Back In The Day Cafe Menu

4317 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79703
  • Back in The Day Special Features

    • Ribeye Steak & Eggs

      $23.99 • (Charbroiled to order, (2) eggs your way, choice of potato, and biscuit or toast.
      $23.99
    • Bone-In Pork Chop & Eggs

      $23.99 • (2) Eggs your way, choice of potato, and biscuit or toast.
      $23.99
    • Steak Ranchera & Eggs

      $25.99 • Ribeye steak topped with gilled onion. tomato, and jalapeno, (2) eggs, choice of side,
      $25.99
    • Steak Omelette

      $19.99 • (3) Eggs, Steak Tips, 3 Ingredients, choice of potato, and biscuit or toast
      $19.99
  • Meals

    • Back In The Day Special

      $11.99 • Two eggs cooked your way, Hashbrown (shredded or patty) or Diced Potato, Bacon, Ham, or Sausage.
      $11.99
    • Back In The Day Breakfast

      $10.99 • Two eggs cooked your way, Hashbrown (Shredded or Patty) or Diced Potato; Bacon, Ham, or Sausage
      $10.99
    • Chicken Fried Steak And Eggs

      $14.99 • Voted “Our Best!” 2 eggs cooked your way, Hashbrown (Shredded or Patty) or Diced Potatoes, Biscuit or Toast
      $14.99
    • Back In The Day Omelette

      $13.99 • 3 eggs, choose 5 ingredients (bacon, ham, sausage, onion, tomato, cheese, jalapeno, bell pepper, mushroom, spinach), Hashbrown (Shredded or Patty) or Diced Potatoes, Biscuit or Toast
      $13.99
    • Breakfast Scramble

      $9.99 • Two scrambled eggs, Hashbrown (Shredded or Patty) or Diced Potatoes, Biscuit or Toast.
      $9.99
    • Without Eggs

      $8.99 • Your choice of Bacon, Ham, or Sausage, Hashbrown (Shredded or Patty) or Diced Potatoes, Biscuit or Toast.
      $8.99
    • Biscuits And Gravy

      $6.99 • Two warm & fluffy biscuits & a side of gravy • Add Sausage or Bacon +$2.99
      $6.99
    • Breakfast Burritos

      $5.99 • Handmade flour tortilla, choose 3 ingredients (eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, cheese, potato, onion, tomato, jalapeno, bell pepper, mushroom, spinach, chorizo, pinto beans) • Extra Ingredients +$0.75 each
      $5.99
    • Back In The Day Toaster

      $13.99 • Texas toast, 2 eggs cooked your way, Bacon, Ham, or Sausage, one slice of cheese, & hashbrown patty • Sub a Buttery Croissant! +$1.49
      $13.99
    • Breakfast Bowl

      $14.99 • Shredded or Diced Potato, diced Bacon, Ham, or Sausage, cream / jalapeño gravy, 2 eggs your way, cheese.
      $14.99
    • Just For Kids

      $6.99 • Children 10 and under please, Sub-Charge applied for anyone 11+ • One egg, child pancake, 1 slice of bacon or 1 sausage patty • Ham +$2.99
      $6.99
  • A La Carte

    • Pancake

      $2.79 • Made with sweet cream
      $2.79
    • (1) Sliced Ham

      $2.99 | $3.09
      $2.99
    • (2) Slices Bacon

      $2.99 | $3.09
      $2.99
    • Oatmeal Or Grits

      $4.29 | $4.44
      $4.29
    • (2) Sausage Patties

      $2.99 | $3.09
      $2.99
    • Extra Egg

      $2.49 | $2.58
      $2.49
    • Hashbrown Patty

      $1.99
    • Shredded Hashbrown

      $2.99
    • Diced Potato

      $1.99
    • Biscuit

      $1.95
    • Toast

      $1.95
    • English Muffin

      $1.95
    • Croissant

      $1.95
    • Texas Toast (1)

      $1.95
    • Avocado Slices

      $2.49
    • Gravy

      $1.99
  • Pancakes & Waffles

    • (1) Pancake

      $2.79
    • (2) Short Stack

      $4.99 | $5.16
      $4.99
    • (3) Tall Stack

      $6.99 | $7.23
      $6.99
    • Chicken & Waffle

      $11.99 | $12.40 • (1) crispy waffle, (2) hand breaded tenders. Hot Chile Honey available upon request.
      $11.99
    • A La Carte Waffle

      $5.99 | $6.20
      $5.99
    • French Toast

      $5.99 | $6.20 • (2) Texas sliced, grilled soft, & dusted with powdered sugar (Add a side of Bacon or Sausage!)
      $5.99
  • All Time Favorites, All the Time...

