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Tower Cafe
1518 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818
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Breakfast - From The Griddle
Breakfast is served 8a-11a, Monday through Friday
Famous French Toast
Two slices of french bread soaked in our famous secret custard recipe and topped with whipped butter
- Full order $19.00
- Half order $10.00
Churro French Toast
$16.00
A slice of our french toast coated with cane sugar and cinnamon, served with Mexican cajeta and mixed berry compote.
Santa Fe Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes
a light batter made with cornmeal topped with
blueberry compote and whipped butter
- $12.00
- Half Order $10.00
Breakfast - Omelets
Served with Tower Potatoes (red potatoes cooked with bell peppers and onions).
Denver
$18.00
diced ham sauteed with onions green bell
peppers mixed with cheddar cheese
Breakfast - Tower Specialties
Served with Tower Potatoes (red potatoes cooked with bell peppers and onions).
Eggs Tower
$20.00
two eggs poached and stacked over canadian bacon and fresh tomato slices on toasted english muffin topped with hollandaise sauce
Madame Cristo
$22.00
our famous french toast stuffed with sliced ham
and swiss cheese then topped with two eggs
over-medium, with creamy bechamel and chipotleraspberry
jam (not served with potatoes)
Huevos Rancheros
$17.00
two eggs, over-medium layered on two corn
tortillas with refried beans topped with ranchero
sauce, jack and cheddar cheese, & green onions
Oaxacan Eggs Mole
$18.00
two eggs - over medium, served over soft corn tortillas layered with refried pinto beans, chef
piags oaxacan mole sauce, cotija cheese, onions, and cilantro
All Week Special
$14.00
two eggs any style, potatoes and your choice of bacon, british banger, or chicken apple sausage
Chorizo Con Huevos**
$19.00
sauteed chorizo sausage and onions scrambled in eggs and served with refried pinto beans and flour tortillas then topped with onions and cilantro with a side of angry salsa
Moroccan Fruit, Granola, and Yogurt
$16.00
Rich vanilla greek yogurt topped with house-made granola, pecans, and almonds nestled on a plate of fresh seasonal fruit
Ernestos Jalisco Pozole
$18.00
Traditional mexican soup made with roasted pork and hominy slow cooked in a chili broth. Served with shredded cabbage, radish, lime, cilantro, on onion, oregano, fuego salsa, and crispy tortillas.
Enchiladas De Oaxaca
$21.00
Morita pulled pork enchiladas, wrapped in corn-flour tortillas, jack cheese, and topped with mole. Served with 2 over-medium eggs, refried pintos, onions, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and panela cheese. (Not served with potatoes)
Scottish Scramble
$21.00
Wild Atlantic cold smoked salmon scrambled with 3 eggs, and topped with Sanoma goat cheese, pickled onions, fresh dill, and Peruvian sweet drop peppers.
Thai Steak and Eggs
$24.00
Skirt steak marinated in a ginger, garlic plum sauce, and then grilled and served with two eggs any style, and paired with a side of cool spice sauce.
Breakfast - On The Side
Chicken Apple Sausage
$5.00Thick-cut Bacon (3)
$5.00British Banger
$5.00Eggs (2)
$5.00Potatoes
$5.00Toast
$3.00Fruit Bowl
$7.00Brunch - Burgers & Sandwiches
Available After 10am. Served With Your Choice Of Tower Potatoes Or Potato Salad Add $1.00 Each For Bacon, Avocado, Jerk Sauce, Thai Glaze, Fritte Sauce, Or Mushrooms Add $1.50 To Substitute A Side House Salad, Caesar Salad, Or Cup Of Soup
The All American
$18.00
a charbroiled 1/2 lb. choice ground chuck patty, cheddar cheese, tomato, onions, lettuce, & mayonnaise served on a brioche bun
The Borracho Burger
$18.00
our 1/2 pound patty topped with our mango, jalapeno and bourbon borracho bbq sauce, jack cheese, crispy onions, lettuce, tomato, & mayo served on a brioche bun
The Earth Burger
$18.00
grilled vegetarian patty made of pecans, almonds, walnuts, rice, shredded gouda cheese and spices. served with tomatoes, lettuce, and caramelized onion on a wheat bun
Malaysian Chicken
$19.00
grilled skin-on chicken breast marinated in hoisin and ginger glaze then grilled and garnished with mayo, lettuce, red onion, jicama and thai-grilled pineapple on a brioche bun
Tuna Melt
$19.00
Albacore tuna mixed with celery, onions, olives, mayo, and spices. Then topped with cheddar cheese and avocado on grilled garlic-cheddar bread. Served with cool spice.
