Meli Cafe

"I guess a dedicated gluten free and vegan menu as well as fresh made juices (except orange) is what makes this breakfast restaurant special. Other than that, nothing extraordinary. Customer service could be better. Atmosphere was nice but thankfully it was not busy, otherwise it would feel too crowded in there. Expensive prices but generous food portions and meals had a good taste. Eggs Benedict needed more hollandaise. Apple juice was perfect. They do not serve alcohol in this location. Also, there is a 90 minute table limit."

"I visited on a weekday. Dining alone, I was seated right away. The restaurant is small, so it was a bit noisy. This was my first time visiting this restaurant, having passed by it for many years on the bus. I ordered a vegetable, hashbrown and scrambled egg dish with a side of corned beef hash patties. The main dish was underwhelming, so I noticed they also had biscuits and gravy on the menu. I ordered a side of gravy to spruce the dish up, but it wasn't super flavorful either. The corned beef hash was good, and I'd recommend trying it if you visit. I also had asked about the cost of a side of gravy, and they originally told me a price that was a dollar less than what was charged on the bill. No one seemed to know what that was about, so I let it go."

"I love coming to this cozy cafe, it’s usually not overcrowded which I love. Service is usually good but last time I was here the server forgot to bring the mocha I asked for and also she never brought cutlery so I had to steal them from the empty table next to us. Definitely a place to visit if you want to avoid the rest of the overcrowded and pricey places in west loop."

"A solid brunch place overall. We had a party of 10 and the server was kind enough to allocate two separate tables next to each other in a bit of a cramped area already. Ended up getting the Smoked Salmon Benedict with a side of Corn Beef Hash. The Hash was great - really tasty especially with some ketchup. While the benedict was good, I found the egg yolk to be overcooked and not runny at all; not sure if intentional or just served that way. Overall good."