Chickpea
4.7
- Neighborhood: East Village / Ukrainian Village
- 2018 W. Chicago Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-384-9930
With this Middle Eastern spot in West Town, nightlife impresario Jerry Suqi (Narcisse, Sugar, La Pomme Rouge) switches gears to focus on food. The menu touts dishes you might find in a Palestinian home, and it’s truly a family affair—Suqi's mother, Amni, runs the show in the kitchen. Expect choices such as mussakhkhan (sumac-spiced chicken with pine nuts and onions on olive oil-glazed flatbread) and fasoolya (braised lamb with green beans and tomatoes with rice). More familiar offerings include falafel and hummus. Chickpea isn't as over-the-top opulent as Suqi's previous spots, but you can expect some flourishes, including intricate Islamic patterns and imported movie posters from American films (with Arabic text) on the walls. Once the dust settles at Chickpea, which opened in November 2008, Suqi will set to work on his next project, a high-end fine-dining restaurant with an art focus opening in 2009 or 2010 in Logan Square.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Damen and Chicago Avenues
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 66 Chicago
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
- Cuisine:
- Middle Eastern. Palestinian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Not Permitted
- Restaurant Style:
- Quick-serve cafe
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- No
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Yes
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"Chic Pea"
By Timmy from Da Bus from Hill Country, Austin Texas, December 2, 2008
That is the best damn Palestinian food in the city. Family recipes prepared with fresh herbs and spices that compliment each and every dish on the ...
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"Delicious! Great prices! Vegetarian-Friendly!"
By kerstin p from Logan Square, November 22, 2008
Chickpea is the zenith of Middle Eastern cuisine in Chicago! Go eat here! You will not regret it. The atmosphere is fun and laid-back; the food is ...
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"Best Middle-Eastern Food inChicago!"
By Foodie629 from Logan Square, November 22, 2008
I went here last week with friends and was absolutely blown away! Chickpea has the most authentic and delicious fare I've enjoyed since moving her...
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