Prices below are from in-store ordering and delivery menus (UberEats/Postmates). Delivery prices may include platform markup, so in-store prices can be a bit lower. Confirm
Breakfast Menu Prices
Breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. The Turkish breakfast plates and weekend brunch are some of the most talked-about things on the menu.
| Breakfast Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tales Breakfast Plate (serves 2) | $35 |
| Breakfast Plate | $19 |
| Simit Plate | $12 |
| Menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs with tomato & peppers) | $12 |
| Eggs with Soujuk (spicy Turkish sausage) | $13 |
| Eggs with Pastrami | $14 |
| Omelettes | $12–$13 |
| Waffles | $16–$17 |
| French Toast | $16 |
Tip: the Tales Breakfast Plate serves two and at $35 is the best value if you’re splitting a morning meal. Eggs with soudjouk and menemen are the most-recommended traditional picks.
Kebabs & Grill Prices
The charcoal grill is the star of the lunch and dinner menu — lamb chops, adana, shish, and the family-sized mixed grills.
| Kebab / Grill Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chicken Shish Kebab | $22 |
| Grilled Meatballs (Kofte) | $25 |
| Turkish Doner Shawarma | $27.50 |
| Adana Kebab | $32 |
| Sarma Beyti Kebab | $33 |
| Lamb Shish | $33 |
| Beef Shish Kebab | $35 |
| Lamb Tandir | $44 |
| Lamb Chops | $53 |
| Tales Grill (mixed grill for sharing) | $66 |
| Tales Family Mixed Grill | $154 |
Best for groups: the Tales Grill at $66 combines multiple kebabs (lamb chops, chicken shish, kofte, adana, lahmacun, beyti) in one platter, and the Tales Family Mixed Grill at $154 feeds a large family or party.
Brick-Oven Specials (Pide, Lahmacun & Pizza)
Everything comes from the brick oven — lahmacun (Turkish flatbread) and pide are house signatures.
| Brick-Oven Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Lahmacun | $9 |
| Cheesemacun | $9 |
| Pide with Kashkaval Cheese | $19 |
| Pide with White Cheese | $19 |
| Pide with Ground Beef | $21 |
| Pide with Soujouk | $21 |
| Pide with Pastrami | $21 |
| Mixed Pide | $25 |
| Margarita Pizza (12″) | $20 |
| Pepperoni Pizza (12″) | $24 |
Appetizers, Salads & Soups
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hummus | $9 |
| Spicy Vegetable Dip | $8 |
| Cig Kofte | $10 |
| Jajik | $8 |
| 6 Cold Appetizers Mix Plate | $20 |
| Sigara Borek | $11 |
| Kibbeh | $15 |
| Falafel with Hummus | $11 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | $11 |
| Hot Mix Appetizer Plate | $19 |
| French Fries / Bulgur / White Rice | $5–$6 |
| Pomegranate Salad with Walnuts | $19 |
| Tales Salad | $20 |
| Spinach Avocado Salad | $19 |
| Red Lentil Soup | $9 |
| Turkish Wedding Soup | $13 |
Entrees & Seafood
| Entree | Price |
|---|---|
| Guvec (lamb stew) | $32 |
| Mushroom Guvec | $22 |
| Cheeseburger | $22 |
| Salmon | $39 |
| Striped Bass | $44 |
| Chicken Nuggets / Chicken Wings (kids) | $14 |
Desserts & Bakery Prices
The bakery is a destination in itself. Desserts include the famous sutlac (rice pudding), kazandibi, tres leches, Dubai chocolate cheesecake, and honey cake.
