Checkerboard Tavern - Lafayette
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Menu
This menu was last updated on
6/1/20.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Add-Ons
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Mushrooms
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$1.00
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Lettuce
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$1.00
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Tomato
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$1.00
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Onion
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$1.00
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Steak
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$6.25
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Bacon
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$3.00
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Extra Burger Patty
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$2.25
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Sandwich Meat
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$2.25
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Chicken Breast
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$2.25
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All Additional Dressings
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$0.50
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Wing Sauces
House PubCheckerboard PubAsian BBQStingin' Honey GarlicHotHabanero GarlicParmesan GarlicWhite Pepper BourbonMango Habanero
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$0.50
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Mushrooms
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$1.00
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Lettuce
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$1.00
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Tomato
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$1.00
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Onion
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$1.00
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Steak
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$6.25
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Bacon
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$3.00
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Extra Burger Patty
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$2.25
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Sandwich Meat
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$2.25
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Chicken Breast
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$2.25
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All Additional Dressings
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$0.50
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Wing Sauces
House PubCheckerboard PubAsian BBQStingin' Honey GarlicHotHabanero GarlicParmesan GarlicWhite Pepper BourbonMango Habanero
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$0.50
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Appetizers
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Potato Skins
seasoned Potato wedges served with dipping sauce
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$6.99
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Mozzarela Sticks
Deep-fried Mozzarella sticks. Served with your choice of dipping sauce.
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$6.29
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Chili Cheese Nachos
We deep fry an order of tortilla chips and then pile it high with chili, lettuce, tomatoes, onionfresh sliced jalapenos,and finished off with a side of sour cream and salsa.Aye Caramba
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$8.99
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Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders
Highway to the Safety Zone!5 all-white meat chicken strips, beer-battered and deep-fried to a golden brown goodness. Always made fresh to order, and served with your choice of dipping sauces.
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$7.99
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Pretzel Bites
Bite-sized pretzel balls lightly coated with butter and salt. Served with a side of nacho cheese
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$7.49
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Onion Rings
Some call them Ol' Number 1, but we just call them battered rings of onion, deep-fried to a golden brown perfection. We'll give you a side of spicy bistro sauce. Ask your server for other dipping options.
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$6.99
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Battered Mushrooms
Battered Button Mushrooms deep-fried to a golden brown and served with spicy chipotle ranch.
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$6.99
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Popcorn Chicken
The old standby. Battered and breaded all-white-meat chicken, served with your choice of wing sauce or dressing.
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$6.49
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Loaded Fries
Your choice of steak fries, or waffle fries, smothered in nacho cheese, bacon crumbles, and green onions with a side of sour cream.
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$7.99
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Steak Quesadilla
A 12 flour tortilla grilled and stuffed with a blend of cheeses, sautéed onions, red & green peppers, and of course, marinated strips of sirloin. We serve it with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a side of sour cream. Don't want steak? Scrap it and swap it for chicken for two bucks less.
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$11.99
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Catfish Nuggets
These nuggets don't lie about who they are, we promise. Tender pieces of catfish, battered and breaded in our special blend of flour, then deep-fried to a golden brown. You won't even have to call Neve for these.
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$6.49
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Onion Rings
Some call them Ol' Number 1, but we just call them battered rings of onion, deep-fried to a golden brown perfection. We'll give you a side of spicy bistro sauce. Ask your server for other dipping options.
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$6.99
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Battered Mushrooms
Battered Button Mushrooms deep-fried to a golden brown and served with spicy chipotle ranch.
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$6.99
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Popcorn Chicken
The old standby. Battered and breaded all-white-meat chicken, served with your choice of wing sauce or dressing.
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$6.49
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Loaded Fries
Your choice of steak fries, or waffle fries, smothered in nacho cheese, bacon crumbles, and green onions with a side of sour cream.
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$7.99
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Steak Quesadilla
A 12 flour tortilla grilled and stuffed with a blend of cheeses, sautéed onions, red & green peppers, and of course, marinated strips of sirloin. We serve it with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a side of sour cream. Don't want steak? Scrap it and swap it for chicken for two bucks less.
