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Chefs Cafe 7250 Fields Ertel Rd.

7250 Fields Ertel Rd., Cincinnati, OH
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Featured Items

  • Famous Chicken Salad Croissant (Chef's Cafe G.O.A.T)

    Our Famous Chicken Salad, made fresh daily from the original family recipe that built Chef’s Cafe. Served on a freshly baked, buttery all-butter croissant with shredded lettuce and tomato. A neighborhood favorite for a reason!
    $10.75
  • Ted's Italian Sub

    Ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, onions, banana peppers, pickles, shredded lettuce, and tomato, finished with Italian dressing on a toasted Hoagie
    $12.00
  • B.L.T

    Hickory-smoked bacon, shredded lettuce, fresh tomato, and mayo on lightly toasted white bread. A deli classic done right.
    $10.75

Cafe Menu

Specialty Sandwich

  • Famous Chicken Salad Croissant (Chef's Cafe G.O.A.T)

    Our Famous Chicken Salad, made fresh daily from the original family recipe that built Chef’s Cafe. Served on a freshly baked, buttery all-butter croissant with shredded lettuce and tomato. A neighborhood favorite for a reason!
    $10.75
  • Buffalo Style Chicken Salad Croissant (Buffalo G.O.A.T.)

    Our Famous Buffalo Style Chicken Salad, made fresh daily with a classic Buffalo-style twist on the original family recipe. Served on a freshly baked, buttery croissant with shredded lettuce, tomato, and banana peppers. Bold flavor, balanced heat, and just the right kick!
    $11.00
  • B.L.T

    Hickory-smoked bacon, shredded lettuce, fresh tomato, and mayo on lightly toasted white bread. A deli classic done right.
    $10.75
  • Turkey Sammie

    Local Smoked Turkey, cheddar cheese, spring mix, fresh tomato, and tangy honey mustard on toasted sourdough bread.
    $11.25
  • Tuna Melt

    Our house-made tuna salad with melted cheddar cheese, spring mix, fresh tomato, and mayo on toasted sourdough bread.
    $10.75
  • Double Decker Club

    Classic Double Decker with a Chefs Cafe twist. Local Ham and Smoked Turkey, Hickory smoked Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, shredded lettuce, fresh sliced tomato, and generous amounts of mayo. Served on toasted Sourdough Bread.
    $15.50
  • Reuben

    Pastrami topped with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese, finished with Thousand Island dressing on toasted local bakery rye bread.
    $12.50
  • Turkey Rachel

    Local smoked turkey topped with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese, finished with Thousand Island dressing on toasted rye bread.
    $11.25
  • "Not A Reuben"

    Pastrami, Smoked Gouda Cheese, Thousand Island dressing, and coleslaw on toasted rye bread. Our twist on the classic Reuben
    OUT OF STOCK
    $12.50
  • Hot Ham & Swiss Croissant

    Local Smoked ham, Swiss cheese, brown mustard, mixed greens, and sliced tomato on a freshly baked all-butter croissant.
    $11.25
  • Breakfast Egg & Cheese Sandwich

    Two freshly cooked eggs, American cheese, and a light spread of mayo on your choice of white or wheat toast.
    $7.50

Subs

  • Ted's Italian Sub

    Ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, onions, banana peppers, pickles, shredded lettuce, and tomato, finished with Italian dressing on a toasted Hoagie
    $12.00
  • Joe's Royal Sub

    Ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, onions, pickles, shredded lettuce, and mayo on a toasted hoagie roll.
    $11.75
  • Schad's Club Sub

    Local Smoked Ham & Smoked Turkey, bacon, provolone cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a hoagie roll.
    $11.75

Chef's Features

  • Feature French Dip Friday/Saturday

    House-made Roast Beef, Roasted Mushrooms, Horseradish-Boursin Cheese, Onion Marmalade, Arugula with Au Jus to dip. Until Sell out
    $15.50
  • This Weeks Chef Feature Sandwich

    Chef Feature Sandwich - Until Sell out
    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00

Build Your Own

  • Build Your Own Sandwich

Soups & Salads

  • Soup of the Day

    Fall 2026 Typical Daily Soup Schedule: Tues- Navy Bean Wed- Chicken Gumbo Thurs-Chicken-N-Dumpling Fri- Tomato Bisque Sat- Chef's Choice *until Sell out
    $4.50+
  • Chef's Cafe Chili

