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Breakfast
Traditional Favorites
The following are served w/ your choice of
Traditional Eggs Benedict
6.95
2 Basted eggs served on an English muffin w/ ham topped w/ hollandaise sauce
Avocado & Spinach Eggs Benedict ~Vegetarian
6.95
2 Basted eggs served on an English muffin w/ avocado, Spinach & tomato topped in hollandaise sauce
Home Fries, Fruit, or Grits.
Choice of toast or biscuit. Choice of breads: sourdough, multi-grain, pumpernickel, rye, texas toast, english muffin
Two Eggs
3.25
Crab Cake Eggs Benedict
7.95
2 Basted eggs served on an English muffin w/ a crab cake topped w/ hollandaise sauce
The Big-Onion Breakfast
2 Eggs, 2 Sausage Patties or 2 Sausage Links,
7.95
2 bacon strips, grits, home fries, 1 pancake, toast or biscuit
Omelets
Served w/ choice of home fries, fruit, or grits.
Purple Onion Omelet
6.95
Ham, green & red pepper, purple onion, mushroom & pepper jack cheese
Cheese Omelet
4.95
Three egg omelet w/ your choice of cheese
Choice of Toast or Biscuit
Homemade breads: sourdough, multi-grain, pumpernickel, rye, texas toast
Veggie Omelet
5.95
Mushroom, purple onion, tomato, red & green pepper & choice of cheese
Build Your Favorite Omelet
Three Eggs w/ Choice of 1 Cheese, 3 Veggies & 1 Meat
6.95
Veggie Choices
6.95
Purple onion, tomatoes, green or red pepper, mushroom, jalapenos, spinach
Cheese Choices
6.95
American, cheddar, swiss, provolone, pepper jack, feta
Meat Choices
6.95
Bacon, sausage, ham,
Something Different
Breakfast Burrito
5.95
Flour tortilla filled w/ egg, sausage or bacon, home fries, our cheese blend. Served w/ homemade salsa & fruit salad
Sweet Side
Pancakes or French Toast (2 Pieces)
2.95
Pancake or French Toast Breakfast
3.95
1 Pancake or French toast, 1 egg, sausage or bacon
Pancakes or French Toast (3 Pieces)
3.75
Biscuits
Bacon, Sausage or Livermush
1.85
Egg Biscuit
1.70
One Biscuit & Gravy
1.75
Country Ham
2.75
Plain Biscuit
0.95
Two Biscuits & Gravy
3.25
Light Side
Bagel, Yogurt, & Fruit Salad
4.95
Lite Breakfast Plate
2.75
1 egg, fruit salad & toast
Beverages
Free refills on soda, tea & coffee
No refills on juices, milk, hot chocolate
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite Pink Lemonade, Mr. Pibb
1.95
Jumbo 32Oz Drink
2.50
Orange Juice/Apple
1.75 - 2.75
Hot Chocolate
1.95
Sweet/Unsweet Tea
1.95
Coffee - Bottomless Cup
1.95
Milk/Chocolate Milk
1.75 - 1.95
Hot Tea
1.50
Hot Breakfast Sandwiches
Choice of bread: sourdough, multi-grain, pumpernickel, rye, texas toast
Bacon or Sausage
2.75
Country Ham
3.95
Egg Sandwich
1.75
Ham Steak
3.25
New York Strip Steak
5.95
Sides and Such
Bacon, Sausage Patties or Links, or Livermush
1.75
Country Ham
3.50
Corned Beef Hash
2.75
Home Fries
1.50
1 Egg
0.75
Tropical Fruit Salad - Small Bowl
1.75
Sliced Tomato
0.95
Side of Gravy
1.25
Ham Steak
2.75
New York Strip Steak
4.95
Grits
1.25 - 2.50
Fruit Yogurt - Assorted
1.50
One Pancake or French Toast
1.75
Tropical Fruit Salad - Large Bowl
3.25
Side of Toast
1.00
Side of Honey
0.50
Breakfast Bakery Sweets
Baked fresh daily - variety may vary from day to day
Bagels w/ Cream Cheese
1.75
Plain, everything, cinnamon raisin, or blueberry
Muffins
1.75
Blueberry, lemon poppy seed, apple cinnamon, cranberry nut
Breakfast Bakery Sweets: Specialties
Cinnamon Bun
2.25
Cherry or Apple Fruit Turnovers
1.95
Blueberry Biscuits
1.95
Raspberry or Apple Strudel
1.95
Blueberry or Raspberry Cream Cheese Croissants
2.25
Cakes
7 Layer Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Yellow cake w/choc icing
Oreo Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Gourmet Carrot Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Dream Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Sundrop Pound Cake
1.75 - 15.95
New York Style Cheesecakes
2.95 - 32.95
Death by Chocolate Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Coconut Cake
2.50 - 29.95
German Chocolate Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Strawberry Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Red Velvet Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Cookies (by the Dozen)'
Chocolate Chip
1.50 - 17.95
Oatmeal Raisin
1.50 - 17.95
Shortbread
1.50 - 17.95
Triple Chocolate
1.50 - 17.95
Peanut Butter
