Crystal Cafe Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Crystal Cafe, a beloved gem nestled in South Sioux City, Nebraska, at 4601 Dakota Ave. Known for its homestyle comfort food, Crystal Cafe embodies the heartwarming essence of a classic truck stop diner.

The menu boasts an array of enticing options. For those craving a hearty meal, indulge in the Beer Battered Cod Basket or the Chicken Fried Steak, both praised for their quality and generous portions. Omelettes are a highlight too, particularly the Mexican Omelette with flavorful taco meat and fresh veggies.

Diners rave about the amiable service and welcoming atmosphere, making every visit feel like home. Local favorites like the Banana Cream Pie add a sweet touch, rounding off a satisfying meal. If you’re seeking a taste of true Midwest hospitality, Crystal Cafe is a must-visit destination that promises both flavor and familiarity.

Beverages

100% Colombian Coffee

Regular or decaffeinated.

US$1.95

Chocolate Milk

US$4.49

Milk

US$3.69

Kids Pop

US$1.25

Ice Tea

US$2.35

Lemonade

US$2.10

Pop

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, Mountain Dew and Sierra Mist.

US$2.25

Juices

Tomato or orange.

US$3.99

Hot Chocolate

US$2.39

Sweet Tea

US$2.45

Hot Tea

US$2.05

Lettuce Salad

Add-ons: add tomatoes for an additional price.

US$4.49

Big Garden Salad

US$8.99

Taco Salad

Includes lettuce, taco meat, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream & picante sauce.

US$10.79

Chicken Chef Salad

Includes a choice of grilled or crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, green peppers and cheddar cheese.

US$10.79

Chef Salad

Includes lettuce, ham, turkey, tomatoes and cheddar cheese.

US$10.79

Garden Salad

Includes lettuce, tomato, green peppers and cheese.

US$5.99

Salad Fixin's

Breakfast Favorites

Corned Beef Hash

Includes corned beef hash, 2 eggs and toast.

US$10.99

Smothered Chicken Fried Steak

Homemade chicken fried steak topped with 2 eggs, hashbrowns, sausage gravy and melted cheddar cheese and served with toast.

US$14.99

Ranch Special

Includes 2 eggs scrambled with diced ham and toast.

US$8.99

Belt Buster

Includes 2 eggs, potatoes, 1 strip of bacon, 2 sausage links, a slice of ham and toast.

US$14.99

Shaved Ham (Platter)

US$9.29

Breaded Pork Tenderloin (Platter)

US$13.09

Lemon Pepper Cod (Platter)

US$11.59

Grilled Ham And Cheese (Platter)

US$9.49

Breaded Pork Tenderloin (Regular)

US$9.99

Grilled Cheese (Platter)

US$7.49

Shaved Ham (Regular)

US$6.99

Philly Steak Sandwich (Regular)

US$7.99

Chicken Strip Sandwich (Regular)

US$11.19

Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato (Regular)

US$7.49

6oz. Grilled Chicken Breast (Platter)

US$13.09

Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato (Platter)

US$9.79

Philly Steak Sandwich (Platter)

US$10.29

Chicken Strip Sandwich (Platter)

US$10.09

Roast Beef (Regular)

US$7.49

Grilled Cheese (Regular)

US$5.19

Lemon Pepper Cod (Regular)

US$9.29

Grilled Ham And Cheese (Regular)

US$7.19

Roast Beef (Platter)

US$9.79

6oz. Grilled Chicken Breast (Regular)

US$9.99

Popular Sandwiches

House Specialty Sandwiches

Scrumptious Burger (Platter)

A 1/3 lb. hamburger topped with a fried egg, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a grilled bun.

US$12.59

Chili Size (Platter)

1/3 lb. hamburger served open faced on a grilled bun smothered with our homemade chili and topped with onions and melted cheese.

US$12.29

Chicken Club (Regular)

6 oz. grilled chicken topped with 2 slices of double smoked bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a grilled bun.

US$11.99

Homemade Reuben (Platter)

Thinly sliced corn beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, homemade thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread.

US$13.09

Clubhouse (Regular)

Made the old fashioned way with 3 slices of toast, sliced turkey, sliced ham, double smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.

US$9.99

Chili Dog (Platter)

1/4 lb. Wimmers hot dog smothered in our homemade chili and topped with onions and melted cheddar cheese on a grilled bun.

US$11.29

Chili Dog (Regular)

1/4 lb. Wimmers hot dog smothered in our homemade chili and topped with onions and melted cheddar cheese on a grilled bun.

US$8.99

Chicken Fried Chicken (Regular)

A breaded deep fried chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a grilled bun.

US$7.19

Chicken Fried Chicken (Platter)

A breaded deep fried chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a grilled bun.

US$9.19

Chili Size (Regular)

1/3 lb. hamburger served open faced on a grilled bun smothered with our homemade chili and topped with onions and melted cheese.

US$9.99

Scrumptious Burger (Regular)

A 1/3 lb. hamburger topped with a fried egg, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a grilled bun.

US$10.29

Clubhouse (Platter)

Made the old fashioned way with 3 slices of toast, sliced turkey, sliced ham, double smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.

US$13.09

Chicken Club (Platter)

6 oz. grilled chicken topped with 2 slices of double smoked bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a grilled bun.

US$14.29

Homemade Reuben (Regular)

Thinly sliced corn beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, homemade thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread.

US$9.99

Beer Battered Cod Basket

3 Pieces of cod also includes French fries and Texas toast

US$12.99

Chicken Strips

Includes 3 chicken strips French fries and Texas toast

US$9.59

2 Piece Broasted Chicken White Meat Basket

Includes French fries and Texas toast

US$9.79

2pc Chicken Dark Meat Basket

Includes French Fries and a Texas toast

US$8.89

Basket Specials

Delicious Desserts

Pint Of Ice Cream Toppings

US$4.99

Dish Of Ice Cream

US$2.39

Ice Cream Malt

US$3.79

Piece Of Cake

Add-ons: a la mode for an additional price.

US$4.35

Root Beer Float

US$3.69

1 Pint Of Ice Cream

US$4.69

Slice Of Pie

Add-ons: a la mode for an additional price.

US$4.35

Ice Cream Shake

US$3.79

Sundaes

A choice of Carmel, strawberry or homemade chocolate sauce.

US$2.99

Ice Cream Cone

US$2.39

8 Piece

US$16.99

12 Piece

US$21.99

4 Piece

US$9.99

16 Piece

US$28.99

Chicken to Go

Dinners

2pc Chicken Dark Meat Only

US$9.79

Grilled Chicken Breast

US$12.79

Lemon Pepper Cod

US$13.69

Homemade Chicken Fried Steak

US$12.99

Homemade Breaded Pork Tenderloin

US$12.99

6 Oz. Sirloin Steak & Shrimp

US$15.99

2 Piece Broasted Chicken White Meat

Options: white meat, dark meat, a breast & 1 piece dark meat.

US$10.69

Beef Liver And Onions

US$9.99

10 Oz. Hamburger Steak

US$12.99

Chicken Fried Chicken

US$12.99

Alaskan Pollock

US$12.49

Hot Roast Beef

US$9.99

Hot Hamburger

US$9.69

Hot Sandwiches

Side Orders

One Egg

US$1.95

Ham, Bacon Or Sausage

US$5.49

Potatoes With Cheddar Cheese

US$4.59

Hot Dog

US$4.29

Jalapenos

US$0.60

Sausage Gravy

US$2.99

Side Of Pickles

US$0.99

Side Of Peanut Butter

US$0.75

Potatoes With Sausage Gravy

US$6.99

Grilled Mushrooms

US$2.29

Oatmeal With Raisins

US$5.19

Dinner Roll

US$1.99

Potatoes

French fries, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, American fries, hash browns or potato wedges.

