Cotton Patch Cafe
3111 S 31st St Ste. 3043A, Temple
(254) 771-3899
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Strips with Broccoli Cheese and Rice Casserole Macaroni
Mama's Special Butter Cake
Small Chicken Fried Steak
Homemade Queso & Chips
Chicken Fried Brisket
Chicken Fried Steak Jr
Fried Green Tomatoes
Chicken Fried Bacon
Country Fried Steak
Bacon Cheese Fries
Featured items
Chicken Fried Chicken
(Serves 4-6)6 crispy, juicy, boneless chicken breast, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravyIncludes Family Size Fixin's of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Family Size House or Caesar Salad. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus rolls with butter. Add any other Family Size Fixin' for only $10.00
Chicken Fried Steak
(Serves 4-6)6 cuts of our famous choice beef steak, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravyIncludes Family Size Fixin's of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Family Size House or Caesar Salad. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus rolls with butter. Add any other Family Size Fixin' for only $10.00
Classic Burger
A Cotton Patch classic, 7 oz. angus beef patty, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pickles
Chicken Quesadilla
Gooey, melted cheese with fresh pico de gallo all packed in a flour tortilla. Served with salsa and sour cream
Jumbo Crispy 'Shrooms
Huge, hand-breaded and made-to-order ‘shrooms, served with your choice of dipping sauce
Mama's Special Butter Cake
Buttery cake with a velvety cheesecake layer topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce
Meatloaf
(Serves 4-6)Mama's favorite meatloaf, made from scratch and topped with savory, chunky tomato sauce. Includes Family Size Fixin's of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus 6 rolls with butter. Add any other Family Size Fixin' for only $10.00
Skillet Cornbread
Scratch-made, honey sweetened cornbread, served warm in a skillet with melted honey butter
Roasted Turkey & Dressing
Sliced roasted turkey, perfectly paired with dressing, gravy and sweet and tangy cranberry sauce
Peach Cobbler
Warm, sweet peaches, baked in a spiced brown sugar mixture, topped with buttery, cobbler crust and served with vanilla ice cream.
Homemade Chips & Queso
Creamy, homemade green chile queso, served with warm, crunchy tortilla chips and our own freshly made salsa
Fried Pickles
Tangy, dill pickles, hand-battered and golden fried, served with homemade ranch or honey mustard
Super Combo Fish & Shrimp
Lightly breaded, crispy fried catfish fillets and golden-brown jumbo shrimp, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies
Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon
Grilled, cold-water Norwegian salmon with homemade lemon herb seasoning, served over seasoned rice
Fried Fish
Lightly breaded, crispy fried fish fillets, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies.
Patty Melt
7 oz. angus beef patty covered in melted swiss cheese, caramelized onions, bacon-mayo and set between butter-grilled Texas toast
Game Day Essentials
Chicken Quesadilla
Gooey, melted cheese with fresh pico de gallo all packed in a flour tortilla. Served with salsa and sour cream
Tailgate Tenders
Crispy, hand-battered chicken tenders, southern fried to perfection, served with our scratch-made cream gravy or your choice of dipping sauce
Gallon Sweet Tea
Quart of Queso
Creamy, homemade green chile quso, served with crispy warm tortilla chips.
Gallon Lemonade
Gallon Strawberry Lemonade
Gallon Unsweet Tea
Limited Time Only
Chicken Fried Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Chicken fried pork tenderloin medallions cooked to a golden brown and topped with cream gravy and served with your choice of two sides
Pecan Cobbler
A tender and flaky crust coveredwith warm, gooey pecan filling andtopped with a dollop of whip cream
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Grilled pork tenderloin medallions seared to perfection and served with brown gravy, served with your choice of two sides
Value Menu
Chicken Tenders
Crispy hand-battered chicken tenders, southern fried to perfection, served with our scratch-made cream gravy or your choice of dipping sauce
Meatloaf
Family favorite, scratch-made meatloaf, topped with savory, homemade tomato sauce
Grilled Chicken Strips
Grilled and lightly seasoned boneless chicken strips
Chicken N' Dumplins
Bowl of hand-rolled dumplings and tender chicken, simmered to perfection in a flavorful chicken stock
Vegetable Platter
Your choice of four sides and garlic mashed potatoes
Chicken Fried Steak Jr
Our smaller portion of famous choice beef steak, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravy
Beef Tips Jr
Seared choice beef steak tips, over our scratch-made garlic mashed potatoes, smothered in brown gravy, sautéed mushrooms, and diced onions, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions
Blackened Tilapia
Two flavorful, blackened tilapia fillets, served over seasoned rice
Chicken Quesadilla Jr
Our smaller portion, grilled chicken, monterey jackand cheddar cheeses, and corn salsa, all packed ina flour tortilla and grilled to melty perfection, servedwith sour cream and freshly made salsa
Chicken Fried Chicken Jr
Our smaller portion of famous choice beef steak, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravy
Appetizers
Rolls
Warm, fresh-baked, melt in your mouth yeast rolls served with creamy whipped butter
Skillet Cornbread
Scratch-made, honey sweetened cornbread, served warm in a skillet with melted honey butter
Homemade Chips & Queso
Creamy, homemade green chile queso, served with warm, crunchy tortilla chips and our own freshly made salsa
Fried Green Tomatoes
Sliced green tomatoes, hand-battered and golden fried, served with homemade ranch or avocado ranch
