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TUESDAY LUNCH SPECIALS (SERVED FROM 11-2)
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CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
$12.95
COMES WITH 2 SIDES, CORNBREAD OR ROLL
BURGER SPECIAL
$13.95
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LIVER AND ONIONS
$13.95
SAUTEED BEEF LIVER WITH BROWN GRAVY, SMOTHERED WITH ONIONS
MEL'S CLUB SANDWICH
$13.99
A TRIPLE LAYER SANDWICH WITH SLICED HAM, TURKEY, SWISS, AMERICAN CHEESE, MAYO, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND BACON, SERVED WITH FRIES.
WEDNESDAY'S LUNCH SPECIALS (SERVED FROM 11-2)
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BURGER SPECIAL
$13.99
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BEEF TIPS OVER RICE
$13.99
TENDER BEEF TIPS IN GRAVY, SERVED OVER RICE.
MEL'S CLUB SANDWICH
$13.99
A TRIPLE LAYER SANDWICH WITH SLICED HAM, TURKEY, SWISS, AMERICAN CHEESE, MAYO, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND BACON, SERVED WITH FRIES.
THURSDAY LUNCH SPECIALS SERVED FROM 11AM TO 2PM
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BURGER SPECIAL
$13.99
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CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN BREAST
$12.99
COMES WITH GRAVY AND 2 SIDES, CORNBREAD OR ROLL
MEL'S CLUB SANDWICH
$13.95
A TRIPLE LAYER SANDWICH WITH SLICED HAM, TURKEY, SWISS, AMERICAN CHEESE, MAYO, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND BACON, SERVED WITH FRIES.
FRIDAY LUNCH SPECIALS SERVED FROM 11 - 2
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BURGER SPECIAL
$13.99
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FRIED CATFISH SPECIAL
$14.99
2 Fried catfish filets, hushpuppies, tartar and red sauce, 2 sides, cornbread or roll
MEL'S CLUB SANDWICH
$13.99
A TRIPLE LAYER SANDWICH WITH SLICED HAM, TURKEY, SWISS, AMERICAN CHEESE, MAYO, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND BACON, SERVED WITH FRIES.
MELS TUESDAY DINNER SPECIALS (SERVED FROM 5-9 PM)
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BURGER SPECIAL
$13.99
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CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
$12.99
SEAFOOD SPECIAL
$19.99
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LIVER AND ONIONS
$13.99
SMOTHERED IN BROWN GRAVY AND GRILLED ONIONS
WEDNESDAY DINNER SPECIALS (SERVED FROM 5 TO 9 PM)
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CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
$12.99
SEAFOOD SPECIAL
$19.99
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BURGER SPECIAL
$13.99
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THURSDAY DINNER SPECIALS SERVED 5PM TO 9PM
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BURGER SPECIAL
$13.99
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SEAFOOD SPECIAL
$19.99
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BEEF TIPS AND RICE
$14.99
Tender beef tips in gravy, served over rice. comes with 2 sides, cornbread and roll.
FRIDAY DINNER SPECIALS, SERVED FROM 5PM TO 9PM
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BURGER SPECIAL
$13.99
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SEAFOOD SPECIAL
$19.99
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ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIED CATFISH AND POPCORN SHRIMP
$21.99
Our famous all you can eat Friday night special, comes with 2 sides, cornbread and roll.
OPEN FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM SATURDAYS
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BURGER SPECIAL
$13.99
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SEAFOOD SPECIAL
$19.99
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SUNDAY SPECIALS
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CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
$12.99
SEAFOOD SPECIAL
$15.95
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POT ROAST
$16.99
Served on mashed potatoes, topped with roast gravy, baby carrots and peas.
BURGER SPECIAL
$13.99
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Appetizers
Onion Ring Appetizer
$8.99
A Favorite! Hand-battered colossal onion rings served with Ranch dressing
Fried Mushrooms
$8.99
Hand-battered fried mushrooms served with your choice of horseradish or Ranch dressing
Fried Cheese Sticks
$7.99
Breaded mozzarella cheese sticks served with Ranch dressing or marinara sauce
Fried Green Tomatoes
$7.99
A southern favorite served with a chipotle ranch dipping sauce
Chicken Quesadillas
$9.99
Chicken, mushrooms, green chilies, pepper jack and cheddar cheeses served with shredded lettuce, sour cream and picante sauce
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Shrimp
$12.99
4 bacon wrapped jalapenos and jumbo shrimp, stuffed with cream and cheddar cheese, served with a sweet pineapple chili lime dipping sauce.
