Tandem Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Tandem, a cozy culinary gem located in Carrboro, NC. This charming restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere perfect for a casual lunch, a relaxed brunch, or an elegant dinner. Their menu showcases delightful dishes that highlight fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations.
- Lunch Offerings: Guests rave about the meticulously crafted Soup of the Day paired with a decadent Grilled Cheese Sandwich, elevating this classic combination.
- Brunch Favorites: The curry chicken salad and smoked beets & Brussels sprouts salad are standout options, impressively prepared and bursting with flavors.
- Dinner Delicacies: A selection of exquisite mains, including the delectable Angus steak and mouthwatering mussels, showcase why Tandem is becoming a favorite for all occasions.
With passionate staff and delightful presentations, Tandem invites you to discover flavors that create perfect dining memories.
BRUNCH - Brunch
Avocado Toast
avocado spread, tomato jam, eggplant, sunflower seeds, flax seeds multigrain bread
Biscuits And Gravy
poached eggs, seven springs farm sausage gravy, biscuits
BLT
crispy pork belly, fried egg, butter lettuce, preserved lemon, sourdough, with fries or salad
Fried Chicken
biscuit, poached eggs, kale, bacon, smoked paprika hollandaise
Eggs Florentine
poached eggs, spinach, heirloom tomato, english muffin, hollandaise
French Toast
bourbon mascarpone, vanilla strawberry, roasted apple
Grilled Cheese
herb goat cheese, cheddar, provolone, milk bread
Kids Brunch
pancake, scrambled eggs, fruit
Omelette
avocado, cherry tomatoes, spinach, goat cheese, smashed potato
Pancakes
add chocolate chips, pecans, blueberries, banana for 1 each
Salmon Benedict
cured salmon, english muffin, poached eggs, spinach, horseradish hollandaise
Salmon Lox
cream cheese, capers, hard boiled egg, red onion, bagel
Shakshouka
poached eggs, tomato, red bell pepper, avocado, cilantro, baguette
Shrimp And Grits
North Carolina shrimp, andouille sausage, crimini mushrooms
Two Eggs
smashed potato, choice of breakfast meat, toast
Mothers Day Buffet
Mothers Day Kids Buffet
Side Of Bacon
Side Of Biscuit
Side Of Fries
Side Of Fruit
Side Of Sausage
Side Salad
Side Of Smashed Potato
Side Of Toast
Grits
Add Two Eggs
Single Pancake
Side Kale
BRUNCH - Brunch Sides
Brunch
Avocado Toast
avocado spread, tomato jam, eggplant, sunflower seeds, flax seeds multigrain bread
Biscuits And Gravy
poached eggs, seven springs farm sausage gravy, biscuits
BLT
crispy pork belly, fried egg, butter lettuce, preserved lemon, sourdough, with fries or salad
Fried Chicken
biscuit, poached eggs, kale, bacon, smoked paprika hollandaise
Eggs Florentine
poached eggs, spinach, heirloom tomato, english muffin, hollandaise
French Toast
bourbon mascarpone, vanilla strawberry, roasted apple
Grilled Cheese
herb goat cheese, cheddar, provolone, milk bread
Kids Brunch
pancake, scrambled eggs, fruit
Omelette
avocado, cherry tomatoes, spinach, goat cheese, smashed potato
Pancakes
add chocolate chips, pecans, blueberries, banana for 1 each
Salmon Benedict
cured salmon, english muffin, poached eggs, spinach, horseradish hollandaise
Salmon Lox
cream cheese, capers, hard boiled egg, red onion, bagel
Shakshouka
poached eggs, tomato, red bell pepper, avocado, cilantro, baguette
Shrimp And Grits
North Carolina shrimp, andouille sausage, crimini mushrooms
Two Eggs
smashed potato, choice of breakfast meat, toast
Mothers Day Buffet
Mothers Day Kids Buffet
Side Of Bacon
Side Of Biscuit
Side Of Fries
Side Of Fruit
Side Of Sausage
Side Salad
Side Of Smashed Potato
Side Of Toast
Grits
Add Two Eggs
Single Pancake
Side Kale
Brunch Sides
LUNCH MENU - Lunch Appetizers
