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.

The atmosphere is nice with indoor and outdoor seating. The parking lot is atrocious but you can…read morefind nearby street parking. The service left a lot to be desired and unfortunately we thought the reason was racism until we realized there is an automatic 15% gratuity. Started off with a mint lemonade and baba ganoush which came with pita. I wouldn't recommend either of these - the lemonade barely had a hint of mint and the pita was cold and a little stale, even after asking to have it warmed up. The baba ganoush itself was good but you don't really need it unless you're hungry and need an app. The food in main entrees were genuinely very good. Huge portions and everything was seasoned and cooked perfectly. My only small note is that for the lamb shank platter, i literally got only one potato wedge lol. Otherwise it was all fine. The prices are reasonable! We even got a dessert on the house but unfortunately i'm not sure what it was called (something like baklava) which was good. Overall a good spot but i left regretting the extra tip when our waitress kept forgetting to get little things like a plastic bag for our leftover containers and the receipt despite waiting for 5-10 minutes.

Love this place for lunch! The lunch specials are great and the portions are huge!…read more This is a pretty good deal. You order at the counter and then sit down. Please know that if you pay with card you pay extra fee, which I didn't know. This is a pretty big portion so I did have leftovers. For one of our lunches we upgraded to the dill rice which wasn't as different from regular rice as I wanted. But when you add sumac it's perfect! This place is bright and airy.

I needed this meal so bad. So delicious and great hospitality. This place is located on a busy…read morestreet but I was able to find street parking no problem during rush hour. When you walk in, you are brought to the dining room to your table but are instructed to order at the counter. The space is big with tons of tables. Vegetarian sampler: We got this to share. Comes with hummus, tahini sauce, falafel x2, persian salad, baba ghanoush, and dolma. Something nice to sample for the table. Everything tasted great. The falafel could've been more crispy. The platter also comes with a basket of pita bread! Combo mix grill #1: For my entree I got the mixed grill and chose both beef and lamb koubideh as my proteins. I really couldn't tell which meat was which since the meat is ground but both were super delicious otherwise. Great flavor. Got the half & half rice (basmati/dill) which is a great choice and I highly recommend. The platter also comes with red onion, a whole roasted tomato, and some butter. If you've been here before, you already know the portion sizes here are massive!!! So great for sharing!

The food was excellent. Everything was tasty, though the grilled meats were dry. I'm happy to go…read moreback for the food, but the service was lacking. Our waitress took almost 10 minutes to come by. Another 10 minutes before she took our appetizer order. We wanted to order our main dishes, but it was next to impossible to get her attention; she is really good at walking by while avoiding eye contact. Another waiter seemed to notice our discontent and came by to take the final order, see if we needed anything, and finally, to bring the bill. If you've got the time to sit through a long meal, the food is worth it.

Webt out with some family members visiting from Florida. The like Mediterranean food so we decided…read moreto go to Al Bawadi Grill, There were about 20 of us anf they were able to accomadate us all. It was so hard to decide on what to get so we decided to get 3 of the Al Bawadi Appetizer Sampler Platter which has Falafel, Grape Leaves, Feta Cheese, and homemade Hummus and Baba Ghanouj. Chicken Toshka: Baked pita bread stuffed with chicken shawarma, cheese and garlic spread. Fried Halloumi Cheese And for the main: large mixed kabab platter - shish kabab, kufta kabab, chicken shish tawook, lamb chops, served over our biryani and saffron rice and garnished with fresh parsley and roasted almonds. Lastly, a Grilled Shrimp Kabab Plate. I must say it was a ton of food! And I certainly tried a little of everything. Each bite was good and you couldn't go wrong. I really loved the Chicken Toshka - it was so good and I loved the crunchy baked pita the chicken and cheese was creamy! The servers were nice and very helpful. If you visit, I'm 100% sure that whatevr you order will be good. I thik the next time I visit, I'll order something small so it can be focused. But I will be sure to order the Chicken Toshka.

Food service and ambiance was beyond perfect I will definitely recommend this place for anyone who…read morewants to try the best middle eastern restaurant in chicago

The food was really tasty, the woman helping us was so attentive and welcoming, and the restaurant…read moreitself was very clean and well maintained.

