Meli Cafe – Greek
Sunlight streams into this vibrant morning haunt, where the comforting aroma of golden biscuits and savory gravy mingles with the lively energy of a neighborhood gathering spot. The kitchen transforms farm-fresh eggs into everything from zesty, spice-laden omelets to the Mediterranean-inspired Sunrise in Cyprus, offering a soulful start to the day that feels both familiar and adventurous. Whether you are tucking into a hearty steak and eggs or a vegetable-packed scramble, every plate captures the warmth of home-style cooking elevated by creative, global touches.
301, South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, 60661 +13124540748 https://www.melicafe.com/0Cuisine: Greek
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, keto, low-carb, kosher, halal, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, mediterranean, heart-healthy, diabetic, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, low-fodmap, carnivore, raw-food, detox, alkaline, zone, aip, renal, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb, pegan, sirtfood
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
- Eggs Your Way - $13: Two eggs any style, served with Meli's hashbrowns and toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Biscuits, Gravy & Eggs - $17: Biscuits, sausage gravy, served with Meli's hashbrowns and two eggs sunny side up! Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Steak & Eggs - $27.5: All-natural Angus hormone-free skirt steak, eggs your way, served with Meli's hashbrowns and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Too Many Veggies (Veggie Omelet) - $17.5: Spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, tomato, onions, feta, served with Meli's hashbrowns and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Spicy Flamenco Omelet - $19.5: Chicken chorizo, jalapeno, onion, tomato, avocado, cilantro, pepper jack cheese, sour cream, served with Meli's hashbrowns and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Omelet - $19.5: Chicken, bacon, avocado, onion, tomato, jalapeno, cheddar, served with Meli's hashbrowns and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Create Your Own Omelet - $17.5: 1 protein, up to 3 veggies, choice of cheese. Served with Meli's hashbrowns and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sunrise in Cyprus - $19: Grilled Halloumi cheese, 2 sunny side up eggs, grilled pita, village salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Farmland - $17.5: Spinach, mushroom, zucchini, tomato, swiss cheese, two eggs, hashbrowns, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mana Mou - $23: Grilled hormone-free skirt steak, mushrooms, red onions, peppers, mozzarella, two eggs, hashbrowns, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Down on the Farm - $19.5: Bacon, sausage, ham, onion, peppers, tomato, cheddar cheese, two eggs, hashbrowns, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Jalapeno - $19.5: Chicken chorizo, onion, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, avocado, pepper jack cheese, two eggs, hashbrowns, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Shakshuka - $23: Spiced ground lamb simmered in a rich tomato-pepper stew with soft poached eggs, fresh herbs, and warm spices. served with pita. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Shakshuka - $19: Plum tomatoes, onions, peppers, spinach, feta, garlic, 2 poached eggs, pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- The Classic - $17.5: Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce, poached eggs, english muffin, hashbrowns
- The Irish - $19.5: Corned beef hash, hollandaise sauce, poached eggs, english muffin, hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salmon Benedict - $21: Smoked salmon (lox) grilled tomatoes, arugula, Hollandaise sauce, poached eggs, english muffin, hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Breakfast Tacos - $19: Warm corn tortillas, eggs, chicken chorizo, cilantro, pepper jack, Pico de Gallo, chipotle aioli, Melis Hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rustic Breakfast Sandwich - $17: Scrambled eggs, savory ham, melted mozzarella, Meli specialty sauce, on a rustic sesame roll served with hashbrowns. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Breakfast Quesadilla - $19.5: Eggs, grilled chicken, corn, black beans, cilantro, Pepper Jack, topped with Pico de Gallo and sour cream, served with Meli's Hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pancake Breakfast - $21: Buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, smoked Applewood bacon, and Meli breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lean & Mean - $19: Low-fat wheat tortilla, egg-whites, mushrooms, spinach, jalapeño, avocado, low-fat mozzarella, and a side of fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Lox Soft Scramble - $21: Soft scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, mozzarella on tomato sourdough bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken & Waffle - $21: House made herbed waffle, fried chicken, maple-bacon marmalade, sunny side up eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Avocado Toast - $20: Tomato sourdough, mozzarella cheese, avocado spread, 2 eggs sunny side up, paired with fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Traditional Challah French Toast - $15: Tsoureki Greek Challah dipped in buttery vanilla egg custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Banana Bread French Toast - $19: House baked banana bread, pecans, caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Plain Waffle - $15: Belgium house made waffle batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes - $15: Three house made fluffy buttermilk pancakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Maple Butter Pancakes - $17.5: Our house-made batter filled with bananas and pecans, topped with warm maple butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Crème Brûlée French Toast - $19: Tsoureki Greek Challah bread, tossed in a rich egg custard and maple sugar, served with Madagascar Vanilla Crème Anglaise and fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Nutella Crepes - $19.5: Our homemade crepes filled with fresh bananas, coco-hazelnut paste, and chocolate syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cobbler Crepes - $19.5: Folded crepes topped with fresh berries, bananas, granola, caramelized brown sugar crust, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fresh Berry Crepes - $19.5: Our homemade crepes topped with fresh berries and raw buckwheat honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Apple Crepes - $17.5: Warm granny smith apple compote, rolled into a crepe, topped with cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Symphony Crepes - $19.5: Chocolate infused crepes, filled with banana, strawberries, Nutella, topped with pecans, chocolate syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Oatmeal - $9.5: Banana, brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Yogurt & Honey - $11: Organic local raw honey & Greek yogurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Fruit Parfait - $13: Strawberries, blueberries, greek yogurt, home made whole grain fruit nut granola Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- House-Made Granola Cereal - $11: House-made oven-baked granola containing whole grains, sun-dried fruit, nuts, banana, and milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Lox & Bagel - $21: Smoked Salmon (Lox), capers, onions, tomatoes, dill cream cheese, sesame bagel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gluten-Free French Toast - $17.5: Gluten-free bread dipped in a soy-milk-based custard, and topped with fresh blackberries, raspberries, banana, organic agave syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Polenta Gluten-Free Pancakes - $17.5: Gluten-free cornmeal, rice-flower-based pancakes, fresh blueberries, bananas and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Tofu Scrambler - $17.5: Sautéed broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, roasted red peppers, and organic tofu, with or without red sauce. Served with your choice of toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Vegan Pancakes - $17.5: Rice flour, soy milk, strawberry, banana, organic agave syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Salsa Stacker - $17.5: Grilled tofu topped with roasted red peppers, grilled onions, spinach, avocado, and tomato salsa served on an English Muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Whole Wheat Wrap - $17.5: Grilled tofu, zucchini, red onions, roasted red peppers, arugula, red wine vinaigrette, whole wheat tortilla, served with detox salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Fruit - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Applewood Smoked Bacon - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Corned Beef Hash - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Toast - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Cherry Sausage - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Sausage - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Meli's Hashbrowns - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bagel & Cream Cheese - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Smoked Ham - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Three-grain veggie patties - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Add An Egg - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Cheddar Grits - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Side Pancakes - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Side French Toast - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Jalapeno Slaw - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics
- Berries - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood, Pegan, Lectin-Free