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Sliced quesadilla with salsa and sour cream at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Two plates from Cruz's Cafe Restaurant Cedar Rapids Iowa: quesadillas, steak, eggs, and fruit.

Specialties

STEAK & EGGS
2 eggs* 8oz filet, grilled to your liking, potatoes or black beans, toast or biscuit 15.99

BIG COUNTRY
2 eggs*, one biscuit and gravy, choice of breakfast meat 11.35

STEAK BURRITO
Scrambled eggs*, hash browns, onion, green pepper, sliced ribeye, jalapeño, topped with cheese sauce, salsa, sour cream, guacamole and green onion served with a side of black beans 13.99

HEART ATTACK
2 buttermilk biscuits and country fried steak, topped with sausage gravy and 2 eggs* prepared your way 10.99

COUNTRY TIME
2 eggs*, country fried steak with sausage gravy, potatoes or black beans, toast or biscuit 11.99

BIG TIME
2 eggs*, choice of 2 pancakes, 2 French toast or waffle and choice of breakfast meat 11.49

BREAKFAST QUESADILLA
3 scrambled eggs*, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, choice of sausage, bacon or ham, in a tortilla served with salsa, sour cream and guacamole 10.49

CLASSIC
2 eggs*, choice of breakfast meat, potatoes or black beans, toast or biscuit 9.99

HUNGRY MAN
3 eggs*, 2 bacon, 2 sausage, potatoes or black beans, 1 biscuit and sausage gravy 13.45

BISCUITS AND GRAVY
Buttermilk biscuits topped with sausage
2 Biscuits 7.99 | 1 Biscuit 6.35

Ship Wrecks

3 eggs* scrambled with American fries and ingredients. Served with toast or biscuit. Subsitute English muffin, jumbo muffin, hashbrowns or coffee cake for an additional charge

PICANTE
Sausage, jalapeño, green pepper, onion, tomato, pepper jack cheese and cheese sauce 13.00

TEX MEX
Ribeye steak sliced, onion, jalapeño, black olive, tomato, topped with cheese sauce, black beans, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, green onion 13.49

LOADED
Ham, sausage, hickory smoked bacon, onion, green pepper and cheddar jack cheese 11.99

COUNTRY
Hickory smoked bacon, ham, sausage, onion, green pepper and smothered with sausage gravy 12.49

BUILD YOUR OWN
$11.49, includes up to three items, additional charge for more ingredients
MEATS: Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Chicken, Corned Beef, Corned Beef Hash, Turkey, Kielbasa, Steak or Shrimp
CHEESE: American, Cheddar Jack, Pepper Jack, Goat, Swiss, Provolone, Cheddar, Bleu, Monterey Jack Sauce, Feta, Goat
VEGGIES: Onion, Green Pepper, Mushroom, Jalapeño, Olive, Broccoli, Sauerkraut, Tomato, Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper

Close-up of a ham and cheese omelette at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Omelettes

Served with toast or biscuit (substitute English muffin, muffin or coffee cake for an additional charge.) Choice of American fries, hash browns, or black beans. Substitute pancake, French toast, fresh fruit, egg beaters or egg whites for an additional charge

CHILI & CHEESE
Topped with cheddar jack cheese, chili, sour cream and green onion 10.49

SPANISH
Ribeye steak, onion, green pepper and jalapeño, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, salsa, sour cream, guacamole and green onion 11.99

CHICKEN & GOAT CHEESE
Grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, green onion and goat cheese 11.45

CEDAR RAPIDS
Stuffed with American fries, mushroom, onion, sausage, jalapeño, warm Monterey jack cheese sauce, served with your choice of warm muffin or coffee cake 11.99

GREEK
Kalamata olive, red onion, spinach, tomato and feta cheese 10.49

GARDEN
Mushroom, onion, tomato, green pepper, spinach, broccoli, and cheddar jack cheese 10.49

ULTIMATE
Sausage, bacon, ham, green pepper, onion, mushroom and cheddar jack cheese 11.99

