The Cardinal Cafe

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

We look forward to seeing you today!
We'll be open from 6:30 to 3:00.

Breakfast

Breakfast Specials
Cardinal Cafe limited-time specials!
Veggie Couscous Bowl9.95
Spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, red peppers, sweet potatoes, onions and egg. Choice of balsamic or chipotle sauce.
Avocado Toast8.75
Poached eggs on multigrain toast with seasoned avocado.
Grilled Chicken Omelette11.95
Grilled chicken, cheese, spinach and tomato. Served with home fries & toast.
Eggs Benedict10.95
Poached eggs, canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce over english muffin. Served with home fries.
Cheesesteak Omelette11.95
With sliced steak, cheese, peppers and onions. Served with home fries & toast.
Cranberry Walnut Whole Wheat Pancakes9.95
Cardinal Specialties
Substitute egg whites $1
Italian Omelette11.95
Sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella, marinara sauce, peppers and onions. Served with home fries & toast.
"Coco" Sandwich8.75
Egg whites, turkey bacon, avocado, pepper jack & tomato on multi-grain toast.
"Carl" Omelette11.95
Greek seasoned beef with feta, spinach, red onions, tomato and tzatziki sauce.
French Toast Sandwich9.95
Bacon, sausage or taylor ham, two eggs and cheese between grilled french toast. 
Eggs
Substitute toast for an English muffin for $1. Substitute egg whites for $1. 
Two Eggs and Toast3.75
Two Eggs (any style)5.95
Served with home fries or sliced tomatoes and toast. 
➤ With Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham8.25➤ With Turkey Bacon8.95➤ With Corned Beef Hash9.95
2-2-2 Special11.75
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 for $1.
Cheese Omelette8.50
Made with your choice of American, swiss, Monterrey Jack, mozzarella, cheddar or pepper jack cheese.  
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham Omelette10.50
Made with your choice of cheese.
Western Omelette10.50
Made with ham, peppers, onions and cheese.
Mushroom Omelette9.95
Made with fresh sautéed mushrooms and cheese.
Broccoli or Spinach Omelette9.95
Made with your choice of cheese.
Veggie Omelette9.95
Made with mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, onions, spinach and cheese.
Spanish Omelette9.95
Made with peppers, onions, salsa and and Monterrey Jack cheese.
Florentine Omelette9.95
Made with baby spinach and feta cheese.
Mediterranean Omelette9.95
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 Eggs3.95
Eggs and Cheese4.75
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham5.95
➤ With Egg or Cheese6.95➤ With Egg and Cheese7.95
Western7.50
Made with ham, peppers, onions and cheese on a hard roll.
Hobo5.75
Made with two eggs mixed with home fries and cheese.
Cereals
Bowl of Oatmeal4.95
Cooked to order with milk.
➤ Choose one of strawberries, blueberries, bananas, walnuts or raisins.6.50
Bowl of Farina4.95
Cooked to order with milk.
➤ Choose one of strawberries, blueberries, bananas, walnuts or raisins.6.50
Bread & Muffins
Round Roll (with butter)2.50
Thomas English Muffin2.50
Sandwich size.
Toast (with butter)1.25
Assorted Muffins3.00
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)6.95
➤ With fresh strawberries8.95➤ With bananas8.95➤ With apples8.95
French Toast Short Stack (2)5.95
Napoleon French Toast10.95
Made with strawberries, bananas, walnuts and whipped cream.
Pancakes
Golden Brown Pancackes (3)6.95
➤ With fresh strawberries8.95➤ With bananas8.95
Short Stack (2)5.95
Silver Dollar Pancakes (10)7.95
Blueberry Pancakes8.75
Chocolate Chip Pancakes8.75
Banana Pancakes8.75
Banana Walnut Pancakes8.95
Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes8.95
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes8.95
Cinnamon Raisin Pancakes8.95
Belgium Waffles
Golden Crisp Waffle with Powdered Sugar6.95
➤ With fresh strawberries8.95➤ With bananas8.95
Apple Cinnamon Waffle topped with whipped cream 9.50
Breakfast Wraps
All wraps are made with two eggs and served on either a white or whole-wheat wrap. Substitute egg whites for $1. 
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham Wrap8.50
Made with your choice of cheese.
Veggie Wrap8.95
Made with mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, onions, spinach and cheese.
Florentine Wrap8.25
Made with baby spinach and feta cheese.
Western Wrap8.95
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 Pancake6.50
Silver Dollar Pancakes6.50
One Egg (any style)6.50
Served with home fries and toast.
French Toast Sticks6.50
Topped with cinnamon and sugar.
Breakfast Sides
Home Fries4.75
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham4.95
Turkey Bacon5.75
Corned Beef Hash6.25

