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The 520 Cafe Menu

4.5

(375+ Reviews)

$American, Breakfast

Customer Favorites
Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
- Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
  $3.99
- Lumberjack Cinnamon Swirl Combo
  2 pieces homestyle cinnamon French toast combo, two eggs, two slices of bacon, two sausage links, and hash browns.
  $11.29
- Hercules Skillet
  Chopped ham, bacon, sausage, onions, tomatoes and green peppers, finished with our chef's homemade white sausage gravy and cheddar Cheese.
  $11.29
- Two Eggs with Meat - With Potatoes
  Choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.
  $9.69
- Berry Bliss Crepes
  Stuffed with cream cheese, topped with whipped cream and a fresh wild berry glaze with fresh berries.
  $10.99
- Breakfast Horseshoe
  Ham, bacon or sausage with hash browns and toast covered with sausage gravy topped with two eggs.
  $10.29
- Short Stack of Two Pancakes
  Two pancakes, served with whipped butter and syrup, allowing for additional toppings upon request.
  $5.99
- Two Biscuits & Gravy
  With bacon or sausage for an additional charge.
  $5.79
- Three Biscuits & Gravy
  With bacon or sausage for an additional charge.
  $6.69
- Corned Beef Hash
  Savory diced corned beef mixed with diced potatoes, cooked to perfection.
  $3.99
From the Hen House
Eggs any style. Fried eggs are prepared in butter. Served with hash browns or American fries, and choice of toast, and jelly. Add sausage gravy or onions to American fries or hash browns for an additional charge.
- One Egg with Meat - No Potatoes
  Choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.
  $5.99
- One Egg with Meat - With Potatoes
  Choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.
  $7.69
- Two Eggs with Meat - No Potatoes
  Choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.
  $6.99
- Two Eggs with Meat - With Potatoes
  Choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.
  $9.69
East Peoria Favorites
No substitutions.
- Big Corned Beef Breakfast
  Savory corned beef hash served up with two large eggs, hash browns and toast.
  $10.29
- Early Bird Triple Play
  Three eggs, three bacon strips and three pancakes.
  $9.99
- Hercules Ham Special
  A large slice of sugar-cured ham with three large eggs, hash browns and toast.
  $9.99
- Sunrise Special
  Two biscuits and gravy, 2 eggs and choice of 2 bacon or sausage.
  $9.69
- Breakfast Croissant
  2 eggs, choice of bacon, sausage or ham, cheese served with hash browns.
  $10.29
- Breakfast Horseshoe
  Ham, bacon or sausage with hash browns and toast covered with sausage gravy topped with two eggs.
  $10.29
- Waffle & Eggs Combo
  Waffle and two eggs plus 2 bacon, 2 sausage or 2 patties.
  $10.29
- Avocado Toast
  Vlore olive basil bread topped with fresh avocado and pico de gallo. Served with two scrambled eggs and fresh fruit.
  $11.29
Steak & Eggs
Served with two eggs, hash browns or American fries, toast and jelly. Add sausage gravy or onions to American fries or hash browns for an additional charge.
- The 520 Cafe Favorite
  Pork tenderloin, lightly seasoned and fried golden brown with country sausage gravy with eggs.
  $10.99
- Country Fried Steak & Eggs
  Country fried steak served with eggs, choice of hash browns or American fries.
  $10.99
- Sirloin Steak & Eggs
  Sirloin steak paired with eggs, choice of hash browns or American fries.
  $14.99
- Ribeye Steak & Eggs
  Flavorful 12 oz ribeye steak & egg combo is sure to satisfy.
  $21.99
Omelettes
We whip our omelettes with three eggs and serve 'em with hash browns or American fries, toast and jelly. No substitutions. Add sausage gravy or onions to American fries or hash browns for an additional charge.
- Chef's Choice Omelette
  A bit of everything. Peppers, onions, ham, sausage, bacon and cheese makes this a delicious choice.
  $11.29
- Meat Lovers Omelette
  Bacon, sausage, ham and Cheddar cheese.
  $11.29
- Popeye Omelette
  Completed with spinach, bacon and Swiss cheese.
