The Optimist Cafe

Breakfast & Brunch Cafe

Breakfast‎

Served all day

The "Optimist" Breakfast

2 Eggs any style w/ our mist potatoes & toast or breakfast salad
$6.75

The Joy (Traditional English Breakfast)

2 Eggs, sausage, bacon, grilled tomato, mushrooms, mist potatoes w/ toast or breakfast salad
$10.25

The “Best Breakfast Sandwich”

On your choice of toast, English muffin or a bagel. eggs w/ cheese. Served w/ mist potatoes
$6.25

The Delight

A flaky croissant topped w/ scrambled eggs, loaded w/ spinach, ham & melted cheese, topped w/ hollandaise sauce & served w/ mist potatoes.
$10.25

Delectable Frittatas‎

Spinach & Potato

A delightful light & fluffy cheese frittata served w/ seasonal fruit cup & toast
$8.50

Ham & Cheese

A delicious blend of cheeses w/ ham & potatoes served w/ seasonal fruit cup & toast
$8.99

The Benedicts‎

Grilled Canadian Bacon, two poached eggs on toasted English muffin w/ hollandaise sauce

$10.50

Grilled Canadian Bacon, spinach, two poached eggs on toasted English Muffin w/ hollandaise sauce

$10.99

Smoked salmon w/ two poached eggs on toasted English Muffin w/ hollandaise sauce

$10.99

Grilled tomato slices, spinach, two poached eggs on toasted English Muffin w/ hollandaise sauce.

$8.75

Morning Wraps‎

Scrambled eggs w/ peppers, onions, mushrooms & cheese wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla served w/ Mi

$7.50

Scrambled eggs w/ sausage, bacon or ham & cheese wrapped in a whole wheat wrap served w/ Mist Potato

$8.25

Omelettes‎

The “Optimal”

3 Egg cheese omelet
$7.50

Chef's Specials

$9.00

The Hope

3 Egg omelet w/ smoked salmon, cream cheese & scallions
$10.99

Signature Waffles‎

The Love Waffle

2 Heart shaped waffles served w/ raspberry cream & fresh seasonal berries
$8.75

Belgian Waffle Special

Belgian‎ waffle w/ 2 eggs any style & bacon, sausage or ham
$8.50

Belgian Waffle

$5.75

Homemade Pancakes‎

Buttermilk

$0.00

With Blueberries

$0.00

With Cranberries

$0.00

French Toast‎

Thick cut cinnamon swirl

$8.25

Monte Cristo

Whole wheat bread dipped in our own French toast batter then grilled w/ Swiss cheese & ham
$9.25

On The Bright Side‎

Half Grapefruit

$2.99

Fresh Fruit Cup

$4.95

Fresh Fruit Plate

$7.50

Yogurt, Fruit & Granola

$5.99

Hot Oatmeal w/ Raisins & Brown Sugar

$4.50

Mist Potatoes

$2.50

Bacon, Canadian Bacon or Sausage

$2.25

Virginia Baked Ham Steak

$3.75

Breads‎

Scones

$3.50

Breakfast Muffin

$2.75

Bagel w/ Cream Cheese

$2.75

English Muffin

$2.50

Side of Toast

$2.00

Gluten Free Options

$1.00

Lunch‎ - Comfort Food Offerings

The Trusty Crusty

Homemade seasonal soups & chowders served w/ warm crusty bread
$0.00

Chicken Curry

Presented in a medium hot curry sauce or a mild Thai coconut milk curry w/ jasmine rice, accompanied w/ fresh pineapple & Major Grey chutney
$11.25

Vegetarian Curry

Onion, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes & mushrooms in a mild curry sauce
$10.75

Fish Taco

Grilled tilapia served w/ shredded cabbage & our signature chipotle cream sauce. Served w/ rice
$9.50

Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Blend of gourmet cheeses, sauteed mushrooms & grilled red onions served on multi-grain bread. Served w/ mixed greens salad
$7.50

Flat Bread Pizza

$0.00

Quesadilla

Warm & slightly grilled flour tortilla w/ your choice of chicken & cheese or veggies & cheese. Served w/ salsa, guacamole, & sour cream
$8.25

Lunch‎ - Wrap

Available w/ a white or whole wheat tortilla. Served w/ fries or chips & pickle

Roast Beef Wrap

Lean roast beef w/ lettuce, tomato, sauteed onion & horseradish mustard aioli
$8.99

Veggie Wrap

Bounty of fresh sauteed vegetables. On crisp lettuce w/ mayonnaise & your choice of cheese
$8.25

Mystic Wrap

Mixed baby greens, gorgonzola, sauteed red onion, dried cranberries & pecans. With port vinaigrette
$8.25

Turkey Wrap

Turkey, lettuce, tomato & cranberry walnut mayo
$8.99

Egg Salad Wrap

With lettuce
$8.00

Tuna Wrap

With lettuce & onion
$8.75

Lunch‎ - "Ploughman's Lunch"

The ploughman's lunch is a traditional British cold platter

The Merry

Served w/ salad, warm crusty bread & butter. Choose your favorite cheese
$0.00

The Welcome

Crusty warm bread, honey cured ham, grilled pineapple, salad & mustard
$9.99

The Enjoyment

Crusty warm bread, roast beef, salad garnish, horseradish & mustard aioli
$9.99

The Perfection

Scottish smoked salmon, cream cheese wheels on fresh greens, red onions capers w/ crusty warm bread
$11.25

Salads‎

The Rainbow

Mixed greens w/ a colorful array of fresh vegetables.
$8.75

The Enlightenment

Crisp greens w/ cucumber, tomatoes, walnuts & sliced apple.
$8.75

The Mystic

Gorgonzola, roasted red onions, cranberries, toasted pecans w/ mesclun greens & port vinaigrette.
$9.49

Nuts & Berry Salad

Mixed greens & seasonal berries adorned w/ gorgonzola cheese, walnuts & pecans.
$9.75

Spinach Salad

Baby‎ spinach, hard boiled egg slices, crisp bacon & red onions.
$8.75

Tossed Salad

Spring mix, cucumber, tomato & red onion.
$4.85

The Positive

Customize your salads one of the following: chicken or curried chicken salad, white tuna salad, grilled tilapia or grilled chicken
$3.99

Salads‎ - Choice of Salad Dressings

“The Citrus” Orange & lemon juice fused w/ grape seed oil

$0.00

“The Samra” Balsamic & Raspberry drizzle

$0.00

“The Haven” Port Vinaigrette

$0.00

“The Power” Horseradish & mustard aioli

$0.00

Salads‎ - Sandwiches

All served w/ fries or chips & a pickle

The Ultimate Triple Decker Club

Your choice of sliced chicken, turkey, ham or roast beef w/ bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise. Served on our thick toasted whole wheat bread.
$8.95

The Ultimate Triple Decker Cheeseburger Club

8oz. Certified angus beef patty w/ American cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon & mayonnaise on thick toasted whole wheat bread.
$9.95

Grilled Chicken

Lightly seasoned chicken breast w/ lettuce, tomato & mayo on grilled buttery bun w/ your choice of cheese.
$8.25

The Best Reuben in Town

Certified angus corned beef w/ sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & Russian dressing. Grilled on marble rye bread.
$8.95

Over Stuffed Tuna Melt

Tuna salad (solid white tuna) w/ Swiss cheese grilled on marble rye.
$8.95

Turkey Melt

Turkey, Swiss cheese & tomato grilled on marble rye.
$8.95

The Sandwich Offering

Your choice of: freshly made chicken salad, egg salad, curried chicken salad or tuna salad served on our thick whole wheat bread; or a half of sandwich w/ a cup of soup.
$8.75

Menu

Build Your Dream Burger

A half pound “certified black angus” sirloin burger served on a roll w/ lettuce, tomato & sliced red onion. Accompanied by fries, or chips & a pickle.
$8.75

Afternoon Tea‎

The White Hall

Scones w/ hand whipped cream & preserves. Assorted finger sandwiches. Assortment of specialty desserts. A pot of tea or one of our flavored Teatinis
$17.99

The Majesty

Scones‎ w/ hand whipped cream & preserves. Selection of finger sandwiches. Assortment of specialty desserts. Pot of tea. Flute of champagne
$23.99

