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.

$8.99

Hot Pork Sandwich

Tender pork served on bread, typically includes a savory gravy.

$8.99

Hot Turkey Sandwich

Sliced turkey breast served atop fresh bread, typically includes gravy.

$8.99

Hot Ham Sandwich

Grilled ham on a toasted bun, typically includes melted cheese.

$8.99

Hot Meatloaf Sandwich

Two slices of meatloaf with gravy, served with mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and a side salad with dressing.

$8.99

Hamburger

Choice of meat temperature from medium to well done.

$4.75

Double Hamburger

Two patties, choice of meat temperature: medium to rare options, served with standard toppings.

$6.99

Cheeseburger

Cheeseburger with choice of meat temperature: medium, medium rare, to well done.

$5.25

Double Cheeseburger

Two beef patties, choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles. Select meat temperature: medium to well done.

$7.75

Bacon Cheeseburger

Bacon cheeseburger with choice of meat temperature: medium, medium rare, to well done.

$6.25

Double Bacon Cheeseburger

Double bacon cheeseburger with options for meat temperature including medium to rare.

$8.99

California Burger & Cheese

Cheeseburger with onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and side of mayonnaise.

$6.25

Double California Burger With Cheese

Double patties with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Mayo on the side.

$8.99

California Bacon Cheese Burger

Bacon Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and side of mayonnaise.

$7.55

Double California Bacon Cheese Burger

Double patties with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and side of mayonnaise.

$9.99

Mushroom & Swiss Burger

Juicy burger topped with sauted mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese. Choose from five meat temperatures.

$6.25

Double Mushroom & Swiss Burger

Double mushroom & Swiss burger, choice of meat temperature: from rare to well done.

$8.25

Patty Melt

Ground beef patty with melted cheese and topped with grilled onions between two slices of griddled bread

$6.25

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.

$13.75

Roast Beef

Roast beef, traditionally slow-roasted to enhance its natural flavors, often accompanied by a red wine bordelaise sauce.

$9.99

Roast Turkey

Roast turkey traditionally paired with cornbread stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, and rich turkey gravy.

$9.99

Shrimp Dinner

Twenty-one golden fried shrimp, typically accompanied by cocktail sauce for dipping.

$10.75

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.

$9.55

Country Fried With Sausage Gravy

Breaded and fried to a golden crisp, served with a hearty sausage gravy.

$10.99

Grilled Center Cut Pork Cops

Two center cut pork chops, grilled and typically served with a selection of vegetables and a complementary sauce.

$11.75

Roast Pork

Oven-roasted pork, typically accompanied by a selection of root vegetables and a rich, savory gravy.

$9.99

Hamburger Steak

W/ two eggs and toast

$11.75

Fried Fish

Battered and deep-fried fish, typically served with a side of tartar sauce.

$10.75

Pork Tender Fried Steak

Breaded and fried pork steak, typically served with a creamy gravy.

$10.99

Grilled Beef Liver & Onions

Grilled beef liver served with a generous topping of sauteed onions, typically accompanied by a rich gravy.

$10.75

Grilled Ham Steak

Grilled ham steak typically includes a thick slice of ham, grilled to enhance its natural flavors.

$10.75

French Fries

Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.

$2.99

Hash Brown

Crispy golden shredded potatoes, lightly seasoned and fried to perfection

$2.99

Oatmeal

Hearty, warm cereal made from oats

$3.75

Side Of Bacon

Crispy, savory strips of cured pork.

$3.50

Side Of Sausage

Savory side of seasoned meat blend, perfectly grilled.

$3.50

American Fries

Country-cut home fries

$2.99

Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes mashed with milk and butter, seasoned for a smooth and comforting side dish.

$2.99

Onion Rings

Crispy golden-fried onion rings, perfectly seasoned for a savory crunch.

$4.25

Vegetable

A selection of fresh vegetables, typically steamed or sauteed to highlight their natural flavors.

