The Cardinal Cafe

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Breakfast

Breakfast Specials

Cardinal Cafe limited-time breakfast specials!
Corned Beef Hash Omelette
Corned Beef Hash Omelette
Corned Beef Hash Omelette14.50
Grilled corned beef hash, onions, mushrooms and cheddar cheese with home fries & toast.
Eggs Benedict 📷13.95
Poached eggs, canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce over english muffin. Served with home fries.
Manolo 📷12.00
Eggs, chorizo, pepper jack, potatoes, tomato and onion in a pita.
Hawaiian Pancakes 📷11.50
Pineapple and coconut.

Cardinal Specialties

Substitute toast for an English muffin for $1.50. Substitute egg whites for $1.50.
Grilled Chicken Omelette
Grilled Chicken Omelette
Grilled Chicken Omelette14.50
Grilled chicken, cheese, spinach & tomato. Served with home fries & toast.
Veggie Couscous Bowl 📷10.50
Spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, red peppers, onions and 1 egg. Choice of balsamic or chipotle sauce.
Italian Omelette 📷13.95
Sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella, marinara sauce, peppers and onions. Served with home fries & toast.
"Coco" Sandwich 📷10.00
Egg whites, turkey bacon, avocado, pepper jack & tomato on multi-grain toast.
"Carl" Omelette 📷13.95
Greek seasoned beef with feta, spinach, tomato and tzatziki sauce.
Cheesesteak Omelette 📷14.50
With sliced steak, cheese, peppers and onions. Served with home fries & toast.
Avocado Toast 📷11.00
Poached eggs on multigrain toast with seasoned avocado.
French Toast Sandwich 📷11.25
Bacon, sausage or taylor ham, two eggs and cheese between grilled french toast. 

Eggs

Substitute toast for an English muffin for $1.50. Substitute egg whites for $1.50.
Two Eggs (any style)
Two Eggs (any style)
Two Eggs and Toast4.25
Two Eggs (any style)6.95
Served with home fries or sliced tomatoes and toast. 
➤ With Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham10.00➤ With Turkey Bacon10.50➤ With Corned Beef Hash11.50
2-2-2 Special 📷13.50
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 toast for an English muffin for $1.50. Substitute egg whites for $1.50. Add breakfast meats for $3 or grilled chicken for $4.
Broccoli or Spinach Omelette
Broccoli or Spinach Omelette
Cheese Omelette10.00
Made with your choice of American, swiss, Monterrey Jack, mozzarella, cheddar or pepper jack cheese.  
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham Omelette 📷12.50
Made with your choice of cheese.
Western Omelette 📷12.50
Made with ham, peppers, onions and cheese.
Mushroom Omelette11.50
Made with fresh sautéed mushrooms and cheese.
Broccoli or Spinach Omelette11.50
Made with your choice of cheese.
Veggie Omelette 📷11.50
Made with mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, onions, spinach and cheese.
Spanish Omelette 📷11.50
Made with peppers, onions, salsa and Monterrey Jack cheese.
Florentine Omelette11.50
Made with baby spinach and feta cheese.
Mediterranean Omelette11.50
Made with baby spinach, tomato and mozzarella cheese.

Breakfast Sandwiches

Served on a round roll or toast. Upgrade to an english muffin for $1.50. Add home fries to your sandwich for $3.00.
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham
Eggs and Cheese5.50
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham6.50
➤ With Egg or Cheese7.50➤ With Egg and Cheese8.50
Western 📷9.25
Made with ham, peppers, onions and cheese on a hard roll.
Hobo 📷7.00
Made with two eggs mixed with home fries and cheese.

Fresh Fruit

Cup of Strawberries & Bananas4.95

Cereals

Bowl of Oatmeal
Bowl of Oatmeal
Bowl of Oatmeal5.95
Cooked to order with milk.
➤ Choose one of strawberries, blueberries, bananas, walnuts or raisins.7.95
Bowl of Farina5.95
Cooked to order with milk.
➤ Choose one of strawberries, blueberries, bananas, walnuts or raisins.7.95

Bread & Muffins

Assorted Muffins
Assorted Muffins
Round Roll (with butter)2.50
Thomas English Muffin3.00
Sandwich size.
Toast (with butter)2.00
Assorted Muffins3.50
Choice of a Blueberry or Corn Muffin

French Toast

On challah bread grilled to a golden brown color and topped with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
Napoleon French Toast
Napoleon French Toast
French Toast (3)8.00
➤ With fresh strawberries10.50➤ With bananas10.50➤ With apples & cinnamon 11.00
French Toast Short Stack (2) 📷6.50
Napoleon French Toast12.50
Made with strawberries, bananas, walnuts and whipped cream.

