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# Ugly Apple Cafe

Menu Cater Photos Contact Social Where Seconds Come First! Open Mon ~ Fri, 7:30am to 2pm , 215 South Hamilton Street: Map Our breakfast brioche is rich , buttery , indulgent , delectable , scrumptious , savory , luscious , decadent , sumptuous , tasty , delicious , mouthwatering , aromatic , flavorful , gourmet Your browser does not support HTML video. Ugly Updates! Our Story ... Your browser does not support HTML video. In The News ... "Hidden Gem" - We were featured in ApartmentGuide.com's "12 Hidden Gems in Madison, WI Recommended by Local Experts". City Cast Madison - Laurel appeared on the podcast episode titled "Where to Get Paczki in Madison This Mardi Gras". Natural Resources Magazine - This article about apples (in general) points to Ugly Apple Cafe for bringing attention unsold produce. close Close Menu Cater Photos Contact Social BREAKFAST CATERING BREAKFAST CATERING Price per person unless otherwise specified Breakfast Packages The Continental Assorted Donuts Muffins Scones Sliced fresh fruit platter coffee service The Starting Block Assorted Donuts Muffins Scones coffee service Pastries Fruit Assorted Muffins Scones Donuts a platter of sliced fruit berries Popular Add Ons Breakfast Burrito Egg seasonal veggies bacon or sausage sriracha mayo Assorted Sandwiches Egg cheese English muffin with veggies bacon or sausage Individual Meat or Vegetarian Frittatas Yogurt Parfaits Mixed berry compote layered with honey scented yogurt served with Origin Breads Maple Pecan Granola Fruit Cups Fresh Sliced Fruit Platters Large Serves Small Serves Chef Stations Staffed station for a personalized experience Minimum of people or custom consultation service fee per hour per station Omelet Station Pancake or Waffle Station Avocado Toast Build Your Own Bar Yogurt Parfait Honey infused Greek yogurt served alongside housemade fruit syrups fresh fruit toppings seeds nuts Origin Breads maple pecan granola Oatmeal Hearty oatmeal with toppings including toasted nuts fresh berries dried fruit brown sugar cinnamon maple syrup Biscuits Gravy Our buttermilk biscuits served with our fromscratch sausage gravy jam honey butter butter French Toast Rich vanilla French toast with powdered sugar fresh fruit whipped cream maple syrup Bagels Lox Smoked salmon assorted bagels toppings such as pickled onions capers hard cooked eggs dill cream cheese cucumbers fresh tomatoes Buffets Five Star Breakfast Frittatas breakfast potatoes bacon or sausage patties assorted pastries coffee service All Around Breakfast Baked French toast bacon or sausage assorted pastries a fruit platter coffee service Pastries Price per dozen Assorted Cake Donuts Our freshly fried cake donuts from scratch with assorted icings toppings Donut Wall Our freshly made cake donuts from scratch with assorted icing toppings displayed on a decorative peg wall Muffins Freshly baked muffins Vegan option available Scones Freshly baked scones sweet savory Gluten free option available Paczki Polish delicacy of brioche dough fried filled with a fruit filling or custard Ham Swiss Croissants Savory pastry with smoky ham Swiss cheese a creamy bechamel sauce Tea Breads Flavors include the following Banana pecan blueberry crumble lemon poppyseed apple cinnamon loaf Egg Dishes Sandwiches Individually wrapped price per piece English Muffin Egg Cheddar Variety with Veggies Bacon or Sausage Assorted Biscuit Sandwiches Our housemade biscuits egg cheddar with veggies bacon or sausage Wraps Egg cheese black beans seasonal veggies or bacon sausage with sriracha mayo Breakfast Tacos Wrapped in packs of two price per pack Egg Cheese Salsa Add Veggies Bacon or Sausage Quiche Serves Vegetarian Quiche with roasted seasonal vegetables cheese Breakfast Meat Egg Cheese Frittata Serves Vegetarian Frittata with roasted seasonal vegetables cheese Breakfast Meat Egg Cheese Beverages Coffee Service Local True Coffee Roasters Dark Roast includes cups cream sugar nondairy milk stir sticks Serves Hot Tea Includes assorted teas lemon wedges honey Serves Juices Bottled Water Assorted Canned Seltzer Warm Apple Cider Available seasonally Hot Chocolate Ice Water Dispenser gal Fresh Lemonade Pure Lemon Strawberry or Lavender gal Unsweetened Black Iced Tea gal Service Options A Everything served in disposable containers for pick up or drop off flat fee for delivery within miles of our base kitchen