Free refills available for dine-in guests on the beverages noted below. (No refills on take-out orders)
Coke
32 oz. Glass
2.25 $
Diet Coke
32 oz. Glass
2.25 $
Coke Zero
(*Midtown Only) 32 oz. Glass
2.25 $
Sprite
32 oz. Glass
2.25 $
Ginger-ale
32 oz. Glass
2.25 $
Mr. Pibb
32 oz. Glass
2.25 $
Sweet Tea
32 oz. Glass
2.25 $
Unsweetened Iced Tea
32 oz. Glass
2.25 $
Minute Maid Pink Lemonade
32 oz. Glass
2.25 $
Bottled and Canned Beverages
Boylan’s Brand Bottled Root Beer
2.5 $
Black Cherry
2.5 $
Orange
2.5 $
Grape
2.5 $
Creme Soda
(12 oz. Bottle)
2.5 $
Gosling’s Brand Ginger Beer
(12 oz. Can)
2.25 $
Bottled Perrier Sparkling Water
(11.15 oz. Bottle)
2.25 $
Bottled Fiji Artesian Water
(500 ml/16.9 oz. Bottle)
2.25 $
Red Bull Energy Drink
(8.4 oz. Can)
3.5 $
Whynatte Latte Coffee Flavored Energy Drink
(8 oz. Can)
3.5 $
Bar Snacks & Appetizers
Mucho Mas Macho Nachos
Crisp tortilla chips smothered w/ your choice of firehouse, Veggie or Turkey Chili, & topped w/ shredded jack & cheddar cheese, black olives, chopped lettuce, sour cream & chunky red salsa. Good God, they’re huge, sloppy & delicious.
8.75 $
Mucho Mas Macho Nachos
Crisp tortilla chips smothered w/ your choice of firehouse, Veggie or Turkey Chili, & topped w/ shredded jack & cheddar cheese, black olives, chopped lettuce, sour cream & chunky red salsa. Good God, they’re huge, sloppy & delicious. (Guacamole)
2.25 $
Atlanta's Original Nacho Tots
Get everything described on the Macho Nachos above, but made w/ tater tots instead of tortilla chips. It kicks ass, but you definitely have to use a fork. Drunk people really seem to love these.
8.75 $
Atlanta's Original Nacho Tots
Get everything described on the Macho Nachos above, but made w/ tater tots instead of tortilla chips. It kicks ass, but you definitely have to use a fork. Drunk people really seem to love these. (Guacamole)
2.25 $
Fried Dill Pickle Spears
Tender, juicy strips of chicken, battered & fried. Served w/ french fries or tots, & your choice of barbecue or honey mustard dipping sauce. Chickens are tasty little critters that want you to eat them.
6.75 $
Chicken Digits
Tender, juicy strips of chicken, battered & fried. Served w/ french fries or tots, & your choice of barbecue or honey mustard dipping sauce. Chickens are tasty little critters that want you to eat them.
8.75 $
Sweet Potato Fries
A big batch of crinkle-cut style fries served w/ your choice of Tasmanian pepperberry sauce or sticky, messy, sweet, gooey marshmallow sauce. Either way, you can’t lose.
6.95 $
Cheese Cheddar Balls
Big balls, little balls, medium balls. Put our deep-fried, beer-battered balls of cheddar-cheesy goodness in your mouth. They come w/ a side of jalapeño ranch dressing for dipping. So bite our cheesy balls
6.25 $
Fried Zucchini Slices
Breaded & fried zucchini slices, served w/ a side of ranch dressing. People can’t seem to get enough of these. Be careful, ‘cause they come straight from the fryer to your face.
6.25 $
Tortilla Chips & Salsa
Freshly fried corn tortilla chips served w/ our homemade red tomato salsa. ¡Dios Mio!
