Cracken's Grill

2221 Rochester Ave, Iowa City
(319) 259-7411

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Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Classic Cheeseburger
Tenderloin Sandwich
Chicken Tenders
Western Burger
Onion Rings
Hamburger
Corn Dog

Menu

Burgers, Tenderloins & More
Hamburger
One 1/4lb. 100% Black Angus All Beef Patty Topped with Ketchup Mustard Pickle Served On A Toasted Bun
Cheeseburger
One 1/4lb. 100% Black Angus All Beef Patty Topped with American Cheese Ketchup Mustard Pickle Served On A Burger Bun
Classic Hamburger
One 1/4lb. 100% Black Angus All Beef Patty Topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Served On A Toasted Bun
Classic Cheeseburger
One 1/4lb. 100% Black Angus All Beef Patty Topped with American Cheese Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Served On A Toasted Bun
Western Burger
One 1/4lb. 100% Black Angus All Beef Patty Topped with Hickory Smoked Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Mayo Served On A Toasted Bun
Black 'N Blue Burger
One 1/4lb. 100% Black Angus All Beef Patty Topped with Blackening Seasoning, Blue Cheese Crumbles Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Blue Cheese Dressing Served On A Toasted Bun
Patty Melt
One 1/4lb. 100% Black Angus All Beef Patty Topped With Fresh Grilled Onions, House Sauce, American Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Served On A Grilled Bun
Chicken Sandwich
Hand Breaded In Our House Breading & Fried To Order, Also Try it Grilled. Topped With Lettuce & Mayo Served On A Toasted Bun
Classic Chicken
Hand Breaded In Our House Breading & Fried To Order, Also Try it Grilled. Topped With Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle & Mayo Served On A Toasted Bun
#10 Honey Mustard Chicken
Hand Breaded In Our House Breading & Fried To Order, Also Try it Grilled. Topped With Hickory Smoked Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Honey Mustard Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle Served On A Toasted Bun
Spicy Chicken
Cracken's Spicy Chicken Sandwich Is Hand Breaded In Our House Breading and Fried To Order, Also Try it Grilled. Topped With Swiss Cheese, Cracken's Made In House Spicy Sauce Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle Served On A Toasted Bun This Sandwich Has Some Heat!!
#12 Tenderloin
A Cracken's Staple Our Hand Cut And Tenderized Pork Tenderloins Are Breaded And Fried To Order! Also Available Grilled. Topped With Onion, Pickle, Ketchup, Mustard, Served On A Toasted Bun
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
In House Roasted BBQ Pulled Pork, Onion, Pickle, Served On A Toasted Bun
Chicken Tenders
5 Crispy Golden Chicken Tenders Served With Your Choice Of Ranch, Honey Mustard, BBQ, or Cracken's Spicy Sauce
Fried Cod Sandwich
Fried Beer Battered Cod Fillet Topped With Swiss Cheese, Lemon Dill Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle Served On A Toasted Bun
Made-Ryte
Made- Ryte

