
American
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.$5.95The Florentine
Spinach Florentine, Muenster, Colby & Swiss cheese and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds served on pumpernickel bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.$16.00Tuna Deluxe
Tuna dill served on pumpernickel bread topped with tomato, sprouts & melted Swiss cheese. Served with chips, fries or salad.$16.50
FOOD
APPETIZER
cken
Garlic Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp roasted in fresh garlic, white wine, butter & parsley. Served with crustini bread.$13.75Artichoke Dip
Served with toasted pita wedges$13.75Bruschetta
White bean bruschetta topped with shaved Asiago cheese & served with crustini bread.$12.75Cajun 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.$14.95Meatballs
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.$25.95Schwartzwalder 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.$24.95Gypsy 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.$24.95Goat 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.$23.95Shrimp 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.$26.95Finnish 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.$25.95Roasted 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.$26.95Idaho 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.$25.95Black & 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.$34.95Danish 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.$31.95New 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.$39.25Black 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.$27.95Tuna 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.$29.95Bourbon 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.$28.95Cod Creole
Blackened cod topped with a tangy mildly spiced Creole sauce & served over Cajun style rice with fresh seasonal vegetables.$26.95New 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$24.75Chicken 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$15.25Southwest 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.$17.50Caesar 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$13.50Chicken 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$17.25Shrimp 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$22.95Small 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$7.25Salmon 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$22.95Large 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
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.$14.25Swiss/Mush Burger
1/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with sautéed mushrooms & Swiss cheese, lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.$15.50Deluxe 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.$19.75Bleu Burger
1/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with Bleu cheese aux gratin, lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.$16.75Veggie Burger
1/3 lb. veggie patty served on a deluxe bun with lettuce, tomato, sprouts & red onion. Served with chips, fries or salad.$14.25OUT OF STOCKBac/Colby Burger
1/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with bacon & Colby cheese, lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.$16.75Hamburger
1/3 lb. lean beef patty served on a deluxe bun with lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.$13.25Cheese 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.$14.75Southwest Burger
1/3 lb. lean beef patty topped with guacamole, salsa & red onion, lettuce & tomato. Served with chips, fries or salad.$15.25Veg/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.$15.75OUT OF STOCK
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.$16.95Bruschetta 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.$16.80Reuben
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on pumpernickel bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.$17.25Eastside 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.$17.50Manhattan Tuna
Tuna dill, guacamole, sprouts, tomato, Muenster & Colby cheese broiled open-faced on pumpernickel bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.$16.95Tuna Deluxe
Tuna dill served on pumpernickel bread topped with tomato, sprouts & melted Swiss cheese. Served with chips, fries or salad.$16.50Chicken Florentine
Roasted breast of chicken, spinach Florentine, Muenster cheese & dijonnaise spread served on a toasted deluxe bun. Served with chips, fries or salad.$16.95Hot 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.$16.75The Florentine
Spinach Florentine, Muenster, Colby & Swiss cheese and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds served on pumpernickel bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.$16.00Veggie Melt
Spinach Florentine, sliced mushrooms, tomato, three kinds of cheese & dijonnaise spread served open-faced on pumpernickel bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.$16.00Schnitzel Sand
Breaded pork loin topped with Swiss & Colby cheese, lettuce, tomato & dijonnaise served on a deluxe bun. Served with chips, fries or salad.$15.25Cafe 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.$18.75Russian
Homemade corned beef & roast beef, sweet and sour red cabbage, Swiss cheese, dijonnaise spread on pumpernickel bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.$17.00Grill Cheese Trio
Swiss, Muenster & Colby cheese served on light sourdough bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.$12.75Deluxe Cheese
Muenster, Swiss & Colby cheese, bacon & tomato served on light sourdough bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.$14.95BLT
A classic served on toasted light sour dough bread. Served with chips, fries or salad.$14.75
DESSERTS
- MALTS & SHAKES -
12oz MALT
Rich & thick with deluxe vanilla ice cream. Includes One Flavor.$5.9524oz MALT
Rich & thick with deluxe vanilla ice cream. Includes One Flavor.$8.9512oz SHAKE
Rich & thick with deluxe vanilla ice cream. Includes One Flavor.$5.9524oz SHAKE
Rich & thick with deluxe vanilla ice cream. Includes One Flavor.$8.9512oz 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.$6.9524oz 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.$10.9512oz 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.$6.9524oz 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
OTHER DESSERTS
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)$6.95Lg 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)$8.95Brownie Sundae
Brownie, one Vanilla ice cream scoop, hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts & a cherry.$8.95Banana Split
3 ice cream scoops: Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry. 3 toppings: Chocolate, Strawberry & Pineapple. One sliced banana, whipped cream, nuts & a cherry.$10.95
Salmon Caesar
$22.95
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
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 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.
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