Comments on: “Oasis Cafe” Moves Out of Wabash Jewelers Mall

By: Stan

Stan — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:09:11 +0000

I was a frequent Oasis diner for years until I moved offices. A couple weeks ago, I went to the original location and was rather dismayed with what was being served, though the atmosphere was certainly a huge improvement. After some research, I realized that Oasis moved to the food court and tried it again. Its so good to have it back.

They are by far the best Lebanese place in the Loop…hands down. The one negative I’ll say is that because of the heavier volumes, their attention to detail when creating each plate isn’t quite the same, nor are they cooking some items to order, as before. That’s understandable, and they still put out a delicious, satisfying, and very reasonable meal.

By: CHICAGO CARLESS

CHICAGO CARLESS — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 15:24:18 +0000

Time Out at the Oasis

Oasis Cafe may not be in the Wabash Jewelers Mall anymore, but Suleiman Ahmed still makes the best–and cheapest–falafel in the Loop. I said so last month here on Carless. And I’m happy to say so again, in this…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:38:49 +0000

If this So called GREAT middle eastern restaurant has the best shawarma and falafel in town, why do they have to steal and hide behind Oasis Cafe’s name??? What is so Original about that???

[Edit from Mike Doyle: OK kids, play nice now.]

By: katehawel

katehawel — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:15:00 +0000

Well, too bad for the owner of Oasis Cafe.
I know for a fact that a GREAT new middle Eastern restaurant is coming that way. The new restaurant has been in the business for 11 years and is located on the north side of Chicago. They have THE BEST Shawarma and Falafel in Chicago. They may not take the same name Oasis because their own name is well established in Chicago area.

By: West Tower resident

West Tower resident — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 05:30:39 +0000

I went this past Thursday and it was packed..

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 23:51:54 +0000

Since they closed in June, I kept calling them almost weekly to find out when they were going to re-open. So I was delighted to be told last week that they were re-opening that day, and I was probably one of the first in line at 11:30. They were definately rushing – only had a few canned/bottled beverages for sale, no fountain drinks, no carrot juice, not even water, and the neon sign still had the previous tenant’s name. But that great chicken kebab sandwich was still excellent! Stopped in again the same day after work for some hummos to take home, and a brief chat with Suleiman. Love the new later hours. Have been back a couple times since, and imagine I will quickly get back into at least a 1-2 times per week habit. Very good to see that although new to this food court, Oasis seems to have already overtaken the other establishments there.
As for the old place, as much as I miss getting my watch batteries replaced while I eat, I suggest posting some renegade signage directing people to the new 17 S. Wabash location.
Thanks for writing about this Mike, saw it in Gapers Block today.

By: Seth Anderson

Seth Anderson — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:49:26 +0000

Excellent news. I’ve eaten at the Oasis since at least 1995, and was saddened that it had troubles. Of course, now my office is significantly further away, but still….