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Italian Soul

Italian Soul
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A Soul Accent with Italian Flavor
Closed Monday
Tuesday-Sun 2p.m.-12 a.m.

773.873.MMMM
(773.873.6666)

405 E. 71st Street

Featuring Master Chef Shango Butler, preparing Italian cuisine with African flavor.

Anti-Pasti

Homemade Cheese Sticks 4.00
Whole milk Mozzarella cheese with 6 soul seasoned Italian bread crumbs and fried to perfection, served with marinara sauce fugheddaboutit.

Calamari (fried or grilled) 7.00
Lightly battered and perfectly fried or left naked and grilled served with Diavlo (spicy) marinara sauce.

Bruschetta 5.00
Our freshly baked bread drizzled with garlic, olive oil, and Italian cheeses and topped with fresh roma tomato relish make your soul say MMMMM……..

Shrimp Scampi 7.00
Tender gulf shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine, fresh & lemon butter served with garlic crostini bread for dipping

Full of Soul (Soulful) 8.00
Any 3 appertizers choose your favorite taste sensation

Dinner
Auppe and Insalata
(soup and salad)

Soup of the day (ask us) 3.00
House salad 3.00
Fresh romaine greens, tomato, onion and cucumber with your choice of homemade dressing

Chopped salad 6.00
Fresh romaine greens topped with white turkey, mozzarella cheese, red onion and roma tomato
Soul Salad 5.00 w/meat 7.00
Fresh romaine greens tossed with pecorino cheese, red onions, black olives, mild giardiniera, roma tomatoes and croutons served with our homemade Soul Italian dressing
Caesar salad
Fresh romaine greens croutons and parmesan cheese tossed with our house dressing
Pizza 5.00 to 7.00
(our homemade pizza puffs)
Prepared to order, served w/ cheese, our signature marinara sauce, fresh herbs & your choice of vegetables and/or meat

Grilled Veggies*Turkey sausage*grilled shrimp*turkey ham*chicken breast*beef sausage*spinach

Regular 5.00
Shrimp or combo 7.00
Add Ingredient .99

Create Your Own Pasta Dish
½ order 7.00 full order 12.00
(add side salad to your meal only 1.99)

Choose your own Pasta
Spaghetti, Rigatoni, Angel Hair, Fettuccini, Farfale (bowties) or Ravioli

Choose up to 4 Veggies
Green pepper, roma tomatoes, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, garlic, eggplant or scallions

Now on the Sauce
Marinara, Alfredo, Marsala, Lemon butter, Pomodoro or Vodka

Choose your own Meats, Fish & Poultry
Chicken, ground chuck, turkey sausage (shrimp, catfish, calamari or tilapia, salmon $2 extra)
Combo add 1.99


Dinner
Panino (Sandwiches)
Add salad with sandwich ($2)

Italian Turkey 5.00
Homemade Italian sausage served on fresh Italian wheat rolls with sweet peppers and provolone. We perfected an age old sausage recipe

Italian Combination 6.00
Italian turkey and sausage combined to make a melody of mouth watering tummy satisfying music served on a bakery fresh roll

Chicken Parmigiana 6.00
Sautéed chicken breast coated with our 6 soul breadcrumbs, topped with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese and served on Italian roll with a side of marinara

Italian Soul Boy (Our PO-Boy) 6.00
Catfish, shrimp or tilapia fried, grilled or blackened on our fresh Italian wheat roll with romaine, onion, tomato and our own remoulade sauce served open faced

Buffasoul Chicken Sandwich 5.00
Marinated grilled chicken breast with our spicy buffasoul sauce placed on a bun with romaine & roma tomato

Grilled Veggie Sandwich 5.00
Seasoned spring vegetables grilled and served on an fresh Italian wheat roll with grilled onions and provolone

Dolci (Desserts)

Tiramisu 4.00
A delightful full Italian specialty made fresh and new for you. Look out now, coffee, cocoa, mascarpone. Way to good!

