The Big Tex Chicken Fried Steak
A huge cutie hand-breaded served with creamy gravy.
With 2 sides
$16.99
Pre-order now16days to Thanksgiving
ThanksgivingMenu
Give thanks and pass the gravy — we'll do the cooking. Roast turkey and ham, scratch-made sides and pies baked fresh for your table.
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Open 10 AM – 3 PM for dine-in & pickup
- Individual plates available for drive-thru pickup
Opens our Thanksgiving order form. Questions? Call either cafe.
Turkey
Per lb (feeds 2)
$14.99
Ham
Per lb (feeds 2)
$14.99
Turkey Gravy
Half pan
$14.99
Turkey Gravy
Full pan
$24.99
Side Half Pan
Green beans, corn, mash (feeds 10–12)
$24.99
Side Full Pan
Green beans, corn, mash (feeds 20–24)
$44.99
Turkey Dressing / Sweet Potato Casserole
Half pan
$29.99
Turkey Dressing / Sweet Potato Casserole
Full pan
$54.99
Pumpkin
Whole pie
$24.99
Pecan
Whole pie
$24.99
Peach Cobbler
$26.99
All Other Whole Pies
$24.99
Hot off the griddle· Needville & Lake Jackson
Always homemade: scratch-made home cooking in Needville & Lake Jackson, TX
Real Texas comfort food, cooked the slow way — chicken fried steak the size of your plate, burgers off the flat-top, rolls from the oven and pies baked before the sun comes up.
Every day, 10am – 9pm · Family-run, made from scratch
Today's Blue PlateTuesday
Fried Pork Chops
Tuesday special: Fried pork chops accompanied by two side choices. Options include green beans with bacon, soup, corn, potatoes in various styles, salad, onion strings, okra.
$11.99
Served from open until we run out — and we usually run out.
Most ordered
Our Menu
Chicken Tender Platter
Fresh cut. hand-breaded served with creamy gravy.
With 2 sides
$14.99
The Lil Tex Chicken Fried Steak
Half portion cutlet hand-breaded served with creamy gravy.
With 2 sides
$13.99
Chicken Fried Chicken Breast
A large breast filet hand-breaded served with creamy gravy.
With 2 sides
$15.99
Triple Chocolate Cream
Rich chocolate cream pie featuring a layer of smooth chocolate filling topped with a fluffy cream layer and sprinkled with chocolate chips.
$5.49
Bacon Jay
The jay burger with bacon and cheddar cheese.
Fries or chipsChoice of bun
$13.99
Jay's Burger
Our classic 1/2 pound burger , Comes with Fries or Chips
Fries or chipsChoice of bun
$11.99
Lil' Tenders
Chicken tenders with choice of veggie or fries.
Fries or chips
$8.99
Browse the menu
Always homemade, always fresh
Worth the drive
2
family cafes — Needville & Lake Jackson
7
days a week, 10am – 9pm
What we're known for
Always homemade, always fresh
Pies and cobbler baked fresh daily
Chicken fried steak the size of the plate
Everything from scratch, every single morning
Hand-cut steaks, wood-grilled to order
Frequently Asked Questions
Always homemade, always fresh
About Us
Our Story
The Plaster Family spent a lifetime in the restaurant business. Out of frustration, we started The Jay Cafe. You can't find a plate of homemade real traditional American food anywhere! So we sold all of our franchised restaurants and are doing our own thing — getting up at the crack of dawn to hand pick the freshest meats and vegetables daily!
Dine In or Take Out
We have worked to package our meals in a way that lets you bring the quality of our meals into your home. We always love to see you in person, but even when we can't, we ensure that your dining experience is top notch!
The Jay Promise
We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets. No matter what time of year, you can be sure you're eating the best of the season. We make everything fresh from scratch in our kitchen — from the soups and salad dressings to the Blue Plate specials and Homemade Pies! Try our famous Chicken Fried Chicken!