6 Postcards
Tucked away in a jewelry store, Oasis Cafe serves up quick, affordable Mediterranean bites like shawarma and falafel, making it a must-visit gem in the Loop.
"Oasis Cafe is great for that very specific moment when you’re searching for the perfect engagement ring, but need a lunch break. This casual Mediterranean spot is located in the back of Wabash Jewelers Mall, so after perusing a vast selection of gemstones and wedding bands, you can immediately enjoy a pita pocket full of airy falafel and silky hummus. If jewelry shopping has worked up an appetite, they also have rice platters with toppings like lamb and beef kefta or grilled marinated chicken breast. " - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Oasis Café is a hidden food gem aptly tucked away inside a jewelry bazaar. All the way at the back. (Look for the glowing neon sign). Service is surprisingly fast. Chicken shawarma plates, kebabs, and lamb pita sandwiches are a must. Also the vegetarian options. You may consider asking for extra pita to clean up the tahini aftermath of any sandwich. The tabbouleh salad is a refreshing favorite. If you walk away from the sweet baklava, it’s okay because you’ll be back." - IA Collaborative
"We wouldn’t normally use the phrase "hidden gem," but considering that Oasis is located in the back of a jewelry mall in the Loop, this Mediterranean spot is the exception. After walking past cases of diamonds and gold necklaces, the mall opens up into an ordering counter and a two-floor, food court-esque dining area where you can lose yourself in pita stuffed with hummus and crispy falafel, or a large rice platter topped with smoky pieces of chicken, lamb, beef, or, all of the above. Make sure to get their housemade hot sauce involved, too." - john ringor
"For decades, downtown workers have rushed to the Wabash Jewelers Mall to get their watches fixed and… some of the best falafel in the Loop? Yes, Oasis Cafe is a genuine hidden gem, found in the back of the store. A quick-serve restaurant with all the staples — kebobs, hummus, baba ganouj — with a few seats for customers to dine in. It’s a unique experience and an affordable one for Downtown Chicago." - Samantha Nelson
"Oasis Cafe, Loop. Oasis Café is a hidden food gem aptly tucked away inside a jewelry bazaar. All the way at the back. (Look for the glowing neon sign). Service is surprisingly fast. Chicken shawarma plates, kebabs, and lamb pita sandwiches are a must. Also the vegetarian options. You may consider asking for extra pita to clean up the tahini aftermath of any sandwich. The tabbouleh salad is a refreshing favorite. If you walk away from the sweet baklava, it’s okay because you’ll be back."
