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    SEASONAL MENU
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    Featured Items

    • EGG SANDWICH

      two scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and choice of breakfast meat on an English muffin
      $10.00
    • THE DINER ROYALE

      two eggs any style, bacon, pork sausage or chicken sausage, French toast or pancakes, choice of side and choice of toast
      $17.50
    • DINER CLASSIC

      8oz Angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato and onions on a potato bun with a side of mayo and french fries
      $15.00

    SEASONAL MENU

    SEASONAL FOOD

    • NATS HOT DOG

      100% beef hot dog on a potato roll with grilled onions, tomatoes and sweet relish, served with a side of fries
      $15.00
    • GREEK PASTA

      grilled chicken breast with linguine, Kalamata olives, fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese
      $18.00
    • WATERMELON SALAD

      arugula, feta cheese, watermelon and lemon dressing
      $15.00
    • SALMON DINNER

      blackened salmon, brown rice, mango salsa and Cajun seasoning served with a side of broccoli
      $20.00
    • JAMBALAYA

      shrimp, chicken breast, andouille sausage, onions, peppers and parmesan cheese with Cajun and Old Bay seasoning
      $20.00

    SEASONAL MILKSHAKES

    • Mango Mirage

      $10.00
    • Raspberry Cloud

      $10.00

    ALL DAY BREAKFAST

    EGGS & OMELETS

    • THE DINER ROYALE

      two eggs any style, bacon, pork sausage or chicken sausage, French toast or pancakes, choice of side and choice of toast
      $17.50
    • EGG SANDWICH

      two scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and choice of breakfast meat on an English muffin
      $10.00
    • HUEVOS RANCHEROS

      crispy corn tortillas, two eggs over easy w/ black beans, queso fresco, brown rice, ranchero sauce
      $16.00
    • STEAK & EGGS

      8 oz grilled rib eye, two eggs any style and hash-brown square
      $24.00
    • TWO EGGS, ANY STYLE

      choice of side and choice of toast
      $10.25
    • GREEK OMELET

      three eggs, spinach, olives, tomato and feta, side of fresh fruit and choice of toast
      $14.00
    • WESTERN OMELET

      three egg omelet with cheddar, peppers, onions and ham, choice of side and choice of toast
      $15.00
    • VEGGIE OMELET

      mushrooms, tomatoes, onions and black beans with pepper jack cheese, choice of side and choice of toast
      $15.00
    • PONDEROSA STOMP OMELET

      three eggs, pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, bacon, sausage, jalapeno and scallions, choice of side and choice of toast
      $17.00
    • CALIFORNIA SCRAMBLE

      scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, peppers, onions, tomato, avocado, and cilantro crema with a side of fruit (V, gf)
      $14.50
    • TOFU SCRAMBLE

      scrambled tofu, turmeric, onions, peppers and spinach with a side of fruit (vv, GF)
      $14.00
    • BYO OMELET

      choice of side and choice of toast
      $11.00

    SAVORY

    • FRIED CHICKEN & FRENCH TOAST

      crispy chicken thigh and Challah French toast with bacon-bourbon syrup
      $17.00
    • BISCUITS & GRAVY

      single or double. house-made buttermilk biscuit(s) with pork gravy
      $6.00+
    • HASH BROWN BOWL

      shredded potatoes, pickled jalapeño, mushroom, onion, cheddar, bacon and two sunny eggs (GF)
      $16.00
    • BREAKFAST BURRITO

      scrambled eggs, chorizo, shredded potatoes, cheddar in a flour tortilla, topped with ranchero sauce and cilantro crema
      $14.00
    • CHICKEN & BISCUIT

      fried chicken thigh, buttermilk biscuit, bacon-flavored gravy and one egg any style
      $15.00

    SWEET

    • BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

      served with syrup, butter and powdered sugar.
      $11.00+
    • CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST

      challah bread served with syrup, butter and powdered sugar
      $10.00
    • STEEL CUT OATMEAL

      brown sugar and raisins.
      $7.00
    • MONTE CRISTO

      swiss, cheddar, turkey and ham on challah, dipped in egg batter and served with home fries
      $16.00

