Imee's Mediterranean Kitchen is the kind of spot you stumble upon once and add to your "must-return" list. It can be kind of hidden and located inside the Chicago Board of Trade Building. I was looking for a quick bite when I discovered this gem. From the moment you walk in, the space feels warm and inviting--clean, cozy, and full of delicious aromas that instantly make your stomach rumble. Owner was very sweet and welcoming. You can tell the staff cares about both the food and the people they serve. Now, on to the food, you're allowed to mix and match so I got half chicken and half beef. I initially wanted the kibbee but it tends to run out on Friday since made fresh and the restaurant isn't open on the weekend. The meal was still delicious and also came with tabouli and pita. Overall, would come here again! read more

Imee’s Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me

I ordered the Kibee meal via Relish. I received a nice note saying they ran out and substituted it with beef. It was delicious. Beef was so tender and flavorful, perfectly seasoned. The Tabouleh salad though is parsley heavy, a few slices of beet and tomato. No cucumber. Hope that you would start using sustainable packaging, compostable ones instead of plastic even if it's reusable. I would have given 5 stars then. read more

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Having left my lunch at home, I opted to try Imee's since it looked inciting. I ordered a spicy chicken plate with taboulleh. The spicy chicken was seasoned with salt and pepper only. The rice was plain white rice. I liked the taboulleh. There was a teaspoon dollop of hummus and a teaspoon dollop of a garlic dip. The flavor was very mild. Service was good, but there would have to be more of a kick in each bite for me to return. read more

Imee’s Kitchen - Spicy chicken and taboulleh - Mediterranean Near Me

Imee's Kitchen was located inside Molly's Cupcakes. While they're sharing the space, you cannot purchase items from the two places at the same time, as they're two separate businesses. The mujadra veggie plate was delicious. It came with lettuce, tomatoes, and a special rice on the bottom that had onions and other seasonings. The grilled cauliflower was really good. It also came with a garlic sauce that really elevated the meal. The worker was friendly and helpful, she might've been the owner. I would definitely come back here for a healthier meal! read more

Imee’s Kitchen - Mujadra plate - Mediterranean Near Me

Great little space in downtown for some authentic Lebanese style Arab food. I was very curious to try this out, so I went in and ordered everything. When you walk in, you're greeted by the color of yellow to represent the lemon in their logo. It is very inviting, especially in the dead of a Chicago winter. It's airy and light inside. AND CLEAN! Oh how clean this place is! OK, I ordered a meat plate with all the meats, both chickens and the beef. It sits on a bed of rice, and I chose tabbouleh as my side. I also get some pickled turnips. I also ordered a side of kibbeh just to try out. I thought it was a great sized side, and it was really delicious! I also received some great tasting sauces. The portions are great, the service is very friendly, and when you walk in, it looks like summer. I really enjoyed coming here and am looking forward to coming back for lunch! read more

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The food and the staff and the overall experience feels like home. Food is fresh and flavorful. Work nearby and try to visit at least once a week, even with so many other options nearby. Please visit this hidden gem! read more

I work in the building and passed by for the first time today - I had the mujadarah with a sample of their chicken and beef and all were delicious - more importantly authentic which completely surprised me since it's quite unusual to find such quality and authenticity downtown. from my perspective, this is something I can't match by cooking at home and the prices were more than reasonable - hats off to management and staff read more

We are always trying new spots for lunch and we love a good local hole in the wall. First impression, place was very clean and bright. Unfortunately, it looks like they are forced to relocate elsewhere because of their lease. The lady who took our order told us the whole story, I imagine she is the owner. Super nice and could tell she is passionate about what she does. We split two different wraps. They were very juicy and decently filled. Good spice flavor with freshness from the lettuce and tomato. The only thing I didn't enjoy was that they were a bit oily and definitely a little hard to cut and go halfsies on so maybe next time we will opt for a plate instead. read more

