Morning Thunder Cafe Menu

352 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico, CA 95926
  • Sandwiches

    • BLT Sandwich

      Our famous bacon, with lettuce and tomato.\nServed with choice of soup (seasonal), dinner salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic) or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $16.50
    • Sunset Sandwich

      Grilled bacon, onion, tomato, avocado, jack and cheddar cheeses on a soft french roll.\nServed with choice of soup (seasonal), dinner salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic) or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $17.50
    • Ham Sandwich

      Fresh sliced deli ham piled high.\nServed with choice of soup (seasonal), dinner salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic) or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $15.75
    • Tuna Salad Sandwich

      Healthy and delicious tuna with mayo, fresh celery, chopped red onion, crisp pickles, special seasoning.\nServed with choice of soup (seasonal), dinner salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic) or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $15.75
    • Chicken Salad Sandwich

      Fresh chicken with mayo, fresh celery, chopped green onion, and our special seasoning.\nServed with choice of soup (seasonal), dinner salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic) or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $15.75
    • Turkey Sandwich

      Like the day after Thanksgiving.\nServed with choice of soup (seasonal), dinner salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic) or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $15.75
    • Turkey Ortega Sandwich

      Sliced grilled turkey, Ortega chilies and jack cheese on a soft french roll.\nServed with choice of soup (seasonal), dinner salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic) or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $16.50
    • Grilled Cheese

      Cheddar, swiss jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack cheese, with choice of bread.
      $13.50
    • Avocado, Sprout & Tomato Sandwich

      Simple and delicious. Add bacon or sliced turkey.\nServed with choice of soup (seasonal), dinner salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic) or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $15.50
    • Club Sandwich

      The original double-decker sandwich with your choice of toasted bread, then piled high with ham, turkey, lettuce, fresh tomato and finshed with a heap of Morning Thunder’s Famous Bacon.\nServed with choice of soup (seasonal), dinner salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic) or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $17.50
  • Burgers

    • Cheeseburger

      Choice of cheddar, swiss, jack, pepper jack, mozzarella or blue cheese on sesame kaiser bun with mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onions. \nServed with a choice of soup (seasonal), salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic), or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $16.75
    • Bacon Burger

      Two strips of our famous bacon and cheddar cheese on sesame kaiser bun with mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onions. \nServed with a choice of soup (seasonal), salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic), or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $18.50
    • Bacon & Avocado Burger

      Choice of swiss, jack, pepper jack, cheddar or blue cheese with fresh avocado and our famous bacon.\nServed with a choice of soup (seasonal), salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic), or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $19.50
    • Thunder Burger

      Your choice of protein with grilled red onions, lettuce, tomato and pickles and mayo.\nServed with a choice of soup (seasonal), salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic), or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $16.50
    • Ortega Burger

      Your choice of protein with Grilled Ortega chiles and melty jack cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onions. \nServed with a choice of soup (seasonal), salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic), or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $17.75
    • Mushroom Burger

      Your choice of protein with fresh sautéed mushrooms and swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onions. \nServed with a choice of soup (seasonal), salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic), or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $17.75
    • Patty Melt

      Our famous bacon, grilled red onions and swiss cheese on grilled rye bread.\nServed with a choice of soup (seasonal), salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic), or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
      $18.50
  • Breakfast Combos

    • Two Eggs W/Meat

      Any style. Served with hash browns or country potatoes and choice of bread. With choice of our famous bacon, ham, sausage patty, hamburger patty, turkey patty or hot link sausage.
      $17.50
    • 1-2-3 Pancake

      Medium sized pancake, served with 2 eggs and 3 strips of our famous bacon.
      $15.00
    • 1-2-3 Waffle

      Medium sized waffle, served with 2 eggs and 3 strips of our famous bacon.
      $15.00
    • 2-2-2

      2 Pieces of poppy seed French toast, served with 2 eggs and 2 strips of our famous bacon.
      $15.00
    • Two Eggs

      Two eggs any style. \nServed with hash browns or country potatoes and choice of bread. \n(No meat)
      $15.00
    • The Early Bird

      1 Egg and 1 strip of our famous bacon with choice of: one small pancake or 1 piece of toast or 1 piece of French toast or 1 biscuit or 1/2 order of hash browns. Coffee included. Sorry no substitutions.
      $10.25
  • Three Egg Omelettes & Scrambles

