Food was 3-4 star, guy behind counter was harsh, when I asked any question, price was fair…read more Restaurant was cold in temp and attitude

I ordered a mixed combo plate and chicken kebab plate with extra pickled turnips on the side. The…read moremixed plate combo was about 26 something and it lacked in portion. For that price, I'd think they would give more rice and meat. The service could also improve because the guy at the counter wasn't pleasant and had somewhat of a bad attitude.

When it comes to holes in the wall, this is about as good as it gets. Taktuka is located in an…read moreoddly shaped plaza, hidden away in one of the corners. It's tiny inside and feels well worn (in a good way), but there are a few tables outside. We went at an off time (or so we thought), but eventually all four tables and all bar seating were taken up. The gentleman serving us seemed to be the only one there, but he was friendly. We ordered a taktouka sampler, mixed grill platter, and lamb shank tagine. If you go to a Moroccan restaurant, you've got to get tagine. It took a little while for the food to come out, but overall it was excellent. The taktouka sampler was full of veggies. It was tasty, but I wish the carrots were cooked more to soften them. The mixed grill platter had chicken and beef kabobs, as well as something like a kefta (ground meat) kabob. The meats and rice were good, although the beef and chicken could have been more tender and juicy. The white sauce was a nice accompaniment. The lamb shank was excellent; nice tender meat, tasty rice, and delicious supplemental flavors from the figs and apricots. Overall, a very nice lunch.

We love checking out different local places. This restaurant should certainly be on your must check…read moreit out list. The food was delicious. Very fresh and featured great spices. The service was phenomenal and the place filled up very quickly for dinner. Be sure to check out this amazing jim!

This is a chipotle style Mediterranean spot which I have not experienced before. Service is quick…read moreand the food is authentic. Menu is quite diverse as well from what I can tell. The chicken wrap was what drew me to try Damascus Falafel while driving by and it did not disappoint. Seems like it's what gets ordered the most. If you're looking for something quick, relatively healthy, that doesn't break your bank, this is your spot!

After running the incredible waterfall glen loop, I found myself starving for food and…read morespecifically, a good wrap. Luckily I hopped on Yelp and to my surprise, found Damascus Falafel extremely close. This was just such a good experience, I purchased two chicken wraps + a soda + small tip all for 25$. In this day of age, that is a fair price for essentially food for two people. This was a well sized wrap, you pick your wrap + protein + veggies + sauces. I did the chicken w/ cucumber salad + green salad, hummus, pickles, feta, garlic and tahini. After you make your selection it will then be press grilled. The wrap absolutely hit the spot(everything tasted fresh) , the flavors all worked together and I'm literally thinking of going back today because it was so good. Also like to add there is tons of room as well in here. The service was also very friendly too and helpful. Between the food, the fair pricing, good customer service, this is a must try spot and excited to have it in my local rotation.

Food and atmosphere is so cute! The food was all great. I got the mushroom flatbread, although…read morefeel like it could have used more mushrooms tasted great. Most of the breakfast entrees that everyone else in our party ordered came with a hefty portion of potatoes that mostly got wasted so keep that in mind when ordered if you're sharing. Coffee and service was great though

I actually can't believe that my last review for Foxtail was in 2020! Just here to tell you all…read moreit's as good, if not better, than when it first opened. I frequent this establishment nearly every time I'm in the Chicagoland area, and the thing they do best is consistency. I've been here dozens of times and every visit they get 5 stars across the board. From service, to atmosphere, to food - great place.

I'm back in love again. Lunch special returned. Much better value than the bowls for a similar…read moreamount of food. Carry on.

I love the food here. This is my go to fast food place. The chicken and steak sharwmas are my…read morefavorites. Friendly staff. Food comes out very quickly. Like a Mediterranean subway. Not much seating, but it's clean

Pella Signature is only 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, and it is absolutely worth the drive. The…read moreplace is beautiful, very well maintained, and the staff is outstanding--professional, friendly, and always willing to help. The quality of their products and service is truly top of the line. You can see the attention to detail and commitment to excellence in everything they do. Highly recommended for anyone looking for premium quality, great service, and an overall excellent experience.

Ambiance - amazing top notch interior, high ceilings, indoor garden vibes…read moreService - slow, even though there were only 3 tables seated/dining Food - mid, good but wasn't amazing. Seafood orzo was a little more watery/soupy than expected, Margherita flatbread was on the saltier side, passion fruit cheesecake wasn't really cheesecake like (airy whip cream texture, crisps on the side were also stale)

Yum!! We've ordered from here twice in the last month. First time was the vegetable pizza and meat…read morelovers. The grilled eggplant on the vegetable was so tasty. Second time was the supreme pizza and the vegetable pizza again. We also ordered some of the manakeesh. The zaatar and cheese and muhamarra with cheese were delicious also. What I love about these pizzas is the crust. Thin and crispy. Check them out

From the owner: Pizza Q is the only pizza joint in town who uses authentic Italian recipes, homemade dough, top…read morequality vegetables, unique premium sauces and the highest-quality ingredients. If you want authentic, Italian pizza experience, Pizza Q is your choice.