  $9.99
- Veggie Omelette
  Very veggie tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, spinach and shredded Cheddar cheese.
  $9.99
- Ham and Cheese Omelette
  Ham and cheese omelette served with a choice of hash browns or American fries.
  $9.29
- Bacon or Sausage & Cheese Omelette
  Three-egg omelette with your pick of bacon or sausage, melted cheese. Served with choice of hash browns or American fries.
  $9.69
- Cheese Omelette
  Three-egg omelette filled with your choice of cheese, served with either hash browns or American fries.
  $8.99
- Gyro & Feta Cheese Omelette
  Gyro meat and feta cheese omelette served with choice of hash browns or American fries.
  $10.29
- Mushroom & Cheese Omelette
  Mushroom and cheese omelette served with your choice of hash browns or American fries.
  $9.69
- Denver Omelette
  A classic of green peppers, onions, ham and cheese.
  $10.29
- Mexican Omelette
  Omelette stuffed with seasoned chorizo, onions, peppers, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers and cheese. Topped with avocado and served with Vlore cinnamon swirl toast.
  $10.99
Biscuits & Gravy
- Three Biscuits & Gravy
  With bacon or sausage for an additional charge.
  $6.69
- Two Biscuits & Gravy
  With bacon or sausage for an additional charge.
  $5.79
- One Biscuit & Gravy
  With bacon or sausage for an additional charge.
  $4.49
Belgian Waffles
Add one side of bacon, ham or sausage for an additional charge.
- Chicken and Waffle
  Belgian waffle served with crispy chicken, typically includes a drizzle of honey.
  $11.69
- Waffle Combo Breakfast
  We team up our crisp golden waffle with your choice of ham, bacon or sausage. Served with butter and syrup.
  $9.69
- Waffle with Topping
  A light, airy waffle with whipped cream and your choice of topping: chocolate chips, cherries, blueberries, strawberries, pecans, peaches, apples, or bananas. Add an extra topping for for an additional charge.
  $8.99
- Plain Belgian Waffle
  A plain Belgian waffle, served with a dusting of powdered sugar and accompanied by butter and syrup.
  $6.99
- Waffle & Two Eggs
  Belgian Waffle served with two eggs; choice of over easy, over medium, over hard, sunny side-up, scrambled, or scrambled with cheese.
  $8.29
- Alaskan Waffle
  A big scoop of ice cream atop our light and crispy waffle with strawberries and pecans.
  $8.99
Fresh Crepes
Add one side of bacon, sausage or ham for an additional charge.
- Crepes
  Three delicate crepes topped with your choice of topping: cherry, peach, strawberry, blueberry, or bananas. Add a second topping for an additional charge.
  $8.69
- Berry Bliss Crepes
  Stuffed with cream cheese, topped with whipped cream and a fresh wild berry glaze with fresh berries.
  $10.99
- Very Berry Crunch Crepes
  Strawberries, bananas, blueberries, and granola crumbles, drizzled with chocolate.
  $10.99
Eggs Benedicts
- Classic Benedict
  Two poached eggs, slice of ham, english muffin, hollandaise sauce.
  $9.69
- Country Benedict
  Two poached eggs, sausage, biscuit and gravy.
  $9.99
- West Coast Benedict
  Rich and delicious version of eggs Benedict over a bed of hash browns, bacon and two over easy eggs. Topped with hollandaise sauce, fresh avocado, tomato and Vlore Bakery cinnamon swirl toast.
  $11.29
Perfect Pancakes
Our pancakes are fresh made from scratch using our own special recipe. They cook up light and fluffy. We serve them hot off the griddle with syrup and butter. Add one side of bacon, ham or sausage for an additional charge.
- Pigs in Blanket
  Three little pig sausage links nestled inside three pancakes.
  $8.99
- Pecan Pancakes
  For the kid in all of us! Lots of pecans baked right into the pancakes.
  $8.99
- Chocolate Chip Pancakes
  For the kid in all of us! Lots of chocolate chips baked right into the pancakes.
  $9.29
- Pancakes with Topping
  Stack of our pancakes hot from griddle topped with your choice of: strawberries, bananas, blueberries, peaches, apples, cherries, pecans, or chocolate chips. Add an extra topping for an additional charge.
