Meli Cafe

540 N Wells St, Chicago
(312) 527-1850

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Banana Bread French Toast House
Gluten Free French Toast
Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Hash Browns Toast
Pancake Breakfast
Chicken & Waffles
Classic Benedict
Breakfast Tacos
Vegan Pancakes
Eggs Benedict

Menu

Featured items
Green Machine Smoothie
Avocado, spinach, kale, pear, orange juice, and ice.
Very Berry Smoothie
Blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, and all natural frozen yogurt.
Grilled Cheese
White bread, American cheese, and choice of fries or fruit.
Cafe Latte
Island Breeze Smoothie
Pineapple, orange juice, mango, kiwi, banana, and all natural frozen yogurt.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Strawberry, banana, orange juice, and all natural frozen yogurt, and chocolate.
Orange, Banana, Strawberry, and Honey Juice
Cappuccino

Little Bees
Grilled Cheese
White bread, American cheese, and choice of fries or fruit.
French Toast
Challah French toast, whip cream, and powder sugar.
Good Morning
1 egg, bacon, Meli breakfast potatoes, and toast.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes, chocolate morsels, whip cream, and chocolate syrup.
Chicken Fingers
Breaded chicken fingers, signature sauces, and fries.

Handcrafted Juice Blends
Ginger Splash Juice
Pear, carrot, ginger, and orange.
Green Envy Juice
Wheatgrass, apple, pear, pineapple, and lemon.
Orange, Banana, Strawberry, and Honey Juice
Mango, Orange, Kiwi, and Honey Juice
Jump Start Meatbolism
Carrot, apple, celery, spinach, ginger, and lemon.
Body Cleanser Juice
Carrot, cucumber, and beet.
Red Bliss Juice
Beet, carrot, orange, celery, and ginger.
Fat Burner Juice
Grapefruit, lemon, honey, and ginger.
Pure Gold Juice
Pineapple, carrot, apple, and ginger.
Rejuventor Juice
Cucumber, broccoli, parsley, carrot, and apple.
Beet Blend Juice
Beet, apple, celery, and lemon.
Carrot Juice
Beet Juice
Celery, Apple, and Carrot Juice
Orange and Grapefruit Juice
Orange and Strawberry Juice
Orange, Carrot, and Honey Juice
Carrot, Apple, and Grapefruit Juice
Kiwi, Strawberry, and Orange Juice
Skin Cleanser Juice
Apple, celery, and cucumber.

Coffee
Cafe Latte
Cappuccino
Cold Brew
Coffee
Private roast regular and decaf coffee.
Iced Americano
Cafe Fredo
Cafe Mocha
Frappe
Espresso
Double Espresso

More Drinks
Bottle Soft Drink
Hot Chocolate
Steamed chocolate milk, our whipped cream.
Hot Tea
Bottled Water
Almond Milk
Soy Milk
Chocolate Milk
Milk
Iced Tea

Juice
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pear Juice

Smoothies
Very Berry Smoothie
Blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, and all natural frozen yogurt.
Green Machine Smoothie
Avocado, spinach, kale, pear, orange juice, and ice.
Island Breeze Smoothie
Pineapple, orange juice, mango, kiwi, banana, and all natural frozen yogurt.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Strawberry, banana, orange juice, and all natural frozen yogurt, and chocolate.
Ginger Zing Smoothie
Banana, ginger, blueberry, pineapple, orange juice, and ice.
Peanut Butter Smoothie
Peanut butter, banana, all natural frozen yogurt, and milk.
Vegan Smoothie
Banana, almonds, pecans, soy milk, and maple syrup.
Mango Blast Smoothie
Mango, banana, orange juice, mango, and sorbet.
Oatmeal Smoothie
Oatmeal, apple, honey, cinnamon, al natural frozen yogurt, and skim milk.

Veggie Shots
Classic Wheat Grass Shot
Wheat Grass Shot with Carrot and Apple

Featured items
Down On the Farm Breakfast Bowl
Bacon, sausage, ham, onion, peppers, tomato, and Cheddar cheese. Two eggs cooked your way. Served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
Spicy Flamenco Omelet
Chicken chorizo, jalapeno, onion, tomato, avocado, cilantro, Pepper Jack cheese, and sour cream. A three egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
Breakfast Tacos
Chicken and Waffles
Avocado Toast
Mashed avocado, grilled corn, black beans, jalapeno, and chipotle aioli. Served on multigrain toast and topped with Mediterranean sea salt.
Polenta Gluten-Free Pancakes
Gluten-free cornmeal, rice-flower-based pancakes, fresh blueberries, bananas, and honey.

Eggs, Biscuits, and Omelettes
Spicy Flamenco Omelet
Chicken chorizo, jalapeno, onion, tomato, avocado, cilantro, Pepper Jack cheese, and sour cream. A three egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
Create Your Own Omelet
One protein, up to three veggies, and choice of cheese. A three egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
Create Your Own Breakfast Sandwich
Your choice of one protein, one veggie, cheese, and toast.
Eggs Your Way
Two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, and toast.
Chicken Omelet
Chicken, bacon, avocado, onion, tomato, jalapeno, and Cheddar. A three egg omelette served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
Biscuits and Gravy
Biscuits and sausage gravy.
Vegetarian Omelet
Spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, tomato, onions, and feta. A three egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
Steak and Eggs
All-natural Angus hormone-free skirt steak. Served with breakfast potatoes and toast.

Breakfast Bowls
Down On the Farm Breakfast Bowl
Bacon, sausage, ham, onion, peppers, tomato, and Cheddar cheese. Two eggs cooked your way. Served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
Breakfast Tacos
Jalapeno Breakfast Bowl
Chicken chorizo, onion, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, avocado, and Pepper Jack. Two eggs cooked your way. Served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
Mana Mou Breakfast Bowl
Grilled hormone-free skirt steak, mushrooms, red onions, peppers, and mozzarella. Two eggs cooked your way. Served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
Farmland Breakfast Bowl
Spinach, mushroom, zucchini, tomato, and Swiss cheese. Two eggs cooked your way. Served with breakfast potatoes and toast.

Benedicts
Avocado Toast
Mashed avocado, grilled corn, black beans, jalapeno, and chipotle aioli. Served on multigrain toast and topped with Mediterranean sea salt.
The Classic Benedict
Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce. Perfectly poached eggs served on English muffin with a side of breakfast potatoes.
The Irish Benedict
Corned beef hash and hollandaise sauce. Perfectly poached eggs served on English muffin with a side of breakfast potatoes.
The Vegetarian Benedict
Spinach, red onion, tomato, zucchini, and mild roasted salsa. Perfectly poached eggs served on English muffin with a side of breakfast potatoes.

French Toast, Waffles, and Pancakes
Chicken and Waffles
Maple Butter Pancakes
The batter filled with bananas and pecans topped with warm maple butter. 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, and Meli breakfast potatoes. 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.
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Batter. Topped with an exclusive 100% dark amber pure maple syrup, whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Plain Waffle
Topped with an exclusive 100% dark amber pure maple syrup, whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Banana Bread French Toast
Baked banana bread, pecans, and caramel. Topped with an exclusive 100% dark amber pure maple syrup, whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Crepes
Symphony Crepe
Chocolate infused crepes filled with banana filled with strawberries and coco-hazelnut paste. Topped with pecans, bananas, and strawberries. Crepes topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar.
Nutella Crepe
Crepes filled with fresh bananas, coco-hazelnut paste, and chocolate syrup. Crepes topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar.
Cobbler Crepe
Folded crepes topped with fresh berries, bananas, granola, caramelized brown sugar crust, and honey. Crepes topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar.
Fresh Berry Crepe
Crepes topped with fresh berries and craw buckwheat honey. Crepes topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar.

Healthy Habits
Fruit Parfait
Strawberries, blueberries, low-fat yogurt, and whole grain fruit nut granola.
Bagles and Lox
Smoked salmon lox, capers, onions, tomatoes, and dill cream cheese.
Lean and Mean
Low-fat wheat tortilla, eggs, mushrooms, spinach, jalapeno, avocado, low-fat mozzarella, and a side of fruit.
Oatmeal
Banana, brown sugar, and milk.
Egg White Scrambler
Asparagus, broccoli, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and spinach.
Greek Yogurt
Organic local raw buckwheat honey and nuts.
Baked Oatmeal
Bananas, raisins, brown sugar crust, and milk.
House-Made Granola Cereal
Natural oven-baked granola containing whole grains, sun-dried fruit, buts, bananas, and milk.

Vegan and Gluten-Free
Polenta Gluten-Free Pancakes
Gluten-free cornmeal, rice-flower-based pancakes, fresh blueberries, bananas, and honey.
Gluten-Free French Toast
Seeded bread dipped in a soy-milk-based custard and topped with fresh blackberries, raspberries, banana, and organic agave syrup.
Vegan Pancakes
Flour, soy, apple-cider base, strawberry, banana, and organic agave syrup.
Tofu Scrambler
Sauteed broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, roasted red peppers, and organic tofu. Served with your choice of toast.
Salsa Stacker
Grilled tofu topped with roasted red peppers, grilled onions, spinach, avocado, and tomato salsa. Served on an English muffin.

Sides
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Meli Breakfast Potatoes
Add An Egg
Sausage
Chicken Cherry Sausage
Fruit
Toast
Bagel and Cream Cheese
English Muffin
Smoked Ham
Three-Grain Veggie Patties
Corned Beef Hash

Salads
Meli's Salad
Organic arugula, honey-glazed chicken, avocado, tomato, onions, feta, and honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Strawberry Salad
Organic greens, grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, pecans, red onions, feta, and strawberry balsamic.
Steak Salad
Organic greens, grilled hormone-free skirt steak, red onions, feta, cucumber, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Tomato Avocado Salad
Cucumbers, red onions, tomato, roasted corn, avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, Citrus vinaigrette.

Wraps and Sandwiches
Chipotle Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and pepper Jack, and chipotle aioli on a flatbread.
The Meli Club
Smoked turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno mayonnaise, and Swiss cheese served on whole wheat bread.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Southern fried chicken, buffalo style hot sauce, ranch dressing, romaine, tomato, and avocado, served on a flour flatbread.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chipotle mayonnaise, pickled onions, tomatoes, jalapeno slaw, and brioche bun.
Caprese Avocado Wrap
Sliced avocado, tomato, organic arugula, basil aioli, and shredded mozzarella, and served on a wheat flatbread.
Prime House Blend Burger
Your choice of cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, and onions, and served on a brioche bun.

Plates - Available for lunch only
Chicken Kebobs
Served with rice, side salad and Andropita pita bread.
Steak Kebobs
Served with rice, side salad and Andropita pita bread.

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Recent Reviews

Good portions. Food is prepared really well. The server was excellent and can make good suggestions on menu items. I've been twice and would certainly go again. They had an option to add specialty pancakes for $5 to your meal which I really like. It recently changed but I wish they would bring it back!
February 2026
Everything about this place was amazing. Service, food, speed, value, size of servings, and the coffee! Can’t say enough nice things. Will definitely be back the next time I’m in the city.
February 2026
This is Sunday spot for my son and grandparents. He says these are the best pancakes and he loves his pancakes. The food is solid and the staff friendly. Great spot in the area for breakfast
January 2026

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Meli Cafe

540 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 527-1850