1.50 - 17.95
English Toffee
1.50 - 17.95
White Choc Macadamia Nut
1.50 - 17.95
Sugar
1.35 - 15.75
Fresh Baked Bread
Sourdough
4.25 - 4.95
Pumpernickel
4.25 - 4.95
Multi-Grain
4.25 - 4.95
Homemade Pies
Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Bourbon Pecan Pie
2.25 - 16.95
Apple Lattice Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Blueberry Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Chocolate Cream Pie
1.75 - 13.95
Key Lime Pie
1.75 - 13.95
Sweet Potato Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Peanut Butter Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Cherry Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Coconut Cream Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Lemon Cream Pie
1.75 - 13.95
Boston Cream Pie
1.75 - 13.95
Bakery Specialties
Mini Country Ham Biscuits
0.95 - 10.95
French Croissant
2.25 - 26.95
Brownies W/ Icing
2.50 - 29.95
Chocolate éclairs
1.95 - 22.95
Napoleons
2.75 - 32.95
Mini New York Style Cheesecake
1.00 - 11.95
Crumb Cake
1.75 - 20.95
Magic Cookie Bars
2.50 - 29.95
Brownies W/ Nuts
2.75 - 32.95
Cannolis
1.95 - 22.95
Trifles
2.25 - 26.95
Breakfast
The Big-Onion Breakfast
The Big-Onion Breakfast
7.95
2 eggs, 2 sausage patties or 2 sausage links, 2 bacon strips, grits, home fries, 1 pancake, toast or biscuit
Traditional Favorites
The following are served with your choice of home fries, fruit, or grits.
Choice of toast or biscuit.
Choice of breads: sourdough, multi-grain, pumpernickel, rye, texas toast, English muffin
The following are served with your choice of home fries, fruit or grits.
Two Eggs
3.25
Traditional Eggs Benedict
6.95
2 basted eggs served on an English muffin with ham topped with hollandaise sauce
Avocado and Spinach Eggs Benedict ~Vegetarian
6.95
2 basted eggs served on an English muffin with avocado, spinach and tomato topped in hollandaise Sauce
One Egg
2.95
Crab Cake Eggs Benedict
7.95
2 basted eggs served on an English muffin with a crab cake topped with hollandaise sauce
Omelets
Served with choice of home fries, fruit, or grits. choice of toast or biscuit
Homemade breads: sourdough, multi-grain, pumpernickel, rye, texas toast
Purple Onion Omelet
6.95
Ham, green and red pepper, purple onion, mushroom and pepper jack cheese
Cheese Omelet
4.95
Three egg omelet with your choice of cheese
Veggie Omelet
5.95
Mushroom, purple onion, tomato, red and green pepper and choice of cheese
Build your Favorite Omelet
6.95
Three eggs with choice of 1 cheese, 3 veggies and 1 meat
Something Different
Breakfast Burrito
5.95
Flour tortilla filled with egg, sausage or bacon, home fries, our cheese blend. Served with homemade salsa and fruit salad
Sweet Side
Pancakes or French Toast (2 pieces)
2.95
Pancake or French Toast Breakfast
3.95
1 pancake or French toast, 1 egg, sausage or bacon
Pancakes or French Toast (3 pieces)
3.75
Biscuits
Bacon, Sausage or Livermush
1.85
Egg Biscuit
1.70
One Biscuit and Gravy
1.75
Country Ham
2.75
Plain Biscuit
0.95
Two Biscuits and Gravy
3.25
Light Side
Bagel, Yogurt, and Fruit Salad
4.95
Lite Breakfast Plate
2.75
1 egg, fruit salad and toast
Beverages
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Pink Lemonade, Mr. Pibb
1.95
Jumbo 32oz Drink
2.50
Orange Juice/Apple
1.75 - 2.75
Hot Chocolate
1.95
Sweet/Unsweet Tea
1.95
Coffee - Bottomless Cup
1.95
Milk/Chocolate Milk
1.75 - 1.95
Hot Tea
1.50
Free refills on soda, tea and coffee no refills on juices, milk, hot chocolate
Hot Breakfast Sandwiches
Add cheese .50 add egg .75
Add lettuce and tomato .25 each
Choice of bread: sourdough, multi-grain, pumpernickel, rye, texas toast
French croissant add $1.00
Add cheese .50 add egg .75
Add lettuce and tomato .25 each
Egg Sandwich
1.75
Ham Steak
3.25
New York Strip Steak
5.95
Bacon or Sausage
2.75
Country Ham
3.95
Sides and Such
Bacon, Sausage Patties or Links, or Livermush
1.75
Country Ham
3.50
Corned Beef Hash
2.75
Home Fries
1.50
1 Egg
0.75
Tropical Fruit Salad
1.75
Small bowl
Sliced Tomato
0.95
Side of Gravy
1.25
Ham Steak
2.75
New York Strip Steak
4.95
Grits
1.25 - 2.50
Fruit Yogurt
1.50
Assorted
One Pancake or French Toast
1.75
Tropical Fruit Salad
3.25
Large bowl
Side of Toast
1.00
Side of Honey
0.50
Breakfast Bakery Sweets
