Hey There, Neighbor!
Either/Or offers elevated yet familiar American fare with a focus on quality over all else. We refuse to do things the easy way. Our burgers feature 100% Iowa Certified Angus Beef ground in-house by our culinary team daily. Our steaks are trimmed by hand to ensure maximum flavor and tenderness. We fly to California each year to personally select and harvest our caviar. All of our cocktails feature juice hand-squeezed by our bar team. Our beer list features a curated list of familiar favorites along with exclusive out-of-state offerings. Never frozen, bagged, or duplicated; if we’re not proud of it, we don’t serve it.
Either/Or sits on a spacious 1.5 acres on Grand Avenue just down the street from Val Air Ballroom and historic Valley Junction. E/O’s massive outdoor space includes a covered patio for dining, five fire pits, a children’s playscape, and an acre of grass and green space overlooking Aliber soccer fields and the bike path. Either step inside to be immersed in a homey, eclectic vibe filled with vibrant textures or ground yourself outdoors in the backyard patio party.
Either/Or was conceived by the team behind Lua Brewing, which includes husband-and-wife team Scott and Whitney Selix, Climbing Kites’ Director of Innovation Zack Dunbar, and Executive Chef James Arbaugh. Either/Or’s diverse offerings make it a great spot for date night, a boisterous evening out with friends, or a bite to eat with family.
Our mission is to produce the highest quality food and drink in the city and serve it in a vibrant space where people — employees or guests — can converse, connect, and be either this or that. We’re all different, but in the end we all have the same needs for safety, love, and nourishment.

