Best Falafel in Chicago

7 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Protein Bar & Kitchen
Protein Bar & Kitchen
87/100 (656 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Overnight Oats
Falafel
Cobb Salad
Southwest Wrap
Mexicali Bowl
Yogurt
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"I like going to Protein Bar for a health conscious breakfast or lunch that has good quality ingredients, good flavor, and decent price. The 2x..."
amanda lau
"A top 3 go to lunch option in downtown chicago. And #1 spot when looking for a healthy option! App makes ordering and pick up simple. Never a long..."
Chris Flanagan
"Great place for a healthier lunch downtown. I appreciate that you can order ahead online and pickup. I love the southwest burrito and the southwest..."
Margaret Hahn
"Fast service, good portion size, and fresh ingredients made for a tasty lunch. Would eat there again. Only issue is the need to cross the street to..."
Keith K.
"I like the Protein Bar on North Clybourn (sp) better than this location. People are friendly at the Franklin location but they run out of the items..."
Lerin B
"I entered the establishment. Two gentlemen glanced my way, the rays of their souls outstretched to me like a kindly neighbor. “Pick up?” They..."
Emma Husar
"I mobile-ordered a smoothie. The store gave an exact time the smoothie would be ready. The smoothie was ready upon that time. Prices reasonable for..."
Daniel Lanning
"This place never fails. I get protein shakes about three times a week and mix up flavors and variety and haven’t tired of them. The Keto, Hippie,..."
Susan A Gescheidle
"I just wanted to congratulate the great employees at The Protein Bar on Franklin in Chicago. Every time I stop by they are always happy and very..."
Norma Renteria
"The food is always good here. Nice clean atmosphere. Never..."
Jennifer Scott
"Friendly service. Quick healthy food at a reasonable price. Will..."
Bill Clinton
"I come here after my run and before getting into work in the morning. Amazing staff and fantastic..."
Jesse Rodriguez
"I love this place. Flavorful and healthy. Lots of veggies and most are raw, quinoa. More to try, but my current favorite is the Spinach and Pesto..."
Robert Sfarzo
"Great food. Had the Mexicali bowl as well as buffalo chicken salad and chicken chilli all very good and the service was super quick. Faster than..."
Brian Collender
"I’ve been coming to this location for a long time. The food is always on point from taste to temperature. The location is very clean, people are..."
Fernando Calderon
"I usually just get shakes from here on my way to work. I always use the app because I think it’s more convenient. My order is always ready by the..."
Joselyn Monroy
"Has very good foods but it is always a busy and crowded place! Doesn’t have enough tables to..."
M. V.
"I might be redundantly rating my PBK, but my fave Franklin-Adams crew is the..."
Nicole Protolipac
Reza's Restaurant
Reza's Restaurant
84/100 (2535 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Persian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Middle Eastern
Persian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Hummus
Vegetarian Combo
Persian Flat Bread
Kabobs
Salmon and Shrimp
Lamb
Shrimp
Chicken & Steak Kabob with Dill Rice
Sultanni Kabob
Fish
Beef
Salmon Kabob Highly Recommended
Sangria
Barley Soup with Flatbread
baklava
Salad
Shrimp and Salmon Plate
Lamb Shank
Salmon
Beef Koumedeh
Beef Kabobs with Roasted Potatoes
Feta Radishes and Herbs
Chicken Lentil Soup
Vegetarian Platter
White Rice
Hummus
Tulumba
Falafel
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Persian
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food is authentic and delicious and the staff is so welcoming! We had the vegetarian sampler which was superb and we also had the kabob and..."
Michel Tawil
"The food was so delicious I've had my eye on giving them a try for some years now, and I must say it met my expectations!! Beloveds please check them..."
Apostle Marvin Nurse, Jr
"It's been a long time since we ate here. finally made it again after 10 years. I was so pleased with our host, and they do allow pets to dine with..."
geraldine Del Rosario
"Wanted to try an old time favourite and my wife was craving the lamb shank. Overall it was a good meal and food still tasted good. The radish dish..."
wook kim
"Another "not my first time here, but first Google Review" for this place! Bummed they got rid of the parking area across the street, so street..."
Katrina Marie N-A
"We went to Reza's to celebrate my sister's birthday and it was perfect. The food is delicious, huge portions, very kind staff, and our server was..."
Evin Hoffman
"Kabobs were perfect and the bread was something different and like no other Pita I've had and more flower tortilla like. Cuscus was fluffy and..."
Matthew Johnson
"Came in on a Sunday for lunch. The service could not have been better, very friendly and welcoming. Food was fresh and tasty. Proteins on the salad..."