Pancakes

Banana Walnut Pancakes
Banana Walnut Pancakes
Golden Brown Pancackes (3)8.00
➤ With fresh strawberries10.50➤ With bananas10.50
Short Stack (2)6.50
Silver Dollar Pancakes (10) 📷9.00
Chunky Monkey Pancakes  📷11.50
Bananas, chocolate chips & coconut.
Coconut Pancakes 📷10.50
Blueberry Pancakes 📷10.50
Chocolate Chip Pancakes10.50
Banana Pancakes10.50
Banana Walnut Pancakes10.50
Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes10.50
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes 📷10.50
Made with fresh apple chunks.
Cinnamon Raisin Pancakes 📷10.50

Belgium Waffles

Apple Cinnamon Waffle
Apple Cinnamon Waffle
Golden Crisp Waffle with Powdered Sugar 📷8.00
➤ With fresh strawberries10.50➤ With bananas10.50
Apple Cinnamon Waffle 11.00
Topped with whipped cream.

Breakfast Wraps

All wraps are made with two eggs and served on either a white or whole-wheat wrap. Substitute egg whites for $1.50. Add breakfast meats for $3 or grilled chicken for $4.
Western Wrap
Western Wrap
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham Wrap9.50
Made with your choice of cheese.
Veggie Wrap 📷9.50
Made with mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, onions, spinach and cheese.
Florentine Wrap 📷8.75
Made with baby spinach and feta cheese.
Western Wrap10.00
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 Pancake
Mickey Mouse Pancake
Mickey Mouse Pancake7.50
Silver Dollar Pancakes7.50
One Egg (any style)7.50
Served with home fries and toast.
French Toast Sticks7.50
Topped with cinnamon and sugar.

Breakfast Sides

Home Fries
Home Fries
Home Fries5.00
Bacon, Taylor Ham, Sausage or Ham5.75
Turkey Bacon6.50
Corned Beef Hash 📷6.50
Plate sharing charge: $2

Lunch

Lunch Specials

Cardinal Cafe limited-time lunch specials!
Turkey, Smoked Gouda, Apples, Spinach & Cranberry Mayo On Rye
Turkey, Smoked Gouda, Apples, Spinach & Cranberry Mayo On Rye
Chicken Cuban Sandwich 📷15.00
Grilled chicken, ham, swiss, mayo, mustard & pickles on a hard roll.
 With sweet potato fries.
Alex Salad 📷15.50
Grilled chicken, Artichokes, chickpeas, roasted red peppers and red onions over garden salad. 
Turkey, Smoked Gouda, Apples, Spinach & Cranberry Mayo On Rye 15.50
 With side salad.

Soup of the Day

Fresh, homemade and delicious!
Chicken Noodle
Chicken Noodle
Chicken Noodle

Cold Sandwiches

All sandwiches are made with lettuce and tomato. Add cheese to any sandwich for $1.50. Add french fries for $3. Add curly fries, tater tots or onion rings for $4.50.
Chicken or Tuna Salad Sandwich
Chicken or Tuna Salad Sandwich
Turkey Sandwich 📷9.00
Ham Sandwich8.50
Roast Beef Sandwich9.00
BLT Sandwich 📷8.50
Chicken or Tuna Salad Sandwich8.50
Egg Salad Sandwich8.50

Hot Sandwiches

Add cheese to any sandwich for $1.50. Add french fries for $3. Curly fries, tater tots or onion rings for $4.50.
Cheesesteak
Cheesesteak
Grilled Cheese 📷6.50
Made with your choice of cheese.
➤ With Tomato7.00➤ With Bacon, Ham or Taylor Ham8.50➤ With Bacon, Ham or Taylor Ham & Tomato9.00
Hot Roast Beef 📷10.00
Served with gravy on a round roll.
Open Face Turkey10.50
Open Face Roast Beef 📷10.50
Open Face Tuna Melt with Grilled Tomato 📷10.00
Cheesesteak11.00
➤ With Onions.12.00➤ With Mushrooms.12.25➤ With Peppers and Onions.12.50➤ With Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms.13.00➤ Add 50¢ for garlic bread.

Cardinal Favorites

Add french fries to any Cardinal Favorite for $3. Add curly fries, tater tots or onion rings for $4.50.
Mozzarella Sticks (6)
Mozzarella Sticks (6)
Chicken Fingers (4) 📷8.75
Served with honey mustard 
Chicken Nuggets (10)8.75
Served with honey mustard 
Chicken Wings (12)11.95
Regular or hot, served with blue cheese 
Mozzarella Sticks (6)8.50
Served with marinara sauce.
Hot Dog4.00
Cheese Dog4.50
Italian Dog 📷10.00
Made with two hot dogs, peppers, onions and potatoes on a long roll.
Italian Sub 📷12.00

