Babylon Eatery
4.5
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 2023 N. Damen Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-342-7482
The brightly painted dining room here features a smattering of couches, perfect to lounge by the windows overlooking Damen Avenue, plus a handful of tables. One wall is like a mini-shrine to the hookah pipe; several sizes and styles are on display. After 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights, the pipes come down, the Arabic beats get a little louder, and the focus turns to smoking the hookah. Several flavors of custom-blended shisha (tobacco) are offered, including strawberry and apple flavors. The dining menu offers appetizers like baba ghanoush, dolme and borak (Middle Eastern egg rolls). Entrees feature shish kebabs, shawarma, and falafel. A limited menu is offered after 10 p.m. on the weekends, featuring appetizers, salads and other light bites.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Damen Ave. and McLean Ave.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 50 Damen, 73 Armitage.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No. Step at the entrance.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday
Full menu served until 10 p.m; Post-10 p.m., a limited menu is available (Friday and Saturday nights)
- Cuisine:
- Middle Eastern
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No corkage fee.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Middle Eastern Hookah lounge.
- ATM:
- Across the street in the 7-11
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering and Late Night. Friday-Saturday. No dancing. No children's menu. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. Entire restaurant can be rented for private parties.
- Specialties:
- Falafel, hummus, kebabs.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes. Minimum order and delivery charges will apply.
- Seating :
- Capacity: 25
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"Looooong Wait!!"
KL from Chicago - July 17, 2008
I have eaten at Babylon several times. Their food is consistently good, but their service is consistenly awful. During 3 separate visits, the wai...
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"Tina"
mamamia from lakeview - April 10, 2008
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Babylon is my new addiction. Just moved to the area and I love falafel and hummus. Must i say this...
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"The best middle eastern food by far!"
mamamia from lakeview - February 1, 2008
Talk about tasty. Being middle eastern i've never had barbaque shawerma. I tried a combo of chk n beef bbq shawerma last week and my taste buds ar...
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