  $8.49
- Three Pancakes
  Three classic buttermilk pancakes, lightly dusted with powdered sugar and served with maple syrup.
  $6.99
- Short Stack of Two Pancakes
  Two pancakes, served with whipped butter and syrup, allowing for additional toppings upon request.
  $5.99
- One Pancake
  One pancake, served with butter and syrup, embodying the classic American breakfast tradition.
  $3.59
Breakfast Specialties
- 520 Special
  Grilled onions and mushrooms mixed with hash browns and eggs. Add gravy for an additional charge.
  $9.99
- Breakfast Burrito
  Eggs, potato, tomato, onion, and shredded cheese.
  $10.99
- Country Burrito
  Eggs, sausage, potatoes, and Swiss cheese all wrapped in a warm tortilla with sausage gravy on top.
  $10.99
Skillets
Our fabulous skillets are layered over hash browns, topped with two large eggs, and finished with cheese. Rye, english muffin, Texas, raisin toast, instead of white or wheat bread - for an additional charge.
- Hercules Skillet
  Chopped ham, bacon, sausage, onions, tomatoes and green peppers, finished with our chef's homemade white sausage gravy and cheddar Cheese.
  $11.29
- Hobo Skillet
  Packed with bacon, sausage, sautéed onions and peppers topped with Cheddar cheese.
  $10.69
- Tex-mex Skillet
  Seasoned ground beef, ham, onions, green peppers and Cheddar cheese with salsa on the side.
  $10.49
- Greek Skillet
  Tomatoes, onions, chopped gyro meat and feta cheese.
  $10.49
- Farmer's Ham Skillet
  Diced sugar-cured ham with sweet sautéed onions, green peppers and Cheddar cheese.
  $10.49
- Chicken Fajita Skillet
  Tomatoes, onions, green peppers, seasoned chicken breast and Cheddar cheese.
  $11.19
- Veggie Skillet
  Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and Cheddar cheese.
  $9.89
- Meat Lover's Skillet
  Chunks of ham, crisp bacon, sausage and Cheddar cheese.
  $11.19
- Corned Beef Hash Skillet
  Corned beef hash over hash browns with Swiss cheese.
  $11.19
- Chicken Fried Steak Skillet
  Chicken fried steak over hash browns with sausage gravy.
  $11.49
French Toast
Add one side of bacon, ham or sausage, for an additional charge.
- French Toast with Topping
  Wedges of our savory French toast topped with your choice of: blueberries, strawberries, peaches, pecans, or bananas. Add an extra topping for an additional charge.
  $8.29
- French Toast
  French toast served with choice of 2 or 3 pieces.
  $5.99
- Very Berry Cinnamon French Toast
  4 slices of our homestyle cinnamon bread topped with strawberries, blueberries and bananas.
  $9.29
- Very Berry Combo
  Served with two eggs and choice of two strips of bacon or two sausage links.
  $11.29
- Homestyle Cinnamon French Toast
  4 slices of homestyle cinnamon French toast. Combo: two eggs and two strips of bacon or two sausage links for an additional charge.
  $7.99
- Lumberjack Cinnamon Swirl Combo
  2 pieces homestyle cinnamon French toast combo, two eggs, two slices of bacon, two sausage links, and hash browns.
  $11.29
Breakfast Sides
- Ham Off the Bone
  A boneless, sliced portion of ham, typically from the upper leg of a pig.
  $3.99
- Bacon
  Crispy thick-cut, smoked to perfection.
  $2.99
- Sausage
  Savory, perfectly seasoned sausage links, a classic breakfast favorite.
  $2.99
- Corned Beef Hash
  Savory diced corned beef mixed with diced potatoes, cooked to perfection.
  $3.99
- Hash Browns or American Fries
  Add sausage gravy or onions to American fries or hash browns for for an additional charge.
  $2.99
- Oatmeal with Raisins
  Oatmeal cooked until creamy, typically includes raisins and may be sweetened with brown sugar.
  $4.69
- Toast
  Rye, English muffin, raisin, Texas, white or wheat.
  $1.99
- Oatmeal
  Hearty, warm cereal made from oats
  $3.99
- Banana Nut Oatmeal
  Oatmeal mixed with slices of banana and nuts, often garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  $5.49
- Raisin Toast
  Two slices of toast, embedded with sweet raisins, lightly toasted to enhance their natural sweetness.
  $1.99
- English Muffin
  Freshly Baked, Classic English Muffin - Crispy on the Outside, Fluffy Inside
  $1.99
- Side of Gravy Cup
  A cup of thick, savory gravy, typically made from meat drippings and flour, suitable for pouring over breakfast sides.
  $1.69
- One Egg
  One egg prepared in your preferred style, as a versatile accompaniment to any breakfast dish.
  $1.99
- Two Eggs
  $2.99
- Cinnamon Roll
  Soft, fluffy pastry swirled with rich cinnamon butter, topped with sweet glaze.
  $3.99
- Fruit Cup
  Fresh mixed fruit served in a cup- a perfect burst of natural flavors
  $3.19
Kids' Breakfast
Served with a small milk, soft drink or juice.
- 2 Pieces Cinnamon French Toast
  Add bacon or sausage an additional charge.
  $6.19
- One Egg, Bacon & Hash Browns
  One egg accompanied by bacon strips and hash browns. Choice of drink includes sodas, juices, lemonade, iced tea, or milk. Variety fits any preference.
  $6.19
- Silver Dollar Pancakes
  Mini pancakes served with choice of assorted drinks, ranging from various sodas, juices, to milk.
  $6.19
- Mickey Mouse Pancakes
  Add bacon or sausage for an additional charge.
  $6.19
- 2 Pieces Pigs in Blanket
  Two sausage links wrapped in pancakes. Comes with a choice of drink, including a variety of sodas, juices, and iced tea.
  $6.19
Lunch & Dinner - Hot & Hearty
Served hot on white bread with mashed potatoes and gravy. Includes a cup of today's soup.
- Hot Beef
  Thinly sliced beef served open-faced, typically includes mashed potatoes and rich brown gravy.
  $10.99
- Hot Turkey
  Sliced turkey breast served with mashed potatoes, all generously covered in gravy.
  $10.99
- Hot Meatloaf
  $10.99
- Hot Pork Tenderloin
  Hot pork tenderloin is typically served as a tender, juicy cut of pork, often accompanied by a rich gravy or sauce to enhance its flavors.
  $10.99
- Hot Ham
  Sliced ham, typically includes a warm, hearty sauce to complement its rich flavor.
  $10.99
Lunch & Dinner - Appetizers
- Combo Platter
  Mozzarella sticks, mushrooms, onion rings, and two chicken strips.
  $10.99
- Pile O' Buffalo Wings
  Ten meaty chicken wings dipped in our sweet and tangy Buffalo sauce. Just the thing for sharing!
  $10.99
- Nachos Supreme
  Tortilla chips under your choice of chicken or ground beef, with lettuce, onion, tomato, jalapeños and black beans. All topped with queso.
  $11.99
- Breaded Onion Rings
  $8.29
- 6 Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
  Six breaded mozzarella sticks, deep-fried and typically served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
  $8.29
- Breaded Mushrooms
  Crispy Breaded Mushrooms, Golden and Perfectly Seasoned
  $7.99
- Cheese Quesadillas
  A grilled flour tortilla filled with a blend of melted cheeses, typically accompanied by salsa and sour cream.
  $8.99
- Chicken Quesadillas
  Grilled chicken, a blend of cheeses, onions, and peppers encased in a flour tortilla.
  $10.29
- Today's Homemade Soup
  Freshly made daily. Choose between cup or bowl sizes.
  $3.99
- 4 Pieces Chicken Strips
  Four hand-breaded chicken tenders, typically served with a dipping sauce.
  $11.99
Lunch & Dinner - Fresh Salads
- Greek Salad - Without Meat
  Feta cheese, cucumber rounds, black olives, onions, and pepperoncini peppers over a generous bowl of lettuce, finished with our famous house dressing.