Cheesecake 4.00
Sweetened ricotta cheese in gram cracker crust—Wow! Zesty lemon zeal has been added to this wonderful classic

Beverages
Small Large Bottled water $1.50
Soda $0.90 $1.50 Coffee $0.90
Lemon-ade $1.50 $2.00 Tea $0.90

Dinner

Signatures
Parmigiano your choice
Chicken, veal or eggplant-coated with 6 soul herb seasoned breadcrumbs, sautéed and topped with pecorino cheese, proodore sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
½ order $ 7.00 full order $12.00

Scampi your choice
Shrimp, chicken or tilapia sautéed in clarified butter with our 6 soul seasoning, garlic, scallions, and mushrooms tossed in our lemon butter sauce and served on a bed of angel hair with garlic bread. Shrimp/ Tilapia $2.00 extra
½ order $7.00 full order 12.00

Lasagna your choice
Our lasagna made from fresh pasta sheets, pomodoro, fresh basil, ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella cheese, Italian turkey sausage… You got to try this, also meatless (choose your style)

Marsala your choice
Chicken or shrimp, mushrooms, garlic and shallots reduced with marsala wine and deglazed and emulsified with butter. Shrimp $2.00 extra
½ order 7.00 full order $12.00

Florentine your choice
Chicken or shrimp virgin olive oil, leaf spinach, roasted garlic, roma tomatoes, mushroom basil and our 6 soul herb seasoning. Shrimp $2.00 extra
1/2 order $7.00 full order $12.00

Primavera
Broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, mushrooms and garlic sautéed in olive oil and toasted into marinara sauce and finished with pecorino cheese and fresh basil. Can you imagine that? Well, it’s better than that. Try it.
½ order $7.00 Full order $12.00

Carbonara
Turkey bacon, peas, mushrooms & garlic sautéed and married in our own asiago Alfredo sauce. A marriage made in tastebud heaven
½ order $7.00 Full order 12.00

Italian Ribeye
USDA choice charbroiled to perfection with grilled peppers& onions served with a side order of pasta—Bon Appetite!
½ order $7.00 Full order $12.00

FAJITAS

Just 1 TURKEY TACO? "I don't think so!"
--- FAJITAS ---
TACOS
TURKEY $.99
VEGGIE
$1.75
CHICKEN $1.75

CHIPS & SALSA

TAMALES
TURKEY $3.49
VEGGIE $3.99
CHICKEN
$3.99

QUESADILAS
TURKEY $3.49
VEGGIE $3.99
CHICKEN
$3.99

FAJITAS
TURKEY $1.99
VEGGIE $2.75
CHICKEN $2.75

5 Loaves


5 Loaves Breakfast Café
405 e. 71st Street
(773) 873-MMMM
(773. 873.6666)
Hours of service:
Closed Monday
Tue - Fri 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sat - Sun 4 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Breakfast Sandwiches
Served w/ cheese on buttered toast or English muffin

Fried Egg 1.99
Bacon & Egg 3.99
Sausage & Egg (Turkey or Pork) 3.99
Ham & Egg 5.99
Steak & Egg 5.99

5 Loaves own Turkey Cristo 6.75
You will delight in this crispy breakfast sandwich of sliced turkey breast, sliced American and Swiss on wheat bread, battered and fried to a golden brown dusted w/powdered sugar, served with a side of preserve or honey and breakfast potatoes- no toast needed.

Cereals
Old fashion oatmeal 1.99
w/brown sugar & cream
Add fruit .99
Apples
Bananas
Blueberries
Strawberries
Hot cereals 1.99
Hot Grits 1.99
Cheesy hot grits 2.50


Breakfast

Fresh fruits
(seasonal market price)
Fruit salad*Strawberries & Cream*Fresh grapefruit

Ala Carte

One Egg .99
Country potatoes 1.25
Rice or grits 1.25
Toast or biscuits 1.25
Side of breakfast meat 3.00
Excluding steak or tilapia
Pancakes 3.00
French Toast 3.00

