Ordered lunch here and it's phenomenal. The flavors are very delicious and it's such a great alternative for all the fast food options in Chicago. The food came super warm and packed well. It even came with a piece of delicious warm bread! My first few bites of the manti were delicious! The yogurt sauce is perfect and all in all it was a very filling and tasty lunch. Il definitely try a kebab next time! The inside was super packed on a Thursday afternoon so I can tell how popular it is. Service is friendly too! read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - Manti - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Chris!!! And family!!!! Our first time there was awesome and beyond!!!! We made it home safe!! Thanks for the tea recommendation. The fabulous food , and drink will have us coming back! Phil and Isaac (Cincinnati ) read more

I had the Beef Doner Wrap and the Lahmacun oven special. To be honest, I've tried much better places for wraps and pide. The wrap was extremely dry and hard to enjoy, and the meat had a strange smell. We ordered beef, but it had a very strong lamb smell and taste for some reason. The pide was also disappointing. Even though it had parsley inside, it lacked flavor. It mostly tasted like bread with a bit of tomato paste. Considering the high prices, it's definitely overpriced for the quality. Very disappointing experience overall. PS: But service is amazing. Thank you for our waitress for the best service. read more

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This Mediterranean spot was super close to the train station, so it was the perfect spot to fuel up after my travels. Upon arrival, it was a bit confusing to order, but I was prompted to sit wherever and had table service. I ordered the chicken donor wrap with fries, and the wrap was the perfect size. The flavors inside worked really well together. I was one of the only people dining inside, but there's plenty of seating and it seems like a very family-friendly place! read more

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Very wonderful staff. The food was very tasty. I normally prefer beef over chicken, but their chicken kebab was extremely moist and very flavorful. I would definitely come back again. read more

Bereket was amazing. We got the Turkish breakfast which came with an assortment of olives, cheeses, bread, tahini dip, tomatoes, cucumber, egg and tomato omelet, and the star of the show - the butter in honey! All delicious and refreshing. We also ordered Turkish coffee (espresso-like) and Turkish tea. The service was quick and attentive. This is a great casual spot to get together with friends. read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - Turkish brunch - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the easiest five star review I have written this year! While in Chicago, we were starved and it was -4 outside so our walking radius was like five blocks. Berkeley was the top rated restaurant in the area and for many good reasons!! Fast, fresh, made to order and reasonably priced. Just two blocks from the JW Marriott we were welcomed in and treated like regulars. The host was friendly and generous towards us. We spent two weeks traveling across Türkiye last year and this just brought a rush of fond memories, tastes and smells. Turkish coffee aid rich and dark! Turkish tea for everyone much like in Türkiye. We started with hummus/bread and were treated to two falafel since we were starving. The bread was fresh from the oven and sprinkled with sesame seeds. We ordered chicken kebab platte and a cheese pita. All Of which were enormous portions and tasted delicious. The salad was fresh and the kebab was seasoned perfectly. Within 15 minutes of sitting we were feasting. So fast!! Take out was constant which reinforces the locals preference and by the time we left at 7:39 the restaurant was full of people. Table service or takeout are both great options and I believe they must use DoorDash and Uber Eats as well. Exceptional experience and well with five stars. read more

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It was our anniversary and we decided to do a sleepover in Chicago downtown. So on our way to the hotel, we stopped by this restaurant to eat good food.. and I will tell you it doesn't disappoint. The food had huge portions with good amount of Veggie as well as meat options. The server was kind to us and service was quick. It was a decent restaurant with many food options. We even ask for to go since we wanted to stay in the hotel and enjoy the hotel. The Turkish kebab was to die for. Ambience wise it was a good restaurant with Istanbul feeling. I even asked him about things to do in Istanbul when we visit Turkey. He did tell us some dues and donts about it. read more

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AMAAAAAAAAAZING. When I lived in Chicago I survived on Mediterranean food & continued the obsession when I moved back to California. This means I've had a LOT of hummus in my life. None of it compares to the hummus made here. The bread is made in the morning so it's very fresh, & it's incredible. The place has several vegan options - see the photograph I attached for all the vegan dishes my mom ordered: hummus, lentil soup, ezme, eggplant salad. They have soda, Turkish coffee, regular coffee (but the Turkish coffee is so much better!), orange juice, etc. it's a BYOB kind of situation but I don't even care that they don't have alcohol bc this food is seriously so wonderful. read more

