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Cafe Central
Cafe Central
455 Central Ave., Highland Park
Lunch
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Appetizers
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| A Selection of Desserts from the cart. | |
| A Selection of Desserts from the cart. | |
Dinner
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| A Selection of Desserts from the cart. | |
Appetizers
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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.
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Cross Streets:
(bet. Linden & St. Johns Aves.)Neighborhood:
Highland ParkPhone:
847-266-7878Location(s)
- Cafe Central
- 455 Central Ave.
- Highland Park, IL
- United States



