Meli Cafe Crepes

Meli Cafe Menu

(312) 454-0748
301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
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Smoothies


Very Berry Smoothie
$8.50
Blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, all natural frozen yogurt and whipped cream. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
$8.50
Strawberry, banana, orange juice, all natural frozen yogurt, whipped cream and chocolate. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Island Breeze Smoothie
$8.50
Pineapple, orange juice, mango, kiwi, banana, all naural frozen yogurt and whipped cream. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Banana Maple Crunch Smoothie
$6.00
Bananas, pecans, all natural frozen yogurt, maple syrup, milk and whipped cream. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Mango Blast Smoothie
$8.50
Mango, banana, orange juice, house made mango sorbet and whipped cream. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Peanut Butter Smoothie
$8.50
Peanut butter, banana, all natural frozen yogurt, milk, chocolate and whipped cream. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Oatmeal Smoothie
$7.50
Oatmeal, apple, honey, cinnamon, all natural frozen yogurt, skin milk and whipped cream. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Flat Belly Smoothie
$6.00
Ice tea, apple, blueberry, banana and all natural frozen yogurt. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Vegan Smoothie
$8.50
Banana, almonds, pecans, soy milk and maple syrup. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Green Machine Smoothie
$8.50
Avocado, spinach, kale, pear, orange juice and ice. Dairy free. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Liver Cleanse Smoothie
$7.00
Banana, ginger, kale, pear, apple, cranberry juice and ice. Dairy free. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Ginger Zing Smoothie
8.50
Banana, ginger, blueberry, pineapple, orange juice and ice. Dairy free. (Unavailable past 3 PM)

$Juices


Orange Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Apple Juice
$5.00
Cranberry Juice
Beet Juice
$5.00
Pear Juice

Juice Blends


Carrot Juice
$5.00
(Unavailable past 3 PM)
Celery, Apple, Carrot Juice
$5.00
(Unavailable past 3 PM)
Orange, Grapefruit Juice
$4.50
(Unavailable past 3 PM)
Orange, Strawberry Juice
$4.50
(Unavailable past 3 PM)
Orange, Banana, Strawberry with Honey Juice
$5.00
(Unavailable past 3 PM)
Orange, Carrot with Honey Juice
$5.50
(Unavailable past 3 PM)
Carrot, Apple, Grapefruit Juice
$5.00
(Unavailable past 3 PM)
Kiwi, Strawberry, Orange Juice
$5.50
(Unavailable past 3 PM)
Mango, Orange, Kiwi with Honey Juice
$5.50
(Unavailable past 3 PM)
Red Bliss Juice
$6.75
Beet, carrot, orange juice, celery and ginger. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Ginger Splash Juice
$6.75
Pear, carrot, ginger and orange. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Pure Gold Juice
$6.75
Pineapple, carrot, apple and ginger. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Green Envy Juice
$6.75
Wheatgrass, apple, pear, pineapple and lemon. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Beet Blend Juice
$6.75
Beet, apple, celery and lemon. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Body Cleanser Juice
$6.75
Carrot, cucumber and beet. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Skin Cleanser Juice
$5.50
Apple, celery, and cucumber. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Rejuvenator Juice
$6.75
Cucumber, broccoli, parsley, carrot and apple. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Skin Hydrator Juice
$5.50
Kale, pineapple, lemon and cucumber. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Jump Start Metabolism Juice
$6.75
Carrot, apple, celery, spinach, ginger and lemon. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Fat Burner Juice
6.75
Grapefruit, lemon, honey and ginger. (Unavailable past 3 PM)

$Wheat Grass


Wheat Grass Shot
(Unavailable past 3 PM)

Coffee & Tea


Coffee
$3.50
Espresso
$3.50
Cafe Fredo
$4.50
Cafe Latte
$4.50
Cafe Mocha
$4.50
Cappuccino
$4.50
Hot Natural Chocolate
$3.00
Frappe
$4.50
Homemade Lemonade
$3.50
Natural Hot Tea
$3.00
Natural Iced Tea
$3.00
Double Espresso
$4.50
Iced Americano
$3.50
Smeraldina BW
3.50

$More Drinks


Milk
$3.00
Soy Milk
$3.00
Almond Milk
$3.00
Hot Ghirardelli Chocolate
$4.00
Steamed Ghirardelli chocolate milk and our own whipped cream.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Milk
4.00

