Explore offerings from Morning Thunder Cafe on 352 Vallombrosa Ave in Chico, with popular breakfast combos, three egg omelettes / scrambles, add our famous bacon!, and morning thunder favorites available at this location.
Breakfast Menu
53 items
BREAKFAST COMBOS
1-2-3
$13.00
Choice of medium sized pancake or waffle, served with 2 eggs and 3 strips of our famous bacon.
2-2-2
$13.00
2 pieces of poppy seed french toast, served with 2 eggs and 2 strips of our famous bacon.
TWO EGGS
$13.00
Served with hash browns or country potatoes, with choice of bread. Add our famous bacon, ham, sausage patty, hamburger patty, turkey patty or hot link sausage. +1.50
THE EARLY BIRD (M -F 6:30AM-9AM)
$9.25
1 egg and 1 strip of our famous bacon with choice of: 1 small pancake or 1 piece of toast or 1 piece of french toast or 1 biscuit or 1/2 order of hash browns. Coffee included. Sorry no substitutions.
THREE EGG OMELETTES / SCRAMBLES
All Omelettes and Scrambles served with choice of country potatoes or hash browns (Substitute Vegetaters, fresh fruit, spinach, or fresh steamed mixed veggies for potatoes extra). Served with your choice of toast (whole wheat has nuts), muffin, biscuit or bagel (cream cheese extra). Half portions of Omelettes and Scrambles available
HAM & CHEESE
$15.00
The classic combination! Pepper jack, swiss, jack, cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese, feta or blue cheese.
Green chilies, tomato, green onions and melty jack cheese topped with choice of salsa, olives and sour cream.
GARDEN
$15.50
Steamed broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and cream cheese.
CALIFORNIA
$15.50
Avocado and cream cheese with some healthy, nutritious sprouts. Topped with sour cream and salsa.
AVOCADO, BACON & CHEESE
$15.50
Your cheese-lover’s choice of cheddar, jack, swiss, pepper jack, cream cheese, feta or bluec cheese.
ST. LAWRENCE
$15.50
Hamburger, red onions, jack cheese and black olives.
BUILD YOUR OWN OMELETTE
PRICE VARIES
Create your own omelette with 2,3 or 4 eggs, egg substitute, or just egg whites. 3 eggs standard. Price varies. 2 eggs: - .30, 4 eggs: +.30, Egg Substitute: +1.00, Egg Whites: +1.50, Half portions - 1.30
ADD OUR FAMOUS BACON!
You can add Morning Thunder’s Famous Bacon to anything. You can also just get a plate of “extra” bacon for the table!
2 STRIPS
$5.25
4 STRIPS
$6.75
6 STRIPS
$8.50
MORNING THUNDER FAVORITES
BIDWELL EGG
$13.50
Our signature breakfast classic! Our famous bacon piled high, with cheddar cheese and egg on a bagel. Served with country potatoes or hash browns. Yum.
CALIFORNIA EGG
$13.50
NorCal-style! Avocado, swiss cheese and egg on a bagel. Served with country potatoes or hash browns.
TC EGG
$14.50
Ham, swiss cheese, avocado and egg on a bagel. Served with country potatoes or hash browns.
THUNDER EGG
$13.50
Sliced ham, swiss cheese and egg on a bagel. Served with country potatoes or hash browns.
OATMEAL OR HOT 10-GRAIN CEREAL
$8.50
BUILD YOUR OWN. Enjoy delicious hot oatmeal or hot 10-grain cereal. With raisins and bananas +.50, nuts (almonds, pecans or walnuts) +1, Strawberries, cranberries and/or blueberries +.75
LIGHT EGG
$14.50
Egg whites, ripe tomato slices, fresh spinach and sweet red onions on a whole wheat bage l, with fresh fruit.
EVERYTHING VEGGIE BAGEL
$14.50
Juicy cucumber, sweet red onions, fresh avocado slices, and a homemade balsamic aioli on an ``everything`` bagel served with a fresh fruit cup.
PANCAKES
$10.50 - $12.50
Real buckwheat or buttermilk pancakes. Very large! Add blueberries, strawberries and/or banana +.75. Served with butter and syrup. Sugar-free syrup available. Add real maple syrup +1.75
WAFFLE
$11.50
Homemade Belgian-style thick waffle, real buckwheat or buttermilk. Add blueberries, strawberries and/or banana +.75. Served with butter and syrup. Sugar-free syrup available. Add real maple syrup +1.75.
SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAST
$11.75
Three slices with poppy seeds. Add blueberries, strawberries and/or banana +.75. Served with butter and syrup. Sugar- free syrup available. Add real maple syrup +1.75.
BISCUITS AND GRAVY
$14.00
Homemade oven-fresh biscuit with creamy sausage gravy and 1/2 sausage patty. Serve with country potatoes or hash browns. We dare you to try to finish this plate.
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
$13.50 - $14.50
Eggs, cheese, black or vegetarian refried beans, Spanish rice, salsa, sour cream, green onions & black olives layered on corn tortillas. Add Chorizo +2.75
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK AND EGGS
$16.00
The diner classic. Homemade double-tenderized beef steak, generously covered with our sausage gravy, two eggs, hash browns or country potatoes, choice of bread.
BREAKFAST BURRITO
$13.50
Three scrambled eggs and cheese rolled in a large flour tortilla. sour cream and salsa on the side. Served with country potatoes or hash browns. Green chilies or onions on request. Add sprouts, avocado, or meat +1.
VEGETATERS
$13.50 - $14.50
Take it light today with country potatoes topped with steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cheese, sour cream and black olives
VEGEMATERS
$13.50 - $14.50
Our vegetaters but with fresh tomatoes instead of potatoes, steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cheese, sour cream and black olives. Lotsa Veg!
FRESH FRUIT
$7.75 - $9.75
Add yogurt and honey +.50.
FRUIT AND YOGURT PARFAIT
$8.75
Creamy low-fat vanilla yogurt layered with crunchy granola, sweet strawberries and juicy blueberries.
GLUTEN-FREE
All gluten-free items can be substituted for regular menu items. Use Gluten free bread for sandwiches and burgers, add 1.00 Note: Cooked in a facility that also cooks food with gluten.
GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKES
$11.50
2 medium sized pancakes. Served with butter and syrup. Add blueberries, strawberries and/or banana +.75. Sugar-free syrup available. Add real syrup +1.75.
GLUTEN FREE FRENCH TOAST
$12.75
Three pieces of our homemade gluten-free bread with poppy seeds, batter dipped. Served with butter and syrup. Sugar-free syrup available. Add real syrup +1.25.
GLUTEN-FREE WAFFLE
$12.50
Our homemade Belgian-style waffle. Served with butter and syrup. Sugar-free syrup available. Add real syrup+1.75
GLUTEN-FREE TOAST
$5.25
Homemade gluten-free bread toasted to perfection!
SIDE ORDERS
We are proud of our large servings, so sharing a meal with an extra plate +.75. Half portions of omelettes and scrambles are available, price varies. All substitutions will be charged accordingly.
TOAST
$4.75
bagel, biscuit, muffin, English muffin, or tortillas
OUR FAMOUS BACON
$6.75
sausage patty, hamburger, ham, or hot links
COUNTRY POTATOES
$6.25
hash browns, or french fries
SAUSAGE GRAVY
$5.75
REAL MAPLE SYRUP
$1.75
SALSA OR SOUR CREAM
$3.50
CHEESE OR CREAM CHEESE
$2.00
BLACK BEAN OR VEGETARIAN REFRIED BEANS
$4.75
EGG (S)
$3.75 - $4.75
AVOCADO
$4.00
FOR KIDS
8 years old or younger please
KIDS 1 X 3
$7.25
1 egg any style and 1 strip of our famous bacon or 1 sausage link, served with 1 piece of toast.
KIDS 1 X 4
$7.75
1 egg any style, hash browns, 1 strip of our famous bacon or 1 sausage link, served with 1 piece of toast.
KIDS MOUSE FACE PANCAKE
$7.50
1 boy or girl mouse face pancake, with 1 egg any style, and choice of 1 strip of our famous bacon or 1 sausage link. Served with butter and syrup. Sugar-free syrup available. Add real maple syrup +1.75.
KIDS FRENCH TOAST
$7.50
1 Piece of home made French Toast, with 1 egg any style, and choice of 1 strip of our famous bacon or 1 sausage link. Served with butter and syrup. Sugar-free syrup available. Add real maple syrup +1.75.
OATMEAL OR HOT 10-GRAIN CEREAL
$7.00
Just for kids! 1/2 bowl of delicious hot oatmeal or hot 10-grain cereal with bananas and strawberries, served with 1 piece of toast and a smile.
