Bread & Butter Cafe Menu (Update 2025)

Bread & Butter Cafe in Palatine, IL offers a vintage look atmosphere with a menu that covers breakfast to lunch. The cafe is known for its hot coffee and diverse menu selection, catering to various tastes. Customers rave about the delicious food, with highlights including the biscuits and gravy, cinnamon French toast, and omelettes. The staff is friendly and efficient, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. The outdoor seating overlooks busy Northwest Highway, adding to the charm of this cozy spot. Despite some tight table spaces, the quality of the food at Bread & Butter Cafe makes up for any minor inconveniences. It's a great place to enjoy a satisfying meal with friends and family.

Burgers & Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese

Served with a choice of coleslaw, fruit cup, french fries, or homemade chips.

$13.00

Grilled Cheese With Ham

Grilled cheese sandwich with added ham. Choice of coleslaw, fruit, fries, or chips as a side.

$14.00

Hamburger

Lettuce, tomato, onion.

$14.00

Cheeseburger

Lettuce, tomato, onion.

$15.00

Double Cheeseburger

Lettuce, tomato, onion.

$16.00

Mushroom Burger

Lettuce, tomato.

$14.00

Reuben

Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, thousand island.

$14.00

Chicken Mushroom & Swiss

Lettuce, tomato.

$15.00

Turkey Club

Turkey club sandwich served with a choice of coleslaw, fruit cup, french fries, or homemade chips.

$16.00

BLT

BLT sandwich served with a choice of coleslaw, fruit cup, french fries, or homemade chips.

$13.00

Chicken Breast

Lettuce, tomato.

$14.00

Tuna Salad

Lettuce, tomato.

$13.00

Chicken Salad

Lettuce, tomato.

$13.00

Steak Philly Sandwich

Grilled onion, green peppers & mozzarella cheese.

$16.00

Patty Melt

Half pound of ground beef on rye bread and American cheese.

$15.00

Tuna Melt

Homemade tuna salad on rye bread and American cheese.

$13.00

Chipotle Chicken Avocado Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, American cheese, chipotle mayo & avocado on sourdough.

$15.00

Veggie Burrito

Scrambled eggs, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, and onions. Wrapped in a spinach tortilla and choice of cheese.

$14.00

Spanish Burrito

Scrambled eggs, chorizo, jalapeno peppers, onions, tomatoes homemade salsa, and sour cream.

$15.00

Egg & Sausage Burrito

Scrambled eggs, sausage, onions, green peppers with pepper jack cheese.

$15.00

Big Burrito

Choice of Sausage or Chorizo. Hashbrowns inside the burrito with eggs, onion, green pepper, chipotle, tomato, cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Comes with a cup of fruit.

$16.00

Breakfast Burritos

Favorites

Ham & Jack Quesadilla

Scrambled eggs, ham of the bone, onion, green pepper & pepper jack cheese. Side of sour cream & salsa. With a choice of fruit or hash browns.

$15.00

Biscuits & Gravy

With two eggs and choice of bacon, links, or patties.

$15.00

House Combo

Three eggs, smoked sausage, and American fries sizzled with habanero cheese and pico de gallo.

$15.00

Ham & Cheese Burrito

Three scrambled eggs with ham off the bone and cheddar cheese. Served with side of fruit or American fries.

$15.00

Huevos Rancheros

Red or green salsa, three eggs, side of black beans, avocado and pico de gallo.

$15.00

Country Fried Steak

Smothered in sausage gravy with hash browns and two eggs any style.

$16.00

Chorizo Skillet

Three eggs, chorizo, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. Choice of toast, fruit, or pancakes.

$16.00

Chilaquiles

Now serving homemade tortilla chips covered in a delicious green or red salsa topped with mozzarella cheese and two eggs any style on top. Side black beans, sour cream and onion.

$14.00

Loaded Oatmeal

Banana, strawberries, blueberries, brown sugar, cranberries, roasted coconut, candied pecans.

$11.00

Old Fashion Oatmeal

Porridge made from oats.

$8.00

Old Fashion Oatmeal With Strawberries

Old fashioned oatmeal served with fresh strawberries, typically prepared with a hint of brown sugar and milk for a comforting start.

$9.00

Old Fashion Oatmeal With Bananas

Porridge made from oats.

$9.00

Bowl Of Fruit

In season.

$10.00

All Natural Vanilla Yogurt With Mixed Granola

All-natural vanilla yogurt paired with a blend of mixed granola, offering a simple yet satisfying start.

$7.00

All Natural Vanilla Yogurt With Blueberries & Granola

All-natural vanilla yogurt, accompanied by fresh blueberries and crunchy granola, serves as a light yet satisfying start.

