Totally unassuming. Totally delicious. Order a shawarma pizza, and thank me later. Also make sure to get the spicy hummus. It's worth the extra 50 cents. The pita was really toasty hot and soft and the hummus was really something. This place is in a strip mall but don't let that put you off. They are putting out some really banging food. The staff all seemed really nice. And it's neat that you get to see right into the pizza oven. I don't have much more to say about this place other than I would order from here weekly if I could. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went here because a friend recommended this spot as a quick bite before bowling nearby and I enjoyed it! The food was very reasonable price and I felt very satisfied with the amount of food. The staff were so kind, and they allowed us to still remain in the restaurant after closing, and even insisted for us to stay and eat. The restaurant is like a small mom and pop shop, so seating options were a bit limited, but since we were the only people, there was no problem finding a seat. I especially liked the Chicken Panini! The melted cheese and toasted crunch made the perfect blend of warm texture with delicious taste. It's a panini, and you really can't go wrong with it. The cheese fries were also good too, but unfortunately the cheese got cold and so they were solid at some point which isn't as tasty as having melted cheese fries. Nevertheless, I liked eating them with my panini. We also got the Chicken Shawarma, which was equally as delicious. There was a plate option, but even just the shawarma itself was filling! I can see myself coming back here for a quick bite read more

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food was good! pita bread came out fresh off the oven, so it was warm and ready for stuffing in the beef shawarma. the portion size was surprisingly enough as a "plate" dined in during the weekend, so it wasn't as busy. not sure if this was worth the price point. would come again to try their other menu! read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Beef Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Their pizza is so good! Everything has a Mediterranean flare. Everytime we eat here or order delivery we get Sausage Mushroom onion pizza. It is so good! They have so many other sandwiches and Mediterranean plates too. I am obsessed. Can't wait to come back again soon. You can get it delivered from any delivery app. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Sausage Mushroom onion pizza! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I used to live a block from Pi-Hi, always seeing it as a reliable takeout option when I didn't want to cook or was too lazy to hop in the car after a long day. It was never the best Mediterranean food I've ever had, but always serviceable, above average at a great cost. Now that we're a little further away, I don't go as often. After my last two experiences, I'm not sure I'll go again. This time I had the Veggie Sampler platter, which is supposed to come with falafel, pita, hummus, babaganoush, salad, rice, and stuffed grape leaves. To start, there was no rice. Also, whoever put the platter together threw the pita in on top of the salad, making it soggy and just about inedible. They used to individually wrap it in tin foil, and carefully separate things out - not anymore. The tahini sauce came with a plastic lid that wasn't sealed on tight, leading to a fairly large mess. The grape leaves were great, though I wish there were more than too. But. hummus was average at absolute best, I might have been better off grabbing a tub across the street at Mariano's. The babaganoush was off as well, and salad was drenched in cream (or was that my unsealed tahini?). The falafels. You can't mess up a falafel, right? Yes. Yes you can. These were like brittle hockey pucks, as if they were made yesterday and reheated out of the fridge. One off night, hey it happens. But, this is the third below average experience in a row, and probably the worst dining experience I've had in years. A real shame, because this used to be a routine favorite. read more

The past two times of getting the mixed meat plates have been great. This time, we mistakenly tried other dishes. We tried pizza with shawarma, which did not have good flavor/texture at all. We also tried the dolmas, which were very soggy. I suspect they were canned. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe has great selection of Mediterranean food at affordable prices. The menu has a wide variety of dishes to choose from Mediterranean pizza, pitas, salads, and vegetarian selection. We've ordered here a few times and the Mediterranean Pizza Pi is a favorite. It's crispy, delicious, and love the addition of shawarma on a pizza. I usually also order falafel as a side but not the biggest fan of the Tahini sauce. This is near Lane-Tech High school where they have specials specifically for students. The service is always prompt, we've always been able to pickup our order in less than 30 minutes. I recommend online ordering, it's fast and seamless. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Mediterranean Pi - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came back after some months had past. Everything was still the same and still delicious. I decided to give the falafel plate another chance and this time flavor was so much better. We also tried the chicken shawarma. It was juicy and full of flavor. The service is still a little slow, but food is totally worth it. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not the quality of food I would expect from a Mediterranean restaurant. Maybe their pizza is better but I will not be returning to find out. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Chicken Kabob Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I placed my order over the phone for pick up and the staff was extremely friendly . When I came in to pick it up the shop is really small but has a few tables to sit at if you're planning to eat in. I ordered the Mediterranean pizza, hummus, and falafel . The pizza was interesting ! Definitely had a gyro taste to it. The crust was cooked well and I'm sure the other pizzas are good as well. The pizza was enough for two people and we probably could have done without the falafel in order to satisfy our hunger. The hummus and falafel are your typical dishes , flavored well- nothing special . Definitely a good bang for your buck and worth going to ! read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Mediterranean Pi - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I actually really loved this place because of how consistent the food was. I recently went and noticed things have changed. I'm assuming they are under new ownership with the menu additions. However, when I received my food it looked questionable. The hummus was so dry and not blended (normally it's smooth and delicious) the rice was a little off and def. Not the same as before. The salad didn't taste the same and the meat was just ok. This was a great place I'm hoping things become more consistent. read more

