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.

$11.00

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.

$13.00

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.

$12.00

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.

$15.00

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.

$14.00

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.

$12.00

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.

$11.00

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.

$13.00

3 Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes

3 Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup.

$7.00

3 Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes

3 Homemade Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup.

$7.50

Belgian Waffle

Belgian Waffle served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup.

$7.00

French Toast

2 pieces of French Toast served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup.

$7.00

Steel Cut Oats

Oatmeal topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon, with milk and brown sugar upon request. Add toppings for an additional price.

$6.00

All Day - Breakfast - Off the Griddle & More

All Day - Breakfast - Omelets

Steak & Wake

Sliced grilled steak, asparagus, Parmesan cheese, and stone ground mustard.

$14.00

Florentine

Spinach, tomato, and red onion drizzled with pesto.

$12.00

Slammin' Salmon

House-smoked salmon, red bell pepper, and citrus cream cheese. Topped with chopped scallions & capers.

$14.00

The Krakatoa

Pecan smoked bacon, jalapeño, red onions, garlic, citrus cream cheese, and Pepper Jack.

$13.00

The Popeye

Spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and fresh hollandaise. Definitely not for the wimpy.

$12.00

Veggie

Pepper, onion, asparagus, mushroom, tomatoes, and spinach topped with melted cheddar. Approved for carnivores as well.

$12.00

Mile High

Double-smoked ham, onion, and red pepper topped with melted cheddar.

$12.00

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).

$12.00

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).

$13.00

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.

$4.00

House Sausage Patties

2 house made sausage patties

$4.00

Pecan Smoked Bacon

3 slices of pecan smoked bacon

$4.00

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.

$4.00

Biscuit & Gravy

Fresh baked biscuit with luscious sausage gravy

$5.00

Corned Beef Hash

A hearty mix of potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips and corned beef.

$5.00

Krakatoa Hash Browns

Hash browns with pecan smoked bacon, jalapeno, red onions, garlic and pepper jack cheese.

$4.00

Toast/English Muffin

Choice of wheat, white, rye, sourdough, or English muffin.

$2.00

Hash Browns

Crispy and golden breakfast potatoes, perfect for starting your day off right.

$3.00

Fruit Cup

Canteloupe and honeydew melon

$4.00

House Apple Sauce

Smooth apple sauce with a hint of cinnamon, made from freshly cooked apples.

$3.00

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.

$12.00

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.

$13.00

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.

$14.00

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.

$14.00

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.

$14.00

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.

$14.00

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.

$14.00

House

Fresh greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and croutons.

$5.00

Baby Spinach

Tender spinach leaves, strawberries, bleu cheese, and toasted pecans.

$12.00

Thai Yellowfin Tuna Salad

Fresh greens, seared yellowfin tuna, carrots, scallions, and crunchy noodles with sesame wasabi vinaigrette.

$16.00

Cobb Salad

Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, tomato, mushrooms, scallions, hard-boiled egg, and bleu cheese atop a bed of crispy mixed greens.

$16.00

Portobello Salad

Wholesome grilled Portobello mushrooms over spinach with roasted red peppers, red onion, and feta.

$13.00

Le Chef Salade

Succulent greens, turkey, ham, Cheddar, tomatoes, bacon, onion, hard-boiled egg, and green onion.

$14.00

All Day - Lunch - Salads

All Day - Lunch - Sandwiches

Bluebird Reuben

House-corned beef, sauerkraut & Swiss with a snappy, sweet mustard sauce on marbled rye.

$13.00

The Cuban

Smoked lowa ham, pulled pork, spicy Cuban relish, tangy dijon mustard sauce & Pepper Jack cheese perched high on a toasted hoagie.

$13.00

Pulled Pork

House-smoked pork shoulder upon a kaiser bun with zangy BBQ sauce and a side of zingy coleslaw.

$13.00

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.

$11.00

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.

$11.00

Big Person Grilled Cheese

Provolone & Milton Creamery Prairie Breeze on sourdough. Add tomato, bacon, ham, or turkey for an added price.

