True Grit Cafe
815 Reviews
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123 North Lena Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
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FOOD
Appetizers
- Rocky Mountain Oysters$13.00
Sliced and Breaded...You Guessed it... Bull Testicles fried 'til crispy. Add a dipping sauce like Ranch, Spicy Fry Sauce, or Cocktail Sauce.
- Chili Cheese Fries Appetizer$15.00
Crispy Fries Topped with Choice of Beef & Bean Red Chili OR Pork Green Chili & Cheddar/Jack Cheese
- Onion Rings Appetizer$13.50
Thick-cut, Beer-battered & Fried. Add a side of our original recipe house-made Ranch Dressing or spicy Fry Sauce.
- Fried Okra Appetizer$10.00
A Southern Favorite. Add a side of our one of our delicious dipping sauces.
- French Fry Basket$8.00
- 1# Bone-in Chicken Wings$20.00
Bone-in Chicken Wings, fried crispy, and tossed in your choice of Buffalo Wing Sauce, BBQ Sauce or House-made Honey Mustard, or "Naked" and served with your Favorite Dipping Sauce: Grit Ranch, BBQ, Honey Mustard, or Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette. Served with Fresh Celery Sticks.
- 1/2# Bone-in Chicken Wings$10.00
Bone-in Chicken Wings, fried crispy, and tossed in your choice of Buffalo Wing Sauce, BBQ Sauce or House-made Honey Mustard, or "Naked" and served with your Favorite Dipping Sauce: Grit Ranch, BBQ, Honey Mustard, or Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette. Served with Fresh Celery Sticks.
- Boule Beer Cheese Bowl$13.00
A toasted Boule Bread Bowl full of scrumptious beer cheese served with bread pieces and fresh celery sticks.
- Buffalo Cauliflower Basket$15.50
Battered & Fried Dill Pickle Chips. Add a side of our original recipe house-made Ranch Dressing or spicy Fry Sauce.
Salads
- Cranberry Salad$13.00
Mixed Greens with Sugar Roasted Almonds, Dried Cranberries, and Mediterranean Feta Cheese. Add Avocado-$3, Crispy Chicken Strips-$6, Grilled Chicken Breast-$7.50, Grilled Salmon-$11, or 6oz Sirloin Steak-$14.50. Served with your choice of dressing.
- Chicken Club Salad$18.00
Mixed Greens topped with Grape Tomatoes, Boiled Egg, Smokey Diced Bacon & All Natural, Nitrate-Free Turkey Breast. Sprinkled with Shredded Cheddar/Jack Cheese and served with your choice of dressing.
- Beef & Blue Salad$24.00
Mixed Greens topped with Grape Tomatoes, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Avocado, & a 6oz Top Sirloin Steak. Don't like Bleu Cheese? Sub Shredded Cheddar/Jack at no extra charge. Served with your choice of dressing.
- Side Salad$5.00
Mixed Greens with Grape Tomatoes, Baby Carrots, and Shredded Cheddar/Jack Cheese. Add Avocado-$3, Crispy Chicken Strips-$6, Grilled Chicken Breast-$7.50, Grilled Salmon-$11, or 6oz Sirloin Steak-$14.50. Served with your choice of dressing.
- Petite Cranberry Salad$6.00
A petite version of our Cranberry Salad. Mixed Greens with Sugar Roasted Almonds, Dried Cranberries, and Mediterranean Feta Cheese. Add Avocado-$3, Crispy Chicken Strips-$6, Grilled Chicken Breast-$7.50, Grilled Salmon-$11, or 6oz Sirloin Steak-$14.50. Served with your choice of dressing.
- Crispy Chicken Salad$17.00
Mixed Greens with GrapeTomatoes, Shredded Cheddar/Jack Cheese, and Crispy Chicken Strips. Served with your choice of dressing.
- Burnt Ends Salad$18.00
Mixed Greens with Grape Tomatoes & Shredded Cheddar/Jack Cheese. Topped with a generous helping of Burnt Ends Brisket with a drizzle of BBQ sauce.
