Ida's Cafe Menu
Welcome to Ida's Cafe, a delightful dining spot nestled at 507 Rohrerstown Rd in Lancaster, PA. This charming boutique cafe has quickly garnered attention for its vibrant menu and warm ambiance. Customers rave about the quick service and the wide variety of offerings, making it an ideal choice for any meal of the day.
Highlights of the menu include:
- Strawberry cheesecake pancakes - A customer favorite, praised for their rich flavor and generous portion.
- Omelets - Guests enjoy choices like the Down Home and Red Pepper with Sharp Provolone Cheese, paired with potatoes and toast.
- Avocado salmon toast - A refreshing, modern take that's both healthy and delicious.
With friendly staff and an inviting atmosphere, Ida's Cafe is a hidden gem worth visiting, whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely meal.
Beverages
Chocolate Milk
Rich, creamy milk flavored with velvety smooth chocolate.
Coffee
Regular or decaf.
French Vanilla Cappucino
Espresso blended with steamed milk, infused with French vanilla flavor, and topped with a frothy milk cap.
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Crisp, chilled tea, brewed fresh for a refreshing sip.
Hot Chocolate
Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.
Hot Tea
Regular or decaf.
Juice
A refreshing selection including options such as orange, apple, cranberry, tomato, and pineapple.
Lemonade
Refreshing citrus beverage.
Soda
Refreshing carbonated beverage, perfect for quenching your thirst.
Sweet Tea
Sweet tea infused with choice of peach or raspberry.
Water
Clear, refreshing bottled water.
Whole Milk
Creamy and fresh, ideal accompaniment for your favorite desserts.
Flavored Coffee
Flavored coffee options include pumpkin, caramel, chocolate, French vanilla, hazelnut, or peppermint.
Ida's Three Pancakes
Three buttermilk pancakes, typically accompanied by a pat of butter and generously drizzled with maple syrup.
(Short Stack) Ida's Pancakes
Three buttermilk pancakes, typically served with maple syrup and a dollop of whipped butter.
Texas French Toast
Topped with cinnamon, whipped cream and powdered sugar
(Short Stack) Texas French Toast
Two slices of Texas toast, typically dipped in a rich batter, grilled, and served with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Two Eggs (Breakfast)
Two eggs your way: choose from egg whites, over easy, hard, medium, poached, scrambled, sunny side up, or fried. Accompanied by toast options and a variety of meats.
Breakfast Originals
Breakfast Sandwiches
Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Egg & cheese on your choice of bagel, English muffin, everything bagel, Kaiser roll, or assorted toasts.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Bacon, egg, and cheese on a choice of breads including bagels, English muffins, and a variety of toasts.
Canadian Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Canadian bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. Options for bread include bagel varieties, English muffin, Kaiser, and various toasts.
Ham, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Ham, egg, and cheese layered between choice of bread - bagel, English muffin, everything bagel, Kaiser, multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white toast.
Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Pork roll, egg, and cheese. Choice of bagel, English muffin, everything bagel, Kaiser, or assorted toasts.
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Sausage, egg & cheese on choice of bagel, English muffin, everything bagel, kaiser, or variety of toasts.
Scrapple, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Scrapple, egg, and cheese paired on choice of bagel, English muffin, everything bagel, Kaiser roll, or a variety of toasts.
Bacon Monterey Pepper Jack Cheeseburger
Beef patty topped with crispy bacon, melted Monterey pepper jack cheese, typically includes lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.
Cajun Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger
Served with french fries pickle lettuce tomatoes and onions.
Cheeseburger
Served with french fries pickle lettuce tomatoes and onions.
Hamburger
Served with french fries pickle lettuce tomatoes and onions.
Mushroom Pepper Jack Cheese Burger
Served with french fries pickle lettuce tomatoes and onions.
Burgers
Classics
BLT
Bacon, lettuce, tomato with choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white toast. Option without toast available.
Club Sandwich
Turkey, ham, chicken salad or tuna salad with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and mayo on your choice of rye, white, wheat or multi-grain
Corned Beef Special
Corned beef, swiss cheese, russian dressing and coleslaw, served on rye bread
Crab Cake Sandwich
Homemade, served on a kaiser with lettuce, tomatoes and tartar sauce
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast served on a kaiser roll with lettuce, tomatoes and mayo
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Savory grilled ham enveloped in melted cheese between toasted bread slices.
Patty Melt
Grilled ground beef patty with swiss cheese, russian dressing, fried onions and bacon on rye
Reuben
Grilled corned beef with swiss cheese, russian dressing and sauerkraut on rye
Tuna Melt
Grilled tuna salad with swiss cheese, bacon, onions and tomatoes, served on rye
Cran Chicken Salad Club Sandwich
Cran Chicken Salad Club: Diced chicken, cranberries, lettuce, mayo on choice of toast. Options: multi-grain, rye, wheat, white, or no toast.
Ham Club Sandwich
Ham club sandwich with options for multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white toast. Option available without toast.
Tuna Salad Club Sandwich
Tuna salad layered with lettuce and tomato, choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white toast, or served without toast.
Bagel W/ Cream Cheese
Toasted bagel served with a spread of cream cheese.
Baked Muffin
Toasted with butter.
Bacon
Crispy and savory bacon strips.
English Muffin
Freshly baked, classic English muffin - crispy on the outside, fluffy inside
French Fries
Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
Fruit Bowl
A refreshing mix of banana slices, strawberries, melon, and pineapple chunks.
Grilled Sticky Bun
Grilled sticky bun, served not toasted or toasted, under "other dishes" category.
Home Fries
Crispy, golden potatoes lightly seasoned, perfect for a comforting, homestyle side dish.
One Egg
Choice of one egg prepared to your liking: whites, over easy, hard, medium, poached, scrambled, sunny side up, or fried.
Onion Rings
Crispy golden-fried onion rings, perfectly seasoned for a savory crunch.
Parfait
Greek yogurt, typically includes layers of granola, fresh strawberries, and blueberries, often finished with a drizzle of honey.
Soup
House-made soup, prepared daily with a selection of fresh ingredients.
Toast
Choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white toast.
Side Chipped Beef
Thinly sliced dried beef, typically served with a creamy sauce.
Side Sausage Gravy
Homemade sausage gravy, crafted with ground sausage and a blend of spices, typically served as a complement to biscuits or breakfast dishes.
Soup (Quart)
Quart of house-made soup, featuring a variety of ingredients and flavors, prepared daily.
Canadian Bacon
Succulent Canadian bacon: Perfectly cured and sliced thin for a rich flavor
Corned Beef Hash
Savory diced corned beef mixed with diced potatoes, cooked to perfection.
Ham
Tender, savory sliced pork, perfectly cured and gently seasoned for a classic taste.
Pork Roll
Sliced pork roll, a blend of ground pork and spices, typically served as a savory addition to breakfast plates.
Sausage
Savory, perfectly seasoned sausage links, a classic breakfast favorite.
Scrapple
A traditional, crispy fried pork and cornmeal slice, full of robust, savory flavors.
Side Coleslaw
Crisp cabbage salad in creamy dressing
Two Eggs
Two eggs prepared your way: choose from egg whites, over easy, hard, medium, poached, scrambled, sunny side up, or fried.
On The Side
Original Omelets
Bacon & Cheese Omelet
Bacon and melted cheese encased in fluffy eggs. Choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat toast/tortilla, white toast/tortilla, or no toast.
Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese Omelet
Broccoli & cheddar cheese omelet, served with choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat toast, white toast, wheat or white tortilla.
Cheese Omelet
Cheese omelet with choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white toast; wheat or white tortilla available.
Cheesesteak Omelet
Cheesesteak Omelet: Stuffed with thinly sliced steak, melted cheese. Choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat toast, white toast, wheat or white tortilla, or no toast.
Ham & Cheese Omelet
Ham & cheese omelet served with choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat toast, white toast, wheat or white tortilla.
Mushrooms & Cheese Omelet
Mushrooms & cheese folded into a fluffy omelet. Choice of toast or tortilla: multi-grain, rye, wheat, white, or opt for no toast.
Sausage & Ch Omelet
Sausage and cheddar omelet, choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat toast, white toast, wheat or white tortilla.
Spinach & Cheese Omelet
Spinach and cheese omelet with choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat, white toast or wheat, white tortilla.
Create Your Own Omelete
Custom omelette with three choices, including broccoli. Toast options: multi-grain, rye, wheat, white, or tortillas in wheat and white.
Belgian Waffle
Topped with butter, powdered sugar and whipped cream
Fruit Waffle
Choice of fresh strawberries, apple cinnamon, bananas or blueberries
Peach Waffle
Topped with peaches, vanilla yogurt, granola and whipped cream
S.O.S Waffle
Cream chipped beef smothered on top
USA Waffle
Topped with strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream
Apple Caramel Crumb Waffle
Golden waffle topped with a layer of apple crumb mixture, drizzled with caramel sauce.
Original Waffles
Quesadillas
Cheese Quesadillas
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of melted cheeses, typically accompanied by sides of sour cream and guacamole.
Chicken Quesadillas
Grilled tortilla filled with seasoned chicken, mixed cheeses, and typically includes onions and peppers.
Spinach Quesadillas
A tortilla filled with sauteed spinach and melted cheese, typically pressed until crisp.
Steak Quesadillas
Grilled flour tortilla filled with marinated steak slices, onions, peppers, and a blend of cheeses.
Apple Walnut Salad
Romaine lettuce, chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, walnuts, granny smith apples and red onions tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Chef Salad
Romaine lettuce, red onions, shredded carrots, green peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, croutons, ham, turkey, american cheese and your choice of dressing.
Fruit Platter
Choice of chicken salad, tuna salad, grilled chicken, crab cake or cran chicken salad, served on a bed of lettuce with coleslaw, a hard-boiled egg and fresh fruit
Garden Salad
Choice of cajun, fried or grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, a hard- boiled egg, croutons and your choice of dressing
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken served with crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and zesty Caesar dressing.
Mandarin Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, mandarin oranges, strawberries, granny smith apples, cucumbers, tomatoes and almonds tossed in ranch dressing and topped with grilled chicken
Tossed Salad
Fresh and vibrant mix of crisp greens
Salads
Specialties
Blueberry Crepes
Three crepes stuffed with blueberries, vanilla yogurt and granola. topped with powdered sugar and whipped cream
Burrito
Scrambled eggs with ham, onions, green peppers, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and refried beans wrapped in a flour tortilla served with guacamole, sour cream and salsa
Crab Benedict
Two poached eggs with crabmeat topped with asparagus and hollandaise sauce served on an english muffin with home fries
Crepes
Filled with sweet ricotta cheese, topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream and powdered sugar
Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs with canadian bacon topped with hollandaise sauce served on an english muffin with home fries
Salmon Benedict
Smoked salmon and poached eggs served on an English muffin, typically includes hollandaise sauce.
Salmon Platter
Smoked salmon, sliced tomatoes, capers, red onions, cucumbers, and cream cheese served with a toasted bagel
Steak Tips & Eggs
A hearty serving of steak tips with two eggs, home fries and toast
(Short Stack) Apple Caramel Crumb French Toast
Thick slices of French toast topped with caramelized apple slices and a crumbly streusel.
(Short Stack) Banana Walnut French Toast
Golden french toast served with a topping of fresh sliced bananas and crunchy walnuts, lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
(Short Stack) Cinamon Bread French Toast
Two slices of cinnamon bread dipped in egg batter, typically includes a dusting of cinnamon and powdered sugar.
(Short Stack) Almondine French Toast
Almondine French toast typically includes a short stack of French toast slices, encrusted with almonds and served with a dusting of powdered sugar.
(Short Stack) Peaches & Cream French Toast
Slices of French toast layered with sweet cream and topped with fresh peaches, typically includes a dusting of powdered sugar.
Apple Caramel Crumb French Toast
French toast layered with a sweet apple filling, drizzled with caramel, and finished with a crumbly topping.
Banana Walnut French Toast
Golden french toast adorned with slices of ripe banana and crunchy walnuts, finished with a delicate drizzle of chocolate sauce and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Berry Filled French Toast
Two slices of texas bread fench toast stuffed with a creamy blackberry-raspberry sauce topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream and powdered sugar
Cinamon Bread French Toast
Cinnamon bread dipped in a traditional egg batter, typically includes a light dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of cinnamon-infused syrup.
French Toast Almondine
Toasted with almonds topped with butter, cinnamon and powdered sugar
Irish French Toast
Soaked in a whiskey-infused egg batter, this French toast typically includes a topping of candied pecans and a generous drizzle of Irish cream sauce.
Peaches & Cream French Toast
Thick slices of French toast topped with sliced peaches, granola, raisins, and a drizzle of cream.
Pumpkin Filled French Toast
Two slices of texas bread french toast stuffed with pumpkin cream cheese filling, topped with walnuts, caramel, whipped cream, and powdered sugar
Specialty French Toast
Specialty Omelets
Chef Omelet
Chef omelet paired with choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white toast, or wheat or white tortilla.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Omelet
Chicken, ham, Swiss cheese omelet. Choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat toast, or tortillas; option for no toast.
Crabmeat & Tomato Omelet
Crabmeat and diced tomato omelet, choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat toast, wheat or white tortilla, or no toast.
Down Home Omelet
Three-egg omelet with options for multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white toast; wheat or white tortilla.
Mediterranean Omelet
Mediterranean Omelet: Feta, olives, tomatoes, onions. Choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat toast/tortilla, white toast/tortilla, or no toast.
Mexican Omelet
Mexican Omelet: Eggs, bell peppers, onions, cheese, and salsa. Options include multi-grain, rye, wheat toast, white toast, or tortillas.
New Mexico Omelet
Three-egg omelet with New Mexico chiles, cheddar cheese. Choose from multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white toast; wheat or white tortilla.
Rise & Shine Omelet
Rise & Shine Omelet: Served with a choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white toast, or wheat/white tortilla.
Red Pepper & Sharp Provolone Omelet
Omelet filled with diced red peppers and sharp provolone. Choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white toast; wheat or white tortilla.
Salmon Omlet
Salmon omelette served with choice of multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white toast/wheat or white tortilla.
Western Omelet
Western Omelet: Egg encompassing ham, bell peppers, and onions. Choice of toast or tortilla options, including multi-grain, rye, wheat, or white variations.
Apple Caramel Crumb Pancake
Buttermilk pancakes layered with caramelized apple slices, topped with a crunchy crumb topping and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes infused with fresh apple slices and a hint of cinnamon, typically topped with a cinnamon sugar glaze.
Apple Crumb Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes topped with a sweet apple crumb mixture, typically includes a blend of diced apples and a cinnamon-infused crumble.
Banana Pancakes
Banana pancakes are made with ripe bananas blended into the batter, typically served with additional sliced bananas and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Banana Walnut Pancakes
Three buttermilk pancakes, baked with walnuts and topped with fresh banana slices.
Blueberry Pancakes
Fresh blieberries within delicious, fluffy pancakes
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Delicious fluffy pancakes, studded with irresistible chocolate chips.
Peach Pancakes
Three buttermilk pancakes enhanced with slices of peach, typically includes whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Pineapple Pancake
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes typically topped with warm crushed pineapple, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbles.
Strawberry Pancakes
Three buttermilk pancakes topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, finished with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Sugar Cookie Pancakes
Topped with a sweet glaze, sprinkles, and powdered sugar, reminiscent of classic sugar cookies.
Specialty Pancakes
Specialty Sandwiches
Chicken Delight Sandwich
Chicken delight sandwich typically includes a lightly seasoned chicken breast, complemented by lettuce, tomato, and a tangy feta cheese, all served on a fresh bun with Greek dressing.
Chicken Mediterranean Sandwich
Grilled chicken complemented by a spread of feta cheese, kalamata olives, and fresh greens, served on a herb focaccia bun.
Filet Mignon Sandwich
Tender filet mignon, typically served on a toasted bun with lettuce and tomato.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese on French toast, often accompanied by a light dusting of powdered sugar and a side of maple syrup.
Panini Sandwich
Prosciutto, sharp provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and olive oil served on toasted focaccia bread
Pork Panini Sandwich
Sliced pork, typically includes cheese and a variety of condiments, pressed and hot on panini bread.
Portobello Veggie Melt Sandwich
Grilled portobello mushroom with a variety of vegetables, likely including spinach or peppers, topped with melted cheese on bread.
Turkey Stuffed Melt Sandwich
Sliced turkey and stuffing, generously filled into a sandwich and melted together with cheese, served on toasted bread.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Grilled or crispy chicken with lettuce, tomato, bleu cheese crumbles & ranch dressing
Cajun Chicken Wrap
Cajun chicken tossed in ranch dressing with lettuce, chopped tomatoes and red onions in a flour tortilla
Chicken Wrap
Cajun, fried, or grilled chicken wrapped in a soft tortilla with crisp lettuce and ripe tomatoes.
Cran Chicken Wrap
Our homemade chicken salad mixed with granny smith green apples, cranberries, lettuce and tomatoes in a tortilla
Mushroom Wrap
Portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, spinach and sharp provolone cheese
Steak Wrap
Grilled steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, and Thousand Island dressing, wrapped in a soft tortilla.
Wraps
Hoagies
Cheese Hoagie
American and provolone cheese. served with lettuce tomato onion cheese salt pepper oregano and choice of mayonnaise or oil on a fresh italian hoagie roll.
Cran Chicken Salad And Cheese Hoagie
Cran chicken salad in a submarine sandwich. Options for cheese include American, Monterey Jack, Provolone, Pepper Jack, Swiss, or no cheese. Topping choices: dry, mayo, oil.
Ham And Cheese Hoagie
Ham, choice of cheese - American, Monterary Jack, Pepper Jack, Provolone, Swiss, or no cheese. Served on a hoagie roll. Topping options: dry, mayo, oil.
Italian Hoagie
Capicola, salami, peppered ham
Roast Beef And Cheese Hoagie
Roast beef, choice of cheese (American, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Provolone, Swiss), and topping (dry, mayo, oil) on a submarine sandwich.
Tuna Salad And Cheese Hoagie
Tuna salad and cheese within a submarine sandwich. Choose from six cheeses including American and Swiss. Toppings include dry, mayo, or oil.
Turkey And Cheese Hoagie
Turkey and cheese hoagie, submarine sandwich. Choice of American, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, provolone, Swiss, or without cheese. Topping options include dry, mayo, or oil.