Cafe Central


Cafe Central

455 Central Ave., Highland Park

Lunch
Appetizers
Mussels steamed in beer, fennel, shallots & garlic $8.25
French Onion Soup croutons & Swiss cheese gratinée $4.95
Soup Du Jour chef's daily selection of homemade soups $4.25
House Salad mixed greens, pinenuts & shallot balsamic vinaigrette $4.25
Burgundy Escargots garlic & Pernod butter $7.95
Caesar Salad tomatoes, anchovy, croutons & feta cheese $6.50
Salads
Café Central Cobb Salad bed of mixed greens, chicken, feta cheese, avocado, bacon tomatoes & chopped egg with dijon mustardvinaigrette $10.75
Poached Salmon Salad bed of mixed greens, flaked salmon, red onions, green beans & dill mustard vinaigrette $10.95
Poached Chicken Salad bed of mixed greens, grilled vegetables & pesto vinaigrette $10.75
Salad Niçoise mixed greens, flaked white tuna, green beans, egg, olives, tomato & anchovy with dijon mustard vinaigrette $10.75
Sandwiches & Tartines
Smoked Salmon on Country Bread grilled vegetables, house salad, with balsamic vinaigrette & homemade french fries $10.50
Portabello Mushroom Sandwich house salad with balsamic vinaigrette & crème fraiche potato salad $10.50
Tartine of Grilled Vegetables eggplant caviar on baguette, house salad, balsamic vinaigrette, with a cup of soup du jour $9.95
Croque Monsieur homemade french fries & house salad $9.25
Grilled Chicken Sandwich honey bread with grilled vegetables, soy mustard dressing, house salad & homemade french fries $10.25
French Baguette pesto, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, poached chicken with melted mozzarella cheese & house salad $10.50
Entrées
Express Lunch Special chef's selection of entrée, salad and dessert $11.75
Vegetable Plate chef's choice of seasonal vegetables (sautéed or steamed) $9.00
Omelette Du Jour french fries, house salad with balsamic vinaigrette $9.25
Chef's Choice Pasta fresh homemade pasta with chef's selection of vegetables $9.95
Fresh Fish from the Market $10.75
Quiche Du Jour house salad with balsamic vinaigrette $9.75
Desserts
A Selection of Desserts from the cart.
 
A Selection of Desserts from the cart.
Dinner
A Selection of Desserts from the cart.
Appetizers
A Selection of Desserts from the cart.
Arugula Salad strawberries, brie cheese, candied hazelnuts, caramelized apples and hazelnut vinaigrette $8.50
French Onion Soup croutons and swiss cheese gratinée $5.95
Mussels steamed in beer, vegetables, garlic, shallots and pomme frites $10.00
Crab Cakes shiitake mushrooms, fresh corn, and beurre blanc sauce $9.25
Country Paté & Chicken Liver Mousse onion confit, cornichons and old fashioned mustard $8.95
Burgundy Escargots garlic and pernod butter $8.95
Caesar Salad tomatoes, anchovy, artichokes, croutons and feta cheese $7.25
Beet and Goat Cheese Salad greens, shallots, candied walnuts, and sherry vinaigrette $8.50
House Salad mixed greens, pinenuts and balsamic vinaigrette $5.95
Soup Du Jour chef's selection of housemade soups $5.25
Salads
Salad Niçoise mixed greens, flaked white tuna, green beans, egg, olives, tomato, potatoes and anchovy with dijonmustard vinaigrette $16.75
Poached Salmon Salad Mixed greens, flaked salmon, red onions, tomatoes, green beans & Dijon mustard vinaigrette $17.50
Café Central Cobb Salad with dijon mustard vinaigrette $16.75
Poached Chicken Salad bed of mixed greens with chicken, grilled vegetables and pesto vinaigrette $16.75
Entrees
Grilled Filet Mignon with roasted potatoes, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, wild mushrooms, crispy potato basket and greenpeppercorn sauce $23.50
Half a Roasted Chicken herbes de Provence, vegetables and mashed potatoes $16.75
Sautéed Calves Liver with roasted potatoes, sautéed onions, provençal tomatoes and sage sauce $18.25
Roasted Lamb Shank Seasonal vegetables, rosemary sauce and asiago mashed potatoes $19.50
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with green beans, granny smith apples, broccoli, mashed potatoes and a grainy mustard sauce $19.50
Pasta from the Market chef's selection of fresh homemade pasta $17.50
Grilled Salmon green lentils, spinach and balsamic vinaigrette $19.25
Half a Roasted Duckling braised cabbage with bacon, wild rice, and peach sauce $18.00
Sautéed Whitefish garden vegetables, sweet corn and tomato coulis $17.95
Vegetable Plate chef's choice of seasonal vegetables (sautéed or steamed) $15.75
Chef's Risotto Du Jour $17.50
Fresh fish from the Market
Side Dishes
Fresh fish from the Market
French Fries $3.50
Broccoli $4.00
Mashed Potatoes $3.50
Asparagus $5.00
Haricot Verts $5.00
Herbed Garlic Bread $1.50
Desserts
A selection of Desserts from the cart.
Children's menu available upon request. There will be a $3.00 charge for sharing. Ask your waiter fOR OUR TAKE OUT MENU.
Cross Streets:
(bet. Linden & St. Johns Aves.)
Neighborhood:
Highland Park
Phone:
847-266-7878

Location(s)

Cafe Central
455 Central Ave.
Highland Park, IL
United States