The Idle Hour Or Two Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Idle Hour Or Two, a charming eatery nestled in West Bend, Wisconsin. This inviting establishment boasts a menu that reflects a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and classic flavors, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
Patrons rave about the chicken salad sandwich served on whole grain bread, complemented by a side of tomato florentine soup. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a quaint outdoor dining area that transports you straight to Italy. Enjoy a leisurely meal while indulging in some live music, all within a cozy, historic setting.
The menu may not be extensive, but every dish is well-prepared and delicious. From scrumptious scones to delightful BBQ chicken sandwiches, each item is crafted with care. Whether you're idling away an hour or two or hosting a special event, The Idle Hour Or Two promises a memorable dining experience.
Hot Sandwiches
Barbeque Pork
Roasted pork in our own special barbeque sauce on grilled bread
Roast Beef
Sliced roast beef with provolone cheese, mixed greens and peppercorn dressing grilled on white bread.
Ham and Cheese
Mozzarella cheese with roasted red peppers, marinated red onion, baby spinach, herb cream cheese and grilled ham on white bread.
Idle Hour Reuben
Slices of corned beef,, sauerkraut, white cheddar cheese and our own house made dressing, grilled on marble rye.
Portabella Mushroom
Slices of portabella mushrooms with marinated vegetables, provolone cheese, baby spinach and basil mayo on 9 grain bread.
Grown-up Grilled Cheese
Mozzarella cheese with roasted red peppers, marinated red onion, baby spinach and herb cream cheese grilled on white bread.
Ham
Shaved ham with granny smith apples, mixed greens, white cheddar, basil mayo and mustard on marble rye.
Turkey
Roasted turkey with cranberry, butter, green onion, mixed greens and cranberry sauce on 9 grain bread.
Chicken Salad
Roasted chicken, celery, sweet onion and red grapes in a creamy dressing on white bread.
Egg Salad
Creamy egg salad with celery, sweet onion and capers on plain or grilled white bread.
Cold Sandwiches
Soup
Tomato Florentine
Tomatoes and spinach.
Butternut Squash (Seasonal)
Pureed squash.
Plus a Soup of the Day
Solway Salad
Mostaccioli rigatoni pasta with cucumber, sweet red onion, three kinds of sweet peppers and black olives in a sweet/sour dressing.
Pasta Salad
Casserole
Noodle Strudel
Egg noodles, ground chuck, sweet peppers, onion and corn in a tomato based sauce.
Barbeque Pork or Chicken
Grown-up Grilled Cheese
Portabella Mushroom
Ham
Chicken Salad
Roast Beef
Idle Hour Reuben
Ham and Cheese
Turkey
Egg Salad
Sandwich Salads
Torke Coffee
Coffee
Iced Coffee
China Breakfast
Jasmine Green
Masala Chai
Peach Blossom
Earl Grey
Jade Cloud
Pu-erh Ginger
Blueberry Rooibos - CF
Mystic Mint - CF
Rishi Tea
Soda Pop and the rest
Can of Soda
Coke, Cherry Coke, 7up, Dr. Pepper, Squirt, Sunkist Orange, A&W Rootbeer, Diet Coke, Diet Dr. Pepper.
Hot Chocolate
Apple Cider - warm or cold
Lemonade
Fruit Punch
Iced Tea
Plain, Blueberry, Tropical or Lemon.
Milk
Juice
CranCherry or Orange.