Mauro’s Cafe & Restaurant 8112 Melrose Ave
FOOD - ONLINE ORDER
BRUNCH
- VEGETARIAN OMELETTE$17.00
Organic eggs, zucchini, peas, kale.
- EGG BACON SANDWICH$18.00
Organic fried eggs, tomato, provolone, butter lettuce, bacon, mayonnaise.
- CHICKEN SAUSAGE SCRAMBLE$16.00
Hormone-free chicken sausage, organic scrambled eggs, tomato, basil.
- SCRAMBLED EGGS$16.00
Organic eggs, cremini mushroom, kale, roasted tomato.
- FRITTATA VERDE$17.00
Organic eggs, scallion, jalapeno, cilantro, mozzarella.
- POACHED EGGS & SMOKED SALMON$19.00
Organic eggs, smoked Scottish salmon, paper-thin cucumber, chives on toasted bread.
- AVOCADO TOAST$16.00
Lemon, jalapeno, cilantro. *CAN BE MADE PLANT BASED. PLEASE SPECIFY IN YOUR ORDER IF YOU WANT PLANT BASED BREAD*
- STEAK AND EGGS$25.00
Grilled Piedmontese skirt steak, two organic fried eggs.
- AMERICAN BREAKFAST$15.00
Organic eggs, chicken sausage or bacon, toast.
- FRENCH CREPES$15.00
Nutella, fresh strawberries, bananas, powdered sugar.
- BLUEBERRY PANCAKES$16.00
Fresh strawberries, bananas, maple syrup.
- GRANOLA PARFAIT$14.00
House-made granola, choice of Greek yogurt, organic almond or oat milk, fresh berries. To make plant-based choose almond or oat milk. *Our granola is baked-to-order with gluten-free rolled oats, unsweetened coconut, almonds, coconut oil and organic maple syrup. Also available without maple syrup.
BREAKFAST SIDES
APPETIZERS & SALADS
- SOUP OF THE DAY$9.00
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- APPETIZER OF THE DAY$20.00
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- AVOCADO CAPRESE SALAD$19.00+
Organic cluster tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, avocado.
- QUINOA SALAD$23.00+
Fresh organic spinach, cucumber, peas, organic tomatoes, avocado, organic quinoa, balsamic vinaigrette.
- ALMOND SALAD$16.00
Organic arugula, spinach, tomatoes, almonds, creamy mustard dressing.
- SPINACH & EGG WHITE SALAD$17.00+
Fresh organic spinach, lemon & extra-virgin olive oil dressing, organic egg whites. To make plant based, sub egg whites for avocado.
- DELICIOUS BUTTER LETTUCE$17.00+
Butter lettuce, chives, shallots, red wine vinegar dressing.
- HEIRLOOM TOMATO CARPACCIO$19.00+
Thinly-sliced organic heirloom tomatoes, burrata, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction.
- FRISEE RADICCHIO & ARUGULA$22.00+
Organic arugula, radicchio, grilled shrimp, avocado, lemon & extra-virgin olive oil dressing.
- BRESAOLA CARPACCIO & ARUGULA$20.00
Salt-cured air-dried beef, shaved parmigiano, crimini mushroom, Italian truffle oil.
- CHEESE SLATE$20.00
Imported cheeses, nuts, onion confit.
SANDWICHES
- SANDWICH OF THE DAY$20.00
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- TUNA SALAD$18.00+
Italian tinned tuna in extra-virgin olive oil, celery, shallots, mayonnaise, organic romaine, tomato, cucumber, mustard dressing.
- PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA & MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA$18.00+
Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella di bufala, sliced organic tomato, organic arugula, Italian dressing.
- GRILLED SKIRT STEAK SANDWICH$20.00
Grilled Piedmontese skirt steak, organic romaine, tomato, caramelized onion, provolone, pesto dressing.
- GRILLED CHICKEN & EGGPLANT$18.00+
Free-range grilled chicken, roasted eggplant, organic tomato, organic romaine, mustard dressing.
- BREADED CHICKEN$20.00
Breaded free-range chicken breast, avocado, caramelized onion, organic tomato, organic romaine, mustard dressing.
- GRILLED VEGETABLE$17.00+
Zucchini, charred marinated bell pepper, eggplant, organic tomato, organic arugula, pesto.
- CAPRESE$17.00+
Organic cluster tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil, extra-virgin olive oil served on housemade focaccia.
PASTA
- PASTA OF THE DAY$25.00
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- SPAGHETTI POMODORO$17.00+
Fresh six-hour organic tomato sauce, basil.
- AGLIO OLIO$17.00+
Fresh garlic, parsley, chili pepper flakes, extra-virgin olive oil.
- PENNE ARRABBIATA$17.00+
Fresh garlic, chili flakes, parsley, organic six-hour tomato sauce.
- SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS$23.00
Homemade gluten-free meatballs, fresh six-hour tomato sauce, basil.
- PENNE PESTO$19.00
Fresh basil, pine nuts, fresh garlic, parmigiano in a light cream sauce.
- PENNE BOLOGNESE$23.00+
Piedmontese ground beef in six-hour red wine reduction sauce.
