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North African Inspired Foods


  • The Dog Spot 19 S Main Street Joseph United States (map)

Jan 16 thru 19

Thurs, Fri, Sat 11-7  

Sun 12-4     208-610-4932

No reservations, first come first serve seating. We are a very small cafe. We prepare every plate from scratch, so this is not fast food. Please plan for a leisurely meal. We serve beer, wine and cider to compliment your meal. No pets allowed for dining service until outdoor seating is available.

North African Inspired Menu


Egyptian Dukkah 9

Roasted cashews, peppercorns, sesame, coriander, and cumin seeds, olive oil, and toast points topped with coriander oil. (vegan)

Moroccan red lentil/carrot soup

Cup $6  Bowl $10

Carrots, onions, red lentils, harissa, lemon/herb yogurt. (vegetarian, gf)

Tunisian Green papaya stew 12

Papaya, onions, sweet potatoes, potatoes, veggies, and chickpeas in a rich, spicy veggie stock. Served with pita. (vegan)

Moroccan Spiced chicken 15

Spice rubbed chicken, veggies, olives, raisins, apricots, tomatoes, preserved lemon, almonds, and house-made chicken stock. Served with pita.


Algerian lamb couscous 18

Domestic, grass fed lamb shoulder, veggies, potatoes, chilies, tomatoes, pearl couscous, and chicken stock. Served with pita.


Egyptian Kabab Halla | onion braised beef 16

Sirloin, sweet onions, spices, basmati rice, and pita

Libyan Chicken Tagine 15

Chicken thighs, dates, apricots, pistachios, chickpeas, veggies, rice, and pita.


Tunisian red Chermoula cod 17

Chermoula topped black cod with veggies, tomatoes, preserved lemon, and couscous. Served with pita.

Dog Spot Traditional 

Champagne Mushrooms 15

Fermented mushrooms, garlic, shallots, champagne, our house-made butter with pecorino cheese and bread (vegetarian)


Green Salad - Half 7, Full 13

Mixed greens, veggies, tomatoes and your choice of dressing Chili-Lime Ranch, Miso Sesame (vegan), Lemon Vinaigrette, Sherry Vin (vegan)

Add pork or chicken $5

Add beef or shrimp $6


Caesar Salad 12

Romaine lettuce, pecorino cheese, croutons and house-made caesar dressing

Louie Salad 13

Romaine lettuce, veggies, tomatoes, pecorino cheese, and our house Louie dressing (gf, vegetarian)

Add pork or chicken 5

Add beef or shrimp 6


Chorizo & Potato Street Tacos 14

House-made spicy chorizo (pork sausage) & potatoes, cilantro crema, cotija cheese and fermented salsa on, greens and flour tortillas  (Corn tortillas available for gf)


Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich 15 House-made kimchi, do-chua, spicy aioli, and greens on a french roll. 

Choose from: house smoked pulled pork shoulder or pulled chicken

Vegetarian: Jackfruit or Tofu(vegan upon request) (gf on corn tortillas or greens)

Homemade Desserts - Really, we make them…

Butterscotch Cream Pie  $8 topped with whipped cream

Coconut Cream Pie $8 - topped with whipped cream 

Bourbon Cream Cheesecake $8 - with whipped cream

Molasses Cheesecake $8 - graham cracker crust and crumble topping with whipped cream

Flourless Chocolate Cake with whipped cream $7 (gf)  - like a brownie and a piece of fudge had a baby


Earlier Event: January 12
Cooking Class - Thai Food
Later Event: January 23
North African Inspired Foods