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    The Pleasant Cafe Ayer

    7 Depot Square

    Ayer, MA 01432


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    Spring 2026
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    Featured Items

    • Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls

      Served with sriracha ketchup.
      $16.00
    • Spicy Smash Burger

      Two "smashed" beef patties, cajun seasoning, pepperjack cheese, onion strings, grilled jalapeños, chipotle aioli, brioche bun.
      $22.00
    • Small Strawberry & Candied Walnut Salad

      Spring mix, goat cheese, strawberries, candied walnuts, cucumber, tomato, red onions, crostinis, balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
      $11.00

    Spring 2026

    Small Plates

    • Bowl of New England Clam Chowder

      Creamy chowder served with oyster crackers.
      $10.00
    • Bread Bowl of New England Clam Chowder

      Creamy chowder served in a bread bowl with oyster crackers.
      $16.00
    • Warm Street Corn Dip

      Cotija cheese, cilantro, pico de Gallo, corn, lime, served with tortilla chips.
      $16.00
    • Sheet Pan Nachos

      House-made tortilla chips, smoked gouda cheese sauce, grilled jalapeño, pico de Gallo, sour cream, guacamole, scallions.
      $20.00
    • Fish Tacos

      Fried cod, cotija cheese, cajun seasoning, pico de Gallo, radish, chipotle aioli, corn tortillas.
      $18.00
    • Bavarian Pretzel Sticks

      Served with house-made gouda cheese sauce.
      $12.00
    • Fried Pickles

      Hand-breaded dill pickle chips, served with chipotle aioli.
      $13.00
    • Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls

      Served with sriracha ketchup.
      $16.00
    • Loaded Tater Tots

      Topped with house-made gouda cheese sauce, bacon, sour cream, scallions.
      $13.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      $17.00
    • Chicken Wings

      $17.00

    Sandwiches

    All sandwiches served with French fries and a pickle spear.
    • Classic Smash Burger

      Two "smashed" beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, bacon aioli, brioche bun.
      $22.00
    • Spicy Smash Burger

      Two "smashed" beef patties, cajun seasoning, pepperjack cheese, onion strings, grilled jalapeños, chipotle aioli, brioche bun.
      $22.00
    • Return of the Mack Smash Burger

      Two "smashed" beef patties, government cheese, lettuce, pickle, red onion, Frank's secret sauce, sesame seed bun.
      $21.00
    • B.L.T.

      Thick-cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, herb focaccia.
      $18.00
    • Cape Cod Reuben

      Fried Cod, three cheese blend, coleslaw, thousand island, sourdough.
      $22.00
    • Avocado Turkey Club

      Sliced turkey breast, thick cut bacon, sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, sourdough.
      $22.00
    • Grown up Grilled Cheese

      Three cheese blend, bacon, avocado, tomato, sourdough.
      $20.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Hand-breaded chicken breast, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, brioche bun.
      $21.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      Hand-breaded chicken breast, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun.
      $21.00
    • Bourbon Chicken Sandwich

      Hand-breaded chicken breast, cheddar cheese, bourbon glaze, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, brioche bun.
      $22.00
    • Italian Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomato, basil, balsamic glaze, herb focaccia.
      $22.00
    • Chicken Caesar Wrap

      Hand-breaded chicken breast, shaved parmesan, lettuce, roasted red peppers, house made crostinis, creamy caesar dressing, flour wrap.
      $19.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Hand-breaded chicken breast, blue cheese dressing, buffalo sauce, spring mix, tomato, cucumber, olives, flour wrap.
      $21.00

    Salads & Main

    • Small Caesar Salad

      Thinly chopped lettuce, shaved parmesan, roasted red peppers, crostini, creamy caesar dressing.
      $10.00
    • Large Caesar Salad

      Thinly chopped lettuce, shaved parmesan, roasted red peppers, crostini, creamy caesar dressing.
      $16.00
    • Small Greek Salad

      Romaine lettuce, crumbled feta, kalamata olives, tomato, roasted red peppers, cucumber, red onion, green peppers, peperoncini, crostini, creamy Greek dressing.
      $10.00
    • Large Greek Salad

      Romaine lettuce, crumbled feta, kalamata olives, tomato, roasted red peppers, cucumber, red onion, green peppers, peperoncini, crostini, creamy Greek dressing.
      $16.00
    • Small Strawberry & Candied Walnut Salad

      Spring mix, goat cheese, strawberries, candied walnuts, cucumber, tomato, red onions, crostinis, balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
      $11.00
    • Large Strawberry & Candied Walnut Salad

      Spring mix, goat cheese, strawberries, candied walnuts, cucumber, tomato, red onions, crostinis, balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
      $17.00
    • Chicken Gyro Bowl

      Grilled chicken breast, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onion, roasted red peppers, tzatziki sauce, served over jasmine rice.
      $21.00
    • Fish & Chips

      Hand- breaded Cod loin, served with French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and lemon wedge.
      $32.00
    • Fried or Pan Seared Scallops

      Served with French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and a lemon wedge.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $33.00

    Kid's Menu

    All kids meals are served with a choice of beverage, French fries, and hoodie cup sundae.
    • Krabby Patty

      One "smashed" beef patty, American cheese, brioche.
      $15.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      Hand-breaded chicken tenders served with honey mustard dipping sauce.
      $13.00
    • Kraft Mac & Cheese

      Just like Mom used to make!
      $13.00

    Desserts

    • Key Lime Pie

      $6.00
    • Banana Cheesecake

      $12.00
    • Mile High Chocolate Cake

      $13.00
    • Hoddsie Cup Sundae

      $3.00

    Sides *

    • Side Kraft Mac

      $6.00
    • Side French Fries

      $7.00
    • Side Truffle Fries

      $10.00
    • Side Tater Tots

      $8.00
    • Side Truffle Tots

      $11.00
    • Side Jasmine Rice

      $7.00
    • Side Broccoli

      $6.00
    • Side Coleslaw

      $6.00
    • Side Onion Strings

      $8.00

    Sauces & Extras

    • Extra Balsamic Dressing

      $1.00
    • Extra Blue Cheese Dressing

      $1.00
    • Extra Bourbon

      $1.00
    • Extra Buffalo

      $1.00
    • Extra Caesar Dressing

      $1.00
    • Extra Caramelized Onions

      $1.00
    • Extra Carrots

      $2.00
    • Extra Carrots & Celery

      $2.00
    • Extra Celery

      $2.00
    • Extra Chipotle

      $1.00
    • Extra Dry Rub

      $1.00
    • Extra Garlic Aioli

      $2.00
    • Extra Garlic Parmesan

      $1.00
    • Extra Gouda Sauce

      $2.00
    • Extra Greek Dressing

      $1.00
    • Extra Guacamole

      $2.00
    • Extra Honey Mustard

      $1.00
    • Extra Hot Honey

      $1.00
    • Extra Ketchup

      $1.00
    • Extra Mango Habanero

      $1.00
    • Extra Mayonnaise

      $1.00
    • Extra Mustard

      $1.00
    • Extra Oyster Crackers

      $0.50
    • Extra Pesto

      $1.00
    • Extra Pico de Gallo

      $1.00
    • Extra Ranch Dressing

      $1.00
    • Extra Sour Cream

      $1.00
    • Extra Sriracha Ketchup

      $2.00
    • Extra Tartar Sauce

      $1.00
    • Extra Tzatziki Sauce

      $2.00
    • Side of Bacon

      $5.00

    Spring 2026 Online Ordering

    Small Plates

    • Bowl of New England Clam Chowder

      Creamy chowder served with oyster crackers.
      $11.00
    • Bread Bowl of New England Clam Chowder

      Creamy chowder served in a bread bowl with oyster crackers.
      $17.00
    • Warm Street Corn Dip

      Cotija cheese, cilantro, pico de Gallo, corn, lime, served with tortilla chips.
      $17.00
    • Sheet Pan Nachos

      House-made tortilla chips, smoked gouda cheese sauce, grilled jalapeño, pico de Gallo, sour cream, guacamole, scallions.
      $21.00
    • Fish Tacos

      Fried cod, cotija cheese, cajun seasoning, pico de Gallo, radish, chipotle aioli, corn tortillas.
      $18.00
    • Bavarian Pretzel Sticks

      Served with house-made gouda cheese sauce.
      $13.00
    • Fried Pickles

      Hand-breaded dill pickle chips, served with chipotle aioli.
      $14.00
    • Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls

      Served with sriracha ketchup.
      $17.00
    • Loaded Tater Tots

      Topped with house-made gouda cheese sauce, bacon, sour cream, scallions.
      $14.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      $18.00
    • Chicken Wings

      $18.00

    Sandwiches

    All sandwiches served with French fries and a pickle spear.
    • Classic Smash Burger

      Two "smashed" beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, bacon aioli, brioche bun.
      $23.00
    • Spicy Smash Burger

      Two "smashed" beef patties, cajun seasoning, pepperjack cheese, onion strings, grilled jalapeños, chipotle aioli, brioche bun.
      $23.00
    • Return of the Mack Smash Burger

      Two "smashed" beef patties, government cheese, lettuce, pickle, red onion, Frank's secret sauce, sesame seed bun.
      $22.00
    • B.L.T.

      Thick-cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, herb focaccia.
      $19.00
    • Cape Cod Reuben

      Fried Cod, three cheese blend, coleslaw, thousand island, sourdough.
      $23.00
    • Avocado Turkey Club

      Sliced turkey breast, thick cut bacon, sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, sourdough.
      $23.00
    • Grown up Grilled Cheese

      Three cheese blend, bacon, avocado, tomato, sourdough.
      $21.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Hand-breaded chicken breast, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, brioche bun.
      $22.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      Hand-breaded chicken breast, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun.
      $22.00
    • Bourbon Chicken Sandwich

      Hand-breaded chicken breast, cheddar cheese, bourbon glaze, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, brioche bun.
      $23.00
    • Italian Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomato, basil, balsamic glaze, herb focaccia.
      $25.00
    • Chicken Caesar Wrap

      Hand-breaded chicken breast, shaved parmesan, lettuce, roasted red peppers, house made crostinis, creamy caesar dressing, flour wrap.
      $20.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Hand-breaded chicken breast, blue cheese dressing, buffalo sauce, spring mix, tomato, cucumber, olives, flour wrap.
      $22.00

    Salads & Main

    • Small Caesar Salad

      Thinly chopped lettuce, shaved parmesan, roasted red peppers, crostini, creamy caesar dressing.
      $11.00
    • Large Caesar Salad

      Thinly chopped lettuce, shaved parmesan, roasted red peppers, crostini, creamy caesar dressing.
      $17.00
    • Small Greek Salad

      Romaine lettuce, crumbled feta, kalamata olives, tomato, roasted red peppers, cucumber, red onion, green peppers, peperoncini, crostini, creamy Greek dressing.
      $11.00
    • Large Greek Salad

      Romaine lettuce, crumbled feta, kalamata olives, tomato, roasted red peppers, cucumber, red onion, green peppers, peperoncini, crostini, creamy Greek dressing.
      $17.00
    • Small Strawberry & Candied Walnut Salad

      Spring mix, goat cheese, strawberries, candied walnuts, cucumber, tomato, red onions, crostinis, balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
      $12.00
    • Large Strawberry & Candied Walnut Salad

      Spring mix, goat cheese, strawberries, candied walnuts, cucumber, tomato, red onions, crostinis, balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
      $18.00
    • Chicken Gyro Bowl

      Grilled chicken breast, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onion, roasted red peppers, tzatziki sauce, served over jasmine rice.
      $22.00
    • Fish & Chips

      Hand- breaded Cod loin, served with French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and lemon wedge.
      $33.00
    • Fried or Pan Seared Scallops

      Served with French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and a lemon wedge.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $34.00

    Kid's Menu

    All kids meals are served with a choice of beverage, French fries, and hoodie cup sundae.
    • Krabby Patty

      One "smashed" beef patty, American cheese, brioche.
      $16.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      Hand-breaded chicken tenders served with honey mustard dipping sauce.
      $14.00
    • Kraft Mac & Cheese

      Just like Mom used to make!
      $14.00

    Desserts

    • Key Lime Pie

      $6.00
    • Banana Cheesecake

      $13.00
    • Mile High Chocolate Cake

      $14.00

    Extra Celery

    $2.00
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    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Monday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Serving good food and cold beers since 1945. Located in Maynard & Ayer.

    Location

    7 Depot Square, Ayer, MA 01432

    Directions


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