Spotted Dog Restaurant & Bar Menu
Introducing the menu at Spotted Dog Restaurant & Bar, located in the heart of Carrboro, NC, is a delightful experience for food enthusiasts. This local gem offers a vibrant atmosphere and a diverse menu that caters to both vegans and meat lovers alike.
- Signature Dishes: Indulge in the Carolina pub vegan burger and the loaded vegan hot dog, celebrated for their delicious flavors.
- Healthy Options: The California burger and bean salad stand out as fresh and wholesome choices, perfect for family dining.
- Craft Cocktails: Don't miss the Bees Knees cocktail, enhancing your meal with a subtly sweet honey twist.
- Community Feel: Friendly service and accommodating staff make this spot feel welcoming while you enjoy outdoor seating.
With excellent food, a commendable drink selection, and a homey atmosphere, Spotted Dog is a must-visit for anyone in Carrboro.
APPETIZERS - Appetizers
Chicken Chews
boneless chicken tenders deep-fried & served with a side of sauce
Diggin' In (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
your choice of house-made pimiento cheese, vegan or dairy, served with pita points, house-cut corn tortilla chips, celery, & bell pepper
Fido's Fries (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
beer-battered fries topped with cheese, bacon (soy or pork), scallions, & sour cream
Fried Green Tomatoes (Vegan)
house-battered green tomatoes fried then drizzled with our house-made vegan chipotle sauce
Knock-Me-Down Nachos (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
house-cut corn tortilla chips, house-made black bean chili, cheese, shredded mesclun greens, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, & sour cream
Puppy Ciao (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
house-made Mediterranean-style dip with sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, spinach, feta, parmesan, & cheddar - served warm with house-cut corn tortilla chips, celery sticks, bell pepper, & pita points
Spot's Basket
choose one: beer-battered fries, home-style chips, NC sweet potato fries, southern fried okra, hushpuppies, frickles, onion rings, or chips & salsa
Veggie Wings (Vegan)
NC soy chicken nuggets served plain, tossed mild, or tossed hot - with celery sticks & bleu cheese, ranch, or vegan ranch
Wicked Wings
bone-in wings deep-fried & served plain, tossed mild, or tossed hot - with celery sticks & bleu cheese or ranch
Chicken Chews
boneless chicken tenders deep-fried & served with a side of sauce
Diggin' In (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
your choice of house-made pimiento cheese, vegan or dairy, served with pita points, house-cut corn tortilla chips, celery, & bell pepper
Fido's Fries (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
beer-battered fries topped with cheese, bacon (soy or pork), scallions, & sour cream
Fried Green Tomatoes (Vegan)
house-battered green tomatoes fried then drizzled with our house-made vegan chipotle sauce
Knock-Me-Down Nachos (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
house-cut corn tortilla chips, house-made black bean chili, cheese, shredded mesclun greens, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, & sour cream
Puppy Ciao (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
house-made Mediterranean-style dip with sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, spinach, feta, parmesan, & cheddar - served warm with house-cut corn tortilla chips, celery sticks, bell pepper, & pita points
Spot's Basket
choose one: beer-battered fries, home-style chips, NC sweet potato fries, southern fried okra, hushpuppies, frickles, onion rings, or chips & salsa
Veggie Wings (Vegan)
NC soy chicken nuggets served plain, tossed mild, or tossed hot - with celery sticks & bleu cheese, ranch, or vegan ranch
Wicked Wings
bone-in wings deep-fried & served plain, tossed mild, or tossed hot - with celery sticks & bleu cheese or ranch
Appetizers
SOUPS - Soups
Champion Chili (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
house-made spicy black bean chili topped with shredded cheese & jalapenos
Creamy Potato Soup (Vegetarian)
house-made creamy potato soup topped with shredded cheese, scallions, & bacon (soy or pork)
Champion Chili (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
house-made spicy black bean chili topped with shredded cheese & jalapenos
Creamy Potato Soup (Vegetarian)
house-made creamy potato soup topped with shredded cheese, scallions, & bacon (soy or pork)
Soups
SALADS - Salads
Chewin' Grass (Vegan)
mesclun greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, NC sprouts, sunflower seeds, carrots, & house-made croutons
Greek Salad (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
mesclun greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, red onions, bell peppers, carrot, & feta
The Dogstar Salad (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
mesclun greens, cottage cheese, apples, carrots, raisins, sunflower seeds, NC sprouts, shredded cheese, & cashews
Rover Meets Charlie
your choice of wild caught ahi tuna or farm raised coho salmon, mesclun greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, shredded cheese, sunflower seeds, & red onions
Spot's Salad (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
your choice of marinated tofu or organic tempeh, mesclun greens, shredded cheese, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, & carrots
The Bumpy Chicken (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
all-natural NC chicken or NC soy chicken, mesclun greens, shredded cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions, house-made croutons, & bacon (soy or pork)
Chewin' Grass (Vegan)
mesclun greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, NC sprouts, sunflower seeds, carrots, & house-made croutons
Greek Salad (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
mesclun greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, red onions, bell peppers, carrot, & feta
The Dogstar Salad (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
mesclun greens, cottage cheese, apples, carrots, raisins, sunflower seeds, NC sprouts, shredded cheese, & cashews
Rover Meets Charlie
your choice of wild caught ahi tuna or farm raised coho salmon, mesclun greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, shredded cheese, sunflower seeds, & red onions
Spot's Salad (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
your choice of marinated tofu or organic tempeh, mesclun greens, shredded cheese, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, & carrots
The Bumpy Chicken (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
all-natural NC chicken or NC soy chicken, mesclun greens, shredded cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions, house-made croutons, & bacon (soy or pork)
Salads
ROVER'S CATCH - Rover's Catch
Baja Fish Tacos
soft flour tortillas filled with fried wild caught cod, shredded mesclun greens, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, & house-made chipotle, served with a ramekin of house-made chipotle salsa
Tuna Tostada
two tostadas topped with shredded mesclun greens, wild caught ahi tuna, house-made avocado lime cream sauce, house-made black bean & corn salad, diced tomato, cilantro, & a lime wedge
Carolina Crab Cakes (Vegan Option)
a trio of wild caught blue crab cakes made in the southern tradition served with remoulade & a lemon wedge
Fish & Chips
tender strips of fried wild caught cod served with beer-battered fries & house-made tartar sauce make it a platter with coleslaw & hushpuppies for 5
Baja Fish Tacos
soft flour tortillas filled with fried wild caught cod, shredded mesclun greens, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, & house-made chipotle, served with a ramekin of house-made chipotle salsa
Tuna Tostada
two tostadas topped with shredded mesclun greens, wild caught ahi tuna, house-made avocado lime cream sauce, house-made black bean & corn salad, diced tomato, cilantro, & a lime wedge
Carolina Crab Cakes (Vegan Option)
a trio of wild caught blue crab cakes made in the southern tradition served with remoulade & a lemon wedge
Fish & Chips
tender strips of fried wild caught cod served with beer-battered fries & house-made tartar sauce make it a platter with coleslaw & hushpuppies for 5
Rover's Catch
PLATES - Plates
Flautas (Vegan)
served with a small salad grilled flour tortillas filled with shredded soy pork & chipotle peppers topped with a house-made avocado lime cream sauce & served with a side of house-made chipotle salsa
Veggie BBQ Platter
house-made veggie barbecue, beer-battered fries, coleslaw, & hushpuppies veganize it by substituting hushpuppies for one of our other vegan sides
Black Bean & Corn Quesadilla (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
a flour tortilla filled with a house-made 3-cheese blend, house-made black bean & corn salad, spinach, & shredded cheese - with a side of shredded mesclun greens, diced tomatoes, & house-made chipotle salsa
Spot's Platter (Vegan)
a trio of house-made black-eyed peacakes or house-made NC sweet potato & black bean quinoa cakes topped with house-made vegan chipotle, diced tomato, & flash fried cilantro
Flautas (Vegan)
served with a small salad grilled flour tortillas filled with shredded soy pork & chipotle peppers topped with a house-made avocado lime cream sauce & served with a side of house-made chipotle salsa
Veggie BBQ Platter
house-made veggie barbecue, beer-battered fries, coleslaw, & hushpuppies veganize it by substituting hushpuppies for one of our other vegan sides
Black Bean & Corn Quesadilla (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
a flour tortilla filled with a house-made 3-cheese blend, house-made black bean & corn salad, spinach, & shredded cheese - with a side of shredded mesclun greens, diced tomatoes, & house-made chipotle salsa
Spot's Platter (Vegan)
a trio of house-made black-eyed peacakes or house-made NC sweet potato & black bean quinoa cakes topped with house-made vegan chipotle, diced tomato, & flash fried cilantro
Plates
SPOT'S BOWLS - Spot's Bowls
Curry (Vegan Option)
your choice of non-gmo NC soy chicken, grilled all-natural NC chicken, organic marinated tofu, organic marinated tempeh, or farm raised coho salmon with mixed bell peppers, mushrooms, red onions, & mixed vegetables sauteed in our mildly spicy house-made coconut red curry - topped with scallions, fresh cilantro, & a lime wedge - served with a side of long-grain rice & pita points
Meatball Marinara (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
linguini tossed in our house-made marinara, served with plant-based Italian style meatballs & topped with parmesan
Mediterranean Pasta (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
linguine tossed in our house-made marinara, with artichoke hearts, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives, & spinach - topped with parmesan & feta
Pasta Alfredo (Vegan)
linguini tossed in a house-made Miyoko's based alfredo sauce with sauteed garlic, mushrooms, onions, & spinach
Red Beans & Rice (Vegan)
a vegan twist on this traditional New Orleans dish, using vegan Andouille sausage, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, mixed bell peppers, red onion, garlic, & Cajun spices
Stirfry (Vegan Option)
your choice of marinated organic tempeh, marinated organic tofu, non-gmo NC soy chicken, grilled all-natural NC chicken, or farm raised coho salmon served in a house-made apricot sesame sauce with mixed bell peppers, mushrooms, mixed vegetables, red onions, & a lemon wedge - served over a bed of long-grain rice
Buffalo Mac-N-Cheese (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
our house-made 3-cheese blend baked with NC natural chicken or NC soy chicken, celery, red onion, diced tomatoes, mixed bell peppers, & buffalo sauce - topped with bacon (soy or pork), house-made breadcrumbs, & bleu cheese crumbles
Curry (Vegan Option)
your choice of non-gmo NC soy chicken, grilled all-natural NC chicken, organic marinated tofu, organic marinated tempeh, or farm raised coho salmon with mixed bell peppers, mushrooms, red onions, & mixed vegetables sauteed in our mildly spicy house-made coconut red curry - topped with scallions, fresh cilantro, & a lime wedge - served with a side of long-grain rice & pita points
Meatball Marinara (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
linguini tossed in our house-made marinara, served with plant-based Italian style meatballs & topped with parmesan
Mediterranean Pasta (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
linguine tossed in our house-made marinara, with artichoke hearts, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives, & spinach - topped with parmesan & feta
Pasta Alfredo (Vegan)
linguini tossed in a house-made Miyoko's based alfredo sauce with sauteed garlic, mushrooms, onions, & spinach
Red Beans & Rice (Vegan)
a vegan twist on this traditional New Orleans dish, using vegan Andouille sausage, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, mixed bell peppers, red onion, garlic, & Cajun spices
Stirfry (Vegan Option)
your choice of marinated organic tempeh, marinated organic tofu, non-gmo NC soy chicken, grilled all-natural NC chicken, or farm raised coho salmon served in a house-made apricot sesame sauce with mixed bell peppers, mushrooms, mixed vegetables, red onions, & a lemon wedge - served over a bed of long-grain rice
Buffalo Mac-N-Cheese (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
our house-made 3-cheese blend baked with NC natural chicken or NC soy chicken, celery, red onion, diced tomatoes, mixed bell peppers, & buffalo sauce - topped with bacon (soy or pork), house-made breadcrumbs, & bleu cheese crumbles
Spot's Bowls
BUNS - Buns
Veggie BBQ Sandwich (Vegan)
slow-cooked shredded non-gmo NC soy chicken in our house-made vinegar-based eastern style NC barbeque sauce topped with house-made coleslaw
Charlie Chomp
wild caught ahi tuna or farm raised coho salmon, NC sprouts, mesclun greens, tomato, & house-made tartar sauce
Blazing Burger (Vegetarian/Vegan Options)
pepper jack, onion rings, jalapenos, mesclun greens, tomato, & house-made chipotle mayo
California Burger (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
mesclun greens, tomato, NC sprouts, & house-made guacamole
Carolina Pub Burger (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
cheddar cheese, onion rings, house-made coleslaw, mesclun greens, tomato, & barbecue sauce
Chick-Faux-Lay (Vegan)
NC soy chicken patties, mesclun greens, tomato, red onion, & vegan mayo
Chipotle Burger (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
pepper jack, mesclun greens, tomato, cilantro, & house-made chipotle mayo
Classic Hamburger
mesclun greens, tomato, red onion, & mayo
Carolina Crab Cake Sandwich (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
a southern style crab cake with a hint of bourbon served with mesclun greens, tomato, & house-made remoulade
Fungous Amongous Burger (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
Swiss, grilled mushrooms, mesclun greens, tomato, & mayo
The Impossible Burger (Vegan)
mesclun greens, tomato, onion, & vegan herb mayo
The Ralphie Boy (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
grilled NC chicken breast or NC soy chicken, Swiss, bacon, tomato, red onion, mesclun greens, & spicy brown mustard
Spot's Bean Burger (Vegan)
your choice of a house-made black-eyed pea patty or a house-made NC sweet potato & black bean quinoa patty with mesclun greens, tomato, cilantro, & house-made vegan chipotle mayo
Veggie BBQ Sandwich (Vegan)
slow-cooked shredded non-gmo NC soy chicken in our house-made vinegar-based eastern style NC barbeque sauce topped with house-made coleslaw
Charlie Chomp
wild caught ahi tuna or farm raised coho salmon, NC sprouts, mesclun greens, tomato, & house-made tartar sauce
Blazing Burger (Vegetarian/Vegan Options)
pepper jack, onion rings, jalapenos, mesclun greens, tomato, & house-made chipotle mayo
California Burger (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
mesclun greens, tomato, NC sprouts, & house-made guacamole
Carolina Pub Burger (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
cheddar cheese, onion rings, house-made coleslaw, mesclun greens, tomato, & barbecue sauce
Chick-Faux-Lay (Vegan)
NC soy chicken patties, mesclun greens, tomato, red onion, & vegan mayo
Chipotle Burger (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
pepper jack, mesclun greens, tomato, cilantro, & house-made chipotle mayo
Classic Hamburger
mesclun greens, tomato, red onion, & mayo
Carolina Crab Cake Sandwich (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
a southern style crab cake with a hint of bourbon served with mesclun greens, tomato, & house-made remoulade
Fungous Amongous Burger (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