Salad
House Salad
$8.99
Spring mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bacon bits, feta cheese, croutons, choice of Dressing: Ranch, Italian, French, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, Thousand Island
Grilled Chicken Salad
$12.99
Cajun or lemon pepper grilled chicken breast on crisp greens, with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, croutons, choice of dressing.
Chicken Fried Steak Salad
$12.99
Bites of our chicken fried steak on crisp greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheddar cheese, croutons, bacon bits, choice of dressing.
Chicken Fried Chicken Salad
$12.99
Our chicken fried chicken breast on crisp greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, choice of dressing.
Dinner Salad
$4.99
Small Portion – perfect as a side to your lunch or dinner entree. Dressing: Ranch, Italian, French, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, Thousand Island
Sandwiches
Country Fried Sandwich
$8.99
Choose Chicken, Steak, or Catfish. Mel's famous sandwich, fried and served on a bun with lettuce, tomato pickles & mayo
Substitute: Jalapeno Cheese Bun
$1.49
Substitute: Sourdough Bun
$1.49
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$8.99
Choose Cajun or Country-Style with mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles. Served on a bun
Substitute: Jalapeno Cheese Bun
$1.49
Substitute: Sourdough Bun
$1.49
Grilled Cheese
$6.99
A classic cheesy delight. Served on Texas Toast. Bread: White
Add: Bacon
$1.99
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich
$6.99
Another Mel's classic sandwich. Served on Texas Toast
Add: American Cheese
$0.99
Add: Cheddar Cheese
$1.49
Add: Swiss Cheese
$1.49
Mel's Monte Cristo
$9.99
Triple layer sandwich with ham, turkey, and Swiss deep fried and served with raspberry sauce. Served on white bread
Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
$8.99
A Cajun-grilled chicken breast served on a jalapeño cheese bun with chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato & Monterrey Jack cheese
Burgers
Burgers come with lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, onion, pickle. Add from our selection of toppings for add'l charge. Substitute a jalapeno cheese or sourdough bun for add'l - $1.49
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
$7.99
American cheese no extra charge, Swiss, cheddar or peperjack is $1.49 extra
Double Hamburger or Cheeseburger
$10.99
American cheese no extra charge, Swiss, cheddar or pepperjack is $1.49 extra
The Mel Burger
$16.99
A Full pound of fresh-ground beef, 1/2 pound of bacon, 3 slices of American cheese garnished with all the traditional favorite trimmings. Best Burger in Town!
The Mega Mel Burger
$29.99
One and a half pounds of ground beef, a FULL pound of bacon, 1/4 pound of cheese & all the trimmings. Finish & add your name to our wall!
Entrees
Entrees served with choice of 2 sides. Side: French Fries, Mashed Potatoes, Tater Tots, Beans of the Day, Green Benas, Corn, Fried Okra, Dinner Salad W/ Ranch Dressing, Cole Slaw, Cabbage
Large Chicken Fried Steak (16oz)
$24.99
Just like Grandma used to make!
Small Chicken Fried Steak (8oz)
$16.99
Most restaurants call this a large. Served with cream gravy
Chicken Fried Chicken Breast
$14.99
A lightly breaded chicken breast served with cream gravy
Chicken Tender Strips
$14.99
Strips of white meat chicken lightly breaded in our house-recipe seasoning. Choose cream gravy, Ranch, BBQ, Spicy Buffalo or Honey Mustard
Grilled Chicken Breast
$14.99
Choose country-style, lightly dusted with lemon pepper or grilled with Cajun spices
Steak Fingers
$16.99
Picture a plateful of tiny chicken fried steaks served with cream gravy – Yum!
