Time To Eat Café Menu
If you're in the mood for a delicious, homey meal, the Time To Eat Café Menu has something for everyone. Located at 7351 Theodore Dawes Rd, Theodore, AL, this spot is known for its welcoming vibe and comfort food that hits the spot. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast to start your day or a satisfying lunch to fuel you through the afternoon, Time To Eat Café delivers with a menu full of classic favorites. The dishes here are crafted to offer that home-cooked taste, making it a go-to destination for those seeking a cozy meal in a relaxed setting. From fresh salads to juicy sandwiches, the variety ensures there's always something new to try. Each dish on the menu is made with care and perfect for enjoying solo or sharing with friends. The menu offers a perfect balance of flavors that pair wonderfully with the café’s friendly atmosphere.
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Appetizers
Fried Green Tomatoes
Ten hand breaded slices of piquant green tomatoes, served with our chipotle ranch dip
Fried Dill Pickle Spears
A half-dozen or so pickle spears breaded and fried, served with homemade ranch dressing
Onion Rings
Freshly cut large onion rings, breaded and fried, served with homemade ranch dressing
Hot Wings
8 huge wings seasoned and deep fried, served medium, hot or ouch!
Fried Fresh Mushrooms
Whole button mushrooms breaded and fried, served with homemade ranch dressing
Fried Mozzarella
Breaded Italian style, served with our homemade ranch dressing or tomato gravy
Soup, Salads and Such
Homemade Chili
Stuffed Baked Potato
Cheese, bacon, broccoli, butter, sour cream
Vegetable Plate (Any 3 Sides)
Vegetable Plate (Any 4 Sides)
Taco Salad
Salad greens, tomatoes, black olives, cheese, served with salsa & sour cream
Soft Taco Plate
3 soft flour tortillas stuffed with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions & salsa
Chef Salad
Salad greens, bell pepper, ham, turkey, eggs, black olives, cheese & tomatoes
Chicken Salad
Salad greens, plenty of chicken breast, grilled mushrooms, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, eggs & pineapple
Sandwiches
Hamburger
A half pound ground chuck patty, wonderfully seasoned and grilled to your specifications, garnished with mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles & onion. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Bell peppers, onions & shredded roast beef seasoned & grilled together, served on a toasted hoagie with lots of Swiss cheese. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich
Lots of hot tender roast beef piled atop two thick slices of Texas toast then smothered with brown gravy. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
Triple-Decker Triple-Meat Club Sandwich
Classic club with lettuce, tomatoes, American cheese, bacon, ham, turkey, roast beef & mayo all on three thick slices of Texas toast. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
Catfish Sandwich
A generous fried catfish filet, served on a toasted hoagie roll with tarter sauce, lettuce, tomatoes. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Exceptionally delicious marinated and grilled chicken breast served on a toasted hoagie roll, garnished with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
French Dip Sandwich
Lots of hot, tender roast beef on a warm french roll, served with grilled onions and au jus. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
Hot Ham and Swiss Sandwich
Ham, seared on the grill, piled high and topped with melted Swiss cheese, served on a toasted hoagie roll. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Lots of melted American cheese between two thick slices of Texas toast, garnished with pickles. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
BLT Sandwich
The classic - no more to say!. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
Blackened Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
A most flavorful blackened marinated chicken breast topped with cheddar cheese, grilled onions, and bacon; garnished with chipotle ranch sauce, lettuce and tomatoes. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
Shrimp Po-Boy
Served on a toasted hoagie with lettuce, tomato, tarter sauce, pickle. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
Oyster Po-Boy
Served on a toasted hoagie with lettuce, tomato, tarter sauce, pickle. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
Cheeseburger
A half pound ground chuck patty, wonderfully seasoned and grilled to your specifications, garnished with mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles & onion. All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
