Windy City Cafe

1062 W Chicago Ave, Chicago
(312) 492-8010

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Pancakes with Chocolate Chips
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Country Fried Steak & Eggs
Country Fried Steak Eggs
Little Italy Benedict
City Breakfast Combo
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Pork Sausage Links
Chicken & Waffles
Biscuits & Gravy

Menu

Daley Specials
Egg Sandwich
Two eggs any style, bacon, cheddar. Toasted bagel, croissant, or english muffin. Served with house potatoes.
Southern Comfort
Crispy fried chicken & two buttermilk biscuits topped with housemade sausage gravy. Two eggs any style & house potatoes.
Country Fried Steak & Eggs
Buttermilk fried steak topped with housemade sausage gravy. Two eggs any style, house potatoes & toast.
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Corned beef hash, two eggs any style, house potatoes & toast.
Chicken Chili Chilaquiles
Housemade corn tortilla chips, avocado, feta crumbles, green onion, two over-medium eggs, chicken chili. Topped with jalapeno slices. Sides of pico de gallo & sour cream.
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, pork sausage, tomato, onion, jalapeno, monterey jack. Served with house potatoes. Sides of sour cream & housemade salsa roja.
Chicken & Waffles
Housemade belgian waffle topped with crispy boneless chicken breast. Side of warm maple syrup.
Huevos Rancheros
Corn tortillas, refried beans, monterey jack, two over-medium eggs topped with housemade salsa verde. Served with house potatoes & side of pico de gallo.
The Hangover
Slagel Farms beef burger topped with two eggs any style, bacon, & cheddar between two buttermilk pancakes. Served with house potatoes. Sides of warm maple syrup & whipped butter.
A.M. Salad
Arugula, roasted red pepper, avocado, turkey bacon, fresh shaved parmesan, two poached eggs, balsamic vinaigrette.
Lox Plate
Toasted bagel, green pepper, tomato, cucumber, red onion, smoked salmon. Topped with capers. Side of cream cheese.

Signature Sweetness
Buttermilk Pancakes
A three stack of our griddled fluffy scratch cakes.
Brioche French Toast
Four slices of thick-cut brioche dipped and grilled in our eggy vanilla batter. Side of warm mixed berry compote.
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Fresh cinnamon roll sliced in half, dipped & grilled in our eggy vanilla batter.
Banana Nut French Toast
Four slices of thick-cut banana nut bread dipped & grilled in our eggy vanilla batter. Topped with banana slices & walnuts.
Belgian Waffle
Housemade belgian golden brown waffle.
Elvis Waffle
Belgian waffle topped with bacon bits, peanut butter & banana slices.

Combos
Two Eggs
Any style.
City Breakfast
Two eggs any style with choice of hickory smoked bacon, turkey bacon, ham steak, or sausage links of pork, chicken, or veggie.
Salmon & Eggs
Two eggs any style with broiled salmon atop a bed of fresh sauteed spinach. Side of lemon butter.
Skirt Steak & Eggs
Three eggs any style with a marinated chargrilled skirt steak.
Second City Combo
Two eggs any style, with choice of two sides of hickory smoked bacon, sausage links of pork, chicken or veggie sausage. Choice of two buttermilk pancakes, two slices of french toast, or half waffle. *Combo sides not included.

Eggstravaganza
Build Your Own
Add any ingredients to three farm fresh eggs to create your own, customized omelet, scrambler or frittata. All come with a side of either house potatoes, grits, or fresh fruit, AND a side of toast, or english muffin.
Spartan
Spinach, tomato, mushroom, feta.
Hickory Jack
Hickory smoked bacon, spinach, mushroom, avocado, monterey jack.
Ole
Chorizo sausage, jalapeno, onion, tomato, cheddar.
Farmers
Chicken sausage, spinach, goat cheese.
Malibu Morning
Veggie sausage, avocado, tomato, goat cheese.
Smoked Salmon
Lox, scallions, cream cheese.

Skillets
Edgar's Skillet
House potatoes, ham, bacon, sausage, onion, mushroom, green pepper, cheddar.
South of the Border
House potatoes, chorizo sausage, onion, tomato, jalapeno, monterey jack. Sides of sour cream & salsa roja.
Fajita Skillet
House potatoes, green pepper, onion, cheddar & monterey jack cheeses. Side of pico de gallo.

Benedicts
Chorizo Benedict
English muffin, chorizo sausage, caramelized onion, poached eggs.
Corned Beef Benedict
English muffin, grilled corned beef hash, poached eggs.
Pulled Pork Benedict
English muffin, pulled pork, crispy onion ring, poached eggs.
Eggs Benedict
English muffin, canadian bacon, poached eggs.
Little Italy Benedict
English muffin, fresh mozzarella, pesto, grilled tomato, poached eggs.

Rise & Shine
Oatmeal
Local organically grown stone-cut heirloom oats. Customize with your own toppings.
Cheesy Grits
Quinoa
Banana Raisin Crunch Oatmeal
Local organically grown stone-cut heirloom oats, granola, golden raisins, bananas and clover honey.
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Greek yogurt, blueberries, strawberries and bananas served with sides of granola and clover honey.
Health Club
Two poached eggs a top an english muffin with choice of Slagel Farms beef burger, grilled chicken breast, black bean veggie burger, or a scoop of tuna salad. Served with cottage cheese, tomato & cucumber.

Soup & Salad
Soup of the Day
Made fresh in-house. Please contact the merchant for today's selections.
Windy City Chicken Chili
Topped with cheddar cheese, onions & avocado slice. Side of housemade corn tortilla chips.
House Salad
Crisp greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, toasted croutons.
Caesar Salad
Hearts of romaine, fresh shaved Parmesan, tomato, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, toasted croutons. Caesar dressing.
Cobb Salad
Crisp greens, roasted turkey breast, bacon, ham, bleu cheese crumbles, tomato, cucumber, hard-boiled egg. Ranch dressing.
Kale Salad
Shredded kale, green apples, quinoa, cashews, dried cranberries, goat cheese, orange slices. Balsamic vinaigrette.
Athenian Salad
Hearts of romaine, kalamata olives, green pepper, tomato, cucumber, shaved red onion, feta crumbles, oregano. Italian vinaigrette.
Spinach Salad
Fresh baby spinach, bacon, mushroom, caramelized onion, bleu cheese crumbles. Balsamic vinaigrette.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, crispy buffalo chicken, tomato, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, bleu cheese crumbles. Choice of bleu cheese or ranch dressing.

Between Bread
The Burger Shoppe
Choose your patty: Slagel Farms beef or blackbean veggie. Toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, pickle spear.
Patty Melt
Slagel Farms beef burger, caramelized onion, swiss, grilled marble rye.
Southwest Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, hickory smoked bacon, avocado, chipotle mayo, toasted ciabatta.
Junior Turkey Club
Roasted turkey breast, hickory smoked bacon, swiss, romaine lettuce, tomato, sourdough toast.
Reuben
Corned beef or roasted turkey breast, sauerkraut, swiss, grilled marble rye.
Ultimate Grilled Cheese
American & cheddar cheeses, tomato, sourdough.
Veggie Sandwich
Roasted red & green pepper, mushroom, spinach, fresh mozzarella cheese, grilled sourdough. Side of balsamic vinaigrette.
BLT
Hickory smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, tomato, multigrain toast.
Tuna Melt
English muffin, housemade white albacore tuna salad, tomato, american & cheddar cheeses.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow-roasted tender pork covered with our bbq sauce on a toasted bun.

Wrap It Up
Santa Fe Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, tomato, bacon, avocado, corn, black bean, fresh mozzarella cheese, chipotle mayo.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Crispy buffalo chicken strips, romaine lettuce, tomato, choice of bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, tomato, fresh shaved parmesan, caesar dressing.
Tuscan Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, sun-dried tomato, fresh baby spinach, goat cheese, pesto mayo.
Linebacker Wrap
Roasted turkey breast, ham, bacon, cheddar, mayonnaise.

Snack Time
Biscuits & Gravy
Two buttermilk biscuits topped with housemade sausage gravy.
Waffle Fries
Onion Rings
Served with chipotle aioli.
Quesadillas
Flour tortilla filled with monterey jack & cheddar cheeses. Sides of housemade salsa roja, pico de gallo & sour cream.
Chicken Tenders
Crispy fried boneless chicken breast strips. Served with waffle fries. Side of bbq, honey mustard or ranch.

Sidekicks
Hickory Smoked Bacon
Turkey Bacon
Ham Steak
Pork Sausage Links
Apple-Maple Chicken Sausage
Veggie Sausage
Corned Beef Hash
Two Eggs Any Style
House Potatoes
Kettle Chips
Avocado
Pure Maple Syrup
Cinnamon Roll
Bagel & Cream Cheese
English Muffin
Fresh Fruit Plate
Cup of Greek Yogurt
Two Pancakes

Kid City 10 & under
Big Kid Breakfast
One egg any style, one bacon strip & one sausage link. One buttermilk pancake or piece of toast.
Mini City Cakes
Two mini buttermilk pancakes topped with strawberries, blueberries or chocolate chips.
Chicken Fingers
Three crispy chicken fingers. Served with waffle fries or fresh fruit. Side of ranch or bbq.
Grilled Cheese
White toast & american cheese. Served with waffle fries or fresh fruit.
PB&B
Raisin toast, peanut butter & banana. Served with fresh fruit.
Farm Burger
Slagel farms beef patty topped with cheddar cheese. Served with waffle fries or fresh fruit.
BBQ Pork Sammie
BBQ pulled pork topped with cheddar cheese. Served with waffle fries or fresh fruit.

Refreshments
Bottomless Coffee
Big Shoulders.
Loose Leaf Hot Tea
Benjamin.
Fountain Soda
Stubborn.
Orange Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice
Tomato Juice
2%, Skim Milk
Chocolate Milk
Almond Milk
Soy Milk
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Fresh Brewed Mixed Berry Iced Tea
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Fresh Squeezed Strawberry Lemonade

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Recent Reviews

Cute lil place the BLT was alright just that the bread a bit burnt here and there and the biscuits and gravy was a total miss like it was missing something, it wasn’t bad but it’s not something I would have again
October 2025
Really really good diner food!! Our go-to at least for one meal every time we visit Chicago. Hickory Joe omelette is so delicious and loaded. Big portions. Decent coffee. Clean. Friendly staff. Good atmosphere.
September 2025
Tried this place for the first time with my mother. We both loved it. Great food, large menu, health proportions, and the staff was nice! Definitely making this my go to breakfast place in River West!
August 2025

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Windy City Cafe

1062 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 492-8010