Elmo's Diner Menu
Elmo's Diner in Durham, NC is a bustling spot offering a wide range of delicious diner-style dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Diners can enjoy favorites like the Mexican Omelet, Greek Omelet, or the popular French Toast. The cozy, classic diner atmosphere adds to the overall dining experience. Customers rave about the attentive service and the tasty comfort food options like biscuits & gravy. The Santa Fe scramble is a standout dish with a perfect blend of flavors. Whether you're a fan of traditional breakfast fare or looking to try something new, Elmo's Diner has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this must-visit spot for a satisfying meal with friends or family.
Omelets
Mexican Omelet
Sausage, sauteed onions, jack cheese and salsa.
Custom 2 Omelet
Your choice of any 2 items.
Custom 4 Omelet
Your choice of any 4 items.
Greek Omelet
Spinach, feta, kalamata olives and tomatoes.
Farmer's Omelet
Tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms and cheddar.
Western Omelet
Ham, sauteed onions, green peppers and American.
Wild Oats or Cereal
A large bowl of hot oatmeal, brown sugar and warm milk or a bowl of cereal (special k, cheerios or raisin bran). Served with your choice of bread and a choice of raisins or bananas.
French Toast
3 slices of sunflower bread dipped in cinnamon batter, grilled and dusted with powdered sugar.
3 Eggs All the Way
3 eggs any style, choice of 1 breakfast side, 1 breakfast meat and choice of bread.
Biscuits & Gravy
Two eggs any style, with a made-from-scratch biscuit topped with sausage gravy, choice of 1 breakfast side and choice of 1 breakfast meat.
Salmon Cake & Eggs
Two eggs any style and 1 salmon cake topped with scallions and tomatoes. Served with a side of dill sauce, grits, biscuit and a garnish of fresh fruit.
Baked French Toast
With cinnamon apples. Baked French toast stuffed with cream cheese and apples and topped with cinnamon apples and whipped cream (like breakfast bread pudding!) served with 2 eggs any style and a meat choice.
Huevos Rancheros
Spicy. A flour tortilla topped with red sauce, black beans, cheddar-jack cheese, scrambled eggs, diced tomatoes and scallions and served with 1 breakfast side.
Eggs & Three Plain Pancakes
2 eggs any style, choice of breakfast meat.
Eggs & Plain Waffle
Two eggs any style, choice of breakfast meat.
2 Back to Basics
Two eggs any style, choice of 1 breakfast side and choice of bread.
3 Back to Basics
3 eggs any style, choice of 1 breakfast side and choice of bread.
Quiche Florentine
Your choice of quiche served with 1 breakfast side and your choice of bread.
2 Eggs All the Way
2 eggs any style, choice of 1 breakfast side, 1 breakfast meat and choice of bread.
Favorites
Breakfast Breads
Rye Toast
Gluten-Free Bread
Sunflower Toast
English Muffin
Blueberry Crumb Cake
Plain Bagel
Bagel & Cream Cheese
Wheat Toast
White Toast
Biscuit
Cured Ham
Bacon- 3 Strips
3 strips.
Country Ham
Turkey Sausage
3 links.
Sausage
2 patties.
Homemade Soy Sausage
Breakfast Meats
Biscuit Sandwiches
Sausage Biscuit
Country Ham Biscuit
2 Piece Banana Pancakes
3 Piece Plain Pancakes
3 Piece Blueberry Pancakes
3 Piece Banana Pancakes
2 Piece Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
2 Piece Pecan Pancakes
3 Piece Pecan Pancakes
2 Piece Chocolate Chip Pancakes
3 Piece Chocolate Chip Pancakes
2 Piece Blueberry Pancakes
2 Piece Plain Pancakes
3 Piece Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
Pancakes
Waffles
Bacon Waffle
Pecan Waffle
Cinnamon Apple Waffle
Waffle with Warm Blueberry Compote
Plain Waffle
Kid Egg & Toast
One egg any style and 1 slice of toast.
Kid Cold Cereal & Milk
Cheerios, raisin bran or special k served with whole or skim milk.
Kid One Pancake
One pancake.
Kid French Toast
One piece of white bread dipped in cinnamon batter, grilled, then dusted with powdered sugar.
Kid Cup of Oatmeal
Served with warm milk and brown sugar.