Swiss, grilled mushrooms, mesclun greens, tomato, & mayo
The Impossible Burger (Vegan)
mesclun greens, tomato, onion, & vegan herb mayo
The Ralphie Boy (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
grilled NC chicken breast or NC soy chicken, Swiss, bacon, tomato, red onion, mesclun greens, & spicy brown mustard
Spot's Bean Burger (Vegan)
your choice of a house-made black-eyed pea patty or a house-made NC sweet potato & black bean quinoa patty with mesclun greens, tomato, cilantro, & house-made vegan chipotle mayo
Buns
HANDHELDS - Handhelds
Grilled Turkey & Bacon Club
thin sliced turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, cheddar, tomatoes, mesclun greens, & house-made herb mayo
BLT
pork bacon, mesclun greens, tomato, & herb mayo
TLT (Vegan)
soy bacon, mesclun greens, tomato, & herb mayo
Grilled Cheese (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
Patty Melt (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
your choice of NC angus beef or Impossible burger on sourdough with grilled onion & your choice of cheese
Traditional Carolina Dogs (Vegan Option)
your choice of 2 all-beef hot dogs or 2 vegan hot dogs, spicy brown mustard, house-made chili, house-made coleslaw, & red onion
Chili Cheese Dogs (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
your choice of 2 all-beef hot dogs or 2 vegan dogs, house-made chili, & shredded cheese
New York Dogs (Vegan Option)
your choice of 2 all-beef hot dogs or 2 vegan hot dogs, sauerkraut, & spicy brown mustard
Club Veg (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
organic veggie salami, organic soy bacon, NC sprouts, Swiss, cheddar, mesclun greens, tomatoes, & house-made vegan herb mayo veganize it with vegan cheese
Green Tomato Pimiento Cheese (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
house-made pimiento cheese, battered & fried green tomatoes, & mesclun greens veganize it with house-made vegan pimiento cheese
Turkey Reuben
thin-sliced turkey breast, Swiss, sauerkraut, & house-made 1000 island
Radical Reuben (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
organic smokey tempeh, sauerkraut, house-made guacamole, Swiss, dill pickles, & house-made vegan 1000 island veganize it with vegan cheese
HANDHELDS - Handhelds - Reubens
HANDHELDS - Reubens
Turkey Reuben
thin-sliced turkey breast, Swiss, sauerkraut, & house-made 1000 island
Radical Reuben (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
organic smokey tempeh, sauerkraut, house-made guacamole, Swiss, dill pickles, & house-made vegan 1000 island veganize it with vegan cheese
Grilled Turkey & Bacon Club
thin sliced turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, cheddar, tomatoes, mesclun greens, & house-made herb mayo
BLT
pork bacon, mesclun greens, tomato, & herb mayo
TLT (Vegan)
soy bacon, mesclun greens, tomato, & herb mayo
Grilled Cheese (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
Patty Melt (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
your choice of NC angus beef or Impossible burger on sourdough with grilled onion & your choice of cheese
Traditional Carolina Dogs (Vegan Option)
your choice of 2 all-beef hot dogs or 2 vegan hot dogs, spicy brown mustard, house-made chili, house-made coleslaw, & red onion
Chili Cheese Dogs (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
your choice of 2 all-beef hot dogs or 2 vegan dogs, house-made chili, & shredded cheese
New York Dogs (Vegan Option)
your choice of 2 all-beef hot dogs or 2 vegan hot dogs, sauerkraut, & spicy brown mustard
Club Veg (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
organic veggie salami, organic soy bacon, NC sprouts, Swiss, cheddar, mesclun greens, tomatoes, & house-made vegan herb mayo veganize it with vegan cheese
Green Tomato Pimiento Cheese (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
house-made pimiento cheese, battered & fried green tomatoes, & mesclun greens veganize it with house-made vegan pimiento cheese
Handhelds
Reubens
Turkey Reuben
thin-sliced turkey breast, Swiss, sauerkraut, & house-made 1000 island
Radical Reuben (Vegetarian/Vegan Option)
organic smokey tempeh, sauerkraut, house-made guacamole, Swiss, dill pickles, & house-made vegan 1000 island veganize it with vegan cheese