Plein Air Cafe – French
Bathed in natural light, this airy neighborhood retreat offers a serene escape where the comforting aroma of golden, house-made biscuits and sizzling chorizo provides a warm morning embrace. Guests can savor the decadence of mascarpone-stuffed brioche French toast or enjoy the rustic charm of a perfectly baked quiche, all within a space that celebrates the art of a slow, soulful breakfast.
5751, South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637 +17739667531 http://www.pleinaircafe.co/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Plein Air Cafe
Dairy-Free at Plein Air Cafe
Plein Air Cafe in Chicago has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chicken Baguette, Thick Cut of Sourdough Toast with Almond Butter and Veggie Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Plein Air Cafe
Plein Air Cafe in Chicago has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Sausage, Beeler's Breakfast Sausage Links and Beeler's Hickory Smoked Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Plein Air Cafe
Plein Air Cafe in Chicago has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chicken Baguette, Thick Cut of Sourdough Toast with Almond Butter and Mascarpone Stuffed Brioche French Toast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Plein Air Cafe
Plein Air Cafe in Chicago has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chipotle Chicken Club, Veggie Burrito and Smoked Turkey Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Plein Air Cafe
Plein Air Cafe in Chicago has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Plein Air Cafe
Plein Air Cafe in Chicago has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Plein Air Cafe
Plein Air Cafe in Chicago has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chicken Baguette, Thick Cut of Sourdough Toast with Almond Butter and Cocoricot Red Malbec. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Plein Air Cafe
Plein Air Cafe in Chicago has 23 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chicken Baguette, Thick Cut of Sourdough Toast with Almond Butter and Mascarpone Stuffed Brioche French Toast. 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 Plein Air Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chipotle Chicken Club | 19.6 g | 58.9 g |
| Thick Cut of Sourdough Toast with Almond Butter | 72.6 g | 36.5 g |
| Vegan Chicken Baguette | 7.9 g | 34.8 g |
| Vegetarian Chipotle Club | 16.3 g | 33.6 g |
| Chef Salad | 9 g | 31.7 g |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | 12.8 g | 27.4 g |
| Breakfast Croissant Sandwich | 25.6 g | 25.6 g |
| Two Eggs Any Style | 15.9 g | 22.6 g |
| Roasted Chicken Poblano | 0.4 g | 21.6 g |
| Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc | 0 g | 21.6 g |
| Smoked Turkey Sandwich | 1.3 g | 15.8 g |
| Quesadillas | 52.3 g | 15.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
Served 8am-12pm, Weekends until 2pm
- Plein Continental Breakfast - $12.5: biscuit, cured ham, hard boiled egg, rich butter & house made seasonal jam Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Croissant Sandwich - $11.95: egg, smoked cheddar & home fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House Made Biscuit Sandwich - $12.95: egg, manchego cheese, smoked bacon & home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Plein Omelet - $12.95: mushroom, spinach, cherry tomato, scallion, gruyere & home fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs Any Style - $12.95: choice of veggie sausage, beeler's sausage, or bacon, sourdough toast + jam & home fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mascarpone Stuffed Brioche French Toast - $10.95: seasonal jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Burrito - $13.75: scrambled eggs, sauteed spinach, grilled onion, avocado, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, salsa verde crema & side of home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo Burrito - $14.5: scrambled eggs, chorizo, grilled onion, avocado, chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, salsa verde crema & side of home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Quiche of the Day - $8.95: side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bowl of Steel Cut Oats - $8.5: dried fruit, nuts & steamed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House Made Granola & Greek Yogurt - $10.95: seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spinach Royal Pie - $11.75: farm egg & cheddar with side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Plein Pancakes - $11.95: Buttermilk with seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads, Sandwiches & Baguettes
Served 11am-8pm
- Vegan Chicken Baguette - $14.95: Avocado, pesto, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, mayo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Salad - $12.5: romaine, apple, celery, carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, blue cheese & buttermilk dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale & Romaine Salad - $12.5: quinoa, goat cheese, pepitas & charmoula vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Avocado Salad - $12.5: arugula, cucumber, queso fresco & cilantro-lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Swiss Baguette - $8.95: grainy mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto & Manchego Baguette - $11.5: house made fig jam Available at: lunch
- Goat Cheese & Sweet Pepper Baguette - $11.5: smoked paprika & arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Sandwich - $11.5: brie, plum aioli, pickled red onion and arugula on sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad Sandwich - $12.25: arugula, red bell pepper, red onion, celery and basil aioli on sourdough Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brioche Grilled Cheese - $10.95: manchego cheese, piquillo pepper and caramelized onions on brioche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken Poblano - $13.5: manchego cheese, poblano onion crema and arugula on baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Chicken Club - $14.5: manchego cheese, lettuce, bacon, tomato and chipotle mayo on baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Chipotle Club - $11.95: avocado, manchego cheese, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayo on baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: lunch
- Mushroom & Kale Pie - $13.5: assorted mushrooms, kale, scallions, white wine & parmesan with side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadillas - $9.5: Mixed vegetables, chihuahua cheese, side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Du Jour - $6.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Tartines & Plein Bowls
Served 11am-3pm
- Plein Grain Bowl - $13.5: roasted root vegetables, arugula, spinach pesto & pepitas; choice of quinoa or butter rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Chicken Bowl - $14.95: grilled chicken, tomatillo, cilantro & jalapeno salsa; choice of quinoa or butter rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Bowl - $14.95: grilled pork, pineapple, grilled onion, guajillo pepper, cilantro & salsa roja; choice of quinoa or butter rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Root Vegetables Tartine - $12.95: spinach pesto, kale, avocado & pepitas served open-faced on sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: brunch, lunch
- Savory Meatloaf Tartine - $14.95: mashed potatoes, mushrooms, and marsala gravy with watercress Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Thick Cut of Sourdough Toast - $3.75: honey & butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Thick Cut of Sourdough Toast with Almond Butter - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Beeler's Hickory Smoked Bacon - $3.75: two pieces Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Beeler's Breakfast Sausage Links - $4.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Sausage - $3.95: two pieces Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Los Monteros Cava - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Santome Rose Prosecco - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cocoricot Red Malbec - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Sangria - $10
- Misoo Spritz - $9 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mimosa - $10
Frequently Asked Questions about Plein Air Cafe
- Is Plein Air Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Plein Air Cafe has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chicken Baguette, Thick Cut of Sourdough Toast with Almond Butter and Veggie Sausage.
- What can I eat at Plein Air Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegan Chicken Baguette, Thick Cut of Sourdough Toast with Almond Butter and Veggie Sausage carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Plein Air Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan Chicken Baguette and Thick Cut of Sourdough Toast with Almond Butter.
- Is Plein Air 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 Plein Air Cafe?
- Chipotle Chicken Club, at roughly 58.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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