Paperback Cafe Menu

Step into Paperback Cafe, a cozy and inviting spot where every bite feels like a comforting escape. The Paperback Cafe Menu offers a delightful mix of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, bringing together a variety of mouthwatering dishes. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a sweet treat with your coffee, there's something to satisfy every craving. With delicious sandwiches, salads, and baked goods, it's a place where you can linger and enjoy the flavors of Old Saybrook, CT. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, the menu promises to keep you coming back for more.

Pancakes & Toasts

PBC Signature French Toast
House made french bread, dipped, grilled & topped with dried cranberries, nuts & brown sugar glaze
US$15.75
Classic French Toast
3 Pieces // Choice of white, wheat or cinnamon swirl. Dipped, grilled & served with maple syrup & butter
US$12.00
Berry Berry French Toast
House made french bread; dipped, grilled & topped with blueberry-raspberry-agave compote
US$15.75
Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip or Granola Pancakes
Short stack (2)
US$10.25
Buttermilk Pancakes
Short Stack (2)
US$8.25
Avocado Toast
Choice of toast topped with creamy smashed avocado. Add two eggs your way // 12.5 GF Toast +2.25 Add Everything Bagel Seasoning // no charge
US$9.00

Handheld Breakfast

Egg & Cheese
Choice of hard roll, bagel or toast. Add bacon, ham, sausage or pastrami +2 Add hash browns +2 Add an extra egg +2.5 Add chicken sausage +3 Gluten free bun +2.25
US$6.00
Lox of Love
Choice of plain, everything or sesame bagel; topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese & red onion. Add tomato & capers +1
US$15.50
La Palma Burrito
Scrambled eggs, cheddar, cilantro salsa, avocado & bacon stuffed in a flour tortilla, grilled & served with a side of hash browns
US$15.00
Veggie Sunrise Wrap
Scrambled eggs, cheddar, tomato, mushroom, sautéed onion & spinach stuffed in a wheat tortilla, grilled & served with a side of hash browns
US$14.00

Omelets

Latin Omelet
Stuffed with pepper jack, ham, cilantro salsa & avocado. Served with hash browns & toast
US$15.50
Italian Omelet
Stuffed with mozzarella, chicken sausage, tomato & spinach. Served with fresh fruit & toast
US$15.50
Verde Omelet
Stuffed with spinach, broccoli, avocado, provolone, pepper jack & American cheeses. Served with hash browns & toast
US$15.50
Smoked Salmon Omelet
Stuffed with cream cheese, topped with smoked salmon, red onion, tomato & capers. Served with toast
US$16.75

Egg Dishes

Eggs Your Way
Two eggs any style, served with choice of toast. Sub egg whites +2 Add hash browns +2 Add bacon, ham or sausage +2.25 Add chicken sausage +4.75 Add an extra egg +2.5
US$9.00
The Big Breakfast
Two eggs your way, hash browns, bacon, sausage & choice of french toast or a buttermilk pancake w/ GF pancake +2
US$16.00
Sierra De Peru
An open-faced english muffin topped with two over easy eggs, sausage, spinach, roasted reds, provolone & a sprinkle of parmesan. Served with a side of fresh fruit
US$15.50
Florentine Scramble
Scrambled eggs loaded with spinach, tomato, ham & fresh mozzarella. Served with hash browns & toast
US$15.00
Scrambled Everything
Scrambled eggs loaded with roasted reds, onions, mushrooms, cheddar & choice of bacon, ham or sausage. Served with hash browns & toast
US$15.00
Salvadorian Scramble
Scrambled eggs loaded with cheddar, avocado, cilantro salsa & bacon. Served with hash browns & toast
US$15.00
Montenegro Scramble
Scrambled eggs loaded with a avocado, spinach & chicken sausage. Served with carrot sticks & fresh fruit
US$15.50
Buffalo Scramble
Scrambled eggs loaded with buffalo chicken sausage, bleu cheese, tomato & red onion. Served with hash browns & toast
US$15.00
Classic Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs & ham over an open-faced English muffin, topped with hollandaise, cilantro salsa & avocado. Served with hash browns
US$15.50
Monterrey Poach
Poached eggs over an open - faced English muffin topped with melty cheddar cheese. Served with a side of hash browns
US$13.00
Baked Eggs
Poached eggs baked with crispy bacon & melty cheddar cheese. Served with hash browns & toast
US$15.00
The Fresh Stack
Layers of spinach, mushrooms, tomato, sautéed onion, avocado & chicken sausage, topped with two eggs your way & served with a side of fresh fruit
US$16.00

