Durham menu
919-416-3823
Starters
Onion Rings with Chipotle Dressing
Small 3.00
Large 4.50
Cheese Fries 4.95
Crisp hot fries, mixed Cheddar/ Jack cheese, sour cream & scallions

Add Veggie chili for dipping 1.00

With Crumbled Bacon (on top) add 1.00

Nachos (spicy) 7.00
Corn chips, black beans, melted mixed Cheddar/Jack cheese, lettuce, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes & salsa
Hummus Platter (a little spicy) 6.00
A blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, olive oil, garlic & spices. Served with grilled pita bread, celery & carrot sticks
Spinach & Artichoke Dip 6.50
Our own recipe with roasted garlic, artichokes, spinach, lemon, spices and parmesan. Served warm with our own corn chips
Chips & Salsa (a little spicy!) 2.40
Tasty corn chips with homemade salsa
Soups
Veggie Chili (spicy), Creamy Tomato Basil,
Soup of the Day
Bowl $3.30 Cup $2.30
Bowl with entree $2.40 Cup with entree $1.60
Small Salads
Small Caesar or House 3.30
With any entrée 2.60
Spinach or Greek 4.30
With any entrée 3.60
Salad Dressings
Mustard Vinaigrette Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
Caesar Ranch
Greek 1000 Island
Blue Cheese Fat-Free Italian
Oil & Vinegar
Creamy Chipotle Extra Blue Cheese .70
Lemon Tahini Bacon Crumbles 1.00
Combos
Soup salad combo 6.80
Bowl of soup, a small House salad or Caesar salad, & a biscuit or cornbread
sub a small Greek or Spinach salad for a 1.00 more
Quiche Combo 8.60
Either Quiche Florentine (spinach, feta, tomatoes, and onions), Portabella, Swiss & Artichoke Quiche or Ham, Bacon, & Swiss Quiche with a choice of a small Caesar or House salad or a bowl of soup, and served with a dinner roll
Salads
Grilled Chicken Salad 7.70
A diced marinated grilled chicken breast on fresh greens, sautéed mushrooms, diced tomatoes, scallions & Dijon mustard vinaigrette
Chicken Caesar Salad 7.70
Crisp romaine, red onions & homemade croutons tossed in our creamy Caesar dressing & topped with a grilled chicken breast.
Without the Chicken 5.70
Salmon Caesar Salad 9.75
Add a broiled marinated salmon fillet
Large Greek Salad 7.50
Greens, diced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, feta, pepperoncinis & kalamata olives topped with zesty Greek dressing
Add Chicken 9.70
Large Spinach Salad 7.50
Fresh spinach and red onion tossed in our Honey Dijon vinaigrette, topped with diced tomatoes, raw mushrooms, a sliced hard boiled egg & your choice of crumbled bacon or pecans
Add Chicken 9.70
Vegetarian Taco Salad 7.50
Greens, black beans, diced tomatoes, mixed Cheddar/Jack cheese, jalapenos, sour cream & salsa, all surrounded by corn chips
Add Chicken 9.70
Chef’s Salad 8.00
Fresh greens, freshly roasted turkey breast and ham, Swiss & Cheddar, diced tomatoes, homemade croutons, a boiled egg & choice of dressing
Tuna or Chicken Salad Plate 7.30
(They alternate weekly.) Today’s homemade salad (either chicken or tuna) on a bed of lettuce & tomato, served with a cup of soup, grilled pita points and a pickle & Cole slaw
Southwest Chicken Salad 7.75
Flour tortilla chips surrounding fresh greens, purple cabbage, corn, black beans, red onions, sour cream and pico de gallo topped with a grilled chicken breast and served with Chipotle dressing on the side
Square Meals
Monday Thru Friday Available for Lunch and Dinner 11:30A.M.-10:00P.M.
Saturday and Sunday Available for Dinner 4:00A.M.-10:00P.M.
Grilled Chicken Breast 8.75
Marinated chicken breast topped with Swiss & sautéed mushrooms. Served with two sides & a bread choice.
Salmon CakesSalmon Cake Meal 9.00
Two homemade salmon cakes topped with our creamy dill sauce, tomatoes & scallions.Served with two sides & a bread choice.
