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Good "bang for buck" would be an understatement when describing this place. The quality of the food…read moreat Falafel & Grill is absolutely OUTSTANDING, and comes at a beyond reasonable price. As typical for a counter serve, this facility is no thrills but it's kept very clean and the service is straightforward and great. We've gone back here a few times and have never had an issues with wait time, which is impressive as it can get pretty busy with orders. We've tried both the Chicken Kabob Plate and the Kifta Kabob Plate and both were fantastic. They truly make the meat here the PERFECT tenderness - probably the softest and juiciest chicken I've had in the city!!! The hummus and falafel that the Plate meals come with are also delicious. 10000% recommend for a casual Mediterranean meal or takeout

Falafel and Grill has become a neighborhood favorite for my little family. The falafel is soft and…read morefluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Large selection of vegetarian and gluten free options on the menu. Prices are good and the food comes out quickly every time. Though it's a casual place, it's clean and pleasant inside, with a decent amount of seating. The falafel platter is where I'd start, but return to get a gyro sandwich.

2.4 mi•Wicker Park, West Town

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4.5(405 reviews)

This place is beyond welcoming and such a refreshing spot to eat at. The food is delicious,…read morefilling, and so affordable. It's your typical kind of ambiance for a place like this--clean but not at all sterile. A welcome quiet spot in the chaos of Wicker. Aside from the delicious, comforting food, the service is incredible. It is rare to find spots like these nowadays and I sincerely hope the CAVA heads (don't get me wrong, I love CAVA!) try this out, too. We were accidentally charged for two orders of dolma when we ordered one, but I didn't realize. The person who took the order--wearing a propellor hat, by the way (hello whimsy!)--walked over to our table to let us know and asked if we'd like a refund and apologized. This already took me by surprise, so while I was fine without it, I said "sure." Next thing I know, they walk over with still two orders of dolma and the refund. I looked for a tip jar to put it back but couldn't find one. It was such an act of kindness and generosity. The kind of small interaction that reminds you of what being human is all about. Any time I'm in Wicker, I will try and stop at this place. Reminds me so much of Bulgaria and the "" I'd always beg for as a kid. 10/10 -- please support this independent restaurant!

I got delivery from here, interesting take on middle eastern food. I go the falafel wrap, with…read morehummus, it did not come with many veggies on it, the falafel itself was quite dry and the hummus was not very flavorful. My partner got a falafel plate. He liked the meal. He also got a salad, which he reports was good. I also got some French fries with tahini and extra garlic sauce. Overall average.

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Falafel & Grill

4.6(158 reviews)

2.3 mi•Lakeview

Just went here to order a gyro sandwich for $12 and received the tiniest portion I have ever…read morereceived from a local Mediterranean place. Have to be honest the price doesn't match the food you receive. I know at least 3 nearby places that give you way more for the same or less price. Please work on your portion sizes or else your place isn't worth it Also had a friend order separately and the workers never called out his order. He had to ask if his order ready and it was just sitting on the counter for 8 mins already at that point. Do better

Falafel & Grill was a pleasant surprise for me. It was late at night and I had a strong taste for…read moresome grilled meat and rice, so I was looking for a late night place in Yelp and came across this joint. I am familiar with the area but didn't know that this restaurant was located in this small strip mall. I pass this strip mall all the time when going to the Alamo Drafthouse for movies, but never thought about pulling into here due to the small parking lot and that it is always crowded. Walking into the restaurant, there is a kiosk where you can order your food. As it was late and I just wanted to eat and not make a lunch for tomorrow, I ordered a Spinach Pie and a Combination Meat Plate (Beef kabob, Kifta kabob, Chicken Kabob and Chicken shawarma. Served with Rice, Salad, Hummus and pita bread) so I could have leftovers to take to work the next day. I placed my order, paid for it and had to wait for about 15 minutes to get my food. While waiting, I was able to look around the restaurant to see it was clean and brightly lit. The table and floors were clean and there were a few customers dining inside. The staff was nice and friendly as well. I got my food home and was pleasantly surprised at the amount of food in the combo dish. There was a good amount of meat and rice, enough for two people easily. The combo dish is $25 but well worth it. The meat was cooked nicely and had good flavor. As good as that combo dish was, that Spinach pie was on point! The flavor was great and the dough was nice and fluffy/tasty. The food was so good that I decided to put in an order on Grubhub the next night to get it for dinner for later in the week. I wanted to place an order on Grubhub to get free delivery as a Prime member, but the online menu did not have the Spinach pies listed, so I ended up having to call into the restaurant to place my order. When you call into the restaurant, they take your number and will send you a link to pay for your order and to send them your address and delivery instructions. I ordered the same items again, but got extra Spinach pies and a Greek Salad with chicken as well. The delivery guy was nice and brought my food up to me as instructed. The salad was fresh and there was plenty of Chicken Shawarma on top of it. I ended up having that for dinner as well as one of the Spinach pies and it was delish. The Chicken Shawarma was very nice and again, this was a decent size salad and was filling along with the pie. I definitely want to go back to try some of the other dishes that they have, like the wraps and the gyro plate and/or wrap. There is a lentil soup I would also like to try as well. I would definitely recommend Falafel & Grill for eats.

