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Banner Elk Cafe 324 Shawneehaw Ave

324 Shawneehaw Ave, Banner Elk, NC
Cafe Menu
Lodge Menu
Tail Gate Special

Featured Items

  • Quesadilla

    Served with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa
    $9.25
  • Loaded Potato Skins

    Stuffed with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sliced scallions
    $8.95
  • Cafe Club Sandwich

    $13.95

Cafe Menu

Starters

  • Nachos Supreme

    Tri-colored chips topped with chili, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapenos. Sour cream upon request
    OUT OF STOCK
    $11.95
  • Sm. Onion Rings

    $5.75
  • Lg Onion Rings

    $9.95
  • Loaded Potato Skins

    Stuffed with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sliced scallions
    $8.95
  • Fresh Hummus

    Served with toasted pita points and fresh veggies for dipping
    $9.95
  • Popcorn Shrimp

    Lightly battered, fried & served with remoulade dipping sauce
    $13.95
  • 6 Chicken Wings

    Tossed in choice of sauce. Hot, mild, BBQ, or teriyaki. Served with bleu cheese and celery
    $10.95
  • Fried Pickles

    Served with ranch
    $9.50
  • 12 Chicken Wings

    Tossed in choice of sauce. Hot, mild, BBQ, or teriyaki. Served with bleu cheese and celery
    $16.95
  • Chicken Fingers App

    Tossed in mild, hot or BBQ or teriyaki sauce. Served with ranch
    $10.95
  • Quesadilla

    Served with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa
    $9.25

Children's Menu (12 and Under)

  • Kids Ribs

    $9.95
  • Kids Cheeseburger

    $10.95
  • Kids Fingers

    $8.95
  • Kids Corn Dog

    $7.95
  • Kids Grilled Cheese

    $7.95
  • Kids Grilled Chicken

    $8.95
  • Kids Hot Dog

    $7.95
  • Kids Hamburger

    $9.95
  • Kids PB&J Sandwich

    $6.95

Cafe Lunch Specials

  • #1 Corned Beef & Cabbage

    $7.95
  • #2 Cafe Lunch Special

    $7.95
  • #3 Cafe Lunch Special

    $8.95
  • #4 Cafe Lunch Special

    $9.95
  • #5 Cafe Lunch Special

    $9.95
  • #6 Pinto Beans & Cornbread

    $7.95
  • #7 Pulled Pork Platter

    $10.95
  • #8 Chili & Grilled Cheese

    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.95
  • #9 Cafe Lunch Special

    OUT OF STOCK
    $10.95
  • #10 Country Fried Steak

    $10.95
  • #11 Cafe Lunch Special

    $11.95
  • #12 Cafe Lunch Special

    $13.95
  • #13 Cafe Lunch Special

    $11.95

Burgers

  • 6 Oz Classic Hamburger

    $11.95
  • 6 Oz Cheeseburger

    American, Swiss, Pepper Jack, provolone, or Cheddar
    $12.95
  • 6 Oz D.C. Burger

    Topped with fried egg, bacon, and American cheese
    $13.95
  • 6 Oz Kevin Bell Burger

    Bacon, cheeseburger
    $13.95
  • 6 Oz Gorgonzola Burger

    $13.95
  • 10 Oz Classic Hamburger

    $13.95
  • 10 Oz Cheeseburger

    American, Swiss, Pepper Jack, provolone, or Cheddar
    $14.95
  • 10 Oz D.C. Burger

    Topped with fried egg, bacon, and American cheese
    $17.95
  • 10 Oz Kevin Bell Burger

    Bacon, cheeseburger
    $16.95
  • 10 Oz Gorgonzola Burger

    $16.95
  • 6 Oz Patty Melt

    Topped with grilled onions, Swiss cheese, served on grilled rye bread
    $13.95
  • 10 Oz Patty Melt

    Topped with grilled onions, Swiss cheese, served on grilled rye bread
    $16.95
  • Garden Burger

    6 oz
    $12.95

Cafe Sandwiches - Menu

  • Beefhot Dog 1/4 Lb

    $8.75
  • Black-Jack Chicken and bacon Sandwich

    Blackened chicken topped with pepper-jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion on a grilled brioche bun with chipotle' mayonnaise
    $13.50
  • Blackened Mahi Sandwich

    Fresh blackened-grilled mahi-mahi topped with lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted bun with chipotle mayonnaise
    $17.65
  • BLT