  $9.99
- Greek Salad - With Meat
  With choice of gyro meat or chicken breast, feta cheese, cucumber rounds, black olives, onions, and pepperoncini peppers over a generous bowl of lettuce, finished with our famous house dressing.
  $11.99
- Grilled Chicken Salad
  Marinated chicken breast grilled and sliced over fresh salad greens with tomato garnish.
  $11.49
- Strawberry Bistro Salad - Without Chicken
  Spring mix greens, freshly sliced strawberries, pecans and feta cheese crumbles with a raspberry vinaigrette.
  $9.49
- Strawberry Bistro Salad - With Chicken
  Grilled chicken breast, spring mix greens, freshly sliced strawberries, pecans and feta cheese crumbles with a raspberry vinaigrette.
  $12.49
- Julienne Salad
  Lots of crisp greens topped with julienne strips of turkey, ham and cheese, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, plus boiled egg and tomato.
  $11.49
- Grilled Salmon Salad
  Grilled salmon, onions, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, boiled egg and cheese over our fresh crisp greens.
  $14.99
- Fried Chicken Strip Salad
  Homemade fried chicken strips, sliced over fresh crisp greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers and cheddar cheese and hard boiled egg.
  $12.49
- Caesar Salad
  Crispy romaine lettuce mixed with croutons, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing.
  $7.99
- Chicken Caesar Salad
  Crispy romaine lettuce mixed with croutons, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, chicken breast, and Caesar dressing.
  $10.99
- Cobb Salad
  Chopped fried chicken breast, sliced avocado, crisp bacon, feta cheese crumbles, chopped eggs and diced tomatoes with fresh mixed greens. Served with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
  $12.99
- Taco Salad
  Fried shell with lettuce, tomato, onion, black beans, and choice of ground chicken or beef. Served with sour cream and salsa.
  $12.99
Lunch & Dinner - Wraps
Served with a cup of today's soup. Deluxe orders served with fries.
- Chicken Chipotle Wrap
  Tender grilled chicken, Cheddar cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted green peppers, and chipotle ranch sauce on a tortilla wrap.
  $10.49
- Chicken BLT Wrap
  Chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato on a tortilla wrap.
  $10.49
- Buffalo Crispy Chicken Wrap
  Our homemade chicken strips sautéed in our Buffalo sauce with lettuce, tomatoes and Cheddar cheese on a tortilla wrap.
  $10.49
- Chicken Ranch Wrap
  Grilled chicken breast, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and ranch on a tortilla wrap.
  $10.49
- Taco Wrap
  Taco meat, lettuce, tomato, and onion all wrapped up in a warm tortilla with Cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream and salsa.
  $9.99
- Steak Fajita Roll
  A twelve inch fajita filled with steak, grilled green peppers, mushrooms and onions. Finished with shredded mozzarella cheese. Served with French fries.
  $11.29
- Chicken Fajita Roll
  A twelve inch fajita filled with chicken, grilled green peppers, mushrooms and onions. Finished with shredded mozzarella cheese. Served with French fries.
  $10.29
Lunch & Dinner - Dining Healthy
Looking for healthy choice or low-carb pick, try one of these light, lively dishes. Each is served with a cup of today's soup.
- Chicken Salad Plate
  Freshly made chicken salad made with cranberries, pecans, and chicken. Served with boiled egg, cucumber, and tomatoes over lettuce.
  $10.49
- Lean & Light Chicken Breast
  Broiled marinated chicken breast served with cottage cheese, peach, pineapple, green peppers, onion, tomato, cucumber and boiled egg. Served with raisin toast.
  $11.99
- Lo-Carb Beef Plate
  Lean ground beef patty, broiled and served with cottage cheese, peach, pineapple, green peppers, onion, tomato, cucumber and boiled egg. Served with raisin toast.
  $11.99
Lunch & Dinner - Horseshoes
A ringer every time! Choose your favorite meat and we'll top it with a pile of French fries and lots of melted cheese. Served with a cup of today's soup.
- Hamburger horseshoes
  Grilled beef patty typically includes lettuce, tomato, and onions, served on a bun with a homemade spread.
  $10.99
- Pork Tenderloin horseshoes
  Breaded and fried pork tenderloin, typically served on grilled Texas toast, accompanied by fries and smothered in cheese sauce.
  $10.99
- Chicken Breast horseshoes
  Juicy grilled chicken breast, perfectly seasoned for a tender and flavorful experience.
  $10.99
- Turkey horseshoes
  Sliced turkey typically served on a toasted bread base, often accompanied by a rich gravy, and may include toppings like cheese and vegetables.
  $10.99
- Ham horseshoes
  Ham served with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, and cheese on a toasted bagel.
  $10.99
Lunch & Dinner - Gourmet Burgers
Only the best for our customers. Our gourmet burgers are 8 ounces of fresh ground black Angus beef, grilled to perfection! Served with a cup of soup. Deluxe orders served with fries. Substitute a garden salad instead of soup for an additional charge.
- Cheeseburger
  Classic beef patty topped with melted cheese, served on a grilled bun.
  $8.99
- Hickory Bacon Cheeseburger
  Hickory smoked bacon and melted cheese atop a juicy burger patty, typically accompanied by a touch of barbecue sauce.
  $9.99
- Classic Burger
  Ground beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and mayonnaise on a brioche bun.
  $7.99
- The 520 Cafe Burger
  This one has all the good stuff, burger hot off the grill smothered with melted mozzarella cheese, sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms.
  $10.49
- Avocado Burger
  Bacon, lettuce, tomato, slice of avocado.
  $10.49
- BBQ Burger
  Grilled onions, hickory bacon, Cheddar cheese.
  $10.49
- Brunch Burger
  Bacon, American cheese, topped with fried egg.
  $10.49
Lunch & Dinner - Classic Sandwiches
Served with a cup of soup. Deluxe orders serve with fries. Substitute a garden salad instead for an additional charge.
- Walleye Sandwich
  Beer-battered walleye typically includes tartar sauce, lettuce, and tomato, served on a bun.
  $9.99
- Chicken Salad Croissant
  With cranberries and pecans.
  $8.99
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  Grilled cheese sandwich with bacon or ham.
  $7.99
- Gyro Sandwich
  Sliced gyro meat on pita bread topped with onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce. Add feta cheese for an additional charge.
  $8.99
- Italian Beef Sandwich
  Italian beef on a hoagie bun with Swiss cheese and served with a side of a jus.
  $8.99
- Classic Reuben
  A great sandwich of premium corned beef stacked on marble rye with sauerkraut and Swiss, perfectly grilled.
  $9.99
- Beef or Chicken Philly Sandwich
  Your choice smothered with grilled peppers, onions and mushrooms with a blanket of melted Swiss.
  $9.99
- Pork Tenderloin House Sandwich
  A large, hand-breaded pork tenderloin topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and mayo. Served on a grilled bun.
  $9.99
- Pulled Pork Sandwich
  Tender pulled pork on a toasted bun.
  $9.99
Lunch & Dinner - Club Sandwiches
Served with a cup of soup. Deluxe orders served with fries. Substitute a garden salad instead for an additional charge.
- Turkey Club
  Turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato.
  $9.99
- B.L.T. Club
  Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomatoes with mayo on toasted bread.
  $9.99
- Ham & Cheese Club
  Sliced ham and American cheese, accompanied by bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on triple-layered white toast.
  $9.99
Lunch & Dinner - Italian Style
Served with grated Parmesan cheese. Italian choices include a cup of today's soup, garden salad & garlic bread. Sorry, no potato choice with pasta.
- Chicken Parmesan
  Topped with a blanket of melted mozzarella and served with your choice of spaghetti or mostaccioli.
  $13.49
- Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
  Our creamy fettuccine topped with strips of grilled chicken. With broccoli for an additional charge.
  $14.49
- Fettuccine Alfredo
  We do this one right! Tender fettuccine noodles tossed with slow simmered alfredo sauce with a generous grating of Parmesan cheese. Add broccoli for an additional charge.
  $11.99
- Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
  Featuring shrimp in rich Alfredo sauce over fettuccine.
  $17.99
- Spaghetti
  Spaghetti with meat sauce.
  $11.29
- Lasagna
  Served with homemade meat sauce.