Monte Cristo
$20.00
our famous french toast sandwiched around sliced ham and swiss cheese then baked and dusted with powdered sugar and served with chipotle raspberry jam
Brunch - Soups & Salads and Lunch Entrees
Available After 10am
Nicaraguan Black Bean Soup
- Cup $6.00
- Bowl $8.00
Soup Du Jour
- Cup $6.00
- Bowl $8.00
Side of cornbread
$4.00Caribbean Salad
$15.00
Mixed greens with shredded cabbage, carrots, chives, gold beets and strawberries. Dressed with a mangolime dressing.
Shanghai Shrimp Salad
Shredded cabbage, carrots, onions, green mango, mint, cilantro, crispy garlic, spicy shrimp and rice noodles with a sweet chililime dressing.
- $21.00
- Add Prawns or Salmon $6.95
Brazilian Chicken
$21.00
Grilled chipotle glazed chicken breast over a bed of mixed greens with avocado, seasonal fruit, black beans, red cabbage, sesame seeds, pickled ginger and our mango-lime dressing.
Thai Steak
$24.00
Skirt steak marinated in Thai sauce, grilled and served on a bed of fresh greens and crispy rice sticks with seasonal fruit, cashews, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts and a Szechuan dressing.
Tower Caesar
the classic tijuana style salad of romaine hearts and leaves tossed in our own caesar dressing with house made croutons, green onions, roasted red pepper, and argentinean parmesan cheese. Garnished with banana peppers and tortilla chips
- Full $16.00
- Add Chipotle Chicken $5.00
- Add Prawns or Salmon $7.00
Chinese Chicken
$21.00
Roasted chicken breast on a bed of fresh romaine with English cucumbers, grape tomatoes, carrots and crispy rice sticks topped with our honey sesame and Szechuan dressings, a medley of roasted nuts, green onions and pickled ginger.
Chili Rellenos
$20.00
One large Pasilla chilies filled with Monterey jack cheese, pine nuts, currants, and cilantro, rolled in panko and deep fried until crispy and golden. Served with red rice, pinto beans, molcajete salsa, sour cream, and Polynesian guacamole.
Tower Fish And Chips
$22.00
Fresh cod in panko batter, deep fried and served with house cut fries, Thai basil coleslaw, tartar and cool spice sauce.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
$22.00
A baked half chicken marinated in 18 spices, chilies and citrus juice served with red rice, black beans, Polynesian guacamole and a side of jerk sauce.
Golden Vegetable Curry
$19.00
Seasonal vegetables, onions, potatoes, and carrots simmered in a medium spiced yellow curry coconut sauce and topped with cilantro rice.
Irish Beef Stew
$22.00
Certified angus beef is slowly simmered with Guinness beer, thyme, onion, carrots, and tomato. Served with our roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and garlic bread.
Dinner - Tapas
Dinner is served 4p-10p, Sunday-Thursday and 4p-11p Friday-Saturday
Polynesian Guacamole
$12.00
Our mango guacamole with onion, cilantro, roasted peppers, fish sauce and avocado. Served with corn tostadas and chips.
Pomme Frittes
$9.00
Our house-made, thick-cut French fries served with 3 unique dipping sauces: misochile, fritte sauce and curry aioli.
Chips, Frijoles Y Salsa
$9.00
House-made corn tortilla chips surround an array of sauces: our molcajete salsa, a warm Oaxacan morita sauce and a refried bean dip topped with cotija cheese, onions, cilantro and jalapenos. and a refried bean dip
Thai Drums
$12.00
Drumettes marinated then fried crispy and tossed in a Thai glaze with chili, ginger and soy sauce. Get them regular or spicy.
Chile Relleno Tapa
$13.00
Our famous Pasilla chili pepper stuffed with Monterey jack, pine nuts, currants and cilantro, then rolled in panko and deep fried. Served with our house-made molcajete salsa and sour cream.
Dinner - Soups & Salads
Nicaraguan Black Bean
- Cup $6.00
- Bowl $8.00
Soup Du Jour
- Cup $6.00
- Bowl $8.00
House Baked Bread
$4.00Wedge Salad
Romaine wedge topped with a creamy blue cheese dressing, bacon, scallions, roasted red bell peppers, candied walnuts and pickled beets.
