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CAFE NOVAB

6431 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626 · Sri Lankan restaurant, Indian restaurant, Restaurant · Rogers Park

Excellent, affordable Sri Lankan comfort food with campus-casual service; expect bold flavors, generous portions, and sometimes very long waits.

The verdict

Cafe Nova delivers bold, satisfying Sri Lankan comfort food with exceptional spiced curries and kothu roti at strong value, earning solid grade B performance. However, inconsistent execution and frequent long waits prevent higher standing—expect 40-90 minute delays and occasional temperature or order issues alongside genuinely excellent meals. Best suited for those prioritizing authentic flavors and generous portions over speed or formality.

One caveat: Service can be very slow at peak; several reports of 40–90 minute waits

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Opening Hours

Monday Tuesday11:00–21:00 Wednesday11:00–21:00 Thursday11:00–21:00 Friday11:00–21:00 Saturday11:00–21:00 Sunday11:00–21:00
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