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Elmo's Diner

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Diner and American Restaurant$$$$

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Elmo's Diner

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Breakfast Anytime 26Kids 6

Breakfast Anytime

We are happy to prepare a yolk-free entrée for an additional.75

Omelets

Our three egg omelets are served with one breakfast side and a choice of bread

Mexican

7.50

Sausage, onions, jack cheese and salsa

Lox and Cream Cheese

9.95

Smoked salmon, cream cheese, scallions and tomatoes

Farmer's

7.50

Tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms and cheddar

Greek

7.50

Spinach, feta cheese, black olives and tomatoes

Omelets: Custom 4

Your choice of four items from the list below

Cheddar

7.50

Feta

7.50

Mixed Cheddar / Jack

7.50

Sour Cream

7.50

Bacon

7.50

Sausage

7.50

Turkey Sausage

7.50

Avocado

1.00

American

7.50

Cream Cheese

7.50

Jack

7.50

Provolone

7.50

Swiss

7.50

Ham

7.50

Soy Sausage

7.50

Lox

3.25

Omelets: Custom 2

Your choice of two items from the list below

Green Peppers

6.80

Kalamata Olives

6.80

Onions

6.80

Scallions

6.80

Tomatoes

6.80

Broccoli

6.80

Jalapenos

6.80

Sautéed Mushrooms

6.80

Salsa

6.80

Fresh Spinach

6.80

Favorites

Eggs All the Way

6.35

Two eggs any style, choice of one breakfast side, choice of meat, and choice of bread

Biscuits and Gravy

7.50

Two eggs any style, a biscuit topped with our sausage gravy, choice of a breakfast side and choice of a breakfast meat

Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

6.25

Veggie-herb cream cheese, a scrambled egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion piled on a toasted plain bagel and served with a breakfast side

Back to Basics

4.60

Two eggs any style, choice of a breakfast side and choice of bread

Huevos Rancheros Spicy

6.25

A flour tortilla topped with red sauce, black beans, mixed cheddar/jack cheese, scrambled eggs, tomatoes, scallions and a breakfast side

Quiche of the Day

7.95

Homemade served with a breakfast side and choice of bread.

Favorites: Breakfast Sides

Applesauce

1.25

Warm Cinnamon Apples

1.85

Fresh Fruit Cup

1.85

Home Fries

1.85

Cup of Oatmeal with milk

1.85

Sausage Gravy

1.85

Unsweetened

1.25

Small French Fries

1.25

Grits

1.25

W/ margarine

Seasoned

1.85

Tomato Slices

1.85

Favorites: Breakfast Bread

Biscuit W/ Margarine

1.55

Wheat Toast W/ Margarine

1.55

Bread Shop Rye Toast W/ Margarine

1.55

Bread Shop Sourdough

1.55

Bagel with Cream Cheese

1.55

White Toast W/ Margarine

1.55

Bread Shop Sunflower Toast

1.55

English Muffin Toasted (Dry)

1.55

Plain Bagel

1.55

Favorites: Breakfast Meats

Bacon

2.20

3 Strips

Turkey Sausage

2.20

3 Links

Cured Ham

2.20

Sausage

2.20

2 Patties

Soy Sausage

2.20

2 Patties

Country Ham

2.20

Pancakes

Plain

3.90 - 4.65

Cinnamon Apple Topping

5.75 - 6.50

Blueberry Compote Topping

5.75 - 6.50

Pecan

5.40 - 6.90

Banana

5.00 - 6.30

Blueberry

5.40 - 6.90

Chocolate Chip

5.40 - 6.90

Waffles

Our batter is made from scratch

Pecan

6.45

With Whipped Cream

7.55

With Whipped Cream

7.55

Plain

4.95

Blueberry Compote Topping

6.80

Warm Cinnamon Apple Topping

6.80

Starters

Bacon Cheese Fries

7.00

Crisp hot fries, melted mixed cheddar / jack cheese, spicy cheese sauce, crumbled bacon, sour cream and scallions

Chips and Salsa a Little Spicy!

2.50

Tasty corn chips with our homemade salsa.

