The Garden Co. Cafe Menu
Welcome to The Garden Co. Cafe, a hidden gem nestled at 217 Kessler Ave in Schulenburg, TX. This charming café marries rustic allure with modern culinary delights, making it an ideal pit stop for travelers or a cozy dine-in experience.
The extensive menu features a variety of options, from the tantalizing Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Chicken Bites to the unique Deep Fried Ribeye Steak, a testament to their commitment to creativity and flavor. For those craving lighter fare, the Hanger Steak Salad, adorned with smoked bacon and creamy avocado, offers a refreshing and satisfying meal.
Don't miss out on their famed Pecan Bread Pudding for dessert, or the delightful cheesecakes that leave patrons raving. Coupled with friendly service and a vibrant atmosphere, dining here is an experience to cherish. Stop by and recharge with good food and Texas hospitality!
Starters
Brie & Riesling Fruit Chutney
Baked brie with house-made fruit chutney glazed pecans and a honey drizzle served with crostinis
Famous Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Crispy brussel sprouts, roasted kalamata olives, glazed pecans, thai sweet chili sauce finished with a togarashi spice blend
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Seared chicken with water chestnuts, carrots, mushrooms, green onions, served with butter crunch lettuce cups with an asian sauce
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites
Chicken breast meat wrapped in applewood smoked bacon, cooked in a mango ginger glaze and finished with a jalapeno cilantro ranch dressing
Mini Korean Street Tacos
Grilled korean bbq chicken in a crispy wonton shell, pickled vegetables, kimchi finished with cilantro, lime & thai sweet chili sauce
Asian Salad
Napa cabbage, grilled chicken, cilantro, carrots, savoy & purple cabbage tossed with a sesame ginger dressing, topped with crispy wontons & peanuts, finished with sweet chili sauce
Caesar Salad
Crispy artisan romaine, grilled shrimp shaved aged parmesan cheese, house-made caesar dressing, toasted garlic rye croutons, finished with chili oil drizzle
Warm Spinach Salad
Fresh baby spinach, grilled chicken, red onion, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, honey crisp apple, hardboiled egg, glazed walnuts & feta cheese with a warm sherry vinaigrette
Fried Chicken Salad
Fried chicken, romaine & spring greens, candied walnuts, avocado, heirloom cherry tomatoes, applewood bacon, purple onion, colby/jack cheese tossed in a bbq honey mustard dressing
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad
Crispy, chopped romaine lettuce, grilled cilantro lime shrimp with grilled summer corn, black beans, avocado, heirloom cherry tomatoes and green onions tossed in a cilantro lime dressing
Grilled Salmon Salad
7oz salmon served with heirloom tomatoes, mixed salad greens tossed in citrus vinaigrette finished with basil pesto & balsamic reduction
From The Garden
Sandwiches
Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich
4oz rib-eye steak breaded & deep fried, housemade slaw on a brioche bun served with a side of chorizo cream gravy
Turkey Sandwich
Toasted whole grain wheat bread, oven roasted turkey, swiss cheese, red onions, spinach, cranberry sauce & pesto mayo
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Marinated grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, & a chipotle mayo on a brioche bun
Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Toasted sourdough bread filled with fontina, gruyere, swiss & cheddar cheeses, paired with a house made riesling fruit chutney & dijon
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Homemade chicken salad made with dill, dried cranberries, celery, onion, served with lettuce and tomato on wheat bread
Shrimp Po-Boy
Fresh gulf shrimp lightly breaded & deep fried, served on a french roll with garlic butter, lettuce, tomatoes & remoulade sauce
Baja Fish Tacos
Fried fish of the day on fresh flour tortilla with cabbage, avocado, housemade pico de gallo finished with a creamy white sauce, served with mexican street fries and fire roasted corn & black bean salad
Pork Chop
A bone in maple glazed pork chop, garden vegetable, vanilla sage sweet potatoes, topped with sweet smoky mustard
Chicken Fried Steak
An 8 oz chicken fried prime rib-eye steak, gruyere whipped potatoes, garden vegetable & chorizo cream gravy
Seafood Pasta
Grilled shrimp, mussels, jumbo lump crab, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes in a house made alfredo sauce with fettuccine served with garlic bread
Beef Tenderloin
Pan-seared 8oz aged tenderloin topped with a red wine reduction, gruyere whipped potatoes, garden vegetable
Ribeye Steak
Grilled 14 oz prime rib-eye, finished with a chimichurri sauce, garden vegetable & red roasted creamer potatoes
