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    Hidden Manna Cafe - Matteson

    3613 216th st

    Matteson, IL 60443


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    Breakfast
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    Lunch Time Specials (Week days 11 am- 3pm)
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    Soups
    Desserts
    Sides
    Game Day
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    Featured Items

    • Catfish & Grits

      A fried catfish fillet and fried grit cakes topped with green and red bell pepper, onion and garlic in a spicy cream (dairy) sauce.
      $22.99
    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      $8.50
    • Shrimp & Grits

      Shimp and Chicken Andouille Sausage with red and green pepper, garlic and onion in a spicy cream (dairy) sauce. Served over grits.
      $21.99

    Beverages

    Hot Tea

    • Domestic Tea

      $2.65
    • Domestic Decaf Tea

      $2.75
    • China Breakfast

      $4.75
    • Tanger Ginger

      $4.75
    • Camomille

      $4.75
    • Hybiscus

      $4.75
    • Earl Gray

      $4.75
    • Jasmine Green

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.75
    • Jade Cloud

      $4.75
    • Peppermint

      $4.75
    • Ginger Lime Roobious

      $4.75

    Milks

    • 2 % Milk

      $3.00+
    • 2 % Chocolate Milk

      $3.50+
    • Oat Milk

      $3.00+

    Juices

    • Cranberry Juice

      $3.00+
    • Orange Juice

      $3.00+
    • Pineapple Juice

      $3.00+
    • Apple Juice

      $2.50+
    • Half & Half

      $3.00+

    Cold Drinks

    • Sweet Tea

      Fresh Brewed Tea sweetened Southern Style.
      $2.95
    • Unsweet Tea

      Fresh Brewed Iced Tea.
      $2.65
    • Half Sweet/Half Unsweet Tea

      $2.65
    • Flavored Sweet Tea

      $3.70
    • Lemonade

      Fresh Squeezed Lemonade. Tart and Sweet.
      $3.25
    • Arnold Palmer

      $3.25
    • Filbert's Soda

      Filbert's Sodas. A local favorite, made on the south side of Chicago.
      $2.50+
    • Filbert's Float

      $4.00+

    Appetizers

    • Mussels In Champaign Garlic Sauce

      $16.00
    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      $8.50
    • Fried Buffalo Mushrooms

      $8.00
    • Fried Buffalo Shrimp

      $11.00
    • Saucey Wings

      Three fried wings fried the way you like them. Tossed in your choice of sauce.
      $8.99
    • 3 Chicken Wings

      $5.25

    Signature

    • Shrimp & Grits

      Shimp and Chicken Andouille Sausage with red and green pepper, garlic and onion in a spicy cream (dairy) sauce. Served over grits.
      $21.99
    • Catfish & Grits

      A fried catfish fillet and fried grit cakes topped with green and red bell pepper, onion and garlic in a spicy cream (dairy) sauce.
      $22.99
    • Blue Gill & Grits

      Fried blue gill fillets and fried grit cakes topped with green and red bell pepper, onion and garlic in a spicy cream (dairy) sauce.
      $18.99
    • Perch And Grits (Three Fillets)

      Fried perch fillets and fried grit cakes topped with green and red bell pepper, onion and garlic in a spicy cream (dairy) sauce.
      $17.99
    • Chicken & Grits

      Chicken Breast and Chicken Andouille Sausage with red and green pepper, garlic and onion in a spicy cream (dairy) sauce. Served over grits.
      $18.50
    • New Orleans Pasta

    • Etouffees

    • Jambalayas

    • Vegetarian


    Breakfast

    Everything Eggs

    • 3 Cheese Omelete

      $15.99
    • Vegetable Omelete

      $15.99
    • Spinach Omelete

      $15.99
    • Seafood Omelete

      $25.99
    • Steak & Eggs

      $34.99
    • Pork Chops and Eggs

      $21.99
    • Fish & Eggs

    • The Eggy One

      $12.99
    • A Little Something

      $6.75

    Hot Cakes & Goodness

    • Butter Pecan Pancakes

      $15.75
    • Buttermilk Pancakes

      $10.99
    • Cinnamon FrenchToast

      $12.99
    • Banana's Foster

      $17.99
    • Plain Waffle

      $9.99
    • Lobster & Waffle

      $24.99
    • Chicken & Waffle

      $16.50
    • Catfish & Waffle

      $18.75

    Kids

    • Two Plus Two

      $8.99
    • Fish & Chips

      $12.99
    • Kids Waffle

      $9.99

    Add Breakfast Side

    • Hash Browns

      $3.50
    • Roasted Potatoes

      $4.50
    • Grits

      $3.50
    • Grit Cakes

      $4.25
    • Waffle

      $7.50
    • Side Cinn French Toast

      $4.75
    • Short Stack

      $4.50
    • Toast

      $2.49
    • Eggs

    • Bacon

    • Sausage

    • Spicy Chicken Audouille Sausage

      $3.99
    • Salmon Croquette

      $6.95

    Extra Sauces

    • Side Of Shrimp/Catfish and Grits Sauce (No Meat)

