Little Branch Cafe – American
This sun-drenched neighborhood gem invites guests to linger over the comforting aroma of toasted bagels and the rhythmic sizzle of the morning griddle. Fluffy, golden omelets are crafted with an array of vibrant fillings ranging from creamy feta to savory smoked salmon, while artisanal breakfast sandwiches provide a satisfying, handheld escape from the city's bustle.
1251, South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605 +13123600101 https://www.littlebranchcafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Little Branch Cafe
Dairy-Free at Little Branch Cafe
Little Branch Cafe in Chicago has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Home Potatoes, Guac & Chips and Side Meat. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Little Branch Cafe
Little Branch Cafe in Chicago has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Home Potatoes, Side Meat and Snow White Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Little Branch Cafe
Little Branch Cafe in Chicago has 27 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Buttermilk Pancakes, Traditional French Toast and Plain Waffle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Little Branch Cafe
Little Branch Cafe in Chicago has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prosciutto Mozzarella and Smoked Salmon Panini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Little Branch Cafe
Little Branch Cafe in Chicago has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Meat. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Little Branch Cafe
Little Branch Cafe in Chicago has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Meat and Hash Browns. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Little Branch Cafe
Little Branch Cafe in Chicago has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Meat. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Little Branch Cafe
Little Branch Cafe in Chicago has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Home Potatoes and Guac & Chips. 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 Little Branch Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Pecan Salad | 49 g | 47.8 g |
| Frittata Sandwich | 104.1 g | 37 g |
| Turkey Club | 67.4 g | 36.1 g |
| Vegetarian Panini | 44.6 g | 34.9 g |
| Southwestern Salad | 71.8 g | 33.7 g |
| Strawberry Arugula Salad | 18.7 g | 31.6 g |
| Tuna Melt | 79.8 g | 31 g |
| Turkey Burger | 63.2 g | 24.8 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Turkey Reuben | 61.2 g | 24.1 g |
| Smoked Salmon Panini | 6.9 g | 24 g |
| Prosciutto Mozzarella | 2.3 g | 22.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Omelets
- Vegetarian Omelet - $16.5: Mushroom, spinach, onion, cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omnivorous Omelet - $17.5: Ham, onion, mushroom, cheddar Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Snow White Omelet - $17.5: Egg white, mushroom, red pepper, tomato, avocado, swiss Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Denver Omelet - $17.5: Onion, red and green peppers, ham, bacon, pepper jack Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Feta Omelet - $16.5: Bacon, onion, spinach, tomato, feta Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Alaskan Omelet - $18.95: Smoked salmon, spinach, tomato, onion, cheddar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Western Omelet - $18.5: Chicken, black beans, red pepper, jalapeño, onion, cheddar Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Sandwiches
- Frittata Sandwich - $17.5: Egg, bacon, cheddar, tomato, onion, arugula, aioli, on ciabatta Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bagel Sandwich - $16.5: Scrambled egg, cheddar, choice of meat, on bagel or croissant Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spanish Sandwich - $16.5: Egg, ham, onion, tomato, green pepper, jalapeno and american cheese on French roll Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chorizo & Egg Sandwich - $16.5: Scrambled egg, tomato, onion, and chorizo on French roll Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pepper & Egg Sandwich - $13.25: Sautéed bell peppers and scrambled egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Lox Platter - $19.55: Smoked salmon, cucumber, tomato, pickle onion, caper, chive cream cheese with bagel Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Little Branch Bagel - $14.95: Hash browns, cheddar, egg on bagel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
French Toast, Pancakes & Waffles
- Traditional French Toast - $12.95: Thick Texas bread, powder sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mascarpone French Toast - $14.8: Brioche stuffed with mascarpone, blueberry compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Strawberry Pancakes - $14.95: Strawberry batter, fresh strawberries, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Pancakes - $14.95: Fresh blueberries, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Banana & Nutella Pancakes - $14.95: Banana batter, fresh bananas, nutella, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $13.45: Buttermilk batter, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Red Velvet Waffle - $14.95: Caramelized nuts, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Plain Waffle - $12.95: Plain waffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Banana & Nutella Waffle - $14.95: Fresh bananas and Nutella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- Chicken Pecan Salad - $17.25: Mixed greens, chicken, bacon, pecans, tomato, avocado, Dijon honey mustard Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwestern Salad - $17.25: Romaine, Cajun chicken, black beans, pico, corn, pepper jack Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $12.75: Romaine, tomato, cucumber, peppers, red onion, olives, feta, pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $15.95: Arugula, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, honey balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $17.25: Romaine, croutons, hard-boiled egg, parmesan, chicken Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberry Arugula Salad - $17.5: Arugula, crispy prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, almonds, honey balsamic Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Panini Sandwiches
- Turkey Reuben - $15.65: Turkey, swiss, sauerkraut, thousand island on marble rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $14.6: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on italian bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Swiss - $14: Ham, swiss, mustard seed on italian bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Club - $17.45: Turkey, bacon, mayo, lettuce, tomato on wheat Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- HLT - $14.6: Ham off the bone, lettuce, tomato, mayo on italian bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $11.75: Cheddar, provolone, tomato on italian bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Po'Boy - $18.8: Homemade crab cake, lettuce giardiniera mayo on ciabatta Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Mozzarella - $15.65: Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato on Italian bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Fig Jam - $15.65: Prosciutto, arugula, parmesan, fig jam, on Italian bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Panini - $14.95: Portobello mushroom, cheddar, avocado, carrot, tomato, spinach, bell peppers, on marble rye Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Panini - $16.95: Salmon, tomato, cooked spinach, swiss, on Italian bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sandwich - $16.95: Chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, on Italian bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Chicken Sandwich - $16.5: Blackened chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, on bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Sandwich - $16.25: Homemade tuna salad, lettuce & tomato, on multigrain Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Sandwich - $16.65: Dijon mustard, lettuce, tomato, swiss, on multigrain Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt - $16.25: Homemade tuna salad, provolone, grilled onion, on marble rye Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Little Branch Burger - $15.95: Lettuce, tomato, roasted mushroom, garlic mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger - $14.95: Ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, red onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Burger - $15.95: Ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Espresso - $3.25: Double shot
- Coffee - $2.75: Small size
- Cappuccino - $3.45: Small size
- Latte - $3.85: Small size
- Mocha - $4.45: Small size
- Hot Chocolate - $3.35: Small size
- Orange Juice - $5: 16 oz freshly squeezed
- Green Juice - $7.5: Spinach, kale, ginger, apple, celery, cucumber
- Bluebird Smoothie - $7.5: Peach, Blueberry, Banana, Apple Cider Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Canary Smoothie - $7.5: Banana, Granola, Milk, Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
Sides
- Home Potatoes - $4.75: Herbs roasted with garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Hash Browns - $4.55: Grilled with butter Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Side Meat - $5.75: Bacon, ham, turkey sausage, or chicken sausage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Guac & Chips - $11.95: Tortilla Chips with fresh Guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Branch Cafe
- Is Little Branch Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Little Branch Cafe has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Home Potatoes, Guac & Chips and Side Meat.
- What can I eat at Little Branch Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Home Potatoes, Guac & Chips and Side Meat carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Little Branch Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Home Potatoes and Guac & Chips.
- Is Little Branch Cafe gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are 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 Little Branch Cafe?
- Chicken Pecan Salad, at roughly 47.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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