TrailSide Tap

710 SW 3rd St, Ankeny
(515) 964-5259

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Loaded Hash Browns
Cauliflower Wings
Trailside Burger
Chicken Sandwich
Brussels Sprouts
Salmon Sandwich
Eggs Benedict
Torta Birria
Cheese Curds
Deviled Eggs

Menu

Snacks
Bar Nuts
Sweet, salty, and bit of spice.
Tapenade
whipped goat cheese / pita chips / olive relish
Chips & Dip
house fried / roasted red pepper dip
Pimento Cheese
house cracker bread
Deviled Eggs
horseradish / fresh dill
Trailside Trail Mix
chex / pretels / mini breadsticks / rye crisps / peanuts / maple everything spice

Small
Bulgogi Fries
beef short rib / kimchi / cheddar / scallion / toasted sesame / cilantro / sriracha mayo / chile peppers
Cheese Curds
Good cheddar, beer batter, buttermilk dressing, and red sauce.
Sticky Ribs
baby back ribs / thai caramel glaze / crispy garlic / fresno pepper / scallion
Cauliflower Wings
buffalo & korean BBQ / buttermilk dressing / crudite / nuoc mam mayo
Brussels Sprouts
pan-roasted / fish caramel / toasted seeds / fresno chiles / crispy shallot / lime aioli
Carrots
romesco sauce / whipped goat cheese / blistered carrots / everything spice / crispy shallots
Sausage & Toast
house italian sausage / arrabbiata / lemon herb ricotta / parmesan / kale & pickled pepper salad / garlic toast

Sides
Pan Roasted Vegetables
Skin-On Fries
House Salad
Small Caesar Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad

Beverages
Soda
Iced Tea
lemonade

Training Wheels
Kids Cheeseburger
Kids Chicken Tenders
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Spaghetti
Kid's Hot Dog

A Bit Bigger
Berry Balsamic Salad
mixed greens / goat cheese / craisins / pickled onion / raspberries / tomato / candied almonds / balsamic vinaigrette (add chicken, salmon or steak +6)
Greek Spinach Salad
mixed greens / cucumber / tomato / kalamata olive / feta / pepperoncini / orechiette / red wine vinaigrette / [add chicken, salmon or steak + 6]
Kale Caesar Salad
chopped kale / shaved parmesan / garlic croutons / crispy frico / house caesar dressing [add chicken, salmon or steak +6]
Pesto Veggie Melt
roasted red pepper / broccoli / ricotta / pesto / havarti / toasted multigrain bread / house chips
Crab Cake
jumbo crab / greens / berkwood bacon / tomato / old bay mayo
Romesco Salmon Sandwich
grilled salmon / heirloom tomato / shaved cucumber / mayo / arugula / pickled onion / romesco sauce / scenic route bakery brioche bun / choice of side
Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch
pickle brined chicken breast / berkwood bacon / swiss cheese / bibb lettuce / tomato / house ranch / scenic route bakery sesame bun / choice of side
Kimchi Dog
berkwood frank / kimchi / chili crisp / scallion / pickled onion / sriracha mayo / scallion pancake + choice of side
Just a Burger
Cooper's American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and sesame bun.gluten-free available. Served with side.
Trailside Burger
Sweet onion mayo, bacon, Havarti, caramelized onion, and brioche bun.gluten-free available. Served with side.

Biggest
Sausage & Broccoli Orechiette
house italian sausage / roasted broccoli / herbed ricotta / parmesan / toasted bread
Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
teriyaki glazed salmon / cucumber / carrot / soy roasted broccoli / mango / edamame / pickled red cabbage / sweet soy drizzle / sticky rice
Homestyle Meatloaf
pork & beef / ketchup glaze / braised radish / mashed taters
Smoked Chicken
bell & evans half bird / roasted onion risotto / mushroom bacon / toasted pecan
Chimichurri Steak
strip steak / poblano and potato hash / seared baby carrots / chimichurri verde

Something Sweet
Apple Dumpling
granny smith apple / cinnamon syrup / lavender ice cream
Mocha Cherry Cheesecake
chocolate crumb crust / tart cherry compote / espresso cheesecake filling
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
cinnamon anglaise / pecan brittle

Cocktails To Go
Brown Butter Old Fashioned
brown butter washed rye whiskey / luxardo cherry / brown sugar syrup / bitters
Blackberry Sidecar
blackberries / brandy / orange liqueur / lemon / rosemary simple syrup
Paloma
tequila / aperol / lime / grapefruit
Tamarind Margarita
tequila / tamarind / lime / orange liqueur / tajin rim
Caipirinha
cachaca 51 / muddled lime / domaine de canton / sugar syrup
Trailside Cosmo
vodka / cranberry / rosemary syrup / lemon / peppercorn spritz
Paper Airplane
bourbon / aperol / lemon / amaretto / egg whites / bitters
Matador
reposado tequila / pineapple / lime / sugar syrup / orange liqueur / bitters
Cherry Limeade
three olives cherry vodka / soda / grenadine / fresh lime

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Recent Reviews

Enjoyed the berry bliss chicken salad and the Trailside burger. Wish they offered the regular menu earlier than 2 pm as brunch goes til then and I was excited about their weekend special salad that was not offered at 1 pm.
October 2025
Trailside Tap is a must-visit in Ankeny! The back patio is amazing. The Berry Summer Salad and Three Pepper Burger were packed with flavor and just the right size. And do yourself a favor—order the Mulberry Mule. You won’t regret it!
August 2025
Great small resturant along the Tressel bridge trail. Lots of seating inside nd really cool area outside. Staff was friendly and sat us quickly. Lots of beer choices on tap. 1 page menu with plenty of options for most tastes. We ordered crab cakes and a hamburger. The food arrived quickly. The atmosphere is definitely built around being outdoors and biking.
The hamburger was juicy full of flavor and prepared perfectly. The fries where fried and definitely had...
March 2025

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TrailSide Tap

710 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-5259