    • Ham & Cheese

      Pepper jack, swiss, jack, cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese, feta or blue cheese.\nServed with choice of country potatoes or hash browns (Substitute Vegetaters, fresh fruit, spinach, or fresh steamed mixed veggies for potatoes extra). \nServed with your choice of toast (whole wheat has nuts), muffin, biscuit or bagel.
      $17.00
    • Denver

      Ham, tomato, bell pepper and cheddar cheese.\nServed with choice of country potatoes or hash browns (Substitute Vegetaters, fresh fruit, spinach, or fresh steamed mixed veggies for potatoes extra). \nServed with your choice of toast (whole wheat has nuts), muffin, biscuit or bagel.
      $17.50
    • St. Thomas

      Sausage, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, swiss cheese.\nServed with choice of country potatoes or hash browns (Substitute Vegetaters, fresh fruit, spinach, or fresh steamed mixed veggies for potatoes extra). \nServed with your choice of toast (whole wheat has nuts), muffin, biscuit or bagel.
      $17.50
    • Mexican

      Green chilies, tomato, green onions and jack cheese topped with salsa, olives and sour cream.\nServed with choice of country potatoes or hash browns (Substitute Vegetaters, fresh fruit, spinach, or fresh steamed mixed veggies for potatoes extra). \nServed with your choice of toast (whole wheat has nuts), muffin, biscuit or bagel.
      $17.50
    • Garden

      Steamed broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and cream cheese.\nServed with choice of country potatoes or hash browns (Substitute Vegetaters, fresh fruit, spinach, or fresh steamed mixed veggies for potatoes extra). \nServed with your choice of toast (whole wheat has nuts), muffin, biscuit or bagel.
      $17.50
    • California

      Avocado, cream cheese and sprouts. Topped with sour cream and salsa.\nServed with choice of country potatoes or hash browns (Substitute Vegetaters, fresh fruit, spinach, or fresh steamed mixed veggies for potatoes extra). \nServed with your choice of toast (whole wheat has nuts), muffin, biscuit or bagel.
      $17.50
    • Avocado, Bacon & Cheese

      Avocado , bacon and your choice of cheddar, jack, swiss, pepper jack, cream cheese, feta or blue cheese.\nServed with choice of country potatoes or hash browns (Substitute Vegetaters, fresh fruit, spinach, or fresh steamed mixed veggies for potatoes extra). \nServed with your choice of toast (whole wheat has nuts), muffin, biscuit or bagel.
      $17.50
    • St. Lawrence

      Hamburger, red onions, jack cheese and black olives.\nServed with choice of country potatoes or hash browns (Substitute Vegetaters, fresh fruit, spinach, or fresh steamed mixed veggies for potatoes extra). \nServed with your choice of toast (whole wheat has nuts), muffin, biscuit or bagel.
      $17.50
  • Morning Thunder Favorites

    • Bidwell Egg

      Our famous bacon, cheddar cheese and egg on a bagel. Served with country potatoes or hash browns.
      $15.50
    • California Egg

      Avocado, Swiss cheese and Egg on a bagel. Served with country potatoes or hashbrowns.
      $15.50
    • TC Egg

      Ham, Swiss cheese, avocado and Egg on a bagel. \nServed with country potatoes or hash browns.
      $16.50
    • Thunder Egg

      Sliced ham, Swiss cheese and Egg on a bagel. \nServed with country potatoes or hash browns.
      $15.50
    • Light Egg

      Egg whites, tomato slices, fresh spinach and sweet red onions on a whole wheat bagel , with fruit.
      $16.50
    • Everything Veggie Bagel

      Cucumber, red onions, fresh avocado slices, and balsamic aioli on an everything bagel. Served with fruit.
      $16.50
    • Build Your Own Oatmeal

      Enjoy delicious hot oatmeal or hot 10-grain cereal like mom makes. With raisins and bananas +.50, nuts (almonds, pecans or walnuts) +1, Strawberries, cranberries and/or blueberries +.75.
      $9.50
    • Build Your Own Hot 10-Grain Cereal

      Enjoy delicious hot 10-grain cereal like mom makes.
      $9.50
    • Pancakes

      Real buckwheat or buttermilk. Very large! Choose 1 or 2 pancakes.\nServed with butter and syrup.\n Add blueberries, strawberries and/or banana for a small extra.
      $12.50
    • Waffle

      Homemade belgian-style, real buckwheat or buttermilk. \nServed with butter and syrup.\nAdd blueberries, strawberries and/or banana for a small extra.
      $13.50
    • Sourdough French Toast