in downtown Madison Further deliveries subject to additional charges of mile min order for delivery B We set up everything in chafing dishes nondisposable containers come back to clean everything up pack up any leftovers This has a service charge This includes gratuity C We set up everything remain onsite to replenish clear typical for weddings or events over people This includes a service charge hr for additional staff This includes gratuity D Live action station to finish dishes live or to order with Ugly Apple Chef to finish serve custom menu items hour E We bring the food cart Please contact us for specific details we have a minimum for catered cart services We will work with you to make sure we have the right amount of food Sometimes we dont need full portions for everyone Contact Us To Book Your Event UglyAppleCafeGmailCom Ugly Consultation required for parties larger than people LUNCH CATERING Lunch Catering Buffets person minimum BBQ Buffet Choice of bbq pulled pork or chicken served with roasted sweet potatoes buns pickled jalapenos cornbread and coleslaw person Soup and Salad Lunch Our house made soups du jour one vegan and one omnivorous served with a mixed green salad topped with fresh vegetables and our housemade ranch and maple vinaigrette person Baked Potato Bar Baked potatoes with a variety of toppings including chili vegan or beef cheese sauce steamed broccoli bacon sour cream shredded cheese butter and green onions person Add Mixed green salad with ranch and maple vinaigrette Add per person Add baked sweet potatoes cinnamon sugar and curry aioli Add per person Taco Bar Chicken Tinga Seasoned Ground beef or Pork Carnitas choose two for all three for Served with flour and corn tortillas spanish style rice black beans cheese sour cream salsa and vegetable toppings Add Elote style corn per person Homestyle Lunch Creamy Mac and Cheese made in house served with crispy fried chicken strips and house mixed green salad with ranch and maple vinaigrette person Italian Pasta Buffet Vegetable Baked Ziti Classic Caesar Salad and Crispy Garlic Bread person Add Italian Sausage and peppers per person Gluten Free option available upon request Rainy Day Pot Roast Slow roasted beef pot roast in gravy rolls mashed potatoes glazed carrots or mixed green salad with ranch and maple vinaigrette and assorted cookies and bars person Deli sandwiches Assorted cold sandwiches including but not limited to Turkey with arugula tomato and scallion cream cheese Roast beef with cheddar and horseradish sauce mediterranean vegetable with basil hummus Ham with swiss and spicy honey per person Add Housemade soup freshly made vegan or meat based soup served with crackers per person Add mixed green salad with house ranch or maple vinaigrette or caesar salad Add per person A la Carte Sides Salads Options person Classic Caesar salad Mediterranean Pasta salad with fresh and roasted vegetables Fresh Fruit salad Kale slaw with pepitas red onion carrot and lemon tahini dressing Garden mix green with housemade ranch and maple vinaigrette Assorted Bags of Potato and Sun Chips bag Boxed lunches Customizable Assorted Sandwiches chips cookie salad options ask for details starting at person Beverages Coffee per carafe served people Comes with cups and creamsugar options Iced Tea per person Lemonade per person Flavored Lemonade Strawberry Raspberry or Lavendar per person Water per person Soda Available by request Dessert Chocolate Chip Cookies dozen Triple Ginger Cookies dozen Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars dozen Lemon Meringue Bars dozen Flourless Chocolate Torte dozen Lemon Shortbread cookies dozen Assorted Cookies and Bars A mix of our favorite cookies and bars dozen Blueberry Crumb Cake dozen Individual Vanilla Bean Cheesecakes each Are you part of a government or educational organization with a specific limited budget Please reach out We can make menu adjustments to fit your budget RECEPTION CATERING Receptions Platters Serves people small sizes available upon request Domestic Meat and Cheese Classic cheeses and salamis served with assorted crackers Premiere Wisconsin Cheese and Meats Meats and cheeses from the Madison area selected for unique flavors with dried fruit mustard jam and crackers Sliced Fruit Fresh sliced fruit berries and grapes Antipasti Vegetables Marinated grilled and roasted vegetables and olives and basil marinated mozzarella cheese served with bread