Appetizers
Our hearty soups are made fresh every day, right here in our own kitchen. We take a special pride in the quality of our soups. They are consistently good.

Soup of the Day.  Bowl - $3.75    Cup - $2.75

Chili – our tasty version has been famous for years. Bowl - $3.75  Cup - $2.75

Friendly Chips & Salsa homemade sweet potato chips with just the right seasoning. Served with homemade black cherry salsa.  $6.00

Sweep Potato Nachos  Homemade sweet potato chips topped with bleu cheese crumbles, pecans, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, served with sour cream & black cherry salsa.  $9.25

Half Pound of Smelt  One half pound of cold water smelt, fried golden brown & served with tartar sauce  $8.00

Empire Wings  Dark sweet cherries add a touch of sweetness to the classic wing sauce; 8 jumbo quarters served with our terrific bleu cheese dressing.  $9.00

Specialty Sandwiches
All sandwich plates are served with your choice of steak fries, French fries, cottage cheese or cole slaw.
Add an additional 50¢ to plate price

BBQ Buffalo  Slow-roasted buffalo brisket mixed with a sweet hot BBQ sauce piled high on a sourdough sub roll with ole slaw & red onion. Sandwich Only - $9.00  Plate - $11.00

Club Sandwich  Always a luncheon favorite! Sliced turkey, ham, bacon, American cheese, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on toasted whole wheat bread. Sandwich Only - $9.00  Plate - $11.00

Blondie Sandwich  Smoked turkey, cedar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion& honey mustard on a sourdough sub roll. Sandwich Only - $9.00  Plate - $11.00

Reuben Sandwich  A truly generous portion of lean corned beef, grilled lightly on rye bread with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & thousand island dressing. Sandwich Only - $9.00  Plate - $11.00

Homemade Vegetarian Cake  A blend of rolled oats, dried cherries, sweet corn, red onion, red beans, garlic, tomato, grilled & served on a fresh=baked cracked wheat roll. Sandwich Only - $7.00  Plate - $9.00

Grilled Turkey Breast Sandwich  Fresh breast of turkey, grilled and served on a whole wheat bun, topped with sweet cherry-pepper mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato & onion. Sandwich Only - $6.50  Plate - $8.25

Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich  a 4ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast, grilled to perfection. Served with lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on a whole wheat roll. Sandwich Only - $7.00  Plate - $9.00

Veggie Sandwich  A medley of garden-fresh veggies with two cheeses delicately-spiced with our own mustard dressing. Served on grilled rye bread. Sandwich Only - $6.50  Plate - $8.50

Smoked Turkey Sandwich  Smoked turkey, Jack cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato and mayo on fresh-baked cracked wheat bread. Sandwich Only $6.50  Plate - $8.50

BLT Sandwich  Bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise, served on toasted whole wheat bread.  Sandwich Only - $5.50  Plate - $7.50

Grilled Cheese Sandwich  Melted Swiss, cheddar & American cheese on grilled wheat bread. Sandwich Only - $4.00  Plate - $6.00

Hot Dog  A plump & jucy jumbo hot dog. Hot Dog Only - $3.25  Plate - $5.00

Fresh Salads
Dressing Selections: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, French, Thousand Island, Creamy Pesto, Caesar, Black Cherry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Vinegar, and Village Inn Italian.
Substitute one of our famous vegetarian cakes for chicken on any salad or add one to any salad for $3.50

Fresh Garden Salad  Small - $3.75 Large - $6.75

Soup & Salad  A bowl of our soup of the day and a fresh garden salad  $7.50

Grilled Chicken Salad  A grilled breast served on a large garden salad with tomato, onion, feta & choice of dressing.  $10.00

Caesar Salad  Fresh hearts of Romaine tossed with croutons, parmesan cheese and our own garlic and anchovy dressing. Small - $6.00  Large - $8.00

*Grilled Chicken Caesar  A grilled chicken breast served on fresh hearts of Romaine, tossed with croutons, parmesan cheese and our own garlic and anchovy dressing  $11.00

