Meli Cafe
Meli Cafe
Blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, all natural frozen yogurt. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Strawberry, banana, orange juice, all natural frozen yogurt and chocolate syrup . (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Pineapple, orange juice, mango, kiwi, banana, all naural frozen yogurt and whipped cream. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Mango, banana, orange juice, house made mango sorbet and whipped cream. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Peanut butter, banana, all natural frozen yogurt, milk, chocolate and whipped cream. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Oatmeal, apple, honey, cinnamon, all natural frozen yogurt, skin milk and whipped cream. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Banana, almonds, pecans, soy milk and maple syrup. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Avocado, spinach, kale, pear, orange juice and ice. Dairy free. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Banana, ginger, blueberry, pineapple, orange juice and ice. Dairy free. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
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Beet, carrot, orange juice, celery and ginger. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Pear, carrot, ginger and orange. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Pineapple, carrot, apple and ginger. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Wheatgrass, apple, pear, pineapple and lemon. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Beet, apple, celery and lemon. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Carrot, cucumber and beet. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Apple, celery, and cucumber. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Cucumber, broccoli, parsley, carrot and apple. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Kale, pineapple, lemon and cucumber. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Carrot, apple, celery, spinach, ginger and lemon. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Grapefruit, lemon, honey and ginger. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
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Kale, organic mixed greens, avocado, d Anjou pears, reggianno, roasted almonds, croutons, lime vinaigrette.
Organic greens, grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, pecans, red onions, feta, strawberry balsamic.
Organic greens, fresh grilled salmon, capers, almonds, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette.
Organic arugula, pecans, roasted beets, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.
Organic greens, tomato, onion, cucumber, shredded carrot and green pepper with red wine vinaigrette.
Ripe tomatoes, onions, capers, croutons, shaves of Reggiano cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.
Organic greens, chicken, jalapeno, black beans, grilled corn, tomato, onion, pepper Jack cheese, corn tortilla and ranch dressing.
Ripened tomato, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, kalamata olives, feta, balsamic dressing. Vegetarian.
Quinoa, corn salsa, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, green onions, lime vinaigrette
Organic greens, grilled steak, red onion, feta, cucumber, tomato, blue cheese dressing
Cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, roasted corn, avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, Citrus vinaigrette.
Two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, toast.
Biscuits, sausage gravy.
All natural Angus hormone-free skirt steak .
Chicken, bacon, avocado, onion, tomato, jalapeno and cheddar. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request.
Spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, tomato, onions, feta. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request. Vegetarian.
Chicken chorizo, jalapenos, onions, tomato, avocado, cilantro, pepper jack cheese and sour cream. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request. Spicy.
1 protein, up to 3 veggies, choice of cheese. Three egg omelet, breakfast potatoes, toast.
1 protein or veggie, choice of toast, choice of cheese.
Grilled corn, tomato, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, avocado, black bean, and spicy ghost pepper cheese, topped with salsa. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with baby red potatoes and choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request. Vegetarian.
Kale, spinach, asparagus, peppers, broccoli and feta. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and your choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request. Vegetarian.
Andouille (pork sausage), chicken, onions, peppers, tomato and horseradish cheddar. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request.
Smoked house salmon, capers, tomato and Havarti. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with baby red potatoes and choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request.
Smoked salmon, tomato, onion, capers, dill cream cheese.
Spinach, mushroom, zucchini, tomato and Swiss. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes with two eggs and toast.
Corn beef hash and baby Swiss. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes with two eggs and toast.
Chicken sausage, kale, spinach, mushrooms and Swiss. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes with two eggs and toast.
Grilled hormone-free skirt steak, mushrooms, red onions, peppers and mozzarella. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes with two eggs and toast.
Bacon, sausage, ham, onions, peppers, tomato and cheddar. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes with two eggs and toast.
Chicken chorizo, onions, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, avocado and pepper jack cheese. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes with two eggs and toast.
Warm corn tortillas, eggs, chicken chorizo, cilantro, pepper kack, pico de gallo and chipotle aioli. Served with breakfast potatoes.
Filled with eggs, grilled chicken, corn, black beans, cilantro and pepper jack cheese and topped with pico de gallo and sour cream. Served with breakfast potatoes.