    • Texas Fried Pickles

      $7.99 | $8.26 • Texas style, breaded, & fried (Ranch or Jalapeno Ranch)
      $7.99
    • Cheese Planks

      $6.99 | $7.23 • Breaded mozzarella cheese, your choice of Ranch or Marinara sauce.
      $6.99
    • (8) Cowboy Bites

      $6.99 | $7.23 • Sweet corn kernels, jalapenos, cream cheese, and bacon, breaded, and fried crispy.
      $6.99
    • Breaded Cheese Curds

      $7.99 | $8.26 • White cheddar cheese, lightly breaded, & deep fried.
      $7.99
    • Bone-In Spicy Wings

      $9.99 | $10.33 • (5) Bone-in, lightly breaded, & cooked crispy, with house made ranch.
      $9.99
    • Chicken Bites

      $5.99 | $6.20 • Tasty, boneless chicken pieces, fried golden, served with house made ranch.
      $5.99
    • Grilled Cheese Sandwich

      $7.99 | $8.26 • American cheese melted on Texas toast, served with Fries or Diced Potatoes.
      $7.99
    • Classic BLT

      $9.99 | $10.33 • (4) Bacon, lettuce, and tomato, served with Fries or Diced Potatoes.
      $9.99
    • Hot Ham & Cheese

      $10.99 | $11.37 • Thick sliced ham & melted cheese on Texas toast, with Fries or Diced Potatoes.
      $10.99
    • Old Fashion Hamburger

      $10.99 | $11.37 • Lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with fries.
      $10.99
    • Classic Cheeseburger

      $11.99 | $12.40 • American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, & onion. Served with Fries.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Tenders

      (4) Lunch: $13.99 | $14.47 • (6) Dinner: $15.99 | $16.54 • Homemade chicken tenders, hand-breaded & deep fried, side of French fries.
      $13.99
  • Timeless Desserts

    • Sopapilla Cheesecake

      $5.99 | $6.20
      $5.99
    • Peach Cobbler

      $7.99 | $8.27
      $7.99
    • Apple Tart

      $7.99 | $8.27
      $7.99
    • Strawberry Shortcake

      $6.99 | $7.23
      $6.99
    • Bread Pudding

      $6.99 | $7.23
      $6.99
    • Banana Pudding

      $6.99 | $7.23
      $6.99
    • Ice Cream

      $1.99 | $2.06
      $1.99
    • Molten Bundt Cake

      $9.99 | $10.33
      $9.99
  • Breakfast Beverages

    • Coffee

      16oz, Freshly Brewed
      $2.99
    • Orange Juice

      12oz, No Pulp
      $2.50
    • Apple Juice

      12oz
      $2.50
    • Regular Milk

      12oz, Whole Milk
      $2.50
    • Chocolate Milk

      12oz, Whole
      $2.50
    • Hot Chocolate

      16oz
      $2.99
    • Hot Tea

      120z
      $2.49
    • Soft Drinks

      $3.29
    • Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

      $3.29
    • Specialty Drinks And Flavoring

      $3.99
  • Starters

    • Fried Zucchini

      $7.99 • Hand-breaded, crisp zucchini fried to order.
      $7.99
    • Fried Mushrooms

      $7.99 • Fresh button mushrooms hand-breaded & fried.
      $7.99
    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      $7.99 • Tangy, battered in cornmeal, and fried golden.
      $7.99
    • Jalapeno Critters (Hot!)

      $9.30 • Jalapenos stuffed with cheese, hand-breaded & fried.
      $9.30
    • Breaded Cheese Curds

      $7.99 • White cheddar cheese, lightly coated, and deep fried.
      $7.99
    • Bone-In Spicy Wings

      $9.99 • (5) Savory, bone-in, lightly breaded & cooked crispy.
      $9.99
    • Chicken Bites

      $5.99 • Tasty, boneless chicken pieces, battered, & fried golden.
      $5.99
    • Green Chile Chips

      $7.99 • Homemade potato chips & green chile cheese dip.
      $7.99
    • Texas Fried Pickles

      $7.99 • Texas style, breaded, & fried.
      $7.99
    • Cowboy Bites

      $7.99 • Corn kernels, jalapeños, cream cheese, and bacon.
      $7.99
    • Cheese Planks

      $6.99 • Breaded mozzarella cheese (Marinara sauce).
      $6.99
    • Onion Rings

      $6.99 • Breaded & fried to a crispy delight.
      $6.99
    • Corn Nuggets

      $6.99 • Sweet creamed corn, battered, and fried crispy.
      $6.99
    • Cheese & Rinds

      $8.99 • Green chili cheese dip, served with fresh pork rinds.
      $8.99
  • On Time Salads…

    • Chicken Tender Salad

      $13.99 • Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, shredded cheese.
      $13.99
    • Grilled Chicken Salad

