The Brief Encounter Cafe Menu

4.4
(500+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Breakfast Burrito

      Scrambled eggs, cheese and your choice of bacon, ham, sausage, steak, carnitas, chorizo, veggie sausage crumbles, or sautéed veggies, rolled up in a flour tortilla. Served with a side of pico de gallo.
      $16.00
    • Country Hash & Eggs

      Our house-made corned beef, potatoes and onions, topped with 2 eggs. Served with a biscuit or toast.
      $24.00
    • Bacon, Ham or Pattie Sausage

      Side of bacon, ham or pork sausage patties.
      $6.00
    • Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs

      Two eggs, prepared as you choose and chicken fried steak topped with sausage gravy. Served with hash browns and biscuits OR 2 Pancakes OR 2 French Toast. Substitute fresh fruit for $3 Add a side of gravy for biscuits and gravy!
      $23.00
    • Homemade Cinnamon Roll

      Made in house with brown sugar and cinnamon. Topped with icing.
      $6.00
    • Two Egg Breakfast

      Two eggs, prepared as you choose. Add bacon, sausage or ham if you'd like. Served with hashbrowns and biscuits. Substitute fresh fruit for $3 Add a side of gravy for biscuits and gravy!
      $17.00
    • Hash Browns

      Crispy shredded potatoes, golden brown on the outside and tender inside, seasoned lightly.
      $6.00
    • Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

      One egg over hard, served on a bagel with cheese and your choice of ham, bacon, sausage, or sautéed veggies. Add a side of hashbrowns or cup of fresh fruit $5.00
      $10.00
    • Meat & Veggie

      Cheese with your choice of bacon, ham or sausage. Choice of mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomatoes, spinach or scallions Served with hashbrowns & a biscuit OR 2 pancakes OR 2 French toast.
      $22.00
    • 2 Pancakes

      Two pancakes with butter and syrup.
      $9.00
  • Breakfast - Classic Breakfasts

    Served with hashbrowns & biscuits OR 2 pancakes OR 2 French toast.
    • Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs

      Two eggs, prepared as you choose and chicken fried steak topped with sausage gravy. Served with hash browns and biscuits OR 2 Pancakes OR 2 French Toast. Substitute fresh fruit for $3 Add a side of gravy for biscuits and gravy!
      $23.00
    • Two Egg Breakfast

      Two eggs, prepared as you choose. Add bacon, sausage or ham if you'd like. Served with hashbrowns and biscuits. Substitute fresh fruit for $3 Add a side of gravy for biscuits and gravy!
      $17.00
  • Breakfast - Café Favorites

    • Breakfast Burrito

      Scrambled eggs, cheese and your choice of bacon, ham, sausage, steak, carnitas, chorizo, veggie sausage crumbles, or sautéed veggies, rolled up in a flour tortilla. Served with a side of pico de gallo.
      $16.00
    • Country Hash & Eggs

      Our house-made corned beef, potatoes and onions, topped with 2 eggs. Served with a biscuit or toast.
      $24.00
    • Carnitas Scramble

      Three scrambled eggs topped with shredded pork, enchilada sauce, cheese and pico de gallo. Served with a flour tortilla.
      $20.00
    • Huevos Rancheros with Carnitas

      Black beans topped with cheese, house made carnitas and 2 eggs any style. Topped with sour cream and pico de gallo. Served with two flour tortillas.
      $21.00
    • Huevos Rancheros

      Black beans topped with cheese and 2 eggs any style, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Served with two flour tortillas. ADD Carnitas $3
      $17.00
    • Bear's Special

      3 scrambled eggs, with seasoned ground beef, sausage, potatoes, spinach, onions, pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes and topped with cheese and scallion. Served with a biscuit or toast.
      $21.00
    • Tucker's Veggie Scramble

      2 eggs scrambled with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, peppers, spinach, and topped with cheese if you wish. Served with fresh fruit and toast or a biscuit.
      $18.00
    • Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

      One egg over hard, served on a bagel with cheese and your choice of ham, bacon, sausage, or sautéed veggies. Add a side of hashbrowns or cup of fresh fruit $5.00
      $10.00
    • Texas Style Breakfast Sandwich

