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Inside the Sidetrack Bar & Grill

"Our Famous Handcrafted Burger"
Rated one of the nation's 20 BEST BURGERS by GQ Magazine

GQ, July 2005
The 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You Die

"Alan Richman traveled 23,750 miles and consumed more than 150,000 calories while taking the measure of 162 burgers across the country—with one goal: To find you the best damned assemblage of ground beef and buns this country serves up."

"Our Famous Handcrafted Burger", Sidetrack Bar and Grill, Ypsilanti, MI

"Here is one of my core culinary credos: The closer you come to a college campus, the worse burgers get. Sidetrack Bar and Grill—named for its location next to an old railroad siding—is an exception."

  · As seen on the Oprah Winfrey Show ·
The Best of the Best: Gayle King, Burger Queen

2007 Chili Cook-off Winner

Kitchen open till 2:00 A.M.

Happy Hour:
Sun·Mon:  9pm - 1am
Tue·Wed·Thu:  10pm - 1am
Fri·Sat:  11pm - 1am
 
Daily Mon-Thu:  4 - 6pm
Phone:
Sidetrack carry-out: 734-483-1035
Reservations or events booking: 734-483-5230
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MUNCHIES   -  BURGERS   -   SANDWICHES & DINNERS   -  GRILLED CHICKEN & MORE
SALADS   -  CHILIS & SOUPS   -  DESSERTS   -  SOFT BEVERAGES   -  FROM THE BAR   -  TELL ME MORE!

