Sweet Basil Cafe of Skokie

Butcher's Omelet

Bacon, ham and sausage with a blend of Jack and Cheddar cheeses.

Garden Omelet

Tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, onions and bell peppers with a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses.

Avocado & Bacon Omelet

Avocado, bacon, tomatoes and a blend of Jack and Cheddar cheeses, topped with avocado and sour cream and a side of salsa.

Gyro & Feta Omelet

Gyros and feta cheese. Served with a side of gyro sauce.

Hawaii 5-o Omelet

Pineapple, bacon, ham and Jack and Cheddar cheeses.

Denver Omelet

Ham, bell peppers and onions with a blend of Jack and Cheddar cheeses.

Chicken & Veggie Omelet

Chopped chicken breast, broccoli, onion and a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses.

Jambalaya Omelet

Andouille sausage, chicken, onions, peppers, a blend of Jack and Cheddar cheeses with our spicy Jambalaya sauce.

Prime Rib Omelet

Prime rib, mushrooms, tomato, bacon and mozzarella cheese. Served with horseradish sauce.

Spanish Omelet

Chorizo, salsa, bell peppers, onion and a blend of Jack and Cheddar cheeses, served with a side of salsa.

Skinny Senorita Omelet

Egg whites omelet with ham, pico de gallo, garlic and cheese.

Florentine Omelet

Spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes and ham, topped with hollandaise sauce.

Tuscan Omelet

Chicken, bacon, spinach, tomato and mozzarella cheese.

Turkey Club Sandwich

Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on wheat bread.

Tuna Salad Or Chicken Salad

Served on wheat berry bread with lettuce and tomato.

Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich

Served on ciabatta bread with lettuce and tomato.

Malibu Chicken Breast

Grilled chicken breast with ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato and melted Swiss cheese on a ciabatta bun.

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Breaded chicken breast smothered with our homemade spicy buffalo sauce, with lettuce, tomato and melted cheese.

Ultimate Grilled Cheese

American, Swiss, mozzarella, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese served on Parmesan crusted wheat bread.

Blt Sandwich

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on wheat bread.

Blt Club Sandwich

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on wheat bread.

French Dip

Slices of tender roast beef on French bread, served with au jus for dipping.

Philly Chicken Or Philly Beef

Onion, bell peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese.

Reuben

Corned beef on rye with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on the side.

Gyros Sandwich

Gyros with onion, tomato and gyros sauce served on warm pita.

Hand Breaded Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin with lettuce and tomato on a ciabatta bun.

Grilled Cheese & Bacon

Served on multi-grain bread with bacon and tomato.

Grilled Cheese & Ham

Ham off the bone with cheese on thick Texas toast.

Breakfast Meat

Three bacon, three sausage links, or two sausage patties.

Giant Cinnamon Roll

Drizzled with icing and pecans topped with a strawberry.

Hash Browns Or American Fries

Shredded or sliced potatoes, crispy on the outside. Choice of hash browns or American fries.

Ham Off The Bone

Turkey Sausage

Three pieces.

1 Egg

Choice of egg preparation: sunny, over easy/medium/hard, scrambled (with cheese, soft, hard), poached (soft, hard), basted (soft, hard), hard boiled, whites, beaters.

Toast

Assorted toasts: raisin, rye, wheat, and white, served as sides.

Bagel With Cream Cheese

Corned Beef Hash

Slice Of Homemade Banana Bread

Served with cinnamon butter.

Canadian Bacon

½ Avocado

Sausage Gravy

Hobo Skillet

Onions and a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.

Irish Skillet

Corned beef hash, onions and Swiss cheese.

Gypsy Steak Skillet

Chopped skirt steak, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.

Mediterranean Skillet

Spinach, bacon, tomato and feta cheese.

Meat Lovers Skillet

Bacon, ham, and sausage with a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.

Mexican Skillet

Chorizo sausage, onions, bell peppers, and a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese with salsa on the side.

Gyro & Feta Skillet

Gyros, onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese.

Homemade Banana Bread French Toast

Homemade banana bread French toast topped with fresh bananas and pecans. Dusted with powdered sugar and served with cinnamon butter.

