The Black Cow Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the Menu at The Black Cow
Located in the charming Montrose, California, The Black Cow is a delightful diner known for its vibrant brunch atmosphere and mouthwatering menu. There is something special about starting your day here with rich Cheesy Parmesan Eggs or the indulgent Eggs Benedict Florentine, where poached eggs grace a freshly baked croissant. For those with a sweet tooth, the Nutella Crepe generously filled with fresh strawberries and bananas beckons.
Evenings at The Black Cow offer a culinary experience that does not disappoint. The reviews from satisfied customers resonate with praise for their cheeseburger and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're drawn in by the lovely decor or the attentive staff, every meal ensures both satisfaction and a reason to return. Enjoy the promise of hearty offerings and delightful service that make this diner a local favorite.
Eggs & Stuff
Homestyle Eggs Breakfast
3 Eggs any style with bacon or sausage links, breakfast potatoes and choice of toast.
Huevos Rancheros
2 Fried eggs served over re-fried beans and corn tortillas topped with ranchero sauce, avocado and sour cream. Served with Cow’s breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit.
Country Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast
2 Eggs and jalapeno-cheddar biscuits topped with house-made gravy. Served with bacon or sausage link.
Cow Benedict
2 Poached eggs on a home-baked croissant with Cure 81 Ham, topped with orange hollandaise sauce. Served with Cow’s breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit.
Eggs Benedict Florentine
2 Poached eggs on a home-baked croissant with tomato, sauteed spinach topped with orange hollandaise sauce. Served with Cow’s breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit.
J.W.’S Morning Quiche
Saturday and Sunday only Fresh baked with sauteed bacon, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, Swiss and cheddar. Served with fresh fruit, or mixed greens.
Country Fried Steak
Lightly breaded filet mignon, fried and topped with country gravy. Served with 2 eggs any style, and Cow’s breakfast potatoes.
Norwegian Benedict
2 Poached eggs on a homemade baked croissant topped with smoked salmon lox and orange hollandaise sauce. Served with breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit.
Breakfast Quesadilla
Scrambled egg, avocado, bacon, ortega chile, pico de gallo, jack and cheddar cheese in a grilled flour tortilla. Served with fruit or mixed greens.
Montrose Cristo
Smoked turkey, Cure 81 ham, mayo, jack and cheddar cheese on Hawaiian style egg bread, battered and fried. Served with cran-strawberry jam and fresh fruit.
The Weekend Wrap
Scrambled egg, chicken cilantro sausage, tomato, cheddar and salsa ranchera wrapped in a tomato basil tortilla. Served with Cow’s breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit.
Chilaquiles
Scrambled eggs with pico de gallo and tomato sauce, tossed with crisp tri-color tortilla strips and cheddar cheese. Served with re-fried beans and fresh fruit.
Breakfast Sandwich
Smoked turkey, scrambled eggs, bacon, ketchup, and melted cheese on thick cut, grilled, whole wheat bread. Served with Cow’s breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit.
Morning Favorites
Cow Omelettes
Cheddar Cheese Omelette
Add Spinach 1.95 Add Mushrooms and Onion 2.95 Add 3-Bean Chili 2.95
Cowabunga Omelette
Cure 81 Ham, avocado, pico de gallo, salsa ranchera and melted cheddar cheese.
Egg - White Omelette
Egg-whites with spinach, onions, tomatoes and smoked mozzarella.
Vegetarian Omelette
Mushrooms, spinach, avocado, Ortega chiles, pico de gallo, cheddar, salsa ranchera and sour cream.
Chicken Sausage & Spinach Omelette
Chicken cilantro sausage, spinach, pico de gallo, salsa ranchera and melted cheddar.
Ratatouille Skillet
Poached eggs served over a medley of squash, onions, cilantro, bacon, cabbage and tomatoes. Baked on an iron skillet and finished with a drizzle of cheddar cheese sauce.
Southern Baked Skillet
Poached eggs, applewood smoked bacon and tomato over homemade corn pudding. Baked and served on an iron skillet with a sizzling, creamy, cheddar cheese sauce.
Corned Beef Skillet
Poached eggs over corned beef hash with potatoes, peppers, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce Saturday & Sunday only.
