Bluebird Cafe Solon Menu (Update 2025)
At Bluebird Cafe Solon, guests are treated to a delightful all-day breakfast experience that shines with homemade charm. Nestled in the heart of Solon, Iowa, this café boasts a diverse menu tailored to satisfy every palate. From fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes to decadent Eggs Benedict, each dish reflects a commitment to quality and flavor.
Specialties like the U-The-Chef Omelet invite diners to personalize their meal with an array of fresh ingredients, ensuring a unique culinary creation each visit. Breakfast lovers will appreciate the Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs or the hearty Steak & Eggs, both showcasing generous portions and mouthwatering preparation.
The café’s inviting atmosphere, complemented by vintage decor and friendly service, makes it a perfect spot for gathering with friends or family. Whether indulging in a casual brunch or a quick meal, Bluebird Cafe Solon promises a memorable dining experience that champions homemade goodness.
All Day - Breakfast - Eggs
Bluebird Eggs
Two eggs, hash browns, toast & your choice of double-smoked ham, pecan-smoked bacon, or two house sausage patties. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
A hearty mix of potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips, and corned beef, served with two eggs & toast. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Eggs Benedict
Fresh hollandaise over two poached eggs, double-smoked ham, and toasted English muffins served with hash browns. Crustacean? Crab cake benedict, feelin' veggie? Spinach & tomato benedict, feelin' kinda papa? Try eggs Hemingway (with house-smoked salmon). Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Steak & Eggs
A 6 oz New York strip steak, grilled with two eggs, hash browns & toast. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
Chicken fried steak in rich sausage gravy, two eggs, hash browns, and toast. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Biscuits & Gravy
Freshly baked biscuits, luscious sausage gravy, two eggs, and hash browns. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Breggfast Sammy
Two fried eggs on toasted white, wheat, sourdough, or rye with lettuce, tomato, onion, and lemon garlic aioli, with hash browns. Add cheese, add bacon, ham, sausage, or turkey for an added price. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Huevos Azul
Our famous homemade red pepper chili over Parmesan polenta and over easy eggs, served with hash browns. Add your choice of chorizo, bacon, ham, or turkey for an added price. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
3 Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes
3 Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup.
3 Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes
3 Homemade Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup.
Belgian Waffle
Belgian Waffle served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup.
French Toast
2 pieces of French Toast served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup.
Steel Cut Oats
Oatmeal topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon, with milk and brown sugar upon request. Add toppings for an additional price.
All Day - Breakfast - Off the Griddle & More
All Day - Breakfast - Omelets
Steak & Wake
Sliced grilled steak, asparagus, Parmesan cheese, and stone ground mustard.
Florentine
Spinach, tomato, and red onion drizzled with pesto.
Slammin' Salmon
House-smoked salmon, red bell pepper, and citrus cream cheese. Topped with chopped scallions & capers.
The Krakatoa
Pecan smoked bacon, jalapeño, red onions, garlic, citrus cream cheese, and Pepper Jack.
The Popeye
Spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and fresh hollandaise. Definitely not for the wimpy.
Veggie
Pepper, onion, asparagus, mushroom, tomatoes, and spinach topped with melted cheddar. Approved for carnivores as well.
Mile High
Double-smoked ham, onion, and red pepper topped with melted cheddar.
U-The-Chef Omelet (With 1-3 Fillings)
Choose from the following: meats - bacon, sausage, double-smoked ham, corned beef, smoked salmon, turkey, chorizo, steak, veggies - red pepper, red onion, asparagus, mushroom, pesto, tomato, spinach, avocado, jalapeño, Krakatoa mix, cheeses - Cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepper jack, bleu, American, feta, provolone, Prairie Breeze (Milton creamery cheddar).
U-The-Chef Omelet (With 4-5 Fillings)
Choose from the following: meats - bacon, sausage, double-smoked ham, corned beef, smoked salmon, turkey, chorizo, steak, veggies - red pepper, red onion, asparagus, mushroom, pesto, tomato, spinach, avocado, jalapeño, Krakatoa mix, cheeses - Cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepper jack, bleu, American, feta, provolone, Prairie Breeze (Milton creamery cheddar).
