Cheap Charlies Menu (Update 2025)
Cheap Charlies is a classic diner located in Rochester, MN, offering a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. With a diverse menu featuring many vegetarian options, this spot is perfect for a hearty breakfast or a quick lunch. Customers rave about the friendly service and delicious food, like the fluffy pancakes and homemade meatloaf. The restaurant may have a divey appearance, but it adds to its charm and character. If you're looking for a place with great food, fast service, and a unique dining experience, Cheap Charlies is the perfect choice for your next meal. Make sure to try the super omelet with hash browns and coffee, a filling and affordable option that won't disappoint.
Tuesday - Friday : AM to :NOT AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS.
Hot Beef Sandwich
Thinly sliced beef on toasted bread, served with gravy. Choice of coffee, hot tea, milk, or orange juice.
Hot Pork Sandwich
Tender pork served on bread, typically includes a savory gravy.
Hot Turkey Sandwich
Sliced turkey breast served atop fresh bread, typically includes gravy.
Hot Ham Sandwich
Grilled ham on a toasted bun, typically includes melted cheese.
Hot Meatloaf Sandwich
Two slices of meatloaf with gravy, served with mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and a side salad with dressing.
Hamburger
Choice of meat temperature from medium to well done.
Double Hamburger
Two patties, choice of meat temperature: medium to rare options, served with standard toppings.
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger with choice of meat temperature: medium, medium rare, to well done.
Double Cheeseburger
Two beef patties, choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles. Select meat temperature: medium to well done.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Bacon cheeseburger with choice of meat temperature: medium, medium rare, to well done.
Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Double bacon cheeseburger with options for meat temperature including medium to rare.
California Burger & Cheese
Cheeseburger with onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and side of mayonnaise.
Double California Burger With Cheese
Double patties with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Mayo on the side.
California Bacon Cheese Burger
Bacon Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and side of mayonnaise.
Double California Bacon Cheese Burger
Double patties with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and side of mayonnaise.
Mushroom & Swiss Burger
Juicy burger topped with sauted mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese. Choose from five meat temperatures.
Double Mushroom & Swiss Burger
Double mushroom & Swiss burger, choice of meat temperature: from rare to well done.
Patty Melt
Ground beef patty with melted cheese and topped with grilled onions between two slices of griddled bread
Broiled New York Strip Steak
New York Strip Steak broiled to your choice of meat temperature: medium, medium rare, medium well, rare, or well done.
Roast Beef
Roast beef, traditionally slow-roasted to enhance its natural flavors, often accompanied by a red wine bordelaise sauce.
Roast Turkey
Roast turkey traditionally paired with cornbread stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, and rich turkey gravy.
Shrimp Dinner
Twenty-one golden fried shrimp, typically accompanied by cocktail sauce for dipping.
Grilled Chicken Breast ( Oz)
Grilled chicken breast, typically accompanied by a selection of vegetables or a light salad, often finished with a complementary sauce or glaze.
Country Fried With Sausage Gravy
Breaded and fried to a golden crisp, served with a hearty sausage gravy.
Grilled Center Cut Pork Cops
Two center cut pork chops, grilled and typically served with a selection of vegetables and a complementary sauce.
Roast Pork
Oven-roasted pork, typically accompanied by a selection of root vegetables and a rich, savory gravy.
Hamburger Steak
W/ two eggs and toast
Fried Fish
Battered and deep-fried fish, typically served with a side of tartar sauce.
Pork Tender Fried Steak
Breaded and fried pork steak, typically served with a creamy gravy.
Grilled Beef Liver & Onions
Grilled beef liver served with a generous topping of sauteed onions, typically accompanied by a rich gravy.
Grilled Ham Steak
Grilled ham steak typically includes a thick slice of ham, grilled to enhance its natural flavors.
French Fries
Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
Hash Brown
Crispy golden shredded potatoes, lightly seasoned and fried to perfection
Oatmeal
Hearty, warm cereal made from oats
Side Of Bacon
Crispy, savory strips of cured pork.
Side Of Sausage
Savory side of seasoned meat blend, perfectly grilled.
American Fries
Country-cut home fries
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes mashed with milk and butter, seasoned for a smooth and comforting side dish.
Onion Rings
Crispy golden-fried onion rings, perfectly seasoned for a savory crunch.
Vegetable
A selection of fresh vegetables, typically steamed or sauteed to highlight their natural flavors.
English Muffin
Freshly Baked, Classic English Muffin - Crispy on the Outside, Fluffy Inside
Ham
Tender, savory sliced pork, perfectly cured and gently seasoned for a classic taste.
Toast & Side Of Jelly
Wheat or white toast served with a side of jelly.
Hot Chocolate
Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.
Soda
Selection of soda with options including Coke and Diet Coke.
Iced Tea
Chilled, Refreshing Brewed Tea, Perfectly Balanced for a Hot Day
Lemonade
Refreshing citrus beverage.
Pancake
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
Pancake With Meat
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
Pancake With Eggs
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
Pancake With Eggs & Meat
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
French Toast
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
French Toast With Meat
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
French Toast With Eggs
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
French Toast With Eggs & Meat
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
Pancakes
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
Pancakes With Meat
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
Pancakes With Eggs
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
Pancakes With Eggs & Meat
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
French Toast Sandwich
Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, and cheese sandwiched between two thick French Toast slices
Hash Brown Or American Fries
Hash browns or American fries, a choice between shredded and fried potatoes or diced and seasoned potatoes, cooked until golden brown.
Chocolate Chips Pancake With Eggs + Meat
Chocolate chip pancake paired with two eggs, choice of preparation, and option between bacon, ham, or sausage.
Chocolate Chips Pancakes
Two buttermilk pancakes filled with chocolate chips, typically accompanied by powdered sugar and whipped cream.
Cheese Omelette
Three egg omelette filled with melting cheese. Served with choice of wheat or white toast.
Denver Style & Cheese Omelette
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended. Ham, green peppers, onions, and American cheese.
Meat Lover's Omelette
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended. Bacon, ham, and sausage with American cheese.
Super Everything Omelette
Bacon, sausage, ham, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, and American cheese.
Spanish Omelette
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended. Taco seasoned ground beef, green peppers, tomatoes, onions, pickled jalapenos, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and scrambled eggs inside a grilled flour tortilla. Comes with a side of salsa. Does not include toast.
Swiss Cheese & Mushroom Omelette
Swiss cheese and mushroom omelette served with choice of wheat or white toast.
Meat & Cheese Omelette
Choice of ham or bacon or sausage and American cheese
Vegetable & Cheese Omelette
Mushrooms, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, and American cheese.
Taco Omelette
Taco seasoned ground beef, green peppers, tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese served with side of sour cream and salsa.
Egg
egg and toast
Egg & Meat
egg and choice of bacon or ham or sausage and toast
Eggs
eggs and toast
Eggs & Hamburger Patty
eggs,toast and hamburger patty
Eggs & Meat
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.
Meat
Add side order of:bacon or sausage or ham
New York Strip Steak ( Oz)
w/ two eggs and toast.
Country Fried Steak
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended. Beef Fried Steak smothered in homemade sausage gravy, two eggs, toast, and American fries.
Grilled Pork Chops
w/ two eggs and toast.
Smoked Pork Chops
w/ two eggs and toast.
Hamburger Steak
w/ two eggs and toast
Farmer's Breakfast
Cheap Charlie's special and recommended. Skillet breakfast with scrambled eggs, American fries, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, sausage, ham, green, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Comes w/ toast
Biscuit & Sausage Gravy
Two fluffy biscuits smothered in homemade sausage gravy. Does not include a drink.
Oz. N.Y. Strip Steak
eggs and toast
Oatmeal
Hearty, warm cereal made from oats
Hash Brown
Crispy golden shredded potatoes, lightly seasoned and fried to perfection
Side Of Meat
Choose from bacon or sausage or ham
Biscuits And Gravy
Two fluffy biscuit smothered in homemade sausage gravy
American Fries
Country-cut home fries
English Muffin
Freshly Baked, Classic English Muffin - Crispy on the Outside, Fluffy Inside
Side Of Toast
Wheat or white toast, served as a side.