Specialty Burgers
1 O'clock Burger
A heap of mushrooms grilled in garlic butter and topped with Swiss cheese, garnished with mayo, lettuce, tomato & onion. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
2 O'clock Burger
Mounded with home made chili & cheddar cheese, garnished with lettuce, tomato & onion. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
3 O'clock Burger
Plenty of American, Swiss and Cheddar cheeses, garnished with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
4 O'clock Burger
Barbecue sauce, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, garnished with mayo, lettuce, tomato. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
5 O'clock Burger
2 whole strips of bacon & American cheese, garnished with mayo, lettuce, tomato & onion. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
6 O'clock Burger
Seasoned liberally with cajun spices, topped with American cheese, garnished with mayo lettuce, tomato, onion. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
7 O'clock Burger
The Cowboy Burger. Gunpowder seasoning, bacon, Pepper Jack cheese grilled onions and jalapenos, garnished with lettuce, tomato, mayo. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
8 O'clock Burger
Seasoned with fajita spices, topped with grilled onions & bell peppers, cheddar cheese, served with a side of salsa garnished with lettuce & tomato. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
9 O'clock Burger
Grilled pineapple, grilled onions, bacon, Swiss cheese garnished with may lettuce & tomato. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
10 O'clock Burger
2 whole strips of bacon, American cheese, topped with an over hard fried egg, garnished with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
11 O'clock Burger
2 bacon strips, bourbon molasses sauce, smoked Gonda cheese. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
12 O'clock Burger
2 bacon strips, cheddar cheese, baked beans, fried onion rings, ranch dressing, garnished with lettuce & tomato. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
Shi Burger
Grilled onions & jalapenos bacon, Swiss cheese garnished with mayo, lettuce & tomato. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
Covered Shi Burger
Grilled onions, mushroom & jalapenos, bacon, Swiss cheese, all topped with chili, garnished with mayo, lettuce & tomato. Made with a half-pound of ground chuck served with your choice of one side
Southern Favorites
Hamburger Steak
A 10 oz ground chuck hamburger steak, wonderfully seasoned and cooked to your specifications, topped with grilled onions and brown gravy, served with your choice of two sides. All entrees served with fresh cornbread, yeast roll or biscuits.
The Big Boffa Hamburger Steak
Two ground chuck hamburger steak patties, wonderfully seasoned and cooked to your specifications topped with grilled onions & gravy, served with double mashed potatoes and your choice of one side
Chicken Fried Steak
8 oz of tenderized chopped steak, lightly breaded and fried, topped with creamy country pepper gravy, served with your choice of two sides. All entrees served with fresh cornbread, yeast roll or biscuits.
Sirloin Beef Tips
Cubes of choice cut sirloin, simmered with onions, a hint of sherry, mushrooms and gravy, served over rice and with your choice of two sides. All entrees served with fresh cornbread, yeast roll or biscuits.
Liver and Onions
Half a pound of thinly sliced beef liver, smothered in onions & gravy served with choice of two sides. All entrees served with fresh cornbread, yeast roll or biscuits.
Red Beans and Conecuh Sausage
Tender smoked Conecuh sausage, served with slow cooked red beans over rice, and your choice of two sides. All entrees served with fresh cornbread, yeast roll or biscuits.
Jumbo Local Gulf Fried Shrimp
10 plump shrimp, breaded and lightly fried, served with cocktail sauce and your choice of two sides. All entrees served with fresh cornbread, yeast roll or biscuits.
Jumbo Local Gulf Fried Oysters
10 plump oysters, breaded and lightly fried, served with cocktail sauce and your choice of two sides. All entrees served with fresh cornbread, yeast roll or biscuits.
U.S. Farm-Raised Fried Catfish
Served with tarter sauce and choice of two sides. Try it grilled or blackened for an extra cost. All entrees served with fresh cornbread, yeast roll or biscuits.
Grilled Pork Chops
Two enormous (about a pound's worth) center-cut chops grilled to perfection, then topped with tomato gravy and served with your choice of two sides. All entrees served with fresh cornbread, yeast roll or biscuits.
