Ma's Diner Menu

$$Diner
2818 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
  • Breakfast

    • Ma's Breakfast

      You ever hear from your Ma, "Child you better eat something before you go to school!" I know I heard that a lot growing up! Two Eggs (fried, runny, scrambled, egg whites), choice of Bacon or Sausage, choice of Grits or Hashbrowns.
      $8.95
    • French Toast Casserole

      My Aunt Toria gave me this recipe! Subbing Croissants in this passed down recipe only enhances that homestyle taste! Comes with mixed berry syrup.
      $12.95
    • Grit Bowl

      Waking up at my Nano and Poppo's house, the smell of those buttery grits always made me feel warm and cozy inside. This is a choose your own adventure! Comes with those buttery yellow grits and you can add on from there.
      $4.95
    • Breakfast Sandwich

      We doin' this Jersey style baby!! Taylor Ham, Fried Egg and American Cheese on a Hard Roll!!
      $6.95
    • Sweet Potato Pie

      $7.00
  • Breakfast

    • Appetizers

      • Buffalo Wings

        If you remember the Rockwood Filling Station, then you remember the wings! These wings come one way, Buffalo Hot! Served with choice of Blue Cheese or Ranch. Celery and Carrots.
        $8.95
      • Pesto Wings

        Oven Roasted wings tossed in Basil Pesto and Caramelized onions. Another Rockwood Filling Station favorite! Served with choice of Blue Cheese or Ranch. Celery and Carrots.
        $8.95
      • S/P Wings

        These wings are far from basic! Oven Roasted wings tossed with Salt and Pepper. Served with choice of Blue Cheese or Ranch. Celery and Carrots.
        $8.95
      • Corn Dog Nuggets

        The Down Under Pub used to serve up these tasty little vittles late night. 2 all Beef Hot Dogs dipped in corn batter and served with Honey Mustard.
        $9.95
      • Mussels

        Classic Pop's Mussels steamed and tossed with Tomatoes, Garlic, Butter, Crushed Red Pepper and White Wine.
        $13.95
      • Ma's Eggplant Rollatini

        Sundays at Joe Russo's meant Mrs. B cooking for an army! The recipe comes from one of those afternoons. Eggplant sliced thin and rolled with Mozzarella Cheese and Prosciutto. Breaded and deep fried. Served with Red Gravy (or 'Marinara Sauce' to some). 3 per order.
        $10.95
      • Mushroom Strudel

        This uses 6 types of mushrooms, creme fraiche, truffle butter in the mix. Comes with Smoked Duck Breast and a Celery Root and Apple slaw
        $15.00
    • Appetizers

      • Salads

        • House Salad

          Spring Greens Mix served with a Balsamic Vinaigrette, Tomatoes, Carrots and Cucumbers. Choice of Dressing.
          $7.95
        • Wedge Salad

          This Steakhouse classic always brings a smile to my face. Crisp Iceberg Lettuce topped with house made Blue Cheese Dressing, Fresh Bacon Bits, Tomatoes and Blue Cheese Crumble.
          $10.95
        • Caesar Salad

          Simple things done well! Romaine tossed with classic Caesar Dressing and Croutons. Finished with Parmesan Cheese.
          $9.95
        • Ma's Spinach Salad

          My Ma made this for us as kids and yup, hated it!! But now it's one of my go to staples for my daughter. Fresh Spinach warmed with a Bacon Vinaigrette, Hard-Boiled Egg, Feta Cheese and Fresh Bacon Bits.
          $11.95
      • Salads

        • Subs

          • Ma's Grilled Chicken Sub

            My favorite lunch while working at the Stage House Inn in Jersey. Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Peppers and Basil Mayo. Simple yet delicious.
            $14.95
          • Chicken Cutlet Sub

            Cherry's most wanted sub that I've ever made. Well, here it is, Chicken Breast that has Flour, Eggs and a Panko Bread Crumb mix with a touch of Lemon Zest
            $14.95
          • Ma's Burger

            1/3-pound of 80/20 Ground Beef seasoned and grilled. You guys can add what you want from there.
            $14.95
          • Veggie Sub