Juices

Bottle juice 16 oz. 2.00
Tomato
Apple
Orange
Grapefruit
Cranberry

Our Famous Lemonade 1.50
(Free refills dine-in only)

Brewed Coffee & Teas

House Blend Coffee 1.50
Hot chocolate 1.50
Herbal Tea 1.50
Milk 1.25
Chocolate Milk 1.50
5 Loaves Famous Sweet Tea 1.50
(Free refills dine-in only)

Muffins

Blueberry .75
Banana nut .75


Breakfast
Belgium Waffles
Melt in your mouth waffles dusted w/powder sugar
Plain Waffles 4.99
With your favorite fruit 6.99
Bananas
Strawberries
Blueberries
Add your favorite fruit w/choice 7.99
Of bacon or sausage (pork or Turkey)
Reg waffle served w/bacon 5.99
Sausage (pork or turkey) 5.99
Ham (pork or turkey) 5.99
Catfish or Salmon 8.99

Fluffy Omelets

Name your own 3 egg omelet 5.75
Served w/breakfast potatoes, grits or rice, biscuits or toast w/your choice of 3 ingredients
Egg whites only add 1.00
Extra ingredients add .50

Ingredients

Veggies Cheese Meat
Spinach American Pork sausage
Tomato Cheddar Pork ham
Green peppers Feta Turkey ham
Onion Swiss Turkey Sausage
Mushroom Shrimp
Broccoli

French Toast
Extra thick & golden brown served w/butter & syrup (add a side for .99)
Served w/bacon 4.99
Ham 4.99
Sausage (pork or turkey) 4.99
Catfish nuggets 6.99
Salmon Croquettes 6.99
Spicy Salmon Croquettes 7.99
Tilapia (fried or seared) 7.99
T-Bone 10.99
Breakfast
Early Morning Specials
2 eggs any style served w/ mama’s country potatoes, rice, or grits and our famous buttermilk biscuits, toast or English muffin. 3.99
Served w/bacon 4.99
Ham 4.99
Sausage (pork or turkey) 4.99
Catfish Nuggets 6.99
Salmon Croquettes 6.99
Spicy Salmon Croquettes 7.99
Tilapia (fried or seared) 7.99
T-Bone 10.99

Southern Fried Chicken
Seasoned the old fashion way, served w/our famous biscuits, or pancakes. Choice of mama’s country potatoes, rice or grits. Add waffles 1.00 (Ain’t nothing like this combination)

3 Wings 3.99
6 Wings 5.99
¼ White 3.99
¼ Dark 2.99
½ White 6.99
½ Dark 5.99
Regular 6.49

Pancakes
Three fabulous pancakes served w/ butter & syrup
With your favorite fruit 5.99
Bananas
Strawberries
Blueberries
Add your favorite fruit w/choice 6.99
Of bacon or sausage (pork or Turkey)
Served w/bacon 4.99
Ham 4.99
Sausage (pork or turkey) 4.99
Catfish nuggets 6.99
Salmon Croquettes 6.99
Spicy Salmon Croquettes 7.99
Tilapia (fried or seared) 7.99
T-Bone 10.99

WING -N- IT

WING'N IT WINGS each $0.75

(3 pc minimum)

Served w/Fries & Bread

HONEY BBQ

GARLIC GLAZE

LEMON PEPPER

TERYAKI

JERK

HONEY MUSTARD

MILD

HOWLING

THAI

SWEET & SOUR

BIG 25 WINGS $17

BIGGER 50 WINGS $35

BIGGEST 100 WINGS $70

HUGE 200 WINGS $110

BREAD

&

SAUCE

IS

INCLUDED

GET-N-GO PIZZA & FAST FOOD


XPERIENCE OUR FAMOUS

BUILD -A- BURGER

410 W. 71st/

71st & Steward

994-0-GET

ONE SIZE FITS ALL

PIZZA - PIZZA

NEW YORK STYLE THIN CREST

ONE SIZE FITS ALL

14" LARGE

ONE TOPPING -

Shrimp; Ground Beef; Ground Turkey; Sasauge; Pepperoni; Bacon; Chicken.

