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Mezza Grilled Wraps and Pitas
Categories: Restaurants Greek Restaurants Mediterranean Restaurants Middle Eastern Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern [Edit]
520 N Michigan Ave(between Grand Ave & Illinois St)
Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood: Near North Side
(312) 670-0200
- Nearest Transit:
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Grand-Red (Red Line)
Chicago-Red (Red Line)
State/lake (Brown Line, Green Line, Orange Line, Pink Line, Purple Line)
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
59 reviews for Mezza Grilled Wraps and Pitas
Review Highlights
"I have to say their curly fries are so good too."
(in 12 reviews)
"The falafel is good, and the spicy chicken is deelish."
(in 12 reviews)
"A great lunch spot located in the Nordstrom food court."
(in 16 reviews)
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59 reviews in English
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Review from Ted K.
Oak Park, IL
1/12/2012
Before you go to Mezza (and before you form an opinion from the reviews) you have to recognize that it's fast food, not fine dining.
That being said, I got the Chicken Shawarma Pita (added chili sauce) and it was really good! Not better than the little hole in the wall with someone's grandmother in the back, but very good for fast food. The chicken was well spiced, warm and hadn't been sitting on warmer for three days. The pita was soft and well grilled and the veggies were fresh.
The service was also good. Being in Streeterville during lunch in a weekday, the line was pretty long but it moved quickly and everyone behind the counter moved efficiently.
All in all I'd definitely go back to try their other offerings. -
Review from Ken Z.
Chicago, IL
12/5/2011
I was jonesing for mediterranean food and noticed that Mezza was nearby, so I decided to go there for lunch. I ordered their chicken kebab platter for about $10 and was very disappointed. The chicken was dry and tasteless, and the grilled vegetables had a funky taste. I suspect the kebab had been left out in a heating pan for a very, very long time. Furthermore, the falafel was dry and gritty, and when I asked for tahini sauce to go along with my meal, I got a tiny solo cup's worth that was barely sufficient for one of the two falafel chunks that came with my meal. The portions were also small. I finished my meal still hungry and with a bad taste in my mouth.
To be fair, I probably would have had a much better experience if I had followed the crowd and ordered the chicken shawarma pita like everyone else did. Regardless, my experience that day was very poor. -
Review from n b.
Chicago, IL
10/28/2011
Mezza is delicious! I was searching for a restaurant close to work that had quick but healthy vegetarian options. Low and behold, I "discovered" Mezza on Yelp. Work gals and I ran to Mezza during our lunch break, stopping only to briefly admire the nearby candy store with a window display filled with dresses made out of candy and candy wrappers.
I loved the Shepherd's salad, which was really filling and delicious (I have a "soft" spot for goat cheese). Salads come with half of a (warm) pita on the side, all wrapped up in foil. I am never really full from salads, but the shepherd's left me feeling satisfied, so I stashed away the pita for a pre-dinner snack.
I truly think this food court (3rd floor of the Nordstrom Mall) is such a crowd-pleaser. There are enough options for a big group with different nutritional needs, but Mezza is definitely worth checking out: for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores, alike! -
Review from Jelena Z.
10/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Reasonably healthy, fast and tasty selections in a food court on the Mag Mile? Believe it.
After shopping myself hungry on a bustling Saturday on the Magnificent Mile, I consulted my trusty Yelp app for some direction. Mezza came up and it took me a second to figure out it's located in The Shops at North Bridge mall's food court, but once I found it, I was smitten.
Why?
Deep selection of Mediterranean favorites such as falafel/hummus/wraps.
Inexpensive yet substantial portions.
No wait!
My chicken shawarma wrap was made-to-order while I watched and it really hit the spot. It's great to know that a place like Mezza exists among the typical fast food options when shopping in a tourist area!Listed in: Off the Mag Mile, Fast Food, Gluten-Free, yo., Touristing Like a Local.
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Review from Vanessa L.
