# Let's open a Comfort Food Cafe - what do you want on the menu? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [September 18, 2021, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865 "2021-09-18T10:51:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/1 "2021-09-18T10:51:36Z")
No fusion, nothing trendy, none of this 3 beans and a sprig of parsley stuff. Our cafe will have only the best listing of the food we want when we want to chill, not worry about calories or fat or fiber, and just enjoy eating. Mac-n-cheese - that’s the first thing that comes to mind when I think comfort food. Optional spoonful of peas mixed in when you think a veggie is necessary. Both box mix and homemade versions will be available. Second is Campbell’s chicken noodle soup with lots of Keebler Club crackers crushed in to make a thick, pasty bowl of comfort. Added bonus - it’s chicken soup, so it’s good for what ails ya! And chocolate milk, of course. What else? ---
**Author:** ![Somethingwitty1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/somethingwitty1/32/8899_2.png) [@Somethingwitty1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Somethingwitty1)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/2 "2021-09-18T10:55:13Z")
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup. And to clarify, it must be Wonder Bread with American Cheese. And Campbell’s Tomato Soup. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/3 "2021-09-18T11:04:29Z")
In no particular order; Lasagna - noodles, marinara sauce, ground beef and/or Italian sausage, ricotta, and mozzarella, layered and oven-broiled before serving. Chili sizes and/or chili cheese dogs, with mustard and onion. Open-faced meatloaf sandwiches topped with mashed potatoes and beef gravy. Pepperoni pizza. Fish and chips with clam chowder, coleslaw, hush puppies, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar. Carne asada fries. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/4 "2021-09-18T11:14:40Z")
Chicken fried steak, real mashed potatoes, and green beans with bacon bits. Real white gravy over the potatoes and CFS. ETA: The salt and pepper shakers at the table have to be those kind with the holes big enough that stuff actually comes out. ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/5 "2021-09-18T11:44:07Z")
Chicken and biscuits and biscuits with sausage gravy. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/6 "2021-09-18T11:48:56Z")
Shepherds pie. American chop suey. ---
**Author:** ![Icarus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/icarus/32/72_2.png) [@Icarus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icarus)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/7 "2021-09-18T11:49:06Z")
Sloppy joes with potato salad and baked beans. ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/8 "2021-09-18T11:51:38Z")
Poached eggs with waffles and scrapple. Patty melt and crinkle fries. Shepard’s pie ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/9 "2021-09-18T12:09:32Z")
I have to say, I find it interesting that no one has posted anything from the dessert column - no cakes or pies or cookies or Twinkies… do those not comfort us? 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/10 "2021-09-18T12:15:16Z")
Roast chicken with rice and broccoli Lamb chops with mint sauce, egg noodles, and peas. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/11 "2021-09-18T12:16:42Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I have to say, I find it interesting that no one has posted anything from the dessert column - no cakes or pies or cookies or Twinkies… do those not comfort us? > > 🤔 Hmmm. Not as much as an actual meal, truth be told. But also, I’m a pastry snob. I like fancy expensive pastries. And i love home made cookies, cakes, and pies. But i probably don’t want to eat the desserts at this comfort Cafe. ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/12 "2021-09-18T12:21:37Z")
Keep your fancy pastries. . This CFC serves up Bread pudding with bourbon syrup and homemade ice cream. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/13 "2021-09-18T12:29:25Z")
Hmm, okay, I’ll have some of that home made I’ve cream, thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Crane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crane/32/3495_2.png) [@Crane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crane)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/14 "2021-09-18T12:35:19Z")
Liver and onions Boston Cream Pie ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/15 "2021-09-18T13:30:43Z")
A Reuben with a side of fries and chicken gravy. ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/16 "2021-09-18T13:33:04Z")
Chili con carne, cornbread and lemonade. ---
**Author:** ![PB\_J](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6de8d8/32.png) [@PB\_J](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PB_J)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/17 "2021-09-18T13:43:45Z")
open faced white meat turkey sandwich, lots of gravy, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. String beans or broccoli optional. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/18 "2021-09-18T13:49:11Z")
I like most of the items on offer at the cafe so far. I would add baked French onion soup. Also chicken wings with fries, dip, and malt vinegar. ---
**Author:** ![tavaritz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/71e660/32.png) [@tavaritz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tavaritz)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/19 "2021-09-18T13:51:41Z")
Open faced omelets with variable toppings: cheese, ham, sausage, peperoni, tomato etc. Cheese and onions quiche. Baked cheese cake. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865/20 "2021-09-18T13:53:32Z")
My bacon wrapped individual meatloaves. Baked potato (in the oven, thank you) with crispy skin, loads of butter, and sour cream. Canned green beans with butter and pepper. Sea Pak fried clam strips. Sausage pizza. Potato chips. Chocolate chip cookies, Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse. Bacon and over easy eggs fried in the bacon grease, with a side of really dark toast and lots of butter. I’m seeing a trend. My comfort food is butter. And to be honest, dessert is Diet Dr Pepper and a few cigarettes. I’ve been almost 2 years smober though. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-open-a-comfort-food-cafe-what-do-you-want-on-the-menu/950865.md?page=2)