2.5 mi•Wicker Park, West Town

Inside Falafel & Grill.Small Corner Plaza Montrose/Clark.Mediterranean/Middle East Street Food. Nice Service & Food.Cool.

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Sultan's Market

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Can never go wrong with either option whether if it's chicken or lamb. Food at sultans is always…read moretasty and affordable. Service is fast, and the interior is always clean with good music playing.

Ordered this for delivery through DoorDash, and I cannot recommend it enough! The food was…read moreinexpensive, the delivery was quick, and the portions were HUGE. We ordered two meals and a side of pita and that was enough for two meals for two people ( could have been more as both meals were very filling). I would highly recommend the lamb shawarma dinner. I will definitely return to their physical location in the future.

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North Ave Falalfel

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For a place in a strip mall this is pretty good to be honest. It was a lot better than the…read moreexpectations 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.

Not super friendly. The food was odd. The beef kabob platter did not come in a kabob style. The…read moresalad 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.

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I told them my grandma was in bad shape and they made sure she was able to go out in style! She…read moreloved the burger and they even gave her a beer, which happened to be her favorite Doris Burke, April 20th 1969 - August 4th 2026

I'd heard such amazing reviews.of.this place that I had to come, but I think I must have hit them…read moreon an off day. I got the patty melt ka'ak and the bread was really hard and stale, kind of painful to bite into. I thought I could just eat the filling but somehow that wasn't very flavorful either and the textures weren't pleasant. I also ordered the baklava milkshake, but it just didn't hit right for me - maybe not creamy/thick enough? It was kind of thin and overpowered by all the big dry chunks of baklava. Ordering at the kiosk was easy, food came out pretty quickly, and everyone was nice. In the end, I'm the one who paid over $32 for a burger and a shake, so shame on me!

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Ema

4.3(2k reviews)

3.0 mi•Near North Side

I LOVED my meal here! Ēma (Ay-mah) brings some glamour and glitz to the Mediterranean dining scene,…read morewith an airy, elevated hotel-lobby feel that still doesn't demand a dress code. Dresscode: Smart Casual / Casual Noise Level: Medium (it gets buzzy after 5:30pm) Thursday night Happy Hour was lively, so it took about 10-15 minutes for someone to come around, but service was attentive once we got going. The food is where Ēma really shines. From the Happy Hour menu, the Charred Eggplant Hummus and Crispy Potatoes were generously portioned and great for sharing. On the main menu, the Indian-Mediterranean fusion Bhel Hummus was a party for my taste buds, while the Hot Honey Halloumi and Chicken Kefta rounded out the table nicely. The halloumi is more of a side than a main, but that sweet-and-salty hot honey combo was chef's kiss. For our finisher, the Chocolate Torte knocked us out. Decadent, delicious and chocolate with lots of depth. Overall, Ēma is an excellent spot to order a bunch of dishes for the table and get an elevated meal without feeling stuffy, and delicious without taking itself too seriously. DO's: - Make a reservation ahead, especially for happy hour 4-6pm - Treat apps like small plates, order 2-3 to sample - Entertain their wine list, they have a lot! - Bring vegetarians here, there are plenty of options DON'Ts: - Dismiss the desert menu. It's fantastic and shareable! - Forget to ask for extra pita with the hummus! - Miss out on the LettuceEats loyalty points (check-in with your server before paying your check)

Mixed feelings on this place. Really pretty decor and nice vibe, but portions have greatly…read moredecreased in the last few years. The food is good, but I don't like that the portions have gotten smaller with the price staying the same. I've added pictures to show the difference. Their spicy hummus is probably my favorite hummus I've gotten from a restaurant, but it isn't always on the menu. The Kefta kabob is always good.

