fresh live juices - $6

Sunrise – Beet, Apple, Strawberry, Carrot

Bright Eyes – Carrot, Apple, Ginger

Greener Warrior – Kale, Celery, Parsley, Cucumber,    Apple

Carrot Combo – Add any combo of the following: Parsley, Beet, Ginger, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Kale

 

smoothies - $5.5

Nuts and Berries – Strawberry, Banana, Peanut Butter, Almond Milk

Mountain Medley – Blueberry, Strawberry, Mint, Apple

Mango Lassi – Mango, Coconut Milk, Yogurt, Apple, Rosewater, Cardamom, Clove

 

soda – iced tea – juice - $3

San Pellegrino - Oskar Blue’s Root Beer - Blenheim Ginger Beer *extra spicy* - Blue Sky Natural Cola or Lemon/Lime

Pineapple Juice - Orange Juice - Cranberry Juice - Apple Juice - Pomegranate Juice - Grapefruit Juice

Black Iced Tea - Grandma’s Garden Herbal Iced Tea (rose hips, hibiscus, berry)

 

hot tea - $2.50

Chamomile - Ginger - Peppermint   - White - Green - Darjeeling   - Jasmine - Earl Grey - Yerba Mate

 

mocktails - $6

Strawberry-Basil Lemonade - Raspberry-Jalapeño Lemonade - Blackberry-Ginger-Mint Lemonade - Citrus-Ginger Limeade

Vanilla-Almond Dream - Oasis (Pineapple, Vanilla, Almond, Lime) - Piña Colada - Grapefruit-Ginger Mojito - Cucumber Margarita

Orange Creamsicle - Zen Garden (Celery, Rosemary, Lemon, Green Tea)

 

enhancements - $3

Transform any beverage into a healing tonic by adding a locally sourced herbal glycerite tincture, or booze it up with a shot of well liquor for the same price!

Calming/Aphrodisiac – Kava Kava, Damiana

Mood/Hormonal Balance – Dandelion, Burdock,  Yellow Dock

Digestion/Stress/Hangover Relief – Kudzu, Milk Thistle, Slippery Elm

Immunity Boost – Echinacea, Elderberry, Lemon Balm, Queen of the Meadow

Energy/Focus – Panax Ginseng, Gingko Biloba, Schizandra Berry, Spikenard Root

 

buchi kombucha - $5.5

Fire (On tap) – Cayenne and Ginger

Water – Watermelon, Coconut water, Blueberry

Unlimited – Apple and Lime

 

specialty cocktails

East of Eden - $10 - Organic Vodka, Apple, Domaine du Canton Ginger Liqueur, Lime

Daiquiri Clásico - $10 - Plantation 3 Stars Silver Rum, Agave, Lime

Fireflower Margarita - $11 - Rosangel Hibiscus Reposado, Cointreau, Lime, Buchi Fire float

Revolver - $11 - Espalon Reposado Tequila, Drambuie, Lillet Blanc, Lemon, Smoked Paprika, Chili

Jessica Rabbit - $10 - Covington Sweet Potato Vodka, Sweet Vermouth,   Citrus Ginger Agave, Fresh Carrot, Lime

Ampersand - $11 - Cardinal Barrel-Aged Gin, Fresh Red Bell Pepper, Cracked Black Pepper Syrup, Lime

Interstellar Aviation - $10 - Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin, Crème de Violette, Iced Earl Grey, Lemon

Serendipity - $11 - Pineapple, Elderflower Liqueur, Silver Sake, Basil

Calliope - $12 - Turning Point Rye, Brandy, Elderflower, Mint, Lemon, Absinthe Rinse

 

classic cocktails - $9

French 75 - Manhattan - Pimm’s Cup - Margarita - Negroni - Dark & Stormy - Gimlet - Cosmopolitan

Mojito - Hot Toddy - Moscow Mule - Kir Royale

 

on tap

Olde Hickory Piedmont Pilsner - 4.5%   -  $6

Mother Earth IPA - 6.9%  - $6

Green Man Porter - 6%   - $6

Ginger’s Revenge Seasonal - 4.5%  - $6

HiWire Gose - 5.6%  - $6

 

bottles/cans

Zebulon Artisan Ales (selection varies) .750 ml

Burial Beer – (selection varies)

