Step inside Lincoln Café and you’ll feel it immediately—warm smiles, fresh aromas, and a sense of community that feels like home. We serve everyday favorites with seasonal flair—hearty breakfasts, bright salads, and stacked sandwiches made with ingredients from local partners who share our values. Whether you’re stopping by for a quiet coffee or lunch with friends, we’re here to make your day a little brighter.
Our Menu
Breakfast Favorites
Served until 11:30 a.m. (all day Saturday & Sunday)
The Bronzeville Breakfast — 13
Two cage-free eggs any style, choice of applewood bacon or turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes, toast or biscuit
Sweet Potato Waffle Stack — 12
House-made waffle with spiced maple butter, toasted pecans, and seasonal fruit
Avocado Toast & Greens — 11
Whole-grain sourdough, smashed avocado, cherry tomato confit, arugula, citrus vinaigrette
The Lincoln Scramble — 14
Three eggs with spinach, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and cheddar; served with toast
Morning Biscuit Sandwich — 13
Flaky buttermilk biscuit, egg, cheddar, and your choice of turkey sausage or bacon
Granola & Yogurt Parfait — 9
House granola layered with Greek yogurt, local honey, and fresh berries
Lunch Plates
Served from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Theatre Club — 14
Smoked turkey, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aioli, multigrain bread
Salmon BLT Wrap — 16
Grilled salmon, arugula, bacon, heirloom tomato, lemon-dill spread in a spinach wrap
Bronzeville Bowl — 13
Roasted sweet potatoes, farro, kale, black beans, avocado, chili-lime dressing
Chef’s Soup & Sandwich Combo — 12
Half sandwich and cup of daily soup selection
The Lincoln Burger — 15
Grass-fed beef, white cheddar, caramelized onions, house pickles, toasted brioche bun
Add grilled chicken +4 | salmon +6 | tofu +3
Garden Power Salad — 12
Mixed greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, walnuts, citrus vinaigrette
Add grilled chicken +4 | salmon +6 | tofu +3
Afternoon & Early Dinner Plates
Available 3–6 p.m. (THURSDAY–SATURDAY)
Herb-Roasted Chicken — 17
Slow-roasted half chicken with garlic pan jus, roasted seasonal vegetables, and whipped potatoes
Shrimp & Grits — 18
Cajun-seasoned shrimp over creamy stone-ground grits with scallions and smoky butter sauce
Maple-Glazed Salmon — 19
Grilled salmon with maple-chili glaze, served with quinoa pilaf and lemon asparagus
Smoky Veggie Grain Bowl — 14
Charred vegetables, wild rice, chickpeas, and harissa yogurt drizzle
Short Rib Sandwich — 16
Tender braised beef with caramelized onions, provolone, and garlic aioli on a ciabatta roll
Bronzeville Plate — 20
Chef’s seasonal special — inspired by local ingredients and community stories (ask your server)
Coffee Bar
Drip Coffee — 3.5
Cold Brew — 5
Espresso / Americano — 4 / 4.5
Latte or Cappuccino — 5
Mocha — 5.5
Seasonal Latte (Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Maple Pecan) — 6
Tea & Wellness
Loose-Leaf Tea (Earl Grey, Chamomile, Green Jasmine) — 4
Iced Tea — 4
Matcha Latte — 5.5
Turmeric or Beet Latte — 6
Juices & Smoothies
Fresh-Pressed OJ — 5
Green Morning Smoothie (spinach, pineapple, ginger) — 7
Berry Bliss Smoothie — 7
Evening Sips (Weekends Only)
Local Craft Beer — 7
House Red or White Wine — 8/glass
Sparkling Lemon Spritz — 6 (non-alcoholic option)