    $7.50
  • Cafe BBQ Sandwich

    Tender pulled BBQ pork served on a toasted bun
    $11.95
  • Cafe Cheese Steak

    Thin sliced sirloin, topped with grilled onions, mushrooms and swiss on a hoagie roll
    $12.95
  • Cafe Club Sandwich

    $13.95
  • Chicken Filet Sandwich

    Breaded chicken topped swiss, lettuce, tomato, and ranch
    $10.95
  • Chicken Salad

    $10.25
  • Crab Cake Sandwich

    Pan seared, blackened or fried lump crab cake on sesame bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and zesty remoulade
    $17.50
  • Greek Gyro

    Shaved lamb topped with onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and cucumber dressing
    $10.95
  • Grilled Cheese on Texas Toast

    Choose swiss, American, or pepperjack
    $9.95
  • Grilled Chicken Pita

    Sliced grilled chicken, cheese, lettuce and tomato onions and ranch served in a warm pita
    $11.95
  • Hawaiian Chicken Pita

    Grilled teriyaki glazed chicken breast, pineapple, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato in a warm pita
    $13.25
  • Rueben

    Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread
    $12.95
  • Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

    Spicy chicken filet topped with swiss, bleu cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted bun
    $10.95
  • Thai Chili Veggie Pita

    Sautéed zucchini, squash, carrots, peppers, mushroom, tomato topped with cheddar jack cheese, lettuce and a sweet and spicy thai chili sauce, wrapped in a grilled pita
    $10.95
  • Tuna Salad

    OUT OF STOCK
    $10.50
  • Veggie Plate

    $9.95

Cafe Entrees

  • Fresh Mountain Trout

    Grilled, sautéed, or fried
    $23.00
  • Grilled Atlantic Salmon

    Blackened, lemon pepper, sautéed
    $23.00
  • Full Rack Roasted BBQ Ribs

    $30.00
  • Crab Cakes

    Two lump crab cakes grilled, blackened or fried
    $31.00
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak

    8 oz fresh cut
    $27.00
  • Hamburger Steak

    10 oz hamburger steak topped with sautéed mushrooms & onions and smothered brown gravy
    $17.00
  • Half Rack Roasted BBQ Ribs

    $20.00
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Platter

    Pulled pork with two sides & cornbread
    $15.50
  • Combo BBQ and Ribs Platter

    Pulled pork & 1/2 rack ribs
    $27.00
  • Ribeye

    10 oz ribeye brushed with honey-garlic glaze
    $32.00

Sides- A la Carte

  • Collard Greens

    $2.75
  • Pinto Beans

    $2.75
  • Black Eyed Peas

    $2.75
  • Broccoli

    $4.25
  • Green Beans

    $2.75
  • Mashed Potatoes

    $2.75
  • Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy

    $2.75
  • Sauteed Vegetables

    $4.25
  • Lobster Cream Risotto

    $4.25
  • Coleslaw

    $2.75
  • Potato Salad

    $2.75
  • Spiced Apples

    $2.75
  • Bacon Cheese Grits

    $4.25
  • Baked Potato

    $4.25
  • Cabbage

    $2.75
  • Fries

    $4.25
  • Curly Fries

    $4.75
  • Loaded Baked Potato

    $5.25
  • Wild Rice

    $4.25
  • Sweet Potato Fries

    $5.00
  • Chips

    $2.75
  • Cornbread

    $2.75
  • Fried Green Beans

    $4.25
  • Jasmine Rice

    $4.25
  • Roll

    $2.75
  • Onion Rings

    $5.00
  • Sd Sauce

    $1.25
  • Bowl of Chili

    $6.95
  • Bowl of Soup

    $6.95
  • Soup as a side

    $3.95
  • Side salad

    $5.25
  • Side Bacon

    $1.50
  • Teriyaki kale

Cafe App/Dinner Specials

  • Cafe App Spec #1

    $15.00
  • Cafe Dinner $16

    $16.00
  • Cafe Dinner $19

    $19.00
  • Cafe Dinner $17

    $17.00
  • Cafe Dinner $20

    $20.00
  • Cafe App Spec #2

    $16.00
  • Cafe Dinner $25

    $25.00
  • Cafe Dinner $31

    $31.00
  • Pork chop

    $20.00
  • Cafe Dinner $27

    $27.00
  • SatPM/Prime Rib

    OUT OF STOCK
    $31.00
  • High Country Boil

    $27.00
  • Cafe $29

    $29.00
  • Cafe Dinner $32

    $32.00
  • Cafe Dinner $$38

    $38.00
  • catfish

    OUT OF STOCK
    $16.00
  • Cafe dinner $24

    $24.00

Lodge Menu

Starters

  • Margherita flatbread

    Fresh mozzarella, spinach, & basil on flatbread drizzled with a balsamic reduction
    $11.00
  • Loaded Pub Chips