$11.00

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

$12.00

The Toad Stool

Grilled Portobello cap with tomato, lettuce, house-made pesto & Mozzarella on a toasted hoagie.

$11.00

Crab Cake Po'Boy

Pan-fried crab cakes, shredded lettuce, tomato, remoulade & braised cabbage on a toasted hoagie.

$14.00

The Tenderloin

Dotingly hand-pounded pork loin, either breaded or grilled, with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.

$13.00

The Ah-Nold Club

Oven-roasted turkey, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and lemon garlic aioli on sourdough.

$14.00

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.

$14.00

Fish & Chips

Beer-battered Pacific cod filets deep-fried to crispy golden excellence, with fries, naturally.

$14.00

Mama Bird's Mac Cheese

A delicious blend of cheeses, gallantly gooey, with a crunchy gratin. Served with a side house salad.

$11.00

All Day - Lunch - & Such

All Day - Lunch - Soups

Red Pepper Bisque

Creamy red pepper bisque, available in cup or bowl sizes.

$4.00

Soup Of The Day

Soup of the day, available in cup or bowl sizes.

$4.00

Chicken Strips

Six breaded chicken breast tenders served with ranch, BBQ, bleu cheese, or honey mustard.

$11.00

Cheese Curds

House-breaded Milton creamery chive curds served with magnificent marinara for your dipping delight.

$11.00

Loaded Fries

Mountain of fries topped with bacon, Krakatoa mix, Pepper Jack cheese & scallions. A flavor eruption on the Richter scale.

$11.00

Crab Cakes

Two house-made cakes served with captivating remoulade and sweet & sour cabbage relish.

$11.00

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.

$12.00

Chicken Platter

Two grilled marinated breasts. With mashed potatoes and veggies.

$14.00

Meatloaf

Monumental slice of our house-made classic. With mashed potatoes and veggies.

$16.00

Turkey Manhattan

Our take on the diner classic with Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy roosted upon Texas toast.

$14.00

Fettuccine

Fettuccine tossed with house alfredo sauce with garlic Texas toast. Add chicken or veggies for an extra charge.

$12.00

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.

$20.00

Prime Rib Manhattan

Prime rib, mashed potatoes & gravy roosted upon Texas toast.

$14.00

Steak Tacos

Three steak tacos grilled with cilantro & onion. Served with Spanish rice salsa & sour cream.

$15.00

Chicken Strips

Served with ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard. Choose fruit, fries, or applesauce.

$7.00

P.B. & Jay

Probably not rye. With fruit or fries or applesauce.

$7.00

Kiddy Grilly Cheese

With fruit, fries, or applesauce.

$7.00

Mac Cheese

Gooey cheese blend is sure to make little beaks smile.

$7.00

Lil' Elvis

Griddled peanut butter and banana Sammy with a kiss of honey. Choice of fruit, fries, or applesauce.

$7.00

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.

$4.00

Root Beer Float

Creamy vanilla ice cream meets fizzy root beer for a timeless treat.

$5.00

Apple Pie

Golden-brown crust filled with tender apple slices and a hint of cinnamon.

$4.00

Coffee

Our house blend is roasted for maximum flavor, freshness, and fortitude. Add cream or sugar if desired.

$3.00

Fresh Brewed Tea

Earl grey, green, peppermint, Irish breakfast.

$3.00

Fountain Soda

$3.00

Ice Tea

Refreshing chilled tea, perfectly brewed for a revitalizing experience.

$3.00

Freshly Squeezed Lemonade

Freshly squeezed lemonade, made with lemons and sweetened to taste, creating a refreshing beverage.

$4.00

Arnold Palmer

Refreshing blend of iced tea and lemonade, a classic thirst quencher.

$4.00

Juice

Orange, apple, grapefruit, cranberry, tomato or v8.

$3.00

Milk

Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.

$3.00

Chocolate Milk

Rich, creamy milk flavored with velvety smooth chocolate.

$3.00

Hot Chocolate

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

$4.00

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.

$5.00

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.

$2.50

All Day - Beverages