Sweet Basil Cafe of Skokie

Eggs

2 Eggs
$11.75
2 Eggs with Bacon or Sausage
$16.50
2 Eggs with Turkey Sausage
$17.50
2 Eggs with Ham Off the Bone
$17.50
2 Eggs with Canadian Bacon
$17.50
2 Eggs with Corned Beef Hash
$17.50
2 Eggs with Chicken Breast
$17.50
2 Eggs with Gyros Meat
$17.50

Homemade Biscuit and Gravy

1/2 Biscuits and Gravy
$8.25
Full Biscuits and Gravy
$11.75
1/2 Biscuits and Gravy with 2 Eggs and Hashbrowns
$15.25
Full Biscuits and Gravy with 2 Eggs and Hashbrowns
$17.50

Steak and Eggs

Jumbo Country Fried Steak and 2 Eggs

Topped with sausage gravy.
$18.75
Rib Eye Steak and 2 Eggs
$28.00
Chopped Steak and 2 Eggs
$21.00

Benedicts

Classic Benedict

2 poached eggs and Canadian bacon on an english muffin, topped withHollandaise sauce.
$18.75
Country Benedict

2 poached eggs and sausage patties on a buttermilk biscuit, topped with country sausage gravy.
$18.75
Irish Benedict

2 poached eggs and corned beef hash on an English muffin, topped with Hollandaise sauce.
$20.00
Florentine Benedict

2 poached eggs, spinach and tomato on an English muffin, topped with Hollandaise sauce.
$18.75
Veggie Benedict

2 poached eggs, spinach, mushrooms, peppers and tomato on an English muffin, topped with Hollandaise sauce.
$18.75
Sweet Basil Benedict

2 poached eggs, turkey, bacon and tomato on an English muffin, topped with Hollandaise sauce.
$18.75
Los Altos Benedict

2 poached eggs, chorizo, roasted red peppers, topped with chipotle Hollandaise sauce.
$18.75

Skillets

Irish Skillet

Corned beef hash, onions and swiss cheese.
$18.75
Gypsy Steak Skillet

Chopped skirt steak, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and a blend of Monterey jack and cheddar cheese.
$21.00
Hobo Skillet

Onions and a blend of Monterey jack and cheddar cheese.
$16.25
Mexican Skillet

Chorizo sausage, onions, bell peppers, and a blend of Monterey jack and cheddar cheese with salsa on the side.
$20.00
Gyro and Feta Skillet

Gyros, onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
$20.00
Mediterranean Skillet

Spinach, bacon, tomato and feta cheese.
$18.75
Meat Lovers Skillet

Bacon, ham, and sausage with a blend of Monterey jack and cheddar cheese.
$18.75

Home Style Oatmeal

Classic Oatmeal

Served with milk, brown sugar and raisins.
$7.00
Baked Oatmeal

Baked with brown sugar topped with bananas and strawberries.
$9.50
Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

Topped with cinnamon apples and pecans.
$9.50
Sweet Basil Fusion Oatmeal

Topped with crunchy granola, blackberries and raspberries.
$9.50

Waffles

Belgian Waffle

Light thick cake made from leavened batter or dough.
$11.75
Belgian Waffle with Glaze

Topped with homemade glazed fruit or pecans.
$14.00
Sweet Basil Favorite Waffle

Topped with fresh strawberries, bananas and pecans.
$17.50
Nutella Waffle

Topped with Nutella, fresh strawberries, bananas and pecans.
$17.50
Chicken and Waffle

Waffle with 3 chicken tenders dipped in maple syrup topped with cinnamon butter.
$17.50
BBQ Pork Waffle

Jalapeno waffle with BBQ pulled pork. Chipotle coleslaw and homemade onion rings.
$19.00

Omelets

Garden Omelet

Tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, onions and bell peppers with a blend of Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses.
$17.50
Florentine Omelet

Spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes and ham, topped with hollandaise sauce.
$18.75
Ham and Cheese Omelet

Minced ham with a blend of Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses.
$18.75
European Omelet

Spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes and feta cheese.
$18.75
Avocado and Bacon Omelet

Avocado, bacon, tomatoes and a blend of jack and cheddar cheeses, topped with avocado and sour cream and a side of salsa.
$18.75
Hawaii Five O Omelet

Pineapple, bacon, ham and jack and cheddar cheeses.
$18.75
Gyro and Feta Omelet

Gyros and feta cheese. Served with a side of gyro sauce.
$18.75
Denver Omelet

Ham, bell peppers and onions with a blend of jack and cheddar cheeses.
$18.75
Butcher's Omelet

Bacon, ham and sausage with a blend of jack and cheddar cheeses.
$18.75
Spanish Omelet

Chorizo, salsa, bell peppers, onion and a blend of jack and cheddar cheeses, served with a side of salsa.
$20.00
Chicken and Veggie Omelet

Chopped chicken breast, broccoli, onion and a blend of Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses.
$20.00
Skinny Senorita Omelet

Egg whites omelet with ham, pico de gallo, garlic and cheese.
$18.75
Tuscan Omelet

Chicken, bacon, spinach, tomato and mozzarella cheese.
$18.75
Jambalaya Omelet

Andouille sausage, chicken, onions, peppers, a blend of jack and cheddar cheeses with our spicy jambalaya sauce.
$20.00
Prime Rib Omelet

Prime rib, mushrooms, tomato, bacon and mozzarella cheese. Served with horseradish sauce.
$20.00

Scramblers

Italian Egg White Scrambler

4 r scrambled egg whites with spinach, tomato and onions. Topped with oregano and mozzarella cheese.
$18.75
Chorizo Scrambler

4 scrambled egg with chorizo sausage, black olives, tomatoes and jalapeno peppers.
$18.75
Gyros Scrambler

4 scrambled egg with gyros, spinach, tomato, onions and feta cheese.
$18.75
Country Scrambler

4 scrambled egg with bacon, sausage, ham, onions and peppers with sausage gravy.
$18.75

Crepes

3 Plain Crepes
$14.00
3 Crepes with Homemade Fruit Glaze or Fresh Fruit

Choice of glazes: strawberry, blueberry, apple nut, raspberry, blackberry choice of fresh fruit: bananas or strawberries.
$15.25
Sweet Basil Favorite Crepes

3 crepes with fresh strawberries, bananas and pecans.
$17.50
Sweet Basil Best Crepes

3 crepes with glazed raspberries, bananas and pecans.
$17.50
Savory Crepes

3 crepes filled with spinach, mushrooms and artichokes, topped with Hollandaise sauce.
$17.50
Nutella Crepes

3 crepes filled with heavenly Nutella cream cheese and topped with fresh bananas and cocoa powder.
$17.50

Pancakes

Short Stack

2 pancakes sprinkled with powdered sugar.
$9.50
Short Stack with Glaze

2 pancakes with choice of homemade fruit glaze or choice of fresh fruit.
$11.75
4 Buttermilk Pancakes

Sprinkled with powdered sugar.
$15.25
4 Buttermilk Pancakes with Glaze

Choice of homemade fruit glaze: strawberry, blueberry, apple nut, raspberry, or blackberry. Choice of fresh fruit: fresh strawberries or bananas.
$16.25
Blueberry Pancakes

Made with fresh whole blueberries inside and then topped with our homemade blueberry glaze.
$16.25
Pecan Pancakes

With pecans and dusted with powdered sugar.
$16.25
Cranberry Nut Pancakes

With cranberries and pecans.
$16.25
Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Made with chocolate chips inside and topped with chocolate chips.
$16.25
Multi Grain Pancakes

Topped with granola, and honey.
$16.25
Chocolate Lover's Pancakes

Chocolate buttermilk pancakes with chocolate chips inside.
$16.25
Pancake Sandwich

2 slices of ham off the bone, between 2 large pancakes, topped with 2 eggs any style.
$17.50
Swedish Pancakes

3 large thick Swedish pancakes served with lingonberry berries and lingonberry butter on the side.
$16.25

