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Opened in 2006, this smallish Greektown breakfast-and-lunch spot quickly gained a rep as the bee's knees with nearby condo dwellers for its updated, super-fresh take on usual diner fare. Instead of a classic Denver, try the popular pancetta-studded signature omelet filled with Boursin cheese, chives and shallots -- plus, it's made with cage-free eggs. Even the accompaniments get tasty tweaks: Each table is set with seasonal, housemade marmalades and a ramekin of honey butter. (Meli is the Greek word for honey, which gets ample use elsewhere on the menu, too.) Lunch offers a lineup of salads, wraps, panini, and sandwiches. Though Meli closes at 4 p.m., there are some dinner entrees on the lengthy menu like lemon chicken pasta and skirt steak as well. Morning commuters can swing by for smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, and a strong cup of imported, high-end Lavazza coffee.

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