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Alexanders Cafe Elgin Alexanders Cafe

1725 North State Street, Elgin, IL
DRINKS
BREAKFAST
LUNCH

Featured Items

  • Butcher Block Skillet

    Smoked ham, sausage, applewood smoked bacon, red and green bell peppers, onions and Cheddar-jack cheese
    $18.99
  • Carne Asada Skillet

    Skirt steak, poblano peppers, red peppers, onions and cheddar-jack cheese. Served with roasted salsa, drizzled with cholula® sour cream and served with flour tortillas (no toast)
    $22.99
  • Chicken Fingers

    Hand-battered chicken tenders with choice of: ranch, BBQ, buffalo or honey mustard
    $15.99

DRINKS

Soda

  • Coca-Cola

    Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
    $3.99
  • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

    Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
    $3.99
  • Diet Coke

    Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
    $3.99
  • Root Beer

    $3.99
  • Sprite

    Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
    $3.99

Tea & Lemonade

  • Iced Tea

    $3.99
  • Tea/Mango

    $4.09
  • Tea/Peach

    $4.09
  • Tea/Raspberry

    $4.09
  • Lemonade

    $3.99
  • Lemon/Cherry

    $4.09
  • Lemon/Raspberry

    $4.09
  • Lemon/Strawberry

    $4.09
  • Arnold Palmer

    $3.99

Juice & Milk

  • OJ FRESH

    $5.75
  • Wild OJ FRESH

    $5.99
  • Apple Juice

    $3.99
  • Cranberry Juice

    $3.99
  • Grapefruit Juice

    $3.99
  • Pineapple Juice

    $3.99
  • Tomato Juice

    $3.99
  • Milk

    $3.99
  • Chocolate Milk

    $3.99
  • Almond Milk

    $3.99

Kids Beverage

  • Kid Soda

    $2.99
  • Kid Milk

    $2.99
  • Kid Chocolate Milk

    $2.99
  • Kid Apple Juice

    $2.99
  • Kid Orange Juice

    $2.99
  • Kid Cranberry Juice

    $2.99
  • Kid Tomato Juice

    $2.99
  • Kid Grapefruit Juice

    $2.99
  • Kid Wild OJ

    $2.99
  • Kid Lemonade

    $2.99
  • Kid Lemon/Cherry

    $2.99
  • Kid Lemon/Raspberry

    $2.99
  • Kid Lemon/Strawberry

    $2.99
  • Kid Shirley Temple

    $2.99

Cafe

  • Coffee/Regular

    $3.99
  • Coffee/Decaf

    $3.99
  • Hot Tea

    $4.50
  • Hot Chocolate

    $4.99
  • Hot Apple Cider

    $4.99
  • SHOT Espresso

    $4.99
  • DBL SHOT Espresso

    $6.99
  • Cafe Americano

    $5.99
  • Caramel Macchiato

    $5.99
  • Latte

    $5.99
  • Cappuccinos

    $5.99
  • Mochas

    $5.99
  • Frappuccinos

    $5.99
  • *BIRTHDAY Scoop*

Smoothies

  • Smoothie Mango

    $4.99
  • Smoothie Strawberry

    $4.99
  • Smoothie Straw/Ban

    $4.99
  • Smoothie Wildberry

    $4.99

Shakes

  • Shake Vanilla

    $4.99
  • Shake Chocolate

    $4.99
  • Shake Strawberry

    $4.99
  • Shake Oreo

    $5.99
  • Easter Bunny Float

    $5.99

BREAKFAST

Eggceptional Specialties

  • One Egg + Meat

    Choice of applewood smoked bacon, sausage links, hand-pattied pork sausage, or hand-pattied turkey sausage.
    $11.99
  • One Egg + Toast

    $8.99
  • Two Eggs + Meat

    Choice of applewood smoked bacon, sausage links, hand-pattied pork sausage, or hand-pattied turkey sausage
    $14.99
  • Two Eggs + Toast