$2.75

English Muffin

Freshly Baked, Classic English Muffin - Crispy on the Outside, Fluffy Inside

$2.75

Ham

Tender, savory sliced pork, perfectly cured and gently seasoned for a classic taste.

$3.50

Toast & Side Of Jelly

Wheat or white toast served with a side of jelly.

$1.99

Hot Chocolate

Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.

$2.50

Soda

Selection of soda with options including Coke and Diet Coke.

$2.50

Iced Tea

Chilled, Refreshing Brewed Tea, Perfectly Balanced for a Hot Day

$2.50

Lemonade

Refreshing citrus beverage.

$2.50

Pancake

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$5.55

Pancake With Meat

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$7.99

Pancake With Eggs

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$7.99

Pancake With Eggs & Meat

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$9.99

French Toast

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$5.55

French Toast With Meat

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$7.99

French Toast With Eggs

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$7.99

French Toast With Eggs & Meat

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$9.99

Pancakes

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$7.99

Pancakes With Meat

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$9.99

Pancakes With Eggs

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$9.99

Pancakes With Eggs & Meat

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$11.99

French Toast Sandwich

Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, and cheese sandwiched between two thick French Toast slices

$11.75

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.

$3.50

Chocolate Chips Pancake With Eggs + Meat

Chocolate chip pancake paired with two eggs, choice of preparation, and option between bacon, ham, or sausage.

$11.75

Chocolate Chips Pancakes

Two buttermilk pancakes filled with chocolate chips, typically accompanied by powdered sugar and whipped cream.

$12.75

Cheese Omelette

Three egg omelette filled with melting cheese. Served with choice of wheat or white toast.

$6.99

Denver Style & Cheese Omelette

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended. Ham, green peppers, onions, and American cheese.

$8.99

Meat Lover's Omelette

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended. Bacon, ham, and sausage with American cheese.

$8.99

Super Everything Omelette

Bacon, sausage, ham, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, and American cheese.

$9.99

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.

$9.99

Swiss Cheese & Mushroom Omelette

Swiss cheese and mushroom omelette served with choice of wheat or white toast.

$8.99

Meat & Cheese Omelette

Choice of ham or bacon or sausage and American cheese

$8.99

Vegetable & Cheese Omelette

Mushrooms, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, and American cheese.

$8.55

Taco Omelette

Taco seasoned ground beef, green peppers, tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese served with side of sour cream and salsa.

$9.99

Egg

egg and toast

$4.75

Egg & Meat

egg and choice of bacon or ham or sausage and toast

$6.99

Eggs

eggs and toast

$6.25

Eggs & Hamburger Patty

eggs,toast and hamburger patty

$8.99

Eggs & Meat

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended.

$8.25

Meat

Add side order of:bacon or sausage or ham

$3.50

New York Strip Steak ( Oz)

w/ two eggs and toast.

$14.99

Country Fried Steak

Cheap Charlie's special and recommended. Beef Fried Steak smothered in homemade sausage gravy, two eggs, toast, and American fries.

$11.99

Grilled Pork Chops

w/ two eggs and toast.

$12.99

Smoked Pork Chops

w/ two eggs and toast.

$12.99

Hamburger Steak

w/ two eggs and toast

$12.99

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

$10.99

Biscuit & Sausage Gravy

Two fluffy biscuits smothered in homemade sausage gravy. Does not include a drink.

$4.99

Oz. N.Y. Strip Steak

eggs and toast

$14.99

Oatmeal

Hearty, warm cereal made from oats

$3.99

Hash Brown

Crispy golden shredded potatoes, lightly seasoned and fried to perfection

$3.50

Side Of Meat

Choose from bacon or sausage or ham

$3.50

Biscuits And Gravy

Two fluffy biscuit smothered in homemade sausage gravy

$4.99

American Fries

Country-cut home fries

$3.50

English Muffin

Freshly Baked, Classic English Muffin - Crispy on the Outside, Fluffy Inside

$2.75

Side Of Toast

Wheat or white toast, served as a side.

$1.99

Breakfast