Chicago, IL
12/30/2011
I had a craving for some middle eastern food and decided to check Mezza out. I went there with pretty high expectations since I have heard nothing but good things about it. I got the chicken kabaob plate and was immediately disappointed when I opened my container. The chicken tasted was extremely dry and bland like it had cooked hours ago or last night. The rice was undercooked and the falafels were ok at best, but you could tell they had been sitting under a hot lamp the whole time. I will admit that the portion sizes are great for the price but the food sucks.
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Review from huong t.
9/2/2011
I was so happy to find a affordable place to have lunch on Michigan ave Magnificent Mile. For $6.99 I got a very tasty chicken schrawma with a side of red pepper hummus. I don't recommend this hummus it was very bland like it could have used some garlic and lemon?
Definitely check this place out if you want something different from the typical Chicago eats. -
Review from Patrick C.
Chicago, IL
4/21/2011 8 Check-ins Here
I've been to this place several times now and have experimented with many of the dishes that they offer.
The falafel wrap is pretty decent, but is not the best falafel I have had. The salads are great too. The ingredients seem fresh and they have an interesting variety of dressings. Their curly fries are my side dish of choice.
For the first time today, I tried the spicy shrimp wrap with all of the toppings and some hot sauce. The light orange sauce they throw on here is so GOOD! I think it might be the tahini sauce, but I'm not positive. I think this wrap might be my favorite thing there. -
Review from Chris R.
Oakland, CA
10/26/2011
The Chicken Kabobs were ok. Nothing to get that excited about.
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Review from Greg O.
9/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
For a fast food place in a mall, it was surprisingly good. Its in a more upscale food court- no burger king or golden arches here. We went for the chicken shawarma- the sauce was great, the pita was just crispy enough, and the meat was well seasoned. The fires were pretty good too. It was a little on the pricey side, but not bad for a quick fast food lunch that's much better than the usual fast food options.
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Review from Charlie B.
Chicago, IL
10/5/2011
A great lunch option. Big, healthy, reasonably priced salads. There is a real lack of quality salad spots around this area for office folks, and this one hits a homerun! The Shepard's salad is super yummy.
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Review from gfiddy f.
Chicago, IL
8/27/2011
Shepherd's salad was very interesting - I'll go back again.
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Review from Nadeen N.
Astoria, NY
5/24/2011
Mezza is fabulous! I go there everytime I'm home and always order different things off the menu. My fav? The steak wrap with all the veggies I can possibly get on it.
Everything is always delish, fresh and fast.
The service is great. Everyone is really friendly and if you are not satisfied, they will help to make sure your food is perfection. -
Review from Vaidehi T.
Chicago, IL
8/24/2011
It is a good lunch spot. Their wraps are good. But their falafal is beyond bad. I love their lentil soup, and their salads are good too. But it is quite expensive for fast food.
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Review from J G.
Providence, RI
2/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Stopped at this foodcourt for a very quick lunch one day. After quickly surveying the options, I settled on mezza. I had the spicy chicken pita which was quite flavorful and came with a nice assortment of toppings. The only downside was that it was hard to eat as a pita and I ended up using a knife/fork.
While this place wont win any awards, it does a good job for food court cuisine (again this is food court cuisine and hence the 3 star rating...know your expectations) -
Review from Brett K.
11/23/2010 4 Check-ins Here
I am gonna go ahead and give four starts here just so people like me who were in disbelief of a quality medi location in a mall food court will give it a shot.
The falafel is okay, if you don't know really great falafel (ie sultans market or oasis cafe), you'll be perfectly happy with it.
Chicken shwarma pita is where Mezza shines. You will be pleasantly surprised with the quality (maybe not when you see the line on some days compared to other places in the food court) and they have awesome unlimited toppings for a good price for lunch. Definitely worth a spot in the lunch rotation especially if your options are all in the mostly limited North Michigan Ave area. -
Review from Kathy P.
Chicago, IL
9/4/2009
If you seek a nostalgic food court experience from the hazy mall days of your not-so-distant youth, wedged between memories of Claire's Boutique and the Buckle, you will not find it in the food court in the Nordstrom Building. There is neither Sbarro nor Panda Express nor the tempting waft of Cinnabon. But you will find Mezza. And it is wraptacular.
