Vortex Bottle Shop

Scratch Kitchen · Curated Drinks

The Menu

Every meal made to order. Fresh ingredients prepared daily. Served tapas-style — each dish delivered at its freshest.

33f VG VegetarianGF Gluten-Free

Tapas

All Dishes Will Be Delivered as Prepared

Pimento Cheese

🌿 VGGF*

House made, jalapeño or traditional, crostini.

$14

Strawberry Honey Burrata

🌿 VGGF*

Burrata, arugula, warm strawberry compote, torn basil, honey drizzle, candied pecan, crostini.

$17

Vortex Wings

GF

BBQ cured and oven roasted, served with ranch or blue cheese. Toss in Hornet Sauce, Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Spicy Jerk Sauce or Peach BBQ +$1.

$18

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

🌿 VGGF*

Creamy house-made hummus blended with roasted red peppers, served with grilled pita, broccoli, carrot, and cucumber.

$16

Vortex Fries

🌿 VG

Hand Cut, House Seasoned. Side House Ranch $1.

$6

Bavarian Style Pretzels

🌿 VG

Two Salted Bavarian Style Soft Pretzels served with Chef's Honey Mustard. Add Beer Cheese $1.50.

$15

Chicken Salad Plate

GF*

Housemade Chicken Salad served with crostini.

$14

Sweet Potato Fries

🌿 VG

Hand Cut, House Seasoned.

$7

Vortex Nachos

Housemade Beer Cheese, Diced Avocado, Pickled Red Onion, Spiced Street Corn, House Pico de Gallo, Pickled Jalapeño, Hornet Sauce Drizzle, Cilantro Ranch. Choose Cuban Pork or Roasted Chicken (+$1).

$16

Blackened Shrimp & Artichoke Dip

GF*

Blackened shrimp, marinated artichoke and roasted garlic topped with Parmesan cheese served with garlic crostini.

$16

GF* = Can be made gluten free by substituting white corn tortilla chips for crostini or grilled pita.

Salads N' Bowls

Add Grilled Chicken Breast or Chicken Salad $4 | Cajun Salmon* $9

Not So Wedge Salad

GF

Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, applewood bacon, crumble bleu cheese, bleu cheese dressing and balsamic drizzle.

$16

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

★ NEW🌿 VGGF*

Mixed greens, arugula, chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta, parsley, lemon-olive oil dressing, served with grilled pita.

$18

Green Goddess Salad

★ NEWGF

Mixed greens, cucumber, avocado, red pepper, parmesan, green goddess dressing, pistachio.

$18

Sammies

Served with Fries. Substitute: Cilantro Coleslaw, Street Corn, Savory Sweet Potato Fries, Broccoli Salad, Cheddar Grits. Flour Wrap $1 | GF Wrap $2.

The Lil' Dipper

House Braised Short Rib, Caramelized Onion, Portobello Mushroom, Red Peppers, Garlic Aioli on Toasted Hoagie. Served with Au Jus. Add Fresh Mozzarella $2

$19

Vortex Reuben

GF*

Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, Fresh Sliced Pastrami, Warm Sauerkraut, Swiss and Gouda cheeses on Toasted Sourdough.

$18

Salmon BLT*

★ NEW

Grilled Salmon, Caper Dill Lemon Aioli, Fresh Tomato, Fresh Arugula, Applewood Smoked Bacon on Toasted Baguette.

$20

Chicken Pesto Panini

Roasted chicken, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, applewood smoked bacon, roasted tomatoes.

$19

Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sammie

★ NEWGF*

Green goddess chicken salad, fresh cucumber, sliced tomato, red onion, mixed greens, toasted sourdough.

$18

Cuban Pork Wrap

GF*

Cuban spiced roasted pork shoulder, cilantro slaw, house pickles, swiss cheese and chive aioli on a flour wrap served with mo-jo.

$17

Bad Ass BLT

GF*

Pickled Green and Fresh Red Tomatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sliced Avocado, Mixed Greens, House Bacon Jam, Cilantro Ranch, Toasted Sourdough.

$17

Italian Panini

GF*

Salami, pepperoni, prosciutto and fresh mozzarella with mixed greens, tomato, onion, Italian spices, oil and vinegar on a baguette.

$16

PBLT

GF*

House made pimento cheese, applewood smoked bacon, arugula, tomato and balsamic reduction on toasted sourdough.