    $13.00
  • Fried Mozzarella with marinara

    $9.00
  • Meatball Sliders (3)

    Handmade Italian meatballs on homemade rolls with fresh mozzarella, marinara, & fresh basil
    $13.00
  • 6 Pieces Wings

    Hot or mild served with bleu cheese
    $10.95
  • Spinach dip

    $12.00
  • Bavarian Pretzels

    $11.00
  • 12 Pieces Wings

    Hot or mild served with bleu cheese
    $17.95
  • Mozzarella tower

    Fresh slices of mozzarella and tomato layered with fresh basil and an olive oil and balsamic reduction
    $14.00
  • Bruschetta

    Roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella on homemade crostini bread
    $14.00
  • Fried Calamari

    $15.00
  • Garlic knots

    $7.50
  • Mussels

    $14.00
  • Cheesebread

    $7.00
  • Cheesebread with pepperoni

    $8.50
  • Italian Pinwheel

    $14.00

Signature Pizzas

  • 7" Small Veggie Delight

    Green pepper, onion, mushroom, tomato, black olive, banana peppers, & cheese blend
    $15.00
  • 10" Tortilla Veggie Delight

    Green pepper, onion, mushroom, tomato, black olive, banana peppers, & cheese blend
    $17.00
  • 14" Medium Veggie Delight

    Green pepper, onion, mushroom, tomato, black olive, banana peppers, & cheese blend
    $24.95
  • 18"Large Veggie Delight

    Green pepper, onion, mushroom, tomato, black olive, banana peppers, & cheese blend
    $33.50
  • 7" Small Greek

    Olive oil, garlic, black olive, feta & mozzarella cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts & tomato
    $15.00
  • 7" Small Combo

    Pepperoni, sausage, beef, mushroom, onion, green pepper, & Mozzarella cheese
    $15.00
  • 10" Tortilla Combo

    Pepperoni, sausage, beef, mushroom, onion, green pepper, & Mozzarella cheese
    $17.00
  • 14" Medium Combo

    Pepperoni, sausage, beef, mushroom, onion, green pepper, & Mozzarella cheese
    $24.95
  • 18" Large Combo

    Pepperoni, sausage, beef, mushroom, onion, green pepper, & Mozzarella cheese
    $33.50
  • 10" Tortilla Greek

    Olive oil, garlic, black olive, feta & mozzarella cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts & tomato
    $17.00
  • 7" Small Meat Explosion

    Pepperoni, Italian sausage, beef, ham, bacon, & cheese blend
    $15.00
  • 10" Tortilla Meat Explosion

    Pepperoni, Italian sausage, beef, ham, bacon, & cheese blend
    $17.00
  • 14" Medium Meat Explosion

    Pepperoni, Italian sausage, beef, ham, bacon, & cheese blend
    $24.95
  • 18" Large Meat Explosion

    Pepperoni, Italian sausage, beef, ham, bacon, & cheese blend
    $33.50
  • 14" Medium Greek

    Olive oil, garlic, black olive, feta & mozzarella cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts & tomato
    $24.95
  • 7" Small Almost Everything

    Pepperoni, ham, bacon, sausage, mushroom, onion, green pepper, black olive, banana peppers, & mozzarella cheese
    $16.50
  • 10" Tortilla Almost Everything

    $17.00
  • 14" Medium Almost Everything

    Pepperoni, ham, bacon, sausage, mushroom, onion, green pepper, black olive, banana peppers, & mozzarella cheese
    $25.95
  • 18" Large Almost Everything

    Pepperoni, ham, bacon, sausage, mushroom, onion, green pepper, black olive, banana peppers, & mozzarella cheese
    $34.95
  • 18" Large Greek

    Olive oil, garlic, black olive, feta & mozzarella cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts & tomato
    $33.50
  • 7" Small Hawaiian

