Discover Marion KY: March 2014

	Address / Phone	Features
Come Find Your Antique Treasures in Marion, Kentucky! Contact the Tourism Office by phone at 270-965-5015 or by e-mail. Make Your First Stop in Marion the Welcome Center located at 213 South Main St., Marion KY 42064
Our Picket Fence Antiques and Primitives	6670 US Hwy. 641 270-967-9055 Open Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00	Our Picket Fence is the new antique and primitive store located in the former Cole Lumber building, across from the Hwy 641 / Hwy 70 intersection. Collectables, glassware, cookware, books and furniture. ourpicketfence13@hotmail.com
Wheeler Log Cabin Shop	Hwy 91 N. (toward Cave-In-Rock Ferry)	Come and visit Barbara Wheeler at her location in the heart of Amish Country. Built in 1835, this two-story log cabin is one of Crittenden County's oldest homes. Primitive antiques, herb gardens, fruit trees and a glimpse into days gone by all await you six miles out Hwy 91 N. Wednesdays 10-4 , Mid April through Late October
Mattoon General Store and Antiques	6198 US Hwy. 60 E.	Antiques including glassware, vintage fashions and leathergoods. Also, herbal remedies imported from Easter Europe!
The Herb Shoppe	127 E. Carlisle Street 270-965-0059 270-704-3999	Barbara's downtown location showcases homegrown herbal arrangements, Sweet Annie Wreaths, Log Cabin Potpourri, Hand Dipped Candles, Bittersweet Swags and Hand hooked rugs.
Wheeler's Antiques & Backroads Gallery	127 E. Carlisle Street 270-965-0059 270-704-3999 View Website	Specializes in Early Country Furniture from Kentucky and Tennessee, along with quilts, smalls, Amish Prints, Kentucky Photos, Kentucky Inspired Gifts and accessories.
Mystic Waters and Gardens and Antiques	4002 US 60 East Marion 270-704-1027	Diana Herrin has opened this charming store devoted to water gardens as well as fine antiques and accessories. Drop by for a visit!
Wheeler's Custom Furniture	127 E. Carlisle Street 270-965-0059	Furniture-maker Robert M. Wheeler is nationally known for his one of a kind heirloom furniture and antique reproductions.

Thom Hawthorne painstakingly restored the interior of the former Hunt's Department Store to create an oasis of gentility and gastronomy. Country cooking meets French country decor, with a dash of fun and Cajun spice! You'll have to return to see all the art, antiques and collectibles for sale. Don't forget dessert!
Open Sunday - Monday 6AM - 2 PM, Tuesday - Saturday 6AM - 8PM

~ Menu ~

Enjoy the great home country cooking
of the Marion Cafe!

Appetizers

Potato Skins Fried Potatoes with Homemade Chili, Cheddar Cheese and Sour Cream.
Mozzarella Sticks Five Breaded Mozzarella Sticks served with a small bowl of Hot Marinara for dipping.
Nachos Supreme Tortilla Chips topped with Chili, Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Lettuce and Diced Tomatoes. Served with a side of sour cream and salsa.
Loaded Potato Chips Homemade Potato Chips covered with Chili, Cheddar Cheese and Diced Tomatoes. Served with Salsa and Sour Cream.
Garlic Bread Five slices of our Homemade Garlic Bread served with a side of Hot Marinara for dipping. 3.99 Add Mozzarella Cheese to your Garlic Bread
Fried Pickles Hand Breaded Dill Pickle Chips deep fried and served with Ranch dipping sauce.

Salads

Chef Salad We put Ham and Turkey on a bed of Iceberg Lettuce and top it with Cheddar Cheese, Carrots and pieces of Bacon.
Tex Mex Salad A Tortilla Bowl filled with Shredded Lettuce, your choice of Spicy Chicken, or Seasoned Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese and Diced Tomatoes. Served with a side of Sour Cream and Salsa.
Chicken Salad Choose between Grilled Chicken Breast or Seasoned Chicken Strips sliced then placed atop a bed of Iceberg Lettuce with Carrots, Diced Tomatoes and Cheddar Cheese.
Pear Chicken Salad Spicy Chicken on a bed of Iceberg Lettuce with Carrots, Pecans, Pear Halves and sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese.

