A friend recommended this for a quick bite ... it's packed with people at lunch hour and the lines move fast . I ordered spicy chicken shawarma wrap, bowl and a regular chicken shawarma wrap . We got enough food to feed an army . Everything was subpar or w eh e high standard coming from Chicago . Either way it was tad bit disappointing read more

Shawarma Joint - Lunch - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Staff was wonderful. The food was very delicious nice and warm. I got the chicken wrap. The wrap is very large could probably feed two people. There are two locations. The one on Green Street is near the university. Love the staff here however it is extremely hard to find parking. The one on university is just as nice but easy to get in and out of that location. read more

Shawarma Joint - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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The gyro was delicious and so refreshing. You had the choice of pita, wrap or a plate. The wrap was generously filled, and the meat perfectly tender. The fries were good too, and came lightly spiced. The service was quick and polite, and a no frills, clean ambiance. read more

Shawarma Joint - Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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Well executed fast casual Mediterranean. I ordered pita with shawarma chicken (nothing else) for a picky child, and he went all in. The pita was fluffy and the chicken was moist and flavorful without being overwhelming. I got a lunch special which is easily 2+ meals for cheap! The grilled eggplant and purple cabbage were notable items in the mix, with spicy rice, (non-spicy) chicken, falafel, and hummus. All good street food varieties of the items. Between the Jerusalem salad (which comes with tahini) and the added garlic sauce, the bowl started to get a little too saucy and things mushed together after a bit. And all the guys are super friendly! read more

Food was alright, the value was great. Generous portions, $15 could last you both lunch and dinner. Food: 2 Value: 4.5 Avg: 3.25 read more

My family LOVED this place. They literally made two meals out of the food and a re BIG eaters. The quality of food was excellent. I tried the soup (lentil) and was some of the BEST lentil soup I have ever tasted. BUSTLING at like off hours which also says something. Friendly service. Will be back for sure. read more

The food was way too greasy Me and one of my friends went there, we couldn't even finish our shawarma because it's greasy and our stomach stopped us continuing eating. Meanwhile our hands got greasy too read more

Service was fast, though a bit rushed, likely because they're trying to move people through quickly. The food itself was good, and the lunch special is a solid deal, especially for the Champaign-Urbana area. Topping choices are somewhat limited, which was a little disappointing, but the pita was warm, the fries were tasty, and I really liked the seasoning they use on them. read more

This was some seriously delicious food. I popped into this place for the first time on a Saturday night. Staff were nice and friendly, making suggestions when I asked. I ordered a chicken shawarma bowl over a bed of hummus, which comes with five toppings, a falafel pita, which comes with three toppings, and a side of fries. The hardest part of your visit will be choosing which toppings and sauce you want! There were so many good options. I added the red cabbage, banana peppers, baba ganoush, and tahini sauce to the falafel pita -- would 100% do that again. The side of fries was SO generously sized and was only $2.99. Before I left, the store added falafel, pita, and Jerusalem salad to my order, on the house! That was so kind of them, and was mouth-watering. The interior of the restaurant had ample seating and was very clean. My food was made to order very quickly, and they made the fries fresh for me. I would absolutely come back here on my next visit! read more

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Very good halal restaurant in Champaign, food was great and service was very professional

We were recommended to try this place and the food is amazing. Have gone back twice when in town because we really liked the food

About the best place to eat in all Champaign. It actually has decent food and portions unlike some of the places around it. Shawarma Joint is a pretty authentic Middle Eastern restaurant. Order at the counter and pick toppings as you go. The prices aren't bad for all this. I ordered a Falafel Pita as carryout. It's $6.99 for a pretty big one. This comes with a few pretty big pieces of falafel on a warm fresh pita. Among the toppings are typical vegetables found on falafel. Vegetables such as cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes. Also you can order bowls. Just a couple bucks more. These can pack in some more toppings. Also there's combos. These include a drink and fries. A lot of good stuff in here and healthy. It's better than a lot of crap around it. There's good choices for vegetarians. read more

Shawarma Joint - Falafel Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

When we are looking for something gluten free on Green street, we know this is the place! It's easy to customize your bowl. I chose chicken and rice/greens mix. The bowl is so large you might have leftovers. It's a little bit like "Chipotle" in that you get to choose what you want. It's delish! We make sure to stop every time we pass through Champaign! read more

This place was delicious! A long line at lunch on a Saturday, but it moved fast. I ordered a bowl, with yellow rice and chicken, and it was so tasty. The chicken was moist and had a great flavor. Lots of toppings to choose from, it's like 10 pounds of food. I also paid $1.50 extra to try the falafel with it. You get a lot of food, and can customize just the way you want. Would be a regular at this place is I was a local. read more

