The Cardinal Cafe

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

Sorry...we're closed for the day.
Back tomorrow 6am to 3pm!

Breakfast

Breakfast Specials
Cardinal Cafe limited-time specials!
Southwest Omelette11.75
Chorizo, tomatoes, onions, peppers & cheese. Served with home fries & toast .
"Coco" Sandwich7.75
Egg whites, turkey bacon, avocado, pepper jack cheese and tomato on multi-grain toast.
Italian Omelette11.75
Sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella, marinara sauce, peppers and onions. Served with home fries & toast.
Whole Wheat Cranberry Walnut Pancakes9.95
With cranberry butter.
Veggie Couscous Bowl9.25
Spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, red peppers, sweet potatoes, onions and egg. Choice of balsamic or chipotle sauce.
Eggs Benedict10.50
Poached eggs, canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce over multi-grain flat bread or english muffin. Served with home fries.
Grilled Chicken Omelette11.75
Grilled chicken, cheese, spinach and tomato. Served with home fries & toast.
Cheesesteak Omelette11.75
With sliced steak, cheese, peppers and onions. Served with home fries & toast.
Cardinal Specialties
"Carl" Omelette11.75
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)4.95
Served with home fries or sliced tomatoes and toast. 
➤ With Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham7.75➤ With Turkey Bacon8.25➤ With Corned Beef Hash8.50
2-2-2 Special11.25
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 Omelette7.75
Made with your choice of American, swiss, Monterrey Jack, mozzarella, cheddar or pepper jack cheese.  
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham Omelette9.00
Made with your choice of cheese.
Western Omelette9.00
Made with ham, peppers, onions and cheese.
Mushroom Omelette8.75
Made with fresh sautéed mushrooms and cheese.
Broccoli or Spinach Omelette8.75
Made with your choice of cheese.
Veggie Omelette8.75
Made with mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, onions, spinach and cheese.
Spanish Omelette8.75
Made with peppers, onions, salsa and and Monterrey Jack cheese.
Florentine Omelette8.75
Made with baby spinach and feta cheese.
Mediterranean Omelette8.75
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 Eggs3.50
Eggs and Cheese4.20
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham5.50
➤ With Egg or Cheese6.50➤ With Egg and Cheese6.75
Western6.95
Made with ham, peppers, onions and cheese on a hard roll.
Hobo5.50
Made with two eggs mixed with home fries and cheese.
Cereals
Bowl of Oatmeal4.75
Cooked to order with milk.
➤ Choose one of strawberries, blueberries, bananas, walnuts or raisins.5.75
Bowl of Farina4.75
Cooked to order with milk.
➤ Choose one of strawberries, blueberries, bananas, walnuts or raisins.5.75
Bread & Muffins
Toasted Bagel (with butter)2.00
➤ With cream cheese3.00
Round Roll (with butter)2.00
Thomas English Muffin2.00
Sandwich size.
Toast (with butter)1.25
Assorted Muffins2.75
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)6.75
➤ With fresh strawberries or bananas8.20
French Toast Short Stack (2)5.20
Napoleon French Toast9.95
Made with strawberries, bananas, walnuts and whipped cream.
Pancakes
Golden Brown Pancackes (3)6.75
Short Stack (2)5.20
Silver Dollar Pancakes (10)7.20
Blueberry Pancakes8.20
Chocolate Chip Pancakes8.20
Banana Pancakes8.20
Banana Walnut Pancakes8.95
Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes8.95
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes8.95
Cinnamon Raisin Pancakes8.95
Belgium Waffles
Golden Crisp Waffle with Powdered Sugar6.75
➤ With fresh strawberries or bananas8.20
Apple Cinnamon Waffle8.20
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 Pancake6.00
Silver Dollar Pancakes6.00
One Egg (any style)6.00
Served with home fries and toast.
French Toast Sticks6.00
Topped with cinnamon and sugar.
Breakfast Sides
Home Fries3.75
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham4.50
Turkey Bacon4.75
Corned Beef Hash4.95

Lunch

Lunch Specials
Cardinal Cafe limited-time specials!
Tuna Bowtie Pasta Salad11.95
Tuna and bowtie pasta over salad.
Lilly Sliders11.00
Two Angus beef sliders, fried onions, ranch and buffalo sauce.
 With side salad.
Open-Face Corned Beef Reuben11.95
With sauerkraut, swiss and Russian dressing on rye.
Ham, Salami, Provolone, Lettuce & Tomato11.95
On multi-grain bread.
 With side salad.
Leo Salad11.95
Grilled chicken, feta, kalamata olives, red onion & roasted red peppers over salad.
Turkey Burger & Avocado Over Salad11.95
Mediterranean Tuna Salad11.95
Tuna, chick peas, capers, red onion & cilantro over salad.
Rosemary & Lime Grilled Chicken Wrap11.95
Grilled chicken, swiss, spinach & cucumbers.
 With side salad.
Cold Sandwiches
All sandwiches are made with lettuce and tomato. Add cheese to any sandwich for $1 or french fries for $2.50.
Turkey Sandwich7.00
Ham Sandwich7.00
Roast Beef Sandwich7.00
BLT Sandwich7.00
Chicken or Tuna Salad Sandwich7.00
Egg Salad Sandwich6.25
Hot Sandwiches
Add french fries to any sandwich for $2.50
Grilled Cheese5.00
Made with your choice of cheese.
➤ With Tomato5.75➤ With Bacon, Ham or Taylor Ham7.00➤ With Bacon, Ham or Taylor Ham & Tomato7.75
Hot Roast Beef7.50
Served with gravy on a round roll.
Open Face Turkey8.25
Open Face Roast Beef8.25
Open Face Tuna Melt with Grilled Tomato8.25
Cheesesteak (add 50ยข for garlic bread)8.25
➤ With Onions8.50➤ With Mushrooms8.75➤ With Peppers and Onions8.75➤ With Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms9.50
Cardinal Favorites
Add french fries to any favorite for $2.50
Chicken Fingers (4)7.00
Chicken Nuggets (10)7.00
Chicken Wings (12)8.95
Regular or hot, served with celery and blue cheese.
Mozzarella Sticks (6)7.00
Served with marinara sauce.
Hot Dog3.25
Cheese Dog3.75
Sauerkraut Dog4.00
Italian Dog8.50
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.
Hamburger6.25
Cheeseburger7.00
Bacon Cheeseburger8.50
Pizza Burger7.50
Black Angus8.25
Half-pound of beef with cheese.
Cheeseburger Sliders8.25
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 Club11.50
Ham Club11.50
Roast Beef Club11.50
Breaded Chicken Fillet Club11.50
Grilled Chicken Club11.50
Chicken or Tuna Salad Club11.50
Egg Salad Club11.50
Quesadillas
All quesadillas are served with a side of salsa and sour cream.
Cheese Quesadilla7.50
Made with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Quesadilla10.95
Made with peppers, onions, bacon and cheese.
Steak Quesadilla10.95
Made with peppers, onions and cheese.
Shrimp Quesadilla10.95
Made with mexican blend cheese, peppers & onions.
Veggie Quesadilla10.95
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 Sub8.00
Turkey Sub8.00
Roast Beef Sub8.25
Grilled Chicken Sub8.75
Chicken Parm Sub9.50
Chicken Sandwiches
All sandwiches are made with lettuce and tomato. Add french fries to any sandwich for $2.25.
Grilled Chicken7.75
Breaded Chicken Fillet8.00
Chicken Parm8.25
Grilled Chicken BLT8.50
Chicken Cordon Bleu8.75
Made with grilled ham and swiss cheese.
Chicken Cheddar Melt8.75
Made with bacon, mushrooms and cheddar cheese.
Honey Glazed Chicken Melt8.75
Made with mozzarella cheese.
Monterrey Chicken8.75
Made with spinach, roasted red peppers and Monterrey Jack cheese.
Wraps
All lunch wraps include side salad or french fries.
Refreshing Chicken Salad Wrap11.95
Chicken salad, cucumbers, spinach & tomatoes.
Turkey BLT11.50
Chicken Caesar11.50
Cheesesteak11.50
Grilled Chicken11.50
Buffalo Chicken11.50
Chipotle Chicken11.50
Roast Beef and Provolone11.50
Chicken or Tuna Salad11.50
Fresh Salads
All salads are made with Romaine, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes and olives.
Caribbean Chicken Over Salad11.95
Fresh mozzarella and strawberries with raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing.
Chef Salad10.50
Made with roast beef, ham, turkey and swiss cheese.
Deli Salad10.50
Made with ham, salami, provolone cheese and a hard boiled egg.
Chicken Caesar Salad10.50
Grilled Chicken Salad10.50
Buffalo Chicken Salad10.50
Honey Glazed Chicken Salad10.50
Chicken Chipotle Salad 10.50
Breaded Chicken Salad10.50
Summer Salad10.50
With two scoops of chicken or tuna or egg salad.
Soups
★ Homemade Soup Of The Day ★
Split Pea
Cup3.95➤ To Go3.95

Bowl4.95➤ To Go4.95
Lunch Sides
French Fries3.50
Cheese Fries4.20
French Fries with Gravy4.20
Disco Fries5.00
Curly Fries4.95
Sweet Potato Fries4.95
Tater Tots4.95
Onion Rings4.95
Large Garden Salad6.95
Cole Slaw2.75
Potato Salad2.75
Macaroni Salad2.75
Cardinal Combos
All combos include french fries 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 Melt12.50
Made with Monterrey Jack cheese on toasted garlic bread.
Cheeseburger10.75
Made with lettuce, tomato and onion.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich11.25
Made with lettuce and tomato.
Cheesesteak12.00
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.
Cheeseburger6.75
Chicken Fingers (3)6.75
Chicken Nuggets (6)6.75
Mozzarella Sticks (4)6.75
Hot Dog5.75
Grilled Cheese6.25
Chicken Fillet7.00
Desserts
Rice Pudding3.75
Served with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Cup of Strawberries & Bananas3.75
Chocolate Pudding3.75
Ice Cream (One scoop)2.50
➤ Two scoops3.75
Strawberry Sundae6.25
Made with two scoops of ice cream, strawberry topping and whipped cream
Milkshakes
Milkshakes4.75
Vanilla or chocolate.

Anytime

Beverages
Fresh Brewed Coffee2.25
Add a flavor for 50¢
Iced Coffee3.75
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)2.25
Hot Chocolate2.50
Served with whipped cream.
Orange Juice (small)2.00
➤ Medium2.75
Cranberry Juice2.75
Apple Juice2.75
Lemonade2.75
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:6:00a – 3:00p 
Tuesday:6:00a – 3:00p 
Wednesday:6:00a – 3:00p 
Thursday:6:00a – 3:00p 
Friday:6:00a – 3:00p 
Saturday:7:00a – 3:00p 
Sunday:7:00a – 2:00p 
FREE parking in rear.
Use our back entrance!
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