Buttermilk Cafe Menu is packed with yummy, homemade recipes made just for you! Imagine fluffy pancakes dripping with syrup, crispy grilled cheese sandwiches, and cookies so soft they melt in your mouth. We use fresh ingredients to make food that’s delicious and good for you because we want you to feel happy and strong.
Whether you’re sharing giggles with friends, having a fun family breakfast, or treating yourself after school, our cozy café is the perfect spot to make memories. We’ve got secret superpowers, too—like veggies hidden in smoothies and fruits sneaking into desserts—so even picky eaters leave smiling! At Buttermilk Café, we believe food isn’t just for filling tummies… it’s for filling hearts with joy. Come taste the magic, and let’s add a little extra sunshine to your day!
Buttermilk Cafe Hours
| Day | Opening Hours | Closing Hours |
| Monday | 7:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Saturday | 7:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Buttermilk Cafe Holiday Hours
Easter Sunday: Closed
4th of July: Closed
Day Before Thanksgiving: 7 am-Noon
Thanksgiving: Closed
Christmas Eve: Closed
Christmas Day: Closed
December 26 & 27: Closed
New Year’s Eve: 7 am – 2 pm
New Year’s Day: Closed
Buttermilk Cafe Breakfast Menu & Prices
Café Breakfast Classics Menu & Prices
| Item | Description | Price |
| CAFÉ BREAKFAST | Three farmhouse brown eggs with choice of smoked bacon, sausage links, smoked sausage, or chicken sausage patty (substitute bone-in ham steak for 3.00); served with red-skinned potatoes or grits. Choose buttermilk biscuits or toast. | $14 |
| COUNTRY BREAKFAST | Egg(s) any style with bacon; choose toast or biscuits | One egg | $8.00
Two eggs | $9.00 |
| GOOD MORNING MIGAS | Farmhouse brown eggs, pico de gallo, sliced jalapeños, corn tortillas, topped with cheddar cheese, served with a choice of black beans, grits, or red-skinned potatoes and tortillas. | $11 |
| BREAKFAST STRATA | A crustless quiche baked with savory egg custard, panini bread croutons, green onion, tomato, cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, and served with seasonal berries. | $13 |
| Chicken fried Steak and Eggs | Served with two farmhouse brown eggs, a choice of grits or red-skinned potatoes, cream gravy, and a choice of buttermilk biscuits or toast | $18 |
| Grilled pork loin & eggs | Served with two farmhouse brown eggs, a choice of grits or red-skinned potatoes, cream gravy, and a choice of buttermilk biscuits or toast | $18 |
| Biscuits & Gravy | Three buttermilk biscuits served with a choice of cream gravy or sausage gravy | $10 |
| BROKEN YOLK | Two farmhouse eggs, lettuce, tomato, smoked bacon, and cheddar cheese with mayonnaise on grilled panini bread offered with grits | $14 |
| Avocado Toast | Fresh seasoned avocado over toasted panini, chopped spinach, pea shoots, onion, and diced tomato offered. | $11 |
| CORNED BEEF HASH | A combination of corn, beef, potato, bell pepper, and onion is accented with chopped tomato, green onion, and cheddar and served with two eggs and a choice of biscuits or toast. | $15 |
| HOUSE-CURED SALMON (lox & Bagel) | Served open-faced on the toasted wheat bagel, herbed cream cheese, pea shoots, capers, and diced red onion. | $14 |
| House-smoked salmon with Egg | Served warm with a poached egg, capers, red onion, tarragon aioli, and toasted points | $16 |
| COASTAL BREAKFAST | Tail-on Shrimp over jalapeño cheese grit polenta topped with a poached brown egg served in a lobster sauce garnished with chopped tomato and green onion accented with toasted panini. | $20 |
| Creole Breakfast | Tail-on Shrimp over jalapeño cheese grit polenta with a poached egg served in a creole sauce, andouille sausage garnished. | $20 |
Create Your Own Omelet Menu & Prices
Three farmhouse brown eggs and two of your favorite ingredients served with grits or red-skinned potatoes; offered with biscuits or toast $14.00 (Additional ingredients are $0.99 each)
| Item | Description |
| Cheeses | Cheddar Monterey Jack Pepper Jack Swiss Goat |
| Vegetables | Diced white onion Diced green onion Tomatoes Bell pepper Mushrooms Fresh spinach Jalapeño peppers Pico de gallo |
| Meats | Chopped bacon Crumbled pork sausage Diced ham |
Buttermilk Cafe Griddle Menu & Prices
All served with sweet cream butter and warm syrup | Ask about gluten-free availability
| Item | Description | Price |
| BUTTERMILK PANCAKE BREAKFAST | Two farmhouse brown eggs offered with a choice of smoked bacon, sausage links, smoked sausage, or chicken sausage patty (substitute bone-in ham for 3.00), served with red-skinned potatoes or grits and a single buttermilk pancake | $14 |
| BUTTERMILK WAFFLE BREAKFAST | Buttermilk waffle served with two farm-fresh eggs and a choice of smoked bacon, sausage links, smoked sausage, or chicken sausage patty. | $15 |
| French toast breakfast | Wheatberry French toast lightly dusted with powdered sugar and garnished with fresh strawberries; served with two farm-fresh eggs and your choice of smoked bacon, sausage links, smoked sausage, or chicken sausage patty; served with red-skinned potatoes or grits | $14 |
| BUTTERMILK PANCAKES | Single pancake | $3.50
The short stack of two pancakes | $6.00 Half stack of three pancakes | $8.00 |
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| GRILLED BANANA BREAD | Served warm with banana walnut syrup and dusted with powdered sugar | $10 |
| FRENCH TOAST | Created with wheat berry bread lightly dusted with powdered sugar and garnished with fresh strawberries | $10 |
| BUTTERMILK WAFFLE | Poured into a hot iron, making it always golden and good | $10 |
| CHICKEN AND WAFFLE | A southern staple of fried chicken tenders over a buttermilk waffle | $15 |
Breads, Hot Cereal, Grains & Fruit Menu & Prices
| Item | Description | Price |
| TOAST | Panini white or wheat berry bread | $2.50
House-created gluten-free bread | $4.00 |
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| WHOLE-WHEAT BAGEL | Toasted and served with herbed cream cheese | $3 |
| MUFFINS | Baked daily and served with apricot cream cheese | $4 |
| ENGLISH MUFFIN | $2.50 | |
| House cinnamon roll | Cinnamon, sugar, walnuts, and lightly iced | $5 |
| Granola | Gluten-free granola baked with rolled oats, slivered almonds, rice flour, honey, and brown sugar and served with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit. | $12 |
| STRAWBERRY ROMANOFF | Sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla create the sauce, which is layered with strawberries. | $10 |
| FRIED GREEN TOMATOES | $8 | $9 | |
| FRESH SLICED RED TOMATOES | $5 | $4 | |
| WHOLE-GRAIN STEEL-CUT OATMEAL | Offered with brown sugar, sweet cream butter, and fresh blueberries served with toast or biscuits | $10 |
| Baked Oatmeal | Rolled and steel-cut oats combined with shredded carrot, apples, cranberries, orange juice baked with brown sugar, and egg served with toasted pecans and cream | $6 |
Buttermilk Cafe Lunch Menu & Prices
Starters Menu & Prices
| Item | Description | Price |
| FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS | Hand-dusted with flour, dipped in buttermilk, and served with cream gravy | $10 |
| FRIED ZUCCHINI | Fresh zucchini lightly floured, dipped in buttermilk, encrusted with bread crumbs | $9 |
| FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (8) | Sliced green tomatoes dusted with flour and dipped in buttermilk and yellow cornmeal. | $9 |
| ONION RINGS (8) | Hand-dusted with flour, dipped in buttermilk, and crusted bread crumbs | $10 |
| FRIED MUSHROOMS | Mushrooms dusted in flour dipped in buttermilk and crusted with bread crumbs | $9 |
Buttermilk Cafe Soup, Salad, & More Menu & Prices
Dressings: Buttermilk, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, Chunky Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, Vinegar And Oil
| Item | Description | Price |
| Soup of the day | Cup | $5
Bowl | $8 |
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| Quiche of the day | House-made quiche served with small salad, soup, and fresh fruit garnish | $17 |
| HOUSE SALAD | Chilled romaine, radicchio, pickled okra, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and pea shoots with choice of dressing | Small | $5
Large | $7 Large with chicken breast or salmon | $14.00 |
| Baby wedge | Whole-head baby iceberg accented with blue cheese dressing, chopped bacon, green onion, diced tomato, and blue cheese crumbles | $11 |
| CAESAR SALAD | Chilled romaine with house-made
croutons, Caesar dressing, shredded Parmesan cheese |
Small | $6
Large | $8 Large with chicken breast or salmon | $15 |
| SPINACH SALAD | Chilled flat-leaf spinach, fresh strawberries, goat cheese crumbles, and candied walnuts, accented with red onion, served best with a honey balsamic vinaigrette. | Small | $6
Large | $9 Large with chicken breast or salmon | $16 |
| Country Chef salad | Romaine and radicchio salad, boiled egg, tomato, cucumber, okra, purple onion, pea shoots, shredded cheese, chopped bacon, diced chicken, fried green beans with choice of dressing | $17 |
| HONEYSUCKLE SALAD | Combination romaine and flat leaf spinach, pea shoots, goat cheese crumbles, candied sunflower seeds, fresh berries, grilled chicken breast or salmon, served with a fresh strawberry vinaigrette and sweet muffin of your choice | $17 |
| SMALL BITE CHICKEN QUESADILLA | Flour tortilla filled with chicken, jack cheese, black beans, and pico de gallo offered with chipotle ranch | $9 |
| Chicken & Dumplings | Hand-made dumplings with pulled chicken served in a seasoned broth | Bowl $10 |
Buttermilk Cafe Hot Lunch Entrées Menu & Prices
| Item | Description | Price |
| MEATLOAF | Our combination of beef and pork accented with grilled peach and sweet peach tomato sauce | $16 |
| Chicken livers | Hand-dusted with flour and served with cream gravy | $16 |
| Roasted Turkey | Oven-roasted turkey breast with turkey gravy and apple cranberry chutney | $16 |
| Grilled pork loin | Center-cut pork loin accented with apple cranberry chutney | $16 |
| Hamburger steak | Angus beef patty smothered with onions and mushrooms with a rich brown gravy | $16 |
| Grilled chicken breast | Tender chicken fillet grilled with onion and mushrooms | $16 |
| Savory beef tips | Juicy, tender beef served in a savory brown sauce | $16 |
| Liver & Onions | Smothered with a rich brown gravy | $16 |
| Country fried steak | Hand-breaded and served with cream gravy | $16 |
Buttermilk Cafe Menu for Seafood Lunch Plates
Offered with two side choices
| Item | Description | Price |
| Grilled salmon fillet | Fresh salmon, seasoned and grilled | $20 |
| Lightly breaded shrimp | Five large shrimp lightly breaded | $20 |
| Salmon patty | Our recipe uses fresh salmon, hand-formed and lightly crusted with bread crumbs, served with tartar sauce. | $15 |
| Grilled shrimp | Five large shrimp grilled and presented skewered | $20 |
| cornmeal-crusted stripped catfish | Lightly hand-crusted with corn meal served with hush puppies | $17 |
Sandwiches & More Menu & Prices
| Item | Description | Price |
| Chicken wrap | Grilled or fried chicken breast wrapped in a spinach tortilla filled with fresh spinach, bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, and tomato accented with ranch dressing on the side, served with kettle chips. | $14 |
| Cafe Cheeseburger | Served on a jalapeño sweet bun, with lettuce, tomato, purple onion, brown mustard or mayonnaise, and choice of cheddar, Monterrey Jack, or pepper Jack cheese, served with French fries or two onion rings. | $14 |
| Chicken Focaccia | An oven-baked sandwich prepared with grilled chicken breast seasoned with Worcestershire, mayonnaise, pepper Jack cheese, grilled bell peppers, and onions, served with kettle chips. | $14 |
| BLT | Bacon, lettuce, and fried green tomato on grilled panini bread with kettle chips (or half sandwich with a cup of soup or small house salad) | $14 |
| Rueben sandwich | Served on grilled rye with thinly sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, served with kettle chips (or half sandwich with cup of soup or small house salad) | $14 |
| Turkey Focaccia | An oven-baked sandwich prepared with thinly sliced turkey breast, smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, and mayonnaise, served with kettle chips (or half sandwich with a cup of soup or small house salad) | $14 |
| ham & Swiss Focaccia | An oven-baked sandwich prepared with thinly sliced ham, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and red tomato, dusted with Parmesan cheese, served with kettle chips (or half sandwich with a cup of soup or small house salad) | $14 |
About Buttermilk Cafe
If you ask Chef Carol Irwin, CEC, how she ended up as a Certified Executive Chef, she’ll tell you, “It just happened this way.” Lucky for Texas, “it just happened this way” right here.
After dabbling in other interests, Carol Irwin enrolled in El Centro College in Dallas as a culinary student. Upon graduating, she became an instructor at the school and a Certified Executive Chef. On a family vacation to New Braunfels, she fell in love with Historic Gruene, which is now home of the Buttermilk Cafe.
The Buttermilk Cafe is Chef Carol’s take on comfort food with an upscale twist. The aromas and flavors conjure up memories of family feasts filled with good food prepared by loving hands. C’mon by!
Contact Buttermilk Cafe
Website: Buttermilk Cafe
Phone: 830-625-8700
Address: The Buttermilk Cafe 1324 E. Common St., New Braunfels, TX 7813
FAQ’s Buttermilk Cafe
1. What are Buttermilk Cafe hours?
We’re open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We are closed on Sundays.
2. Does Buttermilk Cafe offer gluten-free options?
Yes! We have gluten-free bread and some other menu items—just ask your server for details.
3. Is Buttermilk Cafe kid-friendly?
Absolutely! We offer a cozy atmosphere and delicious meals for all ages, including picky eaters.
4. Do you take reservations?
No, we operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
5. Does Buttermilk Cafe serve vegetarian dishes?
Yes, we have several vegetarian options, including salads, omelets, and avocado toast.
6. Where is Buttermilk Cafe located?
We are at 1324 E. Common St., New Braunfels, TX 7813.
Final Words
At Buttermilk Cafe, we’re more than just a restaurant—we’re a place where comfort food meets fresh, high-quality ingredients. From our fluffy buttermilk pancakes to our savory country breakfasts, every dish is crafted with love and care. Whether you’re stopping by for a hearty breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a cozy moment with friends and family, we promise a warm and welcoming experience.
Located in the heart of New Braunfels, TX, we take pride in offering homemade, flavorful meals that bring people together. Visit us today and discover why Buttermilk Cafe is a local favorite for breakfast and lunch. Don’t forget to check our seasonal specials and enjoy a taste of Southern hospitality at its best!
