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Elmo's Diner
776 9th St
Durham, NC 27705
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Main Menu
Starters
* spicy, ** little spicy
Cheese Fries
crisp hot fries, melted cheddar/jack cheese, sour cream & scallions
- $5.65
- With Crumbled Bacon $7.25
- With Veggie Chili For Dipping $6.90
Onion Rings
with chipotle dressing
- Small $3.50
- Large $6.75
Nachos*
$7.50
our own corn chips topped with black beans, melted cheddar/jack cheese, lettuce, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes & served with salsa
Hummus Platter**
$6.50
spicy blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, olive oil, garlic & spices. served with grilled pita bread, celery & carrot sticks
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
$6.90
our own recipe with roasted garlic, artichokes, spinach, lemon, spices and parmesan. served warm with our own corn chips
Chips & Salsa**
$2.60
tasty corn chips with our homemade salsa
Soups
* spicy
Vegetarian Chili*
- Cup $2.50
- Cup With Entree $1.95
- Bowl $3.50
- Bowl With Entree $2.60
Creamy Tomato With Basil
- Cup $2.50
- Cup With Entree $1.95
- Bowl $3.50
- Bowl With Entree $2.60
Soups Of The Day
- Cup $2.50
- Cup With Entree $1.95
- Bowl $3.50
- Bowl With Entree $2.60
Soup & Salad Combo
bowl of soup, a small caesar or house salad & a choice of biscuit or cornbread
- $7.25
- Small Greek Or Spinach Salad For $1.00
Small Salads
salad dressings & additions: blue cheese, caesar, chipotle (spicy), mustard vinaigrette, fat free italian, greek, honey dijon vinaigrette, lemon tahini, oil & vinegar, ranch, 1000 island, extra blue cheese dressing $0.75. bacon crumbles $0.80. add grilled pita points, cornbread or a biscuit $1.65
Caesar Or House
- $3.50
- With Entree $2.80
Spinach Or Greek
- $4.50
- With Entree $3.80
Large Salads
salad dressings & additions: blue cheese, caesar, chipotle (spicy), mustard vinaigrette, fat free italian, greek, honey dijon vinaigrette, lemon tahini, oil & vinegar, ranch, 1000 island, extra blue cheese dressing $0.75. bacon crumbles $0.80. add grilled pita points, cornbread or a biscuit $1.55. * spicy
Grilled Chicken Salad
$8.20
a marinated grilled chicken breast on fresh greens with sautéed mushrooms, diced tomatoes, scallions & mustard vinaigrette dressing
Salmon Caesar Salad
crisp romaine, red onions & homemade croutons tossed in our creamy caesar dressing & topped with a marinated salmon fillet
- Market Price
Chicken Caesar Salad
- $8.20
- Without The Chicken $6.00
Large Greek Salad
fresh greens, diced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, feta, pepperoncinis & kalamata olives topped with zesty greek dressing
- $8.20
- With Grilled Chicken $10.20
Large Spinach Salad
fresh spinach and red onion tossed in our honey dijon vinaigrette, then topped with diced tomatoes, mushrooms, a sliced hard-boiled egg & your choice of crumbled bacon or pecans
- $8.00
- With Grilled Chicken $10.20
Vegetarian Taco Salad*
with fresh greens, black beans, diced tomatoes, cheddar/ jack cheese, jalapenos, sour cream & a small salsa, all surrounded by corn chips chicken
- $8.00
- $10.20
Southwest Chicken Salad*
flour tortilla chips surrounding fresh greens, shredded purple cabbage, corn, black beans, red onion, sour cream & pico de gallo topped with a grilled chicken breast & creamy chipotle dressing
- $9.20
- Without The Chicken $7.00
Chef's Salad
$8.50
fresh greens, freshly roasted turkey breast, sliced ham, strips of swiss & cheddar, diced tomatoes, homemade croutons, a hard-boiled egg & a choice of dressing
Tuna Or Chicken Salad Plate
(they alternate weekly) today’s homemade salad (tuna or chicken) on a bed of lettuce & tomato, served with a cup of soup, grilled pita points, and garnished with a pickle & cole slaw
