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A Thousand Tales, Mount Prospect, IL

A Thousand Tales

4.4
4.4
96 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Dessert, Halal
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–12:15 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 258-4243
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    You can build-your-own menu or get the full Tales experience with an open buffet. We offer appetizers, kabobs, and salads by the tray. Our all-you-can-eat buffet service includes appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts. We offer delivery and full-service as well!
  • Private party facilities
    We can host a variety of private events at A Thousand Tales, including wedding showers, bridal parties, baby showers, corporate meetings, birthday parties, graduation parties, and holiday parties. You can order a custom cake for any of these events at our bakery including a variety of flavors: pistachio, chocolate sour cherry, or mixed berry.
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Prospect
  • Cross street
    We are on the intersection of Elmhurst and Oakton.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Cafe, Chef's Table, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

Experiences

  • Weekend Breakfast Buffet

    $35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every weekend for our all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet! It includes a variety of Turkish cheese, Turkish olives, Turkish pastries, and Turkish tea. Enjoy our build-your-own omlette and waffle station as well. $35/Adult $20/Child between the ages of 5 and 12

What 96 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Good for groups

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mediterranean

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A Thousand Tales offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious Turkish fare" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "huge variety" at the buffet and the bakery's "amazing desserts." The "warm, inviting atmosphere" and attentive staff make it a perfect spot for celebrations and family gatherings.

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FAQs

A Thousand Tales does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. A Thousand Tales also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 258-4243.

A Thousand Tales is rated 4.4 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for A Thousand Tales

2340 Elmhurst Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are on the intersection of Elmhurst and Oakton.
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Prospect
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–12:15 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Dessert, Halal
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Cafe, Chef's Table, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch
  • Phone number
    (847) 258-4243
  • Catering
    You can build-your-own menu or get the full Tales experience with an open buffet. We offer appetizers, kabobs, and salads by the tray. Our all-you-can-eat buffet service includes appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts. We offer delivery and full-service as well!
  • Private party facilities
    We can host a variety of private events at A Thousand Tales, including wedding showers, bridal parties, baby showers, corporate meetings, birthday parties, graduation parties, and holiday parties. You can order a custom cake for any of these events at our bakery including a variety of flavors: pistachio, chocolate sour cherry, or mixed berry.
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