Mezza Grill
Mezza Grill is a fast, customizable Mediterranean counter in Merchandise Mart, beloved by downtown regulars for fresh salads, chicken shawarma bowls, falafel, lentil soup, and generous toppings like feta, olives, hummus, and pickles—plus a favorite chipotle mayo sauce and pita with orders. Service is friendly and lunch lines move quickly, though ordering ahead helps; portions may feel smaller, water costs extra, and hours can be inconsistent.
What 36 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Very yummy food and friendly staff! They’re quick to serve. Love coming here during my lunch breaks when I work downtown 😎”
“Loved this chicken shawarma bowl. Very delicious will eat here again!!”
“Found this fast food counter while walking around during lunch time one week day while visiting my son in Chicago. It’s located in the Merchandise Mart. Very good food. Yummy toppings. Chipotle Mayo Sauce is my favorite. Good service. Water is extra. Also discovered Marshall’s Landing inside.”
“Chicken Corn Kalamata olives Cucumbers Feta Brown rice Hummus Lettuce Pickles”
“The salads are the best! I have followed them since they were in the Nordstrom Mall on Michigan Ave over 20 years ago. Happy they’re now in Merchandise Mart . My co-workers and I would literally have their salad for lunch everyday. They’re so good!”
“Nice staff that got me through their line quickly. The falafel bowl hit the spot!!”
“Great food not sure if this is the one with the cheese, but best idea ever”
“Pretty tasty - falafel, hummus, fresh salads, lentil soup.”
“I love Mezza. Some of my co workers suggested it and I've been hooked ever since. I love the Chicken Shawarma. They also have awesome salads. Everything your order comes with Pita bread. The customer service here is great here too. I order from ritual to avoid the lines. Here is a free code for a free $10 Jazzmin4443. You order ten minutes before lunch to avoid lines and just pick it up.”
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