The Cardinal Cafe

"There are no strangers here... only friends we haven't met."

Lunch

Lunch Specials
Cardinal Cafe limited-time specials!
Chorizo Quesadilla10.95
With Mexican blend cheese, peppers, tomato and onion.
Deli Sloppy Joe10.95
Pastrami, turkey, swiss, coleslaw and Russian dressing on rye.
Mediterranean Chicken Salad11.95
Grilled chicken, avocado, chick peas, feta and cilantro over salad.
Cold Sandwiches
All sandwiches are made with lettuce and tomato. Add cheese to any sandwich for $1 or french fries for $2.25 Cole slaw & pickle upon request.
Turkey Sandwich6.45
Ham Sandwich6.45
Roast Beef Sandwich6.75
BLT Sandwich6.75
Chicken or Tuna Salad Sandwich6.75
Egg Salad Sandwich5.75
Hot Sandwiches
Add french fries to any sandwich for $2.25
Grilled Cheese4.75
Made with your choice of cheese.
➤ With Tomato5.45➤ With Bacon, Ham or Taylor Ham6.75➤ With Bacon, Ham or Taylor Ham & Tomato7.50
Hot Roast Beef7.25
Served with gravy on a round roll.
Open Face Turkey7.75
Open Face Roast Beef7.75
Open Face Tuna Melt with Grilled Tomato7.75
Cheesesteak (add 50¢ for garlic bread)7.75
➤ With Onions7.50➤ With Mushrooms8.25➤ With Peppers and Onions8.25➤ With Peppers, Mushrooms and Onions9.00
Cardinal Favorites
Add french fries to any favorite for $2.25
Chicken Fingers (4)6.75
Chicken Nuggets (10)6.75
Chicken Wings (12)8.45
Regular or hot, served with celery and blue cheese.
Mozzarella Sticks (6)6.75
Served with marinara sauce.
Hot Dog2.75
Cheese Dog3.50
Sauerkraut Dog3.50
Italian Dog7.95
Made with two hot dogs, peppers, onions and potatoes on a long roll.
Hamburgers
All hamburgers are made with lettuce, tomato and onion. Add french fries to any burger for $2.25 Cole slaw & pickle upon request.
Hamburger5.75
Cheeseburger6.45
Bacon Cheeseburger7.75
Pizza Burger7.00
Black Angus7.75
Half-pound of beef with cheese.
Cheeseburger Sliders7.75
Two 4-oz. Black Angus beef sliders with your choice of cheese.
Triple Decker Club Sandwiches
All triple decker club sandwiches include bacon, lettuce & tomato. Served with a side salad or french fries. Cole slaw & pickle upon request.
Turkey Club10.50
Ham Club10.50
Roast Beef Club10.50
Breaded Chicken Fillet Club10.50
Grilled Chicken Club10.50
Chicken or Tuna Salad Club10.50
Egg Salad Club9.95
Quesadillas
All quesadillas are served with a side of salsa and sour cream.
Cheese Quesadilla6.75
Made with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Quesadilla10.00
Made with peppers, onions, bacon and cheese.
Steak Quesadilla10.00
Made with peppers, onions and cheese.
Shrimp Quesadilla10.00
Made with peppers, onions and cheese.
Veggie Quesadilla10.00
Made with peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, tomato and cheese.
9" Subs
Made with lettuce, tomato and onion. Add cheese for $1 or french fries for $2.25
Italian Sub7.50
Turkey Sub7.50
Roast Beef Sub7.75
Grilled Chicken Sub8.25
Chicken Parmigiana Sub9.00
Chicken Sandwiches
All sandwiches are made with lettuce and tomato. Add french fries to any sandwich for $2.25 Cole slaw & pickle upon request.
Grilled Chicken7.25
Breaded Chicken Fillet7.45
Chicken Parmigiana7.75
Grilled Chicken BLT8.00
Chicken Cordon Bleu8.25
Made with grilled ham and swiss cheese.
Chicken Cheddar Melt8.25
Made with bacon, mushrooms and cheddar cheese.
Honey Glazed Chicken Melt8.25
Made with mozzarella cheese.
Monterrey Chicken8.25
Made with spinach, roasted red peppers and Monterrey Jack cheese.
Wraps
All lunch wraps include side salad or french fries.
Turkey BLT10.95
Chicken Caesar10.95
Cheesesteak10.95
Grilled Chicken10.95
Buffalo Chicken10.95
Chipotle Chicken10.95
Roast Beef and Provolone10.95
Chicken or Tuna Salad10.95
Fresh Salads
All salads are made with Romaine, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes and olives.
Caribbean Chicken Over Salad11.95
Fresh mozzarella and strawberries with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
Chef Salad9.95
Made with roast beef, ham, turkey and swiss cheese.
Deli Salad9.95
Made with ham, salami, provolone cheese and a hard boiled egg.
Chicken Caesar Salad9.95
Grilled Chicken Salad9.95
Buffalo Chicken Salad9.95
Honey Glazed Chicken Salad9.95
Chicken Chipotle Salad 9.95
Chicken and Bacon Salad9.95
Breaded Chicken Salad9.95
Summer Salad9.95
Made with two scoops of chicken, tuna or egg salad.
Soups
Cup of Soup3.50
Bowl of Soup4.50
Lunch Sides
French Fries3.25
Cheese Fries3.95
French Fries with Gravy3.95
Disco Fries4.75
Curly Fries3.95
Sweet Potato Fries3.95
Tater Tots3.95
Onion Rings4.50
Garden Salad4.50
Cole Slaw2.50
Potato Salad2.50
Macaroni Salad2.50
Cardinal Combos
All combos include french fries, cole slaw, pickle and a fountain soda. Substitute french fries for curly fries, onion rings or sweet potato fries for $1.
Substitutions are not permitted for the main entree item.
Roast Beef Melt12.25
Made with Monterrey Jack cheese on toasted garlic bread.
Cheeseburger10.25
Made with lettuce, tomato and onion.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich11.00
Made with lettuce and tomato.
Cheesesteak11.75
Made with peppers and onions.
Kids' Lunch
For children 12 and under. All items are served with french fries and a small soda. Not available for takeout.
Cheeseburger6.00
Chicken Fingers (3)6.50
Chicken Nuggets (6)6.00
Mozzarella Sticks (4)6.25
Hot Dog5.00
Grilled Cheese5.50
Chicken Fillet6.00
Desserts
Rice Pudding3.25
Served with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Cup of Strawberries & Bananas3.75
Chocolate Pudding3.25
Ice Cream (One scoop)2.25
➤ Two scoops3.50
Strawberry Sundae6.00
Made with two scoops of ice cream, strawberry topping and whipped cream
Milkshakes
Milkshakes4.75
Vanilla or chocolate.

