Meli Cafe

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540 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60654

Meli Cafe is a beloved neighborhood restaurant, cafe, and juice bar located in Greek Town, River North, and Printers Row in Chicago. Their menu features a delightful selection of farm-to-table dishes, hormone and antibiotic-free meat, fresh squeezed juice, and their renowned homemade marmalade.

Recognized by CBS as one of the best spots for a quick lunch in Downtown Chicago, Meli Cafe has also garnered praise from Fab Food Chicago for their addictive brioche french toast and has been featured on Spoon University's Chicago Restaurant Bucket List. With generous portions and a gastronomic heaven of flavors, Meli Cafe is a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike.

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3.5829 reviews
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Jason S.
1/2/2026

Stopped by Meli Cafe recently for a late breakfast, which was perfect since they're open until 3 PM. I grabbed a seat at the bar, but there's a ton of walk-in seating for solo diners, which is a...

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Jenny P.
11/2/2025

Service was good, but.... WHAT IS WITH THE SMELL OF SEWAGE COMING FROM THE BATHROOM??? They offer wheatgrass shots... WARNING- they're powdered- NOT FRESH Pretty sure scrambled eggs are made...

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Selena L.
9/9/2025

FOODIE ALERT!! Meli Cafe in Chicago When Lou Malnati's had an hour wait , we wandered down the street and stumbled into a hidden gem Meli Café (breakfast + lunch heaven, 7am-3pm). We just made...

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LaShonda H.
9/28/2025

I was here before for a mimosa while killing time. This visit I had time to dine in to thoroughly enjoy the cafe. The food was ok, I didn't finish my meal. The food was greasy and the bacon not...

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Avani P.
12/27/2025

Very classic breakfast place with a large menu! There is a bit of a focus on Greek food so you can find something interesting things on the menu, but if you're looking for a typical American...

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