  $12.29
- Baked Meat or Cheese Tortellini
  Tortellini tossed in meat sauce and mozzarella cheese, baked in oven.
  $12.69
- Baked Mostaccoili
  Penne noodles made with meat sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
  $11.99
Lunch & Dinner - Marvelous Melts
Served with a cup of soup. Deluxe orders served with fries. Substitute a garden salad instead for an additional charge.
- Chicken Breast Melt
  Our marinated grilled chicken breast on grilled rye with Swiss cheese.
  $9.49
- Patty Melt
  Everybody's favorite! Half pound burger with grilled onions and American cheese.
  $9.99
- Turkey Melt
  Stacked on grilled rye with melted Swiss.
  $9.99
- Monte Cristo
  Ham and turkey with Swiss on French toast.
  $9.49
- Chicken Ranch Melt
  Grilled chicken breast with bacon, Swiss cheese served with ranch dressing.
  $9.99
Lunch & Dinner - Oriental Stir-Fry
Served with a cup of today's soup or garden salad. Presented on bed of rice with mixed vegetables, your choice of meat and our homemade sauce.
- Steak Stir-fry
  Steak stir-fry served with a choice of today's soup or garden salad.
  $15.99
- Shrimp Stir-fry
  Shrimp stir-fry with choice of today's soup or garden salad.
  $17.99
- Vegetable Stir-fry
  Vegetable medley stir-fried and served with choice of today's soup or garden salad.
  $11.99
- Chicken Stir-fry
  Chicken stir-fry with your choice of today's soup or garden salad on the side.
  $13.99
Lunch & Dinner - Kids Corner
Served with a small milk, soft drink or juice.
- Kids' Grilled Cheese & Fries
  Grilled cheese paired with fries. Choice of drink includes sodas, milk, juices, and iced tea.
  $5.99
- Kids' Cheeseburger & Fries
  Kids' cheeseburger with fries. Choice of drink includes sodas, juices, and iced tea options.
  $6.49
- Kids' Spaghetti
  Kids' spaghetti served with choice of beverage including soft drinks, juices, and milk.
  $5.99
- Kids' Mostaccioli
  Mostaccioli with choice of beverage including a variety of sodas, juices, and milk.
  $6.49
- Kids' Chicken Strips & Fries
  Chicken tenders paired with fries. Includes choice of drink like sodas, juices, or milk.
  $6.99
- Kids' Macaroni & Cheese
  Macaroni in a creamy cheese sauce. Choice of soft drink, juice, or milk included.
  $5.99
Lunch & Dinner - All-American Favorites
Served with vegetable of the day, and choice of two sides: potato, soup, or garden salad.
- Sirloin Steak 10 oz
  Juicy 10 oz sirloin steak, comes with two sides; choose from potato, soup, or garden salad.
  $17.99
- Ribeye Steak
  One of the most flavorful of steaks, this 12 oz choice cut is char-grilled.
  $24.99
- 8 oz Sirloin Steak & Shrimp
  Best of land and sea on one plate! 10 ounce cooked to order teamed with four jumbo shrimp for a great meal.
  $20.99
- Chopped Steak
  Fresh ground sirloin, char grilled to order and topped with grilled onions. 12 oz.
  $15.29
- Ham Steak
  Twelve-ounce cut, garnished with pineapple.
  $12.99
- Baby BBQ Ribs
  Pork ribs in BBQ sauce. Choose two sides: potato, soup, or garden salad.
  $16.99
Lunch & Dinner - Dinner Side Orders
- French Fries
  Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
  $2.99
- Hash Browns
  Crispy and golden breakfast potatoes, perfect for starting your day off right.
  $2.99
- American Fries
  Sliced potatoes, fried to a golden crisp, typically includes a light seasoning.
  $2.99
- Tossed Salad
  Fresh and vibrant mix of crisp greens
  $3.99
- Rice Pilaf
  Fluffy, seasoned rice with aromatic herbs and vibrant mix of vegetables.
  $4.49
- Cottage Cheese
  Fresh, creamy cottage cheese, often served as a simple, soft white cheese made from soured milk curds.
  $2.99
- Tomato Slices (3)
  Three slices of ripe tomatoes, served as a fresh accompaniment.