Hamburgers

All hamburgers are made with lettuce, tomato and onion. Cole slaw & pickle upon request. Add french fries to any burger for $3. Add curly fries, tater tots or onion rings for $4.50.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Hamburger8.50
Cheeseburger 📷10.00
Bacon Cheeseburger12.00
Pizza Burger 📷10.50
Black Angus12.00
Half-pound of beef with cheese,lettuce and tomatoes 
Cheeseburger Sliders 📷12.00
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.
Chicken or Tuna Salad Club
Chicken or Tuna Salad Club
Turkey Club 📷14.95
Ham Club14.95
Roast Beef Club 📷14.95
Breaded Chicken Fillet Club14.95
Grilled Chicken Club14.95
Chicken or Tuna Salad Club14.95
Egg Salad Club 📷14.95

Quesadillas

All quesadillas are served with a side of salsa and sour cream.
Veggie Quesadilla
Veggie Quesadilla
Cheese Quesadilla9.00
Made with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Quesadilla 📷13.95
Made with peppers, onions, bacon and cheese.
Steak Quesadilla 📷13.95
Made with peppers, onions and cheese.
Shrimp Quesadilla 📷13.95
Made with mexican blend cheese, peppers & onions.
Veggie Quesadilla13.95
Made with peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, tomato and cheese.

Chicken Sandwiches

All sandwiches are made with lettuce and tomato. Add cheese to any sandwich for $1.50. Add french fries for $3. Add curly fries, tater tots or onion rings for $4.50.
Chicken Parm
Chicken Parm
Grilled Chicken10.00
Breaded Chicken Fillet  📷10.00
Chicken Parm11.00
Grilled Chicken BLT12.00
Chicken Cordon Bleu 📷12.00
Made with grilled ham and swiss cheese.
Chicken Cheddar Melt 📷12.00
Made with bacon, mushrooms and cheddar cheese.
Honey Glazed Chicken Melt11.00
Made with mozzarella cheese.
Monterrey Chicken 📷11.50
Made with spinach, roasted red peppers and Monterrey Jack cheese.

Wraps

All lunch wraps made with lettuce and tomato, and include salad or french fries. Add cheese for $1.50, bacon for $3, or grilled chicken for $4.
Chicken Caesar
Chicken Caesar
Turkey BLT15.50
Chicken Caesar14.95
Cheesesteak with peppers and onions 14.95
Grilled Chicken14.95
Buffalo Chicken14.95
Chipotle Chicken 📷14.95
Chicken or Tuna Salad 📷14.95

Fresh Salads

All salads are made with Romaine, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes and olives.
Summer Salad
Summer Salad
Chef Salad14.75
Made with roast beef, ham, turkey and swiss cheese.
Deli Salad 📷14.75
Made with ham, salami, provolone cheese and a hard boiled egg.
Chicken Caesar Salad 📷14.75
Grilled Chicken Salad 📷14.75
Buffalo Chicken Salad14.75
Honey Glazed Chicken Salad 📷14.75
Chicken Chipotle Salad 14.75
Breaded Chicken Salad14.75
Summer Salad14.75
With two scoops of chicken or tuna or egg salad.

Fresh Fruit

Cup of Strawberries & Bananas4.95

Lunch Sides

Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
French Fries 📷4.50
Cheese Fries 📷6.00
French Fries with Gravy5.50
Disco Fries 📷6.75
With gravy and cheese.
Curly Fries 📷6.00
Sweet Potato Fries6.00
Tater Tots 📷6.00
Onion Rings 📷6.25
Large Garden Salad7.95
Cole Slaw3.50
Macaroni Salad 📷3.50

Kids' Lunch

For children 12 and under. All items are served with french fries and a small soda. Not available for takeout.
Cheeseburger9.50
Chicken Fingers (3)9.50
Chicken Nuggets (6)9.50
Mozzarella Sticks (4)9.50
Hot Dog9.50
Grilled Cheese9.50
Chicken Fillet9.50

Desserts

Rice Pudding
Rice Pudding
Ice Cream5.95
Two scoops of chocolate or vanilla with whipped cream.
Rice Pudding4.50
Served with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Plate sharing charge: $2

Anytime

Beverages

Cappuccino
Cappuccino
Fresh Brewed Coffee2.95
Add a flavor for 75¢
Iced Coffee4.50
Sorry, no refills.
Flavored Iced Coffee 📷5.25
Amaretto, caramel, French vanilla, hazelnut, Irish cream, mocha or pumpkin spice. Sorry, no refills.
Cappuccino5.50
Espresso3.50
Sorry, not available for takeout. 
➤ Double4.50
Latte  📷6.50
Additional flavors available. Made with double shots 
Hot Tea (Assorted)2.75
Hot Chocolate3.25
Served with whipped cream,sorry no refills.
Orange Juice (small)3.00
➤ Medium 3.50
Cranberry Juice3.50
Apple Juice3.50
Lemonade3.50
Sorry no refills 
Milk2.50
Chocolate Milk3.50
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!
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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 
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Use our back entrance!
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