KALA Modern Greek

2523 N Clark St, Chicago
(773) 560-6412

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soygirl

kala has a few vegan options, but i could not recommend. disappointing : / Updated from previous review on 2025-08-14

Jason Chester

Love this place. Staff is wonferful and friendly, the vibes are very nice, and the food is outstanding. Lots of great options for carnivores and vegetarians alike. They did mess up my delivery order though (sent a rice bowl instead of the salad I ordered)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Amir Mashhadi

Wonderful restaurant in this area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Skewer Plate 2 PC, Beet Salad

James Coutre

Fabulous food. Love the ambiance. Decent prices for the quality of the food.
The only reason they don't get five stars is that they need shades on their windows. The sun makes it so you cannot sit by the windows. Also, they need to turn up the air conditioning. And turn down the music slightly. Definitely coming back. The staff is awesome!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

S. C.

Just awesome! I love everything about this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kendra Hubbard

Delish!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrei

Great vegan options. Like really great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andyroid5 Warrier

Wow guys, please check this place out. Food is amazing, the service is even better and the atmosphere is vibrant. Perfect for friends to hang out or for family.

I'm giving 4 stars for food and not because the food is not good, just that it can always be made better and one should never be complacent about the quality, which I don't think these guys are.

Mind you it's not a big place. There are seating outside as well, on the pavement and on a good day which for me is not very humid and hot or cold and damp, the seating outside is perfect. Flowerpots hanging with view of the street and sitting with the ones you are comfortable with is one of the best times you will have.

So about food, I ordered a red donkey (amber) beer and boy was this beer amazing or was this amazing? Along with a double pattie burger with fries. We also ordered a shrimp bowl with Greek style potatoes. Food was great and the beer was amazing, especially when it was free. I meant the beer. There was a small confusion in the service and they were kind enough to compensate me by not charging me for the beer and also apologized profusely. The girls attending to you are amazing. Always with a smile and very engaging and genuine. This is what along with the food and location that makes this place special for me.

Parking is street parking guys and I parked right along the street and one of the girls said, I should be okay as she has never heard or seen anyone being ticketed. However be careful and make your own judgement please.

Imma go back again and try other stuff and let you guys know. Sorry didn't take any pics. I have a pain in the ass toddler and OMG it's so difficult to go out anywhere with the little shit😛. Cheers!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Greek Fries

Ricardo Padilla

Best gyros in town

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dawn Minkoff

Delicious food so well seasoned, lots of different options in very friendly staff. The ambiance is nice as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chanel McKinley

I cannot expresss enough how absolutely magical this gem of a restaurant is. The staff is welcoming and attentive, the ambiance is super vibey and the food has the freshest ingredients perfectly paired to give you an authentic, healthy and tasty experience. Everything was amazing from the pork, lamb and chicken skewers to the Greek salad, the spanakopita, the donuts and the fro go. Whether you are on a first date, needing a recovery meal after a night out, or catering an event. This is the spot✨

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carrie Thomas

I had KALA for the first time today and it did not disappoint! The prices are very reasonable when considering the quality of the food and the serving sizes. I ordered various sauces to try including Greek Fire, Cucumber Yogurt, Garlic Sauce (reminds me of an aioli, in a great way! I just expected something not as thick of a consistency at first) - but the Greek Fire is my absolute favorite. I was worried that it might be too spicy because I don’t handle spice well, but it was soooo flavorful.

My favorite part of this order so far was drizzling some of the Greek Fire sauce on top of my side of rice - I could eat that combo every day! Trust me on the Greek Fire sauce - it’s so good, you’d probably want a gallon of it 😂

I got a chicken, two pork, and a lamb skewer with sides of pita bread instead of going with a gyro. Surprisingly, the lamb skewer was my least favorite even though that’s the one I looked forward to the most. The lamb skewer wasn’t bad per se, it just wasn’t as good as the pork in my opinion. The pork was by far my favorite and I’ll stick to only that next time I order. Chicken skewer was fine but had almost a lemony flavor? That could very well be due to the lemon wedges that were included in most of the to go containers (which is a nice and thoughtful touch!), but I hate lemon so that didn’t help me lol.

I also ordered the loukoumades and frozen Greek yogurt. It was my first time trying loukoumades and I was reluctant, but it’s so good and very much worth a try. I’m excited to try the frozen Greek yogurt later. After reading previous reviews and from what I’ve eaten so far, I have high hopes for it.

I also want to importantly note that I received this order fresh, and was able to fully enjoy it after receiving it - which can be rare with food deliveries. I attribute the maintained food quality to all to KALA.

Lastly, the writing and cute little drawings on the delivery bag made me feel extra special and was a super classy move. I felt honored when receiving my deliver. Shout out to the whole team who got my order together! Thank you, KALA - I’ll be back!!

Food: 5

Anya K

Zucchini fritters and feta me meli are a MUST. Also got the steak salad. Steak was a bit over salted but still a very delicious meal

Food: 5

Leopold

I ordered takeout from your restaurant recently and was quite disappointed with the experience. Although I placed my order earlier, I had to wait much longer than others who arrived after me. Several customers received their food before I did, which made me feel overlooked.

Mo Patellio

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Kala Modern Greek Restaurant, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The service was impeccable—attentive, friendly, and genuinely warm, making us feel right at home. The staff was knowledgeable and eager to recommend dishes, ensuring our dining experience was top-notch.
I wholeheartedly give Kala Modern Greek Restaurant a well-deserved 5-star rating. Whether you're a fan of Greek cuisine or new to it, this restaurant is a must-visit. I can't wait to return. Check out pictures associated with this review and follow on IG @ifooditravel

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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