Caribbean
Nellie's
Orders through Toast are commission free and go directly to this restaurant
Featured Items
Avena de Coco
Our ever famous Coconut Oatmeal topped with cinnamon. — It's supposed to be a breakfast thing.. but some have it for lunch, as dessert, & others take it home for a midnight snack.$4.00+
Jibarito
Green plantain sandwich, served with choice of steak, chicken, pork or veggies, lettuce, tomato, mayo, American cheese, and garlic sauce. Jibratos are served with choice of arroz Blanco con habichuelas (white rice and red beans) or arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas).$15.00Egg, Protein, and Cheese Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo criollo.$11.00
Café
Refreshments
Parcha 16oz
$4.00Apple Juice
$3.50+Cranberry Juice
$3.50+Orange Juice
$4.00+Fountain Drinks
$4.00Kola Champagne
$2.25Craft Soda
$3.50Coco Rico
$2.25Malta
$3.00Bottled Water
$2.00Soda 12oz Can
$1.25Coconut Water
$3.50
Topo Chico
Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.$3.00Vitamin Water
$3.50half carafe parcha
$10.00full carafe parcha
$18.00Topo Chico Sabores
Sparkling Mineral Water$2.50Tropicana orange
$2.50OUT OF STOCKGold Peak sweet tea
$3.00Root Beer
$2.50
Breakfast
Omelets
Nellie's Breakfast Special
Tortilla Boricua, an open faced-omelet seasoned with sofrito, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, green peppers, salchichon sausage, maduros (sweet plantains), onions, served with a cup of avena de coco (coconut oatmeal) and tostada criolla (toasted french bread)$18.50Ham and Cheese Omelet
Served with breakfast potatoes and choice of sourdough, whole wheat, multigrain, and rye toast. Substitute breakfast potatoes or toast with fruit cup.$14.00Spinach and Feta Cheese Omelet
Served with breakfast potatoes and choice of sourdough, whole wheat, multigrain, and rye toast. Substitute breakfast potatoes or toast with a fruit cup.$16.00Veggie Omelet
Served with breakfast potatoes and choice of sourdough, whole wheat, multigrain, and rye toast. Substitute breakfast potatoes or toast with fruit cup.$15.00Isla Omelet
Cilantro, tomatoes, onions, and mozzarella cheese. Served with breakfast potatoes and choice of sourdough, whole wheat, multigrain, and rye toast. Substitute breakfast potatoes or toast with fruit cup.$14.00El Coqui Omelet
Two scrambled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, onions, Cheddar cheese, and choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.$16.50Create Your Own Omelet
Choice of ingredients: ham, sausage, bacon, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, spinach, and mushrooms. Served with breakfast potatoes and choice of sourdough, whole wheat, multigrain, and rye toast. Substitute breakfast potatoes or toast with fruit cup.$17.00El Vecino Omelet
$16.50
Sandwiches
Breakfast Jibarito
Fried plantain sandwich with eggs any style, ham, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and garlic served with a cup of avena de coco$17.50El Coqui Sandwich
Two scrambled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese, and choice of bacon, sausage, or ham$16.50Egg, Protein, and Cheese Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo criollo.$11.00Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo criollo.$9.00Create Your Own Sandwich
Served with a scrambled eggs, choice of protein, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo criollo.$12.00Egg and Ham Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo criollo.$10.00
Pancakes & French Toast
Crunchy French Toast Combo
Crunchy French toast, two eggs any style with a choice of bacon, sausage, or ham,.$17.00
Crunchy French Toast (Low Cholesterol)
Wheat bread, egg beaters, dipped in corn flakes, served with fresh strawberries and bananas.$15.00French Toast Combo Special
Two French toast, two eggs any style with a choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.$15.003 French Toast
$12.00Pancake Combo
Three buttermilk pancakes, two eggs any style with a choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.$15.003 Buttermilk Pancakes
Topped with whipped butter and powdered sugar.$12.00Kids Pancakes
$7.00Single Pancake
$5.00Single French Toast
$5.00
Lunch/Dinner
Jibaritos
Jibarito Bowl
Served with tostones. Jibratos are served with choice of arroz Blanco con habichuelas (white rice and red beans) or arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas).$17.00Jibarito
Green plantain sandwich, served with choice of steak, chicken, pork or veggies, lettuce, tomato, mayo, American cheese, and garlic sauce. Jibratos are served with choice of arroz Blanco con habichuelas (white rice and red beans) or arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas).$15.00Breakfast Jibarito
Fried plantain sandwich with eggs any style, ham, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and garlic served with a cup of avena de coco$17.50
Mofongo
Mofongo Relleno con Caldito de Pollo
$18.00Mofongo con Chicharron de Pollo
Mashed Plantain with garlic and seasoning served with a fried chicken.$17.00
Mofongo con Caldito de Pollo y Carne Frita
Mashed Plantain with garlic and seasoning served with a side of chicken broth and fried chicken medallions.$17.00Mofongo con Caldito de Pollo
Stuffed mofongo, choice of hormone-free chicken, steak, or shrimp.$15.00
Salad
Sandwiches
El Boricua
Steak, mozzarella cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo and mojo$14.00Tripleta
Steak, lechón, ham, mozzarella cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo. All sandwiches served with seasoned french fries. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for an additional charge.$17.00Media Noche
Steak, ham, Mozzarella cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo. All sandwiches served with seasoned french fries. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for an additional charge.$15.00Chicken Sandwich
Grilled hormone-free chicken breast, onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo. All sandwiches served with seasoned french fries. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for an additional charge.$14.00
Nellie's Cubano
Shredded pork, in-bone ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, garlic cilantro dressing. All sandwiches served with seasoned french fries. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for an additional charge.$15.00Ham and cheese sandwich
Ham, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo. All sandwiches served with seasoned french fries. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for an additional charge.$11.00Pernil
Shredded pork, Mozzarella cheese, red pepper, red onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo. All sandwiches served with seasoned french fries. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for an additional charge.$14.00Grilled Cheese
American and Mozzarella cheese on Texas toast. All sandwiches served with seasoned french fries. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for an additional charge.$10.00Vegetarian Sandwich
$12.00
Sides
Sweet Potato Fries
$5.00+Seasoned Fries
$4.00+Maduros
$4.50Yuca Fries
Served with mayo ketchup.$7.50Tostones
$4.50
Arroz con Gandules
Yellow rice with pigeon peas.$5.00+Arroz Blanco
White rice.$5.00Habichuelas
$5.00OUT OF STOCKAvocado
$4.50side of lechon - 6oz
$9.00side of carne frita - 6 pieces
$8.00white rice and beans
$9.00
Jibarito Bowl
$17.00
Served with tostones. Jibratos are served with choice of arroz Blanco con habichuelas (white rice and red beans) or arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas).
Customize your item
Select 1
Select 1
Select up to 1
Select up to 1
Optional
Request advisory
We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
1
All hours
| Sunday | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Monday | 7:30 am - 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am - 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am - 3:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am - 3:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am - 3:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Since March 2006: Nellie’s has become widely recognized as one of “Chicago’s Best”. A staple of the Humboldt Park neighborhood with its blend of Puerto Rican fare & American breakfast favorites.
Location