Cotton Patch Cafe

5501 Bosque Blvd, Waco
(254) 772-4200

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Customers' Favorites

Chicken Fried Steak and Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Tenders Basket
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Chicken Fried Steak Jr
Chicken Fried Brisket
Fried Green Tomatoes
Skillet Cornbread
Grilled Chicken
Chicken Tenders

Menu

Featured items
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 sides 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.Add any other Family Size Side' for only $15.00
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 sides 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 Sides for only $15.00
Classic Burger
A Cotton Patch classic, 7 oz. angus beef patty, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pickles
Mama's Special Butter Cake
Buttery cake with a velvety cheesecake layer topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce
Chicken Quesadilla
Gooey, melted cheese with fresh pico de gallo all packed in a flour tortilla. Served with salsa and sour cream
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.
Meatloaf
(Serves 4-6)Mama's favorite meatloaf, made from scratch and topped with savory, chunky tomato sauce. Includes Family Size sides of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus 6 rolls.Add any other Family Size Side' for only $15.00
Roasted Turkey & Dressing
Sliced roasted turkey, perfectly paired with dressing and gravy
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.
Skillet Cornbread
Scratch-made, honey sweetened cornbread.
Chipotle Maple Chicken
Grilled, boneless chicken breast, covered in our sweet and spicy homemade chipotle maple glaze, served over seasoned rice
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
Steak Fingers
Hand-breaded and southern fried strips of our famous choice beef steak, served with our scratch-made cream gravy
Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon
Grilled, cold-water Norwegian salmon with homemade lemon herb seasoning, served over seasoned rice
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
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

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
Quart of Queso
Creamy, homemade green chile quso, served with crispy warm tortilla chips.
Gallon Lemonade
Gallon Strawberry Lemonade
Gallon Unsweet Tea
Gallon Sweet Tea

Limited Time Only
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Grilled pork tenderloin medallions seared to perfection and served with brown gravy, 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
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
Pumpkin Crunch
Layers of Pumpkin Pie flavors mixed with crunchy, candied pecans, drizzled in caramel sauce and topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

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
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 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
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
Grilled Chicken Strips
Grilled and lightly seasoned boneless chicken strips

Appetizers
Rolls
Warm, fresh-baked, melt in your mouth yeast rolls.
Homemade Chips & Queso
Creamy, homemade green chile queso.
Skillet Cornbread
Scratch-made, honey sweetened cornbread.
Jumbo Crispy 'Shrooms
Huge, hand-breaded and made-to-order ‘shrooms.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Sliced green tomatoes, hand-battered and golden fried.
Chicken Fried Bacon
Thick cut, crispy bacon strips, hand-breaded and southern fried.
Bacon Cheese Fries
Loaded french fries, topped with hot, melted monterey jack and cheddar cheeses and crunchy bacon crumbles.
Fried Pickles
Tangy, dill pickles, hand-battered and golden fried.

Homestyle Favorites
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
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 Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Chicken fried pork tenderloin medallions cooked to a golden brown served choice of gravy and two sides
Roasted Turkey & Dressing
Sliced roasted turkey, perfectly paired with dressing and gravy
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.
New! Ranch Hand
Angus beef patty, caramelized onions,shredded mixed cheese, brown gravy,topped with chopped green onion
Fried Fish
Lightly breaded, crispy fried fish fillets, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies.
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Creamy alfredo sauce tossed with cavatappi pasta, steamed broccoli, green onions and parmesan cheese.
Shiner Bock Fried Flounder
Shiner Bock battered, crispy fried flounder fillets, served over French fries, with tartar sauce
Super Combo Fish & Shrimp
Lightly breaded, crispy fried catfish fillets and golden-brown jumbo shrimp, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies
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

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
Zesty Lemon Herb Grilled Flounder
Grilled Flounder with CP Texas zesty lemon herb seasoning, and your choice of two sides
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.
6 oz. Sirloin
USDA choice cut
Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon
Grilled, cold-water Norwegian salmon with homemade lemon herb seasoning, served over seasoned rice
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
Bacon Wrapped Filet
USDA Choice cut 8oz
Grilled Shrimp
Cajun seasoned, grilled shrimp, served over seasoned rice
New! Chipotle Maple Grilled Salmon
Grilled, cold-water Norwegian salmon covered in our sweet and spicy homemade chipotle maple glaze, served over seasoned rice

