Zini’s Diner Menu (Update 2025)

Zini's Diner is a classic American breakfast and brunch spot located in Cloverdale, CA. With a welcoming atmosphere and attentive waitstaff, this diner offers a wide variety of menu options for all tastes. Customers rave about the delicious dishes, such as the chorizo skillet, Swedish pancakes, and the famous French dip. The restaurant provides ample seating for large groups, both indoor and outdoor, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. While some patrons have noted minor issues with certain dishes, overall, Zini's Diner impresses with its hearty portions and friendly service. Whether you're in the mood for a traditional breakfast or a twist on classic favorites, Zini's Diner promises a satisfying dining experience.

BREAKFAST

Avocado Toast

$14.45

Biscuits & Gravy Combo

A split biscuit, gravy, eggs, and choice of pieces bacon, sausage, or ham slice.

$10.75

Blackberry Crepe ()

Thin pancake filled with blackberries, with whipped cream.

$5.25

Blackberry Crepes ()

Thin pancakes filled with blackberries, with whipped cream.

$9.50

Breakfast Burrito

Scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla topped with ranchero sauce, avocado, and sour cream.

$14.95

Chilaquiles

$13.95

French Toast

pieces of vanilla and cinnamon flavored egg-battered Texas toast.

$7.95

French Toast Special

pieces of Texas toast, eggs, pieces bacon, sausage, or ham slice.

$10.25

Garden Scramble

$13.45

Huevos Rancheros

Corn tortillas, black beans, cheese, sour cream, sunny-side up eggs, and ranchero sauce.

$14.95

Joes Special

$13.95

Monte Cristo

$14.95

Morning Quesadilla

Flour tortilla, eggs, bacon, green onion, cilantro, black beans, salsa, and sour cream.

$13.25

Oat / Fruit Combo

$8.95

Prime Rib Burrito

$16.25

Prime Rib Skillet

$16.25

Short Stack

thin pancakes.

$6.65

Short Stack Special

pancakes, egg, pieces of bacon, sausage, or ham slice.

$8.95

Strawberry Crepe ()

Thin pancake filled with blackberries, with whipped cream.

$5.25

Strawberry Crepes ()

Thin pancakes filled with blackberries, with whipped cream.

$9.50

Swedish Pancakes

A stack of of our famous thin pancakes served with butter and warm maple syrup.

$7.45

Waffle

$9.95

Waffle Combo

$11.95

Waffle With Banana

$10.45

Waffle With Strawberries

$10.45

Bacon & Eggs

$14.35

Chicken Fried Steak

$15.25

Eggs Bene

$14.95

Eggs Florentine

$14.95

Ham & Eggs

$13.95

Hash & Eggs

$15.75

Patty Sausage & Eggs

$14.95

Sausage & Eggs

$13.95

Steak & Eggs

$15.95

Two Egg Breakfast

$10.65

EGGS & MORE

BREAKFAST SIDES

Piece French Toast

$3.75

Biscuits & Gravy

$5.95

Bowl Cereal

$5.25

Breakfast Gravy

$2.95

Cinnamon Toast

$3.50

Cottage Cheese

$3.95

Country Potatoes

$4.50

Egg ()

$2.00

Eggs ()

$3.95

Fruit

$3.95

Hash Browns

$4.50

Oatmeal (Bowl)

$5.50

Pancake ()

$3.25

Side Bacon

$5.50

Side Corned Beef Hash

$7.95

Side Ham

$5.50

Side Salsa

$1.00

Side Sausage

$5.50

Toast

slices with butter and jam.

$3.00

Bacon & Cheese Omelette

$13.45

Bacon, Avocado & Cheese Omelette

$14.95

Cheese Omelette

$11.35

Cherna's Meat Omelette

$15.95

Denver Omelette

Ham, cheese, onions, and peppers.

$13.95

Fiesta Omelette

$14.95

Ham & Cheese Omelette

$13.65

Mushroom & Cheese Omelette

$12.65

Mushroom, Ham &Cheese Omelette

$13.65

Santa Fe Omelette

Tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese, onions, and peppers.