Chile Stuffed Skillet
Pasilla pepper stuffed with bacon, cheddar cheese, and poached egg. Baked in an iron skillet over potatoes, topped with ranchera sauce and sour cream.
Skillet Breakfast
Egg Scramble Burritos
Joe’s Scramble Burrito
3 eggs scrambled with ground beef, fresh spinach, sauteed mushrooms, onions, jack cheese, and breakfast potatoes. Served with mixed greens.
Grilled Breakfast Burrito
3 eggs scrambled with sauteed onions, fresh spinach, mushrooms, bacon, and cheddar cheese served with mixed greens.
Chorizo Scramble Burrito
3 eggs scrambled with Mexican chorizo, green onions, Ortega chili, breakfast potatoes, and pepper jack cheese. Served with mixed greens.
Corn Flake Crusted French Toast
Small 11.95 Large 16.95 • Topped with fresh strawberries, bananas and powdered sugar.
Banana Bread French Toast
Small 12.95 Large 17.95 • Banana-pecan bread topped with fresh strawberries, bananas and powdered sugar.
Buttermilk Waffle
Add Fresh Strawberries, Bananas and Powdered Sugar 4.95 Add 2 Eggs any style 4.50
Chocolate Chip or Blueberry Waffle
Buttermilk waffle baked with chocolate chips, or blueberries, topped with powdered sugar, and whipped cream.
Chicken and Waffles
Buttermilk waffle topped with chicken tenders and applewood smoked bacon. Served with honey maple syrup.
Waffles and French Toast
Breakfast Specials
Cheesy Parmesan Eggs
Three scrambled eggs, parmesan cheese, avocado salsa. Served with mixed greens and grilled baguette.
Avocado Toast
Grilled baguette, burrata cheese, pickled onions, and two poached eggs. Served with mixed greens.
Crispy Poached Egg Bowl
Two poached eggs, fried til crispy, on a bed of mixed greens, white beans, avocado salsa, with grilled baguette.
Smoked Salmon Lox Bagel
Served with cream cheese, tomatoes, red onions, and capers.
Smoked Salmon Bagel
Served with cream cheese, tomatoes, red onion, and capers.
Oatmeal
Served with cream, raisins, and brown sugar Add Fresh Strawberries and Bananas 4.95
Nutella Crepe
Small 6.95 Large 8.95 • Nutella with fresh strawberries and bananas.
Granola and Yogurt
Topped with strawberries and bananas.
Kid’s Scramble
2 eggs scrambled with breakfast potatoes.
Kid’s Cup of Cereal
Cereal cup with a slice of zuchinni bread, and a cup of strawberries and bananas.
Kid’s Eggsadilla
Scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese in a grilled flour tortilla.
Kid’s Banana & Nutella Sandwich
Sliced banana and Nutella on thick wheat bread.
Kid’s French Toast
Corn flake crusted French toast with bananas, strawberries, and powdered sugar.
Kid’s Meal’s
Pastries
Toasted Zuchinni Bread
With cream cheese.
Fresh Baked Apple Cinnamon Roll
With caramelized apples.
Croissant
Cinnamon Churro Croissant
Almond Croissant
Muffins
Choice of: Blueberry, Maple Bran, Mixed Fruit, Chocolate Chip, Banana Nut
Muffins
Choice of Muffins: Blueberry, Maple Bran, Mixed Fruit, Chocolate Chip, Banana Nut
Home - Baked Croissant
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Scones
Banana Bread
1 2.50 2 4.95
Cinnamon Roll
Apple Turnover
Toasted Bagel
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Zucchini Bread
1 2.50 2 4.95
Baked Goods
Cow Sides
One Egg
Two Eggs
Bacon or Sausage Links
Chicken Apple Sausage
Biscuits N’ Gravy
Cup O’ Fruit
Bowl O’ Fruit
Breakfast Potatoes
Toasted Home - Made Bread
White or Wheat
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Vanilla Yogurt
Green Milan
celery, cucumber, spinach, ginger, apple
Genova
pineapple, orange, and pear
Verona
pineapple, orange, and banana
Modena
strawberry, banana, pear, and apple
Abruzzo
grapefruit and orange
Polerno
grapefruit, apple, and lemon
Solerno
orange, lemon, and lime
Ravenna
carrot, apple, and ginger