Birdsong Jalapeño Pale Ale - 5.5% - $6

Anderson Valley Rose Gose - 4.2% - $5

New Belgium Citradelic IPA - 6%  - $5

Highland Gaelic Ale - 5.6%  - $5

Hi-Wire Bed of Nails Brown – 6.1% - $5

Green Man ESB - 5.5% - $5

Founders Porter - 6.5%  - $5

Samuel Smith Organic Lager - 5%  - $6

Samuel Smith Organic Perry Cider - 5% - $5

Duck Rabbit Milk Stout - 5.7% - $5

Uinta Hop Nosh IPA - 7.3% - $5

Chimay Blue Label - 9% - $9

Erdinger Non-Alcoholic - 0.5%  - $5

Glutenberg Pale Ale (GF) - 5.5%  - $6

Bells Oarsman Wheat Ale - 4% - $5

 

red wine

Malbec – Cuma – Argentina ’17  - $9/32

Cabernet Sauvignon – Ringbolt – Aus ’16 - $10/36

Pinot Noir – Errazuriz – Chile ’15 - $9/32

Rioja – Rio Madre – Spain ‘16 - $8/28

Zinfandel – Marietta – Geyserville, CA Lot 67 - $9/32

Beaujolais – Dom. du Prubende - France – ’17 - $10/36

 

bottles (red)

Pacific Redwood Natural Red – Mendocino, CA  - $20

Cabernet Sauvignon – Earthworks – Barossa Valley, Australia ’13 - $30

Tempranillo – Mischief – Addison Farms, NC ’13 - $32

 

half bottles (red)

Rioja – El Coto – Spain ’14  - $16

Pinot Noir – King Estate – Eugene, OR ’16 - $24

 

mead

Ginger-Apricot - FoxHill Meadery – Marshall, NC - $9/32

Blackberry – FoxHill Meadery – Marshall, NC  - $9/32

Prosperity – Alchemy Herbal Wines – Leicester, NC  - $30

 

white wine

Pinot Grigio – Lagaria – Venezie, Italy ’16 - $8/28

Chardonnay – Errazuriz – Chile ’16 - $10/36

Gentil – Hugel – Alsace, France - ’16 - $9/34

Sauvignon Blanc – Mayu – Chile – ’17 - $9/34

Cava Brut – Proa – Penedés, Spain - $7/24

Riesling – Pewsey – Eden Valley, Aus -‘16  - $9/32

 

bottles (white) 

Chardonnay – Monticello – Napa Valley, CA ’14 - $36

Viognier – Yalumba – South Australia ’16 - $30

Frey Natural White – Mendocino, CA - $20

 

half bottles (white)

Pinot Gris – King Estate – Oregon ’16  - $18

Chardonnay – Steele – Carneros, CA ’15 - $22

Sauvignon Blanc – Honig – Napa, CA ’17 - $20

 

sake

Momokawa Pearl Nigori   or   Silver - $9/32

Momokawa Organic Junmai Ginjo .375ml - $16

Snow Maiden – Junmai Ginjo Nigori .300ml - $16

SUNDAY BRUNCH  *Served 11:00am-3:00pm  while brunch lasts

appetizers

Cinnamon Buns (V)  $6
Whole wheat sweet buns rolled with cinnamon filling and touch of orange zest, served over salted caramel and topped with vanilla-orange glaze.

POKE (V, GFI)  $8
Baked, marinated cubes of organic tofu tossed with a tamari dressing, topped with sesame seeds, scallions, and a drizzle of wasabi aioli. Served on a bed of arugula with cucumber and daikon.

CARROT “LOX” BAGEL (V)  $11
House cured carrot “lox” served on a homemade everything bagel with vegan shallot, dill cream cheese topped with capers and fresh dill. Add: Smoky Potatoes $2 - Avocado $2

SOUP OF THE DAY -  cup $5 / bowl $6

salads

Dressings (V, GFI): Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette - Green Goddess - Chipotle Ranch - Tamarind Mango Vinaigrette - Sesame Ginger - Raw Lemon Tahini

Additions: Avocado $3 - Hummus $3 - Grilled Tofu (1 pc) $2 - Grilled Tempeh $3 - Kraut $2 - Kimchee $2 - Chevre $2

LAUGHING SEED SALAD (V, GFI)  $14
Organic spring mix, romaine lettuce, grated carrot, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, red onions, blanched broccoli, mung bean and clover sprouts.Topped with sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Choice of dressing served on side.