- SPAGHETTI JALAPENO$22.00
Grilled free-range chicken breast, organic arugula, jalapeño, onion, garlic.
- PENNE CON PORCINI$20.00
Porcini mushroom, sherry wine cream sauce, truffle oil.
- SEAFOOD LINGUINI$26.00
Grilled tiger shrimp, manila clams, homemade shrimp bisque.
- FREDS PASTA$22.00
Penne, free-range chicken breast, peas, fresh organic tomato and cream (pink) sauce.
- SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI & TIGER SHRIMP$25.00
Tiger shrimp, broccoli, fresh garlic, white wine sauce.
- SPAGHETTI VONGOLE$25.00
Manila clams, olive oil, shallots, fresh garlic, white wine sauce.
- PENNE PRIMAVERA$19.00
Fresh sauteed vegetables, fresh organic tomato and cream (pink) sauce.
- PENNE PINK SAUCE$17.00+
Fresh organic tomato and cream sauce.
- SPAGHETTI CHECCA$17.00
Fresh organic heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh garlic, extra-virgin olive oil.
- JALAPENOS (NO CHICKEN)$17.00
SPAGHETTI JALAPENOS (NO CHICKEN)
SAUCE SIDES
ENTREES
- FISH OF THE DAY$35.00
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- ENTREE OF THE DAY$45.00
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- CHICKEN PARMESEAN$32.00
Served with choice of roasted potatoes or penne arrabbiata or spaghetti aglio olio and choice of fresh seasonal vegetables or organic mixed green salad in a vinaigrette dressing.
- CHICKEN PAILLARD$32.00
Served with choice of roasted potatoes or penne arrabbiata or spaghetti aglio olio and choice of fresh seasonal vegetables or organic mixed green salad in a vinaigrette dressing.
- CHICKEN BALSAMICO$32.00
Served with choice of roasted potatoes or penne arrabbiata or spaghetti aglio olio and choice of fresh seasonal vegetables or organic mixed green salad in a vinaigrette dressing.
- GRILLED SKIRT STEAK$35.00
Piedmontese steak served with roasted potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables or organic mixed green salad in a vinaigrette dressing.
- EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA$27.00
Eggplant, six-hour tomato sauce, basil, fresh parmigiano served with organic arugula salad and shaved parmigiano.
DESSERTS
- CHOCOLATE FONDANT$3.00+
- TIRAMISU$8.00
- CHOCOLATE MOUSSE$8.00
- CARROT CAKE$12.00
- LEMON MERINGUE$12.00
- BREAD PUDDING$11.00
- PARIS BREST$12.00
- FRENCH CREPES$15.00
Nutella, fresh strawberries, bananas, powdered sugar.
- CAFE GOURMAND$15.00
Coffee of your choice and selection of three mini desserts of the day.
- BELGIAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE$3.00
- FRUIT BOWL$9.00
Organic strawberry, pineapple, blueberry, fresh mint.
FROZEN
- Lasagna Bolognese$22.00
Housemade lasagna with our famous Bolognese sauce: Piedmontese ground beef in six-hour wine reduction sauce. Always made fresh in-house! Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. HEATING INSTRUCTIONS Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove lid, cover tray with foil and bake on a sheet pan for 30 min. Remove foil and bake for another 25-30 min or until warmed through. INGREDIENTS Organic tomato, carrot, ground Piedmontese beef, onion, celery, milk, extra-virgin olive oil, port wine, garlic, flour, egg, basil, fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano, bay leaf), cinnamon.
- Lasagna Primavera$22.00
Housemade vegetarian lasagna with organic tomato, carrot, zucchini, celery and onion. Always made fresh in-house! Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. HEATING INSTRUCTIONS Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove lid, cover tray with foil and bake on a sheet pan for 30 min. Remove foil and bake for another 25-30 min or until warmed through. INGREDIENTS Organic tomato, carrot, zucchini, celery, onion, extra-virgin olive oil, heavy cream, butter, parmesan, milk, flour, egg, garlic, cinnamon.
- Eggplant Parmigiana$22.00
Our housemade Eggplant Parmigiana is made with fresh eggplant, our six-hour tomato sauce, basil and fresh parmigiano. Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. HEATING INSTRUCTIONS Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove lid, cover tray with foil and bake on a sheet pan for 30 min. Remove foil and bake for another 25-30 min or until warmed through. INGREDIENTS Eggplant, organic tomato, onion, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, bread crumbs, parmesean, salt.
- Meatballs$14.00
Housemade meatballs with Piedmontese beef in our six-hour organic tomato sauce. Always made fresh in-house! Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. HEATING INSTRUCTIONS Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove lid, cover with foil and use a fork to poke 3-5 holes in the center of the foil. Place container on a sheet pan and bake for 25-30 min or until warmed through. INGREDIENTS Ground Piedmontese beef, shallots, parmesan cheese, egg, milk, parsley, organic tomato, onion, basil.
- Sauce - Pesto$16.00
Our pesto is perfect as a pasta sauce or spread onto your favorite sandwich - we also love it as a dip! Always made fresh in-house! Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. HEATING INSTRUCTIONS Defrost in refrigerator for 24 hours. Warm on stovetop with your favorite pasta shape or enjoy chilled as a spread or dip. INGREDIENTS Basil, garlic, parmesan, pine nuts, heavy cream, butter, fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano), salt.
- Sauce - Porcini$13.00
Our Porcini Sauce is rich and velvety with a deep mushroom flavor. We love it with short pasta shapes. Always made fresh in-house! Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. HEATING INSTRUCTIONS Defrost in refrigerator for 24 hours. Warm over stovetop in a sauce pan until heated through. Toss with your favorite pasta shape. INGREDIENTS Porcini mushroom, crimini mushroom, beef demi-glace, celery, carrot, shallot, heavy cream, butter, parmesan, fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano), bay leaf, truffle oil.
- Sauce - Six-hour Pomodoro$12.00
Our Six-hour Pomodoro is our classic, cult-favorite pasta sauce! Great on long or short pasta shapes. Always made fresh in-house! Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. HEATING INSTRUCTIONS Defrost in refrigerator for 24 hours. Warm on stovetop in a sauce pan until heated through. Toss with your favorite pasta shape or serve over meatballs or prepared vegetables. INGREDIENTS Organic tomato, basil, garlic, onion, extra-virgin olive oil, salt.
- Sauce - Arrabbiata$12.00
Our Arrabbiata is our classic pomodoro with a spicy kick! Great on long or short pasta shapes. Always made fresh in-house! Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. HEATING INSTRUCTIONS Defrost in refrigerator for 24 hours. Warm over stovetop in a sauce pan until heated through. Toss with your favorite pasta shape or serve over meatballs or prepared vegetables. INGREDIENTS Organic tomato, basil, garlic, onion, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, chili flakes, parsley, fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano).
- Sauce - Pink Sauce$12.00
Our pink sauce has been a fan favorite since our early days! Always made fresh in-house. Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. HEATING INSTRUCTIONS Defrost in refrigerator for 24 hours. Warm over stovetop in a sauce pan until heated through. Toss with your favorite pasta shape or serve over meatballs or prepared vegetables. INGREDIENTS Organic tomato, basil, garlic, onion, extra-virgin olive oil, heavy cream, butter, parmesan, salt.
- Sauce - Bolognese$15.00
Our Bolognese is a family recipe made with Piedmontese beef sourced from local butcher Marconda's. Always made fresh in-house! Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. HEATING INSTRUCTIONS Defrost in refrigerator for 24 hours. Warm over stovetop in a sauce pan until heated through. Toss with your favorite pasta shape. INGREDIENTS Organic tomato, ground Piedmontese beef, basil, garlic, carrot, onion, celery, extra-virgin olive oil, port wine, fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano).
- Soup - Lentil - 32oz$14.00
Our Green Lentil Soup is plant-based and very nourishing. Always made fresh in-house. Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. HEATING INSTRUCTIONS Defrost in refrigerator for 24 hours. Warm over stovetop in a sauce pan until heated through. INGREDIENTS Green lentils, brussels sprouts, kale, carrot, shallot, celery, vegetable stock (carrot, celery, shallot, parsley, zucchini), thyme, bay leaf, shallot.
BAKERY + DESSERT
- Granola - 1lb$12.00
Our Granola is baked in-house with gluten-free rolled oats, unsweetened coconut, almonds, coconut oil and organic maple syrup. No refined sugars! INGREDIENTS Gluten-free rolled oats, unsweetened coconut, almonds, coconut oil, organic maple syrup.
- Tiramisu - 6oz Pot$8.00
Heaven on a spoon! Always made fresh in-house, Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. INGREDIENTS Eggs, sugar, mascarpone, flour, vanilla, espresso coffee, kahlua, salt.
- Tiramisu - 23oz Tray$14.00
Heaven on a spoon! Always made fresh in-house, Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. INGREDIENTS Eggs, sugar, mascarpone, flour, vanilla, espresso coffee, kahlua, salt.
- Chocolate Mousse - 6oz Pot$8.00
Heaven on a spoon! Always made fresh in-house, Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. INGREDIENTS Dark Belgian chocolate, eggs, sugar, milk.
- Blueberry Muffin$3.00
- Chocolate Chip Cookie$3.00
- Banana Bread$3.50
- Madeleine$2.00
REFRIGERATED
- Dressing - Mustard$8.00
A Mauro Cafe staple! Creamy with just the right, not overpowering, punch of mustard. Always made fresh in-house. Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. INGREDIENTS Mayonnaise, vinegar, organic Dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano).
- Dressing - Red Wine$8.00
A Mauro Cafe staple! Our Red Wine Vinaigrette is super versatile and dresses up any greens. Always made fresh in-house. Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. INGREDIENTS Organic Dijon mustard, canola oil, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, shallots, white pepper, salt.
- Dressing - Balsamic$8.00
A Mauro Cafe staple! Our Balsamic Vinaigrette is super versatile and dresses up any greens. Always made fresh in-house. Small batch, local ingredients and no additives or preservatives. INGREDIENTS