Crave Kabob
Chicago, IL
1521 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, 60607-184098 itemsUpdated August 5, 2026
Structured menu data
5 for $59
APPETIZERS
BABA GHANOUSH
Vegetarian. Pureed grilled eggplant, blended with tahini, spices, garlic, and lemon juice, garnished with sumac, parsley, and olive oil. Served with pita bread.
DAWALI 6PC
$6.95Vegetarian. Stuffed grape leaves with seasoned rice and steamed. Served cold. Includes a lemon wedge and a side of cucumber dip.
FALAFEL --VOTED BEST
Vegetarian. Crispy handmade balls of ground chickpeas, mixed with fresh herbs and spices, garnished with sumac and served with our signature tahini sauce.
FRIED CAULIFLOWER
$8.50Garnished with olive oil, sumac and fresh lemon wedge.
FRIED MEDETERANIAN CHEESE
$9.50Fried cubes of Mediterranean cheese, garnished with tomatoes, parsley. Includes lemon wedge.
HUMMUS
Vegetarian. Pureed chickpeas, blended with tahini, an array of spices, and lemon juice, garnished with sumac, parsley, and olive oil. Served with pita bread.
LENTIL SOUP
$5.50Vegetarian. Red lentils, onions, salt, pepper, and cumin, served with lemon slices and pita chips.
PITA CHIPS
$3.95Vegetarian. Fried pita bread, garnished with zaatar, sumac and salt.
SPICY HUMMUS
Vegetarian. Pureed chickpeas, blended with tahini, an array of spices, lemon juice, garlic, and jalapenos pepper sauce, garnished with sumac parsley, and olive oil. Served with pita bread.
CRAVE BOWLS
CRAVE BOWL
$13.00Served with your choice of base, choice of protein, choice of 2 spreads, 2 salads and 2 signature sauces.
CRAVE PLATTER
CRAVE PLATER FEEDS 4-5 PEOPLE
$119.952 skewers each of lamb kabob, chicken kabob, steak kabob, kufta kabob, and 2 skewers of char-grilled vegetables. Served on a bed of rice or biryani (spicy rice), garnished with steak and chicken shawarma, parsley, and shaved almonds. Includes your choice of 2 small spreads, 2 salads, 1/2 dozen falafel, and your choice of 4 2 oz. signature sauces. Served with 4 pc. pita bread.
DESSERTS
BAKLAVA CHEESE CAKE
$6.50A walnut crust, each slice cheesecake includes a surprise serving of baklava flaky layers of phyllo pastry studded with chopped nuts and bound together by sticky, syrupy honey.
CHUNKY CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIE
$4.50Chunky chocolate chip brownie sprinkled with powered sugar.
FRESH HOME MADE BAKLAVA
$4.95Sheets of phyllo, layered with chopped nuts and butter, soaked in sweet syrup, and baked.
Drinks
BOTTLE WATER
$1.95CAN COKE
$1.95CAN DT COKE
$1.95CAN SPRITE
$1.95FOUNTAIN DRINK
$2.50FRESH LEMON MINT SMOOTHIE
$5.50GLASS PERRIER WATER
$2.95PURE LEAF UNSWEET TEA
$2.95PURE LEAF UNSWEET TEA LEMON
$2.95SAN PELLEGRINO BLOODORANGE
$1.95SHANENA -- YOGURT DRINK
$2.95ENTREES/PLATES
CHICKEN KABOB ENTREE
$20.95(Two skewers). Tender grilled pieces of marinatedchicken breast. Seasoned in our family recipe, served over a bed of rice or biryani (spicy rice), garnished with parsley. Includes char-grilled vegetables, choice of salad, choice of spread, and choice of two 2 oz. signature sauce. Served with pita bread.
CHICKEN SHAWARMA ENTREE
$19.95Slices of marinated chicken cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Seasoned in our family recipe, served over a bed of rice or biryani (spicy rice), garnished with parsley. Includes char-grilled vegetables, choice of salad, choice of spread, and choice of two 2 oz. signature sauce. Served with pita bread.
FALAFEL PLATE
$15.95(6 Pieces) Fried Jumbo Shaped to Perfection Falafel Seasoned in our family recipe, served over a bed of rice or biryani (spicy rice), garnished with parsley. Includes char-grilled vegetables, choice of salad, choice of spread, and choice of two 2 oz. signature sauce. Served with pita bread.