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I've been to Bereket many times over the last year. Simply my favorite restaurant in all of Chicago. When I'm not there, I'm dreaming about my favorite dishes and planning my next visit. (Me right now, literally) I consistently order the Iskender Kebab and the Lahmacun, but everything I've tried has been very scrumptious. The portions are great too. Beyond the food, the people are so kind. Chris and Molina always make me and my friends/family feel so well taken care of. Love love love! read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - Iskender Kebab & Lahmacun - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Well originally I was supposed to try Italian restaurant on canal Street eatery but unfortunately my acquaintance who I will not name bailed if not ghosted me. Which was fine in some ways but a disappointment on her end. Anyways when I was working in downtown and being here more often I saw this Turkish restaurant it's a bit pricey to me especially now that I'm living on my own in Chicago but since I didn't bring a lunch I decided to give this place a try as a bucket list. So I went trying different dishes that I hope is authentic Turkish? Versus ordering your typical familiar Persian middle eastern dishes although Turkish people tend to say our food is different but I don't see a drastic change on ingredients or recipes for other Middle Eastern countries? I started off with the Turkish soup and it was good. It reminded me taste wise of lentil although there's no lentils in the soup. It was more mush down than actually having lentils in the soup. they give you lemon slice to give it a complimentary aftertaste. They also gave me a complimentary bread with olive oil with garlic and pepper and a slice of lemon which gave it the bread a unique taste which was good. I then tried this unusual dish with yogurt that looks like a ravioli called manti. That's what I think of it l.these are very light diahes. I then tried this Turkish like burrito Pizza called lahmakun . It was uniquely delicious you eat it like a burrito but you have to call it a pizza because you roll it up they put some spices in meat and you get some salad condiments with tomatoes and another slice of lemon. And then I had to kazandbi Custard which was basically their version of flan it had a nice caramel burnt aftertaste which was actually delicious they gave me a complimentary tea since this was the first time coming here for lunch. Service was amiable however some things they forgot when I was eating my soup they forgot to give me a spoon. The table luckily was just me was a bit wobbly where they set me down for dining in. Ambience of course was busy but very modern contemporary Turkish I guess. A bit pricey but I guess somewhat worth it. I will come back for like the kabobs which is more traditional and domadres which is a different version according to them and that's a great Vine leaves with meat wrapped up read more

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I love this place. Not crazy busy. The staff are super nice. There's an amazing choice of foods. I absolutely love this place. The chicken was the moistest we've ever had. It's usually dried out and over cooked. It was not the case here. The place definitely saw a decent number of folks coming in for dinner. read more

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Sat immediately and ordered, the eggplant salad came out very fast. The mixed grill was delicious and a large portion enough for two. Was checked on but could've used a refill for our drinks. Casual, cozy, and great light fresh healthy food. read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - Eggplant Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It was delicious and service was excellent ! I will definitely go again! I love the lahmacun it was pretty good read more

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The entire menu is tantalizing (I need to come back and try everything). The portions are sizable. The eggplant salad was exceptional. The chicken kebab is exactly what I wanted it to be. The lamb and cheese stuffed pizza was excellent. The service was do fast and friendly. And we ended the meal with a free glass of Turkish tea! read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The only Turkish restaurant within 55 miles of my house closed last year. Consequently, on my trips to Chicago I keep an eye out for Turkish places in and around the Loop to try. This last trip, I stopped by Bereket for lunch. My first mistake was ordering the cold mezze sampler AND the lahmacun. The portions here are generous, and the sampler would have been more than enough on its own. You get a large dinner plateful of dolmas, falafel, hummus, eggplant salad, shakshuka and ezme (along with a big basket of bread which is not priced extra, it comes with). It defeated me. I had to save enough room for the lahmacun and eventually the hostess took pity on me and came over to show me how it is supposed to be eaten, folded over on itself with a filling of the lettuce, onion and tomato piled next to it on the plate. It goes without saying that I embarrassed myself with how little I could eat, I don't think I even got through half. Here's hoping the cooks did not take that as a reflection on their skill. So - great food, big portions, friendly and helpful staff. What more can you ask? Well, as a disabled veteran/senior traveler who goes everywhere with Sgt Reckless (my walker), I appreciated the room around the tables and the hostess finding a spot for her within easy reach. Definitely coming back, this time with my sisters so we can sample the kebabs, as well. read more

