Great casual modern middle eastern food. We tried the beef crunch wrap, the chicken shawarma crunch wrap and loaded fries. All were good. Prices reasonable, nothing takes too long. Lots of carryout orders but they have a dining room. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Free parking lot. read more

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This is a chipotle style Mediterranean spot which I have not experienced before. Service is quick and 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! read more

Damascus Falafel - Beef Schwarma bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Willowbrook, Illinois

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After running the incredible waterfall glen loop, I found myself starving for food and specifically, 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. read more

The Damascus cafa is def 10/10 on the drinks! ( food is great too) My pistachio latte with cold foam is phenomenal! Go try it read more

Damascus Falafel - The drink is def 10/10! If you love pistachio latte with cold form! It's to die for . Go try it!!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Willowbrook, Illinois

Bottom line. Who ever is replying to the reviews needs to stfu and listen to the criticism instead of fighting every bad review. You food was shitty. Period. Now work on that instead of feeling salty over every bad review. The falafel was nasty. No texture no flavor. read more

Tried their falafel sandwich and i liked it. Great service and clean restaurant. Also seems that they have cofee and juice bar. Will try next time read more

Damascus Cafe is finally here !! The baristas were so welcoming and inviting. We got a biscoff latte and it was so creamy and definitely reminded me of the good old times back at Starbucks. Starbucks doesn't compare when they have Damascus falafel in the very same room. Finally an amazing lunch right next to a delicious coffee. Me and my partner Lotus go here all the time and it always hits the spot. Their customizable wraps means you can get a different experience ever. Single. time. Get the FRIES!! And now with a loyalty card, that works with both Damascus cafe and falafel, you can earn some good savings ! read more

Damascus Falafel - Damascus Cafe ! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Willowbrook, Illinois

Decided to try this place for dinner tonight, since we needed both vegan and non-vegan options. In short: delicious, fresh and HUGE portions, friendly and attentive service. Since it was our first visit, we weren't sure what to order and the staff were helpful and patient. The restaurant is clean, with ample parking. The menu allows for customization of your meal as a plate, bowl or wrap. Everything was fresh and tasty. The falafel are cooked right in front of you--super fresh and perfectly prepared. The salads are good (I had the cabbage and the Arabic salad--both complement the falafel nicely). For the price point, know that you will not be leaving hungry (and if you do, it's your own fault, lol). The falafel plate had plenty of food for more than one hearty, filling meal. Wraps were loaded with meat and toppings. The hummus is smooth and tasty. The tahini sauce was a perfect finishing touch. I look forward to returning! read more

They grinded my coffee for me that I bought from a different store and they were absolutely amazing and so helpful I will always come back here ! read more

By the reviews I saw it seemed like a good pick. Place is clean and the staff is nice. The portion for the wrap is very little but the plate portion is huge for a couple bucks difference. They have a fridge with juice,yogurt drinks, pop. They also have a fountain drink machine not sure why if everyone grabs pop from the fridge. The taste of the food is great and I would do five stars but when walking to get napkins you can smell cigarette smoke inside restaurant. read more

Damascus Falafel - Chicken Shawarma Wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Willowbrook, Illinois

I cannot get enough of this food! My family and I have been back several times, and out of town friends keep talking about the falafel and hummus. When you get a wrap, ask for Lebanese bread (trust me) because it's out of this world. The fries are life changing. They are better than any other restaurant chain. Loaded or plain, you HAVE to get the fries. Service was delightful and quick. Everything is made super fresh to order! I would eat this everyday! read more

This has to be the best Mediterranean food in the area. The ingredients are fresh and the portions are so generous. The staff are so friendly and really care for their customers! read more

Another place off the interstate for good Middle Eastern food such as falafel. Damascus Falafel is one of the many places around Willowbrook that has similar cuisines that are healthy. It has quite a lot to choose from and with pretty affordable prices. Has savings with the combos. There's lots of vegetarian friendly items. Came in to get carryout. It was for dinner so I needed a lot. The combo meals were a good way to get a lot for a better price. It has a few to choose from. There's meaty and vegetarian friendly options. I got the Falafel Wrap Combo. It's $6.39 for the pita. The combo meal is a little more at $9.98 for a value. It comes with a drink and fries. This meal is good for a few people. Getting food here makes for a fast carryout. It's also good to dine in because you can get free refills. They need to have ketchup and not just the mayonnaise or yogurt based sauces for the fries and other sides. read more

