Caffè Oliva – Mediterranean
Sun-drenched and spirited, this vibrant retreat captures the essence of a Mediterranean summer through its bright, coastal-inspired plates and breezy, social atmosphere. Guests linger over shared platters of creamy whipped feta and zesty glazed wings, while refreshing salads like the grilled halloumi and watermelon offer a sweet, savory crunch that perfectly mirrors the relaxed, alfresco vibe.
550, East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611 https://www.caffeoliva.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Caffè Oliva
Dairy-Free at Caffè Oliva
Caffè Oliva in Chicago has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus & Pita Platter, House Fries and House BBQ Chips With Aioli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Caffè Oliva
Caffè Oliva in Chicago has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Small House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Caffè Oliva
Caffè Oliva in Chicago has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Parmesan Truffle Fries, Hummus & Pita Platter and Olive Park Falafel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Caffè Oliva
Caffè Oliva in Chicago has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus & Pita Platter, Caprese Salad and Bitty Cheeseburger N' Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Caffè Oliva
Caffè Oliva in Chicago has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Big Bruce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Caffè Oliva
Caffè Oliva in Chicago has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus & Pita Platter, House Fries and Sweet Potato Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Caffè Oliva
Caffè Oliva in Chicago has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Parmesan Truffle Fries, Hummus & Pita Platter and Olive Park Falafel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Caffè Oliva
Caffè Oliva in Chicago has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus & Pita Platter, Large Side Hummus and Vero Gelato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Caffè Oliva
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Caffè Summer Brussels Salad | 54.8 g | 51.8 g |
| Illinois Street Caprese Panini | 92.2 g | 43.3 g |
| Oliva Caesar Salad | 55.7 g | 42.1 g |
| Olive Park Falafel | 48.4 g | 37.6 g |
| Erie Street Burger | 82.9 g | 36 g |
| Huron Street Jerk Chicken Sandwich | 48.6 g | 32.9 g |
| Grilled Cheese N' Fries | 32.1 g | 32.4 g |
| Chicken & Chips | 19.4 g | 31.6 g |
| Mediterranean Chicken Souvlaki | 28.6 g | 31.3 g |
| Blackened Whitefish | 21.9 g | 29.5 g |
| Streeterville Turkey Burger | 51.6 g | 29.4 g |
| Ohio Street Lamb Burger | 55.2 g | 29.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Hummus & Pita Platter - $13.95: Lemon-garlic hummus, warmed pita, crisp veggies and pepperoncini peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Poppers - $15.95: Cream cheese stuffed breaded jalapeno served with buttermilk ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Coconut Shrimp - $18.95: Coconut battered butterflied Rock shrimp served with mango-habanero sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Glazed Chicken Wings - $21.95: 1 pound of mediterranean rubbed wings, choice of buffalo, barbecue or Barballo sauce, with crisp veggies, served with buttermilk ranch Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Creamy Whipped Feta - $15.95: Creamy whipped feta drizzled with hot honey, served with warm pita and crisp veggies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon - $15.95: Charred Halloumi cheese and juicy watermelon drizzled with balsamic glaze and mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Salads
- Mediterranean Salad - $16.95: Mixed greens, romaine, tomato, red onion, cucumber, chickpeas, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, feta cheese, tzatziki dressing, pita croutons Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium Available at: lunch
- Oliva Caesar Salad - $16.95: Chopped romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, house Caesar dressing, pita croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caffè Summer Brussels Salad - $16.95: Shaved Brussels Sprouts, toasted almonds, quinoa, cranberries, fried chickpeas, goat cheese crumbles, maple tahini dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $16.95: Tomatoes off the vine, fresh mozzarella, basil pistou, evoo, balsamic reduction, sea salt flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Blackened Shrimp Tacos - $19.95: Blackened rock shrimp, apple cabbage slaw, pineapple mango salsa, chipotle aioli, cilantro, corn tortillas, house BBQ chips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Fish Tacos - $21.95: Blackened Lake Superior Fish, apple cabbage slaw, pineapple mango salsa, chipotle aioli, cilantro, corn tortillas, house BBQ chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Whitefish - $22.95: Blackened Lake Superior Fish filet, warmed pita, lemon-garlic hummus, house salad, red wine vinaigrette, tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Fish & Chips - $20.95: Double Clutch Kölsch bier batter Lake Superior whitefish, house fries, dill tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Chips - $18.95: Homestyle breaded chicken tenders, house fries, choice of BBQ or Buffalo sauce, buttermilk ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Chicken Souvlaki - $23.95: Grilled mediterranean rubbed chicken thighs, bell peppers, red onion, warmed pita, lemon-garlic hummus, house salad, red wine vinaigrette, tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf - $32.95: 8 oz grilled skirt steak, Mediterranean rubbed rock shrimp skewer, tomato basil chutney, truffle parmesan fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Olive Park Falafel - $16.95: Falafel stuffed in a pita, tomato, red onion, cucumber, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, feta cheese, Tzatziki dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Huron Street Jerk Chicken Sandwich - $17.95: Jerk rubbed grilled chicken thigh, pepperjack cheese, apple cabbage slaw, pineapple mango salsa, chipotle aioli, toasted brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Streeterville Turkey Burger - $18.95: House mixed grilled turkey patty, feta cheese, cucumber, pickled red onion, tzatziki sauce, toasted brioche bun Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beachfront Cheeseburger - $17.95: Schweid & Sons Heritage Angus patty, cheddar or pepper jack cheese, toasted brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Erie Street Burger - $19.95: Schweid & Sons Heritage Angus patty, Texas smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, house BBQ sauce, crispy onion strings, toasted brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ohio Street Lamb Burger - $20.95: Mediterranean mixed lamb patty, feta cheese, Greek olive tapenade, pickled red onion, tzatziki sauce, toasted brioche bun Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Illinois Street Caprese Panini - $16.95: Tomatoes off the vine, fresh mozzarella, basil pistou, basil, balsamic reduction, toasted sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beyond Brimble - $18.95: Beyond plant-based patty, shaved Brussels Sprouts, picked red onion, balsamic glaze, toasted brioche bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Parmesan Truffle Fries - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Fries - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- House BBQ Chips With Aioli - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small House Salad - $8.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Side Hummus - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Tzatziki - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Side Pita - $2 Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Desserts
- Chocolate Macadamia Nut Torte - $10.95: Flourless chocolate torte, macadamia nuts, chocolate drizzle Dietary tags: Halal
- Key Lime Pie - $10.95: Key lime juice custard, brown sugar graham cracker crust, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vero Gelato - $6.95: Assorted flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Watermelon with Tajin - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Kids Menu
- Chicken Tenders N' Fries - $9.95: Barbecue sauce, house fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Grilled Cheese N' Fries - $9.95: Sourdough toast, cheddar cheese, house fries Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber
- Bitty Cheeseburger N' Fries - $10.95: Cheddar cheese, house fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Dog Menu
- Gracie Burger - $6.5: Beef patty Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Big Bruce - $10.5: Double beef patty Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Boomerang - $1.5: Whipped cream cup Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Craft Dog Beer - $5: Beefy Brown Ale or Chicken Porter
Frequently Asked Questions about Caffè Oliva
- Is Caffè Oliva dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Caffè Oliva has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus & Pita Platter, House Fries and House BBQ Chips With Aioli.
- What can I eat at Caffè Oliva on a dairy-free diet?
- Hummus & Pita Platter, House Fries and House BBQ Chips With Aioli carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Caffè Oliva have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hummus & Pita Platter and House Fries.
- Is Caffè Oliva gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Caffè Oliva?
- Caffè Summer Brussels Salad, at roughly 51.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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