Open faced sandwich, traditional Naan, black beans, chicken chorizo, avocado, tomato, sunny side up egg and cilantro with chipotle aioli.
Brioche bun, fried egg, bacon, ham, American cheese, jalapeno aioli.
Mushroom, roasted red peppers, asparagus, avocado, onions, Provolone
Filled with fresh bananas and a cocoa-hazelnut paste. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Folded crepes topped with fresh berries, peaches, a granola brown sugar crust and then caramelized. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Topped with fresh berries and buckwheat honey. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Warm Granny Smith apples rolled into a crepe, garnished with cinnamon sugar. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Chocolate infused crepes filled with banana, strawberry, and Nutella. Topped with pecans, banana and strawberry. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Chocolate infused crepes with a strawberry Mascarpone, fresh strawberries and chocolate. Served with fresh whipped cream.
2 crepes. Scrambled eggs, house smoked salmon, onions and tomato. Topped with Hollandaise sauce.
2 crepes. Eggs, chicken chorizo, jalapeno, tomato, jack and cheddar cheese. Topped with roasted tomato salsa and sour cream.
House-made lemon curd, fresh blueberries, vanilla cream.
Grilled pork belly, spinach, tomato, poached eggs and Hollandaise. Served on English muffins with baby red potatoes.
Corned beef hash, poached eggs and Hollandaise. Served on English muffins with breakfast potatoes.
Spinach, tomato, red onions, zucchini, poached eggs and mild roasted salsa. Served on English muffins with baby red potatoes. Vegetarian.
House smoked salmon served cold, poached eggs and Hollandaise. Served on English muffins with baby red potatoes.
Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce.
Spinach, red onion, tomato, zucchini, mild roasted salsa. Vegetarian.
Multigrain, mashed avocado, grilled corn, black beans, jalapeno, chipotle aioli, poached eggs, Mediterranean sea salt.
Smoked salmon (lox), grilled tomatoes, arugula, Hollandaise sauce
Our own honey sweetened Challah bread dipped in vanilla bean custard, topped with whip cream. Served with natural 100% pure maple dark amber maple syrup.
Oven baked banana bread, pecans and caramel. Our own honey sweetened Challah bread dipped in vanilla bean custard, topped with whip cream. Served with natural 100% pure maple dark amber maple syrup.
Served with our whipped honey butter, all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup, fresh whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
Herbed waffle, Southern fried chicken, maple bacon marmalade and sunny side up egg.
Pancakes filled with banana and pecans, topped with a warm maple butter banana topping. Served with all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup.
Custard and bread infused pancakes topped with candied apple, raisin and cranberry compote. Served with all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup.
Whole grain pancakes topped with fresh berries and honey. Served with all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup.
House made batter. 100% dark amber pure maple syrup, whipped cream, powder sugar.
Buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, smoked Applewood bacon, breakfast potatoes.
With apple compote. Served with our whipped honey butter, all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup, fresh whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
With banana and pecan. Served with our whipped honey butter, all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup, fresh whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
With blueberry compote. Served with our whipped honey butter, all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup, fresh whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
With fresh strawberries. Served with our whipped honey butter, all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup, fresh whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
Homemade brioche, accented with fresh berries and honey whipped mascarpone. Our own honey sweetened Challah bread dipped in vanilla bean custard, topped with whip cream. Served with natural 100% pure maple dark amber maple syrup.
In honor of the King, stuffed Challah with peanut butter and banana garnished with chocolate, maple bacon marmalade and fresh banana. Our own honey sweetened Challah bread dipped in vanilla bean custard, topped with whip cream. Served with natural 100% pure maple dark amber maple syrup.
Blueberries and strawberries. Our own honey sweetened Challah bread dipped in vanilla bean custard, topped with whip cream. Served with natural 100% pure maple dark amber maple syrup.
Strawberries, bananas and chocolate. Our own honey sweetened Challah bread dipped in vanilla bean custard, topped with whip cream. Served with natural 100% pure maple dark amber maple syrup.
Served with banana, brown sugar. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Oatmeal, banana, raisins and brown sugar crust. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
With organic raw buckwheat honey and nuts.