The Devon Heaven

Four freshly baked scones w/ strawberry jam & devon cream
$5.95

Dessert Offerings‎

Slice of Cake

$7.75

Plate of Four Elegant Tea Desserts

$7.75

Home Baked Blueberry or Apple Pie

$5.75

Fresh Fruit Cup

$4.95

Beverages‎

Douwe Egberts Coffee

Decaf is also available
$3.00

Espresso

$3.00

Latte

$3.75

Cappuccino

$3.75

Pot of Breakfast Tea

$3.50

Specialty Teas

$3.75

Hot Chocolate

$2.00

Milk

White or chocolate
$3.00

Soy Milk

$3.25

Juice

Cranberry, orange, apple, grapefruit, tomato, V8
$3.00

Sodas

Pepsi products
$2.50

Iced Tea

Whole‎ leaf blends not included
$2.50

Saratoga Sparkling Water

$3.75

Beer or Wine

Ask your server
$0.00

The Tea Experience‎

Whole leaf blends prepared in our hand stitched, silken, translucent tea pouches

Breakfast Americana

A robust wide-awake blend of premium black tea leaves.
$0.00

Organic Earl Grey (Decaf available)

Gold tipped buds of rich organic black tea leaves w/ a twist of citrus notes of organic bergamot.
$0.00

Organic Green Dragon

High grade Longjing green tea w/ a nutty & buttery bouquet.
$0.00

Organic Hojicha Green

Pan-fired & slow-roasted Japanese green tea for a tranquil moment of retreat.
$0.00

Orange Dulce

A lusciously rich dark brew teeming w/ notes of orange, vanilla & jasmine blossoms.
$0.00

Bombay Chai

Black tea leaves w/ subtle hints of orange, cinnamon, cardamom pepper & clove.
$0.00

Mountain Spring Jasmine

Intoxicating Arabian jasmine blossoms scent these smooth China green tea leaves.
$0.00

Green Tea Tropical

Smooth green tea leaves harmoniously blend w/ sweet tropical fruits.
$0.00

Chamomile Citrus

Soothing Egyptian chamomile flowers w/ subtle slices of fruit.
$0.00

Organic Mint Mélange

Renew & refresh w/ the finest mint leaves from the Middle Atlas mountain range in Morocco.
$0.00

Decaf African Nectar

African Rooibos leaves teeming w/ tropical fruit & blossoms.
$0.00

Decaf Ginger Twist

A harmonious mix of lemon grass, tropical fruits, & mint w/ a touch of ginger & ginseng.
$0.00

The Tea Experience‎ - Teatinis (non-alcoholic)

Specialty teas fresh brewed using our hand sewn silk teabags

The Optimist Iced Teatini

Served‎ in a Martini Glass. Two glass serving. Choose one of the following exceptional choices:
$3.75

Organic Mint Melange

With olives & a sprig of mint
$3.75

Orange Dulce

With sliced oranges & lemon
$3.75

Decaf Ginger Twist

With crystallized ginger
$3.75

Children’s

Under 12

Breakfast‎

One Egg, Mist Potatoes, Toast

$4.00

Two Eggs Scrambled w/ Toast

$4.00

Homemade Buttermilk Pancake

$4.00

Banana, Blueberry or Chocolate Chip

$4.75

Heart Waffle

$4.00

French Toast Sticks

$4.00

Fresh Fruit Cup

$4.25

Breakfast‎ - Lunch

Quesadilla

Chicken & cheese or just cheese
$5.00

Chicken Nuggets

All white meat
$5.00

Flatbread Cheese Pizza

$5.00

Pasta w/ Tomato Sauce or Butter

$5.00

Kids Burger

Served w/ fries or chips & pickle
$5.00

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Served w/ fries or chips & pickle
$4.75

Soup Du Jour

Cup (served w/ fries or chips & pickle)
$4.75

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

Served w/ fries or chips & pickle
$3.00

Breakfast‎ - Children’s Tea

7.50

Peanut butter & Jelly & Ham Sandwich

$0.00

Tea or cold beverage

$0.00

Assorted desserts

$0.00

Beverages‎

Milk

$1.99

Juice

Apple, orange, grapefruit
$2.99

Soda

$1.49

Hot Chocolate

$2.00