Spinach; tomatoes; Gardinera Peppers; Onions; Green Pepper;

Mushrooms; Black Olives; BBQ Sauce; Buffalo Sauce; Xtra Cheese

EACH ADDITIONAL TOPPING $1.99

$9.99

WOW!

2 PIZZAS $17.99


Specialties

Served with Fresh cut Fries

GREEK TOWN GRYO $5

MAXWELL ST. POLISH $3.50

CHICAGO STYLE POLISH $3.50

CALI CHICKEN ON PITA $5

ITALIAN BEEF $5

PIZZA PUFF $2.50

SUPER TACO $4

Seafoods & Wings

Served with Fresh cut Fries

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Build - A - Burger

Served with Fresh cut Fries

1/4 lb. $2.99 1/2 lb. $5.49

Mustard; Ketchup; Pickle; Grilled Onion; Mayo; Lettuce; Tomato

Stardards

xtra 25c 99c

Bacon; Swiss; Cheddar; American; Mushroom; Gardinera Peppers;

Onion Rings; Gyro Meat; BBQ; Chili; Egg

Grilled Subs

Served with Fresh cut Fries

Veggie, Steak, Chicken,

Turkey , Ham $5

Choose your fish

PO-BOY SANDWICH $ 5

PERCH

CATFISH

WHITING

DINNER

$6.50

Wings

Regular or Cajun or Buffalo

3 WINGS $1.99

6 WINGS $3.59

9 WINGS $5.99

Or Get As Many As You Like!

Fresh Cut Fries $0.99

Cheese Sticks $2.49

Onion Rings $2.49

Mushroom $2.49

Chicken
Fried or Herb Roasted with 2 sides and 1 Corn Muffin
¼ White-$5.50
¼ Dark-5.00
½ Chicken-$7.00

Bourbon Chicken with Rice and 1 Side $6.00

Pork Chops
Fried or Smoothed
1 Pork Chop-$5.00
2 Pork Chops-$7.00

Seafood
Catfish, Salmon, or Tilapia -$8.00
Fried, Bourbon Glazed, Cajun Grilled or Blackened with Rice, 1 Side, and 1 Corn Muffin

Shrimp-$10.00
Fried, Bourbon Glazed, or Cajun Grilled with Rice, 1sides, and 1 Corn Muffin.

Sides-$1.50 each
Cabbage Candied Sweet Potatoes
Cole Slaw Country Style Green Beans
Dirty Rice Red Beans and Rice
Macaroni and Cheese (Sundays Only)

Desserts-$2.00
Banana Pudding Peach Cobbler

Daily Specials
Tuesday-Meatloaf, 2 sides and 1 Corn Muffin-$6.00
Wednesday-Salmon Croquettes, 2 sides and 1 Corn Muffin-$6.00
Thursday-Smothered Chicken, 2 sides and 1 Corn Muffin-$6.00
Friday-Jerk Chicken, Rice, 1 Side, and Corn Muffin -$6.00
Saturday-Bar B Q Chicken, 1 Side, Cole Slaw, and Corn Muffin-$6.00
Sunday-Turkey and Dressing, 1 sides and 1 Corn Muffin-$6.00

Soul Food

Soul Food Carryout & Catering


ALL MEALS COME W/MAIN ENTRÉE W/2 SIDES, CORNBREAD OR DINNER ROLLS

ALL SIDES ARE PREPARED W/ SMOKED TURKEY
ABSOLUTELY NO PORK!!!
SM.$5
MED.$7
LG.$9

MAMA’S SPECIALS

Meatloaf
Roast Beef
Neck Bones
Liver & Onions
Cornish Hens
Oxtails ADD$2
Baked Turkey Ham
Chicken & Dumplings

MAMA’S ENTREES

Fried Chicken
Baked Chicken
Smothered Chicken

Baked (Legs & Wings) Turkey
Chicken & Dumplings
Short Ribs ADD$2
Smothered Steak
Salmon Croquettes
Catfish (Grilled/Fried)
SIDES
Mixed greens
Mixed vegetables
Cabbage
Rice
Fried Corn
Mashed Potatoes
Mac. & Cheese
String Beans
Sweet Potatoes
Cornbread Dressing
Spaghetti
Blackeye Peas
Northern Beans
Lima Beans
Pinto Beans
Rotating Daily

A LA CARTE

Small
$2.99
Large
$5.99

Beverages-$.75-$.99

DESSERTS $2.99

Cobbler (Peach or Sweet Potato)
Bread Pudding
Sweet Potato Pie
Banana Pudding
Pound Cake
Caramel Cake

Chef T. Sterling would like to say, "Thank You" South Shore Community for Making Soul Xpress #1

QUENCHIES




SPINACH PIZZA PUFF $2

MAXWELL STREET TURKEY POLISH $3

TURKEY CHILI POLISH $4

CHICAGO STYLE TURKEY POLISH $4

JIVE TURKEY BURGER $4

OLD FASHIONED TURKEY BURGER $4

GRANDMAS 1/2 LB TURKEY BURGER $5

TURKEY PATTY MELT $5

CHI-TOWN CHICKEN PATTY MELT $5

QUENCH'N CHICKEN GRILLED/FRIED $5

GREEKTOWN CHICKEN GYRO $5

ITALIAN CHICKEN $5

ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE $4

TURKEY HOT LINK SANDWICH $4


PHILADELPHIA CHICKEN $5

BLACKENED CHICKEN SUBMARINE $5


FRESH CUT FRIES $. 99
SIDE SALAD $2
DOUBLE MEAT$2
ASSORTED DESSERTS& BEVERAGES $2/$4






---NO MEAT---

$5 VEGGIE ITALIAN
$5 VEGGIE PATTY MELT
$5 VEGGIE PHILLY
$5 VEGGIE BURGER
$5 VEGGIE GYRO
$5 VEGGIE JAMAICAN WRAP
$5 VEGGIE SLOPPIE JOE

---FROM THE SEA---

$4 CAJUN FISH SANDWICH
$7 CATFISH DINNER
$7 WHITING DINNER


---SOUTHWEST FLAVOR---

$.99 TURKEY TACO’S
2/$5 CHICKEN FAJITAS


Create your own salad or wrap
Step one
What’s your choice?

*

* Salad
* Romaine
* Spinach
* Wrap (Tortilla Shell)


Step Two
Choose your veggies (Up to 8 ingredients $0.50 each additional)

* Tomato
* Cucumber
* Onion
* Green pepper
* Beets
* Avocado
* Black beans
* Egg
* Carrot
* Mushroom
* Broccoli
* Corn
* Olives
* Walnuts
* Pickles
* Bacon bits (non-pork)
* Hot peppers
* Croutons


Step Three
Choose your cheese (Extra cheese $0.50 each)

* Cheddar
* Parmesan
* American

ALL SALADS
$7 unless otherwise posted


Step Four
Choose your meat (Extra meat $1.50 each)


* Grilled shrimp
* Grilled chicken
* Jerk chicken
* Veggie meat
* Tuna
* Turkey

ALL WRAPS
$6



Step Five
Finally the dressing (Extra Dressing $0.50 each)


* Ranch
* Caesar
* Italian
* Balsamic Vinaigrette
* French
* Honey Mustard


Satisfying Your Desire for Food Fast!


Whole Wheat Products,

Fresh Romaine Lettuce

100% Vegetable Oil,

Fresh cut Fries, Always Fresh Never Frozen,

Fast Food Healthy Twist


HOURS: Mon.-Sat.
Noon – 8pm
Carry out and Catering



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Mr. Quentin A. Love, restauranteur, interior designer, community developer, professional barber, musician, and artist shares a secret: “I am not done yet”. He continues developing and perfecting a craft which has at its basis in art, love for community and a passion for good food too.