            Ma Purvis, I didn't forget about you. This Veggie Sandwich uses an Eggplant Caviar, Roasted Peppers, Sauteed Mushrooms and a Basil Mayo. And this is Vegan!!
            $9.95
          • Italiano Hot Dog

            $13.00
          • Italiano Sausage

            $13.00
          • Southern Drip

            Our play on a French dip!! Roast beef, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, provolone cheese with brown gravy on the side!!
            $16.00
        • Subs

          • Entrees

            • Steak Entree

              Grilled Flat Iron Steak served with Hotel Butter and Fries.
              $24.95
            • Fish Entree

              Grilled and served over Risotto with a Tomato Coulis.
              $26.95
            • Grilled Chicken Entree

              Grilled Chicken Breast served over an Orzo Pasta with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Olives and Feta Cheese.
              $19.95
            • Pasta Bake

              This will always be our Veggie option. We are starting with a White Baked Ziti with Ricotta Cheese, Basil, Spinach, Mushrooms and a Bechamel Sauce.
              $17.95
            • Chicken Cutlet Entree

              Jamilah made one of the best Chicken Cutlets. Severed over an Orzo Pasta with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Olives and Feta Cheese.
              $19.95
          • Entrees

            • Sides

              • Risotto

                You don't work at a place like Nana's for over 10 years and not pick up a trick or two. Classic cheesy creamy Risotto. Add some veggies to take it up a notch or great on its own.
                $12.95
              • Fries

                Classic Salt and Pepper Fries.
                $3.95
              • Grit Cake

                Yellow Grits that are pan seared and topped with an Olive Tapenade.
                $10.95
              • Flatbread

                Grilled Flatbread comes with Fresh Herbs. This is a create your own adventure! Add whatever you want! And you are welcome to spend as much money as you want on this!!
                $6.95
              • Gravy Fries

                Think either Poutine or Jersey Diner at 3am. Fries drenched in Brown Gravy and topped with Mozzarella Cheese.
                $8.95
            • Sides

              • Breakfast

                • Ma's Breakfast

                  You ever hear from your Ma, "Child you better eat something before you go to school!" I know I heard that a lot growing up! Two Eggs (fried, runny, scrambled, egg whites), choice of Bacon or Sausage, choice of Grits or Hashbrowns.
                  $8.95
                • French Toast Casserole

                  My Aunt Toria gave me this recipe! Subbing Croissants in this passed down recipe only enhances that homestyle taste! Comes with mixed berry syrup.
                  $12.95
                • Grit Bowl

                  Waking up at my Nano and Poppo's house, the smell of those buttery grits always made me feel warm and cozy inside. This is a choose your own adventure! Comes with those buttery yellow grits and you can add on from there.
                  $4.95
                • Breakfast Sandwich

                  We doin' this Jersey style baby!! Taylor Ham, Fried Egg and American Cheese on a Hard Roll!!
                  $6.95
                • Sweet Potato Pie

                  $7.00
              • Appetizers

                • Buffalo Wings

                  If you remember the Rockwood Filling Station, then you remember the wings! These wings come one way, Buffalo Hot! Served with choice of Blue Cheese or Ranch. Celery and Carrots.
                  $8.95
                • Pesto Wings

                  Oven Roasted wings tossed in Basil Pesto and Caramelized onions. Another Rockwood Filling Station favorite! Served with choice of Blue Cheese or Ranch. Celery and Carrots.
                  $8.95
                • S/P Wings

                  These wings are far from basic! Oven Roasted wings tossed with Salt and Pepper. Served with choice of Blue Cheese or Ranch. Celery and Carrots.
                  $8.95
                • Corn Dog Nuggets

                  The Down Under Pub used to serve up these tasty little vittles late night. 2 all Beef Hot Dogs dipped in corn batter and served with Honey Mustard.
                  $9.95
                • Mussels

                  Classic Pop's Mussels steamed and tossed with Tomatoes, Garlic, Butter, Crushed Red Pepper and White Wine.
                  $13.95
                • Ma's Eggplant Rollatini