    $11.99
  • Three Eggs + Meat

    Choice of applewood smoked bacon, sausage links, hand-pattied pork sausage, or hand-pattied turkey sausage.
    $16.99
  • Three Eggs + Toast

    $13.99
  • Bone-in Ham & Eggs

    Bone-in ham steak (8 oz.)
    $17.99
  • Skirt Steak + Eggs

    Skirt steak (8 oz.) topped with garlic butter
    $26.99
  • Country Fried Steak & Eggs

    Buttermilk, hand-breaded, choice sirloin, fried and smothered in white country sausage gravy
    $20.99
  • Biscuits & Gravy

    Two fresh, homemade biscuits smothered in white country sausage gravy (no toast or potatoes)
    $10.99
  • Two Eggs & Bisc/Gravy

    Two fresh, homemade biscuits smothered in white country sausage gravy (no toast or potatoes).
    $12.99
  • Biscuit Love

    Our freshly baked biscuit split open with fried chicken tenders and aged cheddar cheese. Smothered in sausage gravy with your choice of eggs and potato
    $16.99
  • Breakfast Panini

    Focaccia bread, two fried eggs, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, caramelized onions, avocado, fresh basil, chimichurri pesto and havarti cheese (no toast)
    $16.99
  • Breakfast Tacos

    Flour tortillas, scrambled eggs, chihuahua cheese, roasted salsa, avocado, cholula sour cream and cilantro. Choice of carnitas pork or chorizo (no toast or pancakes)
    $16.99
  • Rise & Shine Quesadilla

    $15.99
  • Chilaquiles

    Corn tortilla chips, tomatillo salsa, chihuahua cheese, avocado, cholula sour cream and cilantro (no toast or potatoes)
    $15.99
  • Breakfast Burrito

    Wheat tortilla, scrambled eggs, chihuahua cheese, poblano peppers, onions, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, cholula® sour cream and roasted salsa. Choice of chicken, carnitas pork, or chorizo (no toast)
    $17.99
  • Huevos Rancheros

    Corn tostadas, chihuahua cheese, black beans, ranchero sauce, cilantro and cholula sour cream. Choice of chicken, carnitas pork, or chorizo (no toast)
    $17.99
  • Breakfast Sliders

    $16.99

Pancakes

  • Buttermilk Pancakes

    Served with cinnamon butter
    $10.99
  • Short Stack Pancakes

    $9.99
  • Chocolate Chip Pancakes

    $12.99
  • Strawberry Pancakes

    $12.99
  • Blueberry Pancakes

    $12.99
  • Banana Pancakes

    $12.99
  • Berry Good Pancakes

    Berry mascarpone, blackberry coulis, vanilla crème anglaise, fresh berries and whipped cream
    $14.99
  • S'moreo Pancakes

    Oreos, marshmallow cream, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup and whipped cream
    $14.99
  • Cranberry Pecan Pancakes

    Multi-grain pancakes loaded with dried cranberries and chopped pecans
    $13.99
  • Honey Cakes

    Gluten-free pancakes drizzled with sweet honey
    $11.99
  • Potato Pancakes

    Served with applesauce and sour cream
    $12.99
  • Loaded Potato Pancakes

    $14.99
  • Lemon Berry Pancakes

    Lemon custard, fresh blueberries and whipped cream
    $14.99
  • Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

    Topped with cinnamon-sugar glaze and cream cheese icing
    $14.99
  • Pumpkin Pancakes

    $13.99

French Toast

  • French Toast

    Served with cinnamon butter
    $10.99
  • Choc Chip French Toast

    $12.99
  • Strawberry French Toast

    $12.99
  • Blueberry French Toast

    $12.99
  • Banana French Toast

    $12.99
  • Berry French Toast

    $14.99
  • Lemon Berry French Toast

    Lemon custard, fresh blueberries and whipped cream
    $14.99
  • Cinnamon Roll French Toast

    Topped with cinnamon-sugar glaze and cream cheese icing
    $14.99
  • Strawberry & Banana Bread

    Homemade banana bread French toast with fresh strawberries, sliced bananas, Nutella® and whipped cream
    $16.99
  • Crème Brûlée French Toast