Popcorn Shrimp
$16.99
Everyone's fun-favorite bite-sized shrimp served with hush puppies, cocktail & tarter sauce
Fried Catfish
$17.99
Tender fillets cut into strips and fried in a spicy corn-meal to bring out the flavor, served with hush puppies & tartar sauce
Catfish Christopher
$18.99
Cajun-grilled catfish filet, topped with jumbo shrimp, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, pepper jack and cheddar
Hamburger Steak
$14.99
12 ounces of seasoned ground beef topped with grilled onions & brown gravy
Chicken Aguacate
$17.99
Cajun-grilled chicken breast topped with fresh avocado, pico de gallo, pepper jack and cheddar cheeses
Mel's Mix
$19.99
Sampler plate: 2 fried catfish strips, 2 fried shrimps, 2 steak fingers, and 2 chicken strips; served with cream gravy, cocktail & tartar sauces
Grilled Catfish & Shrimp Combo
$19.99
Grilled (Cajun or Lemon Pepper) – 1 Large catfish filet & 6 jumbo shrimp, served with garlic butter & lemon
Grilled Catfish
$17.99
Choose country-grilled lightly dusted with lemon pepper or Cajun-style with rich Cajun spices
12 Jumbo Shrimp
$19.99
Choose lightly breaded & fried with hush puppies, cocktail & tarter sauce or grilled with garlic butter served over a bed of white rice
Fried Catfish & Shrimp Combo
$19.99
3 catfish strips & 6 jumbo shrimp breaded and fried served with hush puppies, tartar & red sauce
CHICKEN VERACRUZE
$17.99
A cajun grilled chicken breast topped with our special creamy garlic cilantro sauce, served on a bed of rice pilaf.
Kids Menu
Children 12 years & younger. Includes 1 side. Side: French Fries, Mashed Potatoes, Tater Tots, Beans of the Day, Green Benas, Corn, Fried Okra, Dinner Salad W/ Ranch Dressing, Cole Slaw, Cabbage
Kids Hamburger
$7.99
Kids Cheeseburger
$7.99
Kids Bacon Cheeseburger
$8.99
Kids Mini Corndogs
$7.99
Kids Grilled Cheese
American$5.99
Kids Chicken Fried Steak
$8.99
Kids Popcorn Shrimp
$8.99
Kids Fried Catfish
$8.99
Kids Chicken Strip Dinner
$8.99
Kids Grilled Chicken
$8.99
Sides & Extras
Side of Homemade Onion Rings
$4.99
Big, thick onion rings made from scratch
Hush Puppies
$3.29
8 Balls of corn-meal, caked and fried
French Fries
$3.29
Tater Tots
$3.29
Fried Okra
$3.29
Side of Gravy
$1.99
Cream or brown
Veggies of the Day
Call 281-255-6357 for daily selection & post choice in Special Instructions Field
Small$3.99
Large$4.99
Side of Jalapenos
$1.29
Grilled Onions
$1.29
Side of Sour Cream
$1.29
3 Strips of Bacon
$2.99
Side of Bacon Bits
$1.29
Sourdough Bun
$1.49
Side of Avocado Slices
$1.49
Grilled Mushrooms
Large$1.99
Side of Salad Dressing
$0.79
Party Packs
Available for Take-Out Only
12 Piece Chicken Strips Party Pack
Served with cream gravy
Serves 3-4$26.95
16 Piece Chicken Strips Party Pack
Served with cream gravy
Serves 4-6$35.95
24 Piece Chicken Strips Party Pack
Served with cream gravy
Serves 6-8$50.95
36 Piece Chicken Strips Party Pack
Served with cream gravy
Serves 8-12$74.95
12 Piece Steak Fingers Party Pack
Served with cream gravy
Serves 3-4$26.95
16 Piece Steak Fingers Party Pack
Served with cream gravy
Serves 4-6$35.95
24 Piece Steak Fingers Party Pack
Served with cream gravy
Serves 6-8$50.95
36 Piece Steak Fingers Party Pack
Served with cream gravy
Serves 8-12$74.95
12 Piece Fried Catfish Party Pack
Served with 6 hush puppies, cocktail & tartar sauces
Serves 3-4$26.95
16 Piece Fried Catfish Party Pack
Served with 8 hush puppies, cocktail & tartar sauces
Serves 4-6$35.95
24 Piece Fried Catfish Party Pack
Served with 12 hush puppies, cocktail & tartar sauces
Serves 6-8$50.95
36 Piece Fried Catfish Party Pack
Served with 18 hush puppies, cocktail & tartar sauces
Serves 8-12$74.95
Desserts
Banana Pudding
$4.99
Cobbler of the Day
$4.99
Call 281-255-6357 for our selection
Served Ala Mode for an Extra
$1.75
Pecan Pie
$4.99
Served Ala Mode for an Extra
$1.75
Chocolate Cake
$4.99
Served Ala Mode for an Extra
$1.75
Lemon Meringue Pie
$4.99
Served Ala Mode for an Extra
$1.75
Coconut Meringue Pie
$4.99
Served Ala Mode for an Extra
$1.75
Beverages
Fountain Drinks
$2.99
Choose from our selection. Choice: Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Orange, Root Beer, Lemonade, Raspberry Tea
spinach tortillas, stuffed with a cilantro, cheese & chicken filling
(per dozen)$18.00
Fruit, Cheese, Cracker Display
bites of cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack, boursin, smoked Gouda & alouette cheeses, served with fresh fruit & Carrs crackers
(per person)$4.25
Salsa, Guacamole & Chips
(per person)$2.25
Hot Appetizers
Stuffed Mushrooms
crabmeat stuffing
(per dozen)$18.00
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
(per dozen)$18.00
Jalapeno Bites
fresh jalapeno with cream cheese, sausage stuffing, wrapped in bacon.
