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    Al's Café & Creamery

    43 DuPage Ct

    Elgin, IL 60120


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    Featured Items

    • 12oz MALT

      Rich & thick with deluxe vanilla ice cream. Includes One Flavor.
      $5.95
    • The Florentine

      Spinach Florentine, Muenster, Colby & Swiss cheese and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds served on pumpernickel bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $16.00
    • Tuna Deluxe

      Tuna dill served on pumpernickel bread topped with tomato, sprouts & melted Swiss cheese. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $16.50

    DRINKS

    BEVERAGES

    • Soft Drink

      $3.75
    • FLAVORED Soft Drink

      $4.25
    • Iced Tea

      $4.00
    • FLAVORED Iced Tea

      $4.50
    • FLAVORED Lemonade

      $4.25
    • Coffee/Decaf/Hot Tea

      $3.75
    • Juice

      $5.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      $4.25
    • Milk

      $3.75
    • Chocolate Milk

      $4.25
    • Phosphates

      $4.00
    • Iced Coffee

      $4.99
    • Mocktail

      $6.95

    FOOD

    APPETIZER

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    • Garlic Shrimp

      Jumbo shrimp roasted in fresh garlic, white wine, butter & parsley. Served with crustini bread.
      $13.75
    • Artichoke Dip

      Served with toasted pita wedges
      $13.75
    • Bruschetta

      White bean bruschetta topped with shaved Asiago cheese & served with crustini bread.
      $12.75
    • Cajun Shrimp

      Jumbo shrimp roasted in a Cajun style slightly spicy red wine, garlic & tomato sauce topped with melted Asiago & Goat cheese and served with crustini bread.
      $14.95
    • Meatballs

      Oven roasted meatballs served Cajun style in a slightly spicy red wine, garlic & tomato sauce topped with melted Asiago & Goat cheese. Served with crustini bread.
      $14.95

    ENTREES

    Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
    • Pork Tenderloin Medallions

      Pork tenderloin medallions served oven roasted, rubbed with a special blend of sea salt & fresh herbs, draped with a smoked red pepper & vodka cream sauce & served with creamy mashed potatoes & fresh roasted vegetables. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $25.95
    • Schwartzwalder Schweiner Schnitzel

      Breaded pork loin served with red cabbage, spatzle, fresh roasted vegetables & a side of wild mushroom sauce. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $24.95
    • Gypsy Schnitzel

      Breaded pork loin topped with a creamy roasted red pepper sauce served with red cabbage, fresh roasted vegetables & spatzle. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $24.95
    • Goat Cheese Arrabiata

      Fettuccini noodles prepared in a spicy fire roasted red pepper sauce with fresh herbs & topped with a generous sprinkling of white goat cheese. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $23.95
    • Shrimp Arrabiata

      Fettuccini noodles & garlic roasted shrimp prepared in a spicy fire roasted red pepper sauce with fresh herbs & topped with a generous sprinkling of Asiago cheese. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $26.95
    • Finnish Boneless Pork Chop

      Finnish boneless pork chop rubbed with fresh rosemary, sea salt & cracked green pepper, oven roasted in sweet port wine jus & served with homemade mashed potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables & red cabbage. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $25.95
    • Roasted Salmon Mediterranean

      Roasted Mediterranean salmon filet served pan-seared in garlic, tomato & white wine, topped with a sautéed shrimp & served with roasted potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $26.95
    • Idaho SpringTrout

      Boneless Idaho Spring trout served pan-seared topped with a garlic butter & white wine reduction & served with roasted potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $25.95
    • Black & Blue Salmon

      Blackened salmon filet topped with a Danish Bleu cheese aux gratin, served with a sweet red pepper sauce, roasted potatoes & fresh roasted seasonal vegetables. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $28.95

    STEAKS

    Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
    • Black Angus Steak & Shrimp

      Char-grilled 8oz sirloin steak rubbed with our own special blend of seasoning finished with a delicate red wine demi-glaze topped with 1/2 dozen garlic roasted shrimp and served with roasted potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $34.95
    • Danish Bleu Steak

