Black Walnut Café Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at Black Walnut Café
Located at 5512 Memorial Drive in Houston, Black Walnut Café offers a vibrant twist on New American brunch dining. The menu features a diverse array of dishes, from the popular Blackened Salmon Blueberry Spinach Salad to hearty breakfast options like the Florentine omelet. For those seeking lighter fare, the healthy omelette paired with fresh fruit and homemade jam delights the senses.
With a strong commitment to inclusivity, the café caters to various dietary needs with ample vegan and vegetarian options. Guests appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, with staff known for their friendly demeanor. The casual setting, complete with both indoor and outdoor seating, makes it perfect for family gatherings or a quick catch-up with friends. Dine-in, takeout, or enjoy the convenience of delivery and catering services—all while savoring quality cuisine amidst a warm and inviting environment.
BENEDICTS
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN BENEDICT
Two extralarge poached eggs, toasted English muffin, crispy hot chicken, cayenne citrus hollandaise, pickled onions, chives, paprika, pure maple syrup, choice of stoneground yellow grits or house potatoes
AVOCADO BACON BENEDICT
Two extralarge poached eggs, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, smoked cheddar, toasted English muffin, cayenne citrus hollandaise, scallions, paprika, choice of stoneground yellow grits or house potatoes
BRISKET BENEDICT
Two extralarge poached eggs, toasted English muffin, smoked brisket, white cheddar, chipotle hollandaise, paprika, scallions, choice of stoneground yellow grits or house potatoes
BACON JAM CHEESEBURGER BENEDICT
Two extralarge poached eggs, beef patty, toasted English muffin, American cheese, bacon jam, cayenne citrus hollandaise, pickled onions, chives, paprika, choice of stoneground yellow grits or house potatoes
HAM CHEESE OMELET
Ham, smoked cheddar, American cheese, roasted peppers and onions, scallions, house potatoes, wheat toast
HEALTHIER THAN THE REST OMELET
Egg whites, spinach, mushrooms, goat cheese, red onions, tomatoes, scallions, fruit
CREOLE SHRIMP OMELET
Blackened shrimp, roasted peppers and onions, pimento cheese, chives, wheat toast
OMELETS
BREAKFAST PLATES
CHEFS BREAKFAST
Three glutenfriendly pancakes, powdered sugar, scrambled egg whites, pure maple syrup, fruit, choice of breakfast sausage or applewood smoked bacon
TEXAS BREAKFAST
Two eggs your way, choice of potatoes or grits breakfast sausage or applewood smoked bacon served with choice of bread
STEAK EGGS
Tenderloin fillet tips, two extralarge eggs, house potatoes, lime pepper avocado, flour tortillas, fireroasted salsa
BIG PLATE 2.0
Three mini buttermilk pancakes, two eggs your way, breakfast sausage, applewood smoked bacon, choice of potatoes or grits
CHORIZO TACO PLATE
Chorizo, eggs, pico de gallo, cheddar, fireroasted salsa, cilantro, flour tortillas, house potatoes
AVOCADO EGG TOAST
Two eggs over easy, avocado mash, lime pepper, tomatoes, wheat toast
BRISKET BREAKFAST TACOS
Shredded smoked beef brisket, eggs, mozzarella, tomatillo salsa verde, cheesecrusted flour tortillas, fruit
BIRRIA BREAKFAST ENCHILADAS
Slowcooked chuck tender, two eggs over easy, mozzarella, tomatillo salsa verde, scallions, corn tortillas, house potatoes
CHORIZO MIGAS
Four extralarge eggs, chorizo, avocado, fried tortilla chips, fireroasted salsa, feta, cilantro
YOGURT FRUIT BOWL
Raisin granola, honey whipped Greek yogurt, mango, blueberries, strawberries, pure maple syrup
BREAKFAST CROISSANT SANDWICH
Toasted handcrafted croissant, scrambled eggs, American cheese, choice of applewood smoked bacon, ham, breakfast sausage or breakfast sausage, fruit
CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST
Texascut challah French toast, cream cheese icing, powdered sugar, pure maple syrup
