It's not that I didn't have high expectations when it came to Roti's fare, it's just that I'm not the world's biggest fan of falafel, or Mediterranean food. For the most part, to me, even when it's good Mediterranean food, it's still kind of just meh... So imagine my surprise while trying out Schaumburg's newest chain fast-fare, only to find it's absolutely phenomenal. Like, whoa. If I lived near here, I'd come at least once a week... and obvi join the Roti frequent customer club to get more free falafel. I was waffling between a wrap, pita, or rice plate, but settled on the $7.95 rice plate because I would get to choose 3 sides. Please note, not all sides are listed on the menu, but the person who puts your order together will offer all while building your plate, which is a good thing because otherwise I would've missed out on the most delicious olive salad ever. With my falafel rice plate came 4 falafel balls, I got two mini pitas, a buncha rice, hummus, grilled vegetables, the olive salad and I chose the tahini sauce, though there were a number of sauces I wanted to try, namely the spicy and cucumber dill. Next time. I added on two baklava triangles at check-out for my partner and I, and was on my merry way to a seat in the dining area. My partner said he wasn't hungry, but I knew he'd change his tune once face-to-face with falafel. Lo-and-behold, I was right. We ended up splitting the whole thing and practically fighting for the last few bites. If it hadn't been so close to closing, I would've totally gone up and ordered more. I love that serve both bottles and tap Honest Tea (my favorite!), and that for $11 I got enough food for myself, and my partner with 2 desserts. My partner and I were totally the jerks who stayed until 2-minutes before their closing time and as we left, we saw every employee at the food bar cleaning up AND, get this -- smiling. Not even smiling at us, just smiling amongst themselves, but not in a creepy way. It was really refreshing, just as was the food. Can't wait to haul it back for round 2! read more

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The food isn't too bad over here. Being in the restaurant industry for so long there are some things you don't do in front of customers. The services here are atrocious you, order a steak rice bowl and they basically made everything except for the steak so when I pointed this out they pulled out the steak from another bowl with their hands. Granted they were wearing gloves but I don't want my food picked up by hands. My gripe my be minor but poor service in this industry gets you closed. My advice to management, don't be out of food during peak lunch hours. Train your personnel well and not sure if my server was still learning, high or hungover​ as we had to keep repeating our order. Please read my review on Cosi' it's on the same track. Sorry I will not pay that much for average food little quantity and inept service. Perhaps I will try NafNaf or Benjyehuda next time. read more

Roti Mediterranean Grill is new to Schaumburg, and I didn't waste any time heading over to get my hummus on. Think a Mediterranean version of a Chipotle. Ok, well now you've got the picture. You walk up, pick an option (sandwich, salad, or rice plate), and then walk along to choose your toppings and sauces. You get the idea, right? They usually have a good selection of music playing inside Roti. I do enjoy listening to Mumford & Sons while I chow down, although it makes me want to shovel the cous cous, falafel, and hummus into my mouth along with the beat. Speaking of, have you all watched Mumford & Sons - Hopeless Wanderer music video? If you haven't you are missing out. Not only is it a good song, but it is F-ing hilarious! Watch all five minutes, not a minute less, because that last minute or so is where it's at. You can thank me afterwards. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rId6PKlDXeU You're welcome. Now back to Roti... *The falafel is made with organic chickpeas. Crunchy on the outside, and oh so creamy on the inside. *And hold the phone, they have Salmon! That's right, Salmon! Whoa - whoa - wee- wah! For a couple bucks more, you can add the Gulf of Maine Salmon as your meat option. *The Vegetable Mix near the meats are kind of blah in my opinion, so I would skip them if you've picked a limited side option. If you have unlimited sides, well then do whatever your vegetable lovin' self pleases. *All the other sides are so delicious that I have a hard time deciding which to choose. For your sake, I hope you never find yourself in line behind me. And if by chance you do, you should probably offer to pay the extra 50 cents per each extra side on top of the allotted amount of my rice plate. Hummus, Tomato and Cucumber Salad, Spanish Eggplant, Cous-cous, Red Cabbage Slaw. Get out the quarters, I'm getting them all. *Who doesn't want to add feta cheese, olives, and onions as well? I love me some feta...probably too much, but that's besides the point. Let's be honest, Feta tastes great on any Mediterranean meal. *And the sauces. Don't get me started. Ok, well too late, I've started. I'd say my favories would be the Cucumber and Yogurt, Tahini, and Roasted Red Pepper. It's all dependent on what you're getting, but you can't go wrong. I'm happy that Roti Mediterranean Grill has found a home in Schaumburg, where I can easily satisfy my Mediterranean cravings. I know what I'm having for lunch tomorrow! read more