Quaint little place across from Lane Tech High school and a local spot for the students. I ambled in one day to pick up dinner and saw they were reasonably priced. I got the falafel sandwich and a eggplant and falafel sandwich for my husband, which he said was very tasty. The service was decent, no complaints and the food is fresh. Worth a visit. read more

Overall: If you are looking for a fast and super casual lunch or dinner option, definitely grab some falafel at Pi-Hi. The good: I'd guess to say this is probably the best falafel in the area. Not the best in the city by any means, but it's pretty freakin' good and comes out hot. The pitas that we got were stuffed to the brim (one broke) with hummus and veggies, and the sauces provided were creamy and spicy respectively. The portion sizes were filling and not too overwhelming, the menu is well-varied, and the prices are fitting for the quality and size you get. The not-so-good: While the food was hot and fresh, it did take quite a bit to come out. For a "fast casual" experience, we were there for probably 40 minutes total. The atmosphere is lacking, with an absence of decoration, theme, and overall cleanliness. Not enough to sway you away per say, but it's not necessarily welcoming either. The cashier wasn't very conversational. Atmosphere: 7.5/10 Service: 7.5/10 Food: 9/10 read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Chicken shawarma sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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UPDATE: this pizza is still consistently amazing- quality of food and service is always awesome! HOW HAVE I LIVED A MINUTE WALK AWAY FROM THIS PLACE AND I ONLY JUST ATE HERE?!?!?!? I've walked past this place a million times, and assumed it was just Mediterranean food. It is Mediterranean food, but they also have a wood fire oven for PIZZA! How on earth I missed this I have no idea. I don't like gyros or other Mediterranean food so I never bothered coming in here. The pizza is freaking amazing, as is the service. They are massive pizzas and they use fresh mozzarella (!!!) The lady at the front counter was so friendly and wonderful. This will be my go to pizza place for sure. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Yum! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

New owners. Very tasty and great prices. I am a traditionalist when it comes to Italian pizza but gave the Mediterranean chicken shawarma pizza a try. Glad I did because it was very good. I also love that they have a lot of lunch specials to help out the kids at Lane Tech High School. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe is Mediteranean Restaurant on the east side of Western Ave across the street from Lane Tech High School in a tiny little strip mall. I'm always looking for something new especially Mediteranean food. Pi-Hi has a small dimly lit dining area. They serve a variety of Mediteranean dishes and oven baked pizzas that look very good. The owner was super friendly telling me a little about various options they serve. I'm not sure why, but tonight I chose a vegetarian dish that came w/4 falafel, baba ganoush, hummus, tabouleh, dolmas & salad. The falafel was delicious seasoned w/Garlic, The baba ganoush was also delicious (but a little too salty for my taste), the hummus was ok and the dolmas was also very good but a little too salty. They also have 3 their own sauces, a hot sauce, tahini & a Garlic tahini (my favorite). Overall it was a pretty good meal. I would like to come back and try some of their other dishes like the chicken shawarma and maybe one of the oven baked pizzas. They looked delicious. read more

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Ordered Baba Ganoush, cheese pizza, fries, a falafel sandwich, and spicy hummus for delivery. Came so quick and the food is all SO GOOD. I'm so impressed with everything, I stopped eating just to write this review. I'm really bummed I'm discovering this place right before I move out of the area! read more

