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    Old City Cafe & Grill 20 N Union Ave

    20 N Union Ave

    Cranford, NJ 07016


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    Main Menu

    Manakish (Pies)

    • Spinach Pies

      A savory mixture of spinach & onions baked inside a triangle-shaped dough
      $12.00
    • Meat Pies Sfiha

      Square-shaped baked dough filled with ground beef mixed with diced tomatoes light onion & spices
      $13.00
    • Manakish Zaatar Pies

      Traditional Lebanese oregano mixed with sesame & olive oil on dough
      $12.00
    • Cheese Pies

      A mix of Lebanese cheeses on a delicious baked dough
      $12.00

    Hot Mezze (Appetizers)

    • Falafel

      This classic dish is fried to a crisp explosion of flavors & includes five chickpea dumplings, accompanied by our tahini dressing
      $8.00
    • Meat Arayes

      Crunchy, toasted pita bread filled with juicy ground beef seasoned with Lebanese spices
      $11.00
    • Cheese Arayes

      Crunchy, toasted pita bread held together with melted, melted mozzarella cheese
      $9.00
    • Old City Arayes

      With a mixture of ground beef, onion, parsley & Lebanese spices
      $13.00
    • Kibbeh Balls

      Bulgur combined with ground beef, & Lebanese spices create the perfect spiced dumplings
      $15.00
    • Cheese Rolls Burak

      Flaky rolls filled with feta cheese & Lebanese spices, fried for a crisp crust
      $11.00
    • Fooul

      Warm dip of fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, & olive oil, perfect with a warm pita
      $14.00
    • Fatte

      Crunchy pita chips topped with warm chickpeas, creamy yogurt, almonds & a drizzle of lemon juice & olive oil
      $15.00
    • Warak Arish

      Traditional dish of pickled grape leaves, filled with a combination of rice, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, herbs, lemon juice, & olive oil
      $12.00
    • Makanek

      Juicy spiced Lebanese beef sausage links with a crisp casing
      $14.00
    • Crab Cakes

      2 pieces. Crafted with a delicate blend of seasonings, these golden-brown coastal delights offer a crispy exterior & a lusciously tender interior
      $12.00

    Cold Mezze (Appetizers)

    • Hummus Dip

      A smooth blend of chickpeas, tahini & garlic, cascaded with olive oil
      $8.00
    • Spicy Hummus Dip

      A bit of heat highlights the blend of chickpeas, tahini & garlic, cascaded with olive oil
      $9.00
    • Baba Ghanouj Dip

      Roasted eggplant combined with tahini & a hint of garlic, topped with olive oil
      $8.00
    • Muhammara Dip

      A sweet & savory combination of flavors, made from red peppers, pomegranate syrup, topped with crumbled walnuts
      $8.00
    • Labneh Dip

      Thick, traditional, Lebanese strained yogurt, flavored with garlic, topped with mint & olive oil
      $10.00
    • Kibbeh Nayyeh

      Freshly combined raw ground beef, extra-fine cracked bulgur & spices. Served with white onion & our special garlic sauce
      $25.00
    • Moussaka

      A rich, thick dip consisting of grilled eggplant, garlic, tomatoes, onions, & olive oil blended together, served cool
      $12.00
    • Dip Sampler

      A platter featuring our 3 most popular dips: hummus, baba ghanouj & muhammara
      $14.00
    • Old City Feta Cheese Mix

      A combination of diced tomatoes & onions, mint, oregano & pitted olives, drizzled with olive oil
      $12.00

    Salads

    • Tabbouleh

      A freshly tossed, crunchy parsley & bulgur salad, with diced tomatoes & onions, & dressed with lemon juice & olive oil
      $14.00
    • Fattoush

      Hearts of romaine infused with a tangy Lebanese sumac lemon vinaigrette, topped with cucumbers, tomatoes & crisp pita chips
      $13.00
    • Old City Salad

