Caffe Milan

Such a gem of a place!! If you have been passing this place by and thinking to try it. Just, DO IT! We were welcomed in, it's a calm and peaceful atmosphere. I could write a whole page on this place from the people, to the food 😋, to how well we were treated. We were so blessed by this place and look forward to coming back very soon!!!

Everything about this experience was so pleasant!!! I passed this cafe a couple of times before I bit the bullet and went inside. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. I got the full rundown on the menu and was recommended the turkey bacon wrap and the chicken salad. I got them both, the chicken salad on the pretzel bun along with two tomato soups with grill cheese croutons, a banana bread, a pumpkin bread and the turtle chocolate. Everything was so delicious and so fresh! I will be coming back again to dine in and try out their other sandwiches. I’m genuinely so impressed with this cafe. Thank you Erica for making this experience so great!

Last Saturday I stopped by this small place and it was a success. I barely had 20 minutes to eat, the treatment was exceptional and the service excellent. The sandwich I ordered was very good, with fresh and natural ingredients. In addition, the owner invited me to a homemade dessert, so I can’t be more satisfied 10/10

Our baby shower catering was top notch! The food and the service was fabulous!!! We highly recommend them for any event that needs catering !!!

I’ve been here several times and every single time the food has been just amazing. I think this is the best homemade food in the entire Frankfort , Mokena and Tinley Park area. The owner Mary is just as nice as can be. I just love everything about this place. Best place ever for wonderful home-cooked food!!!!!

Amazing place, amazing people and amazing food. I’m so happy to find this place. New favorite for sure 🥰

I’ve been coming here for over ten years, this place is definitely a favorite little lunch spot. They have tasty homemade soups and delicious sandwiches. Their Cole slaw is really good. Really nice people too, I like supporting them.

Ordered three meatball sandwiches for the guys meatballs definitely tasted homemade excellent. Marinara spot on the girls had chicken salad on pretzel rolls excellent. If this café was on the corner of La Grange and Route 30, they would need to hire 15 more people.

We were looking for catering options for my daughter's baby shower and thought we would try a lunch at Cafe Milan, grab a catering menu and be on our way. What we received was the warmest reception, pure kindness and abundant generosity. Mary and her Staff took us in and brought us out samples of some of the best home cooking we've not had outside of our own kitchens in a very long time. Needless to say but after one bite of their chicken salad our decision was locked. The food was fresh, excellently seasoned, and absolutely delicious! The best meatball I've ever had and the chicken penne, to die for. We were charmed and fed by angels this afternoon. I will be back and will recommend this beautiful Cafe to anyone with ears. Amazing!

OMG!! The salads are phenomenal and they are made fresh to order. They do have seating inside. The strawberry fields salad was so awesome! Try them out!

I have driven up and down this place, a good chunk of my life, and I wish I would've stopped here sooner. I finally stopped here, and I ordered a chicken Caesar wrap, and the first words out of my mouth that were "holy sh!t." It was full of flavor! It's a small place, but offers a big menu full of wraps, sandwiches, and soups. It's seriously good place to get a quick lunch. The service was very friendly. They definitely do take pride in creating their orders. I'm coming back here for the cream of chicken soup.

Everything is good here! They have the best chicken salad sandwich around! The soups are also great!

I'm so glad I took the time to try out this place! I have never been so amazed by a salad dressing!! The strawberry dressing she makes is INCREDIBLE! MUST TRY ! I got the strawberry fields salad with an added scoop of chicken salad on top! Chefs kiss !! 10/10 My family tried other things as well and everyone was blown away! Definitely will be revisiting!

Last night we enjoyed Caffe Milan at a party at Outback Growers Nursery. The food was so delicious. The presentation was amazing. I loved how the layered dip was served in individual cups,with a tiny fork. The roll ups were colorful and so very tasty. The mini pretzel buns with chicken salad w were my favorite.

What a lovely hidden gem! Outside is deceiving, the inside is so cute and food is all delicious. Strawberry Fields Salad with strawberry vinaigrette and a scoop of chicken salad on top and a cup of tomato soup all delicious! My family had meatball sub, potato soup, and chili and everyone was very happy with their order. We will be back!

Must have the strawberry salad and their famous chicken salad! Love these people Cutely decorated and a hidden gem to dine at. Service is second to none.