    BREAKFAST SIDES

    • SD BACON

      $4.00
    • SD CHICKEN SAUSAGE

      $4.00
    • SD PORK SAUSAGE

      $4.00
    • SD HAM

      $4.00
    • SD CORNED BEEF HASH

      $6.00
    • SD SLICED TURKEY

      $4.00
    • SD TURKEY BACON

      $4.00
    • SD ONE EGG

      $1.75
    • SD TWO EGGS

      $3.50
    • CHEDDAR GRITS

      $4.00+
    • GRITS

      $3.00+
    • HASHBROWN SQUARE

      $4.00
    • HOME FRIES

      $4.50
    • OATMEAL - CUP

      $4.00
    • TOTS

      $5.00
    • SHREADED HASH BROWNS

      $3.50
    • ONE PANCAKE

      $2.75
    • SHORT STACK

      $5.50
    • SD FRENCH TOAST

      $5.00
    • TOAST

      $2.50
    • BUTTERMILK BISCUIT

      $4.50
    • CHEDDAR BISCUIT

      $4.50
    • FRUIT

      $5.00+
    • AVOCADO HALF

      $4.00
    • GLUTEN FREE TOAST

      $3.00

    BURGERS & SANDWICHES

    BURGERS

    • DINER CLASSIC

      8oz Angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato and onions on a potato bun with a side of mayo and french fries
      $15.00
    • TURKEY BURGER

      Grilled Onions, Grilled Pineapple, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Chipotle Mayo and Pepper Jack
      $16.00
    • BLACK BEAN BURGER

      Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Queso Fresco, and Cilantro Crema
      $14.00
    • PATTY MELT

      8 oz Angus Beef Patty, Swiss, Grilled Mushrooms, and Onions, on Rye.
      $17.00
    • COWBOY BURGER

      8oz Angus Beef Patty with Pepper Jack, Bacon, Fried Onion Ring, BBQ Sauce; Lettuce, Tomato and Onion
      $19.00
    • BREAKFAST BURGER

      8 oz Angus beef patty, cheddar cheese, bacon and fried egg.
      $18.50

    SANDWICHES

    • CLASSIC BLT

      tomatoes, garlic aioli and bacon on sourdough.
      $14.00
    • PHILLY CHEESESTEAK

      Steak or chicken, grilled onions & peppers, and provolone on a classic sub roll.
      $16.00
    • 18th STREET CHICKEN SANDWICH

      crispy chicken thigh, slaw, pickle, jalapeno and chipotle mayo on a potato bun, served with fries.
      $16.00
    • GRILLED CHEESE

      Mushroom, spinach, sauerkraut, grilled onions, swiss and 1000 island dressing on rye.
      $13.00
    • TURKEY CLUB

      Roasted turkey breast, LTO, bacon, cheddar and garlic aioli on sourdough.
      $15.00
    • MUSHROOM RUEBEN

      mushroom, spinach, sauerkraut, grilled onions, swiss and 1000 island dressing on rye.
      $14.00
    • CLASSIC REUBEN

      corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing on toasted rye bread.
      $15.00
    • CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP

      romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, brioche crouton, Caesar dressing served on a spinach wrap.
      $15.00
    • TUNA MELT

      tuna, onion, mayo, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese on toasted wheat bread.
      $15.00
    • CUBAN SANDWICH

      roasted ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard on a baguette.
      $16.00

    MAINS

    • CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE

      house mac n’ cheese topped with grilled chicken breast and citrus breadcrumbs
      $18.00
    • DINER CHICKEN DINNER

      pan-seared chicken, lemon-caper butter sauce, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
      $18.00
    • SHRIMP & GRITS

      shrimp, bacon, cherry tomatoes, green onions, garlic, and cheddar cheese grits
      $17.00
    • PESTO SPAGHETTI

      spaghetti, house made pesto sauce (V)
      $14.00
    • SHORT RIB HASH

      beef short rib, home fries, fried shallots, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
      $18.00
    • CLASSIC CHICKEN POT PIE

      roasted chicken, peas, carrots, onions and gravy served in a flaky pie crust
      $16.00
    • STEAK DINNER

      10 oz rib eye with mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, and red wine peppercorn sauce
      $27.00

    APPS & SALADS

    APPETIZERS

    • BUFFALO WINGS

      6 or 10 grilled and tossed in buffalo sauce and served with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
      $10.00
    • CHICKEN TENDERS

      Served with ranch or honey mustard.
      $14.00
    • LOADED NACHOS

      shredded cheddar, pico de gallo, black beans, sour cream, scallions and cilantro.
      $12.00
    • CHEESY FRIES

      Cholula cheese sauce and jalapenos.
      $8.00
    • CHEESY TOTS

      Cholula cheese sauce and jalapenos.
      $8.00
    • MOZZARELLA STICKS

      served with marinara (V).
      $10.00
    • SOUP DU JOUR

      $5.00+
    • PICKLE CHIPS

      Breaded and fried dill pickle slices, served with chipotle mayo. (V)
      $10.00
    • TOMATO BASIL SOUP

      $4.00+
    • SPINACH DIP

      Served with Sliced Baguette
      $12.00
    • COMBO PLATTER

      Fried pickle chips, mozzarella sticks, two chicken tenders, served with ranch and marinara sauce.
      $16.00

