The Black Cow Menu

2219 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020, United States
$$$ American restaurant
(1789 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to The Black Cow, an American restaurant nestled in the heart of Montrose, California. This cozy venue is the quintessential spot for brunch enthusiasts, serving an array of delicious morning favorites and delightful pastries that cater to all palates.

Start your day with items like the Breakfast Quesadilla—a mouthwatering blend of scrambled eggs, bacon, and fresh avocado, or indulge in the crispy Crispy Poached Egg Bowl, perfect for health-conscious diners. For those with a sweet tooth, the freshly baked pastries, including Apple Cinnamon Rolls and Cinnamon Churro Croissants, promise a flavorful delight.

With fantastic service, warm ambiance, and beautifully prepared dishes, The Black Cow promises a brunch experience that feels personal and inviting. Whether you're in for a cozy solo meal or a lively group gathering, this spot is sure to impress.

Eggs & Stuff

  • Homestyle Eggs Breakfast

    3 Eggs any style with bacon or sausage links, breakfast potatoes and choice of toast.

    US$16.95
  • 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.

    US$16.95
  • Country Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast

    2 Eggs and jalapeno-cheddar biscuits topped with house-made gravy. Served with bacon or sausage link.

    US$17.95
  • 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.

    US$18.95
  • 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.

    US$18.95
  • 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.

    US$16.95
  • Country Fried Steak

    Lightly breaded filet mignon, fried and topped with country gravy. Served with 2 eggs any style, and Cow’s breakfast potatoes.

    US$21.95
  • 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.

    US$19.95

Morning Favorites

  • 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.

    US$16.95
  • 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.

    US$16.95
  • 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.

    US$17.95
  • 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.

    US$16.95
  • 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.

    US$16.95

Cow Omelettes

  • Cheddar Cheese Omelette

    Add Spinach +$1.95 | Add Mushrooms and Onion +$2.95 | Add 3-Bean Chili +2.95

    US$14.95
  • Cowabunga Omelette

    Cure 81 Ham, avocado, pico de gallo, salsa ranchera and melted cheddar cheese.

    US$18.95
  • Egg - White Omelette

    Egg-whites with spinach, onions, tomatoes and smoked mozzarella.

    US$18.95
  • Vegetarian Omelette

    Mushrooms, spinach, avocado, Ortega chiles, pico de gallo, cheddar, salsa ranchera and sour cream.

    US$18.95
  • Chicken Sausage & Spinach Omelette

    Chicken cilantro sausage, spinach, pico de gallo, salsa ranchera and melted cheddar.

    US$18.95

Skillet Breakfast

  • 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.

    US$18.95
  • 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.

    US$16.95
  • Corned Beef Skillet

    Poached eggs over corned beef hash with potatoes, peppers, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce | Saturday & Sunday only.

    US$19.95
  • 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.

    US$18.95

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.

    US$17.95
  • Grilled Breakfast Burrito

    3 eggs scrambled with sauteed onions, fresh spinach, mushrooms, bacon, and cheddar cheese served with mixed greens.

    US$17.95
  • Chorizo Scramble Burrito

    3 eggs scrambled with Mexican chorizo, green onions, Ortega chili, breakfast potatoes, and pepper jack cheese. Served with mixed greens.

    US$17.95

Waffles and French Toast

  • Corn Flake Crusted French Toast

    Small $11.95 | Large $16.95 • Topped with fresh strawberries, bananas and powdered sugar.

    US$11.95
  • Banana Bread French Toast

    Small $12.95 | Large $17.95 • Banana-pecan bread topped with fresh strawberries, bananas and powdered sugar.

    US$12.95
  • Buttermilk Waffle

    Add Fresh Strawberries, Bananas and Powdered Sugar +$4.95 | Add 2 Eggs any style +$4.50

    US$10.95
  • Chocolate Chip or Blueberry Waffle

    Buttermilk waffle baked with chocolate chips, or blueberries, topped with powdered sugar, and whipped cream.

    US$13.95
  • Chicken and Waffles

    Buttermilk waffle topped with chicken tenders and applewood smoked bacon. Served with honey maple syrup.