Order Online!
Sidetrack now offers online ordering for carryout and delivery. Use the checkboxes to
select any item from our menu. New evening delivery hours: 5 - 8pm.
Click here to complete your order.
BEER BATTERED PICKLES ...Famous House Specialty $4.50
QUESO DIP W/ TORTILLA CHIPS ...cheesy dip w/ a kick $5.50
FRESH HOMEMADE SALSA AND CHIPS $4.95
GIANT FRESH MUSHROOM
Hand Battered & served w/ranch $5.95
SPICY CHICKEN WINGS ...8 wings $6.95
MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS $5.50
HOMEMADE BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS $4.95
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Handcrafted & served warm W/ tortilla chips $6.50
HAND CUT SWEET POTATO FRIES
Served w/homemade horseradish sauce $3.50
PITA PIZZA
Marinara sauce, swiss & cheddar cheese, onions, & mushrooms... $3.95
Add Ham... $1.00
FRESH ZUCCHINI ...Beer Battered & served w/ranch $4.95
BEER BATTERED CLAMS ...w/tarter sauce $3.95
Our Beef is a Proprietary Blend that comes from Hillers Market
OUR FAMOUS HANDCRAFTED BURGER ...1/3 lb
Hand rolled and Fresh Ground Daily $5.95
AMTRAK DOUBLE DECKER CHEESEBURGER
Two 4 ounce Burgers layered with your choice of 3 pieces of cheese, lettuce & tomato $8.95
HAND CRAFTED BURGER DELUXE W/ HAND CUT FRIES
Served w/lettuce and tomato... (w/ sweet potato fries add $1.00) $8.50
HAND CRAFTED MINI BURGERS ...Our burger but mini...
4 sliders w/American cheese... with or without Grilled Onions $6.95
GOURMET HANDCRAFTED MINI BURGERS $8.95
Mini Driver... w/ Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onions & Bacon ...Pair w/ Great Lakes Porter
NEW> THE FRESH TURKEY BURGER $6.50
Fresh Ground Turkey served on a Whole Wheat Bun
... W/ HAND CUT FRIES ...& Lettuce & Tomato $8.95
w/ Sweet Potato Fries Add 1.00
TEMPEH BURGER (SOY BURGER)
w/lettuce and tomato on whole wheat bun $5.95
...Deluxe w/ fries $7.95
BLACK BEAN BURGER
Hand Rolled Black Bean burger topped w/salsa and cheddar cheese on WW bun ...Vegetarian $5.95
...Deluxe w/ fries $7.95
CHOICE OF CHEESE (WE GIVE TWO SLICES)
Free Grilled or Raw Onion
Swiss, Cheddar, American, Pepper Jack, Provolone Add .50
Real Blue Cheese, Gorgonzola, Feta, Goat Cheese Add .95
Mushrooms, Bacon, Roasted Red Bell Peppers Add .75
Extra Cheese Add .50
Portabella Mushroom ...Marinated add 1.95
Ranch Dressing Add .25
Lettuce and Tomato Add .25
Salsa Add .75
Fried Egg Add 1.00
Sliced Avocado Add 1.50
PORTABELLA BURGER
Grilled marinated Portabella Mushroom w/a slab of grilled red sweet onion served on a toasted whole wheat bun topped w/lettuce, tomato & provolone cheese w/sweet potato fries or homemade English Chips $7.95
Sandwiches can be served with homemade English Chips or Fries ...add $1.00
W/ Fresh Slaw add 2.00 ...W/ Sweet Potato Fries add 2.00
BLACK BEAN TACOS
Ground Black Bean Burger W/ Cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes & black olives in two tortilla shells w/ either red beans & rice, sweet potato fries or reg fries W/ Fresh salsa & sour cream $8.50
FRENCH DIP PLATE
Lean roast beef on deli bun with handcut fries, homemade au jus, and coleslaw on request $8.95
LOUISIANA WHITE FISH SANDWICH
Lousiana white fish breaded in spicy corn meal on a New Orleans Deli Roll W/ our twangy sauce & Pepper Jack Cheese served w/ Fresh Slaw on request $7.50
PHILLY STEAK HOAGIE
Roast beef w/ grilled onions, green pepper, and jack cheese on onion roll $6.95
TEMPEH PHILLY
Vegetarian Tempeh sliced & grilled w/ sweet onions, green peppers, and Provolone cheese, served on a grilled deli sub bun w/ ranch dipping sauce ...Fresh Slaw on request $7.95
YOU CAN TUNE A PIANO, BUT YOU CAN'T TUNA FISH
Solid white albacore tuna salad, tomato, cheddar cheese, Russian dressing on grilled rye $7.25
CLASSIC CLUB SANDWICH
Smoked turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce and tomato on three pieces of toasted wheat bread with mayo... Pat's favorite... best club in Washtenaw County $9.50
REUBEN SANDWICH
Corned beef, double Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & Russian dressing on grilled rye ...Can be made W/ Tempeh $6.95
TURKEY REUBEN
Smoked turkey, double Swiss cheese, cole slaw & Russian dressing served on grilled rye $6.95
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
Your choice of two kinds of cheese on Grilled Challah $4.95
...
Chicken is Free Range and Hormone Free– Delicious
CHICKEN AND TWO CHEESE QUESADILLAS
Seasoned Chicken breast grilled with pepper jack, Salsa and cheddar cheese in 2 flour tortillas, served with tortilla chips, salsa and sour cream $8.50
CHICKEN SPINACH FETA QUESADILLAS
Served w/ tortilla chips, salsa and sour cream $8.50
NEW>> GOAT FARM QUESADILLAS
Goat Cheese, Marinated Portabella Mushrooms, Roasted Red Bell Peppers W/ Fresh Spinach rolled into 2 flour Tortillas, served w/ Tortilla Chips & Homemade Salsa $8.95
PHILLY CHICKEN
Breast of Chicken sliced & grilled w/ sweet onions, green peppers and Provolone cheese, served on a grilled deli sub bun w/ ranch dipping sauce and Fresh Slaw on request $8.50
BIG... MICHIGAN HARVEST SALAD
Fresh Pears, Apples, Dried Cherries, Gorgonzola Cheese & Walnuts served on a bed of fresh Spinach and topped with a Grilled Chicken Breast, Black Bean Burger or Tempeh... along w/Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette $9.95
BLACKENED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Grilled Amish Chicken Breast on a bed of Romaine w/ fresh croutons, sweet red onions, Parmesan cheese & Housemade Caesar dressing $9.95
NEW> CHICKEN MARGARITA FAJITA SALAD
Chicken Grilled in Margarita sauce w/ Red Peppers, Sweet Onions, Fresh Avocados, Sour Cream & Tortilla Strips on a bed of Chopped Romaine $9.95
CHEESEBURGER SALAD ...lo-Carb
Cheeseburger or Burger on a bed of Sweet Spring Greens with sweet onions, tomatoes & cukes $9.95
THE BEST... LINDA'S BIG SPRING SALAD
Mixed Spring Greens, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Chicken, Gorgonzola Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg, Fresh Red & Green Peppers, Croutons, Fresh Mushrooms w/ Balsamic Dressing
(can substitute chicken with Black Bean Burger or Tempeh) $9.95
GREAT HOUSE SALAD
Sweet Spring Greens with tomatoes, cukes, red sweet onions & dried cherries $4.50
NEW> CRISPY CHICKEN & STRAWBERRY SALAD
Fresh Romaine topped with Fried Amish Chicken Strips, Fresh Strawberries, Sliced Almonds, & Fried Wonton Strips served with our New Zesty Spring Dressing $9.95
OUR FAMOUS HOMEMADE SOUPS
...Cup or Bowl $2.95 .. $3.95
HOUSEMADE CHILI ...Cup or Bowl $2.95 .. $3.95
SMOTHERED CHILI ...Cup or Bowl $3.95 .. $4.75
smothered with lots of cheddar cheese & chopped onions
CHILI FRIES WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE $4.95
HOMEMADE ONION RINGS $4.95
HOMEMADE FRIES (HAND CUT) $2.95
KELLEY'S ENGLISH CHIPS (HAND CUT) $2.95
SWEET POTATO FRIES (HAND CUT)
Served w/ our special Horseradish sauce $3.75
COLE SLAW ...fresh daily $1.95
SIDE OF MAC N CHEESE $4.50
By Zingerman's & Others
Pumpkin or Pecan Pie $4.50
Decadent Delights Carrot Cake $5.50
Guernsey Ice Cream $2.95
COFFEE $2.25
TEA ...herbal or regular $1.50
FLAVORED COFFEES ...Hazelnut $2.25
ICE TEA ...reg $1.95
RASPBERRY ICE TEA $1.95
LEMONADE $2.25
SOFT DRINKS ...Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Ginger Ale
(Served in Carafe w/ free refills) $2.25
IBC ROOT BEER ...(diet or regular) $2.25
JUICES
Cranberry, Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Apple and Tomato $1.95
Bottled WATER ...Sparkling $2.50
Frog Holler Hot Cider $2.50
HOT CHOCOLATE $2.50
NOW SERVING RED BULL ...Reg. & Diet $3.50
New>> Nacho's
Loaded w/ Cheeses, Seasoned Ground Beef, Beans, Peppers, Tomatoes, Black Olives, Avocado, Sour Cream, Homemade Salsa & Tortilla Chips $9.95
Irish Pub Egg Rolls
Ham & Swiss stuffed Dill Pickles ...Hand wrapped into Egg Rolls $5.95
#1 Staff Favorite
Santa Fe Quesadillas
Pulled Pork Loin w/ our famous BBQ sauce in flour tortillas cut into wedges Served w/ BBQ Ranch Dipping Sauce $6.50
South West Egg Rolls
Hand Wrapped Egg Rolls stuff w/ Black beans, Corn, Cilantro and Jack Cheese Mixture.  Served w/ Salsa Ranch $5.95
Fresh Avocado Dip
w/ tortilla chips $6.50