Crudite Fresh cut assorted vegetables served with housemade ranch dip and garlic hummus Southwest Cheese Dip Whipped cream cheese and cheddar cheeses topped with black bean corn salsa green onions and chipotle cream sauce Served with tortilla chips Cups Crostini Price per dozen Savory Cream Puffs classic bite sized cream puff pastry filled with sour cream and onion filling topped with crunchy potato chips Wild Mushroom Crostini Roasted wild mushrooms with Herb goat cheese on a crispy crostini Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Caps Sausage pepper and onion filling inside roasted mushroom cap topped with parmesan cheese Vegetarian version available Cucumber Cups Cucumber cups filled with smoked salmon mousse Vegetarian cucumber cups filled with ranch cream cheese Vegan cucumber cups filled with basil hummus Bacon Cheddar Potato Bombs Fried and crispy loaded baked potato with cheddar bacon and green onions Served with Sriracha mayo Bacon Caprese Crostini Crispy baguette toast topped with tomato bacon jam fresh mozzarella and fresh basil Topped with balsamic reduction Three Cheese Rolls Cheese rolled up and baked with herbs and baked golden brown DESSERTS CATERING Desserts Assorted Cookies and Bars start at dozen Cookies start at dozen Cookie Flavors Chocolate Chip Triple Ginger Strawberry Thumbprint Lemon Shortbread Oatmeal Chocolate Crinkle Flourless Peanut butter gluten free Bars start at dozen Bar Flavors Ooey Gooey Lemon Peanut Butter and Jelly Key Lime Individual Desserts start at dozen Flourless chocolate torte Tres Leches cake Blueberry Crumbcake Individual cheesecakes Vanilla cheesecakes topped with berries Marble cheesecake Sweet potato with ginger crust Blueberry Dark Chocolate Cookies and cream Hibiscus Lemon cream Available as layered cake or cupcakes different sizes available Cake Flavors Carrot vegan upon request Chocolate Vanilla Spice cake Lemon Matcha Frosting and Filling Flavors Vanilla Italian Buttercream Lemon Curd Maple Mocha Caramel Chocolate Bourbon Vanilla Custard Vanilla or Dark Chocolate Cream Cheese Berry Fillings Custom combinations available upon request Catering Menus: Breakfast Price per person unless otherwise specified. Breakfast Packages The Continental - Assorted Donuts, Muffins & Scones, Sliced fresh fruit platter & coffee service - $7.50 The Starting Block - Assorted Donuts, Muffins, & Scones, & coffee service - $5 Pastries & Fruit - Assorted Muffins, Scones, & Donuts & a platter of sliced fruit & berries - $5 Popular Add Ons! Breakfast Burrito - Egg, seasonal veggies, bacon or sausage, & sriracha mayo - $6.50 Assorted Sandwiches - Egg & cheese English muffin with veggies & bacon or sausage - $6 Individual Meat or Vegetarian Frittatas - $5 Yogurt Parfaits - Mixed berry compote layered with honey scented yogurt served with Origin Bread's Maple Pecan Granola - $4.25 Fruit Cups - $4 Fresh Sliced Fruit Platters - $80 (Large - Serves 40), $45 (Small - Serves 20) Chef Stations Staffed station for a personalized experience. Minimum of 20 people or custom consultation. $50 service fee per hour, per station. Omelet Station - $20 Pancake or Waffle Station - $17 Avocado Toast - $16 Build Your Own Bar Yogurt Parfait - Honey infused Greek yogurt served alongside house-made fruit syrups, fresh fruit toppings, seeds, nuts, & Origin Bread's maple pecan granola - $5 Oatmeal - Hearty oatmeal with toppings including toasted nuts, fresh berries, dried fruit, brown sugar, cinnamon, & maple syrup - $5 Biscuits & Gravy - Our buttermilk biscuits served with our from-scratch sausage gravy, jam, honey butter, & butter - $6 French Toast - Rich vanilla French toast with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, whipped cream, & maple syrup - $6.50 Bagels & Lox - Smoked salmon, assorted bagels, & toppings such as pickled onions, capers, hard cooked eggs, dill cream cheese, cucumbers, & fresh tomatoes - $8 Buffets Five Star Breakfast - Frittatas, breakfast potatoes, bacon or sausage patties, assorted pastries, & coffee service - $18 All Around Breakfast - Baked French toast, bacon or sausage, assorted pastries, a fruit platter, & coffee service - $18 Pastries (Price per dozen) Assorted Cake Donuts - Our freshly fried cake donuts from scratch with assorted icings & toppings - $20 Donut Wall - Our freshly made cake donuts from scratch with assorted icing & toppings displayed on a decorative peg wall - $24 Muffins - Freshly baked