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Baked Goods
1/2 dozen box of cookies Chocolate chip Oatmeal Tea Cakes Snicker Doodles Peanut Butter
A delightful mini lemon pie featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with a bright and tangy lemon filling.
Single cookie
Food Items
Fresh and flavorful, these greens are a staple for creating classic Southern dishes. Perfectly suited for enhancing your meals with delicious, wholesome ingredients.
Fluffy scrambled eggs served over creamy grits, with your choice of crispy bacon or savory sausage.
Shrimp and Grits combine savory seafood with a creamy, flavorful base, creating a classic Southern dish perfect for any meal. Enjoy this comforting and timeless culinary favorite.
Greens and Cornbread combine fresh ingredients with delicious flavors for a comforting and easy-to-prepare meal. Perfect for any occasion, this classic pairing is ready to elevate your dining experience.
Enjoy a hearty Rib St. Louis dinner featuring tender, flavorful ribs prepared to perfection. Ideal for a satisfying meal any time of the week.
Try one of our delicious sides, mac and cheese, mixed vegetables, corn on the cob, black eye peas, rice and gravy, collard greens, yams, red beans and rice, and dirty rice
Red Beans and Rice combine a delicious flavor profile with nutritious ingredients, offering a satisfying and easy-to-prepare meal. Perfect for a quick, wholesome dish anytime.
Crispy baked wings seasoned with Papa's special blend, delivering a tender and flavorful bite.
Slow-cooked ox tails, featuring tender meat and a rich, savory flavor, prepared to perfection for a deeply satisfying dish.
The Hot Link Sandwich features a spicy, savory all-beef sausage nestled in crispy bread for a satisfying meal. Perfect for those who enjoy bold and hearty flavors.
Salads
Drinks
Cucumber Lemonade combines refreshing citrus notes with natural cucumber for a hydrating and revitalizing beverage. Perfect for a cooling drink anytime.
Mocha combines the rich, aromatic essence of coffee with the indulgent sweetness of white or milk chocolate. This energizing blend offers a perfect balance of flavor for any time of the day.
Cucumber Lemonade combines refreshing citrus notes with natural cucumber for a hydrating and revitalizing beverage. Perfect for a cooling drink anytime.
Refreshing black tea blended with tangy lemonade for a perfect balance of bold and citrusy flavors.
Rich, robust espresso combined with hot water, creating a smooth and slightly bitter coffee experience.
Refreshing black tea blended with tangy lemonade for a perfect balance of bold and citrusy flavors.
Sandwiches
Fried bologna offers a crispy texture and rich flavor, perfect for creating classic comfort food sandwiches. Enjoy its versatility as a quick and satisfying meal option.
Juicy chicken breast seasoned with a special blend of papa seasoning, served on a fresh hoagie roll for a delightful bite.
A satisfying breakfast sandwich featuring crispy bacon, a perfectly fried egg, and delicious flavors, all packed into a convenient meal option on Texas toast.
From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at Papa What You Cooking at In The Basement in Reno feels like a comforting, homestyle lineup built around familiar Southern-inspired staples and baked treats. The baked goods section stands out with playful, portioned desserts like Mini Box Of Cookies, Mini Sweet Potato Pie, Mini Pecan Pie, Mini Lemon Pie, and a simple Single Cookie, offering small indulgences rather than heavy desserts. The food items section leans into hearty comfort meals, with options such as Greens, Breakfast Bowl, Shrimp And Grits, Baked Chicken Dinner, and Greens And Cornbread, suggesting a focus on soulful, filling plates. For lighter or fresher choices, the salads include Shrimp Chef Salad, Side Salad, and Chef Salad, keeping things straightforward but satisfying. The sandwiches bring a classic deli-style touch with options like The Nate, Roast Beef Melt, Tuna Melt, Fried Bologna, and BLT, rounding out the savory offerings with familiar, no-frills choices. Beverage options add a café-like feel, featuring Cucumber Lemonade, Latte, Italian Soda, Hot Chocolate, and Mocha, balancing refreshing drinks with richer coffee-based selections. Overall, the menu reads as approachable and comforting, with an emphasis on recognizable dishes, modest portions in some categories, and a mix of sweet, savory, and drink options that make it easy to build a casual, satisfying meal experience.