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Sweet Basil's Cafe - Livingston, NJ Restaurant, Essex County
498 South Livingston Ave • Livingston, NJ
Open For Inside Seating, Outside Seating, Take Out, Curbside Pickup, UberEats, and Doordash Delivery

Open 7 Days a Week | Mon-Fri 9am - 8pm | Sat-Sun 8:30am - 8pm
Brunch Menu: Until 3pm | Lunch Menu: Until 4 pm | Dinner Menu 4pm - 8pm

Please Support Small Business by Ordering Online From Sweet Basil’s Cafe

Delivery available through Doordash and UberEats

Gluten Free Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Menus

Sweet Basil’s Cafe ~ Livingston, NJ

Gluten Free Menu Options

Gluten Free

We’re delighted to offer a gluten free menu.

A few things first:
• If you cannot have vinegar or mustard based products, please notify your server.
• Please always notify your server of your gluten allergy.
• Our French fries are cooked in a deep fryer which is used to cook foods containing gluten.
• Mayo/Ranch/Chipotle/Chorizo are not produced in-house. Although no wheat
is listed, we cannot guarantee trace amounts of gluten.

Gluten Free Breakfast Menu

sides

6 OZ. HANGER STEAK (GF) $12

APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON (GF) $5.95

PORK / TURKEY SAUSAGE (GF) $5.95

SPICY CHORIZO (GF) $7

CANADIAN BACON (GF) $5

HOME FRIES / HAND-CUT FRENCH FRIES (GF) $4.50

EGG ANY STYLE (GF) $2

FRESH FRUIT (GF) $5

 

skillets

GLUTEN FREE – PLEASE ASK TO SUBSTITUTE GLUTEN FREE BREAD
HOME FRIES FRIED IN THE SAME OIL AS ITEMS CONTAINING GLUTEN
served with toast & choice of home fries or salad

substitute: egg whites/$2,
fruit for home fries/ $2.95, gluten-free toast/$1.50

Huevos Rancheros (GF) $16.50
two corn tortillas layered with chorizo, black beans & cheddar cheese topped with two sunny side up eggs, poblano sauce & our five chili ranchero sauce

Garden Frittata (GF) (V) $16.50
scrambled eggs, portobello mushrooms, spinach, tomato, white cheddar

Country Skillet (GF) $16.50
scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, ham, pork sausage & white cheddar

 

benedicts

GLUTEN FREE – PLEASE ASK TO SUBSTITUTE GLUTEN FREE BREAD
HOME FRIES FRIED IN THE SAME OIL AS ITEMS CONTAINING GLUTEN

Below is served on a toasted English Muffin with Home Fries

Smoked Salmon Benedict (GF) $19.95
with capers, red onion & hollandaise

Sweet Basil’s Florentine (GF) (V) $15.95
sautéed spinach, portobello mushrooms & fresh herbs poached eggs, hollandaise & a drizzle of fresh basil pesto

Eggs Benedict (GF) $14.95
poached eggs & canadian bacon on an english muffin topped with hollandaise

 

omelets & more

GLUTEN FREE – PLEASE ASK TO SUBSTITUTE GLUTEN FREE BREAD
HOME FRIES FRIED IN THE SAME OIL AS ITEMS CONTAINING GLUTEN
served with toast & choice of home fries or salad

substitute: egg whites/$2,
fruit for home fries/ $2.95, gluten-free toast/$2.50

Wild Mushroom, Spinach & Goat Cheese Omelet (GF) (V) $16

Santa Fe Omelet (GF) (V) $15
avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño & jack cheese

Mexican Omelet (GF) $15
bacon, cheddar, salsa & avocado

Western Omelet (GF) $15
sautéed fresh bell peppers, ham, cheddar & onions

The Health Kick (GF) (V) $16
pesto infused egg whites scrambled with portobello mushrooms, avocado, red onion & tomato, served with salad & multi-grain toast

Goldilox Scramble (GF) $18.50
eggs scrambled with smoked salmon, goat cheese & tomato

California Scramble (GF) (V) $15
eggs scrambled with avocado, tomato & jack cheese with a side of salsa

Spanish Scramble (GF) $15
eggs scrambled with spicy chorizo, potato, tomato & cheddar with a side of salsa

STEAK & EGGS (GF) $21.95
grilled marinated hanger steak topped with two sunny-side up eggs & home fries

SWEET POTATO HASH (GF) $14.95
roasted sweet potatoes, onions, peppers, spinach, jalapenos & turkey sausage, topped with scrambled egg whites, avocado & roasted pepper aioli (no side)

