Panes Bread Cafe Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Panes Bread Cafe, a quaint bakery and sandwich spot in Chicago. Offering a variety of appetizers, fresh salads, and delicious sandwiches, this cafe is perfect for a cozy lunch or a quick snack. Standout dishes include the Brushetta Con Jamon, Goat Cheese Crostini, and the Oaxacan Pork Sandwich. Customers rave about the homemade bread and affordable prices, making it a favorite among locals. Don't miss out on the mouthwatering desserts and the welcoming family-owned atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Panes Bread Cafe has something for everyone. Visit this charming cafe for a delightful dining experience.
Appetizers
Brushetta Con Jamon
Toasted country bread covered with fresh chopped tomato, thin sliced prosciutto and mozzarella cheese.
Goat Cheese Crostini
Our toasted bread spread with seasoned wisconsin goat cheese and fresh sundried tomato relish.
Hongos Rellenos
Large domestic mushrooms filled with a mixture of cheese, spinach and chopped mushrooms served with tomato basil sauce.
Quesadillas
2 flour tortillas filled with your choice of shredded chicken and cheese or grilled vegetables and cheese, served with homemade mashed potatoes and fresh salsa.
Potato Salad
Cooked baby red potatoes tossed in a mix of garlicky mayonnaise and fresh parsley.
Tortilla Salad
Mixed greens, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, fresh farmer cheese, chicken, diced tomato and honey mustard dressing.
House Salad
Chopped mixed lettuce, shredded carrots, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and your choice of dressing.
Albacore Tuna Salad
White tuna salad served on a bed of lettuce, diced mushrooms, hard boiled eggs and chopped tomatoes.
Feta Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, artichokes heart, red peppers, grilled chicken, Kalamata black olives, feta cheese and Greek dressing.
Caesar's Salad
Romaine lettuce, chicken, fresh croutons, chopped tomato, Parmesan cheese.
Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach, roasted red peppers, hard boiled eggs, fresh sliced mushrooms, crispy bacon and Greek vinaigrette.
Fresh Salads
Sandwiches
Sunny California Sandwich
Fresh sliced cucumber, lettuce, avocado, tomato and Monterey Jack cheese and Dijon mustard.
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Smoked ham, American or Munster cheese, tomato, lettuce and hellmann's mayonnaise.
Oaxacan Pork Sandwich
Marinated pork loin, caramelized onions, spicy mayo and roasted red peppers.
Portabella Sandwich
Grilled portabella mushrooms, homemade pesto, sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella on tomato bread.
Tuna Blanca Sandwich
Albacore white tuna mixed with red onions, celery, mayo, lettuce and tomato.
Todo Italiano Sandwich
Homemade pesto, grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, provolone cheese and thin sliced prosciutto.
Super Panes Sandwich
A delicious mixture of crispy bacon, turkey, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard.
Sloppy Pollo Sandwich
A tasty mixture of shredded chicken breast, onions, diced tomato and our homemade barbeque sauce.
Turkey Club Sandwich
Roasted turkey, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Pompazo Sandwich
Another winner. spicy chicken breast, homemade pesto, tomato and provolone cheese.
El Parisino Sandwich
A tasty combination of grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, smoked ham, sliced tomato and honey mustard.
The Popular Sandwich
Always a winner. chicken breast, caramelized onions, spinach, roasted peppers, provolone cheese on tomato bread.
Pollo Diablo
A hot food lover favorite. spicy chicken, spicy mayo, pepper jack cheese and lettuce and tomato.
Chicken Club Sandwich
Grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato and mayonnaise.
B.L.T. with Cheese
Veggie Cabra Sandwich
Spinach, yellow squash, goat cheese, portabella mushroom and Mediterranean dressing.
Turkey, Turkey Sandwich
Smoked turkey breast, fresh avocado, roasted red peppers, spicy mayonnaise, served on fresh made tomato bread.
Roasted Beef Sandwich
Home cooked roasted beef, avocado, tomato, spicy mayo, grilled onions and Monterrey Jack cheese.
Our Spicy Philly Sandwich
Roasted beef, onion, red peppers, mushrooms, ranchera sauce and farmer cheese.
B.L.T. Sandwich
A traditional treat to your taste. crispy bacon, lettuce, mayo and tomato.
Pollo Y Espinacas Pizza
Grilled chicken, spinach, cheese and tomato sauce.
Tocino Y Queso Pizza
Provolone and cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, broccoli, grilled red onions and tomato sauce.
Jamon Con Alcachofas Pizza
Smoked ham, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, crumbled goat cheese and tomato sauce.
Tres Colores Pizza
Homemade green pesto, plum tomato and cheese.
Pizzas
Pastas
Rigatoni
Rigatoni pasta, broccoli, mushroom and sundried tomato cream sauce.
Spicy Penne
Mostaciolli pasta served in spicy tomato cream sauce and fresh basil garnish.
Cavatapi
Twisted pasta tossed with roasted eggplant, plum tomatoes, spinach, garlic, herbs, olive oil and sprinkled goat cheese.
Linguini
Linguini noodle, chicken, mushrooms, spinach and spicy tomato cream sauce.
Capellini
Angel hair pasta chicken, spinach, sundried tomatoes, olive oil and garlic.
Baked Macaroni
Twisted shape pasta baked in a creamy cheddar, Parmesan cheese sauce. Add chicken or broccoli.
Fusilli Con Jamon
Cork screw pasta, thin prosciutto grilled chicken, broccoli, chopped fresh tomato and four cheese cream sauce.
Panero Omelet
Smoked ham, grilled onions, shredded chicken breast and Monterrey Jack cheese.
Chilaquiles Verdes Omelet
Crispy tortilla strips, simmered in fresh green tomatillo sauce, shredded chicken breast, scrambled eggs and potatoes.
Goat Cheese Omelet
Wisconsin goat cheese, artichoke hearts, chopped fresh tomatoes and portabella mushrooms.
Greek Omelet
Spinach, black olives, feta cheese and sundried tomatoes.
Vegetables Omelet
Broccoli, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, Swiss or cheddar cheese.
Omelet De La Casa
Chicken, mozzarella cheese, spinach, artichokes and sundried tomato pesto.
Scrambled Eggs
3 Eggs and your choice of smoked ham and cheese or bacon and cheese.
Omelets
Make Your Own Omelet
Make Your Own Omelet
Spinach, mushrooms, grilled onions, red peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, shredded chicken, bacon, ham, turkey, mild cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella and pepper jack. Choose 2 meats, 2 vegetables plus any kind of cheese. Have it your way.
Plain and Simple
Panes french toast and real maple syrup.
French Toast
Cinnamon sweet french bread and sauteed sliced apple with maple syrup.
Pasta Y Salsa
4 oz. penne pasta tossed in tomato basil sauce.
Pizza Bread
Small Salad
Mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers and your choice of dressing.
Mashed Potatoes
Daily made mashed Idaho potatoes.
Grilled Vegetables
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers and spinach and fresh mozzarella cheese.