Alex's Restaurant Menu

Welcome to Alex's Restaurant, a vibrant dining spot located at 1 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY. This casual eatery specializes in a delightful menu featuring salads, breakfast & brunch items, and classic burgers. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for families and groups.

Whether you're in the mood for a hearty chicken tender basket or a refreshing BLT, Alex's offers a tantalizing array of options, including vegan choices for those with specific dietary needs. Outside seating invites guests to enjoy the fresh air while savoring delectable dishes topped with their signature sauces.

  • Dog-friendly environment
  • Good for kids
  • Offers takeout and delivery
  • Onsite catering available

With excellent customer service and homemade flavors, Alex's Restaurant is a must-visit gem in the heart of Poughkeepsie. Enjoy a meal with friends, family, or even your furry companion!

Appetizers

Chicken Tenders

4 pieces of breaded chicken tender strips, served with your choice of dipping sauce. Also available as Buffalo tender strips, doused in our bomemade Buffalo sauce.

$5.75

Mozzarella Sticks

6 breaded mozzarella cheese stiecks, served with a side of marinara sauce.

$5.75

Calamari

Fresbly band-batered calamari, deep-fried and served with lemon and a side of marinara sauce.

$7.50

Hummus

A side of bummus drizzled with EVOO and served with toasted pita wedges.

$5.25

Tzatziki

A traditional Greek side dish. A medley of yogurt, crusbed garlic, abredded cucumber and dill, drizzled with EVOO and served with toasted pita wedges.

$5.25

Potato Skins

4 potato balves, filled with bacon bits and topped with cheddar cheese. Served with a side of sour cream.

$5.75

Nachos

Choose cyber grilled chicken breast, or barbecue chicken breast atop tortilla chips smothered with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce, sliced ripe lives, jalapeno peppers and tomatoes. Served with a side of sour cream and salsa.

$7.25

Feta & Spinach Fries

French fries topped with crumbled feta and deep-fried spinach.

$4.50

Chicken Wings

Choose citber 6 or 12 breaded chicken wings served with your choice of dipping sauce. Also available as Buffalo sauce.

$5.75

Dinner Salad

A side salad tossed with mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Served with your choice of dressing on the side.

$3.00

Side Caesar

A side salad tossed with romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing.

$3.50

Nick's Salad

A side salad tossed with mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces, feta cheese, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion and Kalamata olives, topped with our house dressing, a Greek infusion of feta and berbs.

$3.50

Side Salads

Salads

Tossed Salad

A traditional salad consisting of mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces, tossed with carrots, Kalamata alives, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes and a sliced bard boiled egg. With or without grilled chicken breast.

$6.00

Chef's Salad

Turkey breast, roast beef, bam and Swiss cheese, rolled tightly together and placed atop a salad consisting of mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces. Tossed with carrots, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes and a sliced bard boiled egg. Thousand Island.

$7.50

Gyro Salad

Grilled gyro meat placed atop mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces tossed with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, bell pepers, red onion, tomatoes and pepperoncini peppers. Served with a toasted pita and topped with our house dressing, a Greek infusion of feta and herbs.

$8.25

Souvlaki Salad

Grilled chicken breast placed atop mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces tossed with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, bell pepers, red onion, tomatoes and pepperoncini peppers. Served with a toasted pita and topped with our house dressing, a Greek infusion of feta and berbs.

$8.25

Greek Salad

Feta cheese, anchovies, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers and grape leaves stuffed with rice, tossed in a salad of mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces. Topped with our house dressing, a Greek infusion of feta and herbs.

$6.75

Summer Salad

Grilled chicken breast placed atop spinach leaf tossed with diced tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, walnuts and goat cheese. House Greek.

$8.25

Springside Salad

A grilled vegetable burger placed atop spinach leaf tossed with diced tomatoes, button mushrooms and sliced ripe olives. Balsamic vinaigrette.

