Hard Knox Cafe Menu

Introducing Hard Knox Cafe, a charming spot located at 2526 3rd St in San Francisco, offering a delightful take on Southern soul food and sandwiches. With an inviting atmosphere, it's the perfect place for a casual meal, whether you're dining in or ordering takeout.

This café is best known for its crispy fried chicken, served with choice of sides like collard greens and macaroni and cheese. Each dish embodies a home-cooked feel, reminiscent of gatherings around the family table. Notable highlights include their fried chicken and waffles and spicy fried chicken, which have garnered rave reviews.

Hard Knox Cafe is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and even offers vegan options. Their commitment to community is palpable, making it a cherished local eatery. For those seeking genuine soul food in a welcoming environment, Hard Knox must be on your radar.

Sandwiches

Catfish Poboy

Crispy fried catfish, zesty remoulade, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted roll. Served with choice of one side order.

$18.00

Shrimp Poboy

Juicy fried shrimp, zesty remoulade, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted roll. Served with one side order.

$18.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Crispy fried chicken fillet, honey bbq fusion, lettuce, and pickles on a toast brioche bun. Served with one side order.

$17.00

Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Grilled spicy chicken fillet, zesty remoulade, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes and roasted peppers on a toasted roll. Served with one side order.

$17.00

Hamburger

$12.00

3pc Fried Chicken

Our famous juicy golden-fried chicken served with choice of 2 side orders and corn muffins

$21.50

3pc Spicy Fried Chicken

Spicy version of our famous fried chicken served with choice of 2 side orders and corn muffins

$21.50

Fried Chicken and Waffle

Crispy fried chicken served with fluffy golden waffle and corn muffins (does not come with sides)

$21.50

Fried Pork Chops

Two crispy, tender fried pork chops served with choice of 2 side orders and corn muffins

$22.50

Country Fried Steak

Tender beef steak, hand breaded and fried to perfection, smothered in gravy, served with choice of 2 side orders and corn muffins

$21.50

Oxtails

Tender, slow braised oxtails, smothered in gravy, served with choice of 2 side orders and corn muffins

$26.50

Fried Catfish

Cornmeal battered, crispy fried catfish served with choice of 2 side orders and corn muffins

$22.50

Veggie Plate

Choose any three sides. Served with corn muffins

$17.50

BBq Ribs

Oven baked for tenderness then barbecued and topped with a light mopping of BBQ sauce

$21.00

Entrees

Family Meals

Bucket of Fried Chicken

Available in 8pc for $27.99 and 12pc for $37.99.

$27.99

8pc Family Pack

Regular or spicy, includes 1 large side and 4pc cornbread.

$35.99

12pc Family Pack

Regular or spicy, includes 2 large sides and 6pc cornbread.

$52.99

3pc Fried Chicken Tenders

Served with french fries and choice of ranch, bbq or ketchup

$15.00

Collard Greens

$7.00

Cut Corn

$7.00

Candied Yams

$7.00

Macaroni and Cheese

$7.00

Red Beans and Rice

$7.00

Potato Salad

$7.00

French Fries

$7.00

Stewed Cabbage

$7.00

Rice and Gravy

$7.00

Corn Muffins

$2.00

Sides

Beverages

Fresh Lemonade

$5.00

Sweet Tea

$5.00

Orange Juice

$5.00

Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Home made and full of chocolate chunks! Three cookies per order

$5.50

Sweets