Memorial Day. Great first visit…read more It won't be the last. Why? Fresh ..every thing. Hummus heaven. Meats , fish ,and vegetables. Grilled to perfection. Great service. Super deserts. Clean restrooms. So good.

We got their Veggie…read moreKing combo plate 3.5/5 - their dolmas was alright and the falafel was a little too dry. Loved their baba ghanouj!! Their hummus was also quite good M'hammareh 4/5 - nice peppery/ slightly sweet dish. Went great with the pita Sumac fries 5/5 - loved them. Wish they gave it with some dip! Labneh 4/5 - my first time trying it. Simple, elegant, and yummy Overall, would recommend! We got takeout but want to check it out some time.

Note: Cash Only I…read morewas so excited to try Panaderia Evita, I put it on my calendar to not forget. While they have some things going for them, the experience ended up falling a little below expectations. Walking in, you're greeted by the smell of fresh baked goods. The setup is similar to Paris Baguette where you grab a pair of tongs and a tray, and then grab anything you want. Therein lies complaint #1: Other than small price stickers that some amy needs reading glasses for, there are no labels of any kind as to what it what. I can recognize a donut (at least I think so), but with the rest, I couldn't even tell if they were sweet or savory. I grabbed three different pastries, including one that was recommended by the clerk. With half an exception, the feedback is generally the same. This is complaint #2: Except for the one that had a softer, yellower center, the dough was firm with very little give. There's nothing wrong with a little crispness, but in this case, there wasn't much (if any) flakiness. With all of this said, while I am open to returning and trying some more items, I don't see myself breaking down the door to come back or recommending this spot to friends and family.

Panaderia Evita is a true hidden gem in the neighborhood!…read more Panaderia Evita is the type of bakery that if you walked too fast you would miss it. I came across Panaderia Evita during a random walk through Rodgers Park and I'm so happy I stop in that day. The staff is friendly and always speaks when I visit. The inside is spacious and clean not much investment into the decor but the food makes up for it. There are a ton of bakeries along the same block but the pastries from Panaderia Evita stand out from the rest. The homemade donuts are unbelievable! Pastries from the sugar donuts to the Conchas are so sweet and fluffy. I have yet to have a bad pastry from Panaderia Evita! I highly recommend trying the donuts because they're so fluffy and test so fresh. I haven't had a fresh donut like the ones at Panaderia Evita even at places dedicated to donuts.

Decided to try something new and go to a different sweets place on devon. Totally happy that I was…read morefeeling adventurous today, because this was a great find. The shop is very simple, with just various snacks lined up on the shelves. I decided to try some halwa to see how I liked it, and it was tasty. Even tastier than the food though was the price, I got a great deal. Definitely will be coming back here.

This shop is a distributor of savories and sweets to many parts on the US. They have a wide variety…read moreof sweets. They have the BEST samosa!! I picked up 3 samosas first. They tasted so good that, after a few hours, I went back again and picked up 5 more. The size of the samosa was the biggest I have seen. It tasted like the authentic Punjabi samosa from Chandigarh, India. I'd highly highly recommend checking this place when you are on Devon Ave.

I'm so sad about this bakery closing does anyone know if there's another location- the owner was so…read morenice and the products were amazing .

Disappointing. I got coffee and two pastries from the glass case. My croissant was slightly burnt…read moreon the bottom. The other pastry I don't know the name of, but it had spinach and cheese. It was dry and could have had more flavor. I don't think I'll be back unfortunately.

What a fantastic Greek restaurant. The staff was incredibly welcoming and kind. It is not a very…read morebig place, but feels very cozy. Food was absolutely delicious , the Greek chicken was amazing! Everything on the menu was reasonably priced and the food being served throughout the restaurant was very generously portioned. Wish I had tried this place sooner!

Absolutely delicious & everything the reviews here said are true. Service is incredible (so…read morefriendly), food comes out quickly, and the flavors are authentic. It feels like you're walking into your family's home. The space is no frills and the food is incredible. Easy street parking outside the place and it looked like most people had pick up orders. Portions are MASSIVE and it's quite a beautiful thing. I can't wait to order from here in the future!

Not the prettiest of interiors but they have a wide selection of pastries, both savory and sweet…read more There's a few scattered labels to identify fillings like cheese or strawberry, but unless you know what you're choosing, you may have to guess. There were also muffins, cookies, and other traditional Mexican sweet breads. The sliding doors were all open which was a little strange but the smell of fresh bread was quite enticing. I got 5 pastries and 1 choco flan ($3) for about $10. Best choco flan I've had so far. The pastries I chose were all fresh and soft. The tricolor cookie had a strange stale-like aftertaste, though. The besos was cakey and a surprise, I've only had harder ones. The employee working the register was friendly and it was a quick checkout.

Pesimo servicio y muy mal atitud de una de las trabajadoras que prefiere andar en el chisme que…read morehacer su trabajo bien y para colmo cierran antes del horario indicado en sus puertas. Im downgrading my previous review from a few years ago because nothing sends me up the wall than apathetic service from service workers whose JOB entails being courteous and service oriented. Im Latina so there is zero language barrier. The people who work here are just plain rude and lack common decency. The woman who "took" care of me was gossiping with someone else that when she rang me up, didnt even bother to tell me how much it was she just expected me to look at the register. THEN, one time I got there at 7:20pm. Closing time is listed as 8pm and it was already closed! Not sure if the owners know this happens but clearly the workers could care less and have no interest in providing a positive experience for its customers.

Al Sham Sweets has been around for years, and this small pastry shop offers middle eastern…read morepastries, and even a catering option. We stopped by to get a variety of warbats, ballouries, and other baklava. Service was very straightforward, and items are sold by weight. Parking available in their small strip plaza lot. +middle eastern sweets +parking available

Very pleased after my first visit. We selected several pieces to try, including a chocolate knafeh…read morelooking dessert and a sesame square. They are light and satisfying. The owner is very friendly. They have some indoor seating as well. I'll be going back for the sugar free knafeh.

I braved the year's first snow day of Chicago to pick up a Bombay sandwich and a cup of chai. It's…read moremy first time here. The pre-order to pick up process via their website was very easy. The Bombay sandwich is extraordinary. Generous amount of ingredients that will satisfy any and all cravings you might have for spicy, sweet, salty, crunchy, pickled, fresh and vibrant. It's not a cheap sandwich, but it's big and split into 2, and since it comes with good quality Indian-spiced chips and a colorful and mayo-free slaw that satisfies the bitter part of the flavor spectrum, you have a complete lunch to share with a friend. I'm really picky about chai. I love it creamy, with cardamom, and with a slight sweetness from condensed milk. The only two chai teas I like in Evanston/Skokie are the irani chai at Complimentary Cafe (on Fri-Mon)... and this one. And both are very reasonably priced. I'll be back to celebrate pay day with a pickup lunch here! :)

I had the Paneer Tikki Masala Sandwich. This sandwich had massive flavor, but was not 'spicy just…read morefor the sake of being spicy' -- the whole sandwich blended together well, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Friendly, fast service.