      $3.99
    • Side Of Seafood Sauce

      $3.75
    • Side Of Remoulade Sauce

      $0.95
    • Side Of Maple Cream Sauce

      $3.75
    • Barbecue Sauce

      $0.50
    • Side Of Garlic Butter

      $1.25
    • Banana Foster Sauce w/pecans and bananas

      $6.50

    Add Meat Or Seafood

    • Add A Catfish Fillet

      $8.50
    • Add 3 Perch Fillets

      $4.99
    • Add 3 Bluegill Fillets

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.99
    • Add A Chicken Breast

      $3.99
    • 3 Chicken Wings

      $5.25
    • Add 6 oz Salmon Fillet

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.99
    • Add Crab Meat

      $7.50+
    • Add 3 oz Craw Fish Meat

      $9.99
    • Add 4oz Lobster Tail

      $9.99
    • Add Chicken Andouille Sausage

      $3.99
    • Add (1 pc) Pork Chop

      $5.25
    • Add 1 12oz Rib Eye Steak

      $24.95

    Lunch

    Lunch Plate

    • Catfish plate

      A Cat Fish fillet served with your choice of two sides and garlic bread.
      $22.99
    • Blue Gill Fillet

      A 1/2 lb Blue Gill fillets served with your choice of two sides and garlic bread.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.99
    • Ocean Perch

      3/4 lb Perch fillets served with your choice of two sides, soup or salad and garlic bread.
      $22.99
    • Pork Chops

      Two Pork Chops cooked to your liking with choice of soup or salad and two sides. Served with garlic bread.
      $22.99
    • Six Fried Wings

      6 whole Chicken wings served with two sides.
      $19.99

    Lunch Specials

    • Fish Mix Sampler

      A Catfish fillet, Two Perch fillets and Two Blue gill fillets, cooked to your liking. Served with Garlic bread.
      $25.99
    • New Orleans Shrimp Pasta

      Shrimp & Chicken Andouille sausage in a creamy pasta sauce with red and green peppers, onion and garlic Tossed with Fettucini and served with garlic bread.
      $22.99
    • New Orleans Chicken Pasta

      Chicken Breast & Chicken Andouille sausage in a creamy pasta sauce with red and green peppers, onion and garlic. Tossed with Fettucini and served with garlic bread.
      $19.99
    • Cajun Mac & Cheese

      Rich and creamy deliciousness with Cheddar, Mozzarella and American cheeses in heavy cream and a touch of our Cajun seasonings.
      $13.99
    • Gumbo

      Blue crab clusters, Chicken, Shrimp, Chicken Andouille sausage, Chicken gizzards and Okra cooked in a mildly spicy roux and served with a bed of rice and garlic bread.
      $26.99
    • Red Beans and Rice- Entree

      Red Beans with bell pepper, onion, celery, smoked turkey and Spicy chicken Andouille. Served with rice. (Andouille can't be removed)
      $14.99
    • Bourbon Shrimp

      Shrimp sauteed in Bourbon and Brown sugar sauce with Cajun seasonings and a savory blend of vegetables.
      $18.99
    • Brown Butter Fish

      A blackened Catfish fillet with sauteed tomatoes, golden raisins and capers in a brown butter sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
      $23.99
    • Salmon & Shrimp Plate

      A grilled Salmon fillet & grilled Shrimp topped with our cajun cream sauce and served with your choice of two sides.
      $32.99
    • Creole Catfish

      A grilled Cat Fish fillet smothered in a seafood gravy with celery, onion, bell pepper and garlic served with two sides.
      $27.99
    • Blackened Salmon

      $28.99
    • Pick Three Sides Special

      $12.50

    Sandwiches

    • Shrimp PO Boy

      Deep fried Shrimp with fried Green Tomato, lettuce and a spicy remoulade sauce on a french roll. Served with Fries or Potato salad.
      $18.99
    • Catfish PO Boy

