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    Roti

    3.9 (449 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Amber R.

    What great find on our latest visit to Chicago! The restaurant is very similar to Cava or Chipotle in that they build your bowl as you order. My son had a rice bowl with chicken and I had a mixed greens + rice bowl with chicken. Love that there are so many toppings to choose from like pickled onions, hummus, curried carrots and feta, to name a few. The bowls were very filling and each came with a large round of pita. Definitely a great lunch spot with something for everyone.

    Build Your Own Bowl - Lemon Kale, Marinated Cabbage, Curried Carrot Salad, Tomato & Cucumber, Falafel, and Extra Pita
    Vaishnavi W.

    If you're on a quick run and you're looking for something tasty to fill you up which is healthy too, Roti is a must go place. The service is quick and no long queues too. The ambiance was nice, like any other fast food place. They did not have many veg bowl options but there is 'Build your own' where you can add combinations of whatever you prefer to eat.

    Karolina J.

    Personally I like Nafnaf better in generally but the food at Rōti was good. The hummus here was not my favorite and the pita wasn't as fluffy as I'd like but the chicken had good flavor and they have lots of sauce options. I do like that the line was really quick and there was plenty of spots to eat.

    Claire C.

    Our first time here and it was really good! And great portion for the price. Service was fast and employees were nice. The seating is modern and fun!

    Salad and rice bowl to-go with all the toppings
    Leland L.

    My favorite work lunch!! After moving from the east coast, I really missed CAVA, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that Roti is quite similar if not better. First of all, definitely get the app! For downloading it you get $10 off a bowl, and after I got my first bowl they gave me another $10 off. I love how much food they give you, they definitely don't skimp on the portions like some places do. I have always been able to get 2 meals out of this which makes it such a great deal! I also love that there is no limit to how many topping you can get. There is so much variety and it's a great option for an affordable healthy lunch!

    Build Your Own Bowl, photo doesn't do it justice.

    Food was delish, quick, and allowed me to indulge in something I wouldn't feel guilty about later. After discussing the menu with the crew on duty I settled on the Build Your Own as the most enticing option. Did not disappoint and I am grateful for the suggestions Keith passed my way. I made sure to tip because the service was top notch. Store was clean with some contemporary hips playing in the background and few customers. Primarily everyone ate and left swiftly. Was a great stop for my needs. Entrance is on Washington and not Dearborn which is the building entrance. The door is between Dearborn and Wabash on Washington.

    Build Your Own Bowl (Spicy Steak) and a Spindrift (Raspberry Lime) for just under $20.
    Ericka A.

    Qdoba, but make it Mediterranean. This place will do in a pinch. It's in a large, industrial feeling space that isn't too inviting, but they aren't trying to keep you there long. It definitely caters to all the professionals in the area who are just trying to grab a quick bite at lunchtime. I usually go for a Bowl and I've been pretty happy. You can make it as mild or as spicy as you'd like and mix and match a wide variety of ingredients. A Build Your Own Bowl with Spicy Steak is $14.95 and a Spindrift Raspberry Lime is $2.50. After tax, you're looking at just under $20 for an order that can easily be split into two meals. Not cheap, but not about to break the bank either. I think they are perfectly fine, but I much prefer Naf Naf Grill. That's not to say it's not good. That's just my personal taste. Think of it as Chipotle vs Qdoba. For me, they are Qdoba.

    Bowl with rice, chicken, onions, tomatoes and cabbage
    Keisha M.

    I am a sucker for any kind of bowl or dish that includes rice. So when I heard there was a Mediterranean restaurant set up like Chipotle I was all in. The staff were all so nice, friendly and were happy to explain the different types of proteins and flavors. I built my own bowl with rice, seasoned chicken, cabbage, onions and tomatoes. So delicious. Perfect sized bowl and portion for lunch. The veggies were so fresh and flavorful. Dangerous that Roti is in walking distance from my job. I will for sure be a loyal patron.

    Chicken pita & Falafel
    Adelia S.

    The food was flavorful. I really enjoyed the Falafel more than the Chicken Pita. The service was friendly and helped us find choices of what to eat.

    I had 5 of these in my salad bowl.
    De'Anna W.

    Really enjoyed my bowl here after I picked out all of the lettuce cores which seemed excessive. 5 in total smh. Everything else was great though. Loved their pickles. As others have mentioned, this is like the chipotle of Mediterranean food. I love having the option to customize your bowl and get exactly what you like. The pita that comes with it was fresh and made the perfect scoop. The inside was overall clean. A couple wrappers at the drink station. The only visible employee was nice. I'd come here again for sure.

    Nadine S.

    Cafeteria style. Quick but fresh and delish Mediterranean food. One of my favorite lunch spots. The falafel is top tier.

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    It is like a chipotle for mediterranean food. Quality, good tasting, quick food. Service was polite and helpful.

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    Good amazing food! Must try they have a location in Northbrook with a amazing manager staff

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    Hi, thanks for the feedback. Sorry you didn't like the music.

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    8 years ago

    Extremely good food and very welcoming staff and environment!! Get the refillable juice!!

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    Great customer service on top of the tasty food.. The lady behind the counter was uber friendly !

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    I love these guys! I use them for catering at work all the time. Roti is great for vegans and gluten free diets.

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    I happened by this place on my way to the park. It's tasty and cheap. Enough said.

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