    Caramelized with brown sugar, topped with vanilla crème anglaise, whipped cream and blackberries
    $14.99

Waffles

  • Waffle

    $10.99
  • Choc Chip Waffle

    $12.99
  • Strawberry Waffle

    $12.99
  • Blueberry Waffle

    $12.99
  • Banana Waffle

    $12.99
  • Chicken + Waffle

    Boneless, buttermilk fried chicken and a malted waffle. Served with warm bourbon maple syrup
    $17.99
  • Eskimo Waffle

    Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, strawberries, pecans and whipped cream
    $14.99
  • Berry Good Waffle

    Berry coulis, vanilla crème anglaise, fresh berries and whipped cream
    $14.99

Crepes

  • Crepes

    $10.99
  • Choc Chip Crepe

    $12.99
  • Strawberry Crepe

    $12.99
  • Blueberry Crepe

    $12.99
  • Banana Crepe

    $12.99
  • Berry Good Crepes

    Berry coulis, vanilla crème anglaise, fresh berries and whipped cream
    $14.99
  • Nutella + Banana Crepes

    Nutella, fresh strawberries, bananas & whipped cream
    $14.99
  • Swedish Crepes

    Served with lingonberries
    $13.99
  • Lemon Berry Crepes

    Lemon custard, fresh blueberries and whipped cream
    $14.99

Breakfast Combos

  • Crepes Combo

    Swedish crepes, two eggs, two slices of smoked bacon, two sausage link, and choice of hash browns or herb potatoes
    $17.99
  • Waffle Combo

    Waffle wedges, two eggs, two slices of smoked bacon, two sausage links, and choice of hash browns or herb roasted potatoes
    $17.99
  • Flap Jack Combo

    Two mini cakes, two eggs, two slices of smoked bacon, two sausage links, and choice of hash browns or herb roasted potatoes
    $17.99
  • Country Breakfast

    One biscuit with gravy, two eggs, two slices of smoked bacon, two sausage links, and choice of hash browns or herb roasted potatoes
    $17.99
  • French Combo

    French toast, two eggs, two slices of smoked bacon, two sausage links, and choice of hash browns or herb roasted potatoes
    $17.99
  • Pumpkin Pancakes W/ Egg & Meat

    $16.99

Omelettes

  • Cheese Omelette

    $13.99
  • Ham/Cheese Omelette

    $14.99
  • Alexander Omelette

    Applewood smoked bacon, spinach, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and goat cheese
    $17.99
  • Shrimp + Avocado Omelette

    Bay shrimp, boursin cream cheese, avocado, chopped tomatoes, lemon herb hollandaise, and green onions
    $18.99
  • Cali Omelette

    Applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomatoes, scallions and havarti cheese
    $16.99
  • Veggie Omelette

    Mushrooms, red onion, tomato, roasted red peppers, scallions and havarti cheese
    $15.99
  • Rocky Mountain Omelette

    Smoked ham, onions, red and green bell peppers and tomatoes
    $16.99
  • Mediterranean Omelette

    Spinach, tomato and feta cheese
    $15.99
  • Mexican Omelette

    Poblano peppers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, chihuahua cheese, and topped with avocado slices. Served with roasted salsa. Choice of carnitas pork or chorizo
    $17.99
  • Gyros Omelette

    $16.99

Skillets

  • Butcher Block Skillet

    Smoked ham, sausage, applewood smoked bacon, red and green bell peppers, onions and Cheddar-jack cheese
    $18.99
  • Farmers Market Skillet

    Mushrooms, red onion, tomato, roasted red peppers and Cheddar-jack cheese
    $16.99
  • Carne Asada Skillet

    Skirt steak, poblano peppers, red peppers, onions and cheddar-jack cheese. Served with roasted salsa, drizzled with cholula® sour cream and served with flour tortillas (no toast)
    $22.99
  • Corned Beef Hash Skillet