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It's really convenient for me to stop by Pi-Hi to grab food and since I love Mediterranean, I'm happy that it's so close by. The chicken shwarmma is fairly good so I tend to get a plate of that or sometimes the combo chicken which also comes with kebobs. The hummus is delicious and since most Mediterranean places don't include hummus in their meals, it's a really good bonus! On the other hand, the rice is rather plain though - it's missing some spices that could take it to another level. Also, the garlic sauce that I opted for on the side did not taste like garlic at all! Falafels - does not compare to Pita Inn...I am a strict believer that Pita Inn has the best falafels in the world so I was dying to try the falafels here given that some reviews have noted that the two are similar. Nope! Sorry, but Pita Inn still trumps all. It's not bad here but it's just not comparable. Sweet potato fries - Hm...what to say. Definitely not the best sweet potato fries I've had. It could be a bit crispier and less burnt on the edges though with more flavoring that actually sticks to the fries. Dolma - fairly cheap. You get 6 small ones for $2. I wish there was more stuffing to fill out the grape leaves. Pi-Hi didn't live up to its amazing reviews for me in terms of their Mediterranean food but I do plan on trying their pizzas and paninis later. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Sweet potato fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here for Lunch today and had a very delicious avocado panini! Was light yet very filling, the bread was amazing! I have known about this place for years, I absolutely love their wood fire pizza, so I'd definitely recommend that if you're in a pizza mood. The fries are delicious and crunchy. However I found the sauces (Tahini and garlic Tahini) to be watered down and lacking in flavor, but the tzatziki sauce was amazing! The falafel was perfect, it had the crunch on the outside but was moist and soft inside. The food was ready on time and the prices are reasonable. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Avocado Panini - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Why have I not eaten here before the food is made from scratch and delicious. I had the kabob chicken platter which comes with salad, fresh hummus, pitas and rice. This is best Mediterranean food I tastedn in a long time. The rice was phenomenal, chicken and the hummus was delicious. I was also told by a friend I had to get the baba ganoush and I am so glad that I did the smoky taste and seasoning makes this a must-have everytime I plan to return. This baba ganoush was my dinner tonight and the portion is large enough that you need to ask for more pitas they give you 3, but you can always eat the leftover as a dip for chips. read more

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The food was great and respectable prices for quality, quantity, and something original. However the one person working couldn't be bothered to look away from their phone for even a second. read more

Great food. Very nice people working here. When you walk in and see all those testimonials they pin on the wall, believe them.

Not sure why this spot has such positive reviews. I understand that pita sandwiches are typically pretty messy. I've eaten probably one thousand during my life (literally). This thing had already fallen completely apart before I opened it. Also I spent about a minute and a half discussing my sandwich with the guy. No tomato, no cucumber. We said it back and forth to each other like 5 times while maintaining eye contact. I watched him write it down. They put both on my sandwich (most of which i didn't really even get to eat because half of it fell into my lap as soon as I unwrapped it.) Falafel on the side was okay. But small as hell. I recommend going to Sultan's Market instead. Falafel are better, bigger and cheaper. The chicken shawarma is 1000% better at SM and again cheaper. Way better quality for cheaper. It's no contest really. Also this place was flooded with high school kids in there loudly playing nintendo switch and talking about Billie Eilish or whatever. Idk... you can do way better if you're looking for this type of food around these parts. read more

Not sure what the buzz is. I Ordered takeOut vía ritual a few dayss back. Chicken platter was good, liked the chhipolte flavors. Good stopped there however. Beef schwarma wasn't schwarma. Just fried up streak bits. Also got The Godfather their pizza, thinking it be wood fired, and instead got an inedible ball of grease. The grease was so bad,, it bled through the box and went into tHe upholstery in my car. Do not get pizza! On a plus note, place seemed clean for its location. read more

I ordered the falafel platter, tabouli, cucumber salad, dolmas, baklava, and a BBQ Chicken Pi. Pros: falafel is small but delicious and moist. The rice in the player is perfection. Tabouli and cucumber salad are great! Dolmas are flavorful! Baklava is heavenly! My boyfriend liked the BBQ pizza, but didn't rave about it. I thought it was definitely worth it for $11. Con: Tabouli does not come with pita bread so be sure to order extra. Hummus in the platter was meh - not the best I've had, but not the worst. Salad is the platter was also meh - wilted lettuce and tomatoes with oil and vinegar, might as well just skip it. Ordered three side sauces: tzatziki, garlic tahini, and hot sauce - like all but the hot sauce. Overall, quite delicious and will return read more

Great little food spot. Incredibly reasonable prices for what I consider to be really delicious food!