      Soft & smoky grilled eggplant salad with diced tomatoes & onions & a dressing of lemon & olive oil
      $13.00
    • Armenian Salad

      A light & refreshing mix of diced vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumber & onions, topped with the flavors of mint, lemon & olive oil
      $13.00
    • Greek Salad

      Crisp romaine lettuce, topped with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, kalamata olives & feta cheese; infused with spices, fresh lemon juice & olive oil
      $14.00
    • Beet salad

      $14.00

    Our Specialties

    • Shawarma Platter

      An old city original: thinly sliced top sirloin marinated with our blend of spices, slow roasted for 24 hours on our vertical rotisserie, served with onions & tahini dressing
      $22.00
    • Kafta Kebab Platter

      Skewers of fresh ground lamb & beef, grilled over strong flames, served with onions & tahini dressing, topped with parsley
      $22.00
    • Shish Kebab Platter

      Tender filet mignon medallions, skewered & grilled to order, served with tahini dressing
      $28.00
    • Old City Platter

      Our 3 most popular kebabs on one platter: kafta, shish tawook, & shish kebab. Served with both tahini & garlic sauces
      $30.00
    • Grilled Lamb Chops

      Fresh dry-rubbed lamb chops, grilled to order, served with tahini dressing
      $38.00
    • Shish Tawook

      Grilled chicken platter. Marinated & grilled white chicken medallions, served with our special garlic sauce for added flavor
      $22.00
    • Spicy Shish Tawook

      Grilled chicken platter. White chicken medallions marinated with our homemade hot sauce served with our special garlic sauce
      $24.00
    • Falafel Platter

      Six crispy chickpea dumplings, paired with a lettuce, tomato & pickle garnish, served with tahini dressing
      $18.00
    • Surf & Turf

      Served with six shrimp & one skewer shish kebab filet mignon
      $28.00
    • Old City Mix

      Dinner for 2 served with garden salad & rice the holy grail of all our platters, this sampler contains the following kebabs: kafta, shish tawook, shish kebab, lamb chops, falafel, & shawarma. Accompanied by both rice & salad, tahini & garlic sauces
      $64.00

    Seafood

    • Grilled Shrimp

      Six jumbo shrimp, spiced & marinated in our house blended sauce, served with our special garlic sauce for added flavor
      $27.00
    • Norwegian Salmon

      Roasted salmon served with tahini, almond, parsley & onion mix
      $30.00
    • Red Snapper

      Domestic Florida Coast. Roasted red snapper served with tahini, almond, parsley & onion mix
      $40.00
    • Branzino

      White Mediterranean roasted fish, served with tahini, almonds, parsley & onion mix
      $35.00
    • Old City Seafood for 2

      Enjoy your favorite seafood dishes with this meal for two. Includes two pieces of salmon, six shrimp & two crab cakes. Choose between red snapper or branzino. Accompanied by both rice & salad
      $80.00

    Sides

    • Lentil Soup

      $5.00
    • Rice

      $5.00
    • Garden Salad

      $8.00
    • Grilled Vegetables

      $7.00
    • French Fries

      $7.00
    • Jalapeño

      $5.00
    • Garlic sauce

      $1.50
    • Tahini sauce

      $1.50
    • Hot sauce Jar

      $13.00
    • Full pack Pita

      $4.00
    • Half Pack Pita

      $2.00
    • Chicken skewer

      $8.00
    • Shish Kebab Skewer

      $12.00
    • Kafta skewer

      $8.00
    • Shrimp 4 pcs

      $10.00
    • Shawarma 6 oz (side)

      $10.00
    • Pita chips

      $2.00
    • cucumbers

      $4.00
    • Hot sauce

      $1.75
    • 7inch Babaghanouj

      $19.00
    • 7inch Hummus

      $18.00
    • 8oz Garlic Sauce

      $12.00
    • Spicy Chicken Skewer

      $9.75

    Kid's Menu

    • Chicken Fingers

      Breaded chicken breast
      $12.00
    • Mozzarella Sticks

      $8.00
    • Kids French Fries

      $6.00

    Lunch Menu

    Lunch Specials

    • Shish Tawook lunch special

      $15.00
    • Spicy Tawook lunch special

      $16.00
    • Kafta Kebab lunch special

      $15.00
    • Falafel Platter lunch special

      $14.00
    • Shish Kebab lunch special

      $18.00
    • Lebanese Style Lamb Burger lunch special

      Served with french fries
      $15.00
    • Shawarma lunch special

      $15.00
    • Salmon lunch special

      $18.00

    Sandwiches

    • Shawarma Sandwich

      Thinly sliced slow-roasted top sirloin, marinated in our blend of spices, wrapped with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and tahini dressing
      $13.00
    • Falafel Sandwich

      Crisp chickpea dumplings, lightly fried & wrapped with tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles & tahini dressing
      $9.00
    • Shish Kebab Sandwich

      Tender filet mignon medallions, charbroiled to order, wrapped with tomatoes, lettuce and tahini dressing
      $15.00
    • Kafta Kebab Sandwich

      A combination of beef kebab & fresh ground lamb, wrapped with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles & tahini dressing
      $12.00
    • Spicy Shish Tawook sandwich

      (Grilled chicken) sandwich. Grilled chicken medallions marinated with our homemade hot sauce; served with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, & our special garlic sauce
      $12.00
    • Shish Tawook sandwich

      (Grilled chicken) sandwich. Marinated g grilled white chicken medallions, wrapped with tomatoes, lettuce & pickles, accompanied by our special garlic sauce
      $11.00

    Drinks

    Drinks

    • Lebanese Coffee

      $3.00
    • Moccachino

      $4.00
    • Americano

      $3.00
    • Decaf Coffee

      $4.00
    • Espresso

      $3.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      $5.00
    • Double Espresso

      $4.00
    • Latte Macchiato

      $5.00
    • Latte

      $4.00
    • Hot Mint Tea

      $3.00
    • Cappuccino

      $5.00
    • Tea

      $3.00
    • Soda

      $2.00
    • Coffee

      $2.00
    • Iced Coffee

      $2.00
    • Lebanese Coffee

      $3.00
    • Black Tea

      $2.00
    • Iced Black Tea

      $2.00
    • Green Tea

      $2.00
    • Mint Tea

      $3.00
    • Iced Mint Tea

      $3.00
    • Iced Tea

      $2.50
    • Lemonade

      $6.00
    • Orange Juice

      $6.00

    Full Bottles

    • Revolutionary Red

      $29.00
    • 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

      $30.00
    • 2022 Silver Lining Cab Franc

      $34.00
    • 2022 Pinot Grigio

      $26.00
    • 2020 Estate Chardonnay

      $28.00
    • Estate Blush

      $26.00
    • 2020 Dry Rosé

      $30.00
    • 2022 Dry Riesling

      $28.00

    Half Bottles

    • Half BTL 2022 Pinot Grigio

      $18.00
    • Half BTL Estate Chardonnay

      $18.00
    • Half BTL Revolutionary Red

      $20.00
    • Half BTL 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

      $21.00

    Deserts

    Desert

    • Baklava

      $7.00
    • Rice pudding

      $6.00
    • Pistachio Gelato cup

      $8.00
    • Ricotta Pistachio cake

      $8.00
    • Essmallieh regular

      $8.00
    • Pistachio Essmalieh

      $12.00
    • Chocolate Essamlieh

      $12.00
    • Chefs Special

      $6.00
    • Chocolate coffee mousse

      $7.00
    • Pistachio Baklava

      $12.00
    • Mixed Baklava

      $10.00
    • chocolate Fudge Cake

      $7.00
    • Pineapple Sorbet

      $10.00
    • Pistachio Cheesecake

      $7.00

    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Monday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    20 N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016

    Directions


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