Meli Cafe Menu
Welcome to Meli Cafe, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Chicago at 301 S Halsted St. This clean and classy establishment has become a local favorite, particularly for breakfast and brunch. Guests rave about the generous portions and reasonable prices, making it an appealing choice for anyone seeking a satisfying meal.
- Atmosphere: Spacious and welcoming, with a lobby for waiting guests, ensuring comfort on busy weekends.
- Menu Highlights: The offerings include standout dishes like the enormous pancakes, savory shakshuka, and the delightful Meli's Sunrise mango mimosa that impresses with fresh ingredients.
- Service: Patrons consistently praise the attentive staff, with special mentions of the quick service and friendly demeanor.
Whether you're a local or just passing through, Meli Cafe promises an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you eager to return.
Little Bees (Kids) Menu
Grilled Cheese
White bread, American cheese, choice of fries or fruit.
French Toast
Our challah French toast, powder sugar.
Chicken Fingers
Breaded chicken fingers, signature sauce, fries.
Good Morning
One egg, bacon, breakfast potatoes, toast.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes, filled with chocolate morsels, chocolate syrup.
Banana Bread French Toast
House baked banana bread, pecans, caramel.
Maple Butter Pancakes
Filled with bananas, pecans, topped with warm maple butter.
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Housemade batter.
Plain Waffle
Topped with an exclusive 100% dark amber pure maple syrup whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Traditional Challah French Toast
Topped with an exclusive 100% dark amber pure maple syrup whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Pancake Breakfast
Buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, smoked applewood bacon, breakfast potatoes.
Chicken & Waffles
Housemade herbed waffle, Southern fried chicken, maple bacon marmalade, sunny side up egg.
French Toast, Waffles & Pancakes
Wraps & Sandwiches
Caprese Avocado Wrap
Vegan. Sliced avocado, tomato, organic arugula, basil aioli, shredded mozzarella, wheat flatbread.
No Name Wrap
Turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, romaine, ranch dressing, sun-dried tomato tortilla
Chipotle Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack, and chipotle aioli in a flatbread.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
New. Chipotle mayo, pickled onions, tomatoes, jalapeno coleslaw, brioche bun.
Prime House-Blend Burger
Choice of cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, onions, brioche bun.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Southern fried chicken, buffalo style hot sauce, ranch dressing, romaine, tomato, avocado, flour flatbread.
The Meli Club
House-smoked turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno mayo, Swiss whole wheat.
Polenta Gluten-Free Pancakes
Gluten-free cornmeal, rice flour based pancakes, fresh blueberry, banana, honey.
Tofu Scramble Eggless
Vegan, gluten-free. Sauteed, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, roasted red peppers, with organic tofu. Choice of toast.
Gluten-Free French Toast
Seeded bread, dipped in a soy milk, based custard, fresh blackberries, raspberries, banana, organic agave syrup.
Vegan Pancakes
Flour, soy, apple cider based, strawberry, banana, organic agave syrup.
Salsa Stacker
Vegan. Grilled tofu topped, roasted red peppers, grilled onions, spinach, avocado, roasted tomato salsa, on an English muffin.
Vegan & Gluten-Free
Coffee & Tea
Assorted Hot Tea
Cappuccino
Cafe Mocha
Iced Americano
Cafe Fredo
Double Espresso
Coffee
Private roast regular and decaf coffee.
Cafe Latte
Espresso
Frappe
Cobbler
Folded crepes topped with fresh berries, bananas, granola, brown sugar caramelized crust, honey.
Fresh Berry
Topped with fresh berries, raw buckwheat honey.
Symphony
Chocolate infused crepes filled with banana, strawberry, nutella, topped with pecans, bananas, strawberries.
Nutella
Filled with fresh bananas and Nutella, chocolate syrup.
Cinnamon Apple Crepes
Warm granny-smith apple compote rolled into a crepe, topped with cinnamon sugar
Crepes
Sides
Sausage
English Muffin
Egg
Bagel & Cr. Cheese
Fruit
Smoked Ham
Corn Beef Hash
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Veggie 3 Grain Patties
Chicken Cherry Sausage
Breakfast Potatoes
Toast
Vegan
Banana, almonds, pecans, soy milk, maple syrup.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal, apple, honey, cinnamon, all-natural frozen yogurt, skim milk, whipped cream.
Liver Cleanse
Dairy free. Banana, ginger, kale, pear, apple, cranberry juice, ice.
Strawberry Banana
Strawberry, banana, orange juice, all natural frozen yogurt, whipped cream, chocolate.
Flat Belly
Iced tea, apple, blueberry, banana, all-natural frozen yogurt.
Green Machine
Dairy free. Avocado, spinach, kale, pear, orange juice, ice.
Mango Blast
Mango, banana, orange juice, housemade mango sorbet, whipped cream.
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter, banana, all-natural frozen yogurt, milk, chocolate, whipped cream.