$14.95

Sausage, Mushroom, Spinach & Cheese Omelette

$14.95

Veggie Scramble

$15.50

OMELETTES

BURGERS

Bacon Cheeseburger

$15.25

BBQ Bacon Burger

Topped with savory BBQ sauce and crispy onion rings.

$16.75

Bleu Cheese Burger

$14.50

Cheeseburger

Choice of cheese.

$14.25

Garden Burger With Avocado & Swiss

$14.25

Jalapeno Jack Burger

$14.75

Mushroom & Swiss Burger

$15.75

Zini's Hamburger

oz. burger patty with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and red onion.

$13.25

BBQ Tri Tip Sandwich

$12.95

BLT

Fresh cooked bacon, crisp lettuce, and tomato slices.

$12.25

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Grilled sourdough, crispy chicken, tossed in buffalo sauce with lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing on the side.

$12.75

Chicken Bacon Cheese Sandwich

oz. chicken breast, pieces crispy bacon, and cheese on a toasted bun.

$12.95

Chicken Strips

$11.95

Cloverdale Club

Grilled sourdough, chicken breast, bacon, avocado, tomato, and Swiss cheese.

$12.95

Clubhouse Sandwich

Fresh sliced turkey, bacon, and tomato, a double-decker classic.

$13.95

Deviled Egg Sandwich

$10.95

Fish & Chips

Classic crunchy, deep-fried cod fillets with french fries and coleslaw.

$13.25

French Dip

Tender sliced tri tip roast on toasted roll with au jus for dipping. Yum!

$13.95

Garlic Chicken Cheese Steak

Grilled chicken breast with sauteed onions and mushrooms on a grilled french roll.

$12.95

Grilled Cheese

$8.35

Grilled Ham Cheese

$11.25

Half Sandwich Combo

$10.45

Ham Sandwich

Choice of bread with lettuce and mayonnaise. Simple but delicious.

$11.65

Hot Beef Sandwich

Sliced tender tri-tip roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, and veggies.

$12.45

Hot Turkey Sandwich

A favorite! Covered in gravy, served with mashed potatoes and veggies.

$12.45

Meatloaf

$15.25

Patty Melt

With grilled onions and melted cheddar on grilled rye bread.

$12.25

Plain Chicken Sandwich

$11.65

Reuben Sandwich

Corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on rye bread.

$13.25

Roast Beef Sandwich

Choice of bread with lettuce and mayonnaise. Simple but delicious.

$11.65

Steak Sandwich

Sliced grilled sirloin and sauteed onions on a toasted roll with french fries.

$15.65

Tri Tip Dip

Sliced tri tip beef served on a french roll with mushrooms and onions. Served with savory au jus for dipping.

$14.95

Tuna Melt

$11.65

Tuna Sandwich

$11.95

Turkey Sandwich

Choice of bread with lettuce and mayonnaise. Simple but delicious.

$11.65

Zini's Grilled Sandwich

On grilled sourdough with turkey, ham, bacon, avocado, tomato, and Swiss cheese.

$13.25

SANDWICHES

APPETIZERS

Chicken Wings

BBQ or spicy.

$11.95

Deep Fried Calamari

$11.95

French Fries (Large)

$5.25

Fried Artichokes

With garlic aioli.

$9.95

Garlic Fries

Topped with garlic and cheese.

$6.45

Mozzarella Sticks

$9.95

Onion Rings (Large)

$8.95

Onion Rings (Small)

$5.00

Potato Skins

$10.95

Apple Juice

$3.75

Arnold Palmer

$3.25

Bottle Water

$1.25

Coffee To-Go ( Oz.)

$3.75

Coke

$3.25

Cranberry Juice

$3.75

Cranberry Pint

$5.00

Decaf Coffee

$3.00

Diet Coke

$3.25

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

$3.25

Hot Cocoa

$2.65

Hot Tea

$3.00

Malt (Chocolate)

$6.50

Malt (Strawberry)

$6.50

Malt (Vanilla)

$6.50

Milk

$3.25

Milk (Pint)

$5.00

Milkshake (Chocolate)

$6.50

Milkshake (Strawberry)

$6.50

Milkshake (Vanilla)

$6.50

Orange Juice (Pint)

$5.00

Pink Lemonade

$3.25

Raspberry Iced Tea

$3.25

Root Beer

$3.25

Soda Water

$1.25

Sprite

$3.25

V-

$3.75

V Pint

$5.00

BEVERAGES

SALADS

Asian Chicken Salad

Lettuce mix with green onions, red cabbage, mandarin oranges, crisp wontons, and rice noodles topped with sesame seeds and Asian dressing.

