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Guenther House

Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Price: $

10Best Says

Sausage, biscuits, eggs, pancakes, waffles with sweet cream and a San Antonio mainstay: breakfast tacos. It is all at The Guenther House! Like so much of San Antonio, this restaurant has history behind it. The building is nearly 100 years old and even holds a museum and gift shop. It is a popular stop in the down town area. Whether you are in the mood for a full traditional breakfast or prefer a small plate of fresh and seasonal fruit, you are sure to find something to suit your breakfast attitude at The Guenther House.

Address:

205 E Guenther St
San Antonio, TX 78204
210-227-1061

Hours:

House: and; Tour; Mon-Sat; 8am-4pm,; Sun; 8am-3pm
Restaurant: Daily; 7am-3pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Kimberly Suta
San Antonio Local Expert

Homestyle: "Guenther's might very well have the best biscuits and gravy in town!"
Breakfast: "The Sweet Cream Pancakes or Biscuits and Gravy are the way to go!"
Breakfast/Brunch: "Be sure to check out the pastry case. The Guenther House bakes their own pastries daily and offers a nice selection of sweet treats."

Best for Homestyle Because: Guenther House is an elegant tradition in San Antonio for delicious homestyle cooking.
Best for Breakfast Because: The Guenther House takes you back to an elegant time when everything was made from scratch they way they still do it!
Best for Breakfast/Brunch Because: If you had breakfast here seven days a week it would be too little. Everything is made from scratch!

Main Menu
- Soups And Sandwiches
  Soup Of The Day
  Bowl: $3.50
  
  Cup: $2.75
  Bowl Of Soup & Guenther's Green Salad
  
  a savory bowl of today's soup and a guenther's green salad. ($7.25)
  
  Bowl Of Soup & Sandwich
  a savory bowl of today's soup and your choice of a deli or chicken salad sandwich.
  
  $8.75
  
  Bowl Of Soup & 1/2 Sandwich: $6.50
  Deli Sandwich
  a choice of sliced turkey breast or ham; swiss, cheddar, or provolone cheese. served with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, potato chips and a pickle spear.
  
  $6.75
  
  1/2 Deli Sandwich: $4.95
  Chicken Salad Sandwich
  our wonderful chicken salad served with lettuce, tomato, potato chips and a pickle spear.
  
  $7.25
  
  1/2 Chicken Salad Sandwich: $5.25
  Vegetarian Sandwich
  
  basil pesto cream cheese spread, roasted portobello mushrooms, avocado, sprouts, lettuce, roasted red pepper and tomato on our whole-wheat sandwich bun. served with potato chips and a pickle spear. ($7.50)
  
  Blt & Cheddar Sandwich
  
  crisp applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and mayonnaise. served with potato chips and a pickle spear. ($7.75)
  
  Club Sandwich
  
  sliced ham, turkey breast, crisp applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. served with potato chips and a pickle spear. ($8.25)
  
  Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
  american swiss cheese melted over pioneer brand seasoned grilled chicken breast, with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. served with potato chips and a pickle spear.
  
  $8.50
  
  Add Applewood Smoked Bacon: $2.75
  
  1/2 Grilled Chicken Sandwich: $5.75
  A Refreshing Variety Of Fresh Seasonal Fruit
  
  instead of potato chips with your sandwhich. ($2.95)
- Soups And Sandwiches - Sandwich additions
  
  Ranch Dressing, Basil Pesto Cream Cheese Spread, or Raspberry chipotle sauce
  
  ($0.75)
  
  Sliced Avocado
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Applewood Smoked Bacon
  
  ($2.75)
- Specials And Salads
  Champagne Chicken Enchiladas
  
  tender slices of chicken breast and monterey jack cheese wrapped in pioneer's white wings flour tortillas. baked in our special sauce made fromsan antonio river mill champagne chicken gravy mix, garnished with jalapenos and cilantro. served with guenther's green salad. the mix and recipe are available in the guenther house gift shop. ($8.95)
  
  Pioneer Taco Salad
  lean ground sirloin and pinto beans seasoned with pioneer brand taco seasoning, served on a bed of iceberg lettuce, fresh avocado, sliced jalapenos, tomato, shredded cheddar cheese and crisp tortilla chips. served with your choice of ranch dressing or house made salsa.
  
  $7.75
  
  Substitute Grilled Chicken Breast: $0.95
  
  Add A Side Of Sour Cream: $0.50
  Our Chicken Salad Plate
  
  our well known chicken salad, which is made with tender chicken breast, black olives, celery and green onions mixed with a creamy dressing. served with fresh seasonal fruit. ($8.25)
  
  Spinach Salad
  fresh tender spinach topped with mushrooms, crisp applewood smoked bacon, red onions and our savory croutons. served with raspberry chipotle vinaigrette.
  
  $7.95
  
  Add Grilled Chicken Breast: $2.75
  
  Small Spinach Salad: $4.25
  Guenther's Green Salad
  spring mix, romaine and crispy vegetables, topped with our savory croutons.
  
  $3.95
  
  Add Grated Cheddar Or Monterey Jack Cheese: $0.95
  
  Add Grilled Chicken Breast: $2.75
- Pastries And Desserts
  San Antonio River Mill Sweet Cream Ice Cream
  enjoy it alone or add a scoop to the top of one of our delicious guenther house pastries.
  
  Dish: $2.25
  
  A' La Mode: $1.25

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