The Mixing Bowl Café Menu

Welcome to The Mixing Bowl Café, located at 1375 Benton St, Crete, IL. This cozy spot blends comfort with flavor, offering a delightful menu that caters to all tastes. Their bakery section is a standout, featuring a variety of cookies like the Peanut Butter Chewy and Coconut Cookie, each priced at $15.00. For a sweet treat, indulge in their Chocolate Overload Brownies or Mini Pecan Pie Muffins for just $4.00-$4.50.

Customers rave about the inviting atmosphere and friendly staff, often highlighting the delectable dishes like the Jerk Chicken Sandwich and unique Pancake Tacos. Reviews reflect a sense of community and warmth that makes each visit special.

Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite, a cozy coffee, or to savor one of their signature breakfasts like the Praline French Toast, The Mixing Bowl Café promises an experience that will always leave you craving more.

Bakery - Cookies

• Peanut Butter

  Chewy bursts of peanut butter flavor.

  US$15.00

• Coconut Cookie

  Moist and chewy cookies rolled in coconut.

  US$15.00

• Lemon

  Ooey Gooey lemon cookies.

  US$15.00

• Red Velvet

  Red velvet cake in an ooey-gooey cookie.

  US$15.00

• Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip

  Twist on traditional chocolate chip with caramel drops topped with sea salt.

  US$15.00

Hot Drinks

• Tea

  Specialty loose teas.

  US$3.90

• Mocha

  US$6.55

• Latte

  US$5.85

• Cold Brew

  US$5.90

• Flavored

  US$6.60

• Apple Cider

  US$4.55

• Americano

  US$5.20

• Chai Latte

  US$6.55

• Hot Chocolate

  US$4.40

• Coffee

  US$3.50

Misc.

• Brownies

  Chocolate overload in a brownie.

  US$4.00

• Oatmeal Cream Pies

  Oatmeal sandwich with creamy filling.

  US$4.00

• Giant Muffins

  Oversize soft muffins in assorted variety.

  US$5.00

• Lemon Bars

  Moist lemony baked goodness.

  US$5.00

• Mini Pecan Pie Muffins

  Pecan pies in a bite-size treat.

  US$4.50

• Crum-B-Le

  When you like frosting better than cake.

  US$4.50

Salad

• Caesar Salad

  Romaine lettuce, topped with croutons, and Parmesan. Add chicken for an additional cost.

  US$7.80

• Garden Salad

  Mixed in, cheddar tomatoes, red onion, and cheddar.

  US$7.80

• Southwest Salad

  Mixed greens with black beans, corn salsa, crispy tortilla strips, and cheddar. Add chicken for an additional cost.

  US$7.80

Bakery - Cakes

• TMB Cake

  Traditional white cake with sprinkles.

  US$5.25

• Red Velvet Cake

  Luscious layers of moist red velvet with creamy cheese frosting.

  US$5.25

• Carrot

  Freshly grated carrots make a deliciously moist cake with cream cheese frosting.

  US$5.25

• Chocolate

  Delectable moist layer cake with creamy chocolate frosting.

  US$5.25

Breakfast - Entrées

• Biscuit Sandwich

  Homemade biscuit with egg, cheese, and protein.

  US$6.45

• Croissant Sandwich

  Buttery croissant with egg, cheese, and protein.

  US$6.90

• Breakfast Platter

  2 slices of bacon or breakfast platter sausage patties, 2 eggs, with a biscuit or 2 pancakes.

  US$12.50

• Praline French Toast

  Sweet Texas toast topped with pecans and drizzled with caramel.

  US$9.25

• Pancake Tacos

  Buttermilk pancakes with egg, cheese, and sausage or bacon.

  US$12.00

• Mini Maple Bacon Pancakes

  Mini pancake bites with maple glaze and bacon crumbles.

  US$5.25

• Avocado Toast

  Smashed avocado with micro greens, tomatoes, everything seasoning, and bacon crumbles.

  US$6.85

• Biscuits & Gravy

  Homemade biscuits with creamy sausage gravy.

  US$8.45

Lunch - Entrées

• B.Y.O Sandwich

  Meat: smoked turkey, honey ham, and salami. Cheese: cheddar, swiss, provolone, horseradish cheddar with lettuce and tomato.

  US$8.75

• Veggie Burger

  Black bean burger topped with lettuce, tomato and onion.

  US$9.40

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

  Creamy peanut butter layered on 3 slices of honey wheat bread.

  US$5.20

• Classic Hamburger

  Classic 1/3 pound burger grilled to order with lettuce tomato and onion.

  US$8.75

• Micky's Short Rib Grilled Cheese

  Slow-braised shredded beef short ribs with melted Gouda cheese on sourdough.

  US$15.95

• Tuna Melt

  Toasted sourdough with cheese.

  US$8.75

• Chicken Salad Sandwich

  Traditional chicken salad on a buttery croissant.

  US$8.75

• Jerk Chicken Sandwich

  Marinated chicken breast with traditional jerk seasoning on a bun.

  US$9.75

• Monte Cristo Sandwich

  Ham, toasted Swiss, and American cheese.

  US$9.50

• Shrimp & Grits

  Saucy sautéed shrimp, onions, and peppers served on a bed of creamy grits with roasted potatoes.

  US$12.95

• Homemade Sloppy Joe

  Ground beef tossed with a sweet tomato-rich sauce piled on a garlic bun.

  US$8.75

• Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

  US$9.75