Not impressive on the outside. The surprise is inside with consistently wonderful food. I've tried several soups and sandwiches over the years and I'm always very pleased. The staff is absolutely wonderful. What has really impressed me was an incident I had recently with a Grub Hub order. When my delivery did not arrive on time, I called Caffe Milan and they noted that Grub Hub had listed the wrong date for my delivery. Caffe Milan to the rescue. They immediately filled my order and delivered it to me themselves. Thank you Caffe Milan. You'll be seeing a lot of me.

Super friendly ladies who make super delicious food!! Homemade soups, cookies. Favorites are the egg salad, 5 bean Mexican salad and pretzel buns. Yum!

This has such good food with HUGE portions! It can be hard to spot, but this place is a hidden gem. It always smells amazing walking in the shop, and the food smells even better. The bread is so good, and the soups and sandwiches are amazing. The prices are pretty reasonable for huge portions! Please, try this place!

It's Christmas morning and you would like to have something tasty yet healthy but of course delicious to serve your family. Oh, and I forgot to mention that you want to be able to enjoy opening the presents and then have this hot scrumptious breakfast ready. Food fantasy? Nope, food reality if you order your egg casserole ahead of time from Caffe Milan. Bring it home Christmas Eve morning, keep in the fridge until the present opening begins. Pop it in the oven and enjoy when the wrapping paper is being stuffed in garbage bags. Christmas morning of your dreams, done! I have also gotten dessert trays, sandwich trays and pies from here and that is before we discuss eating in the cafe and drinking their amazing coffee. So glad this place has survived and thrived in spite of the construction on Rte 30. You haven't tried it yet? Well what are you waiting for? You need to get on over here, but hold on, let me come with!

When you drive by you don't really notice this place because it doesn't stand out but now you will all know about it. This place has AMAZING food. Everything is homemade. I am not a fan of chili but their chili is fantastic. Today I picked up a bowl of cream of broccoli which is to die for. I was at a an event there thrown by New Horizons Chiropractic and Caffe Milan made all the food. There were so new things that were so delicious. They cater for events too! So the next time you are hunting for a good lunch location- don't pass it up. Stop on in and you will be pleasantly surprised and have a full belly of great food!

Great hidden gem! Really good food from scratch. Can't believe I didn't know about this place but highly recommend!

Not only is the food DELICIOUS, the owner (Mary) treats her customers like family. Always friendly and witty, Mary makes every visit a pleasure. Highly recommend the homemade chicken salad and delicious soups - try the sauerkraut/cabbage and Italian wedding.

Highly recommend this place. A friend from work brought in chicken salad sandwiches and it was the best chicken sandwich I ever had. The Italian beef sandwich is also top notch. Everything tastes fresh and the sandwiches are loaded with meat. The spicy giardiniera there is also very tasty and for people who love heat like myself, it gives the sandwiches a nice kick. I will definitely make the visit to visit there. I wish there was one in Schaumburg as I would be there daily. This place is top notch.

I think another trip to Cafe Milan is in order, I feel like it's getting close to a fifth star! Well my wife and I stopped for lunch yesterday. Cafe Milan was packed, we had to find parking in the back of the place. They also ran out of the pot roast sandwich. Those are sure two good signs of how busy this place has become since my earlier review (just kidding Yelpers). I ordered the Chili with cheese and sour cream and a side of Fritos. I also had a Tuna Salad sandwich on Pretzel bread and a Mango and Strawberry smoothie. The Tuna sandwich was sooo freshly made it was really yummy! And I would say the same for the Chili, freshly made and very tasty. Of course I loved my smoothie, when don't I love a good smoothie. Maria ordered the Pasta Fasoili (spelling I know) soup. We both thought it was really good. Maria thought there were too many beans in it though (she is allergic to beans). I just added the beans she didn't eat to my Chili to make it even better (if that is possible). She also got a Chicken Salad sandwich on Pretzel bread with a side of Zucchini bread and an Ice Tea. My wife thought her Chicken Salad sandwich, that came highly recommended was a bit on the bland side. I would have to agree. But you could tell it was freshly made though. Our total bill was less than $30 dollars. The service was super friendly! I still love the older woman who comes in to work for free when she has time in her schedule and is a friend of the owner. She is really the best and sweetest woman. This place is so down to earth. If you still haven't been to Cafe Milan on Route 30 in Frankfort, I don't know what you are waiting for. Get over there now and try this deli style restaurant out and I know you will enjoy it! And probably THANK me over and over.

