The Pleasant Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Pleasant Cafe, a cozy sports bar located at 36 Main St, Maynard, MA, where American comfort food takes center stage. This delightful eatery boasts a menu packed with diverse offerings that cater to every palate, vividly showcasing culinary creativity.
Begin your culinary journey with their mouthwatering starters, like the enigmatic Gouda Mac & Cheese or Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders, prepared to your liking. For those seeking something lighter, the salads provide vibrant freshness, with highlights such as the Harvest Salad, a seasonal delight.
Their iconic soup selection, featuring the classic New England Clam Chowder, warms the heart on chilly days, while crowd favorites like the Sheet Pan Nachos are perfect for game nights. With vegetarian options and a full bar available, The Pleasant Cafe offers a welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for groups, families, and special celebrations.
Soups
Cup of New England Clam Chowder
Bowl of England Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
Cup of Tomato Bisque
Bowl of Tomato Bisque
French Onion Soup
Caramelized onions, house made beef broth, melted Swiss & crostinis.
Candy Topped Carrots
Carrots sauted with brown sugar, cinnamon, Mike's hot honey and topped with Fluff and candied pecans.
Chipotle Broccoli
Pan roasted broccoli, caramelized onions, fresh battered onion strings, balsamic glaze, chipotle aioli.
Fried Pickles
Hand battered pickles served with chipotle aioli.
Gouda Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi pasta, house made gouda sauce, chipped bacon, topped with thin cut onion rings.
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders
Made your way: Nashville hot, bourbon glazed, buffalo, Carolina gold, or plain Jane.
Loaded Tater Tots
Golden brown tater tots topped with house made gouda sauce, chopped bacon and sour cream.
Marinated Chicken Wings
Made your way: Nashville hot, bourbon glazed, buffalo, Carolina gold, or plain Jane.
Sheet Pan Nachos
Pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream, creamy house made Gouda sauce, melted shredded cheese, scallions, and house made tortilla chips.
Soft Baked Pretzel Bites
Soft baked Bavarian pretzel bites served with house made gouda sauce.
Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls
Made in house and served with horseradish cream or sriracha ketchup.
Starters
Salads
Chopped Caesar Salad
Romaine, shaved parmesan, roasted red peppers, croutons, and creamy caesar dressing.
Cobb Salad
Romaine, bacon, hard boiled egg, blue cheese crumble, tomato, red onion, avocado, and ranch dressing.
Garden Salad
Romaine, grape tomatoes, shredded carrots, red onions, croutons and your choice of dressing.
Harvest Salad
Baby arugula, goat cheese, roasted butternut squash, pumpkin seeds, craisins, red onions, tossed on honey dijon vinaigrette.
Tex-Mex Salad
Romaine, black beans, corn, pico de Gallo, sliced avocado, cotija cheese, fried tortilla chips, lime wedge, and chipotle dressing.
Taco Truck
Your choice of one protein served on three soft corn tortillas topped with Pico de Gallo, cotija cheese, cabbage, radish, cilantro and chipotle aioli.
Taco Truck
Flatbread
Classic Pizza
Sweet Italian sausage, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, marinara sauce and shredded cheese.
Farmer Pizza
Fig jam, creamy brie, roasted butternut squash, goat cheese, and shredded cheese. Topped with arugula, pumpkin seeds, and balsamic glaze.
Little Italy Pizza
Fresh sliced mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, shredded cheese, topped with basil and balsamic glaze.
Mac Pizza
House made Gouda mac & cheese, shredded cheese, topped with bacon, thin sliced onion rings and scallions.
Texan Pizza
BBQ pulled pork, pickled jalapeos, red onion and shredded cheese. Topped with cilantro and chipotle aioli.
Classic Grilled Cheese
Shredded cheese and tomato.
Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese
Gouda mac & cheese, shredded cheese and chopped bacon.
Grown-Up Grilled Cheese
Shredded cheese, applewood smoked bacon, sliced avocado and tomato.
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Tender beef short rib, caramelized onion and shredded cheese. Served with au jus for dipping.
Prosciutto & Apple Grilled Cheese
Prosciutto, sliced green apple, hot honey, creamy brie and shredded cheese.
Grilled Cheese
Handhelds
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tender pulled pork, coleslaw, BBQ Sauce, pickles, brioche bun, served with your choice of one side.
Bourbon Chicken Sandwich
House fried chicken, bourbon glaze, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
House fried chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Fried Chicken, shaved parmesan, romaine, croutons, creamy caesar dressing, white flour tortilla, served with your choice of one side.
Classic Burger
6 oz. Smashed beef patty, American cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, brioche bun, served with your choice of one side.
Cuban Missile
Prosciutto, pulled pork, yellow mustard, pickles, Swiss cheese, French roll, served with your choice of one side.
Fliet-Of-Fish
Hand breaded cod loin, government cheese and tartar sauce. Served on a toasted brioche bun.
French Dip
Thin sliced rare roast beef, Swiss cheese, provolone cheese, caramelized onion, horseradish cream and au jus for dipping. Served on a toasted French roll.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Hand battered chicken breast, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, brioche bun, served with your choice of one side.
Italian Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto, balsamic reduction, ciabatta roll.
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
House fried chicken, nashville hot sauce, coleslaw, pickles, ciabatta roll.
Return of The Mack
6 oz. all beef patty, secret sauce, lettuce, government cheese, pickles, red onion on a brioche bun.
Sweater Weather Turkey Burger
6 oz. Turkey pays, sharp cheddar, cranberry aioli, sliced green apple and baby arugula. Served on a toasted ciabatta roll.
Braised Short Rib
8 oz. fork tender beef short rib served with red bliss mashed potato and your choice of vegetable.
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Grilled chicken breast, sauted broccoli and house made Alfredo sauce. Served with a grilled ciabatta roll.
Fish & Chips
Hand battered cod, tartar sauce, lemon. Served with French fries and coleslaw.
Fried Chicken Dinner
10 oz. of hand battered chicken breast served with red bliss mashed potatoes and your choice of vegetable.
Maple & Pecan Salmon
8 oz. wild caught salmon, topped with brown sugar, maple syrup and candied pecans. Served with red bliss mashed potatoes and your choice of vegetable.
Marinated Steak Tips
10 oz. of sirloin tips, marinated in our bourbon glaze and cooked to order. Served with red bliss mashed potatoes and your choice of vegetable.
Main Course
Kids Menu
Kid's Cheeseburger
Kid's Chicken Tenders
Kid's Grilled Cheese
Kid's Grilled Fluffernutter
Kid's Mac & Cheese
Five Layer Chocolate Cake
Colossal...layer upon layer of dark moist chocolate cake, sandwiched with our silkiest smooth chocolate filling, piled high with chunks of cake. Topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Hoodsie Cup Sundae
Just like when you were a kid.
Mixed Berry Tart
Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and fresh apple slices, all cradled in a flaky homemade crust. Served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
Sweet Potato Maple Cheesecake
Silky smooth cinnamon cheesecake layers made with a blend of cream cheese, sour cream and cinnamon, baked on a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with a sweet potato spice cake and cream cheese maple icing. Served with caramel sauce and whipped cream.