$15

Vortex Chicken Sandwich

Fried or Grilled Chicken Breast, Housemade Pickles, Arugula, Garlic Dill Ranch on Brioche. Add cheese $1, Tossed in Buffalo $1

$17

Wild Goat Sammie

🌿 VGGF*

Roasted Portobello Mushrooms, Creamy Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Garlic Aioli, Fresh Spinach, Balsamic Drizzle on Sourdough.

$16

Chicken Hawk

GF*

Chicken salad, garlic aioli, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce and house pickled green tomato slices on lightly toasted sourdough bread.

$17

Fiery Chicken Pimento Melt

GF*

House made chicken salad, jalapeño pimento cheese and sautéed onions on toasted sourdough loaf.

$16

GF* = Can be made gluten free with GF wrap substitution (+$2).

Flatbreads

Substitute Cauliflower Crust available — $4 · GF

Carolina BBQ Pork Flatbread

GF*

Peach BBQ sauce, pulled pork, mozzarella, pickled red onion, cilantro.

$18

Short Rib Flatbread

GF*

Garlic aioli base topped with braised short rib, caramelized onion, roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella. Topped with arugula and chili aioli.

$18

Kickin' Chickin' Flatbread

GF*

Buffalo Sauce base, seasoned chicken, mozzarella cheese, roasted jalapenos and poblano peppers, garlic dill ranch, green onion.

$18

Margherita

🌿 VGGF*

House made marinara, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic reduction.

$16

Peach N' Hot Honey

GF*

Whipped Goat cheese, sliced peach, Mozzarella, Prosciutto, blue cheese crumbles, fresh arugula, honey drizzle and red pepper flake.

$17

Garlic Portobello

🌿 VGGF*

Roasted Portobello mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan, truffle oil, herbs.

$16

The Cheese Flatbread

🌿 VGGF*

Fresh Mozzarella, House Marinara.

$14

Triple X

GF*

Italian sausage, pepperoni and Prosciutto with marinara, fresh mozzarella and herbs.

$18

GF* = Can be made gluten free with cauliflower crust substitution (+$4).

Burgers

100% Angus Beef Burgers. Served with Fries. Substitute: Cilantro Coleslaw, Street Corn, Savory Sweet Potato Fries, Cheddar Grits. Flour Wrap $1 | GF Wrap $2.

The Stack Burger*

GF*

100% Angus Beef with applewood smoked bacon, house burger sauce, fried pickles, American cheese, mixed greens, tomato and pickled red onion on a toasted brioche bun. Make it a Double Stack $5

$17

The Carolina*

GF*

House Pimento, Cilantro Slaw, Fried Green Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Carolina Style BBQ Sauce.

$17

Jam Session Burger*

GF*

Gouda, brown sugar pepper bacon, tomato jam, crispy shallot, mixed greens, garlic aioli, brioche.

$18

Peach BBQ Burger*

GF*

Cheddar, peach BBQ sauce, arugula, pickles, crispy shallot.

$18

Classic Cheeseburger*

GF*

Yellow American Cheese, Mixed Greens, Sliced Tomato, Red Onion, House Pickles, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Honey Mustard.

$16

The Veggie Burger

🌿 VG

Housemade Patty of Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Quinoa, Chili Aioli, Avocado, Pickled Onion, Mixed Greens and Tomato. Choice of American, Swiss or Gouda.

$16

Entrees

Shrimp and Grits

Blackened shrimp, cheddar grits, roasted red peppers, green onions.

$18

Honey-Glazed Salmon*

GF

Grilled salmon served with lemon-honey butter glaze served over quinoa and wilted spinach.

$21

Sweets

Sticky Toffee Pudding

🌿 VG

Warmed Toffee Cake with Caramel Drizzle, Heath Topping and Sweet Whipped Cream.

$15

Strawberry Lemon Olive Oil Cake

🌿 VG

Warm olive oil cake, lemon glaze, strawberry compote, house made whipped cream, fresh basil.

$15

Kid's Menu

Chicken and Cheese Grill

Roasted chicken with melted mozzarella cheese on sourdough bread served with kettle chips.

$9

Cheesy Italian Sandwich

Warm pepperoni and melted mozzarella cheese on pressed sourdough bread served with chips.

$9

Cheese Pizza

🌿 VG

Our signature flatbread with seasoned marinara and mozzarella cheese.

