Pro tip: Sauce it up! I'm a sucker for good falafel so when Roti beckoned from the curbside, I had to heed the call. The location was bright and welcoming. The staff was not. I asked the attendant is she had any recommendations or favorites and she said "I don't know, whatever you like, i guess." With no insider information, I moved through the subway-style conveyor belt ordering process. I threw on a little of almost everything to give it a shot. At the end of the line she asked if i wanted sauce. I selected one, she put on a stingy spread, and that was a wrap. I checked out and sat down to try my creation. The first bite was...dry. oh, so very dry. Sensing that I'd clearly made an ordering faux pas the gentleman next to me said, "You're going to want more sauce. It makes all the difference." He wasn't wrong. The addition of a little extra sauce saved everything. read more

Roti - Ordered the falafel wrap with almost everything and a little extra sauce. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great fresh delicious food served daily Healthy alternative if you must eat on the go as most of of often do The location is the heart of the loop pedestrian friendly but dont drive here traffic is tight Lots of options I needed guidance but will will half rice and salad bowl with salmon as my protein all vegetables but feta cheese and dill sauce Yummy read more

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Just soo soo good! So much flavor and topping options. Their portions are humongous. Choose your base, then the protein, then all the yummy toppings and lastly dressing. read more

Roti - Build Your Own Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall: A solid Mediterranean addition to the loop's options for lunch or easy dinner. The good: If you've been to Roti before, you know the deal and whether it's your style or not. If you haven't been, it's a Chipotle-esque restaurant with Med flavors instead. I love coming here, the chicken kabob and roti are always fantastic, and the options for additions are plentiful. All taste great - the sauces, hummus, cous cous, roasted veggies, slaws, and feta cheese make a well-rounded and tasty meal. The service here is fast and friendly, and the atmosphere typical Roti. The not-so-good: Not too much, but at the end of the day it's still just a Roti. If I had to complain about one thing it's the price $18 for 2 people with no drinks, but that's pretty standard downtown. Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm a huge fan of Roti, which is a Chipotle-style Mediterranean restaurant. The line is always long here during the lunch rush, so try to order online if you can and pick up in store on the right side near the drinks. My bowl was ready a few minutes before my scheduled pick-up time, perfect! TIP: Your first order will be $5 off when you order online! My bowl ended up being around $4, which is amazing for the amount of delicious food! I ordered a Salad Plate with grilled chicken as my protein, all of the side veggies, and roasted red pepper and s'hug as my sauces. The bowl is super filling and comes with a warm fluffy pita. The chicken was well-cooked and tender. I loved all of the side veggies, from the red cabbage to the onions and carrots. I was a huge fan of the s'hug sauce (similar to harissa), which is surprisingly spicy. I've also ordered the Rice Plate here before when I was really hungry. It's definitely super filling because of the amount of carbs and meat but delicious too! Roti, please open in LA!! read more

Roti - Salad Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent fast food mediterranean .. fresh and easy .. bowl or sandwich same ingredients and can build your own

I'm not a big salad fan, but I'm addicted to their Chicken Medley Salad which is very flavorful. The dressing is delicious. Now I'm a Roti aficionado! Service is always excellent. read more

Roti - Chicken Medley Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Management needs to change the prices on the menu in the restaurant; it's deceiving.. the menu in the restaurant says one price and the register rings a different price. When I inquired about this, I was told that the prices have gone up. Well, change it - it's deceiving. read more

Nothing wrong with the people working there or the restaurant. It was all good and the food was good too, but my friend and I got interventioned by our friends so that was hella awkward and I felt worse for the staff. read more

Flavorful food at at a reasobable. Fast service. Convenient location near Michigan Ave and State St on the loop.