Housemade Chili & Soups
- Beef & Bean Red Chili (Cup)$5.00
A Meaty Chili with Pinto Beans, Ground Beef & Shredded Cheese. Served with Crackers or Warm Bread. Gluten-Free. We Thicken Our Chili With Cornstarch.
- Pork Green Chili (Cup)$5.00
Our Spiciest Chili with Diced Pork, Green Chilies & Cheese. Served with Crackers or Warm Bread. Gluten-Free. We Thicken Our Chili With Cornstarch.
- Soup (Cup) Brothy #1$5.00
Call (970) 626-5739 to find out what our current soup #1 is for today. Served with Crackers or Warm Bread. All of our soups and chilis are Gluten-Free.
- Beef & Bean Red Chili (Bowl)$10.00
A Meaty Chili with Pinto Beans, Ground Beef & Shredded Cheese. Served with Crackers or Warm Bread. Gluten-Free. We Thicken Our Chili With Cornstarch.
- Pork Green Chili (Bowl)$10.00
Our Spiciest Chili with Diced Pork, Green Chilies & Cheese. Served with Crackers or Warm Bread. Gluten-Free. We Thicken Our Chili With Cornstarch.
- Soup (Bowl) Brothy #1$10.00
Call (970) 626-5739 to find out what our current soup #1 is for today. Served with Crackers or Warm Bread. All of our soups and chilis are Gluten-Free.
- Soup (Cup) Creamy #2$5.00
Call (970) 626-5739 to find out what our current soup #1 is for today. Served with Crackers or Warm Bread. All of our soups and chilis are Gluten-Free.
- Soup (Bowl) Creamy #2$10.00
Call (970) 626-5739 to find out what our current soup #1 is for today. Served with Crackers or Warm Bread. All of our soups and chilis are Gluten-Free.
Sandwiches
- All American BLT$15.00
Bacon, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo on toasted sourdough. Add Avocado $3. Add Cheddar, Swiss or Pepper Jack Cheese $1 each. Choice of 1 Side. (Sub Gluten Free Bun $3.50).
- Triple Grilled Cheese$11.00
Grilled with 3 Cheeses: Swiss, Cheddar & Pepper Jack, on Sourdough. Add Avocado $3. Tomato Slices (2) $1. Add All Natural Sliced Turkey Breast $5.50. Add Bacon Strips (2) $3. Served with choice of 1 Side. (Sub Gluten Free Bun $3.50).
- The "Grit"$22.00
Our Famous Chicken Fried Steak Triple Stacked on a Soft Bun topped with Bacon, White Gravy, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato. Choice of 1 Side. (Sub Gluten Free Bun $3.50).
- Chicken Strip Wrap$15.00
Crunchy Chicken Strips, Shredded Cheddar/Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Our Famous Grit Ranch wrapped in a large flour tortilla. Served with choice of 1 side. (Sub Gluten Free Bun $3.50).
- Burnt Ends Sandwich$18.00
A generous portion of Burnt Ends Brisket on a 4" bun. Served with choice of 1 side. (Sub Gluten Free Bun $3.50).
Combos
Steaks
- Chicken Fried Steak$22.50
6oz Tenderized Eye of Round, Twice Breaded & Fried. Smothered with Creamy White Gravy. Served with choice of 2 Sides.
- 6oz Sirloin Steak$22.50
Hand-carved, Center-cut for the Lighter Appetite. Lightly Seasoned & Char-broiled. All Steaks Served with Choice of 2 Sides. Top your steak with Sauteed Mushrooms $3. Make it a Surf & Turf by adding an order of Sauteed Old Bay Shrimp $15.
- 12oz Sirloin Steak$34.50
Two Hand-carved, Center-cut 6oz Sirloins. Big enough for a Hearty Appetite. Lightly Seasoned & Char-broiled to Your Perfect Temperature! All Steaks Served with Choice of 2 Sides. Top your steak with Sauteed Mushrooms $3. Make it a Surf & Turf by adding an order of Sauteed Old Bay Shrimp $15.