$13.95

BBQ Chicken Salad

Salad greens, chicken, avocado, corn, black beans, cucumber, and tomatoes tossed in a ranch BBQ dressing topped with an onion ring.

$15.95

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, and croutons.

$10.95

Calamari Caesar

$15.95

Chefs Salad

Mixed greens and veggies with thin strips of turkey, ham, and cheese.

$13.75

Citrus Chicken Salad

A mix of lettuce, mandarin oranges, diced apple, dried cranberries, raisins, walnuts, and avocado with a blood orange dressing.

$14.95

Cobb Salad

Greens, cubed chicken, tomato, egg, and crisp bacon with bleu cheese crumbles.

$13.75

Fiesta Salad

Shredded lettuce, chicken, black beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, salsa, sour cream, and avocado served with chips and jalapenos.

$13.95

Guys Caesar Salmon

$15.45

Iceberg Wedge

Sliced tomatoes, eggs, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, and avocado.

$13.95

Romaine Wedge

Sliced tomatoes, eggs, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, and avocado.

$13.95

Shrimp Louie

Bay shrimp over greens, garnished with salad veggies. A classic.

$16.95

Soup Salad Combo

With french bread.

$11.95

Zini's House Salad

Zini's big salad. Mixed greens & assorted veggies.

$11.25

Dinner Salad

$6.25

Fries (Small)

$4.25

Fruit

$3.95

Garlic Salad

$5.25

Onion Rings (Small)

$5.00

Soup ( Oz.)

Call restaurant for daily selection.

$5.25

Soup (Bowl)

$5.25

Soup (Cup)

$3.75

SOUPS & SIDES

DINNERS

Breaded Lemon Chicken Breast

$16.95

Calamari Steak

Breaded and quickly cooked up on the flattop.

$15.95

Chicken Cutlet

Golden cutlet with creamy gravy & mashed potatoes.

$15.45

Chicken Fried Steak Dinner

With mashed potatoes and creamy gravy.

$15.95

Chicken Marsala

Boneless chicken sauteed with scallions and mushrooms with a creamy Marsala wine sauce.

$16.95

Chicken Parmesan

An Italian favorite! Served with noodles.

$17.95

Chicken Piccata

$16.95

Chicken Quesadilla

$14.95

Chicken Saute

A boneless chicken breast sauteed with scallions, mushrooms, and white wine. Delicious!

$16.65

Fettucini Alfredo

Traditional creamy sauced favorite.

$11.95

Fish Tacos

Corn tortillas with grilled cod, pico de gallo, cabbage, and spicy sauce. Served with black beans and rice.

$15.95

Garlic Bread

$3.45

Garlic Spaghetti

Pasta with sauteed garlic, mushrooms, broccoli, and sun-dried tomatoes.

$13.25

Garlic Spaghetti With Prawns

$18.25

Hamburger Steak

$15.75

Liver & Onions

Char-broiled beef liver with grilled onions.

$15.65

Meatloaf

The ultimate comfort food! Served with gravy.

$15.45

New York Steak

Hand-cut and char-broiled.

$18.95

NY & Prawns

$26.95

Pan-Fried Chicken

Fresh chicken fried until golden crisp.

$16.95

Pork Chops

Char-broiled or breaded and cooked on the griddle.

$16.25

Pot Roast

$19.95

Prawns

Jumbo shrimp deep-fried and delicious.

$18.95

Ravioli

Cheese ravioli with a rich meat sauce.

$12.35

Ravioli (/ Order)

Cheese ravioli with a rich meat sauce.

$8.45

Roast Beef

Tri-tip roast with mashed potatoes and brown gravy.

