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Wednesday 7am - 2pm Thursday 7am - 2pm Friday 7am - 2pm Saturday 7am - 2pm Sunday 7am - 2pm

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Serena Cafe

Name: Serena Cafe
Address: 2274 East US Route 52, Serena, IL, 60549, US
Telephone: +18152007222
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

Built in the late 1800's, this little place was originally a tavern until the Township was voted dry. Since 1938, it has been a beloved community-oriented cafe!
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Open 7am-2pm Wednesday-Sunday

05/27/2026

Announcement: We will be CLOSED this weekend Saturday 5/30 and Sunday 5/31! Sam and Serena will be out of town for a wedding, we appreciate your understanding!

Specials this week (Wed-Fri)
Breakfast Croissant Sandwich - $6 - Fried egg, crispy hash brown, sliced Roma tomato, cheddar, chive, and creamy artichoke spread! Add bacon +$2!

Baba Ghanoush Stuffed Sweet Peppers - $7 - 6 mini sweet peppers stuffed with creamy Baba Ghanoush (grilled eggplant puree) and topped with mozzarella and parsley!

05/20/2026

Specials this week:

Mushroom Quinoa Patty Melt - $9 - Mushroom quinoa Patty grilled to buttery perfection, topped with carmelized onions, havarti, white American and garlic aioli! Don’t miss out on this grand slam! GF and vegan modifiable

Elote Breakfast Bowl - $9 - 2 eggs, cubed potatoes and fresh roasted sweet corn from the cob, topped with garlic aioli, chipotle aioli, cotija cheese, onion straws, chives and a sprinkle of cayenne! Add pickled jalapeños for +$1 or bacon for +$2! GF

Pierogis - $8 - 3 Hand made pierogis stuffed with cheesy potato and onion filling, served with sour cream and chives!

Cucumber Chili Side Salad - $4 - Cucumber chunks marinated in smoked Thai pepper infused oil (shoutout to Yvonne for the garden peppers!), soy sauce and rice vinegar! GF vegan

Strawberry Mango Waffle - $6 - Cottage cheese waffle, gluten free, low carb high protein, topped with fresh mango, strawberry and a honey glaze! Make it a hot honey glaze to spice things up!

05/13/2026

Specials this week:
Cheddar Ale Soup - $5 cup $7 bowl - served with a homemade fresh baked pretzel!

Mini Sun Dried Tomato Flatbread - $7 or 2 for $12 - Mini naan flatbread topped with Sun Dried tomato ricotta spread, sauteed mushroom and spinach, topped with balsamic and your choice of mozzarella or gorgonzola!

Blackberry Acai Bowl - $10 - Black cherry acai smoothie puree, topped with fresh blackberries, green apple, craisins, granola, chia seeds and walnuts!

Pineapple Sweet Potato Curry - $9 - Sweet potatoes, shallots and green beans slow simmered in a nutty coconut pineapple broth, served with quinoa and white rice!

05/06/2026

Happy Cinco De Mayo! To celebrate we'll be having Gorditas on special all week! These hand made corn torta pockets are made from scratch and filled with 4 delicious varieties of filling! Gluten free and vegan modifiable! $6 each

Breakfast Gordita - Seasoned Chile ground pork layered with crispy hash browns, a fried egg, queso fresco, pickled red onions and chipotle aioli!

Jalapeno Popper Gordita - Sauteed jalapeno and bell pepper medley layered with pepper jam cream cheese spread and hand mashed guacamole!

Loaded Potato Gordita - Buttered mashed potatoes layered with cilantro lime sour cream, pico de Gallo, pepper jack cheese and garlic aioli! Add chopped bacon +$1

Cheesy Black Bean Gordita - Cheesy Black beans layered with rice, pickled red onions, buffalo ranch, and choice of seasoned Chile ground pork or guacamole!

Mango Avocado Salad - $10 - Bed of mixed greens topped with fresh cut mango and avocado, walnuts, gorgonzola, chives, and a honey lime vinaigrette!

