Grill Craft in Glendale: Arts Bakery's Kabob Menu
Glendale settles into its evening rhythm. The lights along Chevy Chase feel warm. The grill at Arts Bakery & Café sends up a clean thread of smoke. Skewers hiss, tomatoes blister, and the room fills with that slow, savory aroma of charcoal.
The bakery’s roots run deep in this city. Simon and Angela Grigoryan opened Art’s in the late nineties, and the shop grew into a hub for breads, pastries, and the kind of café plates that bring people back again and again.
Grill Craft in Glendale: Arts Bakery's Kabob Menu
Choosing Sides
The kabob menu reads like a short study in comfort. Plates arrive with basmati rice or sliced, seasoned oven-baked potatoes. A fire-roasted tomato leans against an Anaheim green pepper. You add a side that suits the mood, maybe Armenian salad, maybe hummus, maybe tabule, maybe spinach-yogurt. The result looks simple, and it tastes like the kitchen has practised every step a thousand times.
Signature Six from Arts Bakery
Start with the Beef Shish Kabob. Chunky sirloin carries a gentle marinade that flashes bright over the coals. The meat stays plush, with edges that catch the fire just enough to give each bite grip and character. A spoonful of rice and chopped herbs lifts the richness and resets the palate for another cube. It feels like the plate you order when you want a classic done exactly right.
Then move to the Chicken Boneless Thigh Kabob. Five pieces land with a burnished glaze and a soft, juicy interior. Paprika, salt, pepper, and an in-house garlic sauce set a round, savory tone. The roasted tomato adds sweetness, and the pepper brings a green snap. A spoon of tabule brings in notes of citrus and mint, and the plate finds balance in a very satisfying way.
For a little heat, pick the Jalapeño & Cheese Infused Angus Lulah Kabob. Ground sirloin mixes with onion and parsley, then folds in diced jalapeños and cheese. The skewer cooks evenly, picks up smoke, and finishes with a gentle tang from the dairy. The texture turns creamy inside while the surface stays lightly crisp from the fire. It feels like comfort with a spark.
Chicken Lulah Kabob brings a lighter path without losing depth. Ground chicken carries parsley and onion, then meets the coals and takes on a soft char. A side of spinach-yogurt cools each bite and adds a silky finish. You alternate between rice and potatoes, and the plate keeps a steady rhythm from first bite to last.
Save room for the Khachapuri Kabob. It brings a playful, bold spirit to the table. Choose beef, chicken, or jalapeño beef. Each skewer lands juicy and well seasoned, with a clean kiss of charcoal. Rice, roasted vegetables, and house sides round out the plate. The platter invites sharing and turns dinner into a small celebration.
Groups lean toward the Family Kabob Platters. The set brings skewers of Angus beef and chicken, plus beef and chicken lulah, with optional lamb chops. Platters lay in generous waves of sliced potatoes, basmati rice, roasted tomatoes, and peppers. One hour of preparation time keeps the pacing smooth for a game night or a backyard table.
Bread, sweets, and skewers in one neighborhood hub
Everything ties back to Arts bakery’s larger story. Shelves hold shoti puri and sweets, counters show cakes and ponchiks, and the café line keeps the kabobs moving. The place feels like a neighborhood anchor with a broad reach, and the kabob program gives it a steady night beat.
Cravings come in many sizes. A single skewer at the counter fits a quick fix. A full plate settles a long day, or a family tray feeds the whole crew. Arts gives you the tools to set the evening right, from gentle to bold, from classic sirloin to jalapeño-laced lulah.
Visit Arts Bakery & Café
Chase for kabobs hot off the charcoal. Order online for delivery if the couch calls, or swing by and pick up a plate with your favorite side. Glendale keeps its favorites close, and these skewers sit high on that list.