, Lemon, Aquafaba

• Fire Walk with Me$13.00

  Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Chipotle infused Vermouth, Tattersall Creme de Cocoa, Averna Amaro, Corazon Bitters

• Gold Fashioned$12.00

  Tattersall Blackstrap, Plantation 5 Year, Plantation OFTD, Demerara, Jamaican #2, Blackstrap Bitters

• Winter's Shade$13.00

  Ginger-AllSpice-Vanilla Plantation Rum, Amaro Montenegro, Demerara, Cream, Whole Egg (vegan option available with oat milk & aquafaba)

• What Jeff Did in Mexico City$13.00

  Hibiscus-Vanilla-Goji Berry Tequila, Fidencio Clásico Mezcal, Honey, Lemon

• Untitled Number Four$13.00

  Yaguara Cachaca, Cynar, Rosemary, Grapefruit, Lime, Jamaica #2 Bitters, Soda

Wine

• Wine

  20 wines by the glass. Restaurant bottle list available by request

Beer & Cider

Draught Pints

• Modist Supra Deluxe$6.00

  American-Japanese Style Lager

• Able$7.00

  Supergiant Golden Ale

• Fulton 300$7.00

  India Pale Ale

• Castle Danger Castle Cream$7.00

  Cream Ale

• Bend Paddle Black Ale$6.00

  American Porter

Bottles & Cans

• Standard$5.00

  Lager

• Left Hand$5.00

  Milk Stout

• Founders Robust Porter$6.00

  American Porter

• Indeed Day Tripper$7.00

  India Pale Ale

Hard Cider

• Sweetland Orchard Scrumpy Sweet$6.00

  Blended dry & fresh cider