Crave Mediterranean cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Crave Mediterranean Cafe, a delightful culinary oasis nestled in Springfield, MO, where vibrant Mediterranean flavors come to life. This charming eatery offers an extensive menu that showcases classic dishes, including mouthwatering gyros, succulent kebabs, and refreshing hummus that will transport your taste buds to the shores of the Mediterranean.
Guests rave about the dill chicken sandwich and the unique flaming cheese experience, making for a fun dining adventure. Drink enthusiasts will love the refreshing lemonade with mint, perfectly complementing any meal. The ambiance reflects a fusion of culture and warmth, inviting diners to share in the experience.
While some may encounter service hiccups during busy hours, the restaurant’s commitment to improvement ensures a welcoming atmosphere and consistent food quality. The passionate staff is eager to guide you through the menu, making each visit a memorable journey. Come discover your new favorite Mediterranean dishes at Crave Mediterranean Cafe!
Frozen Drinks
Blueberry
Lemon Mint
Mango
Strawberry
Mixed Berry
Shrimp Kebab
Shrimp marinated Mediterranean-style then grilled to perfection.
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Skewered chicken marinated in olive oil, lemon, and ginger then grilled to perfection.
Combination Kebab
Beef Sirloin Tikka Kebab
Marinated beef sirloin steak grilled on a skewer with bell peppers and onions.
Lamb Tikka Kebab
Marinated lamb skewer grilled to perfection with bell peppers and onions.
Kofta Kebab
Three skewers of ground beef mixed with onions, parsley, and Mediterranean spices then grilled to perfection.
Kabobs and Combinations
Desserts
Kunafa
Specialty Dessert
Brownie or lava cake
Baklava
Chocolate Cake
Halva
Dubai Chocolate
Rice Pudding
Soft Drinks
Stubborn Vanilla
Stubborn Black Cherry
Hot Coco
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Green Tea
Turkish Coffee
Juices
Hot Sage Tea
Hot Tea With Mint
Coffee
Club Soda
Black Tea
Mango Juice
Beverages
Meat Entrees
Chicken Pastry Plate
Spiced with fresh herbs and mixed vegetables wrapped in phyllo pastry and baked to a golden crisp. Served with tzatziki sauce.
Crave Mediterranean Dinner
Begin your meal with hummus, falafel, and stuffed grape leaves accompanied by pita bread and your choice of two sides - Greek salad or lentil soup. The second course comes with lamb, chicken, and two Kafta kabobs over a bed of rice or fries with the side of gyros and shawarma on top. End your meal with your choice of two baklavas or two halves or one kunafa for dessert.
Moussaka
Layers of eggplant ground, beef tomato sauce, a mixture of cheese, potato, and bechamel sauce baked to perfection.
Lemon Chicken
Lamb Pastry Plate
Spiced with fresh herbs and mixed vegetables wrapped in phyllo pastry and baked to a golden crisp. Served with tzatziki sauce.
Beef Shawarma Platter
Grilled beef marinated in our special sauce placed over hot pita, topped with onion, parsley, and tomato sauce served with tzatziki sauce.
Gyros Platter
Grilled slices of gyro meat topped with Swiss cheese. Served with tomatoes, onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, spinach pastry (spanakopita), tzatziki sauce, and pita bread.
Veggie Lasagna
Curry Chicken
Marinated chicken breast grilled then baked with potatoes and carrots in a delicious mild curry sauce.
Shawarma Chicken Platter
Grilled chicken marinated in our special sauce placed over hot pita, topped with onion, parsley, and tomato sauce served with tzatziki sauce.
Philly Gyros Sandwich
Your choice of lamb and beef or chicken gyros meat with green peppers, red peppers, onions, and cheese. Served with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Mixed Gyros Sandwich
Beef Tikka Kebab Sandwich
Gyros Sandwich
Shawarma Chicken Philly
Shawarma Chicken Sandwich
Marinated beef in our Mediterranean spice blend and grilled to perfection. Topped with your choice of tzatziki or tahini sauce wrapped in pita bread.
Chicken Tikka Kebab Sandwich
Shawarma Beef Sandwich
Marinated beef in our Mediterranean spice blend and grilled to perfection. Topped with your choice of tzatziki or tahini sauce. Wrapped in pita bread.
Kofta Sandwich
Lamb Sandwich
Dill Chicken Sandwich
Meat Sandwiches
Salads
Tabouli Salad
Fresh chopped parsley and tomatoes mixed with cracked wheat, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
Large Chicken Gyro Greek Salad
Large Gyro Greek Salad
Greek Salad
A mixture of fresh romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives. Topped with our house dressing, garnished with shredded carrots and red cabbage.
Large Caesar No Protein
Fattoush Salad
Chopped tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, parsley, feta cheese, and olives. Mixed with lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic glaze, and herb toasted pita bread chips.