Breakfast

Breakfast Specials
Cardinal Cafe limited-time specials!
"Little G"8.95
Poached eggs over sautéed veggies and toast.
Couscous Bowl 9.25
Your Choice of meat with Broccoli, Red Peppers, Sweet Potato, onions and egg. Choice of Balsamic or Chipotle sauce
Eggs Benedict9.95
Poached eggs, Canadian bacon and Hollandaise sauce over multigrain flat bread or english muffin. Served with home fries.
Grilled Chicken, Spinach & Tomato Omelette11.50
With home fries and toast.
Huevos Rancheros10.95
Eggs, refried beans, tortillas, Pico de Gallo, home fries and toast.
Veggie CousCous Bowl9.25
Spinach & Mushrooms with Broccoli, Red Peppers, Sweet Potato, onions and egg. Choice of Balsamic or Chipotle sauce
Cardinal Specialties
Grilled Chicken, Spinach & Tomato Omelette11.50
"Carl" Omelette11.50
Greek seasoned beef with feta, spinach, red onions and tzatziki sauce.
Avocado Toast8.25
Poached eggs on multigrain toast with seasoned avocado.
French Toast Sandwich8.95
Bacon, sausage or taylor ham, two eggs and cheese between grilled french toast. 
Eggs
Substitute toast for a bagel or English muffin for $1. Substitute egg whites or Egg Beaters for $1. 
Two Eggs and Toast3.50
Two Eggs (any style)4.75
Served with home fries or sliced tomatoes and toast. 
➤ With Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham7.50➤ With Turkey Bacon8.00➤ With Corned Beef Hash8.25
2-2-2 Special10.95
Made with 2 slices of french toast or 2 pancakes, 2 eggs (any style), 2 pieces of bacon or taylor ham or one sausage link or patty and served with regular coffee or tea.
Omelettes
All omelettes are made with 3 eggs and served with home fries or sliced tomatoes and toast. Substitute egg whites or Egg Beaters for $1.
Cheese Omelette7.50
Made with your choice of American, swiss, Monterrey Jack, mozzarella, cheddar or pepper jack cheese.  
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham Omelette8.75
Made with your choice of cheese.
Western Omelette8.75
Made with ham, peppers, onions and cheese.
Mushroom Omelette8.50
Made with fresh sautéed mushrooms and cheese.
Broccoli or Spinach Omelette8.50
Made with your choice of cheese.
Veggie Omelette8.50
Made with mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, onions, spinach and cheese.
Spanish Omelette8.50
Made with peppers, onions, salsa and and Monterrey Jack cheese.
Florentine Omelette8.50
Made with baby spinach and feta cheese.
Mediterranean Omelette8.50
Made with baby spinach, tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Breakfast Sandwiches
Served on a round roll or toast. Add home fries to your sandwich for $2.50
Two Eggs3.25
Eggs and Cheese3.95
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham4.75
➤ With Egg or Cheese5.75➤ With Egg and Cheese6.00
Western6.45
Made with ham, peppers, onions and cheese on a hard roll.
Hobo5.25
Made with two eggs mixed with home fries and cheese.
Cereals
Bowl of Oatmeal4.50
Cooked to order with milk.
➤ Choose one of strawberries, blueberries, bananas, walnuts or raisins.5.50
Bowl of Farina4.50
Cooked to order with milk.
