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Symphony's Cafe
1945 Central St
Evanston, IL 60201
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Main Menu
Eggs & Omelettes
Served with hash browns & toast
Two Eggs Any Style
$8.95
Choose Side: Hasbrowns, Tomato Slices, Fruit $1. Choice of Toast: White Toast, Wheat Toast, Rye Toast, Multi-grain Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Toast, English Muffin, Plain Bagel, Bagel w/cream cheese $0.50, Gluten Free Toast $1, Pancakes $1, No Toast
Three Eggs Any Style
$9.95
Choose Side: Hasbrowns, Tomato Slices, Fruit $1. Choice of Toast: White Toast, Wheat Toast, Rye Toast, Multi-grain Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Toast, English Muffin, Plain Bagel, Bagel w/cream cheese $0.50, Gluten Free Toast $1, Pancakes $1, No Toast
Cheese Omelette
$11.95
Choice of Cheese: American Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Blue Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese $1, No Cheese. Choose Side: Hasbrowns, Tomato Slices, Fruit $1. Choice of Toast: White Toast, Wheat Toast, Rye Toast, Multi-grain Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Toast, English Muffin, Plain Bagel, Bagel w/cream cheese $0.50, Gluten Free Toast $1, Pancakes $1, No Toast
Feta & Spinach Omelette
$12.95
With Feta cheese, fresh spinach, diced tomato & onions. Choose Side: Hasbrowns, Tomato Slices, Fruit $1. Choice of Toast: White Toast, Wheat Toast, Rye Toast, Multi-grain Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Toast, English Muffin, Plain Bagel, Bagel w/cream cheese $0.50, Gluten Free Toast $1, Pancakes $1, No Toast
Veggie Supreme Omelette
$12.95
Broccoli, mushrooms, tomato, onions. Choose Side: Hasbrowns, Tomato Slices, Fruit $1. Choice of Toast: White Toast, Wheat Toast, Rye Toast, Multi-grain Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Toast, English Muffin, Plain Bagel, Bagel w/cream cheese $0.50, Gluten Free Toast $1, Pancakes $1, No Toast
Make Your Own Omelette
$12.95
Ingredients (Please choose up to 4 ingredients): Spinach, Tomato, Mushroom, Bell Pepper, Asparagus, Onion, Broccoli, Jalapeno, Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Chorizo $3, Lox $4, Steak $3. Choose Side: Hasbrowns, Tomato Slices, Fruit $1. Choice of Toast: White Toast, Wheat Toast, Rye Toast, Multi-grain Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Toast, English Muffin, Plain Bagel, Bagel w/cream cheese $0.50, Gluten Free Toast $1, Pancakes $1, No Toast
Breakfast Specialties
Eggs Benedict
$12.95
Smoked Canadian bacon over English muffin, 2 poached eggs, hollandaise & hash browns
Eggs Florentine
$12.95
Potato skillet with sautéed spinach & mushroom, 2 poached eggs, hollandaise sauce & toast. Choice of Toast: White Toast, Wheat Toast, Rye Toast, Multi-grain Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Toast, English Muffin, Plain Bagel, Bagel w/cream cheese $0.50, Gluten Free Toast $1, Pancakes $1, No Toast
Lox Platter
$14.95
Nova lox, bagel, cream cheese, capers, sliced cucumbers, tomato, onions & hard-boiled egg
Four Deuces
$10.95
2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 links & 2 bacon strips
French Foursome
$10.95
2 French toast, 2 eggs, 2 links, 2 bacon strips
Two by Four
$8.95
Two eggs any style & 4 buttermilk pancakes
Steak & Eggs
$15.95
Grilled skirt steak, 2 eggs, hash browns & toast. Choose Side: Hasbrowns, Tomato Slices, Fruit $1. Choice of Toast: White Toast, Wheat Toast, Rye Toast, Multi-grain Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Toast, English Muffin, Plain Bagel, Bagel w/cream cheese $0.50, Gluten Free Toast $1, Pancakes $1, No Toast
Steak Skillet
$15.95
Potatoes, steak cubes, peppers, onions, cheddar, mozzarella, 2 eggs, sour cream, salsa & toast. Choice of Toast: White Toast, Wheat Toast, Rye Toast, Multi-grain Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Toast, English Muffin, Plain Bagel, Bagel w/cream cheese $0.50, Gluten Free Toast $1, Pancakes $1, No Toast
