I got takeout from this place for my friend and I, and I was surprised by the quality and taste of our mix and match plates (shawarma meat and chicken). It tasted really good, and they give you a decent amount. I really wish they gave a little more sauce though, considering there were two full plates that we ordered. I do love all of the 4 sauces they provide, just wish they gave a bit more in quantity. All in all, this is an awesome place to have nearby. I'll be back! read more

Friendly sand caring staff and yummy food! Easy place to grab lunch while working. A handful of barstool height tables to eat at. read more

Mr Shawarma - three pieces of cake on a plate - Falafel Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Honestly and truly maybe the best falafel sandwich I have ever had (and I have had many falafel sandwiches!!). Cannot recommend this spot enough!! If you get a falafel sandwich make it spicy! read more

Excellent food and wonderfully friendly service. I would go back often if I lived here

Decided to try this place while doing laundry next door. I frequent a lot of Middle Eastern restaurants and this was my first and last time eating here. I don't know if this place was having a bad day but the quality was not where it needed to be for my experience. The lady was very nice who took my order. I ordered the Shawarma entree. I noticed the guy took the meat off the line and not off the spit and cooked it on the flat top which if you know that will dry out the meat. Along with the dry meat the rice was also dry. I don't know if they were trying to get rid of product but the salad was the only thing I liked. read more

Good place to pick up a quick bite. Highly recommend to try the chicken shawarma with garlic sauce

I highly recommend the chicken shawarma sandwich. They crisp them up on a panini press and it's really unique because of that imo. I recommend adding some tahini sauce to the sandwich. read more

Saw that they opened recently and wanted to check it out. I got the Shawarma Mix and it was good. Packed with flavors. read more

Mr Shawarma - Shawarma Mix - Falafel Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Omg. So good. The laundry mat I usually go to was totally full, but thankkk God it took me to this cute strip mall to discover Mr. Shawarma! I went in to grab food while my clothes were drying but realized I probably had to come back. Staff there is so so so friendly and let me know they can just come into the laundry mat next door and try to find me and give it to me once it's done. That should tell you a lot about an establishment. On top of how crazy polite and friendly everybody was, their food is awesome awesome awesome awesome. In the photo I posted, there are actually two kebabs but I was so hungry I literally swallowed one it was so so so good. Everything is so so fresh , all of the pricing is incredibly reasonable and the portions are huge, especially just one piece of pita bread! I don't really write reviews about a lot of places but thank God my regular laundry mat was full. Think this was......destiny? This was a nice unplanned moment of my day! Thanks Mr. Shawarma !!! read more

Mr Shawarma - Kefta kabob (2 skewers but ate one before this photo, it would be where the fork is) ; Hummus ; Jerusalem salad - Falafel Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I visited today and ordered the chicken shawarma sandwich. Flavors, texture, taste, smell perfect. I ordered it to go so I could have a picnic lunch outside because the day was beautiful. Two ladies were working and they probably could use more help because other orders were coming in as I was waiting. Yes, I had to wait and the lady who was taking care of me honestly acknowledged that. She politely suggested that I call next time in advance. I told her not to worry. I recognize that they could use more help. They worked efficiently and were pleasant. I was told that they have been opened over a year. Work is nearby and I will be visiting again. The price is fair and the food so much better that Jimmy John's, Subway, and some of those other nasty places that call themselves restaurants near Broadway and Wilson. It's a no frills storefront place. They keep it ckean. Thete are places to sit but it is not meant to be a table service place. Give it a try, you will be happy you did. read more

Meh. Food is pretty bland for Mediterranean food. Meat was super dry to the point where it would break all the way through when you took a bite, and the rice was dried out. Saw who I assumed is the owner interact rudely to other customers. Her attitude was repulsive enough to keep me from coming back. Unfortunately I was lucky enough to have another run in with the same lady, which was also unpleasant. She also had no regard for residents or neighbors In the area. She decided she was privilege enough to park her car in the middle of the alley (mind you two cars can fit) and just took her sweet time empty her car into the restaurant took about 7 mins for me and the car behind me to wait. No courtesy thank you for waiting or an attempt to move her vehicle, not even a sorry for making other people wait. Thanks but no thanks. I'll wait for the next restaurant to open there too bring my business to. read more

Falafel was not so good, I had a beef shawarma sandwich it was ok- not great. My bf had the chicken shawarma plate it was better but we agreed we have both had better read more

Today for lunch I decided to try Mr. Shawarma based on great reviews & pictures. I had the Shawarma Mix, Vegetarian plate and Lentil soup. Customer service was very nice. Prices are expensive for the quality and quantity. Disappointed the few little scrapes of meat(chicken and beef) was hard & dry and rice lacked flavor. Lentil soup and hummus was fresh and delicious. read more