Always fresh and healthy, Roti Modern Mediterranean is a wonderful restaurant with lots of choices. Just like their sign says, it's, "The Food That Loves You Back." I have tried the salads and the rice plates, they are both good, lots of topping options and protein choices. Their bread is fabulous. And it's all under $20. And it's not a lot of calories. If you want a meal that is healthy and full of flavor, this is the spot for you. read more

I have a foodie coworker. He's sooooo into this place. Decided to finally try it. The line was out the door at lunchtime so my expectations were pretty high. It's kinda a Mediterranean Chipotle, a step up from Naf Naf and definitely worth the wait in line. The line moves quickly by the way, it's not as bad as it looks. The interior doesn't have that fast food look to it with plastic booths so if you dine in you'll feel comfortable and less rushed to scarf down your meal. I always get the rice plate with Roti chicken and I get ALL THE DARN TOPPINGS!! Like hummus, couscous, roasted veggies, pickles...etc hold the cheese. Feta is a waster of dairy if you ask me. TIP: don't get the pita sandwich as your option, get the plate instead because they give you a free 99 pita anyways. Might as well get as much food as you can! The cookies are great too! They even have baklava!!! Oh and my lunch there is usually $10.90 for so much food! Can't beat that. read more

So I paid $11.40 for a street pita. It was pretty good and a decent size quick bite - but the lamb meatballs were cold, so that was disappointing - especially since it's 5pm and my first meal of the day. I was hella hungry and to bite into a cold meatball really ruined the rest of my day Other than the cold meatballs it was pretty tasty. If I would've taken it to go and put it in microwave than it would've been a 4/5 stars. read more

Roti is like a chipotle for Mediterranean food, except I feel like the food is a bit more fresh than you would find at a chipotle. I had an amazing chicken medley salad today for lunch, and it was a pretty large serving for a reasonable price. It was packed with flavor, and pretty good quality for a fast food spot. This location has plenty of staff also, so even though the line may be long at lunchtime, they really get you through the line quickly! Would definitely recommend roti if you're feeling Mediterranean food in a pinch! read more

Roti - Chicken Medley Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was excellent and workers were so friendly. Good portions and everything tasted fresh - especially loved the warm pita bread.

Awesome food, most of which is made in house! A tad pricey, but the quality certainly measures up. The guys behind the counter had awesome recommendations. Cauliflower rice was good and chicken was out of this world. Sauces were all super flavorful, though next time I'd get fewer so I can discern between all of the deliciousness. Similar to Cava, wouldn't be able to tell the difference side by side. read more

In town for a week and have eaten lunch here 4 times so far. Trying to keep it healthy in a town full of delicious cheat meals. Roti is like a Mediterranean version of Chipotle, kinda. I say kinda because unlike Chipotle, this isn't slop thrown together by people who just don't care (not a fan of Chipotle if you can't tell). All the food is fresh. The people are nice and the flavors are great!! Everything has a pop of flavor so don't expect bland. The option for riced cauliflower instead of saffron rice is great as I'm laying low on the carbs. I did try a bite of my son's saffron rice and it was on point. All the veggie toppings are great and full of flavor. The green Shug sauce combined with tahini is the move. I wish I had a Roti where I live. I'd hit it a lot!!! read more

Favorite restaurant in the loop! Moni is the absolute best, she makes it a great experience every time!

I'm a big fan of the "Mediterranean chipotle" in California called CAVA so was stoked when visiting Chicago for work that my colleagues suggested going to roti for lunch and I found out it was the same concept. I love places where you chose your own adventure aka build your own bowl or if you are an indecisive person (like me) they also have the option of pre made options. I decided to build my own bowl and got the rice bowl with the roti chicken. I loved all the options they had for sides, sauces and dips plus the fact that they were not limiting at all for how much you could get. We went during lunch and the service was quick and very friendly for a busy lunch hour. Overall Roti is a great fast causal spot for a healthy ish option. read more

On a Sunday afternoon, I was surprised by how many people came in. The place definitely wasn't packed but there were at least 5 tables filled the entire time that I was there and many more people that took it to go. This place is like a Mediterranean Chipotle. You put your bowl/burrito together depending on what you'd like. Some of my favorites include the hummus, tomato and cucumber, couscous, and the seasonal kale salad. As for the sauce, I've tried a handful of them before and all of them are tasty but the best would be the dill, yogurt, and cucumber!! If you order a bowl, at the register they'll ask you if you want pita. If you don't say yes, what are you doing?! As for drinks, I would recommend both the pomegranate black tea and the honey apple cranberry! The one thing I didn't like was at tables, the front two chair legs are put onto bottom center of the table, which I'm sure is for cleaning purposes, but it can also be a bother because it makes them less stable and people who pass by might knock them over...and I say this because while I was there a girl knocked down three getting in and out of her seat. read more

I'm not sure why they changed things up, but this isn't the Roti I remember. I hadn't been to a Roti since a while before COVID, and I think they said they rebranded... but why change a good thing? The salad was different, l and the pita was different. The new pita didn't seem freshly baked as before. Also, I ordered 1 gluten free pita, and 2 regular pitas. I think they gave me all 3 regular pita as there was no way of telling the difference. I may be back, only because my son now works a couple blocks away and we may meet up now and then for lunch. read more

I've always seen Roti's around the city and finally got to try it the other day! I learned that Roti's makes everything fresh each and every morning including the hummus (which is delicious!). Not something you expect from a "fast food" based restaurant. It was my first visit and I decided to go salmon and steak for the protein. They both were so fresh, juicy and flavorful. The steak itself was so tender and perfect, it would have been great even just eating it by itself with no sides. I also got the rice, hummus, kale salad, chickpeas and green s'hug sauce! I mixed all together with my rice plate and it was delicious. Roti's is a yummy healthy alternative to fast food. It sort of reminds me of the Mediterranean version of Chipotle. They have so many food/topping options so if you're a picky rather, there's a large variety of foods to chose from. Defining plan on visiting again! read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I always enjoy Roti! So many choices. Who doesn't love choices? I believe they have new menu options as well. Today I got the Fire & Rice bowl. I swapped the steak out for chicken. I also added a few options here and there. Note, they will charge you for the add ons. All in all it was worth it. And the portions are huge. So now I have dinner as well. read more

Roti - Build Your Own Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ooof. Made my first visit in a year or so. The pita sandwich was dismal. I ate maybe a third of tge sandwich.

One of my friends recommended I give Roti a try. I was nearby picking up some theater tickets and decided to pop in after an annoying day of travel for some dinner. I was bleary eyed and exhausted, probably terrifying looking. The girl working couldn't have sweeter and walked me through the process, which was thankfully easy- even for me to understand. Pick a base, pick a protein, pick what you want on it. They have a whole multitude of choices for accompaniments and delicious sauces so you can customize to your heart's content. Everything I tried was fresh and flavorful. I especially loved the green s'hug sauce which added a delicious spicy kick to my meal. They topped it off with a warm, pillowy pita. I left Roti feeling much better than I did when I walked in which isn't always the case in a fast casual atmosphere. I will definitely return! read more

I came here with my friends since we were in the area and needed a quick bite to eat. Roti has a chipotle like concept except Mediterraneanized. You have your choice of rice bowl, salad, sandwich, etc. I ordered a chicken rice bowl with hummus, tomato salad, and cous cous. Since the food is warm and just waiting to be scooped into a bowl it took literally less than 2 minutes for our food to come out. The rice bowl also comes with 2 pita breads which are great to stuff your food into. I also added the dill and cucumber yogurt sauce, and the spicy sauce on top of my chicken, freaking delicious. Total came to $8 which was a really great price since I had enough food for dinner. I wish they had this chain everywhere. I really want to try their falafel and sandwich next time I go. read more

