The restaurant has so many options to make selections for your food. I have been in a couple of times and always have enjoyed the food that I have selected. Everytime there has been a line to wait to order your food. The employees have kept the line moving quickly. The food is always fresh and so tasty. Everything that I have order has always been good both right when I got home and later the next day. From what I have observed the atmosphere of the restaurant is typical. It isn't super loud but also isn't super quiet. I think I would enjoy eating in the restaurant however I'm normally in the mood to head home. I will continue to come and get food here as the food is awesome. read more

Came here the day after Christmas and the restaurant was still pretty busy, which is always a good sign. We ordered the chicken lemon rice soup, lentil soup, chicken bowl, and the fatoush salad; everything was excellent! The chicken lemon rice soup was perfectly lemony and comforting, and the lentil soup had a great depth of flavor with warm spices. Staff was welcoming and efficient, and the restaurant was clean and well kept. Definitely a solid spot. read more

First time visitor and I have to say I am obsessed! My friends told me about this place cause they've been eating here for years and I decided today on my way home to try it. Every employee there was super sweet. The guy helping me even better. My bowl was absolutely delicious. And it was super clean in there!! I will definitely be adding this place into my rotation of restaurants. read more

The food was so delicious that I have been thinking about it ever since we went over 2 weeks ago. We had a bowl with chicken shawarma and they packed the bowl to the top. It was enough for lunch and dinner. The cilantro and lime Hummas was unique and something we will definitely return to have again. The staff was extremely friendly. Highly recommend! read more

If I could put over 5 stars, I would. Josh and Bandelle always make a great bowl and provide fast/friendly service. The bowls are consistently made well and they always fill it up! read more

Very friendly staff, great tasting food, huge portions and very affordable price point. 10/10 would eat here again and recommend! Garlic sauce is on point! read more

Chickpea Kitchen - Grilled Chicken and steak bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

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Absolutely amazing! I love how fresh everything is!! Never had a bad meal at this place! We order from there all the time!!! So amazing! Also, great customer service!!!!! read more

I would give this place 6 stars if I could. They just keep putting out delicious food quickly at a reasonable price. Plus, your meal is highly configurable. You can choose your base (rice, bulgur wheat, or lettuce) and your protein (I like the falafel but there are meat options, too) and add lentils, hummus, and any number of cold veggies as you please in either a pita or a bowl. Their lentil soup is good, too, redolent of cumin. I'm blessed to have Chickpea Kitchen nearby. read more

Amazing food will have u definitely coming back for more!!!! French fries is on point as well !!! Staff is awesome!!

Super good- got a chicken bowl with all the toppings. Fast service and like Chipotle style counter service. Would come back. They also have sit down seating. read more

Such good food, and it's consistent every time. The portions, flavors, and freshness are top tier I can't wait to recommend it to more friends read more

Chickpea Kitchen - Rice bowl with chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

first time trying chick pea, best experience ive ever had in costumer server workers were do respectful and so honest with everything. bandele was a pleasure to be assisted with, gave me many recommendations and made my experience 100 times better. definitely will be coming back read more

I was treated to lunch on my first day at a new job! I was asked what I was hungry for and when I said something that was in a bowl, like a layered veggie protein bowl, someone recommended Chickpea Kitchen! We packed in the company car and zipped down the road a mile to just what I wanted...a veggie bowl layered with all the veg and protein anyone could want! We were quickly greeted by the employees who were ready to take our lunch orders. I chose the chicken mixed with several vegetables and it was tasty with the dollop of hummus on top. Now that I'm working close, I think I'll be visiting much more! read more

Service was quick and polite. My chicken pita was fine but nothing special. Not likely to return.

