Old Skool Cafe – American
Step into a soulful sanctuary where the air is thick with the comforting aroma of slow-simmered gumbo and the rhythmic sizzle of golden-fried chicken. The kitchen crafts a vibrant tapestry of global comfort, pairing the zesty heat of New Orleans-style jerk shrimp with tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs that feel like a warm culinary embrace. This lively neighborhood gem blends nostalgic charm with bold, heart-warming flavors, creating an inviting space where every plate celebrates the spirit of community and tradition.
1429, Mendell Street, 94124 https://www.oldskoolcafe.org/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, mediterranean, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, volumetrics, alkaline, raw-food, tlc, detox, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, sirtfood, pegan, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Taumoepeau Ota - $14: Fresh local white fish, citrus, vegetables, coconut cream & cilantro, served with tortilla chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food
- Old Skool Farmers Market Salad - $11: Local organic produce. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Warrior Wings - $14: Mary’s free range crispy wings, housemade sweet & sour glaze. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- New Orleans Style BBQ Jerk Shrimp - $13: Served with crostini. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Catfish Fingers - $14: Cornmeal crusted, remoulade sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Brussels Sprouts - $14: Pan-roasted, agave, hazelnuts, & local herbs. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Daily Soup - $9: A rotation of global soups. Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Jordan's Fried Chicken - $24: Half organic chicken, whipped garlic potatoes, braised greens & housemade gravy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Short Ribs - $26: Red wine braised, seasonal vegetables & whipped potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Daniel's Gumbo - $24: Pulled chicken, prawns, andouille, tasso ham & okra, served with jasmine rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Abu’s West African Peanut Butter (Groundnut) Stew - $19: Sweet potato, braised greens & vegetables in coconut milk, served with jasmine rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Smothered Farm Pork Chop - $26: Georgia grits, braised root vegetables & whiskey mushroom gravy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fresh Seasonal Fish: Chef’s daily preparation. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Mac & Cheese - $11: A youth favorite Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Braised Greens - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood
- Whipped Garlic Potatoes - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Seasonal Vegetables - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Anson Mill's Georgia Cheese Grits - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lavender Cheesecake - $9: With a strawberries coulis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- The Student Project - $10: Old Skool apprentice creations. Ask your server about tonight's special
- Date Cake - $10: Toffee sauce and vanilla bean gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mama T's Sweet Potato Tartlet - $9: Classic pairing of sweet potato and warm spices served with whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Old Skool Red (Bottle) - $40: 2012 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon. Black cherry, ripe blackberry, fruit jam, créme de cassis and pipe tobacco.
- Old Skool White (Bottle) - $35: 2019 Paso Robles Chardonnay. Braeburn apple, pear, lemon cream, and guava.