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$11.99
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Catfish Nuggets
These nuggets don't lie about who they are, we promise. Tender pieces of catfish, battered and breaded in our special blend of flour, then deep-fried to a golden brown. You won't even have to call Neve for these.
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$6.49
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Burgers
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The Checkerboard Bacon Burger
It's got our name on it, so we make it good! Flame-broiled burger, cooked to your liking and topped with crispy strips of Applewood bacon and served with your choice of cheese.
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$8.99
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Mushroom Swiss Burger
A burger, grilled to perfection and topped with thinly sliced sautéed mushrooms & Swiss cheese.
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$8.49
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Patty Melt
Served on rye bread with sautéed onions, Swiss cheese, and topped with thousand island spread.
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$8.49
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Black Jack Burger
Feel free to say Hit Me! when you want this burger. Rubbed in Cajun seasoning and topped with pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick that will have you doubling down on your drink of choice!
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$8.49
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The Big Kick Burger
Oh, you thought the BlackJack was as spicy as we got? That's cute. This one rubbed down with Sriracha seasoning and grilled to perfection before it's topped with freshly sautéed jalapeño slices, crispy strips of bacon, and cream cheese. You're welcome.
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$8.99
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The Checkerboard Bacon Burger
It's got our name on it, so we make it good! Flame-broiled burger, cooked to your liking and topped with crispy strips of Applewood bacon and served with your choice of cheese.
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$8.99
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Mushroom Swiss Burger
A burger, grilled to perfection and topped with thinly sliced sautéed mushrooms & Swiss cheese.
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$8.49
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Patty Melt
Served on rye bread with sautéed onions, Swiss cheese, and topped with thousand island spread.
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$8.49
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Black Jack Burger
Feel free to say Hit Me! when you want this burger. Rubbed in Cajun seasoning and topped with pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick that will have you doubling down on your drink of choice!
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$8.49
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The Big Kick Burger
Oh, you thought the BlackJack was as spicy as we got? That's cute. This one rubbed down with Sriracha seasoning and grilled to perfection before it's topped with freshly sautéed jalapeño slices, crispy strips of bacon, and cream cheese. You're welcome.
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$8.99
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Chicken Sandwiches
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Chicken Breast Club
The one that started it all, or so we think. A chicken breast topped with crisp strips of Applewood bacon and Swiss cheese. Then we top it with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
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$8.99
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, and our homemade Dijon honey mustard all sit on top of our chicken breast. Oui oui!
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$8.99
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Chicken Breast Club
The one that started it all, or so we think. A chicken breast topped with crisp strips of Applewood bacon and Swiss cheese. Then we top it with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
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$8.99
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, and our homemade Dijon honey mustard all sit on top of our chicken breast. Oui oui!
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$8.99
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Deli Sandwiches
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The Checkerboard Club
A generous portion of Black Forest ham, smoked turkey breast, and prime roast beef. We then warm it and top it with strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese. Served with mayo, lettuce, and tomato on the side.
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$9.49
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The Kossuth St. Melt
Yeah, it's that famous. Our premium smoked turkey breast grilled with strips of bacon and melted Swiss cheese, served with mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
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$8.99
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The Blockade
Slow roasted succulent roast beef warmed in our homemade au jus with melted cheddar cheese and topped with our homemade horseradish sauce.
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$8.99
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The Righteous Reuben
So good, it is up for canonization later this year. Thinly sliced corned beef, grilled to perfection with a heaping portion of sauerkraut and then we top it with swiss cheese and thousand island spread, served on grilled rye bread.
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$8.99
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The Checkerboard Club
A generous portion of Black Forest ham, smoked turkey breast, and prime roast beef. We then warm it and top it with strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese. Served with mayo, lettuce, and tomato on the side.
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$9.49
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The Kossuth St. Melt
Yeah, it's that famous. Our premium smoked turkey breast grilled with strips of bacon and melted Swiss cheese, served with mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
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$8.99
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The Blockade
Slow roasted succulent roast beef warmed in our homemade au jus with melted cheddar cheese and topped with our homemade horseradish sauce.
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$8.99
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The Righteous Reuben
So good, it is up for canonization later this year. Thinly sliced corned beef, grilled to perfection with a heaping portion of sauerkraut and then we top it with swiss cheese and thousand island spread, served on grilled rye bread.