$7.50

Spartan Salad

Breaded chicken breast placed atop mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces tossed with tomatoes, red onion, sliced ripe olives and feta cheese. House Greek.

$7.50

Portobello Salad

Portobello mushrooms atop spinach leaf tossed with pimiento peppers, red onion, pine nuts and feta cheese. EVOO and balsamic vinaigrette.

$7.50

Mississippi Salad

Breaded chicken placed atop mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces tossed with tomatoes, almonds and cheddar cheese. Creamy ranch.

$8.00

Tortilla Bowl Salad

Grilled chicken breast placed atop mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces tossed with tomatoes, red onion and bredded cheddar cheese. Served in a deep-fried tortilla bowl. Salsa.

$8.25

Cottage Salad

Cottage cheese and fruit salad, served on a bed of greens.

$5.70

Buffalo Salad

Breaded chicken dipped in our homemade Buffalo sauce, placed mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces tossed with tomatoes, celery, tortilla chips and cheddar cheese. Creamy blue cheese.

$7.50

Cajun Salad

Choose either grilled chicken breast or shrimp, seasoned with Cajun spice and placed atop mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces. Tossed with sliced ripe olives, tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese and sliced bard boiled egg. Honey mustard.

$7.50

Caesar Salad

Grilled chicken breast placed atop romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing, and la Jermy. Served with a side of Buffalo sauce.

$7.50

Autumn Salad

Grilled chicken breast placed atop mixed romaine and iceberg lettuces tossed with sliced Granny Smith apples and walnuts. Honey mustard vinaigrette.

$7.50

Spinach Salad

Grilled chicken breast placed atop spinach leaf tossed with diced tomatoes, sliced ripe olives and feta cheese. House Greek.

$7.50

Salad Platter

Choose cyber tuna salad or chicken salad. Served on a bed of greens with coleslaw, potato and macaroni salads, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a sliced hard-boiled egg.

$6.75

Andros Salad

Grilled chicken breast placed atop spinach leaf tossed with sliced bartlett pears, walnuts and goat cheese. Honey mustard vinaigrette.

$8.25

Mandarin Salad

Spinach leaf tossed with mandarin orange slices, bacon bits, sliced ripe olives, red onion and feta cheese. Honey mustard vinaigrette.

$7.25

White Bread

$1.15

Rye Bread

$1.15

Whole Wheat Bread

$1.15

Pumpernickel Bread

$1.15

Begel

$1.35

Croissant

$1.50

Hard Roll

$1.15

Whole Wheat Roll

$1.15

English Muffin

$1.35

Toasted Pita Bread

$1.50

Pressed & Grilled Ciabatta

$1.75

Pressed & Grilled Focaccia

$1.75

Breads

Salad Creations

Salad Creations

$6.00

Chicken Focaccia

Grilled chicken breast, pimicnto peppers and mozzarella cheese, pressed on facaccia bread. Served with a side of ranch dressing.

$7.50

Cajuan Focaccia

Grilled chicken breast seasoned with Cajun spice, lettuce, tomatoes and Monterey Jack cheese, pressed on facaccia bread. Served with a side of boney mustard dressing.

$7.50

Avocado Focaccia

Avocado, pimiento peppers, red onion and olived ripe olives pressed on facaccia bread with a pesto spread.

$7.50

Tuna Melt Panini

Tuna fish, tomatoes and white American cheese, pressed on ciabatta bread.

$7.50

Roast Beef Panini

Roast beef, tomatoes, red onion and Swiss cheese, pressed on ciabatta bread. Served with a side of creamy horseradish sauce.

$7.50

Turkey Panini

Turkey, bacon, tomato and cheddar, pressed on ciabatta bread. Served with a side of mayonnaise or spicy mustard.

$7.50

Reuben Panini

Choose from cyber pastrami or corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese, pressed on ciabatta bread, served with a side of Thousand Island dressing.

