First time here. Got the lunch special. Food was very good and very abundant. Portion size could…read moreeasily feed two. Quite the deal. I definitely will return.

Ordered for pickup over the phone for 4 different meals. Lady was very nice when taking my order…read moreand said it would be ready in about 15 mins! All of our orders were right and I didn't even check the bag before I left. Meals were all pipping hot & absolutely delicious!!! I absolutely love that they have healthy options such as grilled chicken meal & you can sub the rice for extra veggies. All four of us found the food to be very flavorful, authentic, fresh and delicious! Loved all the pita that was still warm when we arrived home! Nice soft warm pita Would highly recommend Jerusalem Cafe to anyone!!

Original Shawarma absolutely nailed it. I got the lamb shawarma wrap and honestly it might be the…read morebest I've had anywhere. The lamb was super tender, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor in every bite. The wrap was fresh, the toppings were balanced, and the garlic sauce tied everything together perfectly. You can tell they take pride in their food -- it tasted fresh, authentic, and made with care. If you love shawarma or just want a seriously good meal, this spot is a must-try. I'm definitely coming back.

Great wrap, I got the beef wrap with toum instead of the tahini, double meat and pickles. Let me…read moretell you just half of it filled me up. The beef was a little dry with some pieces but the sauce helped with it. Asked for extra shatta and they have actual shatta not some salsa hot sauce that other places have. My fiance got the chicken rice bowl Would definitely recommend

Good food, great service, all staff members are so kind, they always make me feel welcome!read more

Came in for a bowl, ended up with a platter and don't regret it a bit…read more Solid choice, service spot on, quality and portion excellent. It was fresh and delicious.

Came here for lunch to celebrate my birthday. It is located in the Harlem Corners shopping center…read morewith ample parking. The staff is warm and welcoming, and we were seated quickly upon arriving. Love the ambiance! It is very cozy and inviting. We were served a complimentary appetizer: pita bread strips, pickled veggies, and what I believe to be an eggplant dip. We also ordered the Bawadi wing appetizer. It was delicious, and those wings! It came with a sauce, but I cannot comment on that because none of us tried it. The wings by themselves are delicious! My friends both ordered the lamb chops, and I ordered the Al Bawadi mixed grill with hummus and bread. Everything was good, and the portions are generous. The meat was tender, juicy, and seasoned well. We all enjoyed our meals. We plan on coming back in the Fall to celebrate another birthday. This is definitely a neighborhood staple and will come back with family.

We came here for a quick bite to eat before a game. The place was packed including the parking lot…read more They stay had plenty of tables available and we also received quick service. We ordered two sandwiches. A Chicken shawarma and meat shawarma. Both were fantastic and came with a lot of fries. Overall a very filling dish and a great option for a quick meal. The sandwiches were very flavorful and priced very fairly. Definitely do want to return to perhaps order some bigger entrees.

Everything we ordered was so good, and the service really made the experience even better. Our…read moreserver, Mones, checked on us often and gave great recommendations on what to try. We started with the veggie appetizer, and the house-made pita was honestly the best pita I've ever had -- warm, fresh, and perfect with all the dips (which were all delicious). For our entrée, we shared the mixed grill plate. We did ask for the filet mignon to be well done but slightly pink, and even though it wasn't exactly that, everything still tasted really good and flavorful. To drink, we had the lemon and mint, which was super refreshing. For dessert, we tried the kunafa (hope I'm spelling that right!), and Mones walked us through it and explained everything, which made it even more enjoyable. Great food, amazing service, and we'll definitely be coming back.

The service was fantastic Very friendly servers. I…read moreLoved my drink the rice was too dry I did not finished it I just tasted it. The wait was 30min. The parking is pretty hard they do have a private parking but the Restaurant gets too crowded.the ambiance was very family oriented as a matter of fact there was a family with a persistent crying baby I got a huge headache. I did turn to give a look but finally after a 30min long listening to the cry. My son loved the brisket. I don't get it why he did not order authentic Palestinian food. I did enjoy the coffee it helped me with the headache

Stopped here after coming back from the airport and everything was DELICIOUS. The small salad is…read moredefinitely more than enough for two people. We ordered the mixed grill with filet mignon. With that. it came with a side of baba ganoush, hummus, and 2 pita breads. We were stuffed. 12/10!!!