Baked fresh daily - variety may vary from day to day
Bagels with cream cheese
1.75
Plain, everything, cinnamon raisin, or blueberry
Muffins
1.75
Blueberry, lemon poppy seed, apple cinnamon, cranberry nut
Breakfast Bakery Sweets: Specialties
Cinnamon Bun
2.25
Cherry or Apple Fruit Turnovers
1.95
Blueberry Biscuits
1.95
Raspberry or Apple Strudel
1.95
Blueberry or Raspberry Cream Cheese Croissants
2.25
Cakes
7 Layer Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Yellow cake w/choc icing
Oreo Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Gourmet Carrot Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Dream Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Sundrop Pound Cake
1.75 - 15.95
New York Style Cheesecakes
2.95 - 32.95
Death by Chocolate Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Coconut Cake
2.50 - 29.95
German Chocolate Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Strawberry Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Red Velvet Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Homemade Pies
Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Bourbon Pecan Pie
2.25 - 16.95
Apple Lattice Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Blueberry Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Chocolate Cream Pie
1.75 - 13.95
Key Lime Pie
1.75 - 13.95
Sweet Potato Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Peanut Butter Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Cherry Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Coconut Cream Pie
1.95 - 14.95
Lemon Cream Pie
1.75 - 13.95
Boston Cream Pie
1.75 - 13.95
Cookies
(By the dozen)
Peanut Butter
1.50 - 17.95
English Toffee
1.50 - 17.95
White Choc Macadamia Nut
1.50 - 17.95
Sugar
1.35 - 15.75
Chocolate Chip
1.50 - 17.95
Oatmeal Raisin
1.50 - 17.95
Shortbread
1.50 - 17.95
Triple Chocolate
1.50 - 17.95
Fresh Baked Bread
Sourdough
4.95 per dz - 4.25
Pumpernickel
4.95 per dz - 4.25
Multi-Grain
4.95 per dz - 4.25
Bakery Specialties
Mini Country Ham Biscuits
0.95 - 10.95
French Croissant
2.25 - 26.95
Brownies with icing
2.50 - 29.95
Chocolate Éclairs
1.95 - 22.95
Napoleons
2.75 - 32.95
Mini New York Style Cheesecake
1.00 - 11.95
Crumb Cake
1.75 - 20.95
Magic Cookie Bars
2.50 - 29.95
Brownies with nuts
2.75 - 32.95
Cannolis
1.95 - 22.95
Trifles
2.25 - 26.95
Lunch
From the Garden
Spring Salad
4.50
Baby greens w/ tomato, cucumber, green & red peppers, purple onion & carrot ribbons
Cranberry Nut Salad
7.50
Baby greens w/ dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cucumber, purple onion & goat cheese crumbles served w/ our homemade balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad
6.75
Fresh green leaf lettuce w/ diced tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, purple onions & greek dressing
Triple Salad Platter
7.95
A scoop of homemade chicken & tuna salad & your choice of pasta, coleslaw, black bean & corn or fruit salad served on a bed of baby greens w/ salad veggies
Fried Chicken Salad
7.95
Fried chicken tenders served on a bed of baby greens garnished w/ tomatoes, cucumbers, purple onion, green & red peppers & carrot ribbons
Fried Green Tomatoes Appetizer
5.95
Served w/ purple onion jam
Chili Cheese Chips - Entree
6.95
Fresh fried potato chips topped w/ homemade chili smothered w/ our three cheese blend, sour cream, salsa & jalapeños
Purple Onion Café Salad
7.50
Baby greens w/ tomato, cucumber, green & red pepper, purple onion, mandarin oranges, toasted walnuts, & carrot ribbons served w/ our house poppyseed dressing
Chef Salad
7.95
Thinly sliced turkey & ham, cheddar & provolone cheeses served w/ baby greens, tomato, cucumber, green & red peppers, purple onion, carrots & boiled egg.
Grilled Chicken Caesar
7.95
Grilled chicken breast served on a bed of caesar salad & parmesan cheese drizzled w/ caesar dressing
Cantaloupe Chicken Salad
7.95
Half cantaloupe melon filled w/ chicken salad served on a bed of greens garnished w/ salad veggies
Taco Salad
7.95
Our homemade chili served in a fried flour tortilla bowl w/ lettuce, cheese blend, tomato, onion, black olives, sour cream & salsa
Chili Cheese Chips - Appetizer
4.95
Build Your Favorite Sandwich
Pick your bread, one meat, one cheese & all the trimmings you want.