      Black Angus sirloin steak served char-grilled, topped with a Danish Bleu cheese aux gratin & served with Al’s homemade mashed potatoes & grilled seasonal vegetables. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $31.95
    • New York Striploin

      12oz grilled hand cut New York strip aged to peak flavor, seasoned with Montreal steak spices & topped with garlic herb butter. Served with roasted postatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $39.25
    • Black Angus Sirloin Steak

      Char-grilled 8oz sirloin steak rubbed with our own special blend of seasoning finished with a delicate red wine demi-glaze and served with roasted potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables. Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
      $28.95

    MONTHLY SPECIALS

    Served with a choice of small garden salad or chef's daily fresh prepared soups & dinner bread with butter.
    • Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo

      A classic Cajun combination of tender chicken, shrimp & andouille sausage simmered in a rich traditional gumbo sauce. Served with Cajun style rice & fresh seasonal vegetables.
      $27.95
    • Tuna Chaufrois

      Wild-caught yellowfin tuna steak, blackened & cooked medium rare, finished with a lightly curried induced cream sauce. Served with Cajun style rice & fresh seasonal vegetables.
      $29.95
    • Bourbon Street Steak Frites

      Blackened top sirloin steak seasoned with bold Cajun spices & topped with a creamy bourbon peppercorn sauce. Served with fries & fresh seasonal vegetables.
      $28.95
    • Cod Creole

      Blackened cod topped with a tangy mildly spiced Creole sauce & served over Cajun style rice with fresh seasonal vegetables.
      $26.95
    • New Orleans Pork Chop

      Cajun rubbed pork chop glazed with a peach barbeque sauce & finished with a smooth tarragon cream sauce. Served with homemade mashed potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables.
      $25.95

    SALADS

    • Steak Salad

      8oz Black Angus top sirloin served warm on a bed of green leaf lettuce, with cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, red cabbage and sprouts, topped with homemade bruschetta and served with balsamic dressing on the side. Served with a fresh roll & butter
      $24.75
    • Chicken Salad

      Tossed greens, roasted chicken breast, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, red cabbage and sprouts served with our homemade raspberry vinaigrette dressing on the side & served with a fresh roll & butter
      $15.25
    • Southwest Salad

      Tossed greens, roasted chicken breast, tomatoes, green peppers, red onion, salsa, and guacamole, served with our homemade cilantro-lime dressing on the side & served with a fresh roll & butter.
      $17.50
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce tossed in a classic Caesar dressing with homemade croutons, red onions & topped with shaved Asiago cheese. Served with a fresh roll & butter
      $13.50
    • Chicken Caesar

      Roasted breast of chicken served on crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our classic Caesar dressing with homemade croutons, red onion & topped with shaved Asiago cheese. Served with a fresh roll & butter
      $17.25
    • Shrimp Caesar

      Fresh water shrimp served on crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our classic Caesar dressing with homemade croutons, red onion & topped with shaved Asiago cheese. Served with a fresh roll & butter
      $22.95
    • Small Café

      Tossed greens topped with cucumber, tomatoes, diced carrots, diced red cabbage and alfalfa sprouts. Choice of dressing on the side & served with a fresh roll & butter
      $7.25
    • Salmon Caesar

      Pepper & herb encrusted salmon filet served on crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our classic Caesar dressing with homemade croutons, red onion & topped with shaved Asiago cheese. Served with a fresh roll & butter
      $22.95
    • Large Cafe

      Tossed greens topped with cucumber, tomatoes, diced carrots, diced red cabbage and alfalfa sprouts. Choice of dressing on the side & served with a fresh roll & butter
      $10.50

    SOUP

    • Cup Cream

      Cream of Curry Cauliflower
      $4.50
    • Cup Other

      Chicken Creole
      $4.50
    • Bowl Cream

      Cream of Curry Cauliflower
      $5.75
    • Bowl Other

      Chicken Creole
      $5.75

    BURGERS

    Served with chips, fries or salad
    • Bruschetta Burger

      1/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with homemade bruschetta, shaved Asiago cheese lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $14.25
    • Swiss/Mush Burger

      1/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with sautéed mushrooms & Swiss cheese, lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $15.50
    • Deluxe Burger

      Two 1/3 lb. lean beef patties, served on a deluxe bun topped with mushrooms & Colby cheese, lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $19.75
    • Bleu Burger

      1/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with Bleu cheese aux gratin, lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $16.75
    • Veggie Burger

      1/3 lb. veggie patty served on a deluxe bun with lettuce, tomato, sprouts & red onion. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.25
    • Bac/Colby Burger

      1/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with bacon & Colby cheese, lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $16.75
    • Hamburger

      1/3 lb. lean beef patty served on a deluxe bun with lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $13.25
    • Cheese Burger

      1/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with a choice of Swiss, Colby, Muenster or American cheese, lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $14.75
    • Southwest Burger

      1/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with guacamole, salsa & red onion, lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $15.25
    • Veg/Cheese Burger

      1/3 lb. veggie patty served on a deluxe bun with lettuce, tomato, sprouts & red onion. Choice of Swiss, Colby, Muenster or American cheese. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.75

    SANDWICH

    Served with chips, fries or salad
    • Chicken Teriyaki

      Roasted teriyaki marinated chicken breast, topped with melted Muenster cheese & grilled pineapple, served on a toasted deluxe bun with lettuce & mayonnaise. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $16.95
    • Bruschetta Chicken

      Grilled breast of chicken seasoned with our own special blend of herbs & spices, topped with homemade bruschetta, American cheddar & served on a toasted deluxe bun, with lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise. Served with chips, fries or salad., tomato & mayonnaise.
      $16.80
    • Reuben

      Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on pumpernickel bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $17.25
    • Eastside Roast Beef

      Sliced roast beef, sauteed onions, green peppers & mushrooms, melted Colby cheese on a deluxe bun with horseradish spread on the side. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $17.50
    • Manhattan Tuna

      Tuna dill, guacamole, sprouts, tomato, Muenster & Colby cheese broiled open-faced on pumpernickel bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $16.95
    • Tuna Deluxe

      Tuna dill served on pumpernickel bread topped with tomato, sprouts & melted Swiss cheese. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $16.50
    • Chicken Florentine

      Roasted breast of chicken, spinach Florentine, Muenster cheese & dijonnaise spread served on a toasted deluxe bun. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $16.95
    • Hot Turkey Swiss

      Sliced turkey breast, mushrooms, melted Swiss cheese & dijonnaise spread. (Choice of bread: whole wheat, light sour dough, marble rye or pumpernickel.) Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $16.75
    • The Florentine

      Spinach Florentine, Muenster, Colby & Swiss cheese and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds served on pumpernickel bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $16.00
    • Veggie Melt

      Spinach Florentine, sliced mushrooms, tomato, three kinds of cheese & dijonnaise spread served open-faced on pumpernickel bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $16.00
    • Schnitzel Sand

      Breaded pork loin topped with Swiss & Colby cheese, lettuce, tomato & dijonnaise served on a deluxe bun. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $15.25
    • Cafe Club

      Roast beef, turkey, bacon, Swiss, Colby & Muenster cheeses, lettuce, tomato & dijonnaise spread. Stacked three stories high served on toasted sour dough bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $18.75
    • Russian

      Homemade corned beef & roast beef, sweet and sour red cabbage, Swiss cheese, dijonnaise spread on pumpernickel bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $17.00
    • Grill Cheese Trio

      Swiss, Muenster & Colby cheese served on light sourdough bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $12.75
    • Deluxe Cheese

      Muenster, Swiss & Colby cheese, bacon & tomato served on light sourdough bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $14.95
    • BLT

      A classic served on toasted light sour dough bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.
      $14.75

    SIDES

    • SIDE Fries

      $4.50
    • SIDE of Roasted Potatoes

      $3.50
    • SIDE of Mashed Potatoes

      $4.50
    • SIDE of Vegetables

      $3.50
    • SIDE of Dinner Bread

      $2.50
    • Pretzel Bun

      $1.50
    • Corn Tortilla

    • SIDE of Spatzle

      $2.50
    • SIDE of Dressing

      $3.75
    • SIDE Large Dressing

      $5.75
    • SIDE of Red Cabbage

      $3.50
    • SIDE of Sauce

      $3.50

    DESSERTS

    - MALTS & SHAKES -

    • 12oz MALT

      Rich & thick with deluxe vanilla ice cream. Includes One Flavor.
      $5.95
    • 24oz MALT

      Rich & thick with deluxe vanilla ice cream. Includes One Flavor.
      $8.95
    • 12oz SHAKE

      Rich & thick with deluxe vanilla ice cream. Includes One Flavor.
      $5.95
    • 24oz SHAKE

      Rich & thick with deluxe vanilla ice cream. Includes One Flavor.
      $8.95
    • 12oz PREM/MALT

      Rich & thick made with choice of the following deluxe ice cream flavors: Peppermint, Butter Pecan, Coffee, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip, Strawberry Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream, Rainbow Sherbet or Frozen Vanilla Yogurt. Includes One Flavor.
      $6.95
    • 24oz PREM/MALT

      Rich & thick made with choice of the following deluxe ice cream flavors: Peppermint, Butter Pecan, Coffee, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip, Strawberry Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream, Rainbow Sherbet or Frozen Vanilla Yogurt. Includes One Flavor.
      $10.95
    • 12oz PREM/SHAKE

      Rich & thick made with choice of the following deluxe ice cream flavors: Peppermint, Butter Pecan, Coffee, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip, Strawberry Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream, Rainbow Sherbet or Frozen Vanilla Yogurt. Includes One Flavor.
      $6.95
    • 24oz PREM/SHAKE

      Rich & thick made with choice of the following deluxe ice cream flavors: Peppermint, Butter Pecan, Coffee, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip, Strawberry Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream, Rainbow Sherbet or Frozen Vanilla Yogurt. Includes One Flavor.
      $10.95

    ICE CREAM

    • REGULAR Dip

      2 scoops of choice ice cream
      $4.95
    • Large Dip

      3 scoops of choice ice cream
      $5.94
    • Mini Dip

      $4.25

    OTHER DESSERTS

    • Chocolate Brownie

      $6.75
    • Carrot Cake

      Served with a side of warm caramel sauce.
      $10.95
    • Apple Pie

      Served with a side of warm caramel sauce.
      $7.95
    • Pecan Pie

      Served with a side of warm caramel sauce.
      $7.95
    • Chocolate Torte

      Gluten free & served with a side of raspberry topping.
      $8.25

    SUNDAES

    • Reg Sundae

      Includes one topping, whip cream, nuts & a cherry. Ice Cream Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Frozen Vanilla Yogurt, Rainbow Sherbet, Peppermint, Chocolate Chip, Coffee, Mint Chocolate Chip, Butter Pecan. Included topping choices: Chocolate Syrup, Pineapple, Marshmallow, Butterscotch, Strawberry, Hot Fudge, Hot Caramel, Red Raspberry (add .50)
      $6.95
    • Lg Sundae

      Includes one topping, whip cream, nuts & a cherry. Ice Cream Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Frozen Vanilla Yogurt, Rainbow Sherbet, Peppermint, Chocolate Chip, Coffee, Mint Chocolate Chip, Butter Pecan. Included topping choices: Chocolate Syrup, Pineapple, Marshmallow, Butterscotch, Strawberry, Hot Fudge, Hot Caramel, Red Raspberry (add .50)
      $8.95
    • Brownie Sundae

      Brownie, one Vanilla ice cream scoop, hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts & a cherry.
      $8.95
    • Banana Split

      3 ice cream scoops: Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry. 3 toppings: Chocolate, Strawberry & Pineapple. One sliced banana, whipped cream, nuts & a cherry.
      $10.95

    12oz MALT

    $5.95

    Rich & thick with deluxe vanilla ice cream. Includes One Flavor.

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    Additions may be charged extra. We may call if special request is not available or understood. Additional time may be required. Thank you
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    You would not expect your soup choice to be Brazil de Cacao or Vegetable Creole at the local malt shop, but then again Al’s isn’t your run-of-the-mill eatery. Al’s Café provides its customers with comfort food alongside more innovative dishes that are sure to delight your palate. Thanks to the creative touch of Chef Tony Jamin, each dish is made from scratch, and tastes better than even Mom’s homemade dinners.

    Location

    43 DuPage Ct, Elgin, IL 60120

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