    Café-made hash and Cheddar-Jack cheese
    $16.99
  • Southwest Skillet

    Roasted poblano peppers, onions, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and chihuahua cheese served with roasted salsa. Choice of chicken, carnitas pork or chorizo
    $17.99
  • Grecian Scrambler

    $17.99

Benedicts

  • Classic Benedict

    Smoked ham and hollandaise sauce
    $15.99
  • Florentine Benedict

    Applewood smoked bacon, fresh spinach, tomatoes and basil hollandaise sauce
    $16.99
  • Chipotle Benedict

    Avocado, roasted poblano, tomatoes, green onion and chipotle hollandaise. Choice of carnitas pork or chorizo
    $16.99

Healthy Meals

  • Avocado Toast & Eggs

    Multi-grain toast, avocado spread, lemon pepper and chopped tomatoes. Served with homemade turkey patties, two eggs, and fresh fruit
    $17.99
  • Popeye Omelette

    Fluffy egg whites, spinach, tomato and feta cheese with fresh fruit and wheat toast
    $16.99
  • Healthy Café Omelette

    Fluffy egg whites, red and green peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and low-fat mozzarella cheese. Served with fresh fruit and wheat toast
    $15.99
  • Healthy Eggs

    Three fluffy egg whites, tomato slices with lemon pepper seasoning and sliced avocado. Served with fresh fruit and wheat toast
    $13.99
  • Steel-Cut Oatmeal

    Served with milk and brown sugar
    $6.99
  • Crème Brûlée Oatmeal

    Steel-cut oatmeal with caramelized brown sugar and berries. Served with vanilla anglaise
    $8.99
  • Greek Yogurt

    With honey and granola
    $8.99
  • Tropical Fruit Yogurt

    A half pineapple filled with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit topped with granola and toasted coconut
    $11.99

Sides

  • Side Bone-In Ham

    $7.99
  • Side Bacon

    $5.99
  • Side Bacon Crispy

    $5.99
  • Side Sausage Links

    $5.99
  • Side Sausage Patties

    $5.99
  • Side Turkey Patties

    $5.99
  • Side Turkey Bacon

    $5.99
  • Side Corned Beef Hash

    $5.99
  • Side One Egg

    $2.75
  • Side Two Eggs

    $5.25
  • Side Three Eggs

    $8.00
  • Side Hash Browns

    $3.99
  • Side Roasted Potatoes

    $4.99
  • Side One Pancake

    $3.99
  • Side Mini Cakes

    $3.99
  • Side Mini Crepes

    $3.99
  • Side One French Toast

    $3.99
  • Side Half Waffle

    $4.99
  • Side Berry Cup

    $5.99
  • Side Corn Tortillas

    $3.49
  • Side Flour Tortillas

    $3.49
  • Side Toast

    $3.49
  • Side Foccacia

    $1.99
  • Side Pita

    $3.99
  • Side Biscuit

    $3.49
  • Side Biscuit with Gravy

    $4.99
  • Side Sausage Gravy$

    $2.99
  • Side Coleslaw

    $3.99
  • Side Cottage Cheese

    $3.99
  • Side Bagel with Cream Cheese

    $3.99
  • Side Fresh Fruit

    $3.99
  • Side French Fries

    $4.99
  • Side Sweet Potato Fries

    $5.99
  • Side Potato Chips

    $3.99
  • Cup Soup

    $5.99
  • Side Avocado

    $2.99
  • Side Sliced Tomatoes

    $4.99
  • Side FRESH Jalapeño

    $1.99
  • Side Spinach Sauteed

    $3.99
  • Side Spinach RAW

    $3.99
  • Bowl Soup

    $6.99
  • Cup Fr Onion

    $4.99
  • Cup BFO

    $5.99
  • Bowl Fr Onion

    $5.99
  • Bowl BFO

    $6.99
  • Side Salad

    $4.99
  • Side Greek Salad

    $5.99
  • Side Berry Nut Salad

    $6.99

Kids Breakfast

  • Kids One Egg

    Served with toast or hash browns
    $7.99
  • Kids Chocolate Chip Cakes

    Chocolatey goodness inside and out!
    $7.99
  • Kids French Toast Stix

    $7.99
  • Kids Mini Cakes

    Silver dollar buttermilk cakes
    $7.99
  • Kids Oreo®Cakes

    Oreo cookies become pancakes!
    $7.99
  • Kids Mickey Mouse Pancakes

    Join the club with whipped cream, strawberry and chocolate chips
    $8.99
  • Kids Jr. Omelette