I've tried a few Turkish restaurants in Chicago and Bereket is definitely my favorite! I just discovered it recently and have already gone back. All the food is delicious, the owner and servers are friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is unassuming and welcoming. Allow me to recommend a few dishes: - Iskender Kebab: a classic Turkish dish of meat with a tomato-based sauce and yogurt. What I love about Bereket is that their yogurt has a hint of mint, which I have never had elsewhere. - Mix Grill Kebab: when you want to sample a bunch of different meats. Love the Adana Kebab and Beef Kebab included in the dish, plus the salad is light and refreshing. - Dolma: best grape leaves I've had. - Kazandibi: also the best version I've had of this milky pudding dessert. Unlike other places, this one is nice and firm, which gives the perfect mouth feel. Additionally, the Bereket staff know what they're doing when it comes to baking. The free bread they serve before your meal is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The same goes for the simit, the Turkish breakfast pastry that's kind of like a sesame bagel. Speaking of which, they have a Turkish breakfast from 10am-2pm that looks phenomenal, which I'll definitely be coming back for in the near future! read more

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Food was really good, the yogurt size was the best yogurt sauce I ever had, great service, I highly recommend.

My lovely wife and I were looking for dinner on a chilly Friday evening. We ventured into Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant, a stone's throw away from Sears/Willis Tower. We were very happy with our decision to dine here! I remember this location as a Chinese takeout place when I used to work nearby a few years ago. The layout of the place has not changed much, but the walls are now spruced up with Turkish-themed posters. We decided to split an entree and appetizer. The "Famous Turkish Lahmacun" is excellent - get it. This was a great appetizer, crispy and meaty, and you could eat that as a light lunch if you wanted to go that way. The mix grill kebab plate was a wonderful sampler of four meats (kofta, beef, chicken, Adana kebab), although it seemed like there were more than four kinds of meat. Rice, salad, and a wonderful basket of bread rounded out our meal. read more

We were in the city and decided to go to Bereket for lunch. Being the city, you do have to pay for parking, but we found street parking nearby. The inside of Bereket is fairly spacious, and there's outdoor seating as well. We ordered a lahmacun (basically a Turkish pizza), manti, and iskender kabob (one of my favorite Turkish dishes). The lahmacun was pretty good, on par with lahmacun we've had at other Turkish restaurants. It was different in that it was served "sandwiched" rather than open face. The manti was not what I expected; I'm used to the larger manti from Uzbek restaurants with a side of sour cream or yogurt, but the manti here were much smaller but generous in quantity. Plus, it was layered on top of the yogurt sauce. Not much meat inside, but this was a very tasty dish. The star of the show was the iskender kabob, one of the best I've had. The meat was seasoned well, the tomato sauce was delicious, and there was an adequate amount of bread/croutons to soak up the sauce. Pricing was higher than Turkish restaurants in the burbs. Service was friendly. read more

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Delicious food served quickly and with friendly staff. This was my first stop in Chicago and I would definitely recommend and return! read more

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So delicious. Don't skip the custard dessert, it is so creamy and a vanilla-lover's dream, without being overly sweet. Our server was very friendly and helpful. read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - Baklava with pistachio - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food here is amazing! My wife and I celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary here and loved it! We got the eggplant salad, the shepherds salad, and the mixed grill! We split everything and didn't leave a single bite. The staff is wonderful and we got to sit outside on a beautiful evening! Can't ask for much more! read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - Shepherd Salad and Mix Grill Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went here today around 11am and it had the best service + food! Truly a family owned vibe, and loved how authentic the food was. The servers were so sweet and attentive! Bread was BOMB -- highly recommend if you are by the Willis Tower area read more

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Food is mediocre at best. Surprised at so many positive reviews - possibly was not a good night to go? Ordered Donner kebab and it was dry, obviously reheated and didn't care for its taste. Bread (had to ask for it) was not fresh but at least they toasted it.... The tea was fantastic, and that added a star to my review. Service was lame, the waitress dropped food and disappeared. Wanted to order more tea but she never came. Not much for ambiance either. Maybe give them another chance and order something different but most likely it will not happen. read more

