Fallin' for falafel

FalafelConnoisseur from River North - September 27, 2009 at 1:31 PM

MEZZA GRILL has the freshest crispiest most delectable Falafel no competition. I used to head to Roti until I found out there falafel is not homemade and then discovered Mezza. First try Mezza then make up your mind.. Falafel Chick

cinnamongirl from wicker park - August 20, 2009 at 1:38 PM

Without a doubt, ROTI, has the best falafel!!! My co-workers and I go to ROTI at least twice a week and have a falafel sandwich most times. Hands down its the most unique falafel any of us have ever had.

aitha1 from River North - August 20, 2009 at 11:02 AM

ANYONE TRIED "Aladdin's Eatery" on W. Diversey at Clark? i think that their falaffel is the best I've ever tasted and believe me, Í've been to lots of Lebanese restaurants!

jjula from palmer square - August 19, 2009 at 11:48 AM

Taza Cafe - best falafel period. It doesn't hurt that the main guy will throw some your way for free. Love that place!

dbren from Westminster - August 19, 2009 at 11:45 AM

The best falafel? Definitely from ROTI.

Kdumont from Baltimore - August 19, 2009 at 11:20 AM

ROTI is the best falafel !!! Hands down!

noname from chicago - August 19, 2009 at 10:50 AM

By far, best falafel in Loop is at Taza (little shop on franklin near wacker). Freshest I've ever tasted, either here or in Israel.

shoefly from Des Plaines - August 18, 2009 at 3:59 PM

Agree with Arianna78 and Lindsay4426 Pita Inn's falafel is delicious, tasty and consistently high quality, even better with the sauce. Great price and efficient service even when they get busy.

adriana78 from Jefferson Park - August 18, 2009 at 9:10 AM

The best falafel is in Skokie at the Pita Inn! They are perfect and delicious! They are not too big or too small, they are nice and crunchy on the outside and fluffy and bursting with flavor on the inside. The best part is you can buy the wet falafe mixture there and then fry them at home! So yummy!l

earchicago from Edgewater - August 17, 2009 at 7:16 AM

Taste of Lebanon is the one! It's a hole-in-the wall but-friendly service and the best lentil soup in the world to go along with perfect falafel. Two people can eat more than they should for under $15.

McVegan from South Loop/Bronzeville - August 16, 2009 at 4:45 PM

I must have tried every place on this least at least once, hoping to find the holy grail of falafel in Chicago. Now, some places have pretty good fattoush, and Chickpea does a mean fool, but quite frankly, when I want falafel, I go to Detroit.

pmarble from Bucktown - August 16, 2009 at 3:00 PM

I'll also cop to Taza's. Their falafel is particularly crunchy and very very good.

pmarble from Bucktown - August 16, 2009 at 2:49 PM

Sultan's all day, every week. There's really no better.

Hicham from Gurnee - August 15, 2009 at 9:12 PM

My Souk experience was great. The food was great and the service was what i expected. I will go back anytime to this place.

ht_ma2003 from great - August 15, 2009 at 8:52 PM

My Souk experience was excellent. The food was very authentic and the service was great. The owner is very friendly. I tested there falafel they were awesome. I had the soup and the Kefta kabob it was very delicouis. I will go back over and over could not find anything wrong with this place. I recommended to anybody. Jeff

african_one23 from great - August 15, 2009 at 8:41 PM

Stopped by the Souk restaurent when i was downtown. Very impressed with the food and the service. This place was very great i recommended to anybody. I had the soup, chicken Kabob and was offered a test of the falafel they were out of this world. My Souk Middle eastern food experience was outstanding. Visit this place you will not be disapointed i knew i am sure i will make frequent trips to eat there and bring my friends also. Mike

ahbla1 from irving pk - August 15, 2009 at 7:13 PM

r u kiddin me SALAM IS THE BEST AND THEY ARE THE BUSIEST AND MOST FRESH OUT THERE !!!

ageorges from Skokie - August 14, 2009 at 12:16 AM

Dawali rocks! Don't miss it.

lovefood411 from South Loop - August 13, 2009 at 9:33 PM

DAWALI...Hands down is the best! If you know old school falafel...THIS IS THE PLACE! The sandwich is stuffed with everything you can imagine! Even the falafel alone with humos is amazing! Consistently good!

mkathleenpratt from Bucktown - August 13, 2009 at 5:39 PM

Thanks for all of the great suggestions today. I've added Taza, Taste of Lebanon, Taboun and Old Jerusalem already -- check out the polll on the right and be sure to vote, especially if you suggested the place! And I'm adding Al-Khayameih right now ...

rockrgrrrl from Andersonville - August 13, 2009 at 5:28 PM

Taste of Lebanon in Andersonville needs to be on this list. And what about Al-Khayameih in Albany Park? Lindsay, I agree that Pita Inn is amazing, but they are only in the suburbs, so they can't really be "Chicago's best falafel."

rsu from pilsen - August 13, 2009 at 3:03 PM

You have to add Taza's in the Loop, the best falafel I've ever had - and I'm from Dearborn!

spaceace_321 from Andersonville - August 13, 2009 at 12:27 PM

Hands down, the best falafel I've ever had in Chicago goes to Taste of Lebanon in Andersonville (Foster and Clark). I'm shocked that it wasn't even mentioned! Shame!!!

james9469 from Wicker Park - August 13, 2009 at 11:45 AM

Semiramis is the best - i dream about it. The combo of pickles, hummous, and chick peas. WOW! Go! now!

mikekas1980 from Chicago Downtown - August 13, 2009 at 10:37 AM

I Dream of Falafel has the best Falafels in Chi-town. Try it and you would totally agree.

Lindsay4426 from Old Town - August 13, 2009 at 10:28 AM

PITA INN!

annieblue from Lincoln Square - August 13, 2009 at 9:27 AM

Taza in the Loop! Outstanding, fast, and cheap.