Appetizers
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Cajun Shrimp11.50Jumbo shrimp roasted in a Cajun style slightly spicy red wine, garlic & tomato sauce topped with melted Asiago & Goat cheese and served with crustini bread.
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White Bean Bruschetta8.25White bean bruschetta topped with shaved Asiago cheese & served with crustini bread.
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Hot Artichoke & Spinach with Bleu Cheese Dip8.95Served with toasted pita wedges.
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Garlic Roasted Shrimp9.95Jumbo shrimp roasted in fresh garlic, white wine, butter & parsley & served with bruschetta & crustini bread.8.95
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Cajun Meatballs9.95Oven roasted meatballs served Cajun style in a slightly spicy red wine, garlic & tomato sauce topped with melted Asiago & Goat cheese and served with crustini bread.
Chef’s Specials
House Specialty Sandwiches
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Tuna Deluxe8.50Tuna dill served on pumpernickel bread topped with tomato, sprouts & melted Swiss cheese.
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Hot Ham Swiss8.50Sliced honey ham, mushrooms, melted Swiss cheese and dijonnaise spread. (Choice of bread: whole wheat, light sour dough, marble rye or pumpernickel.
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Rueben8.95Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on pumpernickel bread.
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The Florentine8.50Spinach Florentine, Muenster, Colby & Swiss cheese and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds served on pumpernickel bread.
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Manhattan Tuna8.75Tuna dill, guacamole, sprouts, tomato, Muenster & Colby cheese broiled open-faced on pumpernickel bread.
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Chicken Florentine9.25Roasted breast of chicken, spinach Florentine, Muenster cheese & dijonnaise spread served on a toasted deluxe bun.
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Deluxe Grilled Cheese7.95Muenster, Swiss & Colby cheese, bacon & tomato served on light sourdough bread.
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Grilled Cheese Trio6.50Swiss, Muenster & Colby cheese served on light sourdough bread.
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Hot Turkey Swiss8.50Sliced turkey breast, mushrooms, melted Swiss cheese & dijonnaise spread. (Choice of bread: whole wheat, light sour dough, marble rye or pumpernickel.)
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Russian8.95Homemade corned beef & roast beef, sweet and sour red cabbage, Swiss cheese, dijonnaise spread on pumpernickel bread.
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Bruschetta Grilled Chicken8.25Grilled breast of chicken seasoned with our own special blend of herbs & spices, topped with homemade bruschetta, American cheddar & served on a toasted deluxe bun, with lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise.
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Chicken Teriyaki8.75Roasted teriyaki marinated chicken breast, topped with melted Muenster cheese & grilled pineapple, served on a toasted deluxe bun with lettuce & mayonnaise.
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Café Club9.75Roast beef, turkey, bacon, Swiss, Colby & Muenster cheeses, lettuce, tomato & dijonnaise spread. Stacked three stories high served on toasted sour dough bread.
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Schnitzel Sandwich8.50Breaded pork loin topped with Swiss & Colby cheese , lettuce, tomato & dijonnaise served on a deluxe bun
Unless otherwise noted, sandwiches are served with Kettle chips & fresh fruit
Substitute fries for chips 1.50
Gluten free bread available.
Gluten free bread available.
Burgers from the Char Grill
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Veggie Burger8.751/3 lb. veggie patty served on a deluxe bun with lettuce, tomato, sprouts & red onion.
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Hamburger7.501/3 lb. lean beef patty served on a deluxe bun with lettuce & tomato.
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Bleu Cheese Burger9.501/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with Bleu cheese aux gratin, lettuce & tomato.
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Bacon Colby Burger9.501/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with bacon & Colby cheese, lettuce & tomato.
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Cheese Burger8.001/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with a choice of Swiss, Colby, Muenster or American cheese, lettuce & tomato.
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Al’s Deluxe Double Burger10.75Two 1/3 lb. lean beef patties, served on a deluxe bun topped with mushrooms & Colby cheese, lettuce & tomato.
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Swiss Mushroom Burger8.501/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with sautéed mushrooms & Swiss cheese, lettuce & tomato.
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Bruschetta Burger8.501/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with homemade bruschetta, shaved Asiago cheese lettuce & tomato.
Al’s Homemade Soups of the Day
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Bowl4.25
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Cup3.25
Salads
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Café Salad3.50 sm 6.25 lgTossed greens topped with cucumber, tomatoes, diced carrots, diced red cabbage and alfalfa sprouts. Choice of dressing on the side.
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Southwest Chicken Salad9.75Tossed greens, roasted chicken breast, tomatoes, green peppers, red onion, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole, served with our homemade cilantro-lime dressing on the side.
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Chicken Cobb Salad11.50Tossed greens, roasted chicken breast, bacon, Swiss & Colby cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, hard-boiled egg. Choice of dressing served on the side.
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Grilled Chicken Salad8.75Tossed greens, roasted chicken breast, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, red cabbage and sprouts served with our homemade raspberry vinaigrette dressing on the side.
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Black Angus Steak Salad15.508oz Black Angus top sirloin served warm on a bed of green leaf lettuce, with cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, red cabbage and sprouts, topped with homemade bruschetta and served with balsamic dressing on the side.
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Shrimp Caesar Salad14.50Fresh water shrimp served on crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our classic Caesar dressing with homemade croutons, red onion & topped with shaved Asiago cheese.
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Peppered Salmon Caesar Salad13.50Pepper & herb encrusted salmon filet served on crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our classic Caesar dressing with homemade croutons, red onion & topped with shaved Asiago cheese.
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Chicken Caesar Salad9.00Roasted breast of chicken served on crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our classic Caesar dressing with homemade croutons, red onion & topped with shaved Asiago cheese.
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Caesar Salad7.50Romaine lettuce tossed in a classic Caesar dressing with homemade croutons, red onions & topped with shaved Asiago cheese.
All salads served with a fresh roll & butter
Selection of Homemade Dressings
Buttermilk, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Bleu Cheese, Cilantro-Lime & French
Al’s Combos
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Half Sandwich & Café Salad7.50Pair a sandwich from the Cold & Deli Sandwiches menu list with our classic Café Salad.
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Half Sandwich & Soup7.50Pair a sandwich from the Cold & Deli Sandwiches menu list with our soup of the day.
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Substitute fries or salad for potato chipsadd 1.50All of our combos are served with fresh fruit & potato chips.
Cold & Deli Sandwiches
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Add CheeseAdd .95Colby, Swiss, Muenster, or American Cheddar
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Homemade Roast Beef8.00Served with lettuce, tomatoes & mayonnaise (Choice of bread: whole wheat, light sour dough, marble rye or pumpernickel.)
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Baked Honey Ham7.50Served with lettuce, tomatoes & mayonnaise. (Choice of bread: whole wheat, light sour dough, marble rye or pumpernickel.)
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Roast Turkey7.75Served with lettuce, tomatoes & mayonnaise (Choice of bread: whole wheat, light sour dough, marble rye or pumpernickel.)
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Tuna Dill7.75Tuna dill, lemon, mayonnaise, lettuce & tomatoes. (Choice of bread: whole wheat, light sour dough, marble rye or pumpernickel.)
Unless otherwise noted, sandwiches are served with Kettle chips & fresh fruit
Substitute fries for chips 1.50
Gluten free bread available.
Gluten free bread available.
Our Hours
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Monday
Closed -
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM -
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM -
Thursday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM -
Friday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM -
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM -
Sunday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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