Served with a choice of two ingredients for the omelet and a side of cubed potatoes
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Willow Café and Bistro Menu
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A.M. Food - To Go - Breakfast
Scrambled eggs, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, served with house-made basil pesto, choice of protein, cubed potatoes
Our homemade breakfast quiche containing bacon, gruyere cheese, and caramelized onions. Served with mixed green salad.
Eggs, cheddar cheese, and your choice of protein on a buttermilk biscuit or croissant
yogurt with house-made granola and seasonal fruit
two eggs, choice of protein, cubed hash browns, choice of toast. Substitute pancake for a 2-dollar upcharge.
3 Pancakes served with maple syrup, seasonal fruit, and whipped cream
served with maple syrup, seasonal fruit, whipped cream
scrambled eggs, cubed potatoes, choice of protein, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, avocado, salsa, sour cream on a flour tortilla, and a side of seasonal fruit
A.M. Food - To Go - Starters, Soups, and Salads
Roasted in a sweet chilli vinaigrette
bowl of tomato bisque with herbed croutons
romaine lettuce with bacon, blue cheese crumbles, grilled chicken, red onion, hard-boiled egg, avocado and tomatoes with balsamic vinegarette
Classic Caesar salad with herbed croutons
mixed greens, feta, tomato, kalamata olives, cucumber, balsamic vinegarette
A.M. Food - To Go - Sandwiches
Chicken salad with dried cranberries, lettuce, and tomato on a croissant or sourdough toast
two beef patties, cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, grilled onion, lettuce, giardiniera relish, brioche bun
two beyond patties, cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, grilled onions, lettuce, giardiniera relish, brioche bun
turkey, avocado, bacon, tomato, lettuce, lemon chive aioli on sourdough or multigrain bread
cold smoked salmon, avocado, bacon, tomato, lettuce, lemon chive aioli on sourdough or multigrain bread
avocado, tomato, lettuce, lemon chive aioli on sourdough or multigrain bread
avocado, crumbled feta, sliced almonds, and honey balsamic drizzle on sourdough or multigrain toast
Bratwurst, spicy mustard, caramelized onions, red peppers, sauerkraut on a Tuscan roll.
A.M. Food - To Go - Entrees
breaded chicken breast with paprika sauce, grilled lemon, served with brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes
chicken breast, baby peas, carrots, pearly onions in cream sauce, topped with puff pastry
Baby Bella mushrooms, caramelized onion, béchamel sauce, feta crumbles, honey balsamic drizzle
tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella and basil
Breakfast
Served with a choice of two ingredients for the omelet and a side of cubed potatoes
Scrambled eggs, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, served with house-made basil pesto, choice of protein, cubed potatoes
Our homemade breakfast quiche containing bacon, gruyere cheese, and caramelized onions. Served with mixed green salad.
Eggs, cheddar cheese, and your choice of protein on a buttermilk biscuit or croissant
yogurt with house-made granola and seasonal fruit
two eggs, choice of protein, cubed hash browns, choice of toast. Substitute pancake for a 2-dollar upcharge.
3 Pancakes served with maple syrup, seasonal fruit, and whipped cream
served with maple syrup, seasonal fruit, whipped cream
scrambled eggs, cubed potatoes, choice of protein, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, avocado, salsa, sour cream on a flour tortilla, and a side of seasonal fruit
Starters, Soups, and Salads
Roasted in a sweet chilli vinaigrette
bowl of tomato bisque with herbed croutons
romaine lettuce with bacon, blue cheese crumbles, grilled chicken, red onion, hard-boiled egg, avocado and tomatoes with balsamic vinegarette
Classic Caesar salad with herbed croutons
mixed greens, feta, tomato, kalamata olives, cucumber, balsamic vinegarette
Sandwiches
Chicken salad with dried cranberries, lettuce, and tomato on a croissant or sourdough toast
two beef patties, cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, grilled onion, lettuce, giardiniera relish, brioche bun
two beyond patties, cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, grilled onions, lettuce, giardiniera relish, brioche bun
turkey, avocado, bacon, tomato, lettuce, lemon chive aioli on sourdough or multigrain bread
cold smoked salmon, avocado, bacon, tomato, lettuce, lemon chive aioli on sourdough or multigrain bread
avocado, tomato, lettuce, lemon chive aioli on sourdough or multigrain bread
avocado, crumbled feta, sliced almonds, and honey balsamic drizzle on sourdough or multigrain toast
Bratwurst, spicy mustard, caramelized onions, red peppers, sauerkraut on a Tuscan roll.
Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye bread
Entrees
breaded chicken breast with paprika sauce, grilled lemon, served with brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes
chicken breast, baby peas, carrots, pearly onions in cream sauce, topped with puff pastry
Baby Bella mushrooms, caramelized onion, béchamel sauce, feta crumbles, honey balsamic drizzle
tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella and basil
P.M. Food - To Go - Starters
steamed muscles in white wine garlic sauce (GF)
seared scallops in a lemon garlic butter sauce
Baby Bella mushrooms, caramelized onion, béchamel sauce, feta crumbles, honey balsamic drizzle
tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella and basil
blue cheese, grilled onion, garlic aioli on three filet mignon sliders
Fried cheese curds with guajillo aioli sauce on the side.
Roasted in a sweet chilli vinaigrette
fried breaded mushrooms
P.M. Food - To Go - Soups and Salads
bowl of tomato bisque with herbed croutons
romaine lettuce with bacon, blue cheese crumbles, grilled chicken, red onion, hard-boiled egg, avocado and tomatoes with balsamic vinegarette
Classic Caesar salad with herbed croutons
mixed greens, feta, tomato, kalamata olives, cucumber, balsamic vinegarette
P.M. Food - To Go - Sandwiches
Chicken salad with dried cranberries, lettuce, and tomato on a croissant or sourdough toast
two beef patties, cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, grilled onion, lettuce, giardiniera relish, brioche bun
two beyond patties, cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, grilled onions, lettuce, giardiniera relish, brioche bun
turkey, avocado, bacon, tomato, lettuce, lemon chive aioli on sourdough or multigrain bread
cold smoked salmon, avocado, bacon, tomato, lettuce, lemon chive aioli on sourdough or multigrain bread
Bratwurst, spicy mustard, caramelized onions, red peppers, sauerkraut on a Tuscan roll.
Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye bread
P.M. Food - To Go - Dinner Entrees
breaded chicken breast with paprika sauce, grilled lemon, served with brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes
chicken breast, baby peas, carrots, pearly onions in cream sauce, topped with puff pastry
sauteed chicken breast served with a lemon wine sauce, capers, and sauteed spinach and your choice of side
shrimp, spinach, and mushroom risotto with a lemon and garlic cream sauce (GF)
Beef, Egg Noodles, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, garlic, Spanish onions
Grilled salmon on mushroom, asparagus, and spinach risotto with a lemon and garlic sauce
mushroom, asparagus, and spinach risotto with a lemon and garlic sauce
6 oz filet with your choice of sides
Starters
steamed muscles in white wine garlic sauce (GF)
seared scallops in a lemon garlic butter sauce
Baby Bella mushrooms, caramelized onion, béchamel sauce, feta crumbles, honey balsamic drizzle
tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella and basil
blue cheese, grilled onion, garlic aioli on three filet mignon sliders
Fried cheese curds with guajillo aioli sauce on the side.