Breakfast (Kids Menu)
Breakfast Sides
Sausage Gravy
Applesauce
Small French Fries
Grits
Cup of Oatmeal
Home Fries
Cinnamon Apples
Fresh Fruit Cup
Tomato Slices
Onion Rings
Served with chipotle dressing.
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Our own recipe with roasted garlic, artichokes, spinach, lemon, spices and parmesan. Served warm with our own corn chips.
Cheese Fries
Crisp hot fries, melted cheddar-jack cheese, sour cream and scallions.
Chips & Salsa
A little spicy. Tasty corn chips with our homemade salsa.
Hummus Platter
A little spicy. Spicy blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, olive oil, garlic and spices. Served with grilled pita bread, celery and carrot sticks 7.
Nachos
Spicy. Our own corn chips topped with black beans, melted cheddar-jack cheese, lettuce, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes and served with salsa.
Starters
Soups
Vegetarian Chili
Spicy.
Soup & Salad Combo
Bowl of soup, a small Caesar or house salad and a choice of biscuit or cornbread.
Creamy Tomato with Basil
Caesar Salad
House Salad
Spinach Salad
Greek Salad
Small Salads
Large Salads
Chicken Caesar Salad
Large Greek Salad
Fresh greens, diced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, feta, pepperoncinis and kalamata olives topped with zesty Greek dressing.
Chicken Salad Plate
Homemade salad on a bed of lettuce and tomato, served with a cup of soup, grilled pita points and garnished with a pickle and cole slaw.
Tuna Salad Plate
Homemade salad on a bed of lettuce and tomato, served with a cup of soup, grilled pita points and garnished with a pickle and cole slaw.
Large Spinach Salad with Bacon
Large spinach salad fresh spinach and red onion tossed in our honey Dijon vinaigrette, then topped with diced tomatoes, mushrooms, a sliced hard-boiled egg and crumbled bacon.
Vegetarian Taco Salad
Spicy. Fresh greens, black beans, diced tomatoes, cheddar- jack cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and a small salsa, all surrounded by corn chips.
Southwest Chicken Salad
Spicy. Flour tortilla chips surrounding fresh greens, shredded purple cabbage, corn, black beans, red onion, sour cream and pico de gallo topped with a grilled chicken breast and creamy chipotle dressing.
Chef's Salad
Fresh greens, freshly roasted turkey breast, sliced ham, strips of Swiss and cheddar, diced tomatoes, homemade croutons, a hard-boiled egg and a choice of dressing.
Grilled Chicken Salad with Cranberries
Grilled chicken salad with cranberries, pecans and feta. Fresh greens and purple cabbage tossed with our honey Dijon vinaigrette then topped with dried cranberries, sugary pecans, feta and a grilled chicken breast.
Vegetarian Burrito
Spicy. Same as above without the chicken.
Chicken Fajitas
Spicy. Strips of grilled chicken breast, grilled onions and green peppers, with sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheddar-jack, salsa and warm flour tortillas. Served with Mexican rice and black beans.
Chicken BBQ Plate
Spicy. N. C. Style shredded chicken Barbeque, a large order of fries, cole slaw, cornbread and a side of spicy Barbeque sauce.
Chicken Burrito
Spicy. A flour tortilla filled with black beans, Mexican rice, tomatoes, red onion and a diced chicken breast, covered in spicy red sauce, melted cheddar-jack cheese, sour cream, scallions and tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice.
Enchilada Dinner
Spicy. Topped with our spicy enchilada sauce, melted cheddar- jack cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, scallions and shredded lettuce. Served with Mexican rice, black beans and a side of homemade salsa.
Hot & Spicy Entree
Burgers
Basic Beef Burger
A third of a pound of 100% USDA beef, cooked medium-well and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo. Simple and delicious.
Elmo's Burger
A burger topped with melted cheddar, sauteed fresh mushrooms and onions, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Veggie Burger
Our own recipe with beans, potatoes, mushrooms and spices! (contains dairy) served with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
Blue Cheeseburger
Our basic burger served with a side of blue cheese mixture, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
Turkey Burger
A seasoned turkey burger topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
Cheeseburger
Our basic burger with your choice of melted American, Swiss, cheddar, jack or provolone cheese with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
Greek Grilled Cheese
A warm pita with melted American and feta cheese, stuffed with diced cucumbers and tomatoes, red onions and shredded lettuce. Served with a side of our sour cream and herb dressing for dipping.
