Explore the menu at VU Rooftop, a Chicago rooftop restaurant in the South Loop serving breakfast, dinner, and cocktails near McCormick Place. From lighter bites to larger plates and signature drinks, the menu is built for everything from quick meetups to long rooftop evenings.
Light Bites
$10
Avocado Toast (V)
Avocado, Cucumber, Fresno Chili, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Toasted Seeds
$10
$11
Whipped Burrata (V)
Pistachio, Garlic, Honey, Preserved Lemon, Olive Oil
$11
$8
Acai Bowl (V)
Yogurt, Acai, Berries, House Made Granola
$8
Sweets
$12
Dutch Style Pancakes (V)
Crème Fraiche, Apple Butter
$12
$14
Cinnamon Raisin French Toast (V)
Vanilla Cream, Candied Pecans
$14
Savory
$18
Egg Souffle Breakfast Sandwich
Egg Souffle, Smoked Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Arugula, Harissa, English Muffin
$18
$18
Smoked Fjord Trout
Crispy Potato Cakes, Crème Fraiche, Poached Egg, Pickled Trout Roe
$18
$16
Breakfast Burrito
Smoked Bacon, Egg Souffle, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Breakfast Potatoes, Cheddar Cheese, Whole Wheat Tortilla
$16
$14
Two Eggs Any Style*
2 Eggs Your Way, Choice of Bacon or Chicken Sausage, Multigrain or Sourdough Bread, Served with Breakfast Potatoes
$14
$24
Steak and Eggs
Korean BBQ Marinated Skirt Steak, Eggs Your Way, Green Onion, Watermelon Radish Slaw
$24
$16
Denver Omelet*
North Country Ham, Red Pepper, Onion and Cheddar Cheese
$16
Additions
$1
Vegetables (VGN)
Red Bell Peppers | Diced Onions | Diced Tomato
$1
Add vegetable
$2
Proteins
Bacon* | Ham | Chicken Sausage
$2
Add protein
$2
Cheeses
Smoked Cheddar | Provolone
$2
Add cheese
Sides
$10
Crispy Smashed Potatoes (V)
Preserved Lemon, Mustard Oil, Aji Verde
$10
$5
Bacon*
$5
$2
Eggs Your Way*
$2
$3
Chicken Sausage
$3
$5
Fruit Cup (VGN)
$5
$3
Breakfast Potatoes (VGN)
$3
$3
Toast (VGN)
Multigrain or Sourdough
$3
Drinks
$6
Coffee
$6
$6
Hot Tea
$6
$5
Chilled Juice
Orange | Apple | Cranberry
$5
$5
Milk
Whole | Skim | Almond
$5
Raw Bar
Half Dozen $25 Dozen $50
Oysters (gf)
Oysters with Toasted Nori Mignonette
Half Dozen $25 Dozen $50
$145
Seafood Tower (gf)
spicy tuna tartar, kefir lime lobster salad, oysters with toasted nori mignonette & cocktail shrimp
$145
For the Table
$10
Parker House Rolls (v)
black garlic brown butter crumble
$10
$14
Whipped Goat Cheese (V)
Green Tomato Marmalade, Lemongrass & House-Made Seeded Crackers
$14
$18
Grilled Cheese Sticks (gf) (v)
Brunu-Usto Cheese, Garlic Honey & Aleppo Pepper
$18
$16
Grilled Asparagus (gf)
Prosciutto & Yuzu Hosho Vinaigrette
$16
$12
BBQ Beef Chicharrones
Fresno Chili Hot Sauce
$12
$20
Korean Fried Chicken Wings
Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce & Kimchi
$20
$23
Salt + Pepper Shrimp
Garlic, Scallion, Fresno Chilies & Togarashi Aioli
$23
Entrees
$14
Spring Salad (gf) (v)
Figs, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Radicchio, Feta Cheese, Spiced Pecans & Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette
$14
$15
Beet and Betty Salad (gf) (vgn)
Arugula, Treviso, Spiced Chickpea & Lime Vinaigrette
$15
Entrees
$33
Prime Skirt Steak* (gf)
Korean BBQ Marinated Skirt Steak, Green Apples & Charred Avocado
$33
$36
Smoked Salmon (gf)
Pan Roasted Smoked Salmon Filet, Pea Puree & Herbed Yogurt
$36
$25
Pork Belly Skewers (gf)
Grilled Pork Belly, Pineapple & Snow Pea Salad
$25
$20
Grilled Chicken Skewers (gf)
Aji Verde Sauce & Purple Potato Chips
$20
$26
Chicken Schnitzel
Sweet Pea, Prosciutto & Parmesan Brodo
$26
$25
Malfadine Pasta (v)
Pistachio, Arugula Pesto, Preserved Lemon & Pulled Burrata
$25
$19
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Fried Chicken, Sesame Chili Sauce & Red Cabbage Slaw
$19
$19
Double Smash Burger* (gf+)
Provolone, Caramelized Onion Jam & Dijon Aioli
$19
Sides
$11
Parmesan French Fries (v)
Parmesan & Parsley
$11
$13
Broccolini (gf) (v)
Garlic Chili Crunch, Crispy Shallots & Lemon Zest
$13
$16
Marble Potatoes (gf) (v)
Confit Garlic Herb Oil & Green Goddess
$16
Desserts
$14
Strawberry & Rhubarb Streusel (v)
Vanilla Gelato & Salted Caramel Sauce
$14
$14
Chocolate Mousse (gf+) (v)
Cocoa Nib Crumble, Fresh Raspberries
$14
The bar at VU Rooftop features cocktails, wine, beer, and rooftop-ready pours designed for after-work drinks, date nights, and convention meetups in Chicago’s South Loop.