Damascus Falafel - Falafel Wrap Combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Willowbrook, Illinois

I ordered via UPER EAT 6 items few days ago. The food tested horrible and definitely not authentic. I am middle eastern and I know how real middle eastern should taste like. They answered me back through UBER eat reviews in a very rude and unprofessional way and blocking me from replying which is very immature. My answer to there feedback would be that I am absolutely not going to order from your restaurant again and you do not need to worry about that. Who would want to pay for food that is old, tasteless and vapid!! read more

Damascus Falafel - Their answer via UBER EAT - Middle Eastern Near Me - Willowbrook, Illinois

I was looking for somewhere new to try out and ran across Damascus Falafel. When we got there I realized it was basically a Middle Eastern Chipotle, which is really cool because you get a customized meal. First you choose between wrap, plate, or bowl. You pick a base, either rice or bulgur. Then you pick your protein. Then choose between various toppings. (Like Chipotle, some toppings cost extra.) Finally, you choose a sauce. Pro tip: you can mix sauces for extra awesomeness. I got a steak bowl with garlic sauce and chipotle mayo, which was superb. My wife got a chicken wrap with garlic sauce, which she enjoyed. Because it's kind of a fusion place, I liked that our dishes were different than what we usually get at Middle Eastern restaurants. For example, I got banana peppers and black olives in my bowl, and bulgur instead of the usual rice. Plus, it wasn't dry like some other places. Really enjoyed the food here. Service was friendly, parking was decent, and seating was ample. read more

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Terrible customer service! Absolutely disposable behavior from the Caucasian man with black hair at the register. Honestly have not written a restaurant a poor review, especially as my family owns a middle eastern business ourselves.. I don't know how they do business with partners or how they will grow with such unprofessional people working here, management should definitely reconsider. read more

Great service. Price is a bit high considering what it is. Def should try it though! read more

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The falafel and chicken wraps were delicious, service was good, and interior was cute. Overall, great place!

Best falafel I've ever had, anywhere--inclining in Palestine (although I've never seen it with a hole)!

Everything is very good. Lentil soup is one of the best I've had. Chicken and steak bowls are very good as well. It's a large portion that you can split if you wanted to. read more

Great place to grab a bowl or burrito on the go! I'd recommend the falafel. The portion is quiet large so definitely can share it with someone. read more

Damascus Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Willowbrook, Illinois

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The service we received the few times we've been here has been really amazing and the food is consistently great! I chose the bowl and had chicken - they give you plenty of tasty side options and are generous with their portions. A bowl easily could feed me for two meals. And the manager, Sam, was so kind and also recommended the rice pudding which was fantastic too! It tasted as if it had some orange rind in it which gave it a fresh, bright taste. Definitely will be coming back when we we are visiting the burbs! read more

One word: Scrumptious. Great food. Great service. Fresh and authentic ingredients. This is my new go to place when I don't feel like cooking and want something hearty and delicious. Their steak shawarma is out of this world. read more

It looks like your standard middle Eastern diner. Minimal decor. Order at the counter. I'm middle eastern. So I'm more picky than the average person here. The sandwiches are huge. The chicken shawarma was my fav. The guy knew how to make it. Chicken shawarma should only have pickles and tahini, nothing else. The beef shawarma should have tahini onion and tomato. The falafel should have hummus/tahini and a pickle salad kinda thing. Falafel itself was bland I wouldn't order again, but the salad was legit. I don't think I've really had a legit delicious falafel sandwich the last decade in the US. Chicken shawarma was delicious. Beef I didn't try but my husband liked and finished his. I would come back! read more

Damascus Falafel - Falafel Sandwich- huge! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Willowbrook, Illinois

The food was extremely fresh and delicious. I got the Damascus meal with Falafel and I watched them make my falafel on the spot. The meal came with fries and a fountain drink. The fries were super crispy and lightly drizzled with some kind of sauce. I also got to try some baklava. I don't think it was house made, but nevertheless super delicious and convenient. The only comment I will make is that the menu is a little confusing. I would ask the employee if you're unsure because I totally didn't know my meal came in a wrap form. I will definitely be coming back to try other items. read more

