I love Pita Inn. They have great food and ambiance, and the prices are also very fair. However, this review is to give a shoutout to one of the staff members at their Skokie location, Latif. That man keeps that restaurant spotless. He works so hard, so fast, but does his work exquisitely. I hope owner can reward him in some way, that dude goes above and beyond. On top of that he is always pleasant, chatty and has a great relationship with many customers. 10/10 for brother Latif. read more

food is always amazing, and the people are very kind - especially Latif! i come back whenever i can!

I've had, oh, I don't know... probably 50 falafel sandwiches from Pita Inn at this point. Or maybe 100? No idea. DoorDash, call ahead, order at the counter, it's all a blur. All I know is that when it comes to falafel, Pita Inn is where I'm headed. I've had a falafel addiction since I was a wee lad. It calls to me. The crisp shell. The moist and not-too-dense insides. Seasoning balanced on a knife's edge. I'm salivating. Falafel, calling my name. There are different approaches to falafel, I know, but Pita Inn lines it up exactly how I like it. Skokie has a plethora of Middle Eastern eateries, and while I have no idea why that is, I'm not mad at piles of falafel on every block. For awhile I was motivated to try other falafel spots. But why? What am I doing? Pita Inn cooks those golden spheres to perfection. And then on top of that, they bring in the accoutrements for backup. The hot sauce. The endless raw onions with sumac. Piles of pickled turnips. They just do it. Then, when I think it's over, they knock me out with a flawless lentil soup and a plant-based kabob made with charbroiled Impossible meat. I give up. Pita Inn, just keep my card on file. I'm not going anywhere else. Take my money. You win. read more

Picked this up for a last-minute dinner. My boyfriend ordered the chicken shawarma, which was tasty. I ordered the falafel, which was decent. They give you some sauces, but you have to pay extra for the garlic sauce--worth it because it's delicious. It definitely helped my falafel since it was a bit bland and had too much lettuce. The lentil soup was okay; I wouldn't get it again because the texture was a little weird. But the pita though?! You can tell they make it there, and it's super fresh. read more

One of my favorite Mediterranean places to eat! It definitely gets packed here. Staff has always been friendly and the place is always clean. Food is always delicious. I love their tahini and spicy sauce. My go to is their business lunch special: beef, chicken, falafel, beef kifta, salad, pita and rice..I think that's all of it lol. I asked if possible to have no rice and more salad and they were very accommodating. When I picked up my food, one of the men was like I give you another pita the food not enough. Lol! The pistachio cookie was delicious as well. I'll always come back! read more

Pita Inn - Business lunch special without rice and their Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie - Mediterranean Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Pita Inn never lets us down- Food delicious and fresh at a great price served quickly. Latif is a one man machine, he greets you at door, picks up your order, buses the tables and fist bumps customers ( I witnessed a kiss being blown to him from a very sweet older lady as well) We love the food but would take out more if Latif is not there. He just makes everyone feel special. Thank you Latif. Thank you Pita Inn for a great meal. read more

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I've eaten at this establishment for years and how I have not written a review over the years is mind-boggling. It has always been my go-to place since they make delicious, affordable meals. Their lunch specials are always a great value. They also offer many other dishes at a reasonable price. The staff is always friendly and willing to help. In addition to the Skokie restaurant on Dempster, they also have locations in Wheeling, Naperville, Mundelein & Glenview. They have a sizable parking lot and residential parking nearby is also available, although I wouldn't recommend it. read more

If you're looking for amazing Mediterranean food at a great value, this is the place. The service is fantastic and the staff is great. You can dine in or carry out and they can put an order together in about 15-20 mins. The dine in area is wide open with plenty of seating. You place your order, then wait for your number to be called. Enjoy! read more

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Loved it for years! Every time we go to ORD from MKE we make a trip and it's always a treat! Latif was so kind and made us feel so welcome! read more

Love the "original" location, moved to Vegas and my friend still remembers me after many years of being away. Going here is like going over a friend's for lunch, so welcoming, excellent food and service! Pita Inn is always a stop when I'm in Chicago. read more

Pita Inn - Mediterranean Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Solid middle eastern food. I've been going here since I was a kid. The service is quick and the ambiance is very nice! You may have to wait for your food so I recommend placing an order on the phone if you want to carry out! Ask for pickles and onions on the side (free). Their white tahini sauce is incredible!! read more

Pita Inn - Lunch special - Mediterranean Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

We have been dining at pita inn for many years. Good quality food with very reasonable price. Good selection in their menu. It's self service but it's quick and the staff all of them are very courteous and will help when asked. read more

Pita Inn was catered to our office on a Saturday. They ordered shish kabob, kefta kabob, chicken, falafel, rice, and salad, and pita bread. The spread was large and plentiful. All of the food arrived warm, which was my easy considering that the restaurant was over 10 miles away. The catered food tasted like what I would find in the restaurant. This food was a great way to eat and relax during a busy day. I highly recommend Pita Inn! read more

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Latif's service was impeccable! He took care of us and got us extra sauces! Get the chicken shwarma!

Food was amazing. Staff was friendly and helpful, especially Altif. Ambiance was open, airy and welcoming Will definitely come again

I have been coming here for years- we always have a great experience and everything is amazing. We usually get the chicken or beef shawarma pita sandwiches, and they never disappoint. They also have a great selection of drinks and desserts, we love their mango lassi, baklava and pistachio Dubai chocolate. The ambiance is lively and place is always full of families! read more

Pita Inn - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

This specific Pita Inn location is a must visit! The food is always consistent, portions are huge, and pricing is reasonable. There was a reason why it was always packed when it was in a smaller location back in the day and now it is a lot easier to go to now that it's larger. Favorites are definitely the hummus and the pita themselves. In addition I always enjoy the chicken selections and the yellow rice. For carryout orders they always give you a huge amount of side sauces. The red sauce has a really nice kick to it and the white sauce will help offset it. Highly recommend and definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

Pita Inn - Mediterranean Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

First off this place is huge with beautiful decor on the walls and a cool bubbling water feature as you walk They have two lines to stand in. One for online orders and the other for dine-in/to go orders, be sure you're standing in the right line. I chose the beef shawarma dinner. I then saw garlic sauce on the menu and wanted to taste it. The gentleman gave me a free cup since I already paid. Thank you. I received my food and sat down. The plate had plenty of beef, rice, salad and fresh pocket pita. The beef to me was dry, the rice was good, the salad was a salad. The pita was warm and fluffy. The two other sauces that I received with my meal was a hot sauce and a tahini like sauce. The sauces were all good and elevated the beef, rice and salad. I might need to go back with a friend who can walk me through the menu. Maybe that why I didn't enjoy it as much as I saw people chowing down. Overall, the portion of food for the price was on point. read more

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We've been coming to Pita Inn since our boys were babies, and Latif has been a part of that story from the very beginning. He first met our oldest when he was just a few months old -- still in the bassinet! Now he is 14, and Latif still greets him with the biggest smile every single time we walk in. His warmth and kindness make every visit feel like coming home. Thank you, Latif, for always making our family feel so special! read more

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Latif is the best!!!! So attentive and professional. Best costumer service! Food is fresh and tasty!

Great first experience at Pita Inn. Managers lunch is a great portion of food for the price. Kind staff, very large dining space. read more

Pita Inn - Manager's Lunch Combination - Mediterranean Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

[Pita Inn] Mediterranean restaurant in the Chicagoland area, Pita Inn. It is a casual restaurant that has like falafel, shawarma, kebabs, etc. It was pretty but overall but I'm not the biggest fan of Mediterranean food so it's hard to gauge the actual quality. We ordered to-go but at there. Sauce is spicy beware. https://pitainn.com 4710 Dempster St Skokie, IL 60076 read more

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Great clean and tasty food as always. The host/server Latif is very friendly positive energy & hardworker- he even got me a water refill! Great experience! read more

Pita Pita is a relaxed Mediterranean restaurant that not only offers authentic food, but also has such friendly staff! It's a great place to grab a bite with a friend, your family, a casual date, or get some work done while enjoying a meal. Need some food on the go or want to chill at home? No problem! You can order and pay online, and pick up when it's ready! When you do visit, I highly recommend trying the falafels and lentil soup (they are delicious). read more

Pita Inn has always been a staple for our favorite meals growing up. It was quick, easy and was walkable from home. Now that we can drive and have moved away, this is still one of my favorite locations to go to. It's spacious and the seating area is so inviting. My go to is their business lunch because nothing beats the pricing, quality and the flavors. I always ask for extra sauce because it always ends up being a meal for two days. The pita is always light and fluffy and the meats are never dry. When you walk in, you go to the counter and when your order is ready you grab your food and grab a seat and enjoy. The staff is always super friendly and willing to answer questions and make recommendations if you're not sure what you'd like to eat. read more

My friend picked up my go-to combo-- the vegetarian combo which includes falafel, stuffed grape leaves, hummus, baba ghannoug, Jerusalem salad, tabbouleh and pita. They also included tahini and hot red sauce and a special container of pickles and olives. This is a great sampler because it's got all of the good stuff, with very generous portions to boot. Except the baba ghannoug--I could drink that stuff--I love the silky smoky smoothness of it. The same goes for the hummus--I've considered getting a part-time job there so I could find out the secret to the hummus--my all-time favorite. I forgot -- camera eats first --but remembered to snap a photo before I demolished it. read more

Pita Inn - Mediterranean Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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The only complaint I have about this Pita Inn is that the food is dry. The staff is great, polite and prompt. The menu is fairly basic, but they have great specials. It's close to my work and very affordable. The atmosphere is quiet and mostly calm. No staff running around. I'm sure I'll find myself in there again! read more

Pita Inn - Business Lunch Special - Mediterranean Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Whenever I'm in the mood for quick Mediterranean food, Pita Inn is my go-to. Today was no exception. The food was on point and the service from Latif was the icing on the cake. To be well-taken care of and doted-on in a fast casual restaurant was such a treat. Latif treated us like family, and we were truly grateful. read more

Latif treated us so well! We had such a great experience at Pita Inn! The food was phenomenal and the service was excellent. 5 read more

Pita Inn - Great lunch at Pita Inn--special thanks to Latif! - Mediterranean Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

I am surprised that this Pita Inn only has 1k reviews given how long it's been around but not surprised that's it has an average 4.5 star rating. All 4.5 well earned. I have recently been coming here a lot and predominantly get their Fattoush salad with chicken shawarma and in addition to the chicken being flavorful, it's also a very large helping for being fairly inexpensive. Usually salads leave you hungry or craving for more but not this one. Sadly I don't have a pic. Today I returned for their business lunch special and it's so much food (meat specifically) for just $10! I do remember the time when this same combo was $5.49 about 15 years ago but given inflation , it's a small increase to current pricing. The lunch special which there are 4 to pick from offers a lot of variety of meats, falafel etc and includes pita, Rice and salad along with tahini and hot sauce. Service is quick and efficient. I would give it another star since they were open Christmas Eve & Day, NYE and Day. read more

Pita Inn - Business Lunch Special - Mediterranean Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Meh. I visited here recently with a friend. I had the vegetable soup (good) and the veggie platter (average). It was definitely a lot of food, but left me with a tummy ache. In terms of service, it's basically fast food. It's all counter service. I asked a question about the menu while ordering and didn't get an answer. I don't think anyone welcomed us or smiled at us throughout our visit. I don't plan to go back. read more

Pita Inn is consistently high quality. The dining area is clean, and the takeout process efficient. I also like the Pita Inn Grocery Store and ZAD. read more

Business lunch special, less than $11, no changes for inflation. Can't beat this delicious meal. Comes with Kefta Kabob (my favorite) Shish Kabob, Chicken Tender & Falafel plus Pita Bread & Rice Pilaf. If you are vegetarian or white meat only, there are also those lunch options. I was in the area around lunch on a weekday & it was a 10min wait for my takeout. I have ordered online in advance before with no wait so perhaps that's the way to go. There is outdoor seating when the weather is nice. The nearest Pita Inn is a 20 min drive so I typically do a delivery service. read more

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A great, affordable counter service spot. I got the spicy chicken shawarma and it was excellent. High quality ingredients. Rice was delicious. Their spicy sauce was hot but had good flavor. Their tahini sauce was great too. It's a massive plate of food for like $15 and the sandwiches appeared to be a good size for like $7. You order at a counter and pick up your food from a counter but they have workers to bus and clean your table. Overall, the whole place is very clean. Great spot. Will come again. Just wish they had a location in the city read more

Pita Inn is AMAZING!! The portions are always large and they have the best hummus, everything is good!! read more

Pita Inn - Chicken Shawarma Entree - Mediterranean Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

This is the most incredible fast food restaurant in Chicago. From every aspect, since its birth a few decades ago, it has maintained high integrity and quality food at affordable prices. They had to increase in preservatives for products to maintain shelf life, which I personally didn't like, but completely understand from a business perspective and complaint reduction stand-point. If there was a way to get a low to NO preservative red sauce from them... I would be all for it spoiling way faster. I sincerely think these people are great at running a food place and market. read more

Been going since I was a child. Will always be my favorite restaurant. 10000/10 for the food and customer service!

This is one of the reasons why I have been sticking around in. Chicago for real. The food is always fresh. The service is consistent and the wait is relatively short. I've dined in and ordered delivery and enjoyed both occasions. read more

One of the best places I've found in Chicago and the suburbs for Middle Eastern food. Portions are generous and really affordable. The staff were really kind and provided exceptional service. The chicken shawarma sandwich is a personal favorite. Definitely go here! read more

What happened? I feel like this place sold out big time.. nothing that was good before is good now even the pita is dry as hell. The worst thing was the lady at the counter. Tried to charge me and immediately ran my credit card and overcharged me and had to get it reversed. She was like a used car salesman the chicken Shawarma had no seasoning whatsoever. The Shawarma look like it was made in a grocery store massive warehouse. The steak was definitely downgraded to like a sir line or something really bad. Everything was manufactured and packaged. I would go to any of the other places nearby such as Lebanese. read more