Cheese Board
blackcurrant and pear preserve, fig mustard, olives, candied walnuts, toasted baguette
Deviled Eggs
latta farm eggs, peekytoe crab
Mussels
chablis wine, garlic, butter, baguette
Beets And Brussels Salad
whipped farmer’s cheese, endive, black currant vinaigrette, pecan furikake
Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, brioche crouton, parmesan reggiano, white anchovy, creamy caesar dressing
Cobb Salad
grilled chicken, blue cheese, egg, avocado, crispy bacon, cherry tomato, herb vinaigrette
Curried Chicken Salad
almonds, golden raisins, strawberry, green apple, preserved lemon yogurt
Salad And Grilled Cheese
farmer’s greens, herb vinaigrette
Soup
call for the soup of the day
Soup And Grilled Cheese
call for soup of the day
Soup And Salad
farmer’s greens, herb vinaigrette
LUNCH MENU - Lunch Soup/Salads
LUNCH MENU - Lunch Sandwiches
Avocado Toast
avocado spread, tomato jam, eggplant, sunflower seeds, flax seeds multigrain bread
Beef Brisket
pickled red cabbage, cucumber relish, mustard bbq, ciabatta bread, smoked potato salad
Burger
green tomato relish, white cheddar mornay, extra fancy sauce, fried shallots, brioche bun*
Grilled Cheese
herb goat cheese, cheddar, provolone, milk bread
Turkey Club
roast turkey, bibb lettuce, tomato, bacon, provolone cheese, sourdough bread
Linguine
rapini, lemon butter, parsley, cherry tomatoes, parmesan reggian
Pork Ribs
ginger glaze, herb coleslaw, smoked potato salad
Salmon
Fingerling potato, snap peas, shaved carrot and dill salad, sweet potato miso
MOTHERS DAY ADULT
MOTHERS DAY KID
LUNCH MENU - Lunch Entrees
LUNCH MENU - Lunch Kids
Kids Burger
served with French fries
Kids Chicken
served with French fries
Kids Pasta
red sauce, butter or meat sauce
Kids Salmon
served with French fries
Chocolate Pudding Cake
malted meringue, cocoa crumble, coffee ice cream
Ice Cream Coffee
Cheesecake
LUNCH MENU - Lunch Desserts
LUNCH MENU - Lunch Sides
Smoked Potato Salad
Side Salad
Fries
Cheese Board
blackcurrant and pear preserve, fig mustard, olives, candied walnuts, toasted baguette
Deviled Eggs
latta farm eggs, peekytoe crab
Mussels
chablis wine, garlic, butter, baguette
Lunch Appetizers
Lunch Soup/Salads
Beets And Brussels Salad
whipped farmer’s cheese, endive, black currant vinaigrette, pecan furikake
Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, brioche crouton, parmesan reggiano, white anchovy, creamy caesar dressing
Cobb Salad
grilled chicken, blue cheese, egg, avocado, crispy bacon, cherry tomato, herb vinaigrette
Curried Chicken Salad
almonds, golden raisins, strawberry, green apple, preserved lemon yogurt
Salad And Grilled Cheese
farmer’s greens, herb vinaigrette
Soup
call for the soup of the day
Soup And Grilled Cheese
call for soup of the day
Soup And Salad
farmer’s greens, herb vinaigrette
Avocado Toast
avocado spread, tomato jam, eggplant, sunflower seeds, flax seeds multigrain bread
Beef Brisket
pickled red cabbage, cucumber relish, mustard bbq, ciabatta bread, smoked potato salad
Burger
green tomato relish, white cheddar mornay, extra fancy sauce, fried shallots, brioche bun*
Grilled Cheese
herb goat cheese, cheddar, provolone, milk bread
Turkey Club
roast turkey, bibb lettuce, tomato, bacon, provolone cheese, sourdough bread
Lunch Sandwiches
Lunch Entrees
Linguine
rapini, lemon butter, parsley, cherry tomatoes, parmesan reggian
Pork Ribs
ginger glaze, herb coleslaw, smoked potato salad
Salmon
Fingerling potato, snap peas, shaved carrot and dill salad, sweet potato miso
MOTHERS DAY ADULT
MOTHERS DAY KID
Kids Burger
served with French fries
Kids Chicken
served with French fries
Kids Pasta
red sauce, butter or meat sauce
Kids Salmon
served with French fries
Lunch Kids
Lunch Desserts
Chocolate Pudding Cake