French Toast

Traditional French Toast

3 slices of thick French toast.
$12.75
Glazed French Toast

Glazes: strawberry, blueberry, apple nut, raspberry or blackberry fresh fruit: bananas or strawberries.
$16.25
Homemade Banana Bread French Toast

Homemade banana bread French toast topped with fresh bananas and pecans. Dusted with powdered sugar and served with cinnamon butter.
$17.50
Cinnamon Roll French Toast

Cinnamon roll French toast dusted with powdered sugar and served with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon butter.
$17.50

Stuffed French Toast

Blackberry Stuffed French Toast

French toast filled with our blackberry cream cheese and topped with blackberry glaze.
$17.50
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

French toast filled with our strawberry cream cheese and topped with fresh strawberries.
$17.50
California Stuffed French Toast

Honey oat bran bread, filled with our homemade amaretto cream cheese and topped with granola, bananas, and strawberries.
$17.50
Nutella Stuffed French Toast

Creamy Nutella between thick Texas toast dipped in batter and deep-fried golden brown, topped with bananas and then sprinkled with powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
$17.50

Breakfast Combos

Healthy Start Combo

2 multigrain pancakes, 2 egg whites, 2 turkey sausage.
$18.75
Sampler Combo

1 cinnamon raisin French toast, 1 egg any style, 1 bacon, and 1 sausage.
$11.75
Pancake Combo

3 pancakes, 2 eggs, choice of bacon or sausage. Gluten-free for an additional charge.
$18.75
Swedish Combo

2 Swedish pancakes, Canadian bacon, and 2 eggs any style.
$18.75
Banana Bread French Toast Combo

2 slices of homemade banana bread french toast, 2 eggs any style, and choice of bacon or sausage.
$17.50
French Toast Combo

2 slices of French toast, 2 eggs any style with choice of bacon or sausage.
$17.50
Country Combo

1/2 order of biscuit & gravy, 2 eggs any style, hash browns and choice of bacon or sausage.
$17.50
Cinnamon Roll french Toast Combo

3 slices cinnamon roll French toast, 2 eggs any style and choice of bacon or sausage.
$17.50
Waffle Combo

Belgian waffle, 2 eggs any style with choice of bacon or sausage. Gluten free additional for an additional charge.
$18.75
Giant Breakfast Burrito

4 scrambled eggs, andouille sausage, green peppers, onions, Cajun seasoning and cheddar and jack cheeses. Served on hash browns all topped with hot sauce, sour cream and green onions.
$18.75
Avocado Toast

2 slices of artisan bread toasted and topped with avocado spread, roasted red peppers, 2 poached eggs, arugula, radishes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a lemon twist. Served with a cup of fruit.
$18.75
Breakfast Tacos

Served with 3 flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, chorizo, cheddar and jack cheeses, sour cream and pico de gallo, served on hash browns or cup of fruit.
$18.75
Huevos Rancheros

Chorizo or pulled pork on 2 tostadas topped with ranchero sauce, queso fresco, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, black beans, corn and 2 eggs.
$17.50
Breakfast Sandwich

Choice of bread, choice of breakfast meat, American cheese, and 2 egg any style. Served with hash browns, American fries, or fruit.
$16.25

Sides

1 Egg
$2.50
Toast

Hot, browned sliced bread.
$3.50
Bagel with Cream Cheese

Ring shaped bread roll.
$4.75
Sausage Gravy

Seasoned ground meat that has been wrapped in a casing.
$3.50
Hash Browns

Fried shredded potatoes.
$4.75
American Fries
$4.75
Corned Beef Hash

Salt cured beef, potatoes, and onions.
$9.25
Canadian Bacon

Meat from the back of the pig.
$7.00
Ham Off the Bone
$7.00
3 Pieces Turkey Sausage
$7.00
Breakfast Meat

Choice of 4 bacon or 3 sausage links or 2 sausage patties.
$5.75
1/2 Avocado
$3.50
Giant Cinnamon Roll

Drizzled with icing and pecans topped with a strawberry.
$9.25
Slice of Homemade Banana Bread

