Jester's Café Menu
Welcome to Jester's Café, nestled in the heart of Wilmington, NC. This vibrant eatery is a must-visit for food enthusiasts, offering a delightful blend of brunch and lunch options that celebrate fresh flavors and local ingredients.
The menu features standout dishes like the smoked salmon Benedict and the hearty Cuban sandwich, which have garnered rave reviews from diners. Don't miss the black-eyed pea salad, a surprisingly delicious side that complements any meal. For a lighter bite, the asparagus and Gouda quiche is simply irresistible.
Complement your meal with their locally roasted coffee or refreshing mimosas like the Just Peachy. The café’s inviting decor, adorned with local artwork, enhances your dining experience. With every dish crafted to perfection, Jester’s Café guarantees not just a meal, but a culinary adventure.
Brunch Specialties
Quiche Of The Day
Please call for today’s selection of homemade veggie and meat quiches. Served with choice of side.
Strata
Our homemade casserole layered with egg, sausage, Cheddar cheese and hash browns. Served with choice of side.
French Toast Casserole
Three slices of our homemade baked croissant casserole garnished with fresh berries, whipped cream and pure maple syrup. Served with choice of side.
Bagel & Lox
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, tomato and capers served open face on your choice of bagel. Served with choice of side.
Le Monsieur
Our take on the classic Croque Monsieur: ham inside fluffy white bread with bechamel sauce, Dijon mustard and Swiss cheese melted on top. Served with choice of side.
La Madame
Our take on the classic croque madame. Ham, bechamel sauce and Dijon mustard on Texas toast with a poached egg on the side. Served with choice of side. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Avocado Toast
Vegetarian. Half an avocado on Texas toast with Castle sauce. Served with choice of side. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne
Classic Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs served on English muffin halves with Canadian bacon and hollandaise. Served with your choice of side. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Country Benedict
Poached eggs served on English muffin halves with country sausage and hollandaise. Served with your choice of side * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness..
Black Bean Benedict
Poached eggs served on top of black bean patties with diced tomato, avocado and hollandaise. Served with your choice of side. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Pork Tenderloin Benedict
Poached eggs served on top of pork tenderloin medallions, English muffin halves and hollandaise. Served with your choice of side. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Poached eggs served on top of sliced smoked salmon, English muffin halves and hollandaise, garnished with capers. Served with your choice of side. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Brunch Benedicts
Brunch Junior Jesters Breakfast
2 Mini Muffins
For our guests under 10 year old. Served with fruit.
Egg & Cheese Sandwich On White
For our guests under 10 year old. Served with fresh fruit.
Fresh Fruit
A selection of ripe, seasonal fruit such as melons, pineapple, grapes.
Stone Ground Cheddar Grits
Creamy homemade grits, topped with Cheddar cheese.
Bacon
Indicate 2 or 4 slices of bacon, please.
Sausage Patty
Side Salad
Spring greens, tomatoes, carrot, mixed cheese with your choice of dressing.
Black Eye Pea Salad
Our homemade cold salad of black eye peas, onion, and red peppers in a vinaigrette.
Chips
Crunchy kettle-style potato chips.
Potato Salad
Our homemade potato salad with light mayo and green onions.
Home Fries
Our homemade seasoned potatoes.
Brunch Sides
Coffee, Tea, Etc.
Locally Roasted Coffee
Hot Tea
Iced Tea
Uptown (1/2 Sweet Tea, 1/2 Lemonade)
Downtown (1/2 Unsweetened Tea, 1/2 Lemonade)
Lemonade
Perrier
Soft Drinks
Juice
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Hot Chocolate
Walnut Oreo Fudge Brownie
The name says it all except 'Yum!'
Coffee Cake
Desserts
Wine & Beer
Sparkling Wine
Proa Brut sparkling wine by the glass or by the bottle.
Sparkling Carafe Of Juice
A bottle of Proa Brut Sparkling plus a carafe of orange, peach or cranberry.
Poinsettia
Sparkling wine and cranberry juice.
Sparkling Rosato
Cantine Elvio Tintero. Delightfully fizzy and slightly sweet, but dry, Italian-style rose.
Sauvignon Blanc
La Galope. A light golden straw color, with notes of fresh citrus and grapefruit.
Chardonnay
La Galope. A French-style unoaked chardonnay, lightly buttered, with notes of honey and lemon.
Rose
Masciarelli Colline Teatino. A pale pink Italian rosato, with a fruity taste and a citrus rind finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Liberty School. Dark fruit, savory herbs and clean bright acidity finish with sweet oak.
