Celebrating 25 years!
“When Mom built this place it was with a sense of community. She wanted to bring like-minded folks together and have a spot for them to enjoy good food, good coffee and a good atmosphere and I am proud to continue that legacy.”
– Tracy Murrell, Chef and Owner
Real Food. Homemade with Love.
Dine In. Drive Thru. Patio.
Local Organic Ingredients*
Gluten Free & Vegan-Friendly Options
*whenever possible
Now featuring amazing coffee imported from a small farmer in Belize
Cash or check only – we do not accept credit cards. ATM available.
Thursday – Monday
8a – 2p
Breakfast & Lunch
Thur – Mon 8a – 2p
Friday
5p – 7p
Visit our Facebook page to see what chef is making this week! We rotate our menu between BBQ and other delicious dishes.
Saturday
4p – 8p
+ Live Music on the Patio During the Summer! Visit our Facebook page to see the weekly pizza menu.
Come on in, have a seat inside or on the patio, and relax with some home made goodness that we make fresh every day.
Or hit up the drive-thru for a breakfast and coffee, a delicious lunch, or dinners on Friday and Saturday. Grab some great food, and enjoy anywhere in this beautiful Croton-Hardy area they call home.
Call ahead and we’ll have it ready!
231.652.6020
“Good people, great good and beverages. It’s the Amsterdam of Newaygo County. All the feels.” – Drew P.
“Always a great experience at HTRJ! The atmosphere is casual, friendly, and inviting, but hands down, the FOOD, is what I can’t stop thinking about!” – Beth S.
“Best wood fired pizza around! Best breakfast! Food is amazing and very homegrown” – Megan S.
We import our coffee from a small farm in Belize – single source, organic, amazing coffee!!
Double Shot 2.49
2 times espresso
Shot in the Dark 4.49
shot of espresso and house coffee
Americano 2.99
house coffee with steamed milk
Latte 5.49
espresso with steamed milk
Cappuccino 5.49
espresso with steamed milk and foam
Mocha 6.99
espresso with Ghiradelli chocolate and steamed milk topped with whipped cream
Carmel Mocha 7.49
espresso with Ghiradelli chocolate, caramel and steamed milk topped with whipped cream
Espresso Royale 7.49
espresso with half-half and Irish cream
Croton Crawler 7.49
espresso, tiramisu, Irish cream, chocolate, half-half topped with whipped cream
Steamer 3.49
steamed milk and flavoring
Chai 6.99
Indian spiced tea with steamed milk
Frappe 7.99
espresso, flavoring, half-half, blended with crushed ice and topped with whipped cream
Thai Tea 7.49
OUR HOUSE SPECIALTY! brewed Thai tea topped with coconut milk and a splash of heavy whipping cream
Hot Chocolate 3.99
Brewed Coffee 2.99
Hot or Iced Tea 3.49
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade 3.99
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite 2.49
Milk 2.99
large 3.99
Juice 2.99
large 3.99
Extras .75ea
flavored syrup, almond mild, whipped cream, half-half
Linda’s Sandwich 8.49
Baked omelet with house roasted ham, bacon, green onion, swiss and cheddar cheese with special sauce, served on English muffin bread.
Kendra’s Sandwich 8.49
Baked omelet with tomato, feta and cheddar cheese, onion, mushroom with special sauce, served on English muffin bread.
Croissant Sandwich 8.49
No Meat 7.00
Two eggs, swiss cheese, roasted ham on toasted croissant with special sauce.
Baked Stuffed French Toast 10.99
Half 6.99
Baked french toast with fruit and cream cheese, served with lemon sauce or real maple syrup.
Eggs Benedict 11.50
Half 9.00
Two eggs, house roasted ham and hollandaise sauce, served on English muffin toast.
Eggs Florentine 12.99
Half 9.49
Two eggs, fresh sautéed spinach and hollandaise sauce, served on english muffin toast.