I thanked this place. It is pretty basic place, inside there is the quick service counter and probably 10 mostly 4 person tables. Restaurant was clean. The people were friendly and small line moved quickly. I liked the food - was fresh, allowed you to choose what you wanted from quite variety of toppings (and don't recall any 'up charges' like other quick service places though there could've been...). Will definitely go back if I'm the area. Good for both meat eaters and vegetarians. read more

Chickpea Kitchen - Falafel bowl and lentil soup - Mediterranean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

I really enjoy coming to Chickpea! The decor here isn't anything big, but I love the concept! The service model is a middle eastern version of Chipotle, where you go up to the counter and order what you'd like in a wrap or a bowl. I really like getting the salad bowls and topping it off with grilled chicken and fried pita chips. They also have sauces you can add on top, and I always opt for the garlic. The price point is great and I can easily have it for 2 meals because they give so much. read more

This place is delicious! We ordered catering for a job I was on and it was soooo good. Everything is fresh and delicious. Honestly didn't one bad thing! The employees were so kind and helpful! Don't miss this spot. read more

My favorite Mediterranean place in the area. Love that I can order online and its conveniently available when I walk in the door. Have been going here for years and have never had a bad experience. The staff is friendly and the food is amazing. 10/10 read more

The flavors are so strong and tasty! Garlic sauce is a must. Chicken cream chop and chicken are my go to. The only downfall is the protein portions. They don't always fill my bowl with enough. Taste is great, lines aren't too long, staff is friendly! Also the prices are very affordable! One of my go-to's. read more

Food was amazing. The chicken wasn't dry and the hummus was so good. Definitely worth coming.

Went there after almost two years of my last visit. I remembered it as a delicious, affordable place with incredibly garlicky garlic sauce. Like the strongest garlic flavor toy can imagine. Now, during these 2 years I had a chance to try many other build-your-own places with Lebanese, middle eastern food and maybe this is the reason why I got so disappointed. The good things: the prices are still very low, and the garlic sauce i crazy strong. The meh things: the bowl was very small, the majority of it were the grains. Very little chicken with very little flavor, the red pepper hummus was very bland and watery. Not so many veggies too. The end result was a very dry bowl with mostly wheat, lack of flavor overpowered by garlic sauce. On the second bowl we had a beef kafta, and that was the best part of the entire meal, very flavorful and made to order (we had to wait about 10 minutes). Overall, I won't be back, there are so many other places with much better food, and I prefer to pay a little more but at least have a good meal. read more

Chickpea Kitchen - Chicken kabob bowl with garlic sauce, very little flavor except rice strong garlic sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

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Great spot for lunch in the area. You can mix it up every time and veer on the side of healthy in a bowl or load up that garlic, rice and dressing turn in into a wrap and make it more comforting :) First and foremost I love the ordering online option, especially while at work. Everything on the portal is listed online so you don't miss an ingredient and every time I've picked it up nothing has been missed. This is just like your 2941 or Naf Naf. It is "subway" or "chipotle" style of food where you can customize it just how you'd like. I'm the avid build your own bowl orderer and have loved all of my different combos I've created. Definitely worth checking it out! read more

Chickpea Kitchen - Bowl- lettuce base - Mediterranean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

This is a really small spot. Maybe 3 or 4 tables and 3 or 4 bistro tables. This is the average Mediterranean bowl scoop and serve. The staff are really nice. I went for the hummus. The gentleman that served me was kinda enough to allow me to taste each flavor of hummus. I like the original, cilantro jalapeño and the lentil the best. I did not try a bowl. It will do in a pinch but not high on my list of return visits. read more

Chickpea Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

I will never go back there again. the customer service was beyond awful. Bunch of kids working there. I asked for taboulie as a base they put me one spoon I asked for Creamchop they put me so little and that was my bowel. when I asked for more chicken she was going to charge me double the price! when my bowel was empty! then both workers gave me an attitude. I didnt ask for any rice or anything else so I expected more taboulie and chicken. Eating the food, had no taste and was leftover chicken! dont waste your money. please teach your workers some customer service even and Teach them how to talk! I felt like I was in the hood! read more

