Our Recipes Cafe & Catering Menu
Welcome to Our Recipes Cafe & Catering, a charming spot in Halethorpe specializing in comfort food that embraces the essence of breakfast and brunch. This black-owned and women-owned establishment prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere, making it a perfect destination for any occasion from casual brunches to private dining events.
The menu is a delightful fusion of classic and innovative dishes. Start your day with Creamy Cheese Grits or Southern Hash Browns, both offering satisfying flavors that evoke nostalgia. Don’t miss their Southern Fried Apples—a sweet, cinnamon-infused treat. For dessert, the Kahlua Bread Pudding is a must-try, served warm with creamy anglaise and walnuts.
With options for everyone—including many vegetarian dishes—Our Recipes Cafe & Catering also offers convenient services like delivery and catering. Enjoy the relaxed ambiance, outdoor seating, and happy hour specials. Call (443) 575-6043 to experience this culinary gem!
Breakfast Combos
Creole Shrimp and Grits Combo
Creamy Grits with Three Cheeses Topped with Blackened Shrimp and Creamy Creole Sauce, Served with a Toasted Buttery Croissant.
Eggs and Waffles Combo
2 Eggs Any Style, 1 Belgian Waffle, and Your Choice of Bacon or Sausage (Pork or Turkey)
Eggs and Home Fries Combo
2 Eggs Any Style with Crispy Southern Hash Browns, Onions & Peppers and Your Choice of Bacon or Sausage (Pork or Turkey), Served with a Toasted Buttery Croissant.
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toasted Baguettes
ORC's Family Recipe of Creamy Chip Beef Made with Cream Mushroom, Served on Toasted Baguettes
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toasted Baguettes with 2 Eggs Any Style
ORC's Family Recipe of Creamy Chip Beef Made with Cream Mushroom, Served on Toasted Baguettes and 2 Eggs Any Style
Crab/Shrimp and Grits
Jumbo Shrimp & Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Piled High on Creamy Three Cheese Grits and Drizzled with a Savory Creamy Creole Sauce, Served with a Toasted Buttery Croissant
Crab and Spinach Omelete
Fluffy Egg Omelete Stuffed with Fresh Sauteed Spinach & Creamy Gouda. Served with Crisy Hash Browns with Peppers & Onions and a Toasted Buttery Croissant.
Vegetarian Omelete
Fluffy Egg Omelete Stuffed with Fresh Sauteed Spinach, Red Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, & Creamy Gouda. Served with a Tosted Buttery Croissant
Honey Crunch French Toast
Crunchy on the Outside and Sweet Cream on the Inside French Toast, Served with 2 Eggs Your Way, Bacon, or Sausage (Pork or Turkey) or Crispy Savory Scrapple.
Fish and Grits
2 Pieces of Perfectly Seasoned and Lightly Battered Fried Catfish on Top of Three Cheese Creamy Grits, Topped with Savory Creamy Creole Sauce. Served with a Toasted Buttery Croissant.
Chesapeake Breakfast Bowl (gluten free)
Jumbo Lump Blacken Crabmeat, Egg Your Way, Avocado, Piled on Crispy Hash Browns with Red Peppers & Onions, Topped with Honey Old Bay Drizzle.
The Brunchwich
Egg Your Way on a 1/2 Belgium Waffle, Crab Cake, Avocado, with Honey Old Bay Drizzle. Served with a Side of Crispy Hash Browns with Red Peppers & Onions.
Chicken and Waffle
Belgian Waffle with Fried Chicken Breast Tenders, Drizzled with Honey Old Bay
Belgian Waffle
1 Fluffy Belgian Waffle. Add-ons for an additional charge.
BLT on Croissant
Crispy Bacon, Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayonnaise.
Egg and Cheese Croissant
Add tomato or Avocado for an Additional Charge.
Egg, Pork Bacon, and Cheese Croissant
Add Tomato or Avocado for an Additional Charge.
Egg, Turkey Bacon, and Cheese Croissant
Add tomato or avocado for an additional charge.
Egg, Pork Sausage, and Cheese Croisant
Add tomato or avocado for an additional charge.