Sandwiches & Wraps

The Paperback Club
Choice of turkey, ham, tuna salad or chicken salad triple stacked with bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$14.50
Murray's Grill
Turkey breast, roasted red peppers, baby spinach, basil pesto & melted provolone on grilled seeded rye. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$14.75
Classic BLT
Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on choice of toast. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$12.00
Tropical Chicken Salad
House chicken salad with apples, celery & dried cranberries, lettuce & tomato on a flaky, buttery croissant bun. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$14.75
Turkey Torpedo
Turkey, cheddar, avocado, lettuce, tomato & house lemon aioli in a grilled flour tortilla. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$14.00
The Paperback Wrap
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion & house ranch in a wheat or flour tortilla. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$15.00
Veggie Quesadilla
Stuffed with roasted reds, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes & cheese. Add grilled chicken +4
US$13.50
California Melt
Grilled mushrooms, sautéed onions, roasted reds, avocado, pesto & cheddar in a grilled pita pocket. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$13.75
Hummus Wrap
Baked fries, house hummus, lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion & cheddar in a grilled wheat wrap. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$13.75
PBC Grilled Cheese
Pepper jack, bacon, avocado, grilled tomato & sautéed onion on griddled rye. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$13.00
Veggie Delight
Lettuce, tomato, roasted reds, cucumber, red onion & house hummus in a grilled pita pocket. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch Add grilled chicken +4
US$12.50
Cranberry Orchard Wrap
Turkey, lettuce, tomato, avocado, dried cranberries, walnuts & raspberry vinaigrette in a wheat wrap. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$14.00
Tuna Melt
House tuna salad, grilled onions & swiss on grilled pumpernickel. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$13.00
Pastrami Reuben
Lean sliced pastrami, swiss, sauerkraut & 1000 island on grilled rye. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$14.75
Cajun Chicken Reuben
Cajun spiced grilled chicken, cheddar, 1000 island & sauerkraut on griddled rye. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$14.75
Philly Cheese Wrap
Shaved steak, sautéed onions, mushrooms & American cheese in a grilled flour tortilla. Served with carrot sticks & house ranch
US$15.00

Greens

House
Greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion & shredded carrots
US$10.00
Caesar
Romaine, croutons & parmesan tossed in a classic caesar dressing
US$11.00
Fiesta
Greens, avocado, cucumber, cilantro salsa, red onion, carrots & cajun spiced grilled chicken
US$15.50
College Street Cobb
Greens, tomato, red onion, avocado, hard boiled egg, crumbled bleu cheese, grilled chicken & bacon
US$15.50
Della's
Baby spinach, dried cranberries, walnuts, granny smith apples & fresh mozzarella
US$13.50
Caprese
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto & balsamic glaze
US$12.50

Burgers

210 Main
An all-beef burger topped with bacon, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato & choice of cheese. Served with hand cut baked fries GF Bun +2.25
US$16.00
The Sunday Funday
An all-beef burger topped with American, bacon, crispy hash browns & an over easy egg. Served with hand cut baked fries GF Bun +2.25
US$16.25
Chicka Boom
A house chickpea burger topped with pickled veggies, lettuce, tomato & lemon aioli. Served with hand cut baked fries *GF/Vegetarian/Dairy-free & Vegan without the aioli*
US$15.75

Gluten Free

Paleo Waffles
Gluten free waffles topped with blueberry - raspberry - agave compote
US$16.00
Paleo Pancakes
3 gluten free banana pancakes served with a side of chicken sausage and fresh fruit
US$16.25
Tropical Chicken Salad & Waffles
Gluten free waffled served open-faced, topped with lettuce, diced tomato & tropical chicken salad
US$16.75
Protein Power Plate
An angus burger, grilled chicken & chicken sausage served with sautéed veggies & fresh fruit
US$17.00
Paleo Bowl
Grilled chicken breast, chicken sausage & sautéed vegetables topped with two eggs your way
US$16.50
Paleo Waffle Sandwich
Grilled chicken sausage & two eggs your way sandwiched between gluten free waffle 'buns'
US$15.50

Snacks & Sides

Yogurt Parfait
Non-fat vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit, granola, honey drizzle
US$8.00
The Caveman
Blended blueberries, almond butter, chocolate protein powder, fresh avocado, cinnamon & almond milk
US$8.50
Bagels
Choice of plain, everything, cinnamon raisin or sesame. Toasted with cream cheese or peanut butter.
US$4.75
Side of Protein
Choice of bacon, ham, sausage or chicken sausage
US$4.75
Fresh Fruit
Seasonal medley
US$4.50
Mini House or Caesar Salad
A half-portion of our House or Caesar salad
US$5.50
Side of Hash Browns
US$4.75
Side of Baked Fries
Hand - cut daily!
US$5.00
Side of Toast
White | Whole Wheat | Seeded Rye | Pumpernickel // 2.5 Marble Rye | Sourdough | Cinnamon Swirl // 3.5
US$2.50
Oatmeal with Brown Sugar
Add dried fruit & nuts // +2
US$7.50
Side of Lox
US$6.50
Side of Sautéed Spinach
US$4.50
Side of Grilled Tomatoes
US$4.50
Ready to order? Kerbside pickup, delivery and dine-in are all available. 📞 +1 860-388-9718