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    Falafel & Grill

    4.3 (668 reviews)
    ModerateFalafel, Lebanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pilar G.

    Had a wonderful meal at Falafel & Grill last week! I have walked past this place so many times and wanted to try it. So glad I did! We tried a large selection of menu items including chicken and beef shawarma wraps, hummus, falafel, and some waffles fries. The food was tasty overall and the portions were generous. We had enough leftovers for three of us to all take home a box. I also tried the mint lemonade which was fantastic. Next time I have to try the baklava. I enjoyed sitting outside on the patio area. Even though it's in a busy spot, the patio feels relaxed and secluded. Also, the staff here are so friendly and they were very attentive. They made sure our experience was 10/10.

    Ashley A.

    Falafel & Grill is one of those lowkey spots you end up craving again the second you leave. The falafel is crispy on the outside, soft and herby inside, and everything tastes fresh--not like it's been sitting around. Portions are generous (you're definitely not leaving hungry), and the flavors hit every time, especially with their sauces. It's quick, affordable, and perfect for when you want something filling but still feels lighter than your usual takeout.

    Baklava
    Clarizza A.

    Service was nice and quick. The chicken shawarma sandwich (3.5/5) was good, chicken was a little crispy. I just wish there was more of the sauce. They give a good amount of chicken which is nice! The baklava (5/5) was great and you can tell it's homemade in the best way.

    Kofta Kabob Plate Baba Ghanoush
    Crystal I.

    I forgot how good this place is!! Came by tonight around 9pm and was provided friendly service and a fantastic meal. The kofta kebab was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Baba Ghanoush was delicious as well. They were a little heavy handed with the oil on top, but it still tasted great!

    Combination meat plate
    Johnfavour N.

    Falafel and grill has the best kebabs for takeout in wicker park. They're my go to for middle eastern food and the portions for plates always last 2-3 meals. The hummus is so flavorful with a hint of lemon. I also love the baba ghannoush (eggplant dip) and lightly air frying the pitas that come with it. My favorite order is the combination meat plate since you get chicken kebab, beef kebab, kofta kabob, and chicken shawarma with their yellow rice, salad, hummus and pita. It's an incredible value and every time the meat is perfectly cooked. It hits the spot every time. It's super easy to order through their website and just check in with the cashier to pick it up.

    Falafel wrap
    Cher C.

    Ordered a falafel wrap via Uber Eats. Came neatly wrapped and cut in half. Really enjoyed it! Great deal. Looking forward to trying out more food in the future.

    Combination Meat Plate
    Karen L.

    We really enjoyed the meat here - moist, tasty and perfect. I also liked the hummus as it was nice and smooth. My major complaint is you can't get a salad with meat unless it's the Greek salad. So I had to order a side of tabbouleh with a chicken kabob on the side. It felt like not enough meat for a full meal. Honestly the combination plate my husband got was huge, we will probably just split one of those in the future!

    Lemon & mint Lemonade & Mango Refresher
    Gissell P.

    I love Mediterranean Food so when I say this was phenomenal it indeed was the BEST I've had! The Combination Meat is something I knew I had to try since it comes with 4 different kind of meats along with rice, hummus & a side salad, the meat was seasoned well and cooked to perfection! We also had the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich and Falafel Sandwich, which again had amazing flavors. Then to finish off we had these delicious Mint Lemonade & Mango drinks which were perfect for this Chicago heat! Highly recommend!

    Clara G.

    Such a great casual, lunch spot in Chicago. The food was amazing! The lentil soup was amazing. Also loved the plates.

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    They have Amazing food. I recommend the chicken scharma. It was tasty. I would go again.

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    Solid food, I really enjoyed how the chicken was cooked. Then the hummus was great on everything

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    great service and food - huge portions!!! loved the schrawma and baba ganoush specifically

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    The food there is always consistent and fresh, so I will be back. Compliments to the cooks!

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    Food is okay. Portions have shrunk. Prices have increased. Very unfortunate. Wont be back

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    The food was super flavorful, and friendly staff! I really liked their homeade drinks as well.

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    Food was delicious! Everything was so fresh, the chicken was juicy and tender. It was our first time there so will definitely be back.

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    Great spot for a quick and delicious lunch! Great portion sizes and nice service. Will definitely be back.

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    I really liked this place. They have parking in front of the restaurant and back. I highly…read morerecommend a reservation on Friday-Sunday even if you are just one person. I called them because I wasn't sure if the online version would be too slow. We were a group of three that came in Saturday night at 7 pm. It was moderately busy. The staff were all welcoming with smiles on their faces and attentiveness. Prices were fair for the amount of food you receive. Food portions are colossal so I would recommend one appetizer and one entree if you are a couple. They give you a complimentary dish. We ordered arayes with meat, meat toshka, mixed grill with baba ghanouj, fillet of basa fried, and mint lemonade. They also offer you fresh Arabic coffee before you leave. This is about a 4.5-5. -arayes with meat 4 - this was not bad. It's like a tamer version of the meat toshka. -meat toshka 5 - I prefer this over the arayes because they add the Syrian cheese. This one was bursting with flavor the moment you took a bite out of it. The minced beef and lamb just melt in the mouth. -mixed grill 5 - this came with 3 big skewers (shish kabab, kufta kabab, and chicken tawook. It also has tomatoes and onions to help cut down the meat when digesting. There are two heaping portions of biryani and saffron rice and baba ghanouj. The baba ghanouj was creamy and flavorful. It goes well with the pita bread. The meats were cooked medium well unless you want something. I think next time I'll ask for the shish kababs to be cooked medium rare or medium for a more juicy taste. The chicken tawook and kufta were both succulent. -fillet of basa fried 5 - the two pieces of basa fillet were astronomical. It also comes with two different kinds of rice. The fish was flaky, moist, and seasoned. Make sure you add the lemon and eat it with the sauce. -mint lemonade 5 - this was very refreshing after eating a heavy meal.

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