Pita Inn
Categories: Greek and Mediterranean, Fast Food [Edit]
9854 N Milwaukee AveGlenview, IL 60016 (847) 759-9990
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat 11:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Sun 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. - Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Private Lot
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: No
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol: None
50 reviews
Neighborhood: Lakeview
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46 Reviews for Pita Inn
what ever the great reviews say it's all true.
Patrick underneath me needs to recognize the greatness that is pita inn.
I'll have to let him know at work next week. Patrick youre a fool.
also the girl who work the afternoons there...stunning.
try the falafel and the shawarma and you wont be dissapointed. also the tabouleh is awesome!
Looks horrible, from the outside to the food that actually comes to your table, but tastes alright, even if I have NO idea what I am actually eating.
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This is a great place to get some fast Middle Eastern food. Portions are good, and they are a great price. The chicken is juicy, it's flavorful and it's just plain old good. The rice and the hummus were also good, but the bab ganoush was just mediocre.
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Always passed this place up and never thought it would be so good. And who could pass up 4.95 for business lunch. Meat, rice, salad, and a pita... MMMMM.. what else is so good about it. Healthy Mediterranean food..
They give you a very generous sized portion. Fast service and the food is great. You can't go wrong with any of the food they have available, also at a great price, who can complain. I would definitely recommend this to anyone needing a quick fix at a great price
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Like most of my acquaintances, I have extremely high esteem for Pita Inn. You get cheap, clean, delicious Middle Eastern food. End of story. It's the best combination of taste and value ANYWHERE. See my other review for details.
You cannot beat the $4.95 lunch special. Throw in a small hummus or baba ghannouj, and you will not need to eat again that day.
My office used to be two miles from the Skokie location. Then we moved to Glenview; too bad we didn't move closer to this location. It's a 15-minute, 6.5-mile drive but I still come for lunch about once per month. There's often a long line, but they have a large enough seating area that the customer churn usually yields a wait of less than five minutes for a table. You will wait at least that long for your food. Also, now that it's warm weather, you can opt for the handful of outdoor tables.
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Highest priced entree? 7.95
Wait time? 3 minutes.
Maximum capacity? 75 occupants.
Best deal? Business lunch = combination of all the meats with rice and a small serving of lettuce and 2 pita. 4.95.
Happy customers? 75 occupants.
Just be prepared to wait to order if you swing in at noon.
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I wish all fast food was like this. Healthy, very tasty, inexpensive, and CLEAN place. If you are lucky to find yourself near any of the 3 locations you need to go.
And, I am embarrassed to say, I have never really tried Middle Eastern cuisine. Just the occasional food court falafel. This small chain makes it accessible for everyone.
I love the "Gourmet Falafel" sandwich here, which comes with yummy roasted potatoes and chopped pickles. The meat kebabs and shawarma range from slightly moist to dry, but the seasoning is really nice. Their green salad comes with a spicy cumin/lemon dressing that is really interesting and new for me. Even their sides are great - soft pitas, delicious rice pilaf, and fresh lettuce/tomatoes.
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I just flat out freakin' LOVE the Pita Inn's food. All of it. When I go there, which is fairly often, and have to drive 30 miles one way to get there, I order enough for 6 people just for myself. Half is gone by the time I get home. I even order multiple mint teas, because I can't make it like they do. Drooling just typing this. Wish there was a Pita Inn in my neighborhood, I'd single-handedly keep them in business. MMMMMMMM
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Love, love, love Pita Inn.
I dont know how they do it and I don't care. Cheap, fresh and fast. Falafel is yummy, hummus and baba ganoush are divine, sandwiches are big and piping hot. A huge lunch for about $5!
Only downfall to me is the crowds, but hey, can you blame people for coming here in droves?
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I've reviewed the other Pita Inn (in Skokie), only to realize that I haven't yet reviewed this one. The Glenview branch was my first experience with Pita Inn, and that's when the obsession started. You really can't go wrong with anything you might order here.
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I use to visit a different place in Niles but unfortunately they closed. Then I started going to Pita Inn. Their lunch special is the best buy around ($5). A combination of Shish Kabob, Kifta Kabob, Shawarma and Falafel served with rice pilaf, salad and homemade pita bread is enough to feed me and my two children. With order a side of Hummus and we're all set.