$Breakfast Salads


Steak Salad
$22.95
Organic greens, grilled hormone free skirt steak, red onions, feta, cucumber, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette.
D'Anjou Pear Salad
$13.00
Kale, organic mixed greens, avocado, d’ Anjou pears, reggianno, roasted almonds, croutons, lime vinaigrette.
Meli's Salad
$17.50
Organic arugula, honey-glazed chicken, avocado, tomato, onions, feta, honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Strawberry Salad
$17.50
Organic greens, grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, pecans, red onions, feta, strawberry balsamic.
Grilled Salmon Salad
$17.50
Organic greens, fresh grilled salmon, capers, almonds, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette.
Roasted Beet Salad
$15.00
Organic arugula, pecans, roasted beets, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.
House Salad
$8.00
Organic greens, tomato, onion, cucumber, shredded carrot and green pepper with red wine vinaigrette.
Reggiano Salad
$11.50
Ripe tomatoes, onions, capers, croutons, shaves of Reggiano cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.
South of the Border Salad
$13.00
Organic greens, chicken, jalapeno, black beans, grilled corn, tomato, onion, pepper Jack cheese, corn tortilla and ranch dressing.
Village Salad
$10.00
Ripened tomato, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, kalamata olives, feta, balsamic dressing. Vegetarian.
Quinoa Salad
$13.50
Quinoa, corn salsa, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, green onions, lime vinaigrette
Tomato Avocado Salad
15.00
Cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, roasted corn, avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, Citrus vinaigrette.

$Eggs, Biscuits, Omelets


2 Eggs Your Way
$11.00
Two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, toast.
Biscuits & Gravy
$11.00
Biscuits, sausage gravy.
Steak & Eggs
$28.50
All natural Angus hormone-free skirt steak .
Chicken Omelet
$18.50
Chicken, bacon, avocado, onion, tomato, jalapeno and cheddar. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request.
Vegetarian Omelet
$16.50
Spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, tomato, onions, feta. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request. Vegetarian.
Spicy Flamenco Omelet
$18.50
Chicken chorizo, jalapenos, onions, tomato, avocado, cilantro, pepper jack cheese and sour cream. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request. Spicy.
Create Your Own Omelet
$16.50
1 protein, up to 3 veggies, choice of cheese. Three egg omelet, breakfast potatoes, toast.
Create Your Own Breakfast Sandwich
$9.50
1 protein or veggie, choice of toast, choice of cheese.
Ghost Pepper Omelet
$14.00
Grilled corn, tomato, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, avocado, black bean, and spicy ghost pepper cheese, topped with salsa. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with baby red potatoes and choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request. Vegetarian.
Green Omelet
$16.50
Kale, spinach, asparagus, peppers, broccoli and feta. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and your choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request. Vegetarian.
Ragin' Omelet
$18.50
Andouille (pork sausage), chicken, onions, peppers, tomato and horseradish cheddar. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request.
Smoked Salmon Omelet
$18.50
Smoked house salmon, capers, tomato and Havarti. Oven baked, three-egg omelet served with baby red potatoes and choice of toast. Egg whites may be substituted upon request.
Ocean Omelet
18.50
Smoked Salmon, onion, tomato, capers, dill cream cheese.

$Breakfast Bowls


Farmland Bowl
$16.50
Spinach, mushroom, zucchini, tomato and Swiss. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes with two eggs and toast.
Emerald Isle Bowl
$18.50
Corn beef hash and baby Swiss. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes with two eggs and toast.
Yuppie Bowl
$17.50
Chicken sausage, kale, spinach, mushrooms and Swiss. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes with two eggs and toast.
Mana Mou Bowl
$22.00
Grilled hormone-free skirt steak, mushrooms, red onions, peppers and mozzarella. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes with two eggs and toast.
Down on the Farm Bowl
$18.50
Bacon, sausage, ham, onions, peppers, tomato and cheddar. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes with two eggs and toast.
Jalapeño Bowl
18.50
Chicken chorizo, onions, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, avocado and pepper jack cheese. Served on a bed of breakfast potatoes with two eggs and toast.