Roast Beef
Supremely seasoned and slow cooked a full 12 hours! A good half-pound served with your choice of two sides. All entrees served with fresh cornbread, yeast roll or biscuits.
Crawfish Pot Pie
A creamy etouffee style sauce and crawfish meat stuffed into a flaky crust, topped with a divine cream sauce served with mashed potatoes and one side. All entrees served with fresh cornbread, yeast roll or biscuits.
Seafood Combos
Served with your choice of two sides and cocktail and tarter sauces. All entrees served with fresh cornbread, yeast roll or biscuits.
From the Hen House
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast
3/4 pound of boneless chicken breast, grilled nicely, served with your choice of two sides
Carlotta's Chicken Fajitas
Chicken breast, bell peppers, and onions grilled with Mexican spices; served with hot tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and salsa-viva!
Chicken Fanger Basket
A good half pound of breaded and fried chicken breast tenders, served atop a basket of fries, and with a side of country gravy
Steaks
12 Oz Ribeye
A tender, flavorful cut, liberally seasoned, then grilled perfectly to your specifications. Served with choice of two sides and bread
A Touch of Italy
Spaghetti with Italian Sausage
Slow cooked sauce, made from scratch right here! Served with garlic toast and a cool, crisp garden salad
Rod's Classic Alfredo
Our own recipe - absolutely incredibly delicious! Smooth and creamy, garlicy and cheesy, garnished with a few diced tomatoes, served with garlic toast and a cool crisp garden salad
Smaller Portions Menu
Kid's Spaghetti with Italian Sausage
Great for kids, seniors or anyone who just ain't that hungry
Kid's Hamburger with French Fries
Great for kids, seniors or anyone who just ain't that hungry
Kid's Beef Tips Served Over Rice
Great for kids, seniors or anyone who just ain't that hungry
Corndog with Fries
Great for kids, seniors or anyone who just ain't that hungry
Kid's Chicken Fanger Basket with French Fries
Great for kids, seniors or anyone who just ain't that hungry
Kid's Fried Catfish with French Fries (1 Fillet)
Great for kids, seniors or anyone who just ain't that hungry
Kid's Shrimp Basket with French Fries
Great for kids, seniors or anyone who just ain't that hungry
Desserts
Homemade Pies
All homemade from the secret recipe of Aunt Louise and inspired by sweet conchita (Alfredo's mom) we are always creating new desserts, so ask your server what else we might have today!
The Double D Sundae
The double decadent delight! Two large homemade chocolate cakes, two big scoops of vanilla ice cream all saturated in chocolate sauce - an eminently shareable dessert!
Ice Cream
Ask which flavors we have on hand
Evening Specials - Monday
Surf & Turf
A tender, delicate yet flavorful 12 ounce ribeye, seasoned and grilled to your desired temp, topped with 6 blackened jumbo gulf shrimp, all drizzled in a sensuous cream sauce. Served with sticky bourbon broccoli, and with choice of side and bread
Evening Specials - Tuesday
The Seafood Platter
Served with a hefty 7 oz Mississippi catfish filet. 6 fried oysters, 6 fried shrimp (both locally sourced from the gulf of Mexico), and a crawfish pot pie. Served with choice of 2 sides and bread!
Evening Specials - Wednesday
Fajita Night!