Italian Meatloaf 8.25
Juicy meatloaf seasoned with Italian spices, topped with our tangy red sauce or our brown mushroom gravy. Served with two sides & choice of bread.
Vegetable Plate 7.25
Choice of four sides & choice of bread.
Salmon Fillet Meal 10.95
Marinated, broiled salmon fillet served with two sides & choice of bread.
Chicken & Dumplin’s 8.00
A bubbling rich chicken broth with chunks of chicken, vegetables & dropped biscuit dough simmered until fluffy! Served with two sides & a bread choice.
Spaghetti With Meat Sauce & Salad(Available anytime!)
We make our own with freshly ground beef, tomatoes, onions, peppers, red wine & spices! Served with a roll & a small House or Caesar Salad
Small 7.00
Large 9.00
Homestyle Turkey Meal 8.00
Freshly roasted turkey breast served open-faced on toast, a side of mashed potatoes, both smothered in gravy & a choice of one side.
Shepherd’s Pie 8.75
A tasty mixture of ground beef, sausage, onions, peas, carrots and spices topped with cheesy mashed potatoes.  Served with either two sides OR a small Caesar or house salad and a choice of bread.  (With just Shepherd’s Pie and bread $6.25)
Sides
Ala Carte 1.80
Black Beans (spicy) Skin-on Mashed Potatoes a la carte 1.20
Mexican Rice (spicy) Broccoli Casserole Apple Sauce
Sliced Tomatoes Fresh Broccoli Small French Fries
Potato Salad Rice (with gravy)
Cinnamon Apples Molasses-Bacon Green Beans a la carte 2.80
Cole Slaw Side of the Day Fresh Fruit Cup
Green Veggie of the Day Cottage Cheese
Bread Choices 1.50
Corn Bread Biscuit Dinner Roll
If you would like to substitute soup or salad for a side choice:
For a cup of soup, add .50
For a small Ceasar or House salad, add 1.00
For a small Spinach or Greek salad, add 2.00
Hot and Spicy
Chicken BBQ Plate (Spicy!) 8.30
A mound of N.C. Style shredded Chicken BBQ, a large order of fries, cole slaw, cornbread & a side of spicy sauce
Chicken Fajitas 9.60
Strips of grilled chicken breast, sautéed onions & peppers, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, shredded Cheddar/Jack, salsa & warm flour tortillas. Served with Mexican rice & black beans.
Chicken Burritos (Spicy) 8.00
A flour tortilla filled with black beans, Mexican rice, tomatoes, red onion, and a whole diced chicken breast, then covered in spicy red sauce, melted Cheddar/Jack cheese, sour cream, scallions & tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice.
Vegetarian Burrito (Spicy) 6.00
Same as above without the chicken
Enchilada Dinner (Spicy!) 8.00
Either Chicken or Spinach Filling–It rotates. 
Two corn tortillas with today’s filling (ask your server), topped with our spicy enchilada sauce, mixed Cheddar/Jack cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, scallions & shredded lettuce. Served with Mexican rice, black beans and a side of homemade salsa.
Burgers
Your choice of burger on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo, raw onion & a garnish of slaw & a pickle. 
Served with a small order of French Fries or Apple Sauce.
Basic Beef Burger 5.50
A third of a pound of 100% USDA Beef, cooked medium well. Simple & delicious!
Cheeseburger 6.25
Our basic burger with your choice of melted American, Swiss, Cheddar, Jack or Provolone
Bacon Cheese Burger 7.00
Elmo Burger 6.60
A burger topped with Cheddar, sautéed fresh mushrooms and onions
Bacon Elmo Burger 7.35
Blue Cheeseburger 6.85
Our basic burger served with a side of our thick & creamy Blue Cheese mixture
Bacon Blue Burger 7.60
Veggie Burger 5.50
Our own recipe with beans, potatoes, mushrooms & spices! (Contains dairy products) Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo
Turkey Burger 6.20
A seasoned turkey burger topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo
Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served with a small order of French fries (or apple sauce) and a garnish of slaw & a pickle.
Grilled Chicken Breast 7.00
Marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo on a toasted bun.
