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Hot Rods 50'S Diner
373 Hannum St
Alcoa, TN 37701
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Main Menu
Appetizers
Broccoli Bites
$6.99
Fresh broccoli pieces with a hint of onion combined with sharp cheddar cheese then lightly breaded and fried to order. Served with a side of homemade ranch dressing
vegetarian
Wet Fries
Our hand cut french fries covered with our brown gravy
- Small $4.49
- Large $7.49
Beer Battered Onion Rings
$6.99
Fresh cut onions hand battered with our own Hot Rod's Beer Batter. Served with our special horseradish sauce
vegetarian
Fried Green Beans
$6.99
Whole green beans lightly breaded and fried to order. Served with a side of homemade ranch dressing
vegetarian
Fried Green Tomatoes
$7.99
Fresh green tomatoes hand breaded, fried to order. Served with a side of homemade ranch dressing
vegetarian
Chicken Fingers
$7.99
Fresh cut, lightly breaded and cooked to order. Served with honey mustard or bbq sauce
- Try Buffalo Style Add
- $1.00
Chow Down Fries**
Our hand cut french fries covered with our homemade creamed chipped beef. You'll need a fork with these!
- Small $4.99
- Large $7.99
Cheese & Bacon Fries**
Your choice of our hand cut ribbon fries or french fries, covered with cheese and bacon then baked to perfection. Served with a side of homemade ranch dressing
- Small $4.99
- Large $7.99
Chili Cheese Fries**
Your choice of our hand cut ribbon fries or french fries, smothered with homemade chili topped with cheddar jack cheese. Served with a side of sour cream
- Small $4.99
- Large $7.99
Crispy Chicken Livers
$6.99
A full pound of fresh chicken livers lightly breaded and seasoned then fried to order. Served with hot sauce
Jalapeño Bottle Caps
$7.99
Thin slices of jalapeño peppers lightly breaded and fried. Served with our own roasted red pepper cream sauce
vegetarian
Battered Mushrooms
$7.99
Tender whole white button mushrooms, lightly breaded and fried to order. Served with creamy horseradish sauce
vegetarian
Fried Pimento Cheese Balls
$6.99
Homemade Pimento cheese recipe made with a twist, using swiss cheese instead of sharp cheddar. Lightly breaded and fried to order. Served with roasted red pepper cream sauce.
vegetarian
Hot Rod's Hot Wings**
Traditional chicken wings tossed in one of our sauces, Mild, Medium, Hot, or Flame Thrower Sauce and served with celery & blue cheese
- 8 Wings $7.99
- 16 Wings $12.99
- Make Them Moonshine Wings with Tennessee Moonshine Sauce Add
- $0.99
Buffalo Shrimp
$8.99
Butterfly shrimp lightly breaded & fried. Served the same way as our Hot Rods Hot Wings
Cheesy Garlic Bread
$4.99
Hoagie slices toasted with provolone & a side of marinara
vegetarian
Fried Cheese Moons
$7.99
Half moon shaped provolone cheese, hand cut & breaded, lightly fried & served with marinara
Sweet Carolina Fries
$7.99
Sweet potato fries topped with our pulled pork, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce, and coleslaw
gluten-free
Fried Pickle Chips
$6.99
Thinly sliced dill pickles, hand-breaded, and fried to order. Served with ranch dressing
Soup & Chili
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Fresh cream, chicken breast, celery, carrots, peas, onions, cream and a pinch of spice, then simmered for hours
gluten-free
- Cup $3.99
- Bowl $5.99
Homemade Chili
Ground chuck, green peppers, onions, red kidney beans, tomatoes, eleven herbs & spices simmered for hours. Topped with a pinch of cheddar jack cheese
gluten-free
- Cup $3.99
- Bowl $5.99
Creamy Beef & Potato Soup
Fresh cream, chipped beef, potatoes, and spices simmered for hours then topped with a pinch of cheddar jack cheese
gluten-free
- Cup $3.99
- Bowl $5.99
Salads
For gluten free, exclude croutons. Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese, Ranch, Poppyseed, Catalina, Oil & Vinegar, Creamy Italian, 1000 Island, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Caesar, Low-Cal Italian, Fat-Free Sundried Tomato & Basil*, Fat-Free Raspberry Vinaigrette*. Add a scoop of our fresh made chicken or tuna salad $1.99. Add grilled chopped chicken breast to any salad $2.99
House Salad*
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, red onions, croutons and cheddar jack cheese
vegetarian
- Small $3.99
- Large $5.99
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce and croutons tossed with caesar dressing, topped with shredded parmesan cheese
vegetarian
- Small $3.99
- Large $5.99
Gorgonzola Salad*
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, topped with tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, red onion, black olives and gorgonzola cheese
vegetarian
- Small $7.99
- Large $9.99
Chef Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, chopped egg, shredded carrots, red onions, cucumbers, diced turkey, ham and provolone cheese
gluten-free