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I was excited to FINALLY pop my Rôti cherry! I walked in at 7:30 on a Friday night, though, and my enthusiasm quickly dwindled: things did NOT look promising speed-wise or quality-wise. There were three workers, two of whom were doing lots of multitasking in the way of cooking food (chicken on the grill, some dessert/chips). I got Guy #3, who looked bored as f#ck and not in any hurry. I was second in line and my order was taken after nearly 10 minutes. Not exaggerating. I ordered: - side of falafel - Steak* Laffa Wrap w/garlic sauce, olives, sautéed onions, couscous, and veggies. * steak = $1.50 upcharge Total = $12 My second mistake (the first = sticking around) was not checking out the goods before ordering! The steak and falafel were sparse and looked old.. Guy #3 DID nicely put some fresh falafel into the fryer when I asked him about it. I noticed that, while he was assembling my wrap, there were lots of charred steak flakes at the bottom of the container. I think he noticed, too, because he stopped using the scoop and chose the rest with his (gloved) hands. Verdict: Falafel: 2/5 The good: Nice and crispy on the outside. Who doesn't love hot fresh falafel?! The bad: Barely a trace of spice/heat. And WHAT is the weird consistency they've got going on?! The insides are so wet and mushy! I LOVE falafel and wasn't feelin' this AT ALL. Steak Wrap: 3/5 The good: Some good crunch with the veggies, good texture in the couscous (i.e. not mushy) and the garlic sauce was good. The bad: Dry, charred steak, and NOT in a good way. The burnt taste lingered in my mouth. It was also super salty. I paid extra for this?! Yuck. I don't know if the poor quality is entirely due to the fact I came after the dinner rush, but I am NOT a fan at this point. I plan to try again during a more peak lunch-or-dinner time and will update accordingly. read more

Roti - LOVE the Lynyrd Skynyrd reference! - Mediterranean Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Picked up lunch here the other day, and it was easy and efficient! They even gave me an extra pita, which made my day. This is my go to restaurant for quick and easy lunch. read more

Schaumburg has a new kid on the block to add to the under $10 restaurant chains, Roti. It's a Mediterranean chain that is quickly taking over the Chicagoland area. It's the next best thing for food packed with flavor without the added calories. Roti is the perfect example that you can eat fast food that's fresh and healthy and delicious. Roti is unique since it draws flavors and popular dishes from all over the Mediterranean like kabobs, hummus, and falafel but it's presented in Chipotle's easy to order format. Not familiar with Mediterranean cuisine? Think spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander and ingredients like dill, olives, feta, and cous cous. The food is flavorful and healthier since it uses herbs, spices, and vinegars rather than butter and fat. I read the other reviews and it sounds like some people had a bad experience when they first opened but I just went on Sunday and service was fine - the chicken was just a little dry and overcooked. Other than that, the food was great and I'll definitely be back. Pro tip: order the salad since it's the same price as the plate but without the limitations on sides. You can literally order each one of the sides (even add rice) and all of the toppings for no additional cost. For some reason, the plate only allows you to choose three sides but there's no limit for the salad even though it costs the same. Yeah, I know... you're welcome. read more

Roti - Salad Roti style - Mediterranean Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Absolutely loved the variety of vegan options and all their ingredients are clearly labeled, making it so easy on making a choice for myself. The veggies were fresh, literally everything was fresh and very tasty. I got the veggie rice plate, the couscous was perfect .. as well as the rice. I was so impressed I'll definitely be ordering from them again and try another vegan option that they offer. Also tried their hummus & it was great. Has a nice spice to it and I have to mention their pickled onions, I could seriously eat that alone with pita chips, it's amazing. read more

Roti - Veggie Rice plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

The food here kind of tastes like stale dishwater and is overpriced. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BenjYehuda instead just a block down - more affordable and more authentic, fresh foods. read more

Really not impressed with the food here and I would compare the quality to cafeteria food. I had high expectations because the pictures on yelp looked delicious and many of my yelp friends have reviewed this place. Upon looking at their reviews, it looks like they were reviewed almost 2 years ago.. perhaps the food quality has just gone downhill from then Like everyone said, the food is ordered "chipotle-style". The only thing I really liked was their pita bread. The chicken was ok and the rice was terrible. I felt the portions were pretty large and i was extremely full afterwards but not satisfied with the taste. I missed my Pita Inn as I sat there eating it. read more

Always love this place and their food! Great for everyone who loves Mediterranean cuisine and fast and affordable lunch! Staff is nice and place is usually clean. read more