Get yours with our usual marinated chicken breast, or try ribeye steak or grilled shrimp or get the combo with all three for an extra cost. Served with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and the usual fixins
Evening Specials - Thursday
16 Oz Boneless Prime Rib
A classic! Seasoned and slow roasted. Then cut to your desired doneness served with grilled veggies, choice of side, bread, and horseradish sauce
Southern Breakfasts
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
A big chicken fried steak patty topped with creamy country gravy, 2 eggs any style, grits or home fries, biscuits or toast
Everybody's Favorite Breakfast
Two eggs any style, bacon or sausage, grits or home fries, biscuit or toast
Pork Chop & Eggs
A thick center-cut chop, grilled then topped with tomato gravy, served with 2 eggs any style, grits or home fries, biscuits or toast
Biscuits & Gravy (Tomato or Sausage)
Two fluffy and flaky biscuits smothered with your choice of creamy sausage gravy or robust tomato gravy, served with grits or home fries
Paul Bunyan Breakfast
Two eggs any style, bacon or sausage, grits or home fries, biscuit with sausage gravy, & short stack
Steak & Eggs
A 6 oz ribeye with 2 eggs any style, grits or house fries, biscuits or toast
Masterful Omelets
Western Omelet
Ham, onions, bell peppers, all sauteed together then topped with cheddar cheese and a bit of salsa. Our omelets come standard with 3 eggs - if your appetite desires, add more for for an extra cost. (Limit 100 eggs please). All omelets served with ...
Ham & Cheese Omelet
A generous portion of grilled ham and American cheese. Our omelets come standard with 3 eggs - if your appetite desires, add more for for an extra cost. (Limit 100 eggs please). All omelets served with grits or home fries, biscuits or toast.
Philly Cheesesteak Omelet
Our home cooked shredded roast beef, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms & Swiss cheese. Our omelets come standard with 3 eggs - if your appetite desires, add more for for an extra cost. (Limit 100 eggs please). All omelets served with grits or home f...
Chicken, Broccoli, Smoked Gouda Omelet
Fried chicken tenders, grilled broccoli florets, and smoked Gouda cheese. Our omelets come standard with 3 eggs - if your appetite desires, add more for for an extra cost. (Limit 100 eggs please). All omelets served with grits or home fries, biscu...
Southwestern Omelet
Fried chicken tenders, bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese. Our omelets come standard with 3 eggs - if your appetite desires, add more for for an extra cost. (Limit 100 eggs please). All omelets served with grits or home fries, bis...
Bacon Cheeseburger Omelet
Lean ground beef, bacon, American cheese. Our omelets come standard with 3 eggs - if your appetite desires, add more for for an extra cost. (Limit 100 eggs please). All omelets served with grits or home fries, biscuits or toast.
Name Your Own Omelet
If we have it, we'll put it in an omelet, just tell the server what you'd like!. Our omelets come standard with 3 eggs - if your appetite desires, add more for for an extra cost. (Limit 100 eggs please). All omelets served with grits or home fries...
Low Carb Options
Low-Carb Breakfast Plate
Three eggs any style with a generous portion of your choice of bacon or sausage
Low-Carb Scramble Bowl
Three eggs scrambled with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, bacon, topped with cheddar cheese and salsa
A Full Variety
Pancakes
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes
French Toast
3 thick slices of Texas toast using grandma Theda's recipe with cinnamon and nutmeg
Oatmeal
Per cup. Very comforting!
Meat, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich
Choose bacon or sausage; egg & American cheese on biscuit, bagel, or Texas toast
Hefty Breakfast Burrito
A warm, large flour tortilla filled with sausage, scrambled eggs, home fries & cheddar cheese-served with a side of salsa
Side Items
Turnip Greens
Coleslaw
French Fries
Grilled Mixed Veggies
Tossed Green Salad
Macaroni & Cheese Nuggets
Baked Beans
Skin on Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potato
Potato Salad
Fried Okra
Field Peas
Sliced Tomatoes
Kentucky Green Beans
Rice-n-Gravy
Steamed Broccoli
Creamed Spinach
Lima Beans
Garlic Toast
Sweet Potato Fries
Potato Chips
Onion Rings
Fruit Cup
Ask what's on hand
Drinks
Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Freshly Brewed Tea - Sweet / Unsweet
Soft Drinks
Juice
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Freshly Brewed Tea by the Gallon
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