| Dessert | Price |
|---|---|
| Tres Leches Milk Cake | $9 |
| Kazandibi | $8 |
| Rice Pudding (Sutlac) | $9 |
| Baklava with Pistachios | $9 |
| Keskul (Almond Coconut Pudding) | $9 |
| Tiramisu | $9 |
| Extra Pistachio Roll Baklava | $11 |
| Eclair (small) | $3.50 |
Bakery case (in-store):
| Bakery Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Croissants | $4.50–$5 |
| Baklava (portions) | $8–$12 |
| Baklava (by the pound) | $18–$32 |
| Kunefe | $12 |
| Eclairs | $2.50–$4.50 |
| Blueberry Muffin | $6 |
| Ramadan Pide | $5 |
Drinks
| Drink | Price |
|---|---|
| Ayran | $4–$6 |
| Soft Drinks | $4 |
| Organic Black Tea | $2 |
| Homemade Lemonade | $7 |
| Fresh Orange Juice | $9 |
| Turkish Coffee | ~$4 |
Turkish coffee pricing varies; confirm in store. The Ayran price range reflects the difference between in-store and delivery pricing.
Address, Hours & Good to Know
- Address: 2340 S Elmhurst Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
- Hours: 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. (Delivery-only hours differ — UberEats/Postmates show Mon–Fri 11:00 AM–8:30 PM, Sat–Sun 1:00–8:30 PM.)
- Ratings: 4.5 on OpenTable (150+ reviews), 4.7 on UberEats/Postmates (370+ ratings)
- Cuisine: Turkish/Mediterranean, with halal options
- Extras: Outdoor tables in summer, group-friendly, catering with build-your-own menus and all-you-can-eat buffet service
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food does A Thousand Tales serve?
Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine — kebabs, mixed grills, brick-oven pide and lahmacun, appetizers like hummus and sigara borek, plus a full Turkish bakery and cafe. It’s also known for its weekend Turkish brunch.
Is A Thousand Tales halal?
Yes — it’s listed as a halal restaurant on OpenTable and serves halal options.
What are A Thousand Tales’ hours?
Daily 7:00 AM–10:00 PM. Breakfast runs daily 9:00 AM–12:15 PM, lunch Monday–Friday 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, and dinner Saturday–Sunday 1:00–9:00 PM.
How much is the mixed grill at A Thousand Tales?
The Tales Grill is $66 and the Tales Family Mixed Grill is $154 on delivery menus — both are large sharing platters with lamb chops, shish, kofte, adana, and beyti kebab. In-store prices may be slightly lower.
What desserts is A Thousand Tales known for?
Sutlac (rice pudding), kazandibi, pistachio baklava, tres leches, kunefe, honey cake, and Dubai chocolate cheesecake. Desserts run about $8–$11.
Does A Thousand Tales have a bakery?
Yes — it’s a restaurant, bakery, and cafe. The bakery sells croissants ($4.50–$5), baklava by portion ($8–$12) or by the pound ($18–$32), kunefe ($12), eclairs, muffins, and seasonal Ramadan pide.
How much is breakfast at A Thousand Tales?
Breakfast items run $12–$19: Menemen $12, Simit Plate $12, Eggs with Soujuk $13, Eggs with Pastrami $14, Breakfast Plate $19, and the Tales Breakfast Plate (serves 2) $35.
Does A Thousand Tales offer delivery?
Yes, through UberEats and Postmates (rated 4.7 across 370+ ratings). Note that delivery menu prices may include platform markup versus in-store.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes — the restaurant has outdoor tables for summer dining, along with homemade lemonade and fresh-squeezed orange juice.
Do they cater?
Yes — A Thousand Tales offers catering with build-your-own menus or the full Tales experience with an open buffet, plus appetizers, kabobs, and salads by the tray.
The Bottom Line
A Thousand Tales delivers a lot for the money: a $9 lahmacun from the brick oven, a $32 adana kebab, a $35 breakfast plate that feeds two, and bakery desserts under $12. It’s casual, group-friendly, halal, and one of the best-reviewed Turkish spots in the Chicago suburbs — 4.5 on OpenTable and 4.7 on delivery. Go for the mixed grill, stay for the baklava. For more menus, visit the longhornsmenus.com homepage.