Jeff Gottdownunder
"We hosted our wedding here and Reza's couldn't have been more flexible and accommodating. Sam, one of the managers, is awesome. We were able to bring..."
Lev Kalmens
"I’ve loved this place since just out of University and made it a point to come during my visit back to Chicago. The experience was quite different..."
Jeanie You
"Was really impressed with this place! Very spacious seating, prompt staff, and excellent food! I was most impressed with the eggplant dish, and I..."
Alex Studd
"Delicious Mediterranean/Persian food. A favorite in the Chicagoland area for a long time. I’ve been coming here since the 90’s and the quality is..."
Julias Bento
"Today we decided to stop here and eat late in the day. We were not disappointed! We chose the buffet, which was excellent, offering tasty Persian,..."
Tanya Fook-Marshall
"Simply one of the best hidden gems of Chicago! Went to Reza's for decades when I lived in the city and went back today after years away. As..."
Tamara Kosic
Roti
Roti
84/100 (289 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Vegan Options
Fast food
Healthy
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
BYO Salad
Salad
Falafel
Pita Sandwich
Salad bowl
Falafel
Fast food
Healthy
Mediterranean
Fast food
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Chipotle meets Mediterranean. I was visiting from Los Angeles and didn't want to eat at restaurants that I can eat at home. I saw this place while..."
Marco Sanchez
"Good falafel and a variety of add-ons. Chaotic since it's new, but service was..."
chris lietz
"Food was looking good, taste was 4 out of 5, but meal was barely..."
Mikhail Rybalchenko
"Roti is my go to for Mediterranean food! I love the falafel rice bowl. So glad that as a vegan i can enjoy their food. The restaurant itself is..."
Linda Colon Corona
"This is my new favorite lunch place. I can't believe how much quality food you get for under $10. I love the kabob chicken and all the fresh add-ons..."
Peter Andreadis
"This store is located only a block from the Adam/Wabash train line. The layout is familiar with plenty of seating and good ambiance. However, there..."
Warren Skipper
"I wish we had something like this in Seattle. I loved that you can create your own plate, everything I chose for my plate was delicious, and there..."
Charlene
"Love Roti!! Their rewards program is very good, get $5off every $50 you spend. Food is fresh, tasty and they are very liberal with the..."
Melissa Washington
"Love the food at Roti while visiting Chicago. It's fast, healthy, delicious, and the portions are great for the price! I wish we had Roti back in..."
A M
"Very kind counter service. Not rushing us with a large party and first timers during a busy Friday lunch. And a great healthy option!! Food was..."
Robin Newberg
"You can't go wrong with a workday lunch from Roti. Their salads are fresh and flavorful. Pro-tip: unlike the guac at Chipotle, there's no charge for..."
Andrew Levine
"Excellent salad. We ordered cauliflower based vegetarian salad. Tasted really fresh. Great..."
Vidhya Iyer
"Was for sure some heat but possibly a bit skimped out for the amount of food. Either way I'd like to eat there in person eventually for the taste..."
Alex Pham
"This restaurant has gotten much better. I love it now. Manager is great and so is the team. Love the..."
Carl Segal
"Great food, fast prep, always fresh. Definitely a good..."
Jack Wyder
"Service is great, food is delicious. The only complaint is they are sometimes closed when their hours say they should be..."
Luke Brazell
The Waterfront Cafe
The Waterfront Cafe
83/100 (1649 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Tropical Tuna Salad with Cranberry
Strawberry Short Cake
Tuna Salad Roll
Jerk Chicken Nachos
Pesto Hummus
Brown Butter Crab Roll
Blackened Cajun Shrimp Roll
Salad
Lakeside Lemonade
Tuna
Waterfront Rum Punch
Lobster Roll
Hummus
Savage Garden Salad
Nachos
Beef Bacon & Bourbon Sandwich
Lobster Rolling Rock Shrimp
Sangria
Hawaiian Beer in Chicago
Long Black
Caipirinha
Jerk Nachos so Great
Tiramisú
Vegan Seitan Wings
Sit down
American
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"All of my favorite things: dog friendly, vegan friendly, excellent customer service. Charming location with lovely view of the lake. My wife and I..."
Nick Obis
"Good place to spend the evening just beside the lake listening live music. This place is only opened during summer. There is a park just beside the..."
Ria De
"I didn’t know what to expect. No reservations. Seat yourself, any open table. Order & pay inside and take a number to your table. They’ll bring..."
Anthony Villare
"I really wanted to come here to review this superb place. Today I went there for the fist time, and what a wonderful experience I had! The Blackened..."
Rosana Cunha
"I loved the food. I had such a fun and quiet time here. Great customer service ! The menu is really good,it has a unique touch. The flavors are..."