Veggie Skillet
$11.95
Hash browns, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, tomato, onions, melted cheese, 2 eggs & toast. Choice of Toast: White Toast, Wheat Toast, Rye Toast, Multi-grain Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Toast, English Muffin, Plain Bagel, Bagel w/cream cheese $0.50, Gluten Free Toast $1, Pancakes $1, No Toast
Gypsy Skillet
$11.95
Hash browns, diced ham, mushrooms, onions, trio melted cheeses, 2 eggs any style & toast. Choice of Toast: White Toast, Wheat Toast, Rye Toast, Multi-grain Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Toast, English Muffin, Plain Bagel, Bagel w/cream cheese $0.50, Gluten Free Toast $1, Pancakes $1, No Toast
Hobo Skillet
$10.95
Potatoes, trio melted cheeses, 2 eggs & toast. Choice of Toast: White Toast, Wheat Toast, Rye Toast, Multi-grain Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Toast, English Muffin, Plain Bagel, Bagel w/cream cheese $0.50, Gluten Free Toast $1, Pancakes $1, No Toast
Cakes & Crepes
Buttermilk Pancakes (5)
$7.95Crepes
$7.95Cheese Crepes
$9.95French Toast
$7.95Belgian Waffle
$7.95Monte Cristo Crepes
$12.95
with ham, turkey & Swiss cheese, raspberry jam on the side
Veggie Supreme Crepes
$12.95
Broccoli, mushrooms, tomato, onions, eggs, cheese, hollandaise
Chicken Florentine Crepes
$12.95
Chicken, spinach, mushrooms, onions, cheese, hollandaise
Breakfast Sides
Ham
$3.95Bacon
$3.95Turkey Bacon
$4.95Canadian Bacon
$4.95Sausage Links
$3.95Turkey Sausage Links
$3.95Chicken Sausage Links
$4.95Sausage Patties
$4.95Corned Beef Hash
$5.95
w/peppers & onions
Hash Browns
$3.95Fruit Bowl
$5.95Side Orders
Fruit Bowl
- Sml $5.95
French Fries
- Sml $5.00
Baked Potato
- Sml $6.00
Mashed Potatoes
- Sml $5.00
Roasted Potatoes
- Sml $5.00
Sweet Potato Fries
- Sml $6.00
Coleslaw
- Sml $2.50
Bowl of Soup
- Sml $6.00
Side of Pasta
Pasta Choices: Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Linguine, Penne, Bow Ties, Rotini, Gluten Free Pasta $2. Sauce: Marinara, Tomato Cream, Butter, Alfredo, Pesto $1, Pesto Cream $1.50
- Sml $7.95
Appetizers
Capresé
$8.95
Sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella & basil over a caper relish in balsamic vinaigrette
Feta Bruschetta
$8.95
Pesto brushed crostinis topped with tomato, feta, onion, olives & basil
Fried Calamari
$11.95
Tender calamari breaded & fried golden over greens with cocktail sauce
Coconut Shrimp
$11.95
Coconut crusted golden white tiger shrimp served with mango chutney
Goat Cheese Puffs
$8.95
Breaded golden fried croquettes with roasted peppers, balsamic glaze
Stuffed Mushrooms
$9.95
Basil pesto stuffed crimini mushrooms baked with melted mozzarella
Salads
Chicken Quinoa
$16.95
Sliced chicken breast over greens, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, cranberries, quinoa, balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken Caesar
$14.95
Char-grilled over romaine, artichoke hearts, boiled egg & parmesan, creamy caesar
Salmon Caesar
$18.95
Char-grilled over romaine, artichoke, tomato, olives & parmesan in creamy caesar
Salmon Quinoa Tabouli
$19.95
Grilled salmon over a bed of diced tomato, onion, cucumber, avocado, parsley & tri colored quinoa in lemon and extra virgin olive oil
Ahi Tuna Wasabi
$19.95
Sesame crusted sushi grade over salad, toasted almonds, fresh mozzarella, wasabi dressing
Cobb Salad
$14.95
Diced bacon, cheddar, eggs, olives, avocado, tomato & onions, choice of dressing. Dressings: Red Wine Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, Honey Dijon Mustard, Caesar, Ranch, Creamy Garlic, Blue Cheese, Olive Oil, No Dressing
Steak Salad
$18.95
Char-grilled tenderloin sliced over salad with blue cheese, cheddar & tomato in vinaigrette
Grilled Calamari
$16.95
Over spring mix salad with capers, olives, basil, tomato & onions in balsamic vinaigrette
