Very reasonable lunch special, good food and fast service with a very clean and organized location.

This place is great for Cheap, fast food Mediteranean or Middle Eastern style food. My co-workers and I come here for their awesome and cheap Lunch specials, mostly under $5.00. At lunch time, most people order the Combination Feast for $3.98.... which consist of a combination of Shish kabob, Kifta Kabob, Shawarma and Falafel served with yellow rice, salad and their homemade pitta bread (add chicken for $1.00 more). This is a great deal, and usually costs $8.95 for dinner time. The portions are huge, and I always never finish my plate. There is always a large lunch crowd, so they are always turning out freshly grilled meats. My food always come out nice and hot and my pita bread is always warm and never hard and stale like some other Middle Eastern places. I've ordered their Hummus, Baba Ghannoush (cold dips), Kibbeh (cracked wheat with minced ground meat inside), their Sish kabob sandwich....all very good. For a healthier meal, I sometimes opt for their Vegetarian combo plate (Combination of falafel, stuffed grape leaves, hummus, baba ghannoug, Jerusalem salad and Tabouleh salad served with pita bread. For you non carnivous, the Vegetarian Combo plate would be a good meal option and it always leave me full and satisfied. Its best to come here before 11:30am before the mad lunch crowd, else you may have to wait for a parking spot or wait for a table to open up. read more

Pita Inn has been one of my go-to's for years and the quality of the food has always remained consistently yummy! :) Their business lunch special is unreal! It is about $5 and can feed 2 people...the portion is huge! My favorites are the business lunch special, the chicken shwarma over hummus, the falafel, the lamb kabob sandwich, and the rice! The service is quick and they accept phone orders. This place is always crowded, but offers a rather large size of eating space and they have outdoor seating. read more

I did my order to go so I'm hoping that is the reason for the subpar food. Hummus is pretty amazing with a perfect smooth consistency. The pita bread that it came with was actually pretty bad. It was kind of hard and had that "few days old" kind of taste to it even though they bake it fresh everyday? Business lunch is 4.95 for a reason. Mediocre seasoned meats but the falafal was the best thing on the plate. Chicken schwarma sandwich was pretty good but once again it was in that hard pita. I'll be back next to to dine in and hope for an improvement in taste. read more

Good food. Can't eat it all the time, but it's pretty healthy and good eating. Happy we live close by

Falafel, falafel, falafel. It's so flavorful here with their bomb homemade pitas, spicy sauce and delicious salad. I've only ordered the veggie plate from this location and I leave stuffed. I enjoy the grape leaves and salads but for me it's all about the falafel, baba and hummus. The baba is so tasty--smokey flavor but cool and creamy, I can just eat it with a fork. The veggie plate is a great deal at under $8. I'll be back to get the amazing lunch special soon. read more

Food is good at this location. I always go for the chicken fetosh. Basically salad with chicken but delicious. Make sure to ask for extra dressing as that's what makes it so good. Also if your taking out call it in takes about 10-15 mins to get your food. read more

Oh I just keep coming back here for the great food and flavors. They added to the fatoush salad a colorful group of red, yellow and green peppers now. Now I know that the non green peppers are higher priced but they are sweeter tasting and for them to add these and keep the price the same says alot about the owners pride in the food they serve. Highly recommended. read more

I have eaten here 3 days in a row! The food is healthy and delicious. I'm going back tomorrow. Lol. I really enjoy the quality of the food. They always have a little line but it moves pretty quickly. Very reasonable prices. The parking lot looks full but I always find a spot. It's very clean and you can leave your garbage on the table after your done because they are quick at getting it out of the way for the next customer. read more

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I can't say enough positive things about Pita Inn. I used to go there a lot when my job was closer. Their business lunch special is always a winner. Place is always busy but they get through the orders pretty quickly. When I have a jonesing for express Mediterranean food at a reasonable price, this is the place to go to. Wish I lived closer to the area, I'd go more often. read more

Pita Inn is always a favorite! Amazing food, amazing taste. Highly recommend. I've been going there for years now and will continue going!

I often fantasize about a Pita Inn landing somewhere in the Loop to make my lunches that much happier. Alas, it has yet to happen. I used to frequent this spot when I was taking some classes in the area, and I was never disappointed. The chicken shwarma, kefta kabobs, hummus, rice, spicy red sauce, lemonade... Mmmm.... I wish I could have you right now Pita Inn! Damnit, why do I review places that aren't near me before lunch? read more

I HAVE to give this place 5 stars. I have been here plenty of times and it's always been great. They manage to keep their business and service really steady. Now I have only come here for lunch so this review is based on their service and lunch time food haha. Sorry guys. But for around $5-$6, you get yourself a plate with chicken, rice, lettuce, tomato, 2 pita, 2 different meats, and a ball of something. For the money, this is THE BEST special I have come across. You get a huge plate filled with food. They also have a red hot sauce and a white yogurt sauce to go along with your food. I personally love the hot sauce because of the flavor and its a little spicy which gives my food a kick! Yogurt is mellow and not sweet, it doesn't have a weird taste but, "weird is different." Their service is always great, I always see the same guy cleaning the tables so their staff must be reliable. Silverware is always clean, although you have the choice to use the plastic utensils. Definitely come here during lunch if you really wanna get your best bang for your buck. I would recommend this place to anybody that is looking for good Mediterranean food. BTW - Lunch special is good between 12-3 I believe. read more

I love this place. I have been to their other location on Dempster which is always so crowded, no parking (or park & get hit in those tiny spaces.) I like the Glenview location, they give bigger portions, and there is more consistency in how the meat is cooked (not rare, always medium-well). I have to say I'm a fan of the $4.95 lunch special. Where can you get that much great food under $5, heck McD is more than that now. I'm a bit surprised at the references to Middle Eastern taco bell, cause I couldn't disagree more. It's not "rice-a-roni" its rice with saffron spice, which is one of the top 5 spices to ward off heart problems. Geez people, know what you eat before you rip on it. My only gripe is that the guys that handle the pita from the oven, do so with their bare hands. Then I see them handling buckets and carrying stuff, not sure how sanitary that is. I go here for great food, at a great price...and dont worry about undercooked meat, like I would in any 'mom-n-pop" middle eastern restaurant. Is the decor gorgeous? No, its a sit down eat & split type of place. What ticks me off about the Glenview location is the yuppies that stroll down Milwaukee from Allstate & Aon and think that since they came into a cheaper food place that they are kings and should be served. I feel bad for the servers & bus boys that have to deal with those arrogant smartasses. read more

Fast, Delicious and large portions this is one of the best Pita restaurants I have ever been too. I got the combo plate and could not even finish it that's now much stuff it had. The mint tea was pretty amazing though. Next time I'm"m trying out their desserts. Did I tell you it was cheap? yeah. read more

Dude: you can't Not like the Pita Inn. Been going to all three locations for years. Love nothing more than sitting, eating that heavenly chicken shwarma and hummus then sitting for while with a cup of their fabulous mint and black tea and a slice of baklava. (And dude, I can't get enough of their hot sauce!!!!) I've NEVER had a meal here I didn't enjoy and we've even gotten food from their grocery/bakery for major celebrations....but i suppose the grocery is a separate review. Go. Eat. And tease the staff because they're very playful and fun. read more

Pita Inn was a surprise to me- I'm going to be blatantly honest and say I wasn't expecting much. Possibly some mass made falafel and and canned baba ghanoush. Now I'm sure the falafel was mass made (obviously it's one of their staples) but that baba ghanoush--- FANTASTIC. The service is quick and to the point. You really should overlook the menu and decide what you want prior to ordering though. The restaurant in general is clean. The food is very very very reasonably priced. The taste makes you feel as if you are robbing this business. I definitely recommend it- especially to Chicagoians- hop in you're damn i-go car and go! read more

People really do exaggerate about this place. It's pretty simple food, nothing special unless you never tried middle-eastern food. -The beef is very chewy and hard to swallow -The staff members need to loosen up and smile -Seating is packed -People always get in your way if you're trying to pick up your food. read more

One of the best meditverrnian places i have been too. Pretty cheap for the quality and taste of food. I love the dessert kinafa . If you ever cross this place try it . read more

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Horrible service! Skokie location would be disgusted! Rush you through line and don't listen and wait forever...spent $3 for a drink and didn't bother to tell me only diet soda was out and wouldn't replace it. Had to just leave it on the counter...then got my takeout order....NO UTENSILS OR NAPKINS!!! This place sucks will not be returning. read more

I grew up in Skokie near the original Pita Inn. This location opened up a couple years after I moved to Morton Grove, which I was excited about. This place is bigger and parking is definitely easier. Throughout the years I've tried pretty much everything on the menu and I like most the dishes. My faves are the chicken fatoush salad (which has chicken shwarma) and the shish kabab platter. I like the kefta kabobs too- they are nicely spiced. I take that white sauce and drench the meat and pilaf in the sauce, yum! Their hummos and their lentil soup are pretty good too. You definitely get a lot for your money here. It's a nicer fast food place. A definite recommend if you are in the neighborhood. read more