$Eye Openers


Breakfast Tacos
$16.50
Warm corn tortillas, eggs, chicken chorizo, cilantro, pepper kack, pico de gallo and chipotle aioli. Served with breakfast potatoes.
Breakfast Quesadilla
$17.50
Filled with eggs, grilled chicken, corn, black beans, cilantro and pepper jack cheese and topped with pico de gallo and sour cream. Served with breakfast potatoes.
Breakfast Feta
$12.00
Tomato, spinach, Feta and multi-grain toast. Served with baby reds. Vegetarian.
Flat Bread
$16.50
Open faced sandwich, traditional Naan, black beans, chicken chorizo, avocado, tomato, sunny side up egg and cilantro with chipotle aioli.
Breakfast Panini
16.50
Brioche bun, fried egg, ham, bacon, American cheese, jalapeno aioli.

$Crepes


Nutella Crepe
$15.00
Filled with fresh bananas and a cocoa-hazelnut paste. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Cobbler Crepe
$16.00
Folded crepes topped with fresh berries, peaches, a granola brown sugar crust and then caramelized. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Fresh Berry Crepe
$15.00
Topped with fresh berries and buckwheat honey. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Cinnamon Apple Crepe
$15.00
Warm Granny Smith apples rolled into a crepe, garnished with cinnamon sugar. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Symphony Crepe
$16.00
Chocolate infused crepes filled with banana, strawberry, and Nutella. Topped with pecans, banana and strawberry. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Cloud "9" Crepe
$14.50
Chocolate infused crepes with a strawberry Mascarpone, fresh strawberries and chocolate. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Smoked Salmon Crepe
$16.50
2 crepes. Scrambled eggs, house smoked salmon, onions and tomato. Topped with Hollandaise sauce.
Salsa Crepe
$14.50
2 crepes. Eggs, chicken chorizo, jalapeno, tomato, jack and cheddar cheese. Topped with roasted tomato salsa and sour cream.
Lemon Curd
16.00
House-made lemon curd, fresh blueberries, vanilla cream.

$Benedicts


Cafe Benedict
$15.50
Grilled pork belly, spinach, tomato, poached eggs and Hollandaise. Served on English muffins with baby red potatoes.
The Irish Benedict
$17.00
Corned beef hash, poached eggs and Hollandaise. Served on English muffins with breakfast potatoes.
The Tango Benedict
$13.50
Spinach, tomato, red onions, zucchini, poached eggs and mild roasted salsa. Served on English muffins with baby red potatoes. Vegetarian.
Smoked Salmon Benedict
$18.50
House smoked salmon served cold, poached eggs and Hollandaise. Served on English muffins with baby red potatoes.
The Classic Benedict
$16.00
Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce.
The Vegetarian benedict
$16.50
Spinach, red onion, tomato, zucchini, mild roasted salsa. Vegetarian.
The Avocado Toast Benedict
$17.50
Multigrain, mashed avocado, grilled corn, black beans, jalapeno, chipotle aioli, poached eggs, Mediterranean sea salt.
Salmon Benedict
19.50
Smoked salmon (lox), grilled tomatoes, arugula, Hollandaise sauce

