Cafe Orchid
4.5
from - Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 1746 W Addison St
- Chicago, IL 60613
- 773-327-3808
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
While it's not the type of Turkish restaurant where you'll find opulent draped fabrics or belly dancers performing between courses, this West Lakeview spot serves up delicious, authentic Turkish cuisine like doner (gyro) kebobs, falafil, uskudar (lamb cubes sauteed with onion, tomatoes, mushroom, peppers and garlic, wrapped with sliced eggplant) and homemade baklava. Decor is casual and modest, and the outdoor patio and free parking lot are two big draws. Chef/owner Kurt Sepin, formerly of A La Turka and the now shuttered Cafe Istanbul, says his customers especially love the manti, which is a Turkish ravioli stuffed with spicy ground lamb and served with homemade garlic yogurt and butter.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Hermitage Avenue
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Daily 11 a.m. to midnight
- Cuisine:
- Turkish
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Bistro
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Specialties:
- Turkish ravioli
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Cash, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
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"Heard great things, and they're all true..."
By MinDin713 from West Lakeview, November 1, 2009
My boyfriend and I ventured down the street to Cafe Orchid for dinner tonight after many convincing reviews online and suggestions from friends. I...
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"I love this place"
By Happyeater from Roscoe Village, July 21, 2008
i can't get enough of this place. I've never ordered the same thing twice, there is so much! and it has ALL been good. GO. Enjoy. The also...
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"Great Food"
By matt.kamhi@gmail.com from Lakeview, June 16, 2008
Little place. Outdoor seating, but views of Addison...eh. Incredible food, cheaper than thought possible. BYOB too...I would order carryout or de...
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