YUPPIE
Egg beaters, mushroom, tomato, spinach and feta cheese 10.99

DENVER
Ham, green pepper, onion, mushroom and cheddar jack cheese 10.49

Eggs Benedict with creamy hollandaise at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Benedicts

Choice of potatoes or substitute cup of fresh fruit for additional charge

SALMON
Riley's original benedict with a grilled salmon fillet instead of Canadian bacon 13.49

CRUZ'S ORIGINAL
Grilled English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs* with hollandaise 11.99

FLORENTINE
Grilled English muffin, sauteed spinach, grilled tomato, poached eggs*, with hollandaise 11.99

MARDI GRAS
English muffin, kielbasa sausage, grilled shrimp, onion, pepper, poached eggs*, hollandaise, dusted with Cajun seasoning 13.49

COUNTRY
Grilled buttermilk biscuits, sausage patty, poached eggs*, topped with sausage gravy 11.99

BENEDICT FLIGHT
Choice of 3 (Cruz's, Florentine, Mardi Gras or Country) with potato 15.95

Three blueberry pancakes topped with whipped cream at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant Cedar Rapids Iowa.

From the Griddle

CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST
Our jumbo cinnamon roll made into French toast 8.99

CHICKEN AND WAFFLES
Hot waffle topped with two crispy chicken tenders 9.99

WAFFLE 6.99

HOT CAKES
1 Hot Cake 4.45 | 2 Hot Cakes 6.45

FRENCH TOAST 6.99

EXTRAS
Make your own creation by adding specialty toppings for an additional charge
Butterfinger, Bacon, Bananas, Chocolate Chips, Strawberries, Blueberries, Peanut Butter, Craisins, Granola

A croissant sandwich with egg and cheese, served with hash browns at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant.

Breakfast Sandwiches

Crispy cooked bacon strips piled on a white plate at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Breakfast Meats

Two sunny-side-up eggs, crispy bacon, and toast at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant Cedar Rapids Iowa.

kid's breakfast

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lunch

Waffle fries topped with cheese, bacon, and sour cream at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant Cedar Rapids Iowa.

appetizers

CHEESE FRIES
Fries topped with cheddar jack and Monterey jack sauce, bacon, sour cream and scallions, served with Ranch 10.99
Add chili $2.50

MOZZARELLA STICKS
6 cheese sticks fried golden brown, served with ranch 9.49

STEAK QUESADILLA
Ribeye steak, grilled onion, mushroom, cheddar jack cheese, and pepper jack cheese. Salsa, sour cream, guacamole on the side 11.75

CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Grilled chicken, black beans, cheddar jack cheese, in a tortilla.
Salsa, sour cream and guacamole on the side 12.25

CHICKEN STRIPS
4 all white meat chicken strips, served with your choice of dipping sauce 10.35

A white bowl of creamy soup at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant Cedar Rapids Iowa, with cheese and bacon.

Soup & Salad

CHILI or SOUP DU JOUR
Hearty chili topped with cheese, sour cream, and green onion
Cup 5.25 | Bowl 6.49

CHICKEN & GOAT CHEESE SALAD
Grilled chicken, goat cheese, toasted almond, roasted red pepper, tomato and a drizzle of balsamic 13.50

CLUB SALAD
Grilled chicken, crisp bacon, cheddar jack cheese, tomato, red onion, carrot and croutons 13.50

SPINACH SALAD
Fresh spinach, grilled chicken, warm bacon, red onion, carrot, toasted almond, craisin, bleu cheese crumbles 13.50

CHEF SALAD
Ham, all natural smoked turkey, tomato, red onion, carrot, black olive, boiled egg, and croutons 13.50

BUFFALO CHICKEN
Grilled chicken coated in buffalo sauce, bacon, red onion, carrot, bleu cheese crumbles and croutons 13.50

Sliced roast beef and mashed potatoes with gravy at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Specialties

Chicken wrap with lettuce, served with fries at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Wraps

Sandwiches, Wraps and Burgers served with choice of the following side options:
Fries, Coleslaw, Applesauce, or Cottage Cheese. Substitute Onion Rings, Side Salad, Cup of Fresh Fruit,
Cup of Soup, Mac-N-Cheese or Mashed Potatoes and Gravy for an additional charge. 1/2# fresh patty on a
grilled bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on the side unless noted.