      Three slices with poppy seeds. \nServed with butter and syrup.\nAdd blueberries, strawberries and/or banana for a small extra.
      $13.75
    • Biscuits & Gravy

      Homemade oven-fresh biscuit with creamy sausage gravy and 1/2 sausage patty. With country potatoes or hash browns.
      $16.00
    • Huevos Rancheros

      Eggs, cheese, black or vegetarian refried beans, Spanish rice, salsa, sour cream, green onions and black olives layered on corn tortillas.
      $16.50
    • Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs

      Homemade double-tenderized beef steak, generously covered with our sausage gravy, two eggs, hash browns or country potatoes, choice of bread.
      $18.00
    • Breakfast Burrito

      Three scrambled eggs and cheese rolled in a large flour tortilla, sour cream and salsa on the side. Served with country potatoes or hash browns. .
      $15.50
    • Vegetaters

      Country potatoes topped with steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cheese, sour cream and black olives.
      $15.50
    • Vegematers

      Our classic vegetaters but with fresh tomatoes instead of country potatoes.
      $15.50
    • Fresh Fruit

      Add itional charge for yogurt and honey.
      $10.75
    • Fruit & Yogurt Parfait

      Creamy low-fat vanilla yogurt layered with crunchy granola, sweet strawberries and juicy blueberries.
      $9.75
  • Salads

    • Classic Chicken Caesar Salad

      Tender grilled chicken breast on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce. Topped with grated parmesan cheese and croutons. Served with our house caesar dressing.
      $16.50
    • Taco Salad

      Choice of beef or chicken. Dark green leaf lettuce with black beans, diced tomato, fresh avocado slices, and chopped green onions on a bed of homemade tortilla chips. Topped with grated cheddar and jack cheese and sprinkled with cilantro. Served with our own spicy ranch dressing.
      $16.50
    • Spinach Salad

      Fresh spinach, crunchy bacon bits, dried cranberries or raisins and sweet red onions. Topped with blue cheese crumbles. Served with a delicious fat free raspberry vinaigrette or balsamic dressing.
      $16.50
    • Chef Salad

      Ham, turkey, jack and cheddar, tomato, red onions, kidney beans, sprouts, carrots, olives and sliced egg.
      $16.50
    • Stuffed Tomato Chicken Salad

      Chicken salad stuffed inside a tomato on a bed of lettuce with sprouts, kidney beans, olives, tomato and carrots.
      $15.50
    • Stuffed Tomato Tuna Salad

      Tuna salad stuffed inside a tomato on a bed of lettuce with sprouts, kidney beans, olives, tomato and carrots.
      $15.50
    • Dinner Salad

      A small salad with tomato, red onion, kidney beans, red cabbage and carrots.\nChoice of ranch, spicy ranch, blue cheese, thousand Island, balsamic vinaigrette, caesar, Greek vinaigrette, and raspberry vinaigrette.
      $7.25
    • Deluxe Dinner Salad

      Large salad with cheddar and jack cheese, tomato, red onion, kidney beans, sprouts, olives and carrots.\nChoice of ranch, spicy ranch, blue cheese, thousand Island, balsamic vinaigrette, caesar, Greek vinaigrette, and raspberry vinaigrette.
      $15.00
  • Wraps

    • Chicken Bacon Caesar Wrap

      Tender grilled chicken, Morning Thunder's famous bacon, crisp mixed spring greens, grated parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing wrapped in a tortilla.\nServed with Fruit.
      $16.50
    • Chicken Avocado Wrap

      Tender grilled chicken breast, fresh avocado, sweet red onions, fresh spinach with a greek vinaigrette.\nServed with Fruit.
      $16.50
    • Veggie Wrap

      Juicy cucumbers, sweet red onions, ripe diced tomato, crisp spring mix lettuce, fresh avocado, sprouts and crunchy carrots with a balsamic vinaigrette.\nServed with Fruit.
      $15.75
  • Mexican Food

    • Thunder Tacos (Each)

      Beef or chicken, topped with onions and cilantro in corn tortillas. Served with a side of salsa roja or verde.
      $6.00
    • Tostada

      Beef, chicken or vegetable, with black or vegetarian refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, green onions, black olives and sour cream, with chunky mild salsa, roja or verde.
      $16.00
    • Nachos De La Casa

      Homemade corn tortilla chips with black or vegetarian refried beans, cheese, tomato, green onions, black olives and sour cream, with chunky mild salsa roja or verde.
      $14.50
    • Chicken & Bacon Tacos