We had a Falafel plate and a Chicken Shawarma sandwich with pita & hummus on the side. The food was fantastic. The service was a little slow, but they just opened. It may take them some time to speed things up. Order ahead if you are in a hurry. This is a great addition to UPTOWN! read more

New to the neighborhood and am so glad I found this spot. Fair prices, big portions, clean storefront and super sweet friendly staff. Falafel pita was around $7 and is the size of a burrito. It's delicious I hope they reinstate their mask rules soon though now that the delta variant is going around read more

Excited to finally try this place. It's delicious. I got the wrap. Wow. It's big and tastes fresh. The pick up was fast and easy. Def a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

It's a shame that Yelp's algorithms keep filtering out the reviews for this newly opened business. Eight reviews are now hidden. One of which I know is legit, as my neighbor wrote it. I ordered a side of falafel, lentil soup, and the chicken shawarma wrap the first week they opened. I heeded a reviewer's advice to call in and it was ready when I went to pick it up 15 minutes later. The lentil soup was very tasty (I've seen it made in a variety of ways at different shawarma shops, and this is definitely the style/spices/ingredients I like, including texture) as well as the falafel. The sandwich was grilled, which I really liked. The staff were extremely nice and courteous when I picked up my food. The place, including food prep areas, were clean and tidy. I'm very excited to have Middle Eastern food options down the block to add to the diversity of Uptown's food scene. Great addition to the stretch of Wilson/Magnolia! read more

Speedy service, owner is super friendly and food was delicious. Trust me, try the grape leaves. read more

Mr Shawarma - Delicious grape leaves and loved the presentation. - Falafel Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I just ordered lunch to go and picked up two delicious chicken shawarma sandwiches. First, the place is spotless. Second, the shawarma is delicious. tender marinated and slightly crispy with pickles, lettuce & tomato - yummy! Also ordered baba ghanoush - creamy & smoky with delicious pita and a huge order! 'm thrilled to have great shawarma in our neighborhood! read more

Top place to eat in Uptown. The shawarma is great but the wings are their hidden gem, best wings in town

Loved everything i got - Jerusalem salad, beef shawarma sandwich, and labneh! It was definitely prepared with care and i will be back!

I ordered the chicken shawarma sandwich and a side of falafel. The sandwich was very authentic and the falafel was quite honestly the best falafel I've had in a long time... in Chicago anyway. I can't wait to go back! read more

My wife and I picked up food here tonight, and it beyond delicious! We ordered the kufta kabob wrap, kufta kabob plate, and an order of the chicken wings. Everything was perfect! It was ready fast, the people working there were friendly and helpful, and the food was absolutely awesome. Can't wait to go back! read more

I was thrilled to see a Mediterranean restaurant open right around the corner from where I live, and the food doesn't disappoint! The falafel wrap was absolutely delicious! Very friendly service, too. read more

Ten hours after eating there I was in the grip of intense gut cramps and diarrhea. Will never go back. Also the staff was very lackadaisical about being masked--the cook did not have hers over her nose, and the manager(?) had his down around his chin. read more

I tried this place tonight for the first time. It's right around the corner from my place. I'm Palestinian. I'm a very good judge of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. I tried each of their wraps. Absolutely phenomenal. Incredibly delicious. I can taste the love, pride, and effort the chef has put into his food. I'm bursting with happiness that there's finally a great Syrian/Lebanese/Palestinian restaurant of great quality 20 steps from my home. Hallelujah! read more

Long wait. Ok flavors. Not much for the price. Left theplace smelling like grease and smoke.

The food here is AMAZING. Very well seasoned and served fresh. The service is also great!! 10/10 would recommend if you're in the area.

Very tasty & flavorful -- I had the chicken shawarma sandwich and my spouse had the chicken shawarma entree plate, and we both really liked it. The location itself is so clean inside that I was thrown off a bit at first, because most of the best shawarma places in Chicago do not have the cleanest front of house area, but everything tasted fresh. Good falafel, too read more

We've been looking forward to Mr. Shawarma opening down our street for a while and it did NOT dissapoint! Wow, their food is delicious. The falafel, chicken shawarma sandwich, and beef+chicken shawarma plate were fresh and flavorful with generous portions. Their sauces were fantastic too. 10/10 recommend and can't wait to order again soon. read more

I love this spot! I work near here and now have all of my co-workers addicted. I highly reccomend Mr. Shawarma!

A clean place, very nice and friendly staffs, the portion is large and the price is reasonable! The food is always amazing!! I love everything about this place, especially how close it is to my formal apartment. Sadly I've moved away but will definitely stop by whenever I have a chance read more