Hummus Platter a Little Spicy

6.20

A blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, olive oil, garlic and spices. Served with grilled pita bread, celery and carrot sticks

Without Bacon

5.40

Nachos Spicy

7.20

Corn chips, black beans, melted mixed cheddar / jack cheese, warm spicy cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes and salsa

Soups

Vegetarian Chili with Beans

Creamy Tomato with Basil

Soups: Soup of the Day

Cup

2.40

Bowl

3.40

Soup and Salad Combo

7.00

Bowl of soup, small caesar or house salad, and choice of bread

Cup with Entrée

1.65

Bowl with Entrée

2.50

Quiche of the Day

Quiche and Soup or Salad

8.85

Bowl of soup, small caesar or house salad and choice of bread

Small Salads

Caesar or House

3.40

Spinach or Greek

4.40

With Entrée

2.70

With Entrée

3.70

Small Salads: Salad Dressings

Blue Cheese

Creamy Chipotle

Greek

Ranch

1000 Island

Extra Blue Cheese Dressing

0.70

Caesar

Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

Fat-Free Ranch

Vinegar and Oil

Small Salads: Additions

Avocado

2.00

Broiled Salmon

Market price

Sugary Pecans

1.50

Bacon Crumbles

0.80

Grilled Chicken

2.10

Large Salads

Cranberries and Sugary Pecans Salad with Grilled Chicken

9.25

Fresh greens, dried cranberries, purple cabbage, tossed in our homemade honey dijon vinaigrette then topped with feta crumbles, sugary roasted pecans and a grilled chicken breast

Large Greek Salad

7.75

Fresh greens, diced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, feta, pepperoncinis and kalamata olives topped with zesty greek dressing

Chicken Caesar Salad

7.95

Crisp romaine, red onions and homemade croutons tossed in our creamy caesar dressing and topped with a grilled chicken breast

Chef's Salad

8.25

Fresh greens, freshly roasted turkey breast, sliced ham, strips of swiss and cheddar, diced tomatoes, homemade croutons, a boiled egg and choice of dressing

Today's Homemade Salad

7.50

With just the right amount of mayo, onion and celery (either chicken, turkey, or tuna) on a bed of lettuce and tomato with a cup of soup, grilled pita points, a pickle and cole slaw for a garnish

Vegetarian Taco Salad Spicy

7.75

Fresh greens, black beans, diced tomatoes, mixed cheddar / jack cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and salsa, all surrounded by corn chips

Southwest Chicken Salad Spicy

8.75

Flour tortilla chips surrounding fresh greens, shredded purple cabbage, corn, black beans, red onion, sour cream and pico de gallo topped with a grilled chicken breast and creamy chipotle cilantro dressing

Large Spinach Salad

7.75

Fresh spinach and red onion tossed in our honey dijon vinaigrette, topped with diced tomatoes, raw mushrooms, a sliced boiled egg and your choice of crumbled bacon or pecans

A Scoop of Our “Salad of the Day” with Soup

Square Meals

Monday - friday: lunch and dinner

Saturday and sunday: dinner only

Available anytime

You may substitute a soup or salad for a side choice:

Sub a cup of soup add.50, small house or caesar salad add 1.00,

Sub a small spinach salad or greek salad add 2.00

Grilled Chicken Fiesta Spicy

10.25

A marinated chicken breast topped with jack cheese, sliced avocado and pico de gallo. Served with two sides and a choice of bread

Italian Meatloaf

8.50

Our juicy meatloaf seasoned with italian spices, topped with our tangy red sauce. Served with two sides and a choice of bread.

Chicken and Dumplin's

8.25

A bubbling rich chicken broth with chunks of chicken, vegetables and dropped biscuit dough simmered until fluffy served with two sides and a choice of bread

Grilled Chicken Breast

9.00

A marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms. Served with two sides and a choice of bread

Vegetable Plate

7.50

Choice of four sides from below and a choice of bread

We Make Our Own with Freshly Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers, Red Wine and Spices! Served with a Roll and a Small House Salad or Caesar Salad.