Delicious every time. Ol reliable. My boyfriend and I love to come here and go on dates to eat, super casual and quick. All the employees are so fast and give heaping portions. I get the gyro bowl with yellow rice, grilled eggplant, tabouli, baba ganoush, grape leaves, sometimes feta and pickled onions, and lots of tanini. Sorry if I'm spelling that wrong. I go at least twice a month honestly and I will keep coming back. read more

Shawarma Joint - Gyro Create Your Own Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

If you order a "bowl" you get more customization (you choose base, meat, sauce) than if you order the Gyro or Chicken/Steak Schwarma "Plate". For a dollar more you get no options and no sauce. If you order the Plate make sure to order an extra side of sauce (I.e. Tzatziki Sauce for Gyro Plate and Pita if you want). The plate had lots of gyro meat but was so dry and my husband and I had to share 1 sauce. On the other hand, The Gyro Pita sandwich my daughter ordered had so much sauce she couldn't eat it before the whole thing disintegrated. Lots of food. Good fries. read more

Shawarma Joint - Gyro Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Amazing flavor, so fresh and delicious! Great customer service. Highly recommend. I'll be back next time I'm in town!

There are actually 2 locations but the other doesn't have a Yelp page. I love going to Shawarma Joint in Urbana (102 E University). It's such a large portion that I never finish it all and get a second meal out of it! There is a lunch special as well. You move through the line and pick what you want like Chipotle. Sometimes they'll give falafels along with my bowl :) It is pretty clean inside, and I don't see too many people eating in usually. The location on campus is okay as well but I don't go as often. read more

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Absolute gem of a restaurant located right on the corner of Campustown. This was the first restaurant I visited in Champaign and I've yet to be disappointed. Portions are great for the price. You can select from a variety of rice, meat, and vegetable options. Their meat options are slightly limited, but the toppings selection is vast. Highly recommend the baba ghanoush and fried eggplant. Their fries and grape leaves are also excellent. read more

Shawarma Joint - Steak bowl + fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

As someone who loves mediterranean food, shawarma joint is definitely going to be a go to place from now on. I ordered a stuffed pita and it was SO delicious. Everything in it tasted amazing and I have zero complaints. The service was pretty good too. As we were leaving they gave me free falafel and it was so yummy. Also if you are a student at uiuc you get 10% off if you show your icard!! I went pretty late at night so they werent that busy but the shape of the restaurant seems like it could get packed pretty easily. Either way I am still coming back here soon because it was so so good! read more

My go-to lunch spot on campus! I've been here multiple times and the food never disappoints. The restaurant is on the smaller side as it's located on a busy street, which makes take-out a more viable option, however, dining in is still an option with plenty of seating. The restaurant layout is made to accommodate multiple students during a lunch rush, however, the staff still continue to provide friendly customer service. Sometimes they hand out free falafels with your meal! Even though it does get busy, I would recommend coming here for their discounted lunch special which includes a drink and a side of fries or soup. The lunch special bowl is slightly smaller, but still has more than enough food. (their regular sized bowls are large enough to share). I also would recommend opting for hummus or lettuce as a base as opposed to rice, and trying their delicious garlic sauce if you get a chance. Seriously love this place! read more

Shawarma Joint - Gyro Bowl (Hummus Base) with fried eggplant, fried cauliflower, purple cabbage salad, Jerusalem salad, and garlic sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

A really great Middle Eastern restaurant just at Green Street near campus! I created my own bowl with the Gyro. Since this was my first time ordering in this restaurant, I was a little confused and didn't know what to do at first. However, the servers were super friendly and patient, and one of the girl in line behind also helped me with some questions. I highly appreciate that! Thank you all so much! In addition, their food is in great quantity and quality. You can feel it's really heavy when you are grabbing the to-go bag, and I also saw the server continuously add more and more food into the bowl, and it only cost approximately 15 dollars for my order. That's so good for a student consumer! I can even divide it for two meals lol. The dining environment seems to be clean and neat as well. However, it appears to be a lot of people stepping in this restaurant especially during lunch or dinner times, though they do provide a very fast and convenient service. Please consider the most appropriate time for your best experience in this excellent restaurant :) read more

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Just passing through Champaign on our way to visit family northeast of here and tried Shawarma Joint based on the positive reviews. It was great! The bowl was plenty of food to share with my teen daughter. My husband could stay keto by having lettuce instead of rice. The meat was tasty. Lots of toppings to choose from. Staff were helpful and even gave us some free falafel before we left! It's a small place yet has seating available. Looks clean. Cafeteria style (order at counter and tell them what you want). Definitely recommend this place. read more

First time ordering here for lunch-- got the chicken shawarma bowl and really enjoyed it. The order was accurate and the I like having the choice of hot peppers available along with sauces. The only thinks keeping this from a 5 star was that after the first layer of sauce, the going got dry and I was wishing for more sauce. I'd def order from here again. read more

Shawarma Joint - Chix shawarma bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Tasty and large combo. I had the falafel rice platter. Comes with 5 sides. Good for take away.

