Our Menu

    Lebanese & Mediterranean Food Menu in Cranford, NJ

    Explore Old City Cafe & Grill's full food menu in Cranford, NJ, featuring Lebanese, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern favorites, along with seafood, sandwiches, desserts and more.

    Manakish (Pies)

    Spinach Pies (Fatayer)

    A savory mixture of spinach and onions baked inside a triangle shaped dough.

    $14.00

    Sfiha (Meat Pies)

    Square shaped baked dough filled with ground beef mixed with diced tomatoes, light onion & spices.

    $14.00

    Zaatar Pies (Manakish)

    Traditional Lebanese oregano mixed with sesame & olive oil on dough.

    $13.00

    Cheese Pies

    A mix of Lebanese cheeses on a delicious baked dough.

    $13.00

    Pie Sampler

    Includes 2 from each of them.

    $30.00

    Cold Mezza

    Hummus Dip

    A smooth blend of chickpeas, tahini and garlic, cascaded with olive oil.

    $9.00

    Spicy Hummus Dip

    A bit of heat highlights the blend of chickpeas, tahini and garlic, cascaded with olive oil.

    $10.00

    Baba Ghanouj Dip

    Roasted eggplant combined with tahini and a hint of garlic, topped with olive oil.

    $9.00

    Mouhammara Dip

    A sweet and savory combination of flavors, made from red peppers, pomegranate syrup, topped with crumbled walnuts.

    $9.00

    Labne Dip

    Thick, traditional Lebanese strained yogurt, flavored with garlic, topped with mint & olive oil.

    $11.00

    Kibbeh Nayyeh

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

    $30.00

    Mousakaa

    A rich, thick dip consisting of grilled eggplant, garlic, tomatoes, onions, & olive oil blended together, served cool.

    $14.00

    Dip Sampler

    A platter featuring our 3 most popular dips: hummus, baba ghanouj & mouhammara.

    $16.00

    Old City Feta Cheese Mix

    A combination of diced tomatoes and onions, mint, oregano and pitted olives, drizzled with olive oil.

    $14.00
    Traditional Lebanese cold mezze spread with hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara, labneh, and warm pita at Old City Cafe & Grill

    Hot Mezza

    Falafel

    This classic dish is fried to a crisp explosion of flavors and includes five chickpea dumplings, accompanied by our tahini dressing.

    $10.00

    Meat Arayes

    Crunchy, toasted pita bread filled with juicy ground beef seasoned with Lebanese spices.

    $12.00

    Cheese Arayes

    Crunchy, toasted pita bread filled together with melted mozzarella cheese.

    $10.00

    Old City Arayes

    Toasted pita bread held together by melted mozzarella, filled with a mixture of ground beef, onion, parsley & Lebanese spices.

    $14.00

    Kibbeh Balls

    Bulgur combined with ground beef, and Lebanese spices create the perfect spiced dumplings.

    $16.00

    Burak (Cheese Rolls)

    Flaky rolls filled with feta cheese and Lebanese spices, fried for a crisp crust.

    $11.00

    Fooul

    Warm dip of fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, perfect with warm pita.

    $15.00

    Fatte

    Crunchy pita chips topped with warm chickpeas, creamy yogurt, almonds and a drizzle of lemon juice and olive oil.

    $16.00

    Warak Aresh

    Traditional dish of pickled grape leaves, filled with a combination of rice, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil.

    $14.00

    Makanek

    Juicy spiced Lebanese beef sausage links with a crisp casing.

    $16.00

    Crab Cakes (2 pcs)

    Crafted with a delicate blend of seasonings, these golden-brown coastal delights offer a crispy exterior and a lusciously tender interior.

    $13.00
    Fresh Mediterranean appetizer selection with warm pita bread, dips, and freshly fried falafel at Old City Cafe & Grill

    Salads

    Tabbouleh

    A freshly tossed, crunchy parsley and bulgur salad, with diced tomatoes and onions, dressed with lemon juice & olive oil.

    $15.00

    Fattoush

    Hearts of romaine infused with a tangy Lebanese-sumac lemon vinaigrette, topped with cucumbers, tomatoes and crisp pita chips.

    $15.00

    Old City Salad

    Soft and smoky grilled eggplant salad with diced tomatoes and onions and a dressing of lemon & olive oil.

    $15.00

    Armenian Salad

    A light and refreshing mix of diced vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumber & onions, topped with the flavors of mint, lemon & olive oil.

    $15.00

    Greek Salad

    Crisp romaine lettuce, topped with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, kalamata olives & feta cheese, finished with spices, fresh lemon juice & olive oil.

    $15.00

    Add to Any Salad:

    Falafel: $6.00Chicken: $9.00Shawarma: $11.00Shrimp: $12.00Shish Kebab (Filet Mignon): $13.00Salmon: $15.00Kofta: $9.00
    Old City Cafe mixed grill feast with grilled chicken, beef, lamb chops, falafel, rice, and fresh salad

    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 and tahini dressing.

    $24.00

    Kafta Kebab Platter

    Skewers of fresh ground lamb and beef, grilled over strong flames, served with onions and tahini dressing, topped with parsley.

    $24.00

    Shish Kebab Platter

    Tender filet mignon medallions, skewered and grilled to order, served with rice and salad.

    $35.00

    Old City Platter

    Our 3 most popular kebabs on one platter: kafta, shish tawook, and shish kebab. Served with both tahini and garlic sauces.

    $38.00

    Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken) Platter

    Marinated and grilled white chicken medallions, served with our special garlic sauce for added flavor.

    $24.00

    Spicy Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken) Platter

    White chicken medallions marinated with our homemade hot sauce, served with our special garlic sauce.

    $26.00

    Falafel Platter

    Six crispy chickpea dumplings, paired with a lettuce, tomato and pickle garnish, served with tahini dressing.

    $22.00

    Surf & Turf

    Served with six shrimp and one skewer shish kebab filet mignon.

    $35.00

    Surf & Turf (Salmon)

    Served with grilled salmon and one skewer shish kebab filet mignon.

    $40.00

    Old City Mix

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

    $72.00

    Grilled Lamb Chops

    Fresh dry-rubbed lamb chops, grilled to order, served with tahini dressing.

    $46.00
    Close-up of freshly grilled chicken shish tawook, beef kebab, and kafta skewers with garlic toum sauce at Old City Cafe & Grill

    Seafood

    Grilled Shrimp

    Six jumbo shrimp, spiced and marinated in our house blended sauce, served with our special garlic sauce for added flavor.

    $30.00

    Norwegian Salmon

    Roawers salmon served with tahini, almond, parsley and onion mix.

    $35.00

    Red Snapper (Domestic Florida Coast)

    Roasted red snapper served with tahini, almond, parsley and onion mix.

    $45.00

    Branzino

    White Mediterranean roasted fish, served with tahini, almonds, parsley & onion mix.

    $40.00

    Old City Seafood Mix

    Sharing for 2 people. Includes two pieces of salmon, six shrimp and two crab cakes. Choose between red snapper or branzino. Accompanied by both rice & salad.

    $95.00
    Whole grilled Mediterranean fish platter served with seasoned rice, tahini sauce, and fresh lemon at Old City Cafe & Grill

    Kid's Menu

    Chicken Fingers (Breaded Chicken Breast)

    $14.00

    Mozzarella Sticks

    $10.00

    Sides

    Lentil Soup

    $6.00

    Rice

    $6.00

    Garden Salad

    $10.00

    Grilled Vegetables

    $8.00

    French Fries

    $8.00

    Jalapeños

    $5.00

    Garlic Sauce

    $1.75

    Tahini Sauce

    $1.75

    Hot Sauce

    $2.00

    Hot Sauce Jar

    $15.00

    Cucumbers

    $5.00

    8 oz Garlic Sauce

    $14.00

    7 in. Hummus

    $19.00

    Beverages

    Fresh Lemonade

    $7.00

    Soda

    $4.00

    Tea

    $4.00

    Ice Black Tea

    $4.00

    Ice Mint Tea

    $5.00

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