Cotton Patch Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to the cozy world of Cotton Patch Cafe, where Southern comfort food takes center stage. Nestled in Abilene, TX, this charming eatery is perfect for casual dining with family and friends. The menu offers a delightful array of hearty options, but let's dive into some highlights that truly steal the show.
- Seafood Season: Indulge in the Herb-Crusted Pecan Tilapia, a flavorful fish dish glazed with pecans and maple, or go for the Super Combo Fish & Shrimp for a satisfying seafood feast.
- Hometown Hits: Don't miss the Scratch-Made Meatloaf topped with homemade tomato sauce for a visit back to comfort meals of yesteryears.
- Appetizers: The Big Bend Sampler, featuring Texas favorites like fried pickles and queso, sets the stage for a memorable meal.
With a focus on hospitality and a menu designed to comfort, every dish at Cotton Patch Cafe tells a story of warmth and tradition. Enjoy their inviting ambiance and moderate noise, making it an ideal spot for groups and families alike.
Seafood Season
Herb-Crusted Pecan Tilapia
Herb breaded, pan-seared tilapia fillets, topped with a pecan and maple glaze.
Super Combo Fish & Shrimp
Crispy hand-battered fish and shrimp, jalapeo hushpuppies.
Grilled Cajun Duo
Blackened tilapia and shrimp, CP cajun sauce, seasoned rice, garlic mashed potatoes, bacon green beans.
Meatloaf
Family favorite, scratch-made meatloaf, topped with savory, homemade tomato sauce
Chipotle Maple Chicken
Grilled, boneless chicken breast, covered in our sweet and spicy homemade chipotle maple glaze, served over seasoned rice
Hometown Hits
Appetizers
West TX Wings
Bone-in chicken wings, sweet n' spicy glaze.
Big Bend Sampler
Country fried pickles, Texas caviar, queso & chips.
Crispy Cajun Cheese Bites
Crispy, hand-battered cheese curds with cajun seasoning.
Jumbo Crispy 'Shrooms
Crispy hand-battered mushrooms, homemade ranch.
Homemade Queso & Chips
Creamy, homemade green chile queso.
Texas Caviar
Black-eyed peas, black beans, roasted corn, pico de gallo, bell peppers, tortilla chips.
Ma's Fried Green Tomatoes
Crispy hand-battered green tomatoes, homemade ranch.
Fried Pickles
Crispy hand-battered dill pickle chips, homemade ranch.
Skillet Cornbread
Scratch-made cheddar cornbread, cinnamon honey butter.
Rolls
Warm, fresh-baked, melt in your mouth yeast rolls.
Chicken n' Dumplins
Dumplings, roasted chicken, mixed vegetables, onions, chicken broth.
Texas Chili
Ground beef chili, cheddar cheese, onion, no beans allowed.
Vegetable Soup
Tomato broth, mixed vegetables, onions, barley.
Soup & Salad Combo
Cup of soup, half-portion of salad.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, caesar dressing, toasted croutons, shaved parmesan.
Strawberry Pecan Salad
Spring mix, strawberries, candied pecans, bleu cheese, raspberry walnut vinaigrette.
Tex Mex Salad
Mixed greens, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, corn salsa, avocado, tortilla strips, avocado ranch.
Big ol Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, avocado, bacon, bleu cheese, tomatoes, boiled egg, homemade ranch.
Soups & Salads
Texas Open Flame Grill
12oz Ribeye
Grilled to your liking.
10oz Center-Cut Pork Chop
Dry-rubbed center-cut pork chop, cinnamon apples.
Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon
Grilled cold-water Norwegian salmon, lemon herb seasoning, seasoned rice.
Grilled Shrimp
Cajun-seasoned grilled shrimp, seasoned rice.
6 oz. Sirloin
Grilled to your liking.
8 oz Bacon Wrapped Filet
Grilled to your liking.
