Joe's Pancake House Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Joe's Pancake House, where breakfast dreams come true in the heart of Tucson. Nestled at 2532 S Kolb Rd, this quaint diner captures the essence of American breakfast and brunch dining.
Start your day with signature dishes like the BYO Burrito, a customizable delight, or the hearty Chicken Fried Steak Skillet, topped with two eggs to order. For something classic, Joe's Burrito brings together eggs, ham, and melted cheese, while the Biscuit and Gravy Meal offers comfort in every bite.
Each dish showcases large portions and fair pricing, making it a go-to spot for both locals and newcomers. With friendly service and an inviting diner vibe, Joe's Pancake House is perfect for those craving a satisfying breakfast experience.
Specials and Features
One Egg Special
One egg. breakfast meat. potatoes and white or wheat toast. No substitutions.
French Toast Special
Four triangles of French Toast, breakfast meat and one egg. No substitutions.
Pancake Special
Two medium pancakes, one egg and bacon or sausage. No substitutions.
Menudo
Homemade Red Menudo. Served with lemon, cilantro , green onion and a tortilla on the side
Tamale Breakfast Plate
One carne tamale, two eggs, rice, beans and salsa.
Healthy Joe
Spinach and two egg beater omelet with 3 turkey sausage links and two sides
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
1/3 pound breaded chicken breast fried and served on a sesame seed bun. No sauce or spreads come on the sandwich.
Monday Lunch Special
Chicken Taco Salad with rice, beans and salsa
Wednesday Lunch Special
Grilled steak burrito with rice, beans and salsa. Burrito has steak, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and cheese
Friday Lunch Special
Meat lasagna with a garden salad and two triangles of garlic toast
Fish Taco Friday
Two battered fish tacos (on corn tortillas) with rice, beans and salsa on the side
Tamale Lunch Plate
Two carne tamales, rice, beans and salsa.
Chicken and Waffles
Crisp waffle paired with two, large chicken tenders
Monte Cristo
Ham and turkey sandwich on French toast enriched with melted Swiss cheese and a touch of sweet powdered sugar. Choice of jam or jelly on the side.
Skillets
Pick your base, which will be topped with 4 ingredients, your topping of choosing and two eggs cooked to order.
Chicken Fried Steak Skillet
Your choice of potatoes topped with chopped Chicken Fried Steak, gravy and two eggs.
Skillets
Complete Breakfast
One Egg
One egg, with or without meat, and two sides.
Two Eggs
Two eggs, with or without meat, and two sides.
Three Eggs
Three eggs, with or without meat, and two sides.
Joe's Muffin
A grilled English muffin topped with an over hard egg, grilled ham and melted cheese. If you would prefer your egg cooked differently, let us know in the notes.
Croissant Sandwich
Grilled croissant topped with an over hard egg and melted American cheese.
Corned Beef Hash & Two Eggs
one selection of toasted bread, english muffin, pancakes, french toast, half a waffle, or biscuit and jelly.
Steak & Two Eggs
USDA ribeye steak with 2 eggs and two sides.
Chicken Fried Steak & Two Eggs
Lightly breaded 1/3 pound ground steak topped with sausage gravy.
Joe's Scramble
Two eggs scrambled with bacon, ham, sausage, onion, bell pepper, green chili, and cheese.
Southwest Bagel
A grilled bagel topped with an over hard egg, green chili and melted pepper jack cheese.
Joe's Burrito
Two eggs with diced ham, potatoes and melted cheese. Comes with a side of salsa.
Biscuit and Gravy Meal
One large biscuit and gravy served with two eggs and one side
Eggs Benedict
An English muffin topped with ham, two easy poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce and chives.
BYO Burrito
Build your own breakfast burrito with two eggs, 4 ingredients of your choice, cheese and a side of homemade salsa.
BYO Benedict
Traditional Benedict not your style? Create your own!
Meat Lovers
Created with bacon, ham, sausage and cheese.
Gravy Train
Cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese omelet stuffed with a biscuit and topped with gravy.
Philly Cheese Steak
Created with steak, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and cheese.
Pastrami and American Cheese omelette
We call this the Tia omelet since she always requests it and it always looks so goooooooood when we make it :-)
Greek
Created with gyro meat, kalamata olives and feta cheese.
Spanish
Created with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and topped with homemade salsa.
Denver
Created with ham, bell peppers and onions.
Country
Created with ham, tomatoes, green onions and crisp potatoes.
Combo
Create your own with four ingredients.
Veggie
Created with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, spinach and mushrooms.
Cheese
Made with Cheddar and Monterrey Jack mix cheese.
Joe's Omelette
Created with sautéed parsley and onions.
Omelettes
Mexican Specialties (Breakfast)
Chorizo Omelette
Three egg omelette created with beef chorizo, jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. Served with salsa. Does not come with beans.
Mexican Omelette
Three eggs, tomatoes, onions and fresh jalapeños. Does not come with beans.
Chorizo Plate
Two eggs with beef chorizo and cheese. Comes with homemade salsa. Does not come with beans.
