Cafe 53 Menu

4.6
(850+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Garlic Chicken

      Spicy. Roasted chicken breast mixed with homemade cream sauce; topped with spicy giardiniera pepper. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.79
    • Sumac Chicken

      Roasted chicken breast with red onions, olive oil, and tangy Mediterranean sumac spice; topped with homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.48
    • Turkey Avocado

      Turkey breast, dill havarti cheese and fresh avocado, topped with our homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $13.80
    • Vegan Garlic Chicken

      Spicy. Vegan chicken mixed with our vegan house garlic sauce and topped with spicy giardiniera peppers.
      $12.21
    • Falafel and Hummus

      Spicy. A balanced-spiced falafel paired with silky hummus topped with cucumbers, tomato, spicy giardiniera peppers, and tahini, and rolled up in a pita. Includes lettuce. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $12.09
    • Kufta

      Chopped steak cooked with Mediterranean spices; topped with onions and homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.79
    • Vegan Buffalo Chicken

      Spicy. Vegan chicken mixed with spicy buffalo sauce and garnished with carrots and celery. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $13.21
    • Buffalo Chicken

      Spicy. Roasted chicken breast mixed with spicy buffalo sauce; topped with celery, carrots, and homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.98
    • Vegan Sumac Chicken

      Vegan chicken roasted with red onions, olive oil, and tangy Mediterranean sumac spice, topped with our vegan house dressing. A modern adaptation of a traditional favorite. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $12.21
    • Chicken Pesto

      Roasted chicken breast, pesto, and provolone cheese, topped with a balsamic vinaigrette drizzle. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.49
  • Oven Baked Sandwiches

    All sandwiches include lettuce and tomato. Served on a French baguette, wheat baguette or lettuce wrap. Sandwiches are prepared with special secret sauces and spices.
    • Buffalo Chicken

      Spicy. Roasted chicken breast mixed with spicy buffalo sauce; topped with celery, carrots, and homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.98
    • Cajun Chicken

      Roasted chicken cooked with spicy cajun seasoning drizzeled with our tangy ranch sauce with lettece and tomato
      $12.48
    • Corned Beef Roast Beef

      Layers of corned beef and roast beef with pepper jack cheese, topped with 1000 island dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.93
    • Corned Beef

      Sliced corned beef topped with house chipotle mayo. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.89
    • Chicken Pesto

      Roasted chicken breast, pesto, and provolone cheese, topped with a balsamic vinaigrette drizzle. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.49
    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Chicken, marina, giardiniera, provolone, parmesan cheese with lettuce and tomato.
      $14.52
    • Cranberry Tuna Salad

      Tuna with mayonnaise, parsley, lettuce, tomato & cranberries on your choice of bread.
      $12.38
    • Eggplant and Meatball

      Mediterranean meatball and panini grilled eggplant topped with green peppers and Asian sesame dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.93
    • Garlic Chicken

      Spicy. Roasted chicken breast mixed with homemade cream sauce; topped with spicy giardiniera pepper. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.79
    • Honey BBQ Chicken

      Roasted chicken breast mixed with BBQ sauce and real honey. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.98
    • Kufta

      Chopped steak cooked with Mediterranean spices; topped with onions and homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.79
    • Italian Chicken

      Roasted chicken breast with red onions, olive oil, and Italian spices; topped with separated Italian dressing.
      $12.89
    • Meatball

      Spicy. Ground beef mixed and mozzarella cheese; topped with marinara sauce and spicy giardiniera peppers. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.60
    • Pastrami

      Spicy. Dill havarti and pepperoncini drizzled in garlic sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.30
    • Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki

      Chicken, mozzarella cheese, pineapple, green pepper, lettuce and tomato.
      $12.52
    • Salami Avocado

      Salami, fresh avocado, lettuce, tomato and provolone, topped with Italian dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $13.30
    • Tuna Avocado

      Tuna and cheddar cheese; topped with onions, spicy giardiniera peppers, and homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $13.98
    • Roast Beef Artichoke

      Roast beef, artichoke, and cheddar cheese, topped with sweet Asian sesame dressing, truly the heart of flavor. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.93
    • Roast Beef

      Sliced roast beef with homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.50
    • Roast Beef Sandwich

      Sliced roast beef with homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.65
    • Salami Turkey

      Layers of salami and turkey, topped with provolone and French dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.61
    • Salami

      Salami and Swiss cheese topped with fresh veggies tossed in dijon mustard. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $13.80
    • Sumac Chicken

      Roasted chicken breast with red onions, olive oil, and tangy Mediterranean sumac spice; topped with homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.48
    • Turkey

      Sliced turkey breast with homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.98
    • Turkey Lingonberry

      Layers of turkey breast and cheddar cheese, topped with sweet Swedish lingonberry sauce and a splash of sriracha chili sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $14.89
    • Turkey Avocado

      Turkey breast, dill havarti cheese and fresh avocado, topped with our homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $13.80
  • Panini Sandwiches

    All sandwiches include lettuce and tomato. Sandwiches are prepared with special secret sauces and spices.
    • Turkey Panini

      Turkey breast, pesto, spinach, and tomato crowned with melted provolone cheese. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.21
    • Roast Beef Panini

      Roast beef, spicy giardiniera peppers, roasted green peppers, and onions crowned with melted pepper jack cheese. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.21
    • Reuben Panini

      $12.21
    • Veggie Panini

      Yellow squash, zucchini, feta cheese, tomatoes, pesto, and spinach topped with spicy giardiniera peppers. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.21
  • Vegan Sandwiches

