The Whistle Stop Cafe

Name: The Whistle Stop Cafe
Address: 15 E. Grand Ave, 60020, IL, 60020
Telephone: 847-587-5654

Seating for 10,000 a 100 at a time!

15 E. Grand Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020, US

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Cuisine: American
Parking: Street (free), Street (metered), Private Lot
Alcohol Type:
Takeout Available: Yes

Delivery Available: No
Catering Available: No
Reservations:
Smoking Allowed: No

Dress Code:
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Seating: Indoor
Music Type:

Breakfast and Lunch

Appetizers

Onion Rings

Fried Chicken Tenders

With BBQ or honey mustard dipping sauce

Quesadillas

Meat Options: Chicken | Steak

Whistle Stop Tortilla Chips & Salsa

Fried Cheddar Cheese Curds

Soup of the Day

CupBowl

Salads

Served with toasted French bread

Taco Salad

Seasoned ground beef, tomato, onion, avocado slices, lettuce, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla bowl, served with sour and homemade salsa.

Substitute: Chorizo

Crispy Chicken Club Salad

Lightly breaded breast of chicken, mixed greens, bacon, tomato, cucumber, green onion and cheddar cheese, served with honey BBQ dressing.

Fajita Salad

Chicken or steak, black beans, green pepper, onion, lettuce, avocado slices and tomato topped with Monterey Jack cheese in a flour tortilla shell. Served with salsa and sour ream on the side.

Iron Rail Salad

Grilled chicken breast, fresh leafy spinach, mushroom, tomato, bacon and hardboiled egg, served with warm raspberry bacon dressing.

Engineer Salad

Mixed greens, ham, turkey, tomato, cucumber, hardboiled egg, American and Swiss cheese, served with your choice of dressing.

Railroad Ties

Served with potato chips and garnish. Substitute French Fries or a Cup of Soup Additional Charge.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Breaded buffalo chicken tenders, tomato, avocado slices, bleu cheese crumbles, lettuce, onion and Monterey Jack cheese wrapped in a large flour tortilla, served with a side of bleu cheese dressing.

Crispy Chicken Club Wrap

Lightly fried or grilled breast of chicken, mixed greens, crispy bacon, diced tomato, cucumber, green onions and cheddar cheese, served with a side of honey BBQ sauce.

VegetarianVeggie Wrap

Grilled seasoned onion, portabella mushroom, red and green pepper, lettuce, tomato and Monterey Jack cheese wrapped in a large flour tortilla, served with ranch sauce.

Philly Wrap

Choice of Chicken or Steak, fresh mushrooms, onions, mozzarella cheese, red and green peppers wrapped in a large flour tortilla.

Whistle Melts

Served with French Fries or a Cup of Soup (Get both Additional Charge)

Patty Melt

Lean ground beef topped with American cheese and grilled onion on grilled rye bread.

1/3 lb.1/2 lb.

VegetarianVeggie Melt

Grilled seasoned portabella mushroom, onion, red and green pepper, and mozzarella cheese on multi-grain bread with ranch sauce on the side.

Tuna Melt

Homeade tuna salad topped with American cheese on grilled rye bread.

Reuben Melt

Corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on grilled rye bread with 1000 island dressing on the side.

Waffles, crepes & Buttermilk Pancakes

Served with whipped butter and syrup. Add Blueberries, Strawberries or Bananas and Walnuts with Whipped Cream add addition charge for Chocolate Chips or Alamode.

Golden Waffle

Buttermilk Pancakes

(3)Short Stack

Oatmeal Pancakes

(3)Oat Short Stack

Hawaiian Waffle

Homemade Custard, Sliced Bananas, Toasted Almonds and Coconut with Whipped Cream.

Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberries cooked into 3 buttermilk pancakes, served with whipped butter and powdered sugar.

Our Signature Cinnamon Crepes

Short Crepes

French Toast

With whipped butter and powdered sugar.

French Toast

(3)Short Stack (2)

Texas Style French Toast

(3)Short Stack (2)

Add: Blueberries | Strawberries | Bananas and Walnuts with Whipped Cream

Stuffed French Toast

Sweet cream cheese and fresh strawberries, layered between Texas French toast, served with strawberry compote and whipped cream.

Old Fashioned Oatmeal

Served with 3 oz. milk and brown sugar.

Extra Large Bowl

Extras: 2 toppings

Regular Bowl

Extras: 2 toppings

Cup

Extras: 2 toppings

(Toppings: Craisins, blueberries, raisins, sliced bananas, walnuts, pecans, or cinnamon apples. (*Oatmeal not available after 11 a.m.))

Health Club

Lower in fat, cholesterol and calories.

Egg & Lean Ham

Low cholesterol eggs and lean ham off-the-bone, served with fruit and multigrain toast.

Low Cholesterol French Toast

Choice of multi-grain or sourdough bread.

VegetarianFresh Fruit Missalla (Seasonal)

A medley of fresh fruit with a side of yogurt.

Egg White Omelet

Broccoli, fresh mushrooms, avocado and onion. Served with choice of 2: Tomato Slices, Fresh Fruit, Toast, or English Muffin.

Lite Side Skillet

Country Potatoes, mushroom, onion, green pepper and tomato sauteed in olive oil, topped with low cholesterol eggs. Served with dry multi-grain toast.

Gluten-Free French Toast, Waffles or Pancakes

Eggs

Served with a choice of two: Hash browns, fruit, toast, or English Muffin.

Two Large Eggs, Any Style

With Skirt Steak

With Corned Beef Hash

with Turkey Sausage

With Bacon, Sausage Links, or Patties

With Ham off-the-bone

(We use only 100% transfat-free canola oil. Water on Request. The consumption of raw or undercooked meats or eggs can be harmful to your health.)

Skillets

All skillets include two large eggs any style, and choice of toast or English muffin.

Fajita

Country potatoes, onions and red and green pepper topped with Monterey Jack cheese. Choice of skirt steak or breast of chicken and corn or flour tortillas. Served with salsa and sour cream.

Make it a combo!: Add

Freight Car

Country potatoes and choice of sausage, ham, or bacon, topped with cheddar cheese.

Mexican

Country Potatoes, seasoned ground beef, onions, green pepper and cheddar cheese.

VegetarianTrackside

Country potatoes, portabella mushroom, spinach, tomato, onions, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.

Whistle Stop

Country potatoes, onions, mushrooms and ham topped with your choice of cheese.

Flatcar Skillet

With hash browns, onions, corn beef hash, 2 large eggs any style, topped with Swiss cheese.

Country

Country potatoes, ham, bacon and sausage topped with cheddar cheese.

Cowboy

Country potatoes, sausage, scrambled eggs, sausage gracy and cheddar cheese, served with Texas toast or a biscuit.

Whistle Stop Breakfast Favorites

Eggs Bernice

Poached eggs, ham and American cheese on a grilled English muffin topped with hollandaise sauce, served with hash browns.

Twisted Bernice

Scrambled eggs, grilled sliced tomatoes and sausage patty on a toasted English muffin topped with Hollandaise sauce, served with hash browns.

Smoked Sausage Benedict

Two poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce sprinkled with finely chopped green onions, on smoked sausage sausage and toasted french bread. Served with hash browns.

Biscuits & Gravy

FullHalf

Chicken Fried Steak

Topped with sausage gravy, served with two large eggs and hash browns. Choice of toast or English muffin.

Conductor

1/2 order of biscuits and gravy, two eggs any style, one sausage link and two slices of bacon.

Depot

Choice of two pancakes or two pieces of French Toast with two large eggs any style, one sausage link, and two slices of bacon or ham off-the-bone.

Huevos Rancheros

Two eggs and style on corn tortillas topped with black beans, Whistle Stop ranchero sauce, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese with cilantro, served with Spanish rice.

Huevos Ala Mexicana

Scrambled eggs with onion, tomato and jalapenos topped with Monterey Jack cheese. Served with corn or flour tortillas, refried beans, spanish rice, salsa and sour cream.

Huevos con Chorizo

Chorizo (a spicy Mexican sausage) scrambled with eggs, served with a choice of corn or flour tortillas, refried black beans and Spanish rice.

Breakfast Burrito

Seasoned ground beef, scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese wrapped in a large flour tortilla topped with White Stop ranchero sauce, served with refried black beans and Spanish rice.

Omelets

Served with a choice of two: Hash browns, fruit, toast, or English muffin.

Country

Bacon, ham, sausage and cheddar cheese.

VegetarianGarden

Tomato, onions, green pepper and mushrooms.

VegetarianAvocado

Caramelized onions, avocado, tomato, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

VegetarianMexican

Onions, green pepper, tomato and Monterey Jack cheese, topped with Whistle Stop ranchero sauce.

California Omelet

With bacon, avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, topped with grilled tomatoes slices.

Western

Onion, green pepper, tomato, ham and American cheese.

Denver

Onions, green pepper, ham.

VegetarianCheese

Choice of American, Swiss, Monterey Jack, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese.

Ham & Cheese

Ham and choice or American, Swiss, Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese.

Cowboy Omelet

With sausage, cheddar cheese, topped with sausage gravy. Served with choice of Texas toast of biscuit.

Smoked Sausage

Caramelized onions, cheddar cheese topped with hollandaise sauce and green onion.

Lorraine

Bacon, mushrooms and Swiss cheese.

Irish Omelet

Corn beef, onions and Swiss cheese.