Banana Maple Crunch
Bananas, pecans, all-natural frozen yogurt, maple syrup, milk, whipped cream.
Island Breeze
Pineapple, orange juice, mango, kiwi, banana, all-natural frozen yogurt, whipped cream.
Ginger Zing
Dairy free. Banana, ginger, blueberry, pineapple, orange juice, ice.
Very Berry
Blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, all-natural frozen yogurt, whipped cream.
Smoothies
Additional Drinks
Housemade Lemonade
Milk
Hot Ghirardelli Chocolate
Steamed ghirardelli chocolate milk and our own whipped cream.
Bottled Water
Iced Tea
Chilled, refreshing brewed tea, perfectly balanced for a hot day
Soy Milk
Ghirardelli Chocolate Milk
Bottled Soft Drink
Steak Salad
Organic greens, grilled hormone free skirt steak, red onions, feta, cucumber, tomato, bleu cheese dressing.
Meli’s
Organic arugula, honey-glazed chicken, avocado, tomato, onions, feta, honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Strawberry
Organic greens, grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, pecans, red onions, feta, strawberry balsamic.
Grilled Salmon
Organic greens, fresh grilled salmon, capers, almonds, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette.
Salads
Healthy Habits
Lean & Mean
Low-fat wheat tortilla, egg whites, mushroom, spinach, jalapeno, avocado, low-fat mozzarella, served with fruit.
Egg White Scrambler
Vegan. Asparagus, broccoli, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, spinach.
Baked Oatmeal
Banana, raisins, brown sugar crust.
Greek Yogurt
Organic local raw buckwheat honey and nuts.
Oatmeal
Banana, brown sugar.
Lox & Bagels
Smoked salmon (lox), capers, onions, tomatoes, dill cream cheese.
Fruit Parfait
Strawberries, blueberries, low-fat yogurt, whole grain fruit nut granola.
Housemade Granola Cereal
Natural oven-baked granola containing whole grains, sun-dried fruit, nuts, banana, milk.
Beet
Orange
Apple
Grapefruit
Pear
Cranberry
Juices
Hand Crafted Juice Blends
Celery, Apple, Carrot
Beet Blend
Beet, apple, celery, lemon.
Orange, Grapefruit
Ginger Splash
Pear, carrot, ginger, orange.
Carrot, Apple, Grapefruit
Orange, Carrot, Honey
Rejuvenator
Cucumber, broccoli, parsley, carrot, apple.
Orange, Strawberry
Mango, Orange, Kiwi, Honey
Skin Hydrator
Kale, pineapple, lemon, cucumber.
Fat Burner
Grapefruit, lemon, honey, ginger.
Skin Cleanser
Apple, celery, cucumber.
Jump Start Metabolism
Carrot, apple, celery, spinach, ginger, lemon.
Carrot
Pure Gold
Pineapple, carrot, apple, ginger.
Green Envy
Wheatgrass, apple, pear, pineapple, lemon.
Body Cleanser
Carrot, cucumber, beet.
Kiwi, Strawberry, Orange
Orange, Banana, Strawberry, Honey
Red Bliss
Beet, carrot, orange, celery, ginger.
Vegetarian Omelet
Spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, tomato, onions, feta.
Chicken Omelet
Chicken, bacon, avocado, onion, tomato, jalapeno, cheddar.
Eggs Your Way
Two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, toast.
Create Your Own Omelet
One protein, up to three veggies, choice of cheese.
Biscuits & Gravy
Biscuits, sausage gravy. Served with breakfast potatoes
Create Your Own Breakfast Sandwich
One protein or veggie, choice of toast and cheese.
Steak & Eggs
All natural Angus hormone-free skirt steak.
Spicy Flamenco Omelet
Chicken chorizo, jalapeno, onions, tomato, avocado, cilantro, pepper jack cheese, sour cream.
Eggs, Biscuits & Omelets
Benedicts
Salmon Benedict
Smoked Salmon(lox), grilled tomato, arugula, Hollandaise sauce
The Classic
Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce.
The Irish
Corned beef hash, hollandaise sauce.
Avocado Toast
Multi-grain, mashed avocado, grilled corn, black beans, jalapeno, chipotle aioli, Mediterranean sea salt.
Wheat Grass Shot With Spinach, Celery, Broccoli, Cucumber
Wheat Grass Shot With Kiwi, Mango, Orange, Strawberry, Honey
Wheat Grass Shot
Wheat Grass Shot With Carrot, Apple
Wheat Grass
Plates
Steak Kebobs
Served with rice, side salad and Andropita pita bread
Chicken Kebobs
Served with rice, side salad, Andropita pita bread
Farmland
Spinach, mushroom, zucchini, tomato, Swiss cheese.
Down The Farm
Bacon, sausage, ham, onions, peppers, tomato, cheddar cheese.
Jalapeno
Chicken chorizo, onions, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, avocado, pepper jack.
Mana Mou
Grilled hormone-free skirt steak, mushrooms, red onions, peppers, mozzarella.