Karak Café

Lisle, IL · Cafe

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Lisle
#1
of 48 restaurants
City Percentile
92%
rating percentile
Address
Karak Café, 2004 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL 60532
Phone
(331) 775-2077
Website
www.karakcafes.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Karak Café is a restaurant located in Lisle, IL. It is one of 48 restaurants listed in Lisle. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Lisle city average of 4.1 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Lisle. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Karak Café

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,... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–
Sunday11 AM–10 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday11 AM–11 PM
Thursday11 AM–11 PM
Friday11 AM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jonathan · Jan 2026

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!

★★★★★ 5.0 Kahkashan Norat · Dec 2025

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!

★★★★★ 5.0 Nicholas P · Jul 2025

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. ————————————————————- I would say this is like an

★★★★★ 5.0 Javeria Khaliq · Dec 2025

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.

★★★★★ 5.0 Aarya Chandhok · Oct 2025

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!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Asian Owned ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Good For Working On Laptop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Services

CafeCoffee shopDessert shopFast food restaurantHalal restaurantIndian Muslim restaurantIndian restaurantMiddle Eastern restaurantSandwich shopTea house

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