Chicken Fried Bacon
Thick cut, crispy bacon strips, hand-breaded and southern fried, served with our scratch-made cream gravy (40 cal) or homemade ranch (220 cal)
Jumbo Crispy 'Shrooms
Huge, hand-breaded and made-to-order ‘shrooms, served with your choice of dipping sauce
Fried Pickles
Tangy, dill pickles, hand-battered and golden fried, served with homemade ranch or honey mustard
Bacon Cheese Fries
Loaded french fries, topped with hot, melted monterey jack and cheddar cheeses and crunchy bacon crumbles, served with homemade ranch
Homestyle Favorites
Chicken Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy, boneless chicken breast, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravy
Chicken Fried Steak
Our famous choice beef steak, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravy
Roasted Turkey & Dressing
Sliced roasted turkey, perfectly paired with dressing, gravy and sweet and tangy cranberry sauce
Shiner Bock Fried Flounder
Shiner Bock battered, crispy fried flounder fillets, served over French fries, with tartar sauce, and a lemon wedge
New! Ranch Hand
Angus beef patty, caramelized onions,shredded mixed cheese, brown gravy,topped with chopped green onion
Beef Tips
Seared choice beef steak tips, over our scratch-made garlic mashed potatoes, smothered in brown gravy, sauteed mushrooms and onions, topped with cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
Fried Fish
Lightly breaded, crispy fried fish fillets, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies.
Super Combo Fish & Shrimp
Lightly breaded, crispy fried catfish fillets and golden-brown jumbo shrimp, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Creamy alfredo sauce tossed with cavatappi pasta, steamed broccoli, green onions and parmesan cheese.
Fried Shrimp
Lightly breaded, crispy fried, golden-brown jumbo shrimp, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies
Steak Fingers
Hand-breaded and southern fried strips of our famous choice beef steak, served with our scratch-made cream gravy or choice of dipping sauce
Chicken Fried Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Chicken fried pork tenderloin medallions cooked to a golden brown and topped with cream gravy and served with your choice of two sides
All Up In Our Grill
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Grilled pork tenderloin medallions seared to perfection and served with brown gravy, served with your choice of two sides
6 oz. Sirloin
USDA choice cut
Grilled Cajun Duo (Fish and Shrimp)
Cajun-seasoned, blackened tilapia fillet and grilled shrimp, topped with our own CP Cajun sauce, served over seasoned rice
Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon
Grilled, cold-water Norwegian salmon with homemade lemon herb seasoning, served over seasoned rice
Chipotle Maple Chicken
Grilled, boneless chicken breast, covered in our sweet and spicy homemade chipotle maple glaze, served over seasoned rice
Center Cut Pork Chop
Juicy, center cut pork chop, seasoned and grilled, served with cinnamon apples.
Bacon Wrapped Filet
USDA Choice cut 8oz
New! Chipotle Maple Grilled Salmon
Grilled, cold-water Norwegian salmon covered in our sweet and spicy homemade chipotle maple glaze, served over seasoned rice
Grilled Shrimp
Cajun seasoned, grilled shrimp, served over seasoned rice
Zesty Lemon Herb Grilled Flounder
Grilled Flounder with CP Texas zesty lemon herb seasoning, and your choice of two sides
Salads
Cobb Salad
Sliced avocado, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes, chopped egg, and fresh mixed greens with homemade ranch or your choice of dressing
Tex Mex Salad
Cheese, black beans, corn salsa, fresh avocado, topped with tortilla strips and served with homemade avocado ranch or your choice of dressing
Strawberry Pecan Salad
Spring mix greens, freshly sliced strawberries, candied pecans and bleu cheese crumbles, served with raspberry walnut vinaigrette or your choice of dressing
BBQ Fried Chicken Salad
Fried chicken, fresh mixed greens, bacon, cheese,tomatoes, chopped egg, green bell pepper, drizzledwith BBQ sauce, and topped with red onions
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in homemade caesar, topped with toasted croutons and shaved parmesan
Handhelds
Classic Burger
A Cotton Patch classic, 7 oz. angus beef patty, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pickles
Dr Pepper Jalepeno Bacon Burger
Angus beef patty, topped with pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, grilled pickled jalapeño, crispy bacon, house spread, drizzled with homemade Dr Pepper BBQ sauce all served on a golden potato bun.
Three Cheese Bacon Burger
7 oz. angus beef patty, topped with american, cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pickles
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, and corn salsa, all packed in a flour tortilla and grilled to melty perfection, served with sour cream and freshly made salsa
Patty Melt
7 oz. angus beef patty covered in melted swiss cheese, caramelized onions, bacon-mayo and set between butter-grilled Texas toast
The BLT
Piled high with crispy strips of bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and mayo on our homestyle white toast. Served with fries
Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Juicy, seasoned grilled chicken breast, topped with slided avocado, pepper jack cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and house spread on butter-grilled Texas toast
Turkey Club
Shaved turkey, swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced avocado, and chipotle mayo on homestyle white toast. Served with fries
Avocado Bacon Burger
Angus beef patty topped with sliced avocado, American cheese, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and house spread, set between a golden potato bun.