Hector Rodriguez
"This cafe has a very nice setup. Ordering inside and table service is very comfortable for lakeside dining. The offerings from seafood to hotdogs to..."
joslyn jelinek
"Highly underrated café by the lake with great prices. My recommendation is to go there during the week when it's not super busy. Enjoy the views and..."
Leo G
"The beautiful lady at the front gave me some recommendations for food and let me taste the drinks before I decided what was best. The atmosphere was..."
Leo Jones
"I always look forward to waterfront cafe opening during the summer season. The food is great, the service is great and I love the views. Very..."
Moe N
"Awesome place to grab a bite! The food was good but the seating and environment were unreal. The restaurant has done a fabulous job of integrating..."
Ali Elreichouni
Chapati Grill
Chapati Grill
77/100 (96 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Indian
Indian
Mediterranean
Salad bowl
Pita Sandwich
Falafel
BYO Salad
Indian
Mediterranean
"Was here last August-September. The food was very tasty and authentic, especially the tea tasted the same we had back home in India. I should say the..."
Pradeep Nene
"This Is a quick service restaurant . You name it .they will get it ready for you in minutes. Had samosa chat and beef combo. Both has one..."
Boom_0.0 (Sourabh Taluja)
"Chipotle style Indian food. Spicy chutneys and choice of proteins. Great Matka kulfi!!!I had a vegetable and paneer wrap it was just ok. Flavor..."
Sandeep Kumar
"This place is very close to my law school and is a great place for a bite. Love the cardamom tea. It reminded me of the one my grandma makes. I would..."
Chaahat
"I found this place as good option for my lunch as this is nearto my office van buren street chicago..the place is nice and have medittarian..."
Chan Jeet
"The food is amazing and at a great price! They offer samples as well. I highly recommend if you are heading to union station or work in the..."
Brittany Kedziora
Masada
Masada
72/100 (1478 ratings)
Restaurants
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Moroccan
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Moroccan
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Late Night
Drinks
Mojito
Vegan Dolma
Beer
combo
Koshari
Tequila
yakisoba
Lentil Soup
Tuna Steak
Side Salad
Mixed Grill Platter
Fattoush Salad
Kabobs
Foie Gras
Falafel
Lamb
Kebab
Charcuterie
Combination Kabob Platter
Sit down
Lebanese
Moroccan
Middle Eastern
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Best rooftop, best Arabic food, best owner, best drinks, best music, best hookah and best events... Umm can you tell I love the place?!..."
Vanessa Vidorra
"Masada is the place to go if you are looking for amazing food, a friendly and inviting atmosphere, and a great Arabic party on Wednesday nights. Not..."
Abu Josh
"Great food! Great ambience! Wonderful staff and the owner is awesome! Btw they have the most breathtaking rooftop in the..."
Carlito Brigante
"Excellent food, drinks, service, music, and ambience! Rooftop bar and a club downstairs.. dinner and dancing. Our server was amazing even though it..."
Teresa Hanson
"Food was great. The tables were small and tight. Other than that I really enjoyed myself. The belly dancing, music and food was all on point. The..."
Nic Koyah
"We were delighted to discover Masada - a place where we can eat dolmas that are the best ever and lamb that is delicious. It is our go to place when..."
Nancy J Cohen
"Amazing Middle Eastern food great and delicious I would recommend putting more people that are interested and Shrine Metairie masada's dancing bar..."
Sylvester Lemes
"Great service great food. The owner thanked us and asked us a few times how everything was. The food was reasonably priced and there wasn't any..."
Ascanio Diomedes III
"I love this place !��������������������Great service , excellent ambient, positive vibes , their live..."
Dulce María Fabiola Carrera
"I held a close friend's bridal shower here. The owner and event coordinator were very accommodating and helpful over several months in making sure..."
Antoniah Lewis
"Good Mediteranian Restaurant, friendly staff and beautiful decor. The food tastes home made but I think they are taking it easy on the spicing as the..."
K S Zanika
"Love love love this place. Food is authentic and super delicious. Outdoor patio and rooftop has an amazing view, and a great spot to enjoy food, a..."
sophia rodriguez
"The place can get a little cold, but otherwise it's a great stop for a tasty meal. I love meat but they also serve stews, vegetarian appetizers and..."
Irina S Dimitrov
"The best hookah spot I ever been to. Very artistic. Shadi is wonderful..."
Sakhr Aldaylam
House Of Fire
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Deconstructed Cheesecake
Beet Tartar
Beet Salad
Falafel
Baba Ganoush
Hummus
Chicken Shawarma Doner
Greens Mix Qutab Vegan