Oasis Cafe
- Neighborhood: Loop
- 21 N. Wabash Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60602
- 312-443-9534
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
This Middle Eastern spot located inside the Wabash Jeweler' Mall is popular with the lunch crowd, featuring daily lunch specials and popular platters such as the veggie combo (hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel and dolma or tabbouleh). The falafel is revered by some--chickpeas are soaked for a full 24 hours, then twice ground with herbs and spices for just the right consistency before frying. Baklava is the specialty dessert; the best day to get it is Tuesday when owner Suleiman Ahmad makes it fresh.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 20 Madison. Brown Line Train: Madison Stop. Green Line Train: Madison Stop. Orange Line Train: Madison Stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Middle Eastern and Moroccan
- Meals Served:
- Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Tables are self service.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Also loop delivery.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering and Free Admission
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes. In the Loop.
- Seating :
- For about 70
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"Hands down, the best Lebanese..."
By Ken Tucky from Chicago, IL, September 28, 2005
Hands down, the best Lebanese fast food in Chicago. While its a hole in the wall in the back of a big store, the food is consistent, authentic, and...
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"Okay, so the atomosphere leaves..."
By Lisa Likestoeatout from Chicago, IL, September 22, 2005
Okay, so the atomosphere leaves something to be desired -- you can't say a restaurant at the back of a jewelry mall isn't quirky. The food and the...
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"Great takeout place. Located in..."
By Radu from Chicago, IL, March 17, 2005
Great takeout place. Located in the very back of a big jewel joint, but the food is always consistently excellent, and fairly priced. Great to have...
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