FARMER’S Tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms & cheddar 8.85

MEXICAN Sausage, sautéed onions, jack cheese & salsa 8.85

WESTERN Ham, sautéed onions, green peppers & American 8.85

GREEK Spinach, feta, kalamata olives & tomatoes 8.85

BREAKFAST ANYTIME!

OMELETS

AmericanCheddarCream Cheese Feta JackMixed Cheddar/JackProvoloneSour CreamSwiss

BaconHamSausageSoy SausageTurkey Sausage

Avocado-add 1.35

BroccoliGreen PeppersJalapenosKalamata Olives Onions Mushrooms SalsaScallionsSpinachTomatoes

EGGS ALL THE WAY Two eggs any style*, choice of one breakfast side, one breakfast meat & choice of bread 7.55 – With three eggs 8.45

BACK TO BASICS Two eggs any style*, choice of one breakfast side & choice of bread 5.40 – With three eggs 6.30

BISCUITS & GRAVY Two eggs any style*, with a made-from-scratch biscuit topped with sausage gravy, choice of one breakfast side & choice of one breakfast meat 8.85

HUEVOS RANCHEROS Spicy A flour tortilla topped with red sauce, black beans, cheddar/jack cheese, scrambled eggs*, diced tomatoes & scallions & served with one breakfast side 7.55

SALMON CAKE & EGGS Two eggs any style* & one salmon cake topped with scallions & tomatoes. Served with a side of dill sauce, grits, biscuit & a garnish of fresh fruit 9.80

– With one additional salmon cake 12.75

EGGS & PANCAKES OR WAFFLE Two eggs any style*, choice of breakfast meat and – Three Plain Pancakes or a Plain Waffle 8.85

– With Two Pancakes 8.20 WILD OATS or CEREAL A large bowl of hot oatmeal, brown sugar & warm milk or a bowl of cereal (Special K, Cheerios, or Raisin Bran). Served with your choice of bread & a

choice of raisins or bananas 5.75 FRENCH TOAST Three slices of sunflower bread dipped in cinnamon batter, grilled & dusted with powdered sugar 7.30

BAKED FRENCH TOAST w/ Cinnamon Apples Baked French toast stuffed with cream cheese & apples & topped with cinnamon apples & whipped cream (Like breakfast bread pudding!) Served with

two eggs any style* and a meat choice 9.00 QUICHE of the Day Ask your server which quiches are available today! Your choice of quiche served with one breakfast side & your choice of bread 8.50

Quiche Florentine (spinach, tomatoes, onions, feta) Ham, Bacon & Swiss Quiche

Plain Pancakes 5.75 4.85Banana Pancakes 7.70 6.15Blueberry Pancakes 7.70 6.15Chocolate Chip Pancakes 7.70 6.15Pecan Pancakes 7.70 6.15Cinnamon Apple Pancakes 7.70 6.15

Plain Waffle 5.95Pecan Waffle 7.25Waffle with Warm Blueberry Compote 7.25 with Whipped Cream 8.00Bacon Waffle 8.00Cinnamon Apple Waffle 8.00

STACK OF 3 2

Breakfast Sides 2.25/*1.75Home FriesGrits*Applesauce*Tomato SlicesCup of OatmealSausage Gravy Cinnamon ApplesSmall French Fries*Fresh Fruit Cup (Add 1.00)

Breakfast Breads 1.95Biscuit White Toast Wheat Toast Sunflower ToastRye ToastEnglish Muffin Additional Choices With an UpchargePlain Bagel 2.05 (Add .10)Bagel & Cream Cheese 2.65 (Add .70)Gluten Free Bread 3.40 (Add 1.45)

Breakfast Meats* 2.80Bacon- 3 StripsSausage- 2 PattiesTurkey Sausage- 3 LinksHomemade Soy SausageCured HamCountry Ham (Add 1.00) Biscuit SandwichesCountry Ham Biscuit 3.85Sausage Biscuit 3.35

Our 3-egg omelets* are served with one breakfast side AND a choice of bread.

FAVORITES

PANCAKES WAFFLESOur batter is made from scratch!

CUSTOM 4 Your choice of any four items from the list below 8.85

CUSTOM 2 Your choice of any two items from the list below 8.15

We are happy to prepare a yolk-free entrée for an additional .90

CHEESE FRIES Crisp hot fries, melted cheddar/jack cheese, sour cream & scallions 6.55

– With crumbled bacon 8.35

ONION RINGS With chipotle dressing!

– Small 4.00 Large 7.50

NACHOS Spicy Our own corn chips topped with black beans, melted cheddar/jack cheese, lettuce, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes & served with salsa 8.60

HUMMUS PLATTER A Little Spicy! Spicy blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, olive oil, garlic & spices. Served with grilled pita bread, celery & carrot sticks 7.50

CHIPS & SALSA A Little Spicy! Tasty corn chips with our homemade salsa. 3.50

STARTERS

Blue Cheese

Caesar

Chipotle (spicy)

Fat Free Italian

Greek

Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

Oil & vinegar

Ranch

1000 Island

Extra Blue Cheese

Dressing .75

Bacon Crumbles 1.00

SMALL SALADS

CREAMY TOMATO WITH BASILSOUPS OF THE DAYCup 3.15

Cup with entrée 2.55

Bowl 4.45

Bowl with entrée 3.85

SOUP & SALAD COMBOBowl of soup, a small Caesar or House salad & a choice of biscuit or cornbread 8.50

Sub a small Greek salad for 1.00 more.

CAESAR or HOUSE 4.00

With entrée 3.30

GREEK 5.00

With entrée 4.30

SALMON CAESAR SALAD Crisp romaine, red onions & homemade croutons tossed in our creamy Caesar dressing & topped with a marinated salmon fillet* Market Price

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD 9.25 – Without the chicken 7.00

LARGE GREEK SALAD Fresh greens, diced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, feta, pepperoncinis & kalamata olives topped with zesty Greek dressing 9.00

– With grilled chicken 11.25

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD Spicy! Flour tortilla chips surrounding fresh greens, shredded purple cabbage, corn, black beans, red onion, sour cream & pico de gallo topped with a grilled chicken breast & creamy Chipotle dressing 10.25

– Without the chicken 8.00

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES, PECANS & FETA Fresh greens and purple cabbage tossed with our Honey Dijon Vinaigrette then topped with dried cranberries, sugary pecans, feta & a grilled chicken breast. 10.25

– Without the chicken 8.00

CHEF’S SALAD Fresh greens, freshly roasted turkey breast, sliced ham, strips of Swiss & cheddar, diced tomatoes, homemade croutons, a hard-boiled egg & a choice of dressing 9.40

TUNA or CHICKEN SALAD PLATE (They alternate weekly) Today’s homemade salad (tuna or chicken) on a bed of lettuce & tomato, served with a cup of soup, grilled pita points, and garnished with a pickle & Cole slaw 8.85 – With fruit instead of soup 9.85

SOUPS

QUICHEQUICHE COMBOQuiche with a choice of a small Caesar or House salad or a bowl of soup and served with a dinner roll. 9.75

Sub a small Greek salad for 1.00 more

Ask your server which quiches are available today! Quiche Florentine (spinach, tomatoes, onions, feta) Ham, Bacon & Swiss Quiche

Salad Dressings & Additions

LARGE SALADS

Add grilled pita points, cornbread or a biscuit 1.95

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST Marinated chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese & sautéed mushrooms. Served with two sides & a bread choice 9.95

SALMON CAKES Two homemade salmon cakes topped with our creamy dill sauce, tomatoes & scallions. Served with two sides & a bread choice 10.95

ITALIAN MEATLOAF Our juicy meatloaf seasoned with Italian spices, topped with our tangy red sauce or our brown mushroom gravy. Served with two sides & choice of bread 9.85

VEGETABLE PLATE Choice of four sides from below & choice of bread 8.60

SALMON FILLET MEAL Marinated, broiled salmon* served with two sides & a choice of bread 13.00

SPAGHETTI with MEAT SAUCE (Available anytime!) We make our own sauce with freshly ground beef, tomatoes, onions, peppers, red wine & spices! Served with a small Caesar or house salad & a roll

– Small 8.40 Large 10.60

(Also check out our weekly specials.)

MONDAY - FRIDAY: LUNCH & DINNER 11:30 am - CLOSE SATURDAY: DINNER ONLY 3:00 pm - CLOSE

HBlack Beans Spicy!

HCinnamon Apples HCole SlawHMac-n-cheeseHMexican Rice Spicy

HSliced Tomatoes

Broccoli Casserole Fresh Broccoli Mashed PotatoesVeggies of the Day*

*please ask about our daily options

(A la carte 1.75)★HApplesauce★HFrench Fries

(A la carte 3.25)HFresh Fruit Cup (add 1.00)

You may substitute soup or salad for a side choice:Sub a cup of soup, add 0.75, Small House or Caesar Salad, add 1.25

To Sub A Small Greek Salad, add 2.25

HBiscuit HCornbread HDinner Roll

Bread choices (A la carte 1.95)

CHICKEN BURRITO Spicy! A flour tortilla filled with black beans, Mexican rice, tomatoes, red onion, and a diced chicken breast, covered in spicy red sauce, melted cheddar/jack cheese, sour cream, scallions & tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice 9.50

VEGETARIAN BURRITO Spicy!

Same as above without the chicken 7.25

ENCHILADA DINNER Spicy! Either Chicken or Spinach filling (it rotates)

Two corn tortillas with today’s filling (ask your server), topped with our spicy enchilada sauce, melted cheddar/jack cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, scallions & shredded lettuce. Served with Mexican rice, black beans & a side of homemade salsa 9.50

CHICKEN FAJITAS Spicy!

Strips of grilled chicken breast, grilled onions & green peppers, with sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheddar/jack, salsa & warm flour tortillas. Served with Mexican rice & black beans

-With an extra grilled chicken breast 13.00

These entrées are available every day for Lunch & Dinner!

SQUARE MEALS

HOT & SPICY

Square Meal Sides (A la carte 2.25) HMarked items available anytime

cup of soup with an entrée for 2.55. A small Caesar or House salad with an entrée for 3.30

Breakfast Lunch/Dinner

WHY A DINER?

Eating in a diner is a warm and wonderful experience. It’s a place where the staff learns your name and stops by your table to say hello. When your family comes to town you get excited to bring them to Elmo’s. “It’s not the fanciest place,” you tell them, “but this is our place—this is where we eat.”

Our job at Elmo’s is to recognize that the vast majority of our business is made up of repeat customers. You are our friends and our neighbors, and we want you to feel good about eating at Elmo’s. We pride ourselves on serving fresh, delicious food - like you would make at home if you had the time. Our pancakes are made from scratch. We bake all of our desserts in our kitchen. Our soups are homemade and we take a long time to slow roast our turkey breast. We do not serve anything that contains MSG and our fries are cooked in 100% canola oil.

Our goal is to provide service and food that are not simply good, but outstanding. Thank you for choosing ELMO’S.

COFFEE 2.25 Freshly ground (For sale by the pound also)

SODA 2.15 Coke, Diet Coke, Mr. Pibb, Sprite, Coke Zero

ICED TEA 2.15 Freshly brewed sweet or regular

LEMONADE 2.25

HOT TEA 2.15 Regular or decaffeinated black teaSHAKES Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry 4.00 OREO, Coffee, Orange, Peppermint 4.75

MALTS Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry 4.60 OREO, Coffee, Orange, Peppermint 5.35

JUICE Orange, Apple, Grapefruit, Tomato, Cranberry

8 oz • 1.75 12 oz • 2.25 22 oz • 4.00

MILK 8 oz • 1.35 12 oz • 1.85 22 oz • 3.20

SOY MILK . 8 oz • 1.85 12 oz • 2.35 22 oz • 4.15 CHOCOLATE MILK 8 oz • 1.60 12 oz • 2.10 22 oz • 3.70

I.B.C. ROOT BEER 2.25

SPARKLING MINERAL WATER 2.25

BOTTLED WATER 1.25

HOT CHOCOLATE With whipped cream 2.25

HERB & SPECIALTY TEAS 2.25 Ask your server to see our list

BEVERAGES

Kid Egg & Toast One egg any style and one slice of toast. 2.45

Cup Of Oatmeal Served with warm milk and brown sugar

Small 2.25 Large 3.25

– Add bananas or raisins for 0.65

Cold Cereal & Milk Cheerios, Raisin Bran, or Special K served with whole or skim milk. Small 2.25 Large 3.25

Kid French Toast One piece of white bread dipped in cinnamon batter, grilled, then dusted with powdered sugar. 2.45

Kid’s Pancake Combo One pancake (Plain, Banana, Blueberry, Pecan or Chocolate Chip) served with one scrambled egg and choice of one bacon strip OR one turkey sausage line. 5.00

One PancakePlain 2.75 Banana 3.40 Blueberry 3.40 Pecan 3.40 Chocolate Chip 3.40

Kid Spaghetti Pasta with our own meaty marinara sauce. 4.20

Noodles & Cheese Spaghetti noodles served plain with Parmesan on the side. 2.35

Kid Veggie MealChoose either three sides or two sides and a bread from the square meals side choices on the menu’s middle panel. 5.45 (Excludes soup and salad subs. Upcharge for fruit cup applies)

All sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins

Kid Grilled Cheese American cheese served plain on grilled white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request ) 3.30

Turkey Sandwich Oven-roasted turkey breast on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request) 3.30

Ham Sandwich Sliced ham on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request) 3.30

PBJ (Peanut Butter & Jelly) Peanut butter & grape jelly on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request) 3.15

Kid Burger or Veggie Burger Small burger or veggie patty on a plain bun with pickle 3.45 – With American cheese 4.00

