Varsity Tavern Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Varsity Tavern, the vibrant sports bar located in the heart of Tempe, AZ. Here, a fusion of classic bar favorites and contemporary New American cuisine awaits. The expansive menu features refreshing salads like the South Coast Salad, loaded with grilled chicken and shrimp, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
- Starters include a variety of enticing options, from the tangy Cilantro-Lime Hummus to crispy Smoked Chicken Wings tossed in your choice of savory sauces.
- For a satisfying bite, try the flavorful 3-Cheese Burger Sliders or the crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites.
- Don't miss the fun rooftop space, perfect for enjoying your meal with friends while catching the game.
With an energetic atmosphere, friendly staff, and a well-crafted menu, Varsity Tavern is not just a place to eat, but a community hub that celebrates bold flavors and sports enthusiasm.
Starters
Chips & Dip
Fire Roasted Salsa + House Queso with Taco Meat + Guacamole with Cotija. Served with Fresh Cut Corn Tortilla Chips
Cilantro - Lime Hummus
Cilantro Lime Hummus + Burrata Cheese + Tomato Basil Bruschetta + Toasted Focaccia Bread. + Chef's Choice Toppings
Cheeze It Chicken Tenders
Crunchy Cheez-It Chicken Tenders + Buffalo BBQ + Ranch
Smoked Chicken Wings
Jumbo Wings Tossed in Choice of Sauce- Buffalo, BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Sweet Thai Chili, or Fire Sauce.+ Celery + Carrots + Ranch
3 Cheese Burger Sliders
Choose From Juicy Lucy Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken, Blackened Salmon, Philly Cheesesteak, or Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Slider. Served Board Style + Fries
Crispy Rock Shrimp
Shrimp Tossed in Sweet Thai Chili Sauce + Scallions + Sesame Seeds
Mexican Street Corn
Corn Off The Cob + Citrus Aioli + Tajin + Cilantro + Cotija Cheese + Chamoy Chili Mix + Hot Cheeto Crumble. Served with House Tortilla Chips
Buffalo Chicken Nachos
Crispy Fries + Buffalo Chicken + Cheese Sauce + Scallions + Crisp Lettuce + Sour Cream + Sherry Peppers + Pico de Gallo
Chips and Salsa
Fresh cut totopos chips, homemade salsa roja
Chips and Guacamole
Fresh cut totopos chips, guacamole
Chips and Queso
Fresh cut totopos chips, house roasted poblano queso
Elote
Sweet corn off the cob, tajin, lime juice, mayo, queso cotija, Valentina spicy sauce, cilantro
Spicy Chicken Wings
Eight chicken wings tossed in choice of sauce: sweet and spicy chamoy buffalo, lime and tajin, or "charras" style with salsa verde and salsa roja
Shrimp Cocktail
Mini Quesadillas
Mexican Cheese Crisp
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Pretzel Bites
Battered Crispy Fries
Cheese Quesadilla
Frito Lay Pie
Mozz Sticks
Snacks
Salads
Super Green Caesar Salad
Crispy Romaine + Spinach + Avocado + Brussel Sprouts + Croutons + Cilantro Caesar Dressing
Varsity Salad
Mix Greens + Charred Brussel Sprouts + Apples + Avocado + Cherry Tomato +. Marcona Almonds + Seasonal Berries + Burrata Cheese + Raspberry Vinaigrette
South Coast Salad
Grilled Chicken + Grilled Blackened Shrimp + Bacon + Tomato + HB Egg + Pepper Jack + Mixed Greens + Tabasco Remoulade Dressing
Asian Salad
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad
Kale, Parmesan, Cheese, Sunflower Seeds, Croutons, Light Cilantro Caesar Dressing
Chicken Kale Salad
Chicken Breast, Apples, Parmesan Cheese, Grilled Zucchini, Kale, Citrus Vinaigrette
Harvest Salad
Brussel Sprouts, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Burrata Cheese, Light Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Jambalaya
Sausage + Peppers + Shrimp + Chicken + Red Pepper Flakes + Cajun Cream Sauce Served Over Rice
Mac & Cheese
Fire Roasted Green Chiles + Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce + Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Texas Chicken Fried
Fried Cornbread Battered Chicken Fried Chicken + Topped with Rich Texas Honey Gravy + Mashed Potatoes + Grilled Asparagus
