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Meli Cafe and Juice Bar
301 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661
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(312) 454-0748
- Sun - Sat 6:00am - 3:00pm
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4.6 of 5.0 from 50 reviews
price range:$11 to $25
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Blogger Reviews of Meli Cafe and Juice Bar
Eating For Sanity on Jul 04, 2013
For brunch, a main staple for many UIC students has been Meli Cafe in nearby Greektown. Whenever I come out here, there is usually a wait of 30 minute or more...
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The hostess is to die for
by david k.
I absolutely used to love this place...be advised; they raised their prices, changed the menu and decreased the portions.
by Jessica A.
The food was great love the butter and juice
by Antionette K.
It was great for a nice peaceful breakfast. Great greektown scoping by the window. Awesome service.
by Emily B.
The new breakfast mounds are delicious!
by Emily T.
Amazing menu! Great vegan and veg options!
by Laurie L.
Portions are huge and easily sharable. Go for the lamb omelet. Absolutely amazing! Honey cakes were a close second.
by Jean M.
Get a table by the window and order tr wheat grass shot with kiwi.
by Jason G.
Try the Vegan French Toast - You'd never know this isn't #vegan. Amazing. The syrup & honey butter really put it over the top. (via @Foodspotting)
by Jason M.
Holy cow!! Everything is sooo fresh and delish!!
by Mercedes N.
Holy cow, everything
by Mercedes N.
Jalapeño Skillet!! Delicious!
by Grecia
The strawberry orange juice is amazing. So are their omelets! Most awesome bfast in Chitown!
by Genevieve B.
Great place for smoothies!
by Demir D.
Get here early or wait for a table on the corner. They usually have free coffee
by Joshua Y.
honey cakes!! made of flour & cornmeal, infused with honey & cinnamon. raw buckwheat honey and whipped cream top it all off
by Gloria C.
This place is a dressed up Golden Nugget!
by Victor Ariel R.
Great selection of fresh squeezed juices and smoothies! Parking in Greektown can be tough so walk or take the CTA!
by Toya N.
Grilled Salmon salad off the lunch menu. Outstanding!
by Craig B.
my new favorite place! Try the veggie frittata and fresh juice!
by Carrie-Ann C.
Their kiwi strawberry orange juice and coca waffles = amazing. My friend loves their honey pancakes!
by Clara T.
Come before 9a and miss the crowds. Great place for kids. Try the home made ketchup!
by Andrew S.
Very good breakfast spot, if not a little pricey. Also, more than a little disappointed that they charge $1.50 for extra pancake syrup (2 oz.)!!!
by Nicolas H.
Get the Avocado smoothie. Ingredients include avocado, pear, apple, non-fat yogurt, lemon and whipped cream.
by Jessica G.
The Meli crepes are delish
by Eric P.
One of the best brunch spots in Chi-town. Expect a long waiting and they don't take reservations.
by Jake S.
A hidden gem in Greektown, stop into Meli to grab breakfast, lunch or one of their famous homemade juices from their vast menu.
by Explore Chicago
when the front desk lady tells you it's going to be 20 mins it's more like 1 hr 20 min best time to go there is rather really early or 2:30 ish
by Brandon S.
get there outside of the weekend rush (before 10am or after 1pm) so that you're not waiting in the usual 45-80min line ... they don't take reservations and service can be slow (good service, though)
by Tery L.
Everything is sooooo good here!
by Jules J.
Obsessed with the crab cake Benedict and mango smoothie. Everything here is made fresh and real and is so fantastic!!
by Laura S.
Definitely spend a few extra $$ for one of the the fresh squeezed juices. They are so delicious and refreshing.
by Amy
The food is substandard and the service is awful. Total ripoff bro.
by Specter F.
Don't come here starving because you'll faint while waiting
by Keisha W.
Best place in town for breakfast! Try out the Freddo coffee!
by Victot
Jalapeño skillet/flamenco is amazing!!<3
by Samantha A.
Best breakfast/brunch place!!! Worth every minute that you have to wait!
by Karolina S.
Come at 1:30 or 2 for a "lunch brunch". Avoid the madness!
by Fiona S.
Recommended every time: Pancake special, fresh-squeezed juice.
by @scottkleinberg
There's almost always a wait, but there's a reason. Squeeze through the crowd and put your name in with the host/hostess. Worth it.
by @scottkleinberg
When you visit here you will have to wait awhile but it is so worth it! the Honey Cakes are the BOMB!!!!!!
by Bettina S.
Get here early Fa Sho!!!! It gets deep!
by Deon B.
The honeycakes are awesome!
by Kate L.
ask for the bacon extra crispy , so good!
by Charleen C.
Delicious! Love the veggie Benedict!!!
by Krystina M.
Awesome!! Fast service. The benedict is great and also thr mango blast smoothie.
by Jamie S.
Best carrot juice!
by Jackie
Everything is amazing at this place. The waiting line gets really long after about 8:45a.
by Pinch R.
Previously my favorite breakfast/brunch place in Chicago; after two bad experiences in a row, we won't be back :(
by Jeremy T.
They won't seat you without your whole party despite there being many open tables. That can be a bit frustrating.
by Michelle M.

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