    Ham, pineapple, bacon, feta, & mozzarella on garlic pesto crust
    $15.00
  • 10" Tortilla Hawaiian

    Ham, pineapple, bacon, feta, & mozzarella on garlic pesto crust
    $17.00
  • 14" Medium Hawaiian

    Ham, pineapple, bacon, feta, & mozzarella on garlic pesto crust
    $24.95
  • 18"Large Hawaiian

    Ham, pineapple, bacon, feta, & mozzarella on garlic pesto crust
    $33.50
  • 7" Small Balsamic Chicken Pizza

    Grilled marinated chicken, fresh mozzarella, basil, spinach, roma tomato & red onion topped with a balsamic reduction drizzle
    $15.00
  • 10" Tortilla Balsamic Chicken Pizza

    Grilled marinated chicken, fresh mozzarella, basil, spinach, roma tomato & red onion topped with a balsamic reduction drizzle
    $17.00
  • 14" Medium Balsamic Chicken Pizza

    Grilled marinated chicken, fresh mozzarella, basil, spinach, roma tomato & red onion topped with a balsamic reduction drizzle
    $24.95
  • 18"Large Balsamic Chicken Pizza

    Grilled marinated chicken, fresh mozzarella, basil, spinach, roma tomato & red onion topped with a balsamic reduction drizzle
    $33.50
  • Gluten Free Down to Earth 10" Cauliflower

    $17.95
  • deep dish cheese

    $18.00

Chz/ BYO/ Strom/ Cal

  • 7" Small Cheese Pizza

    $11.00
  • 10" Tortilla Cheese

    $13.50
  • 14" Medium Cheese Pizza

    $15.00
  • 18" Large Cheese Pizza

    $18.00
  • Calzone

    Ricotta & mozzarella, choice of two toppings, folded in dough and baked. Served with a side of marinara
    $15.95
  • Stromboli

    Monterey jack, cheddar, & mozzarella cheese choice of two toppings, baked in dough & served with marinara sauce
    $15.95

Lodge Salads

  • Grilled Citrus Salmon Salad

    Grilled salmon served on top of romaine, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, pineapples, orange wedges, and a fat-free raspberry vinaigrette dressing
    $22.00
  • Classic Caesar Salad

    Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Romano, Parmesan cheese and croutons. Great with Chicken, Shrimp or Grilled Mahi-Mahi.
    $12.00
  • Greek Salad

    Spring mix, spinach, feta cheese, black olive, tomatoes, red onion, artichoke hearts, and pepperoncinis. Delicious alone or add chicken or shrimp for an upcharge.
    $14.00
  • Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

    Fresh spinach, topped with sliced strawberries, bacon bits, red onion, walnuts and goat cheese
    $17.00
  • Cobb

    Romaine lettuce topped with deli sliced ham, turkey, cheddar jack, Swiss cheese, fresh bacon crumbles, egg and tomato
    $18.00
  • House Salad

    $8.50
  • Classic Caesar Salad - Side

    Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Romano, Parmesan cheese and croutons
    $4.50
  • Greek Salad - Side

    Spring mix, spinach, feta cheese, black olive, tomatoes, red onion, artichoke hearts and pepperoncinis
    $5.50
  • House Salad- Side

    $4.50
  • Salad as side

    $2.75
  • Chicken Caprese salad

    $18.00

Lodge Pastas

  • Fettuccini Alfredo

    Fettuccini noodles with a rich butter, parmesan Cheese, garlic and cream sauce. Also great with Chicken or Mahi.
    $17.00
  • Tortellini pomodoro

    Chicken medallions, roma tomatoes, onions, fresh basil and garlic sauteed with a creamy rose sauce. Over cheese tortellini, with fresh parmesan cheese and basil.
    $19.00
  • Chicken Marsala

    Chicken Scallopini in a mushroom Marsala cream sauce over angel hair pasta.
    $24.00
  • Carbonara Pasta

    Penne Pasta tossed in a light cream butter sauce with bacon, onion, green peas, topped with parmesan cheese.
    $19.00
  • Chicken Florentine

    Rich and savory chicken broth base white sauce accompanied by mushrooms, spinach, roma tomato, tossed in fettuccine noodles then topped with chicken breast.
    $23.00
  • Chicken Parmesan

    Parmesan encrusted chicken breast, baked in marinara and mozzarella served on Angel hair pasta and homemade red sauce marinara.
    $22.00
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    Parmesan encrusted Eggplant fried golden brown then baked with marinara and mozzarella cheese served on top of angel hair with homemade marinara red sauce.
  • Greek Pasta