Dropped in for a bite to eat with a friend and was delighted by the tapestry of flavors. Warm fresh…read morebaked pita with hummus and baba ganoush. I had the Al Badia meat platter chicken, lamb, and kufta with red and yellow rice. Delicious jalapeño sauce that made my eyes water - but it was so delicious I kept eating it. Moroccan tea and a refreshing lemon mint smoothy. Don't miss this incredibly delicious food. Monday through Friday they have a Lunch Meat Platter Special for $11.99 and a Veggie too. Our attentive server was Tamer.

Stopped by while getting a tire changed at Discount Tire. Just walked over since it easier only a…read morefew mins away. Got there a little after open and was greeted by friendly staff. Food came out quick and was amazing. Thank you 10/10

Shawarma Express is an excellent 10 stars place to have a top quality meal anytime. We each tried…read morethe lunch special Chicken kufta kabob and it didn't disappoint. The kabobs were full of flavor and generously portioned. The rice pilaf that accompanied the special was fluffy packed with flavorful. We had to come back to try the lamb shank and the lamb chops dinners. You can order anything on their menu anytime of day lunch or diner! You don't need to go anywhere else for a very high end meal- it's here and very economical! All the food is halal, cooked fresh, generously portioned and full of traditional middle eastern flavors beyond what we imagined. The lamb- where do I begin? It was perfectly seasoned, as tender and delicious and the BEST IN THE AREA! We haven't had lamb this good since we left Greece. 10 stars! We also ordered falafel's that were crispy on the outside, perfectly sized and not a bit oily. Not overly seasoned and served piping hot! All the sauces; toum, tahini and the red sauce had their own authentic flavors. The red sauce was a wonderful blend of mint, cilantro, fresh ground tomato and herbs that gives additional flavor to the already excellent tender melt in your mouth lamb. Several great experiences we had coming here and will continue. Mohammed the owner takes special care and pride in the food. He's very passionate about the authentic middle eastern cuisine he's offering to customers at his restaurant. Thank you for wonderful meals that never disappoint!

I have been passing by this place for a while now and I've been wanting to try it so finally was…read moreable to. Is a place was really nice inside and the parking is a bit small but there is a valet and the service was good. For the food the seafood platter was good the salmon was cooked perfectly but we were a bit disappointed with the Shawarma plate according to my friend the beef and lamb tasted like jerky so he was really disappointed with it we did order a lamp kebab which was really good I am very picky with my lamb and this one I would go back for because it didn't have that after it taste that I don't like when eating lamb. I would definitely still go back to try some other stuff in the menu. But definitely will have to try the meat kabob instead of the shawarmas next time. Happy eating!

02/09/26 - I love Al Bawadi. I have been coming here on & off @ 8501 W Dempster about 1/2 mile…read moreeast of Lutheran General for many years ever since they opened this location. I met my 3 former co workers here for lunch today (first time for them) & they loved it. We all worked together & get together about twice a year for lunch. Al Bawadi has a lunch special M-F for $13.99. This is an excellent deal w/generous portions of absolutely delicious food. The original Al Bawadi @ 7216 W 87th St in Bridgeview.

this place was so good!! We ordered three things and ate them the whole day because the portions…read morewere bigger than we thought. Everything was so fresh!! would totally recommend if you love manakeesh

Tried Sfeha with Tahaina, Eggs with Zaatar, Turkey and Cheese Bagel, labneh with makhdous, Meat…read morewith Cheese, eggs with Mozzarella Cheese and chicken!! Everything was sooo delicious! I had this delivered but can't wait to go in person and try everything fresh. My favorite was meat with cheese.

Very good Alejandro is a great waiter and he was super nice as well. Good food and the gyro was…read moregreat. Made everyone's night. A little loud inside, but very busy and that shows the food is good.

always phenomenal absolutely spectacular meal and service…read moreevery time even the olive oil is the best i can easily eat here every day