$7.50

Feta & Tomato Panini

Breaded chicken breast, feta and tomatoes, pressed on ciabatta bread. Served with a side of garlic mayonnaise.

$7.75

Grilled Salmon Panini

Grilled salmon, lettuce, red onion and tomatoes, pressed on ciabatta bread with a pesto spread.

$8.50

Portobello Panini

Portobello mushrooms, spinach, pimiento peppers and goat cheese, pressed on ciabatta bread. Served with a side of creamy horseradish sauce.

$7.75

Ham & Jack Panini

Ham, tomatoes and Monterey Jack cheese, pressed on ciabatta bread. Served with a side of spicy mustard.

$7.50

Paninis

Wraps

Caesar Wrap

Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing.

$7.50

Greek Wrap

Grilled chicken breast, feta, olives, lettuce, and tomatoes. Topped with our house dressing, a Greek infusion of feta and herbs.

$7.50

Cajun Wrap

Grilled chicken breast seasoned with Cajun spice, lettuce, tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese and boney mustard dressing.

$7.50

Chicken Salad & Dried Cranberry Wrap

Chicken salad, dried carnberries and spring mix lettuce.

$7.75

Turkey Burger Wrap

Turkey burger, lettuce, tomatoes and boney mustard dressing.

$7.50

Portobello Wrap

Portobello musbrooms marinated in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, pimiento peppers and spinach sauteed in olive and garlic.

$7.50

Estma's Wrap

Breaded chicken, cheddar cheese, lettuce tomatoes and ranch dressing.

$7.50

BLT Wrap

Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise.

$7.50

Market Street Wrap

Grilled chicken breast, sauted spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and our house dressing, a Greek infusion of feta and herbs.

$8.25

Veggie Wrap

Spring mix lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, red onion, sliced ripe olives, pimiento peppers and avocado. Served with a side of balsmic vinaigrette.

$7.25

Buffalo Wrap

Breaded chicken dipped in our house Buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and blue cheese dressing.

$7.50

Philadelphia Steak Wrap

Grilled steak, onions, red and green bell peppers and Monterey Jack cheese.

$7.50

Granny Smith Pita

Grilled chicken breast, spring mix lettuce, sliced Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries and walnuts. Served with a side of boney mustard vinaigrette.

$8.50

Gyro Pita

A combination of beef and lamb, berbs and spices. Grilled and topped with lettuce, tomatoes and red onion, served with a side of tzatziki, a cacumber, garlic and yogurt souce.

$7.50

Karen's Pita

Grilled chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, and pimicnto peppers. Served with a side of ranch dressing.

$7.75

Souvlaki Pita

Grilled chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomatoes and red onion. Served with a side of tzatziki, a cucumber, garlic and yogurt sauce.

$7.50

Jimmy's Pita

Chicken breast grilled with white onion, red and green bell peppers and a sprinkling of feta. Served with a side of our house dressing, a Greek infussion of feta and herbs.

$7.75

Pitas

Specialty Sandwiches

Philadelphia Steak Specialty Sandwich

Grilled steak, onions, red and green bell peppers and Monterey Jack cheese, all on a toasted sub roll.

$8.00

Chicken Breast Classic Specialty Sandwich

Choose from either grilled or breaded chicken breast. Topped with leaf lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise placed on a roll. Served with a pickle and coleslaw.

$7.00

Grilled Reuben Specialty Sandwich

Choose from either grilled or breaded chicken breast. Topped with leaf lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise placed on a roll. Served with a pickle and coleslaw.

$7.50

Tuna Melt Specialty Sandwich

Tuna fish, tomatoes and American cheese broiled atop an English muffin. Served with a pickle and coleslaw.

$7.50

Cuban Specialty Sandwich

Sliced roast pork, bam, Swiss cheese, thinly sliced pickles and mustard, all sandwiched between Cuban style bread, grilled and pressed.

