The Kettle Diner

300 Marine Blvd, Jacksonville
(910) 455-7739

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Kettle Country Breakfast Eggs Benedict
Kids Spaghetti w Garlic Bread
Hot Roast Beef or Turkey
Vegetable Beef Soup
Chicken and Waffles
Country Fried Steak
Chicken-Fried Steak
Buttermilk Pancakes
Smothered Chicken
Mashed Potatoes

Menu

Today's Specials
Two Piece Fried Chicken Meal
Two pieces of fried chicken with your choice of two sides. Served with your choice of roll, corn bread or hush puppies.
Three Piece Fried Chicken Meal
Three pieces of fried chicken with your choice of two sides. Served with your choice of roll, hush puppies or corn bread.
Paul Parker Sandwich
Ham, bacon, provolone & American cheese, lettuce & tomato on a hoagie roll. Served with french fries or your choice of side.

*Limited Time Specials*
Churros
Lightly sweetened sticks of dough, filled with apple & fried golden brown. Served with homemade sweet cream. What a treat!
Chicken Veggie Medley over Rice
Marinated grilled chicken breast, zucchini, squash & onions atop a bed of white rice. Served with grilled pita bread.
Fresh Fruit Bowl
Bowl of fresh fruit. Most often strawberries, blueberries & pineapple
Strawberry Avocado Salad
A bowl of baby spinach topped with avocado, strawberries, two crispy bacon strips, sunflower kernels and pecans. Served with homemade balsamic vinagerette (on the side).
Strawberry Sticky French Toast
Sourdough french toast topped with homemade sweet cream & pecans that have been caramelized in brown sugar & butter. Fresh strawberries served on the side.
Avocado Toast
Toasted sourdough bread topped with seasoned avocado
Pasta Primavera
Penne pasta with sauteed onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, zucchini & squash drizzled with an olive oil based garlic lemon basil sauce. Sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Served w/ garlic bread.
Huevos Rancheros
Two tostadas topped with two eggs, chorizo, mozzarella cheese & spicy homemade salsa. Topped w/ avocado & crema. Comes with your choice of side

Family Packs
Breakfast Family Pack: Easily serves 4+ people
CHOOSE any 4 entrees (Mix & Match) -Belgian Waffles -Pancakes -French Toast -Biscuits & Gravy Comes with (8) eggs (scrambled or fried), (8) bacon strips and (8) sausage links.
Catfish Family Pack: Easily serves 4+ people
Includes (4) pieces of Catfish (IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COMBINATION OF GRILLED & FRIED CATFISH PLEASE SPECIFY THE AMOUNT OF EACH IN THE SPECIAL INSTRUCTION NOTES AT THE BOTTOM), your choice of two sides (1qt each) & choice of bread for four (corn bread, roll or hush puppies).
Chicken Tender Family Pack: Easily serves 4+ people
Includes (16) Chicken Tenders, your choice of two sides (1 qt. each), choice of bread for four (corn bread, roll or hush puppies).
Hamburger Steak Family Packs: Easily serves 4+ people
Includes (4) Hamburger Steaks topped with mushrooms, onions, peppers & brown gravy (IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COMBINATION OF MEDIUM WELL & WELL DONE PLEASE SPECIFY AMOUNT OF EACH IN THE SPECIAL INSTRUCTION NOTES AT THE BOTTOM), your choice of two side (1qt. each), choice of bread for four (corn bread, roll or hush puppies).
Pork Chop Family Pack: Easily serves 4+ people
Includes (8) Pork Chops (IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COMBINATION OF GRILLED & FRIED PLEASE SPECIFY THE AMOUNT OF EACH IN SPECIAL INSTRUCTION NOTES AT BOTTOM), your choice of two sides (1 qt. each) & choice of bread for four (corn bread, roll or hush puppies).
Grilled Chicken Breast Family Pack: Easily serves 4+ people
Includes (4) grilled chicken breasts, your choice of (2) sides (1qt. each) & choice of bread for four (corn bread, roll or hush puppies).
Italian Specialties Family Pack: Easily serves 4+ people
Includes your CHOICE of (4) of the following: -Lasagna -Spaghetti (w/ Meatballs) -Chicken Parmesan Served with (16) garlic bread triangles & (4) house salads with your choice of dressing.

