I went for breakfast and got the Lahsa and the chai. The food was outstanding. It was served with fresh vegetables, including cilantro, tomatoes, bell peppers. They brought us out a freshly made pita bread that paired so well with the food. The cost was incredibly affordable for the amount of food that we got. The chai was also made fresh. They made it right behind the counter in front of us and adjusted the sugar level accordingly. The service was excellent. The waitress brought us our food in a timely fashion, along with plates, forks, water, and napkins. It was a very comfortable environment with lots of hustling and bustling, making a really nice café for brunch. I would go back over and over again. The food was fresh, the service was incredible and the ambience was perfect. read more

Taza Bakery - Lahsa with fresh bread. - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They have the best Yemeni food I love it. Mandi and Hanit was so delicious and they always busy. Only problem is the parking, to small area for parking lot. Its a little gem of Devon. I used to like Shibam but they make it here even better. read more

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Such a filthy and disgusting place. From the employees to the actual restaurant. While waiting for my order, I noticed the cook playing with his nose. The cashier was also doing the same thing. I asked for a refund. I guess the lady was a manager she went to talk to the cook. While explaining to him, she was laughing and huddled with the two other cooks also laughing. He didn't even go wash his hands after she told him. He just started throwing pots around like he was upset. read more

Best fasha on Devon It's shredded meat with either chicken or lamb. Normally eaten with fresh bread. It wasn't too spicy but you could opt for spicy option. Full of flavor and would recommend it to everyone who wants to try something different read more

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I haven't had taza in years and sad to say it definitely changed the beef shawarma I took 1 big bite and I couldn't let it go down I had to spit it out I'm really sorry to say because I don't like insulting food but you guys gotta fix all that fat on the meat it's gross and it spoils the taste. Improve the meat quality because it has a really greasy nasty taste to it again really sorry to insult but no bueno on the beef shawarma read more

Taza Bakery - wayy too much fat on the meat and food. I never complain about food but that fat spoiled it. - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lately we're trying the new offerings of the expanded menu. Went for the lamb over rice as well as the chicken gallaya (Mediterranean breakfast part of the menu). The gallaya included a very large flatbread which also comes on a previous visit with things as small as lentil soup. Portions are generous and tasty, prices continue to be low. Tacked on a chai (good combination of spice, sugar and milk) as well as a mango Rani soda (with chunks!). read more

Taza Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Another one of those hole in the wall types, but I it's definitely worth checking out. The space is nothing much, but the food is 100/10. Ambiance is super quiet and chill. You can order take out or dine in, people will bring your food out to you, but it's not a full dine in service (no one is waiting on you). I tried the steak shawarma bowl, beef wrap, and falafel wrap. The bowl was super flavorful and full of fresh ingredients. Minus a few points for the bowl being more than half filled with rice, but the portion size is so large it compensates. The beef wrap had a good ratio of beef and filling. Same for the falafel wrap. The falafel was also super flavorful and moist. I believe the wraps are also made in house. They had a shelf full of house made bread, naan, and other bakery related goods. Tips: Pay in cash if you can! read more

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I ordered a combination plate and a lahme Bahia today and it tastes absolutely delicious! I can't wait to come back and try the other goodies this place has to offer. read more

Taza Bakery - Lahme bajin - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They charge your credit card , the credit card fee they are suppose to pay . They try not to give you your receipt so you don't notice . Always get a receipt read more

Warning to customers -- dishonest pricing and hidden fees. I visited this restaurant on August 1 and ordered the Arabic Style Shawarma Beef, which is listed on their own printed menu for $9.99, or $12.49 as a full meal with fries and a drink. Instead, I was charged: $13.49 for the meal $1.29 for a can of pop A hidden 4% "non-cash adjustment" fee Total charged: $16.92 That's nearly $5 more than what's advertised. What makes this worse is that the same meal is cheaper on Uber Eats -- $11.99. Walk-in customers like me are being charged more than online delivery users, which makes no sense. There was no clear notice about the card fee either. This feels deliberately misleading. I've attached photos of the menu, receipt, and Uber Eats listing so people can see for themselves. Until the owner responds and explains this up charging, I'd advise others to double-check their receipts -- or take their business elsewhere. read more

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Love this place! I've been to visit with friends a couple times, but this most recent time I was particularly impressed. They have so many fantastic options for food, and it's very well priced. The staff are very nice, and the place has plent of seating as well. I ordered the haneeth lamb with a chai, both were delicious. The lamb was very tender and juicy, and the rice was very flavorful as well. The chai was great too, pretty cheap but decently strong and creamy. Everything was very good! I hope to go back and try other dishes. Also this is definitely on my list of places to stop if I'm in devon area and need tea haha. read more