They also have vegetarian plates for those who either don't eat meat or partake in Lent.
All and all this place is a must try whether for lunch or dinner. Just make sure you bring an appetite.
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One of the best Mediterranean places in the NW burbs, Pita Inn is a local legend. Others have tried, but none compare to the consistently great menu Pita offers.
One of THE best lunch specials you can find in the area, I believe their lunch combo runs from $3.95 - $5.95.
The business lunch special is near perfection. They give you four different meats, salad, rice, pita bread, and falaffel. All of this for 5 dollars?!? The food is always fresh and tasty. If you go during peak lunch hours expect a short wait. The line looks more intimidating than it actually is. Enjoy the deliciousness!
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So after reading about this place here on Yelp, of course, we decided to try it out after our visit to Abt and we were both SO happy we did! This place is amazing! I was a little scared when I saw how busy it was because I was hungry and I thought we wouldn't get a seat, which we wouldn't have had it not been for the picnic tables outside. But I liked sitting outside, even though it was a tad dark because the lighting was a bit dim considering it was about 9 PM!! Yes...9 PM, and this place was PACKED!! We both ordered the comb plated and a small side of baba ghannouj. Everything we had was excellent, especially the falafel and baba ghannouj, the baba ghannouj was seriously the best we have ever had!! DELICIOUS!! We also ordered a piece of baklava, which is outstanding! Can't wait to go back! If you love Mediterranean food, you HAVE to try this place...you really won't want to go back anywhere else! =]]
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LOVE,LOVE,LOVE Pita Inn. My boyfriend introduced me to it and omg best hummus in the world. I've never been disappointed there.The food is always delicious. My favorite is the chicken and hummus with the mint tea. It's so yummy!!! The prices are extremely reasonable and its pefrect for light eating, if you're watching what you eat.
The music is a little too loud, but the food is so great that you'll deal with it. :)
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The hummus, shawarma, pita and falafel are really great...I won't say excellent but it's convenient, fast, cheap and tasty!
Most everything at the Pita Inn is inexpensive but the weekday lunch special is the best ... for only $3.95 you get salad, shawarma, falafel, rice, shish kabobs and kefta kabobs. And of course, that great pita bread! (M-F 11-3)
This location is less crowded than the Dempster location, parking is easier, etc. There are still lines, but they move quickly. Whenever I'm in the area, I'm here!
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I was driving by, had to stop in. The business lunch is still $4.95 ($3.95 without the piece of chicken!). You get shish kebab, ketfa kebab, falafel, chicken, rice, salad and pita. Its $6.95 for dinner but you get more. Appetizers (eg hummous+pita) average about $2.25, sandwiches (eg shish kebab) $3.50 and dinner entres $7.00. My favorites include the tabouleh. I think I'm the only person who ever orders it here (or, as a matter of fact, in any middle eastern restaurant). I guess parsley is an acquired taste. The lentil soup is great stuff with a sandwich esp during the winter months. This place has a lot of reviews so this is more of an update: the Pita Inn hasn't changed and neither has its prices. Try the lentil soup.
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I didn't go there, I just ate the food.
But boy did I eat it.
I saw this place on Check, Please! and was surprised at all of the excellent reviews. But seriously, so good. Usually food that comes in a styrofoam container is maybe not the freshest but I got a combo platter and even after a 40 minute drive it was still delicious.
If I lived over there, I'd be there all the time.
Recommended!
Delish!
Every location I've been to has been awesome.
I try to experiment with different things and I've never been disappointed.
It's really too good to miss!!!
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I miss coming here when my brother lived next door. The food is so good, and it's all dirt cheap! You can probably fill up on $5.
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Hawt damb, I LOVE this place! Like people mentioned before, it's cheap top notch (relative to other places) food made fast. Get their business special if you go during lunch time. Definitely worth stopping in.
We went to the one on Dempster St first, but it was way too busy. I wonder if they have better food there??? Anyways, the one in Glenview was great. Had a lot more open seating available. The place was clean, and had great food. I had some kindof chicken salad. It was great. Also had a hummus side dish. Overall, Great good for a VERY reasonable price.