Build Your Favorite Sandwich: Breads
Sourdough
Pumpernickel
Texas Toast
Multi-Grain
Rye
As a Wrap
Build Your Favorite Sandwich: Meats
Honey Ham
Roast Beef
Corned Beef
Tuna Salad
Portobello Mushroom
Turkey Breast
Capicolla
Chicken Salad
Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled New York Strip
Build Your Favorite Sandwich: Cheeses
American
Swiss
Pepperjack
Goat Cheese
Cheddar
Provolone
Feta
Build Your Favorite Sandwich: Trimmings
Mayo
Spinach
Black Olives
Honey Mustard
Jalapenos
Purple Onion
Spicy Mustard
1000 Island
Bleu Cheese
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lettuce
French's Mustard
Tomato
Dill Pickles
Dijon Mustard
Cucumber
Horseradish Sauce
Paris Dressing
Greek Dressing
From the Grill
All burgers are 1/2 pound & are served w/ our fresh potato chips dip it in ranch - 35¢
Classic Cheeseburger
7.95
Fresh ground beef, grilled & served on a seeded bun w/ mayo, lettuce, tomato & onion
Belly Buster Double Cheeseburger
12.50
Southwestern Burger
8.75
Fresh ground beef, grilled & served on a seeded bun w/ pepperjack & our guacamole, mayo, tomato & onion
Pimento Cheese Burger
8.75
Fresh ground beef, grilled & topped w/ our homemade pimento cheese, fried onion rings served w/ lettuce & tomato on a toasted seeded bun
Greek Burger
8.25
Fresh ground beef, grilled & served on a seeded bun w/ feta cheese, black olives, greek dressing, lettuce, tomato & onion
Bello Vegetarian
8.75
Grilled portobello mushroom topped w/ homemade pimento cheese & fried green tomatoes, mayo, lettuce & our purple onion jam served on a seeded bun
Grilled Steak Sandwich
8.65
6oz ny strip steak grilled to order, served on your choice of bread, w/ lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo
Tuna Melt
7.50
Homemade tuna salad & swiss cheese on grilled rye
Turkey Reuben
7.95
Roasted turkey breast, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing served on grilled rye bread
Veggie Quesadilla Vegetarian Friendly
6.50
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed w/ sautéed red & green bell peppers, mushrooms, purple onion & our cheese blend. Served w/ our roasted corn & black bean salad, sour cream & homemade salsa on the side.
Portobello Mushroom Quesadilla Vegetarian Friendly
7.95
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed w/ sautéed portobello mushroom strips, grilled onion & cheese blend. Served w/ our roasted corn & black bean salad, sour cream & homemade salsa on the side.
Cheese Quesadilla Vegetarian Friendly
4.50
Grilled flour tortilla filled w/ our cheese blend. Served w/ our roasted corn & black bean salad, sour cream & homemade salsa on the side.
For an Additional $1.00 Substitute French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Onion Rings, Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salad, Fruit Salad, Ranch-Style Pasta Salad or Creamy Cole Slaw
Classic Hamburger
7.50
Western Burger
8.95
Fresh ground beef, grilled & served on a seeded bun w/ our homemade chili, cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, mayo, lettuce, tomato & onion
Mushroom/Swiss Burger
8.75
Fresh ground beef, served w/ sautéed mushrooms & onions, melted swiss cheese, mayo & dijon mustard on a seeded bun
Bleu Burger
8.25
Fresh ground beef, grilled & served on a seeded bun topped w/ bleu cheese dressing, mayo, lettuce, tomato & onion
Southern Belle Burger
8.75
Fresh ground beef, grilled & served on a seeded bun topped w/ homemade pimento cheese & fried green tomatoes, mayo, lettuce & our purple onion jam porto “southern”
Carolina Burger
8.25
Fresh ground beef, grilled & served on a seeded bun w/ mustard, onions, homemade chili & coleslaw
Patty Melt
8.25
Juicy burger served on grilled rye bread w/ swiss cheese & caramelized onions
Classic Reuben
7.95
Our spicy corn beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing served on grilled rye bread
Portabella Burger Vegetarian Friendly
7.95
Grilled portobello mushroom topped w/ swiss cheese, grilled onions, mayo, dijon mustard, let-tuce & tomato on a seeded bun
Chicken Quesadilla
7.95
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed w/ grilled chicken strips, sautéed red & green bell peppers, mushrooms, onions & our cheese blend. Served w/ our roasted corn & black bean salad, sour cream & homemade salsa on the side.
Steak Quesadilla
8.95
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed w/ ny strip steak strips w/ sau-téed red & green bell peppers, mushrooms, purple onion & our cheese blend. Served w/ our roasted corn & black bean salad, sour cream & homemade salsa on the side.
Gourmet Sandwiches & Wraps
Purple Onion Club
7.95
Roast beef, turkey, capicolla, bacon, pepperjack cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato & purple onion
Chicken Caesar
7.95
Grilled chicken breast, caesar dressing, swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, lettuce, tomato & purple onion
Gourmet BLT
6.25
Crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwiched between melted cheddar cheese on grilled fresh baked bread
Gourmet Sandwiches & Wraps Southern Smoked Chicken
7.95
Smoked chicken pulled off the bone & tossed w/ our sweet BBQ sauce. Served on a soft seeded roll w/ coleslaw
Chicken Fingers & Fries
7.50
Chicken tenderloins fried served w/ honey mustard
Combo
7.95
Honey ham & rotisserie turkey breast, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, purple onion, mayo & spicy mustard
Roasted Turkey Sandwich
7.75
Rotisserie turkey breast, feta cheese, spinach, tomato, purple onion & paris dressing
Mediterranean Chicken Wrap
7.75
Grilled chicken breast wrapped in a flour tortilla w/ tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, lettuce, purple onion & paris dressing
BBQ Beef Brisket
8.25
Smoked beef brisket thinly sliced & piled high on a soft bun w/ our sweet BBQ sauce & creamy coleslaw.