    All sandwiches include lettuce & tomato.
    • Eggplant Hummus

      Eggplant, lettuce, tomato, hummus ,onions and Italian dressing.
      $10.69
    • Vegan Cajun Chicken

      Vegan chicken breast cooked with spicy cajun seasoning drizzled with our homemade cream sauce
      $11.98
    • Vegan Chicken Pesto

      Vegan chicken with vegan pesto sauce and a balsamic vinaigrette.
      $12.21
    • Vegan Veggie

      Yellow squash, zucchini, and spinach, topped with spicy giardiniera peppers and our vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $11.89
    • Falafel and Hummus

      Spicy. A balanced-spiced falafel paired with silky hummus topped with cucumbers, tomato, spicy giardiniera peppers, and tahini, and rolled up in a pita. Includes lettuce. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $12.09
    • Eggplant Marinara

      Panini grilled eggplant topped with green peppers and marinara sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $13.39
    • Vegan Buffalo Chicken

      Spicy. Vegan chicken mixed with spicy buffalo sauce and garnished with carrots and celery. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $13.21
    • Vegan Garlic Chicken

      Spicy. Vegan chicken mixed with our vegan house garlic sauce and topped with spicy giardiniera peppers.
      $12.21
    • Vegan Italian Chicken

      Vegan chicken roasted with red onions, olive oil, and Italian spices, then drizzled with Italian dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $12.21
    • Vegan Kufta

      Vegan beef mixed with Mediterranean spices, topped with red onion and our vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $12.21
    • Avocado Artichoke

      Fresh avocado and artichoke hearts topped with spinach, onions, Italian dressing, and our vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $12.79
    • Artichoke Zucchini

      Fresh zucchini and artichoke hearts topped with spinach, onions, and our vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $12.89
    • Artichoke Eggplant

      Fresh eggplant and artichoke hearts topped with spinach, onions, and our vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $12.48
    • Avocado Eggplant

      Fresh avocado and eggplant topped with onions, Italian dressing, and our vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $12.48
    • Vegan BBQ Chicken

      Vegan chicken mixed with BBQ sauce, topped with a dash of spicy sriracha chili sauce and our vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $12.21
    • Vegan Meatball

      Spicy. Vegan Mediterranean meatball topped with marinara, spicy giardiniera peppers, and our vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $12.21
    • Vegan Sumac Chicken

      Vegan chicken roasted with red onions, olive oil, and tangy Mediterranean sumac spice, topped with our vegan house dressing. A modern adaptation of a traditional favorite. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $12.21
    • Vegan Garlic Chicken Artichoke

      Vegan chicken and artichoke hearts topped with a swirl of Italian dressing and our vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $12.69
    • Vegan Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki

      Vegan chicken, pineapple, green pepper, lettuce and tomato
      $12.02
  • Salads

    With your choice of dressing.
    • House Salad

      Lettuce, chopped tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrots & black olives.
      $9.98
    • Turkey Salad

      Lettuce, deli turkey, onion, carrots, cucumber, tomato, carrots & provolone cheese.
      $9.98
    • Spinach Salad

      Spinach, tomato, cucumber, onion, black olives, sumac & olive oil.
      $9.98
    • Apple Salad

      Lettuce, green apple, red onion, cranberries, pecans, cucumber & feta cheese.
      $9.80
    • Fattoush Salad

      Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, pita chips, olive oil, red onions & sumac seasoning all tossed together.
      $9.98
    • Caesar Salad

      Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, crouton & parmesan cheese.
      $8.98
    • Greek Salad

      Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onions, black olives, mint & feta cheese.
      $9.98
    • Artichoke Salad

      Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, spinach and black olive.
      $9.98
  • Breakfast

    • Bagel 53

      Cream cheese, tomato, mint, and olive oil on your choice of bagel.
      $7.71
    • Cucumber 53

      Cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, mint, and olive oil on your choice of bagel.
      $7.71
    • Egg & Feta

      Scrambled eggs with feta cheese on your choice of bagel or croissant.
      $7.26
    • Egg & Veggie

      Scrambled eggs with tomato, spinach, onion on your choice of bagel or croissant,
      $7.26
    • Jumpstart

      Scrambled egg with giardiniera, cream cheese, and your choice of meat and cheese on a croissant or bagel.
      $8.85
    • Toasted Bagel

      Bagel with butter and honey.
      $4.19
    • Vegan hummus 53

      Hummus, lettuce, giardiniera, and olive oil on your choice of bagel.
      $7.71
    • Cream cheese Bagel

      Toasted bagel with cream cheese and jelly.
      $5.22
  • Light Snack

    • PB & J

      Creamy peanut butter with mixed berry jelly on Italian bread.
      $7.35
    • Grilled Cheese

      Your choice of cheese & tomato on Italian bread.
      $7.35
    • Banana Nutella

      Sliced banana and Nutella between a panini-pressed croissant. Topped with powdered sugar and butter.
      $7.44
    • Hummus Plate

      Hummus with olive oil & sumac served with carrots, cucumber slices & pita triangles.
      $7.44
    • Chips

      $2.81
    • Goat Cheese Basil

      Goat cheese, basil, tomato & olive oil on a croissant.
      $8.94
    • Pizza 53

      chicken, black olive, green peppers, onions with your choice of cheese.
      $8.44
    • kid's PB&N

      Creamy peanut butter, Nutella, green apple, and cucumber on Italian bread.
      $7.35
  • Beverages

    • San Pellegrino

      $1.81
    • Canned Soda

      $1.24
    • Bottled Beverage

      Selection of Bruce Coast ginger ales in jasmine, original, and pomegranate flavors. Also, Dry blood orange soda, orange juice, root beer, and water.
      $2.77

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1369 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615


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