The food here is amazing. The chef is so talented. Everything is so flavorful, seasoned so well. My chicken tonight was maybe the most tender chicken I've ever had. And I fell in love with the flan like bruleed pistachio dessert. Terrific place to grab lunch or dinner oh. read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's small, it's family and it's delicious. The chicken kebab is a bit of heaven. A light oil and lemon edge adds to the flavor profile. We opened with the 4 Sampler of eggplant salad, falafel, dolmas and hummus. All were excellent. The wife got the Koffte skewer and I got the mixed grill. It was too much food but made for a great breakfast. I would do the sampler and mixed grill for two people. The staff are friendly and attentive. I would absolutely come back. read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - 4 Sampler + Mixed Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have an allergy to lamb, but I still took a chance and ordered Iskender. While eating it, my reaction kicked in and I started choking. I stopped right away, and the waitress, Zuleiha, was so sweet -- she immediately removed the dish and kindly replaced it with beef kebab. It was my mistake, not theirs -- she had clearly explained that there was lamb fat in the meat. Still, she kindly took it off the bill. The food was amazing -- even the Iskender, if you're not allergic to lamb. read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - Iskander - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Be aware , Be aware, Be aware 1. What I have to expect and think IF YOU Did NOT Give me A RECEIPT ? Should I have to guess how much was the order ? 2. In the menu they said they will charge 20% for parties of 5 and more people but I thought they also charged us for two people . No , they said the Tea pot is 9.99 which is not mentioned in the menu even if so , it is overpriced . But we didn't see the receipt and we don't know for what they charged us 3. And THEY ASKed FOR TIP AFTER I JUST GAVE THEM THE RECEIPT with sign, THEY ASK ME SECOND TIME FOR the TIP . We added 5$ bcs it was so uncomfortable. 4. They were so rude after CALLing ME BACK and asked why I wrote bad review , Woman over there started yelling me . Explaining why we have to leave a tip (for service they provided , you came to us only 3 times (1. To take the order 2. Bring the order 3 . Asking evething is ok ) . Bcs I was a Foreigner, She saying that here in US they are leaving a tip , hinting that we don't do it overthere . Why you have to call to your customer and bother them at night for bad comment ? 5. You made my day really bad . I am really upset that I visited your restaurant. Even food is delicious, I hope NEVER COMING AGAIN HERE read more

The doner kebab (beef and lamb gyro) with rice and salad was delicious but the meat was a bit overcooked. The lahmacun was delicious and the best part of the meal. Overall, the food was decent, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go to this place again. Despite this, this is still a decent option for Turkish food if you're in the Loop and don't want to leave the Loop. read more

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Sweet local business you root for. Solid dishes. Popped by on a weekday during the holidays and was easy to walk in. 3.5/5 food but the prices and vibe make me round up. Pies - 3/5. Nice philo but the spinach inside is boring and the dish but was already cold by the time it got to our table. Reheated it at home and it didn't help that much. Wouldn't get again. Yogurt Chicken Kabab - 4/5. Lovely, heart warming dish. Tasty yogurt sauce and tomato sauce pair excellently. Nice bread bites add a soft texture. Great when you get bites of tomatoes. I even added tomato paste to my leftovers at home, which was wonderful. Chicken was fine but can have a char flavor at times. My wife got a falafel wrap and was very pleased with it. The falafel was strong, and the rest of the wrap was good enough. read more

Friends and I went here for an early dinner and dang this place is good. We're from out of town and had some time to kill before we did skydeck down the street. The bread is killer. All the dishes we got were all good. Highly recommend! read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - Mix Grill Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Love the food here especially the kiymali pide (basically ground beef pizza without sauce delicious), adana kebabs (ground beef skewers) and chicken kebabs juicy tender chicken cubes). Rice was nice on side along with fresh salad and lahmacun was great too. It's awesome to find halal authentic Turkish cuisine downtown Chicago for our staycations! We keep coming back. read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - Chicken Kebab Mix Grill Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This was absolutely, without a doubt, the best meal I've ever eaten in my life! Lamb is a must try here! Service was amazing, with the servers even offering to charge my phone! If I'm ever back in Chicago this will be number one on the checklist. read more

Great food, really impressed. Staff were awesome and the service was fast. I'd highly recommend for anyone in the area.

Whenever I have work meetings in the city, I try to stop by Bereket. It has very good food and convenient location in the west loop.

Vibrant atmosphere, friendly knowledgeable staff, and a diverse menu. Ordered several items shared family style, everything was fresh and delicious. Ample portions, quick service, and reasonably priced. First visit, will definitely be back! read more

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant - Sampler 6 - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super delicious! I ordered the lamb shank and yogurt adana lamb for takeout, and both were great. The lamb shank was so tender and tasty. However, I wish the stew had a bit more flavor, as it tasted a bit watery. The yogurt lamb definitely had a more prominent and flavorful tomato sauce. The rice and bread that came with the meal was so flavorful as well! I did receive a small chunk of bread that was super burnt and charred but it wasn't a big deal. Overall, the food was excellent, and I would definitely recommend trying their lamb dishes. read more

Food is mediocre. High prices compared to the portion. Staff are nice though and friendly. Ambiance was not bad . read more

Good authentic Turkish Mediterranean food. Quality- the falafel and meats here are savory and done well. This beats most other Mediterranean places easily. The lentil soup is not overly salty and you can taste the freshness. Quantity- you get quite a bit for the price. Atmosphere- warm and welcoming Service- very fast read more

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