$9

Classic Grilled Cheese

🌿 VG

Mozzarella cheese melted between two pieces of sourdough bread served with kettle chips.

$8

Sundays · Kitchen closes 3p

Sunday Brunch

★ Brunch Special ★

Pork Belly Benedict

$19

Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly, poached eggs, Roasted Corn Hollandaise, Feta Cheese, Crispy Shallot and Green Onion on house made biscuit.

Tapas

Strawberry Honey Burrata

🌿 VG

Burrata, arugula, warm strawberry compote, torn basil, honey drizzle, candied pecan, crostini.

$17

Breakfast Nachos

GF

Breakfast potatoes, pico, street corn, avocado, chive aioli, feta, pickled onion, over easy egg.

$17

Vortex Wings

GF

BBQ cured and oven fried, served with ranch or blue cheese. Toss in Hornet, Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Spicy Jerk or Peach BBQ +$1.

$18

Pimento Cheese

🌿 VG

House made, jalapeno or traditional, crostini.

$14

Bavarian Style Pretzels

🌿 VG

Two salted Bavarian style soft pretzels served with honey mustard. Add beer cheese $1.50.

$15

Blackened Shrimp and Artichoke Dip

Blackened shrimp, marinated artichoke and roasted garlic topped with parmesan cheese served with garlic crostini.

$16

Biscuit and Gravy

Fresh buttermilk biscuit, house made pepper gravy, crispy country ham and green onions.

$8

Sweet Waffle

🌿 VG

Vanilla waffle, drizzled chocolate, fruit compote and house made whipped cream.

$13

Entrees

Avocado Toast

🌿 VG

Sourdough, whipped goat cheese, avocado, pickled onion, poached egg.

$16

Egg and Pimento Cheese

🌿 VG

House made biscuit with regular OR jalapeno pimento cheese, over easy eggs. Add Bacon or Sausage $2.

$10

Crispy Fried Chicken Biscuit

24 hour brined chicken breast, pepper gravy, green onions. Add eggs $2.

$16

Gouda Morning Mac N' Cheese Bowl

Pasta with Vortex Beer Cheese, Parmesan Cream, Italian Sausage, Red Peppers, Sauteed Onion, Smoked Gouda, White Cheddar, Mozzarella and Green Onion topped with an Over Easy Egg.

$18

Brunch Reuben

Roasted red pepper aioli, fresh sliced pastrami, warm sauerkraut, swiss and gouda cheeses, over easy eggs, toasted sourdough.

$18

Holy Ghost Sammie

Fried chicken, garlic aioli, bacon jam, arugula and ghost pepper cheese on a brioche bun. Add egg $2.

$17

Brunch Flatbread

Pepper gravy, home fries, mozzarella cheese, crumbled bacon, scrambled egg, pickled onion.

$16

Cluck Norris

Buttermilk fried chicken breast, bacon jam, pickles, jalapeno garlic aioli, brioche bun. Add Pimento Cheese $3.

$17

Croque Madame

Sliced Black Forest ham, gruyere and 3-cheese blend topped with an over easy egg on Bechamel coated Brioche.

$16

Bee Sting Chicken & Waffles

Crispy chicken breast, brown sugar black pepper bacon, hornet sauce, green onions, maple syrup.

$17

Brunch BLT

Sliced red tomatoes, thick cut bacon, sliced avocado, fresh spinach, garlic aioli, over easy eggs, toasted sourdough.

$18

Chicken N' Egg Mac Bowl

Vortex beer cheese over al dente pasta, smoked gouda, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses garnished with crispy chicken tenders tossed in our mildly spicy hornet sauce topped with an over easy egg.

$18

Shrimp and Grits

Blackened shrimp, cheddar grits, roasted red peppers, green onions.

$18

Short Rib n' Grits

★ Staff Pick

House braised short rib, Roasted Portobello, Whole Clove Roasted Garlic, Mushroom Jus over Cheddar Grits topped with an Over-Easy Egg and Arugula.

$18

Brunch Burger*

Garlic Aioli, Arugula, Bacon Jam, Pimento Cheese. Cooked to order. Add Egg $2.

$17

Brunch Sides

Breakfast Potatoes

🌿 VGGF

Crispy fried potatoes with house seasoning.

$6

Grits

🌿 VGGF

Creamy cheddar grits.

