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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4.5323 reviews
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Tanya A.
1/3/2026

A Thousand Tales was excellent. The food was amazing from start to finish. I ordered a variety of spreads, salads, and kabobs, and everything was incredibly flavorful and delicious. You can really...

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Kate S.
12/28/2025

I came here on Christmas Eve while I was running errands in Arlington Heights. I was in need of caffeine and after attending two recent Yelp events here, I wanted to come back and support them....

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Alyssa G.
12/11/2025

I was invited to both A Thousand Tales and The Istanbul Cafe/Market through Yelp Elite Squad, so when a family member wanted me to procure "good coffee," I knew just where to go. Prior to the...

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Mel C.
12/7/2025

This Turkish café is a five star place filled with wonderful aromas, sights and tastes that awaken the palate. The food is made from the freshest ingredients and you can taste the care and...

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Michelle F.
11/30/2025

This place is nothing short of amazing! We experienced a 4 course meal starting with appetizers of hummus, baba ganoush, grape leaves and warm bread followed by a hot tomato red pepper soup and on...

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