Check's Cafe Menu

1101 E Burnett Ave, Louisville, KY 40217
  • Appetizers

    • Fried Mushrooms

      Lightly breaded and fried golden mushrooms served with horseradish dressing.
      $6.99
    • Check’s Chili Cheese Fries

      An extra-large helping of fries covered with our world-famous chili and shredded cheddar.
      $8.99
    • Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

      Lightly breaded mozzarella cheese sticks served with our house marinara sauce.
      $6.99
    • Chicken Tenders

      Breaded and fried chicken tenders served with honey mustard, ranch, or bbq sauce.
      $9.99
    • Buffalo Chicken Tenders

      Fried tenders tossed in hot or mild buffalo sauce, served with ranch and celery.
      $10.99
    • Pretzel Bread

      Klaus’s Original served plain.
      $5.99
    • Hot Wings

      10 chicken wings, tossed in your choice of sauce: Hot, Mild, Asian, or Teriyaki, served with ranch dressing.
      $15.99
    • Fried Pork Rinds

      Prepared in-house to order and seasoned with salt, paprika, and a mixture of spices.
      $6.99
  • Soups & Salads

    • Check's Famous Chili

      An original since 1944, served with or without spaghetti.
      $5.99
    • Bean Soup

      $4.99
    • Check's Club Salad

      Iceberg & leaf lettuce, carrots, topped with cheddar cheese, turkey, bacon, ham, tomato & onion. Served with your choice of ranch, honey mustard, thousand island, or Italian dressing
      $7.99
  • Sandwiches & Entrees

    • Check’s Club Sandwich

      Turkey, ham, and bacon with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo, served on white, wheat, or rye bread.
      $7.99
    • Bacon Lettuce & Tomato

      Served on choice of white, wheat or rye
      $6.99
    • Reuben

      Corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing on a grilled bun.
      $6.99
    • Grilled Hamburger

      ¼ lb. burger
      $5.99
    • Grilled Cheeseburger

      ¼ lb. with choice of Swiss, American, or pepper jack.
      $5.99
    • Chicken Sandwich

      Choice of grilled or fried, served on a bun.
      $7.99
    • Pork Tenderloin

      5oz. portion fried or grilled, served on a bun.
      $7.99
    • Shrimp Basket

      6 Jumbo Shrimp fried to perfection served with Fries and Slaw.
      $13.99
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce, served on a bun with ranch.
      $8.99
    • Check’s Fish Sandwich

      A generous portion of fried cod served on rye bread.
      $11.99
    • Hand Rolled Oyster

      Fried until golden brown. served with cocktail sauce.
      $5.99
    • Pan Fried Oysters

      Fried until golden brown. served with cocktail sauce.
      $12.99
    • Grilled Cheese

      American cheese on white bread, grilled with butter.
      $3.99
    • Fried Bologna

      A thick slice on rye bread.
      $4.99
    • Fried Catfish

      A 7oz portion fried to perfection and served 2 sides.
      $11.99
    • Country Fried Steak

      Seasoned and tender served with pepper gravy and 2 sides.
      $11.99
    • Roast Beef And Gravy

      Thinly sliced choice roast beef covered with house-made brown gravy and 2 sides.
      $11.99
    • Philly Cheese Steak

      Thinly sliced roasted beef covered with cheese, caramelized onions, served with one side.
      $9.99
    • Ham Sandwich

      Baked ham served on your choice of white, wheat or rye bread.
      $5.99
    • Turkey Sandwich

      Baked turkey served on your choice of white, wheat, or rye bread.
      $5.99
    • Bratwurst

      A favorite for over 60 years! Served on rye bread.
      $4.99
    • ¼ Lb. Hot Dog

      Grilled plump and served on a bun.
      $3.99
    • Check’s Chili Cheese Dog

      Grilled hot dog topped with our famous chili and cheddar cheese, served on a bun.
      $8.99
    • Fried Chicken Livers

      Fried Golden Brown and served with pepper gravy and 2 sides.
      $11.99
  • Kids Menu (under 12)

