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Cafe Istanbul

(on west division street)
Greek and Mediterranean Restaurants in Chicago, IL
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Contact Us

Make a call
773-661-9487

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Hours

Monday
11:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday
11:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday
11:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday
11:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday
11:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday
11:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday
11:00AM - 10:00PM

Menu

Appetizers (Mezza)
Hummus
dip of chickpeas, sesame paste tahini, lemon juice and a touch of garlic.
$2.95
Hummus with Meat
our special chickpeas dip topped with sauteed, diced lamb and pine nuts
$4.95
Babaghannouj
dip of roasted eggplant, sesame paste tahini, lemon juice and garlic
$2.95
Grape Leaves
tender leaves stuffed with rice, tomatoes, onions and parsley steamed in lemon juice and olive oil
$2.95
Kibbi-Nayyeh
tender lamb loin ground to a paste mixed with burghul wheat and our special blend of spices.
$6.95
Kibbi-Akras
finely ground lean beef mixed with burghul wheat stuffed with ground beef, pine nuts and our special blend of spices.
$3.25
Labni
yogurt cheese dip garnished with cucumber, tomatoes, olives and pure olive oil
$2.95
Feta Cheese and Olives
sheep milk feta with greek olives garnished with tomatoes.
$3.25
Mjadara
brown lentils cooked with rice, diced onions and olive oil.
$2.95
Armenian Pizza
pita bread stuffed with ground lamb with pine nuts and our specials blend of spices
$3.95
Loubyeh Bi Zeit
sauteed green beans, onions and tomatoes cooked in fresh tomato juice.
$2.95
Foul Mudammas
simmered fava beans seasonal with garlic and lemon juice topped with pure olive oil.
$3.95
Sanbusek with Meat
homemade dough stuffed with ground beef, onions and pine nuts.
$3.95
Sanbusek with Cheese
homemade dough stuffed with curd cheese and mint.
$3.95
Spanakopita
filo dough baked with spinach, feta cheese and onion
$2.95
Garlic Dip
$2.95
Tzatziki
$2.95
Salads
Tabbouly
finely chopped parsley, green onions and tomatoes mixed with bur'ghul wheat seasoned with lemon juice and pure olive oil.
$3.25
Yogurt Salad
homemade yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic and herbs
$2.95
Fattush
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, cucumbers, radishes, mint and pita bread croutons seasoned with house dressing.
$3.95
Greek Salad
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, bell peppers and pepperoccini seasoned with greek dressing
$4.95
Side Orders
Tahini
$1.25
Side Pickles
$1.50
Rice
$2.25
Bread
$1.25
Soup
$1.25 - $2.25
Salad
$1.95
Beverages
Carrot Juice
fresh
$2.25
Orange Juice
$1.50
Mango Juice
$1.50
Apricot Juice
$1.50
Yogurt Drink
$1.50
lemonade
fresh
$1.50
Ice Tea
$0.99
Herbal Tea
$1.50
Hot Tea
$1.50
Turkish Coffee
$1.50
Coffee
$0.99
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
$1.25
Entrees -Chicken
Shawarma Chicken
broiled layers of boneless chicken breast served with garlic sauce and hummus
$8.95
Grilled Lemon Chicken
tender boneless chicken marinated in lemon juice and garlic served with garlic sauce
$8.95
Chicken Kebob
marinated chicken breast skewered and broiled to perfection served with red bell pepper.
$8.95
Entrees - Vegetarian Entrees
Vegetable Musaka
zucchini, eggplant, spinach, carrots, banana squash, sweet potatoes, in a white sauce. bechamel
$9.25
Falafil
mixture of chickpeas and fava beans finely ground with fresh herbs and mixed with spices served on a bed of lettuce topped with tomatoes and tahini sauce
$6.95
Vegetarian Combo
hummus, falafil, grape leaves, tabbouly. babaghannouj, labni, feta cheese and loybyeh- bizeit, mjadara
$8.95
Burgul Wheat
cracked wheat with green beans, fresh tomatoes, garlic and special spices and herbs.
$7.95
Entrees - Beef and Lamb
Shawarma Beef and Lamb
broiled layers of tender lamb and beef served with tahini sauce.
$9.95
Shish Kebob Beef or Lamb
skewered tender lamb loin or beef marinated and broiled to tenderness served with green pepper and tomatoes
$8.95 - $9.95
Kafta Kebob
skewered, finely ground beef seasoned with herbs and spices charbroiled to perfection.
$8.25
Kafta Khashkhasb
broiled lean ground beef seasoned with herbs and spices topped with red bell pepper, sauce and mushrooms.
$8.95
Lamb Chops
broiled with special lebanese seasonings.
$11.95
Gyros
seasoned lamb and beef broiled and thinly sliced served with sliced tomatoes and tzatziki sauce.
$7.95
Entrees - Combos
Istanbuli Combo
a combination of lamb kebob, chicken kebob and kafta kebob. a real treat for meat lovers
$10.95
Al-Amir Combo
hummus, tabbouly, grape leaves, feta cheese, babaghannouj, mjadara, loubyeh, falafil, lamb, chicken and kafta kebob and spanakopita
$22.95
Entrees - Seafood
Catch of the Day
served in garlic, lemon and basil sauce
$10.95
Shrimp Scampi
lebanese style sauteed in special lebanese seasonings.
$11.95

Location

2014 West Division Street
Chicago, IL
60622

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Latest Cafe Istanbul Reviews (Average Rating: 4.5)

based on 226 review(s)

Everytime I came here I had a great experience. I enjoy their food, their place and also their service. They have delicious food and great service. Their...

Nancy D. April 28, 2022 via Yelp

Let me start off by saying this is a cute place. Looks clean and homey. Really wanted to love the place. It was pretty busy for a Monday night and seemed...

Florije S. May 17, 2022 via Yelp

I don't give out 5-star ratings often but the Cafe Istanbul checked all the boxes. Besides ice water they serve warm bread, it looked like a wheat type...

Tom G. March 23, 2022 via Yelp

Information

Company name
Cafe Istanbul
Category
Greek and Mediterranean Restaurants

FAQs

  • What is the phone number for Cafe Istanbul in Chicago IL?
    You can reach them at: 773-661-9487. It’s best to call Cafe Istanbul during business hours.
  • What is the address for Cafe Istanbul on west division street in Chicago?
    Cafe Istanbul is located at this address: 2014 West Division Street Chicago, IL 60622.
  • What are Cafe Istanbul(Chicago, IL) store hours?
    Cafe Istanbul store hours are as follows: Mon-Sun: 11:00AM - 10:00PM.
  • Does Cafe Istanbul(Chicago, IL) have a menu with prices?
    Yes, Cafe Istanbul has online menu! Here you can see full menu with latest prices.

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