2 slices with cinnamon butter.
$6.00
Fries

Fried potatoes.
$3.50
Bowl of Soup
$5.75
Tri-Colored
$4.50
Orzo Pasta Salad
$4.50
Quart of Soup
$10.50

Appetizers

Saganaki
$18.75
Fried Pickles

Battered and deep fried.
$12.75
Onion Rings

Fried battered onion.
$12.75
Jumbo Pretzel with Cheese
$17.50
Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella cheese that has been coated and fried.
$13.00
3 Homemade Chicken Tenders

Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
$17.50
3 Spicy Buffalo Tenders

Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
$17.50
Artichoke Spinach Dip
$16.25
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

5 jumbo shrimp, wrapped in bacon, sauteed in garlic butter with onions, cherry tomatoes, topped in a reduced white wine sauce.
$19.00
Explosion Platter

Onion rings 6 pieces, mozzarella sticks 3 pieces, fried pickles, chicken tenders 2 pieces, and choice of egg rolls 2 pieces.
$20.00
Chicken Quesadilla

Served with pico de gallo and guacamol.
$18.75
Steak Quesadilla

Served with pico de gallo and guacamol.
$20.00
Southwest Egg Rolls

Smoked chicken, black beans, corn, jalapenos, jack cheese, and red bell peppers wrapped in a crispy flour tortilla. Served with chipotle ranch.
$16.25
Reuben Egg Rolls

Corned beef, sour kraut, and Swiss cheese wrapped in a crispy egg roll, served with thousand island dressing.
$16.25
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Buffalo chicken and cheese wrapped in a crispy egg roll. Served with ranch dressing.
$16.25
Gyros Egg Rolls

Gyros, spinach, and feta cheese wrapped in a crispy egg roll. Served with gyros sauce.
$16.25
Philly Beef Egg Rolls

Philly beef, onions, green peppers, mozzarella cheese wrapped in a crispy egg roll. Served with ranch.
$16.25

Lox

Lox Scrambled

4 large eggs, scrambled with nova lox and onions. Served with hash browns, American fries or fruit and choice of toast or pancakes.
$21.00
Lox Omelet

Made with 4 large eggs, lox, onions, and peppers served with hash browns, American fries or fruit and choice of toast or pancakes.
$21.00
Nova Lox Platter

2 bagels, cream cheese, lox, red onion, cucumber, tomato, hard-boiled egg.
$23.00
Lox Bagel Sandwich

Lox on a bagel with cream cheese. Served with a side of fruit and choice of soup or salad.
$20.00

Flat Bread Pizza

Spinach Florentine Flat Bread

Spinach, artichoke hearts, and a bruschetta mix of diced tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, with a hint of crushed red pepper, oregano and mozzarella cheese.
$17.50
BBQ Chicken Flat Bread

Flat bread topped with tender pulled chicken breast in a chipotle Barbecue sauce with Monterey jack and cheddar cheese, cilantro, red peppers and red onion.
$17.50
Philly Beef Flat Bread

Flat bread topped with roast beef, onions, green peppers and mozzarella cheese.
$17.50
Pesto Chicken Flat Bread

Flat bread topped with pesto, chicken, red peppers, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
$17.50
Sausage Flat Bread

Flat bread topped with sausage.
$17.50
Pepperoni Flat Bread

Flat bread topped with pepperoni.
$17.50
Mediterranean Flat Bread

Flat bread brushed with olive oil, topped with spinach, artichokes, red onions, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
$17.50
Cheese Flat Bread Pizza

Flat bread topped with mozzarella cheese.
$16.25
Monster Flat Bread Pizza

Flat bread topped with sausage, pepperoni, bacon, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, onions, green pepper, and mozzarella cheese.
$17.50
Mexican Flat Bread Pizza

Chorizo, onions, jalapenos, tomato, cheddar, and mozzarella.
$17.50

Soup and Salad

Soup and Salad

A fresh, crisp dinner salad and a bowl of fresh homemade soup. Served with a warm breadstick.
$14.00
Soup and 1/2 Sandwich