GRILLED BREAKFAST SALAD (GFI)  $13
A warm salad with grilled romaine, portabella “ham”, smoky potatoes, a local sunny-up egg* and drizzled with house-made honey mustard.

LOTUS GRAIN BOWL (V, GFI)  $16
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, grape tomatoes, and cucumbers topped with a mound of brown rice, purple kraut, blanched broccoli, daikon radish, grilled marinated tofu, and avocado. Sprinkled with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

MEDITERRANEAN (V option, GFI option)  $14
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper tossed in Champagne Dijon vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese, house-cured olives, and pepperoncini. Served with freshly baked whole wheat pita.

omelets

HOUSE OMELET  (GFI option)  $14
Classic three egg omelet with sautéed broccoli, smoked onions, Portobello “ham”, and Swiss cheese. Served with a biscuit and smoky potatoes.

Market Omelet (GFI option, usually)  $14
Ask your server what we picked up at the market this week!

raw entrées

SPINACH PESTO MANICOTTI (V, GFI, Raw)  $16
Zucchini “noodles” stuffed with cashew “ricotta” and sunflower seed-spinach pesto. Served over sundried tomato marinara with house-marinated olives and lemon-basil oil.

DRAGON BOWL (V, GFI, Raw)  $16
A bed of fresh arugula topped with cauliflower rice, fresh seasonal veggies, avocado, house-made kraut, kimchee, and our cashew-beet paté.

 

entrées

SWEET POTATO PANCAKES (V)  $12
Homemade sweet potato pancakes topped with bourbon glazed local apples and smoked pecans

BREAKFAST BOWL (V option, GFI)  $13
Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, blanched kale, smoked onions, carrot “bacon”, and two eggs your way or scrambled tofu. Add: Avocado $2 - Chevre $2

BLUE PLATE (V option)  $14
Choice of scrambled eggs or organic scrambled tofu, with vegan biscuits and gravy, smoky potatoes, seitan “sausage”, and a kale pickled onion salad.

SHAKSHUKA (GFI option)  $15
A fiery tomato sauce with onions and peppers baked with local eggs* on a hot cast iron skillet topped with feta cheese and drizzled with chili oil. Served with our grilled house-made french bread.

HUEVOS RANCHEROS (V option, GFI)  $14
Fried corn tortillas layered with house “chorizo” tofu, organic black beans, brown rice, grilled peppers and onions with your choice of scrambled tofu or eggs your way. Topped with chipotle-ranchero sauce, poblano pico de gallo and fresh cilantro.

BREAKFAST BURRITO (V option)  $13
A whole wheat tortilla stuffed with brown rice, black beans, our “chorizo” style tofu, grilled peppers and onions, spinach, scrambled egg or organic tofu scramble, cheddar/jack cheese and house pickled jalapeños. Served with house-made salsa and a side of smoky potatoes.

PERSONAL FRITTATA (GFI option)  $15
Scrambled eggs baked in a cast iron skillet with potato, onion, red peppers, garlic, parmesan cheese, and topped with shiitake “bacon”. Served with our grilled house-made french bread.

CRAB CAKE BENEDICT  $16
English muffin topped with jackfruit crab cakes and local sunny-side up eggs*, smothered with Old Bay hollandaise and served with smoky potatoes.

CHICKEN & WAFFLE SANDWICH (V option)  $13
Housemade scallion waffles stuffed with crispy fried seitan, shiitake “bacon” maple aioli, and your choice of tofu scramble or eggs your way. Served with smoky potatoes.

HARMONY BOWL (V, GFI)  small $13/large $16
Our house favorite: layers of organic brown rice, organic black beans, seasonal steamed vegetables, and our addictive sesame-ginger sauce on the side. Topped with a choice of marinated and grilled organic tofu or tempeh. Add: Egg $2 - Kraut $2 - Kimchee $2 - Avocado $3

 

PLEASE, NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR SPECIAL ORDERS ON BRUNCH MENU

(V) = items that contain no animal products  (GFI) = Gluten-free ingredients

*All water at Laughing Seed Café is triple-filtered.  

*Please notify your server of any food allergies and we will do our best to accommodate them.

*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. 