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$8.99
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Dinners
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Chicken Alfredo
This 'Fredo won't break your heart. Cavatappi pasta tossed with grilled chicken strips, broccoli, tomatoes, and bacon in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Then we top it off with Parmesan cheese and served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
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$13.99
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Catfish Dinner
Is the catfish joke played out yet? We didn't think so. This dish won't leave you feeling lied to. Two big pieces of catfish, grilled or fried (your choice, not ours), then seasoned to perfection.
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$14.99
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Salmon
Our Chilean Salmon is lightly seasoned with lemon pepper and flame-broiled.
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$14.99
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Checkerboard Steak Feature
Way better than the Mystery Meat you were used to in Elementary School (sorry if you're a school cook, but you know what we're talking about). Steak is the market price, so ask your server what's on the menu tonight!
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Chicken Alfredo
This 'Fredo won't break your heart. Cavatappi pasta tossed with grilled chicken strips, broccoli, tomatoes, and bacon in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Then we top it off with Parmesan cheese and served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
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$13.99
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Catfish Dinner
Is the catfish joke played out yet? We didn't think so. This dish won't leave you feeling lied to. Two big pieces of catfish, grilled or fried (your choice, not ours), then seasoned to perfection.
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$14.99
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Salmon
Our Chilean Salmon is lightly seasoned with lemon pepper and flame-broiled.
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$14.99
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Checkerboard Steak Feature
Way better than the Mystery Meat you were used to in Elementary School (sorry if you're a school cook, but you know what we're talking about). Steak is the market price, so ask your server what's on the menu tonight!
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Hot Sandwiches
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Pork Tenderloin
We're in Indiana, after all. What would we be without a tenderloin? Our main attraction is always served fresh and handmade. You want it grilled or breaded? We can do both, so don't feel like you have to hold back! You can also try it dipped in one of our signature sauces for a truly unique taste. Your taste buds will thank you for it!
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$7.99
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Double Decker BLT
Six crispy strips of bacon, nestled lovingly between three pieces of your choice of bread, topped high with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
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$8.99
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Pork Tenderloin
We're in Indiana, after all. What would we be without a tenderloin? Our main attraction is always served fresh and handmade. You want it grilled or breaded? We can do both, so don't feel like you have to hold back! You can also try it dipped in one of our signature sauces for a truly unique taste. Your taste buds will thank you for it!
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$7.99
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Double Decker BLT
Six crispy strips of bacon, nestled lovingly between three pieces of your choice of bread, topped high with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
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$8.99
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Catfish Filet
Just like our nuggets, this sandwich is the real deal! Try it grilled or seasoned in your choice of blackened, cajun, Sriracha, lemon pepper, or just good old' fashioned breading and deep-fried to a golden brown.
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$7.99
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Catfish Filet
Just like our nuggets, this sandwich is the real deal! Try it grilled or seasoned in your choice of blackened, cajun, Sriracha, lemon pepper, or just good old' fashioned breading and deep-fried to a golden brown.
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$7.99
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Salads
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Chef Salad
The old reliable.
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Taco Salad
Our taco salads are delicious!
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House Salad
Buckle up, we're headed to the safety zone!
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Caesar Salad
Et Tu Brute? This salad comes with tender chicken breast, tossed with a healthy portion of crisp Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, and our creamy Caesar dressing.
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$9.99
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Grilled Chicken Garden
When Stone Temple Pilots sang about the Wicked Garden...well...this isn't what they meant, but wouldn't it be cool if it were? A heartier spin on our house salad, we blend tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, cheddar cheese, and tender strips of chicken breast.
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$9.99
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Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad
A hearty portion of cavatappi pasta blended with Italian dressing, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a grilled chicken breast with Parmesan cheese on top. Served with 2 pieces of garlic toast.
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$10.49
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Dressings
Choose from the following dressings for your salad: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Chipotle Ranch, Creamy Caesar, Country French, Thousand Island, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Vinegar and Oil, Honey Mustard Italian
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Chef Salad
The old reliable.
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Taco Salad
Our taco salads are delicious!
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House Salad
Buckle up, we're headed to the safety zone!
