Cafe 53 Menu

1369 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
  • Breakfast

    • Bagel With Cream Cheese & Jelly

      Toasted bagel of your choice with cream cheese and jelly.
      $3.63
    • Egg & Feta

      $5.16
    • Egg & Veggie

      Scrambled eggs with spinach, tomato, onion on your choice of bagel or croissant.
      $5.16
    • Jumpstart

      Scrambled eggs with giardiniera, cream cheese and your choice of meat and cheese on a bagel or croissant.
      $7.75
    • Cucumber 53

      Cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, mint and olive oil on your choice of bagel.
      $6.11
  • Salads

    • House Salad

      Lettuce, chopped tomato, cucumber, red onions, carrots and black olives.
      $7.48
    • Spinach Salad

      Spinach, tomato, cucumber, onion, black olives, sumac and olive oil.
      $7.48
    • Apple Salad

      Lettuce, green apple, red onion, cranberries, pecans, cucumber and Feta cheese.
      $8.48
    • Caesar Salad

      Tomato, cucumber, croutons and Parmesan cheese.
      $7.48
    • Fattoush Salad

      Lettuce, tomato, red onions, cucumber, pita chips, olive oil and sumac seasoning all tossed together.
      $7.48
    • Greek Salad

      Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onions, black olives, mint and Feta cheese.
      $7.48
    • Turkey Salad

      Lettuce, deli turkey, onion, cucumber, tomato, carrots and Provolone cheese.
      $7.48
    • Artichoke Salad

      Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, spinach and black olive.
      $8.48
  • Oven Baked Sandwiches

    • Roast Beef Sandwich

      Sliced roast beef with homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.50
    • Corned Beef Sandwich

      Sliced corned beef topped with house chipotle mayo. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.38
    • Sumac Chicken Sandwich

      Roasted chicken breast with red onions, olive oil and tangy Mediterranean sumac spice. Topped with homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.48
    • Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich

      Roasted chicken breast mixed with BBQ sauce and real honey. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $9.89
    • Garlic Chicken Sandwich

      Spicy. Roasted chicken breast mixed with homemade cream sauce and topped with spicy giardiniera pepper. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.79
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      Spicy. Roasted chicken breast mixed with spicy buffalo sauce. Topped with celery, carrots and homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.98
    • Italian Chicken Sandwich

      Roasted chicken breast with red onions, olive oil and Italian spices. Topped with separated Italian dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.89
    • Turkey Sandwich

      Sliced turkey breast with homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $9.98
    • Eggplant Meatball Sandwich

      Mediterranean meatball and panini grilled eggplant topped with green peppers and Asian sesame dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.93
    • Corned Beef Roast Beef Sandwich

      Layers of corned beef and roast beef with Pepper Jack cheese. Topped with 1000 Island dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.93
    • Roast Beef Artichoke Sandwich

      Roast beef, artichoke and Cheddar cheese topped with sweet Asian sesame dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.80
    • Salami Turkey Sandwich

      Layers of salami and turkey topped with Provolone cheese and French dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $11.61
    • Salami Sandwich

      Salami and Swiss cheese topped with fresh veggies tossed in Dijon mustard. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $11.80
    • Pastrami Sandwich

      Spicy. Dill Havarti and pepperoncini drizzled in garlic sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.30
    • Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich

      Chicken, Mozzarella cheese, pineapple, green pepper, lettuce and tomato.
      $10.52
    • Cranberry Tuna Salad Sandwich

      Tuna with mayonnaise, parsley, lettuce, tomato and cranberries on your choice of bread.
      $10.38
    • Cajun Chicken Sandwich

      Roasted chicken breast cooked with spicy Cajun seasoning drizzled with our tangy ranch sauce.
      $10.48
    • Turkey Lingonberry Sandwich

      Layers of turkey breast and Cheddar cheese topped with sweet Swedish lingonberry sauce and a splash of Sriracha chili sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $9.89
    • Kufta Sandwich

      Chopped steak cooked with Mediterranean spices. Topped with onions and homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.79
    • Meatball Sandwich

      Spicy. Ground beef mixed with Mozzarella cheese. Topped with marinara sauce and spicy giardiniera peppers. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.60
    • Salami Avocado Sandwich

      Salami, fresh avocado, lettuce, tomato and provolone topped with Italian dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $11.30
    • Tuna Avocado Sandwich

      Spicy. Tuna and Cheddar cheese topped with onions, spicy giardiniera peppers and homemade cream sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $11.98
    • Turkey Avocado Sandwich