Mezza offers a wide range of salads and wraps that are delicious, humongous, and cheap. The salads are fresh, green, and made to order right before your eyes. Like the rest of the menu, they are Mediterranean inspired. The wraps - oh my lord, the wraps! They are stuffed with two skewers of veggies, which makes for some interesting - and delicious - eating challenges. Top 'em with hummus, olives, lettuce, and peppers to complete your Mezza experience.
And don't forget your side of curly fries! Why is it that when fries are curly they taste so much better? I never want to walk the straight and narrow french fry path again.
The staff is quick and friendly, and will fill your order so you have plenty of time to get back to the office/real world, even though your heart wants you to hang out, nursing your soda and watching music videos (yes, they play videos - just like MTV used to do!) because you have no place else to go. And no place you would rather be.Listed in: Minions Need Lunch, Too!
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Review from Rhonda G.
Updated - 1/26/2010
hmm...sometimes you should stick to what you know. Next time I will stick to the chicken pita because the falafel is close to being the worst one I have ever had. And to think I waited almost 10 minutes for them to make more of these suckers...waste of time. Stick to the pitas!
too salty,inside was too mushy and the flavor seemed to hint that this batch was screwed up so they added too much of something else to make up for it.Listed in: Loop Lunchin'
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1/2/2009
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Review from Candice C.
Chicago, IL
10/15/2007 1 photo
It's cheap, it's easy, it's inside a food court. It's also where I had my first Fatush (which is a salad, to all you dirty thinkers).
Fresh greens, cukes, tomatoes, light dressing and toasted pita chips for five bucks (see photo). This feast used to be served in a china dish, accompanied with appropriate silverware. My most recent Fatush experience was served in Styrofoam with a plastic fork. Bummer.
I can say this place is well worth a visit, despite spending your lunch hour inside a food court. They also offer a coupon punch it thingy that will give the lucky owner of the card a free meal after ten visits.
I just noticed my card has 9 punches already.... guess I'm Fatushing it tomorrow. -
Review from Matthew E.
Chicago, IL
3/5/2009
Maybe its the good weather that has me handing out 4 star reviews like water, but again my tastebuds have been tantalized by a new restaurant for me. Mezza's is a hop skip and a jump away from where I work and I had heard some great things about it from fellow coworkers.
I got the chicken schwarma pita with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and some type of amazing yogurt sauce. It looks like spinach dip. The food was excellent and as a greek food lover I was super impressed. The chick was moist, the bread perfectly fresh and the overall meal was spot on and best news was it came under $6. Will definitely be coming back here again and checking out some of the other places in the food court. -
Review from Christina R.
Forest Park, IL
1/23/2010
Love me some Mezzaterranian Salad! The falafel is good, and the spicy chicken is deelish. Lunch at Mezza's always brightens my day.
If I'm feeling indulgent, I "make it a meal" for just $2 and get curly fries and a drink. (Hey, salad is the business, fries are the party!) Also like the fresh baked cookies.
Don't worry about the line, it moves quickly. And don't forget the punch card, can't go wrong with a free meal! -
Review from Ariel L.
2/2/2010
Blech! You call that a Shiskebob? And what is that yellow mush with the florescent heavy looking liquid on top? You call that Hummus with olive oil? And the Pitas? Oy Vey the Pita's. Use them as pizza dough, but please don't call them a pita. And why oh why would you put sprinkled cheese on any Mediterranean sandwich? Why god why?!!!
If the middle east had any idea what was going on in this restaurant, they would stop the wars and Intifadas, Jews and Arabs alike, and they would unite to erase this tasteless chain of crappy food.
I want my money back.
Oh, and you get a second star for cleanliness and friendliness. -
Review from Nick H.
Chicago, IL
12/12/2006
One of my favorite work day lunch destinations. The line moves fast, the food is made to order, and it is deeeeeelicious. It is a pita place that has curly fries! Whoever thought of that is a genius.
They do overstuff the pitas... which you could consider a negative if you want. Or, since they are made to order, you could ask them to put less stuff in.... just a thought. -
Review from Nell T.
