Mella Café

5418 N Broadway, Chicago
(773) 739-9328

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Kitcha Fitfit Chechebsa
Breakfast Plate
Egg Frittata
Egg Silsi

Featured items
Breakfast Combo
Our traditional breakfast platter, featuring fuul, egg frittata (2 eggs), kitcha fitfit (chechebsa), potato salad, served with toasted French bread.
Egg Frittata
A delectable egg frittata made with three scrambled eggs and seasoned with our unique blend of traditional spices, cooked with onions, tomatoes, and chili peppers. Served with toasted french bread.
Mango Madness
Refreshing blend of mangos, and turmeric.
Pasta Al Sugo
Al dente spaghetti tossed in our signature berbere-spiced tomato sauce. Enhance your dish by adding tender beef (+$3.00). Served with a side of French bread.
Kitcha Fitfit (Chechebsa)
A delightful combination of pita pieces, flavored with berbere spice and spiced butter. Served with your choice of sour cream or honey.
Green Machine
Spinach, pineapple, green apple, celery, and ginger.
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Grilled chicken, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato, basil pesto and fresh spinach on french bread.
Egg Silsi
Three eggs scrambled in a rich and spicy tomato sauce with onions and berbere spice. Served with toasted french bread.
Fatta
French bread cubes tossed in zesty sauce with onions, tomatoes, and garlic, spiced with berbere served with sour cream and jalapeños for a fiery kick.
Sardine Silsi
Sardines cooked in a rich and spicy tomato sauce with onions and berbere spice. Served with toasted French bread.
Penne Pesto
Al dente penne tossed in a pesto sauce and mixed well with broccoli. Served with a side of toasted French bread.

Gelato
Junior Scoop
One scoop + 1 free topping.
Medium (2 Scoops)
Large (3 Scoops)

Breakfast / Sandwiches
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Grilled chicken, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato, basil pesto and fresh spinach on french bread.
Egg and Cheese
Melted Cheddar cheese and egg on French bread.
Frittata Wrap
Frittata made with slow-cooked red onions, jalapeno, with scrambled eggs wrapped on spinach flat bread.

Ethio / Eritrea Specialties
Egg Frittata
A delectable egg frittata made with three scrambled eggs and seasoned with our unique blend of traditional spices, cooked with onions, tomatoes, and chili peppers. Served with toasted french bread.
Fatta
French bread cubes tossed in zesty sauce with onions, tomatoes, and garlic, spiced with berbere served with sour cream and jalapeños for a fiery kick.
Kitcha Fitfit (Chechebsa)
A delightful combination of pita pieces, flavored with berbere spice and spiced butter. Served with your choice of sour cream or honey.
Fuul
Mashed fava beans cooked in a spicy tomato sauce with onion, chili peppers, and berbere spice, topped with feta cheese served with toasted French bread.
Breakfast Combo
Our traditional breakfast platter, featuring fuul, egg frittata (2 eggs), kitcha fitfit (chechebsa), potato salad, served with toasted French bread.
Pasta Al Sugo
Al dente spaghetti tossed in our signature berbere-spiced tomato sauce. Enhance your dish by adding tender beef (+$3.00). Served with a side of French bread.
Penne Pesto
Al dente penne tossed in a pesto sauce and mixed well with broccoli. Served with a side of toasted French bread.
Egg Silsi
Three eggs scrambled in a rich and spicy tomato sauce with onions and berbere spice. Served with toasted french bread.
Sardine Silsi
Sardines cooked in a rich and spicy tomato sauce with onions and berbere spice. Served with toasted French bread.
Flax Seed Silsi
Roasted flax seed cooked in a rich and spicy tomato sauce with onions and berbere spice. Served with toasted French bread.

Waffles
Plain Jane
A plain waffle topped with whipped cream. Choose one of the following premium toppings.
Waffle Chocolate
Our delectable chocolate-chip waffle, generously topped with whipped cream and a generous drizzle of Nutella.
Waffle Frutta
A delightful waffle topped with a vibrant mixed berry sauce and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Coffees & Tea
Coffee
Latte
Americano
Mocha
Cappuccino
Chai Latte
Macchiato
Espresso
Black or Green Tea
Cafe Macchiato
Double espresso topped with foam.
Affogato Al Caffe
Double espresso poured over your choice of double scoop of ice cream.
Jebena Coffee (Ethiopian and Eritrean Tradition)
(One size; serves 3 to 4).
"Berad" Chai with Optional (Ginger Infused)
(One size; serves about 2).

Smoothies
Mango Madness
Refreshing blend of mangos, and turmeric.
Green Machine
Spinach, pineapple, green apple, celery, and ginger.
Entatie (Telba)
Toasted ground organic flax seeds blended into sweet and nutty smoothie.
Berry Blast
Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries.
Fruit Medley (Spreece)
Pineapple, peach, strawberries, mango, and banana.

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Recent Reviews

We got the egg frittata which came with fresh Portuguese style bread rolls. The egg dish was really good. Super flavorful and the eggs are perfectly cooked. The bread rolls are amazing, freshly baked. We also got espresso and an affagotto, also delicious. I understand now why this cafe has such high reviews!
April 2025
Wonderful place. Friendly service, tasty coffee and pastries. I especially recommend the Kitcha Fit Fit (bits of flatbread/noodle fried in spices, served with sour cream or honey) which is absolutely delicious and a satisfying way to start the day.
March 2025
Fantastic place with good food, vegetarian options, gelato, amazing chai. In nice weather, there's an outdoor seating area. Family friendly but also a good place to study (which is what I do there with my friends).
October 2024

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Mella Café

5418 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 739-9328