Chicken Club
7.95
Grilled chicken breast topped w/ swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, purple onion, mayo & honey mustard
Chicken Cordon Bleu
8.25
Grilled marinated chicken breast topped w/ honey ham & smothered in melted swiss cheese w/ lettuce, tomato, onion & honey mustard
Chicken or Tuna on Croissant
7.75
Homemade chicken or tuna salad served on a fresh toasted croissant w/ lettuce & tomato
Grilled Pimento Cheese
6.95
Our homemade pimento cheese served on your choice of bread & grilled to a golden brown
Turkey Bacon Avocado Wrap
8.25
Roast turkey, crisp bacon, sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese blend & ranch dressing
Roast Beef
7.75
Lean roast beef, provolone cheese, spinach, tomato, purple onion, honey mustard & horseradish sauce
Ham & Cheddar Sandwich
7.25
Honey ham, cheddar cheese, spinach, tomato, purple onion & spicy mustard
Fried Chicken Wrap
7.75
Fried chicken tenders, lettuce, tomato, purple onion, our homemade ranch dressing & cheese blend all wrapped in a flour tortilla
From the Sea
All sandwiches served w/ our fresh potato chips. Dip it in ranch - 35¢
Choice of bread: sourdough, multi-grain, pumpernickel, rye, texas toast, as a wrap, croissant ($1.00)
Homemade Crabcake Sandwich
9.95
Our now famous crabcake, grilled, served on a seeded bun w/ lettuce, tomato, & a side of key-lime cilantro tartar sauce.
Shrimp Burger
8.95
Fresh shrimp, chopped together w/ our blend of seasonings, formed into a pattie, served on a seeded bun w/ lettuce, tomato, onion & tarter sauce
Fried Fish Wrap
8.25
Beer battered cod filet, deep fried, served in a soft flour tortilla w/ lettuce, tomato, onion & cheese blend w/ a key lime cilantro tarter sauce
Sides & Such
Fresh Potato Chips
0.95
Sweet Potato Fries
2.95
Macaroni & Cheese Bites - 6
2.95
Ranch Style Pasta Salad
1.50
Tropical Fruit Salad
1.75 - 3.50
French Fries
2.25
Onion Rings
2.95
Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salad
1.50
Creamy Coleslaw
1.50
Kids Menu (Under 12 Please
Macaroni & Cheese Bites & Chips
3.50
Chicken Tenders & Fries
3.95
Ham & Cheese or Turkey & Cheese Sandwich (Plain) & Chips
3.50
Kids Drink
1.25
Hamburger (Plain) & Chips
3.95
Grilled Cheese & Chips
3.50
Peanut Butter & Jelly w/ Chips
3.50
Substitute French Fries or Fruit Cup - Add 50¢
Beverages
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Mello Yello, Mr. Pibb
1.95
Jumbo 32Oz Drink
2.50
Orange Juice/Apple Juice
1.75 - 2.15
Sweet/Unsweet Tea
1.95
Coffee -Bottomless Cup
1.95
Milk/Chocolate Milk
1.75 - 2.75
Soup of the Day
Homemade chili served daily
Bowl of Soup or Chili
4.50
Cup of Soup or Chili
3.50
Soup of the Day Schedule
Monday
Broccoli & cheese
Wednesday
Chicken & wild rice
Friday
Potato leek
Sunday
Corn chowder
Tuesday
Chipotle black bean & lime
Thursday
Vegetable beef
Saturday
Chicken dumplin’ soup
Soup & 1/2 Build Your Own Sandwich Combo
Cup of Soup & 1/2 Sandwich
7.50
Excludes Hamburger, Grilled Chicken, Portobello, Smoked Chicken, Crab Cake, Beef Brisket, Ny Strip, Croissants & Wraps
Bowl of Soup & 1/2 Sandwich
8.50
Lunch
From the Garden
Spring Salad
4.50
Baby greens with tomato, cucumber, green and red peppers, purple onion and carrot ribbons
Cranberry Nut Salad
7.50
Baby greens with dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cucumber, purple onion and goat cheese crumbles served with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad
6.75
Fresh green leaf lettuce with diced tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, purple onions and Greek dressing
Triple Salad Platter
7.95
A scoop of homemade chicken and tuna salad and your choice of pasta, coleslaw, Black Bean and Corn or fruit salad served on a bed of baby greens with salad veggies
Fried Chicken Salad
7.95
Fried chicken tenders served on a bed of baby greens garnished with tomatoes, cucumbers, purple onion, green and red peppers and carrot ribbons
Fried Green Tomatoes Appetizer
5.95
Served with purple onion jam
Chili Cheese Chips - Entree
6.95
Fresh fried potato chips topped with homemade chili smothered with our three cheese blend, sour cream, salsa and jalapeños
Purple Onion Café Salad
7.50
Baby greens with tomato, cucumber, green and red pepper, purple onion, mandarin oranges, toasted walnuts, and carrot ribbons served with our house poppyseed dressing
Chef Salad
7.95
Thinly sliced turkey and ham, cheddar and provolone cheeses served with baby greens, tomato, cucumber, green and red peppers, purple onion, carrots and boiled egg.