Entrees
Entrees - For The Kis
Hamburger
Grilled Cheese
Chicken Tenders
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
Coke
Dr.pepper
Sprite
Diet Coke
Root Beer
San Pellegrino
Aqua Panna
Topo Chico
Fresh Brewed Coffe
Entrees - Drinks
Wood Fired Pizza Rustica
Margherita
Fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes marinara sauce, fresh basil
Pepperoni
Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni
Italian Sausage
Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, oregano, & italian sausage
Three Cheese
Marinara sauce, fontina, parmesan & mozzarella cheeses
Texas Bbq Chicken
House made bbq sauce, mozzarella cheese, red onions, cilantro, marinated chicken breast
Mushroom Asiago
Cremini mushrooms, asiago cheese, spinach, onion & truffle oil
Veggie
Pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, spinach, mushroom, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions & topped with basil drizzle
Plain Jane
Kobe beef patty, butter leaf lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion
Fungi
Kobe beef patty, shiitake & portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, brie & fontina cheeses, & a white truffle aioli
Lamb Burger
100% fresh ground lamb patty, goat cheese, basil pesto, argula & tazatziki sauce on a toasted brioche bun
Bleu Cheese Burger
Kobe beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, crispy onions, on a brioche bun
Farmer Fred
Kobe beef patty, a fried egg, maple bacon, hardwood smoked ham, aged sharp cheddar & maple bacon mayo
Burgers
Beginnings
Triple Cream Baked Brie Cheese
Baked brie cheese topped with riesling fruit chutney & glazed pecans, finished with honey served with grilled baguette.
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Seared chicken with water chestnuts, carrots, mushrooms & an asian sauce served with butter crunch lettuce cups.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites
Juicy chicken thigh meat wrapped in applewood bacon with a mango ginger glaze & served with a jalapeno cilantro ranch.
Baked Escargot
Helix escargot, garlic, herbs, butter, grated parmesan cheese, served with fresh bake baguette.
Grilled Portobello
Basil pesto marinated portobello mushroom topped with warm goat cheese & pecans, finished with balsamic reduction & truffle oil.
Famous Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Crispy brussel sprouts, roasted kalamata olives, italian parsley, capers & glazed pecans tossed with thai sweet chili sauce & finished with togarash spice blend.
Wilted Spinach Salad
Grilled chicken atop fresh baby spinach, red onion, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, apples, glazed walnuts & feta cheese mixed with a warm sherry vinaigrette.
Bleu Cheese Wedge
Artisan romaine hearts with applewood smoked bacon, honey crisp apples, tomatoes, onion and bleu cheese crumbles with a creamy bleu cheese dressing.
Hanger Steak Salad
Grilled hanger steak atop romaine & field greens with applewood smoked bacon, red onion, tomato, chimchurri, bleu cheese & a honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Berry Field Salad
Mixed field greens, onions, goat cheese, glazed pecans & fresh berries with a maple tabasco vinaigrette, topped with fresh gulf grilled shrimp
Asian Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast served atop napa cabbage, cilantro, green onions, carrots, savoy & purple cabbage tossed with sesame ginger dressing, topped off with crispy wontons & peanuts, finished with sweet chili sauce.
Caesar Salad
Crispy artisan romaine, large grilled gulf shrimp, shaved aged parmesan cheese, house-made caesar dressing. garlic croutons and finished with chili oil.
Dinner Salads
Sparkling
Ruffino Prosecco, Italy
Jeio Spumate Rose, Italy
Lewis James, France
Sonoma-Cutrer California
Joel Gott, California
White - Chardonnay
White - Sauvignon Blanc
Bonterra, California
Kim Crawford, New Zealand
13 Celsius, Veneto Italy
Joel Gott, California
13 Celsius, Veneto Italy
White - Pinot Gris
White - Sweet
Dr. Loosen, Germany
Bella Bolle Moscato D'asti
Michelle De Chiralo, Italy
Unshackled By Prisoner
The Prisoner, Napa Valley
Reds - Blend
Reds - Zinfandel-Red
1000 Stories, California
Meiomi, California
Elouan, Oregon
Raeburn, Russian River Valley
Eternally Silenced By Prisoner
Reds - Pinot Noir
Reds - Merlot
Decoy, Sonoma
Drum Heller, Columbia Valley
Joel Gott 815, Napa Valley
Unshackled By Prisoner
Hess, Napa Valley
Reds - Cabernet
Reds - Malbec
Colome Autentico, Argentina
Buitiful, Argentina
Diore, Moterey County
Bieler Pere & Fils,
Reds - Rose
Others
Sweet Things
Save some room and ask your server about today's delicious desserts!
Soups
Creamy tomato basil fresh tomatoes, basil, cream, & a balsamic drizzle
Soup Du Jour
Ask your server for the soup of the day