9.30

Corned Beef and Cabbage

9.00

Our baked and shaved corned beef simmered with cabbage, onions and carrots in a savory broth. Served with mashed potatoes, a side of our homemade horseradish sauce and a choice of bread

Salmon Cakes

9.30

Two homemade salmon cakes topped with our creamy dill sauce, tomatoes and scallions. Served with two sides and a choice of bread

Double the Meatloaf Portion

12.50

Homestyle Turkey Meal

8.25

Freshly roasted turkey breast served open-faced on white toast, a side of mashed potatoes, both smothered in gravy and a choice of one side

Salmon Fillet Meal

A marinated and broiled salmon fillet served with two sides and a choice of bread market price

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Square Meals: Square Meal Sides

A La Carte

1.85

Baked Sweet Potato

1.85

Broccoli Casserole

1.85

French Fries

1.85

Fresh Fruit Cup

1.85

Mac and Cheese

1.85

Rice

1.85

Skin-on Mashed Potatoes

1.85

Veggie of the Day

1.85

Applesauce Unsweetened

1.85

Black Beans

1.85

Cole Slaw

1.85

Fresh Broccoli

1.85

Green Beans

1.85

Mexican Rice Spicy

1.85

Seasoned Home Fries

1.85

Sliced Tomatoes

1.85

Warm Cinnamon Apples

1.85

Square Meals: Bread Choices

A La Carte

1.55

Cornbread

1.55

Grilled Pita Points

1.55

Biscuit

1.55

Dinner Roll

1.55

Hot & Spicy

Available anytime these items are spicy request a sample to try for yourself, if you have concerns

Add avocado to any entrée 2

Enchilada Dinner Spicy

8.25

Ask your server for today’s choice! Choices alternate. (Chicken or spinach filling) two corn tortillas filled with today’s choice of filling, topped with our spicy enchilada sauce, mixed cheddar/ jack cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, scallions and shredded lettuce. Served with mexican rice, black beans and a side of homemade salsa.

Chicken BBQ Plate

8.55

North carolina style shredded chicken BBQ, a large order of fries, cole slaw, cornbread and a side of spicy sauce

Smothered Burritos Spicy

8.25

A flour tortilla filled with black beans, mexican rice, tomatoes, red onion, and a diced grilled chicken breast, covered in tangy red sauce or spicy enchilada sauce, mixed cheddar/jack cheese, sour cream, scallions and tomatoes. Served with mexican rice

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito

7.50

A flour tortilla filled with sweet potatoes with cilantro, black beans, fresh tomatoes and rice. Smothered with our tangy red sauce or spicy enchilada sauce then topped with melted cheese, sour cream, jalapenos and tomatoes.Served with a side of mexican rice

Chicken Fajitas Spicy!

9.90

Strips of grilled chicken breast, sautéed onions and peppers, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheddar/jack, salsa, and warm flour tortillas. Served with mexican rice and black beans.

Burgers

Your choice of a beef or veggie burger. (Substitute a turkey patty for .40) Served on a toasted bun and garnished with slaw and a pickle. Served with a small order of fries or unsweetened applesauce

Veggie Burger with Veggie Chili Cheddar

7.30

Our own recipe with beans, potatoes, mushrooms and spices! (Contains dairy) Topped with our veggie chili with beans, and cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and mayo

Avocado, Jack and Pico Burger

8.60

A beef burger topped with jack, sliced avocado, lettuce and pico de gallo

Blue Cheese Burger

7.25

With our thick and creamy blue cheese mixture

Basic Beef Burger

5.80

Simple and delicious! A third of a pound of 100% USDA beef, cooked medium well with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and mayo

Turkey Bacon Chipotle Burger

7.80

A seasoned turkey burger topped with bacon, our firecracker chipotle sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and red onion

Cheeseburger

6.60

A beef burger with your choice of melted American, Swiss, cheddar, jack or provolone cheese with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and mayo

The “ELMO BURGER”

7.00

A beef burger topped with cheddar, sautéed fresh mushrooms, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo

Burgers: Sandwich and Burger Toppings & Substitutions

Sandwich and Burger

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with a small order of fries or applesauce and garnished with slaw and a pickle.

Elmo's Trifecta

8.50

A grilled triple-decker with home-baked turkey, ham, Swiss, cheddar and provolone cheeses, cole slaw and 1000 Island dressing, served on rye

Reuben

7.50

House baked corned beef or roasted turkey breast piled high and grilled on rye with sauerkraut, Swiss and 1000 Island dressing

Vegetarian Grilled Cheese

6.50

Cheddar, jack, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onion, tomatoes and fresh spinach on grilled sunflower bread

Chicken Greek Grilled Cheese

9.10

A warm pita stuffed with a grilled chicken breast, melted American and feta cheeses, diced cucumber, red onion, tomatoes and lettuce. Served with a side of our sour cream and herb dressing for dipping