muffins. Vegan option available - $24 Scones - Freshly baked scones, sweet & savory. Gluten free option available - $24 Paczki - Polish delicacy of brioche dough fried & filled with a fruit filling or custard - $38 Ham & Swiss Croissants - Savory pastry with smoky ham, Swiss cheese, & a creamy bechamel sauce - $40 Tea Breads - Flavors include the following: Banana pecan, blueberry crumble, lemon poppyseed, & apple cinnamon - $18 / loaf Egg Dishes Sandwiches (Individually wrapped, price per piece) English Muffin, Egg, & Cheddar - $5 Variety with Veggies & Bacon or Sausage - $6 Assorted Biscuit Sandwiches - Our house-made biscuits, egg, & cheddar with veggies, bacon or sausage - $6.50 Wraps - Egg, cheese, black beans & seasonal veggies or bacon & sausage, with sriracha mayo - $7 Breakfast Tacos (Wrapped in packs of two, price per pack) Egg, Cheese, & Salsa - $6 Add Veggies, Bacon, or Sausage - $7 Quiche (Serves 8) Vegetarian - Quiche with roasted seasonal vegetables & cheese - $38 Breakfast Meat, Egg, & Cheese - $40 Frittata (Serves 8~12) Vegetarian - Frittata with roasted seasonal vegetables & cheese - $36 Breakfast Meat, Egg, & Cheese - $38 Beverages Coffee Service - Local True Coffee Roaster's Dark Roast, includes cups, cream, sugar, non-dairy milk, & stir sticks. Serves 8~10 - $24 Hot Tea - Includes assorted teas, lemon wedges, & honey. Serves 8~10 - $24 Juices - $3 Bottled Water - $1 Assorted Canned Seltzer - $1.50 Warm Apple Cider (Available seasonally) - $2.50 Hot Chocolate - $3 Ice Water Dispenser - $15 / gal Fresh Lemonade, Pure Lemon, Strawberry, or Lavender - $25 / gal Unsweetened Black Iced Tea - $25 / gal Service Options A - Everything served in disposable containers for pick up or drop off. $10 flat fee for delivery within 20 miles of our base kitchen in downtown Madison. Further deliveries subject to additional charges of $1/mile. (min order $200 for delivery) B - We set up everything in chafing dishes & non-disposable containers & come back to clean everything up (& pack up any leftovers). This has a 24% service charge. This includes gratuity. C - We set up everything & remain onsite to replenish & clear (typical for weddings or events over 80 people). This includes a 24% service charge & $30/hr for additional staff. This includes gratuity. D - Live action station to finish dishes live or to order with Ugly Apple Chef to finish & serve custom menu items. $50/hour. E - We bring the food cart! Please contact us for specific details, we have a $1000 minimum for catered cart services. We will work with you to make sure we have the right amount of food. Sometimes we don't need full portions for everyone! Contact Us To Book Your Event! (608) 352-Ugly (8459) Consultation required for parties larger than 30 people close Close Lunch Buffets: (15 person minimum) BBQ Buffet: Choice of bbq pulled pork or chicken, served with roasted sweet potatoes, buns, pickled jalapenos, cornbread, and coleslaw $16/person Soup and Salad Lunch: Our house made soups du jour; one vegan and one omnivorous, served with a mixed green salad topped with fresh vegetables and our house-made ranch and maple vinaigrette $10/person Baked Potato Bar: Baked potatoes with a variety of toppings including chili (vegan or beef), cheese sauce, steamed broccoli, bacon, sour cream, shredded cheese, butter, and green onions. $12/person Add Mixed green salad with ranch and maple vinaigrette: Add $2.50 per person Add baked sweet potatoes, cinnamon sugar and curry aioli: Add $3 per person Taco Bar: Chicken Tinga, Seasoned Ground beef or Pork Carnitas (choose two for $14, all three for $17) Served with flour and corn tortillas, spanish style rice, black beans, cheese, sour cream, salsa and vegetable toppings. Add Elote style corn $2 per person Homestyle Lunch: Creamy Mac and Cheese made in house served with crispy fried chicken strips and house mixed green salad with ranch and maple vinaigrette $17/person Italian Pasta Buffet: Vegetable Baked Ziti, Classic Caesar Salad, and Crispy Garlic Bread $12/person Add Italian Sausage and peppers: $3 per person Gluten Free option available upon request Rainy Day Pot Roast: Slow roasted beef pot roast in gravy, rolls, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots or mixed green salad with ranch and maple vinaigrette and assorted cookies and bars- $24/person Deli sandwiches: Assorted cold sandwiches including but not limited to Turkey with arugula, tomato