Hoover's Grille (Cafe)
Hoovers Grille is chef owned and operated by Chef Arlyn Eggen a 35 yr foodservice veteran that takes pride in every single meal we serve. We serve only the highest quality USDA Choice hand cut steaks, the finest quality seafood,and fresh local produce when available. Enjoy our fantastic atmosphere of quirky antiques and other interesting junk hanging from the ceiling and covering the walls. Last but not least our incredible Hoovers Girls with big smiles and friendly, small town service.
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Southern Pride
Chicken-fried Steak Cutlet (1) & 2 House Mates
Choice cut of beef, hand-breaded, topped with gravy and made to order.
Fried Catfish (5pc) & 2house Mates
Farm-raised filets.
Chicken-fried Chicken Breast (1/4lb) & 2 House Mates
Boneless chicken breast, topped with our fine cream gravy!.
Hoover's Meatloaf & 2 House Mates
The most comforting of comfort foods.
Southern Fried Pork Chop ( 1 ) + 2 House Mates
Southern fried pork chop with choice of two sides from a variety including vegetables, beans, salads, and rice.
4 Veggie Plate
Please select 4 house mates
3 Veggie Plate
Choose any three from a variety of Southern sides including black-eyed peas, butter beans, buttered carrots, and more. Options include salads, rice, beans, veggies.
Cajun Grilled Catfish & 2 House Mates
Gluten free option. Basted with our lemon-wine sauce. You choose the seasoning: Cajun or lemon pepper.
Lemon Pepper Grilled Catfish & House Mates
Gluten free option. Basted with our lemon-wine sauce. You choose the seasoning: Cajun or lemon pepper.
Daily Specials
3 Piece Fried Chicken
3 Piece Fried ChickenServed with 2 sidesAwesome Austin Fried Chicken ( Everyday Special )
3 Piece Fried Chicken All White 1 Breast+ 2mates
Three pieces of all-white fried chicken: one breast and two wings. Choose two sides from a selection including black-eyed peas, butter beans, and eighteen more options.
Chicken & Dumplings Wednesday Only
Chicken & DumplingsServed with 1 sideWednesday ONLY
3 Piece Fried Chicken All White 2 Breast
Fried Catfish Etouffee
Friday Saturday & Sunday ONLYFarm-raised Fried Catfish Filets, served over a bed of rice, & then topped with Etouffee Sauce
Fried Chicken Etouffee
Friday Saturday & Sunday ONLY Boneless Fried Chicken served over rice, & topped wih Etouffee sauce! Served with 2 large sides
Homemade Desserts
Banana Pudding
Peach Cobbler
Praline Bread Pudding
Chocolate Cream Pie
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato- Praline Cheesecake
Apple Cobbler
Buttermilk Pie
Pecan Pie
Coconut Cream Pie
Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake
House Mates
Macaroni & Cheese
Mashed Potatoes
Gluten free option. Vegetarian.
Dinner Salad
Gluten free option. Vegetarian.
Candied Yams
Gluten free option. Vegetarian.
Black-eyed Peas
Cole Slaw
Gluten free option. Vegetarian.
Veggie Plate (4)
French Fries
Vegetarian.
Mustard Greens
Gluten free option.
Fried Okra
Vegetarian.
Potato Salad
Gluten free option. Vegetarian.
Jalapeno Creamed Spinach
Buttered Carrots
Gluten free option. Vegetarian.
Okra & Tomatoes
Gluten free option. Vegetarian.
Cowboy Beans
Gluten free option.
Steamed Broccoli
Gluten free option. Vegetarian.
Pinto Beans
Gluten free option.
Caribbean Rice
Gluten free option.
Butter Beans
Gluten free option
Veggie Plate (3)
Squash Medley
Gluten free option. Vegetarian.
Green Beans
Gluten free option.
The Sandwich Hut
Back Yard Burger
Gluten free option. An eight ounce smoked hamburger patty, charbroiled to order. Add smoked bacon or cheddar, swiss, sauteed mushrooms or jalapeno dor additional charge.
Hm Chicken Sandwich
with lettuce, tomato, honey mustard Served on a Kolache bun.
Hot Chicken Sandwich
Hoover's Hot Chicken served on a Kolache bun, with spicy mayo, and Hoover's famous Austex wing sauce, with lettuce, tomato, & pickles.