Taza Bakery - haneeth lamb - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing delicious food. Slowly roasted lamb was to die for. Huge portions, inexpensive. Definitely worth visiting! read more

Despite living walking distance from this restaurant for 2 years, I hadn't tried it out until today (Sept 2024). My go-to Mediterranean samplers are falafels and hummus. The pita bread is very soft and delicious! But, the falafels were so-so, comparable to Pita Inn's. It could use more seasoning and spices. Sadly, the hummus was really bland. I hope Taza Bakery considers adding salt, cumin, and lemon juice to their hummus to brighten it up. Being vegetarian, I cannot comment on the other meat-heavy dishes. read more

the food was good.. we tried chicken zurbiyan.. It tastes good.. the service and ambiance was not upto mark read more

The best adeni tea in town.The cashier very helpful . The restaurant is beautiful. The pastry very delicious.

I liked the place. Not fancy but clean, with efficient friendly service. Good pricing for the area. Lamb haneeth is my favorite. Felafel wasn't bad either. There are a lot of good Middle Eastern choices around here, but a couple of times this was the only place open. read more

Food was excellent! If you've never tried food from Yemen, this is a great place to try!!! The spinish pie is amazing. Mandi is a good dish, I got it with lamb that was so tender and amazing with spiced rice. Also had the stewed meat served with freshly baked bread. I didn't have enough room for the shawarma-pizza but it looked amazing! We'll be back again! Clean, comfortable restaurant. read more

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I used to have lunch here when I worked in the plaza yearss ago and the food is as good as I remember! The veggies in the wrap tasted so fresh, pickles were on point and the lentil soup was so hot and delicious. It was a 35 min drive but worth it for my Friday lunch! Definitely recommend this place. read more

Taza Bakery - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, lentil soup - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I accidentally got a chicken BBQ pizza because when I ordered over the phone the cashier misunderstood me. Best mistake ever. The spices in the sauce are different but sooo good. Halal pizza, delicious thin crust perfect brick oven bread crust. Also I've tried 10 local places for falafel and Taza has the best ones. read more

Taza Bakery - Chicken BBQ Chicken Pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I enjoyed their food before Covid. Now they changed their name. Food remains high quality and delicious. I especially enjoy their Spanish pies and pizza of Zatar. I recommend their place for a great middle eastern food plates. Prices keep rising but understandable with prices everywhere else. Still love its old name TAZAS. read more

Unacceptable customer service, rude tone, improper packaging for food, plus after my review they went to my company account and put 1 star reviews thinking that I don't see their accounts. It's scam . Avoid this place ! My pizza was thrown in paper bag, 2 pizzas together in one single bag, and they do have boxes available, just refuse to provide. Why are you even opening business if you hate your customers and not trying to improve service? In my reply they said "we normally don't answer any reviews" meaning they totally ignore what people say and what need to be corrected in their business. read more

A small bakery that has bread, sandwiches, and warm breakfast food popular in the middle east. Very reasonable pricing, a little off street parking, and friendly staff. I have used this place for catering an order for hungry nurses and I reccomend it for anyone. The way that they bake the crust for their "pizza" style flatbread is what started my appreciation for this place. The sandwiches are also really good and full of authentic, flavorful ingredients. They have some limmited seating but it's mostly a takeout place. Very casual. read more

We stopped at Taza Bakery while in the area. It was pretty good for fast food, surprisingly fresh, but not sure if we'd stop to get it again. read more

So far I've been here twice and had Chicken Fahsa, Chicken Arda, and Lamb Haneeth. Arda and Fahsa are stews, and Haneeth is a meat & rice dish. The Lamb Haneeth was okay to good, the Chicken Arda was good, and the Chicken Fahsa was absolutely delicious. Although I personally preferred the Fahsa, it could be that some people will prefer the Arda because the Arda has potatoes in it. I imagine that both stew dishes would also taste good with lamb, but of course halal lamb is expensive. Oddly the Arda and Fahsa were served with different types of breads, but that might depend on what bread is ready at the moment when you are in the store. I would absolutely go here again just to get Chicken Fahsa. You can also get a bag of 5 pieces of samoon bread for $3.50. read more

