Back-to-Routine Lunches: Why Modern Plate is Your Midday Go-To

When the inbox fills up and the calendar gets crowded, lunch shouldn’t be another chore. At Modern Plate in Elmhurst, we keep your midday simple, fresh, and delicious—so you can reset, refuel, and get back to it.

The Lunch Special You’ll Actually Use

Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM–2 PM: take $4 OFF all Flatbreads, Handhelds, and Salads. It’s flexible, fast, and wallet-friendly—aka back-to-routine gold.

Flatbreads (share or keep—no judgment)

• Pot Roast Flatbread – slow-braised beef, caramelized onions, balsamic glaze, Monterey Jack

• Avocado Flatbread – smashed avo, arugula, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, pickled red onion

Handheld Heroes

• Fig’n Awesome Burger – fig jam, Havarti, caramelized onion, arugula on brioche

• Ribeye Steak Sandwich – 10oz ribeye, peppers & onions, Havarti, garlic aioli on ciabatta

• Short Rib Grilled Cheese – shredded short rib, Havarti, caramelized onion, balsamic on sourdough

• Turkey Avocado Club – turkey, bacon, Swiss, avocado, lettuce & tomato on grilled sourdough

• Reuben – corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, Thousand Island on marble rye

Salad & Bowl, But Make It Craveable

• Grain Bowl – greens + ancient grains + seasonal veg with lemon-herb vinaigrette

• Southwest or Chopped Salads – bright, satisfying, and patio-perfect

Why It Works for Busy Days

• Quick ticket times. In, out, happy.

• Easy to customize. Add protein, swap sides—make it yours.

• Patio reset. Sunshine + a good lunch = better afternoon focus.

• Team-friendly. Plenty of options for every taste.

Working Through Lunch?

We’ve got you. Order pickup or delivery through DoorDash or Uber Eats, or call ahead and we’ll have it ready. Same chef-driven flavors, zero stress.

Make Lunch Your Best Habit

Whether you’re catching a 30-minute breather or meeting a coworker on the patio, Modern Plate is built for the way you actually eat Monday through Friday. Come hungry, leave ready to win the afternoon.

Back-to-Routine Lunch Special: Mon–Fri, 11:30 AM–2 PM • $4 OFF flatbreads, handhelds & salads
Where: Modern Plate, Elmhurst • Patio seating available • Dine-in, pickup, or delivery