      Chicken and our famous bacon, melted cheese, sour cream covered with lettuce and red onion on corn tortillas. Served with a side of salsa roja or verde.
      $7.25
  • Gluten Free

    • Gluten-Free Pancakes

      2 Medium sized pancakes. Served with butter and syrup.
      $13.50
    • Gluten Free French Toast

      Three Pieces of our homemade gluten-free bread with poppy seeds, batter dipped. Served with butter and syrup.
      $14.75
    • Gluten-Free Waffle

      Our homemade belgian-style waffle. Served with butter and syrup.
      $14.50
    • Gluten-Free Toast

      Homemade gluten-free bread toasted to perfection.
      $6.75
  • For Kids

    • Kids 1 X 3

      1 Egg and 1 strip of our famous bacon or one sausage link, served with one piece of toast.
      $9.25
    • Kids 1 X 4

      1 Egg, hash browns, 1 strip of our famous bacon or 1 sausage link, served with one piece of toast.
      $9.75
    • Kids Mouse Face Pancake

      1 Boy or girl mouse face pancake, with egg, and choice of strip of our famous bacon or sausage link. Served with butter and syrup.
      $9.50
    • Kids French Toast

      One piece of French toast, with egg, and choice of 1 strip of our famous bacon or sausage link served with butter and syrup.
      $9.50
    • Kids Oatmeal

      1/2 bowl of delicious hot oatmeal with bananas and strawberries, one piece of toast.
      $8.00
    • Hot 10-Grain Cereal

      1/2 bowl of delicious hot 10-grain cereal with bananas and strawberries, 1 piece of toast.
      $8.00
    • Kids Hamburger

      Our classic diner burger but made for kids with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. \nServed with a choice of french fries (available in plain, seasoned or garlic), or fresh fruit.
      $9.75
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      Choice of Cheddar or Jack cheese.\nServed with a choice of french fries (available in plain, seasoned or garlic), or fresh fruit.
      $9.75
    • Chicken Strips

      Crispy fried chicken strips with fries or fresh fruit.
      $9.50
    • 1/2 Turkey Sandwich

      Sliced turkey, choice of bread with fries or fresh fruit.
      $9.50
    • 1/2 Ham Sandwich

      Sliced ham, choice of bread with fries or fresh fruit.
      $9.50
    • 1/2 Grilled Cheese

      With fries or fresh fruit.
      $9.25
    • 1/2 PBJ

      With fries or fresh fruit.
      $9.25
    • Kids Nachos

      Homemade corn tortilla chips with black or vegetarian refried beans, cheese, tomato, black olives and sour cream.
      $9.25
    • Kids Quesadilla

      Fresh flour tortilla with melted cheese and sour cream.
      $7.75
  • Side Orders

    • Toast

      Side order of toast. Choice of gluten-free, rye, sourdough, or whole wheat bread.
      $5.75
    • Bagel

      Bagel choices include cinnamon raisin, onion, plain, and whole wheat.
      $5.75
    • Biscuit

      Buttery, flaky biscuit, perfect for pairing with your favorite breakfast items.
      $5.75
    • Muffin

      Soft and fluffy muffin with a golden crust, perfect for a light breakfast side.
      $5.75
    • English Muffin

      Toasted English muffin, lightly crisped and perfect for pairing with your favorite spreads.
      $5.75
    • Tortillas

      Flour or corn
      $5.75
    • Our Famous Bacon

      4 pieces
      $7.75
    • Sausage Patty

      Grilled sausage patty with savory bacon strips, juicy sausage links, and a slice of ham, garnished with fresh parsley and an orange slice.
      $7.75
    • Hamburger

      A variety of meats including crispy bacon, grilled sausage links, a slice of grilled ham, and a hamburger patty, garnished with a fresh orange slice and parsley.
      $7.75
    • Ham

      A savory slice of grilled ham, complementing crispy bacon strips, juicy sausage links, and a garnish of fresh orange slices and parsley.
      $7.75
    • Country Potatoes

      Rustic, seasoned potatoes, diced and skillet-fried to golden perfection.
      $7.25
    • Hash Browns

      Golden, crispy shredded potatoes served alongside seasoned potato wedges, diced home fries, and lightly salted French fries.
      $7.25
    • French Fries

      Selection of fries: garlic, plain, or seasoned.
      $7.25
    • Sausage Gravy

      Rich and creamy sausage gravy with savory sausage bits, ideal for complementing your breakfast favorites.
      $6.75
    • Real Maple Syrup

      Rich and pure maple syrup, ideal for enhancing pancakes, waffles, or French toast.
      $2.25
    • Salsa

      Freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, and cilantro mixed with jalapeños and lime juice.
      $4.50
    • Sour Cream

      Smooth and tangy sour cream, ideal for complementing breakfast dishes.
      $4.50
    • Cheese

      A blend of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, ideal for enhancing your breakfast dishes.
      $2.75
    • Cream Cheese

      Smooth and creamy cheese, garnished with fresh parsley leaves.
      $3.00
    • Black Bean

      Tender black beans garnished with fresh parsley.
      $5.75
    • Vegetarian Refried Beans

      Smooth and creamy refried beans garnished with fresh parsley.
      $5.75
    • Egg

      Eggs available in 1 or 2 pc servings. Options include over easy, hard, medium, poached (hard, medium, soft), and scrambled.
      $4.75
    • Avocado

      $5.00
    • Salsa Verde

      A tangy blend of tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime for a vibrant, zesty kick.
      $4.50
    • Salsa Roja

      A vibrant blend of tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a hint of spice.
      $4.50
  • Malt Shop

    • Hot Fudge Sundae

      Our original ice cream sundaes.
      $9.00
    • Chocolate Sundae

      Our original ice cream sundaes.
      $9.00
    • Caramel Sundae

      If you like it sweet, our caramel sauce sundae satisfies.
      $9.00
    • Pineapple Sundae

      Say aloha with our delicious tropical sundae.
      $9.00
    • Blackberry Sundae

      Our blackberry sundae is better than pie any day.
      $9.00
    • California Strawberry Sundae

      The classic California strawberry experience.
      $9.00
    • Our Original Banana Split

      How long has it been since you had a real, delicious, fresh banana split? Well, it's time.
      $10.50
  • Old Fashioned Milk Shakes

    • Old Fashioned Milkshake

      Choice of blackberry, blueberry, caramel, chocolate variations, fruity or candy-inspired flavors.
      $9.50
    • Root Beer Float

      Vanilla ice cream floating in yummy root beer.
      $7.00
  • Supplies

    • Ketchup

      A tomato-based condiment, often used to enhance the flavors of breakfast items and various other dishes.
    • Hot Sauce

      A condiment made from a blend of chili peppers and other spices, typically used to add heat and flavor to various dishes.
    • Utensils

      Disposable utensils will be provided upon request to accompany your meal.
  • Coffee/Hot Drinks

    • Hot Tea

      English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Black Tea, Moroccan Mint Green Tea, Jasmine Green Tea, Peppermint, Raspberry, Chamomile and Lemon
      $4.50
    • White Mocha

      $6.25
    • Cafe Royale

      Rich coffee topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel.
      $6.75
    • Cafe Mocha

      Rich coffee blended with chocolate, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
      $6.75
    • Cappuccino

      Rich espresso topped with steamed milk foam and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
      $5.50
    • Chai Latte

      A delicious India-Spiced black tea steamed with milk.
      $6.75
    • Cafe Au Lait

      A rich blend of coffee and steamed milk, topped with a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
      $6.00
    • Cafe Latte

      Rich espresso blended with steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
      $6.50
    • Coffee

      Freshly brewed coffee, customizable with cream. Choose from decaf, French roast, or regular roast options.
      $4.25
    • Mexican Hot Chocolate

      Made with delicious Ibarras Mexican Hot Chocolate
      $6.25
  • Cold Drinks

    • Chocolate Milk

      Chocolate Milk, choice of 2%, nonfat, or whole. Available in large (16oz) or small (9.5oz) sizes.
      $4.25
    • Juice

      Large (16oz) or Small (9.5oz) juice options.
      $4.25
    • Iced Tea

      Unsweetened Orange Spice, Citrus Green, Peach or classic regular Brewed Ice Tea
      $4.25
    • Milk

      Milk, choice of 2%, chocolate, nonfat, or whole. Available in large (16oz) or small (9.5oz) sizes.
      $4.25
    • Blended Fruit Liquado

      A tart blend of bananas, blueberries, peaches, strawberries, and apple juice. Topped with whip cream.
      $7.25
    • Blended Fruit Smoothie

      A creamy blend of yogurt, bananas, blueberries, peaches, strawberries, and apple juice. Topped with whipped cream.
      $7.25

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