1. Sultan's Market
8.6
2057 W North Ave (at N Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Falafel Restaurant · Wicker Park · 76 tips and reviews
Emily: Great Falafel sandwich, even better BYOB patio!
Curvatude: Love the falafel & the curry basmati rice.
Chicago Tribune: This spots falafel sandwich is very affordable and stuffed with hummus, falafel, and jerusalem salad. You can choose to get it mild, medium, or spicy and if you want to round out your meal. Read more.
3. Sultan's Market
7.9
2521 N Clark St (at W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Falafel Restaurant · Park West · 51 tips and reviews
P S: great mediterranean salad bar, decent shawarma and falafel.
Lu Ee Wong: Chicken shawarma, falafel sandwich, and egg & cheese pie. Yes.
Kristie Van Praag: Best Lentil soup that I've ever had. You can't go wrong with the falafel sandwich or the spinach pie. Excellent tabuli and Jerusalem salad! Plus they are BYOB FTW! Sultan's never disappoints!
4. Falafel & Grill
8.6
1317 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Falafel Restaurant · Wicker Park · 51 tips and reviews
Jim W: Falafel wrap = super cheap, yummy, and filling!
Sharif Nassr: Sometimes they're late to open their location. On positive notes - the shawerma sandwiches are neatly wrapped, the falafel is fresh, spinach pies are convenient, & the lentil soup is a winter wonder.
Dana Tedesco: Falafel Wrap for only $3.75 and I brought 1/2 home! (Don't forget to ask for "hot sauce") The Jerusalem Salad on the side was crisp & fresh. I liked the ethnic music & the service was super fast!
5. Oasis Cafe
8.5
21 N Wabash Ave Ste 11 (btwn E Madison St & E Washington St), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · The Loop · 43 tips and reviews
Jackie Cho: Falafel is amazing! Cheap and fast! Get here early or later, line gets long during lunch hour!
Serious Eats: Their falafel sandwich comes it as number two of the best falafel in Chicago.
Marc Stevens: Yes, it's in the back of a jewelry store. And yes, they have great falafel!
8. Naf Naf Grill
8.0
309 W Washington St (btwn N Franklin St and N Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Shawarma Restaurant · The Loop · 30 tips and reviews
Adrian P: Fresh, fluffy pita sets this place apart from the other 300 shwarma & falafel places in the loop.
Rebecca Neubauer: Some of the best quick Mediterranean in the city. Ranks up there with Taza. Much better than I dream of falafel
getmejeff Jeff Arena: On the falafel, opt for all three sauces; they blend perfectly for spicy, creamy, fresh balance.
Jenny Pfafflin: Be sure to visit the deli counter in the back to pick up some fresh feta; a dozen falafel; or a spinach-and-cheese and lamb pie (amongst others). Homemade lentil soup, too!
Jaye Jalso: Fresh falafel, pita, delicious meat and veg pies, spices and blends, at good prices all with friendly service.
Zoe: The best hummus, babaghanoush, meat pies, falafel.... the list goes on. You’ll leave with your hands full.
11. Galit
9.2
2429 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Israeli Restaurant · North Side · 14 tips and reviews
Martin: Falafel w/ “Funky” Mango, Pickled Persian Turnips, Labneh
Conor O'Hollaren: run, don’t walk. this is one of the most incredible culinary experiences i’ve had in a while. must try: everything in the salatim, cuminy-orange-glaze-carrots, brisket hummus, falafel, shakshukah
Kenny Ugel: Best meal I've had this year. Tehina Hummus, all of the Salatim dishes, Carrots and Falafel Mezzo, Lamb Kebab and Wood-roasted Cabbage. The flavors were all delicious and will definitely come back.
15. Ema
8.9
74 W Illinois St (Clark), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Near North Side · 40 tips and reviews
Alexandra Fadeeva: Wow... Place to go! Hummus and falafel are excellent... With white greek wine from Santorini. Grilled chicken is light and super tasty. But then - frozen greek yogurt for dessert. It is really smth!
Allison Kaminski: Go to Ema rotisserie for lunch! $13 for either chicken or falafel with pita and two side salads (recommend Greek, Brussel sprout or kale Cesar salad). Amazing deal and super filling! Great leftovers!
Wayne Anderman: Mediterranean palate extravaganza. The Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Eggplant spread, grilled octopus, Falafel & Greek Salad deliver over the top flavors. Generous portions with a California cuisine flair.