Bluebird Cafe Solon Menu – Solon, IA

Type : Restaurant

Location : Solon, IA

Based on 144 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Bluebird Cafe Solon 52333

Address:
112 E Main St, Solon, IA 52333

Phone: (319) 624-2031

Website:

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Hours

Sunday 7 AM–8 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 7 AM–2 PM

Holiday hours
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM

Menu

Breakfast – Eggs
Bluebird Eggs
Two eggs, hash browns, toast & your choice of double-smoked ham, pecan-smoked bacon, or two house sausage patties.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $12.00
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
A hearty mix of potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips, and corned beef, served with two eggs & toast.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $14.00
Eggs Benedict
Fresh hollandaise over two poached eggs, double-smoked ham, and toasted English muffins served with hash browns. Crustacean? Crab cake benedict, feelin’ veggie? Spinach & tomato benedict, feelin’ kinda papa? Try eggs Hemingway (with house-smoked salmon).
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $13.00
Steak & Eggs
A 6 oz New York strip steak, grilled with two eggs, hash browns & toast.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $16.00
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
Chicken fried steak in rich sausage gravy, two eggs, hash browns, and toast.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $15.00
Biscuits & Gravy
Freshly baked biscuits, luscious sausage gravy, two eggs, and hash browns.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $13.00
Breggfast Sammy
Two fried eggs on toasted white, wheat, sourdough, or rye with lettuce, tomato, onion, and lemon garlic aioli, with hash browns. Add cheese, add bacon, ham, sausage, or turkey for an added price.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $12.00
Huevos Azul
Our famous homemade red pepper chili over Parmesan polenta and over easy eggs, served with hash browns. Add your choice of chorizo, bacon, ham, or turkey for an added price.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $14.00
Breakfast – Off the Griddle & More
3 Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes
3 Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup. 		$8.00
3 Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes
3 Homemade Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup. 		$8.50
Belgian Waffle
Belgian Waffle served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup.		 $8.00
French Toast
2 pieces of French Toast served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup. 		$8.00
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Our house-made cinnamon roll, dipped in french toast custard and griddled. Served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup. 		$8.00
Steel Cut Oats
Oatmeal topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon, with milk and brown sugar upon request. Add toppings for an additional price. 		$7.00
Breakfast – Omelets
Steak & Wake
Sliced grilled steak, asparagus, Parmesan cheese, and stone ground mustard.		 $15.00
Florentine
Spinach, tomato, and red onion drizzled with pesto.		 $13.00
Slammin’ Salmon
House-smoked salmon, red bell pepper, and citrus cream cheese. Topped with chopped scallions & capers.		 $15.00
The Krakatoa
Pecan smoked bacon, jalapeño, red onions, garlic, citrus cream cheese, and Pepper Jack.		 $14.00
The Popeye
Spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and fresh hollandaise. Definitely not for the wimpy.		 $13.00
Veggie
Pepper, onion, asparagus, mushroom, tomatoes, and spinach topped with melted cheddar. Approved for carnivores as well.		 $13.00
Mile High
Double-smoked ham, onion, and red pepper topped with melted cheddar.		 $13.00
U-The-Chef Omelet (With 1-3 Fillings)
Choose from the following: meats – bacon, sausage, double-smoked ham, corned beef, smoked salmon, turkey, chorizo, steak, veggies – red pepper, red onion, asparagus, mushroom, pesto, tomato, spinach, avocado, jalapeño, Krakatoa mix, cheeses – Cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepper jack, bleu, American, feta, provolone, Prairie Breeze (Milton creamery cheddar).		 $13.00
U-The-Chef Omelet (With 4-5 Fillings)
Choose from the following: meats – bacon, sausage, double-smoked ham, corned beef, smoked salmon, turkey, chorizo, steak, veggies – red pepper, red onion, asparagus, mushroom, pesto, tomato, spinach, avocado, jalapeño, Krakatoa mix, cheeses – Cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepper jack, bleu, American, feta, provolone, Prairie Breeze (Milton creamery cheddar).		 $14.00
Breakfast – Sides
Double-Smoked Ham $5.00
House Sausage Patties
2 house made sausage patties		 $5.00
Pecan Smoked Bacon
3 slices of pecan smoked bacon		 $5.00
Two Eggs
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $5.00
Biscuit & Gravy
Fresh baked biscuit with luscious sausage gravy		 $6.00
Corned Beef Hash
A hearty mix of potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips and corned beef.		 $6.00
Krakatoa Hash Browns
Hash browns with pecan smoked bacon, jalapeno, red onions, garlic and pepper jack cheese. 		$5.00
Toast/English Muffin $3.00
Hash Browns $4.00
Fruit Cup
Canteloupe and honeydew melon		 $5.00
Warm Cinnamon Roll
House made cinnamon roll with a cream cheese frosting		 $7.00
House Apple Sauce $4.00
Lunch – Burgers
Hamburger
The classic, perfectly seasoned & grilled to lip-smacking delectability.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $13.00
Cheeseburger
Choice of Cheddar, American, Pepper Jack, Bleu, Swiss, Prairie Breeze, Mozzarella, Provolone, or Feta.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $14.00
Bacon Cheeseburger
Two strips of pecan-smoked bacon & melted cheddar. One never misses with bacon.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $15.00
The Krakatoa
A perfect storm of pecan-smoked bacon, jalapeño, garlic, red onions & magmatic Pepper Jack.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $15.00
Bluebird BQ
Bacon, Cheddar, crispy fried onions & BBQ sauce. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $15.00
Mushroom & Swiss Burger
Topped with sautéed mushrooms & molten Swiss. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $15.00
Bluebird-Ger
Topped with two strips of bacon & tangy bleu cheese. Makes the tummy chirp.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $15.00
Lunch – Salads
House
Fresh greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and croutons.		 $6.00
Baby Spinach
Tender spinach leaves, strawberries, bleu cheese, and toasted pecans.		 $13.00
Thai Yellowfin Tuna Salad
Fresh greens, seared yellowfin tuna, carrots, scallions, and crunchy noodles with sesame wasabi vinaigrette.		 $17.00
Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, tomato, mushrooms, scallions, hard-boiled egg, and bleu cheese atop a bed of crispy mixed greens.		 $17.00
Portobello Salad
Wholesome grilled Portobello mushrooms over spinach with roasted red peppers, red onion, and feta.		 $14.00
Le Chef Salade
Succulent greens, turkey, ham, Cheddar, tomatoes, bacon, onion, hard-boiled egg, and green onion.		 $15.00
Lunch – Sandwiches
Bluebird Reuben
House-corned beef, sauerkraut & Swiss with a snappy, sweet mustard sauce on marbled rye.		 $14.00
The Cuban
Smoked lowa ham, pulled pork, spicy Cuban relish, tangy dijon mustard sauce & Pepper Jack cheese perched high on a toasted hoagie.		 $14.00
Pulled Pork
House-smoked pork shoulder upon a kaiser bun with zangy BBQ sauce and a side of zingy coleslaw. 		$14.00
BLT
Loads of pecan-smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, tomatoes & lemon garlic aioli on toasted sourdough. Add house-smoked salmon or avocado for an added price.		 $12.00
Fried Egg Sandwich
Two fried eggs on toasted white, wheat, sourdough, or rye with lettuce, tomato, onion, and lemon garlic aioli. Add cheese, bacon or ham for an added price.		 $12.00
Big Person Grilled Cheese
Provolone & Milton Creamery Prairie Breeze on sourdough. Add tomato, bacon, ham, or turkey for an added price.		 $12.00
Grilled Chicken Breast
Mediterranean marinated grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on a toasted kaiser. Served with a side of lemon garlic aioli		 $13.00
The Toad Stool
Grilled Portobello cap with tomato, lettuce, house-made pesto & Mozzarella on a toasted hoagie.		 $12.00
Crab Cake Po’Boy
Pan-fried crab cakes, shredded lettuce, tomato, remoulade & braised cabbage on a toasted hoagie.		 $15.00
The Tenderloin
Dotingly hand-pounded pork loin, either breaded or grilled, with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.		 $14.00
The Ah-Nold Club
Oven-roasted turkey, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and lemon garlic aioli on sourdough.		 $15.00
Prime Rib French Dip
Medium rare prime rib, caramelized onions, and thick-cut provolone melted to ooey gooey blissfulness. Served with au jus for your dipping delight.		 $15.00
Lunch – & Such
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered Pacific cod filets deep-fried to crispy golden excellence, with fries, naturally.		 $15.00
Mama Bird’s Mac + Cheese
A delicious blend of cheeses, gallantly gooey, with a crunchy gratin. Served with a side house salad.		 $12.00
Lunch – Soups
Red Pepper Bisque $5.00
Soup Of The Day $5.00
Dinner – Appetizers
Chicken Strips
Six breaded chicken breast tenders served with ranch, BBQ, bleu cheese, or honey mustard.		 $12.00
Cheese Curds
House-breaded Milton creamery chive curds served with magnificent marinara for your dipping delight.		 $12.00
Loaded Fries
Mountain of fries topped with bacon, Krakatoa mix, Pepper Jack cheese & scallions. A flavor eruption on the Richter scale.		 $12.00
Crab Cakes
Two house-made cakes served with captivating remoulade and sweet & sour cabbage relish.		 $12.00
Dinner – Entrées
Mac + Cheese
A delicious blend of cheese, delightfully gooey, with a crunchy gratin. Add chorizo for an extra charge.		 $13.00
Chicken Platter
Two grilled marinated breasts. With mashed potatoes and veggies.		 $15.00
Meatloaf
Monumental slice of our house-made classic. With mashed potatoes and veggies.		 $17.00
Turkey Manhattan
Our take on the diner classic with Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy roosted upon Texas toast.		 $15.00
Fettuccine
Fettuccine tossed with house alfredo sauce with garlic Texas toast. Add chicken or veggies for an extra charge.		 $13.00
NY Strip
12 oz black angus NY strip grilled with great gusto. With mashed potatoes and veggies.
Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.		 $21.00
Prime Rib Manhattan
Prime rib, mashed potatoes & gravy roosted upon Texas toast.		 $15.00
Steak Tacos
Three steak tacos grilled with cilantro & onion. Served with Spanish rice salsa & sour cream.		 $16.00
Dinner – Food for Fledglings
Chicken Strips
Served with ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard. Choose fruit, fries, or applesauce.		 $8.00
P.B. & Jay
Probably not rye. With fruit or fries or applesauce.		 $8.00
Kiddy Grilly Cheese
With fruit, fries, or applesauce.		 $8.00
Mac + Cheese
Gooey cheese blend is sure to make little beaks smile.		 $8.00
Lil’ Elvis
Griddled peanut butter and banana Sammy with a kiss of honey. Choice of fruit, fries, or applesauce.		 $8.00
Dinner – Desserts
Ice Cream With Chocolate Or Caramel Sauce $5.00
Root Beer Float $6.00
Apple Pie $5.00
Beverages
Coffee
Our house blend is roasted for maximum flavor, freshness, and fortitude. Add cream or sugar if desired. 		$4.00
Fresh Brewed Tea
Earl grey, green, peppermint, Irish breakfast.		 $4.00
Fountain Soda $4.00
Ice Tea $4.00
Freshly Squeezed Lemonade $5.00
Arnold Palmer $5.00
Juice
Orange, apple, grapefruit, cranberry, tomato or v8.		 $4.00
Milk $4.00
Chocolate Milk $4.00
Hot Chocolate $5.00
San Pellegrino 750 Ml $6.00
Kids’ Drink $2.50

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Reviews

Jody Beck
I loved having a great salad with chicken for lunch one day so we came back the next morning for breakfast. A great find while visiting family in CR and staying at the Literary Hotel. The waitress is so friendly and attentive. The food is delicious. Very clean restaurant and comfortable. A great place to meet for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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Al Remetch
Very tasty. My wife loved her gourmet crab cakes and I liked my chicken tenders. Service was a bit slow but the food was worth waiting for

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Ms Weiss
Everything was fantastic their house made Hollandaise sauce should be sold by the glass. Don’t forget to ask for extra so you can dip your fries. Everything was incredibly clean. Full bar reasonable prices Actually made by an excellent cook. My new favorite place on earth. I wish we had taken pictures but we ate it too fast and practically locked the plates. Super bright and friendly staff HOUSE BREWED ICE TEA. Seriously, full experience, wonderful attention to detail

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Peter Shaw
This is a great restaurant with vintage furniture and nice decoration. Food is very good and service is excellent. The meatloaf was awesome, meaty, lean and with little bits of red peppers. Coleslaw and mashed potatoes was very good. I’ll be back!

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Frank Fang
Quaint cafe in Solon, apparently one of 3 in the area – other two being in neighboring Iowa City and North Liberty.

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Greg Johnson
Bluebird Cafe in Solon has a good selection of traditional foods with options for vegetarians. The atmosphere is nice with what seems like a recently remodeled dining and seating area. Staff are courteous, attentive, and patient. I had an omelette with veggies and it was quite good. Solon is close to Iowa City, and also a good stop for those on their way to visit Lake Macbride.

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Emmett James
Pretty good! The pancakes are really good and filling, and relatively cheap. Their cinnamon rolls are good, but not as much cinnamon filling as I usually see; their size makes up for it, though. Missed a sauce one time on fish and chips, but those are great too and service has been very good otherwise!

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Tim Tr.
Gotta check out this cafe when you re in Solon. It won’t disappoint!

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John L
Excellent food, happy to learn it’s farm to table. Service was fantastic! The atmosphere is unbeatable. Small town charm and feel. Highly recommend. We will be back.

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Rhetta Schmitt
Stopped in for breakfast last Sunday and had a great experience! The front desk manager at The Literary sent us over and we could not have been more pleased! Our waitress was wonderful and gave us some great suggestions, our food was hot and delicious, and the mimosa flight was a fun treat! We’ll be back!

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