Grilled Chicken Caesar
7.95
Grilled chicken breast served on a bed of caesar salad and parmesan cheese drizzled with caesar dressing
Cantaloupe Chicken Salad
7.95
Half cantaloupe melon filled with chicken salad served on a bed of greens garnished with salad veggies
Taco Salad
7.95
Our homemade chili served in a fried flour tortilla bowl with lettuce, cheese blend, tomato, onion, black olives, sour cream and salsa
Chili Cheese Chips
4.95
Appetizer
Build Your Favorite Sandwich
Build Your Favorite Sandwich
7.95
Pick your bread, one meat, one cheese and all the trimmings you want
From the Grill
All burgers are 1/2 pound and are served with our fresh potato chips dip it in ranch - 35¢
For an additional $1.00 substitute French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, roasted corn and black bean salad, fruit salad, ranch-style pasta salad or creamy cole slaw
Classic Cheeseburger
7.95
Fresh ground beef, grilled and served on a seeded bun with mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion
Belly Buster Double Cheeseburger
12.50
Southwestern Burger
8.75
Fresh ground beef, grilled and served on a seeded bun with pepperjack and our guacamole, mayo, tomato and onion
Pimento Cheese Burger
8.75
Fresh ground beef, grilled and topped with our homemade pimento cheese, fried onion rings served with lettuce and tomato on a toasted seeded bun
Greek Burger
8.25
Fresh ground beef, grilled and served on a seeded bun with feta cheese, black olives, greek dressing, lettuce, tomato and onion
Porto “Southern” Bello Vegetarian
8.75
Grilled portobello mushroom topped with homemade pimento cheese and fried green tomatoes, mayo, lettuce and our purple onion jam served on a seeded bun
Grilled Steak Sandwich
8.95
6oz NY strip steak grilled to order, served on your choice of bread, with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo
Tuna Melt
7.50
Homemade tuna salad and swiss cheese on grilled rye
Turkey Reuben
7.95
Roasted turkey breast, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, 1000 Island dressing served on grilled rye bread
Veggie Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with sautéed red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, purple onion and our cheese blend. Served with our roasted corn and black bean salad, sour cream and homemade salsa on the side.
Portobello Mushroom Quesadilla
7.95
Vegetarian friendly, grilled flour tortilla stuffed with sautéed portobello mushroom strips, grilled onion and cheese blend. Served with our roasted corn and black bean salad, sour cream and homemade salsa on the side.
Cheese Quesadilla Vegetarian Friendly
4.50
Grilled flour tortilla filled with our cheese blend. Served with our roasted corn and black bean salad, sour cream and homemade salsa on the side.
Classic Hamburger
7.50
Western Burger
8.95
Fresh ground beef, grilled and served on a seeded bun with our homemade chili, cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion
Mushroom/Swiss Burger
8.75
Fresh ground beef, served with sautéed mushrooms and onions, melted swiss cheese, mayo and dijon mustard on a seeded bun
Bleu Burger
8.25
Fresh ground beef, grilled and served on a seeded bun topped with bleu cheese dressing, mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion
Southern Belle Burger
8.75
Fresh ground beef, grilled and served on a seeded bun topped with homemade pimento cheese and fried green tomatoes, mayo, lettuce and our purple onion jam
Carolina Burger
8.25
Fresh ground beef, grilled and served on a seeded bun with mustard, onions, homemade chili and coleslaw
Patty Melt
8.25
Juicy burger served on grilled rye bread with swiss cheese and caramelized onions
Classic Reuben
7.95
Our spicy corn beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing served on grilled rye bread
Portabella Burger
6.50
Grilled portobello mushroom topped with swiss cheese, grilled onions, mayo, diion mustard. lettuce and tomato on a seeded bun
Chicken Quesadilla
7.95
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken strips, sautéed red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, onions and our cheese blend. Served with our roasted corn and black bean salad, sour cream and homemade salsa on the side.
Steak Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with NY strip steak strips with sauteed red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, purple onion and our cheese blend. Served with our roasted corn and black bean salad, sour cream and homemade salsa on the side.
Gourmet Sandwiches & Wraps
Purple Onion Club
7.95
Roast beef, turkey, capicolla, bacon, pepperjack cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato and purple onion
Chicken Caesar
7.95
Grilled chicken breast, caesar dressing, swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, lettuce, tomato and purple onion
Gourmet BLT
6.25
Crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwiched between melted cheddar cheese on grilled fresh baked bread
Southern Smoked Chicken
7.95
Smoked chicken pulled off the bone and tossed with our sweet BBQ sauce. Served on a soft seeded roll with coleslaw
Chicken Fingers and Fries
7.50
Chicken tenderloins fried served with honey mustard
Combo
7.95
Honey ham and rotisserie turkey breast, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, purple onion, mayo and spicy mustard
Roasted Turkey Sandwich
7.75
Rotisserie turkey breast, feta cheese, spinach, tomato, purple onion and Paris dressing
Mediterranean Chicken Wrap
7.75
Grilled chicken breast wrapped in a flour tortilla with tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, lettuce, purple onion and paris dressing
BBQ Beef Brisket
8.25
Smoked beef brisket thinly sliced and piled high on a soft bun with our sweet BBQ sauce and creamy coleslaw.
