Crema's Take
“Meli Cafe's creative breakfast menu proves that a coffee shop doesn't need to choose between serious espresso and serious food—their banana bread French toast and adventurous dishes like beef stew grits show real kitchen ambition. The vibe is decidedly brunch-focused and family-friendly rather than a quiet coffee corner, so come hungry and expect a leisurely sit with a slightly slower pace that feels intentional rather than chaotic.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Stopped in for breakfast and it was great. The banana bread French toast was incredible, super flavorful and perfectly cooked. We also had the lox bagel, which was fresh and loaded with toppings. The hash browns were crispy and everything came out fast. Really cozy place with…
Whenever I’m looking for breakfast spots I pick places with a unique menu and meli did not disappoint! They had a lot of fun options to choose from and we enjoyed our brunch. I could definitely see myself coming back to try something new! We sat outside on their patio on a…
We tried this breakfast diner in the Loop and had a good overall experience. The service was a bit slow but not a big issue. The gluten-free French toast was decent though not very fluffy. The avocado toast with eggs and fruit was very good and the pancakes were tasty but…
Went here on a chilly weekend morning to have a little brunch action and wasn't disappointed. Srepped out of my comfort zone and had the grits topped with with beef stew which is something I've never had before. It was definitely delicious and hearty! Along with that had two…
🥬 Vegans in Chicago 🥬 Our first full day in Chicago, we found a restaurant that had vegan options. The menu items we got were: 🥞 Vegan Pancakes with strawberries and bananas x 3 🍽️ Tofu Scrambler 🌯 Whole Wheat Wrap ☕️ Oat Latte, Chai, Chamomile The amount of food that came…
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