- $7.75
- With Fruit Instead Of Soup $8.75
Square Meals
you may substitute for a side choice a cup of soup (for $0.50) or a small caesar or house salad (for $1.00)
Grilled Chicken Breast
$9.25
marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese & sauteed mushrooms. served with two sides & a bread choice
Salmon Cakes
$9.95
two homemade salmon cakes topped with our creamy dill sauce, tomatoes & scallions. served with two sides & a bread choice
Italian Meatloaf
$8.75
our juicy meatloaf seasoned with italian spices, topped with our tangy red sauce or our brown mushroom gravy. served with two sides & choice of bread
Chicken & Dumplin's
$8.50
a bubbling rich chicken broth with chunks of chicken, vegetables & dropped biscuit dough simmered until fluffy! served with two sides & a bread choice
Salmon Fillet Meal
marinated, broiled salmon served with two sides & a choice of bread
- Market Price
Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
we make our own sauce with freshly ground beef, tomatoes, onions, peppers, red wine & spices! served with a small caesar or house salad & a roll
- Large $7.50
- Small $9.50
Homestyle Turkey Meal
$8.50
freshly roasted turkey breast served open-faced on toast, a side of mashed potatoes, both smothered in turkey gravy. served with a choice of one side
Vegetable Plate
$7.75
choice of four sides from below & choice of bread
Shepherds Pie
a tasty mixture of ground beef, sausage, onions, peas, carrots and spices topped with cheesy mashed potatoes. served with either two sides or a small caesar or house salad, and a choice of bread
- $9.25
- With Just Shepherds Pie And Bread $6.75
Square Meal Sides
* spicy
Black Beans*
- A La Carte $1.95
Cinnamon Apples
- A La Carte $1.95
Cole Slaw
- A La Carte $1.95
Mexican Rice*
- A La Carte $1.95
Potato Salad
- A La Carte $1.95
Sliced Tomatoes
- A La Carte $1.95
Broccoli Casserole
- A La Carte $1.95
Fresh Broccoli
- A La Carte $1.95
Molasses-bacon Green Beans
- A La Carte $1.95
Rice (and Gravy)
- A La Carte $1.95
Skin-on Meshed Potatoes
- A La Carte $1.95
Side Of The Day
- A La Carte $1.95
Green Veggie Of The Day
- A La Carte $1.95
Mexican Rice*
- A La Carte $1.95
Applesauce
- A La Carte $1.50
French Fries
- A La Carte $1.50
Fresh Fruit Cup
- A La Carte $2.95
- Add $1.00
Hot & Spicy
cup of soup with an entrée for $1.95. a small caesar or house salad with an entrée for $2.80. * spicy
Chicken Bbq Plate*
$8.75
n.c. style shredded chicken bbq, a large order of fries, cole slaw, cornbread & a side of spicy bbq sauce
Chicken Burrito*
$8.50
a flour tortilla filled with black beans, mexican rice, tomatoes, red onion, and a diced chicken breast, covered in spicy red sauce, melted cheddar/jack cheese, sour cream, scallions & tomatoes. served with mexican rice
Vegetarian Burrito*
$6.30
same as above without the chicken
Enchilada Dinner*
$8.50
two corn tortillas with today’s filling topped with our spicy enchilada sauce, melted cheddar/jack cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, scallions & shredded lettuce. served with mexican rice, black beans & a side of homemade salsa
Chicken Fajitas*
strips of grilled chicken breast, grilled onions & green peppers, with sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheddar/jack, salsa & warm flour tortillas. served with mexican rice & black beans
- $9.95
- With An Extra Grilled Chicken Breast $12.15
Burgers
your choice of burger (beef, veggie or turkey) on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo, onion and a garnish of slaw & a pickle. served with a small order of fries or applesauce
Basic Beef Burger
$6.15
a third of a pound of 100% usda beef, cooked medium well and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo. simple & delicious