Kid Turkey Burger Small turkey burger patty on a plain bun with a pickle 3.65 – With American cheese 4.20

Kid Burger and Sandwich AddsTomato .60 Lettuce .50

Kids Menu

Free Refills on fountain sodas. coffee, iced tea & lemonade

Bacon-1 Strip .95Turkey Sausage -1 Link .95Sausage Patty -1 Patty 1.40Soy Sausage -1 Patty 1.40One Egg any style 1.45Fresh Fruit cup 3.25

Toast-1 Piece 1.00Small French Fries 1.75Applesauce 1.75Fresh Broccoli 2.25Cinnamon Apples 2.25Mac & Cheese 2.25

Kid Sides

BASIC BEEF BURGER* A third of a pound of 100% USDA Beef, cooked medium well and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo. Simple & delicious! 6.95

VEGGIE BURGER Our own recipe with beans, potatoes, mushrooms & spices! (Contains dairy) Served with lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo 6.95

TURKEY BURGER* A seasoned turkey burger topped with lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo 7.35

CHEESEBURGER* Our basic burger with your choice of melted American, Swiss, Cheddar, Jack or Provolone cheese with lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo 7.80 –BACON CHEESEBURGER 8.80

ELMO’S BURGER* A burger topped with melted Cheddar, sautéed fresh mushrooms and onions, lettuce, tomato & mayo 8.20 –BACON ELMO BURGER 9.20

Your choice of burger (beef*, veggie or turkey) on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo, onion and a garnish of slaw & pickle. Served with a small order of fries or applesauce. Sub any AVAILABLE side from our

Square Meals section for .50 extra.

Substitute a Veggie Burger no chargeSubstitute a Turkey Burger .40Add cheese to any sandwich .85

Add bacon to any sandwich 1.00Add avocado to any sandwich 1.75

Toppings & Substitutions

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST Marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion

& mayo on a toasted bun 8.40

ELMO’S TRIFECTA A grilled triple-decker with home-baked turkey, ham, Swiss, cheddar & provolone cheeses, cole slaw &

1000 Island dressing, served on rye 9.60

HOT HAM & SWISS Grilled ham & melted Swiss on a toasted bun with

lettuce, tomato, mayo & onion 7.60

REUBEN Thinly sliced corned beef or turkey breast piled high & grilled on rye with sauerkraut, Swiss & 1000 Island dressing WITH CORNED BEEF 9.25

WITH TURKEY 8.75

DINER B.L.T. A spin off of the old classic B.L.T with two slices of cheddar cheese grilled on rye then topped with bacon, lettuce & tomato 7.60

ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICH Our own roasted turkey thinly sliced with tomato, lettuce and mayo on your choice of toasted bread (white, wheat, sunflower, rye or a bun - for a bagel add .10) 7.60

GREEK GRILLED CHEESE A warm pita with melted American & feta cheese, stuffed with diced cucumbers & tomatoes, red onions, & shredded lettuce. Served with a side of our sour cream & herb dressing for dipping 7.70

– WITH CHICKEN 9.95

VEGETARIAN GRILLED CHEESE Cheddar, jack, sautéed mushrooms and onions & tomatoes on grilled whole wheat 7.60

SALMON FILLET SANDWICH* Broiled marinated salmon fillet on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo & a side of tartar sauce 10.75

GRILLED HUMMUS A Little Spicy! Spicy hummus, red onion, tomato & cucumber on grilled whole wheat 7.15

CHICKEN or TUNA SALAD Ask your server (They alternate weekly)

Either our homemade chicken or tuna salad on your choice of toasted bread with lettuce & tomato (white, wheat, sunflower, rye or a bun - for a bagel add .10) 7.60

SALMON CAKE SANDWICH One golden brown salmon cake served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion plus dill sauce on the side 8.60

All sandwiches are served with a small order of fries or applesauce and a garnish of slaw and pickle.Sub any AVAILABLE side from our Square Meals section for .50 extra.

BURGERS

SANDWICHES

THE FINE PRINT

We currently accept cash, Mastercard, Visa, and traveler’s checks. Please let us know if you have a food allergy. We will make every effort to accommodate

your needs, but cannot guarantee our success. Our products are prepared on surfaces that come into contact with shellfish, nut, wheat, dairy and soy.

Sub a Small Onion Rings for Fries – 3.25cup of soup with an entrée for 2.55. A small Caesar or House salad with an entrée for 3.30

If you have suggestions, comments or complaints please ask to speak to a manager while here.You may also contact us at www.elmosdiner.com

Check our website for up-to-date hours776 9TH STREET

DURHAM, NC 27705(919) 416–3823

www.elmosdiner.com

*Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order. Consuming undercooked foods like beef, eggs, fish, pork, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.