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Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery

American Restaurant, Bakery, and Comfort Food Restaurant$$$$

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Dinner and Lunch

Price range 5.00-16.00

Grilled Chicken Salad

A charbroiled‏ chicken breast, sliced & served atop a bed of mixed greens, diced tomatoes, eggs, fresh mushrooms & toasted almonds. Served w/ honey mustard dressing.

Country Cobb Salad

Diced grilled chicken breast, bacon, cheddar & monterey jack cheeses, sliced egg, diced tomatoes, black olives, mushrooms, blue cheese crumbles, peas & corn on mixed greens. served w/ our famous French dressing.

Fruit Salad

Fresh fruit, delicious chicken salad, cottage cheese, sliced tomatoes & a boiled egg.

The Blue Gate Sizzler

Fresh half-pound burger grilled & served on a toasted homemade bun w/ swiss cheese, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, pickle, onion, relish, & your choice of French fries or onion rings.

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Thick slices of homemade bread piled high w/ chicken salad, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, & crisp bacon. Served w/ fresh fruit.

French Dip Sandwich

Savory thinly-sliced prime rib smothered in swiss cheese & grilled onions. Served on a hoagie roll w/ au jus & onion rings.

Amish Country Grill

Delicious chuck roast or turkey grilled w/ diced onions & smothered w/ swiss cheese. Served on a hoagie roall w/ horseradish sauce & fries.

Roast Smoked Ham

Delicious, locally smoked & salt cured ham is slow roasted for extra tenderness & then pulled from the bone.

Pork Chops

Two fresh, center-cut chops pressure-fried to perfection. Served w/ your choice of two sides.

Charbroiled Chicken Breast

Marinated skinless‏ & boneless chicken breast basted w/ our own sauce & broiled.

Breaded Chicken Tenders

Tender all-white‏ meat (gluten free) covered in a crispy breading & served w/ your choice of any two sides.

Amish Country Sampler

A sampling of our most popular items. Features chicken, ham, roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing & a choice of corn, carrots or green beans. Also includes homemade bread & a garden salad.

Liver & Onions

Tender beef liver rolled in flour & seasonings. Grilled & smothered w/ sauteed onions.

Monterey Chicken

A skinless & boneless chicken breast charbroiled & topped w/ shredded cheddar & monterey jack cheeses, chopped tomatoes & scallions. Served w/ a smoked hickory sauce.

Grilled Ham & Cheese

Thin sliced ham & American cheese on our homemade bread, grilled to golden perfection. served w/ French fries.

Grilled Chicken Wrap

Tender grilled chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla w/ sauteed peppers & onions & covered in cheese. Served w/ sour cream, salsa & choice of one side.

Chicken Ranch Wrap

Tender chicken in a crispy breading wrapped in a flour tortilla w/ lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing. Or choose popcorn chicken for extra spice. Choice of one side.

Chicken & Noodle | Creamy Potato | Soup of the Day

For many years you've loved our home-style recipe soups. Each one made from the freshest ingredients w/ just the right spices for your enjoyment. Available in a cup or a bowl.

Chicken & Noodles

Homemade noodles & chunks of chicken generously ladled over creamy real mashed potatoes.

Stuffed Potato

Baked potato filled w/ veggies & topped w/ cheddar cheese sauce, served w/ a dinner roll.

Tuesday-Homestyle Meatloaf

A hearty portion of freshly baked country meatloaf served w/ real mashed potatoes & green beans.

Thursday-Chicken Pot Pie

Homemade deep-dish pot pie chock-full of chicken, peas, carrots & potatoes. Hot gravy is ladled over all & served w/ applesauce.

Friday - Fish Fry

Premium cod filets hand-breaded & delicately seasoned, then cooked in pure canola oil, tender & flakey. Served w/ fries, hush puppies & fresh coleslaw.

Saturday-Roasted Turkey Dinner

Tender roasted turkey served w/ real mashed potatoes & dressing.

Homemade Loaded Potato Chips

A platter of thinly sliced potato chips, deep fried to a golden brown & lightly salted, loaded w/ cheese, bacon, scallions & sour cream.

Popcorn Chicken Salad

Bite sized, lightly breaded buffalo chicken pieces tossed w/ crisp greens, tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese & crisp bacon. Served w/ butter milk ranch dressing.

Blue Gate House Salad

Bed of mixed greens, topped w/ corn, peas, bacon bits, monterey cheese, eggs, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes & croutons.

Light & Healthy Plate

A generous helping of cottage cheese, peaches & a fresh muffin from our bakery.

Chicken Grill

Charbroiled boneless chicken breast w/ lettuce, tomato, & mayonnaise, on a toasted homemade bun. Served w/ fries.

Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich

Our famous meatloaf served on grilled sourdough bread from the blue gate bakery. Served w/ one side.

Deli Sandwich

Delicious ham w/ American & Swiss cheese & topped w/ lettuce, tomato, onions & bacon. served on homemade white bread & served w/ a fruit cup.

Blue Gate Gobbler

1/3 pound turkey burger w/ lettuce, tomato & onion. Served w/ honey mustard or horseradish sauce & a cup of fruit.

Country Roast Beef

We prepare this using an old-fashioned amish recipe. Baked in its natural juices, the result is tender, melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

Homestyle Meatloaf

A hearty portion of freshly-baked meatloaf topped w/ a sweet & savory glaze. Served w/ your choice of two sides.

Chopped Steak

Fresh ground beefsteak, grilled to perfection, topped w/ your choice of grilled onions or beef gravy.

Fried Chicken

Fresh chicken cooked under pressure, comes up tender & juicy. Served w/ your choice of two sides.

Mel's Favorite

A marinated charbroiled chicken breast served w/ a smashed baked potato, topped w/ steamed vegetables, cheese sauce & bacon. Mel enjoys sample sides of cottage cheese & potato salad w/ his meal, so we've included that as well.

Breaded Cod

Premium cod filets hand-breaded & delicately seasoned to perfection, then cooked in pure canola oil, tender & flakey. Served w/ your choice of two sides.

Cheeseburger

Fresh quarter-pound burger grilled & served on a toasted bun w/ American or swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle & French fries.

Patty Melt on Rye

Fresh quarter-pound burger grilled & served on rye bread from the bakery w/ swiss cheese & sauteed onions. served w/ French fries.

Deli Wrap

A flour tortilla w/ crisp lettuce, tomato, ham, turkey, swiss cheese & onion. Served w/ ranch dressing & a cup of fruit.

Blue Gate B.L.T.

A generous helping of tasty bacon, crisp lettuce & fresh tomatoes on fresh toasted bread. Served w/ onion rings.

Soup & Sandwich

Half a‏ sandwich w/ a cup of soup. Pick any soup & your choice of grilled cheese, grilled ham & cheese, B.L.T., deli or chicken salad.

Manhattans

Tender roast beef, or turkey on homemade bread. Served w/ mashed potatoes & smothered w/ gravy.

Monday-Chicken & Biscuits

Large butter flavor biscuit served w/ homemade mashed potatoes, smothered in chicken gravy & flavored w/ hearty vegetables.

Wednesday-Beef & Noodles

Thick homemade noodles w/ tender roast beef served w/ real mashed potatoes & a garden salad.

Thursday-BBQ Pork Ribs

Slow-roasted pork‏ ribs served w/ homemade baked potato & baked beans.

Friday-All You Can Eat Fish Fry

Premium cod filets hand-breaded & delicately seasoned, then cooked in pure canola oil, tender & flakey. Served w/ fries, hush puppies & fresh coleslaw.

Breakfast

Price range 3.00-8.00

The Haystack

Unusual but‏ delicious! We start w/ a fresh biscuit & build w/ homefries, sausage gravy, a scrambled egg, diced onions, sliced tomatoes & cheddar cheese.

Farmer's Breakfast

Two eggs cooked any style & served w/ bacon, two pieces of mush & homemade toast.

Country Breakfast

Thick, hearty sausage gravy spiced just right. Served w/ buttermilk biscuits.

Haus Breakfast Sandwich

Toasted English muffin bread w/ an egg, ham or bacon, & American or swiss cheese.

Western Omelette

Three egg omelette w/ cheese, red & green peppers, mushrooms, onions, & ham.

Homemade Toast

Thick slices of our delicious whole wheat or white bread. Available sprinkled w/ cinnamon & sugar.

Mom's Cinnamon Rolls

Fresh from the oven & hand-rolled by "mom" herself. Served smothered w/ caramel icing.

Toppings & Sides

(Add to any country griddle entree) : apple, mixed berry or blueberry topping, pecans, two eggs, bacon, ham or sausage.

Buttermilk Pancakes

Stack of melt-in-your-mouth buttermilk hotcakes, butter grilled & served w/ syrup. Available w/ pecans.

French Toast

Thickly sliced‏ homemade bread dipped in batter, butter grilled & sprinkled w/ powdered sugar & cinnamon.

Stuffed French Toast

Two thick‏ batter-dipped slices of our homemade bread w/ a layer of savory cream cheese & sweet blueberry or raspberry filling.

Oatmeal or Granola

Freshly cooked oatmeal or homemade granola, take your pick & enjoy a wholesome, delicious wholegrain breakfast. Served w/ whole wheat toast & raisins.

Fruit Bowl

An abundant assortment of seasonal & tropical fruits served w/ a side of fat-free yogurt & a homemade muffin.

Amish Breakfast

Three eggs cooked to your liking, served w/ smoked country ham, homefries & homemade toast.

Blue Gate Scramble

Three eggs mixed w/ homefries, colby cheese & your choice of ham, bacon or sausage. Served w/ homemade toast.

Horse & Buggy Breakfast

Two eggs cooked to your liking, a buttermilk hotcake, homefries & homemade toast.

Amish Breakfast Wrap

A flour tortilla w/ egg, sausage, ham, bacon, peppers, onions, mushrooms & cheese. Served w/ salsa.

Made-to-Order Omelettes

We start w/ 3 farm fresh eggs whipped w/ just a splash of milk. Then we fill it up w/ your choice of bacon, ham or sausage & top it w/ cheddar & monterey jack cheese. Served w/ homemade toast. Also available, cheese omelets w/ mushrooms & or diced onions.

Fresh Vegetable Omelette

Three egg omelet w/ all our freshest vegetables.

Toasted Apple Bread

Wonderful, homemade sweet apple bread, toasted & served w/ cream cheese.

Gourmet Muffins

Ask your server about this morning’s selection of all natural muffins. Donuts, long johns, bismarks, apple fritters, assorted danishes the baker’s whim & your alarm clock decide the selection.

Specialty Pancakes

Our famous buttermilk pancakes cooked w/ your favorite ingredients: chocolate chip, chocolate chip pecan, chocolate chip banana pecan, banana, banana pecan & banana chocolate chip

Malted Waffles

Thick & delicious, made from the finest malted flour. Served w/ syrup & pecans.

Apple Bread French Toast

Thickly sliced homemade apple bread dipped in batter, butter grilled & sprinkled w/ powdered sugar & cinnamon.

Cornmeal Mush

Three pieces of our homemade mush, deep fried to a crispy, golden perfection. Served w/ syrup or sausage gravy.

Healthy Gourmet Sundae

A sundae layered w/ fresh, non-fat yogurt, whole grain cereal & either cherries, apples or peaches in a rich sauce. High in fiber & low in fat.

Desserts & Pie

Try the pies that make us famous. They’re freshly made & baked to perfection. Choose a slice or take home a whole one. Baked daily, sometimes we sell out, so order ahead for any special occasion

Dutch Apple Pie

Fresh shredded‏ apples covered in a glaze & topped w/ a cinnamon & sugar crumb topping.

Blackberry Pie

Plump homemade blackberries in a glaze fill this double-crusted pie.

Fresh Blueberry Pie (Seasonal)

Juicy freshly picked berries crowd this flavorful pie topped w/ whipped cream.

Cherry Pie

Delicious red, tart cherries, juicy w/ that old-fashioned flavor.

Chocolate Crunch Pie

Our chocolate pie w/ chunks of heath bar for a great toffee crunch.

Coconut Cream Pie

The finest coconut adds a flair to this creamy vanilla custard pudding pie.

Lemon Meringue Pie

Slightly tart, slightly sweet, this pie is topped w/ a light & airy meringue.

Mincemeat Pie (Seasonal)

Fresh fruit & authentic ingredients just like grandma's holiday pie steeped in tradition.

Peach Pie

Lots of tender juicy peaches piled in a flaky crust.

Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut butter‏ blended w/ confectioners sugar & layered w/ vanilla custard pudding topped w/ whipped cream & peanut butter crumbs.

Pecan Crunch Cream Pie (Specialty)

Light &‏ creamy butterscotch filling over candied pecans & whipped cream topping.

Srawberry Rhubarb Pie (Seasonal)

Classic & delicious strawberry rhubarb pie recipe. Sweet fresh strawberries paired w/ tart rhubarb.

Rhubarb Pie (Seasonal)

The taste of tart, refreshing rhubarb w/ a custard base.

Fresh Strawberry Pie (Seasonal)

Sweet ripe strawberries glisten under a light, flavorful glaze.

Choco-Nana-Nutter Pie

Thick layer of redi-ripened bananas in vanilla filling followed by a hefty layer of chocolate filling. Topped off w/ whipped cream & drizzled w/ our famous peanut butter spread.

Apple Dumpling a La Mode

Warm, freshly baked apple dumpling served w/ a scoop of cinnamon ice cream & caramel sauce.

Old-Fashioned Favorite

Old-fashioned bread pudding warmed & served w/ ice cream.

Carrot Cake

Made from scratch & topped w/ cream cheese icing.

Apple Pie

Sliced apples cooked in their own juices, spiced w/ cinnamon & baked to a bubbly perfection.

Banana Cream Pie

Thin slices of ripe bananas & creamy vanilla custard pudding are topped w/ whipped cream.

Blueberry Pie

Luscious ripe berries, cooked in our homemade filling overflow this lattice-crusted pie.

Butterscotch Pie

An all time favorite the custard is made w/ caramelized sugar for that extra rich taste, like grandma used to make.

Chocolate Pie

Every fork-full of this pie says chocolate, chocolate, chocolate.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut butter crumbs layered w/ chocolate & vanilla custard pudding & topped w/ whipped cream, more peanut butter crumbs & chocolate sprinkles.

German Chocolate Pie (Specialty)

Baked chocolate pie w/ a touch of coconut & pecans.

Custard Pie

Real vanilla & nutmeg flavor our classic custard

Old-Fashioned Sugar Cream Pie

Old fashioned amish favorite, made from scratch w/ butter, brown sugar & cream & baked to a golden perfection. This pie will melt in your mouth.

Fresh Peach Pie (Seasonal)

Summer's sweetest peaches w/ a light glaze & mounded on a freshly baked crust.

Pecan Pie (Specialty)

Plenty of buttery, caramelized pecan pieces go into the luscious filling.

Pumpkin Pie (Seasonal)

Pumpkin spice & everything nice have made this pie an American tradition.

Raisin Cream Pie (Seasonal)

Plump raisins & a perfectly spiced glaze are covered in custard & fresh whipped cream.

Red Raspberry Cream Pie

Cream cheese & sour cream folded together & layered w/ vanilla custard pudding & red raspberries in a light glaze, w/ a whipped cream topping.

Cherry Crumb Pie

Our old fashioned cherry pie filling baked in the shell. Topped w/ a brown sugar, butter & oatmeal crumb topping. You'll think you're eating cobbler.

Creamy Ice Box Pies (Seasonal: May-Oct)

A light & creamy blend, whipped & frozen on top of a specialty graham cracker crust. Topped w/ your favorite toppings & certain to melt in your mouth. Flavors available: chocolate caramel heath dream, peanut butter delight & raspberry divine.

Mel's Classic Choice

A slice of old-fashioned sugar cream pie warmed & served w/ cinnamon ice cream.

Dark Chocolate Cake

Very moist & rich chocolate cake, a chocolate lover's dream.

Blue Gate Cheesecake

Made from‏ scratch & w/ a hint of lemon zest.

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