$5

Bacon

GF

Two Slices Pecan Wood Smoked.

$4

Sausage

GF

4oz Hot Sausage Link.

$4

Biscuit

🌿 VG

Fresh Made Buttermilk Biscuit.

$3

The Drink Menu

Sip · Savor · Discover

Curated wines, handcrafted cocktails, and 18 rotating Carolina craft taps. Something for every palate.

Curated Collection

Wine Selection

Hand-selected reds, whites, rosé, and bubbly — all available by the glass or bottle.

Every Wednesday

$5 glasses on 9 featured wines. The perfect excuse for a midweek date night.

The Reds

Cabernet Sauvignon

Twenty Acres

California

VeganGF

$11 glass

$33 bottle

Ripe notes of red cherries, flavors of blueberry, boysenberry, and hints of black pepper. Finishing in new French oak imparts hints of toasty oak and a rich, silky mouthfeel.

Chateau Souverain

Sonoma County · California

$9 glass

$27 bottle

Fruit, Acid and Tannin find a perfect balance in this ruby red juice. Aromas of baking spices and vanilla, flavors of blackberry and cherry, finishing with lingering vanilla and mocha.

1924 Double Black Bourbon Barrel Aged

Lodi · California

$10 glass

$30 bottle

Blackberry, vanilla and warm spice with notes of Bourbon: caramel, butterscotch and charred oak.

Austin Hope

Paso Robles · California

$42 bottle

Blueberries and ripe black cherries with subtle notes of roasted coffee, cocoa, and dried spices. Long, smooth finish with a full and rich body.

Tempranillo

Mano a Mano

Castilla-La Mancha · Spain

OrganicVegan

$26 bottle

A young and fresh wine selected to achieve a good balance between freshness and maturity. Friendly and easy to drink.

Chianti

Gabbiano

Tuscany · Italy

$26 bottle

A balanced bouquet of wild red berries and floral violet notes. Dry and fresh, with soft tannins and a medium body. Lingering finish of berries.

Malbec

Fabre Montmayou

Mendoza · Argentina

$12 glass

$37 bottle

Aromas of plum, pepper and strawberry with juicy blue and black fruit flavors finishing with a strong, full body. Overdelivers at its price point.

La Puerta

Famatina Valley · Argentina

$24 bottle

Deep red. Aromas of fruit with hints of violets, ripened plum and cherries. Smooth and sweet tannins, well-balanced with a long and persistent finish.

Merlot

Parcel 41

Napa Valley · California

$39 bottle

Dark and alluring aromas of black currant, saddle leather, and milk chocolate. Soft and substantial with chocolate-covered cherries, spicy black plum, and smoky espresso.

Barone Fini

Trentino · Italy

$11 glass

$30 bottle

Rich, ripe cherries and plums enriched by a smooth, deep, well-structured background. Beautifully balanced with a lingering velvety finish.

Jean Balmont

Pays d'Oc · France

$23 bottle

Garnet-red to brilliant crimson. Very fruity bouquet with red berry aromas and a hint of spice. Silky tannins and a superb lengthy palate.

Kenwood

★ NEW

Sonoma County · California

$11 glass

$33 bottle

With a spicy entry of clove and cinnamon, this wine is soft and supple on the palate — a light-bodied burst of cherry and blueberry that overdelivers on its price point.

Peirano Heritage Six Clones

★ NEW

Lodi · California

$11 glass

$33 bottle

Aromas of bursting raspberries, cran-raspberry, plum medley and a touch of biscotti and baking spices join together in a single sensation of olfactory bliss. Rich, ripe raspberries, cherry plum compote and boysenberry jam with a lingering hint of dragonfruit, vanilla and baking spices on the finish.

Pinot Noir

Louis Latour

Burgundy · France

$37 bottle

A rich nose with aromas of cocoa and strawberry. Leans more toward an earthy note finishing well rounded with a nice hint of tannin.

Angels Ink Central Coast

Central Coast · California

$12 glass

$37 bottle

Rich, round and supple in texture. Fruit-forward with integrated oak, notes of dark and red berries and a vanilla-backed juiciness.

Shiraz

Yalumba Y Series

South Australia · Australia

OrganicVegan

$11 glass

$33 bottle

Rich and ripe, this wine has layers of fresh boysenberries and violets surrounded by soft, juicy, fully ripe tannins.