      Turkey breast, dill Havarti cheese and fresh avocado topped with homemade house sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $11.80
    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Bread chicken tenders, marinara, giardinera pepper, provolone and parmesan cheese with lettuce and tomato.
      $11.52
    • Chicken Pesto Sandwich

      Roasted chicken breast, pesto, and Provolone cheese topped with a balsamic vinaigrette drizzle. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $10.49
  • Vegan Oven Baked Sandwiches

    • Artichoke Eggplant Sandwich

      Fresh eggplant and artichoke hearts topped with spinach, onions and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $10.19
    • Artichoke Zucchini Sandwich

      Fresh zucchini and artichoke hearts topped with spinach, onions and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $10.39
    • Vegan Eggplant Marinara Sandwich

      Panini grilled eggplant topped with green peppers and marinara sauce. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $10.71
    • Vegan Veggie Sandwich

      Spicy. Yellow squash, zucchini and spinach topped with spicy giardiniera peppers and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $10.89
    • Avocado Eggplant Sandwich

      Fresh avocado and eggplant topped with onion, Italian dressing and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $10.98
    • Avocado Artichoke Sandwich

      Fresh avocado and artichoke hearts topped with spinach, onions, Italian dressing and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $10.29
    • Vegan Falafel & Hummus Sandwich

      Spicy. A balanced spiced falafel paired with silky hummus. Topped with cucumbers, tomato, spicy giardiniera peppers and tahini rolled up in a pita. Includes lettuce. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $9.59
    • Vegan BBQ Chicken Sandwich

      Vegan chicken mixed with BBQ sauce, topped with a dash of spicy Sriracha chili sauce and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomatoes. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $10.71
    • Vegan Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      Spicy. Vegan chicken mixed with spicy buffalo sauce and garnished with carrots and celery. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $10.71
    • Vegan Cajun Chicken Sandwich

      Vegan chicken breast cooked with spicy Cajun seasoning drizzled with our homemade cream sauce.
      $9.48
    • Vegan Chicken Pesto

      Vegan chicken, with vegan pesto sauce and a balsamic vinaigrette.
      $10.71
    • Vegan Garlic Chicken

      Spicy. Vegan chicken mixed with vegan house garlic sauce and topped with spicy giardiniera peppers.
      $10.71
    • Vegan Garlic Chicken Artichoke Sandwich

      Vegan chicken and artichoke hearts topped with a swirl of Italian dressing and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $11.19
    • Vegan Italian Chicken Sandwich

      Vegan chicken roasted with red onions, olive oil and Italian spices. Drizzled with Italian dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $10.71
    • Vegan Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki

      Vegan chicken, pineapple, green pepper, lettuce and tomato.
      $11.52
    • Vegan Sumac Chicken Sandwich

      Vegan chicken roasted with red onions, olive oil and tangy Mediterranean sumac spice. Topped with vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $10.71
    • Vegan Kufta

      Veggie beef mixed with Mediterranean spices, topped with red onion and vegan house dressing. Includes lettuce and tomato. Cheese additions are not vegan.
      $9.71
  • Paninis

    • Turkey Panini

      Turkey breast, pesto, spinach and tomato crowned with melted Provolone cheese. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $8.71
    • Roast Beef Panini

      Spicy. Roast beef, spicy giardiniera peppers, roasted green peppers and onions crowned with melted Pepper Jack cheese. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $8.71
    • Reuben Panini

      Spicy. Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and 1000 Island dressing mixed with spicy giardiniera peppers and tomato. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $9.48
    • Veggie Panini

      Spicy. Yellow squash, zucchini, feta cheese, tomatoes, pesto and spinach topped with spicy giardiniera peppers. Includes lettuce and tomato.
      $8.71
  • Light Snack

    • PB&J Sandwich

      Creamy peanut butter and mixed berry jelly on Italian bread.
      $4.35
    • Grilled Cheese Sandwich

      Your choice of cheese and tomato on Italian bread.
      $5.35
    • Bag Of Chips

      $1.59
    • Pizza 53

      Chicken, black olive, green peppers, onions with your choice of cheese.
      $6.44
    • Goat Cheese Basil Sandwich

      Goat cheese, basil, tomato and olive oil on a croissant.
      $6.94
    • Hummus Plate

      Hummus with olive oil and sumac served with carrots, cucumber slices and pita triangles.
      $6.44
  • Cold Beverages

    • Bottled Beverage

      Can't combine with other coupons or select specials.
      $2.77
    • Canned Soda

      $1.24
    • San Pellegrino

      Can't combine with other coupons or select specials.
      $1.81

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