The Fire Chick & Kefta melt was outstanding, the service was amazing and the food came out really fast. Definitely recommend trying the appetizers with a sandwich! read more

Everything was FRESH and made to order! The produce was absolutely PERFECT, and the meal was so well balanced between the fresh salad + sandwiches. Everything tasted amazing, and then came dessert... 10/10, no notes! Everything about this spot was spectacular, from the quality of the ingredients to the overall experience. read more

Your wishes for a fast, healthy and tasty meal will be granted here at Sunwish. I thought it was interesting that the menu is divided into four sections: Hot (spicy, bold grilled), Sunny (cheesy/comfort), Green (fresh/veggie) and Cool (drinks/dessert). To me, these distinctions don't make inherent sense; I think it's a nice way to add some color and interest. I ordered eggplant fries (Green) and a Greek salad (Green). The portions were generous. I love eggplant and these crispy eggplant fries were simply amazing. They were crisp outside, yet tender and melty inside. There was a lemony tahini dip on the side. Why don't more restaurants serve these (rhetorical question)? I loved these! I also ordered a Greek salad, because, you know, I needed some other veggies besides the fries. Now, keep in mind, this is immediately post-cryptosporidium, so I was cautious. The salad was outstanding. Maybe because I hadn't eaten raw veggies in some time, but it tasted so fresh, so green, so healthy. There was a good portion of feta and olives. Add chicken or halloumi to make it more substantial. Maybe I'll come back for the Eggplant Crunch sandwich or maybe just more of those amazing crispy eggplant fries. There's also kefta, burgers, chicken and falafel. read more

After passing Sunwish many times we stopped in for lunch. The dining room is bright and airy and if the weather is nice they have a small outdoor dining area, Sunwish has hot and cold sandwiches. I tried a hot chicken wrap which came with a small salad of chopped lettuce, onion, tomato and pita chips tossed with oil and vinegar. The sandwich also came with some Zatar spiced fries. The sandwich and salad were both good. The fries were fine but a bit warm vs being hot. The staff were quick and helpful. If we are in the area we'd stop in again. read more

Sunwish - Sandwiches Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

Sunwish is a nice concept for a fast casual restaurant that offers Mediterranean flavor sandwich (wraps) and salads with a touch of American flavors. While chatting with the owner, Hadi, he informed me that with Sunwish they were not trying to be just another pita/falafel/ shawarma type establishment. He wanted to bring something a bit different to an otherwise typical Middle-Eastern/ Mediterranean food restaurant with influences from Lebanon, Greek, and Cypriotic, cuisines. Sunwish specializes in freshly made to order sandwich wraps or open face melts. Fresh dough his brought from the kitchen and just like a pizza crust is prepared by hands, the dough is hand stretched. Then a sauce or oil base goes on the crust (if applicable) and meat is placed on it. Then they bake the crust for a couple of minutes at a high temperature kind of like neopolitan pizza. After this process, the lightly baked crust gets toppings (as applicable per your order). If you have ordered an open face melt, then you are served the item as if it was a pizza. Otherwise, it's served as a wrap. I ordered a Fire Chick Wrap and Kefta Melt. All the sandwiches come with za'atar seasoned fries and a house Mediterranean (Tabouleh like) salad. Our food was fresh and flavorful in taste. Both the wraps were delicious. They did not skimp on the meat as every bite had pieces of chicken in my wrap. The za'atar fries were da bomb. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They were seasoned perfectly and not starchy. I couldn't stop eating them. The salad with mint and lemon flavor was very refreshing. The food hit the spot. Sunwish also has appetizers, salads, desserts, soft and alcoholic beverages. The indoor dining area is spacious and they also have patio area. I went here on a Saturday afternoon and they were busy. It seems to be a popular among the locals, especially the families with kids. We received good, friendly service. The owner/ manager and the staff were helpful and courteous. It was good to chat with them and get to know about their restaurant. I liked the food and service a lot. I'll be going back for more. You should definitely check out Sunwish. read more

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Tried Sunwish in Wheeling and had a really good experience! It's a nice, fresh, casual spot that's perfect for a quick and easy meal. Everything we ordered tasted very fresh, and the staff was really nice and attentive. We tried the crispy eggplant, golden halloumi, eggplant sandwich, falafel fold, cheesy melt, and Banana Nutella crepe. The crispy eggplant and eggplant sandwich were both really good. The crispy eggplant with the lemon sauce was probably my favorite, and the salad was also really fresh and flavorful. And definitely save room for dessert because the Banana Nutella crepe was delicious! Overall, a really nice new Mediterranean spot in Wheeling with lots of vegetarian options and fresh food. read more