Breakfast Specialities
Kettle Country Breakfast
For the hearty appetite, 2 eggs, 3 fluffy buttermilk pancakes and your choice of bacon, sausage or breakfast ham. Substitute country ham for an additional charge.
All-Star Sampler Breakfast
For the ones with a really big appetite. 2 silver dollar pancakes, breakfast ham, 2 bacon strips, 2 sausage links, 2 eggs any style and your choice of hash browns, home fries or grits and toast. No substitutions.
Country Gentleman Breakfast
Center-cut county or breakfast ham slice, 2 eggs (any style) and biscuit with cream gravy.
Ribeye Breakfast
An 8 oz. ribeye with pancakes or toast and your choice of hash browns, home fries or grits and 2 eggs (any style)
Texas T-Bone Breakfast
A mouth-watering T-bone served with 2 eggs, home fries, hash browns or grits and 2 pancakes or toast.
Chicken and Waffles Breakfast
An unbelievably delightful combination! Crispy all-white-meat chicken tenders served on top of 2 pearl sugar waffles. Peppery country gravy served on the side.
Eggs Benedict Breakfast
Canadian-style bacon on an English muffin topped with 2 poached eggs and rich hollandaise sauce. Served with hash browns or home fries.
Farmers Favorite Breakfast
2 center-cut boneless pork loin chops, 2 pancakes or toast, hash browns, home fries or grits and 2 eggs (any style).
The Southerner Breakfast
Chicken-fried steak or chicken-fried chicken served with our delicious cream gravy, 2 eggs and hash browns, home fries or grits, toast or biscuit.
Texas Breakfast
A heaping order of grits, hash browns or home fries smothered with sausage gravy and topped with your choice of eggs.
Eggs Florentine Breakfast
2 poached eggs, baby spinach and tomato on a toasted English muffin, topped with Hollandaise sauce and a sprinkle of feta cheese. Served with your choice of grits, hash browns, home fries or rice.
Kettle Breakfast Burrito
Chorizo, yellow squash, onions, and peppers seasoned and grilled just right. Combined with mozzarella cheese and 3 scrambled eggs then rolled up in a flour tortilla. Served with your choice of grits, hash brown or home fries.
Breakfast Quesadilla
Three eggs with peppers, tomato, mushrooms, onion, cheddar & mozzarella cheese and your choice of bacon or sausage in a grilled tortilla. Served with salsa and choice of homefries, hashbrowns or grits.

Deuces are Wild
French-Style Deuces
2 french toast slices lightly dusted with powdered sugar, 2 eggs, 2 bacon strips, and 2 sausage links.
The 4 Deuces
2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 bacon strips, and 2 sausage links.
Dixie Deuces
2 biscuits with gravy, 2 eggs, 2 bacon strips and 2 sausage links.
Waffle Deuces
2 waffle halves, 2 eggs, 2 bacon strips, and 2 sausage links.

Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast
Buttermilk Pancakes
A kettle specialty. A full-stack or a short stack.
Belgian Waffle
Crisp, golden waffle from our special recipe. Add-ons for an additional charge.
French Toast
6 triangles of our thick-sliced toast with either bacon or sausage.

Omelets
Mike's Omelet
Egg whites, grilled chicken, peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
Kettle Country Omelet
Sausage, bacon, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms & cheese.
Western Omelet
Diced ham, green peppers, onions & cheese.
Ham and Cheese Omelet
Diced ham and lots of cheddar cheese.
Spanish Omelet
Green peppers, tomatoes & onions topped with sour cream & salsa (on the side).
Vegetarian Omelet
Tomatoes, green peppers, onions, mushrooms & cheese.
Steak Omelet
Steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms & cheese.
Meat Lovers Omelet
Ham, bacon, sausage & cheese.

Breakfast Sides
Biscuits & Gravy
Dense flaky pastry. Two biscuits total (cut in 1/2)
Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese
Comes toasted with plain cream cheese or butter served on the side.
Southern-Style Grits
A bowl of porridge made from ground corn.
Hot Oatmeal
Home Fries
Seasoned & grilled cubed potatoes sauteed with onion & peppers.
Hash Browns
Fried shredded potatoes.
Corned Beef Hash
Salt cured beef, potatoes, and onions.
Bacon
Cured pork.
Ham
Sausage
Cinnamon Apples
Soft cinnamon apples in a gelatin base.

Breakfast Sandwiches
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Ham, Egg & Cheese
Sandwich built with pork and cheese.
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

Snacks & Starters
Fried Pickle Chips
Pickles fried golden brown & served with ranch dressing on the side.
Nachos Grande
A plato muy grande of crisp tortilla chips topped with the works: spicy chili, grated cheese, jalapenos, lettuce & diced tomatoes. Sour cream & salsa available upon request.
Cheese Fries (A fan favorite!)
A heaping order of fries topped with melted cheddar & mozzarella cheese, then sprinkled with real bacon bits.
Chicken Tender App
Homemade hand cut, lightly breaded or crunchy, thick breaded tenders.
Homemade Onion Rings
Thick cut onion rings, battered & quick fried until golden brown & crispy.
Buffalo Wings
Deep fried chicken wings served with your choice of dipping sauce
Boneless Wings
Battered chicken breast bits covered in a mild buffalo sauce.
Fried Green 'Maters
Fresh green tomatoes seasoned, lightly breaded & deep fried golden brown.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Crispy outside, soft & chewy inside. Served with our special Italian sauce for dipping.
A Little of Each
For those who can't make up their minds...try it all. A generous sampling of cheese sticks, chicken strips, buffalo wings & onion rings or french fries.
Cheese Quesadillas
Yummy Cheesy Quesadillas! Also available with chicken or beef.
Sweet Potato Fries
A basket of sweet potato fries, fried golden brown & served with a side of honey butter.
Homemade Kettle Lumpia
Ground chuck, cabbage, carrots, parmesan cheese & seasonings mixed together then rolled in a spring wrap & deep fried golden brown. Served on a bed of lettuce & tomato with sweet chili sauce.

Salads & Soups
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, Parmesan cheese & Caesar dressing. Grilled chicken available as an add-on.
House Salad
Fresh mixed greens, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onion & green peppers.
Chef Salad
This one is huge! Ham, turkey, Iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, cucumbers, diced tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cheddar & mozzarella cheese & boiled eggs. *You can substitute the ham & turkey w/ grilled chicken strips for an up charge
Vegetable Beef Soup
As always, homemade & oh so delicious! This is a popular one!
Chili Bowl
Topped with shredded cheddar cheese! Delightful with a dollop of sour cream on top. Diced onions available upon request.
House Soup & Salad Combo
The perfect pair. A bowl of our homemade veggie beef soup & a side salad.
Clam Chowder

Hot & Cold Specialties
Tuna Pita
Tuna with lettuce & tomatoes in a pita.
Master Burger
Half-pound of fresh ground beef cooked to order. Served with cheddar cheese, lettuce & tomato on a toasted brioche bun or texas toast. Add bacon for an upcharge
Bacon Mushroom Swiss Burger
Half-pound burger with bacon, mushrooms & Swiss cheese on a toasted brioche bun.
Texas Burger
Served with cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onions & BBQ sauce on grilled Texas Toast.
Roast Beef Dip Sandwich
Thin sliced roast beef, grilled mushrooms & onions topped with Swiss cheese on a French loaf with au jus on the side for dipping. YUM!
BLT Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo sandwich.
Catfish Sandwich
A spicy catfish fillet lightly breaded and grilled or quick-fried to a crispy brown. Served on a grilled hoagie loaf with lettuce & tomato.
Turkey Supreme
Sliced white turkey breast, cheese, tomato, lettuce & bacon strips all on a grilled hoagie roll.
Grilled Cheese
Your choice of cheese melted in between grilled Texas toast.
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded chicken breast with marinara sauce and covered with lots of provolone cheese on a brioche bun.
Classic Reuben
Thin-sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye bread.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled marinated chicken breast on a toasted brioche bun. Lettuce, tomato and too much mayo makes it great.
Philly Cheesesteak
Grilled beef, onions, mushrooms, green peppers and big-eye Swiss cheese on a toasted French loaf. Served with au jus sauce on the side.
Tuna Melt
Tuna sandwich with melted cheese to cover on thick Texas toast. Served cold on request.
Patty Melt
Our 1/3lb. burger grilled and sandwiched between Texas toast. Melted provolone cheese & grilled onions complete this classic.
Club Sandwich
Triple decker full of turkey, ham (or both) w/ lettuce, tomato, bacon, American cheese and mayo.
Fried Chicken Club
Breaded chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato, bacon, provolone cheese & mayo.
Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Wrap
Chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese & ranch dressing. Served with your choice of side.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Fried chicken breast smothered in buffalo sauce, then wrapped with cheese, french fries, bacon & ranch dressing. Grilled chicken available for an upcharge.
Hot Dog Meal
Two hot dogs with your choice of side.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Fried chicken breast smothered in buffalo sauce then wrapped with cheese, french fries, bacon & ranch dressing. Served with your choice of side.
Mediterranean Chicken Wrap
Marinated grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, feta cheese & Italian dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla & served with your choice of side

Steak Dinners
Ribeye
Cooked to perfection. It will satisfy the heartiest of appetites.
Texas T-Bone
Mouth watering 16oz. T-bone seasoned & grilled to perfection.

