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Welcome to Karak Café – your neighborhood destination in Lisle, IL for authentic Karak Chai, handcrafted coffee, and flavorful halal Middle Eastern & South Asian food. From bold chai and smooth coffee to wraps, sandwiches, samosas, and desserts, everything is made fresh to order. Whether you’re grabbing takeout or relaxing with friends, we offer halal-friendly options, quality ingredients, and warm hospitality. Located near Naperville, Bolingbrook, and Downers Grove, Karak Café is your go-to spot for tradition, taste, and great vibes!
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2004 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: (331) 775-2077
Website: http://www.karakcafes.com/
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Reviews
Jonathan
Absolutely delicious! This place is a hidden gem, we’ve been passing by for months and finally decided to give it a chance. The grilled chicken tandoori sandwich completely blew us away. I highly recommend pairing it with the Pakola cream soda which has subtle floral notes similar to rosewater, and complements the sandwich so well! Not only is the food spectacular, but the prices are also very reasonable and the service was great. We can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu!
… moreKahkashan Norat
We recently visited this restaurant. The owners are very warm and welcoming. The restaurant space is neat and clean. We tried their regular and rabdi falooda and they were delicious and brought back memories of Karachi! They also had free chess game for customers to enjoy which was a nice surprise. We will definitely return to try other food items on their menu!
… moreNicholas P
9/28/25 update:
I wanted to revisit this place since I had a very positive initial experience. This time I got the karak cheesesteak and grilled tandoori chicken sandwich. I also got a mango refresher.
-karak cheesesteak 5 – it is so difficult trying to find a good place that makes cheesesteaks. The one by me skimps on the meat. However, here as in the picture, you can see they were very generous with the meat. The meat was very tender and flavorful. I like that they put their own spin on the sandwich with their spices. Not spicy.
-grilled tandoori chicken sandwich 5 – I gobbled this up within minutes. The chicken was very succulent. The spices and the sauce made it very tasty.
-mango refresher 5 – very refreshing drink. Good size cup.
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I would say this is like an Indian cafe. It’s different from the other Muslim and Yemeni cafes I’ve been to. This is kind of a short introduction to Indian cuisine if you’ve never experienced it before. When we walked in, there was a white couple that talked to the owner like they never had Indian food before. They do have coffee, teas, refreshers, as well as sandwiches that Americans are used to. However, they have more Indian food/drinks like the lassi’s, roti rolls, chaats, etc.
We ordered bun kabab, beef kofte roll, samosa chaat, bun pistachio & Nutella, mango lassi, and rabdi falooda. Prices were fair. Good size portions. 7-8 tables. It’s still kind of unknown so it doesn’t get super busy. Shared parking lot. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Overall 4.5.
-bun kabab 5 – patty was cooked medium rare. The red and green chutneys give your taste buds that extra kick. I would say it’s mildly spicy. Highly recommended. Also French fries are very crispy, not soggy or tasteless.
-beef kofte roll 4 – this is like a beef wrap. It’s good but I think more sauce can bring out the flavors more.
-samosa chaat 5
-bun pistachio & Nutella 5 – the bun is soft and there is more bread to even out the sweetness of the pistachio and Nutella combo.
-mango lassi 5 – just get this drink. You won’t regret it. It’s very smooth and creamy.
-rabdi falooda 5 – traditional Indian dessert. It has jellies, falooda noodles, rose syrup, sabja seeds, rabdi, ice cream, whipped cream, rose petals, etc. It’s neither sweet nor salty. It has a good balance.
… moreI wanted to revisit this place since I had a very positive initial experience. This time I got the karak cheesesteak and grilled tandoori chicken sandwich. I also got a mango refresher.
-karak cheesesteak 5 – it is so difficult trying to find a good place that makes cheesesteaks. The one by me skimps on the meat. However, here as in the picture, you can see they were very generous with the meat. The meat was very tender and flavorful. I like that they put their own spin on the sandwich with their spices. Not spicy.
-grilled tandoori chicken sandwich 5 – I gobbled this up within minutes. The chicken was very succulent. The spices and the sauce made it very tasty.
-mango refresher 5 – very refreshing drink. Good size cup.
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I would say this is like an Indian cafe. It’s different from the other Muslim and Yemeni cafes I’ve been to. This is kind of a short introduction to Indian cuisine if you’ve never experienced it before. When we walked in, there was a white couple that talked to the owner like they never had Indian food before. They do have coffee, teas, refreshers, as well as sandwiches that Americans are used to. However, they have more Indian food/drinks like the lassi’s, roti rolls, chaats, etc.
We ordered bun kabab, beef kofte roll, samosa chaat, bun pistachio & Nutella, mango lassi, and rabdi falooda. Prices were fair. Good size portions. 7-8 tables. It’s still kind of unknown so it doesn’t get super busy. Shared parking lot. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Overall 4.5.
-bun kabab 5 – patty was cooked medium rare. The red and green chutneys give your taste buds that extra kick. I would say it’s mildly spicy. Highly recommended. Also French fries are very crispy, not soggy or tasteless.
-beef kofte roll 4 – this is like a beef wrap. It’s good but I think more sauce can bring out the flavors more.
-samosa chaat 5
-bun pistachio & Nutella 5 – the bun is soft and there is more bread to even out the sweetness of the pistachio and Nutella combo.
-mango lassi 5 – just get this drink. You won’t regret it. It’s very smooth and creamy.
-rabdi falooda 5 – traditional Indian dessert. It has jellies, falooda noodles, rose syrup, sabja seeds, rabdi, ice cream, whipped cream, rose petals, etc. It’s neither sweet nor salty. It has a good balance.
Javeria Khaliq
Karak Café is our absolute go-to spot. There isn’t a single item on their menu that doesn’t live up to perfection. Their karak chai is our forever favorite—perfectly warm, beautifully balanced, and made fresh every time (unlike many places). Our second favorite has to be the samosa chaat: a generous portion with the perfect balance of flavors. All their chutneys are made in-house, and you can truly taste the difference. On top of that, the staff is always so welcoming and happy to help with suggestions, which makes the experience even better. Wishing them continued success and immense barakah
– Forever a loyal customer.
… more– Forever a loyal customer.
Aarya Chandhok
Karak Cafe is a well kept secret (and current family hideout!) The juicy, delicately spiced tandoori chicken burger is a family favorite – for vegetarians, the paneer roll is equally tasty. Both pair incredibly well with their saffron chai.
It’s always a fantastic experience to come here and enjoy the good food with the owner’s warmth and hospitality!
… moreIt’s always a fantastic experience to come here and enjoy the good food with the owner’s warmth and hospitality!
Meng Lim
Dubai Chocolate Sundaes to Papdi Chaat (iykyk) to drinks like Rose Lassi and Karak Chai, this cafe will surprise you in many ways. If you eat with your eyes then you shall not be deceived because damn It’s all actually very good in a secret way . For a two person operation this cafe is clean and customer service is on point no matter how busy it is. The food I ordered has a very distinct earthy-like taste. I mean all of it and it probably is healthy ! If you’re a vegetarian I recommend the Papdi Chaat (ask about the secret menu: Loaded Papdi Chaat Cheese Fries! ) Some note worthy drinks like the Rose Lassi or the Karak Chai taste so clean and healthy. The Beef Kofte Roll and Grilled Tandoori Chicken Sandwich is packed with protein perfect for the post workout meal or if you’re trying to eat healthy. Now I can go on and talk about many other things I tried on the menu but I think it is best if you go try it yourself!
… moreUmer Iqbal
9/10
Amazing Karak Tea
Good tandoori chicken sandwich
The chicken was well made but it didn’t taste like tandoori that much also suggestion: there needs to be some type of special sauce instead of just ketchup and mayo in the sandwich also less lettuce imo.
Overall amazing experience and chill vibe would def come back again!!
… moreAmazing Karak Tea
Good tandoori chicken sandwich
The chicken was well made but it didn’t taste like tandoori that much also suggestion: there needs to be some type of special sauce instead of just ketchup and mayo in the sandwich also less lettuce imo.
Overall amazing experience and chill vibe would def come back again!!
Awais A
Excellent service. Reasonably priced. Delicious food. Tastes like home made. Probably the best bun kabob in Chicagoland area. We loved the samosa and papdi chat, bun kabob, Karak chicken sandwich and Karak cheese steak. Everything was great! Karak chai was also pretty decent.
… moreCharles Schwartz
Wow!! My taste buds are blown- Ive never tasted Samosa Chaat – out of this world!!! Great service, ambience, and amazing food – beef Kofte was phenomenal as well w juicy beef perfectly seasoned and cooked- 10 stars
… moreHemal Patel
Great little gem! Went here for lunch and they had a great lunch special for $9.99; chicken beef or veggie kofte wrap with fries and a canned drink. Amazing deal. It was all fresh and made to order. I also got the Karak Chai and recommend that as it was just perfect. Owner was friendly and kind. Will definitely be back! 🙂
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