I have been to a lot of Mediterranean places and Crave has to be one of my favorites besides ... Ali Baba. They have fresh and flavorful food at a fair price. If you're looking for authentic Mediterranean then Crave is the spot you're looking for , not to mention they found a beautiful and open location off of 25 and Colorado. Try their meat pie appetizer it's one of the best things I have had the pleasure of trying during this pandemic. read more

First visit for lunch today. I love Mediterranean cuisine and I can confirm that this restaurant has the best lentil soup in Chicagoland area. The serving of my small plate of excellent baba ghanoush was very generous and my husband's gyro was very tasty. Very modern and clean place. We definitely will be back! I highly recommend. read more

This place is great! Happy to finally have a middle eastern restaurant in the West loop. I ha had the mixed grill with spicy rice which was amazing. The meat was well spiced and cooked just right. Also had falafel and hummus here which were very good, the falafel was crispy and delicious and was fried to order. Keep up the good work guys! Update: went with my wife and kids and ate in house yesterday. The service was great and they were very timely and attentive. We had the dippitizer, which was really good and we shared a chicken shawarma which was also delicious. Not sure why yelp is not recommending my review, it's really annoying. Yelp has discounted a lot of positive reviews from this restaurant which drove their star rating to 3 stars. This place is at least a 4 star restaurant. It is not fair what yelp is doing. read more

This was a wonderful find! Crave is convenient, affordable, and easily accessible- there is ample space inside as well as some free parking. The food is good quality with generous portions- items like chicken and steak kabobs (which are a lean cut of meat and often too dry)- were somehow moist and tender (note- this is hard to do! esp for these cuts of meat at this price point- made in bulk quantity, if you want meat this moist and tender you often have to pay more for higher quality or just get a fattier cut/ something on the bone). The quality was consistent- I came here and tried it first before using them to cater an event- both times moist, tender meat. There are other subtle things to appreciate here- the hummus and tzatziki sauces are smooth with evenly balanced flavors not over powered with a sharp, harsh garlic, the babaganoush actually uses a smoked eggplant (not always the case and it comes through in the flavor which is great). note to the haters knocking on this place for 'bland food': you chose a casual Mediterranean place! manage your expectations! you want heat and spice and loud flavors- go buy a packet of Shan masala and dump it (the entire thing) on your food and sear your mouth off. leave this place alone! I highly recommend them for a catering event- they are great to work with- particular shout out to Sam who I mainly spoke with for my event. The meat- with the exception of of the gyros is all zabiha/ halal- so added bonus. Random side note- for some reason a lot of casual Mediterranean places have started adding an item called biryani on the menu- which is basically a flavored yellow rice. it's not biryani (at all) but it is delicious and recommended! read more

This was the perfect place for lunch. Ordered the Crave Bowl with Chicken Shawarma & falafel. Amazing flavor, great service and good price. The decor is nicely done with plenty of seating. Great new addition to the west loop! read more

Crave Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I don't usually write reviews however I needed to compliment this place I have ordered the Mix Grill and it was very delicious! The shawerma reminded me of my shawerma back in saudi arabia. I have also tried their soup, and garlic sauce. What I like with the sauce that it was light & not really spicy "doesn't leave a heart burn". I highly recommend visiting their place. The food, atmoshpere & their friendly staff just make you wanna come back again. in addition,the place is very clean, decorated modertly unlike other mediterranean restaurants ;) I'm definitely coming back! read more

I can't even put into words how delicious my Steak Shawarma bowl was! The hummus and babaganoush was delicious the steak was juicy, the rice was flavorful. It was so good I'm ordering it again for lunch today! read more

I have been a customer for some time in this restaurant and I think the food is descent for the price they offer, however they have terrible customer service. Quite unprofessional behavior multiple times. read more

Food was great and fairly priced, what more could you want. Will be back again for sure.

I haven't found many good Middle Eastern spots in Chicago, so I was a bit skeptical when Crave opened in my neighborhood. I finally caved, and am glad I gave it a shot, because I keep going back. It's amazing! The food is perfect- the shawarma is fresh, flavorful, and juicy! The shawafel is probably my favorite. The service is super friendly, and the restaurant is very sleek and clean. I'm glad I have a place to satisfy my Middle Eastern craving! read more

Awesome food, great ambiance and service... Must try place... Chicken kabob platter, falafel and cauliflower were all super yummy

I went there with my wife last week. The place was very clean & the food was amazing. We ordered shawerma & Falafel. We discovered the taste to be very authentic; just like the one in Jordan. The people were very polite & welcoming. Sure we will be back. I recommend it for everyone. read more

Not sure if it was due to the door dash ordering system or a misunderstanding in the order. Ordered 2 bowls and requested the sauce on the side for both of them. Have a child who likes chicken shawarma but not the sauces. Bowls came with sauces in the bowl and then extra sauces on the side. One bowl could not be eaten. read more

Used GrubHub to deliver to our hotel. Food arrived quickly for a Saturday evening and it was amazing! Best falafel! Huge portions.

