I'm shocked that Cedar's isn't rated higher. Everything I've eaten from here has been stellar, including some catering they did for an event at my friend's kid's junior high. The service was good, it was basically counter service. The ambiance was also good, it is a nice simple place. The food was the star. I live in Logan and I am looking forward to going back this weekend while visiting the south side! read more

My team and I ordered take out for lunch today, so I am unable to comment on the ambiance and service of the restaurant. Three of us ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and another colleague ordered the falafel bowl. I also ordered hummus, which came with pita bread, and shared it. We all enjoyed our meals, including the hummus. If you're in the neighborhood, I recommend giving them a try! read more

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen - Chicken shawarma wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Today, my order took much longer than usual. I think they actually forgot my order until the waitress noticed that I was still sitting there with nothing on my table. Despite that, the food was delicious as it always is! read more

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Decent Mediterranean food near the University of Chicago campus. Located in a strip shopping center, parking was so easy on a Saturday night. Order at the counter. Started with the Hummus Sudki Style and a Sheperd's Salad to share with our party of five. Classic hummus with pine nuts, olive oil, parsley and sumac. Next time I would ask for less olive oil as it was too oily. The salad was fantastic! Romaine lettuce with a kitchen sink of my favorites!! Dates, goat cheese, pecans and roasted corn tossed with a honey Dijon vinaigrette. So delicious! Next, the classics. Shawarma and falafel. The falafel wrap is filled with falafel, tomatoes, cucumbers, mango chutney and a spicy harissa tahini served with a side of fries. The falafel plate comes with basmati rice and grilled veggies. The chicken shawarma wrap also is filled with cucumbers and tomatoes and comes with a side of fries. I opted for something different. The lamb barbacoa tacos were interesting. The nutty salsa, harissa tahini and sumac pico gave a little kick. The basmati rice was light and delicious. Service was good. Next time I would get the salad with added falafel. Nice for a quick and easy family dinner with our daughters and a new roomie. read more

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The food at Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen is far from authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The flavors were terrible, and everything tasted low quality. They use cheap, non-halal meat, and the food feels careless and poorly prepared. I honestly wouldn't even call this a Mediterranean restaurant because it's nowhere close to authentic. read more

I came for the wings and will be returning for their tacos. We came on a late Sunday morning. They were a little quiet with maybe one person picking up a takeout order. We placed our order a the counter and didn't have to wait long for our food to be made. We ordered their 6 piece Harissa Glazed Chicken Wingz, their Arab Swab Tacos and their Watermelon Sugar drink. The harissa wings have been on my radar for some time and I'm glad I finally got a chance to come down here. They were costed in harissa tahini, topped with a garlic sauce and served with fries. The wings were delicious. Perfectly fried and very filling with the fries. But the highlight of this lunch was their Arab Swag Tacos. The meat was covered in the same harissa tahini and a nutty chili salsa, with roasted corn. They put a lot of meat in this tacos and they were really delicious. These were served with rice. Best way to eat this is directly on top of the rice. Anything that falls off the taco you can mix it with the rice and empty the rice that way. My wife really enjoyed this place as well and we can't wait to come back. read more

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Came here a few times. We very much enjoy the chicken shawarma! It's so fresh and flavorful. Best leftovers. Nice staff. Cozy ambience. If you are shopping on 53rd , give this place a visit. read more

The falafel wrap is delicious - one of the best falafel wraps I've had in Chicago! The fries that come with the wrap are crispy and perfectly seasoned, though I would also recommend the grilled vegetables that one can replace the fries with. A friend has also greatly enjoyed the falafel Arab swag tacos. The restaurant is always happy to veganize their dishes when requested to do so. Their hummus is delicious and flavourful, but the most outstanding item on the menu is in fact their chocolate chip cookie. It is truly a stellar cookie! The servers are attentive and friendly, and the ambience is unassuming but clean. Most people prefer to get takeout/delivery from Cedar's but I think there is a certain charm to dining at the restaurant. Make sure to take advantage of the Cedar's online ordering system, where you can earn points on every order. The rewards are good, and I have received decent and useful discounts after using their platform. Overall, highly recommend this charming restaurant. read more

Good food, healthy. Watermelon lemonade is awesome. Enjoy dinning in or take out. Cozy

First time at Cedars. Salmon was delicious. I would recommend is you're looking for a flavorful and light meal. read more

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen - Daily Special: Salmon, Rice and. Veggies - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We originally checked out this spot for a comedy show, but decided to come early for the food. We got falafel, chicken wings, Arab swag tacos, & watermelon sugar. The Falafel was nice and crisp on the outside, but soft on the inside, and I loved it with the dill sauce that came with it. The flavor in the Arab swag tacos & chicken wings was PHENOMENAL! I highly recommend this spot. Entrees are $14-16 at this time. Cash & card accepted. The staff was super nice and welcoming. The parking lot was large with plenty of spots, and free. If you get a chance to check out their comedy show, do yourself a favor and go. 50% of all proceeds benefit Palestine, and the comedians were hilarious! It was a great show for the $20 price tag and went about 2 hours. This is a place I will definitely be back to when I'm in the Hyde Park area. read more