Chicken Club
7.95
Grilled chicken breast topped with swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, purple onion, mayo and honey mustard
Chicken Cordon Bleu
8.25
Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with honey ham and smothered in melted swiss cheese with lettuce, tomato, onion and honey mustard
Chicken or Tuna on Croissant
7.75
Homemade chicken or tuna salad served on a fresh toasted croissant with lettuce and tomato
Grilled Pimento Cheese
6.95
Our homemade pimento cheese served on your choice of bread and grilled to a golden brown
Turkey Bacon Avocado Wrap
8.25
Roast turkey, crisp bacon, sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese blend and ranch dressing
Roast Beef
7.75
Lean Roast Beef, provolone cheese, spinach, tomato, purple onion, honey mustard and horseradish sauce
Ham and Cheddar Sandwich
7.25
Honey Ham, cheddar cheese, spinach, tomato, purple onion and spicy mustard
Fried Chicken Wrap
7.75
Fried chicken tTenders, lettuce, tomato, purple onion, our homemade ranch dressing and cheese blend all wrapped in a flour tortilla
From the Sea
Add Sliced Avocado to any sandwich or wrap for only 95¢
All Sandwiches served with our fresh potato chips. dip it in ranch - 35¢
For an additional $1.00 substitute French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, roasted corn and black bean salad, fruit salad, ranch-style pasta salad or creamy coleslaw
Choice of bread: sourdough, multi-grain, pumpernickel, rye, texas toast, as a wrap, croissant ($1.00)
Homemade Crabcake Sandwich
9.95
Our now famous crabcake, grilled, served on a seeded bun with lettuce, tomato, and a side of key-lime cilantro tartar sauce.
Shrimp Burger
8.95
Fresh shrimp, chopped together with our blend of seasonings, formed into a pattie, served on a seeded bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and tarter sauce
Fried Fish Wrap
8.25
Beer battered cod filet, deep fried, served in a soft flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese blend with a key lime cilantro tarter sauce
Sides & Such
Fresh Potato Chips
0.95
Sweet Potato Fries
2.95
Macaroni and Cheese Bites - 6
2.95
Ranch Style Pasta Salad
1.50
Tropical Fruit Salad
1.75 - 3.50
French Fries
2.25
Onion Rings
2.95
Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad
1.50
Creamy Coleslaw
1.50
Beverages
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Mello Yello, Mr. Pibb
1.95
Jumbo 32oz Drink
2.50
Orange Juice/Apple Juice
1.75 - 2.75
Sweet/Unsweet Tea
1.95
Coffee -Bottomless Cup
1.95
Milk/Chocolate Milk
1.75 - 2.75
Soup of the Day
Homemade chili served daily
Bowl of Soup or Chili
4.50
Cup of Soup or Chili
3.50
Kids
(Under 12 please)
Hamburger (plain) and Chips
3.95
Grilled Cheese and Chips
3.50
Peanut Butter and Jelly with Chips
3.50
Macaroni and Cheese Bites and Chips
3.50
Chicken Tenders and Fries
3.95
Ham and Cheese or Turkey and Cheese Sandwich (plain) and Chips
3.50
Kids Drink
1.25
Soup of the Day Schedul: Monday
Broccoli and Cheese
Soup of the Day Schedul: Tuesday
Chipotle Black Bean and Lime
Soup of the Day Schedul: Wednesday
Chicken and Wild Rice
Soup of the Day Schedul: Thursday
Vegetable Beef
Soup of the Day Schedul: Friday
Potato Leek
Soup of the Day Schedul: Saturday
Chicken Dumplin’ Soup
Soup of the Day Schedul: Sunday
Corn Chowder
Soup & 1/2 Build Your Own Sandwich Combo
Excludes hamburger, grilled chicken, portobello, smoked chicken, crab cake, beef brisket, ny strip, croissants and wraps
Cup of Soup and 1/2 Sandwich
7.50
Bowl of Soup and 1/2 Sandwich
8.50
Gourmet Sandwich Package
Per person: 7.50
Sliced Black Oak Ham, Rotisserie Turkey, & Roast Beef
Sourdough, Multigrain, Pumpernickel, Sundried Tomato Bread, & White Flour Tortillas
Assorted 1/4 Sandwiches & Wraps
Served w/ Fresh Condiments on Homemade
Homemade Potato Chips
~Choice of one
Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salad
Fresh Garden Salad
Served w/ ranch & poppyseed dressing
Sweet/Unsweetened Tea
Ranch Style Pasta Salad
Fresh Fruit Salad
Assorted Dessert Tray
Gourmet mini cookies, brownie bites, magic cookie bars
Bakery Items
Cakes
7 Layer Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Oreo Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Gourmet Carrot Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Dream Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Chocolate Raspberry Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Caramel Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Sundrop Pound Cake
