A Thousand Tales Restaurant / Bakery & Cafe

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2340 S Elmhurst Rd
Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Enjoy the perfect fusion of Turkish and Mediterranean dishes at A Thousand Tales. Start off your early morning at our cafe with the perfect cappuccino, latte, americano, or espresso paired with a Turkish bagel or Balkan-style borek stuffed with potatoes, cheese, or ground beef. A Thousand Tales offers a variety of breakfast options including veggie omelettes, waffles, and traditional Turkish platters. You must try the eggs with soudjouk or menemen! Bring your friends and family for lunch and dinner and enjoy the mixed grill that includes lamb chops, chicken shish kabob, kofte kabob, adana kabob, lamb shish kabob, lahmacun (Turkish pizza), and traditional beyti kabob. Finally, end your meal with Turkish coffee paired with Sutlac (Rice pudding), Kazandibi (Turkish flan), pistachio baklava, eclairs, honey cake, or our specialty cookies. Enjoy the summer weather by dining at our outdoor tables while sipping on some refreshing homemade lemonade and freshly squeezed orange juice.

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4.5308 reviews
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David C.
7/28/2025

First time at a Turkish restaurant and it was amazing. The portions were generous and reasonably good priced. The staff were kind and helpful. The food was flavorful and comforting. I liked that...

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Akanksha V.
7/19/2025

Amazing food! The restaurant is family owned by the kindest people, but every single person takes pride in their work. I recognized the fresh ingredients used in the chicken shish kebabs, fries,...

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Bethany J.
6/13/2025

how have I not been to this place sooner?! everything we had here was DELICIOUS!! I am still thinking about the lamb chop; it was so well cooked, tender, and the right amount of char. We wanted...

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Brenda K.
6/5/2025

We came here for lunch. The service was great even though the place was very busy! They had a lunch menu which is good from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday - Friday), price is very reasonable and good...

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Marina B.
8/5/2025

This is by far the most beautiful café in the area, with a warm, inviting atmosphere and a cozy ambiance. We've visited multiple times and tried many of the sweets they offer -- and I can honestly...

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