Long time patron, but will need to reconsider continuing to order from here. The flavors are excellent, but the value has eroded to a point where I can no longer justify going here regularly. - Portions keep getting smaller. A plate no longer feels satisfactory and I'm still hungry. You used to get a square container filled with food. Now you get a small bowl which is barely filled. - they used to include two cups of your chosen sauce. Now you get a pathetic drizzle on top of your food - the amount of hummus included is laughable - pita quality continues to decline as it's no longer soft and fluffy My regular lunch orders and catering orders will be redirected due to the above. read more

Food is always fresh and amazing, the flavors are always the same and i love that . Service was ok , the servers attitude wasn't the most welcoming . The place was clean like always read more

This was my first time eating at IDOF after walking down Taylor Street. I went late afternoon, so it wasn't busy - 2 people ahead of me and someone picking up a delivery order. I ordered the All In platter that was supposed to come with kefta, but they were all out for the day. So, I subbed falafel and chicken kebab. my base was rice and red pepper hummus, topped with slaw, cucumbers, and garlic sauce. I found my serving to be rather small considering the container it was served in. I could see the bottom of the tray when it was served to me. Overall, the flavor of the food was good, especially the chicken grilled on open flame and fresh falafel. Idof gives NafNaf a run for its money in my opinion. I would try another location of Idof as the food was really good. read more

IDOF Fresh Mediterranean - Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So I always get the plate and I get the chicken Shawarma I get all the toppings. The little salads are good. The pickles are good. I'm not crazy about feta cheese but when it's all put together, I honestly think it taste amazing. I I switch up the sauces all the time it's so good. I love the side of pita bread. I have never had Mediterranean food so this is a good start for me, but I think for the price and everything they give it's pretty good. I come here often . I'm obsessed. I have tried the Gyro meat, but it's a little bit dry for me. Even the pita chips are good. read more

IDOF Fresh Mediterranean - Bowl Create Your Own Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always love coming here for the falafel. I've recently tried ther kefta kebab and it's also really good! Portions are good and you can't go wrong with the wrap or pita. Highly recommend! read more

The food is delicious. The main disappointment is that a lot of the time they run out of items on the menu. Especially their lentil soup. (Which is also delicious). So the food is great but I wish their logistics / planning was better. read more

I really enjoyed the food and freshness of it. I got the vegan dream by recommendation and it was a good first dish. They could of went a little easier on the sauces but overall it was great and fulfilling. Their pita bread was the best i've ever had from a restaurant though and this ginger ale on the side was a perfect drink to wash it down. I'll be back to visit again and may try something else because there are a lot of options, as well as meat options for those who would rather that. I wish I could have tried the gyro fries because they looked really good. 4/5 from me, for now. read more

IDOF Fresh Mediterranean - Vegan Dream - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Love getting their vegan dream. You can choose between hummus, red pepper hummus, or baba ghannoush. Usually me and my partner will get two plates, one with hummus and one with baba. The plate comes with pita but I usually order an extra pita since there's so much food. They fry the falafel to order and the vegetables are always fresh. IDOF's vegan dream was the first time I really noticed and enjoyed cous cous. It has a nice chewy texture and is slightly sweet. The vegan dream is a great option since it's healthy but also delicious and the generous portions will last about 1.5 meals. read more

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Great healthy food that is not expensive, quality ingredients. Try a plate with garlic and the creamy hot sauce

Food is average at best. Service has steadily gone downhill. They hire the most apathetic people they can find, people who don't acknowledge customers until after they are done playing on their phones. They also don't take online orders seriously either. I had placed an order while on my way from work. At least 20 minutes ahead. Arrived and was informed my order hadn't even been started yet. read more

Where to begin?? If the concept is like chipotle, they have a lot to learn. The portions does not warrant the price. I was disappointed. I was planning to order the all in platter. On the website the cost of the all in platter was $9.75. I felt that was a good value. But when I walked in, the price on the board is $11.50. I told her the website price reflected a different price. She said they increased the prices 3 weeks ago. But now looking at the yelp pics. They changed over 6 months ago to $11.50. So prices didn't just change they just haven't updated the website or grub hub. They are deceptive to customers and are misleading customers who choose places based on price. The falafel was delicious. I should have only ordered the side of falafel. I ordered the CYO Plate. You choose 2 bases, 1 protein, any toppings and sauce. Thought that was cool. Until I watched them making my plate. The bases I thought would at least cover the bottom of the container like a salad. It was 1 scoop of salad mix and 1 scoop of chickpea quinoa salad. Yes scoops of the bases. They did not cover the base of the container. Next I chose the falafel for my protein. I got 5 which I thought was a nice portion. Then my toppings I chose was cucumber and tomato salad, pita strips and crumbled feta. All were scoops. The sauce I chose was tahini. And it came with pita bread. When I mixed everything together it was good. But still disappointed that there wasn't enough salad mix. I don't feel that this place serves the concept that they created. The flavor and food tasted good but I don't think I'm willing to pay for the portion of food you get. The bowls at chipotle I can save half and eat it as another meal. Looking through the pics everything is not consistent with the prices. Telling me today that they just raised prices is a mistake. Not sure if I'll be coming back anytime soon. read more

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*Open for socially distanced dine-in at the time of this review. -delicious food -sizable portions -fair price -quick and friendly service -would happily return for lunch read more

I dream of falafel has come to Taylor street near UIC campus. How sweet is that? I got to check out " I dream of falafel," today for lunch. I am a big fan of Mediterranean for decades and I am very picky about my falafel so I was excited to check them out. When you first walk you are greeted by a friendly manager and the menu is easy to read and order. But of course I always like the best recommendation to try everything on the menu, so I got their " all in " plate" it's $11.50 and you get a sampling of gyro, chicken shawarma, kefta kebab and falafel with saffron rice. In addition to cucumber salad and tabouli. Everything was delicious. Their falafel met all the criteria I look in a good falafel, moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. I can taste that parsley, coriander, cumin flavor in their falafel really good. I also had other things there too hummus, pita bread, and their lentil soup. I say along with the plates get their falafel plate it is worth it with the hummus and fresh pita bread. If you come here splurge a little with folks and share different plates because it's nice to have a little bit of hummus with the rice and meat. I really love how the place is modern but the food is authentic and delicious. Service is fast and friendly. You can eat in or take it to go really up to you. You can bet that I will return and I am excited to bring my family here to check out I dream of Falafel! " cause I might be dreaming about falafel after having theirs soon. read more

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Fast, efficient service and employees were very nice! The food was really fresh and was prepared very well!

There's been a deluge of mediterranean fast casual restaurants in Chicago lately, but IDOF is standing above the competition with its fresh ingredients, great service, competitive prices, and where it counts - taste! I love that IDOF popped up on Taylor Street so I don't have to jump on the train to get my mediterranean fix. The pita bread is dreamy soft, and there's only one other place that has pita this soft. (Hint, it's in Skokie.) There are some preset "chef inspired" items, if you don't feel like customizing a pita, plate, wrap, or something on a "bed" of hummus. All the meats at IDOF are seasoned and cooked to perfection. Chicken shawarma and gyro meat sliced from a spit couldn't look more delicious. Don't forget to try the lentil soup and falafel chips. The soup is slightly spicy, but it's cooked fresh in house. The chips are something I never really get anywhere, but these were good! Not hard as a rock and over seasoned. Interior is clean, and the staff are very nice. So glad that there's some diversity in cuisine opening up in the area. No more having to drive to the burbs for really good mediterranean food. Win! read more

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IDOF is a fresh and new addition to Taylor St and Little Italy. With many competing casual dining for the likes of UIC students, IDOF brings forth some much needed Mediterranean fare for a relatively decent price. Think of it like a Mediterranean Chipotle, with pita bread on the side! You get four styles to prepare your meal from wraps to bowls. I went for the later which allows you to choose two bases, a protein, various toppings, and sauce choice. For my $10 plate, I ordered the Chicken Kebab with Red Pepper Humus and Baba Ganoush, and topped it off with plenty of fresh ingredients and Tzatziki sauce. Mmmm At first it didn't seem like it's be a filling meal, but once you mix all the ingredients together and take a bite out of their fluffy pita bread, you were all set. I enjoyed the flavor and savoriness of the chicken and the blend of veggies that made my meal feel just a bit healthier. Don't forget to top it off with fried pita chips too. Being brand new, the interior is well lit and clean. There's plenty of seating and large windows facing Taylor so you have some great opportunities to people watch while enjoying your meal. Definitely plan on coming back here at some point. read more

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Walked in with 35 min left before closing and was told that they don't have anything left. They were cleaning up and not replenishing stuff. Closing at 9 doesn't mean workers leave at 9. read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Food is amazing. Its always fresh. First time having hummus and it was super creamy and delicious. The Chicken has an excellent flavor to it with the right amount of char. Their idof fries is my favorite always good and made exactly like I like them. The staff is always nice including the manager . Great customer service here as well. My favorite go too restaurant with a good vibe, music and seating area . read more

I recently moved to little Italy (UIC student) and this is my go to lunch spot. The food is clean and healthy and is made fresh daily. The pita bread is delicious and the meats are always warm and tasty. I highly recommend the lentil soup on a cold day, it seems very healthy. The place reminds me of faster and healthier version of pita inn, but just as delicious. Serving sizes are big and the prices are reasonable. The service is aways good and the workers are very kind. I have been here about 10 times. read more

Very tasty and quick service. It's set upon a quick pick assembly line. There are a variety of meal options and sides to select from. There are many that are vegan friendly as well. There were a few items I wasn't familiar with and it was all delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful when picking out what to get. Glad to have this as a new quick place to grab some grub. read more

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I come here regularly for vegan options, the employees are friendly, and it's typically quiet and a good place to work.

The Chipotle of Mediterranean food. Pick from wrap, or plate and you will receive delicious food in no time! read more

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Ate there Friday after the gym. When the stainless steel cannisters become empty and need to be replaced or refilled with more food, tell your staff to stop letting that water drip into the remaining Stainless cannisters that have food in them. Chipotle is guilty of this also - nobody wants water from a warming table in their food. At least I don't. The chicken was taken from a warming unit to the right of the line and put in my bowl. The chicken was not even room temperature. The young male employee who was taking the chicken off the grill and cutting it up was more interested in getting the chicken cut up an put into the warning unit than making sure the chicken was completely cooked. My bowl had cold pieces of chicken in it that appeared to be raw. I could not finish the bowl after that. Sorry - it's all true. I prefer my chicken well done - and I asked to have it well done, but she obviously did not tell him that. The rest of the items in the bowl were very good. read more

I had a very last minute catering order and Pancho, Juan and Omar worked their butts off to help make the order possible. Not only did they have it prepared as soon as possible but the food was also delicious and fresh. I will definitely be back!! read more

The food was so fresh and delicious! The workers were also super sweet. I would definitely recommend!

In the last few months, we have ordered takeout from here. Our orders are always ready to go. We sisal order the combo platter or the chicken salad. Each plate or salad is usually enough to share or save for a latter meal. read more

I've had IDOF before and even from this location as I usually find the food good and the portions reasonable. Unfortunately, today the portions seem smaller and I'm missing the chickpea salad in my dish. My partner did eat some of the couscous and hummus before I took the photo, but the other portions were untouched. We ordered at 6:15pm and this location is supposed to close at 9pm so running out of ingredients at dinner time is not a great experience. read more

IDOF Fresh Mediterranean - Vegan Dream - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got delivery.. food was burnt and sauces were missing.. quality of this place has really gone down read more

IDOF Fresh Mediterranean - Burnt chicken kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love the variety of food I can get in one plate! So many options. Was surprised to see the kabob in the circular shape but it still tasted like kefta kabob. Wish they had yogurt cucumber dip! Love that the meat is halal! read more

IDOF Fresh Mediterranean - Kefta kebab plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I ordered the "all in platter" which is Kefta kebab, gyro, chicken and falafel over a bed of rice, cucumber-tomato salad, and red cabbage slaw. It was not it, falafel was over cooked and the chicken was flavorless.. the other items on the plate was also mehh.. No wonder why its always empty inside whenever I drove pass. read more

I've been coming to this IDOF location every since they opened and sad to say that today is my last day after seeing an employee refill several buffet containers that hold the food without gloves on. Cross-transmission of organisms occurs mainly through contaminated hands. Clearly she's not adherent to the sanitation protocol and needs to be retrained! With all that's going on in this world with viruses, parasites and bacteria, this is unacceptable! read more

IDOF Fresh Mediterranean - Employee handling food without gloves - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I can't leave 0 stars, but I would if I could. The workers were a$$es, they were very curt and wouldn't explain anything except that they didn't have anything, including knives. The food was good but not enough was given. the workers were such jerks I can't give it more than one star. The workers told me tzaziki wasn't a sauce, then when I asked for it as a sauce, they said it was a sauce and they didn't have it. I then told the worker who had JUST told me it was a topping and not a sauce that he was making the order much more confusing, to which he replied we get it from a bucket. Not a fan and I won't be back. read more

Sadly,overcooked & dried out Falafel. Very nice staff & clean location. Not sure if it's worth giving it another try.