$French Toast, Waffles, Pancakes


Traditional Challah French Toast
$12.50
Our own honey sweetened Challah bread dipped in vanilla bean custard, topped with whip cream. Served with natural 100% pure maple dark amber maple syrup.
Banana Bread French Toast
$16.00
Oven baked banana bread, pecans and caramel. Our own honey sweetened Challah bread dipped in vanilla bean custard, topped with whip cream. Served with natural 100% pure maple dark amber maple syrup.
Plain Waffles
$12.00
Served with our whipped honey butter, all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup, fresh whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
Chicken & Waffles
$16.50
Herbed waffle, Southern fried chicken, maple bacon marmalade and sunny side up egg.
Maple Butter Pancakes
$15.00
Pancakes filled with banana and pecans, topped with a warm maple butter banana topping. Served with all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup.
Bread Pudding Pancakes
$12.00
Custard and bread infused pancakes topped with candied apple, raisin and cranberry compote. Served with all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup.
Multi-Grain Pancakes
$13.00
Whole grain pancakes topped with fresh berries and honey. Served with all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup.
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
$12.00
House made batter. 100% dark amber pure maple syrup, whipped cream, powder sugar.
Pancake Breakfast
$16.50
Buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, smoked Applewood bacon, baby reds.
Apple Waffles
$11.00
With apple compote. Served with our whipped honey butter, all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup, fresh whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
Banana Pecan Waffles
$11.00
With banana and pecan. Served with our whipped honey butter, all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup, fresh whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
Blueberry Waffles
$11.00
With blueberry compote. Served with our whipped honey butter, all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup, fresh whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
Strawberry Waffles
$11.00
With fresh strawberries. Served with our whipped honey butter, all natural 100% pure dark amber maple syrup, fresh whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
Brioche French Toast
$14.00
Homemade brioche, accented with fresh berries and honey whipped mascarpone. Our own honey sweetened Challah bread dipped in vanilla bean custard, topped with whip cream. Served with natural 100% pure maple dark amber maple syrup.
Elvis French Toast
$13.00
In honor of the King, stuffed Challah with peanut butter and banana garnished with chocolate, maple bacon marmalade and fresh banana. Our own honey sweetened Challah bread dipped in vanilla bean custard, topped with whip cream. Served with natural 100% pure maple dark amber maple syrup.
Mixed Berry French Toast
$15.00
Blueberries and strawberries. Our own honey sweetened Challah bread dipped in vanilla bean custard, topped with whip cream. Served with natural 100% pure maple dark amber maple syrup.
Strawberry-Banana French Toast
12.00
Strawberries, bananas and chocolate. Our own honey sweetened Challah bread dipped in vanilla bean custard, topped with whip cream. Served with natural 100% pure maple dark amber maple syrup.

$Healthy Habits


Oatmeal
$8.50
Served with banana, brown sugar and milk on the side. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Baked Oatmeal
$9.50
Oatmeal, banana, raisins and brown sugar crust. (Unavailable past 3 PM)
Greek Yogurt
$9.50
With organic raw buckwheat honey and nuts.
Date N' Nut Greek Parfait
$10.00
Greek yogurt served with almonds, pitted dates, granola and raw buckwheat honey.
Fruit Parfait
$9.50
Strawberries and blueberries served with low fat yogurt and a whole grain fruit and nut granola.
Egg White Scrambler
$15.00
Asparagus, broccoli, roasted red peppers, mushroom and spinach. Vegetarian.
Lean & Mean
$18.50
Warm low-fat wheat tortilla, egg white, mushroom, spinach, jalapeno, avacado and low-fat Mozzarella cheese, served with fruit.
Fresh Fruit
$11.50
A variety of fresh seasonal fruit complimented with a honey yogurt dressing.
House Made Granola Cereal
$9.50
Natural oven-baked granola containing whole grains, sun-dried fruit, nuts, banana, milk.
Steel Cut Oats
$9.50
Pan seared steel cut oats (cooked in apple cider) garnished with cherries and buckwheat honey.
Lox & Bagels
18.00
Smoked salmon (lox), capers, onions, tomatoes, dill cream cheese.

$Vegan & Gluten-Free Breakfast


Gluten Free Polenta Pancakes
$17.50
Gluten-free cornmeal and rice flour based pancakes, topped with fresh blueberry, banana and honey.
Vegan Pancakes
$17.50
Flour, soy and apple cider based, topped with strawberry, banana and organic agave syrup. Vegan.
Wheat Carrot Coconut Pancakes
$14.50
A blend of fresh carrot, coconut and whole wheat flour topped with crushed pecans, honey and cinnamon sugar. Vegan.
Tofu Scrambler (Eggless)
$16.50
Sautéed, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, roasted red peppers, with organic tofu. Choice of toast. Vegetarian, gluten free.
Salsa Stacker
$17.50
Grilled tofu topped with roasted red peppers, grilled onion, spinach, avocado and a roasted tomato salsa on a English muffin. Vegan.
Gluten Free French Toast
$17.50
Our sandwich seeded bread (vegan and gluten-free) dipped in a soy milk based custard, accented with fresh blackberries, raspberries, banana and organic agave syrup. G luten free.
Whole Wheat Wrap
$18.00
Grilled tofu, zucchini, onions, roasted red pepper, arugula and red wine vinaigrette on a thin whole wheat flatbread, served with a side of fruit. Vegan and vegetarian. Gluten free.
3-Grain Sliders
$16.50
Grilled vegan 3-grain patties, roasted red pepper and lettuce on slider buns, served with a side of fruit. Vegan.
Faux Pasta
11.50
Julienne zucchini, carrot and squash sauteed with garlic, spinach and olive oil. Vegan and gluten free.

