Mary Hostetter invites you to enjoy the quaint and charming atmosphere, our warm and friendly service, and delicious home cooked meals and specialty desserts with that homemade touch!

Reservations are accepted for parties of five or more.

• Breakfast served daily 10:00 am to 11:30 am
• Homemade Soups:
  Cream of Broccoli, Canadian Cheese, Vegetable Beef and White Chili
• Salads, Sandwiches, Croissants and Quiche
• Daily Home-Cooked Meals
  • Tuesday-
    Meatloaf of the Day or Chicken Fried Steak
  • Wednesday-
    Southern Fried Chicken with Country Gravy
  • Thursday-
    Chef's Special (Changes Weekly)
  • Friday-
    Seafood of the Day
  • Saturday-
    Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy
  • Served Every Sunday-
    Homemade Chicken & Dumplings, and Roast Beef with Real Mashed Potatoes

Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more by reservation.

Outside Dining & Live Music on Ms. Mary's Veranda

Our "Sweet 'n Sour Italian Dressing" is available at Dierbergs, Schnucks and other fine establishments.

The ‘Blue Owl Bakery’ offers you a gourmet selection of delicious pastries, cakes, pies and specialty desserts for the Holiday Season and every day enjoyment. Choose from an assortment of freshly baked American favorites and European delicacies — perfect for home entertaining, office parties, family gatherings, Corporate gifts, or any occasion!

Denotes recipes available in our cookbooks!

Attractively decorated with assortment of American favorites and European delicacies.

• Hungarian Butterhorns
• Sugar Cookies
• Gooey Butter Cookies
• Pecan Tartlets
• Russian Teacakes
• Candied Pecans
• M&M Toll House
• Cinnamon Nut Crescents
• Raspberry/Apricot Turnovers
• Caramel Turtle Bars
• Caramel Delight
• Assorted Chocolate Candies

(1 doz.) – $9.95 ~ Sm. (3 doz.) – $26.95 ~ Med. (5 doz.) – $46.95 ~ Lg. (7 doz.) –$62.95

Available at our Bakery Case
$.85 ea — 3 for $2.50 — $9.95 doz.

• Fudgy Cherry Cookies
• Melting Moments
• Apricot Nut Crescents
• Lemon Tassies
• Taffy Treats
• Strawberry Butterhorns
• Lemon Snowflakes
• 7 Layer Mounds Bars
• Hamburger Happy Meal Cookies
• Apple Cinnamon Nut Crescents
• And many more...

Freshly baked and beautifully decorated for your individual order, iced with cream cheese frosting. Add $5.00 for Decorated Cake for Special Occasions.

• Red Velvet
• Irish Apple
• Carrot
• Italian Cream
• German Chocolate

$34.95 3 Layer or 1/4 sheet (Serves 16 to 20) ~ $49.95 1/2 sheet (Serves 40 to 44) ~ $5.95 Mini Cake

• Lemon Dobash
• Strawberry Dobash
• Peach Dobash
• Chocolate Amaretto Dobash
• Chocolate Truffle
• Chocolate Praline Fantasy
• Pumpkin Spice Cake
• Pumpkin Dobash
• Pecan Pie Cake
• Carrot Cheesecake
• Candy Bar Cake
• Banana Split Cake
• Chocolate Caramel Cake
• Chocolate Almond Mousse
• Strawberry Sensation
• Towering Praline Carrot
• Chocolate Passion Dobash
• Chocolate Tiramisu
• Strawberry Creamsicle
• Pumpkin Praline
• Orange Dreamsicle
• Coconut Cream Dream

Specialty Cakes $39.95 (9” round)

Irresistible! These wonderful, rich cakes are made with fresh cream cheese, eggs and pure vanilla... a delicious must for every occasion!

• German Chocolate
• Caramel Turtle Pecan
• Strawberry Swirl
• Milky Way
• Amaretto
• Caramel Apple Pecan
• Banana Split
• Pumpkin Praline
• Malted Milk Ball
• Luscious Lemon Strawberry
• Gooey Decadent Brownie
• Kahlua ‘n Cream
• Fudgy Truffle
• Caramel Brownie
• New York Style
• Bailey’s Irish Cream
• Peach Amaretto
• Wild Blackberry
• Egg Nog
• White Chocolate
• Chocolate Amaretto
• Raspberry Swirl

Small (3 lb.) $24.95 ~ Large (6 lb.) $44.95

Tender, flaky crusts are a must! Choose from a variety of freshly baked fruit, cream and specialty pies, priced at $19.95 and $22.95. Also available by the slice... Mini pies are $5.95, $6.95, $7.95

• Strawberry ‘n Cream
• Strawberry Lovers
• Coconut Cream
• Lemon Meringue
• Lemon Sour Cream
• French Pecan
• French Silk
• Banana Split
• Chocolate Cream
• Fresh Blackberry
• Strawberry Rhubarb
• Fresh Peach
• Cherry
• Very Berry
• Snicker Bar
• Texas Traildust
• Pumpkin Walnut
• Apple Strudel Cheese
• Hawaiian Coconut Cream
• Layered Pumpkin ‘n Cream
• Pumpkin
• Red Raspberry Cream Cheese
• Chocolate Chip Pecan
• Butterscotch Pecan
• Peaches & Cream
• German Chocolate
• Lemon Truffle
• Harvest
• Peach Crumb
• Blueberry ‘n Almond Cream
• Upside-Down Strawberry Meringue
• Old Fashioned Pecan
• Lemon Raspberry Ribbon Pie
• White Chocolate Banana Cream
• Eggnog Pie
• Fresh Strawberry
• Chocolate Raspberry Mousse
• Butterscotch Pecan $24.95
• Strawberry Shortcake Pie $24.95
• Topsy Turvy Apple Pie $26.95
• Levee High Apple Pie $29.95
• Caramel Apple Pecan Pie $36.95

Freshly baked, for those who can’t indulge in sugar.

• Mini Cream Pies
  Chocolate Cream and Banana Cream $5.95
• Mini Fresh Fruit Pies
  Blackberry, Peach, Strawberry Rhubarb, Strawberry, Very Berry and Cherry
  Mini Pie $5.95— Whole Pie (please order) $19.95
• Pineapple Cream Cheese Bars $8.95 dozen

• Death By Chocolate
  Sinfully delicious! Layers of rich, fudgy brownie, drizzled with Kahlua, topped with Chocolate Mousse, crunchy Heath Bars, and whipped cream.
• Mississippi Mudd Cake
  A chocolate lovers delight! The combination of chocolate, pecans, coconut, and marshmallow cream.
• Dirt Cake
  The ultimate dessert made with Oreo cookies, cream cheese, whipped cream and French vanilla pudding.

Whole Cake - $34.95. Also available by the slice.

Served daily 10:00 am to 11:30 am

• Homemade Biscuits & Gravy
  Fluffy, homemade biscuits (2) smothered with our delicious homemade milk gravy and crumbled pork sausage. 1/2 Order $3.95 Full Order $5.95
• Bacon (3 slices) or Sausage Patties (2), 2 Eggs (any style), with Toast (2 slices) or Homemade Biscuit $5.95
• Country Ham and 2 Eggs (any style), with Toast (2 slices) or Homemade Biscuit $6.50
• Quiche Of The Day
  with fresh fruit cup $9.95
• Pancakes
  Fluffy, buttermilk pancakes served with warm syrup. Short Stack (2) $3.95 Full Order (3) $5.95
• French Toast
  Texas toast (2) dipped in egg and cinnamon mixture, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and served with warm syrup $3.95

Side Orders

• Bacon (3 slices) $2.25
• Ham $2.95
• Milk Gravy $1.50
• Egg $1.25
• Eggbeaters .25 extra
• Sausage Patties (2) $2.25
• American Fries $2.25
• Toast (2) white or wheat $1.25
• Homemade Biscuit with Apple Butter $1.50

• Fresh Tossed Salad
  Crisp Iceberg and Romaine lettuce, mixed with a variety of garden vegetables. Served with your choice of dressing and homemade croutons $4.95
• Tossed Strawberry Salad
  Crisp Iceberg and Romaine lettuce, tossed with fresh sliced Strawberries, Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese, and our delicious Candied Almonds. Served with our famous Poppyseed Dressing and mini muffins (2) $8.95
• Tropical Salad
  Crisp Iceberg and Romaine lettuce, topped with fresh sliced Strawberries, Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple Tidbits, Blueberries, Pecans, and chunks of fresh Turkey Breast or Grilled Chicken. Served with our famous Poppyseed Dressing and mimi muffins (2) $8.95
• Cobb Salad
  Crisp Iceberg and Romaine lettuce topped with chunks of Grilled Chicken, Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese, fresh crumbled bacon, black olives, tomatoes, chopped eggs, and crumbled bleu cheese (optional). Served with your choice of dressing and mini muffins (2) $8.95
• Add Cup of Soup $4.00