- Southwest Chicken Fried Steak$25.50
6oz Tenderized Eye of Round, Twice Breaded & Fried. Smothered with our Spicy Pork Green Chili and Shredded Cheddar/Jack Cheese served with choice of 2 Sides.
- 8oz Flat Iron Steak$34.50
A Juicy, Flavorful 8 oz. Flat Iron Steak, Lightly Seasoned & Char-broiled & Topped with Sauteed Mushrooms and our delicious Cowboy Butter. All Steaks Served with Choice of 2 Sides. Make it a Surf & Turf by adding an order of Sauteed Old Bay Shrimp $15.
House Favorites
- Grilled Salmon$21.00
Sustainably sourced Coho Grilled Salmon with choice of Cajun seasoning or Sweet Thai Chili Glaze. Served with choice of two sides.
- Chicken Strip Dinner$17.50
All natural, nitrate-free breaded chicken strips, served with your choice of dipping sauce and two sides.
- Meatloaf$17.00
House-made & seasoned just right; Meatloaf smothered in brown gravy and served with choice of two sides.
- Southwest Meatloaf$20.00
Our delicious house-made meatloaf smothered in our spicy pork green chili, sprinkled with shredded Cheddar/Jack Cheese, and served with choice of two sides.
- Simple Goodness$12.00
A hefty helping of cavatappi pasta covered in our rich White Cheddar Cheese Sauce.
- Grown Up Mac & Cheese$17.00
A hefty helping of cavatappi pasta covered in our rich White Cheddar Cheese Sauce, topped with crispy fried chicken strips , crumbled bacon & shredded jack/cheddar cheese.
- Burnt Ends Mac N Cheese$19.00
A hefty helping of cavatappi pasta covered in our rich White Cheddar Cheese Sauce, topped with a generous portion of Burnt Ends Brisket & shredded Cheddar/Jack cheese.
- Chicken Fried Chicken$21.50
A Twice Breaded Boneless Chicken Breast, fried golden brown, served with your choice of White or Brown Gravy and choice of two sides.
- Southwest Fried Chicken Dinner$24.50
Boneless Chicken Breast, fried golden brown and smothered in our spicy, pork green chili and sprinkled with cheddar/jack cheese. Served with your choice of two sides.
- Fish & Chips$14.75
2 filets of fried breaded Cod with Fries & choice of dipping sauce. Served with a dipper of our house-made Cole Slaw.
Burgers & Chicken
- The Original$15.75
Pick your favorite Protein Choice from Angus Beef Patty, Ground Elk Patty, Black-Bean Veggie Patty or Chicken Breast. Topped with Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle. Comes with Choice of 1 Side.
- Oinkinator$19.25
Your Choice of Protein topped with Smoky Bacon, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle. Comes with Choice of 1 Side.
- Southwest Burger$17.25
Your Choice of Protein topped with American Cheese, Diced Green Chilies, Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle. Comes with Choice of 1 Side.
- Kickin' Grit Burger$18.25
Your Choice of Protein topped with Jalapenos, Grit Fry Sauce, Pepper Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle. Comes with Choice of 1 Side.
- Avocado Bacon Burger$24.25
Your Protein Choice topped with Smoky Bacon, American Cheese, & Sliced Fresh Avocado. Topped with Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle and comes with Choice of 1 Side.
- Open-Faced Chili Burger$18.00
Your Choice of Protein served open-faced with choice of either Spicy Pork Green Chili or Beef & Bean Chili topped with Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese. Served with Choice of 1 Side.
- The Fun Guy$22.25
Your Protein Choice topped with Swiss Cheese & Sauteed Mushrooms. Topped with Lettuce, Tomato, & Pickle. Comes with Choice of 1 Side.
- Ultimate BBQ Burger$24.00
A Mouth-Watering Combination! Pick your Favorite Protein Choice, top it with Burnt Ends Brisket, and drizzle with BBQ Sauce. Comes with Choice of 1 Side.
