Shawarma Garden

Really impressed. I usually head up to Andersonville for these types of offerings but was staying by here off the Blue Line. Decided to walk 10 min here based off of various online reviews. Excellent lentil soup and was really craving it since it was cold out last Tues. Chicken shawarma grilled pita also terrific. Can't beat the price for both. Definitely a gem in Wicker Park. The gentleman (Israeli perhaps?) preparing my order was very nice as well. I'll be back for sure!

Ok not enough credit here! It's kinda hidden on the south side of division but this is the best Mediterranean I've had in Chicago and I've tried a lot! I made an online order shortly before close on a Monday night and it was ready within 10 minutes. I anticipated having to give them a little grace being the meat was probably roasted much earlier in the day but I was wrong... The meat was tender and delicious! The flavor was amazing and this is the best yellow rice I think I've ever had. Great flavor here too!

The plate comes with a pretty generous portion, a salad, a few pitas on the side, and hummus so it was a pretty good value for the price. My husband got the Shawarma wrap and he also enjoyed that. I can't wait to try the other meats here! Highly recommend.

Great people, good food, very fair prices (especially for the sandwiches/wraps)

Low key, unassuming place. It's a frequent go to for an on the fly sandwich, chicken shawarma and beef & lamb shawarma are my normal orders. I've had their entrees too and very good when want a little bigger meal or a more elaborate takeout sort of thing.

I visited Shawarma Garden and I was totally impressed. I was visiting from New Jersey, which has its own excellent shawarma, and I came in with no expectations. I ordered the Gyro sandwich, the Fattoush salad, and a falafel platter to share. Everything was amazing! The dressing on my salad was particularly fantastic. The staff was friendly and even delivered our food to our table and they remembered exactly what each of us ordered. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area!

I ordered carry out at Shawarma Garden after getting the taste for Shawarma & seeing many 4 to 5 star reviews across platforms. I was very excited to maybe have a new go-to for Shawarma in Chicago. Sadly, I cannot call Shawarma Garden that place. I don't understand it. Maybe I have just had really good Shawarma that set the bar too high, or maybe the place just is not up to the same standards as it once was.

When I got my order and opened my wrap, I was disappointed to see that it, along with the wrapping, was drenched in grease. I decided to eat it anyways. It was tasteless, the shell was somehow & amazingly crispy, and they charged a premium for the tzatziki sauce--something that other restaurants often include at no charge.

I also ordered naan and hummus to snack on later on in the day. I have bought better tasting of both at the grocery store. I sadly could not finish it.

Perhaps the kitchen was just having a bad day. I am sure that they make food that satisfies some. Not me though. I will not be ordering again.

Was completely worth the 30 min travel from downtown Chicago.
The chicken shawarma in pita bread and the veggie combo plate were fantastic!! Very tasty and fresh!!!
Definitely recommend!!!

DO NOT ORDER VIA GRUBHUB (or just don't order at all). I did not like the food at all, but the reason for the review was that they raised the price by $2 for a gyros sandwich and $6 for the Shawarma Garden 4 Mixed Grill Plate, in addition to the other fees.

One of the few restaurants where you can get good portion sizes for your money. Came here a couple of weeks ago (takeout) and got a Greek salad (huge and not just full of lettuce, plenty of cucumbers and other yummies), chicken with basmati rice and falafels, and all was outstanding.

If I could eat here every week, I would. Will definitely be back soon for more.

My go-to order is a gyro, a chicken gyro, and fries. The service is always fast and friendly and my tastebuds are never disappointed. I usually pick up but the times I've had my order delivered it seems to arrive before I hang up the phone.

Shawarma Garden is serving food inside or for carry out. They do not have outdoor seating. You order at the register and they will bring the food out to you.

Food pros and cons:
Pro: The falafel was tasty and made to order.
Con: The babaganoush was quite disappointing. It tasted fermented and felt fizzy on my tongue. I did not finish it. I've experienced this at another restaurant, so maybe this is a way it is sometimes prepared, or maybe they don't sell it fast enough and it was old.

The woman at the register seemed friendly but bored. When she stood in certain places, the radio sounded staticky. It was quite painful. But by then I was mid meal and just wanted to finish and get out of there!