$8.50

Monte Cristo Specialty Sandwich

Virginia bam, turkey and Swiss cheese, sandwiched between challab bread dipped in batter and grilled. Sprinkled with confectionery sugar and served with a strawberry preserve for dipping.

$7.50

Garden Specialty Sandwich

Leaf lettuce, tomatoes, pimiento peppers, cucumbers, sliced ripe olives and a bard boiled egg on a whole wheat roll. Served with a side of tzatziki sauce.

$7.50

Avocado & Tomato Melt Specialty Sandwich

Avocado, tomato, fresh basil and sliced mozzarella cheese broiled atop an English muffin.

$7.50

The Club Specialty Sandwich

Choose from either turkey, chicken breast, tuna fish, ham and Swiss (no bacon), or chicken salad. Stacked with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, between 3 layers of white toast. Served with a pickle and coleslaw.

$7.95

Hummus Pita Specialty Sandwich

Portobello mushrooms, avocado, tomato, leaf lettuce and bummus, sandwiches between a toasted pita.

$7.50

Happy Waitress Specialty Sandwich

An open faced grilled cheese with tomato and becon. Served with a pickle and coleslaw.

$7.50

Hop Open Specialty Sandwich

Choose from eitber turkey, roast beef, meatleaf, roast pork, or humburger. Open faced and smotbered in brown greavy a top white bread, served with the vegetable of the day and real, bomemade mashed potatoes. Or substitute with your choice of side.

$7.95

Fish Filet Specialty Sandwich

Fried filet of sole topped with leaf lettuce, tomatoes and red onion, sandwiched between a seame-seed bun. Served with a pickle, coleslaw and side of tartar sauce.

$7.00

Barbecue Specialty Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast and bam, doused in barbecue sauce, topped with lettuce, tomatoes and Swiss cheese, sandwiched between pumpernicked bread,

$8.50

Sandwich Creation

Choose the foundation of your sandwich creation. Turkey, chicken breast, Cajun chicken breaded chicken, corned beef, pastrami, roast beef, ham, roast pork, liverwurst, fried filet of sole, grilled salmon, tuna fish, chicken salad, egg salad, portobello, avocado.

$5.25

Signature Sandwiches

Classics

Hot Dog

An all-beef hot dog split, grilled and placed atop a toasted bun. Served with a pickle and coleslaw. Add chili for an additional charge. 2 free toppings, for an additional charge additional topping. Chopped onions, saucerkraut, relish, cheese

$1.85

BLT

You guessed it. Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise, sandwiched between white toast. Served with a pickle and coleslaw.

$4.25

Grilled Cheese

Your traditional grilled cheese. American cheese sandwiched between white bread, buttered and grilled. Served with a pickle and coleslaw. Add the following to your grilled cheese. Bacon 2 slices, tomatoes for an additional charge.

$3.75

PB&J

White bread, spread with peanut butter and citber grape or strawberry jelly.

$2.00

Hamburger Deluxe

A bamburger grilled to your liking and served on a sesame-seed bun with lettuce and tomatoes. Use as a blank canvas for your own signature burger by adding ingredients from the toppings listed below.

$5.50

Hamburger Sandwich

A bamburger grilled to your liking and served on a sesame-seed bun with lettuce and tomatoes. Use as a blank canvas for your own signature burger by adding ingredients from the toppings listed below.

$4.25

Cheeseburger Deluxe

A bamburger topped with American cheese, grilled to your liking. And served on a sesame-seed bun with lettuce and tomatoes.

$6.00

Cheeseburger Sandwich

A hamburger topped with American cheese, grilled to your liking. And served on a sesame-seed bun with lettuce and tomatoes.

$4.75

Patty Melt Deluxe

A hamburger with melted American cheese and sauteed onions grilled on rye bread.

$6.00

Patty Melt Sandwich

A hamburger with melted American cheese and sauteed onions grilled on rye bread.