 
"Our Famous Burger"

 
Sidetrack Back Patio
 



 
BBQ Pork Sandwich Plate
Roasted Pulled pork w/ our homemade BBQ sauce served on a bun W/ homemade fries or sweet potato fries & fresh slaw on request $8.95
Mess of Lake Perch
Hand Battered Lake Perch served w/ Hand cut fries & fresh slaw $10.95
Mac “N” Cheese
Handcrafted with Wisconsin Cheddar, American & Gorgonzola with or without Andouille Sausage $9.95
New> Hippie Sliders
Our Homemade Vegetarian Black Bean Burger, but Mini.. w/ cheddar cheese & salsa $6.50
Fresh Fish Tacos
Two Flour Tortillas Filled with Fresh Grilled Cod, Spicy Fresh Mango-Pineapple-Orange Salsa & Jack Cheese Served with Red Beans, Rice and Avocado Dip $9.95
Fresh Salmon
Fresh Basked Salmon stuffed w/ Fresh Spinach & Artichokes (or unstuffed) served W/ Rice Pilaf & Grilled Asparagus $10.95
Yankee Pot Roast
Slow roasted for 8 hours w/ mashed redskins, homemade gravy & roasted carrots $9.95
FISH & CHIPS
Beer Battered Cod served with homemade English Chips and Fresh Slaw $9.95
Sidetrack's Famous Shepherds Pie
Traditional Irish/English dish made with ground beef, fresh veggies, mashed potatoes, & cheddar cheese.  Served in a light crust with gravy (on side) served with Irish Cole Slaw $9.95
Gorgonzola Tenderloin
Beef Tenderloin topped w/ Gorgonzola and served w/ Hand cut French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries & fresh veggie $12.95



 



 
Red Beans and Rice
Heaping Bowl $4.95
Cup $3.95
HALF & HALF EVERYDAY LUNCH LADY SPECIAL
(before 3:00 Mon. thru Fri.)
Cup of Homemade Soup & Half of any Sandwich
OR
Soup & House Salad $7.50






 
Amazing Hot Fudge Brownie Delight
Made w/ Famous Guernsey Ice Cream (Sharable) $8.95
...New... Guiness Float
Fresh Pint of Guiness with Guernsey Vanilla Ice Cream $5.95
Give Your Email Address or Business Card
to your Server and we will sign you up for
the Customer Appreciation Discounts
And the Sidetrack Special Events...
 Emails for Sidetrack use only
Kitchen open till 2:00 AM
DRAFT BEERS
All Draft Beers 2.95 for 25 oz. During Late Nite & Regular Happy Hour
All Liquor Half Off During Late Nite Happy Hour ...Every night
Try... MICRO-BREW SAMPLE PADDLE
4 Samples of Different Micro Brews
BOTTLE BEERS
Now Serving Organic Sulphite Free
"Our Daily Red Wine"
(Bottle Only)
 
...New...
Sample Paddle of Michigan Wines
...Pick 4...
TELL ME MORE
  • Voted Best Happy Hour in Washtenaw County
  • Voted second best restaurant outside of Ann Arbor for 4 consecutive years.
  • Rated Best Burger in the U.S. (Golden Icon Awards by Travolta Family Entertainment)
  • While dining, you can watch trains go by within 10 feet.
  • Lots of convenient free private parking.
  • Across the street (and tracks) from The Ypsilanti Auto Heritage Museum and within walking distance from the Michigan Firehouse Museum and several great antique shops.
  • A short walk to Riverside and Frog Island Parks.
  • (Out front) Ypsilanti Cruise Nights every Thursday evening (weather permitting) during summer.
  • Only one block from the Michigan Brewers Fest, 5 Car Shows, Latino Festival, and much more...
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