For a place in a strip mall this is pretty good to be honest. It was a lot better than the expectations based on the looks. North Avenue Falafel is located on North Avenue of course, but it's way out west around Oak Park. Has more than just falafel here with lots of classic items. There's options for both meat eaters and vegetarians who will find lots of good things. Came in around lunch and got a combo. It's about $12 for a typical one. They also have a few cheaper lunch specials. Had to get the Falafel Platter. This is the place's signature item after all, so it had to be good, and it was. I came with eight pieces of falafel. Quite a lot for a platter at this price. Lots of good ass stuff on here. There was hummus, Jerusalem salad, pitas, and rice. Falafel is the main thing it seems, but there's actually plenty more. There's side items like salads and soups. Have to make a return trip over here some time and get some more of the falafel and some other items. It's the best at lunch when there's some specials. There's more than just falafel, with a few meaty choices, and lots of choices for vegans and vegetarians. read more

North Ave Falalfel - Falafel Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not super friendly. The food was odd. The beef kabob platter did not come in a kabob style. The salad was old. The rice was more like Spanish rice. The garlic sauce was 50 cent. MOST disappointing and odd was the hummus tasted like egg, never had this experience before and I am an average connoisseur of Mediterranean foods. read more

Chicken shawarma is fantastic. Food came out quickly, with a smile. The decor is great, feels like you are in another world.

I have been counting the minutes until I can get the koshari dish here again. I just had it on Monday and now it's only Wednesday and I'm planning to get it again - it was one of the best meals I've ever had. A friend and I each got koshari and drinks to go, as we were having a lunch picnic at a nearby park, and the (owner? employee?) gave us free water bottles to take with us, and made the orders so full we had plenty of leftovers for dinner. read more

Their square app took my order, gave me a delivery window and name and charged my card. I never got my order! No one is picking up the phone either for the phone they have listed. read more

Unless someone recommended this place, there was pretty much zero chance of me eating here. In a sea of delicious dining options in this city, this one is a hidden gem. The place is clean, the staff is genuine, the food is delicious. The most memorable part of my dining experience was a bowl of lentil soup that the owner?chef made & shared with me. DAMN DUDE! I NEVER ORDER SOUP & NOW I'M CRAVING ANOTHER HIT! read more

My daughter and I popped in here after an appointment at Ageless Arts Tattoo across the street. We had an excellent experience. The food is so so good and the price was so reasonable. We will go back again. read more

Kind service, large portions, and good taste. I really like their baba ghanouj. Four stars for the food... The extra star for the kind gentleman running the place. read more

North Ave Falalfel - Chicken Shawarma meal - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Warm good pita bread. Friendly staff. I like their chicken kabab and sharma. Chicken is tasty. I eat half there and the next for dinner

Food is always really good! I wish the chicken Shwarma had a bit more meat in it. The lentil soup is excellent. One of my go to spots read more

We found this place on accident because it's hidden in a strip mall, but boy are we glad we did!!! It feels like you're walking into someone's home when you arrive, and the food makes you never want to leave! The owner recommended a dinner plate for two and everything was amazing! I even did the happy food dance while eating! Great place, definitely recommend!! read more

It's exactly what I hoped it would be. Delicious. Simple. Mediterranean! I've been coming here for about a year never disappointed.

The food, especially the shawarma wrap, is incredibly good! The ambiance is less than nothing to speak of. Some card tables. Usually empty and uncomfortable. It drives me crazy they serve fries with no sauce for them! Just not a fan of sauceless fries. Food is solid otherwise! read more

This is my second time eating here, and each time, the falafel sandwich is consistently delicious. It has just the right amount of hummus, tahini, and crisp veggies - and is very fulfilling for only $5.49!! This will be my go to spot when I need a fix for some good old Mediterranean food. read more

North Ave Falalfel - Falafel sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time ordering from this place and was really impressed. That stuffed falafel has ruined all other falafel for life.

Delicious! We stopped by on a whim for lunch after returning from a COViD test. We order a chicken shawarma "sandwich" and a Falafel Plate. The shawarma was super flavorful and my daughter said that the Falafel were were some of the best she's had. Not at at crumbly and dry. Was told there would be a 10 minute wait so ran next door to get something cool for for daughters throat and I looked up up and he was walking our order out to the car. So kind - we'll be going there again! read more

Chicken Shawarma and the Falafel sandwich were delicious and reasonably priced. Above all, delicious. Hidden gem right here.

Good service , nice people and great food quality. I hope they continue to thrive, and get good business

Used to be my go-to place for falafel, baba ghanoush, shawarma, etc. Now the falafel are smaller, the "large" baba ghanoush was about a third smaller than before and didn't have the wonderful smoky flavor and aroma that it used to. Grape leaves-dolmas were small and flavorless. Won't be going back anytime soon. read more

Food was great. We had chicken shawarma and falafel sandwiches. Also the hummus was delicious. The men working there were very nice. Portions of food are not large but a good amount. It is the best place in the area for sure. This is now a go to place for lunch. read more

Old school mediterranean food at its finest! Not fancy just great home cooking! Grandma would be happy!

The food was soo good and authentic tasting. Love the garlic sauce. The stuffed falafels are sooooo FREAKING yummy!