Imee’s Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me

Cool that a new place in the Loop for lunch has opened because there wasn't enough lol. Imee's is fast Mediterranean style. Lots of options for both meat eaters and vegetarians. A small place but it's not meant for hanging out all day in. The prices are about what to expect for around here but not that bad though. By using a few discount apps, I found out about it. It's on Wells, making it easy to get to by public transportation. The place is kind of a bit small but whatever. It's in the Loop meant for the lunch crowd. Only open for lunch on the weekdays. Besides that it's pretty good. Came in and got a Veggie Wrap. Bigger than expected. It's $10, which is okay for around here. Good choice for vegetarian eaters. This has cucumbers, Lebanese salad, and lentils. Have to come back here again. It's convenient getting to from public transportation so no need to worry about parking. The Mediterranean options also have plenty for vegetarians. read more

Imee’s Kitchen - Veggie Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me

So delicious! The baked kibbee and the mujadara are as authentic as you can get! My grandmother was Lebanese, and this brought me back to Sunday dinners at her house :) read more

Casual space with friendly service. The food was so delicious - fresh ingredients and authentic flavors in a healthy meal. I will definitely be back. read more

I was very excited to try this place out due to its convenience. Upon arrival two men who appeared to be working there seemed very confused as to what went into the bowls. The bowl I got was very dry and lackluster. They also did not have any water available which was a bummer since it was very out outside. read more

Imee's is delicious! Everything on their menu is perfect, especially the kibee. Great for a quick lunch. The owner is also very nice and attentive! read more

The food is delicious! The workers there are also very nice and always have great energy everytime I stop in. read more

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This place is awesome the meat is so tender and salads are fresh,great staff that make sure your meal is good to go!

This place is a hidden gem in West Loop. I was a little confused when first looking for it but it is right in the same building as Molly's Cupcakes. The seven-spice chicken pita wrap was delicious and filling for a great price. I wish it had maybe a sauce in it to make it a little less dry, but I think you can add those on which I didn't do but will do in the future. from what I saw it was one woman running cash register and maybe her doing the cooking? Either way food was fast and friendly! Will definitely be back to try more items. read more

The food is fantastic. I order from there a few times a week and love it! A must try

Solid new addition to the lunch scene in the Loop. I just happened to walk past and given my love for Mediterranean food decided to stop in, and I'm glad I did! The space itself is small, which was fine as I was planning to take out, and the staff is super friendly. As I was staring at the menu Jose quickly approached and greeted me and walked me through the menu. They offer some unique options that vary slightly from the bigger corporate chain type Mediterranean restaurants, in a very good way. Everything is homemade, Jose told me - except the Coca-Cola products (haha!). I opted for the yogurt chicken wrap and a side of hummus & pita chips. My only "negative" is that the person behind the counter actually making my food didn't ask what toppings I wanted on my sandwich. I am super picky so I like to leave certain things off such as onions...but I caught her in time to hold those nasty little evil onions. The sandwich was delish and portion size was great - the chicken was so tender it practically melted in my mouth. The texture of the hummus was different, a bit more pasty and thick than the creamier hummuses I am accustomed to, but it was DELICIOUS! They also do catering. As an added bonus, he told me the business is woman owned. I will definitely be back to try some other items and support this new small biz and recommend you do as well. read more

My coworker recommended this spot so we ordered it as a group and he picked up. Some of the best Mediterranean I've had in the city! The garlic sauce is killer. I got the chicken wrap and it was very yummy. We also got the hummus which was not as great. read more

Hands down the best Mujada in the city of Chicago!!! Add Imee's as a stop on your next trip.

Wow! Just had the beef wrap and tabbouleh. Fresh and awesome! They get an A+. The beef in the wrap was tender and flavorful, which means they buy the good stuff. And it was delicious. I stumbled across this place by accident and I will defintely be coming back. This place is a great new addition in the area for lunch options. read more

The owner was very nice, explaining the menu to us as well as explaining how she came to opening her own restaurant. The location was very homey, very clean and very inviting. The prices are reasonable and the amount of food we got for the Combo fed both of us (and we're big eaters). The food was delicious. I would highly recommend visiting this location. read more