I have been going to Pita inn for almost 3 years now and it's just to much. I found this place by mistake driving to the suburb but I'm so happy I found it. They have business lunch special for only $6.99 but with so much food that unless you are very hungry you would have to take it to go. This lunch comes with combination of Shish Kabob, Kifta Kabob, Shawarma, Chicken and Falafel served with rice pilaf, salad and a pita bread. Seriously I loveeeeee this place so much you can't bit that price. read more

Pita Inn - Business lunch - Mediterranean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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I used to love Pita Inn, but more recently i've stopped visiting as often. Their food is very delicious, but if I get it too often I start to notice how dry and greasy it is. Its strange. Good food for sure if you're looking for something new to try. read more

WOW! I actually just go home from eating at this place. Have driven by all of their locations many times but finally decided to stop by with my husband. Wasn't sure what I was ordering but everything turned out to taste great!! We started off with the Baba Ghannoug and Falafel. My main dish was the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich and my hubby ordered the Lamb Shawarma Sandwich. They also gave us a side of something spicy and me being a lover of anything spicy I certainly enjoyed it on my sandwich. To top it off its reasonably priced and certainly won't hurt your pocket book. read more

I'm surprised I haven't Yelped this place yet - maybe it's b/c I go here so often when I'm in the area it's like habit and not out of the ordinary. I love love love this place. More than the food, which is flavorful and tender, I think this restaurant takes pride in getting your money's worth. Especially when you think about their business special: $4.95 for a falafel (which I love!), chicken tender, shwerma, beef tender, small side salad and a pita, how could you not say they don't value the dollar for their customer??? read more

Tired of typical fast food? Pita is a fresh alternative. I'm a huge fan. The food is not only healthy, but affordable! If you can get here between the hours of 11am-3pm on weekdays, the Business Lunch Special is a must. It's a little bit of everything: shish kabob, kifta kabab, shawarma, chicken, falafel, rice pilaf, salad, and pita bread ALL for just $4.95. If I don't make it in time for the special, I either get the Hummus or Baba Gannoug as appetizers. As far as the types of kababs, shish kabab is my favorite. The beef has a tender, juicy taste. I usually go for the sandwich or the entree, if I crave a little more. The tahini sauce (white sauce) is really compliments the taste as well. I HIGHLY recommend Pita Inn for delicious mediterranean food. read more

This is one of my favorite places around. Despite being super busy I have never had an issue with my orders. Food is always consistently prepared. I'll recommend this place to anyone who enjoys this type of restaurant. read more

The McDonalds of Middle Eastern Food. If your looking for something flavorful and with some similarity to middle eastern food staples, I guess this place would be it. The food was delicious and the portions are ridiculous- for someone looking to fill up on fairly good food and not spend too much, I'd recommend this place :) The rice slightly oily and globby, nothing spectacular, and tahini watery to my taste, the shawarma and kebabs tasted pretty good. Hommus was alright. Regardless, try it and see for yourself :) read more

This place does not need a review. Visit this place and you will see it!! Always crowded - the only reason is the TASTY FOOD! The BEST Falafal I ever had!!! Any day my first option for quick meal! This place is just WOW for the price! I wish I had a count for the number of visits I paid to this place ;) Worth every $$ read more

Prior to dating my boyfriend, I had an extremely limited palate due to my stubborn finickiness. Pita Inn was my first attempt at Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food, and I was hesitant. Upon walking in, you can tell the owners strive for an authentic Middle Eastern look and feel. I ordered the beef shish kabob with a rice pilaf. Wow! What an excellent meal. The rice was brilliant and full of flavor, the beef was succulent and seasoned deliciously and the pita was fresh and warm. Absolutely delicious! I cannot wait to head over there for the lunch special! The prices are reasonable outside of the lunch special. We ate for $18 with drinks. I knew there had to be a reason why this place is packed every day! read more

Pita Inn was a great surprise! The quick service mediterranean restaurant has great food, a great selection, and great prices. You walk in, place your order, and wait for your number to be called. You then seat yourself in their large yet dated dining area. On this occasion, my wife and I chose the combo plate, chicken shwarma sandwich, and a large hummus. The result was a delicious array of perfectly cooked meats accompanied by excellent hummus, pita, and rice. The combo plate was a great value, but it is an even greater value M-F as a lunch special. However, we both left stuffed for about $17. I would definitely return to Pita Inn! read more

this place is my addiction. Nothing comes close. I really wish they would take over the world. FYI, they switched to pepsi products. Parking is always fun during the lunch rush. read more