Egg, Turkey Sausage, and Cheese Croissant
Cheddar. Add tomato or avocado for an additional charge.
Egg, Scrapple and Cheese Croissant
Egg, Scrapple, Cheese on a Toasted Buttery Croissant
Egg, ham and cheese on bisquits (2)
Your choice of eggs with Virginia Baked Ham, top with cheese on 2 buttery bisquits.
Breakfast Sandwiches and Waffles
Breakfast Bagels
Bagel Lox
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers, Tomato, Sauteed Balsamic Red Onions o a Lightly Toasted Bagel
Bagel and Cream Cheese
Lightly Toasted with Cream Cheese
Smoke Salmon
Sliced Pieces Smoked Salmon
Southern Hash Brown
Crispy Hash Browns with Onions & Red Peppers, Seasoned with Garlic & Herb Seasoning.
Creamy Cheese Grits
Three Cheese Creamy Grits Cooked Slow to Perfection
Southern Fried Apples
Delicious Sweet Southern Style Fried Apples Seasoned with Cinnamon, Nutmeg & Brown Sugar
Pork Bacon
3 Pieces of Crispy Bacon
Pork Sausage
2 Pieces of Savory Sage Pork Sausage Patties
Turkey Bacon
3 Pieces of Turkey Bacon
Turkey Sausage
3 Pieces of Savory Turkey Sausage Links
Scrapple
2 Pieces of Crispy Rapple Scrapple
1 Egg
Any Style
Breakfast Sides
Lunch Entrees and Wings
Vegetarian Lasagna with Marinara Sauce
No Noodle Vege Lasagna Made in House with Eggplant, Spinach, Portabellas, Red peppers, Zucchini, Ricotta, Italian Blend Cheeses and Marinara Sauce. Served with Toasted Crostini Pieces.
10 Party Wings
Fladh Fried Naked Chicken Wings. Choose Your Flavor.
Crab Cake Platter
Jumbo Lump 6 oz, Crab Cake Served with Creamy Cole Slaw and Hand Cut Fries. Sriracha Aioli on the Side
Fried Seafood Platter
6 oz. Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, 7 Pieces of Jumbo Fried Shrimp, 1 Piece of Fried Catfish, Creamy Cole slaw and Hand Cut Fries
Arbutus Club
Crab Cake, Jumbo Shrimp Salad, Pork Bacon, Lettuce Tomatoeson Wheat or White Toast. Served with Chips
Louisiana Rich Boy
Jumbo Fried Shrimp, 3 Fried Crab Balls, Romaine, Tomatoes, and Sriracha Aioli on a Sub Roll. Served with Hand Cut Fries.
Crab Cake Sandwich Fried or Broiled
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Romaine, Tomato, Sriracha Aioli on Toasted Buttery Brioche Bun. Served with Hand Cut Fries.
Louisiana Shrimp Po Boy
Jumbo Fried Shrimp, Romaine, Tomatoes, Sriracha Aioli on a Toasted Buttery Sub Roll. Served with Had Cut Fries.
Jumbo Shrimp Salad Sandwich
Jumbo Shrimp Salad, Romaine and Tomatoes on a Brioche Bun. Served with Chips
Fried Catfish Sandwich with Hand Cut Fries
2 Pieces of Perfectly Seasoned and Lightly Battered Fried Catfish, Romaine & Tomatoes on a Buttery Sub Roll. Served with a Side of Sriracha Aioli and Hand Cut Fries
Grilled Catfish Sandwich
Grilled Catfish, Sauteed Sweet Onions, Sweet Tri-Peppers, Romaine & Tomatoes on a Buttery Sub Roll. Served with Hand Cut Fries.
Fried Chicken Sandwich with Hand Cut Fries Lunch
Perfectly Seasoned and Battered Fried Chicken Breast, Romaine, Tomato, Flash Fried Dill Pickles and Pepper Jack Cheese on a Toasted Buttery Croissant with a Side of Lemon Aioli. Served with Hand Cut Fries.