$10.00

Bowl Of Cottage Cheese With Fruit

Paneer.

$8.00

Healthy Start

Eggs, Eggs, Eggs

Eggs Any Style ()

w/ ham (off the bone),w/ corned beef hash, w/ bacon, sausage link or patties, w/ minced ham, w/skirt steak for an additional charge.

$10.00

Cheese Omelette

Cheese omelette served with choice of fruit, pancakes, or a variety of toast options including multi-grain, rye, sourdough, wheat, and white.

$14.00

Mushroom & Cheese Omelette

Mushroom & cheese omelette served with a choice of side: fruit, pancakes, or various toasts (multi-grain, rye, sourdough, wheat, white).

$14.00

Bacon & Cheese Omelette

Bacon & cheese omelette with a choice of side: fruit, pancakes, or toast (multi-grain, rye, sourdough, wheat, white).

$15.00

Ham & Cheese

Lettuce, tomato.

$15.00

Veggie Omelette

Tomatoes, onion, green peppers, mushroom, spinach and choice of cheese.

$15.00

Triple Berry Cinnamon Swirl French Toast

Four slices of the cinnamon swirl French toast topped with strawberry, banana and blueberry glaze.

$12.00

Denver Omelette

Ham, onion, green peppers, and cheddar cheese.

$15.00

Mediterranean Omelette

Fresh spinach, feta cheese, and roasted pepper.

$15.00

El Paso Omelette

Chorizo, sausage, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, served with homemade salsa and sour cream.

$15.00

Ultimate Omelette

Ham, bacon, sausage, with cheddar cheese.

$15.00

Popeye Omelette

Spinach, bacon, and pepper jack cheese.

$15.00

Omelettes

Speciality Omelettes

Venetian Omelette

Asparagus, mushrooms, and swiss cheese.

$15.00

Volcano Omelette

Three eggs with skirt steak, pepper jack cheese, onions, mushrooms, and topped with sriracha sauce with cheese.

$16.00

Hawaiian Omelette

Ham off the bone, pineapple, and swiss cheese.

$15.00

California Omelette

Three eggs with avocado, bacon, tomato, and pepper jack cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream.

$15.00

Veggie Skillet

Mushroom, onions, bell pepper and broccoli. Topped with melted jack and cheddar cheese.

$15.00

Corn Beef Hash Skillet

Onion and green pepper. Topped with swiss cheese with two eggs of your choice.

$16.00

Steak Skillet

Angus skirt steak, green pepper, onions, mushroom and tomatoes with two eggs. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

$17.00

Country Style Skillet

Ham, sausage, bacon, green peppers, onions and mushrooms. Topped with jack and cheddar cheese and two eggs of your choice.

$16.00

Lumberjack Skillet

Corn beef hash, cheddar cheese and two eggs any style.

$16.00

Sausage Gravy Skillet

Sausage links, American cheese, sausage gravy and two eggs any style.

$16.00

Meat Lover Skillet

Sausage, bacon, ham, American cheese and two eggs any style.

$17.00

Strawberry Cinnamon Swirl French Toast

Four slices of homestyle cinnamon swirl bread smothered with strawberries.

$14.00

Strawberry Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Combo

With four slices of our homestyle cinnamon bread with two eggs, two bacon strips or two sausage links.

$16.00

Skillets

Breakfast Favorites

Favoite

Choice of pancakes or French toast, served with eggs (over easy, over hard, medium, scrambled, sunny-side up) & generous serving of ham.

$15.00

Favorite

Two French toast paired with two eggs prepared to preference. Includes two bacon strips and a choice between sausage patties or links.

$15.00

Classic Benedict

Poached fresh eggs, Canadian bacon, toasted English muffin, and an authentic hollandaise sauce.

$16.00

Country Benedict

Poached fresh eggs on top of biscuit with sausage patties and homemade sausage gravy.

$16.00

Florentine Benedict

Poached fresh eggs, Canadian bacon, toasted English muffin, with spinach and hollandaise sauce.

$16.00

Popeye Benedict

Poached fresh eggs, bacon, English muffin, with mushroom, spinach and hollandaise sauce.

$16.00

Benedicts

Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes ()

Dusted with powdered sugar and topped with whipped cream.

$12.00

Blueberry Pancakes

Topped with blueberry sauce and whipped cream.

$13.00

Fresh Strawberry Pancakes

Topped with strawberry sauce, and whipped cream.

$13.00

Banana & Blueberry Pancakes

With pecans, caramel sauce, and whipped cream.

$14.00

Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

Infused with cinnamon and topped with tender apple slices, typically served with a drizzle of maple syrup.

$14.00

Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes

Strawberry cheesecake pancakes typically include a stack of pancakes layered with cheesecake filling, topped with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of strawberry sauce.

