The Menu Museum

An archive of historical restaurant menus from the New York Public Library.

16,525 menus
64,352 scanned pages
1851–2008

Scans and transcription data from the New York Public Library’s What’s on the Menu? project.

Not affiliated with NYPL.

Uncatalogued scans

Page 1

Waldorf Astoria

September 10, 1937

On this menu 13 dishes

Scallops with Mushrooms and Rice Pilaff$0.80
Minced Beef with Kidney, Mushrooms and Peas$0.80
Clam Chowder$0.35
Ham Sandwich$0.40
Trommer's Beer - on Draught, Per glass$0.15
Chicken Sandwich$0.60
Swiss cheese sandwich$0.50
Cottage Cheese with Chives on Whole Wheat Bread$0.30
Cheese Cake$0.25
French Pastry$0.25
Coffee with Cream$0.25
Demi Tasse$0.15
MILK, PER GLASS$0.15