Pepper Pod Restaurant
703 Monmouth St, Newport
(859) 431-7455
Customers' Favorites
Fat Eddie Burger and Fries
Eggs Bacon Fries and Toast
Slab of Goetta Breakfast
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Poor Boy Breakfast
Biscuits and Gravy
Deep Fried Pickles
Texas Patty Melt
Cheese Omelette
Onion Rings
Breakfast
Hungry Man's Breakfast
Your choice of 1 meat: Bacon, Sausage patties or links, Ham or Goetta, three eggs served with hash browns and toast
Full Order of Biscuits and Gravy
2 biscuits and white sausage gravy
Breakfast Sandwich
Choice of Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Goetta
Two Country Fresh Eggs Breakfast
Your choice of (1) one meat: Bacon, Sausage Patties, Sausage Links, Ham, Goetta, two eggs served with hash browns and toast
Breakfast Sandwich Cheese
Choice of Meat, and cheese
Slab of Goetta Breakfast
6 oz slab of goetta served with two eggs, hash browns and toast
Fried Egg Sandwich
2 eggs of your choice on toast
3 Hot Cakes
Served with butter and syrup.
Half order of biscuits and gravy
1 biscuit and white sausage gravy
Corned Beef hash and Two Eggs
Served with Toast
Country Biscuit Breakfast
One split biscuit with one egg on top covered in sausage gravy and covered in cheese. Served with hasbrowns
Steak and Eggs
6oz Ribeye, two eggs, served with hash browns and toast
Grilled Pork Chop Breakfast
2 grilled pork chops served with two eggs hash browns and toast
Country Ham Breakfast
Center Slice Salt Cured Ham, two eggs, hash browns and biscuits and gravy
Breakfast Sides
Side of Shredded Hash Browns
Side of Goetta
Side Slab of Goetta
6 oz slab of Glier's Goetta
Side of Bacon
Toast and Jelly
side of Biscuits
with butter and Jelly
Side of Sausage Patties
Loaded Hashbrowns
Ham, cheese, onion, tomatoes, green peppers,
Side of Sausage Links
Add an Egg
Side of Corned Beef Hash
Side of Grits
Fried Diced Potatoes
Side of Country Ham Center Slice
side of white gravy
Side of Ham
Side of Oatmeal
Omelettes
Goetta and Cheese omelette
3 eggs, 2 pieces of Gliers Goetta,shredded cheese,served with hash browns and toast
Personal omelette
your choice of 3 of the following:cheese,bacon,ham,sausage,goetta,tomato,mushrooms,green peppers,onions served with hash browns and toast
Ham and Cheese omelette
3 eggs with ham,shredded cheese served with hash browns and toast
Denver Omelette
3 eggs,green peppers,onions,ham,shredded served with hash browns and toast
Sausage and cheese omelette
3 eggs, 2 pieces of sausage, shredded cheese,served with hash browns and toast
Spanish Omelette
salsa and shredded cheese, served with hash browns and toast
Mushroom and Cheese Omelette
3 eggs,shredded cheese, mushrooms, served with hash browns and toast
Bacon and Cheese Omelette
3 eggs, shredded cheese,bacon served with hash browns and toast
Cheese Omelette
3 eggs,shredded cheese served with hash browns and toast
Sandwiches and Salads
Super Big Eddie
two 1/4 ground beef patties on a double deck bun served with tartar sauce,lettuce,cheese and pickles
House Salad
Your choice of dressing. Served with tomatoes and crackers.
Big Eddie
two ground beef patties on a double deck bun served with tartar sauce,lettuce,cheese and pickles
1/4 Pounder Angus Cheeseburger
Served with tartar sauce, lettuce, and pickles.
Grilled Cheese
American cheese on grilled bread slices served with pickles.
Grilled or Breaded Chicken Club Sandwich
Boneless, skinless breast of chicken served with mayo, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and side of french fries.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Quarter pound Angus burger. Served deluxe.
Hoagie Steak Sandwich
Either with pizza sauce or mushroom sauce, mozzarella cheese, onion and pickle.
Homemade Cheeseburger
6 oz. ground beef patty. Served deluxe.
Grilled Ham and Cheese
Sliced ham with American cheese and pickles.
Grilled Texas Chicken Melt
Grilled chicken breast with bacon and American cheese served on Texas toast.
Chef Salad
Diced ham, American and Swiss cheese, tomato, hard-boiled egg, your choice of dressing. Try beef or turkey instead of ham for .50 cents extra.
Grilled Texas Patty Melt
Quarter pound Angus patty with onion, bacon, Swiss and American cheese served on Texas toast.
Eddie's Special Sandwich
Grilled ham and Swiss cheese, served on a 6 in. bun with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce.
Chicken or Tuna Salad Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomato, and pickle.
Cod Fish Sandwich
Served on a bun with tartar sauce and lettuce.
Crispy Chicken Salad
Covered with popcorn chicken, shredded cheese, and tomato.
Tuna or Chicken Salad Plate
Your choice of either, served on a bed of lettuce and surrounded by tomato, chopped-up cheese, and egg wedges.
Pepper Pod Fish Sandwich
hand breaded fish sandwich on your choice of white, wheat or rye bread
Grilled Chicken Salad
Covered with cut-up grilled chicken, shredded cheese, and tomato.
