Fort Jesse Cafe Menu (2025 Update)
Fort Jesse Cafe, located in Normal, IL, is a charming restaurant offering a variety of delicious options in the categories of waffles, breakfast, brunch, and sandwiches. With amenities like delivery, takeout, reservations, and vegan options, this cafe caters to all dining preferences. The menu features classic dishes like Country Fried Steak, Breakfast Sanny, and Grandpa's Breakfast, as well as mouthwatering Biscuits & Gravy options such as Fort Buster and Chicken & Biscuit. Skillet offerings include the Bruschetta Skillet, Cajun Skillet, and Southwest Tofu Skillet. Reviews rave about the warm and welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and generous portions. Visitors appreciate the quality of the food and outstanding service, making Fort Jesse Cafe a must-visit destination for a delightful dining experience.
Classics
Country Fried Steak
Fried tenderloin, sausage gravy, 2 eggs & green onion stacked on hash browns with toast & house blackberry jam.
Breakfast Sanny
Sausage patty, egg over hard, American cheese & blackberry jam served on English muffins with hash browns.
Grandpa's Breakfast
2 eggs, hash browns & choice of bacon or sausage with toast & house blackberry jam.
Fort Buster
Split buttermilk biscuit, sausage patties, 2 eggs, sausage gravy, house-made hot sauce & green onion served over hash browns.
Chicken & Biscuit
Hand-breaded chicken breast, egg over hard, sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuit, house-made hot sauce & green onion over hash browns.
Classic Biscuits & Gravy
2 split biscuits & sausage gravy served over hash browns.
Biscuits & Gravy
Skillets
Bruschetta Skillet
Balsamic-marinated tomatoes, ropp cheese curds, 2 eggs, arugula & red onion over hash browns.
Cajun Skillet
Cajun shrimp, andouille, white cheddar, 2 eggs, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes & red onion over hash browns.
Southwest Tofu Skillet (V)
Chipotle-marinated tofu, black beans, corn, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes & red onion over hash browns with a side of house-made hot sauce.
Cajun Cheese Curds
Cajun-fried ropp farms cheese curds with lemon-jalapeno ranch.
Starter
Let's Get Weird
Chicken & Waffle
Waffle, fried chicken strips, cinnamon butter, chipotle maple syrup & green onion.
Shrimp & Grits (GF)
White cheddar grits, cajun shrimp, andouille, egg over hard, house-made hot sauce & green onion.
Cornmeal Pancakes (GF)
2 cornmeal pancakes, pulled pork, house blackberry jam, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon butter, chipotle maple syrup & green onions.
Chorizo Burrito
Chorizo, scrambled egg, white cheddar, red onion & flour tortilla topped with sausage gravy & house-made hot sauce served over hash browns.
Buffalo Chicken Horseshoe
Buffalo, chicken strips, cheese sauce, fries & green onion texas toast.
General Tso's Fried Chicken Sandwich
Hand-breaded chicken breast tossed, general tso sauce, asian slaw on brioche with fries.
Cuban Sandwich
Pulled pork, ham, swiss, pickle relish, red onion, whole grain mustard & mayo on grilled Italian bread with chips.
Blackberry Turkey Panini
Turkey, bacon, white cheddar & house blackberry jam on grilled Italian bread with chips.
Chicken BLT Sandwich
Chicken breast, bacon, egg over hard, lettuce, tomato & chipotle aioli on grilled sourdough with chips. grilled or fried.
Brunch Burger
Angus burger, bacon, egg over hard, cheddar, hash brown patty & chipotle aioli on brioche bun with fries.
Ray's Burger
Angus burger, bacon, gouda, fried onion rings, chipotle aioli & fjc bbq sauce on brioche bun with fries.
Sandwiches
Bennies
BBQ Benedict
Pulled pork, poached eggs, house hollandaise*, Jalapeno corn muffin, fjc bbq sauce & fried jalapenos.
Chicken & Waffle Benedict
Quartered waffle, fried chicken breast, poached eggs, house hollandaise*, chopped bacon, chipotle maple syrup & green onion.
Eggs Benedict
Ham, poached eggs, arugula, house hollandaise*, english muffin & green onion.
French Toast Breakfast
2 slices custard-dipped texas toast, whipped butter, powdered sugar & maple syrup.
Pancake Breakfast
2 pancakes, whipped butter, powdered sugar & maple syrup.
Waffle Breakfast
Buttermilk waffle, whipped butter, powdered sugar & maple syrup.
Signature Sweets
Soup & Salad
Midwest Salad
Choice of pulled pork, shrimp or chicken on romaine with black beans, corn, white cheddar, fried onion rings, tomatoes, red cabbage, carrots & fjc bbq sauce.
Cajun Gumbo
Shrimp, andouille, chicken & cajun veggies topped with white rice served with jalapeno cornbread cup and bowl for a extra up-charge to up-size.
Chicken Strips
1/2 French Toast
Cajun Shrimp
Sausage Gravy
Biscuit
Toast
HashBrowns
Cajun Veggies
Cinnamon Roll
House Hollandaise
White Cheddar Grits
Jalapeno Cornbread
Sausage Links
Patties
Yogurt Bowl
Waffle
Andouille
Bacon
Chorizo
Pancake
Fruit Cup
Egg
Sides
Little Sprouts
Kids - Mickey Mouse Pancakes
Topped with 1 strawberry & 2 chocolate chips.
Kids - Pancakes Set
1 pancake, powdered sugar, butter & maple syrup with 1 egg & 2 strips of bacon.
Kids - Cafe Combo
1 egg, 2 strips of bacon, hash browns, fresh fruit.
Kids - Grilled Cheese
American cheese on grilled Italian bread with french fries.
Kids - Sliders
2 mini cheeseburgers served with french fries.
Kids - Chicken Strips
2 strips served with french fries.