the blythe cricket

life is short, use the good china.

The Blythe Cricket offers delectable breakfast, lunch & treats handmade by Rachel Nutter and Margaret Lamm.

Portrait of Rachel Nutter and Margaret Lamm, owners of The Blythe Cricket

The Blythe Cricket opened in January 2019 and is located in the picturesque downtown of Joseph, Oregon, Rachel and Margaret, lifelong friends and baking buddies, launched the Cricket as a bakery and bistro to offer their beloved town - locals and visitors alike - an opportunity to relax in a rustic and comfortable yet modern space with home crafted food and hot beverages.

The space features spacious windows to soak up the surrounding sunshine and charming mountain views and an open floor area to converse, work, read, or simply enjoy a hot drink, delicious meal, or tasty treat.

Phone

(541) 432-1522

Location

700 N. Main St.
Joseph, OR 97846

FALL/WINTER HOURS (beginning August 26)

Sun 7am - 2pm
Mon closed
Tue closed
Wed 7am - 2pm
Thu 7am - 2pm
Fri 7am - 2pm
Sat 7am - 2pm

(grill closes at 1.45pm)

Thank you!

all photos by joseph ivan long / very long media — *all photos by* joseph ivan long / very long media

July 2024

We are in the process of freshening our menu with some delicious new ideas and treats!

We appreciate your support and understanding, as some of the prices and items on the menu website may not be accurate while we’re updating.

Thank you and happy July!

BREAKFAST LUNCH BEVERAGES

Welcome! We hope you enjoy our fresh and local creations. We use only the healthiest ingredients and source locally where we can.

Featuring

Local Wallowa County: Garlic | Honey | Salad Greens

$8.50

Frittata of the day

Always gluten free and served with a side of sour cream.

$8.50

$11

Jacked up Corn Cakes

A dinner plate size, gluten free cornmeal pancake filled with black beans, corn, poblano peppers, roasted red peppers and green onions, topped with melted cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Vegan option available - please ask!

$11

Vegan available.

$14

Hash Brown Breakfast

Fried hash brown potatoes with two eggs to order, and choice of bacon, sausage patty, or two vegetarian links.

$14

add toast $2 | GF $3

$9.50

Baked Oatmeal

A blend of oats, maple syrup and spices combined with fresh or dried fruits. Baked and served with a choice of milk or milk alternative.

$9.50

Please see the special board for today’s fruit blend.

$10.50

The Blythe Burrito

Flour tortilla filled with hash browns, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese blend, choice of bacon, sausage, or veggie sausage and served with a side of sour cream and salsa.

$10.50

$12.50

The Burrito With Flair

Flour tortilla filled with hash browns, scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, choice of bacon, sausage or veggie sausage, and served with a side of smashed avocado and salsa.

$12.50

$14 / $8

Avocado Toast

Multigrain toast topped with mashed avocado, tomato, and a sprinkle of our herb blend.

$14 / $8

Two slices $14

One slice $8

Gluten free $9/$15

Waffles

Warm and delicious!

Regular Dude

Whipped butter and maple syrup.

$10.95

Bacon

We shoved the bacon inside the waffle and topped with whipped butter and maple syrup. Crazy, right?

$10.95

Add egg cooked to order $2

Kid's Faves

One Egg and Toast

One Egg and English Muffin

One Egg and Fried Potatoes

One Egg and Sausage Patty or Bacon (2 strips)

Breakfast Sandwiches

Our English Muffins are made from scratch using Small’s Family Farms Flour from Walla Walla. We mix them, hand form them and then grill them in butter. They are truly a labor of love! ||| Substitute gluten free bread $2. ||| Substitute vegetarian Morningstar Griller patty for sausage or bacon.

$7.25

Plain Jane

Egg and cheddar cheese

$7.25

The Basic

Egg, cheddar cheese, bacon or sausage

The Cricket

Egg, pepper jack cheese, red pepper aioli sauce, bacon or sausage

Green Garden

Egg, fresh mozzarella, pesto and fresh tomato, drizzled with a balsamic reduction glaze

Add bacon or sausage $4

Breakfast BLT

Bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and house made ranch dressing

Add egg $2

Sides

Bacon

2 strips

Sausage patty

Vegetarian sausage links (2)

$2 each

Eggs cooked to order

$2 each

Half $3 / Whole $5.50

Hash browns

Half $3 / Whole $5.50

$4.75

In house English baked muffin

with jam

$4.75

Toast (1 slice of multigrain or white)

gluten free $3

Smashed avocado

$0.75

Salsa

$0.75

Sour cream

$0.75

Additional info

*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs or meat may increase your risk of food borne illness.

This Facility uses tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, milk, egg and soy.

Gluten Free options may contain trace amounts wheat from cross contamination.

SANDWICHES

Sandwiches and paninis come with potato chips. | $2 split plate fee | $2 Add a side or deli salad | Please note: to-go orders come with chips only. Salads may be available for purchase in our deli case.

$14.25 (whole only)

Falafels on Flatbread

Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onions, house made tzatziki sauce.

$14.25 (whole only)

Gluten Free lettuce wraps $14.25

$15.25

Beef Gyro* on Flatbread

Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onions, house made tzatziki sauce.

