Our Menu

Where Southern Tradition Meets Modern Flair in Downtown Evansville

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Southern Comfort,
Reimagined

At COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket, our menu celebrates the heart and soul of Southern cooking—where every dish is crafted with heritage recipes, locally sourced ingredients, and the kind of scratch-made care that turns meals into memories. From smoky barbecue to flaky buttermilk biscuits, we honor the Cross-Eyed Cricket’s legacy while adding our own creative twists.

Southern Comfort, Reimagined

A garnished cocktail with bacon, lime, and tomato, served in a glass on a rustic wooden table.

At COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket, our menu celebrates the heart and soul of Southern cooking—where every dish is crafted with heritage recipes, locally sourced ingredients, and the kind of scratch-made care that turns meals into memories. From smoky barbecue to flaky buttermilk biscuits, we honor the Cross-Eyed Cricket’s legacy while adding our own creative twists.

Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner
Sides
Drinks

Breakfast

Served until 3PM daily

Signature Platters

  • Choose A Meat:

    Country Fried Steak & Country Gravy

    18

  • Chopped Steak

    16

  • Corned Beef

    15

    Bacon (3 Strips)

    13

    Sausage (2 Patties)

    13

    Ham

    13

    Ribeye

    30

    Fried Chicken & Country Gravy

    18

  • Choose Eggs Style (2 Large):

    Scrambled, Sunny-Side Up, Over Easy, Over Medium, Over Hard, Poached, Baked.

  • Choice Of Toast or Biscuit:

    Toast, Biscuit

  • Big Dan's

    17
    3 Eggs, Ham, 2 Bacon Strips, 2 Sausage Patties, choice of Potato, Toast/Biscuit, with 1/2cup of Sausage Gravy

Smaller Plates

  • Egg & Cheese Sandwich

    10
    Served with choice of Toast or Biscuit and choice of Potato (add meat +$2)

  • The Classic

    11
    2 Eggs, 2 slices of Bacon or Sausage, Toast or Biscuits (sub 2 pancakes +$2)

  • 3 Biscuits

    12
    3 buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

Specialties

  • The Farmstead

    14
    Crispy Hashbrowns topped with Sausage Gravy, Shredded Cheddar, 2 Fried Eggs, served with Fresh Fruit

  • B&G Breakfast

    14
    Buttermilk Biscuit Split, Topped with 2 Eggs, Sausage Gravy, with choice of Potato

  • Country Benedict

    16
    split Buttermilk Biscuits topped with Fried Chicken, choice of Egg, Sausage Gravy and choice of Potato or Fruit

  • Green Egg Stack

    15
    2 Fried Green Tomatoes, Smashed Avocado, topped with Sunny-Side-Up Eggs and Fresh Fruit

Country Omelets

Comes with choice of potato or bread

  • Greek

    16
    Artichoke, Mushrooms, Spinach, Feta and Tomato and 3 Large Eggs with mixed Greens, sub Fruit (+$3) sub Egg Whites (+$3)

  • Denver

    15
    Ham, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and Cheese, 3 Large Eggs with Mixed Greens, sub Fruit (+$3) sub Egg Whites (+$3)

  • Veggie

    14
    Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Cheese, 3 Large Eggs with Mixed Greens, sub Fruit (+$3) sub Egg Whites (+$3)

  • Create your Own Omelette

    8
    Meats ($3) Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Chorizo, Turkey
    Produce ($2) Tomato, Onion, Olive, Spinach, Jalapenos
    Dairy ($2) Feta, Swiss, Cheddar, American Pepper Jack
    Sauces ($3) Salsa, Sour Cream, Country Gravy, Queso

A La Carte

  • Country Ham

    8
    Boneless

  • American Fries

    4
    Fried Potatoes

  • German Fries

    5
    Fried Potatoes with Onion

  • Sausage Gravy

    3/5
    Country Gravy with Sausage

  • Bacon (3)

    6

  • Sausage (2)