A Hidden Gem in Chicago - Taste of Lebanon Restaurant…read more Taste of Lebanon Restaurant 1509 W Foster Ave Chicago, IL 60640 If you're looking for authentic Lebanese food, Taste of Lebanon is an absolute must-visit! Every meal we've had here has been fresh, flavorful, and made with care. You can truly taste the quality and tradition in every bite. The lamb shawarma is outstanding--perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with incredible flavor. The chicken shawarma is just as delicious, juicy, and cooked to perfection. But the true star of the menu is the lentil soup. It is hands down the best lentil soup I've ever had--rich, comforting, full of flavor, and worth coming back for on its own. It deserves to be the #1 item on the menu! What makes this place even more special is the amazing customer service. The entire staff is welcoming, friendly, and professional, making every visit feel like you're dining with family. A huge shoutout to Ali, who consistently goes above and beyond to make every customer feel appreciated. His kindness, professionalism, and genuine hospitality are second to none. He takes the time to make sure everything is perfect, and his positive attitude truly elevates the entire dining experience. Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch or picking up dinner, Taste of Lebanon never disappoints. The food is authentic, the prices are incredibly reasonable, and the service is exceptional. I highly recommend Taste of Lebanon to anyone in Chicago looking for some of the best Lebanese food in the city. Thank you, Ali and the entire team, for your outstanding hospitality. We'll definitely be back again and again!

Favour heaven! The hummus, tabouli, pickles, schwarma, if it's Taste of Lebanon time, it's feast…read moretime. I think of them and my mouth waters

Baba ghanoush is great, tabouli is so perfect to accompany the chicken shawarma…read more Shopping side: I normally get the Arabic coffee and load up on good gallons of olive oil here. I get the extra large bread with sesame seeds all over it. When hunting for new spices this is the first place I start. They also have diverse range of lentil varieties. I love the loose leaf teas here also.

Great customer service. The Middle East Grill is connected to the bakery.. Nice sit down to get a…read morequick lunch in... They also do catering if you need to..

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at this amazing restaurant. The service and food were…read moreabove and beyond our expectations. Jorge was an absolute pleasure and made our experience even more special. Thank you Jorge you are phenomenal. Dorothy and Oscar

Food is decent. Good service. Good portions but also comes at a cost. They charge you 2.5% for…read moreusing credit card to pay. Which is a clear ripoff and blatant money grab. They always ask me what rice I want, Dill or white, then later they charge me 2$ for choosing dill. Another money grab that goes usually unnoticed. These small fees that get added in the back ground are sign of pity small thinking operators. It is hard for me to fully trust cheap people like that. You lost the spirit of generosity and hospitality that you should be representing. At the end, they know how to cook, won't take that away from them but they are starting to suffer with success laziness.

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.

The prices for the amount of food you get is great. The $9.99 pizzas are tremendous and generous…read morefor filling two people maybe three. Service is under 10-15 minutes all made fresh to order and hot. Simple clean shop but terrible parking lot with monster pot holes. I've been back 4-5 times in the last two months.

I went for breakfast and got the Lahsa and the chai. The food was outstanding. It was served with…read morefresh vegetables, including cilantro, tomatoes, bell peppers. They brought us out a freshly made pita bread that paired so well with the food. The cost was incredibly affordable for the amount of food that we got. The chai was also made fresh. They made it right behind the counter in front of us and adjusted the sugar level accordingly. The service was excellent. The waitress brought us our food in a timely fashion, along with plates, forks, water, and napkins. It was a very comfortable environment with lots of hustling and bustling, making a really nice café for brunch. I would go back over and over again. The food was fresh, the service was incredible and the ambience was perfect.

I had such a great experience at Sweet Moon Cafe & Bakery! The cortado was absolutely…read moredelicious--smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. The almond croissant was freshly baked, flaky, and honestly amazing. I also tried the mushroom crepes, and they were fresh, flavorful, and so good. Everything tasted fresh and made with care. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more from their menu. If you're looking for a cozy spot with great coffee and fresh pastries, definitely give Sweet Moon a try!

I tried everything!!! So good …read more Simply earning money to afford eating and chilling there