- Small $8.99
- Large $10.99
Cranberry Chicken Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, with grilled chicken, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, dried cranberries, candied walnuts and topped with blue cheese crumbles
gluten-free
- Small $10.99
- Large $12.99
Cobb Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, chopped chicken breast, tomatoes, cheddar jack cheese, diced egg, black olives and chopped crispy bacon
gluten-free
- Small $9.99
- Large $11.99
Burger Salad
Pick a burger... and we'll put it on top of crisp leaf & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, black olives. (Excludes The King Burger & The Chubby Challenge)
- Small $11.99
- Large $13.99
Tex-Mex Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar jack cheese, black olives, grilled onions, green peppers, your choice of chicken or steak and served with salsa and sour cream
gluten-free
- Small $10.99
- Large $13.99
Chicken Finger Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and cheddar jack cheese. Topped with our lightly breaded chicken fingers
- Small $9.99
- Large $11.99
Santa Fe Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, black beans, corn and cheddar jack cheese. Topped with seasoned grilled chicken and served with salsa and sour cream
gluten-free
- Small $9.99
- Large $11.99
Caribbean Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, sweet corn, cheddar jack cheese, grilled pineapple and smoked pulled chicken breast
gluten-free
- Small $9.99
- Large $11.99
Trio Salad
$11.99
A scoop of each of our homemade Chicken, Ham & Tuna salads. Served on a bed of Romaine lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives and red onions. You can mix and match the salads. Served with saltine crackers
Classic Sandwiches
Served with one side item
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
$7.99
Served on grilled Texas toast loaded with American cheese
Fried Bologna Sandwich
$8.99
Another Diner Favorite! Thick sliced bologna fried on our griddle. Served on grilled Texas toast with American cheese
The Classic BLT Sandwich
$9.99
Piled high with 10 slices of crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on toasted Texas toast. Served with a side of mayo
Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich
$8.99
Homemade Pimento cheese. Served on grilled Texas toast
Hot Tuna Melt Sandwich
$9.99
Our homemade Skipjack tuna salad covered with swiss cheese served on grilled rye bread
Reuben Club Sandwich
$11.99
Our own take on the classic Reuben. It's a triple decker piled high with fresh corned beef, swiss, grilled sauerkraut and thousand island. Served on grilled rye bread
Patty Melt
$11.99
7oz steak burger topped with grilled onions and American cheese. Served on grilled rye bread
- Make it 11oz Add
- $2.00
Grilled Chicken Sandwich*
$10.99
A fresh 10oz Marinated chicken breast cooked your way (grilled or blackened). Served on a grilled bun with lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles
gluten-free
- Add Gluten Free Bun
- $1.00
Turkey Club Sandwich
$11.99
The Classic Triple Decker! Toasted white bread with our signature deep fried turkey breast piled high, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Served with a side of mayo
Ham Club Sandwich
$11.99
Triple decker toasted white bread with ham piled high, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Served with a side of mayo
Fried Chicken Sandwich
$10.99
10oz marinated chicken breast breaded then fried and served on a grilled bun with lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles
Pulled Pork Sandwich
$10.99
Fresh pork loin cooked for hours and hand pulled. Served on a grilled bun with side of bbq sauce and coleslaw
- Add Tennessee Moonshine Sauce
- $0.99
Fried Fish Sandwich
$11.99
Beer battered Pacific cod fried and served on a grilled bun with lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and a side of tartar sauce
Hot Rod Club Sandwich
$11.99
Triple decker! Toasted white bread with roast beef, turkey, ham, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and a side of mayo
Bacon Sloppy Joe
$9.99
Our own recipe includes Angus beef sautéed with bacon pieces, onions, peppers and spices in a tomato sauce
Pastrami Melt on Rye
$10.99
Fresh pastrami piled high and grilled with swiss cheese on grilled rye bread. Served with side of spicy mustard
Pastrami Reuben
$11.99
Fresh pastrami piled high with grilled sauerkraut, topped with swiss cheese on grilled rye bread. Served with side of thousand island
Grilled Ham & Swiss Sandwich
$9.99
Grilled, sliced ham and swiss cheese grilled on rye bread and served with a side of mayo
Meatloaf Sandwich
$10.99
A thick slice of homemade meatloaf topped with grilled onions on toasted Texas toast. Served with brown gravy
Hot Open Faced Sandwich (the Diner Favorite!)