Roasted in a sweet chilli vinaigrette
fried breaded mushrooms
Soups and Salads
bowl of tomato bisque with herbed croutons
romaine lettuce with bacon, blue cheese crumbles, grilled chicken, red onion, hard-boiled egg, avocado and tomatoes with balsamic vinegarette
Classic Caesar salad with herbed croutons
mixed greens, feta, tomato, kalamata olives, cucumber, balsamic vinegarette
Dinner Entrees
breaded chicken breast with paprika sauce, grilled lemon, served with brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes
chicken breast, baby peas, carrots, pearly onions in cream sauce, topped with puff pastry
sauteed chicken breast served with a lemon wine sauce, capers, and sauteed spinach and your choice of side
shrimp, spinach, and mushroom risotto with a lemon and garlic cream sauce (GF)
Beef, Egg Noodles, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, garlic, Spanish onions
Grilled salmon on mushroom, asparagus, and spinach risotto with a lemon and garlic sauce
mushroom, asparagus, and spinach risotto with a lemon and garlic sauce
6 oz filet with your choice of sides
Weekend Brunch Specials - To-Go - Weekend Brunch Specials
Cubed potatoes, choice of protein, red pepper, grilled onion, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, two eggs over easy, guajillo aioli, chives
One buttermilk biscuit and breakfast sausage cream gravy.
two buttermilk biscuits and breakfast sausage cream gravy
smoked salmon, mixed greens with lemon herb vinegarette, capers, cucumber, tomato, red onion, chives, herbed cream cheese, sourdough toast
smashed sausage and beef patties, cheddar, fried egg, bacon, maple aioli, giardiniera relish, buttermilk biscuit, side of cubed potatoes
two beyond patties, cheddar, fried egg, maple aioli, giardiniera relish, buttermilk biscuit, side of cubed potatoes
poached egg and ham on an English muffin with lemon hollandaise sauce, served with breakfast potatoes
Smoked salmon, spinach, tomato, and a poached egg on an English muffin with lemon hollandaise sauce, served with breakfast potatoes
Mushrooms, spinach, tomato, and a poached egg on an English muffin with lemon hollandaise sauce, served with breakfast potatoes
Weekend Brunch Specials
Cubed potatoes, choice of protein, red pepper, grilled onion, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, two eggs over easy, guajillo aioli, chives
One buttermilk biscuit and breakfast sausage cream gravy.
two buttermilk biscuits and breakfast sausage cream gravy
smoked salmon, mixed greens with lemon herb vinegarette, capers, cucumber, tomato, red onion, chives, herbed cream cheese, sourdough toast
smashed sausage and beef patties, cheddar, fried egg, bacon, maple aioli, giardiniera relish, buttermilk biscuit, side of cubed potatoes
two beyond patties, cheddar, fried egg, maple aioli, giardiniera relish, buttermilk biscuit, side of cubed potatoes
poached egg and ham on an English muffin with lemon hollandaise sauce, served with breakfast potatoes
Smoked salmon, spinach, tomato, and a poached egg on an English muffin with lemon hollandaise sauce, served with breakfast potatoes
Mushrooms, spinach, tomato, and a poached egg on an English muffin with lemon hollandaise sauce, served with breakfast potatoes
Drinks - To Go - Coffee, Tea, Hot Drinks
Drinks - To Go - Soda and Lemonade
Coffee, Tea, Hot Drinks
Soda and Lemonade
Kid's Food - To Go - Kid's Food
Kid's Food
Bulk Savory To-Go - Bulk Items
Bulk Items
Festival - Festival
Festival
Prices & availability
Prices at Willow Café and Bistro typically range from $20 to $30. Menu categories include breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and to-go options. Seasonal availability and specific item prices may change, so confirmation of current pricing is advisable before ordering.
Dining fit
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Family-friendly
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Vegan Options
About this menu
What to know before you order
The Willow Café and Bistro menu offers a diverse cafe-style selection including breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with an emphasis on comfort food, coffee, and cocktails. Menu sections feature kid-friendly to-go food, bulk items, starters, and dinner entrees, such as Chicken Schnitzel and Salmon Risotto.
Guests often mention popular dishes like Smoked Salmon Plate and Mushroom Benedict, as well as desserts paired with coffee. The menu supports dine-in, takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating, suitable for casual solo dining and family gatherings. Prices and menu items can vary seasonally, so checking current availability is recommended.
Willow Café and Bistro
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- 4729 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, United States
- +1 773-754-0341
- · 07:30 AM - 09:00 PM
- $20 to $30
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