I heard about this place from a few of my friends and boy am I happy that I stopped in. I ordered the "House Geber Durum" ( yes, weird name) and it was worth it. The food was made fresh when ordered and it was absolutely delicious. The Durum (wrap) was perfectly toasted ( Tostini :)) with a soft yet crispy crunch. Inside the Durum(wrap) had an explosive taste, I couldn't get enough! Inside is small and has a boutique feel. They also have a generous outdoor patio that's has a cozy feel. I definitely recommend this place! read more

Delicious food but portions are small for what you pay. No bathroom for customers unfortunately but the patio was nice though!

Turkish, toasted wraps that slap. My only complaint is that it's only available during the day. By the time I'm off work and over here, they are already closed. read more

I just stopped in for Turkish coffee, but it was absolutley delicious and piping hot, just how I like it. Service was friendly and prompt, and the toasts going out to the super cute patio looked delicious. If you're in Rogers Park, definitely stop in. Glad to have them in the neighborhood! read more

This was my first experience with Turkish street food and I enjoyed it. Tostini is a play on the word panini but the common word is called Tost. A Tost is a Turkish version of your typical grilled cheese sandwich. It's a toasted sandwich usually cooked over a griddle or panini press with a crunchy outside filled with a cheese filling. When warmed, the sandwich is nice and gooey with an impressive cheese pull. The bread used is a wrap and the sandwich is long (roughly 10 inches). Tostini's tost menu has protein and veggie options giving their sandwiches additional texture, flavor and heftiness. Initially I had my heart set on ordering the Tuna tostini but I learned from the owner that they removed it from their menu years ago. I ended up ordering their chicken tostini as an alternative. The chicken tostini has chicken, cheese, tomato, spinach and honey mustard sauce. I loved it and had it with a side of chips and Turkish apple soda. The Sarikiz brand sodas are unique, refreshing and rather addictive. The apple flavor is prominent and I really enjoyed it. I plan to return for more of their menu, especially their Sujuk (dried Turkish beef sausage) Tost. I hope they stick around as I can see this being a nice spot to have lunch in the summer especially with their connected outdoor patio. They don't have a parking lot but street parking is ample down Morse Avenue. read more

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First time getting a to go, and I must say it was very tasty. I wanted to support a local business for lunch today and they didn't disappoint. The 4 star review was I didn't see any baklava out, but I did forget to ask, so thats really on me. I hope you try the Chicken and Spinach Chesse, and the Kofta was really good and full of flavor. Hoping to pop back in for baklava and turkish coffee. read more

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Literally some of the best food I've ever had, love this place!! We can't believe there aren't lines out the door tbh. The man who runs the shop is super nice too read more

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Fantastic restaurant! The service was great. Definitely a place I will come back to. Couldn't recommend it enough. read more

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Thin sandwiches with minimal filling and no side dishes for 15-16 dollars. I am a trained chef; I work in a restaurant, and I know how much ingredients cost and what potato is. There was virtually no potato in our sandwiches while the owner said there "is a lot" and very little meat (think as much sausage as one slice of pepperoni pizza). These sandwiches are like quesadillas with much less filling. It's just outrageous and ridiculous to pay $35 for two and leave starving. Coffee is $5, whereas most roasteries charge $3 or $3.50 for espresso. I told the owner we were leaving hungry and he didn't care, saying it's "not for everyone." This is totally against the spirit of hospitality and the whole experience was offensive to be charged this much for 2 with no drinks or sides and leave hungry. Never go here. read more

The food here cannot be beat, especially alongside the friendly and personable service! This restaurant is run by genuinely good people who make you feel like you're meeting a family friend for a meal rather than dining at a stranger's restaurant. Not to mention, I could eat the kofta and potato once a day at least! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Walked in on a Saturday to order takeout. Didn't take too long, maybe 5-10min for two sandwiches - enough to get me salivating about the delicious smells emanating from the open kitchen. Looked like a cute side patio for warmer days. We immediately devoured both sandwiches and couldn't decide which was better - the chicken tostini or the kofte & potato tostini. I think the kofte had the edge; totally savory with a great crunch from the cabbage salad. read more

The grilled cheese was a really good snack and the service is great! I came in to warm up and charge my phone really quick. Glad I got to try this place out. read more

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What a lovely surprise to find Tostini! We were expecting simple toasted sandwiches and found, instead, delicious Turkish treats. And yes you can have Turkish tea (I did - delish!) or coffee. The breakfast plate came with olives, coleslaw and feta on the side, perfect accompaniments. So friendly too, could not have been nicer. read more

One of my new favorite sandwiches spots. Stopped by for lunch today. The staff were extremely nice, the restaurant was very clean, and the food was delicious. read more

Great addition for some atypical sandwiches in the neighborhood. Went with the sujuk (dried Turkish sausage) and also got a pagoca (savory pastry with olives). The sandwich is generous sized at $7.25 (cut in half and sharable for modest eaters) and it is priced a little more than other more common choices that are closer to $6. The pagoca was fresh baked and cooling at $1.25. It's nice that their side/bakery items are priced low and encourages trying/sharing. I asked for tap water and it was provided in a non-plastic paper cup which was appreciated, minimizing disposable non-recyclable products. Parking is free at this end of Morse. With the weather cooling now, interior seating has two smaller tables for 2-4 and one larger one for 4-6. I'd suggest that the next reviewer (if not me) to visit, snap and post their chalkboard menu with prices to Yelp. (prices have been changing - saw an photo at their Facebook page from a reviewer but can see prices on the pagoca has since been lowered, and the Sujuk sandwich went up). Check their Facebook page for what's latest baking/cooking. Also mentioned there is that the restaurant is halal. read more

YUMMY, YUMMY, YUM! My daughter and I had a wonderful way to kick off Sunday by enjoying our delicious food on their patio. Turkish coffee complimented our two Tostini. Mine was a veggie and my daughter had a gyro meat. Both delish, but the gyro tostini was perfectly compact...oh..the sauce!!!! read more

Chicken and spinach Tostini were phenomenal; more than a foot long by and more than enough for one person. Parking is tight but worth the trip! read more

I was looking for some Turkish food to try and stumbled upon this place on Google. Definitely come try this place when you're in the area; great food and personable owner! read more

I'm a Tostini fan? This place is 10/10. Everything is delicious, the service is wonderful, the coffee, ambiance, all perfect.

This place is amazing and you should all eat here. We stumbled on this last summer and have make numerous trips back since then. We can't recommend it enough for a tasty lunch. read more

Lovely little Turkish place. Every single bite of the ample kofte tostini was delicious. The outer wrap is a little crunchy and inside - sauce, cabbage, potato, and kofte (little meatballs). I had an apple soda which was light, refreshing and not overly sweet. Can't wait to come back for another with some Turkish tea or coffee. Friendly and attentive owner. read more

Love, love, love this place!! I was on my way home from Evanston and looking for a halal food option. I came across this place and had to double check that they serve halal because I just couldn't believe such a hip and cool place offered halal! The only complain I have against this place is that there is no phone number that you can call in order to place an order on yelp or google search- you literally have to place an order for pickup or delivery via grubhub. Since I had somewhere to be, I didn't mind the grubhub order since that means it could be ready for pickup and makes my life so much easier. I placed the order- the sudzuk and cheese sandwich for my friend and a Tuna sandwich for myself. Because I had placed two separate orders, one was ready when I arrived and they were finishing up the other one when I was walking in. The owners are super friendly- a really nice couple that opened their doors last September and was unfortunately impacted by COVID-19. The patio areas were not yet open business when I picked up my sandwiches but I made myself a promise to go check out the patio once it opens up! My friend and I had a tea picnic at Fort Sheridan and the sandwiches I got here were our "tea sandwiches" because I didn't have time to make my own. We devoured the sandwiches before I had a chance to take a picture but they were amazing!!! The tuna sandwich was not overly filled but it was very tasty and my friend said the sudzuk one was sweet and savory and that she would get it again! read more

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Delicious place I had lunch at. They have plenty of fresh vegetarian options. The sandwiches were so crispy and delicious. The salad was so refreshing and filling. If you want to support a local restaurant this place is definitely worth it. Staff is very friendly and quick. read more

I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed my Turkish wrap. My friend enjoyed his sandwich and he's pickier than me. Try them.

