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Middle Eastern
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$12.00Meat Pies Sfiha
Square-shaped baked dough filled with ground beef mixed with diced tomatoes light onion & spices$13.00Manakish Zaatar Pies
Traditional Lebanese oregano mixed with sesame & olive oil on dough$12.00Cheese 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$8.00Meat Arayes
Crunchy, toasted pita bread filled with juicy ground beef seasoned with Lebanese spices$11.00Cheese Arayes
Crunchy, toasted pita bread held together with melted, melted mozzarella cheese$9.00Old City Arayes
With a mixture of ground beef, onion, parsley & Lebanese spices$13.00Kibbeh Balls
Bulgur combined with ground beef, & Lebanese spices create the perfect spiced dumplings$15.00Cheese Rolls Burak
Flaky rolls filled with feta cheese & Lebanese spices, fried for a crisp crust$11.00Fooul
Warm dip of fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, & olive oil, perfect with a warm pita$14.00Fatte
Crunchy pita chips topped with warm chickpeas, creamy yogurt, almonds & a drizzle of lemon juice & olive oil$15.00Warak Arish
Traditional dish of pickled grape leaves, filled with a combination of rice, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, herbs, lemon juice, & olive oil$12.00Makanek
Juicy spiced Lebanese beef sausage links with a crisp casing$14.00Crab 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$8.00Spicy Hummus Dip
A bit of heat highlights the blend of chickpeas, tahini & garlic, cascaded with olive oil$9.00Baba Ghanouj Dip
Roasted eggplant combined with tahini & a hint of garlic, topped with olive oil$8.00Muhammara Dip
A sweet & savory combination of flavors, made from red peppers, pomegranate syrup, topped with crumbled walnuts$8.00Labneh Dip
Thick, traditional, Lebanese strained yogurt, flavored with garlic, topped with mint & olive oil$10.00Kibbeh Nayyeh
Freshly combined raw ground beef, extra-fine cracked bulgur & spices. Served with white onion & our special garlic sauce$25.00Moussaka
A rich, thick dip consisting of grilled eggplant, garlic, tomatoes, onions, & olive oil blended together, served cool$12.00Dip Sampler
A platter featuring our 3 most popular dips: hummus, baba ghanouj & muhammara$14.00Old 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$14.00Fattoush
Hearts of romaine infused with a tangy Lebanese sumac lemon vinaigrette, topped with cucumbers, tomatoes & crisp pita chips$13.00Old City Salad
Soft & smoky grilled eggplant salad with diced tomatoes & onions & a dressing of lemon & olive oil$13.00Armenian Salad
A light & refreshing mix of diced vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumber & onions, topped with the flavors of mint, lemon & olive oil$13.00Greek Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, topped with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, kalamata olives & feta cheese; infused with spices, fresh lemon juice & olive oil$14.00Beet 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$22.00Kafta Kebab Platter
Skewers of fresh ground lamb & beef, grilled over strong flames, served with onions & tahini dressing, topped with parsley$22.00Shish Kebab Platter
Tender filet mignon medallions, skewered & grilled to order, served with tahini dressing$28.00Old City Platter
Our 3 most popular kebabs on one platter: kafta, shish tawook, & shish kebab. Served with both tahini & garlic sauces$30.00Grilled Lamb Chops
Fresh dry-rubbed lamb chops, grilled to order, served with tahini dressing$38.00Shish Tawook
Grilled chicken platter. Marinated & grilled white chicken medallions, served with our special garlic sauce for added flavor$22.00Spicy Shish Tawook
Grilled chicken platter. White chicken medallions marinated with our homemade hot sauce served with our special garlic sauce$24.00Falafel Platter
Six crispy chickpea dumplings, paired with a lettuce, tomato & pickle garnish, served with tahini dressing$18.00Surf & Turf
Served with six shrimp & one skewer shish kebab filet mignon$28.00Old 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$27.00Norwegian Salmon
Roasted salmon served with tahini, almond, parsley & onion mix$30.00Red Snapper
Domestic Florida Coast. Roasted red snapper served with tahini, almond, parsley & onion mix$40.00Branzino
White Mediterranean roasted fish, served with tahini, almonds, parsley & onion mix$35.00Old 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
$5.00Rice
$5.00Garden Salad
$8.00Grilled Vegetables
$7.00French Fries
$7.00Jalapeño
$5.00Garlic sauce
$1.50Tahini sauce
$1.50Hot sauce Jar
$13.00Full pack Pita
$4.00Half Pack Pita
$2.00Chicken skewer
$8.00Shish Kebab Skewer
$12.00Kafta skewer
$8.00Shrimp 4 pcs
$10.00Shawarma 6 oz (side)
$10.00Pita chips
$2.00cucumbers
$4.00Hot sauce
$1.757inch Babaghanouj
$19.007inch Hummus
$18.008oz Garlic Sauce
$12.00Spicy Chicken Skewer
$9.75
Lunch Menu
Lunch Specials
Sandwiches
Shawarma Sandwich
Thinly sliced slow-roasted top sirloin, marinated in our blend of spices, wrapped with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and tahini dressing$13.00Falafel Sandwich
Crisp chickpea dumplings, lightly fried & wrapped with tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles & tahini dressing$9.00Shish Kebab Sandwich
Tender filet mignon medallions, charbroiled to order, wrapped with tomatoes, lettuce and tahini dressing$15.00Kafta Kebab Sandwich
A combination of beef kebab & fresh ground lamb, wrapped with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles & tahini dressing$12.00Spicy Shish Tawook sandwich
(Grilled chicken) sandwich. Grilled chicken medallions marinated with our homemade hot sauce; served with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, & our special garlic sauce$12.00Shish 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
$3.00Moccachino
$4.00Americano
$3.00Decaf Coffee
$4.00Espresso
$3.00Hot Chocolate
$5.00Double Espresso
$4.00Latte Macchiato
$5.00Latte
$4.00Hot Mint Tea
$3.00Cappuccino
$5.00Tea
$3.00Soda
$2.00Coffee
$2.00Iced Coffee
$2.00Lebanese Coffee
$3.00Black Tea
$2.00Iced Black Tea
$2.00Green Tea
$2.00Mint Tea
$3.00Iced Mint Tea
$3.00Iced Tea
$2.50Lemonade
$6.00Orange Juice
$6.00
Full Bottles
Deserts
Desert
Baklava
$7.00Rice pudding
$6.00Pistachio Gelato cup
$8.00Ricotta Pistachio cake
$8.00Essmallieh regular
$8.00Pistachio Essmalieh
$12.00Chocolate Essamlieh
$12.00Chefs Special
$6.00Chocolate coffee mousse
$7.00Pistachio Baklava
$12.00Mixed Baklava
$10.00chocolate Fudge Cake
$7.00Pineapple Sorbet
$10.00Pistachio Cheesecake
$7.00
All hours
| Sunday | 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Monday | 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Come in and enjoy!
Location
20 N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
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