Cairo Kebab

Cairo Kebab

730 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL 60607

(224) 521-0649
4.8 (1,282 reviews)
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Opening Hours

Tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11 AM–9 PM
Friday Today Open Now
11 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11 AM–10 PM
Sunday
11 AM–9 PM
Monday
Closed

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.8
Based on 1,282 customer ratings & reviews
5 Stars
82%
4 Stars
12%
3 Stars
4%
2 Stars
1%
1 Star
1%

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Weekly Hours

  • Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday Today Open Now 11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
  • Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
  • Monday Closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Egyptian Ta'amiya falafel different from typical Middle Eastern falafel?

Unlike Levantine falafel made primarily from chickpeas, Cairo Kebab's handcrafted Ta'amiya ($8.00) is made traditionally with ground fava beans mixed with fresh herbs and sesame seeds, yielding an exceptionally crispy crust and a vibrant green center.

How can I customize the spice levels and condiments on my order?

Dishes can be tailored to taste using house-made side sauces. For Koshary, guests receive garlic-vinegar da'ah sauce ($0.50) and spiced tomato sauce ($1.00), while heat lovers can add the fiery cayenne-garlic hot sauce ($0.50). Alexandria-style Kebda ($15.00) comes naturally flash-fried with green chili peppers.

What gluten-free options are available at Cairo Kebab?

Most main grilled platters—including the Shish Kebab, Chicken Kebab, Kofta Kebab, and Shawarma Plates—are gluten-free when served with rice instead of pita bread. Additionally, starters like Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Spicy Fried Eggplant, and Shorbet Adas (red lentil soup) are fully gluten-free.

What is Hawawshi and how is it prepared?

Hawawshi ($13.00) is an iconic Egyptian pita pocket filled with spiced ground beef seasoned with nutmeg, cumin, garlic, and onions, then baked on the grill until the pita turns golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Is Cairo Kebab suitable for group dining and family-style sharing?

Yes, Cairo Kebab is well-suited for group dining. Large combination platters like the Cairo Platter ($29.00) feature a generous mix of kofta, chicken kebabs, and beef skewers, while appetizers like the Mezza sampler ($15.00) allow tables to share multiple traditional dips and falafel patties.

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