Poor Richard's Cafe – American
Stepping into this bustling local landmark feels like a warm embrace, where the air is thick with the nostalgic aroma of sizzling smoked sausage and golden, pecan-studded waffles. Generous plates of hand-cut sirloin and tender pork chops anchor a menu built for hearty appetites, offering a soulful tribute to the classic American breakfast. Every corner of the sun-drenched dining room hums with the clatter of silverware and the spirit of a community gathering place where tradition is served alongside every farm-fresh egg.
2442 K Avenue, Plano TX 75074 https://poorrichardscafe.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the delicious flavors and satisfying portions, frequently highlighting the pleasant environment that creates a memorable dining experience. Reviewers praise the efficient and knowledgeable service, noting that the staff's expertise and attentive nature significantly enhance the meal. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and consistently high-quality dishes, the experience is often described as a standout choice for those seeking a well-rounded and impressive dinner.
Menu
Breakfast Entrees
- Chicken 'N Eggs - $13.29: Grilled chicken breast with 3 eggs and fixins Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pork Chop Breakfast (2 Chops) - $13.99: 2 Center cut chops with 2 eggs and fixins Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham & Eggs - $10.59: Chopped ham with 3 scrambled eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Grande - $13.29: Fried chicken with 3 eggs and fixins Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Sausage & Eggs - $12.09: Sliced links with 3 eggs and fixins Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chop Steak and Eggs - $13.99: 1/2 Lb. Chopped steak with 3 eggs and fixins Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sirloin Steak & Eggs - $16.99: 8 oz. Grilled steak with 3 eggs and fixins Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Plano Eggs (3 Eggs with Meat) - $11.09: 3 Eggs with Bacon, Sausage or Ham Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Protein Lovers - $11.59: 4 Scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, sausage, ham & 4 slices of tomato Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pecan Waffle Breakfast - $13.29: Pecan waffle, 3 eggs, home fries and choice of meat Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hearty Breakfast - $12.29: 3 Eggs, 3 pancakes and choice of meat Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Breakfast - $12.29: Texas French toast, 3 eggs and choice of meat Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Waffle & Chicken Tenders - $13.69: Belgian waffle served with chicken tenders Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Southern Breakfast - $11.69: 2 Eggs with meat, hot biscuits with sausage gravy and choice of side Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kayla's Cheesy Shrimp Grits - $14.59: Creamy grits topped with blackened shrimp, cheddar cheese, green onion, 2 eggs and toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Healthy Choice Breakfast - $13.29: 2 Poached Eggs or Cooked with Pam, Lean Ham or Chicken, sliced tomatoes & avocado Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexicali Eggs - $11.69: 3 Scrambled eggs with cheese, meat, sausage & flour tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Migas - $11.59: Scrambled eggs with tortilla chips, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, salsa, cheddar, meat, tortillas & refried beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $12.69: 3 Fried eggs topped with salsa on flour tortilla, refried beans, home fries, tortillas & meat Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Quesadilla - $12.67: 3 Eggs with melted cheese & green onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Salsa Eggs - $12.47: Poached eggs on top of ham, sliced tomato & spinach covered with salsa & fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Big Tex Breakfast - $17.29: Large chicken-fried steak smothered in cream gravy, served with 3 eggs and fixins Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Poor Richard's Eggs Plus - $15.29: 3 eggs on top of seasoned home fries with melted cheddar, ham, bacon, sausage, onions, mushrooms and peppers Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict Combo - $14.29: 3 English muffin halves each topped with ham, sausage and bacon with home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
Outstanding Omelettes
- Chili & Cheese Omelet - $11.59: Melted cheddar cheese, sautéed ground beef and onions, stuffed with chili Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spinach Bacon Omelet - $12.09: Spinach, bacon, onions and Swiss or Cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Benedict Omelet - $11.59: Onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, ham, cheddar with Hollandaise sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Taco Omelet - $12.09: Served with home fries, salsa and tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fajita Omelet - $14.05: Beef fajita, cheddar cheese, peppers and onions with home fries & tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mushroom Omelet - $11.59: Onions, cheese and choice of meat Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Western Omelet - $11.59: Sautéed onions, bell peppers, ham & cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Meat Eaters Omelet - $12.89: Sausage, bacon, ham, sautéed onions, mushrooms and cheddar cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- BBQ Omelet - $12.09: Grilled chicken with onions, mushrooms, and mozzarella topped with barbecue sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger Omelet - $13.09: Chopped burger sautéed with onions, bacon, cheddar cheese & tomatoes, served with fries and onion rings Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Pancakes & Belgian Waffles
- Stack of 3 Pancakes - $10.49: Served with Bacon, Sausage or Ham Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (2) - $12.09: Served with Bacon, Sausage or Ham Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Gingerbread Pancakes (2) - $12.09: Served with Bacon, Sausage or Ham Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Texas French Toast - $10.49: Served with Bacon, Sausage or Ham Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgian Waffle - $10.49: Served with Bacon, Sausage or Ham Available at: breakfast, brunch
Starters
- Beef or Chicken Nachos - $12.69: Covered with meat, cheddar and trimmings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- PR's Onion Rings (Regular) - $8.39: Mound of lightly breaded onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadillas - $11.69: Flour tortillas with salsa and cheeses Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $7.79: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese Curds - $8.89 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $8.39 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler All - $12.09: Fried pickles, fried cheese curds, fresh chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Burger Specialties
- Cheeseburger - $12.49: Served with Fries or Veggie Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Cheeseburger - $12.99: With Swiss cheese, served with Fries or Veggie Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $12.29: Grilled onions on grilled wheat bread with double cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Naked Burger - $11.99: Hamburger Patty wrapped in lettuce (No Bun) Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch Platters & Steaks
- Chicken-Fried Steak - $13.99: Generous steak seasoned, hand breaded and covered with cream gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Chicken-Fried Chicken - $13.79: Breaded breast with cream gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Grilled Salmon - $14.79: Grilled or Blackened Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Catfish Fillet (2 pieces) - $12.99: Breaded and fried catfish with tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Liver and Onions - $12.69: Grilled beef liver heaped with onions
Daily Specials
- Wednesday: Meatloaf - $10.91: Served with Turnip Greens, Baked Beans or Butter Beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thursday: Turkey & Dressing - $10.91: Served with 2 Vegs (Candied Yams, Spinach or Early June Peas) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday: Fried Catfish - $12.47: Served with Cabbage or Fried Okra Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monday: PR'S Famous Fried Chicken (Dark Meat) - $10.39: Served with Turnip Greens or Baked Beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Freshly Brewed Coffee - $3.11: Regular or Decaf
- Juice (Small) - $3.11: Apple, Grapefruit, Orange & Tomato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse
- Soft Drinks - $3.42: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr Pepper, Sierra Mist, Manzanita Sol, Pepsi Zero, Lemonade
- Milk (Small) - $3.11: Regular 2% or Chocolate Milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Cobbler of The Day - $4.19 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bread Pudding - $5.19: With orange bourbon sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Banana Pudding - $4.19 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
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