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Not the place I remember from pre-pandemic. Format has changed from mid-scale "date night" restaurant to reasonably fast casual food and carry out. Menu is more limited; no more dolmades. We had the chicken shawarma and the lentil soup. The food was good, but too salty for my taste, especially the yogurt sauce. The staff was very friendly. You place the order at the counter and your order is brought to the table if you're eating in. For people of our means and taste, it no longer offers the special occasion atmosphere we used to enjoy. I don't think we'll be back. read more

Randomly discovered this place while looking for a quick meal in the area and later made a point to go out of my way for a return visit. The food is delicious - I absolutely love the Falafel Plate. Service is fine, and it's a nice, casual ambiance for sitting down to enjoy your meal. read more

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen - Sudki Hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's just so good. Conveniently located near the University of Chicago campus and I try to stop in for a meal whenever I have a meeting on the campus. Incredibly friendly staff and some absolutely delicious food. read more

This place is one of the many whose social media is doing its job in getting asses in the door. It wasn't on my radar & tbh it sort of misleading. It's more urban or modernized than your typical Mediterranean fare. I've never come across an alleged Mediterranean place with chicken wings & pitas being substituted for flour tortilla shells. Food was ok. Doubt I'd return read more

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amazzzzing barbacoa tacos !! genuinely among the best tacos i've ever had. very recommended read more

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen - barbacoa tacos - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time here my parents recommended this place. The staff were friendly. The chicken shawarma wrap was good with the fries until I ate the other half... soon as I bit into the wrap it was hair in it. I lost my appetite after that. read more

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious food! Great service! More importantly Palestinian owned! Thank you for being a staple in the Hyde Park community!!

Stopped in for dinner. The falafel wrap and fries are excellent. Good customer service.

Arab swag tacos were outstanding. Falafel, sauces also good. We got door dash so cant speak to service. But I'm ordering it again for dinner tonight. read more

Well I went past night roughly about 30 minutes to closing time and I was still greeted warmly by the staff! I ordered the falafel plate to go and I was not disappointed! The falafel's were crispy on the outside and inside was mist and perfectly seasoned but the star was the roasted vegetables! They were tender but still had a little bite and were so flavorful! And no complaints about the rice or the pita, I wish I would have asked for additional dill sauce because it was sooo good! The restaurant is very clean and I like that they are starting to decorate the interior. Only down side is I forgot to take a picture :( read more

Decent if limited food menu of freshly made lunch options. Aint Naf Naf Grill though and at avg $15 for food alone, just okay. read more

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I love love love me some cedars! This hands down is the best Mediterranean food I've had. It's such a great go too and it's reasonably priced. Each and every staff member is very pleasant. Very helpful and greeting you with a smile. There are options to dine in or do carryout. I've done both and enjoy each one. I've tried a few thumbs on their menu but have ventured off too much because I'm stuck on one meal lol. It has me in a choke hold!! But when I go back I plan to try something different! read more

Consistently a great spot for Mediterranean food. I appreciate that the sides compliment the main dish and that they are an even amount. For instance, in the falafel bowl, the grilled veggies balance out the amount of rice given. They have some of the best falafel I have ever had, and the sauce that comes with it takes the dish to another level. The entree portions are generally large, but not enough so that it can't be finished in one sitting. I've also had their chicken shawarma wrap, shepherd's salad and the cookie (sign up for their text / loyalty updates for your first free one!), and nothing was disappointing. Ordering via call-in elicits the quickest service for me, and the restaurant is always clean (though I never see it busy, which leads me to believe most of their service is takeout). read more

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen - Falafel Bowl - everything about this dish is delicious - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food. Tasty and well presented. Loved the personal service of the staff and the ambiance of the place. Intimate yet family friendly.

