Efes Cafe
3.6
from - 2833 N. Broadway
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-880-0063
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This casual Lakeview spot got its start as Cousin's, but changed its name after nearly a decade when a new partner came on in 2008. (Efes, or Ephesus, is an ancient city on Turkey’s Aegean coast; it’s also the name of a popular Turkish beer, which is available at the cafe.) The Mediterranean menu is vegetarian-friendly, with a huge appetizer selection including standbys such as falafel, hummus, dolma and garlicky carrot salad as well as signature items such as veggie- and feta-stuffed artichokes. Entrees includes pastas and hearty vegetarian dishes such as stuffed eggplant, as well as meatier options like the beyti lavash kebab (ground chicken or beef kebabs wrapped in lavash bread) and beef moussaka (beef, eggplant and other veggies baked in tomato sauce and served over rice). Efes is big on carryout and does a bang-up delivery business too.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Broadway and Diversey Parkway
- Parking:
- Metered and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- Brown/Purple Line "L" stop: Diversey; CTA bus: Diversey-76
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Turkish
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Gay and Lesbian
- Specialties:
- Vegetarian food.
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
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"Fresh & exotic in Lakeview"
By mb5643 from lakeview, August 29, 2009
Went on Thursday evening with three others. Ordered 5 appetizers and 1 entree and ate family style. Every item was delicious! Salads & appetizer...
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"Warm service, so-so food..."
By Comensal from Oak Park, August 9, 2009
The cordial service was a high point of our visit to Efes Café. The ambience was pleasant, too, but there were some culinary disappointments. We ha...
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"Always a pleasure"
By don from lakeview, April 29, 2009
This has become my favorite restaurant in Chicago! The calamari appetizer is a meal in itself. Entrees are nicely prepared and servings are gener...
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