$15.25

Gluten free lettuce wraps $15.25

*Gyro meat contains gluten

$13

The Cool Veggie

Mashed avocado, pepper jack cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce on multi grain wheat bread.

$13

$15 gluten free

$4 add bacon, turkey or ham

$12

Down on the Ranch

Pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and our house made ranch dressing on a soft French baguette.

$12

$12 Regular

$15 Gluten free

add bacon $4/$2

add turkey $4

$13

Marguerite

Basil pesto (nut free), fresh mozzarella, tomato, balsamic glaze on a soft French baguette.

$13

$13 Regular

$15 Gluten free

add salami $4

$14

Muffaletta

Our own blend of mixed olives, roasted red peppers, garlic, pepperoncinis, herbs, and balsamic vinegar spread on a soft French baguette topped with red onion, tomatoes, and Havarti cheese.

$14

$14 Regular

$16 Gluten free

add salami $4

$12

BLT

Toasted white bread with mayonnaise, bacon, lettuce and tomato.

$12

$12 Regular

$15 Gluten free

add cheddar $3

PANINIS

Paninis come with potato chips. | $2 split plate fee | $2 Add a side or deli salad | Please note: to-go orders come with chips only. Salads may be available for purchase in our deli case.

$13

Tart and Sweet Turkey Panini

Turkey, cherry spread, havarti cheese and fresh spinach

$13

Gluten Free Not Available

$13

Ham and Cheese Panini

Havarti, cheddar, Dijonaise joined together with Black Forest ham.

$13

Gluten Free Not Available

$10

Grilled Cheese

A magical union of cheddar and havarti scrunched between toasted perfection.

$10

Gluten free not available

Add tomato $2

Add bacon $4

SALADS

Additions

$5 whole / $3 half

+add chicken

$5 whole / $3 half

add falafels $5 whole /$3 half

add beef gyro $5 whole /$3 half

House made Dressings

Ranch, Blue Cheese, Dijon Vinaigrette, or Greek Vinaigrette

Small Dinner Salad

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, choice of dressing

$17 / $10

Chicken Bacon Ranch

Mixed greens, grilled chicken, shredded cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onions, bacon and house-made ranch dressing

$17 / $10

Whole $17

Half $10

$14 / $8

Greek Salad

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, Mediterranean olives, feta cheese, red onions, pepperoncinis, red wine vinaigrette.

$14 / $8

Whole $14

Half $8

ALL DAY SPECIALS

All day long!

$8.50

Frittata of the day

Always gluten free and served with a side of sour cream

$8.50

$14 / $8

Avocado Toast

Multigrain toast topped with mashed avocado, tomato, and a sprinkle of our herb blend.

$14 / $8

Two slices $14

One slice $8

Gluten free $15/9

All drinks, unless otherwise noted, are 8, 12, or 16 oz and can be ordered hot or cold. Or one of each!

NOSSA FAMILIA COFFEE

for every day, for special occasions, for anytime!

$2.50 / $3.00 / $3.50

Coffee

$2.50 / $3.00 / $3.50

Americano / Espresso

any size

$4.50 / $5.00 / $5.50

Latte / Cappuccino

$4.50 / $5.00 / $5.50

$4.75 / $5.50 / $5.75

Breve

$4.75 / $5.50 / $5.75

Mocha

$4.75 / $5.50 / $5.75

Flavors available: Almond, Caramel, Cherry, Coconut, Creme de Menthe, Hazelnut, Irish Cream, Lavender, Orange, Peppermint, Pumpkin Pie, Raspberry and Vanilla.

*Sugar free flavors: Caramel, Vanilla

*We make our own Orange and Lavender simple syrup and use local Honey.

METOLIUS TEA

extraordinary artisan teas, chai, & matcha

$3.50

Hot Metolius tea (any size)

$3.50

$5.00 / $5.50 / $6.00

Chai Latte

8 / 12 / 16 oz

$5.00 / $5.50 / $6.00

$4.50 / $5.00 / $5.50

Organic Matcha Tea Latte - hot or iced

8 / 12 / 16 oz

$4.50 / $5.00 / $5.50

$4.00 / $4.50 / $5.00

London Fog

12 / 16 oz

$4.00 / $4.50 / $5.00

$.75

Extra shots or alternative milk (almond, coconut, soy)

$.75

Flavors

.25

Heavy whipping cream or steamed milk for coffee

.50

SEI MEE TEA

hot or iced

Organic Matcha tea latte

4.00 / 4.50 / 5.00

OTHER BEVERAGES AVAILABLE ALL DAY

$2 small / $3 large

Juices

Orange, Cranberry, Grapefruit

$2 small / $3 large

Milk

$2 small / $3 large

Sparkling juices and water

Lemoncocco

Lemonade

Iced tea

Kombucha

Sodas - assorted

varies

Cocktails

ask about our current specials

varies

ADDITIONAL BEVERAGES - LUNCH ONLY

$5.50 tap / $4.00 bottled

Beer

On tap or bottled

$5.50 tap / $4.00 bottled

price varies

Wine

Assorted red, white, and rose

price varies

Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you! Let us know any questions, suggestions, or feedback you have. Looking forward to your visit!

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ADDRESS

700 N. Main Street
Joseph, OR, 97846
United States

We’re at one end of Joseph and the majestic Wallowa Lake is at the other - hope you get a chance to relax and enjoy some time at both places!