OATMEAL GRIDDLE CAKES
Blueberry preserves, whipped cream, powdered sugar, pure maple syrup
CHICKEN WAFFLES
Belgian waffle, two eggs over easy, crispy chicken tenders, scallions, powdered sugar, pure maple syrup
LEMON BLUEBERRY PANCAKE STACK
Three housemade buttermilk pancakes, lemon cream cheese icing, blueberry preserves, blueberries, lemon zest, powdered sugar, pure maple syrup
PANCAKE STACK
Two housemade buttermilk pancakes, honey whipped butter, powdered sugar, pure maple syrup
GRIDDLE
BREAKFAST SIPS
BWC BLOODY MARY
Housemade Bloody Mary mix, vodka, celery, olives
BWC GRAND MIMOSA
Grand Marnier, freshsqueezed orange juice, champagne
BEERMOSA
Blue Moon and freshsqueezed orange juice
SPIKED COLD BREW COFFEE
RumHaven Coconut Rum, nitro cold brew coffee from our tap, half half nonalcoholic cold brew available at participating locations only
BLOODY MARY FLIGHT
Original, Maple Bacon, Bloody Maria, Bloody Caesar available until 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
MIMOSA FLIGHT
Original, Grapefruit Pomegranate,Strawberry, Tropical available until 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
MARGARITA FLIGHT
Traditional, Cadillac, Azul, Strawberry available after 4 p.m.
FLIGHTS
STARTERS
PIMENTO CHEESE CRACKERS
Roasted red bell peppers, pickled jalapenos, chives, saltine crackers
VINDALOO WINGS
Jumbo chicken wings, Vindaloo sauce, Vindaloo seasoning, crispy garlic, scallions
THAI PEANUT BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Crispy Brussels sprouts, Thai peanut sauce, peanuts, honey
BACON JAM DEVILED EGGS
Deviled eggs, bacon jam, pickled onions
ASIAN GREEN BEANS
Crispy green beans, golden barbecue sauce, crispy garlic, fresh lime, sesame seed, sunflower seeds
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Spinach, artichokes, mozzarella, Parmesan, cream cheese, red onions, garlic, sour cream, pico de gallo, fireroasted salsa, corn tortilla chips
BWC QUESO
Housemade queso, roasted peppers and onions, tomatoes, spicy sausage, jalapenos, cilantro, corn tortilla chips
CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
Thai peanut chicken, honey, bell peppers, pickled onions, peanuts, mint, crispy garlic, lime, cilantro, sesame seeds
FOUR CHEESE RAVIOLI
Truffle alfredo sauce, grilled chicken breast, artichokes,Marie cheese, bread crumbs, chives
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN
Grilled chicken breast, artichokes, Kalamata olives, lemon alfredo sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, capers, spinach, crispy garlic, sundried tomatoes, scallions
TEXASSIZED WAGYU CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
8 oz. Snake River Farms cutlet, garlic mashed potatoes, scallions, housemade cream gravy
ASIAN GLAZED ATLANTIC SALMON
Asian glazed Atlantic salmon fillet, crispy garlic, garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini, sesame seeds, scallions, cilantro
POT ROAST DINNER
Slowcooked chuck tender, garlic mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, scallions, garlic bread
BWC CHICKEN TENDERS
Crispy chicken tenders, fries, honey slaw, cayenne ranch and honey mustard dipping sauces
CHICKEN WAFFLES
Belgian waffle, two eggs over easy, crispy chicken tenders, scallions, powdered sugar, pure maple syrup
CRISPY COCONUT SHRIMP
Jumbo coconut shrimp, honey slaw, fries, spicy mango dipping sauce
ENTREES
GRILL choice of one protein, one sauce and two sides
Atlantic Salmon 6 Oz
Sauces angry tomato sauce, mango habanero BBQ sauce, creamy tomato vinaigrette, hollandaise, basil pesto, chipotle aioli, gorgonzola cream
Chicken Breast
Sauces angry tomato sauce, mango habanero BBQ sauce, creamy tomato vinaigrette, hollandaise, basil pesto, chipotle aioli, gorgonzola cream
Tenderloin Filet Tips
Sauces angry tomato sauce, mango habanero BBQ sauce, creamy tomato vinaigrette, hollandaise, basil pesto, chipotle aioli, gorgonzola cream
Cheesy Penne Pasta
