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North & Clark Cafe Menu

Explore the North & Clark Cafe menu featuring sandwiches, salads, coffee, and light bites inside the Chicago History Museum. View categories and dining info.

16 categories · 139 dishes 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, United States Last updated July 2026

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Restaurant North & Clark Cafe

Type Cafe

Location 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Price Range $10 to $20

Rating 4.3 (46 reviews)

Hours Tue–Sat 9:30 AM–2:30 PM, Sun 12 PM–4 PM

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The full North & Clark Cafe menu

Browse every dish by category — from in-table BBQ cuts to stews, sides and drinks. Prices are shown where available.

Greek Town Salad US$11.75

Romaine and iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, red onions, grilled artichoke hearts, tomatoes, feta, red wine vinaigrette.

West Side Spinach Salad US$11.75

Spinach, red grapes, oranges, sliced strawberries, dried cranberries, almonds, creamy goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.

Taylor Street Caesar Salad US$10.95

Romaine and iceberg lettuce, Parmesan and asiago cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing.

North And Clark Chopped Salad US$11.75

Romaine and iceberg lettuce, bacon, diced tomato, hard cooked eggs, roasted red peppers, blue cheese, ranch dressing.

Great Chicago Fire Salad US$11.75

Romaine and iceberg lettuce, red peppers, diced tomato, red onion, corn, black bean relish, pepper jack cheese, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch dressing.

Chicago-Style Vienna Hot Dog US$10.95

Tomato, onion, mustard, celery salt, relish, pickle, sport peppers. Served with homemade potato chips.

Ultimate Chili Cheese Dog US$10.95

Braised beef chili, American cheese, onion, mustard, celery salt. Served with homemade potato chips.

Loop Classic Burger US$11.50

American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun. Served with homemade potato chips. Add bacon + 2.00.

Blues Brothers Burger US$11.95

Blue cheese crumbles, bacon, garlic aioli, brioche bun. Served with homemade potato chips.

Impossible Burger US$11.95

Plant based meat patty, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, garlic aioli, Brioche bun

Gold Coast Veggie Sandwich US$11.95

Grilled artichoke hearts, roasted bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, fresh spinach provolone cheese, tomato focaccia. Served with homemade potato chips.

State Street BLT Sandwich US$12.95

Bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato, mayo, white toast. Served with homemade potato chips.

Lake Shore Tuna Sandwich US$11.95

Homemade tuna salad, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, toasted croissant. Served with homemade potato chips.

Hancock Chicken Salad Sandwich US$11.95

Roasted chicken, red onion, celery, currants, almonds, lettuce, tomato, multigrain toast. Served with homemade potato chips.

North Side Turkey Sandwich US$12.95

Roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, multigrain toast. Served with homemade potato chips.

Pilsen Crispy Chicken Sandwich US$12.95

Crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, chipotle ranch, brioche bun

Little Village Blackened Chicken Sandwich US$12.95

Blackened chicken, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato chipotle ranch, onion roll. Served with homemade potato chips.

Turkey Sandwich US$10.95

Served with homemade potato chips and small mixed fruit. Available for children 10 and under.

Grilled American Cheese Sandwich US$10.95

Served with homemade potato chips and small mixed fruit. Available for children 10 and under.

Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich US$10.95

Served with homemade potato chips and small mixed fruit. Available for children 10 and under.

Vienna Beef Hot Dog US$10.95

Served with homemade potato chips and small mixed fruit. Available for children 10 and under.

Toasted Bagel & Cream Cheese US$4.25

Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, Everything bagel

The Stevenson Parfait US$5.95

Layers of vanilla yogurt, Gluten free granola, season fruit.

Dan Ryan Egg Sandwich US$12.95

Served with egg your style, protein, cheese and bread or wrap. $2.00 sub charge on egg

Eisenhower Plate US$12.50

2 eggs any style, choice of bacon or sausage, served with Potatoes O’Brien and English muffin, multigrain, white toast or bagel + .50.

Build Your Own Omelet US$14.50

Served with potatoes O'brien your choice of up to 3 ingredients and bread. Bagel +.50.

Premium Hot Tea US$3.50

12 oz.

Freshly Brewed Coffee US$2.95

Espresso US$3.25

Americano US$3.50

Hot Chocolate US$3.50

Café Latte US$4.50

Chai Latte US$4.50

Cappuccino US$4.50

Café Mocha US$4.50

Iced Tea US$3.95

16 oz.

Great Chicago Fire Salad US$11.75

Romaine and iceberg lettuce, red peppers, diced tomato, red onion, corn, black bean relish, pepper jack cheese, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch dressing.

North Side Turkey Sandwich US$12.95

Roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, multigrain toast. Served with homemade potato chips.

Loop Classic Burger US$11.50

American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun. Served with homemade potato chips. Add bacon + 2.00.

Chili Con Carne US$5.00

Braised beef, beans, peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, sour cream.

Greek Town Salad US$11.75

Romaine and iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, red onions, grilled artichoke hearts, tomatoes, feta, red wine vinaigrette.

West Side Spinach Salad US$11.75

Spinach, red grapes, oranges, sliced strawberries, dried cranberries, almonds, creamy goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.

Taylor Street Caesar Salad US$10.95

Romaine and iceberg lettuce, Parmesan and asiago cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing.