- $19.00
- Add Chipotle Chicken $7.00
- Add Prawns Or Salmon $9.00
Tower Caesar Salad
the classic tijuana style salad of romaine hearts and leaves tossed in our own caesar dressing with house made croutons, green onions, roasted red pepper, and argentinean parmesan cheese. Garnished with banana peppers and tortilla chips
- Full $18.00
- Add Chipotle Chicken $7.00
- Add Prawns Or Salmon $9.00
Chinese Chicken Salad
$23.00
Roasted chicken breast on a bed of fresh romaine with English cucumbers, grape tomatoes, carrots and crispy rice sticks topped with our honey sesame and Szechuan dressings, a medley of roasted nuts, green onions and pickled ginger.
Thai Steak Salad
$29.00
Skirt steak marinated in Thai sauce, grilled and served on a bed of fresh greens and crispy rice sticks with seasonal fruit, cashews, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts and a Szechuan dressing.
Brazilian Chicken
$23.00
Grilled chipotle glazed chicken breast over a bed of mixed greens with avocado, seasonal fruit, black beans, red cabbage, sesame seeds, pickled ginger and our mango-lime dressing.
Dinner - Sandwiches
Served With Your Choice Of House Made Fries Or Potato Salad Add $1.00 Each For Bacon, Avocado, Jerk Sauce, Thai Glaze, Fritte Sauce Or Mushrooms Add $1.50To Substitute A Side House Salad, Caesar Salad, Cup Of Soup Or Thai Basil Coleslaw
Malaysian Chicken Sandwich
$21.00
Grilled skin-on chicken breast marinated in a hoisin and ginger glaze. Served with mayonnaise, lettuce, red onion, jicama and grilled pineapple on a brioche bun.
Tower Tuna Melt
$21.00
Albacore tuna mixed with celery, onions, olives, mayonnaise and spices. Then topped with cheddar cheese and avocado on grilled garliccheddar bread. Served with cool spice.
Tower Grilled Cheese
$17.00
Cheddar, aged Gouda and smoked mozzarella melted in a butter and Parmesan crusted brioche bread. Served with a side of miso-chili.
Dinner - Burgers
Served With Your Choice Of House Made Fries Or Potato Salad Add $1.00 Each For Bacon, Avocado, Jerk Sauce, Thai Glaze, Fritte Sauce Or Mushrooms Add $1.50To Substitute A Side House Salad, Caesar Salad, Cup Of Soup Or Thai Basil Coleslaw
The All American Burger
$19.00
The classic half pound ground chuck beef burger with cheddar cheese, tomato, onion, lettuce, pickle and mayonnaise.
The Earth Burger
$19.00
A grilled house-made vegetarian patty of roasted pecans, almonds, walnuts, caramelized onions, rice, Gouda cheese and spices. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion marmalade, avocado, mayonnaise and a side of cashew curry sauce.
The Borracho Burger
$19.00
Our half pound burger topped with our Borracho BBQ sauce (mango, jalapeno and bourbon), jack cheese, crispy onions, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
East African Veggie Burger
$19.00
A house-made falafel style patty of ground peas, sweet potato, garbanzo beans, and corn mixed with African spices, encrusted with sesame and sunflower seeds. Served with lettuce, onion marmalade, truffled mushrooms and a side of cashew curry sauce.
Dinner - Entrees
Dinner is served 430p-10p, Sunday-Thursday and 430p-11p, Friday-Saturday
Chile Rellenos
$26.00
Two large Pasilla chilies filled with Monterey jack cheese, pine nuts, currants, and cilantro, rolled in panko and deep fried until crispy and golden. Served with house-made salsa, sour cream, red rice and pinto beans.
Priking Prawns
$29.00
Tempura battered tiger prawns tossed with green beans and bell peppers in a spicy Thai red curry sauce. Served with steamed jasmine rice.
Spicy Salmon Linguini
$30.00
Our salmon linguini in a spicy garlic chili sauce made with jalapeno, butter, cilantro, lemon, white wine and Parmesan. Served with garlic bread.
Florentine Ravioli
Jumbo raviolis stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese in our Panzotti sauce (white wine and pesto cream). Served with garlic bread & sauteed spinach and mushrooms.
- $25.00
- Add Chicken $5.00
- Add Prawns $7.00
Tower Fish & Chips
$25.00
Fresh cod in panko batter, deep fried and served with house-cut fries, Thai basil coleslaw, tartar and cool spice sauce.