    Kalamato Olives, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, spinach, red onions in white wine, garlic and butter sauce tossed with penne pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
    $18.00
  • Baked Penne

    Penne pasta tossed with marinara and Ricotta cheese then topped with Mozzarella and baked until golden. Great with italian sausage, meatballs or add chicken for a healthier version.
    $18.00
  • Spaghetti and basil

    $16.00
  • Bolognese

    $22.00

Lodge Sandwiches

  • Italian Sub

    Ham, pepperoni, salami, pepper-jack, cheese warmed in the oven then topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers, and oil and vinegar dressing.
    $13.00
  • Sausage & Pepper Sub

    Grilled sweet Italian sausage sauteed onions and peppers and topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted in the oven served hot.
    $13.00
  • Chicken Parm Sub

    Breaded and fried chicken breast smothered and marinara and topped with Mozzarella cheese then toasted in the oven.
    $13.00
  • Meatball Sub

    Our signature homemade meatballs topped with homemade marinara & mozzarella cheese and toasted in the oven.
    $13.00
  • French Dip

    Hand carved roast beef served on a crusty baguette roll topped with Swiss cheese and toasted in the oven. Served with a side Au jus for dipping.
    $13.00
  • Southwest Chicken Wrap

    Grilled chicken breast, corn, black bean and roasted peppers, topped with lettuce, tomato and onions and served in a Sundried tomato wrap. Served with choice on one side. Choice of wrap can be modified to garlic herb or spinach.
    $12.00
  • Chicken Caesar Wrap

    Grilled chicken breast, tossed in ceasar dressing with lettuce, tomato and croutons. Served with a side. Try it with Blackened Mahi or shrimp for a different twist.
    $12.00
  • Hot Ham & Swiss

    Keeping it simple. Shaved ham piled high and topped with Swiss cheese toasted in the oven. Served with choice of side.
    $12.00
  • Lodge Turkey Croissant

    One of my favorites. Carved turkey breast, pepperjack cheese, avocado spread, honey mustard, lettuce and tomato. Served on fresh Croissant. Served with choice of side.
    $13.00
  • Fire and Ice Wrap

    Grilled or blackened Mahi-Mahi with a fresh pineapple and cilantro salsa and topped with a rawy cool cabbage. Served with choice of side.
    $16.00
  • Crispy Chicken Wrap

    Grilled chicken, bacon, cheddar-jack, lettuce, tomato and onions and topped with Ranch dressing. Served with choice of side.
    $12.00
  • Southwest Shrimp Wrap

    $14.00

Kids Pasta

  • Kids Alfredo

    $8.95
  • Kids spaghetti

    $7.95
  • Kids Tortellini

    $10.95

Lodge Breakfast Burritos

  • Greentown

    $11.95
  • Pisgah Pounder

    $12.95
  • Hedley Bomblette

    $12.95
  • Fish Camp

    $13.95
  • Classic Bacon/Potato/Cheese

    $11.95
  • Classic Sausage/Potato/Cheese

    $11.95
  • Classic Ham/Potato/Cheese

    $11.95
  • Kids Burrito

    $9.95

Lodge Sides A la Carte

  • Side Marinara

    $2.00
  • Side Alfredo

    $5.00
  • Side Pesto

    $3.00
  • Fries

    $3.00
  • Sweet Potato Fries

    $4.00
  • Single Garlic Knot

    $2.50
  • Pasta Salad

    $2.75
  • Au Jus

    $1.50
  • Fruit

    $2.00
  • Tortilla Chips

    $2.00
  • Pub Chip Side

    $4.00
  • Avocado

    $3.00

Tail Gate Special

Tail Gate Wings + 1LG Pizza

  • Tail Gate Wings + 1Lg Pizza

    $30.00

Tail Gate Wings +2Lg Pizza one topping

  • Tail Gate Wings +2Lg Pizza One topping

    $45.00

Chicken Caesar Wrap

$12.00

Grilled chicken breast, tossed in ceasar dressing with lettuce, tomato and croutons. Served with a side. Try it with Blackened Mahi or shrimp for a different twist.

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Banner Elk Cafe Location and Ordering Hours

(828) 898-3444
324 Shawneehaw Ave, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Open now • Closes at 8:30PM
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