House Salad  Fresh romaine hearts tossed with dried cherries, pecans & cherry vinaigrette, topped with bleu cheese crumbles.  Small - $9.00  Large - $11.00

*Grilled Chicken House Salad  Fresh romaine hearts tossed with dried cherries, pecans & cherry vinaigrette, topped with bleu cheese crumbles and a grilled chicken breast. 13.00

Joe’s Friendly Burgers
Our hamburgers at the friendly tavern have made us famous for over fifity years. Our special beef chuck is ground fresh each day right here in our own butcher shop. It’s simple! Friendly burgers are the Best!
All burgers are served with lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion – all on the side to compliment your burger.
Burger Plates include your choice of stead fries, French fries, cole slaw or cottage chees. Add 50¢ to plate price for onion rings. Make any burger a double for $3.00 more! Grilled Onions - 25¢ extra

The ORIGINAL Friendly Burger  Cooked just the way you like it. Burger Plate - $7.50 Burger Only - $5.50

Joe’s FAMOUS Cheeseburger  American, cheddar or Swiss. Burger Plate - $8.00  Burger Only $6.00

Bacon Cheeseburger  Our ground chuck burger topped with crispy bacon strips and cheese. Burger Plate - $9.00 Burger Only - $7.00

Mushroom Swiss Burger  Smothered with fresh sautéed mushrooms, then topped with melted Swiss cheese.  Burger Plate - $9.00  Burger Only - $7.00

Texan Burger  Topped with our delicious homemade chili, fresh diced onion and cheese.  Burger Plate - $9.00   Burger Only - $7.00

Jalapeño Burger  A real south-of-the-border flair! Spiced with jalapeños, melted cheese, and our own authentic salsa. Burger Plate - $9.00  Burger Only - $7.00

Bleu Cheese Burger  Our fresh ground beef, bacon, grilled onion and homemade bleu cheese dressing to top it off.  Burger Plate $9.00  Burger Only - $7.00

Gourmet Burger  Sauteed green pepper, mushrooms, and onions topped with melted Swiss cheese.  Burger Plate – $9.00   Burger Only - $7.00

County Fair Burger  Our famous ground chuck topped with chili cheese French fries.  Burger Plate - $9.00   Burger Only - $7.00

Surf and Turf  Our famous Friendly Burger with grilled onion, and served with half a pound of fried smelt.  $10.00

Dinners
All dinners served with a fresh garden salad or soup and a choice of stead fries, French fries, onion rings, cottage cheese, wild rice, baked potato or try our famous loaded baked potato for $1.50 extra.
Dressing Selections: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, French, Thousand Island, Garlic Parmesan, Caesar, Black Cherry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Toasted Sesame, and Oil & Vinegar.
Charbroiled entrees are available after 5p.m. only

14 Oz. Ribeye  Hand-cut 14 oz. well marbled choice ribeye charbroiled to your liking. Topped with a mild herb butter.  $21.00 

Battered Walleye  Fresh water’s finest fish, beer-battered & served with tartar sauce.  $17.50

Campfire Whitefish  Famous for 10 years, our unique method is to mark the filet on the grill & then steam it in tin foil, Just like when you are camping.  $14.50

Pecan Whitefish  Fresh filet coated in pecan flour & pan-seared crispy, topped with dried cherry butter.  $18.00
Pan-Fried Bluegill  Fresh bluegill lightly dusted and sautéed, topped with a light brown butter sauce.  $16.00

Chargrilled Turkey Breast  Fresh breast of turkey, chargrilled, topped with a blend of wild mushrooms, bacon, tomato and rosemary cream sauce.  $15.00

Vegetarian Plate  Two of our vegetarian cakes, brilled and served on a bed of lemon mint orozo salad, topped with tomato tarragon yogurt and balsamic syrup. Served with warm whole wheat pita.  $14.00

Children’s Menu
All Children’s Menu items are served with a choice of fries of fresh fruit

Chicken Tenders $7.00
Hot Dog $5.00
Corn Dog $6.00
Grilled Cheese $5.00
Hamburger $6.75

Cheeseburger $7.25
Macaroni & Cheese $5.25
P.J.B. $4.00
Buttered Noodles $5.25

Beverages