GYRO PLATE
$19.95Served with your choice of fries or rice, tomatoes, onions, tzatziki sauce and Greek salad.
KUFTA KABOB ENTREE
$22.95(Two skewers). Char-grilled seasoned ground beef, ground with chopped onions and parsley. Seasoned in our family recipe, served over a bed of rice or biryani (spicy rice), garnished with parsley. Includes char-grilled vegetables, choice of salad, choice of spread, and choice of two 2 oz. signature sauce. Served with pita bread.
LAMB KABOB ENTREE
$24.95(Two skewers). Tender grilled pieces of marinated lamb. Seasoned in our family recipe, served over a bed of rice or biryani (spicy rice), garnished with parsley. Includes char-grilled vegetables, choice of salad, choice of spread, and choice of two 2 oz. signature sauce. Served with pita bread.
MIXED GRILL ENTREE
$30.95(Three skewers). Combination of chicken, steak, and kufta kabob, topped with chicken and steak shawarma. Seasoned in our family recipe, served over a bed of rice or biryani (spicy rice), garnished with parsley. Includes char-grilled vegetables, choice of salad, choice of spread, and choice of two 2 oz. signature sauce. Served with pita bread.
SHAWARMA COMBO ENTREE
$20.95Slices of seasoned steak and marinated chicken cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Seasoned in our family recipe, served over a bed of rice or biryani (spicy rice), garnished with parsley. Includes char-grilled vegetables, choice of salad, choice of spread, and choice of two 2 oz. signature sauce. Served with pita bread.
STEAK KABOB ENTREE
$28.95(Two skewers). Tender grilled pieces of marinated steak. Seasoned in our family recipe, served over a bed of rice or biryani (spicy rice), garnished with parsley. Includes char-grilled vegetables, choice of salad, choice of spread, and choice of two 2 oz. signature sauce. Served with pita bread.
STEAK SHAWARMA ENTREE
$20.95Slices of seasoned steak cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Seasoned in our family recipe, served over a bed of rice or biryani (spicy rice), garnished with parsley. Includes char-grilled vegetables, choice of salad, choice of spread, and choice of two 2 oz. signature sauce. Served with pita bread.
KIDS MENU
CHICKEN SHAWARMA OVER RICE
$8.50Shawarma served over yellow rice; includes romaine lettuce, tomatoes.
CHICKEN TENDERS AND FRIES 3PC
$8.503pc
MINI GYRO AND FRIES
$9.95Includes lettuce, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce, served on a warm flat pita.
STEAK SHAWARMA OVER RICE
$9.50Shawarma served over yellow rice; includes romaine lettuce, tomatoes.
Monthly Specials
KABOB LOVERS (8 Skewers)
$100.00MIXED GRILL PLATTER
$35.00(Three skewers). Combination of chicken, steak, and kufta kabob, topped with chicken and steak shawarma. Seasoned in our family recipe, served over a bed of rice or biryani (spicy rice), garnished with parsley. Includes char-grilled vegetables, choice of salad, choice of spread, and choice of two 2 oz. signature sauce. Served with pita bread.
SHAWARMA LOVERS
$50.00VEGGIE LOVERS
$40.00SALADS
ARABIC SALAD
Vegetarian. Cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and olive oil.
CHICKPEA SALAD
Vegetarian. Chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice.
CUCUMBER SALAD
Vegetarian. Cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, and mint.
FATTOUSH SALAD
Vegetarian. Cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, parsley, and homemade pita croutons, dressed in our house vinaigrette.
GREEK SALAD
Vegetarian. Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, red onions, and feta cheese, dressed with homemade Greek dressing.
JERUSALEM SALAD
Vegetarian. Cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon, and tahini.
TABBOULEH SALAD
Vegetarian. Tomatoes, parsley, onions, mint, lemon, bulger (cracked wheat,) and olive oil.
SANDWICHES
CHAR-GRILLED VEGGIES
$8.95Fresh char-grilled tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and tahini sauce. All sandwiches include Romaine lettuce.
CHEF SPECIAL - ARABIC STYLE وجبة رئيسية
$16.95Your choice of steak (includes tahini sauce and red onions) or chicken shawarma (includes garlic sauce and pickles) served the traditional way. Includes a side of fries, side of pickles, tomatoes, olives, and onions, and choice of DRINK.
CHICKEN KABOB
$10.95Pickles, tomatoes, and garlic sauce. All sandwiches include romaine lettuce.