Double-Smoked Ham
Twice smoked for a deeper flavor, this dish features a generous slice of ham from the upper part of a pig's leg.
House Sausage Patties
2 house made sausage patties
Pecan Smoked Bacon
3 slices of pecan smoked bacon
Two Eggs
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Biscuit & Gravy
Fresh baked biscuit with luscious sausage gravy
Corned Beef Hash
A hearty mix of potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips and corned beef.
Krakatoa Hash Browns
Hash browns with pecan smoked bacon, jalapeno, red onions, garlic and pepper jack cheese.
Toast/English Muffin
Choice of wheat, white, rye, sourdough, or English muffin.
Hash Browns
Crispy and golden breakfast potatoes, perfect for starting your day off right.
Fruit Cup
Canteloupe and honeydew melon
House Apple Sauce
Smooth apple sauce with a hint of cinnamon, made from freshly cooked apples.
All Day - Breakfast - Sides
All Day - Lunch - Burgers
Hamburger
The classic, perfectly seasoned & grilled to lip-smacking delectability. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Cheeseburger
Choice of Cheddar, American, Pepper Jack, Bleu, Swiss, Prairie Breeze, Mozzarella, Provolone, or Feta. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Two strips of pecan-smoked bacon & melted cheddar. One never misses with bacon. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
The Krakatoa
A perfect storm of pecan-smoked bacon, jalapeño, garlic, red onions & magmatic Pepper Jack. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Bluebird BQ
Bacon, Cheddar, crispy fried onions & BBQ sauce. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Mushroom & Swiss Burger
Topped with sautéed mushrooms & molten Swiss. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Bluebird-Ger
Topped with two strips of bacon & tangy bleu cheese. Makes the tummy chirp. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
House
Fresh greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and croutons.
Baby Spinach
Tender spinach leaves, strawberries, bleu cheese, and toasted pecans.
Thai Yellowfin Tuna Salad
Fresh greens, seared yellowfin tuna, carrots, scallions, and crunchy noodles with sesame wasabi vinaigrette.
Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, tomato, mushrooms, scallions, hard-boiled egg, and bleu cheese atop a bed of crispy mixed greens.
Portobello Salad
Wholesome grilled Portobello mushrooms over spinach with roasted red peppers, red onion, and feta.
Le Chef Salade
Succulent greens, turkey, ham, Cheddar, tomatoes, bacon, onion, hard-boiled egg, and green onion.
All Day - Lunch - Salads
All Day - Lunch - Sandwiches
Bluebird Reuben
House-corned beef, sauerkraut & Swiss with a snappy, sweet mustard sauce on marbled rye.
The Cuban
Smoked lowa ham, pulled pork, spicy Cuban relish, tangy dijon mustard sauce & Pepper Jack cheese perched high on a toasted hoagie.
Pulled Pork
House-smoked pork shoulder upon a kaiser bun with zangy BBQ sauce and a side of zingy coleslaw.
BLT
Loads of pecan-smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, tomatoes & lemon garlic aioli on toasted sourdough. Add house-smoked salmon or avocado for an added price.
Fried Egg Sandwich
Two fried eggs on toasted white, wheat, sourdough, or rye with lettuce, tomato, onion, and lemon garlic aioli. Add cheese, bacon or ham for an added price.
Big Person Grilled Cheese
Provolone & Milton Creamery Prairie Breeze on sourdough. Add tomato, bacon, ham, or turkey for an added price.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Mediterranean marinated grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on a toasted kaiser. Served with a side of lemon garlic aioli
The Toad Stool
Grilled Portobello cap with tomato, lettuce, house-made pesto & Mozzarella on a toasted hoagie.
Crab Cake Po'Boy
Pan-fried crab cakes, shredded lettuce, tomato, remoulade & braised cabbage on a toasted hoagie.
The Tenderloin
Dotingly hand-pounded pork loin, either breaded or grilled, with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.