4.25 $
Tortilla Chips & Salsa
Freshly fried corn tortilla chips served w/ our homemade red tomato salsa. ¡Dios Mio! (Queso dip)
1.5 $
Tortilla Chips & Salsa
Freshly fried corn tortilla chips served w/ our homemade red tomato salsa. ¡Dios Mio! (Guacamole)
2.25 $
Chili-Cheese Spuds
A heapin’ helpin’ of french fries or tater tots, topped w/ your choice of Firehouse, Veggie or Turkey Chili, shredded cheddar cheese & diced red onion. They’re sloppy-good.
6.25 $
Kari-Kari
Delicate dumplings filled w/ cream cheese, puréed crab meat & garlic, flash-fried & served w/ sesame soy & sweet pepper dipping sauces. A tiny Japanese grandmother makes these for us w/ her own tiny hands.
6.95 $
The Usual Suspects
Plain Ol' Vortex Burger
In all its sirloin glory, our Original Vortex Burger is topped w/ lettuce, tomato & sweet red onion
6.95 $
Vortex Chili Burger
Our Original Vortex Burger topped w/ our bean-tastic chilli & shredded jack & cheddar cheese.
8.25 $
Vortex Chili Burger
Our Original Vortex Burger topped w/ our bean-tastic chilli & shredded jack & cheddar cheese. (Firehouse)
Vortex Chili Burger
Our Original Vortex Burger topped w/ our bean-tastic chilli & shredded jack & cheddar cheese. (Creamy Turkey)
Vortex Chili Burger
Our Original Vortex Burger topped w/ our bean-tastic chilli & shredded jack & cheddar cheese. (Tree Huggers Veggie Chili)
Vortex Cheese Burgers
Our original Vortex Burger topped
7.95 $
Vortex Bacon Cheeseburger
After you choose your cheese (see above), we’ll add a bunch of our tasty, crispy bacon to finish off the best Bacon Cheeseburger ever
8.5 $
The Vortex Signature Series
Blue ‘Shroom Burger
Topped w/ our thick blue cheese spread, sautéed mushrooms & bacon. It’s so good. you’ll see God.
Topped w/ jack cheese & a big glob of our freshly made guacamole. Heavenly.
9.25 $
Black ‘N’ Spicy Burger
Covered in Cajun spices, blackened & topped w/ pepperjack cheese & fire-roasted red peppers.
8.5 $
Swiss & Mushroom Burger
Topped w/ Swiss cheese & tasty sautéed mushrooms.
8.5 $
Hell Burger
Topped w/ pepperjack cheese, habanero relish, & a roasted jalapeño pepper. It’s spicy, so don’t order it if you’re a pussy. No returns.
9.95 $
Lone Star Tex Melt
(No lettuce, tomato or onion) Topped w/ cheddar cheese, barbecue sauce & crispy onion rings. Served on Texas toast.
9.25 $
Ragin’ Cajun Burger
Topped w/ a zesty blend of our secret Cajun sauce & pepperjack cheese.
9.25 $
Spanish Fly Burger
Topped w/ a spicy serving of our secret ground chorizo mix & pepperjack cheese.
8.75 $
Elvis Burger
Slathered w/ a King-sized helpin’ of smooth peanut butter, bacon & fried bananas.
9.95 $
The Original Vortex Heart Stoppers
The Coronary by Pass
Our big half-pound sirloin patty topped w/ a fried egg, three slices of American cheese, four slices of bacon, w/ plenty of mayo on the side that we expect you to slather all over this burger. And yes, it comes w/ a side item too.
9.95 $
The Double Coronary by Pass
Twice as big as the Coronary Bypass! Topped w/ two fried eggs, six slices of American cheese, & eight slices of bacon, all served between two grilled cheese sandwiches that we use in place of the regular hamburger buns.
15.95 $
The Triple Coronary by Pass
Made w/ two half-pound Vortex sirloin patties stacked inside three grilled cheese sandwiches, topped w/ two fried eggs, eight slices of American cheese, ten slices of bacon & plenty of mayo on the side. With this burger we choose your side for you, & it’s a big bowl of fries & tots covered in our cheesy-cheese goo. This super-stack is a heart attack waiting to happen. Enjoy! (No lettuce, tomato or onion)
26.95 $
The Meat Pack Melt
A Vortex sirloin patty topped w/ sliced turkey, ham, American, Swiss & cheddar cheese all griddled together on swirled rye bread. This is the best “melt” you have ever put in your mouth. No lettuce, tomato or onion- Just Meat
10.75 $
The Carnivorgasm
A sirloin patty, a turkey patty, pulled barbecued chicken, bacon, sliced ham, turkey, cheddar cheese & whiskey pimento cheese, all covered in Vortex barbecue sauce & crammed between two buns. No lettuce, tomato or onion- Just Meat
16.25 $
Beef Patty Substitution
Want a “Non-Beef” Vortex Burger? Select any one of our burger styles, & we’ll substitute the beef patty w/ your choice from the non-beef alternatives listed below. Just add the amount shown to the regular beef burger price.
Veggie Patties
A meatless patty made w/ a combination of oats, brown rice, vegetables & seasonings. Available in Plain or Black Bean style.
1 $
Turkey Patty
Our seasoned ground turkey is lower in fat than beef. It might even be good for you.
1 $
Chicken Breast
A juicy, grilled 6-ounce breast of farm-fresh chicken. Stupid, delicious chickens.
1.5 $
Bison Patty
A buffalo patty has less fat than a skinless chicken breast, w/ the juicy taste of beef. How the hell can you beat that combination?
4 $
If you order a “plain” non-beef burger, it will be topped w/ lettuce, tomato & onion just like The Plain Ol’ Vortex Burger.
Homemade Soup and Bean-Tastic Chilis
All of our soup & chili is made fresh, in-house every morning. We serve our soup w/ crackers & our bean-tastic chilis w/ a piece of delicious homemade jalapeño corn bread.
Soup of the Day
Ask your Server for today’s delicious homemade selection. (Cup)
3.25 $
Soup of the Day
Ask your Server for today’s delicious homemade selection. (Bowl)
3.95 $
Three- Alarm Firehouse Chili
Our spicy Firehouse chili is made w/ ground sirloin, beans & secret seasonings, topped w/ shredded jack & cheddar cheese & diced red onion. Did we mention that it’s spicy? So you can’t return it because you think it’s too spicy. It’s spicy. (Cup)
3.95 $
Three- Alarm Firehouse Chili
Our spicy Firehouse chili is made w/ ground sirloin, beans & secret seasonings, topped w/ shredded jack & cheddar cheese & diced red onion. Did we mention that it’s spicy? So you can’t return it because you think it’s too spicy. It’s spicy. (Bowl)
4.5 $
Creamy Turkey Chili
A delicious cream-based chili made w/ turkey, garbanzo beans, onion & secret spices. Yup, it’s spicy too! (Cup)
3.95 $
Creamy Turkey Chili
A delicious cream-based chili made w/ turkey, garbanzo beans, onion & secret spices. Yup, it’s spicy too! (Bowl)
4.5 $
Tree Huggers Veggie Chili
Made w/ a blend of kidney & black beans, vegetables & spices, but no meat. Can you believe it? Topped w/ diced onion. (Cup)
3.95 $
Tree Huggers Veggie Chili
Made w/ a blend of kidney & black beans, vegetables & spices, but no meat. Can you believe it? Topped w/ diced onion. (Bowl)
4.5 $
We’ll add shredded Jack & Cheddar cheese by request
Vortex Sandwiches
Our Sandwiches come w/ a free Side Item. They are listed in the Burger section. So find the list & Pick One. If you want to choose your own type of bread, we keep the following selection on hand: Thick Sliced white whole wheat, Swirl Rye, Focaccia, Hoagie Roll, Pita Bread, Burger Bun or a Tomato Flour Tortilla.
Big Nine-Inch Weenie
You know you crave that big 9-incher. A thick, delicious, pure-beef weenie grilled over an open flame, served naked on a butter-griddled bun. You can dress your weenie w/ these items at no additional cost: coleslaw, sauerkraut, diced raw onions, relish and/or sautéed onions.
6.95 $
Super Fat Chili Dog
Our big 9-inch weenie covered w/ Firehouse, Turkey or Veggie Chili, topped w/ shredded jack & cheddar & diced red onion.
8.25 $
Dirty Cajun's Spicy Hot Link
A grilled, spicy Louisiana Andouille sausage, topped w/ lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeño jack cheese & our homemade remoulade served on a grilled hoagie roll.
8.25 $
Brooklyn Egghead
Two fried eggs topped w/ American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato & red onion, served on grilled Texas toast. Add your own mayo & it’s perfect!
6.95 $
Brooklyn Egghead
Two fried eggs topped w/ American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato & red onion, served on grilled Texas toast. Add your own mayo & it’s perfect! (Chorizo)
1.5 $
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Breaded, fried chicken strips tossed in wing sauce, wrapped up in a flour tortilla w/ romaine lettuce, blue cheese crumbles & avocado ranch dressing.
9.25 $
Grilled Chicken Melt
A juicy grilled chicken breast, topped w/ grilled tomato & our special bacon & scallion cream cheese spread, all served on home-baked focaccia bread. Love those stupid, tasty chickens.
9.25 $
Vortex Veggie Melt
Your choice of a plain or black bean veggie patty, grilled on swirl rye bread, & topped w/ provolone cheese, sautéed mushrooms, honey mustard dressing, roasted red pepper, sweet red onion & tomato.
9.5 $
Grilled Cheese-O-Rama
Grilled on your choice of bread
5.75 $
Club Deluxe
Sliced smoked turkey, black forest ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce & tomato, topped w/ mayonnaise & served on toasted white, wheat or rye bread.
8.25 $
Garden-Fresh Salads
Vortex House Salad
Fresh mixed greens, tomato wedges, sweet red onion, mushrooms & sliced cucumber, topped w/ our homemade croutons. Served w/ your choice of dressing
7.25 $
Vortex House Salad
Fresh mixed greens, tomato wedges, sweet red onion, mushrooms & sliced cucumber, topped w/ our homemade croutons. Served w/ your choice of dressing (Side House Salad)
4.95 $
Vortex House Salad
Fresh mixed greens, tomato wedges, sweet red onion, mushrooms & sliced cucumber, topped w/ our homemade croutons. Served w/ your choice of dressing (Extra Dressing)
0.75 $
Barbequed Chicken Salad
Mixed field greens, corn & black bean relish, diced tomatoes, shredded jack & cheddar cheese & fried tortilla strips, all topped w/ pulled, barbecued chicken & jalapeño ranch dressing.
9.75 $
Barbequed Chicken Salad
Mixed field greens, corn & black bean relish, diced tomatoes, shredded jack & cheddar cheese & fried tortilla strips, all topped w/ pulled, barbecued chicken & jalapeño ranch dressing. (Extra Dressing)
0.75 $
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed in our Caesar dressing, topped w/ homemade croutons & shredded parmesan cheese.
7.25 $
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed in our Caesar dressing, topped w/ homemade croutons & shredded parmesan cheese. (Side Caesar Salad)
4.95 $
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed in our Caesar dressing, topped w/ homemade croutons & shredded parmesan cheese. (Extra Dressing)
0.75 $
Acapulco Salad
Shredded greenleaf lettuce topped w/ a sliced grilled chicken breast, diced tomato, black olives & shredded jack & cheddar cheese. Tossed in our avocado ranch dressing, & served in a fried flour tortilla shell.
9.25 $
Acapulco Salad
Shredded greenleaf lettuce topped w/ a sliced grilled chicken breast, diced tomato, black olives & shredded jack & cheddar cheese. Tossed in our avocado ranch dressing, & served in a fried flour tortilla shell. (Guacamole)
Acapulco Salad
Shredded greenleaf lettuce topped w/ a sliced grilled chicken breast, diced tomato, black olives & shredded jack & cheddar cheese. Tossed in our avocado ranch dressing, & served in a fried flour tortilla shell. (Extra Dressing)