One 1/2 - sliced turkey, ham, roast beef, chicken breast, tuna salad, chicken salad, or BLT sandwich, served with a bowl of soup.
$14.00
Soup and 1/2 Caesar Salad

1/2 order of our Caesar salad and bowl of homemade soup. Add grilled chicken breast for an additional charge.
$14.00

Salads

Side Salad

Tossed greens with choice of dressing.
$7.00
Large Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese tossed with caesar dressing. Add chicken for an additional charge.
$15.00
Greek Salad

Tossed salad with tomato, cucumber, black olives, bell peppers, onions, feta cheese and greek dressing, add chicken for an additional charge.
$15.00
Pecan Chicken Dijon Salad

Tossed salad crowed with grilled chicken breast, sugar pecans, bacon avocado, tomatoes, monterey jack and cheddar cheese served with honey mustard dressing on the side.
$20.00
Garbage Salad

Tossed salad with grilled chicken breast, Monterey jack and cheddar cheese, tomatoes onions, bacon, black olives and hard boiled egg with a choice of dressing.
$20.00
Crispy Chicken Salad

Tossed salad with crispy chicken breast, mandarin orange sections, tomato, black olives, sugared pecans, monterey jack and cheddar cheese, with your choice of dressing.
$20.00
Sweet Basil Salad

Tossed greens with grilled chicken, avocados, sugared pecans, strawberries, and cranberries with raspberry vinaigrette.
$20.00
Cobb Salad

Chopped greens with bacon, avocado, turkey, tomato, hard boiled eggs, Monterey jack and cheddar cheese with choice of dressing.
$20.00
Fajita Salad

Fajita steak or chicken with sauteed onions and bell peppers, Monterey jack, and cheddar cheese, topped with sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.
$21.00

Horse Shoes

Buffalo Chicken Horse Shoe

Buffalo chicken on Texas toast topped with fries, and cheese sauce.
$18.75
Hamburger Horse Shoe

Hamburger on Texas toast topped with fries, and cheese sauce.
$18.75
Roast Beef Horse Shoe

Roast beef on Texas toast topped with fries, and cheese sauce.
$18.75

Wraps

Southwestern Wrap

Grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese. Served with salsa on the side.
$17.50
Honey Tender Wrap

Chicken tenders, lettuce, tomato, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese served with honey mustard dressing on the side.
$17.50
Buffalo Wrap

Spicy buffalo chicken tenders, lettuce, tomato, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, served with ranch dressing on the side.
$17.50
Chicken Caesar Wrap

Grilled chicken breast with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, tossed in Caesar dressing.
$17.50
Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap

Sliced turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Served with ranch on the side.
$17.50
Veggie Wrap

Onion, cucumber, tomato, black olives, romaine lettuce, peppers and feta cheese. Served with Greek dressing.
$17.50
Chicken Cranberry Wrap

Chicken breast, apples, pecans, lettuce and cranberry mayonnaise.
$17.50
Sante Fe Chicken Wrap

Our famous chicken salad, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.
$17.50

Panini's

Pesto Chicken Panini

Chicken breast, tomato, mozzarella cheese, and pesto mayonnaise.
$18.75
Veggie Panini

Portobello mushrooms, onions, red and green peppers, mozzarella cheese, reduced in white wine.
$18.75
Tuna Italiano Panini

Albacore tuna salad with mozzarella cheese and tomato on parmesan, and oregano grilled panini.
$18.75
Roast Beef Panini

Italian roast beef with mozzarella cheese, and pesto mayo.
$18.75
California Panini

Sliced turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, mozzarella cheese and pesto mayonnaise.
$18.75
Grilled Chicken and Artichoke Panini

Grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, pesto mayonnaise and mozzarella cheese.
$18.75
Meatloaf Panini

Our homemade meatloaf, mozzarella cheese, and grilled onions. Served with marinara sauce on the side.
$16.25
Garlic Crusted Chicken Panini

Garlic crusted chicken breast, mozzarella cheese and pesto mayonnaise. Served with garlic dressing on the side
$18.75