$Breakfast Wraps and Sandwiches

Served with choice of side.
Prime House-Blend Burger
$17.50
Choice of cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, onions, brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
Turkey Burger
$12.50
Lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, fresh avocado, Swiss, brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
The Meli Club
$17.50
House-smoked turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno mayo, Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread. Served with choice of side.
Reuben Sandwich
$12.50
Grilled marble rye bread, thinly sliced corned beef, pickled cabbage, Swiss cheese, our sauce. Served with choice of side.
Chicken Breast Sandwich
$12.50
Sauteed chicken breast on a brioche bun, shredded lettuce, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, grilled bacon, chipotle aioli sauce. Served with choice of side.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sancwich
$18.50
Chipotle mayo, pickled onions, tomatoes, jalapeno coleslaw, brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
Chipotle Chicken Wrap
$17.50
Grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack and chipotle aioli in a flatbread. Served with choice of side.
Roasted Shrimp Wrap
$15.00
Avocado, roasted corn salsa, lettuce, chipotle mayo. Served with choice of side.
Caprese Avocado Wrap
$15.50
Sliced avocado, tomato, organic arugula, basil aioli, shredded mozzarella, wheat flatbread. Vegetarian. Served with choice of side.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
$17.50
Southern fried chicken, Buffalo style hot sauce, ranch dressing, romaine, tomato, avocado, flour flatbread. Served with choice of side.
Apple Turkey Panini
$16.00
Toasted bread, apples, sharp Cheddar cheese, honey mustard, home-made smoked turkey.
Tomato Focaccia Panini
$16.00
Thick-cut bacon, Mozzarella, pesto may, Black Forest smoked ham.
Truffle Grilled Cheese
$17.00
American, Swiss, Mozzarella, w/Truffle Parmesan fries.
No Name Wrap
$16.50
Turkey, bacon, romaine, avocado, tomato, ranch dressing, sun-dried tomato torilla.
Fish Sandwich (fried or grilled)
$17.50
on Brioche bun, served with pub-style house-made Tartar sauce.
Goat Cheese Wrap
16.50
Grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, spinach, grilled onion, goat cheese.

$Breakfast On Bread


Brisket Burger
$12.00
Brisket burger, choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, signature sauce, served on a sesame seed bun. Served with a choice of side.
Turkey Burger
$11.00
Turkey burger, lettuce, tomato, signature sauce, fresh avocado and Swiss cheese. Served on a sesame seed bun. Served with a choice of side.
Chicken Burger
$13.00
Handmade chicken burger, avocado, cherry peppers, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, spicy ghost pepper cheese and sesame seed bun. Served with a choice of side.
Reuben
$11.00
Grilled rye bread, thinly sliced corned beef, pickled cabbage, Swiss cheese and remoulade sauce. Served with a choice of side.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
$11.00
Roasted chicken salad with Dijon, mayo, celery, red onion and dill, lettuce, tomato and horseradish cheddar on brioche bread. Served with a choice of side.
Mahi Mahi Sandwich
$12.00
Blackened mahi mahi fish tacos, pico de gallo, corn tortilla, cilantro and chipotle aioli. Served with a choice of side.
Lox Sandwich
$14.00
House cured salmon, red onion, arugula, lemon and olive oil on oven toasted bread. Served with a choice of side.
The Club Sandwich
$12.50
Toasted brioche, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, horseradish cheddar and mayonnaise. Served with a choice of side.
Milanesa Sandwich
12.00
Thinly pounded breaded chicken, bacon, mayonnaise, horseradish cheddar, lettuce, tomato and oven toasted bread. Served with a choice of side.

$Breakfast Additions


Organic Greens
$7.50
Applewood Bacon
$7.00
Corned Beef Hash
$7.00
Toast
$3.00
Veggie 3-Grain Patties
$6.00
Gluten-free and vegan.
Chicken Cherry Sausage
$7.00
Sausage
$7.00
Baby Reds
$3.50
Bagel & Cream Cheese
$5.50
Side of Smoked Ham
$7.00
Side of Fruit
$7.50
English Muffin
3.50

$Little Bees (Kids Breakfast)


Kid's Chocolate Chip Pancakes
$9.00
Buttermilk pancakes, filled with chocolate morsels, whipped cream, chocolate syrup.
Kid's Good Morning
$9.00
1 egg, bacon, breakfast potatoes, toast.
Kid's Chicken Fingers
$9.50
Breaded chicken fingers, signature sauce, fries.
Kid's Grilled Cheese
$9.50
White bread, American cheese, choice of fries or fruit.
Kid's French Toast
8.50
Our challah French toast, whipped cream, powdered sugar.