Flying Embers Hard Kombucha
Fresh dark cherry flavors, ginger and turmeric - or - blueberry and açaí
Paulaner Salvator Doppelbock Lager
This beer very food-friendly and reminiscent of toasted bread.
Southern Pines Man Of Law IPA
An American IPA
Utensil Pack
A compostable utensil pack with a napkin, spoon, fork and knife. All of our takeout containers are compostable, by the way :)
Utensil Packs
Sunday Brunch Favorites
Quiche Of The Day
Ask your server for today’s selection of homemade veggie and meat quiches. Served with your choice of side.
Strata
Our homemade casserole layered with egg, sausage, Cheddar cheese and hash browns. Served with your choice of side.
French Toast Casserole
Three slices of our homemade baked croissant casserole garnished with fresh berries, whipped cream and pure maple syrup.
La Madame
Le Monsieur plus a poached egg. Served with your choice of side. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Le Monsieur
Our take on the classic Croque Monsieur: ham inside fluffy white bread with bechamel sauce, Dijon mustard and Swiss cheese melted on top.
Bagel & Lox
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, tomato and capers served open face on your choice of bagel. Served with your choice of side.
Avocado Toast
Half an avocado on Texas Toast with our homemade castle street sauce. Served with your choice of side. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Classic Benedict
Poached eggs, solid whites and liquid yolks, served on top of sliced smoked salmon, English muffin halves and hollandaise. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Country Benedict
Poached eggs, served on English muffin halves with country sausage and Hollandaise. Served with choice of side. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Black Bean Benedict
Vegetarian. Poached eggs, served on top of house mixed black bean patties with diced tomato, avocado and Hollandaise. Served with choice of side. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Poached eggs, solid whites and liquid yolks, served on top of sliced smoked salmon, English muffin halves and Hollandaise, garnished with capers. Served with choice of side. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Pork Tenderloin Benedict
Poached eggs served on top of pork tenderloin medallions, English muffin halves and hollandaise. Served with choice of side. * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Sunday Benedicts
Sunday Specialty Sandwiches
French Onion Dip
Roast beef with caramelized onions, melted Provolone and horseradish mayo served hot on a hoagie with a side of au jus. Served with your choice of side.
Castle Street Cubano
Succulent pork tenderloin with ham, melted Provolone, dill pickle and Jester’s sweet and tangy sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Bacon Cheddar Ranch Melt
Mesquite grilled chicken, caramelized onions, melted Cheddar and bacon, served on an onion roll with a side of ranch dressing. Served with your choice of side.
Mama’s Lowcountry Shrimp Salad
Shrimp tossed in a light lemon dill mayonnaise dressing with diced celery and sweet onion, served on a warm croissant with lettuce and tomato. Served with your choice of side.
B.L.A.T.
Bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato on Texas toast with our castle sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Rob’s Club
Turkey, bacon, avocado, Provolone, lettuce, and tomato with honey mustard and mayo served on toasted white. Served with your choice of side.
Newcastle Pimento Cheese Deluxe
Our homemade sharp pimento cheese melted with caramelized onions, tomato and bacon served on toasted rye. Served with your choice of side.
Spicy Southwestern Black Bean Burger (V)
Homemade black bean patty with avocado, melted Provolone, lettuce, onion and tomato on an onion roll with chipotle mayo. Served with your choice of side.
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens with Turkey, Provolone, hard-boiled egg, avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot, bacon and Bleu cheese crumbles.
Shrimp Salad
Our homemade shrimp salad on top of mixed greens with avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot and hard-boiled egg.
Homemade Gumbo With Side Salad
Our homemade Gumbo served with a salad of mixed greens with tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot, mixed cheese.
Sunday Salads
Sunday Sides & Gumbo
Fresh Fruit
A selection of ripe, seasonal fruit such as melons, pineapple, grapes.
Black Eye Pea Salad
Our homemade cold salad of black eye peas, onion, and red peppers in a vinaigrette.
Potato Salad
Our homemade potato salad with light mayo and green onions.
Side Salad
Spring greens, tomatoes, carrot, mixed cheese with your choice of dressing.
Gumbo
Our homemade Sunday Gumbo. All of our soups are available by the quart with 24-48 hours notice: 910.763.6555 to order.
2 Mini-Muffins
For our guests under 10 years old. Served with chips.
PB & J On White
For our guests under 10 year old. Served with chips.