Yelp for the win. Needed a spot for quick bite with hubs and dodnt want to drop $30/40 bucks. Not ever in the area so i turnes to yelp with a $. Think Chipotle concept for Mediterranean food. Pick a bowl or wrap, meat, grain, sauce and veggies. I got a steak bowl with cracked wheat (so excited for this option) cilantro hummus (they had 3 kinds), all the fresh veggies ( lettuce, tomato, spinach, onion, pickle, picked turnips, jalapenos, peppers, chickpeas,) and garlic and tahini sauce. Prices are around 5 bucks for each even with paying more for steak. You can make a meal for 2.99 which i did by adding lentil soup and a drink. Price was under 20 for 2 people. Food was hot, and fresh. 5/5 Portions 5/5 Service was quick and prompt. You are just going thru the line. 5/5 Price was great! 5/5 Atmosphere. Its a new interior with wall decals. But it was decent decor and comfortable. 4/5. VEGANS GO HERE! ITS YOUR DREAM RESTAURANT. So many options! If were ever in the area. Ill stop in. Ill just make sure to ask for extra sauce. All the graina can get a lil bland. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE their food. It is a great price for a good amount of food. They are friendly, quick and genuine in that their food has heart and should in it. I would and have recommended this place to several people and all agree that this place is very tasty. Keep up the good work. read more

Love the staff and the food. Never had a bad meal from here. Everything so fresh and the workers are the best. Always greeting with a smile and making you feel welcomed. read more

So good! It's the Subway of Mediterranean food. Great portion sizes and so tasty.

The location in Sterling Heights absolutely amazing. The food is always fresh. I will say I did talk to the owner. The one mistake I believe she made his by not not trademarking the name and securing herself. There has been people who have copied it, so that's why I have to say the Sterling Heights location is the best one I've been to. read more

Basically the Mediterranean version of chipotle. Great food and their chicken cream chops taste amazing!

First visit to this place. Great customer service, delicious food, and very convenient way of ordering. Someone in a precious post it's the Chipotle of Mediterranean food. It is. We loved it. Brown rice chicken bowl with all veggies except pickled cabbage and pickled turnips for me and white rice and breaded chicken for my husband with all veggies minus onions. Both delicious! read more

Best chipotle style middle eastern food around! Love coming here bc they are one of the few that actually have chicken cream chop and their hot sauce is the best! read more

Hands down the best place in Sterling Heights. I always recommend people to come here. The people who run this place are extremely nice and it's local so that's a huge plus. I haven't tried anything that was bad. Been a loyal customer for 4 years now and will keep coming for many money. My favourite bowl/sandwich combo: rice, chicken, cilantro hummus, spinach, pickled cabbage, tomato, onions, cucumber, chickpeas, and jalapeño topped off with ranch. read more

I took my 2 teenagers and my toddler here for a relaxed dinner out and everyone finished every last bit of food, which is saying something! I love the freshness and how I feel after I eat here. This immediately became a family favorite read more

Healthy and always fresh ingredients. Despite the drive for me, this is a go-to lunch spot at least once or twice a week. Build your own bowl with a rice, wheat, or salad base, along with hummus if you'd like. Then add on on protein and a ton of veggie options. The veggies are always bright and fresh. They offer a few different sauce options, but the garlic takes center stage here. Be prepared, though... this isn't the garlic that you're used to at your generic middle eastern restaurant -- it's got some kick! Other places have already or are starting to pop up that mimic this type of Mediterranean create-your-own type thing, but nobody comes close to being as good as this spot. read more

Family owned restaurant that is a must have. They are fresh, clean, healthy, and fast.