Egg Salad Sandwich
Our own fresh homemade egg salad sandwich served with lettuce, tomato, and pickle.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Served deluxe.
Double Deckers
Maxi Club
Double-Decker with ham, turkey, bacon, American cheese, mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
BLT-Double Bacon
Served with mayo, lettuce, tomato.
Turkey Club Double Decker
Served with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and bacon.
Turkey and Swiss Double Decker
Served with mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
Ham and Cheese Double-Decker
Served with mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
Ham, Beef, and Swiss Double-Decker
Served with mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
Ham and Beef Double Decker
Served with mayo, lettuce, tomato.
Mains
Ribeye Steak Dinner
Cooked to your liking. Choice of two sides. Served with Texas toast.
Chopped Beef Steak
With grilled onions and brown gravy. Your choice of two sides and Texas toast.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Served with a salad and garlic toast.
Country Fried Steak Dinner
Fried golden brown served with cream gravy. Your choice of two sides and Texas toast.
Open-Faced Roast Beef or Turkey
Open-faced sandwich covered with brown gravy, served with two sides.
Chicken Bites with Fries
Deep-fried popcorn chicken served with french fries.
Grilled Pork-chop Dinner
Two grilled 6 oz. center-cut pork-chops. Your choice of two sides and Texas toast.
Fish and Chips
Two strips of hand-breaded fish, served with french fries.
Liver and Onions Dinner
Two pieces of tender baby beef liver smothered with grilled onions and brown gravy. Your choice of two sides and Texas toast.
Fish and Chicken Tenderloin Dinner
Hand-breaded boneless white fish and breaded chicken tenderloins. Your choice of two sides and served with Texas toast.
Breaded Chicken Tenderloin Dinner
Breaded strips of white meat chicken. Deep-fried until golden brown and spiced just right. Your choice of two sides and Texas toast.
Grilled Chicken Breast Dinner
Boneless, skinless breast of chicken. Served with two sides and Texas toast.
Hand-Breaded Fish Dinner
8 oz. boneless piece of hand-breaded white fish. Served with two sides and Texas toast.
Shrimp Basket Dinner
Golden brown breaded shrimp with cocktail sauce. Your choice of two sides and Texas toast.
Kid's Menu
Kids grilled cheese and fries
Kids chicken strips and fries
Three chicken strips with french fries.
Kids bacon and eggs
Two strips of bacon, two eggs, and slice of toast.
Kids hamburger and fries
Kids chili and spaghetti
Add cheese for .99 cents.
Kids Spaghetti and Meatballs
Served with two meatballs and garlic toast.
Kids pancake
One pancake and two strips of bacon.
Chili, Soups, and Sides
French Fries
Macaroni & Cheese Bites
Tater Tots
Chili Cheese Fries
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Served plain, hot, or mild. Comes with ranch.
Cup of Chili
Served with beans or no beans.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
ranch
Mashed Potatoes
Served with either cream or brown gravy.
Onion Rings
5-Way Chili and Spaghetti
Served with onion and bean.
Macaroni and Cheese
Cheese Fries
Homemade Soup
Call for the Soups of the Day 859-431-7455
Bowl of Chili
Served with or without beans.
Baked Potato
With butter and sour cream.
Deep-Fried Pickles
Served with ranch dressing.
4-Way Chili and Spaghetti
Served with onion or bean.
mac n cheese
Home made macaroni and cheese
Large French Fry
3-Way Chili and Spaghetti
Soups
Our soup menu changes daily, please call us for our daily soup menu
Green Beans
grilled onions
side of brown gravy
french
blue cheese
italian
Desserts
Cheesecake
Pecan Pie
Served with whipped cream.
Drinks
Sprite®
Lemon Lime Soda
Diet Coke®
Diet Cola
Coke Soft Drinks
Fresh Brewed Coffee
Mellow Yellow
Sweet Tea
Orange Juice
Un-sweet Tea
Chocolate Milk
Fresh Brewed Hot Tea
White Milk
Sides
mac n cheese
Home made macaroni and cheese
Texas toast
Homemade Cole Slaw
Cottage Cheese
tomatoes
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Recent Reviews
One team member says "Pepper Pod is truly a hidden gem in Newport, KY! Stepping inside feels like a journey back in time - they have original jukeboxes still in place at every booth! Excellent service + plenty of delicious diner-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner options! Their French toast is my favorite and you have to try the local goetta!"
April 2025
Awesome place! I loved the smoking section. Had a dude rip a mean one and blew the smoke at my table. I was coughing for the duration of my meal, so cool! Highly recommend taking the young and elderly, especially if they have underdeveloped lungs or asthma.
10/10 will take my newborn next time
Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu with lots of great food. It's all garnished with ash so you can taste the cigarette smoke alongside smelling...
10/10 will take my newborn next time
Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu with lots of great food. It's all garnished with ash so you can taste the cigarette smoke alongside smelling...
October 2024
What can I say, when you first walk in, you're hit with old, stale cigarette smoke smell. There was one waitress among the entire diner so the waitress was a little cold if that makes sense I'm not blaming the waitress for that. The food was mid at best they gave you what the menu said and nothing more. I had to add mayo to a grilled chicken sandwich I feel like that should be on it to begin with. All that being said, we won't be visiting anymore. 3/10 mainly because...
September 2024
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