Damascus Falafel - Damascus Falafel Wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Willowbrook, Illinois

The Food was so good I was scraping the bowl for more hahahah! Service 10/10. One of the cleanest restaurants I've been too also! read more

Damascus Falafel - I asked for the best and I got it the food was DELICIOUS!!!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Willowbrook, Illinois

Great food. Fast service. Friendly workers. Generous portions and high quality ingredients, especially for the price. I really wish they were open on Sundays. read more

Fresh made falafel, delicious hummus, fresh pita and do not miss the pomegranate sauce!

Everything was fresh and so delicious, the service so good and sweet, the helped everyone out so nice

Damascus Falafel is solid! This is our new favorite go-to spot for Mediterranean. So far we have tried the following: Falafel bowl Chicken shawarma bowl/wrap Beef shawarma bowl Our favorite recurring item is the falafel and we almost always add an additional side with our order. They have an excellent crunch on the outside but they're tender on the inside. The falafels are never dry and are always served fresh. We have tried both take-out and delivery. They usually have long lines at the restaurant but thus far, they have been very punctual with our orders. read more

Was looking for someplace new to Try for lunch and this place didn't disappoint. The service was great explained the ingredients and options didn't rush or seem annoyed just eager for you to enjoy the food. I had the chicken shawarma bowl over rice and the side options were fresh and well prepared. The hummus and hot sauce combo was a great balance of flavor. read more

Great food. Great service. Chill, cozy spot with comfort food. The flavors are in every bite and it's so good! Definitely recommend

First post Covid return and still as great as ever! Got a bowl with bulgar, falafel, onions, olives, and their tomato/cucumber salad with pomegranate molasses. Yum!! Lovely fresh, cooked to order falafel and the rest make for a nice light lunch and leave me with enough energy to work for the rest of the afternoon. Definitely a must try for both locals and other beamline users!!! read more

Damascus Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Willowbrook, Illinois

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Fantastic food, best falafel I've ever had. Super fresh chicken, steak, toppings. Staff is really cool very friendly. Sam, Derek, and the others are really great. Honestly it has become a staple in my diet at least once a week. Highly recommended and this restaurant really encourages me to stick with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods, better for our health!!! A+. read more

Went there last night, ordered new Shawarma Fajita Sandwitch. The place looked neat and clean. While waiting for the order to be made, others were being served, by passing me. I saw the GM, complained. He said that I was not at the starting point of order. I told him there is no sign showing, were to order and I had placed the order with the lady, preparing orders - waiting patiently. He insisted that I was not at the correct position - which was not correct. The GM's approach was very unfriendly. Thus after my ordering they served two more orders before me. I did not get good vibes. Took my Sandwitch home, had half of it , as there was a funny smell and in an hour got my stomach churning and upset. Been up most of the night. Net result is, not a customer friendly place and served stale food. Probably may never go there again. read more

The place is small but clean. The falafels are really good. I prefer their bowls over sandwitch.

In a small strip mall on 91st and RT 83 in Darien lies a hidden treasure. Damascus is all fresh and all flavor. I had the chicken shawarma bowl and my wife had the falafel wrap with fries. All very tasty. It was our first visit but it will not be our last. I want to try the steak shawarma next time in. Visit Damascus--I highly recommend it. 5 stars. Sam was very friendly and helpful behind the counter. The service was excellent. John read more

Food was good. Sanitation was an issue to me. Plastic gloves should not be worn and used like your hands. They touched everything with the same gloves and never took them off. I cringed every time. Actually mad at myself for not walking out. Gloves should be taken off and replaced frequently. They need a food sanitation class. read more

Very tasty food. Great value , too bad I live so far from this place. But if you go to the glen water fall trail. It's a great place to stop for lunch. read more

Starting off with the service it was good friendly and welcoming, I ordered a bowl with half beef and half chicken shawarma baba ghanouj garlic sauce, tahini and tabouli and pickle salad it was fire , I also got rice pudding great way to finish the hot fresh delicious Meal it's nice and cool taste great and feels better in your when it cools off the stomach. Definitely coming back read more