$4.75

Bacon Swiss Burger Deluxe

A bamburger topped with bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, grilled to your liking, and served on a sesame seed bun.

$7.00

Bacon Swiss Burger Sandwich

A hamburger topped with bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, grilled to your liking, and served on a sesame seed bun.

$4.75

Avocado Burger Deluxe

Avocado, tomato, onion, lettuce and Swiss cheese all on a grilled hamburger placed atop a sesame seed bun.

$7.25

Avocado Burger Sandwich

Avocado, tomato, onion, lettuce and Swiss cheese all on a grilled hamburger placed atop a sesame seed bun.

$6.00

Portobello Burger Deluxe

Portobello mushrooms atop a bamburger grilled with mozzarella cheese placed on a toasted roll. Served with a side of ranch dressing.

$6.50

Portobello Burger Sandwich

Portobello mushrooms atop a hamburger grilled with mozzarella cheese placed on a toasted roll. Served with a side of ranch dressing.

$5.25

Turkey Burger Deluxe

A grilled turkey burger served on a sesame seed bun with lettuce and tomato.

$6.50

Turkey Burger Sandwich

A grilled turkey burger served on a sesame seed bun with lettuce and tomato.

$5.25

Gorgonzola Burger Deluxe

Crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, tomato and bacon on a grilled hamburger placed atop a sesame seed bun.

$7.50

Gorgonzola Burger Sandwich

Crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, tomato and bacon on a grilled hamburger placed atop a sesame seed bun.

$6.25

Pimiento Vegetable Burger Deluxe

Pimiento peppers and avocado on a grilled vegetable burger placed atop a toasted roll.

$8.00

Pimiento Vegetable Burger Sandwich

Pimiento peppers and avocado on a grilled vegetable burger placed atop a toasted roll.

$6.75

Vegetable Burger Deluxe

A grilled vegetable burger served on a sesame seed bun with lettuce and tomato.

$6.50

Vegetable Burger Sandwich

A grilled vegetable burger served on a sesame seed bun with lettuce and tomato.

$5.25

Burgers

Deep Fried Baskets

Chicken Tender Basket

4 plain or Buffalo drenched breaded chicken tender strips, served with french fries and your choice of sauce for dipping.

$6.95

Chicken Wing Basket

8 plain or Buffalo drenched breaded chicken wings, served with french fries and your choice of sauce for dipping.

$6.95

Fish & Chips Basket

2 breaded filets of sole, served with french fries, a side of lemon and tartar sauce.

$7.45

Fried Chicken Basket

A 4 piece assortment of fried chicken, served with french fries.

$6.95

Fried Clam Basket

Fried clams served with french fries, lemon and a side of tartar sauce.

$6.45

Fried Shrimp Basket

Seven shrimp, battered and deep fried, served with french fries and a side of either tartar or cocktail sauce.

$7.75

Kid's Hot Dog

All beef hot dog split, grilled & placed atop a toasted bun. Served with a handful of french fries or fruit.

$3.60

Kid's Grilled Cheese

Your traditional grilled cheese, american cheese sandwiched between white bread, buttered and grilled. Served with a handful of french fries or fruit.

$5.25

Kid's Burger

A bamburger placed atop a sesame seed bun, served with a handful of french fries or fruit.

$5.25

Kids PB&J

White bread, spread with peanut butter and either grape or strawberry jelly.

$2.00

Childrenss Meals

Childrenss Meals - Desserts

Rice Pudding

Tried and tasted for nearly 1/2 a century. Considered by many of our patrons to be 1 of the best. Nothing compares to its rich creamy texture and sweetness. Sprinkled with cinnamon and topped with whipped cream at your request.

$2.95

Bread Pudding

Another classic at Alexs. Traditional bread pudding with a crust on top and creamy vanilla custard below.

$2.95

Ice Cream

Choose from vanilla, chocolate or strawberry. Served in a cup or on a cone.