Veggie Burger
$6.15
our own recipe with beans, potatoes, mushrooms & spices! (contains dairy) served with lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo
Turkey Burger
$6.55
a seasoned turkey burger topped with lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo
Cheeseburger
our basic burger with your choice of melted american, swiss, cheddar, jack or provolone cheese with lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo
- $6.95
- Bacon Cheeseburger $7.95
Elmo’s Burger
a burger topped with melted cheddar, sautéed fresh mushrooms and onions, lettuce, tomato & mayo
- $7.30
- Bacon Elmo Burger $8.30
Blue Cheeseburger
our basic burger served with a side of blue cheese mixture, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo
- $7.55
- Bacon Blue Cheese Burger $8.55
Toppings & Substitutions
sub a small onion rings for fries – $2.75 cup of soup with an entrée for $1.95. a small caesar or house salad with an entrée for $2.80
A Veggie Burger
no charge
A Turkey Burger
$0.40Cheese To Any Sandwich
$0.80Bacon To Any Sandwich
$1.00Veggie Chili To Any Sandwich
$1.25Sautéed Mushrooms To Any Sandwich
$0.65Sandwiches
all sandwiches are served with a small order of fries or applesauce and a garnish of slaw and a pickle
Grilled Chicken Breast
$7.50
marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo on a toasted bun
Elmo’s Trifecta
$8.75
a grilled triple-decker with home-baked turkey, ham, swiss, cheddar & provolone cheeses, cole slaw & 1000 island dressing, served on rye
Hot Ham & Swiss
$6.70
grilled ham & melted swiss on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo & onion
Reuben
thinly sliced corned beef or turkey breast piled high & grilled on rye with sauerkraut, swiss & 1000 island dressing
- With Corned Beef $8.25
- With Turkey $7.75
Diner B.l.t.
$6.90
a spin off of the old classic b.l.t with two slices of cheddar cheese grilled on rye then topped with bacon, lettuce & tomato
Greek Grilled Cheese
a warm pita with melted american & feta cheese, stuffed with diced cucumbers & tomatoes, red onions, & shredded lettuce. served with a side of our sour cream & herb dressing for dipping
- $7.00
- With Chicken $9.20
Vegetarian Grilled Cheese
$6.70
cheddar, jack, sautéed mushrooms and onions, tomatoes & sprouts on grilled whole wheat
Salmon Sandwich
broiled marinated salmon fillet on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo & a side of tartar sauce
- Market Price
Grilled Hummus**
$6.25
spicy hummus, red onion, tomato & sprouts on grilled whole wheat
Chicken Bbq Sandwich*
$6.75
our n.c. style shredded chicken bbq on a toasted bun, with lettuce, tomato & a side of spicy bbq sauce
Chicken Or Tuna Salad
$6.65
either our homemade chicken or tuna salad on your choice of toasted bread with lettuce & tomato (white, wheat, sunflower, rye or a bun - for a bagel add .10)
Salmon Cake Sandwich
$7.50
one golden brown salmon cake served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion plus dill sauce on the side
Roasted Turkey Sandwich
$6.90
our own roasted turkey thinly sliced with tomato, lettuce and mayo on your choice of toasted bread (white, wheat, sunflower, rye or a bun - for a bagel add .10)
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About Us
Elmo’s Diner, in Carrboro and Durham, are two locally owned, family friendly restaurants. Like true diners, we serve homemade food and breakfast all the time. We have comfy booths, as well as tables, and lots of high chairs and boosters for the little ones! We are a gathering place where locals are sure to see someone they know and visitors are likely to make new friends. We're a community restaurant both in the sense that we are a local favorite and in the sense that we strive to be good neighbors and give back to our community.