Large Tabouli No Protein
Large Greek No Protein
Large Fattoush No Protein
Hummus
Side Tomato Sauce
Side Garlic Sauce
Dill Sauce
Side Tahini
BBQ Sauce
Baba
Side Chili Sauce
Ranch
Side Tzatziki
Side Sauce
Manakeesh
Haloumi Cheese Manakeesh
Zaatar Manakeesh
Beef Kafta Manakeesh
Spinach Feta Manakeesh
Sumac Chicken Manakeesh
Classic Cheese Gyro Manakeesh
Veggie Manakeesh
Cheese Manakeesh
Philly Chicken Gyro A La Carte
Grilled Veggie Sandwich A La Carte
Falafel Sandwich A La Carte
Lamb Sandwich A La Carte
Falafel Hummus Sandwich A La Carte
Falafel Baba Sandwich A La Carte
Dill Chicken Sandwich A La Carte
Gyro Chicken Sandwich A La Carte
Shaw Beef Sandwich A La Carte
Philly Gyro Sandwich A La Carte
Falafel Veggie Sandwich A La Carte
Gyro Sandwich A La Carte
Shawarma Chicken Sandwich A La Carte
Kofta Sandwich A La Carte
A La Carte
Vegetarian Sandwiches
Grilled Veggies Sandwich
Vegetarian. Fresh grilled vegetables mixed with feta cheese and herbs topped with the choice of tzatziki sauce or tahini sauce.
Falafel With Grilled Vegetables Sandwich
Vegetarian. Falafel patties and herbal spice grilled vegetables topped with tahini sauce.
Falafel And Hummus Sandwich
Vegetarian. A mix of falafel and hummus stuffed in a pita and topped with tahini sauce.
Falafel And Baba Ghanouj Sandwich
Vegetarian. A mix of falafel and baba ghanouj stuffed in a pita and topped with tahini sauce.
Falafel Sandwich
Vegetarian. Delicious falafel patties stuffed in a pita and topped with tahini sauce.
Side Raw Veggies
Side Rice
Side Soup
Kalamata Olives
Feta Cheese
Side Fries
Side Veggies
Side Greek Salad
Side Caesar Salad
Side Pita
Side Orders
Vegetarian Entrees
Falafel And Hummus Platter
Vegetarian. A delicious combination of falafel patties and hummus dip. Served with fresh pita bread.
Crave Veggie Combination
Vegetarian.
Vegetarian Pastry Plate
Vegetarian.
Veggie Lasagna
Vegetarian.
Baba Appetizer
Roasted eggplant puree with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Garnished with sumac, olive oil, parsley, and hot sauce. Served with pita bread.
Hummus Appetizer
Chickpeas pureed with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Garnished with sumac, olive oil, parsley, and hot sauce. Served with pita bread.
Tzatziki Appetizer
Greek yogurt with cucumber, mint, parsley, and olive oil. A great refreshing dip served with pita.
Falafel Garlic Appetizer
Falafel Baba Appetizer
Three pieces of falafel. Garnished with sumac, parsley, olive oil, and served with pita bread and a side of zesty tahini.
Shrimp-Feta Appetizer
Five fresh jumbo shrimp sauteed with lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Plated with feta cheese and topped with herbs.
Arayes Cheese
Our delicious pita stuffed with cheese. Pan-fried until crispy.
1/2 And 1/2 Appetizer
Feta-Olives Appetizer
Our delicious feta and Kalamata olives drizzled with olive oil and spices served with pita bread.
Garlic Appetizer
Bold creamy garlic dip garnished with olive oil and spices. Served with pita bread.
Dolma Appetizer
Four hand rolled vine leaves stuffed with rice, tomatoes, and herbs. Simmered in tomato sauce with a slice of fresh lemon. Served with pita bread.
Arayes Beef
Our delicious pita stuffed with seasoned beef. Pan-fried until crispy.
Falafel Appetizer
Three pieces of falafel. Garnished with sumac, parsley, olive oil, and served with pita bread and a side of zesty tahini.
Flaming Cheese Appetizer
Mediterranean cheese cubes melted melted with tomato, onion, and seasoned with zaatar and paprika.
Spanakopita
Two phyllo pastries filled with spinach, feta cheese, and onions baked to a golden crispy. Served with a wedge of lemon and a side of tzatziki sauce.
Combination Appetizer
Hummus, baba ganoush, three falafel, two stuffed grape leaves, tabouli salad, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives. Served with pita bread and our house zesty tahini sauce.
Falafel Hummus Appetizer
Three pieces of falafel. Garnished with sumac, parsley, olive oil, and served with pita bread and a side of zesty tahini.
Appetizers
All Meals - Kids' Menu
Chicken Tenders
Kids' Gyro Sandwich
Grilled gyro slices with your choice of chicken or lamb and beef. Served in a pita pocket with a tzatziki sauce (yogurt cucumber sauce) on the side.
Kids' Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Yummy Swiss cheese served in a pita pocket.
Kids' Pita Pizza
Pizza with your choice of cheese, vegetables, or gyros.