Spicy Penne Pasta
Grilled Chicken + Creamy Cajun Sauce + Penne Pasta + Kitchen Sink Vegetables
Hungover Bowl
2 Hand Sammy
Steak & Eggs
Mains
Handhelds
Chef's Street Taco Cart
+ Green Chili Pork Belly + Carne Asada + Blackened Salmon + Crispy Shrimp
Chicken Sandwhich
Grilled or Fried Chicken + Lettuce + Pickle + House Spread + Pepper Jack Cheese + Jalapeo Ranch
Classic Cheeseburger
Served with American Cheese + House Spread + L.T.O. + Fries + Pickle Spear
B.L.T.A
Classic French Dip
Baja Shrimp Bowl
Baja Style Shrimp + Tomatoes + Jalapeos + Onions + Lime + Tequila + Cilantro Jasmine Rice + Black Beans + Pico de Gallo + Avocado + Salsa Duo
Carne Asada Bowl
Carne Asada Steak + Broccolini + Asparagus + Cilantro Pilaf Rice + Avocado + Mushrooms + Salsa Duo
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Bowl
Grilled Chicken + Stir Fried Vegetables + Sesame Seeds + Sticky Jasmine Rice
Salmon Bowl
Salmon + Cauliflower Fried Rice + Teriyaki Sauce + Carrots + Baby Corn + Green Onions
Vegan Bowl
Stir Fry Brown Rice + Roasted Asparagus + Cherry Tomatoes + Avocado + Charred Cauliflower + Mushrooms + Chili Almond Sauce
Fire Crispy Bowl
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Grilled Chicken Breast, Low-fat Homemade Teriyaki Sauce, Carrots, Peppers, Onions, Broccoli, Mushrooms
Beyond Meat Bowl
Organic Tofu, Grilled Mushrooms, Brussel Sprouts, Chopped Garlic, Sweet Potatoes, Red Onions, Red Peppers, Cauliflower
Bowls
Sides
Mac & Cheese Side
Garlic Fries
Side Salad
Side Caesar Salad
Sweet Fries
Fries
Rice & Beans
Side Of Chips
Bacon
Fruit
Gooey Half Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie
House Whip Cream + Berry Compote + Served a la Mode
Donut Holes
Churros
Deep-fried fritter rolled in cinnamon sugar, served with caramel, whipped cream, and vanilla ice cream
Desserts
Sauces
Ranch
BBQ
Mayo
Caesar
Honey Mustard
House Spread
1000 Island
Buffalo
Sour Cream
Pico
Jalapeo Ranch
Marshmallow
Red Sauce
Green Sauce
Fire
Lemon Pepper
Sweet Thai Chilli
Cajun
Vinaigrette
Balsamic
Horse Radish
Kids Cheez It Chicken Tenders
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids Mini Sloppy Joes
Kids Menu
Brunchish
Popcorn chick
Chicken wangz
Cheeseburger
Chips n dip
Cesaer salad
Garlic fry
Fry reg
Churroz
Burger & Brew
Burger & Brew
Taco Tuesday
Tacos
Nachos
Chicken Wings
Onion Rings
Chicken Tenders
Apps
Drinks
Deep Eddy Bloody Mary
Mimosa Flight
Modelo Michelada
Mimosa
Penny Mimosa Special
Mimosa Refill
Bloody Mary
Bottomless Brunch Loyalty
Bottomless Brunch
Bottomless Mimosas Only Loyalty
Bottomless Mimosas Only
Brunch Buffet Only
Chocolate Protein Shake
30g Protein
The Green Machine
Vitamin C Juice
Water
Diet Coke
Red Bull
Canned Soft Drink
Chips & Salsa
Wings
Popcorn Chicken
Appetizers
Entrees
Spicy Chicken Bowl
Smash Tempe Burger
Steak Bowl
Caesar Salad
Avocado Toast
Chilaquiles
French Toast
Breakfast Burrito
Chicken & Waffles
Breakfast
Food
Brunch Bowl
Huevos Rancheros
Green Chicken Chilaquiles
2Hand Breakfast Sandwich
Classic Brunch
VIP Steak & Eggs
French Toast Bites
Chicken Fried Steak
Chowly Open Item
Chowly Open item
Burgers
Body Builder Burger
Low-fat Cheddar Cheese, Caramelized Onions, 1/2 lb Certified Angus Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheat Day Bacon
Salmon Burger
Fresh Salmon, Onions, Tomatoes, Avocado, Low-fat Chipotle Mayo, Lettuce
Turkey Burger
Low-fat Cheddar Cheese, Caramelized Red Peppers, Red Onions, Cheat Day Bacon, Homemade BBQ Sauce
Beyond Meat Burger
6oz Black Bean Patty, Fresh Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Low-fat Chipotle Aioli
Grilled Chicken Burger
Grilled Chicken Breast, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Low Fat Teriyaki Sauce
Brown Rice
6oz
Cilantro Jasmine Rice
6oz
Quinoa
6oz
Spicy Black Beans
6oz
Grilled Broccoli W/ Sauteed Poblano Peppers
6oz
Lemon Garlic Asparagus
6oz
Spinach
6oz
Sweet Potato
6oz
Guacamole
4oz
Chicken Breast
6oz
