2165 Arnold Way, Alpine, CA 91901 (opens in a new tab) (619) 766-0053
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With over 20 years of experience, Jay's Southern Cafe is your destination for melt-in-your-mouth BBQ and soul food. Our family and locally owned establishment is the only BBQ and soul food restaurant in Alpine, CA. Visit us today for dine-in or carry-out. Catering is available.  

BBQ and Soul Food

  • Pulled Pork Fries

    Smoked pulled pork, BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and cheese over fresh-cut fries

    $14.28

  • Pamelas Ribs LRG

    4 smoked pork ribs served with 2 side choices

    $23.49

  • 8pc Chicken Wings

    $15.01

  • 12pc Chicken Wings

    $21.01

  • 3 Crispy Chicken Strips

    3 crispy chicken strips served with a choice of fries, potato salad, or coleslaw

    $9.60

  • 5 Crispy Chicken Strips

    5 crispy chicken strips served with a choice of fries, potato salad, or coleslaw

    $12

  • Pamelas Ribs SM

    3 smoked pork ribs served with 2 side choices

    $21.10

  • Smoked Brisket SM

    6-8 oz. smoked beef brisket served with 2 side choices

    $22.30

  • Smoked Brisket LRG

    10-12 oz. smoked beef brisket served with 2 side choices

    $29.50

  • 1/2 Smoked Chicken

    1/2 smoked chicken served with 2 side choices

    $14

  • Fried Fish Meal

    Fried fish served with a choice of fries, potato salad, or coleslaw

    $15.40

Combination

  • 2 Way

    $28.06

  • 3 Way

    $30.62

  • 4 Way

    $34.66

  • Meat choices: ribs, chicken, pulled pork, and spicy beef links, served with 2 side choices

  • Chicken and Fish Meal

    Crispy chicken strips and fried fish served with a choice of fries, potato salad, or coleslaw

    $22.78

A la Carte

  • Sides

    Fries, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Collard Greens, Yams, BBQ Beans, +0.75 for Grits, fried or otherwise

    Large $6

    Small $3

  • Extra Sauce

    BBQ, Spicy BBQ, Ranch, Honey Mustard, Tartar, Hot Sauce, Mayo

    $0.50 per 2 oz

  • Links

    $6.50

  • Ribs

    $3.50 per Per Rib

  • Corn Bread

    $2.50

Sandwiches & Burgers

  • Served with a choice of fries, potato salad, or coleslaw

  • Spicy Beef Link

    Spicy beef link on a bun with BBQ sauce

    $10.99

  • Pulled Pork

    Smoked pulled pork on a bun with BBQ sauce

    $13.18

  • Brisket

    Smoked beef brisket on a bun with BBQ sauce

    $15.95

  • Fish Sandwich

    Fried fish on a roll with lettuce, tomato, and our basil tartar sauce

    $12.08

  • Shrimp Poboy

    Fried shrimp on a roll with lettuce, tomato, and our basil tartar sauce

    $12.99

  • Jays BBQ Burger

    Beef patty on a bun with BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onions

    $9

Salads

  • Chicken Salad

    Crispy chicken strips on a bed of lettuce with tomato, onions, cheese, and chipotle ranch

    $10.80

  • Fish Salad

    Fried fish on a bed of lettuce with tomato, onions, cheese, and chipotle ranch

    $10.80

Brunch

  • Served (11AM-2PM)

  • Southern Grits

    Creamy grits with cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapeños

    $8

  • Shrimp and Grits

    Fried shrimp on creamy grits with cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapeños

    $12.60

  • Fish and Grits

    Fried fish on creamy grits with cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapeños

    $12.60

  • Chicken and Waffles

    Belgian waffle topped off with our crispy chicken strips

    $12.60

Kids Meal

  • (Ages 12 and under)

    $7.99

  • Chicken Bites

    Crispy chicken bites served with fries and applesauce

  • Cheese Burger

    Beef patty on a bun with BBQ sauce served with fries

  • Baby Jay Plate

    1 smoked pork rib served with fries and applesauce