malted meringue, cocoa crumble, coffee ice cream
Ice Cream Coffee
Cheesecake
Smoked Potato Salad
Side Salad
Fries
Lunch Sides
DINNER MENU - Dinner Appetizers
Cauliflower
chermoula, garlic yogurt, cilantro, crispy poha
Cheese Board
blackcurrant and pear preserve, fig mustard, olives, candied walnuts, toasted baguette
Lentil Fritters
farmstead cheese, pickled turnip, serrano buttermilk, black lime
Deviled Eggs
latta farm eggs, peekytoe crab
Mussels
olives, pistou, saffron rouille, pickled onion, bouillabaisse, grilled baguette
Oysters
citrus mignonette, horseradish cocktail, ordered by the 12 dozen
Pork Belly And Shrimp
english peas, sugar snap peas, fresh cream, serrano chili, roasted plum vinaigrette, herb salad
Risotto
pickled yellow beets, pistachio, parmesan reggiano, brown butter foam
Salmon Rillette
fresh and smoked, pernod, creme fraiche
Soup
call to find out the soup of the day
Skewers
Lamb skewers, cured cucumber, pea shoots, ginger tare, herb de provence, coriander yogur
Feta
boxcarr creamery feta, cranberry pepper jam, herb salad, olive oil, baguette
Beets And Brussels Salad
whipped farmer’s cheese, endive, black currant vinaigrette, pecan furikake
Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, brioche crouton, parmesan reggiano, white anchovy, creamy caesar dressing
Root Salad
carrot, parsnip, celery root, radish, raisins, tahini, sesame
DINNER MENU - Dinner Salads
DINNER MENU - Dinner Entrees
Beef Ribs
smoked potato puree, rutabaga, brussel sprouts, celery root, bone marrow jus
Burger
green tomato relish, white cheddar mornay, extra fancy sauce, fried shallots, brioche bun*
Joyce Farms Chicken
sugar pumpkin veloute, collard greens, pancetta, griddled corn cake, roasted chestnuts
Daily Catch
Japanese Eggplant
whole smoked Japanese eggplant, couscous, radish, brassicas, kyoto miso sauce, crispy garlic
Lamb Shoulder
butter beans, baby bulb onions, aji amarillo chili, tomato, smoked eggplant, crispy kale
Ribeye
14oz angus beef ribeye, smoked potato puree, market vegetable, bone marrow dip
Roasted Salmon
black forbidden rice, melted cauliflower, masala curry, coconut, citrus and pumpkin seed relish*
Steak Supper For 2
angus beef ribeye, beef short rib, smoked potato puree, market vegetables, bone marrow dip, farmer’s greens*
Steak Supper For 4
angus beef ribeye, beef short rib, smoked potato puree, market vegetables, bone marrow dip, farmer’s greens*
Kids Burger
served with French fries
Kids Chicken
served with French fries
Kids Pasta
red sauce, butter or meat sauce
Kids Salmon
served with French fries
DINNER MENU - Dinner Kids
DINNER MENU - Dinner Desserts
Chocolate Pudding Cake
malted meringue, cocoa crumble, coffee ice cream
Cheesecake
candied rhubarb, brown butter sable, vanilla strawberries
Scoop
Mini Dessert
Fries
Side Salad
Smoked Mashed Potato
Side Veggies
Side Rice
DINNER MENU - Dinner Sides
Dinner Appetizers
Cauliflower
chermoula, garlic yogurt, cilantro, crispy poha
Cheese Board
blackcurrant and pear preserve, fig mustard, olives, candied walnuts, toasted baguette
Lentil Fritters
farmstead cheese, pickled turnip, serrano buttermilk, black lime
Deviled Eggs
latta farm eggs, peekytoe crab
Mussels
olives, pistou, saffron rouille, pickled onion, bouillabaisse, grilled baguette
Oysters
citrus mignonette, horseradish cocktail, ordered by the 12 dozen
Pork Belly And Shrimp
english peas, sugar snap peas, fresh cream, serrano chili, roasted plum vinaigrette, herb salad
Risotto
pickled yellow beets, pistachio, parmesan reggiano, brown butter foam
Salmon Rillette
fresh and smoked, pernod, creme fraiche
Soup
call to find out the soup of the day
Skewers
Lamb skewers, cured cucumber, pea shoots, ginger tare, herb de provence, coriander yogur
Feta
