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    Original Shawarma

    4.3 (42 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Shelby S.

    First, the ONLY negatives. The place was freezing cold, and the music playing was so loud that we could not hear one another speak. They do have Gender Neutral Restrooms, which as a woman, I do not prefer. I had my usual avocado from my bag. My hund ordered the Beef Shawarma Combo, which came with fries They have plenty for omnivore, limited options for vegetarians, and as I understand it, only pita and hummus for vegans (and I avoid carbs). Service was excellent!

    Mixed platter. It's bad.. it's yucky. Don't waste your money

    Very very bad food. The chicken feels uncooked and when you eat it.. it feels old and not fresh. Eat home food rather then eat this trash

    Soneya S.

    This spot is a great addition to the variety of restaurants in the strip, right next to the other halal eats. However, there's another shawarma place not far from here on the same side of the road, two lights down. So it's a tad confusing but they said this is owned by Palestine's for sure. I opted for takeout, as the small space was quite packed with a big group of women. The chicken shawarma wrap was quite filling on its own. But the pickles had an unpleasant taste so I had to remove them. Friendly staff, Fresh Food, tons of toppings, you can order a bowl, wrap, pita or baguette with your choice of protein and toppings. I typically try chicken when trying new places and later return to explore other options.

    Shyam S.

    Alhamdulillah for another great halal addition to Roosevelt Road. I love this spot not just for the Palestinian decor and Muslim-friendly ambience, but food. The portions are legit, prices aren't crazy, and the food tastes fresh. You can see them making it in front of you: no gimmicks. I respect businesses like these! I know the namesake shawarma is the draw, but the Jerusalem Salad and falafel wrap are things of beauty.

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    James E.

    Original Shawarma absolutely nailed it. I got the lamb shawarma wrap and honestly it might be the best I've had anywhere. The lamb was super tender, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor in every bite. The wrap was fresh, the toppings were balanced, and the garlic sauce tied everything together perfectly. You can tell they take pride in their food -- it tasted fresh, authentic, and made with care. If you love shawarma or just want a seriously good meal, this spot is a must-try. I'm definitely coming back.

    H C.

    Always Love this place. Great and friendly service. Food is always great. Came around 10pm and place was quiet. There Rice Bowl is always amazing.

    Clean place, great food, good prices

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    Food was amazing, the guys working there were also very friendly. They helped me choose what to get and they did not do me wrong with that.

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    4 months ago

    First time, but will be back. The Lamb Shawarma was delicious. Everything tasted so fresh and flavors were great. Outstanding service too

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    Amazing food i recommend every body to come try the best palestinian shawarma in chicago area

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    Amazing shawarma salad , the service is fast and very tasty I love it soo much specially the lamb shawarma salad and the garlic sauce !!

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    The shawarma sandwich tastes just like the traditional way! The bowl is a great option to have a balance and it's a heavy portion

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    best service such life people!!! food was so good, beef was my favorite! i'd definitely come back again :)

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    Good food, very nice people, cheap prices, fast, ambiance was amazing, good post workout meal.

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    The best shawarma I have ever tried and the bashka lamb meal is fair authentic shawarma came to Lombard area

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    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    2.8
    (86 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Sweetgreen is my Go-To for when I'm In the office and want to fuel my body with "better for me…read morefood" that also tastes good. I love that the Oakbrook location is conveniently located. It's also always clean when I come & the staff is super friendly. I wish I would have gotten the young lady's name who made my bowls today because she was amazing. I'm a creature of habit and the Harvest Bowl is what I'm getting 90% of the time. Today's bowl was super fresh (as always) and very tasty! I like to swap out the roasted chicken for the blackened chicken. That's another thing I love about SweetGreen is how seamless it is to customize your meal! The ONLY reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because ya girl HATES an onion. And my sweet potatoes today are giving a pinch of onion flavor. I'm assuming someone prepped the onion then prepped the sweet potatoes. Nevertheless, the bowl is still great and I'll def be back.

    Sweetgreen's food is actually quite good! I was surprised. My wife got the mushroom/shroom salad…read moreand it was one of the best salads she has got in a restaurant! I got the steak mezze, and the flavoring was good, but i think the steak was old? I did order an hour after opening ors o, but the steak was a bit tough and chewy, just seemed old. Otherwise, I thought the flavors were quite good. the rosemary foccacia was delicious, and i recommend getting that with your meal. The price is a little higher than I'd like, but at the same time, they do seem to have better quality ingredients and also make everything they provide compostable, which I'm sure has some added cost as well, so that may justify the slightly elevated price. In terms of service, they should clean the tables more often throughout the day to keep the area inviting.