Salmon Sandwich 10.25
Broiled marinated salmon fillet on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo & a side of tartar sauce
Elmo’s Trifecta 8.25
A grilled triple-decker with home-baked turkey, ham, Swiss, Cheddar & Provolone cheeses, Cole slaw & 1000 Island dressing, served on rye
Chicken BBQ Sandwich (Spicy!) 6.25
Our N.C. style shredded BBQ on a toasted bun, with lettuce, tomato & a side of Spicy Sauce!
Diner B.L.T. 6.50
A spin off of the old classic B.L.T with two slices of Cheddar cheese & bacon grilled on rye then topped with lettuce & tomato
Reuben 7.25
Thinly sliced pastrami or turkey breast piled high and grilled on rye with sauerkraut, Swiss & 1000 Island dressing.
Hot Pastrami 6.50
Grilled pastrami with melted Swiss & mustard on grilled rye
Greek Grilled Cheese 6.75
A warm pita stuffed with melted American & Feta cheeses, diced cucumber, red onion, tomatoes & lettuce. Served with a side of our sour cream & herb dressing for dipping
Add chicken 8.75
Grilled Hummus (spicy) 5.75
Spicy hummus, red onion, tomato & sprouts on grilled whole wheat
Vegetarian Grilled Cheese 6.25
Cheddar, Jack, sautéed mushrooms & onions, sprouts & tomatoes on grilled whole wheat
Salmon CAKE Sandwich 6.50
One golden brown salmon cake served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion plus dill sauce on the side
Roasted Turkey 6.50
Freshly roasted turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on your choice of toasted bread (White, Wheat, Sunflower, Rye or a Bun-for a Bagel add .10)
Hot Ham & Swiss 6.25
Grilled ham & melted Swiss on a toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, mayo & onion
Chicken or Tuna Salad 6.25
(They alternate weekly–please ask your server!) Either our homemade chicken or tuna salad on your choice of toasted bread with lettuce & tomato (White, Wheat, Sunflower, Rye or a Bun-for a Bagel add .10)
Omelets
Our 3-egg omelets are served with one breakfast side AND a choice of bread.
We are happy to prepare a yolk-free entrée for an additional .70
Western 7.25
Ham, Sautéed Onions,
Peppers & American
Mexican 7.25
Sausage, Sautéed Onions, Jack & a Small Salsa
Farmer’s 7.25
Tomatoes, Broccoli, Mushrooms & Cheddar
Custom 4 7.25
Your Choice of Any Four Items From Below
Custom 2 6.60
Your Choice Of Any Two Items From Below
Choices for Custom Omelets Below
American Bacon Green Peppers
Jack Sausage Onions
Swiss Ham Tomatoes
Cheddar Turkey Sasuage Spinach
Provolone Broccoli
Feta Sprouts
Mixed Cheddar/Jack Mushrooms
Cream Cheese Salsa
Jalapenos
Kalamata Olives
Favorites
Biscuits & Gravy 7.25
Two eggs any style, a made-from-scratch biscuit topped with sausage gravy, one breakfast side and one breakfast meat
Huevos Rancheros (spicy) 6.00
A flour tortilla topped with red sauce, black beans, mixed Cheddar/Jack cheese, scrambled eggs, tomato, scallions & one breakfast side
Salmon Cake & Eggs 7.65
Two eggs any style & one salmon cake topped with scallions & tomatoes. Served with a side of dill sauce, grits, biscuit & a garnish of fresh fruit
Eggs & 3 Pancakes OR a Waffle 7.25
Two eggs any style, choice of breakfast meat &
 three plain pancakes OR a plain waffle
With two plain pancakes eggs & meat 6.70
Eggs All The Way 6.15
Two eggs any style, one breakfast side, choice of one meat, and choice of bread
Back To Basic 4.45
Two eggs any style, one breakfast side & choice of bread
Wild Oats/Cereal 4.75
A large bowl of hot oatmeal, brown sugar & warm milk or a bowl of cereal (Special K, Cheerios or Raisin Bran) served with your choice of raisins or bananas and bread
Quiche 7.75
Either Quiche Florentine (spinach, tomatoes, sautéed onions and feta), Portabella, Swiss & Artichoke Quiche or Ham, Bacon & Swiss Quiche.  Served with one breakfast side and a choice of bread
Breakfast Sides
Breakfast Sides 1.80/*1.20 Breakfast Breads 1.50
Breakfast Meats 2.10
Home Fries Biscuit Bacon-3 Strips
Grits* w/ margarine White Toast Sausage-2 Patties
Applesauce* Wheat Toast Turkey Sausage-3 Links
Small French Fries* Sunflower Toast Cured Ham
Sausage Gravy Rye Toast Country Ham (add 1.00)
Warm Cinnamon Apples English Muffin
Cup of Oatmeal Choices with an Upcharge
Breakfast Biscuits
Tomato slices Plain Toasted Bagel (add .10) Sausage Biscuit 2.55
Fruit Cup (add 1.00) Bagel & Cream Cheese (add .70) Country Ham 3.05
Cottage Cheese (add 1.00) Blueberry Crumbcake (add 1.50)
Pancakes, etc.