Biscuits & Gravy 8.49
Half Order 6.00
Breakfast sausage and gravy over buttermilk biscuits.
Chris’s Special 11.49
Linda’s baked omelet with sausage gravy and toast.
Breakfast Pasty 12.00
House-made with wood-oven-fired pasty filled with homemade breakfast sausage, eggs, sweet potatoes and spinach, topped with sausage gravy.
Old Fashioned Oatmeal
Bowl 8.49
Cup 7.00
Organic oats topped with choice of almonds, blueberries, raisins or pecans, accompanied with brown sugar and milk, served with a side of toast.
Baked O (gf) 9.49
Gluten-free oatmeal coffee cake, served with organic yogurt, strawberries and blueberries.
Organic Granola Parfait 8.49
Homemade granola served with organic yogurt, strawberries and blueberries.
Two Eggs and Toast 5.49
Extras…
Side of House Roasted Ham 4.95
English Muffin Toast 3.00
Extra Egg 1.50
Side of Sausage Gravy 3.95
Bagel with Cream Cheese 4.95
Homemade Muffin 3.95
Homemade Scone 3.95
Gluten-free Bread Upcharge 1.00
Hollandaise Sauce 1.95
We try to use fresh, local or organic ingredients in preparation of your meal. This includes real butter, maple syrup, house-made and roasted meats.
All sandwiches served with choice of tortilla chips or homemade coleslaw. If split with extra sides, add $2.50.
Chicken Salad 10.99
House wood-fired roasted chicken thighs, green onion, dried cranberries, apples, pecans and mayo with organic greens, served on a croissant.
Reuben 13.99
House wood-fired roasted corned beef points, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and house-made Thousand Island dressing, served on rye bread.
House Club 13.99
Smoked turkey breast, roasted ham, swiss cheese, red onion, tomato, mixed greens and mayo on toasted english muffin bread.
Veggie Wrap 11.49
Hummus, swiss cheese, tomato, red onion, black olives, cucumber and mixed green, served on a tomato wrap.
Homemade Pasties with Gravy 12.99
BEEF PASTY – Ground chuck, carrot, potato, onion, rutabaga, topped with beef gravy, served with coleslaw.
CHICKEN PASTY – Ground chicken thighs, broccoli, sweet potato and mozzarella cheese, topped with chicken gravy, served with coleslaw.
Chef Salad 11.99
Organic greens, house roasted ham, sliced turkey, cucumber, hardboiled egg, cheddar cheese, red onion, tomato and croutons.
Garden Salad 5.49
Organic greens, cucumber, purple onion, tomato and cheese.
Dressings
ranch, italian or balsamic reduction
*Consuming raw or undercooked egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Chef T creates amazing daily specials for breakfast, lunch or brunch Thursday – Monday from 8a – 2p.
Stop by or call to see what she’s cooked up for you today!
Each Friday night we make something different!
From Chef Jeff’s slow smoked pork or brisket to Chef T’s Thai specialties and beyond, we handcraft delicious dinners you’re sure to love.
Join us inside, on the patio, or drive thru! If you call ahead, we’ll have it ready for you.
On Saturdays, we create amazing hand-made pizza on our outdoor, wood-fire pizza oven! Treat your tastebuds to the best pizza in the Croton-Hardy area!
Each week, our creative pizza menu rotates using fresh, homemade ingredients. Follow the Hit the Road Joe Facebook page for each week’s offerings.
We’re cooking up something great most days of the week!
Dine-In • Drive-Thru • Patio
Call ahead and we’ll have it ready to go.
231.652.6020
Cash or check only – we do not accept credit cards. ATM available.
Thurs – Mon:
Breakfast, Lunch & Coffee 8a – 2p
Friday: Homemade Dinners – 5p – 7p
Saturday: Wood-Fire Pizza 4p – 8p
Check our Facebook page each week to see what’s on the menu for Friday dinner and Saturday pizza!