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This is the best Pita Inn location ever! The decor is beautiful and in the summer you can sit outdoors by the fountain. You can't beat the prices here and the great selection of middle eastern foods. For $5 you get the the lunch special with all sorts of yummy meats and falafel, rice pilaf, and a salad. Pita bread is always fresh and soft. I always get the Chicken Shawerma plate or Shish Kabob plate. The shish kabob is always so tender, flavorful, and juicy. The owner is so sweet and since me and my friend stop by so often he knows are names and always makes sure we have extra food and our food is always hot and ready. Although the lines always seem long, don't let it scare you, it always moves so fast. Oh and I adore the white sauce, I drown my food in it. i have had everything on the menu no joke and you can' t go wrong. Did I mention it's healthier than a lot of other places because they grill everything here! Also it has great hours open till 11pm and 12 am on weekends. Man I could go for some right now....
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I'm in town visiting with a client and he suggested the Pita Inn for a quick bite. I was astounded with the cheap pricing here. 9 different appetizers from $1.55 to $2.95... 8 different sandwiches from $2.75 to $3.95, and 11 different entrees from $3.95 to $7.95. The Beef Shawarma Sandwich I had was quite tasty. Thinly sliced pieces of rotisserie cooked seasoned beef in a pita pocket with lettuce, tomato and tahini sauce... mmm... and only $3.45? Score! Great bang for the buck here.
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I often fantasize about a Pita Inn landing somewhere in the Loop to make my lunches that much happier. Alas, it has yet to happen.
I used to frequent this spot when I was taking some classes in the area, and I was never disappointed.
The chicken shwarma, kefta kabobs, hummus, rice, spicy red sauce, lemonade... Mmmm....
I wish I could have you right now Pita Inn! Damnit, why do I review places that aren't near me before lunch?
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Whenever I'm in the area, I make it a point to stop in Pita Inn. This is often a meeting place if having lunch with my friends in the burbs.
The hummus here is sooooo good!! I usually get falafel, hummus and babaganoush with lots of pita. I'm pretty sure I've gotten the tabbouleh and dolma as well.
If you're a carnivore, I highly recommend the seasoned meats.
Best of all, service is fast and everything on the menu is very inexpensive.
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The food at Pita Inn is extremely fresh and delicious. The price simply can't be beat for what you get. I would definitely suggest the Kifta Kabobs and the Beef Shawarma. It can get fairly busy during lunch and dinner, but still remains less crowded than their Dempster location. You can enjoy a wonderful meal here with a drink for under $10. If you do happen to visit their Dempster location, they have a bakery next door where you can purchase freshly baked Pitas and great Hummus.
Inexpensive fare where the most expensive entree clocks out at $7.95. Since we didn't come during "business lunch hours," we paid $6.95 for the same $3.95 meat combo platter. The meat combo order isn't any fun unless paired with the vegetarian combo platter - also $6.95. The food is OK and comparable to stuff you'd find in Hyde Park (one of my few benchmarks), but not as good as Reza's (another benchmark) - although some are not fans of Reza's.
Pros: Crispy falafel, Inexpensive, Excellent tabouleh (heavy on the parsley vs cracked wheat); Baba ganouj is very good
Cons: Forgettable plain "yellow" rice (incomparable to Reza's dill rice or vegetable rice); Beef schwarma is more like gyro meat; They don't offer lamb schwarma!!!; Hummus is just like any other place's hummus; Iceberg lettuce & tomato slice "salad" is ridiculous; Mint iced tea is like water you washed mint leaves in; Total "meat weight of all the portions in the combo meat platter appear "less" than single orders of meat entrees.
Next time: I'd order the falafel, baba ganouj, tabouleh and perhaps the lamb; I'd skip the meat combo unless getting it as the "business lunch special."
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Lov eating here! My BF and I love this place for a quick healthy meal! : ) Try their combo meals w/ a salad! : ) Shish-Ka-Bob Heaven!! & You can shop at GOLF MILL MALL and other stores!!
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My Mom ALWAYS brings food home from Pita Inn!! It's soo good! I can never finish all of the Hummus they give me! lol :)
I have to say this place is pretty good, I ate it cold but it was still good, mabye a 5 if I got to try it warm!
The pita is totally fresh and delicious!
I should give it 4 stars because this place is very out of the way for me. However I was in the area because I had to go to Gold Mill's JC Penny's to get new glasses.
Seriously, I would go back. No I will go back, but to the Dempster Location because it's a bit closer to me. Enough about location, let me tell you about this place: Cheap and good.
I had the combo plater and it was very good. I've only had Mediterranean food like this 2 other times - Reza's in Andersonville and Marrekesh in Wicker Park. This place had both places beat. The meat & rice tasted just as good as both, but the price @ Pita Inn made it unbeatable. Reza & Marrakesh were $8 + while Pita Inn's combo with all that meat and extra was roughly $7.50. The Kefta Kabob would have been about $6 if I got it. It's soooo good.
Am I going to go back? Probably becuase Thursday's seem to be my Mediterranean dinner night.
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Pita Inn beats down Pita House, hands down. I love the food and it provides such a great change from the traditional fast food. I love the prices as well. I wound up paying for an entree on my first visit since I didn't think I would get enough, but they proved me wrong. I will probably get the smaller portion next time.
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tasty but there is better. I really don't feel like writing more right now. sorry suckas
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Very good food. Better than a nice, white cloth restaurants that charge 4 times the prices.
My favourite middle eastern / Mediterranean restaurant in the Chicago area!
I used to work up at Milwaukee & Dempster and loved going here for lunch. You get an amazing lunch combo with more food than you can even eat for less than $5. Well seasoned meats, excellent spicy and savoury sauces are complimented well by some of the best yellow rice I've had.
You can't beat Pita Inn for a quick lunch.
WOW! I actually just go home from eating at this place. Have driven by all of their locations many times but finally decided to stop by with my husband. Wasn't sure what I was ordering but everything turned out to taste great!!
We started off with the Baba Ghannoug and Falafel. My main dish was the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich and my hubby ordered the Lamb Shawarma Sandwich. They also gave us a side of something spicy and me being a lover of anything spicy I certainly enjoyed it on my sandwich.
To top it off its reasonably priced and certainly won't hurt your pocket book.
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5 symptoms that I guarantee will happen if you eat at PITA-INN any of their 3 locations. Heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, nausea and diarrhea. The only time I visited Pita-Inn (9854 Milwaukee) I ordered a beef kabob plate for me and my wife to share. As I was waiting for the food I saw the "chef" dropped my kabob on the floor and picked it up and put it on my plate. I was in complete awe. If you want authentic Mediterranean DO NOT EAT HERE. I should have seen a red flags when the plate was only $3.95.
Yes, there are too many kids running around and I wish the owners would say something. It is difficult for a White, Anglo Saxon American speaking to address some of the customers. Now with that said, I love the place. I love seeing all the people in various head coverings, various multi cultures...you see Indians, Americans, Muslims, Lebanese, Jordanians, everyone all sitting close together and smiling and enjoying. I usually go to the Dempster St. place...yes it is crowded and the crowds move fat...but it is the best. There is a grocery stall in the mall, about 3 stores down to the West. They are the bakers of the pita and they have a wonderful store. As Skokie is a liberal area with lots of Jews and Israelis, they often frequent the store for middle eastern food. It's a good thing.
Can't give any place a 5 star because its extremely rare - but Pita Inn is definitely worth 4.5 stars, or close to a 5.
Food quality is excellent, never had gristle in anything, chicken or steak; never had a problem with portions as are are all very decent; and price is not too bad.
Totally love the shish kabob and chicken shwarma sandwiches; the rice is good albeit bland (duh); though I am no hummus and falafel expert, both are excellent, and the hummus comes with pita so no need to order extra unless if you want. They have two sauces, one is a bit milky-ish which is flavorful, and the other is kind of a salsa, great for the sandwiches but watch its bite.
Staff is friendly, though the two young gals at the ordering/paying booth seem a bit frosty but they are nice though anyways. Tables are clean as are the metalware (yes, real forks & knives).
Recommended!
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