(* Denotes Fat-Free Versions Available)
Pint of Dressing $4.95 - Quart of Dressing $8.95

• Our House Dressing – a Sweet ‘n Sour Italian
• Honey Bacon Dijon
• Poppy Seed
• Fat-Free Italian*
• Blue Cheese
• Thousand Island
• French
• Ranch*
• Honey Dijon*

Our homemade soups are made fresh daily. Bowl of Soup $6.95 Cup of Soup $4.95

House specialties include:

• Cream of Broccoli
  Fresh, tender broccoli added to a delicious base.
• Canadian Cheese
  A blend of fresh vegetables and sharp cheddar cheese combined for a real favorite!
• Vegetable Beef
  A rich, beefy broth filled with lots of fresh vegetables! Just like Grandma used to make.
• White Chili
  A blend of white chicken meat, great white northern beans, green chilies, and Monterey Jack cheese, It’s terrific!
• Our Featured Soup of the Day - please ask your server

• Blue Owl Special
  A delicious home-cooked meal! Ask about our daily special.
• Quiche of the Day
  Fresh whipped cream, eggs, and cheeses, baked in our own tender, flaky pie crust. Served with a cup of homemade soup and a small tossed salad $12.95
• The Country Spud
  Baked potato with all the fixin’s... sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives. Served with a cup of homemade soup $8.95
• Soup and Salad Combo
  A bowl of our delicious homemade soup and a fresh tossed green salad, served with your choice of dressing $9.95

• Chicken Salad Croissant
  Created in our own kitchen with moist, tender chicken breast, mayonnaise, crunchy celery, onions, pecans, and seasonings. Served on a croissant with a cup of homemade soup $10.95
• Smoked Turkey Melt
  Tender slices of smoked turkey breast and Swiss cheese melted on a croissant. Served with a cup of homemade soup $9.95
• Ham and Cheese Croissant
  Slices of ham and Swiss or Cheddar cheese melted on a croissant. Served with a cup of homemade soup $9.95

Fries may be substituted for chips for an additional $2.50
Add a cup of soup $4.00

• Reuben
  Slices of top round of corned beef grilled on rye, with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island Dressing. Served with our homemade German potato salad or fries $8.95
• Grilled Chicken Breast
  Char-broiled chicken breast served on 9-Grain Bread, garnished with lettuce and tomato. Served with chips and Honey-Dijon Dressing on the side $6.95
• Turkey Club
  Slices of turkey, bacon strips, Cheddar and Swiss cheese, fresh lettuce, and tomato, served on a choice of white or whole wheat toast with Durkee’s Famous Sauce. Served with chips $7.95
• Country Burger
  Homemade beef patty, garnished with fresh lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, and pickles. Served with Chips $6.95
  Add Cheddar or Swiss Cheese .50
  Add Curly, Steak, or Waffle Fries $2.50
• Open-Faced Roast Beef
  Tender slices of top round of beef over sliced white bread, smothered with our rich beef gravy. Served with homemade mashed potatoes $8.95
• BBQ Beef
  Smoked beef brisket simmered in BBQ sauce, garnished with pickle and sliced onion. Served with chips $8.95
• Hot Roast Beef
  Tender slices of top round of beef, hot and juicy, on a French roll. Served with au jus and chips $7.95
• Ham and Cheese
  Thin slices of ham and Swiss or Cheddar cheese, melted on rye and grilled to perfection. Served with chips $7.95
• Fillet of Cod
  Breaded fillet of cod served on a French roll with melted Cheddar cheese and tartar sauce. Served with chips $8.95

• Curly Fries $2.95
• Country Fries $2.95
• German Potato Salad $2.95
• Hawaiian Cole Slaw $2.25
• Vegetable of the Day $2.25
• Fresh Fruit Cup $2.95

• Coffee, Tea, or Milk $1.95
• Brewed Decaf. Coffee $1.95
• Mountain Dew $1.95
• Pepsi, Diet Pepsi $1.95
• Slice or Orange Slice $1.95
• Raspberry Tea $1.95
• Lemonade $1.95
• Juice (orange, apple, tomato, grapefruit) Large $2.50 Small $1.50

$3.95

• Chicken Tenders
  served with applesauce, curly fries or dinosaur eggs
• Mini Corn Dogs
  served with applesauce, curly fries or dinosaur eggs
• Chicken Nuggets
  served with applesauce, curly fries or dinosaur eggs
• Grilled Cheese
  served with applesauce, curly fries or dinosaur eggs
• Open Faced Roast Beef
  served with applesauce and real mashed potatoes

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