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
House Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
HouseMade Potato Salad
Asian Green Beans
Pesto Squash Zucchini
Street Corn
Honey Slaw
Broccolini
SIDES
SOUPS SALADS
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
BLACKENED SALMON BLUEBERRY SPINACH SALAD
6 oz. Blackened Atlantic salmon, spinach, blueberries, heart of palm, goat cheese, candied walnuts, sundried tomatoes, housemade blueberry dressing, garlic bread
BWC CHICKEN COBB
Grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, hardboiled eggs, Marie cheese, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, sunflower seeds, crispy garlic, mixed greens, housemade creamy red wine vinaigrette
SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD
Crispy shrimp, romaine hearts, herbed croutons,Marie cheese, crispy garlic, housemade Caesar dressing, garlic bread
STEAK SALAD
Tenderloin filet tips, mixed greens, artichokes, walnuts, Asian pear, sundried tomatoes, celery, creamy tomato dressing, goat cheese, garlic bread
ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
Grilled chicken, peanut vinaigrette, carrots, mango, mixed greens, roasted peanuts, crispy garlic, sesame seeds, tomato, scallions, cilantro
SANTA FE SALAD
Chilled thinlysliced chicken breast, roasted corn, black beans, mango, cheddar, tortilla strips, pico de gallo, sweet bell peppers, mixed greens, spicy mango cilantro dressing, garlic bread
BLACK WALNUT SALAD
Grilled chicken breast, walnuts, Gorgonzola, julienned green apples, mixed greens, tomato savory dressing, garlic bread
GRILLED SHRIMP ALFREDO
Blackened shrimp, red onion, garlic, tomatoes, scallions, lemon alfredo sauce, Marie cheese, linguine, garlic bread
CHICKEN PARMESAN
Parmesancrusted chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella, sauteed spinach, amber butter, BWC alfredo sauce, linguine, garlic bread
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN PEPPER PASTA
Grilled chicken breast, chipotle BWC alfredo sauce, amber butter, pico de gallo, tortilla strips, linguine, garlic bread
CHEESY LOBSTER PASTA
Seasoned lobster, BWC alfredo sauce, amber butter, jalapenos, Marie cheese, chives, crouton breadcrumbs, penne
PASTA
BURGERS
BRISKET BURGER
Beef patty, smoked brisket, smoked cheddar, golden barbecue sauce, mixed greens, pickled onions, crispy garlic, spicy mustard, brioche bun, choice of housemade potato salad or fries
THE BEYOND BURGER
Beyond Meat, white cheddar, pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, pickles, mixed greens, jalapeno aioli, wheat bun, sweet potato fries
AMERICAN BURGER
Beef patty, American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, housemade pickles, spicy mustard mayo, brioche bun, choice of housemade potato salad or fries
DOCS KRAZY TURKEY BURGER
Seasoned turkey patty, Swiss, tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, avocado, spinach, pesto mayo, wheat bun, sweet potato fries
THE PIMENTO CHEESEBURGER
Beef patty, housemade pimento cheese, shredded lettuce, challah bun, housemade potato salad or fries
ULTIMATE BACON BURGER
Beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, truffle bacon jam mustard, American cheese, housemade pickles, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, brioche bun, fries
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH
Crispy hot chicken, housemade pickles, honey slaw, paprika, brioche bun, housemade potato salad or fries
TURKEY CROISSANT CLUB
Sliced turkey, Swiss, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, pesto mayo, handcrafted croissant, choice of housemade potato salad or fries
POT ROAST GRILLED CHEESE
Slowcooked chuck tender, butter, challah bread,American cheese, house salad, cup of tomato basil soup
AVOCADO EGG TOAST
Two eggs over easy, avocado mash, lime pepper, tomatoes, wheat toast
SANDWICHES
TACOS
COCONUT SHRIMP TACOS
Crispy coconut shrimp, honey slaw, chipotle aioli, pickled onions, flour tortillas, house salad
BIRRIA TACOS
Slowcooked chuck tender, mozzarella, tomatillo salsa verde, chili au jus, corn tortillas, cilantro, fresh lime, served with street corn
BRISKET TACOS
Shredded smoked beef brisket, pickled jalapenos, jalapeno aioli, crispy garlic, cilantro, cheesecrusted flour tortillas, served with street corn
PULLED PORK CARNITAS TACOS
Housebraised pork, feta, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, yellow onions, avocado, spicy mustard mayo, fresh lime, corn tortillas, served with street corn
BLACK WALNUT FISH TACOS
Grilled Mahi Mahi, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, cayenne ranch, fresh lime, corn tortillas, house salad
BEYOND TACOS
Beyond Meat, Tzatziki sauce, fresh dill, toasted almonds, shredded lettuce, flour tortillas, balsamic vinaigrette house salad
QUESADILLA
Grilled chicken breast, cheddar, mozzarella, sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado mash, cilantro, flour tortillas, served with street corn
LOBSTER TACOS
Seasoned lobster, lettuce, pickled onions, hollandaise, corn tortillas, fresh lime, Caesar salad
WATERMELON CUCUMBER MARTINI
Houseinfused watermelon cucumber vodka, Triple Sec, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup
CUCUMBER MINT MARGARITA
Houseinfused cucumber mint tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime, agave
SPICY PINEAPPLE MARGARITA
Houseinfused pineapple jalapeno tequila, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice, agave, grenadine
HOUSEINFUSED COCKTAILS
HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS
RUBY SLIPPER
Deep Eddy grapefruit vodka, elderflower liqueur, ruby red syrup, orange juice
GIN THE BEE
New Amsterdam Gin, honey syrup, fresh lemon juice
TRADITIONAL MARGARITA
Sauza Signature Blue Silver, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice, agave syrup
THE BLUSHING LADY
Titos Handmade Vodka, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, freshsqueezed grapefruit juice, housemade grapefruit sorbet
STRAWBERRY SHRUB MOJITO
Bacardi Rum, strawberry shrub syrup, mint, soda water
SPIKED COLD BREW COFFEE
RumHaven Coconut Rum, nitro cold brew coffee from our tap, half half nonalcoholic cold brew available at participating locations only
BWC WHISKEY SMASH
TX Whiskey, fresh lime juice, seasonal fruit, mint, simple syrup
BWC ORANGE OLD FASHIONED
Makers Mark, orange bitters, sugar cube, orange peel
FRENCH PEAR
Grey Goose La Poire vodka, elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, Asian pear
BWC GRAND MIMOSA
Grand Marnier, freshsqueezed orange juice, champagne
PEACH MULE
New Amsterdam Peach Vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime juice
BWC LA PALOMA
Sauza Tres Generaciones, housemade grapefruit sorbet, fresh lime juice, sparkling wine, lime soda
MARGARITA FLIGHT
Traditional, Cadillac, Azul, Strawberry available after 4 p.m.
CHEESY PENNE PASTA WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
GRILLED CHEESE
Served with fries
CHEESEBURGER
Served with fries
CHICKEN TENDERS
Served with fries
KIDS MENU 12 and under
FAMILY PACKS TOGO serves family of four
FRENCHIE
Texascut challah French toast, scrambled eggs, served with applewood smoked bacon, choice of breakfast sausage or chicken sausage and choice of potatoes or grits
CHICKEN PARMESAN
Parmesancrusted chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella, sauteed spinach, amber butter, Pavia alfredo sauce, linguine, house salad, garlic bread
POT ROAST DINNER
Slowcooked chuck tender, garlic mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, garlic bread
CHICKEN TENDERS
Crispy chicken tenders, cayenne ranch and honey mustard dipping sauces, served with mac cheese
SALMON FOR TWO
Grilled salmon fillets, pesto pavia sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, pesto squash zucchini, house salad, garlic bread, choice of two milkshakes