      Two eggs over hard with double meat and cheese, on grilled sourdough. Add a side of hashbrowns or cup of fresh fruit $5.00
      $16.00
  • Breakfast - Omelets & Scrambles

    Create your own omelette or scramble. All are made with three eggs*. Served with hashbrowns & biscuits OR 2 pancakes OR 2 French toast.
    • Joe's Special

      Spinach, onions, ground beef and parmesan cheese. Served with hashbrowns and a biscuit.
      $19.00
    • Everything

      Cheese with all the veggies and all the meats! Includes ham, bacon, and sausage and veggies: mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomatoes, spinach and scallions . Served with hashbrowns & a biscuit OR 2 pancakes OR 2 French toast.
      $23.00
    • Deluxe Meat & Veggie

      Cheese with your choice of steak or carnitas. Served with hashbrowns & a biscuit OR 2 pancakes OR 2 French toast.
      $24.00
    • Meat & Veggie

      Cheese with your choice of bacon, ham or sausage. Choice of mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomatoes, spinach or scallions Served with hashbrowns & a biscuit OR 2 pancakes OR 2 French toast.
      $22.00
    • Veggie

      Includes choice of mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomatoes, spinach or scallions and cheese. Served with hashbrowns & a biscuit OR 2 pancakes OR 2 French toast.
      $20.00
    • Cheese

      Simply eggs and cheese. Served with hashbrowns & a biscuit OR 2 pancakes OR 2 French toast.
      $17.00
  • Breakfast - The Sweeter Stuff

    • Homemade Cinnamon Roll

      Made in house with brown sugar and cinnamon. Topped with icing.
      $6.00
    • Three Pancakes

      Three fluffy pancakes with butter and syrup.
      $12.00
    • French Toast

      Three slices of moist and golden French Toast dusted with powdered sugar. With butter and syrup.
      $12.00
  • Breakfast - Sides

    • Bacon, Ham or Pattie Sausage

      Side of bacon, ham or pork sausage patties.
      $6.00
    • Side of Sausage Gravy

      House-made sausage gravy, typically includes a blend of savory sausage pieces in a rich, creamy base.
      $3.00
    • Bagel & Cream Cheese

      Lightly grilled bagel served with a side of cream cheese.
      $5.00
    • Side Of 1 Biscuit and Gravy

      1 biscuit with a cup of gravy, packed separately.
      $6.00
    • Toast / Biscuits / English Muffin

      Side of toast, biscuits or English muffin.
      $4.00
    • Cup or Bowl of Fresh Fruit

      Cup or bowl options filled with a variety of seasonal fresh fruits.
      $6.00
    • Hash Browns

      Crispy shredded potatoes, golden brown on the outside and tender inside, seasoned lightly.
      $6.00
    • 1 Egg

      Egg cooked to preference: over easy, medium, hard, sunny side up, plain scrambled, or with cheese.
      $3.00
    • 2 Eggs

      Two eggs, choice of preparation: over easy, medium, hard, sunny side up, scrambled, or with cheese.
      $5.00
    • Egg Whites

      Egg whites, gently prepared, offering a light and protein-rich component to complement your breakfast selection.
      $5.00
    • 1 Pancake

      One pancake with butter and syrup.
      $6.00
    • 2 Pancakes

      Two pancakes with butter and syrup.
      $9.00
    • Chicken Apple Sausage

      Chicken apple sausage. Served with choice of veggie or chicken sausage.
      $6.00
  • Beverages

    • Coffee

      Coffee served with a choice of sides: black, various sugars, creamer, and sweeteners.
      $3.50
    • Iced Coffee

      Iced coffee with side options: black, various sugars (white, raw, brown), creamer, and artificial sweeteners.
      $4.50
    • Coca-Cola | 12oz Can

      Enjoy Coca-Cola’s crisp, delicious taste with meals, on the go, or to share.
      $3.50
    • Diet Coke | 12oz Can

      A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
      $3.50
    • Sprite | 12oz Can

      The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
      $3.50
    • Dasani Water | Bottle

      Enhanced with a proprietary blend of minerals to give it the clean, fresh taste you want from water.
      $3.00
    • Orange Juice | Bottle

      Bottled orange juice, typically includes pure squeezed juice from fresh oranges, conveniently packaged for refreshment.
      $3.50
    • Apple Juice

      Freshly squeezed apple nectar, packed with the tart and sweet essence of ripe apples.
      $3.50
    • Iced Tea

      Chilled, Refreshing Brewed Tea, Perfectly Balanced for a Hot Day
      $3.50
    • Hot Tea

      Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.
      $3.50
    • Hot Cocoa

      Decadent warm beverage made with rich cocoa and velvety milk, perfect for chilly days.
      $4.50
    • Milk

      Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.
      $3.50
  • Lunch - Brief Burgers

    Served with French fries.
    • Brief Burger

      Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles and your choice of American Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack or Provolone cheese with mayo on the side. Served with French fries.
      $13.00
    • Works Burger

      With bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, and mushrooms. Served with French fries. Our burgers start with fresh ground beef, seasoned and smashed. Burgers come with 2 beef patties. Additional beef patties $3 each. Burgers can also be made with a grilled chicken breast* or veggie pattie.
      $16.00
    • Aloha Burger

      Burger topped with grilled pineapple, pepper jack cheese and a teriyaki drizzle. Served with French fries.
      $14.00
    • Crispy Chicken Burger

      Crispy chicken with lettuce, pickles and mayo on a bun. Served with French fries.
      $13.00
    • Grilled Chicken Burger

      Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. Mayo on the side. Served with French fries.
      $13.00
  • Lunch - Sandwiches

    Served with French fries.
    • Reuben

      House-made corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on grilled rye. Served with French fries.
      $19.00
    • Rachel

      Roasted turkey, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on grilled rye. Served with French fries.
      $19.00
    • Turkey Melt

      Turkey with bacon, tomato and cheddar cheese, served on grilled sourdough. Served with French fries.
      $17.00
    • Philly Steak Melt

      Sirloin steak, peppers, onions and provolone cheese topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayo on grilled sourdough. Served with French fries.
      $17.00
    • Patty Melt

      Hamburger patty topped with grilled onions, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on grilled rye. Served with French fries.
      $13.00
    • BLT

      Bacon, lettuce and tomato on toasted whole wheat. Served with French fries.
      $15.00
    • BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

      Pulled pork topped with BBQ sauce and house made coleslaw on a bun.
      $16.00
    • Grilled Ham & Cheese

      Served on grilled sourdough. Served with French fries.
      $13.00
    • Grilled Cheese & Veggie Sandwich

      Swiss, cheddar, spinach, peppers, onions, and tomatoes served on grilled whole wheat. Served with French fries.
      $12.00
    • Tuna Melt

      Homemade tuna salad on whole wheat, open faced, topped with tomato and cheddar cheese. Served with french fries.
      $17.00
    • Cold Deli Sandwich

      Choose from turkey, ham or tuna salad on your choice of bread with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. Served with french fries.
      $15.00
  • Soup | Chili | Salads

    Served with our Yummy! garlic toast. Add grilled chicken, crispy chicken or grilled salmon to any salad!
    • Café Salad

      Fresh greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, with house vinaigrette and topped with crunchy croutons.
      $15.00
    • Spinach Salad

      Spinach, mushrooms, onion, tomato and bacon. Tossed with our house vinaigrette and topped with parmesan cheese.
      $15.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Crisp romaine, homemade croutons and parmesan cheese, tossed in our caesar dressing. Available with chicken or salmon too!
      $15.00
    • Small Café Salad

      Fresh greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, with house vinaigrette and topped with crunchy croutons.
      $10.00
    • Homemade Soup

      A bowl of our house-made soup of the day. Served with delicious Yummy! garlic toast.
      $10.00
    • Homemade Chili

      A bowl of our house-made chili, topped with cheese and onion. Served with delicious Yummy! garlic toast.
      $10.00
  • Lunch - Sides

    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $5.00
    • Grilled Chicken Breast

      Juicy, grilled breast of chicken, perfectly seasoned for a delightful taste.
      $7.00
    • Bowl of Seasonal Fresh Fruit

      A bowl of freshly cut, seasonal fruits, offering a variety of tastes and textures from the current season's harvest.
      $8.00

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