Cafe Alley Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Cafe Alley, a vibrant dining destination in Ardmore, Oklahoma, famed for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a menu that reflects the heart of American cuisine. Patrons rave about the chicken fried steak topped with jalapeño gravy, and the fish tacos that deliver a burst of flavors. For starters, the fried green beans and homemade pimento cheese dip receive enthusiastic nods from guests seeking a delectable experience.
However, no visit is complete without indulging in their signature carrot cake. Diners describe it as “a mountain of sin,” featuring fluffy cream cheese icing, making it a must-try dessert. The warm, inviting atmosphere and attentive service only enhance your experience, leaving you eager to return. Join the ranks of satisfied customers and savor the unique offerings at Cafe Alley—where every dish tells a story!
Starters
Stuffed Poblano
A jumbo poblano pepper stuffed with pulled, all-white-meat chicken, cheese, bell pepper & onions, breaded & flash-fried then topped with chipotle sour cream
Dip Trio
House made pimento cheese served with fresh salsa, guacamole and warm tortilla chips for dipping
Calamari
Lightly dusted & flash-fried then drizzled with aioli & served with marinara
Queso
Mexican cheese with spicy sausage served with homemade salsa & tortilla chips
Fried Green Beans
Lightly battered & golden-fried. Served with wasabi ranch dressing
Smoked Chicken Cobb Salad
Pulled, smoked chicken (limited availability), bacon, avocado, Cheddar cheese, eggs, tomatoes, red onion & alfalfa sprouts on a bed of fresh salad greens
Short-Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad
Short-smoked salmon, romaine lettuce, red onion, avocado and sweet remoulade tossed with caesar dressing and parmesan cheese
Greek Salad
Fresh greens, chicken, pepperoni, feta cheese, pepperoncini, black olives & tomatoes tossed in house-made Italian dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine, avocado, grilled chicken & red onion tossed with our homemade Caesar dressing & Parmesan cheese
Salads
Soups
Leola's Soup of the Day
Ask about Leola's made from scratch soup
Crisscut French Fries
Sweet Potato French Fries
Redskin Mashed Potatoes
Daily Vegetable
Iron-Skillet Cornbread
Alley Salad
Caesar Salad
Leola's Daily Soup
Mac N' Cheese
Sides
From the Grill
Prime New York Strip Steak
A 14 oz. steak, lightly seasoned & grilled to your preferred temperature
Rib Eye Steak
A very tender, flavorful steak grilled to your liking
Filet
A 6 oz. center-cut USDA Choice filet
Mustard Crusted Pork Chop
A center-cut, prime pork chop, grilled & topped with sweet apple onion compote. Served with your choice of two sides
Pollo Pancetta
Diced, char-broiled chicken with cracked black pepper, pancetta bacon, mushrooms & garlic, finished with an Alfredo sauce & tossed with penne
Short-Smoked Salmon
Marinated, quickly smoked & finished on the grill topped with sweet remoulade. Served with your choice two sides
Santa Fe Chicken
All natural grilled breast of chicken topped with barbecue sauce, Applewood smoked bacon, Tillamook Cheddar, Jack Cheese, diced tomato & green onion. Served with your choice of two sides
Blackened Tilapia
Cajun seasoned tilapia topped with housemade guacamole & your choice of two sides
Chicken Fried Steak
A tender, hand-breaded sirloin, golden-fried & topped with jalapeno gravy. Served with your choice of two sides
Cook Shack Chicken
(Limited Availability) Slow-smoked & perfectly seasoned. Served with your choice of two sides
Chicken Parmesan
A hand-breaded chicken breast topped with homemade marinara, mozzarella cheese, served with a side of linguine with marinara
Blackened Chicken Alfredo
Cajun seasoned grilled chicken tossed with linguine in a creamy, homemade Alfredo sauce
Fish Tacos
Two grilled tilapia tacos with tomatoes, shredded lettuce, red cabbage & Jasyn's homemade sweet remoulade in warm, white corn tortillas
Cafe Alley Specialities
Burgers
The Southern Favourite
House pimento cheese, smoked bacon, fried green tomato, lettuce, onion and pickle served on a brioche bun
Maytag Blue Cheese Burger
Maytag blue cheese & bacon on pretzel bun
Alley Burger
Applewood smoked bacon, Tillamook Cheddar cheese, mayo & a fried egg on a pretzel bun
California Burger
Lettuce, tomato, sprouts, guacamole & Jack cheese served on a brioche bun
Old-Fashioned Cheese Burger
Tillamook Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle served on a brioche bun
Chicken Melt
A grilled chicken breast on a brioche bun with fresh avocado. Tillamook Cheddar cheese & Thousand island dressing
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Fresh, all-white-meat chicken salad piled high on wheatberry bread with lettuce & tomato
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Thinly sliced turkey served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, sprouts, house-made guacamole. Monterey Jack cheese & mayonnaise
Blackened Salmon Sandwich
A Cajun-seasoned, grilled salmon topped with sweet remoulade, tomato, red onion & lettuce on ciabatta bread