$16.25

Roast Turkey Dinner

Fresh sliced turkey with all the fixins.

$16.35

Salisbury Steak

Ground beef combined with onions & garlic topped with mushrooms and brown gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

$15.75

Salmon

Choice of char-broiled, poached, blackened, or covered in lemon cream sauce.

$20.25

Salmon Piccata

$21.75

Short Ribs

$20.25

Shrimp Fettuccine

$19.25

Sirloin Steak

Sirloin steak topped with garlic, scallions, mushrooms, and Marsala wine sauce.

$17.95

Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

Spaghetti pasta topped with a rich red meat sauce.

$11.95

Spaghetti With Meat Sauce (/ Order)

Spaghetti pasta topped with a rich red meat sauce.

$8.25

Steak Fajitas

$18.25

Steak Fettuccini

$15.25

Steak Tacos

$15.95

Teriyaki Bowl

Chicken sauteed with onions, peppers, carrots, broccoli, zucchini, pineapple, and teriyaki sauce. Served with white rice.

$16.95

Tri Tip

$19.95

Blackberry Crepe ()

Thin pancake filled with blackberries, with whipped cream.

$5.25

Blackberry Crepes ()

Thin pancakes filled with blackberries, with whipped cream.

$9.50

Cheesecake

$4.65

Guys Banana Split

$5.75

Ice Cream

$3.25

Jens Cake

$5.00

Lemon Meringue Pie

$5.00

Mud Pie

$7.95

Root Beer Float

$5.50

Strawberry Crepe ()

Thin pancake filled with blackberries, with whipped cream.

$5.25

Strawberry Crepes ()

Thin pancakes filled with blackberries, with whipped cream.

$9.50

Sundae

$4.65

DESSERTS

KID'S BREAKFAST

Kids Blackberry Crepe

$3.95

Kids Egg Breakfast

$7.50

Kids French Toast Combo

$5.50

Kids Muffin Sandwich

$6.50

Kids Pancake Combo

$5.50

Kids Strawberry Crepe

$3.95

Kids Cheeseburger

$7.95

Kids Chicken Tenders

$7.25

Kids Coke

$1.95

Kids Cranberry

$1.95

Kids Diet

$1.95

Kids Fish Sticks

$7.25

Kids Grilled Cheese

$7.25

Kids Ice Cream

$1.95

Kids Mac & Cheese

$7.25

Kids Milk

$1.95

Kids Mini Sundae

$1.95

Kids Orange Juice

$1.95

Kids Ravioli

$7.25

Kids Root Beer

$1.95

Kids Spaghetti

$7.25

Kids Sprite

$1.95

Kids Turkey & Gravy

$7.45

Mini Corn Dogs

$7.25

KID'S LUNCH & DINNER

SIDES

Banana

$1.50

Cup Biscuit Gravy

$3.25

Cup Hollandaise

$2.00

Dab Biscuit Gravy

$1.25

Dab Hollandaise

$1.25

Large Dressing

$1.50

Pickles

$0.50

Shrimp Cocktail

$4.00

Side Applesauce

$2.00

Side Au Jus

$1.25

Side Baked Potato & Gravy

$2.25

Side Bay Shrimp

$3.00

Side Biscuit

$3.00

Side Blackberry Sauce

$1.25

Side Blue Cheese Crumbles

$1.75

Side Brown Gravy

$1.75

Side Caesar Salad

$5.25

Side Cheese

$1.75

Side Coleslaw

$2.25

Side Cottage Cheese

$2.50

Side Crispy Chicken

$3.00

Side French Bread

$1.50

Side Grilled Chicken

$3.00

Side Grilled Onions

$1.50

Side Hamburger Patty

$5.00

Side Jalapenos

$1.25

Side Mashed & Gravy

$2.75

Side Potato Salad

$2.75

Side Rice

$1.95

Side Sauteed Mushrooms

$2.95

Side Strawberry Sauce

$1.25

Side Stuffing

$1.95

Side Tomatoes

$1.00

Side Vegetables

$2.50

Side Yellow Gravy

$1.75

Small Dressing

$0.75

Strawberries

$1.50