Stopped in on our way to the mile of murals and wow were we happy we did! The food was incredible! Service was amazing. There is a small patio out back that will be perfect in the summer! Can not recommend this place enough & can't wait to come back! read more

A little gem that has been battered by the pandemic, we tried to go several times and it was always closed. It is on a stretch of Morse Avenue that is a visual desert with very few shops so it is hard to see. We finally were able to go and it is a clean and tidy storefront. The host is from Poland who is married to someone from Turkey. We ordered the very popular Kofte and Potato Tostini which has cabbage, potato and meat wrapped in a very thin wrap that is crunchy and golden brown. It was very tasty. The overall menu is small, but all the items seem thoughtfully created and taste good. Walk on over to Tostini. You won't be disappointed. read more

First timer and I carried out. The kofte and potato tostini was scrumptious. I will definitely go again.

This place is family own, delicious and fast service. Cook on the spot. Love the bake goods. Over all amazing experience..

Delicious food--everything I've eaten here has been fantastic. Charming spot, friendly service, all-around great place to get any meal.

Had the turkish meatball sandwich and white bean soup. Sandwich was very good. Meatball and potato filling is flattened. A pickled type greens/onion sauce. Heated flat bread type sandwich. White bean soup tasted homemade. NOT salty. Overall very good and a nice twist from ordinary american-type sandwiches. They also have the best outdoor patio on Morse Avenue. Large, comfortable seating, good atmosphere. read more

We were looking for somewhere quick to go. This place was perfect! The owner was very nice, the restaurant was lovely, and they had a nice seating area outside. The food was very simple, but was spectacular. The owner recommended the chicken tostini. It did not disappoint. I would also recommend the grilled cheese tostini. Overall, I give it a 10/10. Highly recommend! read more

Fabulous! I have the tuna sandwich. It has crunchy onions & celery plus yummy herbs. The bread was thin & crispy. I couldn't put it down! I will be back to try the Turkish breakfast. read more

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Delicious spot for lunch with very fresh food! The bread was outstanding and I loved the cabbage salad. The owners were so sweet and friendly too. I would definitely return! read more

Amazing food, like seriously-beyond-belief-crazy good. Between the cute patio and the great service this place is definitely going to be a Rogers Park favorite for a long time read more

Top Tier, Elite service, consitency and absolute stunning store vibes. Food on its own is 6/5 stars.

Just had their strawberry ice cream today..wow, the flavor and frozen strawberries were an absolute delight. Wished I knew about this place before read more

This is one of my favorite places in Rogers Park! The man who runs the place is so friendly and kind. The place is small, but has indoor, and lots of outdoor, seating. Also, I recommend the kofte & potato. The sauce is so good! If I could give more stars I would. Amazing Turkish food! read more

My husband and I came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and he ordered the Kofte and Potato Tostini, which he let me try. There's a limited selection of soft drinks, including ginger ale, orange soda, and water. The food came out pretty quickly. I really liked my grilled cheese. It's not a traditional grilled cheese, but it came out hot and tasty. What could be better?! I also tried my husband's sandwich and it was delicious. It had a great combination of fresh flavors. I'll probably get that next time since I like more stuff on my sandwiches. Prices were good. The woman behind the counter was helpful and nice. This is a great addition to our neighborhood! read more

A small fast casual restaurant that specializes in Turkish panini sandwiches. The day I went I had the turkey sandwich and a small bowl of lentil soup. The soup was light and blended so that there were no whole lentils. They also offer a soup of the week. I would not call the sandwiches huge, a little larger than average, which is great for me. They also offer some sweet and savory pastries. Drink options arecoffee or Turkish tea, along with some imported bottled beverages as well as some canned coke products and bottled water. Seating is limited and there is a patio area outside. I love that this part of Rogers Park is getting some much needed restaurants and cafes that are providing quality items. I hope these new businesses thrive in their locations. read more

This place is the quintessential family-owned business--welcoming cafe feel, great outdoor patio, charming and friendly owners, and delicious made-to-order food. I walked past several times but always when they were closed, so I was thrilled to successfully order today. At the owner's suggestion, I tried the Kofte and Potato Tostini--"Beef meatballs, potatoes, cheese, cabbage salad, ketchup/mayo, spices." Sounds weird but tasted delicious; the mayo is very, very light. Paired it with a sparkling sour cherry Turkish "soda" and immediately felt my day improve. Highly recommend. read more