Its 2019 and theyre still fresh/consistent. Yesss I know its basically a Mediterranean chipotle and yet I still feel like theyre underrated. It's Schaumburg so you have a lot of med/middle eastern restaurant options but what stands out with this place is the freshness of the ingredients. I'm under suspicion most menu items are organic here as well... read more

My new favorite lunch obsession! Basically a Mediterranean chipotle. Love that they have vegetarian and vegan options and everything is clearly labeled. The falafel is amazing - I always get the pita. They give you a decent amount of food, too. The sauces are delicious and they have very good recommendations on how to mix them. They're also super fast! read more

Roti - Falafel pita with couscous, kale salad, hummus, and tahini sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I currently have an unhealthy obsession with this place and think about their food all the time. I grew up on falafel, including homemade, and this place has the best I've ever had. They were even good cold! Can you believe that? The bowls are easily enough for 2 meals, so I feel like the price is more than fair because of that. But go with a bowl (rice or salad), not a wrap or pita. Also, do yourself a favor and add some pita chips for your hummus. My 3 year old and dad ate a bag each. I will admit I was not a huge fan of the kale and chickpea salad, red cabbage, or pickled onions. However, my 8 year old could have eaten the onions for days, and liked the red cabbage and chickpeas as well. read more

Delicious vegan & vegetarian options that are very clearly marked!!! Loved their platter & pita options - great hummus, falafel, & pickled onions! Love having this place close by, since there is such a lack of vegan food in the suburbs! read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I moved across the country earlier this year - out of Roti territory, unfortunately - and have been dreaming of my rice plate since the day I left. Roti was my last meal before my moved, and you bet it was the first place I went when I landed at O'Hare. The best part? It was every bit as good as I remembered it. I honestly didn't doubt it, but that would have been soul-crushing to wait months and months only to have something mediocre. My tastebuds dream accurately! And Roti is consistently delicious. Consistency, when eating out, is priceless. Roti delivers on that with flying colors. I ended up having it twice my first day home and daily thereafter, desperate to get my fill before I'm on a flight back - and you can bet I'll be boarding the plane with a rice plate in-hand! read more

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Every time I drive by Roti, I've been dying to try them out. I finally did and it's delicious. It's similar to Chipotle where you tell them what you want. I do think they should have things labeled so the customers don't have to keep asking what each thing is. I also figured out that the chicken roti is the dark meat and chicken kabob is the white meat. I had the chicken kabob rice plate, very yummy. The grilled vegetables were delicious along with the pita. I can't wait to go back! read more

Roti - Chicken kabob rice plate w/ grilled vegetables, cous cous, hummus, dill yogurt & cucumber, and roasted red pepper sauce, & pita! - Mediterranean Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Updated review: manager made it right from my previous review gave me a coupon for a free meal. Much better service this time and got charged for correct order. Nice place to get a healthy meal read more

It's a good quick meal. Reasonable prices. A little challenging to figure out how to order. Don't take too long in the line - people tend to be quick. The pita is good - warm and from the oven. The pita chips are just ok. The spicy hummus has a good kick. I got the kabob chicken. Nice flavors and nice veggie selection. read more

This place is decent for fast food Mediterranean. I have been to a lot of places and for some reason I just didn't like the food or choices that much. The good: It felt a lot like Chipotle and that is always a good thing. The service was speedy and I went at night so since they had no falafals they manager gave me a free dessert and drink. The bad: Eh, felt the chicken we too dry. Even late at night you have to keep the food ready to be served right? The choices for sides were items that I feel are more garnishments than side items. I would never order onions and and call that a side items. Overall the food was good but not great. Pricing was good. Nothing for me to say=, I want to go here when I am looking for something, read more

I ordered my food through Uber and thought they did a great job. There was nothing incorrect and the food was at my home within 20 minutes.

Recently visited this Roti and was asked for my card, which I have, so asked to see all of their employees cards as well. I was told that's not acceptable. Hypocrisy. The entire chain lost my business for good. read more

We tried this place 4 years ago, we gave it 2 at best. This time I came by myself without the family, took two orders Togo. The lamb meat balls were charred black, I asked the lady that was serving them if they are supposed to be like that, she said yes. They were burned! and she didn't even attempt to offer to make me a new batch when I pointed it out. Food is still served cold, but the bread is still good. I have to admit that 4 years ago I the manager offered that we go back for free meals, but my wife left with a bad taste in her mouth, no pun! We never did. We don't want freebies, we want good food that's worth paying for it. I am not sure how and why this chain is still in existence. Usually if you are the same after 4 years and did not improve, you are eliminated by the process of natural selection. read more