$11.99
A large portion of meat! Your choice of Pot Roast, Roast Beef, or Turkey Breast served over Texas toast covered in gravy
Specialty Sandwiches
All sandwiches include one side item
Thanksgiving Day Sandwich
$12.99
Fried turkey breast sliced and served on toasted Texas toast with stuffing & cheddar cheese. Served with a side of homemade cranberry sauce and turkey gravy
The Hog
$10.99
Hot Rod's signature sandwich. A huge cut of pork tenderloin breaded in our own homemade bread crumb mixture and pan fried to perfection. You won't believe your eyes! Garnished with lettuce, tomato, pickles and onions. Served with a side of mayo
Turkey Reuben
$11.99
The classic Reuben with a spin! Triple decker piled high with grilled turkey breast, swiss cheese, grilled sauerkraut and thousand island on grilled rye
Hot Pastrami Dip
$11.99
Fresh pastrami piled high with melted provolone cheese on grilled hoagie bun. Served with a side of beef au jus
Huge Hoagies
Served with one side item
Italian Hoagie
Thinly sliced ham, Genoa salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese on a grilled hoagie bun, with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mild finger peppers. Served with a side of Italian dressing. Can be served hot or cold
- 6" $8.99
- 12" $11.99
Roast Beef & Cheese Hoagie
Fresh sliced roast beef and cheddar cheese on a grilled hoagie bun with lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and served with a side of our horseradish sauce. Can be served hot or cold
- 6" $8.99
- 12" $11.99
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Fresh sliced ham and swiss cheese on a grilled hoagie bun with lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and a side of mayo. Can be served hot or cold
- 6" $8.99
- 12" $11.99
Turkey & Cheese Hoagie
Hot Rod's signature deep fried turkey breast, sliced & piled high with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a grilled hoagie bun, with a side of mayo. Can be served hot or cold
- 6" $8.99
- 12" $11.99
Chicken Philly Hoagie
Grilled chicken breast strips with grilled green peppers, onions, mushrooms & melted provolone on a grilled hoagie bun
- 6" $8.99
- 12" $11.99
Tuna Salad Hoagie
Our homemade tuna salad, lettuce, and tomato served on a grilled hoagie bun. Served with side a of mayo
- 6" $7.99
- 12" $10.99
Cadillac Hoagie
Sliced ham, turkey, roast beef, crispy bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato on a grilled hoagie bun with side a of mayo. Can be served hot or cold
- 6" $9.99
- 12" $12.99
Steak Philly Hoagie
Fresh thinly sliced steak with grilled green peppers, onions, mushrooms and melted provolone on a grilled hoagie bun
- 6" $9.99
- 12" $12.99
Buffalo Chicken Hoagie
Fried chicken fingers tossed in Mild, Medium, Hot or Flame Thrower sauce. Topped with melted cheddar, lettuce and tomato. Served on a toasted hoagie bun with a side of ranch
- 6" $8.99
- 12" $11.99
Shrimp Po' Boy Hoagie
A grilled hoagie bun piled high with fried shrimp, lettuce and tomato. Served with a side of cajun mayo
- 6" $8.99
- 12" $11.99
Meatball Parmesan Hoagie
Our homemade meatballs covered in marinara sauce and topped with provolone cheese and baked
- 6" $8.99
- 12" $11.99
Eggplant Parmesan Hoagie
Breaded eggplant covered in homemade marinara sauce and topped with provolone cheese and baked
- 6" $8.99
- 12" $11.99
Chicken Parmesan Hoagie
Breaded chicken breast covered in homemade marinara sauce and topped with provolone cheese and baked
- 6" $8.99
- 12" $11.99
French Dip
$11.99
Hot sliced roast beef, grilled onions and provolone cheese on a grilled hoagie bun. Served with a side of beef au jus
Steak Burgers
All burgers include one side item. Our burgers are hand shaped daily using only 100% fresh ground Angus chuck steak, never frozen and no fillers. Served on a grilled bun with crisp lettuce, sliced tomato, shaved red onion and pickle slices. We have marked the steak burgers that are gluten free. The buns are not gluten free, however upon request we have gluten free hamburger buns available (Add $1)
The Classic
A traditional steak burger. An old school favorite!
gluten-free
- 7oz $9.99
- 11oz $11.99
The Cheeseburger
Our classic steak burger with your choice of cheese: Mozzarella, American, Provolone, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Sharp Cheddar
gluten-free
- 7oz $10.99
- 11oz $12.99
The Dieter's Burger
Our steak burger served with a side of low fat cottage cheese instead of the bun. Still includes one side item
gluten-free
- 7oz $10.99
- 11oz $12.99
Bacon Cheese Burger
Our steak burger topped with crispy bacon and cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Western Cheese Burger
Our steak burger smothered in bbq sauce, topped with golden brown onion ring and sharp cheddar cheese
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Hickory Cheese Burger
Our steak burger topped with sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon & smothered in Sweet Baby Ray's® bbq sauce
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Chili Cheese Burger
Our steak burger topped with our homemade chili and sharp cheddar cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Gorgonzola Burger
Our steak burger, blackened with cajun seasoning, then piled high with gorgonzola cheese crumbles
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Jalapeño Burger
Our steak burger topped with pepper jack cheese and our fried jalapeño bottle caps
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
The Gravy Train Burger
Steak burger topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions, smothered in melted provolone cheese and served with a side of brown gravy
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Hot Dog Burger
Our steak burger topped with a butterflied grilled Angus beef hot dog and your choice of cheese
- 7oz $12.99
- 11oz $14.99
Country Fried Burger
Our steak burger topped with a 4 oz country fried steak. Served with a side of white pepper gravy
- 7oz $12.99
- 11oz $14.99
Pastrami Burger
Steak burger with grilled pastrami and provolone cheese. Served with a side of spicy brown mustard
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Cajun Burger
Steak burger, seasoned with cajun spices & topped with pepper jack cheese. Served with a side of Cajun Mayo
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Moonshine Burger
A steak burger topped with crispy bacon and pepper jack cheese and covered in our homemade moonshine sauce. Sweet heat with a Tennessee moonshine kick
gluten-free
- 7oz $12.99
- 11oz $14.99
Pepperoni Burger
Pepperoni slices mixed in our steak burger patty, topped with melted provolone and marinara sauce
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
"Blue Moon" Burger
Our steak burger topped with our fried cheese moon
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Taco Burger
Our steak burger with a hint of cajun seasoning topped with cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato and black olives. Served with a side of sour cream and salsa
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Fried Egg Burger
Steak burger topped with bacon & a fried egg (egg is served over easy)
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Peanut Butter Burger
Steak burger topped with peanut butter and chopped bacon
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
The General Forster
In honor of Blount County's late General Fred Forster, we present a mouth-watering steak burger topped with homemade pimento cheese. A Fred Favorite!