Cinnamon Churro Cornbread Cake - $2

Corn Chowder - $3/$5

04/29/2026

Specials this week:
Cottage Cheese Crepes in 4 varieties! These crepes are gluten free, low carb, high protein and delicious!
- Strawberry Nutella Crepes - $10 - 2 crepes layered with whipped lemon cottage cheese, fresh strawberries and Nutella, finished with whipped cream and house strawberry drizzle!
- Fried Banana Walnut - $10 - 2 crepes layered with whipped vanilla cottage cheese, fried banana and walnuts, finished with whipped cream and brown sugar cinnamon drizzle!
- Bacon Brussel Crepes - $12 - 2 crepes layered with crispy Brussel sprouts, bacon, onion jam and Gruyère, topped with balsamic and fresh parsley!
- Korean Cabbage Crepes - $10 - 2 crepes layered with sautéed cabbage, carrot, chives and cheddar, topped with tangy Korean sauce, pepper relish and fresh chives! If you like a Reuben with a kick, this’d be one to try! Add chopped bacon +$2
Roasted Gnocchi Salad - $9 - Buttered gnocchi served over a roasted vegetable medley, including peppers, onions, corn, zucchini and edamame, topped with balsamic and basil goat cheese drizzle!

Broccoli Coconut Soup - $3/$5

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, Serena Cafe is including a complimentary potted flower with each meal purchase while supplies last! I would estimate they will run out by Thursday or Friday.

Specials this week:
BBQ Bacon Ranch Mac - $12 - Cavatappi noodles tossed in a creamy white cheddar & gruyere sauce, topped with chopped bacon, smoky BBQ glaze, ranch and fresh herbs! Gluten free linguini substitute available!

Japanese Eggs Benedict - $10 - 2 ramen cakes topped with miso corn puree, sauteed spinach, 2 poached eggs, peanut teriyaki hollandaise and chives! Gluten free rice cake substitute available!

Southern Gravy Benedict - $11 - 2 potato pancakes topped with sausage gravy, sauteed tomato and onion, 2 poached eggs and hollandaise!

Grilled Watermelon Salad - $9 - Grilled watermelon cubes tossed with mixed greens, cucumber, pico de Gallo, chives, queso fresco, avocado and a honey lime glaze! GF & Vegan!

Lemon Sunflower Avocado Toast - $6 - Thick multi grain toast smeared with our house sunflower butter, topped with avocado, lemon pesto, balsamic and diced Roma tomato! Vegan modifiable!

Enchilada Soup - $3/$5

04/21/2026

Congratulations Jim Harvey, you won our Name-the-Tire-Snake competition with your entry, Rowdy Red! 🎉
Ken Witz will be creating a plaque with our snake’s new name and honoring Jim’s contribution. Thanks to all who suggested a name and voted! 🐍

04/15/2026

Specials this week:
Loaded Baked Potato Bowl - $10 - Cubed redskin potatoes baked, then slow simmered with onions in a cream sauce, topped with cheddar, chives and chopped bacon, served with 2 eggs and a cheesy buttermilk biscuit!

Apple Chilaquiles Verdes - $9 - House Verde sauce (Tomatillo, jalapeno, green apple and cilantro) simmered with blue corn tortilla chips, topped with strawberry fresca sour cream drizzle, cotija cheese and a fried egg!

Mediterranean Chickpea Calabrese - $9 - Cherry tomatoes simmered in a creamy Calabrese sauce, topped with crispy fried chickpea, lemon garlic marinated cucumber, grilled lemon slice, parsley, and basil goat cheese drizzle!

Sweet Coconut Curry Soup - $3/$5

04/08/2026

Specials this week:
Tart Duo - 1 for $5 or 2 for $9
Mushroom Onion Gruyere - Puff pastry tart topped with caramelized mushroom and onion, Gruyere and chives!
Roasted Red Pepper - Puff pastry tart topped with roasted Red pepper spread, feta, fresh parsley and balsamic glaze!

Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli - $10 - Smoked mozzarella/ricotta ravioli tossed in a lemon apple reduction with fresh Roma tomato, Crispy brussel sprouts, walnuts and chives, topped with cashew cream drizzle, balsamic and parmesan! Add chopped bacon for +$2!

Reese's Pancakes - 1 for $4 or 3 for $9 - Chocolate Reese's Pancakes topped with peanut cream cheese glaze, and dusted with fluffed Reese's!

Creamy Potato Soup - $3/$5

Cucumber Peach Sun Tea - $3

Address

2274 East US Route 52
Serena, IL
60549

Opening Hours

Wednesday	7am - 2pm
Thursday	7am - 2pm
Friday	7am - 2pm
Saturday	7am - 2pm
Sunday	7am - 2pm

Telephone

+18152007222

Website

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