Excellent food!! Super fast and great service. Get the plater to try the most! 10/10 recommend! read more

the food was fire my friend henry phelan ate like the whole menu food was sooooo good and it made my taste buds go out the roof tops

Have been hearing about this place for some time and it was delicious! Babaganoush was particularly smoky and tasty. Hummus was good! I had the mezze special which had a little of everything. Yum. Ingredients were fresh and so good. Baklava was excellent. I do wish they didn't use styrofoam for their take out. read more

In the past, I have generally enjoyed the food however when I went to get my takeout order last week, the gentleman behind the counter who was preparing food was wearing his mask around his neck. I'll head back but not until after the pandemic. read more

I've been waiting for this place to open since I saw the "Coming Soon" sign appear a few months back. I dig me some Mediterranean food and with it being on walking distance of the studio, it might just turn out to be a semi-regular lunch spot. The front seating area is warm and inviting, with enough tables and chairs to fit probably 24 people. The counter area and kitchen look immaculate and are viewable from the eating area. I ordered the Kefta Kabob Sandwich and an small order of falafel. The Falafel are on the smaller side, but a small came with five, so it was a pretty decent deal. The sandwich was pretty darn big and the kefta was quite tasty. The pita bread it was in was rugged enough and the Jerusalem salad in with the sandwich was a lovely touch. The Falafel was made fresh upon ordering and the sandwich was assembled quickly. I got a side order of the Habanero sauce, which provided all the kick I require. I was given a sample of the Tabouli salad, which was refreshing and tangy. There's still so much to try here, I can't wait for my next visit. read more

North Ave Falalfel - Front counter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The short version -Falafel sandwich was ok but not served in pita pocket as pictured, served in a wrap. It was under-seasoned but not horrible... grab a few salt packets. -The rice was awful... definitely tasted microwaved. -Customer service is lacking. I drove past 2 Mediterranean restaurants to get here and the menu is completely different that what's online and the cook had a horrible attitude when I asked for alternate recommendations. He also tried to charge me $4 for a side of rice the cashier told me was $1. -Menu online is inaccurate and the restaurant takes no accountability. -Only waste your time and money here in emergency hanger cases. read more

North Ave Falalfel - Falafel sandwich... mediocre - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Not sure why Yelp wants customers to justify their rating by leaving a long review. The food is very tasty. Full of flavor. Nice size portions. Friendly staff. read more

I really wanted to like this place. Truly. I went with a kifka kabob plate and a side of falafel and the owner who was there threw in a sample of the chicken. The food was so dry. No sauce could save this stuff (and no one asked if I wanted any, so I had none when I got home with the order)- and I saw them cook it, so it wasn't just sitting around under a heat lamp. One tiny piece of pita - also dried out. I have a feeling this, like so many other prior occupants of this strip mall, will not last long. read more

Great food!!! Very tasty. Definitely recomendable place. Finally found a good Mediterranean spot in the area.

I love the idea of food different. I love everything of it. I love the service a lot of people. I love the driver be on time.

I'm a sucker for fresh tasting food.... First time trying restaurant and I will for sure be returning....eating the falafel sandwich as I type....taste amazing....fresh and so much flavor....I also ordered the Mezze (vegetarian sampler) for later.....the falafels were not dry like others I've tried..... read more

North Ave Falalfel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Everything was absolutely awesome!!! Food was so yummy as well as great welcoming, Definitely I come back!! read more

North Ave Falalfel - Great experience and tasty food everything was so good! Definitely recommended to everyone! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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By far the best Falafel sandwich I have had in Chicago. I have explored all the different neighborhood places and nothing compares to this place. Nothing fancy, but their falafel sandwiches are a bundle of joy. read more

My mom and I ordered the chicken shawarma plate, the falafel salad, and a large hummus with pita. The chicken shawarma was covered in a white jelly substance that tasted like cream cheese. The chicken's texture was undercooked and the rice was soggy. 2.5/10. The falafel salad was 5 falafels put on top of this white jelly mixed with cucumber pieces. 1.5/10. The hummus did not taste like a thing! I smelled the pita and threw the rest out. 1/10. I have never had Mediterranean food as bad as this (I've been to perhaps hundreds of cheap-looking dive spots that have all been good). I don't usually write reviews for anything, but I felt compelled to write this one. The workers and owner were really nice. Doesn't compensate for the food :) read more

Well seasoned Falafel, tastey grapeleaves, very good hummus, everything was fresh and flavorful. read more

North Ave Falalfel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We really enjoyed our takeout from North Ave Falafel last night. The baba ghanoush was pleasantly smokey, and the falafel and rice were moist and flavorful. One star less as the meat was a little on the tough side, but overall the meal was really pleasant and we will order again soon! read more

Nicely remodeled with updated seating. Counter service where you order, pay and pick up your food and take to your table. Food a little pricey compared to other falafel places but everything is made to order. The quality is very good. Recommended! read more

The woman that was working there was very nice, but what I ordered and what I received was a little off. The menu says all sandwiches are served in a pita pocket, but the chicken shawerma sandwich I ordered came in a tortilla like a burrito. The herb fries are just regular french fries. It doesn't seem very authentic. read more

North Ave Falalfel - Herb fries with no herbs. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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