Signature Cocktails
$18
Peach Beurre Blanc
Heaven’s Door Rye, Peach, Vermouth Rosso, White Truffle Angostura
$18
$18
Lower Wacker
Beefeater Gin, Creme de Violette, St. Germain, Lemon, Pineapple
$18
$18
Managonada
Patron Silver Tequila, Curaçao, Mango, Lime, Chamoy
$18
$18
Violeta
Milagro Tequila, Hibiscus, Lime, Bubbles
$18
$17
22nd Floor S’more
Jim Beam Black Bourbon, Marshmallow Syrup, Xocolatl Bitters
$17
$17
Gran Noche
Gran Centenario Reposado, Licor 43, Kahlua, Demerara, Tiki Bitters, Sea Salt
$17
$17
Pink Pony Club
Ketel One Vodka, Strawberry, Lemon, Q Club Soda
$17
$17
Boss Lady
Grey Goose Vodka, St-Germain, Lillet, Lemon, Prosecco
$17
$17
Ex in the City
Absolut, Spiced Pear, Cranberry Lime, Cinnamon, Sugar
$17
$17
Famous in Spain
Hendricks Gin, Pamplemousse, Q Elderflower Tonic, Rosemary
$17
$17
Bird's Eye Vu
Amaras Mezcal, Hornitos Reposado, Basil, Q Grapefruit Soda, Lime
$17
$17
Banana in the Tailpipe
Tin Cup Bourbon, Banana, Coffee, Sea Salt
$17
Spirit-Free Cocktails
$13
Dreamsicle Fizz
NA Gin, Orange, Lime, Cream, Sparkling, Cinnamon
$13
$13
Scarlett Letter
Hibiscus, Cranberry, Lime, Q Grapefruit Soda
$13
$7
Red Bull
$7
$7
Red Bull Sugar Free
$7
Wine
Sparkling
$13
La Doria Moscato D’Asti
Piemonte, Italy
$13
$13
Avissi Prosecco
Veneto, Italy
$13
$14
François Montand Brut
Jura, France
$14
$175
Telmont Brut
Champagne, France
$175
$225
Moët & Chandon Impérial
Champagne, France
$225
White
$15
Saint Claire Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand
$15
$14
Kettmeir Pinot Grigio
Alto Adige, Italy
$14
$15
Buehler Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, California
$15
$13
Grand Traverse Riesling
Michigan
$13
Red
$13
Hess Pinot Noir
California
$13
$13
House of Brown Red Blend
Napa Valley
$13
$16
Postmark Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles
$16
Bottles & Cans
$7
Miller Lite
Pilsner
$7
$8
Yuengling
American Lager
$8
$8
Modelo
Mexican Lager
$8
$8
Allagash White
Belgium White
$8
$8
Revolution Anti Hero
IPA
$8
$8
Blake’s Cider
Original Apple Cider
$8
$8
White Claw
Black Cherry Vodka Seltzer
$8
$8
High Noon
Pineapple Vodka Seltzer
$8
Drinks
$10
Tiny ‘Tini
ShAken Martini, Your Choice Of 3 Rotating Fruit Flavors
$10
$10
Glass of Wine
Rotating Varietals of White, Red or Sparkling
$10
Snacks
$23
Sausage Flatbread
Italian Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Mozzarella and Smoked Provolone, Pickled Red Onion & Calabrian Chili Relish
$23
$11
French Fries (V)
Parmesan & Parsley
$11
$19
The Double Smash
Provolone, Caramelized Onion Jam & Dijon Aioli
$19
$20
Nashville Chicken Sandwich
B&B Pickles, Pineapple and Cabbage Mix & Voodoo Mayo
$20
$12
Mixed Green Salad (V)
Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Bell Peppers, Garlic Croutons, Sunflower Seeds & Buttermilk Ranch
$12
$18
Grilled Brunu-usto Cheese Sticks
Brunu-usto Cheese, Garlic Honey & Aleppo Pepper
$18
Desserts
$14
Apple Tart Brown Sugar Streusel (V)
Vanilla Gelato, Salted Caramel Sauce
$14
$15
Chocolate Terrine (V)
Cocoa Nib Crumble, Fresh Raspberries
$15
$9
Seasonal Sorbet (V)
Seasonal Berries
$9
Menu Curated by Chef Debbie Gold
v- vegetarian | vgn- vegan | gf- gluten free | gf+- gluten-free option available upon request
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Please note: a 20% service charge is applied to all checks.
