Falafel in Chicago, IL

“New to the neighborhood, I was excited to try this place, and MAN OH MAN. It was so good. Classic comfort with a delicious twist. We got the Tahini Ranch Fried Chicken Sandwich, the Kefta Burger, and the Stuffed Falafel; not a dud in the bunch. The toppings and condiments that some on the burger and sandwich made basic diner food such a delight without feeling over the top. The real stand out was the stuffed falafel. I never thought of having a filling in a falafel, and the sweetness of the caramelized onions was such a delicious complexity to a classic Middle Eastern dish. Now I want to eat through the whole menu to find my favorites.“

“My daughter who is living in Asia tracked down this place for me (well, actually she wanted to eat there vicariously)and it was a great find. She asked me how I would rate the food (1-10) and when I said 10, she was impressed since I am not a foodie. Food just doesn't do it for me well.. until this meal. It started with me picking up the meal. The family who own this gem are so generous, so welcoming that I stayed talking to them longer than my dogs, who were waiting outside, would have liked. When I arrived home, the lentil soup was stilling piping hot and wow, so delicious. I am not a lentil soup, or even soup, person but I am definitely returning for more. The sauteed spinach with bulgar was well-yeah, I would definitely eat bulgar all the time if it tasted like this. As it turns out, there was so much food that I have a second meal. Thank you for this great meal and the welcoming. I, and people I know, will be there.“

“Great food. Very friendly staff“

“Great Mediterranean food!! The chicken shawarma wrap was delicious. They also have a cute patio in the wicker park location“

“You can eat light and healthy here. But three of our 4 people found Tinfoil in their food. I had tabouli, hummus, cucumber salad, pickles, rice and double order of spicey chicken and a pita for only $11.99. They didn’t charge extra for the Tinfoil!!“

“This place is great! The service is excellent- the servers are always so pleasant. The food is fresh and tasty! The portions are huge! The bowl feeds 2 people and they always give you a pita! I frequent this place at least 3 times a month!“

“The Kid's Bowl is the perfect size for a light lunch. Add a side of Mediterranean Pickles and I'm in heaven.“

“They had excellent service, the food was great, and the falafel came right off of the fryer. They were very kind, and the employees were very understanding when I asked for change. Overall, the restaurant was really good, and it was the best food I’ve had for a while.“

“Good food I love this restaurant“

“Food is Bomb!! 💣 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Today is the second time I catered from them and my office loves it! So fresh and tasty. ! Give them a try, you can't go wrong!!“

“Awesome food, always clean and the staff is always on point!“

“I stopped by Naf Naf Grill during my visit to Chicago, and it was a great choice for a quick, flavorful meal. The restaurant has a clean, casual atmosphere, and the build-your-own menu made it easy to customize exactly what I wanted.

I ordered a chicken shawarma bowl with rice, hummus, fresh vegetables, and garlic sauce. Everything tasted fresh, and the chicken was tender, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. The hummus was creamy, the vegetables were crisp, and the warm pita on the side completed the meal perfectly.

The staff was friendly, efficient, and happy to explain the different toppings and sauces. Even during the lunch rush, the line moved quickly, and my food was prepared right in front of me.

One tip: don't be afraid to try a mix of sauces—they really elevate the meal. If it's your first visit, the bowls are a great option because you can sample a variety of ingredients in one order.

Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Naf Naf Grill. Thank you to the entire team for the fresh food, quick service, and welcoming atmosphere. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in Chicago.“