                  Sundays at Joe Russo's meant Mrs. B cooking for an army! The recipe comes from one of those afternoons. Eggplant sliced thin and rolled with Mozzarella Cheese and Prosciutto. Breaded and deep fried. Served with Red Gravy (or 'Marinara Sauce' to some). 3 per order.
                  $10.95
                • Mushroom Strudel

                  This uses 6 types of mushrooms, creme fraiche, truffle butter in the mix. Comes with Smoked Duck Breast and a Celery Root and Apple slaw
                  $15.00
              • Salads

                • House Salad

                  Spring Greens Mix served with a Balsamic Vinaigrette, Tomatoes, Carrots and Cucumbers. Choice of Dressing.
                  $7.95
                • Wedge Salad

                  This Steakhouse classic always brings a smile to my face. Crisp Iceberg Lettuce topped with house made Blue Cheese Dressing, Fresh Bacon Bits, Tomatoes and Blue Cheese Crumble.
                  $10.95
                • Caesar Salad

                  Simple things done well! Romaine tossed with classic Caesar Dressing and Croutons. Finished with Parmesan Cheese.
                  $9.95
                • Ma's Spinach Salad

                  My Ma made this for us as kids and yup, hated it!! But now it's one of my go to staples for my daughter. Fresh Spinach warmed with a Bacon Vinaigrette, Hard-Boiled Egg, Feta Cheese and Fresh Bacon Bits.
                  $11.95
              • Subs

                • Ma's Grilled Chicken Sub

                  My favorite lunch while working at the Stage House Inn in Jersey. Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Peppers and Basil Mayo. Simple yet delicious.
                  $14.95
                • Chicken Cutlet Sub

                  Cherry's most wanted sub that I've ever made. Well, here it is, Chicken Breast that has Flour, Eggs and a Panko Bread Crumb mix with a touch of Lemon Zest
                  $14.95
                • Ma's Burger

                  1/3-pound of 80/20 Ground Beef seasoned and grilled. You guys can add what you want from there.
                  $14.95
                • Veggie Sub

                  Ma Purvis, I didn't forget about you. This Veggie Sandwich uses an Eggplant Caviar, Roasted Peppers, Sauteed Mushrooms and a Basil Mayo. And this is Vegan!!
                  $9.95
                • Italiano Hot Dog

                  $13.00
                • Italiano Sausage

                  $13.00
                • Southern Drip

                  Our play on a French dip!! Roast beef, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, provolone cheese with brown gravy on the side!!
                  $16.00
              • Entrees

                • Steak Entree

                  Grilled Flat Iron Steak served with Hotel Butter and Fries.
                  $24.95
                • Fish Entree

                  Grilled and served over Risotto with a Tomato Coulis.
                  $26.95
                • Grilled Chicken Entree

                  Grilled Chicken Breast served over an Orzo Pasta with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Olives and Feta Cheese.
                  $19.95
                • Pasta Bake

                  This will always be our Veggie option. We are starting with a White Baked Ziti with Ricotta Cheese, Basil, Spinach, Mushrooms and a Bechamel Sauce.
                  $17.95
                • Chicken Cutlet Entree

                  Jamilah made one of the best Chicken Cutlets. Severed over an Orzo Pasta with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Olives and Feta Cheese.
                  $19.95
              • Sides

                • Risotto

                  You don't work at a place like Nana's for over 10 years and not pick up a trick or two. Classic cheesy creamy Risotto. Add some veggies to take it up a notch or great on its own.
                  $12.95
                • Fries

                  Classic Salt and Pepper Fries.
                  $3.95
                • Grit Cake

                  Yellow Grits that are pan seared and topped with an Olive Tapenade.
                  $10.95
                • Flatbread

                  Grilled Flatbread comes with Fresh Herbs. This is a create your own adventure! Add whatever you want! And you are welcome to spend as much money as you want on this!!
                  $6.95
                • Gravy Fries

                  Think either Poutine or Jersey Diner at 3am. Fries drenched in Brown Gravy and topped with Mozzarella Cheese.
                  $8.95

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