Sandwiches
Served with choice of side. Choice of Side: Fries, Mashed Potato, Cole Slaw, Soup, Fruits $1, Sweet Potato Fries $1
Prime Steak Burger
$13.95
Char-grilled 8 oz prime steak burger, served with lettuce, tomato & onions
Bacon Steakburger
$15.95
Prime steak burger, premium bacon strips, cheese, lettuce, tomato & onions. Choice of Cheese (Choose one): American Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Blue Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese $1, No Cheese
Turkey Burger
$13.95
Made in house turkey burger, with lettuce, tomato & onions on a multi-grain bun
Veggie Burger
$13.95
Gourmet patty, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onions, chipotle mayo, multi-grain bun
Chicken Focaccia
$13.95
Grilled organic chicken breast, lettuce, tomato & pesto mayo on a focaccia bun
Eggplant Focaccia
$13.95
Breaded & baked, parmesan, melted mozzarella & marinara on a focaccia bun
Grilled Chicken
$13.95
Sliced breast, lettuce, tomato, onions, avocado & chipotle mayo on French bun
Steak Sandwich
$14.95
Char-grilled sliced angus tenderloin steak with lettuce & tomato on French bun
Grilled Reuben
$14.95
Premium corned beef, sauerkraut, melted Swiss & thousand island on grilled rye
Turkey Reuben
$13.95
Sliced turkey, sauerkraut, cole slaw, melted Swiss & thousand island on grilled rye
Turkey Club
$13.95
Sliced Turkey, premium bacon strips, lettuce, tomato & mayo on sourdough toast
Grilled Cuban
$14.95
Pulled pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickles & mustard on grilled French bun
Fried Fish Fillet
$13.95
Beer battered & golden fried Cod, lettuce, tomato & tartar sauce on French bun
Vegetarian
Served with choice of soup or salad (Please Choose. For Salads dressing on the Side): Soup of the Day, House Salad w/Creamy Garlic, House Salad w/Balsamic, House Salad w/Honey Dijon Mustard, House Salad w/1000 Island, House Salad w/Red Wine Vinaigrette, House Salad w/Ranch, House Salad w/Caesar, House Salad w/Blue Cheese, House Salad w/Olive Oil, House Salad w/No Dressing, Caesar Salad
Eggplant Parmigiana
$18.95
Breaded & baked with parmesan & melted mozzarella, angel hair & marinara
Veggie Aglio Olio
$19.95
Sautéed fresh veggies with artichoke tossed with linguine in garlic & herb olive oil sauce
Veggie Risotto
$18.95
Sautéed medley of fresh veggies with artichoke simmered with risotto in tomato herb sauce
Pasta Capresé
$18.95
Roasted plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, fresh basil & herbs over angel hair pasta. Pasta Choices: Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Linguine, Penne, Bow Ties, Rotini, Gluten Free Pasta $2
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$18.95
In traditional fresh sage browned butter sauce, garnished with parmesan cheese
Four Cheese Ravioli
$18.95
Jumbo fresh four cheese blend ravioli topped with choice of marinara or tomato cream. Choose One: Marinara, Tomato Cream
Chicken Entrees
Served with choice of soup or salad (Please Choose. For Salads dressing on the Side): Soup of the Day, House Salad w/Creamy Garlic, House Salad w/Balsamic, House Salad w/Honey Dijon Mustard, House Salad w/1000 Island, House Salad w/Red Wine Vinaigrette, House Salad w/Ranch, House Salad w/Caesar, House Salad w/Blue Cheese, House Salad w/Olive Oil, House Salad w/No Dressing, Caesar Salad
Chicken Florentine
$19.95
Spinach, mushroom & melted mozzarella over chicken breast, angel hair & marinara. Served with choice of soup or salad
Chicken & Sausage Rigaté
$19.95
Chicken, sausage, mushrooms, onions & peas over penne in lightly spicy tomato cream. Pasta Choices: Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Linguine, Penne, Bow Ties, Rotini, Gluten Free Pasta $2
Chicken Marsala
$19.95
Sautéed breast with mushrooms & carrots in savory marsala wine sauce over angel hair
Chicken Vesuvio
$19.95