Hoover's Hot Sausage
Gluten free. Our own nitrite-free and gluten-free recipe made by our good friends at Texas sausage co.
Cajun Ham Po'boy
Gluten Free Option. Deli-sliced smoked ham grilled with Cajun spices, swiss cheese, spicy-dressed lettuce, and fresh tomato.
Red, White & Bleu Burger Burger
Gluten free option. A half-pound smoked hamburger patty, topped with our aus Tex wing sauce, Monterey jack and bleu cheeses, lettuce, and tomato and served on a sweet kolache bun. Or try it with our "amos" marinated breast!.
New Orleans Muffuletta
Gluten Free Option. Ham, salami, and swiss piled high on a made-from scratch sourdough bun and dressed with olive oil and salad. The recipe is on loan from the crescent city.
Catfish Po'boy
Gluten Free Option. Served with tartar sauce. 'nuff said.
The Smokehouse
Jamaican Jerk Chicken 1/4 Dark+ 2 House Mates
Choice of Dark or White Meat. Gluten free option. We give it some spicy heat and a touch of sweet before we smoke it.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken 1/4 White & 2 House Mates
Gluten free option. We give it some spicy heat and a touch of sweet before we smoke it.
Hoover's Hot Sausage 2 Links & 2 Housemates
Pride of the east side! Our own recipe, made by Texas sausage co. On east 12th street. Nitrite- and gluten-free!.
Bbq 1/4 Chicken Dark + 2 House Mates
Rubbed with bbq spices & slowly smoked.Choice of Dark or White Meat Gluten free option
Bbq 1/4 Chicken White & 2 House Mates
We gently rub our fresh fryers in BBQ spices.
Hoover's Juniors
Fried Chicken Strips
Fried chicken strips served with choice of house mates including veggies like steamed broccoli, greens; carbs like mac & cheese, french fries; or legumes like black-eyed peas.
Junior 3 Veggie Plate
Pick any three sides: includes black-eyed peas, buttered carrots, candied yams, Caribbean rice, cole slaw, cowboy beans, macaroni & cheese, fried okra, and more.
Fried Catfish
Fried catfish paired with five house mates choices: legumes, vegetables, salads, or fries. Options include mac & cheese, green beans, and jalapeno creamed spinach.
Bbq Chicken White Meat
BBQ chicken white meat served with choice of house mate: legumes, vegetables, salads, or starches including macaroni & cheese and mashed potatoes.
1/4 Bbq Chicken, Dark Meat
Juicy 1/4 BBQ chicken dark meat served with choice of house mates: veggies, legumes, rice, salads, or fries. Over 15 options including mac & cheese, creamed spinach.
Junior's 2 Veggie Plate
Choose two from 20 vegetables including black-eyed peas, butter beans, and steamed broccoli. Options like candied yams and macaroni & cheese available.
Hoover's Sausage Wrap
Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese with choice of side: including black-eyed peas, butter beans, candied yams, cowboy beans, mac & cheese, and more among 20 options.
Junior Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Drinks
Margarita Beet 12oz
12oz Award winning margarita made with Tequila and Triple sec. Marinated Beets added a little hint of ginger and agave .
Margarita Lime 12oz
12oz of Award winning Margaritas Frozen made with real Tequila and Triple Sec.
St. Arnold's Root Beer
Iced Tea
Arnold Palmer
Rain Water
Still or sparkling.
Homemade Lemonade
Main Root Soft Drinks
Richards Sparkling Rain Water
Want More Meat?
Jamaican Jerk Chicken (1/4)
Bbq Chicken (1/4)
Add Chicken Fried Chicken 1 Breast
Links Of Sausage 1 Link
Add Chicken Fried Steak 1 Cutlet
Starters
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Parmesan and Swiss cheeses make this a tasty dish.
Gumbo Bowl
Smoked Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Gumbo Cup
Smoked Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla
A little bit of chicken, a little bit of spice, and a whole lotta flavor.
Hoover's Queso
Gluten free option. Vegetarian.
Queso & Salsa
Gluten free option. Vegetarian.
Texas Charcuterie Platter
Gluten free option.
Chips & Salsa
Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Salads
Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad
Gluten free option.
Rosemary Chicken Greek Salad
Gluten free option.
Spinach Salad
Gluten free option.
Garden Caesar Salad
Gluten free option. Vegetarian.