$1.50

Pie

A slice of traditional apple or blueberry pie either chilled or warmed. With a scoop of ice cream for an additional charge.

$2.95

Ice Cream Sundae

2 scoops of ice cream topped with whipped cream, walnuts and a cherry. Drizzled with hot fudge.

$3.80

Frozen Yogurt

A delectable raspberry chocolate chip.

$1.50

Brownie Bowl

A brownie topped with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, walnuts, cherries and a drizzling of chocolate syrup.

$5.25

Banana Split

A banana, split and topped with a scoop of vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, walnuts, cherries, and a drizzling of chocolate syrup.

$5.50

B & W Cookies

$1.75

Pound Cake

$1.85

Nilda's Cookies, Brownies & Blondies

$1.75

Frosted Brownies

$1.75

Turnovers

$1.85

Danshes

$1.85

Jello

$1.75

Muffins

$1.75

Childrenss Meals - Desserts - Satiables

Traditional Brew

Coffee

$1.40

Decaf Coffee

$1.40

Iced Brewed Coffee

$1.75

Tea

$1.40

Decaf Tea

$1.40

Herbal Tea

$1.40

Iced Brewed Tea

$1.75

Fountain Soda

Seltzer, pepsi, diet pepsi, sierra mist or root beer.

$1.75

Italian Soda

Seltzer sweetened with your choice of syrup from the flavor bank.

$2.50

Cremosa

Seltzer with a splash of cream, sweetened with your choice of syrup from the flavor bank.

$2.75

Egg Cream

Seltzer beaten with milk and treditionally sweetened with vanilla, chocolate or strawberry syrup. Or opt for an exotic flavor of your chossing.

$2.75

Ice Cream Soda

Your traditional egg cream, served with a scoop of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream.

$3.50

Root Beer Float

Root beer served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

$3.50

Black Cow

Root beer beaten with chocolate syrup and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

$3.50

Classic Milk Shake

Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream blended with milk and complimentary syrup.

$3.50

Black & White Milk Shake

Vanilla ice cream blended with milk and chocolate syrup.

$3.50

Malted Shake

That classic malted taste with your choice of vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream blended with milk and complimentary syrup.

$3.70

Orange Pop Shake

Vanilla ice cream blended with milk and orange juice. Reminiscent of an orange creamside.

$3.70

Peanut Butter Milano Shake

Vanilla and chocolate ice cream blended with milk and flavored with real peanut butter and chocolate milano syrup, reminiscent of a chocolate peanut butter cup.

$3.70

Signature Milk Shake

Strawberry, chocolate or vanilla ice cream blended with milk and your choice of tonani syrup or sauce. Butter scotch or coconut among the favorites.

$3.70

Soda Fountain

Smoothies

Strawberry Smoothie

California grown strawberries, perfect for rich ripe, strawberry flavor.

$3.75

Strawberry, Banana Smoothie

California grown strawberries combined with fresh banana.

$3.75

Four Berry Blend Smoothie

A delectable medley of raspberry, strawberry, blackberry and blueberry.

$3.75

Mango Smoothie

Sun and sea drenched flavor, blended to perfection. A dominant mango flavor combined with banana and pineapple.

$3.75

Peach Pear Apricot Smoothie

The sensational flavor of fresh peach combined with bints of apricot and a light and clean pear taste.

$3.75

Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

All thats missing is the rum. A blend of pineapple and creamy coconut.

$3.75

Acai Plus Smoothie

A super antioxidant cocktail consisting of acai ab-sigb-ee blackberry, pomegnanate and blueberry. High in protein fiber and omegas 6 and 9.

$3.75

Lemon Ade Smoothie

Quench your thinst with the robust flavor and balance of sweet and tangy lemon ade. Combine with otber smoothie flavors such as strawberry or mango to create a signature lemon ade drink.

$3.75

Juice

Orange, cranberry, grapefruit, apple, pineapple.

$1.45