      A deep Fried Cat Fish fillet with fried Green Tomato, Lettuce with a spicy Remoulade sauce. Served with your choice of Fries or Potato Salad.
      $18.99

    Burgers

    • Hamburger

      A Half pound of hand packed ground beef with Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle and Red onions. Served with Fries or Potato Salad.
      $16.99
    • Turkey Burger

      A Half pound of hand packed ground turkey with Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle and Red onions. Served with Fries or Potato Salad.
      $15.99
    • Beyond Burger

      6oz Vegan burger with Tomato, Onion, Lettuce and Pickles. Served with Fries or Potato Salad.
      $17.99
    • Beyond Jerk Burger

      6oz Vegan burger with our Jerk Sauce, Tomato, Onion, Lettuce and Pickles. Served with Fries or Potato Salad.
      $18.99

    Add Lunch Sides

    • Potato Salad

      $4.50
    • French Fries

      $3.50
    • Seasoned Fries

      $3.75
    • Rice

      $4.50
    • Yellow Rice

      $4.75
    • Side Salad

      $4.50
    • Roasted Potato with Bell Peppers

      $4.50
    • Collard Greens

      $4.50
    • String Beans

      $4.50
    • Sauteed Spinach

      $4.50
    • Fried Corn

      $4.50
    • Garlic Bread

      $1.95
    • Red Beans and Rice

      $4.50

    Add Meat Or Seafood

    • Add A Catfish Fillet

      $8.50
    • 3 Chicken Wings

      $5.25
    • Add A Chicken Breast

      $3.99
    • Add Shrimp

      $3.98+
    • Add Crab Meat

      $7.50+
    • Add 3 oz Craw Fish Meat

      $9.99
    • Add Chicken Andouille Sausage

      $3.99
    • Add 3 Perch Fillets

      $4.99
    • Add 3 Bluegill Fillets

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.99
    • Add 6 oz Salmon Fillet

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.99
    • Add 4oz Lobster Tail

      $9.99
    • Add (1 pc) Pork Chop

      $5.25
    • Add 1 12oz Rib Eye Steak

      $24.95
    • Add 1 blue crab

      $3.99

    Extra Sauces

    • Side Of Shrimp/Catfish and Grits Sauce (No Meat)

      $3.99
    • Side Of Seafood Sauce

      $3.75
    • Side Of Remoulade Sauce

      $0.95
    • Side Of Maple Cream Sauce

      $3.75
    • Side Of Garlic Butter Sauce

      $1.75
    • Side Banana Foster Sauce

      $6.50
    • Side of Bourbon Sauce

      $3.75
    • Side of Jambalaya sauce

      $3.75

    Kids

    • Fish & Chips

      $13.99
    • Mac N Cheese

      $13.99

    Dinner

    Chicken - Seafood

    • Blackened Salmon

      $26.99
    • Blue Gill Fillet

      A 1/2 lb Blue Gill fillets served with your choice of two sides and garlic bread.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.99
    • Ocean Perch

      $22.99
    • Fish Mix Sampler

      A Catfish fillet, Two Perch fillets and Two Blue gill fillets, cooked to your liking. Served with Garlic bread.
      $19.99
    • Gumbo

      Blue crab clusters, Chicken, Shrimp, Chicken Andouille sausage, Chicken gizzards and Okra cooked in a mildly spicy roux and served with a bed of rice and garlic bread.
      $26.99
    • Catfish plate

      A Cat Fish fillet served with your choice of two sides and garlic bread.
      $22.99
    • Six Fried Wings

      6 whole Chicken wings served with two sides.
      $19.99
    • Salmon & Shrimp Plate

      A grilled Salmon fillet & grilled Shrimp topped with our cajun cream sauce and served with your choice of two sides.
      $32.99

    Beef - Pork

    • Ribeye Steak

      $36.99
    • Pork Chops

      Two Pork Chops cooked to your liking with choice of soup or salad and two sides. Served with garlic bread.
      $22.99

    Pasta

    • New Orleans Shrimp Pasta

      Shrimp & Chicken Andouille sausage in a creamy pasta sauce with red and green peppers, onion and garlic Tossed with Fettucini and served with garlic bread.
      $22.99
    • New Orleans Chicken Pasta

      Chicken Breast & Chicken Andouille sausage in a creamy pasta sauce with red and green peppers, onion and garlic. Tossed with Fettucini and served with garlic bread.
      $19.99
    • Cajun Mac & Cheese