Greek yogurt served with almonds, pitted dates, granola and raw buckwheat honey.
Strawberries and blueberries served with low fat yogurt and a whole grain fruit and nut granola.
Asparagus, broccoli, roasted red peppers, mushroom and spinach. Vegetarian.
Warm low-fat wheat tortilla, egg white, mushroom, spinach, jalapeno, avacado and low-fat Mozzarella cheese, served with fruit.
A variety of fresh seasonal fruit complimented with a honey yogurt dressing.
Natural oven-baked granola containing whole grains, sun-dried fruit, nuts, banana, milk.
Pan seared steel cut oats (cooked in apple cider) garnished with cherries and buckwheat honey.
Smoked salmon (lox), capers, onions, tomatoes, dill cream cheese, sesame bagel.
Gluten-free cornmeal and rice flour based pancakes, topped with fresh blueberry, banana and honey.
Flour, soy and apple cider based, topped with strawberry, banana and organic agave syrup. Vegan.
A blend of fresh carrot, coconut and whole wheat flour topped with crushed pecans, honey and cinnamon sugar. Vegan.
Sauted, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, roasted red peppers, with organic tofu. Choice of toast. Vegetarian, gluten free.
Grilled tofu topped with roasted red peppers, grilled onion, spinach, avocado and a roasted tomato salsa on a English muffin. Vegan.
Our sandwich seeded bread (vegan and gluten-free) dipped in a soy milk based custard, accented with fresh blackberries, raspberries, banana and organic agave syrup. Gluten free.
Grilled tofu, zucchini, onions, roasted red pepper, arugula and red wine vinaigrette on a thin whole wheat flatbread, served with a side of fruit. Vegan and vegetarian. Gluten free.
Grilled vegan 3-grain patties, roasted red pepper and lettuce on slider buns, served with a side of fruit. Vegan.
Julienne zucchini, carrot and squash sauteed with garlic, spinach and olive oil. Vegan and gluten free.
Choice of cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, onions, brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
Lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, fresh avocado, Swiss, brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
House-smoked turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno mayo, Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread. Served with choice of side.
Grilled marble rye bread, thinly sliced corned beef, pickled cabbage, Swiss cheese, our sauce. Served with choice of side.
Sauteed chicken breast on a brioche bun, shredded lettuce, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, grilled bacon, chipotle aioli sauce. Served with choice of side.
Chipotle mayo, pickled onions, tomatoes, jalapeno coleslaw, brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
Grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack and chipotle aioli in a flatbread. Served with choice of side.
Avocado, roasted corn salsa, lettuce, chipotle mayo. Served with choice of side.
Sliced avocado, tomato, organic arugula, basil aioli, shredded mozzarella, wheat flatbread. Vegetarian. Served with choice of side.
Southern fried chicken, Buffalo style hot sauce, ranch dressing, romaine, tomato, avocado, flour flatbread. Served with choice of side.
Toasted bread, apples, sharp Cheddar cheese, honey mustard, home-made smoked turkey.
Thick-cut bacon, Mozzarella, pesto mayo, Black Forest smoked ham
American, Swiss, Mozzarella, w/ Truffle Parmesan fries.
Turkey, bacon, romaine, tomato, avocado, ranch dressing, sun-dried tomato tortilla.
Grilled Chicken, roasted red pepper, spinach, grilled onions, goat cheese.
on Brioche bun, served with Pub style house-made Tartar sauce.
Brisket burger, choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, signature sauce, served on a sesame seed bun. Served with a choice of side.
Handmade chicken burger, avocado, cherry peppers, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, spicy ghost pepper cheese and sesame seed bun. Served with a choice of side.
Grilled rye bread, thinly sliced corned beef, pickled cabbage, Swiss cheese and remoulade sauce. Served with a choice of side.
Roasted chicken salad with Dijon, mayo, celery, red onion and dill, lettuce, tomato and horseradish cheddar on brioche bread. Served with a choice of side.
Blackened mahi mahi fish tacos, pico de gallo, corn tortilla, cilantro and chipotle aioli. Served with a choice of side.
House cured salmon, red onion, arugula, lemon and olive oil on oven toasted bread. Served with a choice of side.
Toasted brioche, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, horseradish cheddar and mayonnaise. Served with a choice of side.
