The Waterfront Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
The Waterfront Cafe, located in Chicago, offers a unique dining experience by Lake Michigan. With a menu featuring fresh salads, sandwiches, rolls, cocktails, and vegan options, this cafe caters to a variety of tastes. Customers have praised the magical setting and friendly service, making it a popular spot for lunch, dinner, or a relaxing evening by the lake. Live music performances on certain nights add to the charm, while the outdoor patio provides a spacious and scenic dining area. Dishes like the Vegan Italian sausage Sammy, Blackened Cajun Shrimp Roll, and Jerk Chicken Nachos have received high praise for their flavor and quality. The natural surroundings, beachy atmosphere, and stunning views make The Waterfront Cafe a must-visit destination for a casual and enjoyable dining experience.
Main
Pesto Hummus
oz. w/ naan flatbread
Skinny Dip
Blended roasted red pepper, eggplant, garlic, Bulgarian feta cheese & Kalamata served warm w/ naan flatbread
Savage Garden
Ozro pasta salad with a melange of diced vegetables, legumes and lemon vinaigrette served w/ naan flatbread
Pesto Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken salad, pesto aioli, cranberries, onions & walnuts served w/ naan flatbread
Craft Beer Bratwurst
Beer-soaked encased meat w/ onions & whole grain mustard w/ Great Lakes kettle chips
Beyond Bratwurst
Meatless bratwurst w/ onions & whole grain mustard w/ Great Lakes kettle chips
Beef, Bacon & Bourbon
stacked sliced beef, bacon, cheddar, cheese, bourbon bbq sauce w/ Great Lakes kettle chips
Blackened Cajun Shrimp Roll
% chilled tiger shrimp w/ avocado aioli on a New England grilled buttered bun w/ Great Lake's kettle chips
Brown Butter Crab Roll
% chilled lump crabmeat w/ lemon caper aioli on a New England grilled buttered bun w/ Great Lake's kettle chips
Lobster Roll
% chilled Maine lobster w/ lemon caper aioli on a New England grilled buttered bun w/ Great Lake's kettle chips
Kid's Hot Dog
% beef hot dog - plain or with ketchup w/ Great Lake's kettle chips
Kid's Peanut Butter & Jelly
w/ Great Lake's kettle chips