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
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in homemade caesar, topped with toasted croutons and shaved parmesan
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
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

Handhelds
Classic Burger
A Cotton Patch classic, 7 oz. angus beef patty, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pickles
Patty Melt
7 oz. angus beef patty covered in melted swiss cheese, caramelized onions, bacon-mayo and set between butter-grilled Texas toast
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.
Turkey Club
Roasted turkey, swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced avocado, and chipotle mayo on homestyle white toast.
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
The BLT
Piled high with crispy strips of bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and mayo on our homestyle white toast. Served with fries
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
Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Juicy, seasoned grilled chicken breast, topped with sliced avocado, pepper jack cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and house spread served on a golden potato bun
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
Dr Pepper
Sweet Tea
Handcrafted Strawberry Lemonade
Gallon Strawberry Lemonade
Diet Dr Pepper
Unsweet Tea
Gallon Sweet Tea
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Mug Root Beer
Starry
Mountain Dew
Gallon Lemonade
Gallon Unsweet Tea
Pepsi Zero
Diet Mountain Dew

Desserts
Peach Cobbler
Warm, sweet peaches, baked in a spiced brown sugar mixture, topped with buttery, cobbler crust and served with vanilla ice cream.
Mama's Special Butter Cake
Buttery cake with a velvety cheesecake layer topped with whipped cream and 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
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
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
A tender and flaky crust coveredwith warm, gooey pecan filling andtopped with a dollop of whip cream

Sides
Macaroni & Cheese
Side House Salad
French Fries
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Loaded Baked Potato
Baked Squash
Potato Cheese Soup
Rich, creamy potato soup, topped with shredded cheese and crunchy bacon crumbles
Fresh Broccoli
Side Caesar Salad
Southern Green Beans
Fried Okra
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Whole Kernel Corn
Cinnamon Apples
Baked Sweet Potato

Kids Menu
Steak Fingers
Served with our scratch-made gravy
Cheeseburger
Angus beef patty topped with american cheese and pickles
Kids Chicken Tenders
Hand-battered and southern fried
Kids Pasta
Pasta, marinara and parmesan cheese
Corn Dog
Golden fried to perfection
Mac & Cheese
Cheesy, gooey, creamy and oh-so-delicious…
Veggie Plate
Your choice of 2 sides

Family Meals
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
(Serves 4-6)Creamy alfredo sauce tossed with cavatappi pasta, steamed broccoli, green onions and parmesan cheese. Includes Family Size sides of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus 6 rolls.Add any other Family Size Side' for only $15.00
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 sides 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 Sides for only $15.00
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 sides 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.Add any other Family Size Side' for only $15.00
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.Add any other Family Size Side' for only $15.00
Meatloaf
(Serves 4-6)Mama's favorite meatloaf, made from scratch and topped with savory, chunky tomato sauce. Includes Family Size sides of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus 6 rolls.Add any other Family Size Side' for only $15.00

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Recent Reviews

Ordered Togo from Cotton Patch in Waco and went full comfort-food mode. I ordered the chicken and dumplings with green beans, rice, rolls, and okra—classic Southern staples done right.\n\nThe green beans were the star of the plate—packed with flavor and clearly seasoned with intention, not as an afterthought. Absolutely delicious. The okra was crispy and comforting, the rolls were warm and hit the spot, and the rice was simple and solid.\n\nThe chicken and dumplings were good...
December 2025
We often eat here when we’re in Waco, and it’s always good. Today I had turkey and dressing, which I usually don’t care for in restaurants, but I liked theirs. Another favorite is the chicken fried chicken, and I love their vegetables. Everyone in our group of 5 was happy with their food today. Nice service too (and for some reason, the most delicious-tasting ice water! I notice it every time I’m there.) It looks like they have some great happy hour offerings too.
November 2025
Good restaurant, good food, exceptional service. We went for lunch, our server (forgot her name, but she is pregnant) was very friendly, attentive, and clearly explained our questions about the menu. The food was served very quickly and hot, which we have found isn't always the case during lunchtime. We will definitely be back.
November 2025

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Cotton Patch Cafe

5501 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-4200