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Cafe 53
1369 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL 60615
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Main Menu
Salads
House Salad
$6.64
Lettuce, chopped tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrots and black olives.
Spinach Salad
$6.64
Spinach, tomato, cucumber, onion, black olives, sumac and olive oil.
Fattoush Salad
$6.64
Lettuce, green apple, red onion, cranberries, pecans, cucumber and feta cheese.
Greek Salad
$6.64
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onions, black olives, mint and feta cheese.
Turkey Salad
$6.64
Lettuce, deli turkey, onion, cucumber, tomato, carrots and provolone cheese.
Apple Salad
$6.64
Lettuce, green apple, red onion, cranberries, pecans, cucumber and feta cheese.
Caesar Salad
$6.64
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, crouton and parmesan cheese.
Panini Sandwiches
Turkey Panini Sandwich
$7.32
Turkey, spinach, tomato, pesto and provolone cheese.
Reuben Panini Sandwich
$7.32
Corned beef, tomato, sauerkraut, giardiniera, 1000 island dressing and swiss cheese.
Roast Beef Panini Sandwich
$7.32
Roast beef, green pepper, onion, giardiniera and pepper jack cheese.
Veggie Panini Sandwich
$7.32
Zucchini, squash, pesto, tomato, spinach, giardiniera and feta cheese.
Vegan Sandwiches
All sandwiches include lettuce and tomato.
Vegan Veggie Sandwich
$7.32
Zucchini, squash, tomato, giardiniera, garlic and soy based cream sauce on a French baguette.
Breaded Eggplant Sandwich
$7.32
Eggplant, marinara, green pepper, giardiniera and vegan sauce.
Vegan Garlic Chicken Sandwich
$8.24
Vegan chicken, garlic sauce, lettuce, tomato and giardiniera pepper on a French baguette.
Vegan Kufta Sandwich
$8.24
Vegan kufta seitan with parsley and spice, lettuce, tomato, red onion and soy based cream sauce on a French baguette.
Avocado Artichoke Sandwich
$8.24
Avocado, artichoke, Spinach, onion, Italian dressing and vegan sauce.
Avocado Eggplant Sandwich
$8.24
Avocado, eggplant, Italian dressing and vegan sauce.
Vegan Meatball Sandwich
$8.70
Vegan meatball, marinara, onion, giardiniera and vegan sauce.
Vegan Chicken Artichoke Sandwich
$8.70
Vegan chicken, artichoke, Italian dressing and vegan sauce.
Hummus and Falafel Sandwich
$7.32
Falafel, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, tahini and giardiniera rolled in a large pita.
Vegan Buffalo Sandwich
$8.24
Vegan buffalo chicken, buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, carrot and celery on a French baguette.
Vegan Italian Chicken Sandwich
$8.24
Vegan chicken, olive oil, oregano, red onion, tomato, lettuce and Italian dressing on a French baguette.
Artichoke Sandwich
$8.24
Artichoke, cucumber Asian dressing and vegan sauce.
Artichoke Eggplant Sandwich
$8.24
Artichoke, eggplant, Spinach, onion and vegan sauce.
Vegan BBQ Chicken Sandwich
$8.70
Vegan chicken, BBQ sauce and vegan sauce.
Vegan Sumac Chicken Sandwich
$8.70
Vegan chicken, sumac, onion, olive oil and vegan sauce.
Cold Sandwiches
Cranberry Tuna Salad Sandwich
$7.94
Tuna with mayonnaise, parsley, lettuce, tomato and cranberries on ciabatta.
Goat Cheese Basil Sandwich
$4.94
Goat cheese, basil, tomato and olive oil on a croissant.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
$4.94
Chicken breast with mayonnaise, parsley, lettuce, tomato and lemon juice on ciabatta.
Oven Baked Sandwiches
All plates are prepared with special secret sauces and spices.
Roast Beef Sandwich
$7.78
Roast beef, lettuce, tomato and creamy sauce on a french baguette.
Corned Beef Sandwich
$7.78
Corned beef, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayo on French baguette.
Honey BBQ Chick Sandwiche
$7.78
Roasted chicken breast, real honey, spicy mustard, tomato, lettuce, BBQ and sriracha chili sauce on a French baguette.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
$7.78
Chicken breast, buffalo sauce, celery, carrot and creamy sauce on a French baguette.
Turkey Sandwich
$7.78
Turkey lettuce tomato provolone cheese and creamy sauce on a French baguette.
Eggplant Meatball Sandwich
$8.70
Meatball, eggplant, giardiniera, Greek dressing and green pepper.
Roast Beef Artichoke Sandwich
$8.70
Roast beef, artichoke, Asian dressing and cheddar cheese.
Turkey Avocado Sandwich
$8.70
Turkey, avocado, Garlic sauce and dill havarti cheese.
Salami Turkey Sandwich
$8.70
Salami, turkey, onion, black olives and French dressing.
Chicken Pesto
$8.70
Roasted chicken breast, pesto and provolone cheese; topped with balsamic basil dressing.
Kufta Sandwich
$7.78
Beef with parsley and spices, red onion, lettuce, tomato and creamy sauce on a french baguette.
Sumac Chicken Sandwich
$7.78
Roasted chicken breast, sauteed onion, sumac, lettuce, tomato, creamy sauce and olive oil on a French baguette.
Garlic Chicken Sandwich
$7.78
Roasted chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, giardiniera pepper and garlic sauce on a French baguette.
Italian Chicken Sandwich
$7.78
Chicken breast, olive oil, oregano, red onion, lettuce, tomato and Italian dressing on a French baguette.
Meatball Sandwich
$8.70
Meatball, marinara, giardiniera and mozzarella cheese.
Corned Beef Roast Beef Sandwich
$8.70
Corned beef, roast beef, 1000 island and pepperjack cheese.
Turkey Lingonberry Sandwich
$8.70
Turkey, wild swedish lingonberry sauce and cheddar cheese.
Tuna Avocado Sandwich
$8.70
Cucumber, onion, giardiniera, cheddar.
Salami Sandwich
$8.70
Salami, mustard, cucumber and swiss cheese.
Light Snack
PB and J Sandwich
$4.35
Creamy peanut butter with mixed berry jelly on Italian bread.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
$4.35Hummus Plate
$5.49
Hummus with olive oil and sumac served with carrots, cucumber slices and pita triangles.
PB and N Sandwich
$4.35
Peanut butter and nutella. Creamy peanut butter, nutella, green apple and cucumber on Italian bread.
Banana Nutella Panini
$4.35
Sliced banana, nutella and butter between a panini pressed croissant. Topped with powdered sugar.
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
American - Traditional
Deli
Greek
Mediterranean
Sandwiches
Vegan
Vegetarian
Meals
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Hours
Monday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
About Us
Cafe 53 is located in the heart of Hyde Park near the University of Chicago campus. We offer delicious oven-baked & vegan sandwiches, paninis, salads, and healthy breakfast options. We also have a full espresso bar, a wide tea selection, and homemade chai. For desert, we have pastries and gelato. The entire menu is halal.