Meli Cafe

500 S Dearborn St, Chicago
(312) 834-0500

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Traditional Challah French Toast
Crepes Symphony Gluten Free
The Avocado Toast Benedict
Banana Bread French Toast
Hash Brown with Omelette
Breakfast Quesadilla
Breakfast Potatoes
Skirt Steak & Eggs
Chicken & Waffles
Symphony Crepes

Menu

Salads
Meli Salad
Organic arugula, avocado, tomato, onion, imported feat, and vinaigrette.

Specialties
Prime House Blend Burger
Your choice of cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, and onions, served on a brioche bun.
The Meli Club
Smoked turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno mayonnaise, and Swiss cheese served on whole wheat bread.

Sides
Small Mixed Greens Salad
Sauteed Spinach
Garlic and lemon.
Sauteed Veggies
Hand-Cut Fries

Desserts
Yogurt and Honey
Greek yogurt topped with wildflower honey and nuts.

Salads
Meli's Salad
Organic arugula, honey-glazed chicken, avocado, tomato, onions, feta, and honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Salmon Salad
Organic mixed greens, fresh salmon, tomato, capers, almonds, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette.
Steak Salad
Organic greens, grilled hormone-free skirt steak, red onions, feta, cucumber, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Strawberry Salad
Organic greens, grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, pecans, red onions, feta, and strawberry balsamic.

Wraps and Sandwiches
Chipotle Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and pepper Jack, and chipotle aioli on a flatbread.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Southern fried chicken, buffalo style hot sauce, ranch dressing, romaine, tomato, and avocado, served on a flour flatbread.
The Meli Club
Smoked turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno mayonnaise, and Swiss cheese served on whole wheat bread.
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, Andropita pita bread
Steak Kebobs
Served with rice, side salad, Andropita pita bread.

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

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

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

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

Juice
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Pear Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Cranberry Juice

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

Veggie Shots
Fruit Wheat Grass Shot
Kiwi, mango, orange, strawberry, and honey.
Veggie Wheat Grass Shot
Spinach, celery, broccoli, and cucumber.
Wheat Grass Shot with Carrot and Apple
Classic Wheat Grass Shot

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 Breakfast Sandwich
Your choice of one protein, one veggie, cheese, and toast. Served with breakfast potatoes.
Eggs Your Way
Two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, and toast. 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.
Vegetarian Omelet
Spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, tomato, onions, and feta. A three egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
Biscuits and Gravy
Biscuits and sausage gravy
Chicken Omelet
Chicken, bacon, avocado, onion, tomato, jalapeno, and Cheddar. A three egg omelette served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
Steak and Eggs
All-natural Angus hormone-free skirt steak. A three egg omelet 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.
Farmland Breakfast Bowl
Spinach, mushroom, zucchini, tomato, and Swiss cheese. Two eggs cooked your way. Served with breakfast potatoes and toast.
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.

Benedicts
The Irish Benedict
Corned beef hash and hollandaise sauce. Perfectly poached eggs served on English muffin with a side of breakfast potatoes.
The Classic Benedict
Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce. Perfectly poached eggs served on English muffin with a side of breakfast potatoes.

French Toast, Waffles, and Pancakes
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.
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, and Meli breakfast potatoes. 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
Fresh Berry Crepe
Crepes topped with fresh berries and craw buckwheat honey. 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.
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.
Cobbler Crepe
Folded crepes topped with fresh berries, bananas, granola, caramelized brown sugar crust, and honey. Crepes topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar.

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

Vegan and Gluten-Free
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.
Polenta Gluten-Free Pancakes
Gluten-free cornmeal, rice-flower-based pancakes, fresh blueberries, bananas, and honey.
Salsa Stacker
Grilled tofu topped with roasted red peppers, grilled onions, spinach, avocado, and tomato salsa. Served on an English muffin.

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

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Recent Reviews

Had the chicken and waffles. Good but was a bit disappointed because the waffles were a bit dense and dry. Eggs were super good tho. Our waitress was very nice but the wait was pretty long at times.
October 2025
This place is attached to out Bluegreen building so we gave a shot for breakfast. Service was a little slow to be greeted but came out quick. It was pretty busy I’m sure it was because there was a riot going on around the corner. Food wasn’t anything you must have but it was good. I got the eggs Benedict and the eggs were very small. If I go back will try something different
October 2025
We had breakfast here and were pleasantly surprised with the vibe and options they had. They do have vegan and gluten free options- though somewhat limited. I got the vegan pancakes which were okay, but nothing to write home about. The shredded hash browns were yummy and my friends enjoyed their food. Whoever was on aux had the best music taste & our server was very attentive and kind. They do not split bills- they said they can do one bill or split it evenly in half- kind...
October 2025

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Meli Cafe

500 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 834-0500