$14.00

Pecan & Banana Pancakes

Bananas and pecans mixed into the batter, typically topped with sliced bananas and a sprinkle of pecans.

$14.00

Oreo Cookies & Cream Pancakes

Pancakes infused with crushed Oreo pieces, typically topped with cookies and cream whipped topping and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

$14.00

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Delicious fluffy pancakes, studded with irresistible chocolate chips.

$13.00

Banana Foster Pancakes

Banana foster pancakes are served with caramelized bananas and a rich foster sauce, typically including a hint of rum flavor.

$13.00

Peaches & Cream Pancakes

Three pancakes with peaches and cream, typically includes a sweet peach sauce and whipped cream topping.

$14.00

Gluten Free Pancake

Gluten-free pancake typically includes a gluten-free batter, offering an alternative for those avoiding gluten, served as a flat, sweet cake.

$13.00

Classic French Toast

w/ bacon, sausage link, patties or ham for an additional charge.

$13.00

Strawberry French Toast

Topped with strawberry compote and whipped cream.

$14.00

Banana & Nuts Caramel French Toast

With caramel and whipped cream.

$14.00

Very Berry French Toast

Mixed berry compote with whipped cream.

$13.00

Banana Bread French Toast

Thick slices of banana bread, dipped in egg mixture, typically includes a topping of sliced bananas and a drizzle of syrup.

$14.00

Banana Foster French Toast

French toast topped with sauteed bananas and a rich, caramelized sauce, often accompanied by a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

$13.00

Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

French toast filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture and fresh strawberries, typically topped with a strawberry compote.

$14.00

French Toast

Crepes

Classic Crepes

w/ bacon, sausage link, patties or ham for an additional charge.

$12.00

Strawberry & Banana Crepes

Delicate crepes filled with fresh slices of strawberries and bananas, typically includes a light dusting of powdered sugar.

$13.00

Blueberry Crepes

Filled with fresh blueberries, typically accompanied by a light dusting of powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped cream.

$13.00

Strawberry & Banana Nutella Crepes

Delicate crepe filled with a generous spread of Nutella, complemented by fresh slices of strawberries and bananas.

$14.00

Peaches & Cream Crepes

Peach slices and cream wrapped in a delicate crepe, typically includes a dusting of powdered sugar.

$13.00

Belgian Waffle

w/ bacon, sausage link, patties or ham for an additional charge.

$11.00

Strawberry Waffle

Topped with strawberry compote and whipped cream.

$13.00

Waffle Sundae

Vanilla or chocolate ice cream with banana, pecans, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.

$15.00

Banana & Pecan Waffle

Golden waffle topped with fresh banana slices and pecans, typically includes a drizzle of maple syrup.

$14.00

Pina Colada Waffle

Vanilla ice cream, toasted coconut, rum sweet cream, fresh pineapple and topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

$14.00

Strawberry Nutella Waffle

Golden waffle topped with fresh strawberries and a generous spread of Nutella.

$14.00

Chicken & Waffles

pieces of chicken tenders on a Belgium waffle. Served with a side of hash browns.

$16.00

Churro Waffle

With cinnamon sugar a scoop of vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce.

$14.00

Waffles

Breakfast Side

Ham Off The Bone

Cooked meat from the upper part of a pig's leg.

$7.00

Sausage Links ()

Finely chopped or ground meat sausage.

$6.00

English Muffin

Yeast leavened bread.

$4.00

Bagel

Boiled and baked round bread roll.

$3.00

Bagel With Cream Cheese

Freshly baked bagel with smooth, creamy spread for a delightful start to your day.

$4.00

Toast

Hot browned sliced bread.

$3.00

Gluten Free Toast

Two slices of gluten-free toast, lightly toasted to preserve its delicate texture.

$4.00

Egg Dish Made With Egg Whites

$ extra per egg whites.Regular egg is $ so additional $ for egg whites or egg beaters.

$2.00

Turkey Patties

Flat and round cooked patty.

$5.00

Corn Beef Hash

Salt cured beef potatoes and onions.

$7.00

Strips Of Bacon ()

Two strips of bacon, typically prepared to a desirable crispness.

$6.00

American Fries

Fried potatoes.

$6.00

Egg ()

Eggs, choice of over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.

$2.00

Side Pancakes ()

Two pancakes served with butter and maple syrup, following a classic takeout breakfast side tradition.

$7.00

Side Gluten Free Pancakes ()

Two gluten-free pancakes, typically includes a blend of gluten-free flours for a light and satisfying start.

$8.00

Biscuit & Gravy Side

Buttermilk biscuits topped with creamy sausage gravy, served with two orange slices.