Sides
- **Baked Potato$4.00
- Side Broccoli$4.00
Fresh Broccoli Steamed in Garlic Butter. Add Cheese Sauce $1.50
- Side Buffalo Cauliflower$5.00
Breaded Pickle Slices served crispy with your choice of dipping sauces.
- Side Celery and Ranch$3.00
Fresh Celery Sticks served with our Famous Grit Ranch
- Side Coleslaw$4.00
Fresh Shredded Cabbage, Carrots, and Radicchio mixed with our slightly sweet & creamy house-made coleslaw dressing.
- Side French Fries$4.00
Our crispy fries served with your choice of dipping sauces. Try our Famous Grit Ranch or house-made Fry Sauce.
- Side Gluten Free Bun$3.00
- Side Green Beans$4.00
Southern style, cooked with Bacon and Onions.
- Side Loaded Cheese Fries$6.00
Our crispy fries loaded with Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Real Bacon, Fresh Green Onions, and Sour Cream. (Sour cream comes on the side)
- Side Loaded Mashers$5.00
Mashed Potatoes loaded with Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Real Bacon, Fresh Green Onions, and Sour Cream. (Sour cream served on the side)
- Side Mac N Cheese$5.00
Ooey Gooey Creamy Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese topped with shredded cheddar jack
- Side Mashers$4.00
Side of Mashed Potatoes served plain or with your choice of brown or creamy, white gravy.
- Side Okra$5.00
Breaded Okra Fried to a Golden Brown and served with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Side Onion Rings$5.00
Beer Battered Onion Rings fried crispy and served with your choice of dipping sauces.
- Side Veg of the Day$4.00
- Side Potato Salad$4.00Out of stock
Fresh Potatoes mixed with our delicious house-made mustard-based potato salad dressing.
Kid’s Menu
- Kid Chicken Strips$8.00
Breaded Fried Chicken Strips served with 1 side & choice of dipping sauces.
- Kid Burger$8.50
Kid-sized Burger cooked medium well served on a bun with choice of 1 side. Cheddar, Provolone or Pepperjack Cheese added upon request. Pickles on the side.
- Kid Grilled Cheese$6.00
1/2 Grilled Cheese on Sourdough served with choice of 1 side.
- Kid Mac & Cheese$6.50
A dish of Creamy White Cheddar Mac-n- Cheese served with choice of 1 side.
- Kid Fish & Chips$8.00
Breaded Filet of Cod served with 1 side and choice of dipping sauce.
Desserts
- Apple Pie$4.50Out of stock
A slice of Fresh Baked Pie. Add a scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream for $2.
- Bread Pudding$6.00
Tammee's Awesome Home-made Bread Pudding drenched in our House-Made Rum Sauce. Ask what flavors are available!
- Fruit Crisp A La Mode$5.00
- Gluten-free Chocolate Torte$6.50
- Ice Cream Sundae$5.50
A scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, your choice of Chocolate Sauce, Caramel or Raspberry Sauce, and whipped cream.
- Key Lime Pie$6.50
- Lava Cake A La Mode$9.75
- Pumpkin Lava Cake$7.75
- Mud Pie$7.50
A house-made Ice Cream Pie with an Oreo Cookie Crust cut into generous pieces, topped with Whipped Cream , Sugar Roasted Almonds, Drizzled with Chocolate Sauce. Ask what Flavors are available!
- NY Cheesecake$6.50
New York Cheesecake topped with your choice of Chocolate, Caramel, or Raspberry Sauce. Add some Whipped Cream for extra flavor!
- Rootbeer Float$4.00
A scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream plopped into a glass of Root Beer.
- Carrot Cake$5.00
Specials
- Fried Shrimp Basket$17.00Out of stock
AVAILABLE ONLY ON MONDAYS
- Old Bay Shrimp Basket$17.00Out of stock
AVAILABLE ONLY ON MONDAYS
- CatfishOut of stock
Mississippi Catfish. AVAILABLE ONLY ON FRIDAYS.
