"Food: I enjoyed everything I tried from the fresh squeezed lemonade, to the lentil soup which was super smooth and non-grainy, to the tales salad which was well balanced with amazing feta and their warm homemade bread is very good too. Atmosphere: The cafe area is super cozy and has nice dessert display cases. I thought the music was pleasant and relaxing in the dining area, but the decor was a bit basic. Overall: Prices for food were a bit on the higher end. It's a good place to try some Turkish staples if you haven't had Turkish cuisine before, but I think their specialty is their bakery/cafe. Their homemade cakes are really good. Especially the chocolate, pistachio, raspberry cake."

"What a great dinner party at A Thousand Tales Restaurant & Bakery. The owners were incredibly welcoming and clearly proud of their food and their team — and they should be. Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and there were so many different dishes that it’s hard to even pick a favorite. It was all delicious. I can’t wait to go back, and I highly recommend checking out A Thousand Tales Restaurant & Bakery if you haven’t yet."

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Always an Incredible Experience – Thousand Tales Never Disappoints! Thousand Tales is one of those rare restaurants that consistently delivers excellence — every visit feels warm, welcoming, and delicious from start to finish. The food is beautifully presented and full of authentic Mediterranean flavor, from the freshly baked bread to the perfectly seasoned flatbreads and dips. And the dessert… the pistachio cheesecake is simply divine — rich, creamy, and full of that subtle nutty sweetness that makes it unforgettable. It’s the perfect way to end an amazing meal."

"This review is for the bakery! This bakery is the BEST in whole of Chicagoland. They make everything to perfection, not just the looks but the quality and the flavors. All of their cakes and baklava and truffles are out of this world. They also make bomb custom cakes with whatever flavors you want and whatever designs you want. You can send them a picture and the cake masters are like artists! We have order multiple time from here. And most recently for my baby’s first birthday. We ordered a large black forest for everyone to eat with a beautiful photo print and delicious inside and one smaller berries and crème for cake smash with space designs and so so delicious inside. We love this place!"

"Went here for our anniversary dinner with the fam and I was so impressed with everything. The food was delicious, the ambience was pleasant and service was impeccable. Special shout-out to Sia for taking such good care of us! She made sure we were comfortable and had a good dining experience throughout. Would definitely recommend, can't wait to visit again!"