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Tex-Mex Burger
Our steak burger with a hint of cajun seasoning topped with cheddar cheese and sautéed green peppers and onions. Served with a side of sour cream and salsa
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.90
XXX Hot Burger
Steak burger topped with an assortment of VERY HOT peppers and pepper jack cheese. CAUTION! Order at your own risk!
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
The Beefster Burger
Our steak burger topped with sliced roast beef and melted cheddar cheese. Served with a side of horseradish sauce
gluten-free
- 7oz $12.99
- 11oz $14.99
Elvis Burger
Our steak burger topped with creamy peanut butter and sliced bananas. A spin on The King's favorite!
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Broccoli Burger
Steak burger topped with steamed broccoli and cheddar
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Olive Burger
Steak burger topped with black olives and provolone
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
The Donut Burger
Steak burger topped with sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon served between two glazed donuts (in the place of buns)
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
- Go All the Way and Add Fried Egg (Each)
- $0.49
Carolina Burger
Our steak burger topped with cole slaw and bbq sauce
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Mac & Cheese Burger
Our steak burger topped with our homemade mac & cheese
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Blue Cheese Burger
Our steak burger topped with blue cheese crumbles
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Reuben Burger
Our steak burger piled high with hot corned beef, Swiss cheese, grilled sauerkraut and thousand island dressing
gluten-free
- 7oz $12.99
- 11oz $14.99
Pizza Burger
Our steak burger topped with our homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
The Gouda Burger
Our steak burger topped with smoked gouda cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Monte Cristo Donut Burger
Our steak burger topped with ham, turkey and Swiss served between two glazed donuts (in the place of buns) and a side of raspberry preserves
- 7oz $12.99
- 11oz $14.99
The "Joey" Burger
Our steak burger topped with our homemade sloppy joe meat
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Kielbasa Burger
Steak burger topped with a sliced kielbasa sausage
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
- Add Grilled Sauerkraut, or Grilled Peppers & Onions for
- $0.99
Red, White & Blue Burger
Our steak burger topped with red roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese and blue cheese crumbles
gluten-free
- 7oz $12.99
- 11oz $14.99
Bourbon Burger
Our steak burger topped with our homemade caramelized Jim Beam® Bourbon onions, crispy bacon and sharp cheddar
- 7oz $12.99
- 11oz $14.99
Teriyaki Burger
Steak burger topped with grilled pineapple & teriyaki sauce
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
The King
A Double Decker Monster! Your choice of two 7oz patties or two 11oz patties topped with double cheese. Finish this and you'll be a legend just like "The King"
gluten-free
- 14oz $15.99
- 22oz $17.99
BLT Burger
Our steak burger topped with lettuce, tomato, and crispy bacon and served on Texas toast. Served with a side of mayo
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Fried Green Tomato Burger
Our steak burger topped with a fried green tomato
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Bologna Burger
Our steak burger topped with grilled bologna and American
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Grilled Cheese Burger
A grilled cheese sandwich with a steak burger in the middle
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Mushroom & Swiss Burger
Our steak burger topped with loads of sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Onion Burger
Our steak burger loaded with grilled onions and topped with provolone cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
The Pinwheel Burger
Our steak burger topped with American, provolone, Swiss, and sharp cheddar cheeses arranged in a pinwheel design
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
The Cowboy Burger
A steak burger topped with provolone, crispy bacon, grilled onions and mushrooms
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Guacamole Burger
Our steak burger topped with pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon and guacamole with a hint of cajun seasoning
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Pesto Burger
Our steak burger topped with pesto and mozzarella cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
The Cool Blue Burger
Our steak burger with blue cheese crumbles and cucumber
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Pulled Pork Burger
Steak burger topped with pulled pork served with a side of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ® sauce
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Chicken Burgers
All Chicken burgers include one side item. Fresh 100% chicken breast ground in-house and hand pattied. Guilt free with amazing flavor! In order for burgers to be gluten free, they require the purchase of a gluten free bun. Warning: If your bun is grilled it is Not gluten free
Chicken Burger*
Our fresh ground 100% chicken breast
gluten-free
- 7oz $9.99
- 11oz $11.99
Chicken Cheese Burger*
Our chicken burger with your choice of cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $10.99
- 11oz $12.99
Chicken Bacon Cheese Burger
Our fresh ground chicken burger topped with crispy bacon and your choice of cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Burger
Our chicken burger topped with melted cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Jerk Chicken Burger