Sautéed breast with potatoes, squash, tomato, mushrooms & onions in lemon garlic sauce
Chicken Asparagus
$19.95
Sliced chicken breast with asparagus in tarragon cream sauce over choice of pasta. Pasta Choices: Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Linguine, Penne, Bow Ties, Rotini, Gluten Free Pasta $2
Chicken Parmigiana
$19.95
Breaded & baked with marinara, parmesan & melted mozzarella, angel hair & marinara
Roasted Chicken Legs
$19.95
2 Thighs & drumsticks served with mashed potatoes & sauteed corn
Chicken Genovese
$20.95
Sautéed chicken, asparagus, cherry tomato & goat cheese in pesto cream sauce over penne. Pasta Choices: Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Linguine, Penne, Bow Ties, Rotini, Gluten Free Pasta $2
Seafood
Served with choice of soup or salad (Please Choose. For Salads dressing on the Side): Soup of the Day, House Salad w/Creamy Garlic, House Salad w/Balsamic, House Salad w/Honey Dijon Mustard, House Salad w/1000 Island, House Salad w/Red Wine Vinaigrette, House Salad w/Ranch, House Salad w/Caesar, House Salad w/Blue Cheese, House Salad w/Olive Oil, House Salad w/No Dressing, Caesar Salad
Dill Salmon
$24.95
Char-grilled fillet over garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies, fresh dill lemon sauce
Salmon Zucca
$24.95
Pumpkin seed crusted over sweet potato cubes, sautéed veggies, tarragon béarnaise
Salmon Risotto
$24.95
Over risotto, couscous, spinach, cherry tomato, eggplant & white beans, lemon butter
Seared Ahi Wasabi
$24.95
Sliced sesame crusted sushi grade tuna, sweet potato cubes, sautéed veggies, wasabi cream
Whitefish Almondine
$22.95
Almond crusted fillet over garlic mashed potato, sautéed veggies, lemon butter sauce
Crusted Whitefish
$22.95
Fresh herb-breaded fillet, garlic mashed potato, sautéed veggies, tarragon béarnaise
Seafood Limone
$24.95
Shrimp, scallops, roasted peppers, broccoli, onions, parsley, in lemon butter over choice of pasta
Seafood Nassa
$24.95
Shrimp, scallops, shitake & crimini mushrooms over linguine in lightly spicy lobster bisque
Shrimp Capresé
$22.95
Shrimp, roasted plum tomato, fresh mozzarella, garlic, fresh basil & herbs over angel hair pasta
Scampi Risotto
$22.95
Shrimp over risotto with spinach, mushrooms, artichoke & onions in tomato cream sauce
Steaks & Chops
Served with choice of soup or salad (Please Choose. For Salads dressing on the Side): Soup of the Day, House Salad w/Creamy Garlic, House Salad w/Balsamic, House Salad w/Honey Dijon Mustard, House Salad w/1000 Island, House Salad w/Red Wine Vinaigrette, House Salad w/Ranch, House Salad w/Caesar, House Salad w/Blue Cheese, House Salad w/Olive
Grilled Lamb Rack
$32.95
Char-grilled natural lamb rack over garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, natural sauce
Frenched Pork Chops
$25.95
Char-grilled bone-in chops over garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, natural sauce
Spaghetti Meatballs
$19.95
Homemade prime angus beef meatballs in zesty marinara over spaghetti or choice of pasta. Pasta Choices: Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Linguine, Penne, Bow Ties, Rotini, Gluten Free Pasta $2
Filet Mignon
$35.95
Grilled prime filet over garlic mashed potatoes with grilled asparagus in natural sauce
Skirt Steak
$27.95
Grilled angus skirt steak with garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies, natural au jus
Bistro Steak
$25.95
Grilled sliced tenderloin steak, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies, natural sauce
Dinner Specials
Served with choice of soup or salad (Please Choose. For Salads dressing on the Side): Soup of the Day, House Salad w/Creamy Garlic, House Salad w/Balsamic, House Salad w/Honey Dijon Mustard, House Salad w/1000 Island, House Salad w/Red Wine Vinaigrette, House Salad w/Ranch, House Salad w/Caesar, House Salad w/Blue Cheese, House Salad w/Olive
Lemon Dill Tuna