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I stumbled upon this restaurant as I was looking for a sandwich shop, but not just any shop, a family owned one. I found it and placed an order online. The owner made my ordering process an easy one. When I walked in, he welcomed me and was so friendly. The turkey club sandwich was prepared perfectly. I can't believe I ate the entire sandwich and the freshly baked flatbread made all the difference. If this restaurant was closer to me, I'd probably come here at least once a week. Inside was very clean. The owner is really nice and so personal. The best sandwich place in the area. I will be back! You have to try this place out! read more

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It was my first visit to Sunwish, but not the last. The place is clean, nicely decorated in contemporary style with disco balls. The service is wonderful. The owner is cheerful, polite, and attentive. The food (I had a first item in the hot sandwiches menu - Francesco Heat) is amazing. I was stunned by happiness of my taste buds. Fries are nicely fried in good oil - crispy outside, soft inside - more like home fried potatoes. Small salad is surprisingly refreshing. Sandwiches are big. I ate the whole wrap in two attempts, but my friend took a second half of her wrap to go, which was very wise. Great place to take food to go, meet with a friend. Thank you read more

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The Kefta melt was the family favorite! Flavorful, filling, and rich! The ingredients were fresh and carefully prepared and served. The salad has a salty and sour vinaigrette with a nice crunchy texture. The fries were heavily seasoned, delightfully battered and fried to perfection. The dining area was spacious and accommodating to large groups. The swivel stools, metal tables and seating were clean, simple, & modern. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. We returned with a large group within the same weekend and the staff handled it graciously. If you happen to go in a large group it would be helpful to call ahead to let them know so they can prep things ahead of time. read more

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Stopped in due to all the five star reviews and it did not disappoint. The food here is flavorful, good quality and great portions. I tried the kefta melt which came with salad and fries. The kefts was seasoned well and the tomato and lettuce were pretty fresh. The side salad was very fresh and vibrant and had spices on it that were great. There were little strips of pita chips in it that also gave it a nice crunch. The fries had a nice batter to them, were hot and seasoned well. I was very impressed with the taste and quality and the amount of food that came in the order. The owners are fantastic. They are very friendly, welcoming and kind. You can tell that they care about their customers and their food. They walked around to each guest, checking in to see how they were doing and how the food was. Sunwish is one of my new favorite places and if you haven't stopped by, you need to. read more

Stopped by on a weekday for lunch with a work group. The menu has a good variety to please most people. Since this location was previously a pizza spot, the pizza oven is used to make fresh lavash used in all of the sandwiches as well as cook the appetizer bites. I will note there are a limited number of vegan/vegetarian menu items. When ordering the zaatar wrap, I upgraded and added halloumi to make the sandwich more filling. The staff accommodated the lack of a meal option with the zaatar sandwich by adding a side salad. The dressing on the salad was bright with sumac and a perfect addition to any sandwich. Since there were two back to back larger groups, our orders took a little bit longer than anticipated. The staff apologized multiple times and treated us to dessert to make up for it. None of us were planning to order any dessert but I would certainly recommend a little Nutella treat as long as you aren't allergic. read more

Sunwish - Zaatar sandwich with halloumi and side salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

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Sunwish is a newly opened Lebanese restaurant and I'm so happy it's open. It's a casual dine in restaurant where you place your order at the register or self-serve kiosk, have a seat, and your order gets brought out to you on lovely silver trays. Drinks are self serve and dining ware is disposable. All the food is made fresh, in house, and prepared to order. The bread is DELICIOUS! We watched the staff stretch the fresh dough and prepare everything right in front of us. The oven it was cooked in is so unique. The food comes up really quick too. For starters, we tried the Golden Halloumi which are tasty fried halloumi sticks with a fresh thousand island dipping sauce. We also had the BITE mix which was so flavorful! I really like the Zaatar, but all 3 flavors were good - including the olives and I normally don't like olives. They're little flat, round bread bites similar to a flatbread. We ordered several different sandwiches and they were all different in flavor, yet so delicious. Hubs ordered the Kefta OG which came with a small salad and fries. The Kefta was juicy and had just the perfect amount of seasoning. The in-house made bread was thin and yet sturdy to hold in all the ingredients making it a perfect sandwich. I love cheese so I ordered the bacon halloumi which did not disappoint. The bacon was so well flavored and complimented the halloumi cheese. I also tried the Kefta Melt which was the perfect combination between my sandwich and my husband's sandwich. It was meaty, cheesy, and fresh tasting with the tomatoes and pickle. The fries were crispy and hot, the Zaatar seasoning added a level of flavor which kept me going back for more. The salad that accompanied our sandwiches was fresh and just the right portion to round out everything. We had to finish with dessert and ordered Nutella banana with crushed hazelnuts. It was light and just the right amount of everything. The service was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The owner encouraged us to ask questions and she gave us time to look over the menu. The inside was bright, clean, and comfortable. There are plenty of tables for seating and this is perfect for families who want to eat in a casual, comfortable, and welcoming setting. The portions are very generous. read more