    5

  • One Egg

    5

    Two Eggs

    5

  • Bread

    4
    White, Wheat, Rye, Biscuits, Gluten Free +$2

  • Shredded Hashbrowns

    5

  • Fresh Fruit

    4

Savory Skillets

Comes with choice of potato or bread

  • Meat & Cheese Skillet

    14
    Choice of Bacon, ham, or sausage. 2 Large Eggs to order

  • Veggie Skillet

    14
    Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Cheese

  • Chorizo Skillet

    16
    Jalapeños, onions, Green Peppers, Tomatoes and Cheese

  • Denver Skillet

    16
    Ham, Onions, Tomatoes, Green Peppers and Cheese with 2 Large Eggs to order.

Sweet Starts

  • Bread Pudding French Toast

    14
    Our twist on a classic - thick slices of our rich, custardy bread pudding made from house-baked rolls, griddled to golden perfection

  • French Kiss

    16
    2 slices of French Toast, 2 Eggs, choice of Ham, Bacon or Sausage, Topped with Fresh Berries, sub Bread Pudding French Toast (+$2)

  • Belgian Waffle

    10
    Insider Tip: Add Strawberry Butter

  • Chicken & Waffle

    16
    Chicken and Waffle

  • Sweet Combo

    15
    Fluffy Belgian Waffle or 2 Buttermilk Pancakes, 2 Eggs, choice of Ham, Bacon, or Sausage

  • French Toast

    12
    3 Slices of Texas Toast, Topped with Fresh Berries

Pancakes

  • Stack:

  • Shortstack

    9
    2 Pancakes

  • Full Stack

    11
    3 Pancakes

  • Flavor:

  • Peanut Butter

    3/4

    Chocolate Chip

    3/4

    Nutella

    3/4

    Fruit on Top

    3/4

    Cinnamon Swirled Topped

    3/4

See the full menu on the link below:

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Lunch & Dinner

Hot fresh rolls and strawberry butter spread served with every entree

Starters

  • Bacon Brussels Sprouts

    13
    Choice of sriracha, balsamic, teriyaki

  • Chicken and Waffles

    15

  • Buffalo Chicken Tenders

    15
    4 Large Breaded and Fried Chicken Tenders Tossed in our Buffalo Sauce Touched with Honey

  • Loaded Tots

    13
    Tots topped with Queso, Bacon, Jalapenos, Chives, Sour Cream

  • Pulled Pork Nachos

    15
    Topped with BBQ pulled pork, Shredded Cheddar, Tomatoes, Onions, Guacamole, Sour cream

  • Fried Pickles

    12
    Breaded and Fried Pickle Slices with Ranch

  • Grilled Cheese Soup Dippers

    15
    Grilled Cheese Strips with Tomato Soup Dipping Sauce

  • Potato Skin

    15
    Cheddar Bacon Scallions and Sour Cream

  • Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms

    16
    King Crab, Shrimp, and lobster

  • Fried Green Tomatoes

    15
    Breaded and Fried Green Tomatoes Topped with Chopped Green Onions

Salads

Add Chicken $5/$8
Add Salmon $7/$11

  • House Salad

    8/10
    Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese

  • Caesar

    8/10
    Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, Romaine, Caesar Dressing

  • BBQ Chicken

    16/19
    Iceberg mix, Monterey Jack, Tortilla Crisps, Sweet Corn, Tomato, Black Bean Salsa

  • Grilled Chicken

    15/19
    Iceberg Mix, Tomato, Egg, Bacon, Cheddar, Balsamic Dressing

  • Chef

    15/19
    Iceberg Mix, Turkey, Ham, Hard Boiled Egg, Bacon, Tomato, Cucumber, Cheese, Ranch

  • Fried Chicken

    15/19
    Romaine, Tomato, Cheddar, Hard Boiled Egg, Croutons, Cucumber, Honey Mustard

  • Pear & Gorgonzola

    15/19
    Spring Mix, Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Poppy Seed Dressing

  • Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad

    17/21
    Parmesan Cheese, Romaine, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, with Breaded Buffalo Chicken

Sandwiches

Meal comes with side of coleslaw and choice of french fries or sweet potato fries