Thinly pounded breaded chicken, bacon, mayonnaise, horseradish cheddar, lettuce, tomato and oven toasted bread. Served with a choice of side.
Organic arugula, honey-glazed chicken, avocado, tomato, onions, feta, honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Gluten-free and vegan.
Buttermilk pancakes, filled with chocolate morsels, whipped cream, chocolate syrup.
1 egg, bacon, baby reds, toast.
Breaded chicken fingers, signature sauce, fries.
White bread, American cheese, choice of fries or fruit.
Our challah French toast, whipped cream, powdered sugar.
Served with rice, side salad and Andropita pita bread.
Served with rice, side salad and Andropita pita bread.
3 house-made meatballs, fresh pasta and Marinara sauce.
Sauteed chicken, garlic, pepper flakes, olive oil, white wine, Parmesan.
Mixed sauteed vegetables, organic olive oil, garlic, Parmesan
Aged black angus, rice, side salad and Andropita pita bread.
Chick peas, herbs, harissa, hummus, lemon, parsley, and pita.
Lemon, oregano, cold pressed premium Greek olive oil and aged balsamic.
A daily selection of fresh ingredients on our house made flat bread.
Olive oil, tahini, garlic, lemon, house made breads, and kalamata olive.
Olive oil sauteed Greek meatballs garnished with lemon.
Octopus, Gulf shrimp, calamari, olive oil, lemon, oregano, parsley, and aged balsamic.
Char-broiled red bell peppers filled with Feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil.
Flour dusted Vlahotiri, sauteed, and served hot with fresh lemon.
Mirapoix, green kale, asparagus, garlic, lemon, olive oil, oregano, and tomato.
Goat cheese with oregano, croquettes lightly breaded and fried. Served over a light seasonal marmalade and garnished with Greek Amber honey.
Tomato sauce, garlic, and white wine sauce.
Red wine vegetables and Parmesan mashed potatoes.
Charbroiled all natural Berkshire, bone in, hand cut fries, and sauteed veggies.
All natural hormone free skirt steak with hand cut fries.
Sauteed chicken breast, artichoke hearts, capers, lemon, roasted red peppers and asparagus with Parmesan mashed potatoes.
All natural, cage free, Grecian style served with rice pilaf.
Sauteed in herbs, lemon and olive oil with rice pilaf and sauteed green vegetables.
Broiled, olive oil, lemon, veggies, rice pilaf.
House made. Spaghetti, plum tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Sauteed chicken, thyme, basil, parsley, cream, and tomato concasse.
Olive oil, garlic, lemon, white wine, spaghetti.
Shredded romaine, sliced onions, brioche bun. Comes with a side and choice to add a cheese (American, cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack).
Bowl. Please contact restaurant for daily soup selection.
Romaine lettuce, olive garlic croutons, aged regianno, light Caesar dressing.
Feta cheese, shredded romaine and sliced onions on a classic brioche bun. Served with a side.
House smoked turkey, American cheese, arugula, tomatoes and jalapeno mayo on multigrain. Served with a side.
Fish tacos, pico de gallo, corn tortilla, cilantro and chipotle aioli. Served with a side.
Blackened mahi mahi fish tacos, pico de gallo, corn tortilla, cilantro, and chipotle aioli.
Thyme, basil, parsley, cream, sauted chicken, and tomato concasse.
Thinly pounded sauteed chicken tenders, artichoke hearts, capers, lemon, roasted red peppers, asparagus, and whipped potato.
Two flame grilled chicken brochette (chicken, peppers, onions), rice, and oven brown potato.
(Gluten-Free). Roasted Amish chicken (marinated Greek style, in olive oil, oregano, and lemon), flame broiled, oven brown potatoes, and rice pilaf.
Prime, marinated in salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, au jus, sauteed Julienne vegetables, and oven brown potato.
Traditional, eggplant, potato, and ground beef casserole topped with bechamel. Served with oven brown potato and tomato sauce.
(Gluten-Free). House specialty, roasted Colorado lamb shoulder, rice, and oven brown potato.
Thyme, basil, parsley, cream and tomato concasse.
Two flame grilled steak brochettes (rib-eye, peppers, onions), rice, and oven brown potato.