Cinnamon Roll French Toast

Cinnamon roll French toast dusted with powdered sugar and served with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon butter.

Traditional French Toast

Three slices of thick French toast.

Glazed French Toast

Glazes: Strawberry, Blueberry, Apple Nut, Raspberry or Blackberry Fresh Fruit: Bananas or Strawberries.

Giant Brownie

Roast Beef Panini

Italian roast beef with mozzarella cheese and pesto mayo.

Pesto Chicken Panini

Chicken breast, tomato, mozzarella cheese and pesto mayonnaise.

Tuna Italiano Panini

Albacore tuna salad with mozzarella cheese and tomato on Parmesan and oregano grilled panini.

California Panini

Sliced turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, mozzarella cheese and pesto mayonnaise.

Garlic Crusted Chicken Panini

Garlic crusted chicken breast, mozzarella cheese and pesto mayonnaise. Served with garlic dressing on the side.

Veggie Panini

Portobello mushrooms, onions, red and green peppers, mozzarella cheese, reduced in white wine.

Grilled Chicken & Artichoke

Grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, pesto mayonnaise and mozzarella cheese.

2 Eggs

With bacon or sausage, turkey sausage, ham off the bone, Canadian bacon, corned beef hash, chicken breast, gyros meat.

Half Biscuits & Gravy

½ Biscuits & Gravy With 2 Eggs & Hash Browns

Half portion biscuits smothered in gravy, served with two eggs (17 ways including poached and scrambled options), and choice between hash browns or American fries (option to substitute for fruit, various toppings available).

Full Biscuits & Gravy With 2 Eggs & Hash Browns

Homemade biscuits, gravy, accompanied by 2 eggs, options ranging from sunny side up to egg beaters, and hash browns with alternatives including fruit, cheese, onions, peppers, or american fries.

Full Biscuits & Gravy

Chopped Steak & 2 Eggs

Chopped steak paired with two eggs, customizable egg preparation and steak temperature. Options include hash browns or American fries with various add-ons, and a choice between toast or pancakes in multiple flavors.

Jumbo Country Fried Steak & 2 Eggs

Topped with sausage gravy.

Rib Eye Steak & 2 Eggs

Ribeye steak with two eggs, options for egg prep and meat temp. Choose between hash browns, American fries with various toppings, or fruit. Toast or pancakes available in multiple flavors.

Irish Benedict

Two poached eggs and corned beef hash on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce.

Classic Benedict

Two poached eggs and Canadian bacon on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce.

Country Benedict

Two poached eggs and sausage patties on a buttermilk biscuit, topped with country sausage gravy.

Florentine Benedict

Two poached eggs, spinach and tomato on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce.

Los Altos Benedict

Two poached eggs, chorizo, roasted red peppers, topped with chipotle hollandaise sauce.

Veggie Benedict

Two poached eggs, spinach, mushrooms, peppers and tomato on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce.

Sweet Basil Benedict

Two poached eggs, turkey, bacon and tomato on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce.

Classic Oatmeal

Served with milk, brown sugar and raisins.

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

Topped with cinnamon apples and pecans.

Baked Oatmeal

Baked with brown sugar topped with bananas and strawberries.

Sweet Basil Fusion Oatmeal

Topped with crunchy granola, blackberries and raspberries.

Belgian Waffle With Glaze

Topped with homemade glazed fruit or pecans.

Nutella Waffle

Topped with Nutella, fresh strawberries, bananas and pecans.

Chicken & Waffle

Waffle with three chicken tenders dipped in maple syrup topped with cinnamon butter.

Belgian Waffle

Topped with Homemade Glazed Fruit or Pecans.

Sweet Basil Favorite Waffle

Topped with fresh strawberries, bananas and pecans.

Chorizo Scrambler

Four scrambled egg with chorizo sausage, black olives, tomatoes and jalapeño peppers. Add Egg Whites or Egg Beaters or Gluten Free Pancakes for an additional charge.

Country Scrambler

Four scrambled egg with bacon, sausage, ham, onions and peppers with sausage gravy. Add Egg Whites or Egg Beaters or Gluten Free Pancakes for an additional charge.

Italian Egg White Scrambler

Four scrambled egg whites with spinach, tomato and onions. Topped with oregano and mozzarella cheese. Add Egg Whites or Egg Beaters or Gluten Free Pancakes for an additional charge.

Gyros Scrambler

Four scrambled egg with gyros, spinach, tomato, onions and feta cheese. Add Egg Whites or Egg Beaters or Gluten Free Pancakes for an additional charge.

3 Crêpes With Fresh Fruit Or Homemade Fruit Glaze

Choice of Glazes: Strawberry, Blueberry, Apple Nut, Raspberry, Blackberry Choice of Fresh Fruit: Bananas or Strawberries.

Sweet Basil Favorite Crêpes

Three crêpes with fresh strawberries, bananas and pecans.

Savory Crêpes

Three crêpes filled with spinach, mushrooms and artichokes, topped with hollandaise sauce.

Nutella Crêpes

Three crêpes filled with heavenly Nutella cream cheese and topped with fresh bananas and cocoa powder.

3 Plain Crêpes

Sweet Basil Best Crêpes

Three crêpes with glazed raspberries, bananas and pecans.

Buttermilk Pancakes (4 Pieces)

Sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Short Stack

Two pancakes sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Short Stack With Glaze

2 Pancakes with Choice of Homemade Fruit Glaze or Choice of Fresh Fruit.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Made with chocolate chips inside and topped with chocolate chips.

Chocolate Lover's Pancakes

Chocolate buttermilk pancakes with chocolate chips inside.

Swedish Pancakes

Three large thick Swedish pancakes served with lingonberry berries and lingonberry butter on the side.

Blueberry Pancakes

Made with fresh whole blueberries inside and then topped with our homemade blueberry glaze.

Pecan Pancakes

With pecans and dusted with powdered sugar.

Multi Grain Pancakes

Topped with granola and honey.

Pancake Sandwich

Two slices of ham off the bone, between two large pancakes, topped with two eggs.

Glazed Buttermilk Pancakes

Choice of Homemade Fruit Glaze: Strawberry, Blueberry, Apple Nut, Raspberry, or Blackberry Choice of Fresh Fruit: Fresh Strawberries or Bananas.

Cranberry Nut Pancakes

With cranberries and pecans.

Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

French toast filled with our strawberry cream cheese and topped with fresh strawberries.

California Stuffed French Toast

Honey oat bran bread, filled with our homemade amaretto cream cheese and topped with granola, bananas and strawberries.

Blackberry Stuffed French Toast

French toast filled with our blackberry cream cheese and topped with blackberry glaze.

Nutella Stuffed French Toast

Creamy Nutella between thick Texas toast dipped in batter and deep fried golden brown, topped with bananas and then sprinkled with powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

Healthy Start

Two multigrain pancakes, two egg whites, two turkey sausage.

Pancake Combo

Three pancakes, two eggs, choice of bacon or sausage. Gluten free for an additional charge.

Banana Bread French Toast Combo

Two slices of homemade banana bread French toast, two eggs, and choice of bacon or sausage.

French Toast Combo

Two slices of French toast, two eggs with choice of bacon or sausage.

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Combo

Three slices cinnamon roll French toast, two eggs and choice of bacon or sausage.

Waffle Combo

Belgian waffle, two eggs with choice of bacon or sausage.

Giant Breakfast Burrito

Four scrambled eggs, andouille sausage, green peppers, onions, Cajun seasoning and Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Served on hash browns all topped with hot sauce, sour cream and green onions.

Avocado Toast

Two slices of artisan bread toasted and topped with avocado spread, roasted red peppers, two poached eggs, arugula, radishes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a lemon twist. Served with a cup of fruit.

Breakfast Tacos

Served with three (3) flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, chorizo, Cheddar and Jack cheeses, sour cream and pico de gallo, served on hash browns or cup of fruit.

Huevos Rancheros

Chorizo or pulled pork on two tostadas topped with ranchero sauce, queso fresco, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, black beans, corn and two eggs.