We went to Shaghf for coffee and I happened to see Kabob G nearby. I decided to walk over and order…read morea couple sandwiches for later. I got a beef shawarma warp and a kefta kabob wrap. Both sandwiches had a good amount of meat and flavorful fillings. Both were tasty and satisfying. The only thing I would ding them on is that tortilla bread was used instead of shruk bread or thin pita. While I didn't eat there, there was a reasonable amount of seating inside and service was friendly. There was another section of the restaurant whose menu showed pizza and manakeesh, but it was unmanned at the time. Wouldn't mind trying that some time.

1/1/26 update: I…read morefinally got to try out the meat and they are awesome. One side says kabobs and the other side you can order more ethnic stuff, but you can just order from one side. I ordered the mixed shawarma wrap (chicken and steak) combo, sfeeha fatayer, and mamounia bel eshta (Syrian dessert). Service is always friendly, they'll explain the items if you don't know. My last review for this place was 24 days ago and there was barely anyone here. I'm glad to see that there are people coming in here, since there are not many Syrian restaurants around. -mixed shawarma combo 5 - this is one of the best shawarmas I've ever had. The chicken and steak are equally tender and juicy. I really like the special seasoning. You can also add additional sauces. Don't sleep on those French fries. They make them crispy, none of that soggy nonsense. -sfeeha fatayer 5 - this kind of looks like a quesadilla, the sfeeha is minced beef with seasoning. This is a very tasty meat and I highly recommend this. -mamounia bel eshta 5 - a Syrian dessert. The mamounia is a warm semolina pudding with pistachios and cinnamon. The eshta is a thick, clotted cream with pistachios that you eat along with the mamounia. I ate it separately. There is salty cheese and bread that you eat with them. There's no wrong way to eat it. You can use the bread to put some of the eshta or salted cheese in it. Alternate between sweet and salty.

Decided to check this place out for an early lunch. Menu is pretty large so it took me a few…read moreminutes to read through the whole menu. Service was friendly. I went with the grilled chicken plate which came with 2 sides. Honestly, the portion size was large and can easily be split with another person. Plenty of chicken that is seasoned nicely. I went with greek potatoes and rice as my sides. I did feel like they use a lot of cooking oil which is what took a star off for me. Friendly service and large menu, I recommend if you are looking for a Greek spot in the area. They proudly display all of their readers choice awards as well.

This place is a gem! The food was delicious and fresh! Everyone there was so kind and friendly…read more They were also incredibly understanding with the gaggle of feral toddlers we had in tow! I will definitely be back!!! Thank you!

Cute and comfortable inside, and the smoothies are delicious. Big selection of pastries and food,…read moretoo. I don't know why anyone would go to Starbucks over this. Plenty of parking. I'll be back.

First time at Nectar this morning, I just moved into the area and honestly, I probably won't be…read moreback. Hear me out, from what I gather the food is pretty good here. I got the avocado toast, but too much feta on it I took most of it off. Other than that, it's good. I spent $31 total not realizing the avocado toast came with two slices instead of one, the price made just a little more sense. I also got the chocolate chia pudding with strawberries and bananas on top, that was good, hard to mess that up though. And finally I got a pistachio matcha latte. I will say yumm to that one. Now, when I go to a coffee shop to sit and enjoy, the ambiance matters so much to me, especially for when I go alone like I did today. The music they're playing? Hotel lobby music. It's fine, eh, not the worst but not enjoyable at all either. I'd suggest for them to get a better playlist asap. My recommendation is look up chill coffee house music on Spotify or something. It's not hard to make a place more enjoyable, you just have to put in a little more work. Music is so important to us, it sets the mood, enhances your energy levels, your domaine levels. Pay attention to this. This comes to my next point, the furniture? Tacky. It's that cheap furniture with the "gold" legs to make the place "look" fancy. The chairs are so thin and uncomfortable actually. It's funny when a place decorates a place "simply" and think it looks good when you can tell no real direction was implied. Did they ask themselves "how do I want my customers to feel when they sit in here?" Doubt it. Don't get me started on the tacky pink telephone booth that looks like Legally Blondes Wedding Planner threw up on it. It makes no sense for the space. The sugar caddies on the table are ugly. The white wall with the green letters spelling NECTAR needs color, needs paint. It's boring. Add some real life, love, and vibes to the place, and you'll have a solid joint. Ask yourselves the reason for opening a coffee shop in the first place. Was it just for the money, the profit? Makes sense. But did you actually have love for the idea of bringing people together? A love for quality conversations, and good energy, good food and drinks and for people to say things about your creation like "have you been to Nectar before?! Wow it's so good, it's my favorite coffee shop. It's beautiful in there and all of their food and drinks are amazing!" Because I promise you, although your food and drinks seems to be good from I'm reading, you're not people's favorite coffee shop. Do more, do better. With love, Alyssa.