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    Falafel Dream

    3.9 (146 reviews)
    Open 10:15 am - 9:45 pm

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    FALAFEL DREAM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Vegetarian Combination
    Steve A.

    Come here and have falafel in your dreams. Falafel Dream is a great little place for some hearty portions of Middle Eastern food. It's recommended to get something with falafel of course, but that's just one of the many menu items you can get. Has a variety of meaty and vegetable choices. The prices are pretty affordable for the big portions. After learning a falafel place was way out by Norridge, we made our way here to get a combo. It's just off Irving Park on Harlem. The building is located next to a Middle Eastern market. Gets a lot of people from that part of the world coming here. This is authentic for sure. Both of us got some falafel and combos. It's about $9 for platters. The falafel is good but you also need sides. I got the Vegetarian Combination. This has a few big pieces of falafel, along with baba ghannouch, hummus, Jerusalem salad, pita, and rice. A filling meal. This was enough for lunch and then some. For sure could come here again. It's kind of out of the way, which is the only bad thing about getting here. There's falafel and much more for vegans and vegetarians.

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    W John K.

    We felt a little adventurous & surprised some of the my other haunts we were closed. We decided on Falafel Dream! The owner was attentive and willing to assist in our selection. A no frills eating spot with various visual menu's to help you decide on what meal you will want to enjoy. This was our first time here. We selected a sort of combination plate with skewers of Beef, Lamb & Chicken. Was Pleasantly impressed on how delicious our meals were. When looking for a more middle esteem meal, do recommend Falafel Dream. Enjoy!

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    Art J.

    Well I have passed by this place whenever I go to just tires to get my two vehicles inspected and maintained if not repaired and always looking at this Mediterranean if not Middle Eastern casual restaurant tucked away at the Harlem and Irving plaza or hip. I'm surprised how norridge as well as this part of Chicago has a lot of Middle eastern or as they say Mediterranean restaurants popping about not like it was 10 or 15 years ago. Anyways I was hungry and I couldn't wait anymore from just tires inspecting my car so I went to try this out instead of going to KFC across the street or Arby's or Wendy's on Harlem or on Irving Park. I decided to make a bucket list and give this place a try for lunch. Service was a bit slow but then again I came around 1140 am. They had your typical hummas, lentil soup that I ordered and a grilled combo. They had a schwarma combo but they were out of chicken which was a disappointment. I didn't care for falafel despite the name of the restaurant. Anyways 3 stars because of the service. Also this restaurant has no washroom despite being a place to sit and dine in if you are not carrying out. Also they did not offer water in a cup and from the tap

    Foule, Beef Kefta Kabab Entree, Shawarma Salad
    Dorie H.

    Delicious Foule, Shawarma salad, and Beef Kafta. So fresh with intense flavors. Great atmosphere with music. Easy parking. Family friendly.

    Shawarma Meal
    Salena C.

    Falafel Dream was a-okay! We love another Mediterranean place in our area, but wanted something a little cheaper, and, well, it was cheaper, but the quality was also a little less. We really loved the falafel itself, and the pita was great. The hummus was very.... earthy? I'm not sure how to describe it, but not our fave. The chicken was a little dry, and the two accompanying salads were just that; more of a plate filler. We didn't think Falafel Dream was amazing, but we also didn't hate it. We would probably spend the couple extra bucks and stick to our favorite place in the future.

    Shawarma combo lunch special
    Pork N.

    Chance upon this grab and go restaurant. It is beside a halal grocery store. . Place: order counter, has take outs, only few chairs. Grab and go place. Has some parking spaces. Food: Grilled fresh kebabs. Kefta kebabs are flavorful. Chicken kebabs are tender. Garlic white sauce is thick and yummy! Good portion size. Shawarma has some nice crispy bits and well cooked and tender, some crispy fatty bits as well. Nicely flavored!! Price: Seems like they have increased the price 2-3 dollars from previous which is a bit steep...

    Chicken Kabab Entree
    Joee L.

    We ordered take away here during Covid and it wasn't really memorable. Like it wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing. I ordered the chicken kabab entree and I enjoyed it. The rice and sides were pretty good. I didn't eat the pita bread so I can't comment on that :)

    Warning: Dry as heckChicken Shawarma Entree
    Rashaun B.

    The Chicken Shawarma as well as the rice was extremely dry. My first time experience and food choice with this restaurant was poor. $41.00 plus dollars thrown down the drained I feel like I have taken advantage of...Honestly, the pita bread was more moist than the dish alone. I provided No filter on the photo so that you can get a view of how dry my chicken and rice was ...

    Sandwiches are reasonably priced but you do not get anything with the sandwiches. Unless you order a combo sandwich.
    Nancy S.

    DIRTY TABLES, GOOD FOOD, POOR SERVICE We went here for a very late lunch Wednesday, July 24, at 3:35 p.m. I ordered the chicken schwarma with hummus for $7.99 and my husband had the beef sandwich for $6.99. Where, oh where, do I begin?!?! The food was good, but the service was horendous. Not spectacular enough to get me to return again. My chicken, although flavorful, was dry. I even found bones in my chicken. The service was very, very poor -- almost non-existent -- in one word: Awful When we walked into the restaurant it was very, very warm. It was actually cooler outside than it was inside! No matter which table we picked they were all dirty. A young man was on his phone taking a food order. We waited, waited, waited and were ignored for 5 minutes until he finished his phone call. No apology. No greeting. No smile. No personality. Nothing! We requested 2 cups of water which they forgot to give us. We walked up to the counter and no one was at the front counter. Again. Waited. Waited. Waited. I wondered if they were in the back doing a hooka (...and I'm not talking about a hooker here). Finally, someone came out from the back room and we got our H2O. OMFG! The water was almost hot to the taste. I couldn't even drink it because it was warmer than room temperature. Their forks, spoons and knives are flimsy white plastic, and out in the open where anyone can sneeze or cough on them. Sanitary? I don't think so -- disgusting. Fortunately, I remembered I had plastic covered utensils from another restaurant with me. I used my own utensils. The hummus was ok. I prefer the hummus from the Sultan Restaurant which tastes very, very fresh and is much more flavorful. I was eating my chicken when I realized I had a bone in my mouth. I spit it out into a napkin. I ate more of my meal and the same thing happened. Another bone! The pita bread was very fresh and served cold. Please serve it warm! At that point my husband asked me, "What's wrong?" I told him I have never had chicken at a Middle Eastern restaurant that contains bones in the chicken. I couldn't eat anymore. My husband finished it off. We ordered a 6 piece falafel "to go." I didn't want to sit in a very hot restaurant any longer than I had to. The falafel had a crispy exterior with a semi-moist interior. Flavorless. Bland. When they delivered our food to the table there was no "Enjoy" -- not even a smile. Customer service here is non-existent. The food was good, but not outstanding. Portions were decent. The tables were all dirty. They weren't busy when we arrived, so there is no excuse for dirty tables with lunch crowd stains on the cheap plastic Dollar Store tablecloth. There was a young couple with two unruly screaming toddlers. I wanted to eat quickly and leave. At one point, the mother stepped outside the restaurant with one of the out-of-control kids. I love kids, but if you cannot control your child in a restaurant hire a babysitter or order food "To Go !" We went here based on the so-called rave Yelp reviews. We had high expectations and were excited to try a new place. Needless to say Falafel Dream did not meet our expectations. It was a huge let down. Based on the above I must give Falafel Dream 3 stars. Service and customer service: 1 star Parking is free with a super small parking lot (only room for 6 or 7 vehicles). The restaurant is located on the west side of Harlem Ave. & across the street from a KFC, a tiny bit south of Irving Park Rd. Look for the large white sign with green letters: "Falafel Dream"

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    Came here with a friend of mine. First time at this place and I can honestly say its one of the best food I've had.

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    Really good food. It's a little expensive but good. Second time ordering on grub hub ...very quick delivery and yummy

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    .... How do you run out of hummus at 3 o'clock on a Wednesday. And then not know how to give a refund. Won't be back.

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    Excellent food, falafel and shawarma sandwich are the best! The place is new very clean and with friendly staff! Dream sauce is a must!

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    Second time ordering from here food is absolutely amazing. And kind workers. I will be back for sure

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    Simply: sub-standard food and very rude staff (unless the owner is there who is Okay). Will not be back, don't recommend!

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