Breakfast Sandwich

Bread, choice of breakfast meat, American cheese, and two egg. Served with hash browns, American fries or fruit.

Sampler

One cinnamon raisin French toast, one egg, one bacon and one sausage.

Swedish Combo

Two Swedish pancakes, Canadian bacon and two eggs.

Country Combo

½ order of biscuit and gravy, two eggs any style, hash browns and choice of bacon or sausage.

Saganaki

Mozzarella Sticks

Chicken Or Steak Quesadilla

Served with pico de gallo and guacamole.

Onion Rings

Pretzel With Cheese

Explosion Platter

Onion rings (6 pieces), mozzarella sticks (3 pieces), fried pickles, chicken tenders (2 pieces), and choice of egg rolls (2 pieces).

Fried Pickles

Artichoke Spinach Dip

Southwest Egg Rolls

Smoked chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeños, Jack cheese, and red bell peppers wrapped in a crispy flour tortilla. Served with chipotle ranch.

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Buffalo chicken and cheese wrapped in a crispy egg roll. Served with ranch dressing.

Gyros Egg Rolls

Gyros, spinach and feta cheese wrapped in a crispy egg roll. Served with gyros sauce.

Rueben Egg Rolls

Corned beef, sour kraut and Swiss cheese wrapped in a crispy egg roll, served with Thousand Island dressing.

Philly Beef Egg Rolls

Philly beef, onions, green peppers, mozzarella cheese wrapped in a crispy egg roll. Served with ranch.

Nova Lox Platter

Two bagels, cream cheese, lox, red onion, cucumber, tomato, hard boiled egg.

Lox Omelet

Made with four large eggs, lox, onions, and peppers served with hash browns, American fries or fruit and choice of toast or pancakes.

Lox Bagel Sandwich

Lox on a bagel with cream cheese. Served with a side of fruit and choice of soup or salad.

Lox Scrambler

Four large eggs, scrambled with nova lox and onions. Served with hash browns, American fries or fruit and choice of toast or pancakes.

Bbq Chicken Flat Bread

Flat bread topped with tender pulled chicken breast in a chipotle barbeque sauce with Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, cilantro, red peppers and red onion.

Cheese Flat Bread Pizza

Flat bread topped with mozzarella cheese.

Philly Beef Flat Bread

Flat bread topped with roast beef, onions, green peppers and mozzarella cheese.

Pesto Chicken Flat Bread

Flat bread topped with pesto, chicken, red peppers, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.

Sausage Or Pepperoni

Flat bread topped with your choice of sausage or pepperoni.

Monster Flat Bread Pizza

Flat bread topped with sausage, pepperoni, bacon, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, onions, green pepper, and mozzarella cheese.

Mexican Flat Bread Pizza

Chorizo, onions, jalapeños, tomato, Cheddar and mozzarella.

Spinach Florentine

Spinach, artichoke hearts, and a bruschetta mix of diced tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, with a hint of crushed red pepper, oregano and mozzarella cheese.

Mediterranean Flat Bread

Flat bread brushed with olive oil, topped with spinach, artichokes, red onions, kalamata olives and feta cheese.

Soup & Half Sandwich

One half - sliced turkey, ham, roast beef, chicken breast, tuna salad, chicken salad or BLT sandwich, served with a bowl of soup.

Soup & Salad

A fresh, crisp dinner salad and a bowl of fresh homemade soup. Served with a warm breadstick.

Soup & Half Caesar Salad

Half order of our Caesar salad and bowl of homemade soup.

Large Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese tossed with Caesar dressing.

Greek Salad

Tossed salad with tomato, cucumber, black olives, bell peppers, onions, feta cheese and Greek dressing.

Garbage Salad

Tossed salad with grilled chicken breast, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, tomatoes onions, bacon, black olives and hard boiled egg with a choice of dressing.

Crispy Chicken Salad

Tossed salad with crispy chicken breast, mandarin orange sections, tomato, black olives, sugared pecans, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, with your choice of dressing.

Sweet Basil Salad

Tossed Greens with Grilled Chicken, Avocados, Sugared Pecans,Strawberries & Cranberries with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Cobb Salad

Chopped Greens with Bacon, Avocado, Turkey, Tomato, Hard Boiled Eggs,Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese with Choice of Dressing

Fajita Salad

Fajita Steak or Chicken with Sauteed Onions and Bell Peppers, MontereyJack & Cheddar Cheese, Topped with Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo andGuacamole

Side Salad

Tossed greens with choice of dressing.

Pecan Chicken Dijon Salad

Tossed salad crowed with grilled chicken breast, sugar pecans, bacon avocado, tomatoes, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese served with honey mustard dressing on the side.

Hamburger Horse Shoe

Hamburger on Texas toast topped with fries and cheese sauce.

Buffalo Chicken Horse Shoe

Buffalo chicken on Texas toast topped with fries and cheese sauce.

Roast Beef Horse Shoe

Roast beef on Texas toast topped with fries and cheese sauce.

Honey Tender Wrap

Chicken tenders, lettuce, tomato, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese served with honey mustard dressing on the side.

Buffalo Wrap

Spicy buffalo chicken tenders, lettuce, tomato, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese. Served with ranch dressing on the side.

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Grilled chicken breast with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, tossed in Caesar dressing.

Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap

Sliced turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese. Served with ranch on the side.

Chicken Cranberry Wrap

Chicken breast, apples, pecans, lettuce and cranberry mayonnaise.

Southwestern Wrap

Grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese. Served with salsa on the side.

Veggie Wrap

Onion, cucumber, tomato, black olives, romaine lettuce, peppers and feta cheese. Served with Greek dressing.

Cheeseburger

Fresh hand pressed, homemade beef patty grilled to order, topped with American cheese.

It Might Be A Breakfast Burger

Homemade burger, fried egg, ham and American cheese.

Bourbon Burger

Homemade burger, smothered in grilled mushrooms, onions, mozzarella cheese and bourbon sauce on a ciabatta bun.

Sweet Basil Burger

Homemade burger, avocado, bacon and mushrooms topped with a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.

Hawaiian Burger

Homemade burger, pineapple, avocado, mozzarella cheese, lettuce and red onion.

Patty Melt

Homemade burger with American cheese and grilled onions on rye bread.

Mushroom & Swiss Burger

Homemade burger topped with sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese.

Western Burger

Homemade burger with American cheese, onion rings and BBQ sauce.

Fried Jalapeño Taco Burger

Half pound homemade burger with taco seasoning topped with tortilla chips, pico de gallo and guacamole.

Burger

Fresh homemade hand pressed ½ pound beef patty, grilled to order.

Philly Burger

Homemade burger topped with grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella.

Soft Drinks

Selection of sodas including Pepsi, cherry-flavored Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, and Mug Root Beer. Lemonade also available.

Fresh Brewed Ice Tea

Unsweetened or sweet tea.

Milk

Large. 12 oz.

Orange Juice

Fresh squeezed orange juice. 12 oz.

Juice

Large. 12 oz,.

Fries

Bowl Of Soup

Chicken noodle or daily special alternative.

Quart Of Soup

Quart-sized option: Chicken noodle or soup of the day based on availability.

Orzo Pasta Salad

Tri-colored

Special Gourmet House Blend Coffee

Combines the medium body of choice beans grown on the garden Isle of Kauai. With the full body of beans grown in the Baru Volcan area of Panama plus Nicaraguan which adds a sweet honey flavor. The combination of these three coffees creates a bright and flavorful blend.

Black Currant Tea

A lush fruity, sweet steep, blackberry leaves a floral note.

English Breakfast Tea

Award winner at the north American tea championships. Complex malted undertones for a satisfying start to the day.

Ginger Lemongrass Tea

Citrus notes balanced by cool spearmint and mellow licorice.

Sencha Tea

Superior grade leaves, harvested and steamed in early spring.

Chamomile Citron Tea

Sunny Egyptian chamomile brightened by herbs and flowers.

Jasmine Green Tea

Exceptional Chung hao tea, scented with jasmine flowers.