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The House Cafe
263 E Lincoln Hwy
Dekalb, IL 60115
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Offering lunchtime delivery to DeKalb - call 815-517-0477! All of our baked goods, pitas, hummus, salad dressings, black bean burgers, flavored cream cheeses, seitan, BBQ sauce, tofu, salsa, soups, pesto, and more are made fresh in-house. Ask us to substitute any bread for Udi's gluten-free bread.
Breakfast
Florentine Egg Sandwich
$5.00
Egg Patty, Tomatoes, Spinach and Goat Cheese on your choice of breads: bagel(plain, everything, cinnamon raisin, bagel of the day), english muffin, wheat berry, white, ciabatta.
vegetarian
Bacon & Cheddar Egg Sandwich
$5.00
Egg Patty, Thick-Cut Bacon, and Cheddar on your choice of breads: bagel(plain, everything, cinnamon raisin, bagel of the day), english muffin, wheat berry, white, ciabatta.
Three Cheese Egg Sandwich
$5.00
Egg Patty, Cheddar, Provolone, and Swiss on your choice of breads: bagel(plain, everything, cinnamon raisin, bagel of the day), english muffin, wheat berry, white, ciabatta.
vegetarian
Tofu & Peppers
$5.00
Tofu "egg" Patty, with Red Bell Peppers on your choice of breads: bagel(plain, everything, cinnamon raisin, bagel of the day), english muffin, wheat berry, white, ciabatta.
vegetarian, vegan
Bacon & Potato Breakfast Wrap
$6.00
Bacon, Potatoes, Eggs, Red Onion, and Red Pepper Coulis in a Tomato Basil Tortilla
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Wrap
$6.00
Salsa, Black Beans, Eggs, Serrano Peppers, and Avocado, in a Spinach Wrap
vegetarian
Tofu & Seitan Breakfast Wrap
$6.00
Tofu "eggs", Seitan, Grilled Onions, Pickled Peppers, and BBQ Sauce in a Tomato Basil Wrap
vegetarian, vegan
Bagels and Cream Cheese
$3.50
bagels: original, cinnamon raisin, everything, bagel of the day, plain / cream cheese: plain, chive & onion, vegetable
vegetarian
Breads and Spreads
$3.50
breads: wheatberry, white, english muffin, udi's gluten-free bread / spreads: honey butter, grape jelly
vegetarian
Bakery
availability of baked goods may vary - all items are baked fresh in-house!
Peanut Butter Cookies
$3.00
vegetarian, vegan
Chocolate Chip Cookie
$3.00
vegetarian, vegan
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
$3.00
vegetarian, vegan
Banana Bread
$2.50
vegetarian, vegan
Rice Krispie Treats
$2.00Chocolate Chip Cake Bar
$2.50
vegetarian, vegan
Muffins
$3.50
Varieties Vary: Cranberry Walnut, Blueberry, Pear & Pine Nut
vegetarian
Brownie
vegetarian
- Regular $2.50
- Loaded (Served Warm with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce, and Nuts) $4.00
Sandwiches
served with your choice of a side: beans & rice, honey mustard coleslaw, chips, vegetable of the day, or upgrade to soup of the day for $2.00.
Black Bean Burger on Ciabatta
$8.00
black bean patty, avocado, romaine, tomato, onion
vegetarian, vegan
Asian Bbq Seitan on French Roll
$7.50
seitan, bbq, pickled peppers, cabbage, pineapple, toasted sesame seeds
vegetarian, vegan
Club House on White Bread
$8.50
thick-cut bacon, apples, goat cheese, arugula, tomato
Pizza Grinder on French Roll
$7.50
italian sausage, pepperoni, peppers, black olives, mozzarella, marinara sauce
Roast Beef on Ciabatta
$7.50
roast beef, white cheddar, onions (raw or grilled), horseradish cream, mustard
Turkey and Swiss on Wheatberry
$6.50
smoked turkey, swiss, romaine, tomato, onion, mayo
Chicken Melt on French Roll
$7.50
chicken breast, swiss, arugula, tomato, onion, mayo, mustard
Chicken Pesto on French Roll
$7.50
chicken breast, pesto, pine nuts, spinach, red onion, feta
Veggie on Wheatberry
$6.25
hummus, avocado, cucumber, romaine, carrot, tomato, onion
vegetarian, vegan
Seitan on Ciabatta
$7.00
seitan, honey mustard coleslaw, roasted serrano
vegetarian
Small Plates
Pita and Hummus
$6.50
Varieties: plain, red pepper basil, roasted garlic
vegetarian, vegan
Stuffed Portobello Cap
$7.00
marinated portobello, goat cheese, red pepper. served with crusty bread
vegetarian
Baked Goat Cheese
$7.00
goat cheese, marinara, served with crusty bread
vegetarian
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
$7.00
creamy parmesan & mozzarella cheeses, spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese
vegetarian
Chips and Salsa
$5.00
vegetarian, vegan
Chips and Guacamole
$6.75
vegetarian, vegan
Pizza
served on our homemade pitas
Three Cheese
$7.50
mozzarella, parmesan, provolone
vegetarian
Pesto
$7.50
pesto, mozzarella, pine nuts, arugula, garlic aioli
vegetarian
Meaty Meat
$8.50
italian sausage, pepperoni, roast beef
Coffee Drinks
organic fair-trade coffee from just coffee cooperative. add a flavor shot of vanilla, caramel, chocolate, hazelnut, almond, or peppermint. also, try any of our coffee beverages iced! we offer whole milk, skim milk, half and half, almond milk, or soy milk.
