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IDOF - I Dream of Falafel

4.4416 reviews ·Opentil 9 tonight
Everything from their deliciously comforting yellow lentil soup to their kebabs and smoky baba ghanoush is soo good
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IDOF - I Dream of Falafel — neighborhood middle eastern in Lakeview. Order the Falafel. "The chicken shawarma is juicy, well-seasoned, and delicious" — Jon Meister [$]

🌱Vegan & vegetarian friendly — real options, not one sad pasta.

What 416 diners keep saying

Great valueFast serviceCozyQuick biteGreat for groupsTakeout strong
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851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Lakeview
Today11AM-9PM
Sun–Sat11AM-9PM
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What 416 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Em L.
Jun 2025

I had a really delicious falafel bowl for lunch! The fresh falafel tasted delicious, along with the hummus and chickpea salad. The service was also great. Overall, a really filling and healthy lunch. Thanks!

Em L.

Em L.

15 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jordan Ramos
Jan 2025

Food was tasty and delicious

Jordan Ramos

Jordan Ramos

24 reviews on Google

Review photo by Amanda Leutmixay
Jun 2023

The IDOF fries is to die for!! Maybe stick with hummus or their signature spicy sauce. I wasn’t a huge fan of the falafel or the garlic sauce they had.

Amanda Leutmixay

Amanda Leutmixay

59 reviews on Google

Review photo by Manny Jms
Jun 2023

I could eat this every day!! 😊 This is one of my favorite places in the area. I order several times per week and is always yummy! Take out or dine my food is always fresh and delicious. The friendly staff and the clean restaurant makes this place a perfect spot for lunch or dinner. 👌

Manny Jms

Manny Jms

25 reviews on Google

Review photo by Fee Li
May 2023

Love the food, still the same

Fee Li

Fee Li

216 reviews on Google

Review photo by Rafiq Q
May 2026

Chicken Kebab is CONSTANTLY undercooked. This is the third order I’ve gotten with very undercooked chicken. PLEASE fix this. I like the food here too much for it to be unsafe to consume due to something very easily fixable.

Rafiq Q

Rafiq Q

12 reviews on Google

Review photo by Griffin
Aug 2024

You know I’ve been going here since it opened on Belmont. I ordered it online for the first time and it was so disappointing and upsetting. When you go in person they give you a normal portion size, I ordered online and it was clear they were totally taking advantage over it being an online order. It was tiny and not the same thing you get when you walk in. As a loyal customer it makes me not want to go back. Come on do better than that. You should get a similar portion as you do when in the store. This is how places go out of business. Correct this.

Griffin

Griffin

12 reviews on Google

Feb 2026

Absolutely amazing food and outstanding service. Highly recommended!

Ayesha Smith

Ayesha Smith

2 reviews on Google

Jan 2026

Yummy.

Emcee

Emcee

27 reviews on Google

Dec 2025

Wasn’t sure what to expect but the falafel was fresh and honestly bomb

Lauren Cohen

Lauren Cohen

21 reviews on Google

Nov 2025

It’s always consistent. Yummy food and super kind staff.

laura moreno

laura moreno

45 reviews on Google

Nov 2025

Always my go to. Super quick and delicious food.

Dario Hadzovic

Dario Hadzovic

18 reviews on Google

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