My Middle Eastern husband likes to get takeout from here-- he says they're Iraqi (he's not but he knows these things) and says they do great work with their traditional brick oven. Don't be deterred by the location in the strip mall-- that's just the way Devon is, plus they conveniently located next to the best eye doctor ever. Hubs always orders a few falafels for a buck each, which is a bit steep maybe (which he shares with me because I am lucky-- they are tasty) and this pizza thing (yes, they call it pizza on their menu) they do with za'atar (for $3.58!) Both are amazing. This is what we usually get. There are better places in the neighborhood for shawarma, but I strongly recommend the pizza or anything they do in the brick oven and falafel. read more

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Really wanted to like this place based off reviews but the food fell short to me. I ordered a falafel sandwich and my falafel was mushy with a strange vinegar sauce on it. It was very average and just wasn't anything special to brag about. I was very disappointed. My friend ordered the chicken shawarma and her chicken was very good. It should have been hot in temperature and not Luke warm which makes me think it isn't fresh. She also got a bean soup with her order which was decent and rice which was ok. Glad I tried it but won't be back. read more

Great food Yemani owner known for his cooking in the Muslim community bought it and took it to the next level, great taste decent service and you will go back for Haneeth lamb baby read more

After new ownership of this restaurant the food is way better. I ordered the falafel sandwich wrap and it was outstanding. Complements to the chef! read more

Poor service. I waited so long for my food. I've called 20 mins ahead of time and yet still had to wait 30 mins in line while everyone else after me had received their food. And they got my order wrong. Astagfirllah. Second time I've waited like this. Not coming to this place again read more

The food here is okay, their manakish are close to the real thing but not quite good. The rest is far from it. Shawarma chicken was not good at all. For manakish only, if you are in the area and do not want to drive. read more

Taza Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A true gem. We crave the cheese pizza and the Zataar pizza. Just insanely great. All the bread, the shawarma...it's much much better than your average mid eastern place. They specialize in handmade breads you have to try and such kind people working there. Wonderful! read more

We dine in to try the new yenmenia food it was amazing. We had the hanneth lamb and Zuriabian lamb . Love to try new things in the menu.

Real authentic Yemeni cuisine that's delicious my go to spot whenever I have guest's from out of town visit. It's a go to spot that's always hits the spot. read more

What can I say about this hidden gem besides it be amazing! Little different than other Middle Eastern restaurants. It does offer the kabobs and chicken shawarma. But what's different about this place is that it makes he best Lahembajin which is best way to describe Middle Eastern version of pizzas lol. They offer wide variety of different kind of toppings. They make the dough fresh and also cook it in the fire pit ovens. My other favorite thing they have which sometimes I drive there just for them. Is the fresh spinach pies they make. If you ever do decide to give this place a try please make sure to try the fresh spinach pies they make. read more

Great Yemeni breakfast options. Has great options like foul and mutabaq with beef. Best part is bread is fresh!

Totally disgusting place rude lady told me I have to leave if I don't order a dinner she was angry I just had coffee I wasn't hungry after seeing one guy picking his nose and rolling the bread yuck ! Bathroom filthy place smelled like insecticide and seen a few dead bugs lol I will be contacting health department tomorrow and I'm up sick from the smell and the coffee creamer tasted sour beware of the lady with red flannel shirt she will kick You if You don't eat their disgusting garbage food ? I don't eat boogers and bugs read more

Good food good costumer service. Clean restaurant. I came from Indiana I would come back to eat at Taza read more

Stopped by first time today and the spinach pie was fresh and delicious. Also tried the potato curry and roasted veggie pies, all good, liked them in order listed. Lentil soup was too salty for me but the pita is awesome. Can't wait to try more items on their menu. read more

Taza Bakery - Fresh Spinach pie, yum! - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice space, modern looking and very clean. Previously and for the longest time this space belonged to a South Indian grocery store. Taza specializes in baked foods, I haven't seen any desserts, mostly meat pies, pizzas and other things filled. Good stuff and they'll either bake it for you on the spot or ask for a few minutes to reheat something for you. There's a lot of care for the service and appreciation for the business you bring them. Many items are frugal in price. Spinach or meat as low as .79 to .99 cents. Best for those times when you need a snack with your cup of coffee. read more

Taza Bakery - One spinach, one meat - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best Iraqi dish in Chicago. If you want to try real Iraqi food, go and try Taza Bakery, very delightful read more

Taza Bakery - Lamb leg Shank with yellow rice and beef Okra stew - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois