Buck & Badger offers a diverse menu which includes duck, boar, lamb, bison, and … three delectably cheesy entrees: Baked Mac & Cheese, Grilled Cheese Tomato Fondue, and, my selection, Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam & Sliced Apples.
The menu described my chosen sandwich as “Great Lakes Gruyere and apple fig jam between grilled sourdough slices.” The Gruyere cheese blended perfectly with the semi-cooked apple chunks for a sweet, melty, savory taste. The sourdough bread was grilled perfectly and did not get even a bit soggy before the end of the meal. It was served with pickles and a pink coleslaw that was quite good. I also ordered the soup of the day, a vegetarian creamy potato. It was plain and didn’t have a whole lot of flavor, but not too bad.
My dining companions ordered and thoroughly enjoyed Buck & Badger’s Duck Salad and Bison Burger. Complementary chocolate chip cookies came at the end of the meal. They were crispy, warm and perfect.
Overall, it was an excellent meal in a restaurant with great
ambiance. I’ll definitely be back to try
their other cheesy offerings.
