Cafe 53
Cafe 53
Chicken, marina, giardiniera, provolone, parmesan cheese with lettuce and tomato.
Layers of corned beef and roast beef with pepper jack cheese, topped with 1000 island dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Roasted chicken breast with red onions, olive oil, and Italian spices; topped with separated Italian dressing.
Salami, fresh avocado and provolone cheese topped with Italian dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Chicken, mozzarella cheese, pineapple, green pepper, lettuce and tomato.
Salami and Swiss cheese topped Dijon mustard and cucumbers. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Layers of turkey breast and cheddar cheese topped with sweet Swedish lingonberry sauce and a splash of Sriracha chili sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Ground beef mixed with mozzarella cheese. Topped with marinara sauce and spicy giardiniera peppers. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Roasted chicken breast with red onions, olive oil and tangy Mediterranean sumac spice. Topped with homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Tuna with mayonnaise, parsley, lettuce, tomato and cranberries on your choice of bread.
Layers of salami and turkey topped with provolone cheese and French dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Roast beef, artichoke and cheddar cheese topped with sweet Asian sesame dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Sliced turkey breast with homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Roasted chicken breast mixed with BBQ sauce and real honey. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Roasted chicken breast cooked with spicy cajun seasoning drizzled with our tangy ranch sauce
Dill Havarti and pepperoncini drizzled in garlic sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato. Spicy.
Tuna and cheddar cheese topped with onions, spicy giardiniera peppers and homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Layers of corned beef and roast beef with pepper jack cheese. Topped with 1000 Island dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Roasted chicken breast mixed with homemade cream sauce and topped with spicy giardiniera pepper. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Chopped steak cooked with Mediterranean spices. Topped with onions and homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Roasted chicken breast, pesto, and provolone cheese topped with a balsamic vinaigrette drizzle. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Turkey breast, dill Havarti cheese and fresh avocado topped with homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Mediterranean meatball and panini grilled eggplant topped with green peppers and Asian sesame dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Roasted chicken breast mixed with spicy buffalo sauce. Topped with celery, carrots, ranch dressing, and house garlic sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Sliced roast beef with homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Fresh zucchini and artichoke hearts topped with spinach, onions, and our vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
Vegan chicken, pineapple, green pepper, lettuce and tomato.
Vegan chicken roasted with red onions, olive oil and Italian spices. Drizzled with Italian dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
Fresh avocado and eggplant topped with onion, Italian dressing and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
A balanced spiced falafel paired with silky hummus. Topped with cucumbers, tomato, spicy giardiniera peppers and tahini rolled up in a pita. Includes lettuce. Cheese additions are not vegan
Vegan chicken and artichoke hearts topped with a swirl of Italian dressing and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
Vegan chicken mixed with vegan house garlic sauce and topped with spicy giardiniera peppers.
Fresh eggplant and artichoke hearts topped with spinach, onions and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
Panini grilled eggplant topped with green peppers and marinara sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
Vegan chicken breast cooked with spicy cajun seasoning drizzled with our homemade cream sauce.
Vegan chicken roasted with red onions, olive oil and tangy Mediterranean sumac spice. Topped with vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
Vegan chicken mixed with spicy buffalo sauce and garnished with carrots and celery. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
Veggie beef mixed with Mediterranean spices, topped with red onion and vegan house dressing.. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
Vegan chicken, with vegan pesto sauce and a balsamic vinaigrette
Vegan chicken mixed with BBQ sauce, topped with a dash of spicy Sriracha chili sauce and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomatoes. Cheese additions are not vegan.
Vegan Mediterranean meatball topped with marinara, spicy giardiniera peppers and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
Yellow squash, zucchini and spinach topped with spicy giardiniera peppers and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
Yellow squash, zucchini and spinach topped with spicy giardiniera peppers and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
Yellow squash, zucchini, feta cheese, tomatoes, pesto and spinach topped with spicy giardiniera peppers. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and 1000 Island dressing mixed with spicy giardiniera peppers and tomato. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Roast beef, spicy giardiniera peppers, roasted green peppers and onions crowned with melted pepper jack cheese. Includes lettuce and tomato
Turkey breast, pesto, spinach and tomato crowned with melted provolone cheese. Includes lettuce and tomato.
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, spinach and black olive.
Tomato, cucumber, croutons and Parmesan cheese.
Lettuce, deli turkey, onion, cucumber, tomato, carrots and provolone cheese.
Lettuce, green apple, red onion, cranberries, pecans, cucumber and feta cheese.
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onions, black olives, mint and feta cheese.
Spinach, tomato, cucumber, onion, black olives, sumac and olive oil.
Lettuce, tomato, red onions, cucumber, pita chips, olive oil and sumac seasoning all tossed together.
Lettuce, chopped tomato, cucumber, red onions, carrots and black olives.
Chicken, Black Olive, Green Peppers, Onions with your choice of cheese
Hummus, lettuce, giardiniera and olive oil on your choice of bagel
Scrambled eggs with spinach, tomato, onion on your choice of bagel or croissant.
Cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, mint and olive oil on your choice of bagel.
Cream cheese, tomato, olive oil and mint on your choice of bagel.
Scrambled eggs with giardiniera, cream cheese and your choice of meat and cheese on a bagel or croissant.
Garlic Chicken Sandwich
Spicy tuna avocado on wheat
Garlic Chicken Sandwich
Vegan Artichoke Eggplant Sandwich
Back yard patio
Chicken sumac sandwich on lettuce wrap
Pastrami Sandwich
Outdoor patio
Vegan Italian Chicken Sandwich
Buffalo chicken sandwich
Vegan Sumac Chicken Sandwich
The Best French Baguette sandwich in Chicago
Corned Beef Sandwich
Grilled vegan pineapple chicken teriyaki on wheat bread
Berry, coffee, and pistachio gelato. Gelato is really good here. Creamy and flavorful.
Chicken sumac sandwich on lettuce wrap
Roast Beef Sandwich with extra Turkey. To dieeee for!
Packaging
Inside
Outdoor patio
Turkey Avocado Sandwich
Bakery case
Sumac Chicken Sandwich
Chicken sumac sandwich on lettuce wrap
Emma D.
Jun 1, 2024
Have had the spicy tuna avocado here too many times to count. By far the BEST tuna sandwich I've ever had. The giardiniera, the sharp cheddar, the excess of Mayo, the perfect bread (normally I get the wheat). The sandwich is massive, like 1/2 is normally enough for me but I'm always more than happy to have the other half for later. The service here is always nice & I want to try more but I just keep coming back for this sandwich specifically.I'm always sad when I'm out of town and can't get this sandwich. If you like tuna, you have to try it.
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Shaun M.
Apr 20, 2024
The delivery was about 15 minutes late despite the fact that I ordered early...but the sandwiches were DELIGHTFUL. Warm, flavorful and perfect for my meeting. The turkey cranberry sandwich and cajun were my favorites. All in all, worth the wait. Will try again and give them more time when ordering
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Talena H.
Jul 4, 2024
Nice small place the have tons of sandwiches options vegan and non vegan. I got the vegan pineapple chicken teriyaki. I ordered online so I didn't have to wait in line but the lines inside of here go pretty quickly.They have great local artist on the wall was around $11 and it was really good. It's also a great place to come and work out of. They have Wi-Fi but if. It was a little bit busy in there, but it was still nice and quiet.
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Ness K.
Sep 4, 2024
Great ass sandwich. Cajun Chicken on french bread. Whatever shit they put on that lettuce is crazy delicious. Delectable. Seating is a little sparse but that's a vibe. Guys behind the counter are welcoming and one of them looks like my uncle.
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Scott K.
Dec 2, 2023
Great study to study in and crank out some work. Plentiful seating, although it feels a bit cramped. Amazing sandwiches with tons of vegan options! Pro tip: don't just default to Dutch crunch. Try the wraps and other breads for different sandwiches. The pastries are not bad. The mint chocolate cake I got was a bit dry, but it was still tasty. They have a lot of options!
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Jennifer S.
Aug 5, 2024
Service was a little indifferent and annoyed (?) with me asking a couple of questions. Order a Turkey sandwich and a Turkey with Lingonberry sauce. French bread was crusty deliciousness and I liked the lingonberry sauce. My daughter enjoyed her chocolate gelato. Would recommend for to go food. Ambiance was odd, as in it seemed a college student hang out with high school or college art lining the walls. If not for the other good reviews, I would've skipped it on the lack of welcoming atmosphere.
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Darla C.
Apr 25, 2024
2/10/2024---If you don't like being in tight, cramped feeling spaces, then I'd say order delivery. Aside from that, check your order before leaving. I had the Sumac Chicken Sandwich on lettuce wrap. I asked for giardiniera to be added, and it wasn't. I didn't realize this until I was in my car. I was too hungry and didn't feel like going back as the wait was about 10-15 minutes total, including being in line and prep time. They have a steady flow of customers and pick up orders. I overheard a call in reporting that their order wasn't correct either. The staff appeared a bit overwhelmed but were moving quickly to get orders prepared. That being said, my wrap was delicious and fresh. The chicken was well seasoned and juicy. Lettuce was fresh and crispy. I'd certainly go back to try other menu items. Housekeeping items: The table I sat at while I waited wasn't clean. I didn't notice any cleaning/disinfecting being done after the patrons left. Street parking and metered parking available. (They have local artwork hanging up for sale).
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Sheryl T.
Nov 11, 2023
The best Garlic Chicken Sandwich! I was visiting my man from Cali and he frequents Cafe 53 at least three times per week and they know him by his name! He orders the Vegan Buffalo Wrap (y'all know who he is...lol) Anyway, I ordered the Garlic Chicken Sandwich on a Dutch Crunch roll and it was delicious!!! It was large enough to have for two meals! The ambiance is quaint, clean and good energy! When I visit Chi town again I'll be stopping by to try another amazing sandwich! Happy yelping
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Charlene H.
Aug 4, 2023
I overheard someone recommending this restaurant. Today I visited and ordered the #1 most ordered sandwich, the Sumac Chicken Sandwich, on Dutch Crunch Bread. The cashier was beyond pleasant and patient. The vibe in the place was good. I ordered my sandwich to go. The ingredients were fresh. My one disclaimer was the bread way overpowered the ingredients. That chicken did not come close to balancing out the bread. I even threw away half the bread. Sad because the sandwich could have been much better with less bread. If you need a place to work, study, and/or get nourishing healthy food in a no frills restaurant this is the place.
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Dannah J.
Aug 21, 2024
Great food, great study spot, fast service. This place is a hyde park classic. Highly recommend the sumac chicken
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