CHICKEN SHAWAFEL
$10.95Combination of Chicken Shawarma & Falafel combined together in a sandwich topped with Pickles, tomatoes, and garlic sauce. All sandwiches include Romaine lettuce
CHICKEN SHAWARMA
$10.95Stuffed Sliced Chicken Seasoned with our Family Recipe topped with Pickles, tomatoes, and garlic sauce. All sandwiches include Romaine lettuce.
FALAFEL
$8.954 pieces of Jumbo Falafel Stuffed with Jerusalem salad, hummus, and pickles. All sandwiches include Romaine lettuce.
FRIED CAULIFLOWER
$9.50Cauliflower Fried to Perfection Seasoned with Sumac and Stuffed Romaine lettuce, and tahini sauce. All sandwiches include Romaine lettuce.
GYRO -- ATHENIAN
$11.50Onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce, served on a warm flat pita.
KUFTA KABOB
$11.95Hand Crafted; Perfect Mix of Lamb and Steak Molded on a Skewer Topped with Hummus, onions, tomatoes, pickles, and tahini sauce. All sandwiches include Romaine lettuce.
LAMB KABOB
$12.50Pieces of Lamb Leg Seasoned for 48 hours Grilled to Perfection Topped with Onions, tomatoes, and tahini sauce. All sandwiches include Romaine.
STEAK KABOB -- FILET
$14.50Fillet Magnon Grilled to Perfection Topped with Onions, tomatoes, and tahini sauce. All sandwiches include Romaine lettuce.
STEAK SHAWAFEL
$12.95Combination of Steak Shawarma & Falafel combined together in a sandwich topped with Pickles, tomatoes, and garlic sauce. All sandwiches include Romaine lettuce
STEAK SHAWARMA
$11.95Stuffed Sliced Steak Seasoned with our Family Recipe topped with onions, tomatoes, and tahini sauce. All sandwiches include Romaine lettuce.
SIDES
1/2 AND 1/2 RICE
$4.95Basmati Rice. Best of Both Worlds
2oz Kalamata Olives
$1.508oz Chopped Salad
$2.508oz Kalamata Olives
$4.958oz Pickles
$1.958oz Red Onions
$1.508oz Tomatoes
$1.95BIRYANI RICE (Spicy)
$4.95Basmati Rice Blended With an Array of Seasoning to Give a Beautiful Orange Tint That Will Make Your Tastebuds Wanting More
CHAR-GRILLED VEGGIES
$5.95Includes two skewers of veggies (green pepper, tomatoes, and yellow onion) charred over open flam drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. Vegetarian.
Feta Cheese
FETA FRIES
$6.95Our Famous Cavendish Fries Topped with crumbled feta, fresh herbs, and spices.
FRIES
$4.50Vegetarian. Our Famous Cavendish Fries
GYRO PITA
$1.00LOADED FRIES
$10.50Our Famous Cavendish Fries Topped With Your Choice of Protein and fresh toppings. Dont Forget The Sauce
PITA BREAD
$1.00Baked Dailey fresh pita pocket
YELLOW RICE
$4.95Basmati Rice With a Hint of Turmeric to Give It That Beautiful Yellow Color
SIGNITURE SAUCES
BBQ SAUCE
$0.95FATTOUSH DRESSING -- HOUSEMADE
FIRE SAUCE -- HOUSEMADE
A creamy blend of paprika, cayenne, and black pepper; blended with a few other spices and seasoning.
GARLIC SAUCE -- HOUSEMADE
A silky yet creamy mixture of sour cream, yogurt, and fresh garlic blended with a few special ingredients.
HOT SAUCE -- HOUSEMADE
Fresh red jalapeno peppers minced down with a mix of olive oil and a few special ingredients.
HOUSE DRESSING -- HOUSEMADE
TAHINI SAUCE -- HOUSEMADE
A super creamy and a bit tangy, rich vegan paste derived from roasted sesame seeds; mixed until buttery smooth then blended with a few special ingredients.
TZATZIKI SAUCE
Creamy Greek yogurt and sour cream blended with cucumbers, fresh garlic and a few special ingredients.
WHITE SAUCE -- HOUSEMADE
A silky yet creamy mixture of sour cream, yogurt, and mayo blended with a few special ingredients.
VEGGIE COMBO
VEGGIE COMBO
$17.95Includes 3pc Falafel, 3 pc Dawali, hummus, and baba ghanoush, choice of two salads, and tahini and fire sauces. Served with 2 pc. pita bread.