TWO EGGS, HOME FRIES & TOAST (GF) (V) $10
any style


avocado toast
served on toasted multi-grain panini bread
gluten free – please ask to substitute gluten free bread $1.50

AVOCADO TOAST (GF) (V) $14.95
multi-grain toast topped with 2 sunny side up eggs, sliced avocado & cherry tomatoes, herb aioli, served with home fries or house salad

SALMON AVOCADO TOAST (GF)  $18.95
Multi-grain toast, smoked salmon & sliced avocado, topped with2 sunny side up eggs, cherry tomatoes & herb aioli, home fries or salad

BURRATA AVOCADO TOAST (GF) $16.95
Fresh burrata, poached egg, guacamole spread, topped with arugula, tomato & onion salad and herb aioli

HUMMUS AVOCADO TOAST (GF) $15.95
Hummus, sliced avocado, sunny side up eggs and tomatoes, herb aioli, served with salad or home fries

Gluten Free Lunch Menu

tacos

GLUTEN FREE – PLEASE ASK FOR CORN TORTILLAS
FRENCH FRIES ARE FRIED IN THE SAME OIL AS ITEMS CONTAINING GLUTEN
served with hand-cut fries, pasta or salad / corn tortillas available

Baja Fish Tacos (GF) $17
blackened tilapia, two flour tortillas,  roasted pineapple salsa, fresh guacamole & queso fresco

SeaBass Tacos (GF) $21
seabass tacos, flour tortillas, topped with mango slaw, sliced avocado, chipotle ailoli served with salad, past or French fries

Steak Tacos (GF) $21
caramelized onions, lettuce, avocado, queso fresco, harissa sauce

Ahi Tuna Tacos (GF) $20
seared ahi tuna, mango slaw, sliced avocado, chili wasabi


specialty sandwiches

GLUTEN FREE – PLEASE ASK TO SUBSTITUTE GLUTEN FREE BREAD
FRENCH FRIES ARE FRIED IN THE SAME OIL AS ITEMS CONTAINING GLUTEN
add hand-cut fries $2 / gluten free bread $1.50

Italian Chicken Sandwich (GF) $14.95
grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, arugula & balsamic, on baguette
substitute crispy chicken cutlet

Chicken Cheesesteak (GF) $14.95
grilled chicken, potatoes, peppers, onions, jalapenos, American cheese, served on baguette

Chicken Shawarma Pita $14.50
boneless, skinless chicken thighs, marinated in mediterranean spices, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, pickled onions & lebanese coleslaw, garlic tzatziki sauce in a warm pita

 


 

hot & cold sandwiches

GLUTEN FREE – PLEASE ASK TO SUBSTITUTE GLUTEN FREE BREAD
FRENCH FRIES ARE FRIED IN THE SAME OIL AS ITEMS CONTAINING GLUTEN
served with pasta or a house salad; substitute hand-cut fries/$2.00, gluten free bread/$1.50

Chicken & Arugula Wrap (GF) $15.95
grilled chicken, arugula, walnuts, ranch, dried cranberries & feta cheese

New Orleans Cajun Chicken Wrap (GF) $15.95
cajun chicken, greens, cucumbers, ranch dressing & fresh mozzarella

Roast Turkey, Bacon & Avocado Wrap (GF) $15.95
roast turkey, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, greens, tomato, mayo & jack cheese

Chicken, Bacon & Avocado (GF) $15.95
grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato & mayo on toasted multigrain bread

Sweet Basil’s BLT (GF) $15.95
melted brie, arugula, tomato & applewood smoked bacon on a baguette with mayo or honey mustard

Turkey & Brie (GF) $15.95
with honey mustard on baguette

Club Sandwich (GF) $15.95
choice of turkey or chicken, romaine on toasted wheat with bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo

Roast Turkey (GF) $15.95
guacamole, vermont cheddar, romaine &  mayonnaise on toasted multigrain bread

Apricot Chicken Salad Sandwich (GF) $14.95
almonds, celery, dried cranberries & apricots on multigrain bread

Tahini Tuna Fish (GF) $14.95
tuna, onion, carrot, celery & sesame tahini on baguette

Half-Sandwich & Cup of Soup (GF)
choose from 9, 10, 12, 14, or 15  – $13.50
Add $1.25 for vegan OR cream based soup

 


housemade soups

Split Pea (GF) $4.95 cup/$8.50 Bowl

Lentil with Fresh Vegetable (GF) (V) $5.95 cup/$10.50 Bowl

Roasted Apple & Carrot (cream based) (GF) $5.95 cup/$10.50 Bowl


 

café salads

GLUTEN FREE – PLEASE ASK FOR NO BREAD
add: grilled or crispy chicken/$5; grilled shrimp/$8; grilled salmon/$10; steak/$12;

Protein Salad (GF) (V) $16.95
mixed greens, quinoa, lentils, chickpeas, avocado, walnuts, craisins, tomato & cucumber, cilantro lime vinaigrette

Steak Salad (GF) $21
grilled marinated hanger steak with mesclun greens,avocado, red onion & tomato with lemon vinaigrette

Chipotle Garlic Grilled Shrimp (GF) $19.95
mixed greens, mango, avocado, tomato & cilantro lime vinaigrette

Cobb Salad (GF) $19
grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, crumbled gorgonzola cheese & citrus vinaigrette

Pan Seared Citrus Salmon Salad (GF) $20
greens, red onion, tomato & cucumbers with citrus vinaigrette

Yellowfin Tuna Salad (GF) $22
seared sushi grade tuna with a chipotle, cilantro & lime sauce, mixed greens, mango, avocado, tomato & orange sesame vinaigrette


healthy bowls

add: grilled or crispy chicken/$6;  grilled shrimp/$9;  salmon/$10;  seared ahi tune/$10; steak/$12;

FARMERS BOWL (GF) (V) $15
roasted medley of butternut squash, brussel sprouts & cauliflower with quinoa,
white beans & kale over brown rice, light shallot vinaigrette dressing (served warm

HARVEST BOWL (GF) (V) $15
maple roasted sweet potato, spinach, quinoa, chickpeas & pecans with brown rice (served warm)

CHICKEN SHAWARMA BOWL (GF) $16.95
boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in mediterranean spices over warm white rice, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, pickled onions, and garlic tzatziki sauce, slice lemon wedge

SOUTHWEST SHRIMP BOWL (GF) $17.95
chipotle garlic grilled shrimp over warm white rice with black beans, roasted corn, tomatoes, pickled onions, guacamole, choice of roasted red pepper aioli or cilantro lime vinaigrette

THAI CHILI TUNA BOWL (GF) $18.95
seared ahi tuna over warm brown rice, topped with mango cabbage jalapeno slaw, sliced avocado and thai chili wasabi sauce


 

gourmet burgers

GLUTEN FREE – PLEASE ASK TO SUBSTITUTE GLUTEN FREE BREAD
FRENCH FRIES ARE FRIED IN THE SAME OIL AS ITEMS CONTAINING GLUTEN

served with choice of hand-cut fries, salad, or pasta

choose from:
BEEF/ 8 oz Angus beef (GF) OR
CHICKEN/fresh ground all white meat chicken with fresh herbs & scallions  (GF)  OR

Memphis Burger        CHICKEN: $17          BEEF: $18
topped with bourbon bbq sauce, applewood smoked bacon, frizzled onions, spicy slaw & cheddar cheese

Fully Loaded Burger       CHICKEN: $16          BEEF: $17
avocado, cheddar cheese & chipotle aioli

Hamburger       CHICKEN: $14          BEEF: $15
add Applewood Smoked Bacon $3
add avocodo $2.50

Cheese Burger       CHICKEN: $15          BEEF: $16
American, Cheddar, Swiss or Jack cheese
add Applewood smoked bacon $3
add avocado $2.50

Greek Chicken Burger       CHICKEN: $16
house made chicken burger, cucumber dill sauce, feta cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion

Gluten Free Dinner Menu

APPETIZERS

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS  $14
Maple Mustard, Bacon, Parmesan Cheese

SOUPS

VEGAN VEGETABLE LENTIL Cup $7 / Bowl $11.50

SPLIT PEA Cup $6 / Bowl $9

CREAM OF APPLE Cup $7 / Bowl $11.50

BURGERS & TACOS

BURGERS WILL BE SERVED ON GLUTEN FREE BREAD, $2 EXTRA
TACOS WILL BE SERVED ON CORN TORTILLA
FRENCH FRIES ARE FRIED IN SAME OIL AS ITEMS CONTAINING GLUTEN
PLEASE ASK FOR NO AIOLI

FULLY LOADED  BURGER $17
Angus Beef, Cheddar, Avocado, Chipotle Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle

CLASSIC BURGER $15
Angus Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle

CHEESEBURGER $16
Angus Beef, Choice of American/Cheddar/Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle

STEAK TACOS (3) $24
Caramelized Onions, Lettuce, Avocado, Queso Fresco, Harissa Sauce

BAJA FISH TACO $20
BLACKENED TILAPIA, PINEAPPLE SALSA, AVOCADO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI SAUCE
ask for corn tortilla to make it gluten free

SHRIMP TACO $21
TEMPURA BATTERED, THAI GLAZE, PINEAPPLE SALSA, SHREDDED CABBAGE
ask for corn tortilla to make it gluten free

SEABASS TACO $24
PAN SEARED SEABASS, MANGO SLAW, SLICED AVOCADO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI, FLOUR TORTILLA
ask for corn tortilla to make it gluten free

 

 

SIDES

Garlic Sauteed Spinach $8.95

Mixed Vegetables $8.95

Roasted Brussels Sprouts $10

 

VEGAN DINNER MENU

FARMERS BOWL (V) $15
ROASTED MEDLEY OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH, BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CAULIFLOWER WITH QUINOA, WHITE BEANS & KALE OVER BROWN RICE, LIGHT SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE DRESSING (served warm)

HARVEST BOWL (V) $15
MAPLES ROASTED SWEET POTATO, SPINACH, QUINOA, CHICKPEAS & PECANS WITH BROWN RICE (served warm)

POWER BOWL (V) $15
CHICKPEAS, QUINOA, KALE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, WHITE BUTTON MUSHROOMS, CHERRY TOMATOES, WHITE BEANS & DICED RED BELL PEPPERS, LEMON VINAIGRETTE (served cold)

PROTEIN SALAD  $16.95
MIXED GREENS, QUINOA, LENTILS, CHICKPEAS, AVOCADO, WALNUTS, RAISINS, TOMATO, CUCUMBER, CILANTRO LIME, VINAIGRETTE
ADD VEGAN VEGGIE PATTY $7

SALADS

add a protein to any salad – steak $12.95

GOAT CHEESE & BEETS $15
ROASTED BEETS, CANDIED WALNUTS, GOAT CHEESE, ARUGULA, CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

PROTEIN SALAD (V) $16.95
MIXED GREENS, QUINOA, LENTILS, CHICKPEAS, AVOCADO, WALNUTS, RAISINS, TOMATO, CUCUMBER, CILANTRO LIME, VINAIGRETTE

CLASSIC CAESAR/ Small $8/Large $14
Romaine Hearts, Aged Parmesan, Classic Caesar Dressing – order without croutons

VEGAN CAFÉ SALAD (V) $20
VEGGIE BURGER, GREENS, MANGO, TOMATO, AVOCADO, CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE

YELLOWFIN TUNA SALAD $22
Mixed Greens, Mango, Avocado, Tomato, Orange Sesame Vinaigrette, Chipotle Lime Sauce (PLEASE ASK FOR NO AIOLI

CHIPOTLE-GARLIC SHRIMP $19.95
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Mango, Tomato, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

 

MAINS

SHRIMP & SCALLOPS $28
SAUTEED SHRIMP & DAY BOAT SCALLOPS OVER PARMESAN RISOTTO

PAN SEARED BRANZINO $28.95
CHERRY TOMATOES, CAPERS, SHALLOTS, LEMON BUTTER WHITE WINE SAUCE, SAUTEED SPINACH & HERB ROASTED POTATOES

HEART HEALTHY SALMON $26.95
PAN SEARED SALMON, SUNDRIED TOMATO & GOAT CHEESE OVER GRILLED EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI, ROASTED RED PEPPERS & MUSHROOMS, PESTO OIL

MAPLE GLAZED SALMON $26.95
PAN ROASTED SALMON, MAPLE MUSTARD GLAZE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO, BRUSSELS SPROUTS

CHICKEN SAVOY $23
BREAST, PARMESAN CRUST, ROASTED CARROTS, WHIPPED POTATO, BALSAMIC REDUCTION

BRICK OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN $24
½ BONE-IN CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, SAUTEED SPINACH, PAN SAUCE

STEAK FRITES $28.95
Grilled Hanger Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Wilted Spinach, Red Wine Sauce

BOURBON BBQ RIBS $26
HALF RACK, CHOICE OF HOUSE CUT OR BISTRO FRIES

 

GLUTEN FREE DESSERTS

Affogato $5.50
Vanilla Ice Cream, Shot of Espresso, Chocolate or Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream

Ice Cream Sundae $7
Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream, Sprinkles

*OUR FRIES ARE COOKED IN A DEEP FRYER WHICH IS USED TO COOK FOODS CONTAINING GLUTEN