    US$16.95

Breakfast Specials

  • Cheesy Parmesan Eggs

    Three scrambled eggs, parmesan cheese, avocado salsa. Served with mixed greens and grilled baguette.

    US$16.95
  • Avocado Toast

    Grilled baguette, burrata cheese, pickled onions, and two poached eggs. Served with mixed greens.

    US$16.95
  • Crispy Poached Egg Bowl

    Two poached eggs, fried til crispy, on a bed of mixed greens, white beans, avocado salsa, with grilled baguette.

    US$16.95
  • Smoked Salmon Lox Bagel

    Served with cream cheese, tomatoes, red onions, and capers.

    US$19.95
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel

    Served with cream cheese, tomatoes, red onion, and capers.

    US$19.95
  • Oatmeal

    Served with cream, raisins, and brown sugar | Add Fresh Strawberries and Bananas +$4.95

    US$8.95
  • Nutella Crepe

    Small $6.95 | Large $8.95 • Nutella with fresh strawberries and bananas.

    US$7.95
  • Granola and Yogurt

    Topped with strawberries and bananas.

    US$11.95

Kid’s Meal’s

  • Kid’s Scramble

    2 eggs scrambled with breakfast potatoes.

    US$8.95
  • Kid’s Cup of Cereal

    Cereal cup with a slice of zuchinni bread, and a cup of strawberries and bananas.

    US$8.95
  • Kid’s Eggsadilla

    Scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese in a grilled flour tortilla.

    US$8.95
  • Kid’s Banana & Nutella Sandwich

    Sliced banana and Nutella on thick wheat bread.

    US$8.95
  • Kid’s French Toast

    Corn flake crusted French toast with bananas, strawberries, and powdered sugar.

    US$8.95

Pastries

  • Toasted Zuchinni Bread

    With cream cheese.

    US$5.95
  • Fresh Baked Apple Cinnamon Roll

    With caramelized apples.

    US$6.50
  • Croissant
    US$4.50
  • Cinnamon Churro Croissant
    US$4.95
  • Almond Croissant
    US$4.95
  • Muffins

    Choice of: Blueberry, Maple Bran, Mixed Fruit, Chocolate Chip, Banana Nut

    US$4.50

Baked Goods

  • Muffins

    Choice of Muffins: Blueberry, Maple Bran, Mixed Fruit, Chocolate Chip, Banana Nut

    US$4.50
  • Home - Baked Croissant
    US$4.95
  • Ham & Cheese Croissant
    US$6.95
  • Scones
    US$4.50
  • Banana Bread

    1 $2.50 | 2 $4.95

    US$2.50
  • Cinnamon Roll
    US$5.50
  • Apple Turnover
    US$3.95
  • Toasted Bagel
    US$4.95
  • Bagel with Cream Cheese
    US$7.95
  • Zucchini Bread

    1 $2.50 | 2 $4.95

    US$2.50

Cow Sides

  • One Egg
    US$2.25
  • Two Eggs
    US$4.50
  • Bacon or Sausage Links
    US$5.95
  • Chicken Apple Sausage
    US$5.95
  • Biscuits N’ Gravy
    US$6.95
  • Cup O’ Fruit
    US$4.95
  • Bowl O’ Fruit
    US$7.95
  • Breakfast Potatoes
    US$4.50
  • Toasted Home - Made Bread

    White or Wheat

    US$1.95
  • Bagel with Cream Cheese
    US$7.95
  • Vanilla Yogurt
    US$3.95

Fresh Squeezed Juice

  • Green Milan

    celery, cucumber, spinach, ginger, apple

    US$7.95
  • Genova

    pineapple, orange, and pear

    US$7.95
  • Verona

    pineapple, orange, and banana

    US$7.95
  • Modena

    strawberry, banana, pear, and apple

    US$7.95
  • Abruzzo

    grapefruit and orange

    US$7.95
  • Polerno

    grapefruit, apple, and lemon

    US$7.95
  • Solerno

    orange, lemon, and lime

    US$7.95
  • Ravenna

    carrot, apple, and ginger

    US$7.95
  • Freshly Squeezed OJ
    US$7.95