I usually love IDOF! I come in usually every two weeks. Tonight I came in at 6pm, after the gym, expecting to be satisfied with the delicious but turned out so disappointed with how small the entrees have gotten and is priced at $10. I usually cannot finish my bowl but tonight it wasn't the case. Please tell your employees to serve more especially if we are paying at this price. read more

IDOF Fresh Mediterranean - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is one of my favorite places to eat mediterranean food in Chicago, Fast, Fresh, Delicious, Great Price. I have one a couple of blocks from my house and i lost the count of how many times i am there! read more

I love IDOF - delicious, filling, decent price, and fast! I've dined in once but often get it to go. I love the chicken kabob the best, in a pita or the plate. Their hummus is awesome and I love all the sauces - the secret spicy sauce is so good! Tons of great choices for toppings like tabule and cucumber tomatoes relish salad. The pita tastes like it's baked in house but I'm not sure it actually is. Thank you IDOF for being a staple in the neighborhood! read more

I come here very often. The place is very clean and sanitary and the service is prompt. The ingredients are all fresh and healthy which is perfect if you're too lazy to cook but still want good quality food instead of fast food junk. The food is also very flavorful with a variety of spices and the portions are filling. Definitely try the pita chips, falafel, and the chicken kabob. 100% recommend. read more

IDOF Fresh Mediterranean - Chicken Shawerma Wrap with red pepper hummus, feta cheese, pickles, peppers, olives, and spicy tomato sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I should have expected as much from a chain restaurant but the photos/reviews on Yelp made me want to try this place. We tried calling almost 10 times to check on the order we made on GrubHub, and the phone just kept ringing until it went to voicemail. I thought maybe it was busy but it was a Sunday evening so I doubted that was the reason. My theory was proven right when I arrived and there were barely anyone in the restaurant. W ordered the All-In Platter, the Falafelicious Wrap, and IDOFries. The All-In Platter was just flat out disappointing, it was the most expensive thing we ordered and there are a lot of ingredients, but its all a salty mess. Everything is just salty and the veggies were bitter. I will say the Falafelicious wrap is stuffed with falafel, so you get what you pay for, but you might as well just get a CYO plate with falafel. The wrap was nothing special. The IDOFries was the best thing we ordered. It had plenty of gyro meat, worth the money. I'm not sure if they took it off the menu tho. Honestly, you're better off taking the bus to Greektown and getting actual Mediterranean food than spending money here. read more

This place was surprisingly good. It's like Chipotle style Mediterranean food. I built my own pita sandwich with chicken shawarma. The chicken had a good flavor. I enjoyed it a lot! read more

Ok no idear IDOF stands for I Dream of Falafel. I personally thought this restaurant was called IDAGF until today....but regardless, idgaf what I thought because this place is BOMB! Great addition to East Taylor! First off, service was top notch. The men at the counter were so nice and patient as I made them wait while scanning the menu. Definitely the chipotle of the Med world. There are a few basic items in addition to "create your own". There you can pick you poison (pita, wrap, salad, etc) then add hummus, protein and all the delicious fixin's your little heart desires. I tried both of the hummus flavors: plain as well as red pepper. The plain was basic but the red pepper had some spark to it. (Highly recommend). Next up, chicken schwarma (duh, self-proclaimed schwarma killa)...yum yum yum. Lots of flavor! I went on to dress my little wrap up with olives, and cucumber, and feta, oh my! (...Plus way more toppings to choose from). Top that off with one of about 5 dressings and BOOM you just got yourself a handy lunch. I also tried their house made pita chips which are an absolute must. Those little bad boys were quite tasty! Overall, fresh, quick, and delicious new lunch option on Taylor street. Job well done...can't wait to return! read more