All Drinks
Sweet Tea
Handcrafted Strawberry Lemonade
Pepsi
Gallon Strawberry Lemonade
Dr Pepper
Gallon Sweet Tea
Mountain Dew
Peach Sweet Tea
Gallon Unsweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Starry
Raspberry Sweet Tea
Mug Root Beer
Peach Unsweet Tea
Pepsi Zero
Diet Pepsi
Gallon Lemonade
Diet Dr Pepper
Diet Mountain Dew
Raspberry Unsweet Tea
Desserts
Mama's Special Butter Cake
Buttery cake with a velvety cheesecake layer topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce
Peach Cobbler
Warm, sweet peaches, baked in a spiced brown sugar mixture, topped with buttery, cobbler crust and served with vanilla ice cream.
Funnel Cake Fries
For a limited time! Our take on a state fair favorite, shareable, deep-fried to a golden crisp, dessert topped with powdered sugar and served with gooey marshmallow fluff for dipping.
Carrot Cake
Sweet, lightly spiced cake with freshly-shredded carrots, sweet 'n juicy pineapple, flaky coconut and crunchy walnuts, covered with rich cream cheese icing, topped with cinnamon cookie crunch and drizzled with caramel sauce
Dr Pepper Chocolate Cake
Warm chocolate cake dripping in fudge icing and drizzled with white chocolate, served with a scoop of ice cream and fresh strawberries
Pumpkin Crunch
Layers of Pumpkin Pie flavors mixed with crunchy, candied pecans, drizzled in caramel sauce and topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Pecan Cobbler
Sides
Potato Cheese Soup
Rich, creamy potato soup, topped with shredded cheese and crunchy bacon crumbles
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Side House Salad
Macaroni & Cheese
Fried Okra
Loaded Baked Potato
French Fries
Side Caesar Salad
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Southern Green Beans
Whole Kernel Corn
Fresh Broccoli
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Cinnamon Apples
Baked Sweet Potato
Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Tenders
Hand-battered and southern fried
Corn Dog
Golden fried to perfection
Steak Fingers
Served with our scratch-made gravy
Mac & Cheese
Cheesy, gooey, creamy and oh-so-delicious…
Kids Pasta
Pasta, marinara and parmesan cheese
Cheeseburger
Angus beef patty topped with american cheese and pickles
Veggie Plate
Your choice of 2 sides
Family Meals
Tenders
(Serves 4-6)24 crispy, hand-battered chicken tenders, southern fried to perfection, served with our scratch made cream gravy or your choice of dipping sauce. Includes Family Size Fixin's of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus 6 rolls with butter. Add any other Family Size Fixin' for only $10.00
Chicken Fried Chicken
(Serves 4-6)6 crispy, juicy, boneless chicken breast, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravyIncludes Family Size Fixin's of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Family Size House or Caesar Salad. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus rolls with butter. Add any other Family Size Fixin' for only $10.00
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
(Serves 4-6)Creamy alfredo sauce tossed with cavatappi pasta, steamed broccoli, green onions and parmesan cheese. Includes Family Size Fixin's of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus 6 rolls with butter. Add any other Family Size Fixin' for only $10.00
Meatloaf
(Serves 4-6)Mama's favorite meatloaf, made from scratch and topped with savory, chunky tomato sauce. Includes Family Size Fixin's of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus 6 rolls with butter. Add any other Family Size Fixin' for only $10.00
Chicken Fried Steak
(Serves 4-6)6 cuts of our famous choice beef steak, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravyIncludes Family Size Fixin's of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Family Size House or Caesar Salad. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus rolls with butter. Add any other Family Size Fixin' for only $10.00
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Recent Reviews
My perfect experience at Cotton Patch Cafe happened today. My server Makayla was amazing and was probably the best server I have ever had. From the moment I walked in the door I was l greeted quickly and taken to my seat. My server was super attentive with her great personality and genuine interest in taking care of me. I received my order quickly and the food was perfect. Such a great experience. I haven't eaten there in a long time I'm glad I went there. My lunch was...
February 2026
This was my very first time here and I was placing a lunch order and Sheila blew me away ! I tasted some chicken and dumplings, the Texas cavier, and their homemade ranch and my mind is blown away ! This food is amazing ! I will definitely be coming back to eat !!! I love this place ❤️ staff was amazing and attentive and I am excited to try my food !!
February 2026
Absolute best chicken fried steak in Temple!!
From the moment I arrived with my family, we were treated like we had come home. The staff was very polite (Thanks Kelsey!!) with prompt service. Every plate was beautiful and delicious.
This is a great spot for business, family and friends to enjoy.
From the moment I arrived with my family, we were treated like we had come home. The staff was very polite (Thanks Kelsey!!) with prompt service. Every plate was beautiful and delicious.
This is a great spot for business, family and friends to enjoy.
February 2026
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