Mauro Cafe Menu
Welcome to Mauro Cafe, your new go-to spot for Italian delights in Los Angeles! Located at 8112 Melrose Ave, this trendy yet classy cafe serves a diverse menu perfect for any occasion—from casual lunches to private events.
Mauro Cafe specializes in flavorful sandwiches like the Prosciutto di Parma Mozzarella and the hearty Grilled Skirt Steak Sandwich, both bursting with fresh ingredients. For indulgent cravings, don’t miss the housemade Tiramisu and Belgian chocolate chip cookies.
The ambiance is relaxed yet vibrant, ideal for families, groups, and even late-night outings, especially on weekends. With options like heated outdoor seating, a pool table, and happy hour specials, every visit feels special. Plus, their commitment to accessibility and sustainability shines through with features like reusable tableware and gender-neutral restrooms.
Experience authentic Italian cuisine infused with a warm community vibe at Mauro Cafe!
From the Kitchen (Breakfast+Brunch)
Vegetarian Omelet
Zucchini, peas, kale
Chicken Sausage Scramble
Scrambled eggs, fresh tomatoes and basil
Scrambled Eggs
Crimini mushrooms, kale, roasted tomatoes
Avocado Toast
Lemon, jalapeño, cilantro.
French Crepes
Thin pancakes with Nutella, bananas
Blueberry Pancakes
Served with fresh fruits
American Breakfast
Organic eggs, chicken sausage or bacon, toast.
Granola Parfait
Over Greek yogurt or unsweetened almond or soy milk and fresh berries.
Frittata Verde
Scallions, green onions, jalapeño, cilantro leaves, and mozzarella
Steak & Eggs
Grilled Skirt Steak served with 2 Over Easy Eggs
Prosciutto di Parma Mozzarella
With sliced tomato, romaine and Italian dressing.
Grilled Skirt Steak Sandwich
Grilled Piedmontese skirt steak, organic romaine lettuce and tomato, caramelized onions, provolone, house-made pesto dressing and daily-baked bread.
Grilled Chicken & Marinated Eggplant
Grilled free-range chicken, roasted eggplant, organic tomato and romaine lettuce, house-made mustard dressing on daily-baked bread.
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Breaded free-range chicken breast, avocado, caramelized onions, organic tomato and romaine lettuce, house-made mustard dressing on daily-baked, house-made bread.
Tuna Sandwich
Olive oil, Italian canned tuna, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and mustard dressing.
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
Zucchini, charred marinated bell peppers, eggplant, organic tomato and arugula, house-made pesto dressing on daily-baked house-made bread.
Caprese Sandwich
Organic cluster tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil, extra-virgin olive oil served on house-made, daily-baked focaccia.
Sandwiches
Appetizers & Salads
Avocado Caprese Salad
Organic cluster tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, avocado.
Vongole
Fresh clams steamed in olive oil and shallots served in a white wine sauce.
Quinoa Salad
Fresh organic spinach, cucumber, peas, organic tomatoes, avocado with organic quinoa in our house-made balsamic vinaigrette.
Bresaola Carpaccio & Arugola
Salt-cured, air-dried beef, shaved Parmigiano cheese, fresh Crimini mushrooms and Italian truffle oil.
Almond Salad
Organic arugula, spinach, chopped tomatoes, almonds in our house-made, creamy mustard dressing.
Spinach & Egg Whites Salad
Fresh organic spinach, organic egg whites and our house-made lemon and olive oil dressing.
Delicious Butter Lettuce
Butter lettuce, chives, shallots with our house-made red wine vinaigrette dressing.
Heirloom Tomatoes Carpaccio
Thinly sliced organic heirloom tomatoes, burrata topped with extra virgin oil and balsamic reduction.
Frisee Radicchio & Arugola
Grilled Shrimp, organic arugula, radicchio and frisee, avocado dressed with lemon and extra-virgin olive oil.
Soup of the Day
Please call the restaurant for daily, house-made daily special.