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Either/Or offers lunch and dinner daily and BRUNCH Saturday-Sunday,
9am till 2pm, with regular dinner service resuming from 2:15pm til’ close.
Our patio is dog and kid-friendly. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS, BUT WE DO OFFER CALL AHEAD SEATING!
515-214-1831
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday: 11am – 10pm
Saturday: 9am-10pm
Sunday: 9am – 9pm
food MENU
Available for Dine-In only
Monday-Thursday 11:00-3:00
[16] – HALF sandwich, PICK two sides
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E/O BURGER
ask your server for our current preparation
sub Impossible burger (+1)
LUA SMUSH burger
one house-ground patty, fried onions, American cheese, Lua sauce, pickle
sub Impossible burger (+1)
Korean Philly Cheesesteak
gochujang aioli, kimchi, American cheese, scallions
Dairy-free & Gluten-free by request
lil’ BOlogna Sandwich
housemade bologna, American cheese, aioli
Korean Mushroom Philly
cremini mushrooms, gochujang aioli, kimchi, American cheese, scallions
Vegetarian, Gluten Free & Vegan by request
Italian Sub
mortadella, salami, capicola, olive-pickle relish, tomatoes, romaine, garlic aioli
Dairy-free
Sides (pick 2)
white rice
grilled broccolini
ratatouille
chips & salsa
salad (+1)
fries
good soup *ask your server for our current preparation
CHIPS & Salsa [9]
pineapple, tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, onion, served with tortilla chips
Gluten-free, Vegan
SHRIMP CEVICHE [12]
avocado, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, lime vinaigrette, served with tostadas
Dairy-free, Gluten-free
salmon poke* [17]
shaved onion, scallion, avocado, cucumber, orange, Macadamia nut, shoyu-sesame dressing, served over rice or spring mix
Gluten-free, Dairy-free
CAVIAR SERVICe [ 1 oz $95. 1/2 oz $50]
Lua Reserve Caviar ask about our current preparation
CRISPY Brussels Sprouts [11]
garlic-tofu puree, black garlic, pickled shallot
Gluten-free, Vegan
sourdough Focaccia [12]
housemade focaccia, smoked salmon spread, cream cheese, everything bagel seasoning, capers, dill
mexican CHEESE curds [12]
chipotle ranch, fresnos, cilantro
Vegetarian
szechuan-honey chicken [16]
brined chicken breast, sesame, cucumber, green onion, served over rice
Dairy-free, Gluten-free by request
Buffalo Fried chicken [16]
brined chicken breast, pickled celery, ranch or bleu cheese
Dairy-free, Gluten-free by request
Beef Tartare* [16]
Calabrian chili oil, shallot, mustard, yolk jam, horseradish aioli, served with housemade potato chips
Dairy-free
*Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Add Chicken +5
Add Salmon +7
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SALMON SALAD [18]
spring mix, chickpeas, cucumber, marinated peppers and onions, green goddess
Gluten-free
Summer squash salad [15]
zucchini, yellow squash, marinated peppers and onions, fenugreek aioli, tomatoes, basil oil, parmesan chips
Gluten-free, Vegan by request
COUSCOUS SALAD [14]
cucumber, yellow squash, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, basil, lemon-basil vinaigrette
Vegan
Strawberry burrata salad [14]
Marcona almond, strawberry preserve, cucumber, marinated peppers and onions, arugula, basil, mint, verjus vinaigrette
Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Vegan by request
E/O SALAD [13]
spring mix, bacon, cheddar, cucumber, tomato, creamy Italian dressing
Gluten-free
BASIC SALAD [5|10]
spring mix, fennel, marinated peppers and onions, choice of dressing
Gluten-free, Vegan
Seared Salmon [26]
ratatouille, roasted pepper salsa, coriander-lemon butter
Gluten-free, Dairy-free by request
10oz NY Strip De Burgo [29]
loaded mashed potatoes, oyster mushroom, herb compound butter
Bolognese [21]
house-made cavatelli, mirepoix, fennel, San Marzanos, house-ground beef, parmesan, basil oil
Dairy-free by request
Pea & asparagus Cavatelli [19]
housemade cavatelli, snap peas, asparagus, truffle, marscapone
Vegetarian
cajun chicken fricasee [17.5]
chicken thigh & drumstick, andouille sausage, peppers, celery, onion, mushrooms, cream, served over rice
Gluten-free
All sandwiches served with fries, salad(+1), or soup(+2)
gluten-free options available
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E/O BURGER [18.5]
ask your server for our current preparation
sub Impossible burger (+2)
LUA SMUSH burger [17.5]
two house-ground patties, fried onion, American cheese, Lua sauce, pickle
sub Impossible burger (+2)
FRIED BOLOGNA [15.5]
housemade bologna, American cheese, aioli
FRIED DUNBAR [19.5]
double smush burger, fried bologna sandwich, caramelized onions, pickle, garlic aioli, American cheese
KOREAN PHILLY CHEESESTEAK [17]
Gochujang aioli, kimchi, American cheese, scallions
Dairy-free & Gluten-free by request
Korean Mushroom Philly [15]
Cremini mushroom, kimchi, American cheese, Gochujang aioli, scallions
Vegetarian, Gluten-free & Dairy-free by request
Italian Sub [17]
mortadella, salami, capicola, olive-pickle relish, tomatoes, romaine, garlic aioli
Dairy-free
Caesar CHICKEN SANDWICH [16.5]
BREAST MEAT LIGHTLY BREADED AND TENDERIZED BY HAND
romaine, Caesar dressing, pepperoncinis, parmesan
Gluten-free by request, Dairy-free by request
BASIC CHICKEN SANDWICH [15.5]
BREAST MEAT LIGHTLY BREADED AND TENDERIZED BY HAND
aioli, pickles
Gluten-free by request, Dairy-free by request
white rice [5]
Gluten-free, Dairy-free
grilled broccolini [6]
Gluten-free, Vegan
ratatouille [6]
Gluten-free, Dairy-free
fries [4]
Gluten-free, Vegan
salad [5]
Gluten-free, Vegan
good soup* cup / bowl
*ask your server for our current preparation
All Kids meals are served with fries / 9.5
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Bologna Sandwich
garlic aioli, American cheese
Dairy Free & Gluten-free on request
cheeseBURGER
Gluten-free on request
GRILLED CHEESE
CHICKEN FINGERS
Dairy-free
MAC & CHEESE
chocolate cheesecake [9]
rice crispy bites, caramel sauce
Vegetarian
Strawberry milk PANNA COTTA [8]
caramelized milk powder, strawberry preserve, bee pollen
Gluten-free
PRaline Tart [4]
caramelized white chocolate, popcorn mousse, dehydrated strawberry
Vegetarian
E/O Cookie [6]
ask about our current preparation
Vegetarian
POpsicles [3.5]
rotating flavors
Gluten-free, Vegan
Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm!
SEASONAL FRUIT TART [6]
toasted meringue
vegetarian
BLACK PEPPER BISCUIT [5]
butter, seasonal jam
vegetarian
Seasonal Pastry [6]
ask about our current preparation
vegetarian
CLASSIC BREAKFAST [14]
two eggs, choice of bacon or fried bologna, sausage, cheddar hashies, toast with seasonal jam
SHRIMP AND GRITS [16]
cheddar grits, red pepper sauce, pickled red onion, fried chickpeas, scallion
gluten-free
CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN [18]
fried chicken breast, sausage gravy, two eggs, chives
served with cheddar hashies
BISCUITS AND GRAVY [14]
red eye sausage gravy, two eggs, chives
CROISSANWICH [14.5]
fried egg, American cheese, choice of bacon, bologna, or avocado
served with fries, or cheddar hashies (+1)
BRUNCH BURGER [18]
house-ground burger patty, American cheese, fried egg, bacon
served with fries, or cheddar hashies (+1)
gluten-free bun available
BRUNCH BOLOGNA SANDWICH [16]
housemade bologna, American cheese, fried egg, aioli
served with fries, or cheddar hashies (+1)
gluten-free bun available
BRUNCH DUNBAR [17.5]
house-ground burger patty, fried bologna, fried egg, aioli
served with fries, or cheddar hashies (+1)
Gluten-free Bun Available
E/O SALAD [13]
bacon, cheddar, cucumber, tomato, creamy Italian dressing
gluten-free
Summer Squash SALAD [15]
zucchini, squash, marinated peppers and onions, fenugreek aioli, tomatoes, basil oil, parmesan chips
Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Vegan by request
MEXICAN CHEESE CURDS [12]
chipotle rance, fresno pepper, cilantro
vegetarian
CHILAQUILES [12]
salsa verde, queso fresco, sour cream, pickled red onion, radish, cilantro
served with cheddar hashies
gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan upon request
add shrimp +6 or chicken +5
AVO-TOSTADA [12]
sour cream, pickled red onion, radish, cilantro
gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan upon request
add shrimp +6
VEGGIE OMELETTE [15]
spinach, onion, pepper, cheese
served with cheddar hashies
vegetarian, gluten-free
JUSTEGG OMELETTE [16]
vegan “eggs,” spinach, onion, pepper
served with fingerling potatoes
vegan, gluten-free
DENVER OMELETTE [15]
ham, onion, pepper, cheddar cheese
served with cheddar hashies
gluten-free
GRANOLA BOWL [9]
yogurt, granola, apple compote, blueberries, honey
vegetarian, gluten-free upon request
SHORT STACK [9]
two buttermilk pancakes
add blueberries or chocolate chips (+2)
vegetarian
LUA SMUSH BURGER [17]
two house-ground patties, fried onion, American cheese, Lua sauce, pickle
substitute Impossible Burger (+2)
COUSCOUS SALAD [14]
cucumber, yellow squash, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, basil, lemon-basil vinaigrette
Vegan
SALMON SALAD [18]
chickpeas, cucumber, marinated peppers and onions, green goddess dressing
gluten-free, vegan upon request
Strawberry Burrata SALAD [14]
Marcona almond, strawberry preserve, cucumber, marinated peppers and onions, arugula, basil, mint, verjus vinaigrette
Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan upon request
BASIC SALAD [5 | 10]
spring mix, fennel, marinated peppers and onions, choice of dressing
gluten-free, vegan
COCKTAILS
BLOODY MARY 13
St. George green chile vodka, housemade bloody mary mix
pickle, olive, lime
*Lua Brewing chaser (+3)
FRESH SQUEEZED MIMOSA 12
prosecco, fresh squeezed oj
COLD BREW MARTINI 13
Tito’s, cold brew, Kahlua, Licor 43, demerara, Angostura Orange
IRISH COFFEE 12
Jameson, demerara, cream
BLOODY MARIA 13
21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeno tequila, housemade bloody mary mix
pickle, olive, lime
*Lua Brewing chaser (+3)
HUGO SPRITZ 14
St. Germain, prosecco, lime, mint
LAVENDER COLD BREW 13
Wheatley vodka, cold brew, lavender syrup, cream
COLD BREW NEGRONI 14
Tanqueray, Campari, Carpano Antica, cold brew
KITE-TAILS
KITE-MOSA 12
Climbing Kites flavor of choice, topped with choice of grapefruit or oj
ALAMEDA 12
Climbing Kites Pineapple Passionfruit (4mg THC/4mg CBD), orange, lemon, pineapple, fresno pepper simple
RISE AND CHILL 13
Climbing Kites Orange Mango (2.5mg THC/2.5mg CBD), orange, lemon,
ginger, honey, turmeric
LODI SIPPER 14
Climbing Kites Mixed Berry (4mg THC/4mg CBD) blueberries, cherry, simple, lemon
drink MENU
draft
Gil’s Pils
Lua Brewing, German Pilsner
5% | 16oz
Dan’s Dunkel
Lua Brewing, Munich Dunkelweizen
6% | 16oz
Meadow
Lua Brewing, Maibock
7% | 16oz
Simmotion
Lua Brewing, Des Moines Medium Lager
7% | 16oz
Sun For Miles
Lua Brewing, Hazy IPA
6.6% | 16oz
Joy to Lend
Lua Brewing, Hazy DIPA
7.6% | 16oz
Time Stops
Lua Brewing, Cold IPA
7.9% | 10oz
Say Yes
Lua Brewing, Fruited Sour
7% | 10oz
Candy Paint
Lua Brewing, Fruited Sour
7.6% | 10oz
DRAFT CONT.
Long Ride Pale Ale
Confluence, American Pale Ale
5.1% 16 oz
Milk Man
Confluence, Milk Stout
5.7% | 16 oz
Rotating Sour
Weldwerks,
Changing ABV | 10 oz
OG Apple
Jefferson County, Hard Cider
6.2% | 16oz
Rotating Cider
Jefferson County, Hard Cider
6.2% | 16oz
CANS & BOTTLES
Domestics
High Life
Champagne of Beers
4.6% | 12oz bottle
Modelo
Pilsner-style Lager