BUFFALO CHICKEN
Grilled chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce, with Ranch dressing, lettuce, hickory smoked bacon 12.25

TURKEY BACON
Warm all natural smoked turkey, hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar jack cheese, guacamole and ranch 12.25

Chicken sandwich with melted cheese and waffle fries at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant Cedar Rapids Iowa.

A grilled cheese and chicken sandwich with waffle fries at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Sandwiches

Sandwiches, Wraps and Burgers served with choice of the following side options:
Fries, Coleslaw, Applesauce, or Cottage Cheese.
Substitute Onion Rings, Side Salad, Cup of Fresh Fruit, Cup of Soup, Mac-N-Cheese or Mashed Potatoes and Gravy for an additional
charge.
1/2# fresh patty on a grilled bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on the side unless noted.

CHICKEN FILLET
Breaded or grilled on a bun with mayo. Lettuce and tomato on the side 11.49

TENDERLOIN
Breaded or grilled whole muscle tenderloin on a grilled bun. Lettuce, onion, and pickle on the side 13.29

CHICKEN CLUB
Grilled chicken, hickory smoked bacon and provolone on a ciabatta roll with mayo. Lettuce, and tomato on the side 11.99

GRILLED CHEESE
Wheat berry bread with American cheese and tomato 8.99
Add ham or 3 bacon for additional charge

SALMON
Grilled salmon fillet on a bun. Lettuce, tomato, lemon and tartar on the side 13.45

HOT BEEF MELT
All natural roast beef piled high, topped with cheddar and pepper jack served on a grilled bun with chipotle spread 11.99

CRISPY FISH
Two fillets on a grilled hoagie. Lettuce, tomato, pickle, lemon and tartar on the side 13.49

TURKEY MELT
All natural turkey, Swiss, American cheese, hickory smoked bacon and mayo on grilled Texas toast 10.99

PHILLY CHEESE
Sliced ribeye with onion, bell pepper, topped with cheese sauce on a grilled hoagie 12.99

BLT
3 hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on choice of toasted wheat berry bread or Texas toast 11.49
Extra 2 bacon add 2.49

CUBAN
Pork roast, all natural shaved ham and Swiss on a flat grilled Cuban bread with mayo, spicy mustard and pickle 10.99

TURKEY CLUB
All natural smoked turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss and cheddar with mayo, on toasted Texas toast 10.99

REUBEN OR RACHEL
Oven roasted Angus corned beef or all natural smoked turkey, kraut, and Swiss on marbled rye. 1000 Island dressing on the side 12.49

PULLED PORK
Topped with coleslaw, pickle, and your choice of BBQ sauce on the side 13.49

Cheeseburger plate at Cruz's Cafe Restaurant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with classic sides.

Burgers

BLACK AND BLEU
Bleu cheese crumbles, hickory smoked bacon and grilled onions 13.29

BACON BACON
Canadian bacon, hickory smoked bacon and pepper jack cheese 13.29

MUSHROOM AND SWISS
Grilled mushroom and Swiss cheese 13.29

GOOD 'OL
Traditional burger cooked medium to well 13.29
Add cheese for 1.99
Add bacon for 2.99

BARNYARD
Hickory smoked bacon, cheddar cheese and fried egg on a bun with peanut butter 13.29

BBQ
Cheddar cheese, spicy BBQ sauce, and onion rings 13.29

PATTY MELT
Grilled sweet red onion, Swiss cheese, on marbled rye 13.29

Two halves of grilled cheese from Cruz's Cafe Restaurant, Cedar Rapids, with melted cheese oozing.

kid's lunch

sweet tooth

ROOT BEER FLOAT
With bottled soda from Millstream Brewery in Amana 10.35

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