$Dinner Starters


Saganaki
$9.00
Flour dusted graviera cheese, sautéed with fresh lemon.
Charred Mediterranean Baby Octopus
$14.00
Lemon, oregano, EVOO and aged balsamic.
Fried Calamari
$12.00
East Coast calamari, lightly breaded, flash fried. lemon and cocktail sauce.
Mixed Grill
$16.00
Octopus, gulf shrimp, calamari, olive oil, lemon, oregano and aged balsamic.
Kefte
$10.00
Beef kefte and tzatziki sauce.
3 Spreads
$9.00
Hummus, egg plant, tzatziki and pita bread.
Falafel
$10.00
Chick peas, herbs, harissa, hummus, lemon, parsley, and pita.
Flame Grilled Octopus
$14.00
Lemon, oregano, co ld pressed premium Greek olive oil and aged balsamic.
House Flat Bread
$10.00
A daily selection of fresh ingredients on our house made flat bread.
House Made Hummus
$9.00
Olive oil, tahini, garlic, lemon, house made breads, and kalamata olive.
Keftedes
$10.00
Olive oil sauteed Greek meatballs garnished with lemon.
Mixed Grill
$16.00
Octopus, Gulf shrimp, calamari, olive oil, lemon, oregano, parsley, and aged balsamic.
Roasted Florina Peppers
$10.00
Char-broiled red bell peppers filled with Feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil.
Saganaki
$8.00
Flour dusted Vlahotiri, sauteed, and served hot with fresh lemon.
Toasted Quinoa
$9.00
Mirapoix, green kale, asparagus, garlic, lemon, olive oil, oregano, and tomato.
Toulouse French Goat Cheese
$9.00
Goat cheese with oregano, croquettes lightly breaded and fried. Served over a light seasonal marmalade and garnished with Greek Amber honey.
Mussels
10.00
Tomato sauce, garlic, and white wine sauce.

$Dinner Main Entrees


Slow Braised Short Rib
$23.00
Red wine vegetables and Parmesan mashed potatoes.
Pork Chop
$18.00
Charbroiled all natural Berkshire, bone in, hand cut fries, and sauteed veggies.
Skirt Steak
$25.00
All natural hormone free skirt steak with hand cut fries.
Chicken & Artichokes
$18.00
Sauteed chicken breast, artichoke hearts, capers, lemon, roasted red peppers and asparagus with Parmesan mashed potatoes.
Amish Roasted Half Chicken
$17.00
All natural, cage free, Grecian style served with rice pilaf.
Salmon (Wild Caught)
$24.00
Sauteed in herbs, lemon and olive oil with rice pilaf and sauteed green vegetables.
White Fish
$21.00
Broiled, olive oil, lemon, veggies, rice pilaf.
Meli's Famous Spaghetti with Meatballs
$16.00
House made. Spaghetti, plum tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Ouzo Pasta
$18.00
Sauteed chicken, thyme, basil, parsley, cream, and tomato concasse.
Pasta with Shrimp
$17.00
Olive oil, garlic, lemon, white wine, spaghetti.
Prime House Blend Burger
$14.00
Shredded romaine, sliced onions, brioche bun. Comes with a side and choice to add a cheese (American, cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack).
The Meli Club
14.00
House smoked turkey, Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss, jalapeno basil mayo, multi-grain. Choice of side.