Our chicken burger topped with a slice of grilled pineapple. Served with Caribbean Jerk sauce
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
BBQ Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, and smothered with tangy bbq sauce
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
California Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with cucumbers, fresh guacamole and smoked gouda cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Blue Buffalo Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger covered in spicy buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese crumbles
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Chicken Fajita Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with sautéed green peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese. Served with salsa & sour cream
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Black & Blue Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger seasoned with blackened spices and topped with blue cheese crumbles
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Chicken Caesar Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing and parmesan cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Hawaiian Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with grilled pineapple and teriyaki sauce
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Chicken Slaw Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with cole slaw and BBQ sauce
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Chicken Pesto Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with pesto and mozzarella cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Italian Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
Salami Chicken Burger
Our chicken burger topped with grilled Genoa salami, red roasted peppers, black olives and provolone cheese
gluten-free
- 7oz $11.99
- 11oz $13.99
No Beef Burgers
All burgers include one side item. Our 8oz No beef burgers are made from scratch in house. Served on a grilled bun garnished with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, red onion and pickle slices
Black Bean Burger*
$9.99
Our very own seasoned black bean burger patty
vegetarian
- Add Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Salsa for
- $1.49
Veggie Burger*
$9.99
Crafted from scratch veggie burger made with broccoli, homemade hummus, red roasted peppers, carrots and corn is blended with fresh herbs, spices, and a touch of onion
vegetarian
Double Green Burger*
$10.99
Homemade veggie burger topped with fresh guacamole
vegetarian
Turkey Burger*
$10.99
Lean, ground Butterball® turkey, lightly seasoned and topped with cheese. (Gluten free requires the purchase of a gluten free bun)
gluten-free
Cranberry Turkey Burger*
$11.99
Lean, ground Butterball® turkey, lightly seasoned and topped with our homemade cranberry sauce and Gorgonzola cheese. (Gluten free requires the purchase of a gluten free bun)
gluten-free
Pork Burgers
9 oz Pork burgers include one side item. Gluten free requires the purchase of a gluten free bun add $1
Pork Burger
$10.99
100% fresh ground pork loin with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles
gluten-free
Pork Cheese Burger
$10.99
Our fresh ground pork burger topped with cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles
gluten-free
Three Little Pigs Pork Burger
$13.99
Pork, Ham, Bacon! Our pork burger topped with ham, bacon & cheddar. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles
gluten-free
Cuban Pork Burger
$12.99
The Havana Special! Our fresh ground pork burger with grilled pickles, ham and Swiss cheese. Served with spicy mustard
gluten-free
Caribbean Jerk Pork Burger
$12.99
Our fresh ground pork burger topped with a slice of grilled pineapple. Served with Caribbean Jerk sauce
gluten-free
Hot Rods Sliders
All sliders served with one side item
Steak Burger Sliders
$7.99
Two mini ground Angus chuck steak burgers with pickle. Served with chopped onions
Cheeseburger Sliders
$8.99
Two mini ground Angus chuck steak burgers with pickle and your choice of cheese. Served with chopped onions
Sloppy Joe Sliders
$8.99
Two bacon sloppy joe sliders. Our own recipe includes Angus beef sautéed with bacon pieces, onions, peppers and spices in a rich tomato sauce
Pulled Chicken Sliders
$8.99
Two pulled chicken sliders served with a side of bbq
Pork Chop Sliders
$9.99
Two hand-cut, lightly breaded pork chop sliders
Slider Sampler
$12.99
Sample our favorites! One of each of our Cheeseburger, Pulled Chicken, Sloppy Joe and Pork Chop Sliders
Gourmet Hot Dogs
All Hot Dogs include one side item. Our 8 inch Hot Dogs are 100% Angus beef. Fresh never frozen. Butterflied then grilled to perfection. Served on a grilled bun with a garnish of cole slaw
Grilled Hot Dog
$8.49
Our Angus hot dog butterflied then grilled to perfection
Cheese Dog
$8.99
Our Angus hot dog topped with your choice of cheese. Mozzarella, American, Provolone, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Cheddar
Sloppy Dog
$9.99
Our Angus hot dog topped with our sloppy joe meat and cheese
Frito Dog
$9.99
Our Angus hot dog topped with chili, shredded cheese, and Fritos® corn chips
Chili Cheese Dog Dip (Now That's a Dog)
$10.99
Our Angus hot dog topped with melted American, served with a cup of our homemade chili for dippin'
Kraut Dog
$9.99
Our Angus hot dog topped with grilled sauerkraut
Guacamole Dog
$9.99
Our Angus hot dog topped with fresh guacamole. Served with salsa
Slaw Dog
$9.99
Our Angus hot dog topped with bbq sauce and cole slaw
Mac Dog
$9.99
Our Angus hot dog topped with homemade mac & cheese
Beanie Weenie Dog
$8.99
Our Angus hot dog topped with baked beans. Served with a side of chopped onion
Inferno Dog
$9.99
Our Angus hot dog topped with pepper jack cheese and XXX peppers. CAUTION! Order at your own risk! VERY HOT!
