Baba Saj - Palos Hills
Uday Ramesh · 142 Google reviewsBaba Saj - Palos Hills — dependable middle eastern in Palos Hills. The staff makes it feel personal. [$]
What 4,211 diners keep saying
What 4,211 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Great atmosphere. Alot of cool people and families come here. Outdoor seating, quality food and your Mediterranean fast food favorites and platters available at a decent price set for families.”
“الاكل عندهم بشهي من فلافل لمعجنات لشاورما. بسافر مخصوص من ولايتي لفرعهم لاني بحبه كتير”
“I had a great experience here i am a visitor they were very kind and very hospitable and fast service and over all experience was really good”
“Shawarma was tasty, but the fries came in “symbolic support” size 😄”
“Tried both the chicken shawarma and beef shawarma, and they were amazing. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, while the beef was tender and packed with rich flavor. The fresh saj bread really takes it to another level, and the portions are generous. Fast service, friendly staff, and being open 24 hours makes this spot even better. Definitely one of the best shawarma places around—highly recommend.”
“I recently visited Baba Saj Mediterranean with my friends, and overall it was a good and satisfying experience. We tried a mix of items, including the chicken shawarma wrap, falafel wrap, and steak with pita bread roll, which gave us a nice variety to sample. The chicken shawarma roll was flavorful and well-seasoned, with juicy meat and a good balance of sauces. It felt fresh and filling, and the pita was nicely toasted. The falafel roll was another highlight—crispy on the outside, soft inside, and paired well with the sauce, making it a solid vegetarian option. It didn’t feel dry, which is always a plus with falafel. The steak pita roll was decent, though it could be better with slightly more seasoning and tenderness. The portions overall were generous, and the rolls were filling enough to share and still feel satisfied. The sauces complemented the food well and added to the overall taste. The ambience inside was clean and casual, suitable for a relaxed meal with friends. Service was quick, and the staff was friendly and efficient. Overall, Baba Saj is a good spot for Mediterranean food in Chicago, especially if you’re looking for shawarma or falafel with decent portions. With a little improvement in consistency, it could be even better.”
“I ordered a chicken shawarma sandwich without pickles, he make it with pickles, then i told him to change it , he changed it with another one with pickles, very bad service and unfriendly staff”
“What a disappointment. This place used to be great, but the quality has dropped badly—empty sandwich and poor value. I won’t be going back.”
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