(per dozen)$18.00
Habanero Chicken Kabobs
chicken bites, pineapple, poblano peppers, grape tomatoes, with a habanero glaze.
(per dozen)$18.00
Jalapeno, Cheese & Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
(per dozen )$24.00
Chili con Queso & Chips
(per person)$2.95
Finger Food Platters
A good choice for cocktail parties, office parties or last minute food emergencies
Fried Catfish
includes hush puppies, tartar & cocktail sauces
36-Piece (8-12)$74.95
24-Piece (6-8)$50.95
16-Piece (4-6)$35.95
12-Piece (3-4)$26.95
Chicken Strips
includes your choice of cream gravy, ranch, honey mustard or bbq dipping sauce
36-Piece (8-12)$74.95
24-Piece (6-8)$50.95
16-Piece (4-6)$35.95
12-Piece (3-4)$26.95
Steak Fingers
includes cream gravy
36-Piece (8-12)$74.95
24-Piece (6-8)$50.95
16-Piece (4-6)$35.95
12-Piece (3-4)$26.95
Vegetable Options
Bulk Vegetables: Any of our vegetable choices can be prepared in bulk. Some choices are seasonal. 24 hours notice required. Full 12x24 pan (35-40 people): $65, half 9x12 pan (15-20 people): $35
Mashed Potatoes
with gravy
Country Whipped Potatoes
with bacon bits, cheddar cheese & green onion
Oven Roasted New Potatoes
Parsley New Potatoes
Macaroni & Cheese
Rice Pilaf
Fresh Whipped Yams
Penne Pasta Alfredo
Buttered Carrots
Buttered Corn
Southern Style Green Beans
a local favorite
Mixed Vegetables
sauteed squash, zucchini, carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower mixture.
Tossed Salad
choice of 2 dressings
Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Cole Slaw
Caesar Salad
add .50 per plate.
Spring Mix Salad
topped with feta cheese, croutons, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers, raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
Budget Entrees
20-40 people: $14.95/person, 41-99 people: $13.95/person, 100 or more people: $12.95/person. Includes 1 entree, 2 vegetables, rolls, butter, plates & plastic ware
Chicken Fried Chicken Breast
6 oz. chicken breast lightly breaded, fried in non-hydrogenated oil, served with cream gravy
Chicken Fried Steak
4 oz. steak lightly breaded, fried in trans-fat free oil, served with cream gravy (6 oz. portions available for an additional $0.70 each)
Chicken Veracruz
grilled chicken breast, topped with a rich cilantro cream sauce
Chicken Parmesan
6 oz. chicken breast lightly breaded & pan fried under a dusting of fresh parmesan, smothered in a zesty marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
layered flour tortillas in a creamy mushroom sauce, large chunks of chicken, pepper jack & cheddar cheeses
CHICKEN VALENCIA
Tender bits of chicken in an chicken cream sauce, tossed with penne pasta, spinach, mushrooms , sun dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
CHICKEN PENNE PASAT ALFREDO
bite size chicken, tossed in a rich alfredo sauce with penne pasta
Smothered Chicken Breast
6 oz. sauteed chicken breast in a rich cream sauce, topped with grilled onions, mushrooms & Swiss cheese
Grilled Chicken Breast
your choice of country style with lemon pepper, or Cajun style with spicy Cajun seasoning
Honey Glazed BBQ Chicken
sweet & tender
Herb Baked Chicken
juicy baked chicken with garlic herb seasonings
Roasted Turkey & Dressing
served with giblet gravy & cranberry sauce
Baked Ham
juicy slices of baked pit ham
Hamburger Steak
cooked medium well, served with grilled onions & brown gravy
Italian Lasagna
traditional lasagna with ground beef, Italian sausage, ricotta, parmesan & mozzarella cheeses
Grilled Catfish Fillet
8 oz. catfish fillet with your choice of lemon pepper or Cajun seasonings
Preferred Entrees
20-40 people: $15.95/person, 41-99 people: $14.95/person, 100 or more people: $13.95/person. Includes 1 entree, 2 vegetables, rolls, butter, plates & plastic ware
Chicken Aguacate
A grilled chicken breast topped with fresh avocado, pico de gallo, pepper jack and cheddar cheeses.