    Two served with hash browns or toast egg omelette with cheese. (No meat)
    $8.99
  • Kids Plain Waffle

    $6.99
  • Kids Chocolate Chip Waffles

    Drizzled with chocolate syrup
    $7.99
  • Junior Sundae

    Vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate syrup or caramel
    $4.99
  • Ice Cream Scoop

    Choice of vanilla or chocolate
    $3.99

LUNCH

Fresh Salads

  • Berry Nut Salad

    Mixed greens, fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, dried cranberries, goat cheese, candied pecans and berry citrus vinaigrette
    $15.99
  • BBQ Chicken Tortilla Salad

    Chopped chicken, shredded lettuce, corn and black bean salsa, cilantro, avocado, Cheddar-Jack cheese, crispy tortilla strips and whiteford's BBQ sauce
    $17.99
  • Taco Salad

    $14.99
  • Harvest Chicken Salad

    Chicken salad mixed with apples, celery, red onions, dried cranberries and toasted almonds. Served over mixed greens with fresh strawberries, avocado and berry citrus vinaigrette
    $14.99
  • Harvest Tuna Salad

    $14.99
  • Chop Salad

    Chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, shredded mozzarella cheese, shoestring potatoes, and choice of dressing
    $14.99
  • Mediterranean Salad

    Mixed greens, tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumbers, red onions, pepperoncinis, feta cheese and Greek vinaigrette. Served with pita bread (no focaccia bread)
    $14.99
  • Caesar Salad

    $10.99
  • Pick Two Combo

    Pick any two of the following
    $14.99

Burgers & Sandwiches

  • Alexander Burger

    Applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions, havarti cheese, on a golden pretzel bun
    $17.99
  • Cheese Burger

    Choice of American, cheddar, swiss or havarti cheese
    $16.99
  • Smokehouse Burger

    Applewood smoked bacon, Cheddar cheese, crispy onion straws and chipotle BBQ sauce
    $17.99
  • All-American Patty Melt

    American and Swiss cheeses and caramelized onions on grilled white or rye bread
    $16.99
  • Cali Turkey Burger

    Our homemade turkey burger topped with bacon, havarti cheese, pesto mayo, and avocado, on a golden pretzel bun
    $16.99
  • Prime Rib French Dip

    Shaved prime rib, caramelized onions and mozzarella cheese on grilled french bread. Served with au jus
    $18.99
  • Beyond Burger

    Beyond meatless all-protein vegetable burger topped with avocado, vegan cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle on a pretzel bun
    $17.99
  • Reuben

    Thinly sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing on grilled marble rye
    $16.99
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

    Slow-roasted, pulled pork topped with coleslaw, crispy onion straws, and tangy BBQ sauce on a buttery brioche bun
    $15.99
  • Beach Club

    Roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, Cheddar cheese and mayo on toasted bread
    $15.99
  • Gyro Sandwich

    $15.99
  • Chicken Souvlaki Pita

    $15.99
  • Orchard Chicken Salad Pita

    Chicken salad mixed with apples, celery, red onions, cranberries and toasted almonds on a grilled pita with bacon, cheddar-jack cheese and tomato
    $14.99
  • Orchard Tuna Salad Pita

    $14.99
  • BFG Chicken Sandwich

    Blackened, fried or grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, havarti cheese and sriracha mayo on a pretzel bun
    $16.99
  • Tuna Melt

    Fresh tuna salad on English muffin, topped with tomato, avocado and Cheddar cheese
    $15.99
  • Ultimate Grilled Cheese