Choice of Sauteed or Steamed.
Choice of: Oven Brown or Whipped.
Braised vegetables.
Vegetables.
Greek yogurt strained topped with Greek honey and nuts.
Greek Yogurt strained topped with dates and marmalade of the day.
Topped with our own gelato.
Light tomato sauce with beans, basil and pork belly sauteed with garlic, chili peppers and white wine finished with butter.
(Vegan). House made falafel, hummus, cucuber sauce, letuce, tomato, and house made flat bread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
(Vegan). Detox salad (quinoa, brown rice, almonds, red onion, kale, blueberry, sunflower seed, orange vinaigrette) in a thin wheat flat bread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Turkey, fresh spinach, fresh pear, Goat cheese, and cranberry pecan pesto, wrapped in a thin wheat flatbread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Tomato basil aioli, hand smoked turkey, sliced avocado, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese and arugula tossed in balsamic. Served with a side.
Brioche bread, Swiss cheese, ham, date spread and over hard egg. Served with a side.
Hand smoked turkey, artichoke salad, arugula, Dijon mustard and Boursin cheese on nan bread. Served with a side.
Omelet with spinach, garlic, onions and feta cheese topped with a roasted red pepper and kalamata olive puree. Served with a side.
Cheese grits topped with arugula, sauteed onions, mushrooms and bacon marmalade finished with poached eggs and garnished with hollandaise sauce. Served with a side.
Organic egg whites, Portobello mushrooms, asparagus, spinach, roasted red peppers and broccoli. Includes baby red potatoes and toast.
Red diced potatoes, cooked with onions, salt and pepper.
Choice of one type: bacon, sausage, or chicken sausage.
A combination of bacon, sausage and grilled pork belly.
Choice of multi-grain or white toast, egg, ham or bacon and cheese.
Sauteed zucchini, spinach, portobello, tomato, baby reds, Havarti and scrambled organic eggs.
Grilled sausage, bacon, ham, onion, peppers, tomato, baby reds, cheddar cheese and scrambled organic eggs.
Chicken chorizo, onions, tomato, jalapenos, cilantro, avocado, baby reds, pepper jack cheese and scrambled organic eggs.
Assortment of cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, strawberries, and blueberries.
An assortment of toasted bagels, English muffins, toast, marmalade, cream cheese and butter.
1/2 dozen. Choice of one of the following: blueberry, cranberry, banana walnut, or bran.
Low-fat yogurt layered with our all-natural granola, strawberries and blueberries.
Organic greens, chicken, red onion, pecans, strawberry, feta cheese and strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. Served with bread.
Organic greens, turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, hardboiled egg, bleu cheese and ranch dressing. Served with bread.
Organic arugula, honey glazed chicken, avocado, red onion, tomato, feta and honey balsamic vinaigrette. Served with bread.
Organic greens, blackened chicken, bacon, avocado, cucumbers, tomato, bell peppers, smoked bleu cheese and ranch dressing. Served with bread.
Flour tortilla, chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pepper Jack cheese, and chipotle dressing. Served with crisps.
Sun-dried tomato tortilla, turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon, ranch dressing, and avocado. Served with crisps.
Garlic tortilla, grilled chicken, toasted red pepper, spinach, grilled onion and goat cheese. Served with crisps.
Flour tortilla, grilled onions, zucchini, red pepper, portobello, lettuce, tomato, and baby Swiss cheese. Served with crisps.
Sun-dried tomato tortilla, hummus, carrot, cucumber, avocado, lettuce and tomato. Served with crisps.
Tri-color rotini, roasted red pepper, green olives, oven-roasted tomato, celery and red wine vinaigrette.
Organic baby kale, brown rice, quinoa, almonds, blueberries, red onion, orange segments and red wine vinaigrette.
96 oz. Choice of regular or decaf. Includes cream and sugar. Add cups for an additional charge.
96 oz. Add cups for an additional charge.
Cobbler Crepe with Nutella
Vegan tofu scramble
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Fresh Berry Crepe
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Vegan Pancakes
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Banana Oatmeal
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Vegetarian omelet with hall browns and wheat toast - omelet was delicious with nicely cooked veggies
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John H.