    $4.50+
  • Chef's Cafe Salad Plate- (GF)

    MIXED GREENS SALAD, TOMATO, HB EGG, CUCUMBER & BANANA PEPPERS WITH ITALIAN DRESSING. CHOICE OF PROTEIN.
    $13.00
  • Cobb Salad

    SMOKED TURKEY AND HAM, BACON, HB EGG, BANANA PEPPERS, CUCUMBERS, TOMATO ON SPRING MIX
    $13.00
  • Chopped Italian Salad

    CHOPPED SALAMI, PROVOLONE CHEESE, HB EGG, ONIONS, BANANA PEPPERS, TOMATO, SPRING MIX, TOPPED WITH ITALIAN DRESSING
    $13.00
  • Mixed Greens Salad- Vegetarian

    Fresh greens, tomato, egg, cucumber, cheddar cheese & banana peppers. Choice of dressing.
    $9.00

Sides

  • Side Cole Slaw

    Creamy and Tangy! Green Cabbage and shredded Carrot marinated to perfection!
    $1.75
  • Side Broccoli Salad

    Crisp Broccoli florets tossed with Smoked bacon, Pistachios, red onion and a Poppy seed Vinaigrette! Tree Nut, Onion and Pork Allergens!
    $2.50
  • Side Creamy Macaroni Salad

    $1.75
  • Side Pasta Salad

    Tri- Color Rotini pasta, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber all tossed with our house Italian vinaigrette.
    $1.75
  • Side Potato Salad

    Mustard and Mayonnaise based, with the right balance of savory and a hint of sweetness.
    $1.75
  • Side Veggie Sticks

    Crisp and Crunchy Carrots and Celery.
    $1.50
  • Side Apple Sauce

    Chunky Style applesauce that brings back childhood memories!
    $1.75
  • Assorted Kettle Chips

  • Whole Pickle

    $1.75
  • Side Hard Boiled Egg

    Hardboiled to perfection. Great protein snack.
    $0.75
  • Extra Crackers

    $0.25

Sweets

  • Brownie

    Triple Chocolate Chip brownies! Rich and Fudgy!
    $2.25
  • Housemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Dark and Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, slightly undercooked for the ooey gooey cookie experience.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $2.00

Chicken Salad & Take Home

Famous Chicken Salad

  • Famous Chicken Salad

    The original family recipe that built Chef’s Cafe. Made fresh daily in small batches and hand mixed for the perfect texture. Savory and balanced with a subtle hint of mustard. Serve it on a croissant, over greens, or straight from the container.
    $6.00+
  • Buffalo Style Chicken Salad

    Our original family recipe with a classic Buffalo-style twist. Hand mixed daily in small batches and blended for balanced heat and bold flavor. All the comfort of our Famous Chicken Salad, just turned up a notch
    $6.50+
  • Famous Chicken Salad Power Pack

    Our Famous Chicken Salad served with a hard-boiled. egg, fresh cucumber, crisp carrot & celery sticks.
    $11.00
  • Scoop of Chicken Salad

    One scoop of our World Famous Chicken Salad.
    $3.00
  • Scoop of Buffalo Style

    One scoop of our Buffalo Style Chicken Salad.
    $3.25

Deli Sides TO-GO

  • Potato Salad

    Mustard and Mayonnaise based, with the right balance of savory and a hint of sweetness.
    $3.75+
  • Pasta Salad

    Tri- Color Rotini pasta, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber all tossed with our house Italian vinaigrette.
    $3.75+
  • Creamy Macaroni Salad

    Loaded with Celery, Onion, Hardboiled Egg, Pimento Peppers and Green Onion. Tangy and Creamy with classic flavor.
    $4.00+
  • Tomato Mozzarella Salad

    Fresh cherry tomatoes, English cucumber and fresh mozzarella tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette and fresh basil.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00+
  • Cole Slaw

    Creamy and Tangy! Green Cabbage and shredded Carrot marinated to perfection!
    $3.50+
  • Broccoli Salad

    Crisp Broccoli florets tossed with Smoked bacon, Pistachios, red onion and a Poppy seed Vinaigrette! Tree Nut, Onion and Pork Allergens!
    $3.50+
  • Egg Salad