Chicken Feta
6 oz. chicken breast stuffed with fresh spinach & feta cheese filling, served with a supreme sauce
Beef Tips
choose beef tips burgundy over rice or beef tips stroganoff over noodles
Beef Pot Roast
Served on a bed of mashed potatoes, topped with roast gravy, baby carrots and peas.
Roasted Pork Loin & Dressing
juicy sliced pork loin & cornbread dressing, served with pork gravy & cranberry sauce
Premium Entrees
Market Price (upgrades available). Includes 1 entree, 2 vegetables, rolls, butter, plates & plastic ware
Roasted Prime Rib
served with au jus & horseradish sauce
Grilled Shrimp
10 skewered jumbo shrimp, grilled & basted with garlic butter
Beef Tenderloin Marsala
tender beef tenderloin medallions, sauteed & served with a rich Marsala wine sauce
Baked Fresh Salmon
fresh salmon steaks, baked to perfection, served with a creamy basil lemon sauce
Carved Roast Beef
Roasted medium rare to medium, served with a mushroom jus lie and horseradish sauce.
Grilled Sirloin Steak
An 8 ounce sirloin steak with grilled mushrooms and garlic butter
Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs
Beef short ribs served in a cabernet brown sauce, garnished with asparagus and carrots.
Special Entrees
$15.95. Includes 1 entree, 2 vegetables, rolls, butter, plates & plastic ware
Beef & Chicken Fajitas
$15.95
served with grilled onions & peppers, flour tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapenos, lettuce, chips & salsa, comes with mexican rice and charro beans
BBQ Brisket, Sausage, or Chicken
$15.95
(choose 2 meats), served with our homemade bbq sauce, pickles, onions and jalapenos, Choice of (2 SIDES), baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad
Family Style Entrees
Meals designed for informal occasions
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Full Pan (24-30 People)$150.00
Half Pan (12-15 People)$75.00
Lasagna
Full Pan (24-30 People)$150.00
Half Pan (12-15 People)$75.00
Chicken Penne Alfredo
Full Pan (24-30 People)$150.00
Half Pan (12-15 People)$75.00
Chicken & Dumplings (Special Price)
Full Pan (24-30 People)$95.00
Half Pan (12-15 People)$50.00
Dessert Service
All deserts are homemade (please provide at least 48 hours notice when ordering)
Peach & Apple Cobblers
served with whipped cream
Full Pan (20-25 People)$45.00
Half Pan (10-12 People)$25.00
Blackberry & Cherry Cobblers
served with whipped cream
Full Pan (20-25 People)$55.00
Half Pan (10-12 People)$30.00
Banana Pudding
Full Pan (35-40 People)$50.00
Half Pan (15-20 People)$30.00
Bread Pudding
served with praline sauce & whipped cream
Full Pan (35-40 People)$100.00
Half Pan (20-25 people)$50.00
Chocolate Cake
garnished with pecans
Full Sheet (48 People)$75.00
Half Sheet (24 People)$40.00
Quarter Sheet (12 People)$20.00
Strawberry Cream Cake
fresh strawberries, layered in a moist white cake with whipped cream icing
Full Sheet (48 People)$75.00
Half Sheet (24 People)$40.00
Quarter Sheet (12 People)$20.00
Coconut or Lemon Meringue Pie
10 Cut$20.00
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
8 Cut$25.00
Pecan Pie
8 Cut$20.00
Iced Tea Service
Iced Tea Service
Service includes iced tea, sweet & low, sugar, lemons, ice & cups (lemonade or sweet tea also available)
Mel's Country Cafe has been in the Weirich family since the beginning. Charles Weirich Sr. (Collie) built the original building for his wife Mary in 1977, and called it Mary's Fried Chicken. All of the ingredients used were grown and purchased from the local farms in the area.
The family also owned and operated Weirich Grocery and the Hufsmith Post Office next door. Tomball and Hufsmith were little country towns back then, where everyone knew everyone else and a trip to the "big city" was still a big deal. Like the original Ma Goodson's located just down the street, Mary's Fried Chicken became a local favorite; known as a good, out-of-the-way place to eat where everything was homemade and you would always run into someone you knew.