TL:DR; Chipotle done Mediterranean style. Cheap and DELICIOUS. We came out this way for an event, and Yelp + Vegan brought us here. Roll in, and found a notch up from average quick serve interior, but exceptionally clean. No dirty tables, nothing left out, nothing gross. The young lady at the counter was very nice, very polite, and very helpful with deciding. Someone bought my meal so I don't know the name, but darker skin tone, five foot and change, dark hair, thicker build. She ran us through how it worked, the veggies she recommends, the meats she recommends, all that. My carni friend went with a meaty bowl, he thoroughly enjoyed. My falafel pita turned into a crazy delicious wrap. They gave healthy portions of the veggies and protein, wrapped it up tight, and it was hot and fresh, quickly, for cheap. My personal wrap had some spots stick to the wrapper, but I couldn't complain. One thing I noticed was when I informed the young lady they were out of soap in the mens room, and her face. This was the first time I told wait staff about soap or another bathroom issue and THEY CARED. If you're in the area, this is the spot. read more

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Lives up to the hype on Yelp! Middle Eastern version of Subway comes to mind. I'm definitely a believer now. My wife had a bowl and I had a pita but ingredients were almost the same. I went for Chicken Shwarma and Cracked Wheat and almost all of the fresh veggies they have. Didn't miss having waiter service at all. Everything was delicious as we were expecting. And we bought some extra garlic sauce to take home for who knows what... Back for more-this was our second Five-Star experience today (lunch at Ernie's). I'm stuck on the Pita with Chicken Shwarma, Cracked Wheat, Garlic Sauce, Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus, and Veggies. But I'll just have to deal with that. Maybe I'll try something different next time. read more

Chickpea Kitchen - Half pita with Chicken Shwarma, Garlic Sauce, Cilantro Hummus, and assorted veggies. - Mediterranean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

Woahhh! I'm completely addicted to this place now! Let me break it down for you: Step one: Choose a wrap or a bowl Step two: Pick a meat (the chicken shawarma and chicken cream chop were both very flavorful! My personal fav was the chicken shawarma- it had great charred/grilled flavor) Step three: Pick either: a bed of rice, grilled veggies, or cracked bulgar wheat. (This also gets stuffed into the wraps- even if you choose rice) Step four: Sauce it! They have homemade ranch, hot sauce, tahini, and garlic sauce. I recommend getting the ranch and garlic. It's super good Step five: Pick a hummus, any hummus! Roasted red pepper, original, and my personal favorite jalapeño cilantro! Step six: Toppings! Just pick any and all the veggies you want! Step seven: Take your first bite and watch your life change. This place was magical. The food was very fresh, and not to mention VERY affordable. One bowl or one wrap is only $4.49!!!! Even the shittiest fast food place is more expensive than that and this is fresh and healthy! Only complaint (and not by me) is that the hummus is on the thinner side. Rather than it being a thick paste it was almost like a thick dressing. I bought three sides (one of each flavor) to take to my grandmas house for them to try and they all loved the flavor but wished it was thicker. I'm hooked! You gotta try this place out guys! read more

Chickpea Kitchen - Chicken shawarma bowl! Yummmmmmmm - Mediterranean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

I can't get enough of this place! I wish there was another location either by my work or by my house. If I had to eat this every day for the rest of my life, I'd be a happy girl. I'll go along with every other review and state this is a Middle Eastern version of Chipotle. You can choose either make your own pita or bowl. The pita is a thin pita bread cut in the middle and they stuff it with your choice of protein, sauce(s) & veggies. The bowl beginner is either rice or cracked wheat. I get the cracked wheat every time, it's DELICIOUS! Protein options: Chicken shawarma, steak shawarma, falafel, beef kebob, or chicken cream chop. It really doesn't matter what protein you choose, all of them are tender, juicy and yummy. I have never had a dry, tasteless meal here. Sauces are hot sauce, ranch, tahini & garlic sauce. You can also add hommous - traditional, roasted red pepper, or cilantro jalapeno. The cilantro jalapeno hommous is so delicious, it's the only one I've ever had at Chickpea Kitchen because it's that good. On to veggies - choose your own, no limit. This includes chopped parsley which you can never have enough parsley! You can also get sides of pita & hommous, and they have some soup & salad options. Really this is one of the best fast casual restaurants in the area, offering healthy and flavorful options. We need more fast casual restaurants like this in Metro Detroit! read more

Chickpea Kitchen - My creation - Mediterranean Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan