Elmo's Diner
776 9th St, Durham, NC 27705 (919) 416-3823Main
Starters
crisp hot fries, melted cheddar/ jack cheese, sour cream and scallions.
with veggie chili for dipping
with crumbled bacon
our own corn chips topped with black beans malted cheddar/ jack cheese, lettuce, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes, and served with salsa.
blend of chickpeas, lahini, lemon, olive oil, garlic & spices. served with grilled pita bread, celery & carrot sticks.
our own recipe with roasted garlic, artichokes, spinach, lemon, spices and parmesan. served warm with our own com chips.
a little spicy. our own tasty corn chips with homemade salsa.
Soups
homemade & delicious!, cup with any entree $1.50, bowl with any entree $2.40
summer only
bowl of soup, a small house salad of caesar salad, & a biscuit or cornbread sub small greek or spinach salad for $1.00 more.
either quiche florentine (spinach, feta, tomatoes, and onions) or ham, bacon, & swiss quiche with a choice of a small caesar or house salad or a bowl of soup, and served with a dinner roll.
Small Salads
dressing choices: mustard vinaigrette, honey dijon vinaigrette, caesar, ranch, greek, blue cheese, 1000 island, lemon tahini, oil & vinegar, fat-free ranch, fat-free italian, extra blue cheese $0.70, bacon crumbles $1.00
with any entree $2.50
with any entree $3.50
Large Salads
add grilled pita points, cornbread or a biscuit for $1.30, dressing choices: mustard vinaigrette, honey dijon vinaigrette, caesar, ranch, greek, blue cheese, 1000 island, lemon tahini, oil & vinegar, fat-free ranch, fat-free italian, extra blue cheese $0.
a marinated grilled chicken beast on fresh greens with sauteed mushrooms, diced tomatoes, scallions & mustard vinaigrette dressing.
a grilled, marinated chicken breast on a bed romaine, red onions and homemade croutons, tossed in our creamy caesar dressing, without the chicken $5.00
fresh greens, diced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, feta, pepperoncinis and kalamata topped with zesty greek dressing with grilled chicken $8.50
with grilled chicken
fresh spinach and red onions tossed in our honey dijon vinaigrette then topped with diced tomatoes, mushrooms, a sliced hard boiled egg, and your choice of crumbled bacon or pecans. with grilled chicken $6.50
with grilled chicken
fresh greens, black beans, diced tomatoes, cheddar / jack cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, and a small side of salsa, surrounded by corn chips.
With Grilled Chicken.
leafy greens, freshly roasted beef and turkey breast, strips of swiss & cheddar, diced tomatoes, and a sliced hard boiled egg with your choice of dressing.
(they alternate weekly) today's homemade salad, (either chicken or tuna) on a bed of lettuce & tomato, served with a fresh fruit cup, grilled pita points, and garnished with a pickle and cole slaw.
fresh leafy greens, diced tomatoes, carrots, sprouts, and scallions with your choice of dressing.
Beverages
(beer and wine are listed separately.) free refills on fountain sodas, coffee, iced teas & lemonade.
(also available for ale by the pound)
with whipped cream.
freshly browed, sweetened or unsweetened.
(bottled)
(bottled)
(orange, apple, grapefruit, tomato, or cranberry)
Square Meals
marinated chicken breast topped with swiss and sauteed mushrooms. served with two sides and a broad choice.
two homemade salmon cakes topped with our creamy dill sauce. tomatoes and scallions. served with two sides and a bread choice.
juicy meatloaf seasoned with italian apices, topped with our tangy red sauce of roast beef- mushroom gravy. served with two sides and choice of bread.
choice of four sides and choice of bread.
marinated, broiled salmon fillet served with seasoned rice, one side, and choice of broad.
a bubbling rich chicken broth with chunks of chicken, vegetables, and dropped biscuit dough, simmered until fluffy! served with two sides and a bread choice.
(available anytime’s) we make our own with fresh ground beef, tomatoes, onions, peppers, red wine & spices! served with a small house salad or small caesar salad and a roll
freshly roasted turkey breast, open- faced on toast, with a side of mashed potatoes, both smothered in turkey gravy. served with a choice of one side.
freshly roasted beef, sliced thin and served open- faced on toast with a side of mashed potatoes, both smothered in our roast beef- mushroom gravy. served with choice of one side.
Side Choices
if you would like to substitute soup or salad for a side choice. for a cup of soup, add,50. for a small caesar or house salad, add $1.00. for a small spinach or greek salad, add $2.00.
available any time
available any time
available any time
available any time
available any time
available any time
available any time
available any time
available any time
Bread Choices
available any time
available any time
available any time
Hot & Spicy
cup of soup with an entree for $1.60. a small caesar or house salad with an entree for $2.50.
n. c. style shredded chicken bbq, large order of fries, cote slaw, cornbread & a side of spicy! sauce.
a flour tortilla filled with black beans, mexican rice, tomatoes, red onion, and a whole diced. chicken breast, then covered in spicy red sauce, melted cheddar/ jack cheese. sour cream, scallions & tomatoes. served with mexican rice.
same as above without the chicken.
strips of grilled chicken breast, sauteed onions & green peppers, with sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce. shredded cheddar/ jack, salsa, & warm tortillas. substitute our seasoned rice if you prefer when square meals are available.
either chicken or spinach filling (if rotates) two corn tortillas with today's filling (ask your server), topped with our spicy enchilada sauce. melted cheddar/ jack cheese, sour cream, tomato, scallions & shredded lettuce. served with mexican rice, blac
Burgers & Fries
your choice of burger on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo, onion, and a garnish of slaw and a pickle. served with a small order of fries (or apple sauce.)
a third of a pound of 100% usda beef, cooked medium well, and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo. simple and delicious!
our own recipe with bean, potatoes, mushrooms & spices! (contains dairy products) served with lettuce, onion and mayo.
a seasoned turkey burger topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
our basic burger with your choice of melted american swiss, cheddar, jack or provolone cheese, with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
a burger topped with cheddar, sauteed fresh mushrooms, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato and mayo. It’s a favorites!
our basic burger served with a side of our thick and creamy blue cheese mixture, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
substitute a veggie burger no charges, substitute a turkey burgers $0.70. add cheese to any sandwich $0.65. add bacon to any sandwich $1.00. add veggie chili to any sandwich $0.66. add sauteed mushrooms to any sandwich $0.65.
Sandwiches & Fries
all sandwiches are served with a small order of fries (or apple sauce) and a garnish of slaw and pickle.
marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on a toasted bun.
broiled marinated salmon fillet on a toasted bun with lettuce. mayo and a side of tartar sauce.
a grilled triple- decker with home- baked turkey, roast beef, swiss, cheddar and provolone cheeses, cole slaw and 1000 island dressing, served on rye.
our n.c. style shredded chicken bbq on a toasted bun, with lettuce, tomato and a side of spicy! sauce.
our own thinly sliced roast beef, tomato, lettuce and mayo on your choice of toasted bread (white, wheat, sunflower, rye-for a bagel add $0.10).
our own roasted turkey thinly sliced with tomato, lettuce and mayo on your choice of toasted bread (white, wheat, sunflower, rye-for a bagel add $0.10).
ask your server. (they alternate weekly.) either our homemade chicken or tuna salad on your choice of toasted bread with lettuce and tomato (white, wheat, sunflower, rye-for a bagel add $0.10).
a warm pita with melted american and feta cheeses, stuffed with tomatoes, road onion, cucumber, shredded lettuce, and served with a side of sour cream herb dressing add chicken $7.95.
a spine off of the old classic b.l.t. with two slices of cheddar cheese grilled on rye then topped with bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
thinly sliced pastrami or turkey breast piled high and grilled on rye with sauerkraut, swiss and 1000 island dressing.
grilled pastrami on rye with melted swiss and brown mustard.
grilled ham and melted swiss on toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, mayo and onion.
hummus, red onion, tomato and sprouts on grilled whole wheat.
cheddar, jack, sauteed mushrooms and onions, sprouts and tomatoes on grilled whole wheat.