Grilled Cheese On White
For our guests under 10 year old. Served with chips.
Egg & Cheese Sandwich On White
For our guests under 10 year old. Served with chips.
Sunday Junior Jesters
All Day Items
Le Monsieur
Our take on the classic croque monsieur: Ham, bechamel sauce and Dijon mustard on Texas toast, topped with melted Swiss.
Quiche Of The Day
Today's selection of homemade veggie or meat quiches. Selections change daily, please call 910-763-6555 for today’s choice. Grits and Home Fries served until 11:30
Avocado Toast
Half an avocado on Texas Toast with our homemade Castle Street Sauce. Grits and Home Fries served until 11:30 * Served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may in crease your risk for food borne illness.
Strata
Our homemade casserole layered egg, sausage, Cheddar cheese and hash browns. Grits and Home Fries served until 11:30
B.L.A.T.
Bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato served on Texas toast with our castle sauce. Served with your choice of side.
French Onion Dip Sandwich
Roast beef with caramelized onions, melted Provolone and horseradish mayo served hot on a hoagie with a side of au jus. Served with your choice of side.
Castle Street Cubano Sandwich
Succulent pork tenderloin with ham, melted Provolone, dill pickle and Jester's sweet and tangy sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Bacon Cheddar Ranch Melt
Mesquite grilled chicken, caramelized onions, melted Cheddar and bacon, served on an onion roll with a side of ranch dressing. Served with your choice of side.
Newcastle Pimento Cheese Deluxe Sandwich
Our homemade sharp Pimento cheese melted with caramelized onions, tomato and bacon served on toasted rye. Served with your choice of side.
Grown Up Grilled Cheese
Provolone, American and Cheddar cheeses with avocado, tomato and bacon on wheat. Served with your choice of side.
B.L.E.S.T.
Bacon, lettuce, egg salad and tomato on a buttery croissant. Served with your choice of side.
Spicy Southwest Black Bean Burger
Vegetarian. Homemade black bean patty with avocado, melted Provolone, lettuce, onion and tomato on an onion roll with chipotle mayo. Served with your choice of side.
Mama's Low Country Shrimp Salad
Shrimp tossed in light lemon dill mayonnaise dressing with diced celery and sweet onion, served on a warm croissant with lettuce and tomato. Served with your choice of side.
Lunch Specialty Sandwiches
Lunch Clubs
Rob's Club Sandwich
Turkey, bacon, avocado, Provolone, lettuce and tomato with honey mustard and mayo served on toasted white. Served with your choice of side.
Castle Street Club Sandwich
Roast beef, turkey, bacon, Provolone, Cheddar, lettuce and tomato with mayo and mustard served on toasted rye. Served with your choice of side.
American Club Sandwich
Ham, turkey and bacon with American cheese, lettuce and tomato with mayo served on toasted white. Served with your choice of side.
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens with turkey, Provolone, hard-boiled egg, avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot, bacon and Bleu cheese crumbles.
Mesquite Grilled Chicken Salad
A boneless breast of mesquite grilled chicken on mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot, mixed cheese and hard-boiled egg.
Jester's Salad
Mixed greens with tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot, mixed cheese and hard-boiled egg.
Soup Du Jour:
We update as often as we can. Call 910-763-6555 or check @JestersCafeOnCastle on Instagram or Facebook for today's homemade selection. We also sell by the quart!
Shrimp Salad
Our homemade shrimp salad on top of mixed greens with avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot and hared-boiled egg.
Lunch Salads & Soup du Jour
Lunch Sides
Black Eye Pea Salad
Our homemade cold salad of black eye peas, onion, and red peppers in a vinaigrette.
Chips
Crunchy kettle-style potato chips.
Potato Salad
Our homemade potato salad with light mayo and green onions.
Fresh Fruit
A selection of ripe, seasonal fruit such as melons, pineapple, grapes.
Side Salad
Spring greens, tomatoes, carrot, mixed cheese with your choice of dressing.
Grilled Cheese
For our guests under 10 year old. Served with chips.
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich On White
For our guests under 10 year old.Served with chips.
Ham & Cheese Sandwich On White
For our guests under 10 year old. Served with chips.
P B & J On White
For our guests under 10 year old. Served with chips.
Lunch Junior Jesters
Early Risers
The Full Monty Sandwich
Sausage, bacon, egg and cheese. Breakfast sandwich served on your choice of bread.
The Full Veggie Sandwich
Vegetarian. Egg, cheese, tomato and avocado.