The "Woody" Dog
$10.99
Our Angus hot dog stuffed with cheddar and wrapped with six slices of bacon, then deep fried. Since the 1950s, the Woody dominated huge chunks of American car culture. Ironically, it all started with the maker of the WW2 icon, the Jeep
Polish Sausage Dogs
All Polish sausage dogs are served with one side item and served with a garnish of cole slaw. Traditionally smoked link sausage made of coarsely ground pork seasoned with garlic and mixed with spices. Kielbasa is the Polish general name for "a sausage"
Polish Sausage Dog
$8.99
Our Polish sausage dog cooked to perfection
Polish Kraut Dog
$9.99
Our Polish sausage dog topped with grilled sauerkraut
Polish Pepper Dog
$9.99
Our Polish dog topped with grilled onions & green peppers
Blue Plate Specials
Served Between 11- 4 Pm. After 4PM Add $2. All Blue Plates are served with grilled Texas toast. If your meal includes side items substitute that side item for $0.99 each
Steak & Gravy
$9.99
Hand pattied 7oz chopped steak covered in a rich brown gravy. Served with candied carrots, mashed potatoes
Country Fried Chicken
$8.99
Chicken breast floured, breaded & fried, topped with pepper gravy. Served with candied carrots & mashed potatoes
Chicken and Rice Casserole
$8.99
Pieces of chicken breast, carrots, peas, celery, onions & rice, covered with cheese then baked to perfection
Liver & Onions
$8.99
Select beef liver sliced, floured & fried with sautéed onions & brown gravy. Served with candied carrots, mashed potatoes
Spaghetti Casserole
$8.99
Spaghetti tossed in marinara sauce covered with provolone cheese & sliced meatballs, then baked to perfection
Fish & Chips
$9.99
6oz of Pacific cod, beer battered then fried to perfection. Served with our hand cut fries, cole slaw & tartar sauce
U.S. Military Chow
Creamed Chipped Beef (S.O.S)
$10.99
Our own homemade recipe of creamed chipped beef over Texas toast served with one side item. A traditional meal that was served in all branches of the US Forces during WWII and was thus considered a symbol of the military experience. AFTER 4PM ADD $2 In Honor of our Military, all veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive our Creamed Chipped Beef S.O.S. FREE of charge with military ID on Memorial Day and Veterans Day (DINE IN ONLY). Thank you for your service
Entrées
Includes 2 side items & Grilled Texas Toast.(toast is not Gluten free)
Lemon Chicken*
$13.99
A fresh 10oz marinated chicken breast seared with lemon pepper seasonings served over homemade rice pilaf
gluten-free
Salisbury Steak
$14.99
Hand pattied 11oz chopped steak, pan seared with sautéed mushrooms, onions and smothered in a rich brown gravy
Fried Chicken Livers
$11.99
Fresh chicken livers hand breaded to order, garnished with lemon
Country Fried Steak
$13.99
Done in the traditional way, covered in a white peppered gravy
Pan Fried Pork Chops
$13.99
4 hand cut, fresh, boneless pork medallions, hand breaded and lightly pan fried to golden brown perfection
Chicken Finger Platter
$12.99
Generous portion of hand-cut fried chicken fingers made to order. Served with a side of honey mustard, ranch or bbq sauce
Bourbon Onion Steak
$14.99
Hand pattied 11oz Angus chopped steak, pan seared and topped with our homemade caramelized Jim Beam® Bourbon onions
Chicken Wings Platter
$13.99
8 Buffalo style chicken wings tossed in one of our sauces, Mild, Medium, Hot, or Flame Thrower Sauce
Fish & Shrimp Platter
$14.99
6oz of Pacific cod beer battered then fried and a good size portion of lightly breaded shrimp. Served with a side of tartar sauce
Pulled Pork Platter
$11.99
100% fresh pork loin cooked for hours then hand pulled. Served with a side of bbq
gluten-free
- Try it with Tennessee Moonshine Sauce Add
- $0.99
Deep Fried Turkey Dinner
$13.99
Hot Rod's signature dish. Sliced deep-fried turkey breast, served with dressing, gravy, and homemade cranberry sauce
Fried Shrimp Dinner
$14.99
Huge portion of lightly breaded shrimp, served with cocktail sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu
$13.99
A fresh10oz marinated, grilled chicken breast, topped with grilled ham and Swiss cheese with a creamy peppered gravy
Grilled Virginia Ham
$11.99
Thick slices of juicy ham, sliced daily and grilled to order then topped with 2 slices of grilled pineapple
gluten-free
Pot Roast Dinner
$13.99
Lean Pot Roast seared and slow cooked for 6 hours with carrots, red potatoes, celery and onions. Covered with brown gravy
Meatloaf Dinner
$11.99
Our own homemade meatloaf, ground chuck with peppers and onions with your choice of zesty ketchup glaze or brown gravy
Casseroles
Served with Grilled Texas Toast (toast is not gluten free)