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If you work in the area this is an excellent option for a quick lunch. I mean one of the best places I've tried in a while. Today I visited Imee's for the second time, and it was just as fresh and delicious as the first time. The flavors are different from most restaurants like it that I've tried, but in all the best ways. I ordered the Lebanese salad with 7 spice chicken and a side of the pickled beets both times and everything was perfect. The chicken is super flavorful and the beets were perfectly tart and crunchy. The owner was pleasant on both my visits, but today she showed just how kind she truly is. She shared with me that she served the kind of food that she grew up eating and we continued to chat while my food was prepared. It's cold outside with the classic Chicago winters mix and a homeless man came in for a respite from the cold. The owner excused herself from our conversation to offer him a free meal. There are a lot of great places to eat in the loop, but in my opinion there aren't a lot like this one. I highly recommend giving it a try. read more

Food is well made but still expensive for the contents and portion. There is barely any seating inside (maybe two pairs) but expect to takeout. Great first try but not something I see myself revisiting. read more

Walking past the shop smells like a new world. Being greeted at the register, having the patience to work with me and what can I say. The food is excellent. Spice/Taste Excellent. Recommended read more

Just had a delicious chicken spice wrap and hummus. Hit the spot! Very filling and very well seasoned! Staff was very friendly and welcomed questions if I had any. This is an awesome lunch spot! read more

This is the perfect spot for a healthy Mediterranean salad/bowl and the hospitality is so warm and welcoming. I usually don't pay attention to rice but I have to call out that the rice that comes with the chicken plate is so moist & flavorful, it's some of the best I've ever had. read more

Had a beef wrap for a work catered lunch! Was real tasty! Small, but packed alot of punch!

This place is a hidden gem! My husband and I happened to be walking by Molly's Cupcakes in West Loop and saw a sign for Imee's in there. We met the owner and she swore by her food. We decided to give it a chance since we are big Mediterranean food fans. We ordered the Yogurt Chicken and the Beef. Wow wow wow. I'm used to ordering beef from Mediterranean spots and it's usually dry. This was unlike any spot I've been to in Chicago yet. The meats were moist and delicious. The owner and her team were super friendly. I can't wait to go back. The only request I have is that they do DoorDash on the weekends :) read more

Very flavorful! Subtle seasoning and a good variety of dishes and sides makes for great lunch spot downtown. Attentive service too! read more

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Really good food, was very fresh and hot. I went a little early for lunch and got great service. Owner was very friendly and helpful with explaining the options and also offered tastings before deciding. Local woman owned business. read more

Imee’s Kitchen - Combo 7 Spice Chicken. Pita bread and lebanese salad with ginger tea - Mediterranean Near Me

I must say that I was taken aback when I saw the prices online, but decided to try it anyway since it's brand new. $18 later for a veggie wrap, a quart-sized plastic bag full of pita chips and a small container of hummus (both of which came with the meal), plus two spearmint candies and I'm not sure I'd return, if only because of the price. Food was very good although the pita didn't hold together well and I had to use a fork for the most part - but nothing that probably half of the price wouldn't cover (I'd even settle for 50% less chips). read more

Imee’s Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me

Unfortunately I was disappointed with my yogurt chicken wrap. The wrap was so soggy from the chicken juice and completely fell apart when I took my first bite. The people were very friendly though. read more

Amazing food if you're in the loop area and would like to eat something different and not a mediocre chipotle bowl. It's a couple dollars pricier, but it is ABSOLUTELY worth it. I ordered the yogurt chicken burrito. Amazing . Authentic Lebanese food read more

Not only was the food delicious and FRESH, Nicole was so generous and thoughtful in serving and making sure we enjoyed our experience. The service was quick and the resturant is so bright and pleasant!!! YOUR SHOULD STOP BY!! read more

Best authentic Mediterranean salad I've had in years. Every ingredient was so fresh and the service was great!

Found my new lunch spot in the loop!!! Shocked at how fresh the chicken and salad were. Great flavor across the board. And well worth the price! read more

Imee’s Kitchen - Seven spice chicken combo - Mediterranean Near Me

Super fast, super delicious, and great change of pace from the usual fare in Downtown Chicago. The owner was extremely welcoming!

Amazing food and amazing service. Our first meal in Chicago was to die for !!! Thanks Nicole!!!

My yogurt chicken platter was absolutely delicious. An ample amount of chicken and rice. The taboulleh was vey flavorful. I passed on the beets and they offered a simple salad, which was nicely dressed. I see complaints about the price, and while it is more expensive than Naf Naf or Roti, they offer more and the ingredients are fresher. I am excited to try it again. read more