  $2.99
- Vegetable of the Day
  A rotation of fresh, seasonal vegetables, prepared to complement your meal. Please inquire for today's selection.
  $2.99
- Applesauce
  Applesauce made from cooked apples, often enhanced with a hint of cinnamon for sweetness.
  $2.99
- Broccoli
  Fresh, crisp broccoli florets, lightly steamed to preserve flavor and nutrition.
  $3.99
- Coleslaw
  Crisp shredded cabbage in a creamy, tangy dressing.
  $2.99
- Fruit Cup
  Fresh mixed fruit served in a cup- a perfect burst of natural flavors
  $2.99
Lunch & Dinner - Beverages
- Milk
  Choice of small or large milk.
  $1.99
- Chocolate
  Warm hot chocolate, available in small or large sizes.
  $1.99
- Hot Chocolate
  Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.
  $2.99
- Hot Tea
  Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.
  $2.99
- Tomato, Orange or Apple Juice
  Freshly squeezed juice with three flavor choices: tomato, orange, and apple. Available in small or large sizes.
  $1.99
- Regular or Decaf Coffee
  Coffee, available in regular or decaf.
  $2.99
- Sweet Iced Tea
  Refreshing blend of black tea with a touch of sweetness, served over ice.
  $2.99
- Unsweet Iced Tea
  Crisp, refreshing unsweetened iced tea.
  $2.99
- Soft Drinks
  Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Wild Cherry Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Dr Pepper, Mug Root Beer, Sierra Mist, Raspberry Brisk Iced Tea, pink lemonade.
  $2.99
Lunch & Dinner - Desserts
- The Berry Best Cheesecake
  Enjoy a taste of paradise with our light and dreamy cheesecake finished with bright red strawberry topping. Delish!
  $5.29
- Fresh Baked Homemade Pie
  The perfect ending to your meal! Lay your fork into a piece of your favorite pie, made fresh and delicious. Add scoop of ice cream for an additional charge.
  $5.29
- Fruit Pie
  Choices of cherry, apple, or peach filling.
  $4.99
- Cream Pie
  Creamy dessert with your choice of coconut or banana flavor.
  $5.29
- Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
  $3.99
Lunch & Dinner - Sea & Stream
Served with vegetable of the day, and choice of two sides: potato, soup, or garden salad.
- Salmon Fillet
  A generous cut of salmon brushed with lemon juice and butter, broiled just right.
  $18.49
- Cod Fillet Broiled or Fried
  A very mild tasting fish, lightly seasoned with lemon butter.
  $16.99
- 8 Jumbo Shrimp
  Indulge in this ocean catch, lightly breaded and deep-fried, served with zesty cocktail sauce and lemon wedge.
  $17.99
- Shrimp Basket
  1/2 lightly breaded and deep-fried shrimp.
  $14.99
- Walleye Dinner
  Three delicious fillets of walleye fried to perfection.
  $14.99
- Fried Whole Catfish
  Delicate, flaky catfish lightly breaded, finished to golden perfection. Served with tartar sauce.
  $16.99
Lunch & Dinner - Country Classics
Served with vegetable of the day and choice of two sides: Potato, soup, or garden salad.
- Crispy Chicken Tenders
  Tender chicken breast strips lightly breaded, deep-fried, and served with dipping sauce.
  $14.49
- Grilled Chicken Breast
  A lean and healthy choice. Plump chicken breast lightly seasoned and grilled, with warm au jus.
  $12.29
- Liver and Onions
  Quality beef liver dredged in flour and fried, served with sautéed onions.
  $12.49
- Homemade Meatloaf
  Made with fresh ground beef and our special blend of herbs and spices. Topped with brown gravy.
  $11.99
- Chicken Fried Steak
  Nothing' more country than a big breaded steak, fried golden and smothered with rich gravy.
  $12.99
- Chicken Fried Chicken
  2 Pieces chicken breast, lightly breaded and deep-fried with country gravy.
  $12.99
- Pork Tenderloin Dinner
  Topped with sausage white gravy.
  $12.99

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http://www.thecafe520.com/

(309) 839-1416

520 Bloomington Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611

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