Roti - Chicken rice with hummus tomato salad and couscous - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ok, so it was late and I was getting hungry. This place got OK reviews so I thought I would try it out. When I went I was 1 of 4 people in the place (not counting the workers). I don't look at that as a bad thing but as an opportunity to talk to the staff. I asked the young lady behind the counter to help me pick out something tasty and unique. She suggested a mix of the chickens and a bit of ALL the toppings. The only sauce I added was the cucumber based one. She was a hoot to interact with and it seemed she, as well as the other staff folks there, liked working there or at least with each other. The place was clean and empty so I got to sit where I wanted - by the window. I love people watching. I cut my wrap in two to get a good photo and the stuff just started falling out. The flavors were wonderful . Not to spicy. Not bland at all. I ended up needing a fork to get all the stuff that fell our. Didn't want to waste any of it! Yum! It sort of reminded me of Qudoba but with a Mediterranean flair. They don't have these in my home town but if they did I would be going there. read more

Roti - Chicken Kabob bases wrap with a little bit of everything. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Soooo tasty and simple and fast! Came here with the fam bam and they loved it! The vibe is clean and modern. read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Roti is a chipotle style, Mediterranean grill. You have your choice of getting a salad, a rice bowl, or a pita sandwich. I have eaten here several times and always opt for the rice bowl with either Roti Chicken or Steak. Both have always been cooked and seasoned well. I have come during off hours (5 pm, before the dinner rush) and the meat I got was still hot, which isn't always the case with these fast casual places. After picking meat you have the option to add sauces and hummus. I got the hummus once and was not impressed. Something about it tasted off, but that could very well be personal preference. After saucing up, you get to pick your veggies (I absolutely love the tomatoes and cucumbers) and adding feta cheese. If you got a salad or a rice bowl, you also have the option of getting a side of pita to go with your meal. I recommend doing so as the pita has always been warm, soft, and delicious. Overall, a quality lunch option, conveniently located in the loop. For those that are curious, Roti has an excellent nutrition calculator on their website so you can see the macros for your meal! read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Roti is a great go-to for consistently delicious mediterranean food in the Chicago loop. With multiple locations, very convenient access across the downtown area and I have always had a positive experience. We have also gone with their catering services and the ingredients are always plentiful and very fresh. Will be back very soon! Best, Charlie read more

Great falafel and pita, and the green s'hug sauce has a good amount of kick and flavor! The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. This lost and hungry hacker would happily eat here again. read more

Grabbed lunch here during my visit. I had the chicken roti salad. I loaded on the sides with hummus, tomato & cucumbers, fresh vegetables, and onions. I had my salad mixed in the bowl, which I should not have as it made my salad too wet. The flavor of the chicken roti was good. The meat was moist and not dry. The hummus also tasted good. Portion size was ok for lunch serving, as it would not weigh you down after eating. Service and setup is like Chipotle. Order your dish and protein at the first staton, to be moved to the vegetables and sauce section, followed by the cashier. This system worked, as the workers were able to move the line very quickly. A good lunch spot if you need something quick. read more

Been here a handful of times to this location and I have no complaints as it's fast, quick, & cheap! Think Chipotle but Mediterranean style. Your choice of a wrap, salad, or rice bowl where you then pick your protein (chicken or steak roti, kebabs, or my favorite falalels) and toppings. Toppings include your choice of sauce, hummus, cous cous, tomato & cucumbers, fresh vegetable mix, red cabbage slaw, onions, feta cheese, olives, and a piece of naan. Excellent spot for lunch or even a quick dinner which is when we normally find ourselves here. Never had issues with staff or waiting in long lines at this location either. All in all a great value for under $10 a person! 'Til next time, cheers! 240/365 read more

