Meli Cafe

“Today when I was doing Chicago for Layover.”

Today when I was doing Chicago for Layover. I figured to try it. Then it turned out to be great, The Service is great, Food is great. Especially the lemonade I got was very delicious. Nice and Friendly employees.

Gavin Ganski

Oct 2025

“Great Breakfast! Cozy spot along Halsted & Jackson and found free parking WOO The service was a bit...”

Great Breakfast! Cozy spot along Halsted & Jackson and found free parking WOO The service was a bit slow and had to ask to refill my coffee a couple times.

josh LEITHAL weapon

Oct 2025

“Staff were nice and the food was great:) 10/10 I loved it.”

JB

Jul 2025

“Pleasant service and the breakfast tacos were so tasty.”

Pleasant service and the breakfast tacos were so tasty! Will visit again with friends

Jasmene McGee

Jun 2025

“I travel often through Chicago and love stopping here for breakfast or brunch.”

I travel often through Chicago and love stopping here for breakfast or brunch. Having tried several menu items, I am happy to review Meli positively for flavor, portion/price ratio, and overall atmosphere. If you're in the area, consider supporting this small business. As a nice bonus, this location is block away from the LaSalle Blue Line

Stefan Paic

Jun 2025

“We take our company guests and interviewees for breakfast here.”

We take our company guests and interviewees for breakfast here. The entrees including omlette, pancakes and waffles are huge. Good for two. After trying many combinations I have found the following to works for me without wasting food. Parfait Toast Or Greek yogurt Special oatmeal Or The shakshuka (sometimes they have lamb shakshuka) It comes with one pita but you get more pita if you ask Or Parfait Cherry chicken sausage side Chai tea (seasonal) Or Yogurt Toast side Apple cider (seasonal) Or Greek yogurt Cheddar grits Coconut (seasonal) Highly recommended.

Pranav Bhounsule

Apr 2025

“Clean classy restaurant with fantastic fare.”

Clean classy restaurant with fantastic fare. Very well priced as well. Ellie was perfect and the server assistant was on point as well!

Patrick Danahy

Jan 2025

“Delicious food and excellent customer service.”

Delicious food and excellent customer service. Went with a party of 3 around brunch time on a Saturday. Was a 15-20 minute wait, and they have a lobby, which you can sit and wait. Very spacious. Loved the menu and drink selections. Tried the Meli's Sunrise, which is a mango mimosa. Staff was on it and quick on the move to clean tables, get orders, and make sure clients were all okay. Will certainly return!

Mel Rod

Mar 2024

“Came here as a group of 5 and the food was really good and service was excelent.”

Came here as a group of 5 and the food was really good and service was excelent! Everything we ordered from waffles, salads, wrap and eggs was all delicious no complaints here! They have a variety of smoothies and alcoholic baverages to choose from. And their employees were super nice and on top of things from refills to keeping the table tidy. Definitely recommend 😁!

Janette Flores

Apr 2023

“Decided to stop by this place for a light breakfast.”

Decided to stop by this place for a light breakfast. Wife got the beet juice, yogurt and I went with the salmon Benedict with hash. This was delicious! I tried some of my wife’s yogurt and it was delicious as well. Definitely recommend you stop by this place to eat.

Christopher Charles

Mar 2022

“We haven't eaten here in a while but always had good experiences before and this latest visit...”

We haven't eaten here in a while but always had good experiences before and this latest visit reminded us of how good their food is. My wife said they make cheese grits the way she does and she really liked them for that. My farmers bowl was delicious with nice cuts of meat and fresh veggies. Two thumbs up!

TheBigBandWolf

Nov 2021

“One of greektowns finest brunch spots Meli Cafe.”

One of greektowns finest brunch spots Meli Cafe. Always a warm welcome and attentive staff. Pancakes are light fluffy and crisp on the edges, add chocolate chips and whipped cream for the sweet tooth in you. Splurge on a juice, fresh squeezed on site, one of the tastiest Orange Juices you will find. Eggs are cooked as you order so don't forget to get some sides of bacon, sausage or chicken sausage for those who are watching their figure. The regular menu hasn't changed but they added better kids selection for the growing west loop families. Wait times are worth it, get here before 10:45 am before the rush.

chad svastisalee

Apr 2021