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I stopped by this place today for lunch. My order was taken by the owner who was very friendly. He recommended I try the Fire Chix sandwich. It was really good. The owner said the bread and everything is made fresh on site. I highly recommend Sunwish. read more

I attended Sunwish's soft opening March 26, when the owner offered free food. My family really enjoyed it! Sunwish offers Mediterranean sandwiches that are more like wraps. They're cooked in a pizza oven (this location was previously home to Fire Crust Pizza). The Francisco Heat chicken sandwich was my favorite. The meat was tender and the fillings were tasty. We also tried the Red Paprika sandwich, which was not at all spicy. Sandwiches are served with a side of perfectly seasoned fries and a small salad. Sunwish is located at the corner of Lake-Cook and Lexington Drive, right next to Starbucks. When you enter, you order and pay at the counter, and food is brought to your table. Fountain drinks and desserts are also available. The food was great and I'll definitely be back. But the best part of my first experience was chatting with the owner, who is super friendly, customer-focused and seems like an all-around nice guy First impressions are important, and mine said Sunwish will be a great success! read more

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The place used to be...or was last I guess a pizza place. So they have this big pizza oven that they use to make really excellent flat breads for the sandwiches.It kinda different, it's been open for a little bit but we just made it over there and did take out to our work which is just across the street. I am a sucker for coleslaw on sandwiches so the Street Burger Sandwich was an obvious first try. Beef patty, mozzarella, tomato, pickles, coleslaw, fries, fresh onions, smoky sauce. It came with za'atar fries and a small salad. The salad was excellent, crunchy, sweet, sour, lots of great textures and spices and a good amount of acidity. The fries again very good, great spice, crunchy and different. The sandwich is big, they cut it in half and one half would have been plenty. The bread is super good, like a thin pita, it was a messy sandwich but the bread held it all together. I am a big fan of that flat bread. It seems like one side of my sandwich had the cole slaw (very good cole slaw too!) and the other had the fries. Not sure if that was intentional, but it worked. The Street Burger Sandwich was really good, no complaints, the burger paddy was...fine, a bit lost in everything else. We all really enjoyed it and being so close it will not be our last time there. read more

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First time at this restaurant, Owner is very welcoming, took the time to learn more about me and my fiancé. Staff brought the food outside to our table. Owner asked how the food was and it really was amazing. Will come back again! Can tell they put passion into the business. 5 stars! read more

This is such a rare find in Wheeling! Really great and clean atmosphere, with fresh food made daily in house (the bread is made fresh in store!), and incredibly fast and kind service. We ordered and shared several wraps that each come on fresh made bread, a side of fries, and a house made cucumber and tomato salad. My toddler nearly gobbled up everything and normally it's tough to find food she's willing to give a try. We are glad to live so close, they recently opened and we can't wait to come back! read more

Sunwish - Nutella Crunch - Sandwiches Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

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Delicious and fresh wrap sandwiches that are loaded with flavor and leave you feeling good afterwards! I was apprehensive on how a mediterranean sandwich differed from a gyro but its completely different and worth trying. The OG Kefta was our favorite. The wrap is rolled out and toasted fresh and the ingredients complement one another perfectly. Its a local mom-and-pop with owners happy to introduce their options. The fries were seasoned nicely and the side salad was a nice refreshing way to end. The open faced Turkey sandwich and salads were a little underwhelming so gotta go with the top hot sandwiches to experience the four stars. Add in great service and kind owners is how we get to a welcome new addition to the local food scene! read more

Enjoyed an Eggplant Crunch sandwitch today! Really fresh and delicious! Comes with a small side salad and seasoned fries. Menu has some unique selections! All sound great! Can't wait to try. Highly recommend! read more

Food is amazing, service was above and beyond. Would highly recommend to anyone. I will be coming back over and over.

I like the Kefta OG Sandwich as my wife had the Street Burger. All the sandwich are wrapped in thier homemade flat breads which are fresh baked. A place you have to try several times to find your favorite out of all these signature sandwiches. read more

Great place, delicious food that comes complete as a combo at a value price. Amazingly crispy and seasoned fries (with za'atar), fresh wraps and salads...and kind service with a smile (owner/operator is rightly proud of the operation). Miles above the taste and experience you'll get at any fast casual place nearby, and if you haven't tried Lebanese foods before it's an accessibly easy little lunch adventure. The menu is easy and you can't go wrong. Definitely making this a regular joint when I'm in the area! read more

I've been to Sunwish twice. I had a Fattoush salad with halloumi cheese and eggplant fries the first time. It was delicious!! So on my second trip I tried the eggplant wrap with zaatar fries. Another winner. The staff is so nice and friendly too. read more

great food - both the bacon halloumi and Jetta melt were very good. great very friendly staff! highly recommend

Sunwish is a wonderful place! The food is so fresh and tasty. Ray was happy to tell us about the foods we were not familiar with. Their wraps are made fresh and rolled from the dough right there then baked. Ray was so kind and recommended dishes we enjoyed very much. You should definitely give this new business a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

It's so fresh and everyone working there is wonderful. Delicious. Love their homemade bread, love the fries, and the cheese is exceptional. read more

Amazing food !! Great service. My new favorite place !!!! Will most definitely be coming back. Ray was extremely kind, helpful, and welcoming when looking at options to order on the menu. read more

Amazing food, price is great, food quality is awesome. I've never had a bad experience eating here and the owner is a great guy. The restaurant is always clean and has a welcoming atmosphere. read more

Have to agree! Delicious sandwiches, we had the eggplant and the keftka. Very tasty, great blend of flavors. Fries are delicious as well. Welcoming and pleasant owner. Went through the whole menu with us. Please support this local business! read more

My first time here. I was meeted by the owner, Ray as soon as I walked in. Not knowing what to order, Ray recommended the Francisco Heat which came with a side salad and fries. The flavors were remarkable and reminded me of the time I lived in northern Africa. I am definitely coming back. I am proud support this "non-franchise" family owned business. read more

Fantastic new sandwich/wrap spot! Great food, impeccable service & pleasant ambiance. The manager did a fantastic job of walking my family through the menu and showing us all the delicious options. Our food looked and tasted delicious. We tried new ingredients and love them! Looking forward to going back often. read more

Ordered delivery. Never again. I am not sure what spin this is on a burger, was not good. Pita was way too thick. Burger patty was smaller than the pita. Sauce wasn't good. read more

omg I just found my new favorite spot for delicious and healthy Mediterranean food! The menu has a nice variety of tasty options and the service is outstanding! yum! read more

Great Restaurant and super friendly staff! the desert is a must try over there. Highly recommended read more

Everything is good, we felt refreshed with their hospitality and service. We satisfied with ambiance too. Limited varieties but it's tastes amazing. Must try place.... read more

Good food! This place is trying to gain traction having just opened in April, so give it a try! Very nice guy starting a new biz! Always happy to support that. My only complaint is that the fries are over-seasoned with oregano and such IMO. read more

I visited with my daughter yesterday. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. We especially appreciated the attitude of the owner, Ruy. The warm welcome, pleasant atmosphere, and understanding nature of the staff make for an unforgettable visit--leaving us wanting to return to this cozy spot many times. read more

Delicious. The food taste was authentic. Loved the spicy crispy chicken sandwich and eggplant.

I wish I could go to Sunwish every day! The dining area is immaculate. The menu has everything from appetizers, to salads to wrap style sandwiches. It's plentiful without being overwhelming. The manager was so kind and stepped out from behind the counter to explain the menu. All sandwiches come with fries and a small salad which was seasoned with zataar and a delicious red vinaigrette. All the food is freshly prepared when it's ordered and the prices are very reasonable. This is a true standout among "fast food" options. read more

Tried this out for the first time with a couple of friends. Had crispy spicy chicken, bacon halloumi, and zaatar sandwich. All excellent and we'll be back. read more