- Triple Grilled Cheese$11.00
Grilled with 3 Cheeses: Swiss, Cheddar & Pepper Jack, on Sourdough. Add Avocado $3. Tomato Slices (2) $1. Add All Natural Sliced Turkey Breast $5.50. Add Bacon Strips (2) $3. Served with choice of 1 Side. (Sub Gluten Free Bun $3.50).
- Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie$18.00
Party Platters
WHOLE DESSERTS
DRINKS
Beer
- Blue Moon - Pint$6.50
- Face Down Brown - Pint$7.00Out of stock
- Guinness - Pint$7.00
- Lagerado Lager - Pint$6.50
- NBB 1554 - Pint$7.00
- O'dell's IPA - Pint$6.50
- Ska Euphoria Pale Ale - Pint$6.25
- Ska Mexican IPA - Pint$6.25
- Ska Raspberry Blonde$6.25
- Stella Artois - Pint$7.00
- Telluride Kolsch - Pint$7.00
- Ska Mexican Logger - Pint$6.25Out of stock
- Coors Banquet$6.25
- Coors Light$6.25
- Heineken Zero NA$6.50
Wine
- OZV Red Blend - Glass (House)$8.00
- Nieto Senetiner Malbec - Glass$8.00
- Zolo Malbec - Glass$9.00Out of stock
- Cherry Pie Pinot Noir - Glass$12.00
- Maggio Cab - Glass$7.00
- OZV Red Blend - Bottle$24.00
- Nieto Senetiner Malbec - Bottle$24.00
- Zolo Malbec - Bottle$27.00Out of stock
- Cherry Pie Pinot Noir - Bottle$36.00
- Maggio Cab - Bottle$21.00
- Devil's Prey Bourbon Barrel Aged Red$38.00
- Refill Wine
- Tavernello Pinot Grigio - Glass$6.50
- 3 Girls Sauv Blanc - Glass$8.00
- Domaine Rose'$8.00
- Line 39 Chardonnay - Glass$6.00
- Tavernello Pinot Grigio - Bottle$20.00
- 3 Girls Sauv Blanc - Bottle$24.00
- Line 39 Chardonnay - Bottle$21.00
- Prosecco$9.50
- Mimosa$10.50
- Bellini$10.50
Soft Drinks
- Apple Juice$3.00
- Arnold Palmer$3.00
- Hot Chai$3.00
- Chocolate Milk$3.75
- Coffee$3.00
- Coffee Decaf$3.00
- Cranberry Juice$3.00
- Diet Dr. pepper$3.00
- Diet Pepsi$3.00
- Dr. Pepper$3.00
- Ginger Beer$3.00
- Hot Chocolate$3.00
- Hot Cider$3.00
- Hot Tea$3.00
- Iced Tea$3.00
- Orange Juice$3.00
- Lemonade$3.00
- Milk$3.50
- Mountain Dew$3.00
- Pepsi$3.00
- Pineapple Juice$3.00
- Root Beer$3.00
- Roy Rogers$3.00
- Shirley Temple$3.00
- Starry Lemon-Lime Soda$3.00
- Soda Water$3.00
- Sweet Tea$3.00
- Tonic$3.00
Bloody Mary's
Cocktails
- Amaretto Sour$8.00
- Dew Drop$9.00
- Electric Elle$11.00
- Green Dragon$14.20
- Green Tea Shot$10.00
- Grit Twist$9.00
- Honeysuckle Nectar$9.00
- Irish Car Bomb$12.00
- Long Island Iced Tea$11.00
- Mimosa$10.50
- Mint Julep$10.50Out of stock
- Mojito$11.00
- Old Fashioned - Duke$15.00
- Old Fashioned - Makers Mark$15.00
- Paloma$11.00
- San Juan$9.00
- Sweet Mountain Sunrise$10.00
- Twisted Peach Tea$8.00
Shot of Crown, 1/2 Shot of Peach Schnapps, Iced Tea in Pint Glass Shaken garnished with Lemon
- Twisted Pirate$12.50
- White Russian$11.00
Hot Drinks
Margaritas
Martinis
Mules
Sunday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Monday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Saturday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Come in and enjoy!
123 North Lena Street, Ridgway, CO 81432