Shawarma Stop delivers solid food with generous portions and the bold flavors you expect from this style of cuisine. While the prices feel a bit on the higher side for what you receive, the quality and preparation still make it a dependable option. As far as fast, casual authentic cuisine goes, it's a strong and satisfying choice. read more

I ate too fast to let the camera get the first bite, but I was able to catch a few photos of the restaurant and outside. Here's what I can tell you... this is the equivalent of the Mediterranean chipotle and it's a stunner. The shawarma, falafel, and all the various toppings like baba ghanoush, hummus, tabouli salad, cucumber yogurt salad, and tahini salad were flavorful, fresh, and a great complement to any of the dishes. The house made baklava was good, though my wife thought it was a little dry for her taste. I loved it. The crew here were also very patient, especially since we had a ton of questions. We'll be back here soon and my wife has already been back several times. read more

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I found my new shawarma and chicken skewers restaurant. The decor is very simple but I do not mind that. The restaurant and kitchen area look very clean and organized. I was greeted right away by very friendly staff. The chicken shawarma plate comes with two different rices with shawarma meat on top, hummus, tomato and cucumber salad, pitas and a drink. The chicken skewers plate has the same. All of the food was delicious, fresh and flavorful! Maybe add a little more shawarma meat. There was plenty of grilled chicken. The pitas and tortillas are tasty. And I finally found a yummy garlic sauce, so good! I even liked their hot sauce. Spicy but not too much and a unique flavor. I will be back to try some other options. The menu is quite large. I was there on a Sunday afternoon and there was a constant stream of customers. You should check them out. read more

Shawarma Stop - Chicken Shish Tawook ( grilled chicken skewers ). All of the food was delicious! And fresh, there was steam coming from the chicken. - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Excellent food and consistent quality! Their baba ghanoush is really delicious and has a nice smoky flavour. The chicken touk is very good.

Pretty decent schwarma, giving a high mark cuz it's open a little later. There's a Colombian restaurant around the corner that's even better and rare to have right near the Martini Room and other bars. read more

Incredible gem in the heart of Elgin's downtown. Got their chicken tawook wrap and it was amazing! Since it's pretty rare to find tawook aside from the south burbs, I specifically came for that and was not disappointed. The staff is friendly and helpful. The ambiance is laid back and very casual. Would highly recommend as a take out or a casual place to drop in if you're in the area and want high quality middle eastern food. read more

Made to order Mediterranean that doesn't cut corners! I pray this establishment lasts in Elgin. Simple environment but food is top notch! The salad is fresh and delicious. The hummus is homemade. The portions are plentiful! Try it! read more

Shawarma Stop - Chicken Shish Tawook Plate - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Very friendly and very cute place. Food was very delicious. I got the 3 meats dinner. Love the chicken, I like how they give you two types of rice. Pita was good and the falafels were too good. I like the humus. My pop was warm though, that sucked BUT it was good. Can't wait to come back, they also have a gelato store next to them. The Gelato was so good. I am just happy we finally have a mediterranean restaurant here. Because Larsa's moved and now they are not as good. SOOO hope you guys stay here forever! read more

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Great food with a ton of options something delicious for everyone. I tried a steak bowl with the regular toppings plus some spicy red sauce which was phenomenal! I will be back to try more! read more

There has been exciting news of a new Shawarma joint that opened up in the area and boy was I excited. Previously if you wanted to eat shawarma you'd have to go to the westside of Elgin on Randall Rd to Pita BBQ or you had to drive yourself out to Hoffman Estates/Palatine to Pita Pita or if you really really really wanted it you'd drive out to Schaumburg to Pita House or Falafel Hut and as you can see I know my shawarma joints. I arrived on a Sunday right after they opened and I was hungry! You walk in and are met by a black and white tile floor and screens that are supposed to show the menu but they were off, I assumed they were not working this day. I did a quick scan of the paper menu and decided I wanted the Shawarma beef & chicken mixed plate. I got a coke with my order and it come to about $19 after taxes. I sat down and took in the ambiance and it's on par on to what you'd expect from a Elgin downtown restaurant. Shortly after, my food arrived. I noticed they didn't include any white or red sauce with my meal, it was alright I guess, they already covered my food in white sauce. I went in for my first bite of both chicken and beef and I was underwhelmed. You could only taste hints of the shawarma seasoning and it just wasn't enough for me. I went back up and asked for some type of hot sauce and they delivered. The hot sauce is SPICY. That's what was missing from my meal. Only after adding the hot sauce I started to enjoy my meal. They serve warm pita bread with hummus and that was delicious. As well as a side salad, that was fresh and good. Overall the meal was just OK for me and going forward I'd like to give Shawarma Stop another chance but I'd try something different like a wrap or bowl with the gyro meat. Overall, I'm happy to have Shawarma Stop in the neighborhood as ethic restaurants like these are few and far between. I'd like to give them 3.5 stars as I can't officially give half stars in Yelp. read more

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Uncooked,raw kebab. For the prices of their food they need to quality check their food before packing it up. Never going to eat there again. read more

Shawarma Stop - Combo Mixed Grill Plate - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Decent but nothing over the top. Food came out quick but was just average. Best thing is it is close to me.

The restaurant and accompanying ice-cream/crape/tea shop are connected inside. Great location downtown Elgin. The food was delicious and I ate at both the restaurant, and after grabbed some gelato. The portions were nice sized and I had the combo plate with beef and chicken. Very tasty. The desert menu was extensive with a European flair. I'm giving this restaurant 4 out of 5 stars due to the following reasons. You order at the counter and are provided a pager when you food is ready, going back up to pick it up. Despite this, the tip button comes up when ordering. Not sure what I'm tipping for, as there is no service. Food is served in Styrofoam container even if you're eating there. Sodas were generic. These wouldn't matter too much, had the prices reflected those things. For that meal, before I added on dessert at their sister business, it was $25.00 plus tip. The restaurant could use a good fresh coat of paint and there was very low heat with none in the washrooms. Not so much fun in January. I would still suggest giving this spot a try as the food is great and not the typical run of the mill type of entrees offered. read more

My falafel bowl was good. The falafel is some of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend them. The feta cheese did not smell or taste good to me-not sure if it's a me thing or if it went bad. My boyfriend enjoyed his chicken. My dad said his cheeseburger was a little over cooked but the fries were exceptional. read more

I'm not gonna lie, this place does look like a hole in the wall. But the food is so good! Overall, it's a cozy eating experiencing and I absolutely loved the taste of the combo Shawarma. The staff are helpful to newbies like me and turn around is very quick. read more

Wanted something new and different while perusing Yelp for delivery.... I read SS's reviews and thought I'd give it a try. Was not disappointed! I got the mixed grill combo that comes with hummus, 2 types of rice, salad, grilled veg and obvious home made pita. The meat was seasoned well, cooked tender and just delicious. The hummus was fabulous! Good portions, good price, and nice variety. Oh, and they even remembered the pop! Give it a try, you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

While this is a small store with an average ambience, the food is absolutely awesome. Loved going here and will go here again and strongly recommend anyone that wants to eat good Mediterranean cuisine. This is a self service place where you order at the counter and pick up the order and sit at your table. read more

Love shawarma every since the Avengers came out, love shawarma stop, the staff the restaurant, it's clean and always delicious. My favorite local shawarma. read more

Delicious chicken shawarma dinner plate , very filling and healthy. Reasonable prices, I enjoyed my plate.

Delicious food. Great service and decent price. I will highly recommend this place. Quick service read more

Solid shawarma - wish the pieces of meat were bigger but flavor profile is excellent. Rice was good and the cucumber tomato salad was a bright and welcome addition to the meal. Generous portions served in take out boxes. They offer off brand soda and do not have unsweetened ice tea. They do have bottled water. You order at the counter and I assumed they brought your meal to your table. I assumed wrong so not sure what the tip was for. Older restaurant in an eclectic building. There is a crepe / gelato venue attached / accessible from this restaurant with some delicious looking offerings. You walk up two stairs with no handrail in case that is an issue - not handicapped accessible. I would eat here again but my dining companion was not a fan. He would rate this a 2.5. I would rate it 3.5 so settled on 3.0. read more

An amazing surprise in the heart of Elgin. The chicken shawarma was niaely spiced with a very pleasant garlic sauce.

Sad this place was a bad experience my first and last time in here. Four of us came in for lunch and ordered at the counter. Even though the place was fairly empty mid afternoon it was a very long wait for our food. Two of us got our food and two of us did not. After waiting even longer and then inquiring about their order they were handed a to go bag (? we were dining in) and it wasn't even their ordered!! Once we all had our food, it was disappointing, one order was incorrectly prepared, and my beef swarma was the weirdest tasting one I've ever had... dry and basically...ugh! Fried okra was boring, obviously pored out of a bag into a fryer, and my friend's baba ghanoush was also not that good..... All reasons we are not coming back read more

This small shop is awesome if you want great Mediterranean food with lots of flavor. The service is pretty quick and they give you a buzzer for when your food is ready. I get the spicy chicken entrée and is it very good if you like spicy and flavor. Definitely a spot to come check out! read more

Delicious food in the heart of Elgin. This establishment is clean and potentially could hold a party in the side room. Service was friendly and prompt and they take a lot of pride in their product. We've gone twice and haven't been disappointed. So grateful they've made something wonderful out of this beautiful space. We love the food and people and will be back! read more

Quick service, good value for the price. We dined in, seasoned fries, fresh and crispy. read more

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Food was good. Hummus was amazing. Would have preferred being served vs. ordering at the counter.