      $13.99 • Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, shredded cheese, seasoned with your choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper Chef Salad.
      $13.99
    • Chef Salad

      $13.99 • Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, shredded cheese, diced ham, fresh cucumber, hard boiled egg, croutons.
      $13.99
    • Steak Salad

      $14.99 • Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, shredded cheese, topped with steak tips.
      $14.99
    • Southwest Chicken Salad

      $14.99 • Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, shredded cheese, black beans, corn, crunchy tortilla strips, & your choice of Grilled Chicken or Chicken Tenders.
      $14.99
    • House Salad

      $10.99 • Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, shredded cheese, fresh cucumber, hard boiled egg, croutons.
      $10.99
  • Daily Features

    • Soup, Salad, Sandwich, OR Spud

      $11.99 • Create your own (2) combo, choose from one of our hearty soups, a house salad, a grilled cheese sandwich, or a baked potato
      $11.99
    • Cup Of Soup Only

      $5.99 • Choose from one of our hearty soups
      $5.99
    • Chicken Spaghetti

      $14.99 • Creamy cheese sauce, shredded chicken, and (1) Side choice.
      $14.99
    • Hamburger Steak

      $14.99 • Topped with grilled onions and brown gravy, (2) side choices (Try it with Grilled Mushrooms and Jalapeños!)
      $14.99
    • Texas Patty Melt

      $14.99 • A thick 8oz handmade beef patty covered in melted Swiss cheese topped with mushroom and onions nestled in between to think slices of Texas toast.
      $14.99
  • The Lighter Side

    • Grilled Chicken Club

      $13.99 • Cajun seasoned breast, bacon, American cheese, (1) side.
      $13.99
    • Lemon Pepper Catfish

      $14.99 • Grilled catfish fillet served with (2) sides.
      $14.99
    • Grilled Shrimp Skewer

      $14.99 • (2) Perfectly Buttered and Seasoned Shrimp Skewers, (1) Side
      $14.99
  • Burgers & Sandwiches

    • Old Fashion Hamburger

      $10.99 • A classic old school burger served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, & onion.
      $10.99
    • Classic Cheeseburger

      $11.99 • Beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, & onion.
      $11.99
    • Green Chile - Cheese Burger

      $12.99 • Green Chile & cheese sauce drizzled over our beef patty.
      $12.99
    • Habanero Bacon Burger

      $14.99 • Our classic, topped with melted cheese, bacon, and habanero jam.
      $14.99
    • Jalapeno Swiss Burger

      $12.99 • Beef patty topped with diced jalapenos, melted Swiss cheese, & ranch dressing.
      $12.99
    • Mushroom Swiss Burger

      $12.99 • Beef patty topped with grilled mushrooms, & melted Swiss cheese.
      $12.99
    • Chicken Supreme Sandwich

      $14.99 • Fried or Grilled Cajun breast, bacon, Swiss cheese, avocado.
      $14.99
    • Southwest Turkey Avocado

      $13.99 • Deli sliced turkey & avocado slices on jalapeño cornmeal bread, poblano ranch,
      $13.99
    • Hot Ham & Cheese

      $10.99 • A timeless classic, deli sliced ham & melted cheese served on Texas toast,
      $10.99
    • Turkey Bacon Croissant

      $13.99 • Deli sliced turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and tomato,
      $13.99
  • Back in The Day Special Features

    • Back In The Day Ribeye Steak (12 Oz)

      $24.99 • A West Texas Favorite! Charbroiled to your liking, includes 2 sides.
      $24.99
    • Bone-In Pork Chop

      $20.99 • Charbroiled thick-cut chop, charbroiled well, includes 2 sides. (Pork will always be cooked to recommended temperature )
      $20.99
    • Charbroiled Sirloin

      $20.99 • Charbroiled 6oz Sirloin Medalion, Includes 2 Sides.
      $20.99
  • All Time Favorite Entrees

    • Chicken Fried Steak Lunch

      Lunch: $14.99 • Hand-breaded, deep fried golden brown, topped with cream gravy.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Fried Steak Dinner

      $17.99 • Texas Size, Hand-Breaded, Deep Fried Golden Brown, Topped with You Choice of Gravy
      $17.99
    • Chicken Fried Chicken

      Lunch: $14.99 • Hand-breaded breast, deep fried golden, topped with gravy.
      $14.99
    • Meatloaf

      Lunch: $14.99 • This hearty meal is made fresh daily! (Add an Extra Slice for +$6.99)
      $14.99
    • Steak Fingers Lunch

      Lunch: $15.99 • Hand-breaded & deep fried to a gravy dunkin’ sensation!
      $15.99
    • Steak Fingers Dinner

      $17.99 • (4) Hand-Breaded & Perfectly Fried
      $17.99
    • Chicken Strips Lunch