Natural 100% Beef Hot Dogs

7.50

All natural, all beef, no nitrites or nitrates, hormones or antibiotics! Two hot dogs, spicy brown mustard, and diced onions. Served with our vegetarian chili with beans or sauerkraut

A Scoop of Chicken, Tuna or Turkey “Salad of the Day”

6.45

They change! Please ask your server or see our chalk boards for today’s choice One of our homemade salads with just the right amount of mayo, onion and celery on your choice of toasted bread with lettuce and tomato (bread choices are white, wheat, sunflower sourdough, rye or a bun)

Grilled Chicken Breast

7.25

A marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo on a toasted bun

HOT HAM and SWISS with PEPPERS

6.50

Grilled ham and melted Swiss on a toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, our basil mayo and red onion with pepperoncini pepper slices

Grilled Diner B.L.T.

6.70

A spin off of the old classic B.L.T with two slices of melted cheddar cheese and bacon grilled on rye then topped with lettuce and tomato

Turkey, Jack, Avocado and Bacon

9.10

Freshly roasted turkey breast, jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, bacon and our basil mayo on toasted sourdough

GRILLED HUMMUS A Little Spicy!

6.25

Spicy hummus, red onion, tomato and cucumbers on grilled sunflower bread

CHICKEN BBQ SANDWICH Spicy!

6.50

Our North Carolina style shredded BBQ on a toasted bun, with lettuce, tomato and a side of spicy sauce

Salmon Sandwich

Market

A marinated and broiled salmon fillet on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo and a side of tartar sauce

Kids

Breakfast

Kid Egg and Toast

2.05

One egg any style and one slice of toast

Cold Cereal and Milk

1.85 - 2.85

Cheerios, raisin bran, or special k served with whole or skim milk

Cup of Oatmeal

1.85 - 2.85

Served with warm milk. Brown sugar available upon request

Kid French Toast

2.10

One piece of white bread dipped in cinnamon batter, grilled, then dusted with powdered sugar

Breakfast: One Pancake

Plain

2.30

Blueberry

3.05

Chocolate Chip

3.05

Banana

2.85

Pecan

3.05

Breakfast: Kid Sides

Bacon-1 Strip

0.75

Sausage Patty-1 Patty

1.10

Toast-1 Piece

0.80

Applesauce

1.25

Cinnamon Apples

1.85

Turkey Link-1 Link

0.75

One Egg Any Style

1.25

Small French Fries

1.25

Cup of Fruit

2.85

Fruit Cup

2.85

Lunch and Dinner

All sandwices served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, unsweetened applesauce or raisins

Noodles and Cheese

2.10

Spaghetti noodles served plain with parmesan on the side

Kid Burger

2.85

Choose a small beef or veggie patty. Served on a plain bun with a pickle spear (substitute a turkey patty for.20)

Kid Grilled Cheese

2.85

American cheese served plain on grilled white bread (wheat, sunflower, sourdough or rye available upon request ) .

Turkey Sandwich

2.85

Oven-roasted turkey breast on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower, sourdough or rye available upon request)

Kid Spaghetti

3.10

Pasta with our own meaty marinara sauce

Mac and Cheese

2.75

Elmo’s homemade macaroni and cheese. A larger portion than our regular side dish

With American Cheese

3.25

Kid Dog

3.50

A 100% beef, natural hot dog! No antibiotics, hormones, nitrites, nitrates, preservatives or artificial ingredients! Served on a plain bun

Pbj (Peanut Butter and Jelly)

2.60

Peanut butter and grape jelly on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower, sourdough or rye available upon request)

Beverages

Free refills on fountain sodas, coffee, iced tea and lemonade

Coffee

1.80

Roasted by counter culture

Iced Tea

1.80

Freshly brewed sweet or regular

Hot Tea

1.80

Regular or decaffeinated black tea

Shakes

Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry, oreo, coffee, citrus, peppermint

Juice

1.35 - 3.50

Orange, apple, grapefruit, tomato or cranberry

Chocolate Milk

1.25 - 3.30

Sparkling Mineral Water

1.95

Malts

4.40

Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry

Soda

1.80

Coke, diet coke, dr. pepper sprite, fanta orange

Lemonade

1.95

Herb and Specialty Teas

1.90

Ask your server or see our list

Milk

1.00 - 2.85

I.B.C. Root Beer

1.95

Hot Chocolate

1.90

With whipped cream

Oreo, Coffee

5.15

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