  • W CHIPS/MEAL

  • Cricket Melt

    21/25
    Texas Toast , 2 1/3 lb Beef Patties, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Sautéed Onions, Bacon, Special Sauce

  • Fried Fish

    17/21
    Cod or Catfish

  • Buffalo Chicken

    16/19
    Breaded Chicken Breast, Sweet Buffalo Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato (side of Ranch)

  • Grilled Chicken

    15/18
    Marinated Chicken Breast, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Mayo, Bun

  • BLTA

    14/17
    Bacon, Avocado, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Wheat

  • Signature Burger

    15/18
    1/3 beef patty, Lettuce, Pickle, Tomato, Onion (add cheese $2) bun

  • Philly Steak Sandwich

    16/19
    Steak, Sautéed Onion and Peppers, Provolone, Hoagie Roll

  • Memphis BBQ Sliders

    16/19
    Slow Cooked Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, 1000 Island, Rye Bread

  • Reuben

    16/19
    3 Sliders with Pickles, Onion Rings and Fried Green Tomatoes

  • Turkey club

    17/21
    Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo

Soups

  • Selection of Rotating Soups

    6.50

Fish & Fowl

Served with soup or Salad & Choice of 2 Sides

  • Catfish Filets (1 or 2)

    19/22
    Choice of Breaded and Fried, Grilled, Blackened

  • Atlantic Salmon

    25
    Grilled or Blackened

  • Marinated Chicken Breast

    17/21
    One or Two Breasts

  • Fried Icelandic Cod

    25
    Breaded and Fried Cod Filet

Homestyle

Comes with choice of 2 sides

  • Vegetable Plate

    15
    Choice of 4 side items

  • Fried Chicken

    16/18
    ‍
    White (16) or Dark (18) Meat Bone-In Fried Chicken

  • Chicken and Dumplings

    15

  • Chicken Fried Chicken

    18
    Large Boneless Fried Chicken Breast Topped with Country Gravy

  • Country Fried Steak

    20
    Choice of Brown or Country Gravy

  • Sliced Turkey with Dressing

    17
    Topped with Turkey Gravy

  • Chicken Tenders

    16
    3 Breaded and Fried Chicken Tenders

  • Ma’s Meatloaf

    17
    Topped with Brown Gravy

  • Nashville Hot Chicken

    19
    Breaded and Fried Chicken Breast with Sweet Buffalo

  • Charbroiled Pork Chop

    17/22
    Choice of 1 or 2 chops

Specialties

  • Mexican Cheese Chicken

    21
    Charbroiled Marinated Chicken Breast, Sautéed Onions and Peppers, Jalapeños and Queso served with Mashed Potatoes and Creamed Corn

  • Kabuki Steak or Chicken

    $25 Chicken
    $35 Steak
    Sliced Filet or Chicken Breast, Teriyaki Glaze, Fried Rice, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sautéed Onions, Zucchini and Fried Cabbage

  • Roast Beef Manhattan

    18
    Open Faced Sandwich with Grilled Texas Toast, Mashed Potatoes, Roast Beef, Brown Gravy

Steaks

Served with soup or Salad & Choice of 2 Sides

  • Steak Add-Ons:

    Blue Cheese Crumbles

    4

    Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions

    3

  • NY Strip

    MKT PRICE
    14-16 oz (Prime add $10)

  • Filet Mignon

    MKT PRICE
    8 oz served (Prime add $15)

  • Ribeye

    MKT PRICE
    14-16 oz (Prime $10)

  • Bone-In Ribeye

    MKT PRICE
    24-28 oz (Prime $10)

