Veranda Cafe & Gift Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Veranda Cafe & Gift, a charming retreat located at 119 Cherry St, Black Mountain, NC. This delightful cafe marries a cozy atmosphere with a menu that dazzles with comfort food made from local ingredients.
Indulge in our house sandwiches, such as the Tuna Salad or Cranberry Turkey, each crafted with care and served on artisanal breads. For lighter fare, our Kay's Special Salad and mixed greens paired with housemade dressings offer refreshing options. Don't miss our comforting soups, perfect for any season—accompanied by fresh-baked rolls, they make for a satisfying meal.
In addition to great food, Veranda Cafe delights with an array of hot teas and delectable desserts. Our customers rave about the flavorful offerings and welcoming service, making each visit a memorable one. Experience a taste of community at Veranda Cafe & Gift!
Sides
Indian Summer Salad
Green beans, peas, corn, bell pepper, celery, roasted red peppers, and onion in a sweet vinaigrette dressing
Southern Caviar
Black-eyed peas, cucumber, bell pepper, and onions dressed in a light vinaigrette
Coleslaw
Shredded cabbage and carrots in a sweet creamy dressing
Grilled Cheese
All items are served with chips or mandarin oranges
Peanut Butter & Jelly
All items are served with chips or mandarin oranges
Mini Ham & Cheese
All items are served with chips or mandarin oranges (on buttered rolls)
Mini Hot Dogs
All items are served with chips or mandarin oranges
Kids' Menu
House Sandwiches
Roast Beef
Thinly sliced roast beef with provolone cheese, lettuce, and horseradish mayo on sourdough bread
Cranberry Turkey
Oven-roasted turkey breast, Swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce, and house-made cranberry chutney on locally-made cranberry walnut bread
Veranda Club
Black Forest ham, oven-roasted turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, provolone cheese, and mayo on sourdough bread
Chicken Salad
Oven-roasted chicken breast with grapes, pineapple, celery, and walnuts served on a croissant with lettuce and mayo
Tuna Salad
Tuna salad with celery, green onions, lemon, dill, and mayo with lettuce and tomato on marble rye bread
Pimento Cheese
Our version of a classic with roasted red peppers, and capers served with lettuce and mayo on sourdough bread
Vegetarian
Avocado, cucumber, red onion, spinach, tomato, provolone cheese, and lemon-basil mayo on wheatberry bread
Bombay Chicken
Oven-roasted chicken breast, Monterey Jack cheese, spinach, tomato, toasted almonds, and curried Dijon mayo in a flour tortilla
Asian Chicken
Oven-roasted chicken breast, Monterey Jack cheese, diced tomato, lettuce, toasted almonds, cucumbers, and sesame ginger dressing in a flour tortilla
Turkey Chipotle Club
Oven-roasted turkey breast, bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, and our chipotle ranch sauce in a flour tortilla
Vegan
Avocado, cucumber, red onion, spinach, tomato, and hummus in a flour tortilla
Wraps
Soups
Bowl of Soup
Ask your server about today's selection of house-made soups. Served with a fresh-baked buttered roll.
Cup of Soup
Ask your server about today's selection of house-made soups. Served with a fresh-baked buttered roll.
Bowl of Soup and Side Salad
Your choice of soup with a Garden Side Salad
McDibbs
Roast beef, melted provolone cheese, and horseradish mayo on grilled ciabatta bread. Served with hot au jus
Bavarian Pretzel Club
Thinly sliced Black Forest ham, bacon, melted smoked Gouda cheese, Durkee fried onions and Lusty Monk mustard on a grilled pretzel roll
The Italian
Black Forest ham, Italian Salami, Capicola, fresh mozzarella cheese and our house-made pesto mayo, pressed on ciabatta bread
The Cuban
Marinated roasted pork loin, Black Forest ham, melted Swiss cheese, dilled pickle, and our mojo mustard, pressed on ciabatta bread
Southern Ham Melt
Thinly sliced Black Forest ham loaded with our melted house-made pimento cheese and honey mustard sauce on grilled marble rye bread
Pesto Turkey
Oven-roasted turkey breast, melted mozzarella cheese, baby spinach, tomato, and our house-made pesto mayo on grilled ciabatta bread
Turkey Berry Brie
Oven-roasted turkey breast, melted brie cheese, raspberry mayo, and our homemade cranberry chutney pressed on panini bread
Grilled Three Cheese
Bacon, tomato, melted provolone, mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and mayo pressed on ciabatta bread
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomato, red onions, pesto mayo, fresh basil and balsamic reduction pressed on panini bread
Turkey Reuben
Oven-roasted turkey breast, melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on grilled marble rye bread
Greek Chicken Gyro
Oven-roasted chicken breast, feta cheese, diced tomato, red onion, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce on grilled pita bread
Grilled Sandwiches
Salads
Garden Salad
Tomato, cucumber, carrots, and red onions on a bed of greens
Kay's Special Salad
Garden Salad topped with our house-made Chicken Salad
House Chef Salad
Mixed greens with oven-roasted turkey breast, crumbled bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, toasted almonds, tomato, cucumber, and red onions