Ground Turkey
8oz
Lean Ground Beef
6oz
Prime Flat Iron Steak
6oz
Chimichurri Shrimp
8pc
Grilled Lemon Pepper Salmon
6oz
A La Carte
Platos
Fajitas
Grilled steak, chicken, or shrimp with sauted peppers and onions, served with sour cream, guacamole, salsa roja, crema Oaxaca, and choice of flour or corn tortillas
Enchiladas Verdes
Choice of steak, chicken tinga, or cheese, topped with a spicy green tomatillo salsa verde, lettuce, crema Oaxaca, and queso cotija, served with rice and beans
Enchiladas Rojas
Choice of steak, chicken tinga, or cheese, topped with a fresh guajillo and pasilla mild red chili sauce, lettuce, crema Oaxaca, red onion, cilantro, and queso cotija, served with rice and beans
Hot Cheeto Nachos
Hot Cheetos, melted poblano cheese sauce, buffalo chicken, refried beans, sour cream, green onion
Carne Asada Nachos or Fries
Grilled steak, choice of tortilla chips or fries, melted poblano cheese sauce, pico de gallo
Chingon Nachos
Quesadillas
Carne Asada Quesadilla
Grilled carne asada, melted queso asadero, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole
Pollo Asado Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, melted queso asadero, peppers, onions, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole
Ham & Cheese Quesadilla
Thick cut ham, refried pinto beans, melted queso asadero, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole
Carne Asada Burrito
Filled with grilled steak, rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole
Pollo Asado Burrito
Filled with grilled chicken, rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole
Green Chili Burrito
Al Pastor Burrito
Filled with marinated al pastor, lettuce, beans and rice
California Burrito
Grande Burritos
Tacos
Carne Asada Taco
Grilled carne asada, cilantro, grilled onion, avocado lime salsa
Pollo Asado Taco
Grilled chicken, pico de gallo, guacamole, chile de rbol salsa
Beef Barbacoa Taco
Shredded beef barbacoa, cilantro, chopped onions, salsa verde
Egg & Chorizo Taco
Egg and chorizo, refried beans, queso cobija, chile de rbol salsa
Grilled Salmon Taco
Blackened salmon, pico de gallo slaw, cilantro, sweet and spicy Mexican teriyaki sauce
Crispy Shrimp Taco
Crispy shrimp, chipotle mayo, pico de gallo slaw, queso cotija, chile de rbol salsa
Al Pastor Taco
Marinated pork, grilled onion, cilantro
Carnitas Taco
Vegetarian Taco
Roasted cauliflower, poblano peppers, grilled corn, feta cheese, chile de rbol salsa
Mexican Candy (1 LB)
Assorted, chef's choice
Loaded Mexican Street Chicharones
with hot sauce
Guacamole (1 Pint)
Smashed avocado, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, salt and pepper
Salsa (1 Pint)
Rojo or Verde
Enchilada Sauce (1 Pint)
Rojo or Verde
Mercado
Party Packages
Fajita Package
Choice of chicken or beef, includes: rice, beans, flour or corn tortillas, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, pickled onions, jalapeos
Enchilada Platter
Choice of cheese, chicken, or beef barbaboa, includes: rice, beans, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, cotija cheese
Crispy Taquitos
Choice of chicken, beef, or potatoes, includes: lettuce, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole
Tamales
Red beef or green chicken
The OG Bean & Cheese
Refried beans, Mexican blend of cheeses.
Mr. Texas
Chicken, shrimp, or steak burrito (all 3 meats for an additional cost), peppers, onions, jalapenos, big burro famous marinade.
California Style
Carne asada, fries, beans, rice, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, guacamole.
Green Chili Pork Belly
Pork belly, rice, beans, lettuce, salsa verde.
Chile Colorado
Red chile beef, beans, smothered enchilada sauce, cheese.
Pollo Asado
Grilled chicken, beans, rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa.
Surf & Turf
Carne asada, blackened shrimp, rice, beans, pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole.
LA Street Burrito
Carne asada, Hot Cheetos, beans, rice, pico de gallo, melted cheese.