Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Northwest Suburbs
  5. Mount Prospect
A Thousand Tales, Mount Prospect, IL

A Thousand Tales

4.5
4.5
107 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Enjoy the perfect fusion of Turkish and Mediterranean dishes at A Thousand Tales. Start off your early morning at our cafe with the perfect cappuccino, latte, americano, or espresso paired with a Turkish bagel or Balkan-style borek stuffed with potatoes, cheese, or ground beef. A Thousand Tales offers a variety of breakfast options including veggie omelettes, waffles, and traditional Turkish platters. You must try the eggs with soudjouk or menemen! Bring your friends and family for lunch and dinner and enjoy the mixed grill that includes lamb chops, chicken shish kabob, kofte kabob, adana kabob, lamb shish kabob, lahmacun (Turkish pizza), and traditional beyti kabob. Finally, end your meal with Turkish coffee paired with Sutlac (Rice pudding), Kazandibi (Turkish flan), pistachio baklava, eclairs, honey cake, or our specialty cookies. Enjoy the summer weather by dining at our outdoor tables while sipping on some refreshing homemade lemonade and freshly squeezed orange juice.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Dessert, Halal
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–12:15 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 258-4243
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    You can build-your-own menu or get the full Tales experience with an open buffet. We offer appetizers, kabobs, and salads by the tray. Our all-you-can-eat buffet service includes appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts. We offer delivery and full-service as well!
  • Private party facilities
    We can host a variety of private events at A Thousand Tales, including wedding showers, bridal parties, baby showers, corporate meetings, birthday parties, graduation parties, and holiday parties. You can order a custom cake for any of these events at our bakery including a variety of flavors: pistachio, chocolate sour cherry, or mixed berry.
  • Neighbourhood
    Mount Prospect
  • Cross Street
    We are on the intersection of Elmhurst and Oakton.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Cafe, Chef's Table, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

Experiences

  • Weekend Breakfast Buffet

    US$35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every weekend for our all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet! It includes a variety of Turkish cheese, Turkish olives, Turkish pastries, and Turkish tea. Enjoy our build-your-own omlette and waffle station as well. $35/Adult $20/Child between the ages of 5 and 12

What 107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A Thousand Tales offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and ambience." The Turkish cuisine is "incredible," featuring standout dishes like falafels and the "Tales Salad." While some find the service fee high, patrons highlight the "amazing dining experience" and the unforgettable bakery. Ideal for family outings and special occasions.

107 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food as usual was fresh and very tasty. The vegetable omelette I ordered was fluffy and delicious 😋. I highly recommend this place for lunch and dinner.

    Is this helpful?

  2. ZEENA

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Very delicious and loved the atmosphere.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Margaret

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are from out of town but we will be sure to stop by any time we can. Attentive service and DELICIOUS food.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Debbie

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the brunch for $35. It was not anything special. It did include an Omelette bar, salad bar, breads, cereals, pancakes waffles. We were hoping to have more unique, traditional foods as described in the website. We’ll have to try a lunch or dinner instead of brunch.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Mirsada

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Emre was incredibly helpful and friendly, making our dining experience enjoyable.We really enjoyed our dinner.

    Is this helpful?

  6. ZEENA

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, Service, and Pastries, are amazing. This is a must go place

    Is this helpful?

  7. Ahmed

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and authentic, delicious Turkish food. We are planning to make this a regular dining out option and share with our friends!

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    expectationsare high in regard to paid value! but not met!

    Is this helpful?

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    WE RESERVED a table but we placed near to the door! we wanted be inside, never seated to inside tables, not sure if certin customers only!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Fernando

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    LOTS of options, great price, very good food! Will come back!!!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

A Thousand Tales does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. A Thousand Tales also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 258-4243.

A Thousand Tales is rated 4.5 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for A Thousand Tales

2340 Elmhurst Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are on the intersection of Elmhurst and Oakton.
  • Neighbourhood
    Mount Prospect
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–12:15 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Dessert, Halal
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Cafe, Chef's Table, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch
  • Phone number
    (847) 258-4243
  • Catering
    You can build-your-own menu or get the full Tales experience with an open buffet. We offer appetizers, kabobs, and salads by the tray. Our all-you-can-eat buffet service includes appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts. We offer delivery and full-service as well!
  • Private party facilities
    We can host a variety of private events at A Thousand Tales, including wedding showers, bridal parties, baby showers, corporate meetings, birthday parties, graduation parties, and holiday parties. You can order a custom cake for any of these events at our bakery including a variety of flavors: pistachio, chocolate sour cherry, or mixed berry.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo