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Is Oasis Cafe Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Oasis Cafe is listed open on oasiscafeonwabash.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode 'In the Last Place You'd Expect' featured Oasis Cafe, a halal Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago's Loop, known for shawarma, falafel and kabab. The cafe operates at 21 North Wabash Avenue, a few blocks from the intersection of Wabash and Washington, and describes itself on its own site as serving traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. According to the restaurant's own website, checked in September 2026, Oasis Cafe listed current business hours (Friday 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., closed Sunday) and offered online ordering through an active cart system, both consistent with an operating business. The site also listed a working phone number, (312) 443-9534, at the time of the check.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 10, Episode 14
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
In the Last Place You'd Expect
What was featured
A halal Middle Eastern cafe's shawarma, falafel and kabab
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Oasis Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Oasis Cafe still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Oasis Cafe is listed open on oasiscafeonwabash.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Oasis Cafe after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode 'In the Last Place You'd Expect' featured Oasis Cafe, a halal Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago's Loop, known for shawarma, falafel and kabab. As of September 2026, Oasis Cafe is listed open on oasiscafeonwabash.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Oasis Cafe located?

21 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60602. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Oasis Cafe?

Season 10, Episode 14 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “In the Last Place You'd Expect”.

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Address
21 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60602
Venue type
cafe
Official website
oasiscafeonwabash.com

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