Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 AM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Local time in Evanston: 8:18 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (847) 328-9703 to confirm.
Location & directions
2632 Gross Point RdEvanston, IL 60201
About Sarkis Cafe
Sarkis Cafe is a diner located at 2632 Gross Point Rd in Evanston, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 155 restaurants, cafes and bars in Evanston.
Sarkis Cafe is open daily, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 30 menu items across 5 sections, including Breakfast Basics, Burgers & BLTs, French Toast and Pancake Meals, World's Greatest Omelette Meals, Loretta Meals, and Signature Grilled Cheese Meals. Listed prices range from $13.45 to $22.50, with a typical item around $18.00. Menu highlights include Eggs Any Way You Want, Pancakes, and Gourmet Omelette.
You can visit for outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, historic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for college students, groups, and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible seating, and wheelchair accessible entrance. Payment methods accepted: debit cards and credit cards. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (847) 328-9703 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner
- Address
- 2632 Gross Point Rd, Evanston, IL 60201
- Phone
- (847) 328-9703
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Menu
- 30 items · $13.45–$22.50
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Sarkis Cafe’s weekday schedule with 10 other diners in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, close to the local norm of 8:30 AM and closes at 4:00 PM, in line with the typical 8:00 PM.
In total it is open about 56 hours a week, 11 hours fewer than the local median of 67. 100% of diners in Illinois open on Sundays, and Sarkis Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 10 other diners in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for diners across the US
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
At Sarkis Cafe the median listed price is $18.00, higher than the typical $10.99 for diners across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 42% | $7.95 |
| Hot Chocolate | 38% | $3.56 |
| Onion Rings | 35% | $6.95 |
| Coffee | 35% | $3.00 |
| Chef Salad | 34% | $12.87 |
| French Toast | 33% | $9.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 32% | $9.99 |
| Patty Melt | 29% | $14.00 |
Calculated from 181 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Counter service
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Sarkis Cafe there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 15 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (3), Pizza (2), Bakeries & Desserts (2), and American (2).
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeSarki's Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodLittle Island Hot Dogs< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanZhivago0.4 mi
- PizzaDomino's0.5 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Sarkis Cafe's opening hours?
Open daily, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Is Sarkis Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Sarkis Cafe is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Where is Sarkis Cafe located?
Sarkis Cafe is located at 2632 Gross Point Rd, Evanston, IL 60201.
What is the phone number of Sarkis Cafe?
You can call Sarkis Cafe at (847) 328-9703.
Does Sarkis Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Sarkis Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Sarkis Cafe?
The typical price range at Sarkis Cafe is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $13.45 to $22.50.
Does Sarkis Cafe take reservations?
Yes, Sarkis Cafe accepts reservations.
Is Sarkis Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible seating, and wheelchair accessible entrance.
Is Sarkis Cafe open late?
No, Sarkis Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Sarkis Cafe?
There are 15 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Sarkis Cafe. Nearby options include Sarki's Cafe (< 0.1 mi), Little Island Hot Dogs (< 0.1 mi), and Subway (< 0.1 mi).
How much do diners across the US cost?
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