Lunch

Lunch Specials
Cardinal Cafe limited-time specials!
Oscar Salad12.95
Grilled chicken, beets, chick peas, red onion & cilantro.
Turkey, Smoked Gouda, Apples, Spinach & Cranberry Mayo On Rye12.95
 With side salad.
Lilly Sliders12.95
Two Angus beef sliders, fried onions, ranch and buffalo sauce.
 With french fries.
Greek Burger12.95
Turkey burger with feta, spinach, tomato, red onions and tzatziki sauce on multi-grain bread.
 With side salad.
Cold Sandwiches
All sandwiches are made with lettuce and tomato. Add cheese to any sandwich for $1 
Turkey Sandwich7.50
Ham Sandwich7.50
Roast Beef Sandwich7.75
BLT Sandwich7.25
Chicken or Tuna Salad Sandwich7.50
Egg Salad Sandwich7.00
Hot Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese6.00
Made with your choice of cheese.
➤ With Tomato6.75➤ With Bacon, Ham or Taylor Ham8.00➤ With Bacon, Ham or Taylor Ham & Tomato8.50
Hot Roast Beef8.00
Served with gravy on a round roll.
Open Face Turkey9.50
Open Face Roast Beef9.50
Open Face Tuna Melt with Grilled Tomato9.00
Cheesesteak (add 0.50 for garlic bread)9.25
➤ With Onions9.50➤ With Mushrooms9.75➤ With Peppers and Onions9.75➤ With Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms10.50
Cardinal Favorites
Chicken Fingers (4)7.50
Served with honey mustard 
Chicken Nuggets (10)7.50
Served with honey mustard 
Chicken Wings (12)9.95
Regular or hot, served with celery and blue cheese.
Mozzarella Sticks (6)7.25
Served with marinara sauce.
Hot Dog3.75
Cheese Dog4.00
Sauerkraut Dog4.50
Italian Dog9.00
Made with two hot dogs, peppers, onions and potatoes on a long roll.
Hamburgers
All hamburgers are made with lettuce, tomato and onion.Cole slaw & pickle upon request.
Hamburger6.50
Cheeseburger7.25
Bacon Cheeseburger8.75
Pizza Burger8.25
Black Angus8.75
Half-pound of beef with cheese.
Cheeseburger Sliders8.75
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.
Turkey Club12.75
Ham Club12.75
Roast Beef Club12.75
Breaded Chicken Fillet Club12.75
Grilled Chicken Club12.75
Chicken or Tuna Salad Club12.75
Egg Salad Club12.75
Quesadillas
All quesadillas are served with a side of salsa and sour cream.
Cheese Quesadilla8.50
Made with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Quesadilla12.95
Made with peppers, onions, bacon and cheese.
Steak Quesadilla12.95
Made with peppers, onions and cheese.
Shrimp Quesadilla12.95
Made with mexican blend cheese, peppers & onions.
Veggie Quesadilla12.95
Made with peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, tomato and cheese.
9" Subs
Made with lettuce, tomato and onion. Add cheese for $1.50
Italian Sub8.75
Turkey Sub8.75
Roast Beef Sub9.25
Grilled Chicken Sub9.75
Chicken Parm Sub10.50
Chicken Sandwiches
All sandwiches are made with lettuce and tomato. 
Grilled Chicken8.00
Breaded Chicken Fillet8.50
Chicken Parm9.00
Grilled Chicken BLT9.75
Chicken Cordon Bleu9.75
Made with grilled ham and swiss cheese.
Chicken Cheddar Melt9.75
Made with bacon, mushrooms and cheddar cheese.
Honey Glazed Chicken Melt9.75
Made with mozzarella cheese.
Monterrey Chicken9.75
Made with spinach, roasted red peppers and Monterrey Jack cheese.
Wraps
All lunch wraps include side salad or french fries.
Turkey BLT12.75
Chicken Caesar12.75
Cheesesteak12.75
Grilled Chicken12.75
Buffalo Chicken12.75
Chipotle Chicken12.75
Roast Beef and Provolone12.75
Chicken or Tuna Salad12.75
Fresh Salads
All salads are made with Romaine, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes and olives.
Chef Salad11.95
Made with roast beef, ham, turkey and swiss cheese.
Deli Salad11.95
Made with ham, salami, provolone cheese and a hard boiled egg.
Chicken Caesar Salad11.95
Grilled Chicken Salad11.95
Buffalo Chicken Salad11.95
Honey Glazed Chicken Salad11.95
Chicken Chipotle Salad 11.95
Breaded Chicken Salad11.95
Summer Salad11.95
With two scoops of chicken or tuna or egg salad.
Lunch Sides
French Fries3.75
Cheese Fries5.00
French Fries with Gravy4.75
Disco Fries6.00
Curly Fries5.50
Sweet Potato Fries5.50
Tater Tots5.50
Onion Rings5.75
Large Garden Salad6.95
Cole Slaw2.95
Macaroni Salad2.95
Kids' Lunch
For children 12 and under. All items are served with french fries and a small soda. Not available for takeout.
Cheeseburger7.75
Chicken Fingers (3)7.75
Chicken Nuggets (6)7.75
Mozzarella Sticks (4)7.75
Hot Dog6.75
Grilled Cheese7.25
Chicken Fillet7.75
Desserts
Rice Pudding4.75
Served with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Cup of Strawberries & Bananas4.75
Strawberry Sundae6.25
Made with two scoops of ice cream, strawberry topping and whipped cream

Anytime

Beverages
Fresh Brewed Coffee2.50
Add a flavor for 0.75
Iced Coffee3.75
Sorry, no refills.
Flavored Iced Coffee4.75
Amaretto, caramel, French vanilla, hazelnut, Irish cream, mocha or pumpkin spice. Sorry, no refills.
Cappuccino4.75
Espresso3.50
Sorry, not available for takeout. 
➤ Double3.50
Latte5.95
Additional flavors available. 
Hot Tea (Assorted)2.50
Hot Chocolate3.00
Served with whipped cream.
Orange Juice (small)2.25
➤ Medium3.00
Cranberry Juice2.75
Apple Juice2.75
Lemonade3.00
V-82.75
Milk2.25
Chocolate Milk3.00
Egg Cream3.25
Chocolate or vanilla.
Fresh Brewed Ice Tea3.00
Raspberry Iced Tea3.00
Soft Drinks3.00

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

Open every day
for breakfast & lunch!
Monday:6:30a – 3:00p 
Tuesday:6:30a – 3:00p 
Wednesday:6:30a – 3:00p 
Thursday:6:30a – 3:00p 
Friday:6:30a – 3:00p 
Saturday:7:00a – 3:00p 
Sunday:7:00a – 2:00p 
FREE parking in rear.
Use our back entrance!
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