    • Grilled Cheese

    • Chicken Tenders (1)

    • Mini Corn Dogs

    • PB&J

  • Side Items

    • Side Salad

      $4.99
    • Onion Rings

      $2.99
    • French Fries

      $2.50
    • Corn Bread

      $1.50
    • Cole Slaw

      $2.50
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $2.50
    • Macaroni & Cheese

      $2.50
    • Broccoli Casserole

      $2.50
    • German Potato Salad

      $2.50
    • Green Beans

      $2.50
  • Dessert

    • Derby Pie

      $3.99
    • Coconut Cream

      $3.99
    • Add Ice Cream

  • Box Lunches

    • 1/2 Club Sandwich And Your Choice Of Side Salad Or A Cup Of Soup

      $9.00
    • Any Full Size Sandwich, Chips & A Chocolate Chip Cookie

      $10.00
    • Variety Salad Box

      Chicken Salad, Pimento Cheese & Pasta Salad with a croissant, crackers, cookie & fresh fruit cup
      $10.00
    • Any Full Size Bowl Of Soup With Grilled Cheese, Crackers & A Fresh Fruit Cup

      $8.00
  • Party Trays

    • Chicken Wings

      Naked or Breaded- Buffalo, BBQ, Sweet Chili or Asian
    • Sliders

      Burgers, Fish, Pork Tenderloin & Nashville Hot. Served Plain. Condiments on the side
    • Fruit

      Fresh and Seasonal
    • Cheese & Relish

      Marbled, Pepper-Jack and Cheddar cheeses with olives and sweet pickles
    • Nachos

      Tortilla chips or house made chips topped with seasoned ground beef or chicken, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, olives, sour cream, salsa and guacamole
    • Tacos

      Small Tapas Style. Pick any 2 Fish: Fried cod topped with mango jalapeno slaw Pork: Smoked pork with citrus honey salsa and red pickled cabbage Beef: Slow roasted shredded beef, topped with avocado cilantro lime sauce & diced tomatoes
  • Salads

    • Fresh Garden Salad

      Freshly chopped romaine, spinach, carrots, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes topped with grilled chicken breast, cool mandarin oranges, candid pecans, dried cranberries, shredded cheese and croutons. Your choice of dressing.
    • Side Salad

      $4.00
    • Caesar

  • Soups

    • Chili

    • Chicken Noodle Soup

    • Loaded Potato Soup

    • Chicken Tortilla Soup

    • Vegetable Beef

    • Creamy Tomato

  • Sandwiches

    • Club

      Turkey, Ham, Bacon, American cheese, Lettuce and Tomato stacked high on white, wheat or rye
      $7.00
    • Chicken Salad Croissant

      A new recipe! Big, buttery croissant, filled with an herb roasted chicken breast, crisp celery, pecans and sweet grapes
      $6.00
    • Turkcranwich

      The perfect blend of sweet and savory. Sliced turkey, cranberry relish, Havarti cheese and a cheese spread. Grilled in butter on raisin bread
      $7.00
  • Main Courses

    • Meatloaf

    • Baked White Fish

    • Baked Salmon

    • Baked Chicken

    • Fried Chicken

    • Fried Catfish

    • Chicken Alfredo

    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

    • Grilled Chicken Breast

    • Herb Crusted Pork Chop

    • Smoked Pulled Pork Brisket

      $1.50
    • Fried Cod

  • Side Dishes

    • Mac & Cheese

    • Collard Greens

    • Kale Greens

    • Brussels Sprouts

    • Green Beans

    • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

    • Corn

    • Pinto Beans

    • Fresh Green Beans With Bourbon Bacon Glaze

    • Potato Salad

    • Rice Pilaf

    • Baked Beans

    • Cole Slaw

    • Roasted Red Potatoes

    • Hashbrown Casserole

    • Sweet Potato Casserole

    • Any Salad

  • Breads

    • Rolls

    • Cornbread

    • Mexican Cornbread

    • Biscuits

    • Garlic Toast

    • Butter Croissants

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