$7.00

Sweet Potato Fries

Fried sweet potatoes.

$4.00

Chicken Low Carb Plate

Grilled chicken breast served with cottage cheese, fresh mix fruit and raisin toast.

$14.00

Strawberry Feta Salad

Grilled chicken, mix greens, strawberries, feta cheese, bacon bits, sunflower seeds, cucumbers, and balsamic or raspberry. Dressing on the side.

$15.00

Salmon Caesar Salad

Grilled salmon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes croutons, parmesan shredded cheese, and Caesar dressing.

$17.00

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Chicken tenders tossed with buffalo sauce, romaine lettuce, diced tomato, cucumbers, and blue cheese dressing.

$15.00

B&B Salad

Grilled chicken, grapes, mix red greens, candied pecans, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and house dressing.

$15.00

Greek Salad

Romaine and iceburg lettuce, chicken, tomato, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta cheese, Greek dressing.

$15.00

Chef's Salad

Mix green, tomatoes, ham, turkey and American cheese.

$15.00

Chicken Strawberry Salad

Mix greens, chicken, strawberries, goat cheese, cranberries and pecans. Comes with a cup of soup or bread.

$15.00

Stuffed Tomato Salad

Lettuce, topped with a whole tomato cottage cheese and chicken or tuna.

$14.00

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, croutons and tossed with Caesar dressing. Comes with a cup of soup or bread.

$15.00

Salads

Wraps

Ham & Cheese

Lettuce, tomato.

$15.00

Tuna Salad

Lettuce, tomato.

$15.00

Buffalo Chicken

Chicken tender with buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese with ranch dressing.

$14.00

Grecian Wrap

Greek style chicken breast wrapped in a tortilla together with lettuce, tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.

$14.00

Chicken Tender Wrap

Sliced chicken tenders fried layered with tomatoes, lettuce, cheddar cheese, onion and ranch dressing.

$14.00

Chicken Salad

Lettuce, tomato.

$14.00

Turkey & Bacon

Lettuce, tomato, onion.

$14.00

Roman Wrap

Charbroiled chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, tossed in Caesar dressing with parmesan cheese and wrapped in a large tortilla with croutons.

$14.00

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese.

$14.00

B.L.T Avocado Wrap

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and avocado.

$16.00

Homemade Bowl Of Soup

A homemade bowl of soup, typically crafted daily with a selection of fresh ingredients to offer a comforting and satisfying experience.

$5.00

French Fries

Fried potatoes.

$4.00

Tossed Slad

Salad that has been tossed with dressing.

$5.00

Side Pico De Gallo

Add-ons for an additional charge.

$1.10

Avocado Side

Creamy sliced avocado, perfect as a refreshing and healthy side dish.

$3.00

Cup Soup

A cup of freshly prepared soup, offering a variety of flavors based on daily selection.

$3.00

Side Salsa

Dip made from tomatoes and onions.

$0.80

Homemade Chips

Thinly sliced potatoes, freshly fried and seasoned with a touch of salt, served as a crunchy accompaniment.

$4.00

Cottage Cheese

Soft white cheese made from soured milk curds.

$6.00

Side Sour Cream

A small portion of creamy sour cream, typically used as a complement to enhance flavors.

$0.80

Side Cup Fruit

A side cup of fruit typically includes a mix of freshly cut seasonal fruits, prepared daily.

$4.00

Lunch Side

Desserts

Ice Cream Scoop

w/ crusted Oreo and chocolate sauce for an additional charge.

$3.00

Ice Cream Sundae

Topped with banana, pecans, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.

$6.00

Milk Shake

Extra thick. Vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry.

$5.00

Regular Coffee

Classic brewed coffee, perfectly balanced for a smooth and inviting cup.

$3.00

Decaf Coffee

Smooth, full-flavored coffee without the caffeine kick. Perfect any time of day.

$3.00

Hot Chocolate

Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.

$3.00

Chocolate Milk

Rich chocolate mixed with milk. Available in large or small sizes.

$2.00

Fountain Drinks

Selection of chilled fountain drinks including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and Sprite.

$1.99

Ginger Ale

Refreshing, crisp ginger-flavored carbonated soft drink.

$3.00

Tomato Juice

Pure and refreshing, a classic beverage for a healthy dose.

$3.00

Ice Coffee

French vanilla, hazelnut or caramel.

$3.00

Chilled Juice

Apple, Cranberry or Orange.

$2.00

Hot Tea

Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.

$2.00

Milk

Whole, % or Skim.

$2.25

Fresh Brewed Ice Tea

Fresh brewed ice tea is made by steeping tea leaves in hot water, then cooled and served over ice.

$3.00

Lemonade

Refreshing citrus beverage.

$3.00

Beverages