North And Clark Chopped Salad US$11.75

Romaine and iceberg lettuce, bacon, diced tomato, hard cooked eggs, roasted red peppers, blue cheese, ranch dressing.

Chicago-Style Vienna Hot Dog US$10.95

Tomato, onion, mustard, celery salt, relish, pickle, sport peppers. Served with homemade potato chips.

Ultimate Chili Cheese Dog US$10.95

Braised beef chili, American cheese, onion, mustard, celery salt. Served with homemade potato chips.

Blues Brothers Burger US$11.95

Blue cheese crumbles, bacon, garlic aioli, brioche bun. Served with homemade potato chips.

Impossible Burger US$11.95

Plant based meat patty, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, garlic aioli, Brioche bun

Gold Coast Veggie Sandwich US$11.95

Grilled artichoke hearts, roasted bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, fresh spinach provolone cheese, tomato focaccia. Served with homemade potato chips.

State Street BLT Sandwich US$12.95

Bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato, mayo, white toast. Served with homemade potato chips.

Lake Shore Tuna Sandwich US$11.95

Homemade tuna salad, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, toasted croissant. Served with homemade potato chips.

Hancock Chicken Salad Sandwich US$11.95

Roasted chicken, red onion, celery, currants, almonds, lettuce, tomato, multigrain toast. Served with homemade potato chips.

Pilsen Crispy Chicken Sandwich US$12.95

Crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, chipotle ranch, brioche bun

Little Village Blackened Chicken Sandwich US$12.95

Blackened chicken, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato chipotle ranch, onion roll. Served with homemade potato chips.

Uptown 3 Cheese Panini US$10.95

American, Swiss, cheddar, tomato, ciabatta. Served with homemade potato chips.

Uptown 3 Cheese With Bacon Panini US$12.95

American, Swiss, cheddar, tomato, ciabatta. Served with homemade potato chips.

Millennium Park Chicken Panini US$11.95

Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto, spinach, garlic aioli, pretzel roll. Served with homemade potato chips.

Homemade Chip US$2.95

Cookie US$4.00

Choose from a variety of flavors.

Bar US$4.00

Muffin US$4.00

Choose from a variety of flavors.

Crispy Fries US$4.95

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Salad US$4.00

Turkey Sandwich US$10.95

Served with homemade potato chips and small mixed fruit. Available for children 10 and under.

Grilled American Cheese Sandwich US$10.95

Served with homemade potato chips and small mixed fruit. Available for children 10 and under.

Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich US$10.95

Served with homemade potato chips and small mixed fruit. Available for children 10 and under.

Vienna Beef Hot Dog US$10.95

Served with homemade potato chips and small mixed fruit. Available for children 10 and under.

Toasted Bagel & Cream Cheese US$4.25

Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, Everything bagel

The Stevenson Parfait US$5.95

Layers of vanilla yogurt, Gluten free granola, season fruit.

Dan Ryan Egg Sandwich US$12.95

Served with egg your style, protein, cheese and bread or wrap. $2.00 sub charge on egg

Eisenhower Plate US$12.50

2 eggs any style, choice of bacon or sausage, served with Potatoes O’Brien and English muffin, multigrain, white toast or bagel + .50.

Build Your Own Omelet US$14.50

Served with potatoes O'brien your choice of up to 3 ingredients and bread. Bagel +.50.

Café Au Lait US$4.00

Iced Coffee US$3.95

16 oz.

Iced Americano US$4.00

16 oz.

House-Made Lemonade US$3.50

16 oz.

Iced Latte US$4.95

16 oz.

Iced Mocha US$4.95

16 oz.

Iced Chai Latte US$4.95

16 oz.

Smoothie Of The Day US$5.50

16 oz.

Mocha Frappe US$5.50

Brewed coffee, milk and natural ingredients, blended with ice. 16 oz.

Caramel Frappe US$5.50

Brewed coffee, milk and natural ingredients, blended with ice. 16 oz.

Vanilla Frappe US$5.50

Brewed coffee, milk and natural ingredients, blended with ice. 16 oz.

Bottled Water US$2.50

Coke US$2.25

Diet Coke US$2.25

Ginger Ale US$2.25

Lime LaCroix US$2.25

Sprecher Root Beer US$3.75

Prices & availability

Menu prices, seasonal items, and category offerings at North & Clark Cafe may vary over time. Some menu items do not list specific prices and may require confirmation upon ordering. Availability can change based on daily service and seasonal ingredients.

Dining fit

This menu is good for

Breakfast
Lunch
Good for Working
Great Coffee
Seating
Good for Kids

About this menu

North & Clark Cafe offers a casual, counter-service menu inside the Chicago History Museum featuring sandwiches like the State Street BLT and Little Village Blackened Chicken, as well as salads such as the Taylor Street Caesar and Greek Town Salad. The menu spans categories including Sandwiches, Salads, Beverages, and a Kid’s Menu with items like Grilled American Cheese Sandwich.

Guests often mention the cozy atmosphere and the cafe’s strong coffee and tea selection. The menu is well-suited for breakfast and lunch occasions, with quick bites and comfort food options. Seating is available both indoors and outdoors, accommodating solo diners and families with children.

North & Clark Cafe

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1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
+1 312-799-2122
· Closed
$10 to $20

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