Red Blend

Predator Six Spot

Lodi · California

$32 bottle

A heavy veneer of charred oak competes with a butterscotch candy element in this frankly sweet wine.

Peirano Illusion

Lodi · California

$11 glass

$33 bottle

Rich deep burgundy hue. Aromas of opulent chocolate, cocoa, black currants and plums. Rich mouthfilling blackberries and dark fruit with hints of black licorice.

1924 Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend

Lodi · California

$12 glass

$36 bottle

Rich aromas of blackberry, mocha, caramel and vanilla. Core flavors of plum, dark chocolate, toasted marshmallow and allspice.

Trouble Maker

Paso Robles · California

$36 bottle

Opaque deep purple with powerful aromas of ripe cherry, dried plum and savory sage. Black currant, sweet oak and espresso lead into luxuriously soft yet firm tannins.

Evolution

Puglia · Italy

$10 glass

$33 bottle

Complex, big, juicy and exquisite. Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Syrah and a splash of Evolution Lucky No. 9.

12 Knights

Lisboa · Portugal

$27 bottle

Complex and opulent in the nose with ripe red fruits and spicy aromas. Elegant, velvety texture with smooth tannins. Long and pleasant finish.

Sangria

Lolailo

Valencia · Spain

Vegan

$7 glass

$18 bottle

Bobal and Tempranillo grapes. A perfectly sweet and fruity Spanish import. All natural Mediterranean fruit extracts give this a great, light flavor.

Zinfandel

Four Vines Old Vine

Paso Robles · California

$26 bottle

Aromas of ripe wild berry with a hefty dusting of spice and zesty pepper. Full-bodied with a juicy entry and big finish.

Century Oak

Lodi · California

$42 bottle

Well balanced with deep spice, jammy berry flavors and a fantastic smooth finish.

Edmeades

Mendocino County · California

$40 bottle

Concentrated aromas of cinnamon, cloves, blackberries, black currants, and dried sage. Round texture with focused, lush fruit. Subtle tannins and pleasant acidity.

Handcrafted

From The Bar

Made to order with premium spirits. No shortcuts, no substitutions — just great drinks.

Due to limited bar equipment, substitutions are not available at this time.

NC = North Carolina spirit

Seasonal Drinks

Petal N' Peel

$15

Espolon Tequila, Elderflower Liqueur, Grapefruit Juice, Agave.

The 'Oh' Fashion

$15

Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Gran Marnier, Luxardo Cherries, Muddled Orange.

Cocktails

Vortex Mule

$12

Espolon tequila, spiced pineapple, ginger beer, lime.

Fresh Berry Spritz

$12

Carletto Prosecco, Berry Compote, lemon-lime soda, cherry.

Sunrise Spritz

$12

Tequila, orange juice, topped with Carletto Prosecco and a splash of grenadine. Bright, bubbly, and built for a good time.

Cranberry Orange Blossom

NC
$12

Salamander Vodka, cranberry juice, Grand Marnier, lime juice, Soda Water.

Berry Bourbon Smash

NC
$12

Conviction Bourbon, Berry puree, lemon juice, mint.

The Hive

NC
$12

Cardinal Gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon, honey simple syrup. Shaken hard and strained over ice.

Cran-Peach

NC
$11

Salamander Vodka, cranberry juice, peach schnapps, lemon, topped with soda. Built over ice with a light stir.

Kentucky Mule

NC
$12

Conviction Bourbon, fresh lime, topped with ginger beer. Built over ice  clean, crisp, and classic.

Old Fashioned

NC
$17

Conviction Bourbon, bitters, orange peel, cherry.

Mocktails

Virgin Berry Spritz

$7

Berry Compote, lemon-lime soda, sparkling water.

Fresh Lime Rickey

$7

Fresh lime juice, sparkling water, splash of grenadine.

Cucumber Lime Refresher

$7

Cucumber, lime juice, mint leaves, sparkling water.

Cranberry Ginger Spritzer

$7

Cranberry Juice, ginger beer, sparkling water.

Virgin Mojito

$7

Lime juice, mint leaves, sparkling water.

Always on Tap

Carletto Prosecco & House-Made Mimosas

Carletto Prosecco on tap with rotating house-made mimosa flavors. Perfect for Sunday brunch or any day that ends in "y."

* Items may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Menu items and prices subject to change.