Dressings: Ranch, French, Honey Mustard, Poppy Seed, Italian,
Bleu Cheese, Thousand Island or Raspberry Vinegarette

Entrees

Plate Dinners
One Meat of your choice and a roll or cornbread muffin. See "Daily Specials" for meat choices. Add as many Side Dishes as you want!
Open Face Roast Beef
A slice of our Fresh Baked Homemade Bread topped with Slow Roasted Beef smothered in our rich Brown Gravy served with Mashed Potatoes.
Kentucky Hot Brown
A Southern Tradition, we take Grilled Turkey and Ham and lay it on a piece of bread, pile on Homemade Potato Chips then smother it with Cheddar Cheese Sauce and finally sprinkle Diced Tomatoes and Bacon Crumbles on top.

Chicken Favorites

Thom's Cajun Chicken Pasta Spaghetti, sauteed Onions, Green Peppers and Tomatoes, tossed in Cajun Spices and Olive Oil. Also available with Shrimp
Atkins Chicken
Grilled Chicken Breast topped with sauteed Green Peppers, Onions and Melted Swiss Cheese. Served with a healthy Side Salad.
Chicken Strip Dinner
Breaded all White Chicken Strips with our fresh cut Fries. Served with a side of Coleslaw.
Chicken Fajita
Chicken Breast served with grilled Green Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes all served on a sizzling skillet with Lettuce, Tomato, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Sour Cream and Flour Tortillas on the side.

Burgers

The BEST Burgers in Town!
All of our Burgers are 1/3 pound of beef, hand-pattied right here
at The Marion Cafe, and we dress 'em the way you like 'em!

dressed with Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Dill Pickles
then served on one of our Handmade Buns with Crispy Potato Chips.
Cheese Choices: American, Swiss and Cheddar

Burger
Cheeseburger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Double Burger
Double Cheeseburger
Patty Melt A Hand-Pattied Burger topped with sauteed Onions and two pieces of Swiss Cheese on the top and bottom then placed between two pieces of Grilled Homemade Bread.

"Would you like Fries with that?"
Never frozen! Handcut Fries, fresh to order!
Bagged? No, only Fresh Home-Made Potato Chips!

Have something else in mind?
Then add your own toppings to suit your taste!

Crispy Bacon	Grilled Mushrooms
Extra Cheese	Jalapenos
Grilled Onions	Homemade Chili
Grilled Green Peppers

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with our Homemade Chips or get a side of Fries instead!

Marion Club Homemade Bread loaded with Cheese, Ham, Turkey, Bacon, fresh Lettuce and Tomatoes.
B.L.T. Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato on Grilled Homemade Bread.
Turkey and Swiss Deli Sliced Turkey and Swiss Cheese with Lettuce and Tomato on Homemade Bread.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Seasoned Grilled Chicken topped with your choice of American, Swiss or Cheddar Cheese with Iceberg Lettuce and sliced Tomato on one of our Homemade Buns.

Toasted Subs

All subs come on our Homemade Hoagie Rolls and are served with a side of Fries.

Italian Beef Spicy Roast Beef topped with Marinara and Mozzarella.
Pizza Sub A layer of Dei Fratelli Pizza Sauce and up to three Pizza toppings of your choice covered with Mozzarella and Provolone Cheese.
Meatball Sub Four Meatballs covered in Marinara and Mozzarella Cheese.
French Dip Roast Beef topped with Swiss Cheese and sauteed Onions served with a creamy Onion Sauce and a cup of Au Jus for dipping.

Enjoy the Great
Flavor
of the
Italian Kitchen!

Pizza Made from Scratch!

Hand Tossed Pizzas covered in Dei Fratelli pizza sauce
with Mozzarella and Provolone cheeses

Up to two toppings of your choice

Pepperoni ~ Italian Sausage ~ Beef Topping ~ Pork Topping ~ Smoked Ham ~ Mushrooms
Red Onions ~ Green Peppers ~ Black Olives ~ Pepperoncinis ~ Jalapenos ~ Bacon Pieces ~ Extra Cheese

Specialty Pizzas

Pizza Suprema: Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Green Peppers and Black Olives.
Pizza Di Carne: (Pizza with Meat) Pepperoni, Smoked Ham, Italian Sausage, Beef Topping and Bacon Bits.
Pizza Vegetale: (Vegetable Pizza) Mushrooms, Red Onions, Green Peppers and Black Olives.
Pizza Di Pepperoni: Pepperoni, Pepperoni and more Pepperoni!
Pizza Di Pollo Alfredo: (Chicken Alfredo Pizza) Marion Cafe's one of a kind Alfredo Sauce, Mozzarella and Provolone Cheese, Fire Roasted Red Peppers and Strips of Seasoned Grilled Chicken.
Pizza Caprese: Mozzarella Cheese, topped with a mixture of diced Tomatoes, Onions, Basil and minced Garlic, sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese while still piping hot.
Cheeseburger Pizza: No fancy names, just an American classic in the form of a pizza with Mustard, Cheddar Cheese, Beef Topping and Red Onion; topped with Dill Pickles after baking

Calzone / Stromboli

Pasta!
All pastas are served with a slice of oven toasted Garlic Bread

Pasta Bowl Choose between Spaghetti or Ziti with your choice of Meat Sauce, Marinara or Alfredo Sauce poured over top. ~ w/Meatballs
Alfredo Pasta Tomatoes, sauteed Onions and Green Peppers, with our creamy Alfredo Sauce. With your choice of Chicken ~ Shrimp ~ Spinach
Thom's Cajun Chicken Pasta Spaghetti, sauteed Onions, Green Peppers and Tomatoes, tossed in Cajun Spices and Olive Oil. Also available with Shrimp
Chicken Carbonara Seasoned Grilled Chicken, diced Bacon, Fire Roasted Red Peppers and Spaghetti tossed in a Creamy Carbonara Sauce.
Chicken Broccoli Seasoned Grilled Chicken and steamed Broccoli tossed in a Garlic Cream Sauce and served atop Penne Rigate.
Pasta Caprese Your choice of pasta tossed in Marinara Sauce and mixture of diced Tomatoes, Onions, Basil and minced Garlic.
Baked Ziti coated with Meat Sauce or Three Cheese Marinara and covered with Mozarella Cheese then baked in a personal size pan.
Chicken Parmesan Breaded Chicken Breast fried up and topped with Marinara and Mozzarella Cheese. Served with Spaghetti and Marinara on the side.

Kids Menu

Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread
Chicken Tenders
Grilled Cheese
French Fries
Potato Chips

Breakfast Menu
Served between 5:30 and 11:00am

Omelettes
Choose between American, Swiss or Cheddar Cheese

Cheese Omelette
Your choice of Ham, Bacon or Sausage
Veggie Omelette: Onions, Mushrooms, diced Tomatoes and Green Peppers
Farmers Omelette: Sausage with sauteed Onions and Green Peppers
Marion Omelette: Your choice of Bacon, Sausage or Ham with sauteed Mushrooms, Onions and Green Peppers
Tex Mex Omelette: Slices of Spicy Chicken and Jalapeno Peppers
Western Omelette: Ham, Bacon, Onions, Mushrooms, Green Peppers and Tomatoes

Hunter's Platter (think you can eat it all?) Two strips of Bacon Two Sausage Patties Three eggs and a Hotcake and your choice of Toast or Biscuits and Gravy.

Hot Off The Griddle
Hotcakes
Single Stack, Double Stack, Triple Stack

French Toast: Three slices of Homemade Bread dipped in a mix of eggs, cream and cinnamon, cooked golden brown then sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Add Pecans to any of the above
Add Fruit (Cherry or Blueberry) and Whipped Cream

A La Carte

One Egg	Toast & Jelly
Bacon	Hashbrowns
Sausage	Biscuits (2) & Gravy
Baked Ham	Biscuits (2) & Jelly
Country Ham	Home Fries
Chopped Steak	Oatmeal

Desserts
Tired of frozen "open the box and serve" desserts?
All of our pies and cakes are handmade right here at The Marion Cafe.
See the "Daily Specials" at your table for available flavors.

Pies: per Slice or Whole
Cakes: per Slice or Whole
Cheesecake w/Fruit Topping
*For whole pies or cakes please order one day in advance*

Drinks
Bottomless Cup of Coffee | Hot Tea | Iced Tea
Sodas Coke, Diet Coke, Mello Yello, Mr. Pibb, Sprite, Lemonade
(Add a shot of Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry flavor to your soda)
Milk | Chocolate Milk | Orange Juice

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