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    Cafe Yaya

    European
    Open now7:30AM - 9PM
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    ROAST CHICKEN MEAL FOR 4
    TO START
    LES PLATES
    SIDES
    DESSERT
    SWAG

    Featured Items

    • Big Sis Burger

      amba honey mustard, za'atar mayo, shredduce, pickles & shaved red onion.
      $28.00

    ROAST CHICKEN MEAL FOR 4

    • Roast Chicken Meal (serves 3-4)

      Includes choice of dip, whole za'atar roasted chicken, side salad with challah croutons, large side of fries, and gluten free brownies! add on baklava and wine if you'd like (gluten free or za'atar on side options available)
      $92.00

    TO START

    • Caramelized Onion Miso Labneh

      chives, olive oil, normally with Simit (crudités for gluten free or baguette if a sesame allergy)
      $17.00
    • Salade Verte

      tarragon, shaved radish, shallot - simple & satisfying.
      $11.00
    • Yaya Fries

      kombu & some green garlic labneh ranch.
      $11.00
    • Raspberry Salad

      snow peas, cucumbers, frisée, verbena vinaigrette
      $14.00
    • Panzanella

      mizuna, roasted turnips, rhubarb, biscuit croutons, Blakesville chèvre
      $16.00
    • Cheese Plate

      two varieties, salade verte, warm baguette, seasonal jam
      $18.00
    • Heirloom Tomatoes

      banyuls vinegar, charred shallot, aged Comte, baguette croutons, smoked salt
      $20.00

    LES PLATES

    • Roast Chicken Meal (serves 3-4)

      Includes choice of dip, whole za'atar roasted chicken, side salad with challah croutons, large side of fries, and gluten free brownies! add on baklava and wine if you'd like (gluten free or za'atar on side options available)
      $92.00
    • Ricotta Gnocchi

      Chanterelles, wood-roasted corn, kale, rosemary
      $28.00
    • Sweet Potato

      harissa chili crisp, apricot & cumin glaze, tehina, raddichio
      $24.00
    • Big Sis Burger

      amba honey mustard, za'atar mayo, shredduce, pickles & shaved red onion.
      $28.00
    • Cod

      Roasted Cod, beurre blanc, charred cabbage, green beans, urfa pepper.
      $36.00
    • Duck Confit

      black beluga lentils, swiss chard, preserved lemon.
      $40.00
    • Pide

      Selection of wood-fired flat bread. Choose 1: Feta (figs, caramelized onions, honey, arugula)...OR...Provencale (tomato jam, roasted eggplant, zucchini, herbs de Provence)
      $25.00
    • Pork Chop

      Over coals, country grits, tart cherries, shout, mascarpone
      $38.00

    SIDES

    • Shoestring Fries

      shoestring fries, for your mouth not your shoes.
      $4.00
    • Challah Rolls

      local butter
      $8.00

    DESSERT

    • Daily Slice

      peach upside-down cake, mascarpone, blackberries
      $12.00
    • Baklava

      Walnuts, flaky phyllo, orange blossom.
      $5.00

    SWAG

    • Cafe Yaya T Shirt - Green

      100% Cotton & screen-printed locally by Lucky Prints! Runs true to size.
      $30.00
    • Cafe Yaya T Shirt - Pink

      100% Cotton & screen-printed locally by Lucky Prints! Runs true to size.
      $30.00
    • Wine Key

      Branded locally at Lucky Prints! Open your wine like the pros at Yaya!
      $8.00

    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday7:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday7:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday7:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday7:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:45 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    All day neighborhood cafe by the team behind Galit

    Location

    2431 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

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