Drinks Menu
26 items
ESPRESSO / COFFEE / HOT DRINKS
We make delicious coffee how you want it. If you already know that, then you’re a regular! JOIN OUR MUG CLUB! Ask your server for details.
CAFE AU LAIT
$5.00
CAFE MOCHA
$5.75
CAPPUCCINO
$5.00
CAFE LATTE
$5.50
CAFE ROYALE
$5.75
WHITE MOCHA
$5.75
ESPRESSO
$3.50 - $4.25
Add an Espresso Shot: only $2
HOUSE COFFEE
$3.25
House Regular, French roast or decaf
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE
$5.25
Made with delicious Ibarras Mexican Hot Chocolate.
CHAI LATTE
$5.75
A delicious India-spiced black tea steamed with milk.
HOT LEMON AND HONEY
$3.75
Tart and refreshing, especially on a cold day.
HOT TEA
$3.50
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Black Tea, Orange Spice (loose leaf), Moroccan Mint Green Tea, Green Tea, Jasmine Green Tea, Peppermint, Raspberry, or Chamomile and Lemon.
COLD DRINKS
SOFT DRINKS
$3.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Mr. Pibb, Lemonade and Raspberry Iced Tea on tap with free refills. Pepsi and Diet Pepsi are available by 12 ounce can.
JUICE
$3.25 - $4.25
Apple, Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Tomato.
MILK
$3.25 - $4.25
Whole, 2%, or Nonfat
CHOCOLATE MILK
$3.25 - $4.25
SOY OR ALMOND MILK
$4.25 - $5.25
FRESH BREWED ICED TEA
$3.25
Lots to choose from, and brewed right here in-house. Choose from unsweetened orange spice, citrus green, peach, or our classic regular brewed Iced Tea.
BLENDED FRUIT LIQUADO
$6.25
A tart blend of bananas, blueberries, peaches, strawberries and apple juice. Topped with whipped cream.
BLENDED FRUIT SMOOTHIE
$6.25
A creamy blend of: cold yogurt, bananas, blueberries, peaches, strawberries and apple juice. Topped with whipped cream like it’s supposed to be dessert!
THE BAR IS OPEN
DOMESTIC BEER
$5.25
A big frosty mug of American beer. Ask for selection.
PREMIUM / IMPORTED BEER
$6.00
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Corona, other seasonals.
TRY OUR SPECIAL SPICY RED BEER
$6.75
Think about a delicious Bloody Mary but with beer! Really spicy and refreshing any time of year, this will add some good spice to any meal.
CHAMPAGNE
$5.25
Our house champagne is dry, refreshing, and is served crisp cold. It’s refreshing bubbles by the glass.
MIMOSA
$8.00
A big frosty mug of cold, refreshing juice and champagne. Mix-and-match like a juice bar: Orange, cranberry, pineapple, sunrise, and grapefruit juices.
CHAMPAGNE FLOAT
$8.50
We float delicious natural fruit sorbets in our big frosty mug of champagne. Mango, peach, raspberry, or blackberry sorbet. Subject to change, other flavors available.
Lunch Menu
53 items
BURGERS
All burgers can be made with beef, turkey, garden patty or chicken breast +1.50. All burgers are 1/3 pound on sesame kaiser bun with mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onions. Served with a choice of soup (seasonal), salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic), or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
THUNDER BURGER
$14.50
Grilled Red onions.
CHEESEBURGER
$14.75
Cheddar, swiss, jack, pepper jack, mozzarella or blue.
BACON BURGER
$15.00
Two strips of our famous bacon and cheddar cheese.
BACON AND AVOCADO BURGER
$16.00
Cheddar, swiss, jack, pepper jack or blue cheese.
ORTEGA BURGER
$15.00
Grilled Ortega chiles and melty jack cheese.
MUSHROOM BURGER
$15.00
Fresh sautéed mushrooms and swiss cheese.
PATTY MELT
$15.00
Our famous bacon, grilled red onions and swiss cheese on grilled rye bread. Served melty and hot
ADD OUR FAMOUS BACON!
You can add Morning Thunder’s Famous Bacon to anything. You can also just get a plate of “extra” bacon for the table!
2 STRIPS
$5.25
4 STRIPS
$6.75
6 STRIPS
$8.50
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches are made with mayo, lettuce, tomato and served on your choice of whole wheat (has nuts), sourdough, rye or soft French roll. Please specify toasted. Served with choice of soup (seasonal), dinner salad, french fries (plain, seasoned or garlic) or potato salad. Fresh fruit +1.25
CLUB SANDWICH
$15.50
How long has it been since you enjoyed a really good Club Sandwich? Our Classic Club is the original double-decker sandwich with your choice of toasted bread, then piled high with ham, turkey, lettuce, fresh tomato and finshed with a heap of Morning Thunder’s Famous Bacon! Has it been awhile? It’s time!