➤ Choose one of strawberries, blueberries, bananas, walnuts or raisins.5.50
Bread & Muffins
Toasted Bagel (with butter)1.95
➤ With cream cheese2.95
Round Roll (with butter)1.75
Thomas English Muffin2.00
Sandwich size.
Toast (with butter)1.00
Assorted Muffins2.50
Banana walnut, blueberry, chocolate chip or corn.
French Toast
On challah bread grilled to a golden brown color and topped with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
French Toast (3)6.50
➤ With fresh strawberries or bananas7.95
French Toast Short Stack (2)4.95
Napolean French Toast9.95
Made with strawberries, bananas, walnuts and whipped cream.
Pancakes
Golden Brown Pancackes (3)6.50
Short Stack (2)4.95
Silver Dollar Pancakes (10)6.95
Blueberry Pancakes7.95
Chocolate Chip Pancakes7.95
Banana Pancakes7.95
Banana Walnut Pancakes7.95
Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes7.95
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes7.95
Cinnamon Raisin Pancakes7.95
Belgium Waffles
Golden Crisp Waffle with Powdered Sugar6.50
➤ With fresh strawberries or bananas7.95
Apple Cinnamon Waffle7.95
Waffle Sundae9.95
Made with two scoops of ice cream and whipped cream.
Breakfast Wraps
All wraps are made with two eggs and served on either a white or whole-wheat wrap. Substitute egg whites or Egg Beaters for $1. 
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham Wrap7.95
Made with your choice of cheese.
Veggie Wrap7.95
Made with mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, onions, spinach and cheese.
Florentine Wrap7.25
Made with baby spinach and feta cheese.
Western Wrap7.95
Made with ham, peppers, onions and cheese.
Kids' Breakfast
Served with two bacon strips or one sausage link or patty and choice of small juice, milk or chocolate milk.
For children 12 and under please. Not available for takeout.
Mickey Mouse Pancake5.75
Silver Dollar Pancakes5.75
One Egg (any style)5.75
Served with home fries and toast.
French Toast Sticks5.75
Topped with cinnamon and sugar.
Breakfast Sides
Home Fries3.50
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham4.00
Turkey Bacon4.25
Corned Beef Hash4.95

Anytime

Beverages
Fresh Brewed Coffee2.15
Add a flavor for 50¢
Iced Coffee3.00
Sorry, no refills.
Flavored Iced Coffee4.00
Amaretto, caramel, French vanilla, hazelnut, Irish cream, mocha or pumpkin spice. Sorry, no refills.
Cappuccino4.00
Espresso2.50
Sorry, not available for takeout. 
➤ Double3.50
Latte4.75
Additional flavors available. 
Hot Tea (Assorted)2.15
Hot Chocolate2.25
Served with whipped cream.
Orange Juice (small)2.00
➤ Medium2.50
Cranberry Juice2.50
Apple Juice2.50
Lemonade2.50
V-82.75
Milk2.00
Chocolate Milk2.95
Egg Cream2.95
Chocolate or vanilla.
Fresh Brewed Ice Tea2.75
Raspberry Iced Tea2.75
Soft Drinks2.75

The Cardinal Cafe
128 Wanaque Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ  07442
973-831-6871

Open every day
for breakfast & lunch!
Monday:6:30am–3:00pm 
Tuesday:6:30am–3:00pm 
Wednesday:6:30am–3:00pm 
Thursday:6:30am–3:00pm 
Friday:6:30am–3:00pm 
Saturday:7:00am–3:00pm 
Sunday:7:00am–2:00pm