Jul 22, 2024
Great place to eat breakfast in Chicago. Several different options to choose from. We made two trips. I had the maple butter pancakes and the biscuits and gravy. Both were really good. My wife had the gluten free crepes twice. She raved about them. Enjoyed their wonderful mocha on visit one and a nice peach mimosa on visit two. My wife liked her coffee so much she order another to go. Close to transportation options and seemed to be some pay to park options nearby. Our waitress was excellent too. The space is a good size. Always seemed busy but not overcrowded. Can be noisy but not loud. Our table on the first day had a nice skyline view.
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Haleigh H.
May 20, 2024
Meli's cafe has been a staple for me since 2021. It is an easy brunch spot where you can grab good food (usually) without a wait. I only give them 4 stars because although the food came out quick, the environment/ambiance was good, and the server was delightful the down on the farm bowl needed a bit more seasoning! Otherwise, I'd highly recommend trying them out if you're ever in downtown Chicago!
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Lisa N.
Apr 24, 2024
I was staying at the Hotel Blake for a work trip and decided to grab breakfast at Meli cafe since it's connected to the hotel itself. Unfortunately, it was the wrong choice. McDonald's would've been a better choice, honestly. First impression was the looks of the place. It seemed like a nice cozy place for breakfast, but I ordered to bring it up to my room. The girl who took my order didn't seem to want to be there. After I ordered, she told me it would only be 10 mins and I could sit in the lobby and they'd bring it out to me. Closer to 15 mins, I went back in to ask about my order since I had to go back up to get ready to leave (also checking out as well). Right when I came back in, the girl looked annoyed, and I had to ask her to check on my order since the only thing she said was my order wasn't ready yet. Overall, already a bad experience and I hadn't even seen the food yet.Anyway, I'm a sucker for biscuits and gravy. This one was very disappointing. The gravy itself was SUPER salty. It was hard to eat with how much sodium was in it. Even trying to scrape most of it off, it was still very salty. The hashbrowns were decent and it was basically the only thing I ate before tossing the entire thing :( Also, there was a 3.5% surcharge I knew NOTHING about. It's on the receipt but as a takeout order, I didn't look super closely at the receipt until I was waiting for my order. It states they would remove it if asked but how am I suppose to ask if I've already been charged and signed for it? I'm only in Chicago once a year for work so I'm not sure if this was a normal thing for customers to pay to support the rising costs or not. I was overall so disappointed and unhappy with this whole experience and I would definitely not recommend this place to anyone.
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Ann-Marie H.
Jul 20, 2024
Came here for a weekday brunch date and it was absolutely delicious. Also rather quiet during the week as well too. I got a strawberry salad and added salmon to it which was absolutely delicious.
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Carolyn L.
Jul 23, 2024
We had breakfast there. Server is nice. She greeted us promptly and took our order. We were hungry. We had the farmland bowl and French toast. Both taste good. The farmland bowl has lots of spinach and cheese. At the end you can see lots of grease on the plate. French toast is soft and fluffy. It didn't take us long to finish it.
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Nathan G.
Jul 21, 2024
Service was excellent. Food was much bigger and better than I had expected. The mood was right. Easy music, good lighting, low noise level. Perfect for a nice breakfast.
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Robert M.
May 17, 2024
The service was good and the various mimosa options were good. However, the food left a lot to be desired. The yoke wasn't runny in my poached egg. The food wasn't very hot and the hash browns were not very seasoned.
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Stephanie Y.
Jul 7, 2024
I loved this place. it's a cute cafe inside and out, all the staff is very friendly and accommodating. great vibes for breakfast or brunch. food was delicious, some of the best french toast i've had from a restaurant
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Lorrie Y.
Mar 28, 2024
Meli Cafe is my favorite brunch spot to grab breakfast foods! They have a unique menu that offers options that don't feel super heavy! The portions are large and they have a great selection of drinks (juices, morning cocktails, coffee). The inside feels like a slightly upscale diner and the servers are friendly/attentive!
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Nick M.
Mar 2, 2024
Great breakfast spot! Nice views of downtown and very comfortable seating. Food was delicious and well made. Also came out pretty quickly. Our server Melica was incredibly kind and gave good recs on food. Would love to come back.
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