Drip Coffee
ask about the day's featured blends from just coffee
- 12 Oz $2.25
- 16 Oz $2.75
Cafe Au Lait
drip coffee with steamed milk
- 12 Oz $2.40
- 16 Oz $2.90
Barbed Wire
drip coffee with a double shot of espresso
- 12 Oz $3.00
- 16 Oz $3.50
Americano
hot water with a double shot of espresso
- 12 Oz $2.50
- 16 Oz $2.75
Latte
steamed milk with a double shot of espresso
- 12 Oz $3.05
- 16 Oz $3.30
Mocha
steamed milk with chocolate and a double shot of espresso
- 12 Oz $3.85
- 16 Oz $4.15
Cappuccino
foamed milk with a double shot of espresso
- 12 Oz $3.05
- 16 Oz $3.30
Espresso
$2.25
double shot of espresso
Macchiato
$2.30
double shot of espresso marked with foamed milk
Con Panna
$2.35
double shot of espresso with whipped cream
Brewed Tea
babs and coco's teas - gun powder (green tea), summer splash crisp, english breakfast blend, summer sunrise white ginger orange peach, pink ribbon peppermint, chamomile
- 12 Oz $2.00
- 16 Oz $2.25
Chai Tea Latte
chai tea and steamed milk
- 12 Oz $3.85
- 16 Oz $4.15
Hot Chocolate
chocolate, steamed milk, and whipped cream
- 12 Oz $3.00
- 16 Oz $3.30
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Natural Brew Soda
$2.00
root beer, vanilla creme soda, chai cola, outrageous ginger ale
Jarritos
$2.00
lime, strawberry, fruit punch, mandarin, pineapple, grapefruit
Sangria
$2.00
(non-alcoholic)
Mexican Coke
$2.25
natural sugars; no high-fructose corn syrup
La Croix
$2.00
natural sodas, no calories or artificial sweeteners natural pure sparkling water, lime, lemon, berry
Iced Tea
unsweetened
- $2.00
Juice
$2.50
tropicana 100% natural apple or orange juice
Wine
We offer wines from the award winning Prairie State Winery, all made on location in downtown Genoa. We also have Pinot Grigio, and Shiraz from Tisdale.
Recovery Noir
$5.00
Red. A little sweet, a little dry, a little fruity, a little oaky and a lotta good! The more optimistic version of Prairie State's Recession Noir.
Chambourcin Reserve
$5.00
Red. This 100% barrel aged reserve uses the best grapes available from Southern Illinois. Perfectly balanced with an exquisite bouquet and soft, rich finish.
Maria's Sangria
$5.00
Red. Prairie State's take on a Spanish classic. Great for summer gatherings and barbecues!
Shiraz of California
$4.00
Red. Flavors of black raspberry and pomegranate crafted to an enticing, full flavored wine with medium body and an impressive finish.
Merlot of California
$5.00
Red. Smooth, full-flavored profile with medium body. Flavors of black cherry and mixed berries are complemented by spicy oak aromas.
Oak Savanna
$5.00
White. A barrel-aged, dry white made with Chardonnel grapes. Oaky and rich. Vanilla and caramel aroma.
Kishwaukee Blue
$5.00
White. See why this is Prairie State's most popular wine. Made in a Riesling style with Illinois grown grapes.
Pinot Grigio
$5.00
White. Light bodied with citrus fruit notes and a refreshing finish.
Prairie Rose
$5.00
Blush. A semi-sweet blush blend of Seyval, Chambourcin grapes. Fruity and very easy to drink. Served chilled.
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Meals
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Hours
Monday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
About Us
The House Café has been a long-standing staple of downtown DeKalb. It offers a unique opportunity for the community as a space for members of all ages to enjoy live performance, art displays, delicious food, and quality beverages. It has been fondly christened The Center of the Universe for its dedication to being a place for the community to meet, perform, and appreciate art.
There is always something exciting happening at The House Café, from live bands to stand up comedy, open mic, dance lessons, and more. The House Café offers a diverse selection of food, including options for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. We have healthy and gluten-free menu items, as well. Our drinks include fresh fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, fair trade coffee, craft beers, and wine. We have an art wall that usually features local artists’ work – check out our Art Shows page for more info on what pieces are up right now!