BLT SANDWICH
$14.50
Our famous bacon, lettuce, tomato, add avocado +1
SUNSET SANDWICH
$15.50
Grilled bacon, onion, tomato, avocado, jack and cheddar cheeses on a soft French roll.
HAM SANDWICH
$13.75
The classic fresh sliced deli ham sando piled high.
TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
$13.75
Healthy and delicious tuna with mayo, fresh celery, chopped red onion, crisp pickles, special seasoning.
CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
$13.75
Fresh chicken with mayo, fresh celery, chopped green onion, and our special seasoning.
TURKEY SANDWICH
$13.75
Piled high with deli turkey, tell us how you like it.
TURKEY ORTEGA SANDWICH
$14.50
Sliced grilled turkey, Ortega chilies and jack cheese.
AVOCADO, SPROUT AND TOMATO
$13.50
Simple and delicious. Add bacon or sliced turkey + 1.
GRILLED CHEESE
$11.50
Super melty cheddar, swiss, jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack cheese, with choice of bread. A classic.
MEXICAN FOOD
THUNDER TACOS
$4.00
Beef or chicken, topped with onions and cilantro in corn tortillas. Served with a side of salsa roja or verde.
TOSTADA
$14.00
Beef, chicken or vegetable, with black or vegetarian refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, green onions, black olives and sour cream, with roja or verde salsa.
NACHOS DE LA CASA
$14.00
You know good nachos, they’re GREAT! Homemade corn tortilla chips with black or vegetarian refried beans, cheese, tomato, green onions, black olives and sour cream, with salsa roja or verde.
CHICKEN AND BACON TACOS
$5.25
Chopped chicken and our famous bacon, melty cheese, sour cream covered with lettuce and red onion on corn tortillas. Served with a side of salsa roja or verde.
SALADS
Our House Dressings: ranch, spicy ranch, blue cheese, thousand Island, balsamic vinaigrette, caesar, Greek vinaigrette, and raspberry vinaigrette.
CLASSIC CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
$14.50
Tender grilled chicken breast on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce. Topped with grated parmesan cheese and croutons. Served with our house caesar dressing.
TACO SALAD
$14.50
Choice of beef or chicken. Dark green leaf lettuce with black beans, diced tomato, fresh avocado slices, and chopped green onions on a bed of homemade tortilla chips. Topped with grated cheddar and jack cheese and sprinkled with cilantro. Served with our own spicy ranch dressing.
SPINACH SALAD
$14.50
Fresh crisp spinach, crunchy bacon bits, dried cranberries or raisins and sweet red onions. Topped with blue cheese crumbles. Served with a delicious fat free raspberry vinaigrette or balsamic dressing.
CHEF SALAD
$14.50
The classic! Ham, turkey, jack, cheddar, tomato, red onions, kidney beans, sprouts, carrots, olives and egg.
STUFFED TOMATO SALAD
$13.50
Choice of our house special chicken salad or tuna salad stuffed inside a tomato on a bed of lettuce with healthy sprouts, kidney beans, olives, tomato and carrots.
DINNER SALAD
$6.25
A small salad to add on with sliced tomato, red onion, kidney beans, sliced red cabbage, and carrots.
DELUXE DINNER SALAD
$13.00
Large salad with cheddar and jack cheese, tomato, red onion, kidney beans, sprouts, olives and carrots.
SOUP AND SALAD
SOUP AND A DINNER SALAD
$9.25 - $10.00
Our yummy seasonal Soup (ask your server) served with a Dinner Salad, add a grilled roll +1.
SOUP
$6.25 - $7.00
Choose a cup or bowl of our yummy seasonal Soup. (ask your server). Add a grilled roll +1.
WRAPS
Our Wraps are served in fresh flour or whole wheat tortillas with only the freshest ingredients. Served with Fruit.
CHICKEN BACON CAESAR WRAP
$14.50
Tender grilled chicken, Morning Thunder’s famous bacon, crisp mixed spring greens, grated parmesan cheese and caesar dressing wrapped in a tortilla.