Service is always awful. The food takes an hour+ to be ready so unless you want to be waiting over an hour for a simple sandwich, this isnt the place to go. It's a small establishment with seats being right behind of each other which adds to the compact and dull ambiance. read more

Extremely friendly staff. The food was obviously freshly made and the smoothie I ordered was prepared in front of my eyes. Definitely consider trying this place out if your in the area! read more

Excellent place!! The people who work here are very friendly. They gave us a couple of samples of one of their juices while we waited for our food- the strawberry lemonade, which is sooo yummy and would be perfect on a hot summer day. The falafel here is moist and perfectly seasoned. We had two plates, the chicken shawarma and beef shawarma plates. Each came with hummus, rice, pita, and salad. Very flavorful, tender, with plenty of food. They make their own pita chips which are really tasty as well. Great addition to the neighborhood, we will come here often! read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Chicken shawarma plate on the left, beef shawarma plate on the right. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friend says I give way too many five stars (what can I say -- I have good taste and know where to go...) However, when I brought him to try the Mediterranean Pizza and the Spicy Chicken Shwarma plate, he was amazed. He would give this place a five star too. I think I saw his eyes roll to the back of his head because the food is so good. The Mediterranean Pizza probably ranks as one of the best five pizzas I've ever had in my life. The wood fire makes all the difference. The dough is delicious, the meat is fresh and succulent, the sauce is slightly sweet, and the basil adds another level of freshness. I also enjoyed the chicken plate but not as much as the pizza because it was THAT good. I also enjoyed the falafal as well. The owner is also super humble, very wise, and very passionate about his business. He gave us dolmas and baklava and the baklava BLEW me away. There's something so different about his baklava compared to the usually very, very sweet baklava that I usually have eaten. Anyways, come and support this business! It's a fairly new one but definitely worth the trek from wherever you are. ORDER THE MEDITERRANEAN! read more

You can drive right by without noticing Pi-Hi, which is in a small strip on Western Ave. Very unassuming front with signage denoting a fiery flame, but this camoflauges the name, especially at night. We wanted to check out the only Chicago restaurant that made the Yelp top 100 in the US! Ultimately, good food on a budget, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. The owner couldn't be friendlier, which I believe encourages the glowing reviews. The meat in the beef shawarma is fine cut so every bite is flavorful. The plate is an excellent value and comes with rice, salad, falafel, hummus and pita bread. I loved the beef shawarma and falafel, but the hummus and pita were lacking something. The hummus tasted plain and the pita wasn't the freshest. A good wood-oven pizza has an incredible crunchy crust but their version was doughy. The margharita pizza was covered with basil, and the herb overwhelmed the flavors. The sauce was also on the sweet side. I would return for the schwarma but not the pizza. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Margherita Pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you are searching for a slice of Mediterranean heaven and wood fire pizza, the search is over. Visited this small restaurant last week and now I know what all the buzz is about! Unlikely combination of wood fire pizza, panninis and Mediterranean selections makes this place unique and able to satisfy a range of tastes. The moment I walked in I was warmly greeted by one of the owners, Ferris. The place was jammed packed with Lane Tech students and there were no seats available. He kindly let me know they'd be leaving at 11:30 and offered me lemon water. As busy as it was, he found time to speak with me and welcome me as I let him know it was my first time at Pi Hi Cafe. Every person working here is very friendly and attentive. Excellent customer service is an obvious priority, as well as fresh and scrumptious food. As I sat down, I met the other owner and he was just as friendly and attentive as his partner. He offered me a free piece of baklava which was ooey gooey piece of sweetness. Their passion for good quality food is evident as I devoured my chicken kabob plate which had salad, rice, hummus and falafel. I don't normally like falafel, this one you cannot pass up. The hummus does not taste very traditional and I have no clue what makes it different. I cannot wait to come back and try their other dishes. Thank you Pi-Hi Cafe for treating me like family. We need more great restaurants such as yours. I wish you all the success in the world. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Chicken kabob plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have yet to try anything bad here. From their Wood Fire cooked pizza, to the hummus, to the Avocado Panini, everything is fresh and so good. Even the olives are tastier than the average olive! As for beverages, they have a great selection of tea for colder days, delicious Metropolis coffee when you need a pick me up, and my absolute favorite is the Strawberry Lemonade. Along with a super friendly staff, this joint is a true neighborhood gem. read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - My favorite Baklava! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The falafel was killer. The wood fired roasted garlic pizza with a crispy on the bottom, bubbly and soft on the top crust was delicious and loaded with garlic. The "godfather" panini did not skimp on the toppings. The beef kafta plate, was freshly cooked and the meat was hot off the grill. Everything in this tiny little restaurant seems terrific, and the owner could not have been more friendly. Normally for an establishment like this, 4 stars might seem excessive but the customer service was legitimately so welcoming and warm, an additional star is required. Oh, did I mention it's dirt cheap? Because yeah... it's dirt cheap. Not necessarily a destination restaurant, but if you are in Roscoe Village, and you're hungry, give Pi-Hi a try. read more

