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    Cafe Mirage

    3.1 (82 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, American, Seafood
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Very loud
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    $4.50 Diet Coke. There was no additional charge for the lemon.
    Matt Z.

    This is one of those places I have driven past dozens of times thinking we should give it a try. We'll tonight was the night we did. The price per person was supposed to be $20 -30. We had one appetizer, two entrées, two carbonated beverages, and shared one dessert - $50 per person after tax and tip. When we arrived, we sat outside on their patio. Unfortunately, they allow smoking anywhere outside. State law is: no smoking within 15 feet of the business entrance and people were smoking at a table within 3 feet of the entrance. We sat inside. They made a design choice with these metal chairs that have this grey twisted padding. I have a 40-inch waist and the chair was very uncomfortable. Even if had more room the back of the chair was at an uncomfortable height, but they look cool. The music was popular covers. They played Rolling in the Deep but not sung by Adele. Demons but not sung by Imagine Dragons... We ordered the grilled calamari appetizer at $20, we both agreed it was over cooked and came out chewy. Mirage has a signature burger, 'the Mirage Burger ' at $24. I asked our waiter, but he could only say the beef patty has seasoning. He suggested the Chicken Gouda at $16 and I went with that. It was excellent, the smoked gouda really came through. I really appreciated his guidance. My friend had the grilled Salmon on a creamy spinach sauce with a side of feta fries. He said these were the best feta fries he has ever had. He was not a fan of the creamy spinach. I ordered a Diet Coke (on the menu it said the bottle was $4.50). The waiter brought a 12 ounce can and it was still $4.50. Those are cruise ship prices. We ended with the meal with the Mirage Cake at $7.00. I asked for coffee but the only sugar-free sweetener they had was Equal brand and that stuff gives me headaches. I want to mention the bathrooms, I cannot speak of the ladies' facility but for a restaurant with 20 inside tables and another 30 outdoor tables one single 5ft x 5ft restroom is not enough. I have been on ships with bigger restrooms. When we left again there were so many people smoking on the front porch I went back inside and asked the waiter if there is a non-smoking area of the option. He said there is not. Outside people can smoke wherever they want. I am not looking to return. I do want to say other reviewers said they were charged for a glass of water. After a $4.50 can of Coke I asked for water and was not charged. I do not know if it is a change in policy but we did not experience that charge.

    Pizza
    Djemina B.

    You would never think from the outside this place has REALLY good European inspire dishes . Service is slow , but it could be worth the wait when they're the only ones open at odd hours or holidays . Pizza is fresh and probably the best schnitzel you're going to get in Chicago .

    Palachinka with Eurocrem and Plasma
    Mary H.

    Came here for a last minute brunch on my long layover from O'Hare airport. About less than 15 minutes away, convenient and with perfect outdoor seating. Plenty of space, staff wearing masks and easy to social distance. Plenty of planes fly over but it's masked with music they play outside. It's still easy to carry conversations. Food was really filling! We started with coffee and rolls. Omg! The rolls are oh so hot... temperature wise. They are dense in consistency but fresh and soooo good! Calamari- I was underwhelmed with the choice but once I tasted one, I wanted more! They were crispy and flavorful! Mish mash- peppers, feta and eggs scramble, tasty and a locals favorite. Palachinka- light crepe with Nutella, strawberries and creme. They had different variations but all delicious! We would definitely come back. Their outdoor seating is really a bonus! Plus there were plenty of other menu options to try. Mmm we just really wanted our fix for Balkan food!

    Mish mash and hash browns
    Angela H.

    Huge portions. Loved the mish mash. Omelets are fresh and big enough to share. Nice atmosphere on the patio!

    Turkish coffee

    Great local spot, last minute decision to grab a quick bite to eat- the Turkish coffee was awesome! I've never had this type of presentation and the feel was like sitting at a home- I had the mish mash for my food order and it was a fresh meal! Thank you!

    Ortenca K.

    Definitely the usual coffee spot we go weekly! The outdoor has lights, a European vibe, great music and lots of airplane views passing by which can get loud at times. Overall, this is one of my most frequent spots for an afternoon coffee and socializing time fmwith family and friends

    Grilled Calamari
    Claudia P.

    The food is usually good but I ordered some calamari for pick up. I ate here so many times before and as usual I was expecting my food to be the same. After I wait around 25 min for the food I end up getting just a box with 10 pieces of calamari. I ask if it's not supposed to come with a side or something. And I get a rude answer that no, they changed the menu. I go online and ordering thru Grubhub from them, you get to chose a side for free. I ask the girl once again and she is telling me this time that you can't order online from them. So I end up paying $18 for what you can see in the image below. So bad for your business. Just lost a customer! Ps: I didn't even got a fork, nor a napkin!

    a basket of bread rolls on a table

    Just a very interesting experience. Couldn't find the door in to the building and had to enter through what seemed to be a smoking room. Our food was sub par, but at least it was cheap. Would not recommend for breakfast. Also got a fun little hair surprise in the rolls. Service is good if you're looking for an experience where they don't do anything but bring you food.

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    Nina E.

    The place is a nice idea but it needs work on the decorations, it looks cheap and bought from a holloween store, I like the food there and the waitresses are super nice but there seems to be a confusion on the ownership of the place. The menu is full of Bulgarian dishes and most of the witresses are Bulgarian but the owners are Albanian. It's not a big deal but it does seem weird... Regadless their drinks are good and so is their food. I would recommend it but only if you know a Bulgarian person so on and find yourself one ;) or just call me! :D

    Awesome Bulgarian cafe near the airport, great patio and good coffee.

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    Would not recommend. Overpriced, served cold , dry food. You have to pay for water. Very disappointed.

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    The food is wonderful and the staff is great. Very clean. Did a birthday party here and it was amazing.

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    Amazing mojitos! Chill spot, no rush service so you do not feel like you're being kicked out. Very sweet Serbian girl served us.

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    I love the enviroment here at cafe mirage and the food is delicious. Definantly my new favorite place to hangout at.

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    There are big parties there at night. Does not follow covid restrictions at all.

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