      Rich and creamy deliciousness with Cheddar, Mozzarella and American cheeses in heavy cream and a touch of our Cajun seasonings.
      $13.99

    Salads

    • Catfish Salad

      A Catfish fillet on a bed of mixed spring greens with Carrots, Tomatoes , Red Onions and topped with Cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of dressing and Garlic bread.
      $20.50
    • Chicken Breast Salad

      A Chicken Breast on a bed of mixed spring greens with Carrots, Tomatoes , Red Onions and topped with Cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of dressing and Garlic bread.
      $15.99
    • Salmon Salad

      A Salmon fillet on a bed of mixed spring greens with Dried Cherries, Glazed Pecans and Gorgonzola cheese. Served with your choice of dressing and Garlic bread.
      $23.75
    • Kirkwood Vegan salad

      Spring Greens, Spinach, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Green Beans, Raisins, Avacados and Broccoli. Served with your choice of dressing and Garlic bread.
      $15.99
    • Side Salad

      Mixed spring greens with Cherry Tomatoes and Red onion. Served with your choice of dressing
      $4.50

    Sandwiches

    • Chicken Sandwich

      $12.75
    • Shrimp PO Boy

      $17.99
    • Catfish PO Boy

      $18.99

    Burgers

    All Burgers are served with pickles, onions, lettuce and tomato on a Brioche bun with your choice of side.
    • Hamburger

      $14.50
    • Turkey Burger

      $13.75
    • Beyond Meat Burger

      $16.99
    • Beyond Meat Jerk Burger

      $17.99

    Add Meat Or Seafood

    • Add A Catfish Fillet

      $8.50
    • Add A Chicken Breast

      $3.99
    • Add Chicken Andouille Sausage

      $3.99
    • Add Shrimp

      $3.98+
    • 3 Chicken Wings

      $5.25
    • Add 4oz Lobster Tail

      $9.99
    • Add Crab Meat

      $7.50+
    • Add 3 oz Craw Fish Meat

      $9.99
    • Add 3 Perch Fillets

      $4.99
    • Add 3 Bluegill Fillets

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.99
    • Add 6 oz Salmon Fillet

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.99
    • Add (1 pc) Pork Chop

      $5.25
    • Add 1 12oz Rib Eye Steak

      $24.95
    • Add Beyond Burger patty

      $8.50

    Add Dinner Sides

    • Potato Salad

      $4.50
    • Rice

      $2.50
    • Yellow Rice

      $2.75
    • Roasted Potato with Bell Peppers

      $4.50
    • Side Salad

      $4.50
    • French Fries

      $3.50
    • Sauteed Spinach

      $4.50
    • Garlic Bread

      $1.95
    • Fried Corn

      $4.50
    • String Beans

      $4.50
    • Collard Greens

      $4.50
    • Red Beans and Rice

      $4.50

    Extra Sauces

    • Side Of Shrimp/Catfish and Grits Sauce (No Meat)

      $3.99
    • Side Of Seafood Sauce

      $3.75
    • Side Of Remoulade Sauce

      $0.95
    • Side Of Maple Cream Sauce

      $3.75
    • Barbecue Sauce

      $0.50
    • Bourbon Sauce

      $3.75

    Allergy Warning

    • All Seafood Allergy

    • Shell Fish Allergy

    • Dairy Allergy

    • Peanut Allergy

    • Onion Allergy

    • Tomato Allergy

    • Gluten Allergy


    Lunch Time Specials (Week days 11 am- 3pm)

    Half Meal Deals

    Our most popular dishes in smaller portions. Perfect for lunch! Available Monday thru Friday 11am until 3pm. Take out and delivery only.
    • 1/2 Shrimp & Grits

      $10.25
    • 1/2 Catfish & Grits

      $10.25
    • 1/2 Shrimp Jambalaya

      $10.25
    • 1/2 Chicken Jambalaya

      $9.50
    • 1/2 Cajun Mac & Cheese

      $7.50
    • 1/2 Shrimp New Orleans Pasta

      $10.25
    • 1/2 Chicken New Orleans Pasta

      $9.50
    • 1/2 Vegetarian Jambalaya

      $9.75
    • 3 wings w/fries

      $6.99
    • 1/2 red beans and rice

      $7.75

    Salads

    Salads

    • Catfish Salad

      A Catfish fillet on a bed of mixed spring greens with Carrots, Tomatoes , Red Onions and topped with Cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of dressing and Garlic bread.
      $20.50
    • Chicken Breast Salad

      A Chicken Breast on a bed of mixed spring greens with Carrots, Tomatoes , Red Onions and topped with Cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of dressing and Garlic bread.
      $15.99
    • Salmon Salad

      A Salmon fillet on a bed of mixed spring greens with Dried Cherries, Glazed Pecans and Gorgonzola cheese. Served with your choice of dressing and Garlic bread.
      $23.75
    • Kirkwood Vegan salad

      Spring Greens, Spinach, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Green Beans, Raisins, Avacados and Broccoli. Served with your choice of dressing and Garlic bread.
      $15.99
    • Ceasar Salad

      $9.99

    Side Salads

    • Caesar Salad

      $4.50
    • Garden salad

      $4.50

    Soups

    Cup Of Soup Of The Day

    • Cup Of Cream Of Chicken And Rice

      $4.50
    • Cup of White Chicken Chili

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Cup Of Sweet Potato Bisque

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Cup of Veg soup of the day

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50

    Bowl Of Soup Of The Day

    • Bowl Of Cream Of Chicken And Rice

      $5.25
    • Bowl Of Sweet Potato Bisque

      $5.25
    • Bowl of White Chicken Chili

      $5.25
    • Bowl Of Vegetable soup of the day

      $5.25

    Desserts

    Cakes

    • Caramel Pound

      $5.00
    • Pound

      $4.50
    • Carrot Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.50

    Pies & Cobblers

    • Peach Cobbler

      $5.00

    Ice Cream

    • One Scoop Of Vanilla Ice Cream

      $1.75
    • One Scoop Of Chocolate Ice Cream

      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.75

    Sides

    Extra Breakfast Sides

    • Hash Browns

      $3.50
    • Grits

      $3.50
    • Grit Cakes

      $3.99
    • Bacon

    • Sausage

    • Spicy Chicken Audouille Sausage

      $3.99
    • Salmon Croquette

      $6.95
    • Vegan Sausage

      $3.75
    • Short Stack

      $4.50
    • Waffle

      $7.50
    • Eggs

    • Toast

      $1.99
    • Side Of Seafood Sauce

      $3.75
    • Side Of Maple Cream Sauce

      $3.75
    • Side Of Shrimp/Catfish and Grits Sauce (No Meat)

      $3.99
    • Roasted Potatoes

      $4.75
    • Corn Muffin

      $1.65

    Extra Lunch & Appetizers Sides

    • Potato Salad

      $4.50
    • Rice

      $3.50
    • Yellow Rice

      $4.50
    • Roasted Potato with Bell Peppers

      $4.50
    • Collard Greens

      $4.50
    • String Beans

      $4.50
    • Fried Corn

      $4.50
    • Side Salad

      $4.50
    • French Fries

      $3.50
    • Garlic Bread

      $1.95
    • Side Of Remoulade Sauce

      $0.95
    • Side Of Maple Cream Sauce

      $3.75
    • Side Of Seafood Sauce

      $3.75
    • Side Of Shrimp/Catfish and Grits Sauce (No Meat)

      $3.99
    • Red Beans and Rice

      $4.50
    • Sauteed Spinach

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Corn Muffin

      $1.65

    Extra Dinner Sides

    • Potato Salad

      $4.50
    • Yellow Rice

      $3.50
    • Rice

      $2.50
    • Roasted Potato with Bell Peppers

      $4.50
    • Fried Corn

      $4.50
    • String Beans

      $4.50
    • Collard Greens

      $4.50
    • Side Salad

      $4.50
    • French Fries

      $3.50
    • Garlic Bread

      $1.95
    • Red Beans and Rice

      $4.50
    • Sauteed Spinach

      $4.50

    Game Day

    Wings

    Elevate your game-day experience with our trio of mouthwatering wings that pay tribute to the legendary NFL teams from Chicago, Green Bay, and San Francisco. Our Game Day Wings are a winning combination that will have your taste buds cheering in delight. Choose from - Chicago Honey BBQ, Green Bay Garlic Parm, or 49er’s Hot & Spicy Wings.
    • Honey BBQ

      $39.99
    • Garlic Parmesan

      $39.99
    • Hot & Spicy

      $39.99

    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 4:30 pm
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday11:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    We are a family owned and operated cafe featuring Creole fare along with gourmet coffees and teas. We offer fresh food at reasonable prices.

    Location

    3613 216th st, Matteson, IL 60443

    Directions


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