SUNDAY BISTRO MENU *Served Sunday afternoon 3:00pm - 5:00 pm

starters

JALAPEÑO ONION FRIES (V, GFI)  $6 / $7.50
Hand-cut organic russet potatoes fried with jalapeños and onions. Served with organic ketchup. For our insanely good vegan chipotle ranch dressing add .75

POKE (V, GFI)  $8
Baked, marinated cubes of organic tofu tossed with a tamari dressing, topped with sesame seeds, scallions, and a drizzle of wasabi aioli. Served on a bed of arugula with cucumber and daikon.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (V)  $10
Classic cornmeal crusted green tomatoes served on a bed of baby spinach with red pepper aioli.

LOCAL CHEESE AND FAUXCUTERIE PLATE (V option, GFI option)  market value
Please ask your server for today’s selections of predominantly local cheeses and vegetable fauxcuterie. Served with chutney, seasonal fruit, nuts, house-baked crackers, and our freshly baked crostini.

SOUP OF THE DAY - cup $5/bowl $6

sandwiches

Served with house made pickle and your choice of hand-cut sweet potato chips, slaw, or our side of the day. Sub a small salad or jalapeño-onion fries for $2. Our buns are freshly baked in house. Locally made gluten free bread and buns from Eat More Bakery can be substituted for $1. House made vegan pimento cheese available for $2 – Avocado $3 – Tempeh Bacon $3

THE SEED BURGER (V, GFI option)  $13
A black bean, beet, carrot, tofu, and onion burger, seasoned with roasted garlic and chipotle barbecue sauce. Served on a vegan bun with garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Add: Swiss, Cheddar/Jack, or Feta $1 – Chevre, Bleu Cheese, or House Made Vegan Pimento Cheese $2 - Smoked Onions $1

CAROLINA BLEU BURGER (GFI option)  $15
A classic Seed Burger patty with garlic aioli, tomato, grilled Romaine bleu cheese slaw, and caramelized onions.

REUBEN (V option, GFI option)  $14
Grilled and marinated “pastrami” style dry-rubbed tempeh, Swiss cheese, grilled onions,house-made purple kraut, and Thousand island dressing on Annie’s grilled marble rye.

salads

Dressings (V, GFI): Champagne-Dijon Vinaigrette - Chipotle Ranch - Sherry Vinaigrette - Sesame-Ginger - Caesar - Asian Fusion (Chili-Peanut) - Raw Lemon Tahini

LAUGHING SEED SALAD (V, GFI)  $14
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, grated carrot, purple cabbage, grape tomatoes, red bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, blanched broccoli, mung bean and clover sprouts, topped with sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

LOTUS GRAIN BOWL (V, GFI)  $16
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, grape tomatoes, and cucumbers topped with a mound of brown rice, purple kraut, blanched broccoli, daikon radish, grilled marinated tofu, and avocado. Sprinkled with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

MEDITERRANEAN (V option, GFI option)  $14
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper tossed in Champagne Dijon vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese, house-cured olives, and pepperoncini. Served with freshly baked whole wheat pita.

TOSTADA ENSALADA (V option, GFI)  $16
Crispy corn tortillas layered with organic salad greens, black beans, brown rice, and our house made “chorizo”-style grilled tofu. Topped with cheddar/jack cheese, salsa verde, guacamole, grape tomatoes, red onion, corn, and house pickled jalapeños. Served with chipotle ranch.

 

entrées

HARMONY BOWL (V, GFI)  small $13/ large $16
Layers of organic brown rice, black beans, marinated and grilled organic tofu or tempeh, steamed seasonal veggies, and our addictive sesame ginger sauce. Add: Avocado $3 - Kimchee $2 - Purple Kraut $2

SPINACH PESTO MANICOTTI (V, GFI, Raw)  $16
Zucchini “noodles” stuffed with cashew ricotta and sunflower seed-spinach pesto. Served over sundried tomato marinara with house cured olives and a drizzle of lemon basil olive oil

GRILLED VEGETABLE QUESADILLA (V option  $16
Molé grilled yellow squash, zucchini, and onion folded into a whole wheat flour tortilla with spinach, corn, and cheddar/jack cheese. Finished with salsa verde, feta cheese, and red pepper aioli and served with a salad.

(V) = items that contain no animal products 

(GFI) = Gluten-free ingredients

*All water at Laughing Seed Café is triple-filtered.  

*Please notify your server of any food allergies and we will do our best to accommodate them.