$Soups and Salads


Soup of the Day
$6.00
Bowl. Please contact restaurant for daily soup selection.
Caesar Salad
$10.00
Romaine lettuce, olive garlic croutons, aged regianno, light Caesar dressing.
Roasted Beet Salad
$10.00
Organic arugula, red roasted beets, goat cheese and pecans with balsamic vinaigrette.
D'Anjou Pear Salad
$12.00
Kale, organic mixed greens, avocados, d'anjou pears, regianno cheese, roasted almonds, croutons and lemon vinaigrette.
Meli's Salad
$11.00
Organic arugula, avocado, tomato, onions, imported feta and house vinaigrette.
Grilled Salmon Salad
$17.00
Organic greens, fresh grilled wild caught salmon, caper, almond, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
House Salad
$8.00
Seasonal organic mix greens, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, shredded carrot, green pepper, and balsamic vinaigrette.
South of the Border Salad
$13.00
Organic greens, chicken, jalape?o, black beans, grilled corn, tomato, onion, Pepper Jack cheese, corn tortilla, and ranch dressing.
Steak Salad
$17.00
Organic greens, grilled skirt steak, red onion, Feta, cucumber, tomato, and sherry vinaigrette.
Strawberry Salad
$14.00
Organic greens, grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, pecans, red onions, Feta, and strawberry balsamic vinaigrette.
Village Salad
10.00
(Vegetarian). Ripened tomato, cucumber, red onion, green peppers, Feta cheese, Kalamata olive, and balsamic vinaigrette.

$Burgers & Sandwiches


Mediterranean House Blend Burger
$13.00
Feta cheese, shredded romaine and sliced onions on a classic brioche bun. Served with a side.
Simply Turkey Sandwich
$12.00
House smoked turkey, American cheese, arugula, tomatoes and jalapeno mayo on multigrain. Served with a side.
Chicken Breast Sandwich
$12.50
Brioche bun, shredded lettuce, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, smoked apple wood bacon and chipotle aioli. Served with a side.
Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
$12.00
Fish tacos, pico de gallo, corn tortilla, cilantro and chipotle aioli. Served with a side.
Reuben
$12.00
Grilled marble rye bread, thinly sliced corned beef, pickled cabbage, swiss cheese and our own sauce.Served with a side.
Chicken Burger
$13.00
Handmade chicken burger, avocado, cherry peppers, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, spicy ghost pepper cheese, and sesame seed bun. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
$11.00
Roasted chicken salad (dijon, mayo, celery, red onion, dill), lettuce, tomato, horseradish Cheddar, on a brioche bread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Lox Sandwich
$14.00
House cured salmon, red onion, arugula, lemon, and olive oil, on a oven toasted bread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Mahi Mahi Tacos
$12.00
Blackened mahi mahi fish tacos, pico de gallo, corn tortilla, cilantro, and chipotle aioli.
Milanesa Sandwich
$12.00
Thinly pounded chicken (breaded), bacon, mayonnaise, horseradish Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and oven toasted bread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Reuben Sandwich
$11.00
Grilled rye bread, thinly sliced corned beef, pickled cabbage, Swiss cheese, and remoulade sauce. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
The Club Sandwich
$12.50
Toasted brioche, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, horseradish Cheddar, and mayonnaise. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Turkey Burger
11.00
Turkey burger, lettuce, tomato, signature sauce, fresh avocado, Swiss, on a sessame seed bun. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.

$Specialties


Spaghetti with Ouzu Cream Sauce
$17.00
Thyme, basil, parsley, cream, sautéed chicken, and tomato concasse.
Chicken Aginarato
$16.00
Thinly pounded sauteed chicken tenders, artichoke hearts, capers, lemon, roasted red peppers, asparagus, and whipped potato.
Chicken Brochettes
$17.00
Two flame grilled chicken brochette (chicken, peppers, onions), rice, and oven brown potato.
Fire Roasted Greek Chicken
$17.00
(Gluten-Free). Roasted Amish chicken (marinated Greek style, in olive oil, oregano, and lemon), flame broiled, oven brown potatoes, and rice pilaf.
Greek Style Rib Eye Steak (14 oz.)
$25.00
Prime, marinated in salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, au jus, sauteed Julienne vegetables, and oven brown potato.
Moussaka
$14.00
Traditional, eggplant, potato, and ground beef casserole topped with bechamel. Served with oven brown potato and tomato sauce.
Roasted Lamb Shoulder
$18.00
(Gluten-Free). House specialty, roasted Colorado lamb shoulder, rice, and oven brown potato.
Spaghetti with Ouzo Cream Sauce
$11.00
Thyme, basil, parsley, cream and tomato concasse.
Steak Brochettes
$21.00
Two flame grilled steak brochettes (rib-eye, peppers, onions), rice, and oven brown potato.
Veggie Pasta
11.00
Yellow, green squash, tomatoes, kalamata olives, white wine, spaghetti, mitzithra cheese.

