Cheese-topped burgers and grilled sourdough sandwiches anchor American food at Sterling Café in Lincoln, CA, available for pickup.
Order online3 Pancakes
$13.99
Three pancakes, with fruit or chocolate-chip toppings available.
“Had the pleasure of dining here for breakfast and the food was amazing! The staff were very kind, and made sure we received anything we needed. I got Pancakes with bacon and Sausage, and it tasted just like home (but better!). 10/10 experience, will be coming more often.”
Bacon
$6.99
Cured pork offered as a breakfast side dish.
“Loved my breakfast at this no fuss, family owned dinner! Really good fresh decaf ☕️!! Good eggs. Crispy bacon. Happy tummy.”
Create Your Own American Breakfast
$18.99+
Choose meat, egg style, and one side for a customizable breakfast plate.
NY Steak Breakfast
$28.99+
Hand-cut USDA Choice New York steak with required egg and side choices.
Mediterranean Crêpe
$19.94
A savory crêpe filled with artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and feta.
“Huge menu, so far everything I tried has been great , love the crepes. You will not leave hungry.”
Chicken Almondine Crêpe
$19.99
A savory crêpe with chicken, mushrooms, roasted almonds, and two cheeses.
“Great cafe, love the crepes, nice people work there”
New York Crêpe
$22.99
Thin crêpe filled with New York steak, peppers, onions, and Swiss cheese.
Salsa Crêpe
$18.99
Crêpe with avocado, olives, tomato, onion, Cheddar, salsa, and sour cream.
Patty Melt
$18.99
Patty melt includes grilled onion, American cheese, grilled rye, and fries.
“My absolute favorite is the patty melt, but everything is delicious.”
Cheeseburger
$18.99
A beef patty with cheese on a bun, served with fries.
“This is my first time here I came for a late lunch I had a cheese burger it came with Fry's and all the trimmings the staff was friendly and my burger came quickly and cooked just right and was very tasty.. Thank you for the great service...”
Sterling Burger
$21.99
Char-broiled burger with Swiss, bacon, avocado, and fries.
Breakfast Burger
$23.99
A beef burger with Cheddar, bacon, an egg, and fries.
Wings, Wings, Wings
$15.99
Lightly fried spicy chicken wings with a choice of dip or none.
Broasted Chicken
$23.99
Four pieces of crispy broasted chicken with your choice of side.
“Best chicken we’ve had since moving to the area five years ago. Their broasted chicken is delicious!”
Teriyaki Chicken Dinner
$22.99
Chicken breast topped with teriyaki glaze, with a choice of side.
“I stopped by for dinner, sat up at the counter and had the best Teriyaki chicken I have tasted in years.”
Broasted Chicken Basket
$21.99
Broasted chicken served with fries and coleslaw.
“Hands down one of my favorite places in Lincoln. Food is always great, service is outstanding and the staff is so personable. Always going above and beyond to make your meal and time their enjoyable. I 100% recommend their broasted chicken meals for an easy and family favorite dinner. We feed our family of 5 including 2 picky kids, easily with their $20 pickup meals. I will be back many Many more times.”
Seafood Royal Benedict
$23.99
Grilled English muffin topped with seafood, poached eggs, and hollandaise.
Shrimp Basket
$18.99
Eight breaded Gulf shrimp, fried golden and served with fries and coleslaw.
“Just discovered this Cafe last week when MIL treated me to lunch. I live Roseville so that’s my excuse. Not many Cafe’s offer DINNER. Most are B/L and close by 2pm. These folks offer it all, and so far, it’s all delicious! Had Sr. Menu fried shrimp basket for lunch. Delicious and reasonably priced. Took my hubby back Friday for dinner & the special was babyback ribs. Be still my heart..what a treat!! AMPLE dinner salad, 1/2 rack MEATY ribs, potatoes & vegs galore. GREAT friendly service, family atmosphere. Huge menu! It’s home cooking. You won’t be disappointed.”
Rib Eye Steak with Shrimp
$38.99
Rib-eye steak served with five shrimp and a required side choice.
NY Steak with Shrimp
$34.99
New York steak served with five shrimp and a choice of side.
Coleslaw
$4.59
Shredded cabbage makes up this simple salad side.
Chef Salad
$18.99
Greens with turkey, ham, tomatoes, egg, olives, Cheddar, and Jack cheese.
NY Steak Caesar Salad
$26.98+
Caesar salad topped with hand-cut USDA Choice New York steak.
Cobb Salad
$20.99
Mixed greens topped with chicken, egg, bacon, avocado, tomato, and feta.
BLT Sandwich
$16.99
Toasted white bread holds bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Philly Cheesesteak
$20.99
A steak sandwich with grilled peppers, onions, and Swiss cheese.
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
$20.99
Chicken, avocado, pesto, tomato, and Jack cheese on grilled sourdough.
Tuna Melt
$18.99
A grilled wheat-bread sandwich with tuna, American cheese, and tomato.
NY Steak Dinner
$26.99
Hand-cut USDA Choice New York steak with a required side selection.
Chicken Fried Steak Dinner
$19.99
Fried steak topped with creamy country gravy, with one side selection.
“I enjoyed the fish and chips basket and my husband had the chicken fried steak. He had a little love affair with the dish.. which included a perfectly baked potato, a salad and garlic bread. Very mom and pop vibe. Hubby cannot wait for our next visit which he suggested maybe tomorrow morning.”
Grilled Pork Chops Dinner
$23.99
Grilled pork chops with a choice of potato and vegetables, salad, or soup.
Teriyaki Rib Eye Steak Dinner
$34.99
USDA Choice rib-eye with teriyaki glaze and a required side selection.
Sterling Café serves American food with filled omelets, savory crêpes, and breaded seafood. You'll also find hand-cut steaks, chicken with teriyaki glaze, and apple pie by the slice or whole.
Sterling Burger is topped with Swiss cheese, bacon, and avocado. Tuna Melt combines tuna, tomatoes, and American cheese on grilled wheat bread. Onion Rings are hand-breaded and lightly fried.
Join us in Lincoln, CA for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Breakfast Burrito wraps three scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and Cheddar cheese in a tortilla, topped with sour cream and salsa.
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