Food was amazing, staff is friendly and place is clean. I am repeating customer, just wish there was one closer to my house.

My wife and I stopped in to try their shawarma and falafel at lunchtime the other day. The staff after taking our order, had to confirm off of chat cards on how to build the sandwich and to our disappointment, instead of shaving the meat from a spit, the shaved chicken was pulled from a plastic bin akin to what you would see at a Subway. but it was drier. The build of the sandwich was ok as you head to eat your way to the dried chicken through all the deliciousy flavored pickled veggies. The falafal was overcooked and dry. no matter how much tzatziki sauce you dredged it through. You may want to give them a little time yet before you visit toLet them correct their shortcomings. read more

This place is definitely one in Elgin you want to support! Our daughter in college got a job there because a family friend said the food was amazing. There's a hardworking group there (owners?) that are working tirelessly to build that place and the crepe place up next door. They have been so kind to our daughter. Tonight our daughter brought home some food and we finally got to try it. Wow! You know the crispy meat when it's charred just right--that's what you're getting. And the garlic sauce is addictive! Everything had huge flavor, even the hummus. Our 12-year-old son gave it an A+. Please support Shawarma Stop and the soon to be opened crepe place next door. We don't have too many of these fast food-type eating places in Elgin where the food taste is amazing and healthier for us AND the owners are working hard to make their small business viable in our community. Bon appetite! read more

Saturday late lunch. The food was tasty, got the mixed grill plate: chicken, steak, and Kefta. Chicken was outstanding (moist and flavorful), steak was good just a little bit tough, Kefta was good but not as flavorful as I have had elsewhere (ie Larsa's kitchen). Hummus is tasty. Nice clean atmosphere. Not cheap, but not terribly expensive. Potions are adequate. Would go back especially for the chicken. read more

Beef and chicken shawarma were fantastic. Chicken was not too dry. Rice was well made. Garlic sauce (though I wish I ordered extra) was good. Will be my go to shawarma place from now on due to how close it is to me. read more

My first time eating here was today, I ordered the Beef Shawarma on a pita. The place was very clean and the service was fast and efficient. I found the beef shawarma to be tasty but a little too dry, so I added the tahini sauce to moisten it up. On my out, I saw him building a beef schwarma wrap, which is a bigger sandwich. Next time that I came back here,,I will order the wrap instead of the pita. read more

Elgin's downtown has a great new restaurant featuring shawarma and other Mediterranean specialties. Today is its grand opening - and from the start they are providing a variety of delicacies. We loved the mixed grill with generous portions of shawarma and kebabs. Can't wait to sample more of the menu - and with their ample hours (one of the few downtown Elgin restaurants open on Monday!) - we're sure to be back often. read more

Shawarma Stop - Menu and counter. - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Updated review. 5 stars we visit all the time. Tried to pay over the phone for an order and they couldn't take payment over the phone for my husband on his way that forgot his credit card. I'd also like to say I asked first and was told they could, placed the order and was then informed they couldn't take payment. read more

amazing shawarma plates and amazing hospitality. very nice workers and very nice ice cream shop next store i recommend spicy chicken plate read more

Find friendly service. The gentleman behind the counter was tentative and patient. Great fresh food. The inside is lovely with the exposed brick and mirror. Would be back here. read more

Shawarma Stop - Chicken Sharma bowl - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Wonderful flavors. Dare I say one of the best Mediterranean food spots around. Ordered the Chicken Shawarma and it was seasoned delicious and very tender. read more

Came a couple of times and they had messed up my order 3 times in one day! I order the falafel entree and they gave me a vegetarian entree. It was awful customer service. For now ima lay back until they get their employees in check. They need more customers service experience and how to talk to people. Hopefully they can fix all these little things so i can come back and enjoy my meals again. read more

Shawarma Stop - Falafel entree! Recommended!! - Halal Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Stopped here for a weekday lunch. The place was half full at noon and had a steady stream of diverse customers. Very clean. My wife got the chicken shawarma pita and I got the beef pita. Both were delicious! My wife really liked the side of garlic sauce - wanted to go up and get another. I highly recommend you try this place. Save room for a strong but smooth Turkish coffee next door. I am a big supporter of downtown Elgin businesses. read more