Hard Knox Cafe

Restaurant · American & BBQSeacliff

No dishes marked gluten free

60 dishesmenu read 9 Novhardknoxcafe.com

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Brunch

Served daily until 3 PM
  • Beignets$15

    French doughnuts served with seasonal fruits.

    Likely gluten

  • Eggs Benedict$17.50

    Poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and Hollandaise sauce on English muffins served with hash browns or grits.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Eggs Florentine$17

    Poached eggs, sautéed spinach, tomatoes and Hollandaise sauce on English muffins served with hash browns or grits.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Hard Knox Omelette$19

    With choice of sausage or bacon, spinach, tomatoes and Cheddar cheese served with hash browns or grits and choice of toast.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Crab Cake Eggs Benedict$24

    Poached eggs, house-made crab cakes and Hollandaise on English muffins served with hash browns or grits.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • French Toast$15

    Served with seasonal fruits.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict$19

    Poached eggs, house-made BBQ pulled pork and Hollandaise sauce on English muffins served with hash browns or grits.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Corned Beef Hash$21

    House-made, served with two eggs any style and choice of toast.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Veggie Omelette$18

    With spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and Swiss cheese served with hash browns or grits and choice of toast.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Brunch Side Orders

  • Applewood Smoked Bacon$6
  • Chicken Apple Sausage$6
  • Fried Catfish$15

    Likely fish

  • Fresh Fruit Bowl$7
  • Bowl of Grits$5
  • Toast$4

    Likely gluten

  • Pork Link$6
  • 3 Piece Fried Chicken$14
  • 2 Eggs$5

    Likely egg

  • Hash Brown$5
  • Belgian Waffle$8.50

    Likely gluten

  • Louisiana Beef Hot Link$6

All Day

Sandwiches

  • Hamburger$12.50

    Fresh ground chuck grilled on an open flame with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles on a toasted bun. Add cheese +.75 |…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Juicy Lucy$17.50

    Fresh ground chuck with melted Sharp Cheddar cheese in the center with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles served on a…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Shrimp Po'boy$17.50

    Cornmeal-battered, fried tiger prawns, mixed greens, lettuce and tomatoes served on a toasted roll with house-made spicy rémoulade sauce.…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Spicy Chicken Sandwich$17

    Grilled spicy chicken fillet, zesty remoulade, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes and roasted peppers on a toasted roll.

    Likely gluten

  • Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich$17

    Grilled boneless chicken breast, mixed greens, lettuce, tomatoes, and roasted peppers served on a toasted roll with house-made honey…

    Likely gluten

  • Fried Chicken Sandwich$17

    Fried boneless chicken breast and coleslaw served on a toasted bun with house-made aioli sauce. Served with choice of one side.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Pulled Pork Sandwich$16

    Slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork shoulder and coleslaw served on a toasted bun. Served with choice of one side.

    Likely gluten

  • Garden Burger$14

    Meatless patty with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles. Served with choice of one side.

    Likely egg

  • Pork Chop Sandwich$17

    Fried pork chop with caramelized onions, mayo, served on a toasted bun. Comes with choice of 1 side order.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Entrees

  • Fried Chicken$21

    Three pieces of our famous fried chicken. Served with choice of two sides and corn muffins.

    Likely gluten

  • Spicy Fried Chicken$21

    Spicy version of our famous three piece fried chicken. Served with choice of two sides and corn muffins.

  • Catfish$23

    Cornmeal battered, crispy fried catfish.

    Likely fish

  • Veggie Plate$18

    Choose any three sides. Served with corn muffins.

  • BBQ Pork Ribs$22

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

  • Country Fried Steak$21

    Breaded cubed beef, fried and served with country gravy. Served with choice of two sides and corn muffins.

    Likely gluten

  • Fried Pork Chops$23

    Two center cut pork chops seasoned and fried to perfection. Served with choice of two sides and corn muffins.

  • Smothered Pork Chops$23

    Two flat wing sections, oven baked until tender and smothered with gravy.

  • Oxtails$30

    Tender, slow braised oxtails smothered in gravy.

  • Turkey Wings$23

    Tender, slow braised oxtails, smothered in gravy.

  • Southern Meatloaf$23

    Southern-style meatloaf with a blend of ground beef and pork, onions and savory spices. Oven baked and topped with a sweet and tangy tomato…

Family Pack

  • 12 Piece Fried Chicken Family Pack$52.99

    Regular or Spicy. Includes 2 sides and 6 pieces cornbread.

    Likely gluten

  • 8 Piece Family Pack$35.99

    Regular or Spicy, includes 1 large side and 4 corn muffins.

  • Bucket of Fried Chicken

    Choose 8 or 12 pieces and pick spicy or regular style. Not served with sides.

Sides

  • Belgian Waffle$8.50

    A la carte.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Candied Yams$7
  • Coleslaw$7
  • Collard Greens$7
  • Corn Muffins$2

    2 pieces.

    Likely gluten

  • Cut Corn$7
  • French Fries$7
  • Macaroni & Cheese$7

    Likely dairy

  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy$7
  • Mixed Green Salad$7
  • Potato Salad$7
  • Red Beans & Rice$7
  • Rice and Gravy$7
  • Stewed Cabbage$7
  • Three Piece Fried Chicken$14
  • Yam Fries$7

Catering menu

Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Meat

  • Fried Chicken Breast$5
  • Chicken Drum Sticks$2.50
  • Fried Catfish Fillet$5.50

    Likely fish

  • Full Tray Wingettes$175

    Fried chicken wingettes.

  • Half Tray Wingettes$80

    Fried chicken wingettes.

  • Shrimp, Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya$95

    Likely shellfish

  • Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya$85
  • Vegan Sausage Jambalaya$85

    Vegan

  • Fried Chicken (Thighs)$4
  • Chicken Wings$2.50
  • BBQ Chicken$5
  • Hushpuppies$55

    Crispy golden cornmeal fritters fried to perfection. Crunchy outside, soft and tender inside with a hint of onion flavor.

  • Chicken Tenders$3.50

Side Dishes

  • Side Salad$35
  • Rice & Gravy$60
  • Blackeye Peas and Rice$60
  • Macaroni Cheese$70

    Likely dairy

  • Corn Muffins$1

    Likely gluten

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Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address2448 Clement Street, Seacliff
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · American & BBQ
Phone+1 415-752-3770
Websitehardknoxcafe.com
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from hardknoxcafe.com
Hours
  • Monday11am–9pm
  • Tuesday11am–9pm
  • Wednesday11am–9pm
  • Thursday11am–9pm
  • Friday11am–9pm
  • Saturday11am–9pm
  • Sunday11am–9pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Hard Knox Cafe

Does Hard Knox Cafe have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Hard Knox Cafe coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Hard Knox Cafe open?

Monday: 11am–9pm. Tuesday: 11am–9pm. Wednesday: 11am–9pm. Thursday: 11am–9pm. Friday: 11am–9pm. Saturday: 11am–9pm. Sunday: 11am–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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