BLUE HEN CAFE – American
Blue Hen keeps daylight hours on West King Street in St. Augustine, cooking breakfast from eight and lunch from eleven, then closing at two. Breakfast is the draw: house-made corned beef hash, Zada Jane's stack of sweet potato home fries under a pork sausage and cheddar jack frittata, blue crab quiche, barbecue pulled pork over cheddar jack grits, a southern omelette of collards and andouille. Biscuits come out of the kitchen daily, with gravy or as two chicken biscuits, and King's French toast layers peanut butter, banana and honey on brioche. No reservations; the small room seats only modest parties.
223 W KING ST UNIT A, ST AUGUSTINE, FL, 32084 904-217-3777 https://www.bluehencafe.com/gallery0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at BLUE HEN CAFE
Dairy-Free at BLUE HEN CAFE
BLUE HEN CAFE in St Augustine has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Potatoes and Side of Meat. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at BLUE HEN CAFE
BLUE HEN CAFE in St Augustine has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Potatoes and Side of Meat. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at BLUE HEN CAFE
BLUE HEN CAFE in St Augustine has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Grits, Blueberry Muffin French Toast and Breakfast Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at BLUE HEN CAFE
BLUE HEN CAFE in St Augustine has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shrimp and Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at BLUE HEN CAFE
BLUE HEN CAFE in St Augustine has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Breakfast Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at BLUE HEN CAFE
BLUE HEN CAFE in St Augustine has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Grits, Blueberry Muffin French Toast and Breakfast Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at BLUE HEN CAFE
BLUE HEN CAFE in St Augustine has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Breakfast Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at BLUE HEN CAFE
BLUE HEN CAFE in St Augustine has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Breakfast Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at BLUE HEN CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp and Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Fried Chicken Biscuit | 44.9 g | 24.7 g |
| Breakfast Potatoes | 49.4 g | 14.9 g |
| Side of Grits | 21.9 g | 8.9 g |
| Biscuits and Gravy | 13.9 g | 8.5 g |
| Corned Beef Hash | 20.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Coffee | 39.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Iced Tea | 2.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice | 6.2 g | 0.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast Specialties
- Blue Hen Breakfast - $12.5: Two eggs any style, choice of meat, toast or biscuit, and grits or potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Corned Beef Hash - $14: House-made corned beef, potatoes, onions, and peppers topped with two eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits and Gravy - $10.5: Two buttermilk biscuits topped with house-made sausage gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Muffin French Toast - $11: House-made blueberry muffins sliced and grilled French toast style Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches and Mains
- Fried Chicken Biscuit - $13: Hand-breaded fried chicken breast on a buttermilk biscuit with honey butter Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Blue Hen Burger - $14.5: Ground beef patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Grits - $16: Local shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, and onions over creamy grits Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side of Grits - $3.5: Creamy southern style grits Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Potatoes - $3.5: Seasoned and roasted potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Side of Meat - $4.5: Choice of bacon, sausage, or ham Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - $4.5: 100% pure orange juice
- Coffee - $3: House blend coffee
- Iced Tea - $2.75: Sweet or unsweetened
Frequently Asked Questions about BLUE HEN CAFE
- Is BLUE HEN CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. BLUE HEN CAFE has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Potatoes and Side of Meat.
- What can I eat at BLUE HEN CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Breakfast Potatoes and Side of Meat carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does BLUE HEN CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Breakfast Potatoes.
- Is BLUE HEN CAFE gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at BLUE HEN CAFE?
- Shrimp and Grits, at roughly 32.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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