Reuben with Corned Beef
Thinly sliced corned beef piled high and grilled on rye with sauerkraut, Swiss and 1000 Island dressing.
Chicken Salad
Our homemade chicken salad on your choice of toasted bread with lettuce and tomato (white, wheat, sunflower, rye or a bun).
Hot Ham & Swiss
Grilled ham and melted Swiss on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo and onion.
Grilled Hummus
A little spicy. Spicy hummus, red onion, tomato and sprouts on grilled whole wheat.
Diner BLT
A spin off of the old classic BLT with 2 slices of cheddar cheese grilled on rye then topped with bacon, lettuce and tomato.
Chicken BBQ Sandwich
Spicy. Our n. C. Style shredded chicken Barbeque on a toasted bun, with lettuce, tomato and a side of spicy Barbeque sauce.
Tuna Salad
Our homemade tuna salad on your choice of toasted bread with lettuce and tomato (white, wheat, sunflower, rye or a bun.
Roasted Turkey Sandwich
Our own roasted turkey thinly sliced with tomato, lettuce and mayo on your choice of toasted bread (white, wheat, sunflower, rye or a bun.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on a toasted bun.
Elmo's Trifecta
A grilled triple-decker with home-baked turkey, ham, Swiss, cheddar and provolone cheeses, cole slaw and 1000 Island dressing, served on rye.
Vegetarian Grilled Cheese
Cheddar, jack, sauteed mushrooms and onions, tomatoes and sprouts on grilled whole wheat.
Salmon Cake Sandwich
One golden brown salmon cake served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion plus dill sauce on the side.
Sandwiches
Kid Sides
Kid Fresh Fruit Cup
Kid Mac & Cheese
Kid One Egg Any Style
Kid Turkey Sausage 1 Link
Kid Small French Fries
Kid Fresh Broccoli
Kid Applesauce
Kid Sausage Patty 1 Patty
Kid Cinnamon Apples
Kid Soy Sausage 1 Patty
Kid Toast 1 Piece
Kid Bacon 1 Strip
Kid Turkey Burger
Small turkey burger patty on a plain bun with a pickle.
Kid Veggie Burger
Small burger or veggie patty on a plain bun with pickle.
Kid Spaghetti
Pasta with our own meaty marinara sauce.
Kid Turkey Sandwich
Oven-roasted turkey breast on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request). Sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins.
Kid Burger
Small burger or veggie patty on a plain bun with pickle.
Kid Noodles & Cheese
Spaghetti noodles served plain with parmesan on the side.
Kid Grilled Cheese
American cheese served plain on grilled white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request). Sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins.
Kid Ham Sandwich
Sliced ham on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request).
Kid Pbj (Peanut Butter & Jelly)
Peanut butter and grape jelly on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request). Sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins.
Dinner (Kids Menu)
Beverages
Malts
Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry, oreo, coffee, orange, peppermint.
Hot Chocolate
Served with whipped cream.
Bottled Water
Shakes
Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry, oreo, coffee, orange, peppermint.
Soy Milk
Coffee
Freshly ground.
Hot Tea
Regular or decaffeinated black tea.
Herb & Specialty Teas
Juice
Orange, apple, grapefruit, tomato, cranberry.
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, mr... Pibb, Sprite, Coke Zero, Coca-cola.
Iced Tea
Freshly brewed sweet or regular.
I.B.C. Root Beer
Sparkling Mineral Water
Chocolate Milk
Lemonade
Milk
Apple Pie a la Mode
Served warm with vanilla ice cream.
I.B.C. Root Beer Float
Two scoops of vanilla topped with foaming root beer.
Hot Fudge Sundae
Two scoops of vanilla, hot fudge, nuts, whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry.
Blueberry Crumbcake
Served warm and finished with a sugar-crumb topping!
Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
Homemade Fruit Cobbler
Type of fruit cobbler varies. Please ask your server! Served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Special Flavors - Shakes & Malts
Kid's Fudge Sundae
One scoop of vanilla, hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry.
Banana Pudding
Old style puddin' with "nanners" and "nilla wafers" topped with meringue.
Mud Pie
A chocolate brownie pie in a chocolate graham crust served warm with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge.
Shakes & Malts
We make our own starting with 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream, whole milk and your choice of flavoring! Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry.