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Brief Encounter

American, Breakfast
2632 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 822-8830
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Beverages

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Coffee

$3.25

Soft Drink - Can

Choose from 12oz Can of Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite

$3.25

Dasani Water - Bottle

$3.25

Juice

Apple or Orange Juice

$3.25

Iced Tea

$3.25

Milk

$3.25

Hot Cocoa

$4.00

Soda - Fountain

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dr Pepper in a 20oz cup with ice.

$3.00

Classic Breakfasts

Two Egg Breakfast

Two eggs cooked as you like, add a protein and choose your side.

$12.00 +

Omelets & Scrambles

Joe's Special

Three scrambled eggs, sauteed spinach, onions, ground beef and topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with choice of side.

$13.00 +

Mister Cooper's Salmon Scramble

Three scrambled eggs, with cream cheese and scallions. Served with potatoes and biscuit. Also available with two pancakes or fruit.

$15.00 +

Cheese Omelet

3 eggs with a cheddar cheese blend. Served with choice of side.

$13.00 +

Everything Omelet

3 eggs with a cheddar cheese blend, mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomatoes, spinach, scallions, ham, bacon, and sausage. Served with choice of side.

$18.00 +

From the Griddle

Pancakes

$10.00 +

French Toast

$10.00 +

House Favorites

Corned Beef Hash

Made in-house, shredded corned beef, potatoes, onions and topped with 2 eggs. Served with toast.

$15.25 +

Jake's Burrito

3 scrambled eggs, homemade beef chili and cheese in a flour tortilla shell, topped with sour cream, scallions, tomatoes and avocado, served with a side of salsa.

$12.75

Bear's Special

3 scrambled eggs, with seasoned ground beef, sausage, potatoes, spinach, onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and topped with cheese and scallions. Served with a biscuit or toast.

$15.00 +

Carnitas Scramble

3 scrambled eggs, topped with shredded pork, enchilada sauce, cheese and pico de gallo. Served with a flour tortilla.

$11.75

German Sausage and Potato Pancakes

With 2 eggs served with applesauce and sour cream.

$11.75

Cafe Potatoes

Homestyle potatoes sauteed with peppers, onions, tomatoes and topped with cheese.

$12.00 +

Tucker's Veggie Scramble

2 eggs or tofu scrambled with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, peppers, spinach and topped with cheese. Served with fruit and toast.

$12.00 +

Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

One egg over hard, served on a bagel with cheese and your choice of ham, bacon, sausage, or sautéed veggies.

$8.00

Texas Style Breakfast Sandwich

Two eggs over hard, served on grilled sourdough with cheese and your choice of ham, bacon, sausage, or sautéed veggies.

$12.00

Sweeter things

Homemade Cinnamon Roll

$5.00

A la Carte

Bacon

$6.00

Ham

$6.00

2 Sausage Patties

$6.00

Side of 1 Biscuit and Gravy

$6.00

Toast, English Muffin or Biscuit

$3.00 +

Fresh Fruit

$5.00 +

Hashbrowns

$5.00

Egg

$2.00 +

Egg Whites

$4.00

Pancake

$4.00 +

Salads | Soup | Chili

Small Café Salad

Greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and crunchy croutons with your choice of dressing. Served with garlic bread.

$7.00

The Big Café Salad

Greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and crunchy croutons with your choice of dressing. Served with garlic bread.

$11.00 +

Spinach Salad

Spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and bacon tossed with our house vinaigrette and topped with Parmesan cheese.

$11.00 +

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, homemade croutons, Parmesan cheese tossed in our Caesar dressing. Served with garlic bread. Add Chicken or Salmon if you'd like.

$11.00 +

Half Salad & Bowl of Soup or Chili

Your choice of half salad. Served with garlic bread.

$11.00 +

Bowl of Homemade Soup

Served with garlic bread.

$8.00

Bowl of Homemade Chili

Served with garlic bread.

$8.00

The Cafe Chop Salad Lunch

Turkey, salami, tomatoes, green onions and garbanzo beans atop mixed greens and tossed with house vinaigrette. Topped with just Jack. Served with garlic bread.

$12.25

Sizzlin’ Southwest Salad

Grilled chicken, romaine, roasted corn, shredded cheese, onions, black beans, roasted red peppers, tortilla strips, tossed in our house green chili dressing. Served with garlic bread.

$12.25

Crispy Sesame Chicken Salad

Crispy chicken, romaine, cabbage, toasted almonds, crunchy noodles, red peppers, Mandarin oranges and green onions and tossed in our Asian dressing. Served with garlic bread.

$12.25

Sandwiches

Reuben Sandwich

Home made corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on grilled rye. Served with french fries.

$16.00

Philly Melt

Steak, peppers, onions and provolone cheese, topped with lettuce, tomatoes and mayo on grilled sourdough. Served with french fries.

$14.00

Rachel Sandwich

Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, and thousand island dressing on grilled Rye. Served with french fries.

$16.00

Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

On grilled sourdough. Served with french fries.

$12.00

Grilled Cheese & Veggie Sandwich

Swiss, cheddar, spinach, peppers, onion, and tomatoes, served on grilled whole wheat. Served with french fries.

$11.00

Patty Melt Sandwich

Hamburger patty topped with grilled onions, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread with Thousand Island dressing. Served with french fries.

$11.00

BLT Sandwich

Served on toasted whole wheat. Served with french fries.

$12.00

Philly Pork Sandwich

Choice of pork with peppers and onions, Swiss cheese, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayo served on a grilled French roll. Served with your choice of side.

$11.75 +

Philly Steak Sandwich

Choice of steak with peppers and onions, Swiss cheese, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayo served on a grilled French roll. Served with your choice of side.

$11.75 +

Philly Chicken Sandwich

Choice of chicken with peppers and onions, Swiss cheese, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayo served on a grilled French roll. Served with your choice of side.

$11.75 +

Mama's Hot Meatloaf Sandwich Lunch

Our house recipe topped with grilled onions, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomatoes served on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of side.

$11.75 +

Gus's French Dip Sandwich

Roast beef, grilled onions, Swiss cheese and served on a French roll with au jus. Served with your choice of side.

$12.25 +

Turkey Melt

Turkey with bacon, tomato and cheddar cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with french fries.

$15.00

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

Shredded pork topped with BBQ sauce, and coleslaw, served on a bun. Served with french fries.

$13.00 +

Burgers

Brief Burger

Your classic beef patty, grilled chicken breast or salmon filet. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes and onions, choice of cheese with mayo on the side. (tartar sauce with salmon) Served with french fries.

$11.00 +

Works Burger

Topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled onions and grilled mushrooms. Served with french fries.

$14.00 +

Lunch Sides

Side of French Fries

$5.00

Side of Grilled Salmon Filet

$8.00

Side of Grilled Chicken Breast

$6.00
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About Brief Encounter

  • 2632 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
  • American, Breakfast, Lunch Specials, Sandwiches, Tex-Mex
  • (425) 822-8830
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