Quality food with good taste and relatively fast service. It isn't "fast food" but more on the fast casual side. They did not skimp on the sauce either and meat was juicy and not dry. I had the steak shawarma sandwich and would try it again when I come back. read more

How does this place have 4.5 stars? Ordered delivery with a simple order - steak, biryani, hummus. Instead I received chicken, normal rice and no hummus. To make matters worst the food was all cold and barely edible. I would avoid this place when we have better Mediterranean options in Chicago with fresher and tastier food. Avoid!!! read more

Every time I go there it's an excellent. I like them so much that I had them cater my large buildings Holiday party this year. I worked with SAM who could not have been nicer or more professional when helping me decide on a catering package. Everyone loved the food. A great neighborhood spot, with awesome food and great staff. read more

Horrible experience . I ordered two gyro platters with rice and salads. All the sauces where mixed with the food and created messy and spicy mush mash. Gyro meat was cold and unpleasant . When I tried to warm it it was even worse. Sloppy job running the business. read more

Have only ordered carry out once but I've been searching for a go-to Arabic food restaurant since moving from the Detroit area. It's still not Dearborn but this shawarma comes close! $8.95 for the shawarma bowl is a steal. Lentil soup is fantastic as well read more

Worst service ever!!! Spoke to cashier but she did not know the menu. Cook, 6' 2" tall, short side hair with lot of hair on top, tried but he was no use cause he was yelling. Asked ques Know yyour order and leave, after you pay!!!" Of course I left, and will never go aback again!!! Do not come here unless you want to be yelled at!! read more

My usual standards for giving a 5 star review is food and service that is exemplary. In this case, the food was a solid 4 for what it is and the service was a 6*+. Placed an order through Grubhub. Our food was ready in about 20 minutes and it sat... and sat... and sat... waiting for the delivery company to pick it up. An hour later we reach out to the restaurant to find out what was going on. They reached out to find that the delivery was cancelled without telling us or the resteraunt (even though nobody knows who cancelled it). Long story short the manager helped us fix things and despite it taking over 2 hours, gave us freshly made food. We hope they get paid by Grubhub but it would not surprise me if they do not. Hats off to Jason for incredible service. read more

Fresh good food. Nothing different or unusually special about the place though. But good food nonetheless if you want some great quality typical kabob food read more

Loved it! Got a couple gyro bowls delivered. FYI, the salads and sauces just come on top, so they are mixed a bit. We both enjoyed the falafel, gyros, the tabouleh, and the veggie sandwich. Would highly recommend! read more

Soooo good! My friend and I enjoyed the falafels, chicken kabob entree, hummus, and chicken shawarma sandwich. My friend is from Saudi Arabia and he said "he has to tell his family about this place". Everything is fresh, authentic, and tasty! Great service too! Even though the parking lot is small, it's a bonus that they have one. I'm 100% coming back here. read more

This place is a staple in my home! I found it when I worked nearby and quickly became obsessed with their chicken shawarma pita sandwich. Their garlic sauce is seriously amazing. I also get the greek salad topped with chicken shawarma. Their homemade hummus is so creamy and delicious. It's always consistent and customer services is great. This is a great weekday take out when you don't want something too greasy or heavy!! read more

Love it!! Really tasty! The best Mediterranean food in Chicago area. Took chicken and beef shawarma, great flavor and taste.

The filet is to die for, you gotta get the mixed grill it's fire love the Humus as well. Also try the baklava, couldn't stop eating them. Great atmosphere great people. read more

Overall experience was OK. The food was very sub-par for Mediterranean. If you're looking for an authentic place this isn't it. The food was bland overall. The spicy hummus was not spicy and when I asked for spicy sauce on the side it was not hot at all, it was more tart. They forgot my pita on the side and when I went to ask them for a pita they said they were low and did not have enough for the rest of their orders.... HOW ARE YOU GOING TO RUN OUT OF PITA! YOU'RE A MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT! Probably would not go here again, but it's a place for a quick bite if you're in a rush. read more

The falafel/chicken shawarma combo pita was amazing. Falafel was nice and crispy and the chicken was seasoned just right.

We had been looking for something near our condo that we could grab quickly but would still be reasonably healthy. My fiancé is kind of a foodie, so finding something good that is quick/convenient is sometimes a challenge. Crave Kabob is perfect and has quickly made us regulars. We have said to each other, "how did we live without this for so long?!" The staff is so friendly and knowledgable, and the food is delicious and fresh. You can tell that it's owned by someone who really puts time and effort into fresh homemade food. My fiancé usually gets the chicken kabob meal, I get the falafel bowl, and we've both had the gyros before. Nothing has failed to leave us completely happy. Oh, and we tried to baklava last night. I didn't think I was a fan of baklava but now I am. It is delicious and definitely homemade. read more

The hype is real! I've come to this place probably 3 times in the 2 weeks since I first tried it. It's SO GOOD. I'm a vegetarian & was impressed by the veggie combo (pictured) and the veggie pita. As previously mentioned, the pita, hummus & everything is fresh & tasty. The falafel is the best I've ever had. I thought I didn't like it prior to coming here! It's not dry and crumbly like other places. Crave Kabob is a great addition the area, great food & fast service. read more

Crave Kabob - Veggie Combo, w/ the chickpea salad & tabbouleh. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Gyros done right. The pita bread is a cloud. The meat is the tenderest you'll find. It's under $7 for a WHOLE gyro. Vibe is perfect, staff is incredible, aesthetic is a 10/10. Crave Kabob, nice job all around. This is what the West Loop needed. Boomshakalaka. read more

Crave Kabob is phenomenal! I ordered the Kufta entree, but substituted grilled veggies for the rice. I typically order an entree so that I can halve it and eat half now and save the rest for lunch tomorrow. This order provided the right amount of food for that. Everything was fresh, delicious and perfectly seasoned. The staff is very friendly and helpful and made great suggestions for which sauces would work best. I will definitely become a regular! read more

This is hands down the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. We ordered the Chicken Kabob entree and the steak kabob wrap - both were phenomenal! Ingredients were so fresh, everything was seasoned to perfection, and the spicy rice is to die for. Service was great and food came out quickly. We will be back! read more

Super solid Mediterranean food. I've had the chicken and steak shawarma and the lamb kabob and all were excellent. Really high quality and fresh ingredients and huge portion sizes. The space is super nice and clean. The service is good. I am really happy they moved into the hood filling the void baba pita left behind. read more

Delicious food at a reasonable price. I got the gyro with rice plate and it was really tasty. The portions are big too so you'll either have extras when you're finished or you'll be stuffed!! A lot of different options too and I feel like they've got something for everyone! Would definitely recommend checking this place out read more

Absolutely horrible!! Me and my boyfriend came because of the reviews and we were so disappointed! The chicken and meat were so bland and the taste of the oil and grease was more overpowering than the little flavor it had. Such a disappointment and will never try this place again! Disgusting! read more

I wanted to be one of the first to comment but I'm a little late . This place ROCKED !!! It all started while waiting for my food. Sam took my order and while waiting , Sam gave me a sample falafel. I'm almost 60 and I've had falafel hundreds of times , this was the best EVER ! ! I commented to Sam that it was the FRESHEST tasting falafel that I've ever had. So now my foods ready , I once again compliment Sam and his partners. I get to the office with my LAMB KABOB platter And it was FANTASTIC ! From the two different rice to the grilled onion/tomato to the sauce, its a TEN-out of-TEN. In my opinion, This place prepares a Middle East cuisine at its best and After hearing a little about the business structure , These guys reminded me of three guys that did this same thing many years ago and to this day is a great success . This COULD BE" the modern day ""GREEK ISLANDS """ Gentlemen, stay focused and good luck. read more

I'm sad to read the below reviews on Crave Kabob. Although we've only ordered to-go (twice in one weekend in fact), we've found the food to be incredibly delicious with homemade flavors and the service to be great. We've tried the Crave Bowl with Chicken Shawarma, Veggie Combo, Dip-itizer, and Tabbouli Salad - so amazing!! I can't say enough about how much I hope/want this place to stay for the long haul. Run, don't walk, to Crave Kabob! read more

Wow!!! Went for the first time yesterday...everything was exceptional from the delicious food to the beautiful ambiance and the super friendly people working there. My husband saw their Facebook video and said we needed to check them out. I'm so glad we did...we will definitely be back. Best of all they have free parking! read more

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