Stack of 3 Stack of 2
Plain Pancakes 4.50 3.80
Banana Pancakes 6.00 4.80
(Bananas inside batter)
Cinnamon Apple 6.30 5.60
(Warm apple topping)
Blueberry Pancakes 6.60 5.20
(Berries inside batter)
Chocolate Chip Pancakes 6.60 5.20
(Chips inside batter)
Pecan Pancakes 6.60 5.20
(Pecans inside batter)
Plain Waffle 4.80
Pecan Waffle 6.20
Bacon Waffle 5.80
Blueberry Waffle w/ whipped cream 6.95
French Toast 6.00
Sunflower bread dipped in cinnamon batter, grilled & dusted with powdered sugar (3 slices)
Kids Breakfast
Kid Egg and Toast
1.95
One egg any style and one slice of toast
Cup of Oatmeal small 1.80
Served with warm milk, Brown sugar available upon request,Add bananas or raisins for .50 large 2.80
Kid French Toast 2.00
One piece of White bread dipped in cinnamon batter, grilled, then dusted with powdered sugar
Cold Cereal with Milk small 1.80
Cheerios, Raisin Bran, or Special K served with whole or skim milk large 2.80
One Pancake
Plain 2.25
Banana 2.75
Blueberry 2.95
Pecan 2.95
Chocolate Chip 2.95
Sides
Bacon-1 Strip .70
Turkey Link-1 Link .70
Sausage Patty-1 Patty 1.05
One Egg any style 1.20
Fruit Cup 2.80
Toast-1 Piece .75
Small Cheerios, Dry .25
Sandwiches and Pasta
All sandwiches served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins
Additions to Kid Sandwiches – Tomato .35 Lettuce .25
Kid Hamburger 2.75
A small burger patty on a plain Bun with a pickle spear
With American cheese 3.10
Kid Veggie Burger 2.75
Our bean burger on a plain Bun with a pickle spear
With American cheese 3.10
Kid Turkey Burger 3.10
Our turkey burger on a plain Bun with a pickle spear
With American cheese 3.45
Kid Grilled Cheese 2.60
American Cheese served plain on grilled White bread (Wheat, Sunflower, or Rye available upon request)
Turkey Sandwich 2.75
Oven-roasted turkey breast on plain White bread (Wheat, Sunflower, or Rye available upon request)
PBJ (Peanut Butter & Jelly) 2.50
Peanut butter & grape jelly on plain White bread (Wheat, Sunflower, or Rye available upon request)
Ham Sandwich 2.75
Sliced ham on plain White bread (Wheat, Sunflower, or Rye available upon request)
Kid Spaghetti 3.00
Pasta with our own meaty marinara sauce.
Noodles & Cheese 2.00
Spaghetti Noodles served plain with Parmesan on the side.
Kid’s Veggie Meal 4.50
(available during Square Meal Hours)
Choose either three sides or two sides and a bread choice from the Square Meals section of the menu DURING SQUARE MEAL HOURS.  (Excludes soup and salad subs.  Up charges for fruit cup and cottage cheese do apply.)
