Emerald Tavern Games & Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Emerald Tavern Games & Cafe, located in Austin, TX, where gaming, dining, and fun collide in a unique setting. This cafe offers a variety of beverages including Chai Latte, London Fog, Italian Soda, Smoothies, and a wide selection of coffee options. Customers rave about the board game experience paired with delicious dishes like Fish and Chips, Brisket Wellington, Bison Burgers, and Poutine. The themed menu and seasonal offerings add to the excitement, creating a lively atmosphere for friends and families. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, guiding guests through the game selection process. With indoor and outdoor seating, private rooms for larger groups, and a vast game library, Emerald Tavern is a haven for board game enthusiasts and foodies alike. Whether you're a D&D nerd or a casual gamer, this spot promises hours of entertainment and delicious treats. Don't miss out on the experience at Emerald Tavern!
Tea, Milk, and Sodas
Chai Latte
Chai tea mix with milk.
London Fog
Earl Grey tea steeped in milk with vanilla.
Italian Soda
16 oz. soda water with flavored syrup.
French Soda
16 oz. Italian soda topped with cream.
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
12 oz.
Lemonade
16 oz.
Sodas
Cans: Dr. Pepper, Diet Coke, SpriteBottles: IBC Root Beer, Main Root Ginger Beer, IBC Cherry Limeaide (limited)
Mexican Coke
16 oz.
Topo Chico
That Bubbly Goodness
Four Berry Smoothie
Raspberry, Strawberry, Blueberry, and Blackberry
Island Breeze Smoothie
16 oz. Guava, passion fruit, pineapple, and coconut.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
16 oz. Strawberries and banana.
Apple Juice
10 oz.
Orange Juice
10 oz.
Cranberry Juice
10 oz.
Smoothies and Juice
Coffee
Espresso
2 oz. 2 shots of espresso.
Macchiato
3 oz. Espresso shots marked with steamed milk.
Cappuccino
6 oz. Espresso shots with steamed milk.
The Doctor Coffee
6 oz. Breve cappuccino with a pump of honey and a dash of cocoa powder.
Latte
Espresso shots with steamed milk.
Cafe Mocha
Latte with a shot of chocolate.
Cafe au Lait
Drip coffee with steamed milk Americano.
Americano
Espresso shots in the water.
Drip Coffee
Cuvee Nitro Cold Brew
16 oz.
Cuvees Black and Blue Nitro Coffee Affogato
6 oz. Espresso shots poured over vanilla gelato.
Red Eye
Espresso shots in drip coffee.
Lil Mamas Bakery Bread
Banana, zucchini, or pumpkin spice.
Lil Mamas Fudge Brownies
Rich and creamy F U D G E
Lil Mamas Cake Balls
Scones
Bakery
Lunch Specials
Irish Nachos Lunch
English chips topped with bacon stout cheese sauce, chives, bacon lardons, sour cream.
Tavern Pretzel Lunch
Large soft baked pretzel with bacon stout cheese sauce.
Bruschetta Lunch
4 crostinis topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, baby mozzarella, and served with olive oil.
Vegetable Samosas Lunch
2 samosas with peas, potatoes, and a side of tamarind chutney.
Hummus Lunch
Red pepper hummus served with warm pita bread and vegetable sticks. Substitute vegan cauliflower bread available.
1/2 Sandwich Combo Lunch
House Salad and Cup of Soup Lunch
Choice of dressing.
Caesar Salad and Cup of Soup Lunch
Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate bundt cake and melted chocolate.
Center Banana Toffee Cake
Vanilla and banana toffee cake with butterscotch, buttercream frosting.
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
Caramel or raspberry drizzle.
Tahitian Vanilla Gelato
Desserts
Appetizers
Scotch Eggs
2 boiled eggs wrapped with cheddar banger sausage and deep-fried.
Irish Nachos
English chips topped with bacon stout cheese sauce, pico, bacon lardons, and sour cream.
Bavarian Pretzel
2 soft-baked pretzels with spinach cheese dip.
Bruschetta
6 crostinis topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, baby mozzarella, and served with olive oil.
Cauliflower Popcorn
Deep-fried florets with Parmesan and cayenne.
Vegetable Samosas
2 samosas with peas, potatoes and a side of tamarind chutney.
Hummus
Red pepper hummus served with warm pita bread and vegetable sticks.
Potato Cakes
2 potato cakes topped with parsley butter, and a side of sour cream.
Stuffed Jalapenos
An order of 5 Jalapenos breaded and fried, stuffed with cheese, and sprinkled with bacon on top. Includes a side of ranch dressing.
Aioli Fries
Herbed Parmesian, In house Lemon Garlic Aioli, English "Chips"
Mixed Green Salad
Spring lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes with a choice of dressing.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and croutons. Also available as a spinach wrap.
Tavern Chef Salad
Fresh house spring mix topped with diced chicken and ham, bacon lardons, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
Tomato Basil Soup
8 oz. bowl of soup.
Soups, Salads and Wraps
Pub Classics
Bangers and Mash
2 Irish banger sausage with mashed potatoes and pork gravy.
Steak and Ale Pie
Hearty ale-braised beef with mushrooms, brown gravy, and pastry crust.
Cottage Pie
Ground black Angus beef, fresh vegetables and gravy-topped with mashed potatoes.
Fish and Chips
Beer-battered rockfish and wedge fries.
Dublin Thighs
2 confit chicken thighs, pan-fried and drizzled with an Irish whiskey honey sauce.
Chicken Tikka
Two 4 oz. Marsala marinated chicken breasts served with a cucumber cream sauce.
Emerald Tavern Beer Chili
Homemade ale-braised Angus beef and sausage chili. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese and green onions. Served with toasted crostini.
Baked Chili Mac
A blend of our tavern bacon mac n cheese and homemade chili, baked in a skillet.
Vegetable Plate
12 oz. mix of fresh steamed vegetables. Seasoned and served over mashed potatoes. Gluten free.
Tavern Burger
Black Angus beef patty, aged cheddar, tomatoes, British bacon, pickles, avocado mayonnaise, with lettuce on a toasted kaiser roll. Vegan patty substitute is available.Image included added fried egg ($1.00)
BLTA Sandwich
A double stack of British bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado mayonnaise on a toasted baguette.
Rachel Reuben Sandwich
Warm smoked turkey on toasted Jewish rye, 1000 Island, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.
Bacon and Brie Sandwich
Toasted pub beer roll, British bacon, melted brie, lettuce and tomatoes with cranberry dressing.
Roast Beef Sandwich
Au jus dipped roast beef on toasted Jewish rye, horseradish cream, lettuce, tomato and Swiss cheese.
Hot Ham and Cheddar Sandwich
Seared deli-ham topped with melted cheddar cheese, honey mustard, on a toasted pretzel bun.
Pub Club Sandwich
Layers of sliced turkey and ham, Swiss and cheddar cheese, British bacon, avocado mayonnaise, on toasted buttermilk bread.
Open-Faced Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tender, smoked pulled pork and mashed potatoes on top a slice of toasted buttermilk bread and topped with pork gravy.