Chicago, IL
7/30/2008
Not completely terrible for being inside a mall! In fact, the only reason I ever go to Westgardencricketmeadowsunshine shopping center or whatever its suburban name is, is to go here for lunch when I'm working. (Do people actually shop here?)
The falafel is decent and it's really cheap. All the fixin's are included: fresh veggies, tahini, feta, anything you could ever want on a falafel. My coworkers swear by the curly fries.
The pickings for work-lunch in this neighborhood are pretty slim, especially if you're poor and trying to eat healthy. But Mezza is here for you. -
Review from Amanda T.
Chicago, IL
11/5/2009
Trying to break my addiction to Potbelly's and looking for a good falafel sandwich close to my office, sooo I decided to give Mezza a try.
Oops, wrong decision.
Too salty. Too mushy. Too gross. Now I know not to stray from my beloved Potbelly's. -
Review from Shana C.
7/6/2007
Was anyone else creeped out by the vinyl table clothes in the food court?
The falafel is fine. I would have liked some tahini with it, but it was fine. The line moved quick. They have vitamin water, which I love.
Mostly, meh. -
Review from Pamela V.
11/20/2007 5 Check-ins Here
Great spot for a somewhat healthy lunch on the go. I've become a regular....hitting up Mezza 2 or 3 times a week. Great pitas...my favorite is the Spicy Chicken. You can add whatever you want (kinda reminds me of Pita Pit back in East Lansing). My only complaint is the falafel...something about it is never right. Guess I should just stop trying.
My frequent diners card is almost full. Oh and the line moves super fast.....be prepared to bark your order during the lunch rush. -
Review from Shradha A.
Chicago, IL
8/15/2008
So I saw all the great reviews and was excited to see it when I was in the Nordstrom building. I don't know whether it's the fact that this isn't the real store, only a booth, but I wasn't as mesmerized by it as some better options such as Pita Inn and decided to give it 3 stars.
Although, in all honesty, it's the best falafel sandwich option available downtown so I guess I just increased it to 4 stars! -
Review from Kirk s.
Chicago, IL
2/22/2010
Mezza is pretty good and Id give it 3.5 stars if that were an option.
There really isnt any other falafel places around here that I know of (except for one that is pretty weak) so its good that this is here if Im craving a falafel for lunch.
Mezza is set up in the same fashion as Subway or Chipotle meaning it has all the different fresh ingredients set out that you can choose from to assemble your sandwich. This is cool because you can pick what you want. I always get Mediterranean salad, hummus, lettuce, tomato, tahini and hot sauce on my falafel pita. It makes for a good sandwich. My only complaint (and this is a big one) is the actual falafel is kind of mushy. I wish it were much more crisp. All of the ingredients are great and if the falafel itself was actually better, this would earn it 4 star (lunch) rating. -
Review from Grace L.
New York, NY
8/17/2009
My favorite is the grilled veggie wrap. They stick two fat, freshly roasted, charred-on-the-edges skewers of green and red peppers, red onion, yellow squash, zucchini and eggplant in between a chewy whole wheat wrap, and then you get to top it off with your choice of toppings - any toppings you want. I recommend tabouleh, the tahini sauce or hummus and the hot pepper sauce and some lettuce, tomato and kalamata olives. Super tasty. Probably healthy. Five bucks.
Only downside - the wrap is a bit smaller and thus overstuffs very easily. Eating it can be a very messy task - try, if possible, to unravel the foil as you eat, Chipotle burrito style, and keep plenty of napkins on hand just in case the sauce starts to leak out the bottom. -
Review from Sarah B.
Atlanta, GA
3/16/2008
Usually I shy away from food courts but I went here for lunch with some friends in July and have come back again and again!
I always get the Chicken Shawirma pita and it is always delicious (especially if you ask for feta cheese)! It is very well priced for the area, you get free refills on your soda, and they have delicious curly fries (although I try not to order these too often).
It's a bit nicer if you sit in the little room by the Potbelly's instead of out in the mall - feels slightly less like a food court. -
Review from K. M.
Washington, DC
8/26/2009
YUM! Huge fan of the falafel and signature salad. The feta pasta salad is delicious too. I also liked the chicken schwarma wrap, though it was a bit messy to eat.