Sides
Small French Fries 1.20
Apple Sauce 1.20
Cottage Cheese 2.80
Fruit Cup 2.80
Warm Cinnamon Apples 1.80
Desserts
Mud Pie 4.00
A chocolate brownie pie in a chocolate graham crust served warm with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake 3.95
A great big slice!
Blueberry Crumbcake 3.00
Served warm and finished with a sugar-crumb topping!
Apple Pie A La Mode  (New Recipe!) 4.50
Served warm with vanilla ice cream
Without the ice cream 3.75
Banana Pudding
Old style puddin’ with “nanners” and “nilla wafers,” topped with meringue
Small 2.25 Large 3.50
I.B.C. Root Beer Float 3.75
Two scoops of vanilla topped with foaming root beer!
Hot Fudge Sundae 4.00
Two scoops of vanilla, hot fudge, nuts, whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry.
Kid’s Fudge Sundae 2.75
One scoop of vanilla, hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry.
Scoop of Vanilla 1.50
Add whipped cream! 0.75
Shakes and Malts  (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry)
Shakes 3.70 Malts 4.40
We make our own starting with three scoops of vanilla ice cream, whole and your choice of flavoring!
Special Flavors
Shakes 4.30 Malts 5.00
Coffee – made with real coffee!
Oreo - Your choice of Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry with Oreo crumbles swirled in!
Peppermint – Made with peppermint candies far a cool, refreshing treat
Orange – Taste like an orange creamsicle!
Beverages
Coffee 1.75
Freshly ground Counter Culture Coffee
Hot Tea 1.75
Regular or decaffeinated black tea
Herb Teas & Specialty Teas 1.85
Hot Chocolate 1.85
with whipped cream
Iced Tea 1.75
Freshly brewed, sweetened or regular
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange, Mr. Pibb 1.75
Lemonade 1.90
I.B.C. Root Beer, Bottled 1.90
Sparkling Mineral Water, Bottled 1.90
Juice
Orange, Apple, Grapefruit, Tomato or Cranberry
Small 1.35
Large 1.85
Milk
Whole or Skim
Small 1.00
Large 1.55
Chocolate Milk
Small 1.25
Large 1.75
Shakes
Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry 3.70
OREO, Coffee, Orange 4.30
Malts
Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry 4.40
OREO, Coffee, Orange 5.00
Wine
White Wines Glass Bottle
Round Hill Chardonnay-California 4.75 16.00
Medium bodied, tasty Chardonnay with creamy apple flavors and a crisp finish
Fetzer Chardonnay-California 4.75 16.00
An all around-favorite with fresh, crisp apple fruit and natural Chardonnay richness
Dry Creek Chenin Blanc-California 4.75 16.00
Crisp, fruity, and pleasantly dry. America’s most awarded Chenin Blanc
Cavit Pinot Grigio-Italy 4.75 16.00
Delicate floral and fruit scents in a dry, light-bodied wine
Blush Wine Glass Bottle
Pebble Creek White Zinfandel-California 4.25 15.00
Like ripe strawberries in your glass, with a touch of sweetness in the finish
Red Wines Glass Bottle
Fetzer Valley Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon-California 4.75 16.00
Ripe, spicy flavors of berries and currants. A rich, smooth finish
Gnarly Head Zinfandel – California 5.00 17.00
A great Zinfandel, full of flavor, and named for its gnarly vine heads.
Beer
Microbrew
Brooklyn Brown Ale (New York) 3.50
Pete’s Wicked Ale (Minn.) 3.50
Duck Rabbit Amber (NC!) 3.50
Wild Goose India Pale Ale (Maryland) 3.50
Imports
Amstel Light (Holland) 3.50
Bass Ale (Britain) 3.50
Dos Equis (Mexico) 3.50
Heineken (Holland) 3.50
Pilsner Urquell (Czech Republic) 3.50
Domestics
Budweiser 3.00
Bud Light 3.00
Miller Lite 3.00
O’Doul’s (Non-Alcoholic) 3.00
Draft
Sam Adams 12 oz. 3.00
Sam Adams 16 oz. 3.75
Sam Adams 22 oz. 5.00
Ask us about our drafts on special