The Creek and The Cave is proud to have paved the way for comedy in Long Island City. After all, we are the funniest neighborhood in Queens! We grew from a sprawling dive bar that was open 6 days a week to come to be named “The gem of the Queens comedy scene” by Time Out New York.”
The Creek is now open 7 days a week and offers 150+ live events a month (including the award wining Week at the Creek), boasts 8 pinball machines, is host to a podcast network (cavecomedyradio.com) of over 20 weekly shows, regularly tours the country as CreekCaveLive and is home to culinary treats such as Churros Ice Cream Sandwiches, Praline Bacon and some of the tastiest California Style Mexican this side of the Mississippi. Come Eat Drink Play and Laugh with us! As Andrew W.K. said, “It’s all going down at one of the best bars in Long Island City, The Creek and The Cave, which has rightly earned its nickname “the CBGB’s of comedy.”
All salads served with oil & vinegar. Add Chicken, Tofu, Pork, Ground Beef, Veggies for $1, Add Grilled Shrimp for $5, Add Steak for $2.50
Spinach Salad$10.95
Fresh baby spinach, with sliced avocado and red onion
The Creek Salad$10.95
A bed of crispy Romaine lettuce topped with sliced avocado, red onion, corn, tomatoes, black beans, and New York State goat cheese
Taco Salad$11.95
Lettuce, pico de gallo, black beans, cheddar jack cheese, ground beef & sour cream served in a crispy fried tortilla bowl
Burritos
Chicken Burrito Grande$9.75
Pulled chicken with your choice of brown or white rice, black or pinto beans, with cheddar jack cheese & sour cream
Grilled Spinach Burrito$12.95
Sauteed spinach, cheddar jack cheese, avocado & sour cream, with your choice of white or brown rice & pulled chicken or tofu
Seafood Burrito$14.95
Your choice of grilled or beer-battered sh or shrimp, with cabbage salsa, lettuce, cheddar jack cheese & sour cream
Pork Fajita Burrito$10.00
Slow roasted pork, grilled veggies, black or pinto beans, cheddar jack cheese & sour cream
Burrito Extremo$10.00
Ground beef, cheddar jack cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce & sour cream
Chicken Big Dog Burrito$12.95
Double wrapped tortilla stuffed with chicken, brown rice or white rice, black or pinto beans, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream, lettuce & pico de gallo
Bean and Cheese Burrito$9.25
Your choice of black or pinto beans, melted cheddar jack cheese & sour cream
Yoga Burrito$11.95
The Creek Salad in whole wheat tortilla with romaine lettuce, sliced avocado, red onion, corn, tomatoes, black beans& New York State goat cheese
Burrito Bowl$9.75
Black or pinto beans, white or brown rice, served with sour cream & cheddar jack cheese. With your choice of chicken, pork, ground beef, grilled veggies or tofu
Burrito Extras
Dip It$2.95
Slather your burrito in one of our homemade sauces: sweet mole, zesty green salsa verde or spicy, smokey chipotle sauce. Topped with melted cheddar jack & sour cream
Dip It Vegan!$4.95
Choose from the same sauces above and we will top it off with Daiya Vegan Cheese & Toffuti Sour Cream
Chimichanga$3.95
Deep fry your burrito & top it with sour cream and fresh pico de gallo
Starters
Chicken & Black Bean Quesadilla$8.50
Pulled Chicken & black beans with cheddar jack cheese & sour cream
Baja Quesadilla$9.25
New York State goat cheese, sliced avocado & jalapeno peppers
Flautas$6.95
Pulled chicken & cheddar jack cheese wrapped in a golden fried tortilla & & served with pico de gallo & sour cream
Nachos
Choose from Chicken, Tofu, ground beef, grilled veggies or pork. Served on a bed of tortilla chips & topped with pinto beans, cheddar jack cheese, pico de gallo & sour cream
Small$6.95
Large$9.95
Jalapeno Poppers$8.95
Six deep-fried breaded jalapenos, stuffed with cream cheese, with a dollop of sour cream
Homemade Salsa Sampler$11.95
Homemade tortilla chips served with bubbly Oaxaca queso, house salsa & fresh guacamole
Spicy Chicken Wings$7.95
(Not Available Fri & Sat) 6 Crispy wings dredged in a spicy buffalo sauce. Served with ranch & bleu cheese dressings
Bacon & Potato Flautas$7.95
(No Substitutions) Smashed potatoes & crispy bacon wrapped in a golden fried tortilla. Served with spicy chipotle mayo
Burgers
Pub-style burgers served with handcut fries. Add Bacon or Avocado for $2
Melted American, jalapenos, red onions lettuce and our smoky chipotle mayo
All American Burger$11.95
Melted American cheese and sauteed onions
Mariano's Grilled Chicken Sandwich$8.95
Tender pulled chicken breast, melted American, lettuce, tomato and mayo
Popeye Burger$12.95
Goat cheese burger with garlic sauteed spinach
Brunch
Huevos Rancheros$11.95
A delicious stack of scrambled eggs, melted cheese, black beans, and guacamole, served on crispy corn tortilla with sour cream and your choice of salsa verde or chipotle
Chilaquiles$14.95
Two eggs sunny side up with grilled skirt steak served with tortillas soaked in salsa verde with a drizzle of sour cream
Breakfast Burrito$11.95
Eggs, homemade pico de gallo, with cheese and sour cream wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla with your choice of grilled skirt steak or chorizo sausage
The Creek Breakfast$9.95
Two scrambled eggs, threes slices of crisp bacon & home fries
Sausage Gravy & Biscuits$10.95
(Weekends only) Two large, flaky biscuits smothered in a down home sawmill gravy with Chorizo made right here at The Creek
Three 6 inch tortillas stuffed with pulled chicken, smothered in our spicy smoky chipotle sauce, zesty salsa verde or sweet mole. Topped with melted cheddar jack & sour cream
Steak Fajita Platter$14.95
Delicious strips of steak served with sauteed veggies, black or pinto beans, a dollop of sour cream shredded cheddar jack & three 6 inch flour tortillas
Taco al Carbon Platter$11.95
Three tacos al carbon with your choice of shredded chicken, slow roasted pork, ground beef, homemade chorizo, grilled seasonal veggies or marinated tofu with cilantro and onion
Flautas Entree$10.50
Five rolled, crispy fried tortillas stuffed with pulled chicken & cheddar jack. Served with a side of sour cream and our fresh pico de gallo
Sauteed Spinach$11.50
Baby spinach sauteed with oil and garlic. Served with your choice of black or pinto beans and rice
Vegan Enchiladas$15.95
Three 6-inch tortillas stuffed with marinated tofu or grilled veggies, smothered in smoky chipotle sauce, zesty salsa verde or sweet mole. Topped with melted Daiya vegan cheese & Tofutti sour cream
Tacos
Add a dollop of Guac for $0.75, Add small avocado $0.75
Seafood Taco$5.50
Your choice of grilled or beer battered shrimp or fish with cabbage salsa and wasabi sauce on a 6 inch flour tortilla
Taco Gringo$4.00
Savory ground beef, cheddar jack, pico de gallo, lettuce and sour cream on a crispy 6 inch corn tortilla
Tacos al Carbon$3.50
Your choice of grilled chicken, slow roasted pork, ground beef, homemade chorizo, grilled veggies or marinated tofu, on a 6 inch flour tortilla with cilantro and onions
Desserts
Cinnamon Dipping Sticks$5.95
Crispy strips of flour tortilla, dredged in cinnamon and sugar. Served with rich chocolate sauce
Aldito's Flan$7.95
A delicious fluffy caramel custard made by a delicious fluffy caramel man. Served with whipped cream and chocolate sauce
Aldito's Espresso Flan$8.95
(Occasionally available and always perfecto) (Ask about other flavors - he's full of surprises!)
Sides & Substitutions
Guacamole
Small$5.95
Large$7.95
Fresh Pico de Gallo
Small$2.00
Large$3.50
Signature Sauces$1.25
Mole, Salsa Verde, Chipotle, Wasabi Mayo, Chipotle Mayo