The space is a bit crowded during lunch, but totally worth it since the line goes pretty quickly.
This is my new favorite lunch spot. -
Review from Jay D.
Chicago, IL
3/20/2011
Four stars for convenience, fresh food and price in the loop.
Pros: All the pitas can be made-to-order and the staff are totally on top of what you're asking for (i.e. you don't have to repeat yourself, can ask for extra whatever, etc). Good lentil soup.
Cons: The flow of the line is a little awkward especially for such a crowded place. This isn't enough to dissuade me from coming. -
Review from Tuyen T.
Chicago, IL
8/22/2009
Around $8 for a salad with chicken - I got the chopped salad with the spicy chicken. It's a huge salad so you can definitely share it with someone, so really it's about $4!!
Went on my last day of my summer job, so I've only been there once - would come back again. -
Review from Sarah L.
Updated - 5/18/2010
I have recently gave up wheat and gluten products so lunch on the go is tough. I met a friend here for lunch today and I had the Mezzaterranian Salad with spicy chicken. It was amazing and it was a decent sized salad! Lots of chicken, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers red onion, feta with Italian dressing. I will remember that Mezza knows how to make a mean salad that fills you up!
Listed in: Lunch in the Loop, GF = Gluten Free!, Falafel me!
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1/29/2009
I can't believe I haven't reviewed Mezza yet! I just went here today and had the falafel pita and it… Read more »
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Review from Ryu S.
Philadelphia, PA
8/9/2009
Pretty good. I had the mezzaterrian chicken pita (~$7). I felt it had a decent amount of food inside the pita. This is kind of a mall fast-food type of place but the ingredients tasted pretty fresh. The guy serving the food behind the counter was pretty friendly and it was nice to see him slip on a pair of gloves before making my food. I would eat here again.
Food Quality/Taste = 4 Stars
Portion Size Given Price = 4 Stars
Price = 3 Stars
Service = N/A
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Review from Elaine B.
Chicago, IL
1/25/2011
Um, no. This is not the place to go for a good or really even decent felafel. I have visited Mezza before and have never been over joyed with the food. But, you know, after a while you can give a place a try again. Nope. Total fail.That plus I had to give my order at least three times and still it was messed up. But it was sort of sweet watching the girl at the register flirt with the guy behind me. Anyways. Hold out for Sultan's Market.
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Review from Kristen D.
Chicago, IL
3/11/2008
I absolutely LOVE this place. I kind of feel like it is a diamond in the rough. So darn good and so darn cheap (and filling). I always get the kefta kebab pita, they let you pick whatever toppings you want so mine is always so full it hardly shuts, but its delicious and tastes so fresh! I have to say their curly fries are so good too! I have to restrain myself and only get those once and awhile, but man, they are good. Pitas and wraps are around 6 bucks each with tax. Great deal!!
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Review from kathryn H.
New York, NY
8/29/2007
I've eaten lunch here the past 2 days. Their menu is nice! The grilled chicken kebabs are very tasty and I like their "Subway" approach to building a pita "your way". My only beef with Mezza? They don't have tzatziki sauce! I'm going to have to find a flask, fill it up with sauce and bring it along next time. My pita wasn't complete without it!
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Review from Anne D.
7/12/2010
Yum! I really like this place! I work across the street from the Northbridge mall, so I come here relatively frequently for lunch when I need to get away from my desk. I find myself almost always going to Mezza when I come here, even though there are definitely some other good options at the food court (which is a million times better than your average McDonald's-Subway-Sbarro food court.) I love all the toppings you can choose from, and their pita bread and shwarma chicken are really good. I'm all about the feta, veggies and hummus, so when I need a reasonably priced and reasonably healthy meal, I come here! They're also usually pretty quick and efficient, even when the line gets long at the noon rush.
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Review from Angelica D.
Chicago, IL
3/17/2009
Love this place! My favorites are the chicken ceasar wrap, the veggie pita and the spicy chicken. Their salads and curly fries are really good also. The portions are generous and reasonably priced. (Around $5 per pita/wrap) Favorite place for lunch.
