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Illinois St. Food Emporium

Menu

Breakfast and lunch, made from scratch in our Indianapolis kitchen since 1979.

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Breakfast

Served Mon–Fri 7–11 a.m. · Sat 7–10:30 a.m. Omelets, breakfast sandwiches, scramblers, pancakes and biscuits and gravy.

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Lunch

Croissant, grilled and cold sandwiches, salads, soups, quesadillas, combinations and sides.

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Order

Order online and pick it up when it is ready, dine in with us, or call 317.253.9513.

5550 N ILLINOIS ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208 317.253.9513

SERVED FIRST

Breakfast

Mon–Fri 7–11 a.m. · Sat 7–10:30 a.m.

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Omelets Our Way

Three-egg omelets served with home fries and toast

Denver

Ham, green pepper, white onion, tomato, colby and Monterey Jack cheeses

$14

Sunshine

Avocado, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, colby and Monterey Jack cheeses

$14

Spinach

Spinach, smoked Applewood bacon, provolone cheese and mushrooms

$14

Hinkle Ham & Cheese

Ham and Swiss cheese

$14
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Breakfast Sandwiches

Served with fresh fruit

Midtown Delight

Biscuit sandwich with scrambled eggs, ham and Monterey Jack cheese

$11

The Veggie

Two scrambled eggs, tomato, spinach and provolone cheese on a bagel

$10

The Fieldhouse

Two scrambled eggs, smoked Applewood bacon and colby cheese on a croissant

$11

The Porker

Two scrambled eggs, sausage and colby cheese on your choice of bread

$11

The Simple

Two scrambled eggs, choice of meat and choice of toast

$9.50
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Other Breakfast

Quiche of the Day

Served with fresh fruit

$12

Breakfast Quesadilla

Scrambled eggs, smoked Applewood bacon, colby and Monterey Jack cheeses served with salsa and fresh fruit

$10

The 56th Street

Two scrambled eggs, two pancakes or toast, home fries and choice of ham, smoked Applewood bacon or sausage

$12

Avocado & Bacon Scrambler

Two scrambled eggs mixed with smoked Applewood bacon, avocado, colby and Monterey Jack cheeses served with fresh fruit

$12

Greek Scrambler

Two scrambled eggs mixed with spinach, tomato, red onions and feta cheese served with fresh fruit

$11
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And There's More

Stack of Cakes

Three buttermilk pancakes served with maple syrup and butter. Add blueberries 2 · Add chocolate chips 2

$9

Oatmeal

Served with brown sugar and 2% milk

$6

Granola Parfait

Our housemade granola, Greek yogurt and fresh seasonal berries

$8

Biscuits and Gravy

Two buttermilk biscuits served with our housemade sausage gravy. Half order 6

$9

French Toast

Four slices of cinnamon raisin bread served with maple syrup and butter

$9
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À La Carte

Home Fries

$3

One Scrambled Egg

$2

Two Scrambled Eggs

$4

Sausage Gravy

$4

Bacon, Pork Sausage or Turkey Sausage

$4

Toast — two slices with butter

$2

Cinnamon raisin toast with icing

$3

Croissant

$3

Bagel with butter

$3

Cream Cheese or Peanut Butter

$1

Fruit Cup

$5

Fruit Bowl

$8

ALL DAY

Lunch

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The Emporium Classic Croissant Sandwiches

Served with choice of chips, coleslaw, pasta salad or potato salad and a pickle spear

Chicken Salad

Fruited chicken salad and leaf lettuce

$14

Egg Salad

Egg salad with crisp leaf lettuce

$13

Emporium Club

Ham, turkey, smoked Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, colby and Swiss cheeses and mayo

$15

Garden

Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, alfalfa sprouts, avocado and tomato

$13

Pesto Supreme

Turkey, sundried medley, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, pesto and provolone cheese

$13.50

Tuna Salad

Albacore tuna salad, leaf lettuce and tomato

$14

Turkey Avocado

Turkey, smoked Applewood bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and Monterey Jack cheese

$15
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Grilled Sandwiches

Served with choice of chips, coleslaw, pasta salad, potato salad, cup of soup or house salad

California

Monterey Jack cheese, smoked Applewood bacon, mushrooms, tomato and alfalfa sprouts on whole wheat bread

$13

Chicken Philly

Grilled chicken, green pepper, onion, provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato on housemade French bread

$14

French Dip

Roast beef and provolone cheese on French bread with an au jus dipping sauce

$15

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Chicken breast, lettuce and tomato on whole wheat bread

$13.50

Havarti Delight

Havarti cheese, alfalfa sprouts, avocado and tomato on whole wheat bread

$12

Hinkle Ham and Swiss

Lettuce and tomato on sourdough bread

$12

Meridian Kessler Melt

Albacore tuna or chicken salad, lettuce, tomato and colby cheese on whole wheat bread

$13.50

Reuben

Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on onion rye bread

$14

Rocky Ripple Roast Beef

Roast beef, colby and Swiss cheeses, smoked Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato and Thousand Island dressing on sourdough bread

$14

Spinach Melt

Tomato, provolone cheese, red onion, spinach, tomato sundried medley on whole wheat bread

$13

The Rachel

Turkey, coleslaw, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread

$13

Traditional Grilled Cheese

Monterey Jack, provolone and colby cheeses with choice of two veggies: lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts or avocado on your choice of bread

$11

Turkey Club

Smoked Applewood bacon, colby cheese, lettuce and tomato on French bread

$13.50

Turkey Health

Avocado, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, smoked Applewood bacon and colby cheese on sourdough bread

$13.50
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Cold Sandwiches

Served with choice of chips, coleslaw, pasta salad or potato salad and a pickle spear

Butler Tarkington Delight

Havarti cheese, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, avocado and cucumber

$10.50

Chicken or Tuna Salad

Lettuce and tomato on your choice of bread

$10.50

Avocado BLT

Smoked Applewood bacon, leaf lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayonnaise on your choice of bread

$12

Garden Specialty

Cream cheese, alfalfa sprouts, spinach, avocado and tomato with choice of chicken or Albacore tuna salad on whole wheat bread

$12

Classic Emporium Sub

Salami, bologna, provolone cheese, leaf lettuce, tomato, white onion, green pepper, mayonnaise and our sweet & sour poppy seed house dressing

$12.50
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Salads

Black Bean Salsa

Black beans, diced tomato, red and green onions, with red and yellow peppers tossed in a lime marinade over mixed greens

$13.50

Caesar

Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese and housemade croutons tossed in our Caesar dressing. Add chicken 4

$10

Cauliflower

Cauliflower, green beans, white onion, celery, green peppers and mixed cheeses in our housemade dressing over mixed greens, topped with bacon bits. Choice of muffin or croissant

$15

Chef

Mixed greens, ham, turkey, egg, cucumber, tomato, colby and Monterey Jack cheeses and housemade croutons

$15

Cobb

Chicken, smoked Applewood bacon, tomato, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, black olives and blue cheese crumbles over mixed greens

$15

Greek

Mixed lettuce, Kalamata olives, pepperoncinis, red onion and feta cheese served with balsamic vinaigrette

$13.50

Roasted Veggie & Chicken

Grilled chicken and roasted red, yellow and green peppers, red onion, Parmesan cheese and housemade croutons over mixed greens

$16

Strawberry Chicken Spinach

Grilled chicken, spinach, strawberries, almonds, mandarin oranges, red onion, cottage cheese and housemade croutons

$16

Taco

Seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, red onion, black olives, shredded colby and Monterey Jack cheeses over tortilla chips, topped with salsa and sour cream

$15

Tuna or Chicken Salad Plate

A scoop of chicken salad or Albacore tuna salad over mixed greens with egg and tomato. Choice of muffin or croissant

$14
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Quesadillas

Served with salsa, sour cream and a house salad

Veggie Quesadilla

Black beans, tomato, onion, yellow and red pepper, shredded cheese and avocado

$10.50

Chicken Quesadilla

Chicken, shredded colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, avocado and black bean salsa

$12.50

Beef Quesadilla

Beef, shredded colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, avocado and black bean salsa

$13.50
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Soups

Soup of the Day

Prepared daily. Cup or bowl

$5 / $6

Vegetable Soup

Cup or bowl

$5 / $6

Chili

Ground beef, tomato, green pepper, celery, onion and kidney beans. Cup or bowl

$5.50 / $7
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Combinations

Soup & Salad

Bowl of soup, a small house salad and a side of French bread

$11

Half Sandwich & Soup

Chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad, ham or turkey with a bowl of soup

$11.50

Half Sandwich & Chips

Chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad, ham or turkey with potato chips

$10.50
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Sides

Mac and Cheese

$5

Cole Slaw

$4.50

Tri-Color Pasta Salad

$4.50

Potato Salad

$4.50

Greek Yogurt

$4.50

Cauliflower Salad

$6

Cottage Cheese

$4.50

Deviled Eggs

$4

Black Bean Salsa

$5

Chips

$2

Fruit Cup

$5

Fruit Bowl

$8
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Build Your Own

$13

Deli sandwich or submarine — one meat, one cheese and three fixings, served with chips and a pickle spear

MEAT

  • ham
  • turkey
  • all beef bologna
  • salami
  • roast beef
  • corned beef
  • smoked Applewood bacon

CHEESE

  • colby
  • Monterey Jack
  • Swiss
  • Havarti
  • pepper jack
  • American
  • provolone

FIXINGS

  • leaf lettuce
  • spinach
  • alfalfa sprouts
  • tomato
  • cucumber
  • green pepper
  • onion
  • avocado
  • yellow pepper
  • red pepper
  • pepperoncini
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Breads

Housemade breads, baked every morning

  • whole wheat
  • white
  • onion rye
  • sourdough
  • French

Sub a croissant

$2

Sub gluten-free bread

$3
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Beverages

Beer & wine available

  • Coke
  • Diet Coke
  • Coke Zero
  • Sprite
  • Mr. Pibb
  • Lemonade
  • Iced Tea
  • Root Beer
  • Bottled Water
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Housemade dressings

House sweet & sour poppyseed · balsamic vinaigrette · blue cheese · French · Thousand Island · ranch · raspberry vinaigrette · Caesar · honey dijon

ALLERGENS

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Our food is cooked in a shared kitchen using shared cooking spaces. Please consult a manager before ordering and make sure we understand your gluten-free needs or any food allergies.

Download the printable menu

The same breakfast and lunch menus as the printed copies on the counter.

Come eat with us

Order ahead for pickup, or stop in at 5550 N Illinois St, Indianapolis. Feeding a crowd? Our catering menu runs from boxed lunches to full-service events.