Sesame crusted tuna steak seared rare over baked sweet potato cubes, sautéed veggies, topped with fresh dill lemon sauce
- Ssml $24.95
Pollo Rotolo
Rolled organic chicken breast with spinach, roasted peppers & goat cheese, sliced over sun-dried tomato cream sauce with garlic mashed potato
- Sml $20.95
Blackened Pork Chops
Char-seasoned broiled pork chops, baked sweet potato cubes, sautéed veggies, topped with lemon pesto sauce
- Sml $25.95
Crusted Filet Mignon
Char-grilled, bleu cheese crusted prime filet mignon served over garlic mashed potatoes with grilled asparagus, finished with red wine natural sauce
- Sml $35.95
Salmon Zechi
Grilled salmon over asparagus and artichoke in dried tomato cream sauce and mashed potato
- Sml $24.95
Roasted Chicken Legs
Two oven roasted chicken legs with sautéed corn, mashed potato and gravy
- Sml $19.95
Kid's Menu
Chicken Tenders
$8.95
Strips of chicken tenders, with choice of side. Kid's Sides (Choose one): Fries, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit $1, Broccoli, Sweet Potato Fries $1
Grilled Cheese
$8.95
Choice of Bread (Choose one): White, Wheat, Multi Grain, Rye, Gluten Free $2. Kid's Sides (Choose one): Fries, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit $1, Broccoli, Sweet Potato Fries $1. Cheese: American, Cheddar, Swiss, Mozzarella
Kid's Pizza
$9.95
Cheese pizza, with choice of side. Kid's Sides (Choose one): Fries, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit $1, Broccoli, Sweet Potato Fries $1
Cheese Ravioli
$8.95
Jumbo cheese ravioli with choice of sauce. Choice of Sauce: Butter, Marinara, Creamy Tomato, Alfredo
Spaghetti & Meatballs
$9.95
All beef meatballs in tomato sauce over spaghetti or choice of pasta. Pasta Choices: Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Linguine, Penne, Bow Ties, Rotini, Gluten Free Pasta $2
Kid's Hamburger
$9.95
6 oz steak burger, with choice of side. Kid's Sides (Choose one): Fries, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit $1, Broccoli, Sweet Potato Fries $1
Beverages
Iced Tea
$2.50Milk Shake
$5.95
Flavor: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry
Malt
$5.95
Flavor: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry
House Coffee
$2.50Americano
$2.95Cappuccino
$4.00Latté
$4.00Ghirardelli Mocha Latté
$4.50Gourmet Hot Tea
$3.00
Choice of Tea: Organic Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chamomile, Morrocan Mint, Tropical Green, Passion, Lipton Black
Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate
$3.00Orange Juice
$3.75Pomegranate-Cranberry Juice
$3.75Apple Juice
$2.95San Pellegrino Mineral Water
$3.00Whole Milk
$2.50Chocolate Milk
$2.95Tomato Juice
$2.75Bottled Water
$2.00Desserts
Steve's Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Sml $6.00
White Chocolate Raspberry Torte
- Sml $6.00
Chocolate Mousse
- Sml $5.00
Carrot Cake
- Sml $7.00
Key Lime Pie
- Sml $6.00
Tiramisu
- Sml $6.00
Fudge Brownie
- Sml $5.00
Brownie a la Mode
- Sml $8.00
Apple Pie
- Sml $5.00
Apple Pie a la Mode
- Sml $8.00
Gourmet Ice Cream
- Sml $5.00
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Cuisine
Coffee Shop
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
About Us
Symphony's Cafe is Evanston's finest tradition and a true neighborhood favorite. Utilizing only the freshest ingredients and sophisticated service, we make your breakfast, lunch, or dinner a special experience. The versatile Symphony's dining environment is perfect for family gatherings, work lunches, Sunday brunch, group parties, or a romantic dinner for two. We are proud to serve organic eggs, creative salads, the freshest seafood, free-range poultry, prime-aged steaks, and amazingly flavorful pasta dishes. Our extensive menus truly have something for everyone, with vegetarian offerings, gluten-free options, children's menus, and consideration for special diet requirements.