Solid 4 stars. Pita Inn is comfort food that is always consistent, I've probably been here about 1000 times! Love the falafels, especially when they are fresh. Their Hot sauce is out of this world ... super HOT just like I love it. Their chicken breast pita sandwich is fantastic, better than the shawarma chicken and cheaper too. The shawarma chicken was a little dry. Their hummus is also fantastic as well. Price alone I would give this place 5 stars for cost of food/quality/quantity, but some things were a little off. I ordered their hot mint tea, which was fantastic, but they give it to you in a tiny little cup (1/3 cup measuring wise), yes it's free refills, but my fiance went up about 10 times to refill it. The ambiance could be a little better. I realize that it's a fast food Mediterranean restaurant, but it could be a little more cozy when you eat. Although they probably do this so that you leave right away since this place is always packed. Will be back when I am in the area again :) read more

The lamb kebobs. WOW. Just - Wow. Perfectly prepared, whatever they do to them, and however they do it (I'm a kebob newbie). Tender little flavorful lamb medallions, just a little pink in the middle, on a bed of rice that you want to keep eating forever. I got the lamb kebob entree and I'm glad that I paid the extra $1 to upgrade to the fatoush salad, because the parsley in it and other flavors were such great companions to the lamb. I also got my companion and I a container of garlic sauce, which was also well worth it, because if you stick your lamb with a little fatoush salad into a pita (DO THIS!), ya just need a little sauce in there too. I've been daydreaming about going back every day since I've been, and will make it a regular stop any time I head south to the Chicagolands. You order up front, get a number and pick up your food when its called. Fast and super casual atmosphere; inexpensively priced. We received kind, thoughtful and patient service at the register. read more

The food was ok but the employees making it when you ask them for extra sauce its like pulling teeth you have to beg them fore more because they do not want to give you more than 1 red and 1 white per dinner come on you need at lease 2 of each so again i ask the employees making the food today can i have a couple extra he said sure he put his hand in my bag like he was giving me more and when i got home there was not any more he just acted like he gave me more what an ASS HOLE and with the prices they charge now they raise them so high you figure they wouldn't be so dam CHEAP now i wished i look in the bag before i left and i would have told the oner what he did WHAT AN ASS HOLE GOOD LUCK PEOPLE ASKING FOR EXTRA SAUCE CHECK YOUR BAG BEFORE YOU LEAVE read more

Customer service here is on point. Amir does an excellent job and we are repeat customers because of the consistency and value of a meal at Pita Inn. Specifically appreciate that you can order side dishes to fit a kids appetite. The falafel and hummus are some of our favorites. Give the mint tea (hot/cold) a try, as it goes really well with the meal. Love the outdoor seating and the fact it's open so late. read more

Pita Inn - Mediterranean Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Have been going there for years. Love it. Portions got a bit smaller lately but I understand why.

Inexpensive fare where the most expensive entree clocks out at $7.95. Since we didn't come during "business lunch hours," we paid $6.95 for the same $3.95 meat combo platter. The meat combo order isn't any fun unless paired with the vegetarian combo platter - also $6.95. The food is OK and comparable to stuff you'd find in Hyde Park (one of my few benchmarks), but not as good as Reza's (another benchmark) - although some are not fans of Reza's. Pros: Crispy falafel, Inexpensive, Excellent tabouleh (heavy on the parsley vs cracked wheat); Baba ganouj is very good Cons: Forgettable plain "yellow" rice (incomparable to Reza's dill rice or vegetable rice); Beef schwarma is more like gyro meat; They don't offer lamb schwarma!!!; Hummus is just like any other place's hummus; Iceberg lettuce & tomato slice "salad" is ridiculous; Mint iced tea is like water you washed mint leaves in; Total "meat weight of all the portions in the combo meat platter appear "less" than single orders of meat entrees. Next time: I'd order the falafel, baba ganouj, tabouleh and perhaps the lamb; I'd skip the meat combo unless getting it as the "business lunch special." read more

I cannot write anything about this place that hasn't already been stated. Really delicious food at really low prices. There are Mediterranean places downtown where I live, but none taste as fresh as Pita Inn. My only grievance is that I treat the place like a fast food joint, and get impatient during the dinner rush when it can take awhile to get your food :) read more

I really can't add much to what people are saying about this place already. I've been going to this restaurant since I was a little kid with my family, and it holds a special place in my heart. Make sure you get enough: Baba ganoush (go extra on this, trust me) Falafels Beef Shawarma ...and hot sauce and white sauce by the truckload! :) read more