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: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, mediterranean, diabetic, sugar-free, low-fat, paleo, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, atkins, tlc, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Menu
- Plein Continental Breakfast - $12.5: biscuit, cured ham, hard boiled egg, rich butter & house made seasonal jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Breakfast Croissant Sandwich - $11.95: egg, smoked cheddar & home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- House Made Biscuit Sandwich - $12.95: egg, manchego cheese, smoked bacon & home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Plein Omelet - $12.95: mushroom, spinach, cherry tomato, scallion, gruyere & home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Two Eggs Any Style - $12.95: choice of veggie sausage, beeler's sausage, or bacon, sourdough toast + jam & home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mascarpone Stuffed Brioche French Toast - $10.95: seasonal jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chorizo Burrito - $14.5: scrambled eggs, chorizo, grilled onion, avocado, chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, salsa verde crema & side of home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Quiche of the Day - $8.95: side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bowl of Steel Cut Oats - $8.5: dried fruit, nuts & steamed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- House Made Granola & Greek Yogurt - $10.95: seasonal fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Spinach Royal Pie - $11.75: farm egg & cheddar with side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Plein Pancakes - $11.95: Buttermilk with seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegan Chicken Baguette - $14.95: Avocado, pesto, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Chef Salad - $12.5: romaine, apple, celery, carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, blue cheese & buttermilk dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Kale & Romaine Salad - $12.5: quinoa, goat cheese, pepitas & charmoula vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Tomato Avocado Salad - $12.5: arugula, cucumber, queso fresco & cilantro-lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Ham & Swiss Baguette - $8.95: grainy mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Prosciutto & Manchego Baguette - $11.5: house made fig jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Goat Cheese & Sweet Pepper Baguette - $11.5: smoked paprika & arugula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Smoked Turkey Sandwich - $11.5: brie, plum aioli, pickled red onion and arugula on sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tuna Salad Sandwich - $12.25: arugula, red bell pepper, red onion, celery and basil aioli on sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Brioche Grilled Cheese - $10.95: manchego cheese, piquillo pepper and caramelized onions on brioche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Roasted Chicken Poblano - $13.5: manchego cheese, poblano onion crema and arugula on baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chipotle Chicken Club - $14.5: manchego cheese, lettuce, bacon, tomato and chipotle mayo on baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vegetarian Chipotle Club - $11.95: avocado, manchego cheese, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayo on baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Mushroom & Kale Pie - $13.5: assorted mushrooms, kale, scallions, white wine & parmesan with side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Quesadillas - $9.5: Mixed vegetables, chihuahua cheese, side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Soup Du Jour - $6.5 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Plein Grain Bowl - $13.5: roasted root vegetables, arugula, spinach pesto & pepitas; choice of quinoa or butter rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Jalapeno Chicken Bowl - $14.95: grilled chicken, tomatillo, cilantro & jalapeno salsa; choice of quinoa or butter rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Al Pastor Bowl - $14.95: grilled pork, pineapple, grilled onion, guajillo pepper, cilantro & salsa roja; choice of quinoa or butter rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Roasted Root Vegetables Tartine - $12.95: spinach pesto, kale, avocado & pepitas served open-faced on sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Savory Meatloaf Tartine - $14.95: mashed potatoes, mushrooms, and marsala gravy with watercress Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Thick Cut of Sourdough Toast - $3.75: honey & butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Thick Cut of Sourdough Toast with Almond Butter - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Beeler's Hickory Smoked Bacon - $3.75: two pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Beeler's Breakfast Sausage Links - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Veggie Sausage - $3.95: two pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc - $12
- Los Monteros Cava - $9
- Santome Rose Prosecco - $11
- Cocoricot Red Malbec - $12
- Sangria - $10
- Misoo Spritz - $9
- Mimosa - $10