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Fresh house-made six-hour, organic tomato sauce, basil.
Spaghetti Aglio Olio
Fresh garlic, parsley and chili pepper flakes, extra virgin oil.
Penne Arrabbiata
Fresh garlic, chili flakes, parsley, house-made six-hour organic tomato sauce.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
House-made, gluten-free meatballs in our house-made six-hour organic tomato sauce, basil.
Penne Pesto
House-made fresh basil, pine nuts, fresh garlic, parmigiano, in a light cream sauce.
Penne Bolognese
Piemontese ground beef in our house-made, six-hour red wine reduction sauce.
Spaghetti Jalapenos
Grilled free-range chicken breast, organic arugula, jalapeno, onion, garlic.
Penne con Porcini & Truffle Oil
Porcini mushroom, house-made sherry wine cream sauce, truffle oil.
Seafood Linguini
Grilled tiger shrimps, manila clams, house-made shrimp bisque.
Fred's Pasta
Penne pasta, free-range chicken breast, peas, fresh organic tomato, house-made creamy pink sauce.
Penne Butter
Penne with butter. Great for kids!
Penne Primavera
Fresh sauteed vegetables, fresh organic tomato and creamy pink sauce.
Penne Pink Sauce
House-made fresh organic tomato and cream sauce.
Spaghetti Checca
Fresh organic heirloom tomato, fresh basil and garlic, extra-virgin olive oil.
Pastas
Evie's Veggies - Sautéed Vegetables
Evie's Sautéed Vegetables
Combine up to three vegetables sauteed in olive oil and garlic or tomato sauce.
Chicken Paillard
Free-range chicken breast, choice of roasted potatoes or penne arrabbiata or spaghetti aglio olio and choice of fresh, seasonal, sauteed vegetables or organic mixed green salad in our house-made vinaigrette dressing.
Chicken Parmesan
Free-range chicken breast, melted provolone, marinara sauce. Served with choice of roasted potatoes or penne arrabbiata or spaghetti aglio olio and choice of fresh, seasonal, sauteed vegetables or organic mixed green salad in our house-made vinaigrette dressing.
Chicken Balsamico
Free-range chicken breast sautéed in a balsamic reduction. Served with choice of roasted potatoes or penne arrabbiata or spaghetti aglio olio and choice of fresh, seasonal, sauteed vegetables or organic mixed green salad in our house-made vinaigrette dressing.
Grilled Skirt Steak
Grilled Piedmontese steak. Served with roasted potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables or organic mixed green salad in our house-made vinaigrette dressing.
Chicken Limone
Free-range chicken breast in house-made lemon sauce. Served with choice penne arrabbiata or sauteed fresh, seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Pesto
Free-range chicken breast in house-made pesto sauce. Served with choice spaghetti aglio olio or sauteed fresh, seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Porcini
Free-range chicken breast in house-made, creamy porcini sauce. Served with choice spaghetti aglio olio or sauteed fresh, seasonal vegetables.
Entrées
Desserts
Tiramisu
House-made daily.
Fresh Fruit Bowl
Fresh, cut fruit medley,
Chocolate Chip Cookie
House-made Belgian chocolate chip cookie.
Italian Bottled Flat Water - Small
Imported Aqua Panna water. Glass bottle.
Italian Sparkling Water - Small
Imported San Pelligrino water. Glass bottle.
Coke (Glass Bottle)
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Diet Coke (Glass Bottle)
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Mint-Cucumber Lemonade
House-made mint cucumber lemonade.
Iced Tea
House-made daily.
Lemonade
House-made lemonade.
Italian Bottled Flat Water - Large
Imported Aqua Panna water. Glass bottle.
Italian Sparkling Water - Large
Imported San Pellegrino water. Glass bottle.
Beverages
From the Bakery (Breakfast+Brunch)
Banana Bread
Vegetarian.
Blueberry Muffins
Vegetarian.