Burgers

Burger

Fresh homemade hand-pressed 1/2 lb. beef patty, grilled to order.
$17.50
Cheese Burger

Fresh hand-pressed, homemade beef patty grilled to order, topped with American cheese.
$18.75
It Might Be a Breakfast Burger

Homemade burger, fried egg, ham, and American cheese.
$20.00
Bourbon Burger

Homemade burger, smothered in grilled mushrooms, onions, mozzarella cheese and bourbon sauce on a ciabatta bun.
$20.00
Hawaiian Burger

Homemade burger, pineapple, avocado, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, and red onion.
$20.00
Patty Melt

Homemade burger with American cheese and grilled onions on rye bread.
$18.75
Mushroom and Swiss Burger

Homemade burger topped with sauteed mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
$20.00
Western Burger

Homemade burger with American cheese, onion rings and BBQ sauce.
$20.00
Philly Burger

Homemade burger topped with grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, and mozzarella.
$20.00
Sweet Basil Burger

Homemade burger, avocado, bacon and mushrooms topped with a blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
$20.00
Fried Jalapeno Taco Burger

1/2 lb. homemade burger with taco seasoning topped with tortilla chips, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
$20.00

Sandwiches

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Served on wheatberry bread with lettuce, and tomato
$16.50
Chicken Salad Sandwich

Served on wheatberry bread with lettuce, and tomato
$16.50
Tuna Salad Melt Sandwich

On multi-grain bread with lettuce, tomato, and melted cheese.
$17.50
Chicken Salad Melt Sandwich

On multi-grain bread with lettuce, tomato, and melted cheese.
$17.50
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich

Served on ciabatta bread with lettuce, and tomato.
$17.50
Malibu Chicken Breast Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast with ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and melted Swiss cheese on a ciabatta bun.
$18.75
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Breaded chicken breast smothered with our homemade spicy buffalo sauce, with lettuce, tomato, and melted cheese.
$18.75
Grilled Cheese and Bacon Sandwich

Served on multi-grain bread with bacon, and tomato.
$16.50
Grilled Cheese and Ham Sandwich

Ham off the bone with cheese on thick Texas toast.
$17.50
Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich

American, Swiss, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese served on Parmesan crusted wheat bread.
$17.50
BLT Sandwich

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on wheat bread.
$16.50
BLT Club Sandwich

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on wheat bread.
$18.75
Turkey Club Sandwich

Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on wheat bread.
$20.00
French Dip Sandwich

Slices of tender roast beef on French bread, served with au jus for dipping. Add cheese for an additional charge.
$20.00
Philly Chicken Sandwich

Onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese.
$20.00
Philly Beef Sandwich

Onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese.
$20.00
Reuben Sandwich

Corned beef on rye with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on the side.
$20.00
BBQ Pork Sandwich

BBQ Pulled pork, topped with chipolte coleslaw, and homemade onion rings.
$20.00
Hand Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Pork tenderloin with lettuce, and tomato on a ciabatta bun.
$20.00
Gyros Sandwich

Gyros with onion, tomato, and gyros sauce served on warm pita.
$20.00

Beverages

12 oz. OJ

Fresh squeezed oj. No refills.
$7.00
12 oz. Juice

Apple, cranberry or tomato. No refills.
$4.50
12 oz. Milk

Chocolate or white milk. No refills.
$4.50
Fresh Brewed Ice tea

Unsweetened or sweet tea.
$4.50
Soft Drinks

Pepsi, Cherry Pepsi, sierra mist, dr pepper, mountain dew, mug root beer, lemonade.
$4.50
House Blend Coffee

Combines the medium body of choice beans grown on the garden isle of kauai. With the full body of beans grown in the baru volcan area of panama plus nicaraguan which adds a sweet honey flavor. The combination of these three coffees creates a bright and flavorful blend.
$3.50

Hot Tea

Black Currant Tea

A lush fruity, sweet steep, blackberry leaves add a floral note.
$4.00
English Breakfast Tea

Award winner - at the north American tea championships. Complex malted undertones for a satisfying start to the day.
$4.00
Chamomile Citron Tea

Sunny Egyptian chamomile brightened by herbs and flowers.
$4.00
Ginger Lemongrass Tea

Citrus notes balanced by cool spearmint and mellow licorice.
$4.00
Jasmine Green Tea

Exceptional chung hao tea, scented with jasmine flowers.
$4.00
Sencha Tea

Superior grade leaves, harvested and steamed in early spring.
$4.00

Bri R.