    Cheddar-Jack, American & havarti cheeses, applewood smoked bacon and tomato on grilled garlic white bread
    $14.99
  • Chicken Fingers

    Hand-battered chicken tenders with choice of: ranch, BBQ, buffalo or honey mustard
    $15.99
  • BLT Club

    $12.99
  • Grilled Cheese

    $9.99
  • Tuna Sandwich

    $14.99
  • Chicken Salad Sandwich

    $14.99

Paninis & Wraps

  • Turkey, Spinach & Artichoke Panini

    Roasted turkey, spinach, artichokes, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on herbed focaccia with pesto mayo
    $16.99
  • Veggie Panini

    Portobello mushrooms, pesto mayo, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, and havarti cheese on focaccia
    $15.99
  • Sriracha Chicken Panini

    Blackened chicken, roasted poblano peppers, onions, tomatoes, avocado, chihuahua cheese, & sriracha mayo on sourdough bread
    $16.99
  • Southwest Chicken Wrap

    Wheat tortilla, grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, corn and black bean salsa, avocado, cheddar-jack cheese and sriracha ranch
    $15.99
  • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

    Wheat tortilla, crispy chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, shredded lettuce and bleu cheese dressing
    $15.99
  • Chicken Caesar Wrap

    $15.99

Flatbreads

  • Chicken Bacon Club Flatbread

    $13.99
  • BBQ Chicken Flatbread

    $13.99
  • Margherita Flatbread

    $12.99

Sides

  • Side Bone-In Ham

    $7.99
  • Side Bacon

    $5.99
  • Side Sausage Links

    $5.99
  • Side Sausage Patties

    $5.99
  • Side Turkey Patties

    $5.99
  • Side Corned Beef Hash

    $5.99
  • Side One Egg

    $2.75
  • Side Two Eggs

    $5.25
  • Side Hash Browns

    $3.99
  • Side Roasted Potatoes

    $4.99
  • Side Mini Cakes

    $3.99
  • Side Mini Crepes

    $3.99
  • Side One French Toast

    $3.99
  • Side Toast

    $3.49
  • Side Biscuit

    $3.49
  • Side Biscuit with Gravy

    $4.99
  • Side Coleslaw

    $3.99
  • Side Cottage Cheese

    $3.99
  • Side Bagel with Cream Cheese

    $3.99
  • Side Fresh Fruit

    $3.99
  • Berry Cup

    $5.99
  • Side French Fries

    $4.99
  • Side Sweet Potato Fries

    $5.99
  • Side Onion Rings

    $5.99
  • Side Potato Chips

    $3.99
  • Side Avocado

    $2.99
  • Side Sliced Tomatoes

    $4.99
  • Side Spinach RAW

    $3.99
  • Side Spinach Sauteed

    $3.99
  • Side Chicken *SKEWER*

    $6.99
  • Cup Soup

    $5.99
  • Bowl Soup

    $6.99
  • Cup Fr Onion

    $5.99
  • Bowl Fr Onion

    $6.99
  • Cup BFO

    $6.99
  • Bowl BFO

    $7.99
  • Side Salad

    $4.99
  • Side Greek Salad

    $5.99
  • Side Berry Nut Salad

    $6.99
  • Side Caesar Salad

    $5.99

Kids Lunch

  • Kids Grilled Cheese

    $7.99
  • Kids Chicken Fingers

    $9.99
  • Kids Cheeseburger Melt

    $9.99
  • Kids Kraft® Mac & Cheese

    $9.99
  • Kids Cheese Quesadilla

    $7.99
  • Kids Mini Corn Dogs

    $7.99
  • Junior Sundae

    Vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate syrup or caramel
    $4.99
  • Ice Cream Scoop

    Choice of vanilla or chocolate
    $3.99
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Bowl BFO

$7.99
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The Village Squire- McHenry Locations and Ordering Hours

Alexanders Cafe

(847) 888-4146
1725 North State Street, Elgin, IL 60123
Closed • Opens Tuesday at 7AM

St Charles

(630) 549-0514
1650 West Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
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