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: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Openers
- Taumoepeau Ota - $14: Fresh local white fish, citrus, vegetables, coconut cream & cilantro, served with tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old Skool Farmers Market Salad - $11: Local organic produce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warrior Wings - $14: Mary’s free range crispy wings, housemade sweet & sour glaze. Available at: dinner, lunch
- New Orleans Style BBQ Jerk Shrimp - $13: Served with crostini. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Fingers - $14: Cornmeal crusted, remoulade sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $14: Pan-roasted, agave, hazelnuts, & local herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daily Soup - $9: A rotation of global soups. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Headliners
- Jordan's Fried Chicken - $24: Half organic chicken, whipped garlic potatoes, braised greens & housemade gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Ribs - $26: Red wine braised, seasonal vegetables & whipped potatoes. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daniel's Gumbo - $24: Pulled chicken, prawns, andouille, tasso ham & okra, served with jasmine rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Abu’s West African Peanut Butter (Groundnut) Stew - $19: Sweet potato, braised greens & vegetables in coconut milk, served with jasmine rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smothered Farm Pork Chop - $26: Georgia grits, braised root vegetables & whiskey mushroom gravy. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Seasonal Fish: Chef’s daily preparation. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Supporting Acts
- Mac & Cheese - $11: A youth favorite Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Greens - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Garlic Potatoes - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Vegetables - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anson Mill's Georgia Cheese Grits - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
A Sweet Note to End On
- Lavender Cheesecake - $9: With a strawberries coulis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Student Project - $10: Old Skool apprentice creations. Ask your server about tonight's special Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Date Cake - $10: Toffee sauce and vanilla bean gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- Mama T's Sweet Potato Tartlet - $9: Classic pairing of sweet potato and warm spices served with whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Old Skool Red (Bottle) - $40: 2012 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon. Black cherry, ripe blackberry, fruit jam, créme de cassis and pipe tobacco. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Old Skool White (Bottle) - $35: 2019 Paso Robles Chardonnay. Braeburn apple, pear, lemon cream, and guava. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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