boxcarr creamery feta, cranberry pepper jam, herb salad, olive oil, baguette
Beets And Brussels Salad
whipped farmer’s cheese, endive, black currant vinaigrette, pecan furikake
Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, brioche crouton, parmesan reggiano, white anchovy, creamy caesar dressing
Root Salad
carrot, parsnip, celery root, radish, raisins, tahini, sesame
Dinner Salads
Dinner Entrees
Beef Ribs
smoked potato puree, rutabaga, brussel sprouts, celery root, bone marrow jus
Burger
green tomato relish, white cheddar mornay, extra fancy sauce, fried shallots, brioche bun*
Joyce Farms Chicken
sugar pumpkin veloute, collard greens, pancetta, griddled corn cake, roasted chestnuts
Daily Catch
Japanese Eggplant
whole smoked Japanese eggplant, couscous, radish, brassicas, kyoto miso sauce, crispy garlic
Lamb Shoulder
butter beans, baby bulb onions, aji amarillo chili, tomato, smoked eggplant, crispy kale
Ribeye
14oz angus beef ribeye, smoked potato puree, market vegetable, bone marrow dip
Roasted Salmon
black forbidden rice, melted cauliflower, masala curry, coconut, citrus and pumpkin seed relish*
Steak Supper For 2
angus beef ribeye, beef short rib, smoked potato puree, market vegetables, bone marrow dip, farmer’s greens*
Steak Supper For 4
angus beef ribeye, beef short rib, smoked potato puree, market vegetables, bone marrow dip, farmer’s greens*
Kids Burger
served with French fries
Kids Chicken
served with French fries
Kids Pasta
red sauce, butter or meat sauce
Kids Salmon
served with French fries
Dinner Kids
Dinner Desserts
Chocolate Pudding Cake
malted meringue, cocoa crumble, coffee ice cream
Cheesecake
candied rhubarb, brown butter sable, vanilla strawberries
Scoop
Mini Dessert
Fries
Side Salad
Smoked Mashed Potato
Side Veggies
Side Rice
Dinner Sides
LIGHTER FARE - Lite Fare
Burger
green tomato relish, white cheddar mornay, extra fancy sauce, fried shallots, brioche bun*
Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, brioche crouton, parmesan reggiano, white anchovy, creamy caesar dressing
Cheese Board
blackcurrant and pear preserve, fig mustard, olives, candied walnuts, toasted baguette
Deviled Eggs
latta farm eggs, peekytoe crab
Farmers Salad
Salmon Rillette
fresh and smoked, pernod, creme fraiche
Vegetable Crudite
MOTHERS DAY ADULT
MOTHERS DAY KID
LF Fries
LIGHTER FARE - LF Sides
LIGHTER FARE - Kids
Kids Burger
served with French fries
Kids Chicken
served with French fries
Kids Pasta
red sauce, butter or meat sauce
Kids Salmon
served with French fries
Cheesecake
ginger ice cream, almond praline sauce, mulled cider, puffed black rice
Chocolate Pudding Cake
malted meringue, cocoa crumble, coffee ice cream
LIGHTER FARE - LF Desserts
Lite Fare
Burger
green tomato relish, white cheddar mornay, extra fancy sauce, fried shallots, brioche bun*
Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, brioche crouton, parmesan reggiano, white anchovy, creamy caesar dressing
Cheese Board
blackcurrant and pear preserve, fig mustard, olives, candied walnuts, toasted baguette
Deviled Eggs
latta farm eggs, peekytoe crab
Farmers Salad
Salmon Rillette
fresh and smoked, pernod, creme fraiche
Vegetable Crudite
MOTHERS DAY ADULT
MOTHERS DAY KID
LF Fries
LF Sides
Kids
Kids Burger
served with French fries
Kids Chicken
served with French fries
Kids Pasta
red sauce, butter or meat sauce
Kids Salmon
served with French fries
Cheesecake
ginger ice cream, almond praline sauce, mulled cider, puffed black rice
Chocolate Pudding Cake
malted meringue, cocoa crumble, coffee ice cream
LF Desserts
FRIDAY SPECIAL - FRIDAY SPECIAL
Shrimp And Grits
North Carolina shrimp, andouille sausage, crimini mushrooms
Shrimp And Grits
North Carolina shrimp, andouille sausage, crimini mushrooms