Santa Fe Salmon
$30.00
Red chile crusted North Atlantic salmon pan seared and placed over a mango and roasted yellow pepper sauce. Served with sauteed baby spinach, mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes and a pineapple salsa.
Jamaican Jerk
$27.00
A baked half chicken marinated in 18 spices, chilies and citrus juice served with red rice, black beans, Polynesian guacamole and a side of jerk sauce.
Thai Green Curry
$26.00
Sauteed chicken breast in a mild green curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, carrots, peas, tomatoes, green beans and fresh Thai basil with steamed jasmine rice.
Texasia Steak
$32.00
A grilled 1skirt steak marinated in garlic, ginger, hoisin and plum sauce. Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal sauteed vegetables and crispy onion strings.
Kids Brunch
Substitute apple sauce for tower potatoes. Select items only available until 3p.
Cheesy Eggs And Ham
$9.00
two eggs scrambled with cheddar cheese and ham served with tower potatoes, available until 3p
Kid's Breakfast Burrito
$9.00
scrambled eggs, black beans, and jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with tower potatoes, available until 3p
Kid's Pancakes
$9.00
kids size cornmeal pancakes topped with blueberries and whipped cream, available until 3p
Kid's Cheese Burger
$10.00
1/3 lb. patty served with cheddar cheese on an egg bun along with fries or fruit. served from 10am to 4pm
Cheese Quesadilla
jack cheese melted between flour tortillas. served from 10am to 4pm
- $7.00
- Add Chicken $3.95
Kid's Grilled Cheese
cheddar cheese melted between two slices of sourdough served with fries or fruit. served from 10am to 4pm
- $10.00
- Add Chicken $3.95
- Add Bacon $1.95
Kids Lunch & Dinner
Bean & Cheese Burrito
$8.00
pinto beans and jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla served with tortilla chips or apple sauce
Noodle Bowl
linguini noodles with butter and parmesan cheese
- $7.50
- Add Chicken For $2.95
Kid's Grilled Cheese
cheddar cheese melted between two slices of sourdough. served with fries or apple sauce
- $5.50
- Add Chicken $3.95
- Add Bacon $1.95
Kid's Cheese Burger
$9.00
1/3 pound patty and cheddar cheese served plain with fries or apple sauce
Cheese Quesadilla
jack cheese melted between flour tortillas
- $7.00
- Add Chicken $5.00
Desserts
Made fresh daily in our very own bakery. Available by the slice.
Carrot Cake
dense and moist carrot-raisin cake layered with rich cream cheese icing, wrapped in a layer of toasted pecans.
German Chocolate
Dark Chocolate devils food cake topped with a rich caramel pecan frosting
Napoleon
made with 2 layers of puff pastry, filled with pastry cream, fresh fruit and whipped cream (fruit changes seasonally).
Creme Brulee
Banana Cream Pie
sweet and creamy bananas and pastry cream nestled in a graham crust and topped with chantilly cream and a dusting of cocoa powder
Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate Mousse
Lemon Tarts
fresh lemon juice is used to make this tart favorite.
Lime Cashew Tart
fresh lime juice is used in the filling which sits in a cashew graham crust.
Cookies
$3.00
Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Financier
Apple Tart
granny smith apples crowned with a pecan/brown sugar crumble, nestled in a flaky butter crust.
Yin And Yang
rich chocolate cheesecake layered with vanilla mousse and glazed with a bittersweet chocolate band.
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
8:00am - 12:00am
Saturday:
8:00am - 12:00am
Sunday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
About Us
Near the historic Tower Theater on Broadway sits another piece of Sacramento history, the Tower Cafe. Owner James Seyman founded his worldly fusion eatery on Earth Day 1990, with the intent of bringing the hearts, minds and appetites of the city's diverse population under one roof. Specialties from across the globe range from the award winning Famous French Toast (a custard soaked slice of Heaven) to Piag's Thai Steak, Jamaican Jerk Chicken as well as a selection of seasonal daily specials.
A huge selection of international Beer and Wine by the glass are available as well as Sangria and new Special cocktails.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Breakfast served 8-11am, Monday through Friday. Brunch served 8am-3pm, Sat. & Sun.
Voted Best Breakfast and Best Sunday Brunch in the 2009 Sacramento magazine readers poll.
Voted Best Outdoor Dining and Best Breakfast in the 2008 Sacramento News & Review readers poll.
Voted Best Brunch 2011 KCRA * A LIST