★★★★★

Aug 19, 2024

Above and beyond service. Our server, the host, and busser were all incredible. My boyfriend forgot his phone at the table and as we were pulling out of the lot (quite a far distance away from the building), one of the staff members was running up to the car to give it to us. So sweet! The food was great. Highly recommend the fresh squeezed orange juice and the banana bread French toast. We'll be back!

Heather B.

★★★☆☆

Oct 15, 2023

Service: We we're seated immediately, at a table by the window which had not been cleaned. When asked, an employee cleaned it. Then, a rushed waiter came over with a second man, and took our order. All pretty quickly, however it's been 10 minutes and no creamer or sugar for coffee, but he brought pre-packaged syrup in the small cups. Still waiting for cream and sugar... 20 mins and finally got it when the food was delivered.Strawberry crepes 3 stars. Not sure if all the crepe batter is cinnamon? The whip cream was in a separate bowl, strawberries just slides on top not within.Nutella crepes 3 stars. Hash browns - 2 stars . soggy no crunch.2 eggs over easy - 1 star no flavor Sausages - 4 starsBiscuits and gravy - 5 starsFrench toast - 3 stars

phi e.

★★☆☆☆

Jul 27, 2024

So food was Oak, had a chopped skirt steak skillet, however what shocked me, in our day and age, they were still using aluminum skillets. Huh? Considering that it's a more modern looking place (in some respects) using cook wear out of the 50s and trying to look like a healthy choice for breakfast and be that ignorant about cook wear influence on health, especially aluminum? It's just shocking. I did not know what to do, but I certainly did not expect it, I have not seen any other eateries, probably in the last 20 years or more (and I eat bfast out alot on weekends a lot) even lower scale then this establishment that would use aluminum. I would say avoid it if you care for your health.

Maria F.

★★★★☆

Jan 6, 2024

I met a friend for breakfast here. It was my first time coming to Sweet Basil Cafe of Skokie. We were greeted upon arrival and seated right away. I enjoyed Nutella crepes and my friend enjoyed an omelet with fruit and pancakes. The food was hot and delicious. The atmosphere was very quiet and peaceful. This is a nice spot to stop for breakfast or lunch.

Dave K.

★★★★★

Dec 18, 2023

I went here over the weekend with family and was expecting decent food and crappy service as the location in Deerfield/Lincolnshire shut down due to lack of staff. However, I was pleasantly surprised as the food and service was quite good. I ordered the Sweet Basil Favorite Crepes with bananas, strawberries, and pecans. I decided to removed the pecans (ick!) and ordered the sausage links well done, and hashbrowns (not well done). The crepes were nicely sweetened but not overwhelming and the fruit was fresh. The sausages were perfectly well done and the hash browns were good and not too oily. Our server was attentive providing refills and clearing plates. There clearly isn't a server issue here. We had a nice private table despite not having a full restaurant. Another person ordered the same main entree as I did. She thought it came with whipped cream and they immediately brough out two bowls with whipped for us both. Everyone else got omelets and they were huge with a ton of their selected ingredients mixed in. Sweet Basil did not skimp on the add-ons. Some got toast and some got the pancakes as the side carb. The pancakes were as big as the plates themselves and were a "short stack" of two cakes. No one finished their omelets and sides. Everything was cooked to each person's liking. I never really thought about coming to Skokie for breakfast as we are about 20 minutes away, but I'm definitely going back.

Beth D.

★★★★★

Jan 14, 2024

My family was very impressed with Sweet Basil Café! We are Skokie residents and around here, I feel you either pay a lot for brunch and get a small (but high quality) portion of food, or you get a "diner brunch," where you don't pay a lot but get a ton of low-quality food (cold hash browns, wonder bread toast..). Sweet Basil Café offers high-quality food and reasonable prices. Best of both worlds! Don't let the fact that it's in the bottom floor of a hotel deter you-the restaurant is cozy. The service was very attentive (thank you, Kathy!)-quick, thoughtful and friendly.My husband and I had the biscuits and gravy (not too heavy, very flavorful) and my dad had the banana bread french toast. Mom had the huevos rancheros, which she enjoyed. We'll be back!

Sue C.

★★★★★

Feb 2, 2024

Hidden Gem!Great atmosphere, Great Food!! Awesome Staff and perfect price. Big portions with great presentations. Everything on the menu is Fantastic!

Rob S.

★★★★★

Nov 26, 2023

Sweet Basil Cafe in Skokie is excellent!!! Their omelets and pancakes are stand out! Their pancakes are plate size with a perfect crust and soft fluffiness in the middle! Their omelets have generous ingredients. Our family met there for breakfast with a group of 8 and the service was fantastic and food excellent! The location is quiet with ample easy parking given the hotel in which it's located. One of the best breakfast options in the area! Highly recommend!

Antoinette S.

★★★★★

Sep 14, 2022

Stopped for breakfast this morning. Nice clean restaurant in the Hampton inn skokie. Friendly staff. We ordered the banana bread French toast, Hawaiian omelette w ham n pineapple , home fries and pancakes and baked oatmeal w strawberries n bananas. They were all delicious. The portions are huge. Couldn't finish them so have LO's. Thanks for a great breakfast.

David E.

★★★★★

May 26, 2024

This is our go to breakfast place nearby. The food is delicious, service is friendly, portions are generous,and it's consistent .See you there!

Sweet Basil Cafe of Skokie

Menu

Eggs

2 Eggs

2 Eggs with Bacon or Sausage

2 Eggs with Turkey Sausage

2 Eggs with Ham Off the Bone

2 Eggs with Canadian Bacon

2 Eggs with Corned Beef Hash

2 Eggs with Chicken Breast

2 Eggs with Gyros Meat

Homemade Biscuit and Gravy

1/2 Biscuits and Gravy

Full Biscuits and Gravy

1/2 Biscuits and Gravy with 2 Eggs and Hashbrowns

Full Biscuits and Gravy with 2 Eggs and Hashbrowns

Steak and Eggs

Jumbo Country Fried Steak and 2 Eggs

Rib Eye Steak and 2 Eggs

Chopped Steak and 2 Eggs

Benedicts

Classic Benedict

Country Benedict

Irish Benedict

Florentine Benedict

Veggie Benedict

Sweet Basil Benedict

Los Altos Benedict

Skillets

Irish Skillet

Gypsy Steak Skillet

Hobo Skillet

Mexican Skillet

Gyro and Feta Skillet

Mediterranean Skillet

Meat Lovers Skillet

Home Style Oatmeal

Classic Oatmeal

Baked Oatmeal

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

Sweet Basil Fusion Oatmeal

Waffles

Belgian Waffle

Belgian Waffle with Glaze

Sweet Basil Favorite Waffle

Nutella Waffle

Chicken and Waffle

BBQ Pork Waffle

Omelets

Garden Omelet

Florentine Omelet

Ham and Cheese Omelet

European Omelet

Avocado and Bacon Omelet

Hawaii Five O Omelet

Gyro and Feta Omelet

Denver Omelet

Butcher's Omelet

Spanish Omelet

Chicken and Veggie Omelet

Skinny Senorita Omelet

Tuscan Omelet

Jambalaya Omelet

Prime Rib Omelet

Scramblers

Italian Egg White Scrambler

Chorizo Scrambler

Gyros Scrambler

Country Scrambler

Crepes

3 Plain Crepes

3 Crepes with Homemade Fruit Glaze or Fresh Fruit

Sweet Basil Favorite Crepes

Sweet Basil Best Crepes

Savory Crepes

Nutella Crepes

Pancakes

Short Stack

Short Stack with Glaze

4 Buttermilk Pancakes