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    Grove Tavern

    4.3
    (45 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Grove Tavern is easy to pass by on the crowded strip in downtown Lombard. But DON'T PASS IT UP!…read moreThis place fires on all cylinders and is a must-visit! We stopped in for dinner on a Friday night and were able to snag a table in the busy place. We setup in a cozy corner and began looking over the menu. Our waiter stopped by and we immediately knew he was going to be top notch. He was so friendly but very chill and seemed like he was reading our minds when it came to suggestions. After finally deciding, we placed our order and were impressed by the speed at which our food came out! It was fast for a sit-down restaurant! While we devoured our meal, which was INCREDIBLE by the way (I had the meatloaf and it was delicious!), our wonderful waiter continually checked in to see if we needed anything (but not to an annoying level). Then the manager (I think?) stopped by and even the owner (which I found out who he was later) asked how things were. And it wasn't a check-the-box, they were genuinely interested in making sure everything was to our liking. The restaurant/bar-ish is a bit of a mix. It has a bar feel but is right on the cusp of being something more upscale. And they should embrace that because their food and service level support something leveled-up! On the way out I tapped the owner on the shoulder and told him what an amazing time we had - he appreciated it. We'll be back here again, many more times!

    First of all let me say the food has always been good all the times I have been there.So has the…read moreservice. Today we went for lunch and the like I said the food and service were excellent!The strangest thing happened..we ordered dessert and wanted coffee the waiter who was excellent said we don't normally do coffee .All the times I had been there it has never been an issue or questionEd.They said they don't like to cross over to the Egg House.So basically when the Egg House closes no coffee or tea probably for dessert.He was able to to accommodate us but kind of hesitant no fault of his own.Then on the bill coffee was listed as "custom" seriously?. I realize it's a "Tavern Restaurant " but with dessert comes coffee or tea" in a restaurant usually. I thank you to the waiter but probably will never go back.

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    Blackberry Market

    Blackberry Market

    4.3
    (80 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    I really enjoy this spot for lunch. It's casual, has easy parking, and the food is made fresh…read morein-house with plenty of relatively healthy options. Some of my favorites are the chorizo breakfast wrap, the roast beef panini, and their signature Italian wedding soup. My wife and I usually add a side trio to get some greens in as well, which is always a great complement to our meal. Service is straightforward. You order up at the counter, grab your number, and find a seat. Just a note that it can get busy on weekends and during peak lunch hours, so plan accordingly. In addition, they also have a full coffee bar if you're in the mood for an espresso or specialty drink. Solid lunch spot that we keep coming back to. I'm a fan. 'Til next time, cheers!

    First time here and the store looks spacious, clean and welcoming. Order Avocado toast, it was not…read moretoasted. But had a lot of smashed avocado at the bottom and veggies. Service was great. They even brought us utensils. First time latte maker did a great job and delivered in person to the table. We finished everything. I liked the freshness of the veggies. The steak and egg bowl was a bit small and steak was just little bits. Breakfast sandwich is quite substantial. I enjoyed a little bit of the Farmhouse breakfast. Coffee is all you can drink! But I did get a latte.

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    Breakfast Protein Bowl @ Blackberry Market. 1600 16th St, Oak Brook, IL Cool!
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    Cafe Bethak

    Cafe Bethak

    4.6
    (19 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Needed a quick snack in the way to the arboretum and ended up here. It was so cute and welcoming…read more There was an event going on when we arrived but they were happy explain things in the menu, take our order and seat us. We sat at the cute floor seating area and lounged with our snacks. We got the bun kabob, haleem and karak chai. The haleem has no business being this good at a cafe lol. The bun kabob's meat to bread to chutney ratio was perfect. The chai was really authentic and not too sweet. We went for snack, but ended waay more stuffed than intended. Happily so

    I finally got a chance to come here. It's been listed as Chicago's first Pakistani-themed cafe. I…read morelike that they have long hours. There is a ton of parking available. I really like the look of the inside, it's very aesthetic and will likely appeal to these young American Tik Tok/IG girls. However, as Chicago's first Pakistani-themed cafe, I was hoping for a more authentic experience. I know their menu is half American and half Pakistani. I think 95% Pakistani would have been better. The pancakes, French toast, chicken cajun pasta, and chicken club sandwich, people can get that literally anywhere. The Pakistani food you can't. I ordered the paratha smash burger and honey cardamom matcha hot. The honey cardamom was great, not very sweet at all. The paratha was crispy and the smash burger was juicy. I really enjoyed the sauce on top of the burger. I would definitely come back here for that. Service was very friendly and helpful. I would give this place a 4. I would really love to see more Pakistani food on the menu as well as advertised on your social media. The Americanized food catering to Americans doesn't do the Pakistani culture justice.

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