Bacon Crusted Mac N' Cheese Casserole
$10.99
Our delicious, homemade four cheese macaroni topped with cheese & crispy bacon crumbles, then baked to perfection
Shepherds Pie
$10.99
Seasoned fresh ground chuck sautéed with onions, carrots, peas and mushrooms topped with mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese then baked golden brown
Tater Tot Casserole
$10.99
Seasoned fresh ground chuck with onions and mushrooms topped with tater tots, cheddar cheese and then baked
Chicken Pot Pie
$10.99
Our homemade pot pie is cooked to order. Shredded chicken breast, carrots, celery, peas, with a touch of pearl onions, smothered in a real cream sauce and then baked to perfection
Frito Pie Casserole
$10.99
Frito corn chips covered with homemade chili and cheese then baked. Served with sour cream, lettuce & tomato
gluten-free
Chili Mac Casserole
$10.99
Our own homemade macaroni covered with chili topped with cheese and baked. Served with a side of sour cream
Tuna Mac Casserole
$10.99
Our own homemade recipe with Skipjack tuna and macaroni pasta covered with crumbled RITZ® crackers, then baked
Beefy King Casserole**
$10.99
Our own homemade recipe chipped beef, mushrooms, carrots, peas, onions, smothered in a real cream sauce & topped with tater tots, cheese, then baked to perfection
Italian Corner
Served with your choice of House or Caesar salad and Grilled Texas Toast
Spaghetti
$9.99
A heaping plate covered in homemade marinara sauce
vegetarian
Spaghetti & Meatballs
$11.99
Our spaghetti topped with three homemade meatballs
Stuffed Shells
$11.99
Jumbo shell pasta stuffed with a blend of three cheeses baked with marinara sauce and covered with provolone
vegetarian
Eggplant Parmesan
$12.99
Lightly breaded and fried eggplant baked in marinara, covered with cheese and served with a side of spaghetti
vegetarian
Chicken Parmesan
$13.99
Lightly breaded and fried chicken breast baked in marinara, covered with cheese and served with a side of spaghetti
Desserts
Fried Banana Split (Enough to Share!)
$7.99
A classic 50's dessert with a twist. A banana dipped in our cake batter then fried, with vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream. Topped with hot fudge, pineapple and strawberry topping, chopped nuts, whipped cream and cherries on top!
Old Fashioned Banana Split (Banana Not Fried)
$6.99Fried Swiss Cake Rolls
$5.99
Little Debbie® Swiss Cake Rolls dipped in our cake batter and fried to order. Served with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with fudge and topped with real whipped cream
Fried Oatmeal Creme Pie Sundae
$5.99
A Little Debbie® Oatmeal Creme Pie dipped in our own cake batter then fried. Served with a vanilla ice cream and drizzled with hot caramel and topped with whip cream & cherry
Waffle Cone Sundae
$5.99
A waffle cone with two scoops of your favorite flavor of ice cream topped with hot fudge, chopped nuts, real whipped cream and don't forget a cherry top!
Hot Fudge Brownie
$5.99
An incredibly delicious, moist, and rich Ghirardelli brownie. Topped with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with fudge, and real whipped cream. Made fresh daily!
Fried Oreo Sundae
$5.99
Oreo cookies dipped in our own cake batter then fried to order. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge & topped with real whipped cream and crushed Oreo Cookies
Fried Twinkie Sundae
$5.99
The fair is in town at Hot Rods! A fried Twinkie dipped in our own cake batter and fried to order. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, topped with real whipped cream and drizzled with raspberry sauce
Fried Moon Pie Sundae
$5.99
A chocolate Moon Pie dipped in our cake batter and fried to order. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with raspberry syrup and topped with real whipped cream
Fried Honey Bun Sundae
$5.99
A Honey Bun dipped in our cake batter to order. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with warm caramel syrup and topped with real whipped cream
Hot Fudge Sundae
One or two scoops of your favorite flavor ice cream with hot fudge, chopped nuts, real whipped cream and a cherry
- Single Scoop $3.99
- Double Scoop $5.49
Ice Cream
Ice Cream
Base Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry. Visit our Malt Shop for an assortment of 12 flavors! Ice Cream Toppings ($0.59 each): Hot Fudge, Rainbow Sprinkles, Hot Caramel, Whipped Cream, Crumbled Oreo, Strawberry Topping, Chopped Nuts, Pineapple Topping, Chocolate Sprinkles, Butterscotch Topping, Peanut Butter Cup Pieces, Banana Slices (4), Cookie Dough Pieces, Cherries (4)
- Single Scoop Cup $2.49
- Double Scoop Cup $3.99
- For Waffle Cone Add
- $0.99
Boston Shake
Now that's a true Boston Shake!