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Cedar Palace

4.8(550 reviews)

1.1 mi•Lincoln Park

Yum yum yum yum--this place is a palace of flavor! Authentic cuisine in a warm atmosphere with…read morefantastically friendly folk; Anthony said the entire menu is based on his mom's recipes--so it makes a lot of sense why everything has that only heart-warming flavors that only a home-cooked meal can have. Everything tastes exceptional from the dolmas to the Arabian coffees

Finally found an authentic Lebanese restaurant in Chicago that serves with love. The spot is cozy…read moreand the simplicity adds to the beauty. The restaurant was also very aware of vegan option needs, and recommended all the tasty vegan items. To summarize - the hummus and falafel reminded me of my childhood in the heart of Middle East. Thank you!

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Nile Restaurant Hyde Park

3.9(249 reviews)

9.8 mi•Hyde Park

Everything was delicious. Lentil soup was piping hot, like I like it. Falafel could have been more…read moreflavorful but it was crispy enough. I will be going back for the shwarma.

Came here prior to visiting the nearby theater. I've always seen this place but never knew what it…read morewas. When we arrived on a Friday evening, it wasn't really crowded. We were seated right away on the outside patio. The ambiance was a very stunning little escape from the hustle and bustle of the area. The menu was robust but my partner and I knew that we were crunch for time, I ordered the lamb chop kebab & I believe he ordered the steak. Mine came with a house salad which was good. Our entrees came out quickly and were delicious. The waitress and staff was friendly, it made for a lovely date night.

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Naf Naf Grill

3.7(245 reviews)

3.7 mi•The Loop

food was incredible the steak is so fire and the sauces are perfectly seasoned not to thick and not…read moretoo watery aswell love the vibe of the inside but prefer eating outside I love the lil seating area, only suggestion I'd say is maybe add real flower, service was absolutely incredible sameer was incredibly helpful and friendly to both me and my lovely girlfriend helped us figure stuff out since it was our first time and even offered samples of everything 1000/10 thanks for helping me have a good date with my girlfriend!!

Have you been to a Cava? I'd be surprised if not - they're popping up like daisies! Naf Naf Grill…read moreis kind of similar, but with a smaller selection. Between the two, I prefer Cava for both the wider selection and seemingly higher quality. Before I get into the meat of the review, a word of caution: One of the keys to enjoying Naf Naf is not overdoing it by adding everything to your bowl. That said, my experiences at Naf Naf with both the food and the service have been hit or miss. Sometimes, the service is perfectly pleasant for a fast-casual eatery, but at other times, I've found it rude and unfriendly. As for the food, I feel the quality of the veggies, meats, and other ingredients is fine, but nothing to write home about. However, I think one issue with piling on too many ingredients is that too much liquid seeps into the bowl, which interferes with the overall experience. It's worth mentioning that even though I do go overboard at Cava, I've never encountered this issue there. Finally, while Naf Naf isn't the cheapest place around, considering the downtown location and portion sizes, I feel the prices are reasonable. Final verdict: Naf Naf Grill is a solid, respectable choice for a healthy-ish, reasonably priced lunch. At the same time, I feel there is room for improvement, and there are places within a five-minute walk that outperform it.

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Ashley H.

Elite 26 All-Star

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718

3 years ago

Oasis Fresh is truly a hidden gem! It's easy to overlook as a passerby, but you'll definitely want to pay a visit if you're in the area. The food is fresh and high quality as advertised, with a lot of value for the price. Their menu has all of the standard middle eastern street food staples and more. With so many delicious-looking options, the hardest part was deciding what to order! I opted for the gyro wrap with a side of falafel, which was impressively crispy without being dry. The food was well-packaged and arrived warm via delivery, with generous portions even lasting for another meal. Needless to say, this will be a new go-to. Am already looking forward to the next visit, and highly encourage checking Oasis Fresh out! read more

Ryan P.

7 years ago

This is a great neighborhood spot. So many places have gone into this corning that have not been worth going to and Oasis Fresh changes that. The owners could not be nicer and the food tastes great. You can truly tell the freshness of it and I will become a regular here. read more

Maire Shannon M.

4 years ago

Got our sandwich within 5 minutes. The guy working there was engaging and so pleasant! Not to mention our food was fantastic. Will be back!

Alexa S.

7 years ago

Great little place! Food was amazing and the owner is super friendly. We will definitely be stopping in again.

Renee D.

6 years ago

The food was amazing and the service could not have been better! I will definitely be back!

Steven B.

7 years ago

Excellent! Food is very fresh and delicious. Nice staff as well. Definitely worth a try.

Lori M.

3 years ago

This place has the best hummus! Service is very friendly For sure a take out place! read more

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