The concept is good....but maybe not this location. There's a lot of competition in this type of food. Chipotle is probably the biggest. Pick bowl or sandwich. Choose main ingredient, chicken, beef, falafel, etc. Then decide what toppings you want. Easy enough. Most places have this concept down to a science. I was a little disappointed in Roti though. Most of the food looked unappealing. The lamb meatballs looked deflated and dehydrated. They were crumbled and almost looked over cooked. They had a new batch come out as I was ordering, so I asked for the new ones. Other items that I added as toppings had definitely been sitting around for a while and weren't fresh. If the ingredients seemed fresh and better quality, this might be pretty good. Too bad read more

I'm traveling through. I found this restaurant on Uber Eats. Here is what I DIDN'T GET delivered to the Doubletree from what I ordered: EXTRA CHICKEN KABOB $1.50 ADD CHICKEN ROTI $2.50 CHOPPED FRESH CILANTRO GREENS'HUG SAUCE SIDE OF HUMMUS $3.50 EXTRA PITA BREAD $1.00 TOMATO AND CUCUMBER THERE'S MORE.... Plus nothing to eat the food with. DUH you are delivering to someone at a hotel. How about a plastic fork? The delivery guy couldn't WAIT to get out the door so I didn't have time to check on the delivery before he left. Once I did I called them but they were closed...90 minutes earlier than their posted hours. So what recourse am I left with? Dispute it on AMEX. And shame them on Yelp. UGH. How about you just do it right? Thats better for all concerned. The food they DID deliver was "Eh'" I didn't know this place was a chain or I would have never gotten into this mess in the first place. If you're staying at a hotel in Schaumburg, IL ...you have many more reliable options via Uber Eats, etc. read more

Hmm yet another copy cat of Chipotle but a middle eastern version. Man I should make a Korean chipotle! Hmm no one take my idea. Anyways the food was really good for the most part. Would've gave them 4 stars if the employees were a little more informative on the menu and the price was better. I do love their website though, it tells you all the macros and calories and y'all know I all about my macros! I've been to a Roti 3 Times now and I've gotten the same exact thing. Lame I know but hey at least I know I'm gonna enjoy what I pay for. Always get the pickled red onions it's really good. read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

My teen enjoyed her red lentil soup and pita. Good value. The workers looked rather unenthused, however... read more

Roti - Awesome red lentil soup - Mediterranean Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Very disappointed. The online ordering was confusing. Every time I wanted to add to the order it said do you want to cancel this? I finally placed an order through a catering person. When I got the falafel wrap, it was tiny. The rice bowl with salmon was shallow. I get that restaurants are hurting. But maybe serve big portions to lure us back would help us. For $34 I got basically a kids meal. read more

Everything sounded delicious on the wall. Food wasn't amazing. Food wasn't bad. Just Meh. If it was the only food avail I'd eat it again but not something I'd rush to eat again. Nice staff. read more

Terrible, flavorless, bland, uninspiring, lazy--insulting to the senses. This place needs to shut down. Your food is a disgrace to Mediterranean cuisine. read more

I wasn't sure if I liked it the first couple of times I ordered it. However, I find myself coming here once a week for lunch. For $9.45 I get chicken shawarma platter with rice, I love how I can add as many sauces and fixings as I want. I typically get the hummus, cabbage, vegetable salad, hummus, garlic and green shug sauces. In short you can add whatever you want and you get a mini Pita bread with it. Hits the spot for me every time and a pretty healthy meal overall. Worth the money for the amount of food you get. Great spot for quick modern Mediterranean. read more

I finally came here after hearing about it from so many people. Omg. Why didn't I come here sooner?!?!? Everything is so good and so fresh. I ordered the falafel pita with a little of everything. Umm yummmm!! Also got the pita chips and those were really good too. Just the right amount of spices on there! I love that they make the pita right there in the back! I wish they would break down the chickpeas more for the falafel tho. Maybe some people like it, but I wasn't a big fan of the huge chunks of chickpeas in there. I'll def be back again soon! read more

I ate here 2 years ago and got food poisoning. I called and talked to the manager who said it cant possibly be from them and didnt take me seriously at all. I decided to give them another chance and ate there yesterday, guess who has food poisoning again! Im never eating here again. Sorry the foods great but they need to be cleaner and take their customers seriously. Update: Roti called me and took my experience seriously this time. It appears they are now under better management. I greatly appreciated that they took the time to look into this matter and are working into fixing it so no one else gets sick. read more

Delicious yumminess every time. And great service. VEGAN Friendly!! Wut wut. Sadly a weekly meal for me. Will always go back

Excellent food and outstanding service. The employees were very nice. I will definitely come back.

Had a terrible meal, no longer roasted veggies, ordered two salad bowls with chicken, 4 pieces of spinach was the salad , asked for extra pickles and a total of 3 was it. Go to benjuda down the street for far more than what it costs at roti..never again read more

I LOVE ROTI!! Everything about it is so well executed from the welcoming and d beautiful atmosphere to the incredible symphony of tastes they present in their food. With your plate each new bite is a new combination of rich and delicious flavors. This meal won't set you back that much, especially if you get the kids meal (only $4 and about the same size as an adult meal) and you feel great and refreshed after eating their food, it's not heavy and doesn't sit in your stomach. Do yourself a favor and try roti out it's one of my favorite restaurants and I'm sure will quickly become one of yours! read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Easiest way to describe this place is: Mediterranean version of Chipotle After seeing Sarah S. post that they are serving free lunch today for their grand opening, I hopped in the car got in line. A 20 minute line out the door with people sitting on the cold curb eating. Could it really be THAT good? I ordered the steak rice plate and my wife ordered "The Best Plate Ever." So many options for sides, sauces, and toppings! For being a chain restaurant, I was really surprised at how bold the flavors were and how fresh all the ingredients were. I love Mediterranean style food and this place really hit the spot for a quick lunch style Mediterranean craving. Being located directly across the street from towering office buildings, I can just imagine the lines that'll form here daily during the lunch hour. The roti (bread) was fresh and warm and just chewy enough. Perfect for slathering all that tasty hummus all over. I know I'm repeating myself but I was really surprised at how bold and bright all the flavors were for being a chain restaurant since they usually dumb down the flavors to appeal to the wider, blander American audience. The juxtaposition of sour, sweet, and spicy flavors against the earthy rice and hummus had me swooning for more. I probably looked like a slob shoveling fork after fork in my face without pause, but I didn't care. About a $10 meal with plate plus drink but not a bad deal. It certainly doesn't beat the Pita House deal of $4.95 for lunch but this place just kills it on the flavor scale making this a great lunch, or even dinner, choice. (WTF happened to the well lauded Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen?? Another one bites the dust...probably due to the hefty, and seemingly unjustified, price tag. Womp womp.) read more

Want a boatload of tasty Mediterranean eats? Look no further than Roti. I'll agree with others, Roti is very much a Mediterranean Chipotle. And I like Chiptole, so there's that. The food is fresh, plentiful and flavorful. It's also faaaaaaast! I dropped in and ordered two rice plates to go. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes for less than $20. One rice plate covered me for two meals and here are a few things I really enjoyed... Chicken Roti - Flavorful, tender chunks of spiced chicken Pita -You can choose one or two pitas per plate. I was kicking myself that I went carb light and chose just one per plate. Dammit. These pitas was warm, pillowy and delicious. Hummus - A nom-worthy addition to any of your rice plate items. S'hug sauce - Spicy, complex perfection! Get some. There are so many combinations to be had at Roti, I know I'll be back to sample more! read more

Food is good, fresh and reasonably priced. Still not as good as other fast food Mediterranean places that fresh grill their foods. But overall have ordered a few times. Their ordering service however has been very difficult. First time ordering went through the whole online order process for three people and at the end the payment page wouldn't come up. When I called they said- yes the online system doesn't work after 5pm. There was no mention of this online. Second time ordering just tried to call the order in, but they said to order online to choose a time for pick up. Went through the whole online order process again and payment went through and I received a confirmation. Yet when went to pick up food they had no record of it. So frustrating for someone needing to order ahead and pick up with only a lunch hour. Guess this is a better place to order and eat there. read more

Whoever said that Roti is a Mediterranean version of Chipotle got it spot on. Now, I'll admit they had me when I found out they had gluten free pita bread, but what's more? They warmed it up and it tasted absolutely delicious! The guy working there was super patient with me, explaining what everything was and even letting me sample things before adding it to my sandwich! I ended up with a gluten free pita with steak, red pepper sauce, and feta cheese and it was soo good -- probably the best food I've eaten out in a long time. The meat and toppings were so flavorful, I didn't expect this place to be part of a chain. With an up charge for the steak and an up charge for the gluten free pita, the total came to around $10 for a 7-inch sandwich before rolling. But that price won't deter me from coming back -- I just need to take more advantage of all the toppings! Without a doubt, I will be back at Roti the next time I need some quick food near the mall. They blew me away with their customer service and food quality. read more