Culinary Dropout is one of those places where the food is good, and I could have given it 4 - 4 1/2 stars but the service unfortunately is always a hit or miss.
I always start with their meat and cheese plate which consists of some solid items. Some of the meats and cheeses are the same ones you can find in Arrogant Butcher (and AJs) which are delicious. For the cheese, my favorite is the prarie breeze (cheddar). I love getting the crusty bread with balsamic vinegar, and the prosciutto for the meats. I have had their chicken noodle soup before which I loved.
My friends and I come here often and when we do, our go-to is the house potato chips with onion dip. The onion dip is amazing! My sister likes getting the bbq pork belly nachos, and she likes to have the pork belly on the side. It's not amazing nachos, (The Vig has better nachos to be honest) but it's pretty decent. We have ordered the crispy shrimp caesar salad and it is tasty. The breaded, fried (?) crispy shrimp surprisingly pairs well with the salad.
For entrees, I only ever get one thing - Culinary Dropout masters their fried chicken dish. I order it even when I am at home through Uber Eats or Postmates. The chicken is perfectly crispy with the right level of saltiness. The buttermilk biscuits are so good. I don't get anything else. I've had the meat loaf before which was not worth the $15. My boyfriend has ordered the korean style ribeye which he thought was just okay.