1.75 - 15.95
Death by Chocolate Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Coconut Cake
2.50 - 29.95
German Chocolate Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Strawberry Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Shadow Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Red Velvet Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Boston Cream Pie
1.75 - 15.95
Homemade Pies
Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Bourbon Pecan Pie
2.50 - 16.95
Apple Lattice Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Blueberry Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Chocolate Cream Pie
1.95 - 13.95
Key Lime Pie
1.95 - 13.95
Sweet Potato Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Peanut Butter Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Cherry Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Coconut Cream Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Lemon Cream Pie
1.95 - 13.95
New York Style Cheesecakes
2.75 - 32.95
Classic, pumpkin, oreo, or crème brulee
Bakery Specialties
Cinnamon Buns
2.25 - 26.95
Fruit Turnovers
1.95 - 22.95
Apple Strudel
1.95 - 22.95
Mini Muffins
0.50 - 5.95
Raspberry Cream Cheese Crois
2.25 - 26.95
Mini Country Ham Biscuits
0.95 - 10.95
Crumb Cake
1.75 - 20.95
Brownies with Icing
2.50 - 29.95
Chocolate Éclairs
1.95 - 22.95
Napoleons
2.75 - 32.95
Mini New York Style Cheesecake
1.00 - 11.95
Blueberry Biscuits
1.95 - 22.95
Raspberry Strudel
1.95 - 22.95
Muffins—Large
1.75 - 20.95
Bagels w/Cream Cheese
1.75 - 20.95
Blueberry Cream Cheese Crois
2.25 - 26.95
Whoopie Pie
2.25 - 26.95
Magic Cookie Bars
2.50 - 29.95
Brownies with Nuts
2.75 - 32.95
Cannolis
2.25 - 26.95
Trifles
2.25 - 26.95
Cookies
By the dozen
Peanut Butter
1.50 - 17.95
English Toffee
1.50 - 17.95
White Choc Macadamia Nut
1.50 - 17.95
Sugar
1.35 - 15.75
Chocolate Chip
1.50 - 17.95
Oatmeal Raisin
1.50 - 17.95
Shortbread
1.50 - 17.95
Triple Chocolate
1.50 - 17.95
Fresh Baked Bread
Sourdough
4.95 per dz - 4.50
Pumpernickel
4.95 per dz - 4.50
Multi-Grain
4.95 per dz - 4.50
Bakery Items
Cakes
7 Layer Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Oreo Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Gourmet Carrot Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Dream Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Chocolate Raspberry Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Caramel Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Sundrop Pound Cake
1.75 - 15.95
Death by Chocolate Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Coconut Cake
2.50 - 29.95
German chocolate cake
2.50 - 29.95
Strawberry Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Shadow Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Red Velvet Cake
2.50 - 29.95
Boston Cream Pie
1.75 - 15.90
Homemade Pies
Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Bourbon Pecan Pie
2.50 - 16.95
Apple Lattice Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Blueberry Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Chocolate Cream Pie
1.95 - 13.95
Key Lime Pie
1.95 - 13.95
Sweet Potato Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Peanut Butter Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Cherry Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Coconut Cream Pie
2.25 - 14.95
Lemon Cream Pie
1.95 - 13.95
New York Style Cheesecakes
2.75 - 32.95
Classic, pumpkin, oreo, or crème brulee
Bakery Specialties
Cinnamon Buns
2.25 - 26.95
Fruit Turnovers
1.95 - 22.95
Apple Strudel
1.95 - 22.95
Mini Muffins
0.50 - 20.95
Raspberry Cream Cheese Crois
2.25 - 26.95
Mini Country Ham Biscuits
0.95 - 10.95
Crumb Cake
1.75 - 20.95
Brownies W/ Icing
2.50 - 29.95
Chocolate éclairs
1.95 - 22.95
Napoleons
2.75 - 32.95
Mini New York Style Cheesecake
1.00 - 11.95
Blueberry Biscuits
1.95 - 22.95
Raspberry Strudel
1.95 - 22.95
Muffins—Large
1.75 - 20.95
Bagels W/Cream Cheese
1.75 - 20.95
Blueberry Cream Cheese Crois
2.25 - 26.95
Whoopie Pie
2.25 - 26.95
Magic Cookie Bars
2.50 - 29.95
Brownies W/ Nuts
2.75 - 32.95
Cannolis
2.25 - 26.95
Trifles
2.25 - 26.95
Cookies (by the Dozen)'
Chocolate Chip
1.50 - 17.95
Oatmeal Raisin
1.50 - 17.95
Shortbread
1.50 - 17.95
Triple Chocolate
1.50 - 17.95
Peanut Butter
1.50 - 17.95
English Toffee
1.50 - 17.95
White Choc Macadamia Nut
1.50 - 17.95
Sugar
1.35 - 15.75
Fresh Baked Bread
Sourdough
4.50 - 4.95
Pumpernickel
4.50 - 4.95
Multi-Grain
4.50 - 4.95
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