Barbacoa and Eggs
Shredded barbacoa with eggs. Comes with two sides and homemade salsa. Does not come with beans.
Chorizo Burrito
Two eggs scrambled with beef chorizo and melted cheese. Comes with homemade salsa. Does not come with beans.
Huevos A La Mexicana
Two eggs scrambled with tomatoes, onions and fresh jalapeños. Comes with homemade salsa, two sides and beans
Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs served over a corn tortilla topped with homemade ranchero sauce. Comes with homemade salsa, two sides and homemade beans.
Taco Burrito
Two eggs with taco beef, green chilis, and cheese. Served with salsa.
Full Stack
Three Large Pancakes.
Short Stack
Two Large Pancakes,
French Toast
Half is three triangles and full is six triangles.
Silver Dollar
Three smaller pancakes
Buttermilk Pancakes and More
Breakfast Sides
Biscuit
Homemade, large buttermilk biscuit
Gravy
Side of sausage gravy
Hashbrown Patty
Delicious fried triangle of hashbrowns
Cinnamon Roll
Homemade cinnamon roll
Oatmeal
Stove top, not instant, oats
Homemade Salsa (2 oz)
2 oz cup of homemade salsa
Homemade Gucamole (2 oz)
Delicious in house made guacamole
Junior One Egg
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Junior Breakfast
Junior Lunch
Junior Chicken Tenders
2 chicken tenders with a side
Junior Grilled Cheese
Served with fries and a drink
Hamburger
1/3 pound ground steak burger on a sesame seed bun
Cheeseburger
Served on a sesame seed bun.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Hickory smoked bacon and cheese, served on a sesame seed bun.
Patty Melt
A grilled burger topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions & melted swiss cheese, served on grilled rye bread.
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Sautéed mushrooms to top your burger, served on a sesame seed bun.
Relleno Burger
Green chili & swiss cheese.
Chili Cheese Hot Dog
Hot dog smothered with chili.
Chili Cheeseburger
1/3 pound ground steak burger smothered with homemade chili and served on a sesame seed bun.
Chicken Tender Meal
4 chicken tenders and your choice of side
Burgers, Hot Dogs & Chicken Nuggets
Sandwiches
Gyro Sandwich
Gyro stuffed pita with tomatoes, onions and taziki sauce.
Club
Triple decker of sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
French Dip
Hot roast beef and Swiss cheese on a grilled roll served with au jus.
Pastrami & Swiss
Grilled pastrami with melted swiss on rye bread.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Homemade chicken salad on a croissant (contains nuts)
B.L.T.
Bacon, lettuce and tomato. Mayo is on sandwich.
Reuben
Grilled hot corned beef and sauerkraut, thousand island dressing served on grilled rye bread with melted Swiss cheese.
Corned Beef
Thinly sliced corned beef served on rye bread.
Turkey & Swiss
Grilled turkey with Swiss cheese on your choice of bread.
Grilled Cheese
Served with fries and a drink
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Served with fries and a drink
Tuna Melt
Grilled tuna salad & Swiss cheese on rye bread.
Sandwich & Cup of Soup
Any sandwich with a cup of soup
Burrito
Served with rice, beans and salsa
Cheese Quesadilla
Served with rice, beans and salsa
Chilaquiles
Corn tortilla chips coated in chili salsa with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream & cheese.
Lunch Mexican Specialties
Platter of the Day
Chicken Fried Steak Platter
With mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and dinner roll.
Meatloaf
With mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and dinner roll.
Liver and Onions
With mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and dinner roll.
Open Face Roast Beef
Bread topped with roast beef and brown gravy with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables.
Chef Salad
Large salad topped with turkey, ham, cheese and veggies.
Greek Salad
Salad topped with feta, kalamata olives, onions, bell peppers, sumac spice and greek dressing on the side.
Bowl of Chili
Bowl of homemade meat and beans chili.
Cup of Chili
Cute of homemade meat and beans chili.
Potato Salad
Homemade potato salad
Cole Slaw
Homemade Coleslaw
Onion Rings
Side of Onion Rings
Tater Tots
Side of Tater Tots
Soups, Salads & Sides
Dessert
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Peanut butter chocolate cake with one dense layer of crunchy peanut butter filling between two moist layers of chocolate cake. Covered in chocolate ganache and topped with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Red Velvet Cake
A double layer red velvet cake surrounded and topped with a real cream cheese icing. Garnished with chocolate decorates.
Iced French Vanilla Latte
Served as a 20 oz beverage. Cannot be altered.
Iced Caramel Latte
Served as a 20 oz beverage. Cannot be altered.
Milk
Small is 12 ozLarge is 16 oz
Iced Coffee
Comes with a refill
Iced Tea
Comes with a refill
Juices
Large is 16 ozSmall is 12 oz
Soda
Comes with a refill
Lemonade
Comes with a refill
Arnold Palmer
Half Iced Tea and Half Lemonade, Comes with a refill
Monster 12 oz
Regular, black and neon green can of Monster