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Roast turkey, green beans, dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn and pecan pie
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ThanksgivingMenu

Give thanks and pass the gravy — we'll do the cooking. Roast turkey and ham, scratch-made sides and pies baked fresh for your table.

  • Thursday, November 26, 2026
  • Open 10 AM – 3 PM for dine-in & pickup
  • Individual plates available for drive-thru pickup

Opens our Thanksgiving order form. Questions? Call either cafe.

Turkey

Per lb (feeds 2)

$14.99

Ham

Per lb (feeds 2)

$14.99

Turkey Gravy

Half pan

$14.99

Turkey Gravy

Full pan

$24.99

Side Half Pan

Green beans, corn, mash (feeds 10–12)

$24.99

Side Full Pan

Green beans, corn, mash (feeds 20–24)

$44.99

Turkey Dressing / Sweet Potato Casserole

Half pan

$29.99

Turkey Dressing / Sweet Potato Casserole

Full pan

$54.99

Pumpkin

Whole pie

$24.99

Pecan

Whole pie

$24.99

Peach Cobbler

$26.99

All Other Whole Pies

$24.99

Reserve your Thanksgiving order

Hot off the griddle

Always homemade, always fresh

Real Texas comfort food, cooked the slow way — chicken fried steak the size of your plate, burgers off the flat-top, rolls from the oven and pies baked before the sun comes up.

The Big Tex Chicken Fried Steak
Most orderedThe Big Tex Chicken Fried Steak$16.99
Chicken Tender Platter
The Lil Tex Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken Fried Chicken Breast
Salisbury Steak
Today's Blue PlateMonday

Salisbury Steak

Salisbury steak served with your choice of two sides such as green beans with bacon, baked potato, dinner salad, or hand-cut fries. Available on Monday only.

$11.99

Served from open until we run out — and we usually run out.

Always homemade, always fresh

Worth the drive

2

family cafes — Needville & Lake Jackson

7

days a week, 10am – 9pm

4.5★

from 2,000+ ratings

via DoorDash

317+

reviews and counting

via Yelp

What we're known for

Always homemade, always fresh
Pies and cobbler baked fresh daily
Chicken fried steak the size of the plate
Everything from scratch, every single morning
Hand-cut steaks, wood-grilled to order

Frequently Asked Questions

Always homemade, always fresh

About Us

Our Story

The Plaster Family spent a lifetime in the restaurant business. Out of frustration, we started The Jay Cafe. You can't find a plate of homemade real traditional American food anywhere! So we sold all of our franchised restaurants and are doing our own thing — getting up at the crack of dawn to hand pick the freshest meats and vegetables daily!

Dine In or Take Out

We have worked to package our meals in a way that lets you bring the quality of our meals into your home. We always love to see you in person, but even when we can't, we ensure that your dining experience is top notch!

The Jay Promise

We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets. No matter what time of year, you can be sure you're eating the best of the season. We make everything fresh from scratch in our kitchen — from the soups and salad dressings to the Blue Plate specials and Homemade Pies! Try our famous Chicken Fried Chicken!