    The absolute best Egg Salad you will ever have! Golden Hardboiled eggs, carrots and celery, with just a hint of mustard. Not too creamy, not too dry! Its Just right!
    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.00+
  • Tuna Salad

    The perfect Tuna Salad! Chunk Tuna, celery, onion, scallions, carrots, sweet pickle relish! Not to creamy, just right!
    $5.50+
  • Pimento Cheese

    Southern Style Pimento Cheese!! Sharp cheddar, pimentos, mayo, and jalapenos for a little kick at the end!
    $7.00+
  • Fresh Fruit

    $3.50+

Breads & Misc

  • Croissants & Bread

  • Dude Seriously! Hot Sauce

    Dude, Seriously makes Cincinnati's best hot sauce, a sauce that not only tastes great but supplies a heat that will make you say "dude, seriously!"
    $10.00

Deli Meats

  • Local Smoked Turkey 1 LB

    Local Schad Meats Smoked Turkey
    $15.00
  • Local Smoked Ham Sliced 1 LB

    Local Schad Meats Smoked Ham
    $11.00
  • Salami Sliced 1 LB

    $14.00
  • Pepperoni Sliced 1 LB

    $11.00
  • Homemade Roast Beef 1 LB

    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Pastrami 1 LB

    $16.00

Take Home Family Packs

1 Pound of Famous Chicken Salad, 4 sliced Croissants and 1 Large Deli Side.
  • Famous Chicken Salad Family Pack

    Four- All Butter Croissants, 1LB of Famous Chicken Salad, and Choice of 2 Medium Sides.
    $35.00
  • Brioche Slider Pack & 1 lb Famous Chicken Salad or Choice of Deli Salad

    1- 8 Pack of Brioche Slider Buns and 1lb (Medium) Famous Chicken Salad or choice of Buffalo Style Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad or Egg Salad. 1 lb of Deli Salad fits perfectly on all 8 Sliders
    $22.00

Drinks

Soft Drinks

  • Coca-Cola

    12oz Can Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
    $1.75
  • Diet Coke

    Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
    $1.75
  • Sprite

    Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
    $1.75
  • Diet Dr. Pepper

    12 oz Can
    $1.75
  • Spindrift Sparkling Water

    Pink Lemonade, Lemon Limeade & Strawberry Lemonade. You may specify Flavor under special instructions.
    $2.00

Premium Soft Drinks

  • Dr. Browns Cream Soda

    Light, golden-brown and sweet with an extra smooth velvety texture and creamy body, the Original Cream Soda is loaded with vanilla cream flavor, Often imitated but never equaled.
    $2.50
  • Dr. Browns Black Cherry

    Dr. Brown’s® soda harnessed the unique dry finish of black cherries to deliver the perfect balance of crispness and sweetness. Loaded with natural-tasting cherry flavor, the Black Cherry is never overpowering and always refreshing. Caffeine free.
    $2.50
  • Dr. Browns Root Beer

    Rich and velvety, this is the Root Beer you’ve been craving. Delightfully sweet with a hint of wintergreen, licorice and aromatic vanilla. The perfect treat right out of the can and over ice-cream in a float. Caffeine free.
    $2.50
  • Dr. Browns Diet Cream Soda

    Light, golden-brown and sweet with an extra smooth velvety texture and creamy body, the Original Cream Soda is loaded with vanilla cream flavor, Often imitated but never equaled. Great over ice on a hot day or any time of year you’re craving the satisfying taste of a true classic. Caffeine free. Zero sugar added.
    $2.50
  • Dr. Browns Ginger Ale

    $2.50

Non- Carbonated

  • Bottled Water

    $1.25
  • Unsweet Tea

    Pure Leaf Bottled Ice Tea
    $2.75

Merchandise

  • Chefs Cafe Shirt

    OUT OF STOCK
    $18.00

Tuna Salad

$0.00

The perfect Tuna Salad! Chunk Tuna, celery, onion, scallions, carrots, sweet pickle relish! Not to creamy, just right!

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Chefs Cafe Location and Ordering Hours

(513) 779-2323
7250 Fields Ertel Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241
Closed • Opens Tuesday at 10:15AM
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