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Falafelji

4.6694 reviews ·Opentil 9 tonight
in all seriousness, dont let this small restaurant fool you, their quality, flavor and service is excellent
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Falafelji — solid, no-fuss middle eastern in Lyons. Backed by 667+ Google reviews. Albert Ancel: "Arabic salad is best and their own hummus is some of the best ever" [$]

What 694 diners keep saying

Fast serviceFamily runCozyFamily friendlyQuick biteTakeout strong
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3910 S Harlem Ave, Lyons, IL 60534
Lyons
Today11AM-9PM
Sun12-8PM
MonClosed
Tue–Sat11AM-9PM
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What 694 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Eric P
Jun 2026

The best Falafel sandwich I’ve ever had hands down! Can’t wait to try more of their food!

Eric P

Eric P

13 reviews on Google

Review photo by Batbayar Altansukh
Feb 2026

Amazing!!!

Batbayar Altansukh

Batbayar Altansukh

8 reviews on Google

Review photo by Karen Kendzierski
Dec 2025

Loved the Chicken Schwarma plate, which was about $16.

Karen Kendzierski

Karen Kendzierski

778 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mike
Nov 2025

The food and the service was excellent! I brought my fiancé who's never really had middle eastern food before, and they made some suggestions for her to try. We got Baba ghanoush, hummus, falafel, and a shawarma combo plate. Everything was very fresh and delicious. Prices were very reasonable and the portions were good. I will definitely be returning, this place is definitely a neighborhood gem.

Mike

Mike

51 reviews on Google

Review photo by James “Boody” Bertucci
Oct 2025

This place is a true neighborhood gem. Having worked nearby for years, I can say with confidence that this is one of the most welcoming restaurants you'll ever find. It’s a family-run business, operated by four brothers who inherited it from their father. Their dedication to continuing his legacy is clear in every detail. The brothers and their staff treat every customer with genuine warmth, making you feel right at home. They have an outstanding reputation for a reason: the service is impeccable, the atmosphere is cozy, and the food is phenomenal. While I personally believe their chicken shawarma with everything is heaven on a plate, you truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If you are anywhere in the area, this is the place to eat. You are guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face. Tell them Jimmy sent you.

James “Boody” Bertucci

James “Boody” Bertucci

79 reviews on Google

Review photo by Nicole Landers
Jun 2025

Delicious!! Order at the counter and they bring you your food. Tables to eat at. Absolutely yummy. My go to place.

Nicole Landers

Nicole Landers

30 reviews on Google

Review photo by Abe Sell (Bananakat)
May 2025

Great for a pita or a platter on the go. Love the chicken pita and make sure to get some red sauce.

Abe Sell (Bananakat)

Abe Sell (Bananakat)

5 reviews on Google

Review photo by Julie Wilkinson
Feb 2025

Absolutely delicious, Lebanese approved!!!

Julie Wilkinson

Julie Wilkinson

2 reviews on Google

Review photo by OQuinn Holmes
Jun 2026

I had the chicken Shawna dinner .. grape leaves.. falafel.. everything was tastee and fresh .. my one issue is they do not have a rest room eventhough they do have eat in tables ... OQ

OQuinn Holmes

OQuinn Holmes

185 reviews on Google

Review photo by Melissa Garcia
Jun 2026

Once upon a time this was some good food, however I dont know what happened. I got a steak schwarma. The steak was so chewy I couldn't get through it. Big chunks with no flavor. Some cut up chunks of pickle with a sauce that couldn't cover the bland gray meat. I appreciate that they loaded it up.But what's the point of give me five pounds of meat,if it doesn't taste good? when you pay twenty five dollars for 2 schwarmas, you would hope for maybe a fresh pita. But sad to say even that was bad. the only reason why I gave it anything was because the workers were really nice... that was the best part of the experience. Hopefully my dog will like it...

Melissa Garcia

Melissa Garcia

18 reviews on Google

Review photo by Bryan McCauley
May 2026

I bought a chicken kabob platter for my five year old daughter this evening, and noticed that the grilled onion (that was pretty well burned) had been put into the container when it was still hot enough to burn a hole through the Styrofoam. I have had this experience in the past with their fried items, but I decided to give them another chance. I think this is the final straw for me, considering how pricey everything has become. Seriously, How many extra seconds would it take to let stuff cool down a little bit, so that I don't end up feeding extra carcinogens to my kid?? They didn't even seem to be very busy. Must not care. Thanks for that

Bryan McCauley

Bryan McCauley

8 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Absolutely fire food, I no longer have to drive 30 mins away for some good shawarma

yxrbro

yxrbro

5 reviews on Google

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