I went to Roti because I went somewhere else similar and was disappointed in the service, the wait times, the quality, and the cleanliness of the location. My experience with Roti was the opposite. I ordered online and arrived a few minutes early to pick it up an it was ready and waiting. Inside the bag was silverware and plenty of napkins. The pita bread was fantastic. It was flavorful and perfect. The chicken was cooked nearly to perfection. I don't generally get hummus and decided today that I would. I didn't need 25% of my bowl covered in hummus. I understand if you love it, but that was A LOT of hummus. I made the mistake of getting too many sides so everything was lacking a little especially with the hummus consuming so much space. The vegetables also seemed a little too "wet" which was a bit disappointing. I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't love what I got but I did like it. The pita bread and chicken were truly the stars of the show. I won't go out of my way to eat here again, but I also won't completely avoid it in the near future. read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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On Sunday eve, before they close, I tried to grab some Mediterranean food. But found that their service was pathetic. I ordered Salmon kabob (paid $2 extra. This is only mentioned on the board near the Counter!) and pita ToGo. Suggested to serve pita separate so that it does become soggy, but both the server and the manager had hard time to get it. Finally, some how after few tries they understood... Next, I asked falafel on side and I was ready to pay more for the side. Here, the manager provided funny sounding math! 3 falafel for $3.15, and if I get one then ¢50. I asked how does that math work? I was willing to pay $1.50 for by ordering individual 3 falafel, but the Manager wanted to charge $3.15. I again tried to explain that even with Chicago's extorting and exorbitant Sales Tax on food, his math doesn't work!!! And, note this was just few minutes before they close, with absolutely empty restaurant, and lot of leftover food. I have had pleasant experiences with many of the eateries when typically the staff adds even complementary food item when they are about to close for the day. Not expecting any courtesy... But, here the manager was clearly trying to get more money with illogical math! Would not go back from poor service point of view! read more

Roti is an optimal choice for those working in Downtown. The staff is helpful and quick, and there are a lot of tables for people to sit down and enjoy their lunch. I ordered the pita pocket with steak roti, hummus, yogurt, lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. It was delicious and for only +$6! P.S. They have gluten-free pita breads! read more

Roti - pita pocket with steak roti, hummus, yogurt, lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was very pleased with Roti. I've seen a number of them pop-up around the suburbs recently and have been curious about it. I frequent a few local middle eastern restaurants. Actually, one of the reasons I had not tried the one in Schaumburg before is that I prefer to to buy from locally owned businesses. Roti is the "Chipotle" of middle eastern foods. You go up to their counter, make your selections of meat, toppings, and if you want it as a wrap, a salad or a rice platter. Since we were next to Lavazza Expressions, I already had a cup of coffee, so I did not get anything to drink. The food was surprisingly good. And, there was a lot of it. I had the rice plate with chicken kabob, cous-cous and hummus. There was so much I could not come close to finishing it - I ended up sharing it with my family. Now, I have to try Roti in Schaumburg. read more

Roti - Chicken kabob rice plate with cous-cous, olives and hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A delicious Mediterranean fast food restaurant, serving create-your-own pita or wrap, rice platter, or salad bowl. For protein, you have the option of falafel, and additional costs for meat options like chicken roti/kabob, steak, lamb, and salmon. You can choose as many sides, toppings, and sauces as you'd like. It was great that hummus and other filling sides like couscous were included. For about $10, I had a delicious plate of food with healthy greens, hummus, and falafel over rice. The rice was a little dry and not warm, and falafels did not have the grainy chickpea texture typical of authentic falafel, but more like blended chickpea, and it was kind of bland. However, the sides were great, as well as the hummus. I think it's one of the more upscale fast food options in the Loop, with a snazzy modern interior, quick service, and healthy options, good for vegetarians/vegans. read more

Guy with glasses, no name tag, served another customer who was after me. Because he couldn't read my note that I want chicken roti salad. A big no no. You don't do that to customer with disability. They could use some cultural sensitivity training. read more

We catered for work from roti and that had me hooked. Everyone knows it's a Mediterranean rip off of chipotle. Basically swap guac for hummus. Not a bad thing, just an alternative. I like how you can order at the kiosk. I got the pita the first time I dined there. I really like it but it's like a taco. Like with a taco bell crunchy taco, either you bite all beef or all lettuce. Dont judge me for taco bell. You get a bite of veggies. Then you get a bite of meat and hummus which is so damn good by the way. Try the roll too. The concentrated bite is less of an issue. I'm considering trying the bowl, but I hate spending more than 10 dollars on lunch that I usually devour quickly in the interest of time. read more