Pi-Hi Cafe

Name: Pi-Hi Cafe
Address: 3539 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, Chicago, IL, 60618.0, US
Telephone: +1 773-472-7444
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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Italian·Mediterranean

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About

Pi-Hi Cafe — trusted italian in Roscoe Village. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes. Good value, owner-operated. Wayne Buendia: "The wood fired roasted garlic pizza with a crispy on the bottom"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

5.0

✨Ambiance

4.5

💬Sentiment

4.7

Kurt Yaz

107 reviews

Highlights

CozyFamily FriendlyQuick BiteGreat ValueFast ServiceNeighborhood InstitutionFamily Run

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Warm, welcoming staffGreat pricesOwner on site

Some noted

Tried to place an order on Uber Eats. Very basic platter.
— Kim Reynolds

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Location

3539 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

What 196+ diners say about Pi-Hi Cafe

I stopped in here recently and was really impressed. I had the chicken curry platter, which came with yellow rice, hummus, a falafel, and a salad with tahini sauce. Everything tasted super fresh and crisp, with great attention to flavor. The colors and presentation were vibrant, and it honestly felt like one of the better meals I’ve had in a long time. The restaurant itself is small—kind of cramped—but it’s clean, well-painted, and actually works nicely for a casual lunch or dinner. They seem to be known for their shawarma, but if it’s anything like the curry platter, you can’t go wrong. I really hope more people give this place a shot—it deserves some love.

“Food was tasty and delicious.”

Food was tasty and delicious! Service was friendly and prompt. Loved it!

Rhonda Wong-Calace

Nov 2024

“Very good food!!”

Very good food!!! The flavor never disappoints...Great sanctuary spot for Lane Tech students...I ordered the 3 meat combo, beef and chicken shawarma and chicken kabob with a salad and falafel but minus the hummus, with rice pilaf... Delicious!!!

Lisa Renee

Oct 2023

“Fresh-as-can-be mediterranean food.”

Fresh-as-can-be mediterranean food. Beef kafka sandwich was a delight, cooked to order and stuffed with hummus and cucumber salad. Not to mention, the beef was steaming hot and wrapped in a warm fluffy pita. Falafel side was great as well; crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, as it should be. Prices are very reasonable and portion size is excellent. Highly recommend this place for a quick, tasty, affordable bite.

Max Rosen

Jul 2023

“Great lunch spot.”

Great lunch spot! Beat the high schooler rush so plan accordingly if going during lunch. Been coming here a lot over the last six years. Worth trying if you like pizza or middle eastern style food.

Raffy Pisowodzki

Jan 2023

“Absolutely fantastic.”

Absolutely fantastic! A great meeting location and the exterior does not do justice to the lovely atmosphere and amazing food this place has! Fantastic paninis and very sweet staff. Absolutely will be coming here again!

Maya Roman

Oct 2021

“Totally unassuming.”

Totally unassuming. Totally delicious. Order a shawarma pizza, and thank me later. Also make sure to get the spicy hummus. It's worth the extra 50 cents. The pita was really toasty hot and soft and the hummus was really something. This place is in a strip mall but don't let that put you off. They are putting out some really banging food. The staff all seemed really nice. And it's neat that you get to see right into the pizza oven. I don't have much more to say about this place other than I would order from here weekly if I could.

Kurt Yaz

Aug 2021

“Overall: If you are looking for a fast and super casual lunch or dinner option, definitely grab some falafel at Pi-Hi.”

Overall: If you are looking for a fast and super casual lunch or dinner option, definitely grab some falafel at Pi-Hi. The good: I'd guess to say this is probably the best falafel in the area. Not the best in the city by any means, but it's pretty freakin' good and comes out hot. The pitas that we got were stuffed to the brim (one broke) with hummus and veggies, and the sauces provided were creamy and spicy respectively. The portion sizes were filling and not too overwhelming, the menu is well-varied, and the prices are fitting for the quality and size you get. The not-so-good: While the food was hot and fresh, it did take quite a bit to come out. For a "fast casual" experience, we were there for probably 40 minutes total. The atmosphere is lacking, with an absence of decoration, theme, and overall cleanliness. Not enough to sway you away per say, but it's not necessarily welcoming either. The cashier wasn't very conversational. Atmosphere: 7.5/10 Service: 7.5/10 Food: 9/10

Kyle Dahl

Apr 2018

“Pi-Hi has become one of our favorite spots since discovering it.”

Pi-Hi has become one of our favorite spots since discovering it. The service is always friendly/fast and the food is always fresh and delicious. I’m hooked on the spicy chicken chipotle plate with extra hot sauce on the side!

Eddie Dusel

Jan 2025

“Legit my favorite kabob and shawarma in the city.”

Legit my favorite kabob and shawarma in the city. The unassuming storefront is a casual yet charming family owned business with friendly staff. I usually get the chicken kabob plate or schwarma, and the chicken is always extremely juicy, flavorful, and delicious. It comes with seasoned rice, salad, falafel, hummus, and pita, for about $15. Very reasonable prices for the portions. Overall, I love this spot and will keep coming back. Pro tip: the hot sauce is the best

Josh Epstein

Aug 2024

“Really enjoyed the chicken shawarma and the healthy sides with the plate.”

Really enjoyed the chicken shawarma and the healthy sides with the plate. My daughter loved the pizza. Glad we stopped in and will definitely come back.