    SALADS

    • CLASSIC COBB SALAD

      grilled chicken, bacon, cucumbers, tomato, hard boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, mushroom and blue cheese dressing
      $17.00
    • CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD

      romaine, parmesan, house-made garlic croutons and Caesar dressing
      $8.00+
    • DINER BOWL

      taco-seasoned chickpeas, sweet potatoes, pickled red onion, mixed greens and avocado with cilantro crema
      $14.00
    • HOUSE SALAD

      mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and maple balsamic dressing
      $4.00+

    KIDS

    • ROYALE JR

      two scrambled eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, one pancake or French toast
      $11.25
    • PETIT PANCAKES

      $8.25
    • TOT'S FRENCH TOAST

      $8.25
    • EGGCELLENT BREAKFAST

      two scrambled eggs served with a hash brown square
      $8.25
    • FRUIT

      $5.00+
    • TINY'S TENDERS

      two chicken tenders served with fries
      $9.25
    • GRILLED CHEESE SAMMIE

      served with fries
      $8.25
    • LIL CHEESY (Kids Burger)

      4oz Angus beef burger with American cheese served with fries
      $9.25
    • MUNCHKIN'S MAC & CHEESE

      $7.25
    • LITTLE ITALY (SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS)

      spaghetti and meatball with marinara sauce
      $8.25

    SIDES

    LUNCH AND DINNER SIDES

    • SD FRENCH FRIES

      $5.00
    • SD ONION RINGS

      $6.00
    • SD TATER TOTS

      $5.00
    • SD POTATO CHIPS

      $4.00
    • SD MIXED GREENS

      $4.00
    • SD CAESAR SALAD

      $8.00
    • SD STEAMED BROCCOLI

      $4.00
    • SD SAUTEED SPINACH

      $4.00
    • SD GREEN BEANS

      $4.00
    • SD MASHED POTATOES

      $4.00
    • SD MASHED + GRAVY

      $4.75
    • SD MAC & CHEESE

      $6.00+
    • SD SOUP DU JOUR

      $5.00
    • SD CHILI

      $8.00
    • SD BROWN RICE

      $3.50
    • SD TOMATOES

      $4.00
    • SD SWEET POTATO FRIES

      $5.50
    • SD PICKLES

      $1.00

    DESSERTS

    • BROWNIE SUNDAE

      house made brownie with one scoop of vanilla ice cream
      $6.00
    • APPLE PIE

      spiced apples in a classic pastry crust
      $6.75
    • BANANA SPLIT

      two scoops of vanilla ice cream, banana, chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, whipped cream and a maraschino cherry
      $12.00
    • SCOOP ICE CREAM

      $3.00
    • CHERRY PIE

      classic cherry filling in a flaky crust
      $7.00+
    • BLUEBERRY PEACH PIE

      $7.50+

    BEVERAGE

    SOFT DRINKS

    • COFFEE

      Tryst House Blend Roasted by Open Seas Roasters
      $4.00+
    • HOT BLACK TEA

      $3.75
    • HOT GREEN TEA

      $3.75
    • HOT MINT TEA

      $3.75
    • HOT CHAMOMILE TEA

      $3.75
    • HOT CHOCOLATE

      $3.50
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.75
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.75
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.75
    • IBC ROOT BEER

      $3.75
    • SUNKIST

      $3.75
    • ICED TEA

      $3.75
    • LEMONADE

      $4.00
    • BLOOD ORANGE LEMONADE

      $5.25
    • ARNOLD PALMER

      $4.00
    • ORANGE JUICE

      $4.00
    • APPLE JUICE

      $4.00
    • PINEAPPLE JUICE

      $4.00
    • CRANBERRY JUICE

      $4.00
    • GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

      $4.00
    • TOMATO JUICE

      $4.00
    • MILK

      $3.00
    • CHOCOLATE MILK

      $3.50
    • GREAT BALLS OF FIRE

      $10.00
    • I WALK THE LINE

      $10.00
    • SAN PELLEGRINO

      $3.50
    • Ginger Ale

      $3.75
    • Ginger Beer

      $3.75
    • Apple Cider

      $3.50
    • Raspberry Lemonade

      $5.50

    MILKSHAKES

    • VANILLA MILKSHAKE

      $9.25
    • CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE

      $9.25
    • COOKIES & CREAM MILKSHAKE

      $9.25
    • STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE

      $9.25
    • PEANUT BUTTER MILKSHAKE

      $9.25
    • MALT MILKSHAKE

      $9.25

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    All hours
    Sunday6:00 am - 5:45 am
    Monday6:00 am - 5:45 am
    Tuesday6:00 am - 5:45 am
    Wednesday6:00 am - 5:45 am
    Thursday6:00 am - 5:45 am
    Friday6:00 am - 5:45 am
    Saturday6:00 am - 5:45 am
    Restaurant info

    Must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol. Please present proper ID upon pickup.

    Location

    2453 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

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