Chickpea
4.7
from - Neighborhood: East Village / Ukrainian Village
- 2018 W. Chicago Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-384-9930
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
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.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Damen and Chicago Avenues
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Chicago-66
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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"great spot"
By jmccavitt from Ukrainian Village, August 3, 2009
Finally made it over to chickpea and loved it! Food was yummy and great music, which is always nice. Tried the daily special, mussakhkhan, which ...
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"Just like Homemade"
By kennifer from Evanston, April 19, 2009
A true find. With all the Middle Eastern restaurants in Chicago, this is the first one that I've gone to where the dishes taste like the food you ...
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"Yummy!"
By Kweb from Gold Coast, February 18, 2009
The owner and chef will most likely be there upon your arrival and make sure that you are comfortable, understand the menu and the ordering process...
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