So my boyfriend and I decided to try this place out. We walk in, place was full but we mentioned that we were both new and have some questions. Our server was extremely helpful and attentive. He sat us down and answered all questions and gave us amazing recommendations. We ordered the pepperoni Pi and the chicken combo plate (recommended by our server) and let me tell you, IT WAS DELICIOUS! We also each order their homemade strawberry lemonade and the regular homemade lemonade. Also GREAT. All Ingredients are fresh and the service is great. If you haven't been here, GO! YOU WON'T REGRET IT! read more

Pi-Hi Cafe - Pepperoni Pi was to die for!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place. Been eating here many times and the food always tastes great. I'm a big falafel fan and I've tried a lot of places around Chicago and other cities, nothing compares to Pi-Hi. The food always tastes great, made to the order. The guys who work there are super friendly, I always feel welcomed. The kitchen is fast, the place is clean , the food is delicious, the prices are fair. I think that's what everyone is looking for when it comes to the food. I totally recommend Pi-Hi and I will definitely keep coming there again and again. read more

Brought a group of eight for dinner this week; solid across the board. Even though Pi-Hi is a Mediterranean cafe, you walk in thinking this is a pizza place, but everything is pretty tasty. I tried the sausage and pepperoni pizza, which was good and actually had enough meat on it to keep me happy...the fries, hummus and pita offerings were also good enough. The real winner here is the falafel, which is bordering on my new favorite in Chicago (although I have had good falafel at places like Falafel & Grill in Wicker or Taza in the Loop)...very fresh, tasty, not dried out at all, a winner. Prices here are very fair--I ordered some falafel and two individual pizzas and came out of this for less than $25. Me gusta! Service is great and the owner/manager (not sure which) on the night we were there was very accommodating. Also--BYO policy here is a little fuzzy, but for now assume that it's BYO if you show up close to 7:30 or 8 during the week and it's not crowded. It sounds like you don't want to show up with your own booze here any time when one of the HS students could show up from across the street to grab a pie. read more

Okay so I gave them another chance and ordered the beef kafta sandwich and to my delight it was amazing. I was a little bitter about my kabobs but hopefully one day they will be back but until then ill do the other beef options that they have. Im glad I came back everything is still just as delicious and the staff just as friendly. read more

Really enjoyed this place when we lived closer. The Shawarma is good and my wife loved the flatbread too.

before you start throwing rotten tomatoes at my review... please hear me out. i've read review after review about how awesome the pizza is but my family and i opted to go middle eastern instead. the boys enjoyed their meat dishes but my veggie combo plate was seriously lacking in FLAVOR all around. i normally think EVERYthing is salty but i was seriously stretching my tastebuds to find any sort of spice or taste in the hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, salad and (drier than toast) pita. my friend claims this her favorite falafel but i could NOT disagree more. aside from falafel i've had from the middle east (ok, i know i can't be that picky moving back to chicago), i put naf naf on a pedestal in this department. i SO want to love this place but thinking i need to move on to their pizza. i absolutely will not try anything else off their middle eastern menu... read more