$Sides


Rice Pilaf
$6.00
Orzo
$6.00
Vegetables
$7.00
Choice of Sauteed or Steamed.
Potatoes
$5.00
Choice of: Oven Brown or Whipped.
Briami
$7.00
Braised vegetables.
Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
$6.50
Sauteed Spinach, Garlic and Lemon
$6.50
Sauteed Veggies
$6.50
Vegetables.
Hand-Cut Fries
$5.00
Small Organic Mixed Greens Salad
7.00

$Desserts


Yogurt and Honey
$8.00
Greek yogurt strained topped with Greek honey and nuts.
Yogurts, Dates and Marmalade
$8.00
Greek Yogurt strained topped with dates and marmalade of the day.
Rice Pudding
$5.00
House Made Bread Pudding
$7.00
Topped with our own gelato.
Almondina Euro Cake
$7.00
Baklava
$6.00
Black Forest Euro Cake
$7.00
Carrot Cake (slice)
$7.00
Chocolate Mousse Cake (slice)
$7.00
Creme Caramel Custard (flan)
$6.00
Strawberry Cheesecake (slice)
7.00

$Pasta


Fettuccini with Pork Belly and Tomato Ragu
13.00
Light tomato sauce with beans, basil and pork belly sauteed with garlic, chili peppers and white wine finished with butter.

$Signature Sandwiches


Chipotle Chicken Wrap
$12.00
Grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, Pepper Jack, and chipotle aioli in a thin flat bread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Falafel Wrap
$11.00
(Vegan). House made falafel, hummus, cucuber sauce, letuce, tomato, and house made flat bread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Caprese Avocado Wrap
$11.00
(Vegetarian). Sliced avocado, tomato, organic arugula, basil aioli, and fresh Mozzarella in a whole wheat flatbread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Detox Wrap
$10.00
(Vegan). Detox salad (quinoa, brown rice, almonds, red onion, kale, blueberry, sunflower seed, orange vinaigrette) in a thin wheat flat bread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Goat Cheese Wrap
$12.00
Grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, spinach, grilled onions, and Goat cheese wrapped in a thin garlic flatbread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
No Name Wrap
$11.50
Turkey, bacon, romaine, tomato, avocado, and ranch dressing in a thin sun-dried tomato flat bread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Turkey Cranberry Pesto Wrap
$12.00
Turkey, fresh spinach, fresh pear, Goat cheese, and cranberry pecan pesto, wrapped in a thin wheat flatbread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
$12.00
Southern fried chicken tenders tossed in a buffalo style hot sauce, Bleu cheese dressing, romaine, tomato, and avocado, wrapped uin a thin flour flatbread. Served with your choice of hand cut fries, baby reds, jalape?o slaw, or pasta salad.
Turkey and Tomato Basil Wrap
$13.00
Tomato basil aioli, hand smoked turkey, sliced avocado, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese and arugula tossed in balsamic. Served with a side.
Ham and Egg Monte Cristo
$13.00
Brioche bread, Swiss cheese, ham, date sp read and over hard egg.Served with a side.
Turkey Artichoke Sandwich
13.00
Hand smoked turkey, artichoke salad, arugula, Dijon mustard and Boursin cheese on nan bread. Served with a side.

$Signature Eggs


Eggs and Feta
$13.00
Omelet with spinach, garlic, onions and feta cheese topped with a roasted red pepper and kalamata olive puree. Served with a side.
Eggs in Cheesy Grits
14.00
Cheese grits topped with arugula, sauteed onions, mushrooms and bacon marmalade finished with poached eggs and garnished with hollandaise sauce. Served with a side.

$Plates

Available for Lunch only
Chicken Kebobs
$14.00
Served with rice, side salad and Andropita pita bread.
Steak Kebobs
$15.00
Served with rice, side salad and Andropita pita bread.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
$14.00
3 house-made meatballs, fresh pasta, Marinara sauce.
Garlic Penne Pasta
$15.00
Sauteed chicken, garlic, pepper flakes, olive oil, white wine, Parmesan.
Veggie Pasta
$14.00
Mixed sauteed veggies, organic olive oil, garlic, Parmesan.
Skirt Steak Plate
$25.00
Aged black angus, rice, side salad, Andropita pita bread.

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