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Caesar Salad
Et Tu Brute? This salad comes with tender chicken breast, tossed with a healthy portion of crisp Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, and our creamy Caesar dressing.
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$9.99
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Grilled Chicken Garden
When Stone Temple Pilots sang about the Wicked Garden...well...this isn't what they meant, but wouldn't it be cool if it were? A heartier spin on our house salad, we blend tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, cheddar cheese, and tender strips of chicken breast.
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$9.99
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Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad
A hearty portion of cavatappi pasta blended with Italian dressing, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a grilled chicken breast with Parmesan cheese on top. Served with 2 pieces of garlic toast.
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$10.49
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Dressings
Choose from the following dressings for your salad: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Chipotle Ranch, Creamy Caesar, Country French, Thousand Island, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Vinegar and Oil, Honey Mustard Italian
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Sides
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Side Salad
Old Faithful
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$2.65
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Side Caesar Salad
Et Tu Brute?
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$2.65
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Soup by the Cup
Go ahead...ask us what the soup du jour is.
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$2.00
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Cole Slaw
A staple of basic meals since 1644 AD.
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$2.25
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Steak Fries
We cut 'em fat and serve 'em hot.
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$2.65
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Garlic Bread
Most places, you have to pay double for this kind of action, but we're generous.
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$2.00
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Baked Potato
Whoa man...is the potato, like, truly baked...or is it just pretending?
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$2.25
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Side Salad
Old Faithful
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$2.65
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Side Caesar Salad
Et Tu Brute?
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$2.65
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Soup by the Cup
Go ahead...ask us what the soup du jour is.
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$2.00
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Cole Slaw
A staple of basic meals since 1644 AD.
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$2.25
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Steak Fries
We cut 'em fat and serve 'em hot.
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$2.65
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Garlic Bread
Most places, you have to pay double for this kind of action, but we're generous.
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$2.00
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Baked Potato
Whoa man...is the potato, like, truly baked...or is it just pretending?
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$2.25
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Loaded Baked Potato
This baby is definitely baked and definitely loaded up with all the familiar fixings.
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$4.25
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Steamed Broccoli
Have a little fiber with your meal. We're all just trying to be regular people in the end, right?
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$2.65
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Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
So what if Dan Quayle couldn't spell 'em right? They're still good, we promise!
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$2.65
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Cottage Cheese
Our web guy's dad used to eat his cottage cheese with vinegar in his whitey tighties. We just ask that you enjoy it fully clothed while in our establishment.
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$2.25
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Waffle Fries
A real fan favorite!
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$2.65
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Rice Pilaf
What the heck, let's just get trans-continental with it here!
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$2.65
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Loaded Baked Potato
This baby is definitely baked and definitely loaded up with all the familiar fixings.
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$4.25
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Steamed Broccoli
Have a little fiber with your meal. We're all just trying to be regular people in the end, right?
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$2.65
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Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
So what if Dan Quayle couldn't spell 'em right? They're still good, we promise!
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$2.65
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Cottage Cheese
Our web guy's dad used to eat his cottage cheese with vinegar in his whitey tighties. We just ask that you enjoy it fully clothed while in our establishment.
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$2.25
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Waffle Fries
A real fan favorite!
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$2.65
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Rice Pilaf
What the heck, let's just get trans-continental with it here!
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$2.65
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Skillet Dinners
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Fajitas - Steak or Chicken
Tender pieces of marinated beef or chicken served on a sizzling hot skillet and tossed with sautéed onions and peppers. Served with lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and warm tortillas. 14.99 (Steak) 12.99 (Chicken)
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Beef and Broccoli Bowl
Our take on an Asian favorite. Tender pieces of sirloin sautéed with broccoli, onion, and peppers in our spicy Asian BBQ sauce, all sitting atop a bed of rice pilaf.
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$13.99
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Fajitas - Steak or Chicken
Tender pieces of marinated beef or chicken served on a sizzling hot skillet and tossed with sautéed onions and peppers. Served with lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and warm tortillas. 14.99 (Steak) 12.99 (Chicken)
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Beef and Broccoli Bowl
Our take on an Asian favorite. Tender pieces of sirloin sautéed with broccoli, onion, and peppers in our spicy Asian BBQ sauce, all sitting atop a bed of rice pilaf.
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$13.99
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