I've eaten here many times the sandwiches are great terrific turkey and they make a great sandwich and they also have if you order it in advance the best smoked salmon in the south suburbs my wife loves the turkey easily a five-star restaurant

Many thanks to Mary Bandera who is the best caterer in this area. (My sister in Chicago Kenwood also uses her too now and LOVES Mary!). I've had two wakes in the same week for friends parents of my kids. Mary made the perfect mini and wrap sandwich combinations, her special w/feta pasta salad and fantastic mixed spring green salad with her own "strawberry dressing" to the delight of all the hungry guests. Cookies at one Too. I can't describe how happy I am to put everything in her hands and it still meets my budget and exceeds my expectations. Many thanks to Caffe Milan!!

Love love love this place!! Best chicken salad sandwich. .try it on a pretzel roll!! Anyone else who loves this place..PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. . Go to CHICAGOS BEST TV & tell the new guy, Elliott, to come here!!!

This is a great cafe for sandwiches and salads. I've tried the catering as well and you can't pass up the strawberry spinach salad. It's always a huge hit with everyone. The staff is really nice. There's a small parking lot in back. The hours can be a bit strange to me. Maybe I just need to learn them. Sometimes when I think they will be open they're closed.

Mary's signature item is the chicken salad sandwich. My wife likes hers on pretzel bread. I like mine at multigrain. Good homemade soup too..

The chicken enchilada soup is amazing. Don't get me wrong but every thing there is just amazing. The owner is so friendly she gave my kids free desserts and pickles that she made. Also everything is home made and fresh. One of my favorite places to go to for lunch!

I hate to make this review about anything other than food, but it needs to be addressed. Just the other day my brother and I went in to get some coffee instead of just going to Starbucks or something. We wanted to change it up. I ordered an "Herbal Tea" and he ordered a regular "Coffee" because their "coffee machine was broken"? Anyway, what we got were crappy, Frankfort well-water tasting excuses for coffee and tea. I really could not tell if my tea was dispersing through the hot water or if that was the overpowering flavor and color of the well water. Not to mention they were both served in large styrofoam cups, which really added to the terrible experience. We were disappointed and will never go back. However, we have had their food catered on many occasions and will still utilize that service. Get some decent coffee and tea please...or at least serve it in an actual coffee cup?

Funky little joint with limited options. I'm ok with that as long as it's good!!! I had the Italians sandwich, which was tasty! Was surprised to find regular lunch ham in the sandwich. Limited seating, limited parking, limit menu, slow service. Not sure what all the fuss is about.

This is a decent place with some seating to eat in. Nothing fancy but clean. The only thing I have ever had here is the chicken salad wrap. They have the best chicken salad I have ever had. It comes with some very good slaw and a nice garlicky pickle. You can also get the chicken salad on a salad if you like. We have come here dozens of times for the chicken salad alone. I would give this place a higher rating if it were not for the wrong order or inconsistent service we have experienced on a number of occasions. But that does not stop us from coming as that chicken salad is great!

Try their chicken salad sammich - HELL YES.

Awesome homemade fresh food! I have catered sandwiches and strawberry salad from here and it was wonderful. I have tried to duplicate the strawberry spinach salad and it can't be done. The pretzel bread chicken salad sandwich is delectable.

Never mind the construction on 30, look for it and go there!! Food is wonderful and the owner couln't be more gracious. They hosted a private party for us there and it was great. The location is difficult due to construction, but make the effort!!

Cafe Milan has the best Chicken Salad sandwich I have ever had! There food is fresh and always good! I highly recommend this little gem in Frankfort!

This place is a hidden gem in Frankfort. Maybe not so hidden, but I'm surprised they don't have more reviews. We catered from here for my son's baptism and ordered the bow tie pasta, a chicken dish, salad, and a beautiful cake. Everything was reasonably priced and excellent. My family came in here today for lunch and the food was fresh and very good. Love their soups and sandwiches. A must try if you are in the area.

This restaurant is my "go-to" spot for lunch! The meals are always fresh! They are always very accommodating for catered lunches, as well. It's an office favorite!

This restaurant is a diamond in the rough. Mary, the owner is a very engaging local story teller. I had her meatball sandwich and my wife had the BLT. Both sandwiches were of high quality ingredients and very tasty. If you are in the neighborhood do not miss this one.

Wonderful place! I cater all my business luncheons from here. Strawberry salad is delicious. Very friendly people! Will continue to receive my business!

My 82 year old Mom was introduced to Caffe Milan's Lemon Merangue pie by my sister, Laura! My Mom LOVES IT!!!!! As does my neice, Amber! REALLY,REALLY GOOD!!!!!!! Extraordinary FOOD made with EXTRAORDINARY Care!!

I love this adorable place. The food is incredible. The homemade soups are beyond good. I have never had one that I didn't like. The ingredients are always very fresh. The regular menu is delicious and the daily specials are always great. The only thing better than eating in, is having the restaurant cater your event. Very reasonable prices and excellent options for all occasions. The chicken salad is outstanding! I highly recommend Caffe Milan for a quick lunch with friends or catering a big party. They are a gem in the community.

I wish I could try something else on the menu, but the chicken salad sandwich on pretzel bread is wonderful!, I hope the construction on route 30 ends soon, so I'm able to eat lunch there more often. Staff is courteous, reasonably priced, food is excellent, construction in front is awful, glad they're able to sustain the business through the mess. My Indy friends have requested me to bring a platter of Caffe Milan sandwiches to the Indy 500 this year!

Took the easy way for Thanksgiving this year and ordered everything from Café Milan. Sliced turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, salad, even the cranberry sauce. (there were other options as well, but i went traditional) Picked it up the day before, all we had to do was heat it up. Mary and her team did not disappoint- everything was great, made me wonder why i hadn't done this sooner.

First time visit and I will be back. Planning to get soup to go someday for an easy and yummy autumn dinner! Highly recommend

Ordered the Chicken Salad on Pretzel bread. Oh so good. I have been going there for a few years on and off. Mary is always so nice and sweet. I have never been disappointed with anything there.

Absolutely fabulous food and service. Only negative thing I can say about it is the short hours its open (M - Sa, 10a - 4p). They serve sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads everyday, along with daily specials that are sometimes in quite a different category than those other 4 (pastas, meat, etc.). Best thing there is their chicken salad, but I've never had anything there other than excellent. Service is wonderful, with the staff always smiling, friendly and willing to accommodate. Was just there today, and I need to keep reminding myself never to go eat lunch out anywhere else.

The food is always VERY fresh and although it takes a few minutes to make, it is worth the wait. Everything is freshly prepared which is great. Sandwiches and soups are all fantastic. I personally love the tortilla soup and the BLT is a bacon lovers dream! Highly recommend this gem.

I LOVE Caffe Milan! I have been there for lunch several times (love the chicken salad on pretzel bread) and I recently had them cater a party for my family. We were so impressed with their individualized catering. I sat down the friendly owner and chef, Mary, to personally discuss my menu. This place is unique in the fact that they don't actually have a catering menu because they will cater ANYTHING! We were so sick of throwing parties with roast beef and friend chicken. We ordered some really refreshing salads, chicken kabobs, crab dip, and a creamy pasta dish with chicken, ham, and spinach. Our guests loved it and were so impressed! I would highly recommend Caffe Milan for lunch or for a party.

We ordered lunch for our whole office today an hour before we needed to pick it up. Not only was everything ready for us when we got there to pick it up, everybody raved about how delicious their food was. Everything we have ever ordered from there has been outstanding! Wonderful customer service to top it off! Thanks so much, Your friends at Treasured Smiles

I love Caffe Milan! My only problem was deciding on what to order. Their menu has several homemade items that were enticing and their prices are easy on the budget. Our wonderful waitress, Kim was so helpful in describing each dish and was more than happy to change or add ingredients to our liking. I had the GiGi Wrap and it was so fresh and delicious. There were four in my group of friends and we all enjoyed the warm atmosphere, service and the wonderful food. Mary, the owner topped off our visit with an offering of the most delicious bread pudding, which she had just baked. It was an excellent lunch from the moment we stepped into Caffe Milan! I will be returning for many more meals!