Chicken Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy, boneless chicken breast, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeo gravy
Small Chicken Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy, boneless chicken breast, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeo gravy
Chicken Fried Steak
Crispy hand-battered steak, scratch-made cream gravy.
Small Chicken Fried Steak
Crispy hand-battered steak, scratch-made cream gravy.
Chicken Fried Favorites
Homestyle Cookin'
Roasted Turkey & Dressing
Roasted turkey, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce.
Blackened Tilapia
Cajun-seasoned grilled tilapia fillets, seasoned rice.
Mimi's Cajun Pasta
Blackened chicken and shrimp, Cajun alfredo sauce, cavatappi pasta, parmesan.
Vegetable Platter
Your choice of any five sides.
Chicken Tenders
Crispy hand-battered chicken tenders, scratch-made cream gravy.
Steak Fingers
Crispy hand-battered steak fingers, scratch-made cream gravy.
Fried Shrimp
Crispy hand-battered jumbo shrimp, jalapeo hushpuppies.
Small Fried Shrimp
Crispy hand-battered jumbo shrimp, jalapeo hushpuppies.
Fried Fish
Crispy hand-battered fish fillets, jalapeo hushpuppies.
Small Fried Fish
Crispy hand-battered fish fillets, jalapeo hushpuppies.
Country Baskets
Burgers & Sandwiches
Three Cheese Bacon Burger
Angus beef patty, American, cheddar and pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, Texas spread, potato bun.
Classic Cheeseburger
Angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, Texas spread, potato bun.
Turkey Club
Roasted turkey, swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, Texas spread, Texas toast.
Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, avocado, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, Texas spread, potato bun.
Mushroom Patty Melt
Angus beef patty, swiss cheese, sauteed mushroom, caramelized onion, Texas spread, Texas toast.
Big TX BLT
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, Texas spread, Texas toast.
Dr Pepper BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
Angus beef patty, pepper jack cheese, Dr Pepper BBQ sauce, caramelized onion, bacon, Texas spread, potato bun.
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Pepsi Zero
Starry
Mug Root Beer
Mountain Dew
Diet Mountain Dew
Diet Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper
Raspberry Unsweet Tea
Peach Unsweet Tea
Raspberry Sweet Tea
Peach Sweet Tea
Lemonade
Handcrafted Strawberry Lemonade
Gallon Sweet Tea
Gallon Unsweet Tea
Gallon Lemonade
Gallon Strawberry Lemonade
All Drinks
Desserts
Mama's Special Butter Cake
Buttery cake with a velvety cheesecake layer topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce
Carrot Cake
Sweet, lightly spiced cake with freshly-shredded carrots, sweet 'n juicy pineapple, flaky coconut and crunchy walnuts, covered with rich cream cheese icing, topped with cinnamon cookie crunch and drizzled with caramel sauce
Dr Pepper Chocolate Cake
Warm chocolate cake dripping in fudge icing and drizzled with white chocolate, served with a scoop of ice cream and fresh strawberries
Peach Cobbler
Warm, sweet peaches, baked in a spiced brown sugar mixture, topped with buttery, cobbler crust and served with vanilla ice cream.
Funnel Cake Fries
For a limited time! Our take on a state fair favorite, shareable, deep-fried to a golden crisp, dessert topped with powdered sugar and served with gooey marshmallow fluff for dipping.
Garlic Mashed Potato
Baked Sweet Potato
Fresh Broccoli
Macaroni & Cheese
Bacon Green Beans
Baked Potato
Baked Squash
House Salad
Cinnamon Apple
Broccoli Rice Casserole
French Fries
Fried Okra
Black-Eyed Peas
Whole Kernel Corn
Sides
Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Tenders
Hand-battered and southern fried
Mac & Cheese
Cheesy, gooey, creamy and oh-so-delicious
Cheeseburger
Angus beef patty topped with american cheese and pickles
Kids Pasta
Pasta, alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese
Veggie Plate
Your choice of 2 sides
Corn Dog
Golden fried to perfection