Fajita

Choice of Steak or Chicken with red and green pepper, onion and Monterey jack cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream.

Chorizo

Mexican sauage, onions, red and green pepper, cheddar cheese.

Cattle Car

All burgers are made with our lean ground beef on a gourmet bun, and served with your choice of French Fries or a Cup of Soup (additional charge).

Short Line Burger

1/3 lb.1/2 lb.

Piggyback Burger

Bacon and cheddar cheese.

1/3 lb.1/2 lb.

Whistle Stop Burger

Topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms and Swiss cheese.

1/3 lb.1/2 lb.

Metra Burger

Topped with portabella mushrooms, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese and Cajun mayo.

1/3 lb.1/2 lb.

Bleu Cheese Burger

Topped with caramelized onions and bleu cheese.

1/3 lb.1/2 lb.

Choo Choo Burger

Top our Short Line with Swiss cheese, burgundy mushrooms and seasoned onion rings.

1/3 lb.1/2 lb.

Poultry Train

Served with French Fries or Cup of Soup (Get both Additional Charge)

Railway Chicken Sandwich

Grilled breast of chicken, bacon, American cheese and our special honey dijon BBQ Sauce.

Chipotle Chicken Panini

Grilled chipotle chicken with red pepper and onion, served on toasted sourdough bread with mozzarella cheese, chipotle mayo and avocado.

C.B.C.

Breaded chicken breast, bacon, and American cheese on a gourmet bun with ranch sauce on the side.

Choo Choo Chicken

Grilled chicken breast with Swiss cheese, burgundy mushrooms and a mound of thinly sliced, seasoned onion rings.

Ranch Chicken Sandwich

Breaded chicken breast on a gourmet bun with ranch sauce on the side.

California Chicken Sandwich

Grilled seasoned breast of chicken with Monterey Jack cheese, avocado slices, and tomato on grilled sourdough bread.

Sandwiches

Served with potato chips, garnish, and choice of bread. Substitute French Fries or a Cup of Soup, $1.59 (Get both add $2.59)

BLT

Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo.

Monte Cristo

Ham, turkey and Swiss cheese on egg-battered Texas bread.

Texas Grilled Cheese

On Texas bread with American, Swiss and mozzarella cheese.

BLT Club

Stacks of Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo, layered on your choice of toasted bread.

Club House

With heaps of turkey, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo layered on your choice of toasted bread.

deli sandwiches

Choose one on your choice of bread. (Fresh Sliced Turkey Breast, Lean Ham, Fresh Corned Beef, Tuna Salad)

Half & Half Special

Half of any deli sandwich served with a cup of soup plus a "half the calories" slice of pie (1/2 slice pie of the day)

Caboose sweets & Bake Shop

Homemade Pie

Ice Cream

Per Scoop

Shake

Made with real Ice Cream!

Donut

Danish

Grilled Pecan Roll

Bagel

Little Conductor's

Breakfast

Includes apple juice or milk.

Options: Scrambled egg with cheese, 2 bacon strips or 1 sau | Pancake and 2 bacon strips or 1 sausage | One egg, 2 bacon strips or 1 sausage and toast | French Toast, and 2 bacon strips or 1 sausage

Lunch

With French fries or fruit, and apple juice or soda.

beverage car

Fresh Ground Coffee

Decaf Coffee

Flavored Coffee-of-the-Day

Hot Tea

Specialty Tea

Hot Chocolate

Soda

Free Refills

Iced Tea or Raspberry Iced Tea

Milk

Skim or 2%

RegularLarge

Chocolate Milk

RegularLarge

Juice

Orange, Apple, V-8, Cranberry

RegularLarge

Side Tracks

Tater Tots

Turkey Sausage

French Fries

American Fried Potato

Hash Browns

VegetarianSpanish Rice

Country Potatoes

Cajun Potatoes

Onion, green pepper and Cajun seasoning

VegetarianBlack Beans

Applewood Bacon

Sausage Links or Patties

Ham-off-the-bone

Corned Beef Hash

Chorizo

Chili (Seasonal)

CupBowl

1/3 lb. Burger Patty

Grilled Chicken Breast

Tossed Salad

Feta

Fresh Fruit (Seasonal)

SmallLarge

Avocado Slices

Cold Cereal with Milk

Toast or English Muffin or Biscuit

Gluten FreeGluten-Free Toast

Each Egg

Biscuit Gravy (Cup)

Side of Peanut Butter

Melinda's Hot Sauce

SpecialWhistle Stop's Homemade Salsa-to-Go (12 oz.)

(We accept Visa, Master Card or Discover - - Sorry we do not accept personal checks. $0.50 service charge for credit card purchases under $5.00. Not responsible for lost or stolen items. Discounts do not apply on Credit Card Purchases or on Sundays or H)