US$3.59

Toast And Jelly

US$2.39

Cinnamon Toast

US$2.49

Macaroni And Cheese

US$4.99

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

US$2.99

Fruit Cup

US$1.99

One Slice Of Toast

US$1.59

Texas Toast

US$2.59

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Half order.

US$8.99

Oatmeal With Milk

US$4.29

Country Or Brown Gravy

US$1.19

English Muffin

US$2.59

Chili Cheese Fries

US$6.35

1/3 Lb. Cheeseburger (Regular)

American or swiss.

US$6.99

10oz Crystal Bacon Cheeseburger

US$15.29

10 Oz. Crystal Burger (Regular)

US$8.99

1/3 Lb. Pattimelt (Regular)

US$7.89

Supreme Burger (Regular)

A 1/3 lb. hamburger topped with swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms.

US$9.49

10oz Crystal Bacon Cheeseburger (Reglar)

US$12.99

Supreme Burger (Platter)

A 1/3 lb. hamburger topped with swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms.

US$11.79

1/3 Lb. Bacon Cheeseburger (Regular)

US$9.99

10 Oz. Crystal Burger (Platter)

US$11.29

1/3 Lb. Cheeseburger (Platter)

American or swiss.

US$9.29

1/3 Lb. Bacon Cheeseburger (Platter)

US$12.29

1/3 Lb. Hamburger (Platter)

US$8.79

1/3 Lb. Pattimelt (Platter)

US$10.19

1/3 Lb. Hamburger (Regular)

US$6.49

Juicy Burgers

Breakfast

7. One Pancake, Two Eggs And A Choice Of Ham, Bacon Or Sausage

US$10.49

6. Two Buttermilk Pancakes (9 Inch)

US$9.69

8. One Buttermilk Pancake And Two Eggs

US$8.49

10. French Toast

US$7.99

12. French Toast With A Choice Of Ham, Bacon Or Sausage

US$9.99

14. French Toast, Two Eggs, Choice Of Ham, Bacon Or Sausage

US$10.99

3. Two Eggs, Ham, Bacon Or Sausage And Toast

US$8.99

9. One Buttermilk Pancake With A Choice Of Ham, Bacon Or Sausage

US$9.99

1. Two Eggs, Toast & Jelly

US$4.99

13. Biscuits And Homemade Sausage Gravy

US$7.99

11. French Toast With Two Eggs

US$8.69

4. Two Eggs, Potatoes, Ham, Bacon Or Sausage And Toast

US$10.39

2. Two Eggs, Potatoes And Toast

US$6.69

5. One Buttermilk Pancake (9 Inch)

US$7.99

Denver Omelette

Includes ham, cheese, onions and green peppers.

US$10.99

Mexican Omelette

Includes taco meat, green peppers, onions, cheese, tomatoes, and picante sauce.

US$10.99

Smoked Bacon With Cheese

US$10.99

Crystal Omelette

Includes a choice of one meat - ham, bacon or link sausage - served with cheese, tomatoes, onions and green peppers.

US$11.59

Brian's Chicken Chili Omelette

Includes grilled chicken, green peppers, onions, homemade chili and cheese.

US$12.99

Vegetable Omelette

Includes green peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and cheese.

US$9.89

Cheese Omelette

US$7.79

Ham And Cheese Omelette

US$9.99

Link Sausage With Cheese

US$10.49

Omelettes

Daily Breakfast Specials

6 Oz. Sirloin Steak

US$14.99

10 Oz. Hamburger Steak

US$12.79

Homemade Chicken Fried Steak

US$10.59

6 Oz. Hamburger Steak

US$12.39

Chicken Fried Chicken

US$12.99

Homemade Chili

Add-ons: with cheese for an additional price.

US$8.42

Soup And Salad

A cup of our soup of the day and a lettuce salad topped with tomatoes and cheddar cheese and a choice of our homemade dressings. Substitute a cup of chili for an additional price.

US$9.99

Soup Of The Day

A bowl

US$3.99

Soup