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    • EK Cafe has been East Harlem's best kept secret since 2012. Our made-to-order lunch and dinner menus are delicious and distinctive without compromising on health or freshness. Our beloved baked goods complete a standout menu that will keep you coming back for more.

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    SALADS

    • CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

      Grilled Lemon Chicken over Organic Field Greens w/Shaved Parmesan & Garlic Croutons

      $12

    • EK HOUSE SALAD

      Strawberries, tomatoes, red onion, crumbled gorgonzola, pecans, raspberry vinaigrette

      $12

    • SIDE CAESAR SALAD (NO CHICKEN)

      Organic Field Greens tossed with Shaved Parmesan

      $6

    • SEARED SALMON SALAD

      Cherry tomatoes, feta, roasted vegetables, raspberry vinaigrette

      $17

    • MARINATED SKIRT STEAK SALAD

      Tomatoes, roasted vegetables, crumbled gorgonzola, raspberry vinaigrette

      $17

    • SMALL SIDE SALAD

      Organic Field Greens Served with our house made Raspberry Vinaigrette.

      $6

    ENTREES

    • VEGETARIAN DINNER SPECIAL

      Pick any 4 sides

      $17

    • MAMA'S BAKED ZITI W/SEASONED GROUND BEEF

      Layers of Ziti, Provolone & Mozzarella w/Sauce

      $15

    • SARAH’S SRIRACHA WINGS

      Super spicy chicken wings

      $17

    • JERK SHRIMP

      Flavors of the Caribbean

      $22

    • BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS

      Spicy barbecue sauce

      $27

    • MARINATED SKIRT STEAK DINNER

      Grilled to medium, sliced thin; two sides

      $22

    • MC'S ROASTED LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS

      Tangy, lemon-pepper wings - not spicy

      $17

    • GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN DINNER

      EK's grilled lemon chicken

      $17

    • ATLANTIC SALMON

      Seared, Cajun blackened or Asian glazed

      $22

    EXTRAS

    • EXTRAS ON THE SIDE

      Raspberry Vinaigrette, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, Chili Aioli

      $1

    SIDES

    • SPICED ROASTED BROCCOLI (VEGAN)

      $7

    • SEARED GARLIC GREEN BEANS

      $7

    • SAUTEED SPINACH W/GARLIC

      $7

    • HOT SAUCE & HONEY BRUSSEL SPROUTS (VEGAN)

      $7

    • PARMESAN SWEET POTATO WEDGES

      $7

    • MASHED RED SKIN POTATOES

      $7

    • COCONUT RICE

      $7

    • BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

      $7

    BEVERAGES

    • IZZE SODA

      Assorted Flavors

      $2

    • PELLEGRINO FLAVORED SELTZER

      $2

    • CANNED SODA

      12 oz.

      $2

    • ROSEMARY MINT LEMONADE

      EK Customer Favorite

      $3

    • LA CROIX GRAPEFRUIT

      $2


    Thanks for checking in!  We are at capacity for Thanksgiving 2021!  But not to worry, The EK Cafe will be open on December 1st with our full cafe menu.  Stop in to check out the newly renovated space!  We'd love to see you.


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    The Whole Shebang: Thanksgiving Dinner + All the Fixings!

    • Serves 2

      Serves 2

      $150

      1 pound sage citrus roasted turkey breast

      4 sides

      4 banana pudding pudgies

      8 oz of sage roasted turkey gravy

      8 oz orange spiced cranberry sauce

    • Serves 4 to 6

      Serves 4 to 6

      $275

      3 pounds sage citrus roasted turkey breast

      4 sides

      8 banana pudding pudgies

      16 oz of sage roasted turkey gravy

      16 oz orange spiced cranberry sauce

    • Serves 8 to 10

      Serves 8 to 10

      $450

      5 pounds sage citrus roasted turkey breast

      4 sides

      choice of pecan pie, sweet potato pie, or a dozen banana pudding pudgies

      32 oz of sage roasted turkey gravy

      32 oz orange spiced cranberry sauce

    • Add-Ons

      Extra Pint Sage Roasted Turkey Gravy $10

      Extra Quart Sage Roasted Turkey Gravy $15

      Extra Pint Orange Spiced Cranberry Sauce $10

      Extra Quart Orange Spiced Cranberry Sauce $15

    Spectacular Sides

    • Cornbread Stuffing

      Cornbread Stuffing

      With Bacon & Pork Sausage

      1 Quart $30

      Half Pan (4 Quarts) + $25

    • Garlic Green Beans

      Garlic Green Beans

      1 Quart $30

      Half Pan (4 Quarts) + $25

    • Mashed Redskins

      Mashed Redskins

      1 Quart $30

      Half Pan (4 Quarts) + $25

    • Ms Jacksons Spicy Greens

      Ms Jacksons Spicy Greens

      (Smoked Turkey, No Pork)

      1 Quart $30

      Half Pan (4 Quarts) + $25

    • Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese

      Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese

      1 Quart $30

      Half Pan (4 Quarts) + $25

    • Honey Sauce & Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts

      Honey Sauce & Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts

      1 Quart $30

      Half Pan (4 Quarts) + $25

    • 5-Spice Sweet Potato Soufflé

      5-Spice Sweet Potato Soufflé

      1 Quart $30

      Half Pan (4 Quarts) + $25

    Just the Main Course Please!

    • 4 Pounds Sage Citrus Roasted Turkey Breast

      4 Pounds Sage Citrus Roasted Turkey Breast

      Feeds 8 to 10 people per

      $175

    • 5 Pounds BBQ Beef Short Ribs

      5 Pounds BBQ Beef Short Ribs

      Feeds 8 to 10 people per

      $225

    • 5 Pounds Glazed Asian Salmon

      Feeds 8 to 10 people per

      $225

    Signature Goodies + Desserts

    • Ms Jackson's Sweet Potato Pie

      Ms Jackson's Sweet Potato Pie

      $36

      Add Hennessy Spiced Whipped Cream (QT) + $20

    • Southern Pecan Pie Bars

      Southern Pecan Pie Bars

      One dozen per order

      $40

      Add (Choose 1)

      Mushrooms

      Pecans

      Hennessy Spiced Whipped Cream (QT) + $20

    The Morning After

    • Baked Apple Cider Doughnut Muffins

      Baked Apple Cider Doughnut Muffins

      By the dozen

      $36

    • Cornbread Muffins

      Cornbread Muffins

      With cheddar, jalapeno & chives. By the dozen

      $36

      Preparation (Choose 1)

      Crispy Bacon + $4

      No Bacon

    • Banana Chocolate Pecan Loaf

      Banana Chocolate Pecan Loaf

      By the dozen

      $30

    • Lemon Pound Cake

      Lemon Pound Cake

      By the dozen

      $30

    • Cakes

      Cakes

      Red Velvet w/ Salted Cream Cheese Frosting

      German Chocolate w/ Coconut Pecan filling

      Old School Yellow Cake w/ Chocolate Ganache Frosting

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