The Basil Leaf Café Menu
71 items in 7 sections · $4.00 – $31.00 · Restaurant in Lawrence, KS
The Basil Leaf Café’s menu lists 71 dishes and drinks, grouped into Lunch Starters Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11-4, Lunch Plates Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11-4 (all pastas degla, Salads, Dinner Starters, Dinner Plates (all pastas deglazed with wine & served with g, and Desserts and more. Prices range from $4.00 to $31.00, and a typical item costs about $12.00. Popular choices include Garlic Bread, Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Small House Salad, Garlic Bread, and Lasagna Bolognese.
Lunch Starters Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11-4 9
- Garlic Bread$10.00
Wheatfield's Rosemary Focaccia, side marinara
- Brussels Sprouts$12.00
deep fried topped with Calabrian Chilis, Brie Cream & Pistachios
- Toasted Beef Ravioli$11.00
deep fried, marinara
- Meatballs$12.00
beef & pork, marinara, parmesan
- Mozzarella Crescents$11.00
crispy, golden mozzarella, large marinara
- Parmesan Fries$10.00
Served with garlic aioli
- Charcuterie by the ounce$6.00
choice of select cured meats & pairings with crostini
- Cheese by the ounce$6.00
select artisanal cheeses & pairings with crostini
- Crab Cakes$14.00
lump crab meat, local veggies, Calabrian chili aioli
Lunch Plates Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11-4 (all pastas degla 15
- Gourmet Grilled Cheese$12.00
Pecorino Mozzarella, Pickled Shallots, Brandied Pear Butter, on Great Harvest Sour Dough with choice of soup, salad, or fries
- Italian Salami Sandwich$13.00
Finnochiona Salami, Smoked Provolone, Garlic Aioli, Olive Tapenade, Dressed Greens, on WheatFields Baguette, side Dijon
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich$13.00
Fried chicken, parmesan, mozzarella, house marinara on Wheatfields Baguette with choice of soup, salad, or fries
- Egg & Cheese Sandwich$9.00
Campo Lindo Farms Egg, Mozzarella, served on WheatFields Baguette with choice of soup, salad or fries + Paradise Bacon $5 / Left Handed Butcher Sausage $5 / Grilled Chicken $5 / Steak $12
- Meatball Sub$14.00
Beef & Pork Meatballs, House marinara, mozzarella on Wheatfields Baguette with choice of soup, salad, or fries
- Fettuccine Alfredo$12.00
+ anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8/ salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Pasta & Marinara Sauce$10.00
marinara, pasta, topped with shaved parmesan
- Pesto Penne$11.00
pesto, mushrooms, tomato, onion, bell pepper, lemon + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Arrabbiata Nuova$12.00
Calabrian Chilis, garlic, bell pepper, tomato, house marinara + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Shells & Cheese$11.00
orecchiette, creamy cheese blend, topped with house breadcrumbs + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Saffron Risotto alla Milanese$14.00
+ anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Bucatini All'Amatriciana$14.00
guanciale, spicy tomato sauce, parmesan
- Rigatoni Bolognese$12.00
Pork Bolognese, parmesan
- Nouveau Cordon Bleu$14.00
fried chicken layered with guanciale & emmental swiss, ricotta stuffed tortellini, emmental mornay, parmesan
- Lasagna Bolognese$14.00
layers of herbed ricotta, house marinara, Pork Bolognese, mozzarella, parmesan
Salads 8
- Small House Salad$8.00
local mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, radishes & choice of: balsamic vinaigrette / Italian vinaigrette / basil ranch / oil & vinegar + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / l
- Large House Salad$13.00
local mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, radishes & choice of: balsamic vinaigrette / Italian vinaigrette / basil ranch / oil & vinegar + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / l
- Small Caesar Salad$10.00
local romaine, scratch Caesar dressing, parmesan, house made croutons + grilled chicken $4 / fried chicken $5 / shrimp $6 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Large Caesar Salad$15.00
local romaine, scratch Caesar dressing, parmesan, house made croutons + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Cup of Soup of the Day$6.00
- Bowl of Soup of the Day$11.00
- Half Steak Panzanella$15.00
local mixed greens, anjou pears, candied pecans, pickled shallots, goat cheese, blueberry vinaigrette soaked croutons, house made blueberry vinaigrette
- Full Steak Panzanella$20.00
local mixed greens, anjou pears, candied pecans, pickled shallots, goat cheese, blueberry vinaigrette soaked croutons, house made blueberry vinaigrette
Dinner Starters 11
- Garlic Bread$10.00
WheatFields Rosemary Focaccia, side marinara
- Brussels Sprouts$12.00
deep fried, topped with Calabrian Chilis, Creamy Brie, & Pistachios
- Meatballs$14.00
beef & pork, marinara, parmesan
- Cheese Plate$16.00
Select artisanal cheeses & pairings with crostini
- Charcuterie$16.00
select cured meats & pairings with crostini
- Crab Cakes$14.00
lump crab meat, local veggies, Calabrian Aioli
- Burrata$12.00
exploding apples, honey walnuts, arugula, miso caramel, crostini
- Parmesan Fries$12.00
side of garlic aioli
- Polenta Fries$12.00
side of hot honey
- Broccolini$12.00
toasted almonds & rouille
- Saffron Risotto$14.00
Dinner Plates (all pastas deglazed with wine & served with g 16
- Lasagna Bolognese$25.00
Layers of herbed ricotta, Pork Bolognese, house marinara, mozzarella, parmesan
- Local Chicken Tortellini Alla Vodka$26.00
Campo Lindo Farms Roasted Chicken, cheese tortellini, parmesan
- Fettuccine Alfredo$23.00
scratch alfredo sauce + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Pesto Penne$22.00
pesto, mushroom, tomato, onion, bell pepper, lemon, parmesan + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Arrabbiata Nuova$21.00
Calabrian chilis, garlic, bell pepper, onion, tomato, parmesan
- Bucatini All'Amatriciana$25.00
guanciale, spicy tomato sauce, parmesan
- Shells & Cheese$22.00
orecchiette, creamy cheese blend, topped with breadcrumbs + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Nouveau Cordon Bleu$26.00
fried chicken layered with guanciale & emmental swiss, ricotta stuffed tortellini, emmental mornay, parmesan
- Cajun Penne$29.00
spicy creamy tomato sauce, shrimp, grilled chicken, italian sausage, onion, bell pepper, shaved parmesan
- Chicken Parmesan$25.00
marinara, spaghetti, fried chicken, tomato, mozzarella, shaved parmesan
- Seared Salmon$28.00
fall squash puree, arugula, fennel, salmon fumet, chilied pepitas
- Rigatoni Bolognese$23.00
Pork Bolognese, parmesan
- Steak & Potatoes$31.00
Black Angus Sirloin, smashed potatoes, chimichurri, crispy kale, pickled fresnos
- Seafood Linguine$25.00
calamari, puttanesca, olive oil, lemon
- Chicken Confit$28.00
Campo Lindo leg quarter, roastead root vegetable medley, shiitake demi-glace
- Steak Panzanella$20.00
local mixed greens, anjou pears, candied pecans, pickled shallots, goat cheese, blueberry vinaigrette soaked croutons, house made blueberry vinaigrette
Desserts 7
- Nerdy Cat Tiramisu$14.00
Local Nerdy Cat Cold Brew & Amaro Montenegro soaked lady fingers, whipped mascarpone custard, cocoa powder, coffee syrup drizzle
- Cheesecake$12.00
New York Style + chocolate sauce $1 / caramel sauce $1 / blackberry sauce $1 / blueberry lemon sauce $1
- Flourless Chocolate Torte$12.00
Gluten Free! + chocolate sauce $1 / caramel sauce $1 / blackberry sauce $1 / blueberry lemon sauce $1
- 1 scoop Gelato$4.00
Vanilla Gelato + chocolate sauce $1 / caramel sauce $1 / blackberry sauce $1 / blueberry lemon sauce $1 *contains coconut/treenuts
- 2 scoops Gelato$7.50
Vanilla Gelato + chocolate sauce $1 / caramel sauce $1 / blackberry sauce $1 / strawberry sauce $1 / blueberry lemon sauce $1
- Warm Cookie A La Mode$10.00
house made, flavors may vary
- Creme Brulee$10.00
flavor of the day
Kid's Menu 5
- Chicken Strips & Fries$10.00
with fries & side of ketchup
- Pasta & Marinara$9.00
marinara, pasta, garlic bread + grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Fettuccine Alfredo$9.00
scratch alfredo, garlic bread + grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Shells & Cheese$9.00
creamy cheese blend, orecchiette, garlic bread + grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / scallops $8 / salmon $9 / lobster $10 / steak $12
- Butter Noodles$7.00
Choice of Spaghetti, Penne, Linguine, Fettuccine, Cavatappi, or GF Fusilli
How these prices compare
Based on 35 menus with 3,055 priced items from restaurants in Kansas, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.40 and $15.99.
At The Basil Leaf Café the median listed price is $12.00, close to the typical $10.99 for restaurants in Kansas.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | 20% | $2.14 |
| French Fries | 20% | $3.99 |
| Side Salad | 20% | $4.00 |
| Onion Rings | 17% | $5.59 |
| Fried Pickles | 14% | $8.00 |
| Caesar Salad | 14% | $10.50 |
Typical prices are calculated from 35 menus in our guide.
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated May 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.