The Ah-Nold Club
Oven-roasted turkey, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and lemon garlic aioli on sourdough.
Prime Rib French Dip
Medium rare prime rib, caramelized onions, and thick-cut provolone melted to ooey gooey blissfulness. Served with au jus for your dipping delight.
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered Pacific cod filets deep-fried to crispy golden excellence, with fries, naturally.
Mama Bird's Mac Cheese
A delicious blend of cheeses, gallantly gooey, with a crunchy gratin. Served with a side house salad.
All Day - Lunch - & Such
All Day - Lunch - Soups
Red Pepper Bisque
Creamy red pepper bisque, available in cup or bowl sizes.
Soup Of The Day
Soup of the day, available in cup or bowl sizes.
Chicken Strips
Six breaded chicken breast tenders served with ranch, BBQ, bleu cheese, or honey mustard.
Cheese Curds
House-breaded Milton creamery chive curds served with magnificent marinara for your dipping delight.
Loaded Fries
Mountain of fries topped with bacon, Krakatoa mix, Pepper Jack cheese & scallions. A flavor eruption on the Richter scale.
Crab Cakes
Two house-made cakes served with captivating remoulade and sweet & sour cabbage relish.
All Day - Dinner - Appetizers
All Day - Dinner - Entrées
Mac Cheese
A delicious blend of cheese, delightfully gooey, with a crunchy gratin. Add chorizo for an extra charge.
Chicken Platter
Two grilled marinated breasts. With mashed potatoes and veggies.
Meatloaf
Monumental slice of our house-made classic. With mashed potatoes and veggies.
Turkey Manhattan
Our take on the diner classic with Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy roosted upon Texas toast.
Fettuccine
Fettuccine tossed with house alfredo sauce with garlic Texas toast. Add chicken or veggies for an extra charge.
NY Strip
12 oz black angus NY strip grilled with great gusto. With mashed potatoes and veggies. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Prime Rib Manhattan
Prime rib, mashed potatoes & gravy roosted upon Texas toast.
Steak Tacos
Three steak tacos grilled with cilantro & onion. Served with Spanish rice salsa & sour cream.
Chicken Strips
Served with ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard. Choose fruit, fries, or applesauce.
P.B. & Jay
Probably not rye. With fruit or fries or applesauce.
Kiddy Grilly Cheese
With fruit, fries, or applesauce.
Mac Cheese
Gooey cheese blend is sure to make little beaks smile.
Lil' Elvis
Griddled peanut butter and banana Sammy with a kiss of honey. Choice of fruit, fries, or applesauce.
All Day - Dinner - Food for Fledglings
All Day - Dinner - Desserts
Ice Cream With Chocolate Or Caramel Sauce
Ice cream served with choice of chocolate or caramel sauce.
Root Beer Float
Creamy vanilla ice cream meets fizzy root beer for a timeless treat.
Apple Pie
Golden-brown crust filled with tender apple slices and a hint of cinnamon.
Coffee
Our house blend is roasted for maximum flavor, freshness, and fortitude. Add cream or sugar if desired.
Fresh Brewed Tea
Earl grey, green, peppermint, Irish breakfast.
Fountain Soda
Ice Tea
Refreshing chilled tea, perfectly brewed for a revitalizing experience.
Freshly Squeezed Lemonade
Freshly squeezed lemonade, made with lemons and sweetened to taste, creating a refreshing beverage.
Arnold Palmer
Refreshing blend of iced tea and lemonade, a classic thirst quencher.
Juice
Orange, apple, grapefruit, cranberry, tomato or v8.
Milk
Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.
Chocolate Milk
Rich, creamy milk flavored with velvety smooth chocolate.
Hot Chocolate
Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.
San Pellegrino 750 Ml
San Pellegrino sparkling mineral water, sourced from the Italian Alps, offers a refreshing and sophisticated choice, presented in a 750 ml bottle.
Kids' Drink
Selection of sodas including Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and more. Juices like orange, apple, grapefruit, cranberry, tomato, and V8. Also available: milk, chocolate milk, and lemonade.