      (4) Lunch: $15.99 • Hand breaded tenders
      $15.99
    • Chicken Strip Dinner

      (6) Dinner 17.99 • Hand breaded tenders
      $17.99
    • Fried / Grilled Catfish

      Lunch: $14.99 • Catfish fillet served with choice of Cocktail or Tartar Sauce.
      $14.99
    • Fried/Grilled Catfish Dinner

      $17.99 • (2) Catfish Fillets served with your choice of cocktail or tartar sauce.
      $17.99
    • Tilapia

      Lunch: $13.99 • Delicious grilled fillet served with a creamy garlic sauce.
      $13.99
    • Tilapia Dinner

      17.99 • (2) Fillets Grilled and served with a creamy garlic sauce.
      $17.99
    • Garlic & Herb Tilapia Lunch

      Lunch: $13.99 • Coated with a savory roasted garlic & herb breading.
      $13.99
    • Garlic & Herb Tilapia Dinner

      (2) $17.99 • Coated with a savory roasted garlic & herb breaded.
      $17.99
    • Chicken Fried Cod Strips

      (5) 16.99 • Sothern style breaded cod strips, (1) side, & (3) hushpuppies
      $16.99
    • Grilled Chicken Breast

      14.99 • 8oz Chicken breast with choice of seasoning and (2) sides
      $14.99
    • Teriyaki Chicken

      18.99 • Juicy chicken breast, lightly glazed, topped with a grilled pineapple ring, served on a bed of rice
      $18.99
    • Vegetable Platter

      15.99 • Choose from any of our scrumptious sides
      $15.99
    • Back In The Day Bowl

      15.99 • A layer of creamy mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, chicken tenders, and topped with cheese.
      $15.99
    • Roast Beef Bowl

      15.99 • An all-time classic with a twist, layer of cream mashed potatoes, corn, slow simmered roast beef, and brown gravy
      $15.99
  • Side Choices

    • Mashed Potatoes

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • French Fries

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • Corn

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • Coleslaw

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • Homemade Potato Chips

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • Mac & Cheese

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • Green Beans

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • Fried Okra

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • Side Salad

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • Onion Rings

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • Pinto Beans

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • Steamed Veggies

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • White Rice

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • Baked Potato

      $3.99 | $4.13 • Loaded for only +$1.49
      $3.99
    • Extra Dressings And Dippin Sauce

      $1.95
  • Timeless Desserts

    • Banana Pudding

      $6.99 • Fresh banana slices, banana pudding, topped with vanilla wafers, and whipped cream
      $6.99
    • Bread Pudding

      $6.99 • Moist bread custard served with warn vanilla sauce. (Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream!)
      $6.99
    • Strawberry Shortcake

      $6.99 • (2) Think pound cake slices topping with sweet strawberries and whipped tpping.
      $6.99
    • Molten Bunt Cake

      $9.99 • A mini chocolate bundt cake, filled with warm chocolate ganache, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped topping and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
      $9.99
    • Apple Tart

      $7.99 A warm and crispy tart filled with sweet and sour apples, served with vanilla ice cream, pecans, and carmel drizzle.
      $7.99
    • Peach Cobbler

      $7.99 • Sweet sliced peaches baked into a butter crust! A back in the day favorite!! (Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!)
      $7.99
    • Sopapilla Cheesecake

      $5.99 • A cream cheese filling in between a cinnamon-sugar crust, served with honey.
      $5.99
    • Vanilla Ice Cream

      Toppings (+$0.99 each): Strawberry, Chocolate, Carmel, Pecans, Bananas, Whipped Topping, Maraschino Cherry
      $1.99
  • Breakfast Beverages

    • Coffee

      $2.99 | $3.09 • Regular or Decaf
      $2.99
    • Juices

      $2.50 | $2.59 • Orange or Apple juice
      $2.50
    • Milk

      $2.50 | $2.59
      $2.50
    • Chocolate Milk

      $2.50 | $2.59
      $2.50
    • Hot Chocolate

      $2.99 | $3.09
      $2.99
  • Break Time Beverages

    • Coffee

      $2.99 | $3.09 • Regular or Decaf
      $2.99
    • Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

      $3.29 | $3.40
      $3.29
    • Sodas

      $3.29 | $3.40 • Coke, Coke Zero, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Root Beer, Orange Fanta, Red Flash
      $3.29
    • Ice Cream Float

      $3.99 | $4.13
      $3.99
    • Specialty Drinks

      $3.99 | $4.13 • Peach, Mango, Raspberry, Strawberry, or Coconut Tea Cherry or Strawberry Limeade • (No Free Refills)
      $3.99
  • Mocktail

    • Bluberry

      $12.00
    • Mojito

      $12.00
    • Margarita

      $12.00
    • Bloody Merry

      $12.00

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