Lula Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Lula Cafe, a renowned New American eatery in Chicago's Logan Square, offering innovative breakfast, brunch, and dessert options. With a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and a commitment to sustainability, Lula Cafe has gained a stellar reputation in the culinary world. The diverse menu includes dishes like tofu and vegetable scramble, pasta yiayia, smoked trout scramble, and litchi noir chocolate babka. Customers are impressed by the flavors and creativity of the dishes, with highlights including the smoked lake trout scramble, carrot cake, and strawberry sorbet. The charming ambiance, friendly service, and accolades such as the Bib Gourmand and inclusion in prestigious restaurant lists make dining at Lula Cafe a memorable experience. Don't miss out on their delicious offerings and inviting atmosphere!
BREAKFAST
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
local maple syrup
TOFU AND VEGETABLE SCRAMBLE
black sesame, ginger miso sauce, house potatoes, and toast
SMOKED TROUT SCRAMBLE
arugula, dill, cream cheese, house potatoes, and toast
CLASSIC LULA BREAKFAST BURRITO
avocado, tomato, potato, cheddar, green chile soffritto, and soft scrambled eggs
FARRO AND QUINOA BOWL
bitter greens, apple, celery, pecan pesto, and a minute egg
NUT AND DATE GRANOLA
seasonal fruit, house made yogurt
MORTADELLA, FENNEL & GRUYERE HAND PIE
LITCHI NOIR CHOCOLATE BABKA
orange, marigold
COCONUT BANANA MUFFIN
miso caramel, banana chips
FRENCH TOAST
rotates seasonally, call for details
ROYALE
(LULA BREAKFAST SANDWICH SERIES) rotating special, call for details
FRENCH OMELET
rotates seasonally, call for details
BRUNCH SPECIALS - changes seasonally, visit website for current menu
LUNCH
SOUP OF THE DAY
call for details
CAESAR
little gem romaine and escarole, celery, sourdough croutons, dill, parmiggiano, and anchovy dressing
LULA HOUSE SALAD
Werp Farms lettuces, radish, white sesame, and caper vinaigrette
BAKED FRENCH FETA
marinated olives, cucumber, jalapeno basil oil, and grilled bread
BEET BRUSCHETTA
baby kale, smoked pecans, red onion, and Blakesville goat cheese
CHILLED SPICY PEANUT NOODLES
marinated tofu and vegetables, so many herbs, and black sesame
LULA TURKEY SANDWICH
avocado, tomato, lettuce, red onion, sprouts, and chile aioli. With cheddar and/or bacon, add $ each
THE TINEKA
the classic Lula spicy peanut butter sandwich with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and sprouts
CHICKPEA AND FENNEL TAGINE
green harissa, golden raisin, preserved lemon, arugula, and grilled bread
PASTA YIAYIA
bucatini, feta, garlic, brown butter, cinnamon
SPAGHETTI
pancetta, queso fresco, sweet and spicy chile 'salsa rosa'
HOUSE PORK SAUSAGE
BROADBENT BACON
TOAST AND JAM
BREAKFAST POTATOES
TWO EGGS ANY STYLE
SPICY HOUSE SLAW
PQM CHICKEN SAUSAGE
KALE SALAD
SIDES
SWEETS
CARROT CAKE
COOKIE PLATE
lemon lavender crinkle + double chocolate + pistachio almond
ICE CREAM
rotating assorted flavors
SORBET
rotating assorted flavors
MARINATED OLIVES
YIA YIA ARANCINI
garlic, brown butter, cinnamon, feta
SEASONAL CRUDITE & GOLDEN BEET DIP
candied chestnuts
AMARO AFFOGATO
the best thing Ive ever tasted - Jason Hammel
ARTISAN CHEESE PLATE
candied nuts, dried fruit mostarda, seeded crackers
HAPPY HOUR - :-p daily at the bar
CAFE AT NIGHT
SOUP OF THE DAY
house made vegetarian soups, mostly vegan and gluten free
CAESAR
little gem romaine and escarole, celery, sourdough croutons, dill, parmigiano, anchovy dressing
LULA HOUSE SALAD
Werp Farms lettuces, radish, white sesame, caper vinaigrette
BAKED FRENCH FETA
marinated olives, cucumber, jalapeno basil oil, grilled bread
BEET BRUSCHETTA
baby kale, smoked pecans, red onion, Blakesville goat cheese
SPAGHETTI
pancetta, queso fresco, sweet and spicy chile salsa rosa
PASTA YIAYIA
bucatini, feta, garlic, brown butter, cinnamon
ROAST CHICKEN
potato, bitter greens, panzanella, anchovy aioli
CHICKPEA AND FENNEL TAGINE
green harissa, golden raisin, preserved lemon, arugula, grilled bread
OYSTERS
six oysters with rose and mandarin mignonette
CHICKPEA FRITES
nasturtium bearnaise
SWEET AND SOUR ONION FOCACCIA
wild oregano za'atar, herb salad
WINTER CITRUS SALAD
candied pistachio, endive, white balsamic, pecorino sardo
FRIED FOUR STAR MUSHROOMS
marcona almond aillade
SNACKS
PLATES - changes seasonally, visit website for current menu
OAT RISOTTO
celery root, rosemary, hazelnut
CHITARRA
green garlic, dungeness crab, kumquat, chile, almond
BLACK BASS
morels, wild rice, leeks, shio koji beurre blanc
PORK SECRETO
cranberry beans, tangerine, baby carrots, oyster butter
ARTISAN CHEESE PLATE
two unusual goat cheeses, candied nuts, fermented plum, fresh local grapes, sourdough toast
CARROT CAKE
PECORINO CAKE
sour cherry, olive oil ice cream, sicilian pistachio, candied caselvetranos
CHOCOLATE CHESTNUT MOUSSE
sunflower praline, blood orange, barbera
MATCHA CHURRO
black sesame ice cream, black raspberry sauce
ICE CREAM
rotating assorted flavors
SORBET
rotating assorted flavors