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Meli Cafe


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4.0 of 5 stars 33 ratings
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#87 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Greek
  • Average price*: $ 20
  • Address: 301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
  • Phone:  (312) 454-0748

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5 of 5 stars
girlplusthree   15 contributions
michigan
Oct 25, 2009

I love Meli and go there every time I visit Chicago. Be prepared to wait, but it's soooo worth it. We waited in the rain for 45 minutes but didn't mind a bit because we knew what was coming. It's warm and cozy and bustling, and the food is fantastic!! I always get breakfast--always something from the griddle and then... more

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5 of 5 stars
beetsSouthernNevada   1 contribution
Southern Nevada
Jul 13, 2009

Meli Cafe is in a neighborhood called "Greektown" in Chicago. Other Greek restaurants line the street. The cuisine at Meli is fabulous. You can eat breakfast, and lunch here. Breakfast is served all day until closing at 4p. This is healthy food but not boring or gooey or wierd. To my knowledge, this is the only restaurant in Illinois that... more

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Feb 23, 2009

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4 of 5 stars
msmejkal   7 contributions
chicago
Jan 18, 2009

interesting menu, great specials, sunny room the orange french toast is fantastic more

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3 of 5 stars
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Dec 28, 2008

Good place for breakfast/brunch. Decent omelets. Not sure why this is categorized as Greek. Didn't find anything Greek about it. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Nov 2, 2008

good breakfast more

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5 of 5 stars
MsZie   41 contributions
Chicago
Oct 26, 2008

Absolute Yum. Great omelets. Great smoothies. Great potatoes. Great Pancakes. Service is pleasant but they like to turn over tables due to long wait- no lingering. Sidebar- they are stingy with the syrup. more

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5 of 5 stars
KatherineLChicago   148 contributions
Oct 25, 2008

Great brunch place! An amazing selection to choose from..sweet or savory. I had the vegetarian eggs benedict (delicious!), my friend had a frittata, and another had a scrambler that were absolutely delicious. I recommend Meli’s Honey Cakes, a cornmeal-based pancake batter infused with honey. Drizzled with warm honey. Great coffee as well. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Sep 2, 2008

Great breakfast place in Greek town. more

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Aug 22, 2008

The absolute best, freshest breakfast in Greektown. Lunch fare is great also. Be prepared to wait for a table after 9am even when it is snowing and cold. more

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Meli Cafe Address

301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
Tel: (312) 454-0748
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.