This is a small place near the University of Chicago. It was ok overall. They had only a few food options when I was there but I was still able to get something that I like. I had lamb tacos. They were flavorful and tasted good. This place and other nearby stores share a small parking lot (free). Was lucky enough to get a spot in the evening on a weekday. read more

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen - Lamb tacos - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's been quite some time since I've actually had the pizza and Medicis I live right in the neighborhood and usually go there to their café for just coffee and a person. This time we went with friends and a kid of course the kid wanted pizza so we went ahead and ordered, but then sausage and pepperoni pizza when it came out it was absolutely amazing. The crust is undeniably one of the best crust I've had in a long time very nice and thin, but not too flaky and crunchy it was able to handle the toppings. I was very impressed with the cook the taste and the overall del deliciousness of the pizza. There is a really good beer and wine selection available too along with the extensive kids menu. We saw some other Andres come out and they looked amazing. I'm glad I decided to revisit this location. I'm truly missing out. if ordering pepperoni on your pizza short, ask them to put the pepperoni ON TOP of the cheese ...you will not be sorry! read more

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Was in the Hyde Park area running errands and decided to stop by Cedars to grab some quick food and man, I am so extremely glad I did. Cedars is a quick sit down restaurant, though I got my food to-go. In walking in I was greeted nicely, and my order was placed enthusiastically with an employee. The transaction was quick and personable. My order was ready in about 10-15mins. It was fresh and hot. I ordered the swag tacos (it comes with 3) and OMG were they great. With toppings like corn onion, cilantro and a cream sauce, they were so extremely bold and equally tasty. I also loved the rice they were served with! I highly recommend Cedars and a special mention to the swag tacos! read more

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First of all, Alex at the register was so friendly and nice! I popped in to place and order to go and had a lot of bags with me and was very flustered but he was patient and explained the menu to me and made me feel comfortable taking a seat at one of the tables while I waited. As I watched other customers come in, the entire staff had such a welcoming attitude. I ordered the tacos a la palestina (their weekly speciaand another taco plate. Both tacos were very good and definitely recommend this place and their Mediterranean/Mexican fusion style plates. read more

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Fresh and delicious! They keep things easy by having a fairly simple menu so if you get overwhelmed by many options this is a great choice! It's next to the college so it's best to order for pickup because they can have longer wait times when dining in. read more

Harissa wings are especially delicious. Long time family institution here in HP. Comfortable fast casual seating

Cedars delivers to the Woodlawn area, so we opted to stay in on our final evening and get some tasty Mediterranean right at our doorstep. We placed our order online and it seemed like it got delivered to us in no time. I feel like the prices are pretty reasonable - my meal was sub $15 bucks, which for Chicago dinner seems like not a bad deal. My friend and I both ordered the chicken shawarma plates. My other friend got a falafel wrap and the last of us ordered the harissa wings. She's the resident Chicagoan and raves about them, saying she orders them all the time. I didn't try any, but they did smell divine. My other friend said the falafel in her wrap was the best she'd had in a while. I tried a bite of their potato sides and they were really good - super buttery and crispy. I enjoyed my chicken shawarma meal. The rice was fluffy and plentiful and the chicken pieces were still moist. I do wish the vegetables had been a little more diverse; it was mostly onions with a couple of peppers mixed in. Overall, I can absolutely see the appeal of this place. Love that they do delivery. I'd be curious to see what it's like to dine in! Check them out if you're looking for something outside of pizza for delivery in the Woodlawn neighborhood. :) read more

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went in there for the first time I've always walked by, but I thought I would finally give it a try and it was so good. I was actually very surprised on how amazing their wings are not only is the food good but the people that worked there are super nice And helpful patient and they even have really great deals throughout the week. I found a new spot. I am excited to keep going back. read more

The food was delicious. I had the wings. I'm not big on fries but it came with the six-piece. Great to grab a snack while you're in Hyde Park. Great customer service. The dining area had a fast food feel but still very chill vibe. I love that they have a water jug available with lemon and lime slices. We need it for scorching hot days like this. Their takeout service was very busy while I was there. This must be a local fave. I can't wait until I'm back in Chicago to try more of their menu options. read more

This is the very first time I've been to this place and not disappointed at all! Me and my sister had been checking this place on social media for a while and decided to drive by from Evanston to give it a try and Lord it was delicious. Everything from the food, environment to the staff they were very friendly and very professional. Definitely recommend it! Hands down! read more

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I hate to be one of those Hyde Park cranks who refuses to accept change, but I'm not sure I approve of the constant changes to Cedar's menu. The latest iteration, which is "street" food, gave me lamb barbacoa tacos which had dried out tortillas and too much of something a lot like mayonnaise on them. A lot of other menu items are gone. And they won't even sell you a Diet Coke. I probably won't be back until the menu changes yet again. read more

Wings are . The service is out of this world. And the music sets a nice lunch time vibe. read more

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen - Harissa Glazed Chicken Wings - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

harissa wings and falafel also the pine nuts in the hummus were nice

The place is good. I enjoyed the Lentil Soup and the Harissa Glazed Chicken Wings. They were very flavorful. They could be more generous with fries, but the paired well with the sauce on the wings. I recommend more drink options. Very good. Will be back. read more

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen - Harissa Glazed Chicken Wings - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Go-to takeout spot for middle eastern food in Kenwood/Hyde Park. This place never misses. Love the falafel bowl and schwarma plates. Can't wait to try the tacos. read more