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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

07/18/2026

Thanks so much for the kind words, glad you enjoyed!

07/15/2026

Specials This Week -
Sauerkraut Dumpling Platter - $9 - 3 Sauerkraut gouda dumplings served with brown sugar glazed carrots, redskin potatoes and onions simmered in a cream sauce, topped with cheddar, chives, and served with a side of our house 1000 island! Add a fried egg +$1, or add chopped bacon or sausage +$3!

Cashew Cream Tofu Plate - $10 - Jasmine rice topped with sauteed zucchini, bell pepper medley, red onion and radish, crispy fried tofu nuggets, cashew creme drizzle, orange fig drizzle, chives and sesame seeds! GF and vegan!

Grilled Watermelon salad - $9 - Mixed greens topped with Roma tomato, grilled and chilled watermelon chunks, strawberry cilantro slaw, feta, avocado, chives, and honey lime vinaigrette! A bright juicy bite of summer! GF and vegan modifiable!

FYI we will be closing at 12pm instead of 2pm on Sunday 7/19!

07/08/2026

Specials this week:

Jamaican Pork Patty - $10 - Have a taste of the #1 New York Street Food of 2025, The Jamaican Patty! Similar to an empañada, it features Caribbean braised pork and onion stuffed in our house turmeric dough and baked to perfection, served with a lemon aioli and garnished with parsley and radish! Served with seasoned rice, pinto beans, tomato and avocado!

Lentil Pea Fritters - $7 - 4 crispy Fritters composed of red lentil, split pea, feta, walnut, spices and herbs, served with a fresh dill cremé! GF

Crab Ceviche - $10 - A garden of tomato, radish, cucumber, cabbage, parsley and fresh crab marinated in a bright lemon chimichurri vinaigrette, then tossed in fresh mashed avocado, served with blue corn tortilla chips!GF

Cream of Potato Soup - $3/$5 GF

07/04/2026

Reminder that Serena Cafe is open today! However, we have decided to close tomorrow, Sunday 7/5. Thank you for your understanding, and happy 4th of July!

07/01/2026

Happy 250th America! Specials this week:

Patriot Pancakes - $7 - 2 buttermilk pancakes, one topped with blueberry plum compote, the other with strawberry tangerine compote, drizzled with cream cheese icing in patriotic fashion!

Spanakopita - $8 - Sauteed spinach, mushroom, Roma tomato and fresh basil tossed tossed in a creamy feta sauce, sandwiched in-between two layers of flaky, buttery phyllo crust!

3 Cheese Croissant Casserole - $8 - Bacon, chive, cheddar and mozzarella encased in layers of eggy buttered croissant, topped with smoked Gouda!

Tomatillo Shakshuka - Charred tomatillos, green peppers and onions simmered with cilantro, parsley, garlic and a rich spice blend, 2 poached eggs baked into it, topped with cotija cheese and lemon aioli drizzle, and served with a baked pita!

"America! America! thee, ever thee, I sing,
A special song I’d sing o’er all the rest, for thee, the future,
To show that we, here and today, are eligible to the grandest and the best,
States! these! to hold you together as firmly as the earth itself is held together,
Thou varied chain of different States, yet one identity only."

-Walt Whitman

06/24/2026

Specials this weekend:
Benedict Duo - $10 for one of each or two of a kind!
Buffalo Cauliflower Benedict - Toasted English muffin topped with a seasoned cauliflower patty, Buffalo ranch drizzle, pickle relish, cheddar, poached egg and hollandaise!
Caprese Benedict - Toasted English muffin topped with fresh mozzarella and Roma tomato, oven baked, then topped with pesto drizzle, balsamic, poached egg, and hollandaise!

Praline Pecan Platter - $12 - Praline pecan encrusted bacon served with custard French toast, topped with cinnamon apples and praline pecans! GF modifiable!

Potato Dumpling Stir Fry - $8 - Homemade mushroom cap potato dumplings, tossed in a garlic soy marinade with sautéed broccoli and carrot, topped with sesame seeds and chives! GF and vegan!

Red Lentil soup (GF and vegan) - $3/$5

06/20/2026

Special this weekend:
Spinach and Artichoke Cavatappi Plate - $10 - Cavatappi noodles tossed in a creamy artichoke sauce with feta and Parmesan, sautéed spinach, topped with balsamic and pesto drizzle, add chopped bacon for +$2! GF noodle substitution available!

06/17/2026

As a reminder we are closed today thru Friday! See you all on Saturday and Sunday! 😊

06/10/2026

REMINDER: We will be closed next Wednesday 6/17 - Friday 6/19! Regular hours Sat + Sun next weekend!

Specials this week:
Cottage Cheese Crepes in 3 varieties! These crepes are gluten free, low carb, high protein and delicious! Chopped bacon can be added for +$2!

Boursin Artichoke Crepes - $10 - 2 crepes filled with sautéed French beans and mushrooms, Boursin artichoke sauce, and topped with chives and pistachio crème drizzle!

Cauliflower Moray Crepes - $9 - 2 crepes filled with cauliflower moray (cauliflower slow simmered in a buttery white cheddar roux), and topped with sun dried tomato drizzle, balsamic and parsley!

Blueberry Crepes - $8 - 2 blueberry crepes filled with blueberry cottage cheese crème and fresh blueberries!

Breakfast Quesadilla - $10 - Flour tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, pepper jam, cheddar, queso fresco, chipotle aioli, and your choice of guacamole or sausage gravy!

06/03/2026

Specials this week:
Miso Ramen Bowl - $10 - Ramen noodles tossed in a rich miso broth simmered with almond butter and coconut milk, topped with soft boiled egg, zucchini, radish, edamame, corn, chives and sesame seeds! Your choice of pork broth or veggie broth! Vegan and gluten free modifiable!

Cabbage Schnitzel - $8 - 2 marinated cabbage steaks breaded and fried, topped with a savory mushroom gravy and parsley! Add sauerkraut for +$1!

Mediterranean Cauliflower Breakfast Bowl - $10 - Cauliflower, cherry tomatoes and marinated red pepper slow roasted, served with crispy fried chickpea, cubed Halloumi cheese, 2 eggs, and topped with creamy olive tapenade, balsamic and parsley!

Cucumber Lime Green Tea - $3

Soup - Half portion of ramen - $5

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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