CHICKEN AVOCADO WRAP
$14.50
Tender grilled chicken breast, fresh avocado, sweet red onions, fresh spinach with a Greek vinaigrette.
VEGGIE WRAP
$13.75
Juicy cucumbers, sweet red onions, ripe diced tomato, crisp spring mix lettuce, avocado, healthy sprouts and carrots with our house balsamic vinaigrette.
SIDE ORDERS
TOAST
$4.75
bagel, biscuit, muffin, English muffin, or tortillas
OUR FAMOUS BACON
$6.75
sausage patty, hamburger, ham, or hot links
COUNTRY POTATOES
$6.25
hash browns, or french fries
SAUSAGE GRAVY
$5.75
REAL MAPLE SYRUP
$1.75
SALSA OR SOUR CREAM
$3.50
CHEESE OR CREAM CHEESE
$2.00
BLACK BEAN OR VEGETARIAN REFRIED BEANS
$4.75
EGG (S)
$3.75 - $4.75
AVOCADO
$4.00
FOR KIDS
8 years old or younger please. Our Morning Thunder Kids Burgers are prepared with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Served with a smile and a choice of french fries (available in plain, seasoned or garlic), or fresh fruit.
KIDS HAMBURGER
$7.75
Our classic diner burger but made for kids.
KIDS CHEESEBURGER
$7.75
Add melty cheddar or Jack cheese.
CHICKEN STRIPS
$7.50
Crispy fried chicken strips with fries or fresh fruit.
1/2 TURKEY OR HAM SANDWICH
$7.50
Sliced meats, choice of bread with fries or fresh fruit.
1/2 GRILLED CHEESE OR PBJ
$7.25
Which American kid favorite? with fries or fresh fruit.
KIDS NACHOS
$7.25
Good nachos are GREAT! Homemade corn tortilla chips with black or vegetarian refried beans, warm melty cheese, tomato, black olives and sour cream. Add meat, extra.
KIDS QUESADILLA
$5.75
Fresh flour tortilla with melted cheese and sour cream.
Malt Shop Menu
10 items
MALT SHOP SUNDAES
Experience our real Malt Shop Sundaes, we make them just like all our grandparents used to enjoy! All sundaes served with whipped cream and a cherry.
HOT FUDGE OR CHOCOLATE
$7.00
Our original ice cream sundaes.
CARAMEL
$7.00
If you like it sweet, our Caramel sauce satisfies.
PINEAPPLE
$7.00
Say aloha with our delicious tropical sundae.
BLACKBERRY
$7.00
Our blackberry sundae is better than pie any day.
CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY
$7.00
The classic California strawberry experience.
OUR ORIGINAL BANANA SPLIT
$8.50
How long has it been since you had a real, delicious, fresh banana split? Well, it’s time!
Frequently Asked Questions About Morning Thunder Cafe
What type of food does Morning Thunder Cafe serve?
Morning Thunder Cafe is a relaxed family-owned eatery that serves sizable plates of breakfast and lunch fare in a comfy diner space.
Where is Morning Thunder Cafe located?
It is located at 352 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico, CA 95926, United States.
What are the opening hours of Morning Thunder Cafe?
Morning Thunder Cafe is open from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
How can I view the menu of Morning Thunder Cafe?
You can view the breakfast menu online at https://morningthundercafe.com/breakfast-menu/.
Can I contact Morning Thunder Cafe by phone?
Yes, you can call Morning Thunder Cafe at +1 530-342-9717 for inquiries or reservations.
What is the website and social media presence of Morning Thunder Cafe?
Their website is https://morningthundercafe.com/, and they are on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MorningThunderCafeChico/ and Twitter with the handle @MorninThunderCA.
Are there any nearby legal services close to Morning Thunder Cafe?
Yes, Zink & Lenzi Injury Lawyers are located nearby, providing personal injury law and legal services.
Where can I find an ATM near Morning Thunder Cafe?
There is a Wells Fargo ATM nearby where you can access financial services including mortgage brokerage.
What local shops can I visit near Morning Thunder Cafe?
You can visit PB&J Boutique for women's clothing and shoes, as well as Montana Blues for women's clothing and hair supplies, both close to Morning Thunder Cafe.
Are there any wellness or beauty services near Morning Thunder Cafe?
Yes, nearby you will find Lush Salon Collective for hair care, Faces Advanced Skincare for skin treatments, Hidden Veil Tattoo for tattoo and piercing services, Bridge to Wellness for massage therapy, and Yoga Center of Chico for yoga and fitness.
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