Chunky Chicken Salad Sandwich in Brioche Bun
Made with Roasted Chicken Breast, Mayo, Dill, Parsley and Served with Romaine, Tomato on a Brioche Bun. Served with Chips.
Tuna Salad Sandwich in Brioche Bun
Albacore Tuna Salad Made with Mayo, Celery and Seasonings. Served on a Brioche Bun with Romaine & Tomato. Served with Chips
Turkey Meatball Sub
Our Recipe's Homemade Turkey and Spinach Meatballs Served on a Buttery Sub Roll with Fresh Spinach, Sauteed Peppers, Onions, Mozzarella Cheese and Marinara Sauce. Served with Hand Cut Fries.
Lunch Sandwiches
Lunch Burgers
O'Rave Burger Lunch
A Perfect Blend of Ground Pork & Ground Beef Patty, Made in House, Grilled and Topped Crispy Pork Bacon, Sweet Sauteed Onions, Your Choice of Cheese, Romaine, Tomato, on a Buttery Brioche Bun and a Side of Sriracha Aioli Sauce. Served with Hand Cut Fires.
All American Cheese Burger Lunch
Grilled Ground Beef Patty Made in House with Your Choice of Cheese, Romaine, Tomato on a Toasted Buttery Brioche Bun. Served with Hand Cut Fries.
Savory Turkey Burger
Ground Turkey, Marinated Red Peppers, Spinach, Parmesan Cheese Made in House. Grilled withSauted Onions, Tomato, Avocado, Served on a Toasted Buttery Brioche Bun and a Side of Lemon Aioli
Maryland Cream of Crab
Heavy Cream, Sherry, and Crab Meat. Gluten free.
Spinach Salad
Spinach, Feta, Sunflower Seeds, Marinated Red Peppers, Red Onions, Mandarins, and House Made Orange Vinaigrette. Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Greek Salad
Romaine, English Cucumbers, Red Peppers, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onions, Feta, Kalamata Olives, and Red Vinaigrette. Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Grape Tomatoes, Croutons, and Creamy Caesar Dressing.
TOMATO BASIL
Made from scratch
Vegetable Soup
Tomatoes, Brussels Sprouts,Spinach, Carrots, Onions, Celery with garlic herb Seasoning.
Corn chowder
A thick, rich soup.
Hearty Chicken Noodle
Pickled Beets Salad
Homemade Pickled Beets, Homemade Pickled Red Onions, Sweet Asians Pears, Homemade Candied pecans, Feta and Lemon Vinaigrette.
Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken OR Grilled Shrimp
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Avocado, Boiled Eggs, Crispy Bacon, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Crumbled Feta Cheese with Choice of Grilled Chicken OR Grilled Shrimp
Chesapeake Salad
Lump Crab Meat, Jumbo Shrimp, Romaine, Cucumber,Cherry Tomatoes, Feta, Croutons, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Lunch Soups and Salads
Lunch Sides
Hand Cut French Fries Lunch
Fried potatoes.
3 Piece Pork Bacon Lunch
3 Piece Turkey Bacon Lunch
Cured turkey.
Sweet Potato Fries Lunch
Served with sweet and savory dust.
Creamy Coleslaw Lunch
Cabbage salad.
Crispy Onion Rings Lunch
Fried battered onion.
Creamy Mac and Cheese Lunch
Macaroni pasta in a cheese sauce.
Apple Pie
Kahlua Bread Pudding
Homemade with Creamy Anglaise, Walnuts and Peaches, Served Warm with Sweet Caramel Topping and Whip Cream.
Banana Pudding
Desserts
Beverages
Espresso Drink
Add flavor shots for an additional charge.
Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Hot Tea
20 oz. Ice Coffee
20 oz. Ice Tea
Sweet, unsweet or half & half.
12 oz. Juice
grape, cranberry or apple.
20 oz. Gatorade
Bai Drink
16 oz. Soft Drink
Bottled Water
Springtime Lemonade
Berries, Lavender Simple Syrup, and Fresh Squeezed Lemons
Peach Basil Lemonade
Basil & Peach Simple Syrup, Fresh Basil and Fresh Peach, Fresh Squeezed Lemons