Boston Shake
$8.99
In the early 1950's, a couple of college students from Cornell University and some of their Frat buddies came up with the Boston Shake. A real thick milkshake (any flavor you wish) topped with a single scoop hot fudge sundae: vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, chopped nuts, real whipped cream and a cherry
Milk Shakes
$4.99. Our rich and thick shakes are hand-spun made to order using only the finest of quality ingredients. Shakes are topped with real whipped cream and a cherry
Vanilla
Chocolate
Chocolate
Pineapple
Pineapple
Coffee
Mint Chocolate Chip
Strawberry Banana
Key Lime Pie
Creamsicle
Red Velvet
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Butter Pecan
Oreo
Peanut Butter Cup
Banana
Cake Batter
Cookie Dough
S'mores
Coconut Cream Pie
Pumpkin
Butterscotch
Peanut Butter Banana
Chocolate Mocha
Old-Fashioned Malts
This deliciously creamy concoction consisting of ice cream, syrup, cream, and malt powder, was first invented in the early 1920s
Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry Malt
$4.99To-Go Milk Shakes & Malts
- 4 oz Larger $5.49
Fruit Smoothies
$4.99. Our smoothies are 100% crushed whole fruit. All natural with no sugar added. Enriched with vitamins, minerals and 3 servings of fruit. Lactose-free smoothies can be made upon request. Whipped cream can be added upon request
Strawberry Sensation*
Strawberry Banana Cabana*
Banana Blast*
Mango Tropics*
Mango, Banana, Pineapple
Very Berry*
Raspberry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Blueberry
Piña Colada*
Pineapple, Coconut, Banana
Side Items
$3.99 each or any 3 side items $9.99. All side items are vegetarian except baked beans, soup & chili
House Salad*
Tater Tots**
Ribbon Fries**
Steamed Broccoli*
gluten-free
Rice Pilaf
gluten-free
Cup of Soup
gluten-free
Creamy Cheese Grits
gluten-free
Sliced Tomatoes*
gluten-free
Candied Carrots
gluten-free
Sweet Kernel Corn
gluten-free
Ceasar Salad
Cup of Chili
gluten-free
Baked Beans
gluten-free
Cole Slaw
gluten-free
French Fries**
Fried Okra
Sweet Potato Fries**
Cottage Cheese*
gluten-free
Onion Rings
Macaroni and Cheese
Chunky Apple Sauce
gluten-free
Mashed Potatoes
Side Spaghetti
Stuffing
The Kids Menu
Served with Fries (10 years and under only). Free refills on fountain drinks only. Gluten free burgers require the purchase of a gluten free bun $1 extra
Chicken Tenders
$3.99Fried Shrimp
$3.99Hot Dog
$3.99Chicken Wings (4)**
$3.99Hamburger
$3.99
gluten-free
Grilled Cheese
$3.99PB&J Sandwich
$3.99Spaghetti
$3.99Mac & Cheese
$3.99Cheeseburger
$3.99
gluten-free
Kids Fountain
$0.99Kids Juice or Milk
$0.99Kids Sundae
$0.99Kids Milkshake
$1.99Add-Ons
Add-ons to be purchased with a burger, entrée, salad, or sandwich
(2) Bacon Slices
$0.99Extra Cheese
$0.99
American, Mozzarella, Provolone, Swiss, Cheddar, or Pepper Jack
Gouda, Gorgonzola or Blue Cheese
$1.49Homemade Pimento Cheese
$1.99Red Roasted Peppers
$0.99Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions, or Green Peppers
$0.99Pesto Sauce
$0.99Extra Salad Dressing
$0.39Extra Gravy, Marinara or Cranberry Sauce
$0.99Fried Jalepeño Bottle Caps
$1.49(2) Fried Green Tomato
$1.99Sliced Jalepeños
$0.99Fresh Guacamole
$1.991 Fried Egg
$0.49Caramelized Jim Beam® Bourbon Onions
$1.49Tennessee Moonshine Sauce
$0.99(2) Pineapple Slices
$0.99The Chubby Challenge
You won't do the twist after this one! Giant 33 oz triple decker, smothered with American cheese. Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. Served with a pound of french fries. The Chubby Challenge: If you eat it all (including french fries) within 30 minutes of its arrival, you get a Free Chubby T-Shirt and your picture on the walls of fame! If you eat it all within 45 minutes of its arrival, you get your picture on the walls of fame, But No Shirt for You! Don't Think it is possible? Ask your server who holds the record for the fastest time! You won't believe your ears! Actual Size (Well, maybe not. But, it's huge!)
The Chubby Challenge
$22.99Fountain
Free refills on fountain drinks, tea, and coffee only
Iced Tea
$2.99
Sweet and Unsweet
Fresh Brewed Coffee
$2.49
Regular or Decaf. Premium Dark Roast 100% Arabica Coffee
Hot Chocolate or Hot Tea
$2.49100% Apple or Cranberry Juice
- Small $2.29
- Large $3.29
Milk or Chocolate Milk
- Small $1.99
- Large $2.99
Ice Cream Floats
$3.99
Rootbeer, Dr. Pepper or Coke
Sodas
$2.99
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Barq's Root Beer
Dr. Pepper
Minute Maid Lemonade
Cherry Coke
Vanilla Coke
Bottle Beers
Alcoa City ordinance asks that we card everyone regardless of age. Please have your ID ready when purchasing alcoholic beverages
Premium
$3.99
Heineken
Sam Adams Seasonal
Lagunitas IPA
Oatmeal Porter
Angry Orchard
gluten-free
Red Bridge by Anheuser-Busch
gluten-free
*Healthier Options. **Although potatoes are gluten free please know if you order any fried items, it will be fried in the same oil that items containing gluten are fried. Our turkeys are fried as well. The oil is soy, which is gluten free, but a small amount of cross contamination should be expected
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Diner
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Additional Information:
Closed On Holidays
About Us
Welcome to Hot Rods 50's Diner a retro 50's style diner. We offer great food, great atmosphere, and great service all at a great price. Step inside and take step back in time with neon lights, pinball machines, and great service.