Dinner Specialties
Pork Chops
Two center cut boneless pork loin chops cooked just the way you like them: grilled or fried.
Chicken Fried Steak/Chicken Fried Chicken
Lightly breaded & served with country cream gravy.
Liver & Onions
Liver served with grilled onions & gravy.
Hamburger Steak
1/2 pound hamburger steak topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions and peppers in brown gravy.
Smothered Chicken
A tender chicken breast perfectly seasoned & topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers, Swiss cheese & alfredo sauce.
Chicken Tender Platter
Homemade hand cut, lightly breaded or crunchy, thick breaded tenders with two side options.
Hot Roast Beef or Turkey
A diner classic. Your choice of sliced roast beef or thinly sliced white meat turkey breast served hot on thick toasted bread. Served with lots of gravy & two side options.
Vegetable Plate
Choose any 3 of our vegetable/side options.
Chicken Hibachi
Marinated grilled chicken breast, zucchini, squash, mushrooms & onions atop a bed of rice with soy sauce. Served with yum yum sauce.

Italian Specialties
Spaghetti
Served with meat sauce. Comes with garlic bread and a house salad (fresh mixed greens, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & green peppers).
Homemade Baked Lasagna
Served with garlic bread & a house salad (fresh mixed greens, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & green peppers).
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Grilled chicken & steamed broccoli in Alfredo sauce over spaghetti noodles. Served with garlic bread & a house salad (fresh mixed greens, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & green peppers).
Chicken Parmesan
Served with spaghetti & marinara sauce. Comes with garlic bread & a house salad (fresh mixed greens, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & green peppers).
Ravioli Alfredo w/ Grilled Chicken
Ravioli tossed in Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken strips. Served with a side salad (fresh mixed greens, dice tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & green peppers).

Seafood
Catfish Fillet
Delicious catfish, lightly breaded & either grilled or quick-fried to a golden brown. Served with tartar sauce & a lemon wedge.
Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Seven big shrimp deep fried to a golden brown & served with a lemon wedge and your choice of dipping sauce.

Side Options
Baked Sweet Potato
Baked Potato
Comes with sour cream & butter.
French Fries
Potato Salad
Fried Okra
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Cinnamon Apples
Applesauce
Steamed Cabbage
Steamed Baby Carrots
Coleslaw
White Rice
Mac-N-Cheese
Corn
Seasoned Sauteed Spinach
Green Beans
Collards
Lima Beans
Rutabaga
Cornbread
Hush Puppies
Serving of six hush puppies
Dinner Roll
Steamed Broccoli
Grilled Pita Bread

Desserts
Chocolate Cake
Decadent chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
German Chocolate Torte
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Large piece of NY Style Cheesecake
Lemon Torte
Double Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Banana Pudding
Chocolate Cheesecake
Butterfinger Torte
Iced Lemon Pound Cake
Peanut Butter Brownie
Chocolate Hazelnut Torte

Just for Kids
Kids Silver Dollar Pancakes
Kids pancakes with a surprise shape. Comes with syrup.
Kids: One Egg, Two Bacon or Sausage Links
One egg, two pieces of bacon or two sausage links.
Kids French toast
One slice of french toast. Served with syrup
Kids Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese sandwich served with french fries, applesauce or raw carrot sticks.
Kids Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread
Kid's spaghetti served with garlic bread
Kids Chicken Nuggets
Kid's chicken nuggets with choice of applesauce, french fries or raw carrot sticks.
Kid's Burger
Kid's sized hamburger with french fries, applesauce or raw carrots sticks. Add cheese for additional .30
Kids Hot Dog
Hot dog served w/ french fries, applesauce or raw carrot sticks.
Kids Homemade Mac-n-Cheese

Drinks
Soft Drinks
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
Hot Tea
Freshly Brewed Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Milk
Juice

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Recent Reviews

Small place but mighty tastes experienced by my friends and I here in this diner in Jacksonville NC. Food was home cooked and delicious. I had the grilled pork chop, sweet potato and collard greens, with a slice of Andes Mint chocolate cake for dessert. Our server was professional and attentive, and the atmosphere had a hometown welcoming vibe that enhanced our experience here. I highly recommend this place!
April 2025
Busy place. Been here for years and Jacksonville's place for good food and service. Great breakfast after a night of bar hopping , or just hungry ! The food has been comfort food and just tasty meals forever. I hope through the years to come that it stays ...THE PLACE TO BE IN JACKSONVILLE, NC.
April 2025
Food is always great and the staff is always very friendly and awesome. Have been eating here since the 1900s. Service is friendly as I said but this isn't the place to go if you're in a hurry
March 2025

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The Kettle Diner

300 Marine Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-7739