Oasis Cafe
Oasis Cafe — high-caliber mediterranean in Loop. Order the Hummus. Loud in the best way, with real pulse to the room. Wallet-friendly, fast service. Waqas Ahmed Khan: "I tried the falafel and hummus combo" [$]
What 715 diners keep saying
What 715 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Oasis Cafe was a random find. It’s inside a jewelry store, which threw me off at first, but it ended up being a great stop. Super hidden, easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. The staff was super friendly and got everything moving quick. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate with hummus. Came out fast, fresh, and smelled amazing right away. First bite and it all came together. The chicken was tender and packed with flavor, those warm spices, garlic, a little citrus in there too. The hummus was smooth and it added that creamy balance to everything. Every forkful had something going on. It’s the kind of meal where you keep going without thinking about it. Simple setup, big flavor. Didn’t expect to find a spot like this in a jewelry store, but yeah… really glad we did.”
“Delicious and very well-priced. This kind of find that makes one love being in a city with some history. In this famous part of town, in the shadow of the elevated train, in the back of a long, thin family-run jewelry store is... a delicious Mediterranean takeaway! There's actually more seating than you'd expect, but hours are limited. I did take-away. Service was fast and casual. Food was excellent. If I worked nearby I'd be here every week if not more often. Pro-tip for travelers, there's shawarma or kebab shops in every major city. They're usually some of the more affordable, flavorful food you'll find, and usually family run or small business. As a bonus, in many places they're open late or available as street food. Pricing is a bargain in this expensive part of the city.”
“Wow, a hidden cove of a restaurant. I had the Moroccan chicken lunch specials. It was unbelievable tender. The meat fall off the chicken. The price was right.”
“Great middle eastern spot inside of a jewelry store. No frills and very good flavor.”
“This place is great! The food is fresh and delicious. The staff is very kind.”
“If i could give it 6 stars out of 5 i would. I went for (late) lunch, almost 4pm, and got the fattoush and the combo mixed platter. Both were absolutely delicious. The hummus was super fresh, and everything tasted like it is truly supposed to taste. The food was ready fast, and the portions were giant (had to take a bunch of leftovers home, and I am so looking forward to eat them later) I would totally come back to this place, without a doubt PD: the photos are kinda trash but i was starving so i only remembered to take pictures once i was halfway through the meal lol”
“Best Mediterranean food ever! So authentic and fresh! Service is SUPER FAST. Lunch hour gets busy but you’re in & out. The prices are unbeatable and the staff is super sweet. The hummus is amazinggg, I always crave it! Highly recommend any dish, I personally always do check kebab.”
“No frill place to eat hiden on back of the shop. Very tasty food,big portion and inexpensive”
“من احسن المطاعم العربية الموجودة بشيكاجو كل وجباتهن ممتازة انصح وبشدة”
“This is a very well hidden gem. Food is delicious, fresh ingredients. Generous portions Very affordable considering the quality of the food and variety.”
“This place is located in the back of a jewelry store and it was amazing. I happened to notice the sign in front of the jewelers and we are so glad we decided to go in. The food was delicious, super fresh ingredients and you can taste the food was made with genuine passion. Our favorite dish had to be the hummus and falafel you could taste how fresh the ingredients were and overall to die for!”
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