We visited the Urbana, IL location. Upon entry the guys behind the counter were super friendly. It took us a minute to peruse the extensive menu and wrap our heads around the process, as it was our first time at this particular shawarma joint. We ordered a shawarma bowl and a wrap, and then made our way down the line to add our toppings of choice to customize our menu selections. In some ways, like at other restaurants with similar concepts, the line moves fast, and if you are not familiar with the choices, the servers can seem to get irritated - don't let it bother you! - take your time to make the right choices for you! They will tell you how many choices you have left (to not be charged extra), and then you pay at the end. Super quick. The food was good. Be aware, the spicy chicken is spicy! But it is so good, if you can handle it! Free falafels are given on the side to sample - fun! Overall, I would rate this place above places like Cava, because it is more homemade, and is locally owned (which is a plus). I would say, if you are in the mood for rice and meat, with fresh veg on the side, hit up Shawarma Joint, it won't disappoint. My only disappointment was the sticky dining room floors, and dirty dining tables - not a win for someone who has sensory issues, but after a wipe down with some water and napkins, I was fine. 7.5/10 read more

Great place, my favorite is the gyro bowl. The service is always friendly , I always look forward to going. read more

It's in campus- but it's worth the trip! Very large portions (imo), and delicious! Wide variety of authentic food to put in your wrap or bowl. Everything was fantastic! The staff was good at suggesting options, and I loved all of it. Not a huge dining area, but this food travels well to the office, home, or a park. Highly recommend! read more

Solid 4 stars here, plus the portions are big (at least the Shawarma Bowl was). Elt like it weighed about 2-3 pounds--I got mine with rice, chicken, hummus, feta, tahini, and Turkish and Arabic tomato salads. Great variety to choose from, and they even included a pita on the side. Dont recommend the baklava, though. It was pre-packaged, and the texture and taste seemed like it had been made a while ago. Great place if you are hungry! read more

This is our favorite food place to go to when we are in Champaign. The flavors are delicious and the food is fresh . We always order a customized bowl and they have soma y topping and. Dressings to choose from . Their portion sizes are very big so 1 portion actually lasts for 2 meals . Service is fast and friendly . It's a simple fast food joint so the ambience is clean and simple with a few tables and chairs if people want to sit and eat . Most people also prefer to do takeouts. read more

Quick serve Mediterranean. Very generous portions. I found the food fresh, and your meal is prepared in front of you so you customize it. You get to choose which additions you want with your main protein and rice, like Jerusalem salad, hummus, etc. I found the baba ghanoush a bit bland, so I'd avoid that next time and try something else. What I did get was overall very tasty. The lentil soup was very good. read more

Passing through town for a campus tour from Chicago and my family and I were famished - SJ did not disappoint! The lunch special was an amazing price, quantity but even more delicious than we could have imagined. We ate leftovers for dinner and lunch the next day! Wonderful place - totally worth a visit! read more

Consistently excellent food at great prices. This has become one of our top choices for ordering meals.

This place is the bomb! Food is delicious and fresh. The portions are huge. This is a destination restaurant for all of central Illinois.

Delicious food with authentic flavor and big portions. The only thing to note is that the greenstreet locations gets too crowded in the evening. read more

Went in here with my boyfriend, it was both of our first times in and it was amazing! Great price for how much food you get compared to chipotle. Such nice guys in there too! read more

I tried this randomly and got addicted. It's like subway for mediterranian. Great food. Never had a bad experience here. Some of the more complex meals take a little longer to cook thoroughly but it's always done correctly.- read more

Oh my goodness, wha a wonderful lunch we had at Shawarma Joint! DH ordered a shawarma wrap with spicy sauce, I had the vegetable plate, and both were generous, fresh, and delightful. Green Street is a very busy street, so it would have been smart to look at a map and find nearby streets with parking -- but we weren't that smart and gave ourselves a complicated hike. We're not local, but I am trying to come up with reasons to visit Champaign-Urbana again. read more

We liked Shwarma Joint. It was recommended to us by a student. Excellent food. Warmed pitas. Great gyros and bowl items. Seating area is smallish. Not good for large groups over 6. They have a counter option for fast lunching. read more

Shady AF business practices. They offer a discount of 3% of you pay cash. But if you look on the receipt, they deduct a cash discount, and then they add it back in as a "Non cash Adj". read more