4.4% | 16oz can
Busch Light
American Light Lager
4.1% | 16oz can
Hamm’s
America’s Classic Beer
4.7% | 16oz can
Sun Cruiser
Peach Iced Tea & Regular Iced Tea
4.5% | 12oz can
High Noon
Pineapple & Grapefruit
4.5% | 12oz can
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Specialty/Imports
Hoegaarden
Belgium Witbier
4.9% | 11.2oz bottle
Old Rasputin
North Coast Brewing Co., Russian Imperial Stout
9% | 12 oz bottle
Our cocktails feature fresh juice squeezed in-house daily.
SPRITZ
Cappelletti, prosecco, sparkling water
MARTINI
Tanqueray or Ketel One, Dolin dry vermouth, lemon
OLD FASHIONED
Benchmark Bourbon, demerara, Angostura, orange, cherry
SAZERAC
Sazerac Rye, cognac, demerara, Peychaud’s, Angostura, absinthe
BOULEVARDIER
Four Roses bourbon, Campari, Carpano Antica, orange
NEGRONI
Tanqueray gin, Campari, Carpano Antica, orange
CORPSE REVIVER NO. 2
Gordon’s gin, orange liqueur, Lillet Blanc, lemon, absinthe
HEMINGWAY DAIQUIRI
Flor de Cana rum, grapefruit, lime, simple, maraschino liqueur
PENICILLIN
Cutty Sark scotch, lemon, honey, ginger
SIDECAR
cognac, dry curacao, lemon, demerara
MARGARITA
Astral, Naranja orange liqueur, lime, orange, lemon, simple, salt
GIMLET
gin or vodka, simple, lime
BALLAD OF AUTUMN
Lyre’s London Dry N/A, lemon, honey ginger, cinnamon
GRAPEFRUIT THYME HIGHBALL
Lyre’s London Dry N/A, grapefruit, lemon, simple, thyme
mule
Agave Blanco N/A spirit, ginger beer, lime
WHITE/SPARKLING BY THE GLASS
Villa Maria “Marlborough” Sauvignon Blanc 2023
New Zealand
Zenato Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2023
Italy
Pikes Hills & Valleys Riesling
Australia
Deloach Chardonnay
Sonoma, California
Flora Prosecco Brut
Italy
Jansz Brut Cuvee
Tasmania
ROSé/orange BY THE GLASS
Yalumba Y Series Sangiovese Rose
South Australia
Ninette Le Roc Rose 2023
Fronton, France
RED BY THE GLASS
Cooper Hill Pinot Noir
Willamet Valley
High Note Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
Vasse Felix “Filius” Cabernet
Australia
WHITE BY THE BOTTLE
Wirsching Silvaner “Terroir Liter”
Franken, Germany [1 Liter]
Cristom Chardonnay 2021
Willamette, Oregon
Les Lunes Macerated Chardonnay
Sonoma, California
Pehu-Simonet ‘Face Nord’ Brut Grand Cru
Champagne, France
RED BY THE BOTTLE
Two Shepherds Pinot Meunier 2020
chilled Windsor, California
Lichau Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Petaluma Gap, California
G.D. Vajra Barolo “Ravera” 2019
Barolo, Italy
cans
Twisted Tea
12 oz can | 5%
High Noon
Rotating Flavors | 4.5% | 12 oz can
White Claw
Black Cherry/Mango/Lime | 5% | 12 oz can
draft
Cold Brew Coffee
Windmill Coffee Roasters | 12oz over ice
Root Beer
free refills
Lua Brewing | 16oz over ice
Rotating Kombucha
Kismet Kombucha
cans
Rotating N/A
Untitled Art | 12 oz can
Hop Water
Fair State | 16 oz can
CBD/THC
Orange Mango Climbing Kites (21+)
2.5mg THC , 2.5mg CBD | 12 oz can
Prickly Pear Climbing Kites (21+)
4mg THC , 4mg CBD | 12 oz can
Mixed Berry Climbing Kites (21+)
4mg THC , 4mg CBD | 12 oz can
Pineapple Passionfruit Climbing Kites (21+)
4mg THC , 4mg CBD | 12 oz can
Transfusion Climbing Kites (21+)
4mg THC , 4mg CBD , 40mg Caffeine | 12 oz can
Iced Tea Lemonade Climbing Kites (21+)
4mg THC , 4mg CBD , 40mg Caffeine | 12 oz can
WHISKEY
VODKA
GIN
RUM
TEQUILA & MEZCAL
SCOTCH & BRANDY
LIQUEURS & CORDIALS
MEET HERE
private Events
Either/Or can accommodate as few as 10 or as many as 100 in our private event space. The space features four large TVs (with connectivity), a private bar, customizable sound/music, amazing menu options, and a garage door to the patio.

Whitney Selix
Managing Partner

Natalie Shimp
General Manager

Ricky Stochl
Assistant General Manager

JAMES ARBAUGH
Executive Chef

CESAR VARGAS
Chef De Cuisine

MEGAN SNYDER
Sous Chef

OWEN FLYNN
Sous Chef

CHRISTA MORAVEK
Bar Manager