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

US$7.00

Roast Beef

Sliced roast beef with provolone cheese, mixed greens and peppercorn dressing grilled on white bread.

US$8.00

Ham and Cheese

Mozzarella cheese with roasted red peppers, marinated red onion, baby spinach, herb cream cheese and grilled ham on white bread.

US$7.00

Idle Hour Reuben

Slices of corned beef,, sauerkraut, white cheddar cheese and our own house made dressing, grilled on marble rye.

US$7.50

Portabella Mushroom

Slices of portabella mushrooms with marinated vegetables, provolone cheese, baby spinach and basil mayo on 9 grain bread.

US$7.00

Grown-up Grilled Cheese

Mozzarella cheese with roasted red peppers, marinated red onion, baby spinach and herb cream cheese grilled on white bread.

US$5.00

Ham

Shaved ham with granny smith apples, mixed greens, white cheddar, basil mayo and mustard on marble rye.

US$7.00

Turkey

Roasted turkey with cranberry, butter, green onion, mixed greens and cranberry sauce on 9 grain bread.

US$7.00

Chicken Salad

Roasted chicken, celery, sweet onion and red grapes in a creamy dressing on white bread.

US$7.00

Egg Salad

Creamy egg salad with celery, sweet onion and capers on plain or grilled white bread.

US$6.00

Cold Sandwiches

Soup

Tomato Florentine

Tomatoes and spinach.

US$5.50

Butternut Squash (Seasonal)

Pureed squash.

US$6.00

Plus a Soup of the Day

US$5.50

Solway Salad

Mostaccioli rigatoni pasta with cucumber, sweet red onion, three kinds of sweet peppers and black olives in a sweet/sour dressing.

US$6.00

Pasta Salad

Casserole

Noodle Strudel

Egg noodles, ground chuck, sweet peppers, onion and corn in a tomato based sauce.

US$6.25

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

US$2.00

Iced Coffee

US$2.00

China Breakfast

US$2.00

Jasmine Green

US$2.00

Masala Chai

US$2.00

Peach Blossom

US$2.00

Earl Grey

US$2.00

Jade Cloud

US$2.00

Pu-erh Ginger

US$2.00

Blueberry Rooibos - CF

US$2.00

Mystic Mint - CF

US$2.00

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.

US$1.50

Hot Chocolate

US$1.75

Apple Cider - warm or cold

US$2.00

Lemonade

US$1.75

Fruit Punch

US$1.50

Iced Tea

Plain, Blueberry, Tropical or Lemon.

US$2.00

Milk

US$1.75

Juice

CranCherry or Orange.

US$1.75

Pinot Noir, Wollersheim

US$6.00

Merlot, Door Peninsula

US$6.00

American Ruby Cabernet, Simon Creek

US$6.00

Blackberry Blend, Orchard Country

US$6.00

Red Wisconsin Wines

Blush Wisconsin Wines

Cherry Blossom, von Stiehl

US$6.00

Chardonnay - Oaked, Wollersheim

US$6.00

Prairie Fume, Wollersheim

US$6.00

Pinot Grigio, Cedar Creek

US$6.00

Riesling, von Stiehl

US$6.00

Honeycrisp Apple, Orchard Country

US$6.00

Moscato, Door Peninsula

US$6.00

White Wisconsin Wines

Wisconsin Beer

Amber Classic, Point

US$4.00

Wisconsin Amber, Capital

US$4.00

Riverwest Stein, Lakefront

US$4.00

Spotted Cow, New Glarus

US$4.00

Special Lager, Point

US$4.00

New Grist, Lakefront

US$4.00

Eastside Dark, Lakefront

US$4.00

Mudpuppy Porter, Central Waters Brewing

US$4.00

Moon Man, New Glarus

US$4.00