Meli Cafe

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CHICKEN & WAFFLE

House made herbed waffle, fried chicken, maple-bacon marmalade, sunny side up eggs

Eye Openers$21

SALMON BENEDICT

Smoked salmon (lox) grilled tomatoes, arugula, Hollandaise sauce

Benedicts$21

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, smoked Applewood bacon, and Meli breakfast potatoes

Eye Openers$21

Maple Butter Pancakes

Our house-made batter filled with bananas and pecans, topped with warm maple butter

French Toast, Waffles, & Pancakes$17.50

Nutella

Our homemade crepes filled with fresh bananas, coco-hazelnut paste, and chocolate syrup

Crepes$19.50

Fresh Berry

Our homemade crepes topped with fresh berries and raw buckwheat honey

Crepes$19.50

Breakfast — food to try

3 on this menu

Eggs Benedict✓ On the menu · $21
The hollandaise has to be made this morning; you'll taste it either way.
Here it's “SALMON BENEDICT”.
Pancakes✓ On the menu · $21
Buttermilk, from scratch — the short stack is the honest order.
Here it's “PANCAKE BREAKFAST”.
Chicken and waffles✓ On the menu · $21
Sweet and salty on one plate. Share it if you must.
Here it's “CHICKEN & WAFFLE”.
Breakfast burritoask if they make it
Eggs, potatoes, cheese, salsa — a full meal in a wrap.

EGGS YOUR WAYTwo eggs any style, served with Meli's hashbrowns and toast$13.00
BISCUITS, GRAVY & EGGSBiscuits, sausage gravy, served with Meli's hashbrowns and two eggs sunny side up!$17.00
STEAK & EGGSAll-natural Angus hormone-free skirt steak, eggs your way, served with Meli's hashbrowns and toast.$27.50
TOO MANY VEGGIES (VEGGIE OMELET)Spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, tomato, onions, feta, served with Meli's hashbrowns and toast.$17.50
SPICY FLAMENCO OMELETChicken chorizo, jalapeno, onion, tomato, avocado, cilantro, pepper jack cheese, sour cream, served with Meli's hashbrowns and toast.$19.50
CHICKEN OMELETChicken, bacon, avocado, onion, tomato, jalapeno, cheddar, served with Meli's hashbrowns and toast.$19.50
CREATE YOUR OWN OMELET1 protein, up to 3 veggies, choice of cheese. Served with Meli's hashbrowns and toast.$17.50
SUNRISE IN CYPRUSGrilled Halloumi cheese, 2 sunny side up eggs, grilled pita, village salad$19.00

Breakfast Bowls

FARMLANDSpinach, mushroom, zucchini, tomato, swiss cheese$17.50
MANA MOUGrilled hormone-free skirt steak, mushrooms, red onions, peppers, mozzarella$23.00
DOWN ON THE FARMBacon, sausage, ham, onion, peppers, tomato, cheddar cheese$19.50
JALAPENOChicken chorizo, onion, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, avocado, pepper jack cheese$19.50

Shakshuka & Specialties

LAMB SHAKSHUKASpiced ground lamb simmered in a rich tomato-pepper stew with soft poached eggs, fresh herbs, and warm spices. served with pita.$23.00
SHAKSHUKAPlum tomatoes, onions, peppers, spinach, feta, garlic, 2 poached eggs, pita bread$19.00

Benedicts

THE CLASSICCanadian bacon, hollandaise sauce$17.50
THE IRISHCorned beef hash, hollandaise sauce$19.50
SALMON BENEDICTSmoked salmon (lox) grilled tomatoes, arugula, Hollandaise sauce$21.00

Eye Openers

BREAKFAST TACOSWarm corn tortillas, eggs, chicken chorizo, cilantro, pepper jack, Pico de Gallo, chipotle aioli, Melis Hashbrowns$19.00
RUSTIC BREAKFAST SANDWICHScrambled eggs, savory ham, melted mozzarella, Meli specialty sauce, on a rustic sesame roll served with hashbrowns.$17.00
BREAKFAST QUESADILLAEggs, grilled chicken, corn, black beans, cilantro, Pepper Jack, topped with Pico de Gallo and sour cream, served with Meli's Hashbrowns$19.50
PANCAKE BREAKFASTButtermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, smoked Applewood bacon, and Meli breakfast potatoes$21.00
LEAN & MEANLow-fat wheat tortilla, egg-whites, mushrooms, spinach, jalapeño, avocado, low-fat mozzarella, and a side of fruit$19.00
LOX SOFT SCRAMBLESoft scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, mozzarella on tomato sourdough bread$21.00
CHICKEN & WAFFLEHouse made herbed waffle, fried chicken, maple-bacon marmalade, sunny side up eggs$21.00
AVOCADO TOASTTomato sourdough, mozzarella cheese, avocado spread, 2 eggs sunny side up, paired with fruit$20.00

French Toast, Waffles, & Pancakes

Traditional Challah French ToastTsoureki Greek Challah dipped in buttery vanilla egg custard$15.00
Banana Bread French ToastHouse baked banana bread, pecans, caramel$19.00
Plain WaffleBelgium house made waffle batter$15.00
Fluffy Buttermilk PancakesThree house made fluffy buttermilk pancakes$15.00
Maple Butter PancakesOur house-made batter filled with bananas and pecans, topped with warm maple butter$17.50
Crème Brûlée French ToastTsoureki “Greek Challah” bread, tossed in a rich egg custard and maple sugar, served with Madagascar Vanilla Crème Anglaise and fresh berries$19.00

Crepes

NutellaOur homemade crepes filled with fresh bananas, coco-hazelnut paste, and chocolate syrup$19.50
CobblerFolded crepes topped with fresh berries, bananas, granola, caramelized brown sugar crust, honey$19.50
Fresh BerryOur homemade crepes topped with fresh berries and raw buckwheat honey$19.50
Cinnamon AppleWarm granny smith apple compote, rolled into a crepe, topped with cinnamon sugar$17.50
SymphonyChocolate infused crepes, filled with banana, strawberries, Nutella, topped with pecans, chocolate syrup$19.50

Healthy Habits

OatmealBanana, brown sugar$9.50
Yogurt & HoneyOrganic local raw honey & Greek yogurt$11.00
Fruit ParfaitStrawberries, blueberries, greek yogurt, home made whole grain fruit nut granola$13.00
House-Made Granola CerealHouse-made oven-baked granola containing whole grains, sun-dried fruit, nuts, banana, and milk$11.00
Lox & BagelSmoked Salmon (Lox), capers, onions, tomatoes, dill cream cheese, sesame bagel$21.00

Vegan & Gluten-Free

Gluten-Free French ToastGFGluten-free bread dipped in a soy-milk-based custard, and topped with fresh blackberries, raspberries, banana, organic agave syrup$17.50
Polenta Gluten-Free PancakesGFGluten-free cornmeal, rice-flower-based pancakes, fresh blueberries, bananas and honey$17.50
Tofu ScramblerSautéed broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, roasted red peppers, and organic tofu, with or without red sauce. Served with your choice of toast.$17.50
Vegan PancakesveganRice flour, soy milk, strawberry, banana, organic agave syrup$17.50
Salsa StackerGrilled tofu topped with roasted red peppers, grilled onions, spinach, avocado, and tomato salsa served on an English Muffin$17.50
Whole Wheat WrapGrilled tofu, zucchini, red onions, roasted red peppers, arugula, red wine vinaigrette, whole wheat tortilla, served with detox salad$17.50