and scallion cream cheese, Roast beef with cheddar and horseradish sauce, mediterranean vegetable with basil hummus, Ham with swiss and spicy honey $12 per person Add House-made soup (freshly made vegan or meat based soup served with crackers) $3 per person Add mixed green salad with house ranch or maple vinaigrette or caesar salad: Add $2.50 per person A la Carte: Sides: Salads Options: $3/person Classic Caesar salad Mediterranean Pasta salad with fresh and roasted vegetables Fresh Fruit salad Kale slaw with pepitas, red onion, carrot and lemon tahini dressing Garden mix green with house-made ranch and maple vinaigrette Assorted Bags of Potato and Sun Chips: $2/bag Boxed lunches: Customizable Assorted Sandwiches, chips, cookie, salad options ask for details starting at $12/person Beverages: Coffee:$24 per carafe (served 8~10 people) Comes with cups and cream/sugar options: Iced Tea: $2.50 per person Lemonade: $2.50 per person Flavored Lemonade (Strawberry, Raspberry or Lavendar) $3.00 per person Water: $1 per person Soda: Available by request Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies: $15/dozen Triple Ginger Cookies: $15/dozen Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars: $22/dozen Lemon Meringue Bars: $24/dozen Flourless Chocolate Torte: $24/dozen Lemon Shortbread cookies: $14/dozen Assorted Cookies and Bars: A mix of our favorite cookies and bars: $20/dozen Blueberry Crumb Cake: $22/dozen Individual Vanilla Bean Cheesecakes: $3 each Are you part of a government or educational organization with a specific limited budget? Please reach out! We can make menu adjustments to fit your budget! close Close Reception (Serves 40 people, small sizes available upon request) Premiere Wisconsin Cheese and Meats - Meats and cheeses from the Madison area selected for unique flavors with dried fruit, mustard, jam, and crackers - $160 Sliced Fruit - Fresh sliced fruit, berries and grapes - $85 Antipasti Vegetables - Marinated, grilled, and roasted vegetables and olives and basil marinated mozzarella cheese served with bread - $130 Crudite - Fresh cut assorted vegetables served with house-made ranch dip and garlic hummus - $85 Southwest Cheese Dip - Whipped cream cheese and cheddar cheeses topped with black bean corn salsa, green onions and chipotle cream sauce. Served with tortilla chips - $90 Cups & Crostini (Price per dozen) Savory Cream Puffs - classic bite sized cream puff pastry filled with sour cream and onion filling topped with crunchy potato chips - $22 Wild Mushroom Crostini - Roasted wild mushrooms with Herb goat cheese on a crispy crostini - $24 Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Caps - Sausage, pepper, and onion filling inside roasted mushroom cap, topped with parmesan cheese. Vegetarian version available - $30 Cucumber Cups Cucumber cups filled with smoked salmon mousse - $24 Vegetarian cucumber cups filled with ranch cream cheese - $18 Vegan cucumber cups filled with basil hummus - $18 Bacon Cheddar Potato Bombs - Fried and crispy loaded baked potato with cheddar, bacon, and green onions. Served with Sriracha mayo - $22 Bacon Caprese Crostini - Crispy baguette toast topped with tomato bacon jam, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil. Topped with balsamic reduction - $25 Three Cheese Rolls - Cheese rolled up and baked with herbs and baked golden brown - $30 close Close Desserts Assorted Cookies and Bars start at $20/dozen Cookies start at $15/dozen Cookie Flavors: Chocolate Chip Triple Ginger Strawberry Thumbprint Lemon Shortbread Oatmeal Chocolate Crinkle Flourless Peanut butter (gluten free) Bars start at $24/dozen Bar Flavors: Ooey Gooey Lemon Peanut Butter and Jelly Key Lime Individual Desserts start at $36/dozen Flourless chocolate torte Tres Leches cake Blueberry Crumbcake Individual cheesecakes: Vanilla cheesecakes topped with berries Marble cheesecake Sweet potato with ginger crust Blueberry Dark Chocolate Cookies and cream Hibiscus Lemon cream Available as layered cake or cupcakes, different sizes available: Cake Flavors: Carrot (vegan upon request) Chocolate Vanilla Spice cake Lemon Matcha Frosting and Filling Flavors: Vanilla Italian Buttercream Lemon Curd Maple Mocha Caramel Chocolate Bourbon Vanilla Custard Vanilla or Dark Chocolate Cream Cheese Berry Fillings Custom combinations available upon request close Close Contact us for more options! 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