  • Tomahawk Ribeye

    MKT PRICE
    3 lbs, Topped with Onion Rings and Asparagus

Kids Menu

Ages 10 & Under:
Includes Drink
Lunch/Dinner Includes 1 side

  • Breakfast

    Served 11am to 10pm

  • Mickey Mouse Pancake

    Served with Sausage and Bacon

  • Meat & Egg

    Choices of Bacon or Sausage & Toast or Biscuit

  • French Toast & Fruit

    2 Slices of Texas Toast

  • Lunch & Dinner

    Served 11am to 10pm

  • Chicken & Dumplings

    Homemade Recipe Made Daily

  • Grilled Cheese

    Toasty Bread & Gooey Cheese

  • Chicken Tenders

    Choice of Fried or Grilled

  • Burger

    Hamburger or Cheeseburger

  • Mac & Cheese

    Ooey Gooey Noodley Goodness

  • Sides

    Choose 1 for Lunch/Dinner

  • Mashed Taters

  • Fries

    Mac & Cheese

    Green Beans

    Fries

  • Drinks

    Choose 1

  • 2% Milk

  • Apple Juice

    Chocolate Milk

    Pink Lemonade

    Orange Juice

    Soda

  • Hamburgers and Steaks are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.Menu items may contain or come into contact with wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and milk.

See the full menu on the link below:

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Sides

(All made in-house)

Sides

  • Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

    5.50
    Turkey, Brown, or Country Gravy

  • American Fries

    5.50
    Fried Potatoes

  • German Fries

    5.50
    Fried Potatoes with Onions

  • Baked Potato

    5.50
    With Sour Creeam and Butter (Loaded add 2)

  • Cucumber Salad

    5.50
    Cucumbers, Onion, Vinegar, Oil

  • Steamed Vegetables

    5.50

    Green Beans

    5.50

    French Fries

    5.50

    Dressing

    5.50

    Fried Cabbage

    5.50

    Fried Okra

    5.50

    Creamed Corn

    5.50

    Mac & Cheese

    5.50

    Cole Slaw

    5.50

    Sweet Potato Fries

    5.50

See the full menu on the link below:

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Drinks

Coffee

  • Cappuccino (iced or hot)

    6.25

    Latte (iced or hot)

    6.25

  • Espresso Shot (single or double)

    4/7.50

    Americano

    6

    Decaf Americano

    6

    Syrup Flavors

     (+0.75)
    Vanilla
    Caramel
    Hazelnut
    Toasted Marshmello

Cocktails

  • Comfort Smoked Old Fashioned

    18
    Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Housemade Demerara Syrup, Angostura & Orange Bitters

  • Main Street Tea

    12
    Benchmark Bourbon, Peach Puree, Peach Liqueur, Sweet Tea

  • Seasonal Margarita

    12
    Made with Libelula Tequila

  • Forbidden Fruit

    12
    Miles Gin, Fiorente Elderflower, Fresh Lemon Juice, Strawberry Syrup, Llord’s Triple Sec

  • The Castaway

    12
    Planteray 3 Star Rum, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Orange Juice, Cream of Coconut, Lime Juice

  • Amaretto Sidecar

    12
    II Tramonte Amaretto, Dr.McGillicuddy’s Peach Schnapps, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup.

Beer/Seltzer ($7)

  • Bud Light

    Michelob Ultra

    Stella Artois

    Modelo

    Yuengling

    High Noon

Rotating Drafts ($8)

Ask your server for rotating drafts selection

  • Sam Adams

    Craft

    Three Floyd’s

    Cider

    IPA

Wines

  • Red Wines

    Glass / Bottle

    Fleur de California Pinot Noir

    12/46

    Joel GOH 815 Cabernet Sauvignon

    14/54

    Seghesio Zinfandel

    10/38

    Hahn Founders Merlot

    9/34

    Gundlach Bundschu Red Blend

    13/50

  • White Wines

    Glass / Bottle

    J Vineyards Chardonnay

    13/50

    Beviamo Pinot Grigio

    9/34

    Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc

    10/38

    Wycliff Sparkling Brut

    8/30

    Vietti Moscato D’ Asti

    11/42

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Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday: 8am - 10pm
*Breakfast served daily until 3pm
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230 Main St.,
Evansville, IN 47708

CONTACT

(812) 909-3742

info@comfortevv.com

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Sunday: 8am - 8pm
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday: 8am - 10pm
*Breakfast served daily until 3pm

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