Hotdogs & Corn Dogs
HOTDOG Small 1/8lb
Your Typical Size 1/8 lb All Beef Hotdog Made With 100% Black Angus. Served On A Bun
HOTDOG Large 1/4lb
This Is Your Jumbo 1/4 lb All Beef Hotdog Made with 100% Black Angus. Served On A Bun
HOTDOG Footlong 1/2lb
Unprecedented.. This Is The Only Place You Can Find 1/2 lb All Beef Hotdog Made With 100% Black Angus. Served On A Bun
Caesar
Choose To Have It Wrapped In A Tortilla Or As A Salad Fresh Chopped Lettuce And Real Parmesan Cheese Served With Caesar Dressing Add Chicken And Or Bacon For An Up-charge. Dressing Is Served On The Side For The Salads.
Spinach Cobb
Choose To Have It Wrapped In A Tortilla Or As A Salad Fresh Spinach Topped With Tomato, Onion, Cheddar Cheese, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg Served With Your Choice Of Ranch, Blue Cheese Or Honey Mustard Dressing Add Chicken And Or Bacon For An Up-charge. Dressing Is Served On The Side For Salads.
CORN DOG Small 1/8lb
Your Typical Size 1/8 lb All Beef Hotdog Hand Dipped and Fried To Order! Made From 100% Black Angus
CORN DOG Large 1/4lb
Your Jumbo 1/4 lb All Beef Hotdog Hand Dipped and Fried To Order! Make From 100% Black Angus
CORN DOG Footlong 1/2lb
We Call It "THE KRACKEN", This Footlong 1/2 lb All Beef Hotdog Hand Dipped and Fried To Order! Made From 100% Black Angus
Hamburger JV
Made With 100% Black Angus Beef Patty Served On A Toasted Bun Your Choice Of Fries Or Bag Of Potato Chips Comes With 12oz Drink
Cheeseburger JV
Made With 100% Black Angus Beef Patty American Cheese Served On A Toasted Bun Your Choice Of Fries Or Bag Of Potato Chips Comes With 12oz Drink
Hotdog JV
100% Black Angus All Beef Hotdog Served On A Bun Your Choice Of Fries Or Bag Of Potato Chips Comes With 12oz Drink
Grilled Cheese JV
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Served on White Bread With American Cheese Your Choice Of Fries Or Bag Of Potato Chips Comes With 12oz Drink
Chicken Tenders JV
Two Chicken Tenders Served With Your Choice Of Dipping Sauce Ranch, BBQ Sauce, Honey Mustard, Spicy Sauce Your Choice Of Fries Or Bag Of Potato Chips Comes With 12oz Drink
Corn Dog JV
A Mini Corn Dog Fresh Dipped To Order Your Choice Of Fries Or Bag Of Potato Chips Comes With 12oz Drink

Sides / Sauces
Fries
Crispy Straight Fries
Onion Rings
Perfect Golden Beer Battered Onion Rings
Caesar Salad
Fresh Lettuce Topped With Real Parmesan Cheese Caesar Dressing Served On The Side
Potato Salad
A Cracken's Family Recipe And Staple Made With Freshly Shredded Potatoes, Home Made Cooked Dressing, Hard Boiled Eggs, And Green Onions. Truly One Of A Kind
Cowboy Beans
A Mix Of Nine Different Beans Cooked With Beef, Bacon, Onion, BBQ Sauce and Spices
Potato Chips
Miss. Vicky's Sea Salt Kettle Potato Chips
Buttermilk Ranch
Made With Fresh Buttermilk In House
BBQ Sauce
Honey Mustard
Spicy Sauce
Cracken's Very Own Spicy Pepper Sauce! Made In House
Blue Cheese Dressing
Made In House Fresh Blue Cheese Dressing!
Caesar Dressing

Beverages
Small 16oz
Medium 24oz
Large 32oz

Shakes & Malts
Shake
Great Shakes & Malts Made With Are Fresh Soft Serve Ice Cream! Stop In Store And Check Out The Complete Ice Cream Menu!

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Recent Reviews

Really, really great sandwiches. We ordered the fried tenderloin and fried chicken and would eat there again tomorrow if we were locals. Onion rings and fries were delicious as was the ice cream. Prices were reasonable especially considering the food quality. The restaurant was very nicely decorated and very clean. The serve Coca-Cola products.
June 2026
Feels like a 80s or 90s diner. Highly recommend the spicy chicken sandwich, burgers and lumpia. Food is allways fresh and a good value.
There is a really nice patio area around the side of the building that has tons of extra seating.
May 2026
Do NOT underestimate this place! Food is great, the staff wonderful, and it's affordable. The space is limited but that is not their fault. Take the food to go if need be. Ordering ahead of time is super easy.
March 2026

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Cracken's Grill

2221 Rochester Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 259-7411