IDOF - I Dream of Falafel

“Great food! Speedy service!”

Amy C

Nov 2024

“I visited this place on my trip to Chicago.”

I visited this place on my trip to Chicago. Very clean and friendly stuff. Meat is 100% halal. It’s comes for everyone! Thanks guys for your business in the city, our community needs more halal place like this.

hansel king

Jun 2023

“Great lunch and super handy for our trip to the Art Institute (which doesn't currently offer any in-museum dining).”

Great lunch and super handy for our trip to the Art Institute (which doesn't currently offer any in-museum dining). We each ordered a CYO Plate with falafel as the protein. They formed the falafel balls and cooked them as we ordered, so very fresh, hot, and crisp. The nutritional information page on their website provides details for every ingredient. So I was easily able to calculate calories, fat, fiber, and protein for the lunch I planned. Switched hummus (as a second base) for couscous and had a luscious plate for 541 calories and 21 grams of protein. Servers were quiet, but personable and efficient. Space was very clean. Several small tables in back for smaller groups + large long table in front for individual customers to share. We will definitely be back!

Elyse W

Feb 2023

“Food was amazing.”

Food was amazing! Cute place. Staff was friendly and helpful

Rachel Dixon

Mar 2020

“Absolutely love this place.”

Absolutely love this place. I actually walked in next door and left because this place looked so much better. I am very happy with my decision.

Alexander Scott

Oct 2018

“Unique concept. Great options and quick way to grab a bite to eat. Super vegan, keto, GF friendly.”

Leo Kormanik II

Jun 2017

“I have been waiting YEARS to come back to IDOF after they closed the one by me.”

I have been waiting YEARS to come back to IDOF after they closed the one by me. Finally, I was able to make my return! I got a gyro plate and I think I over sauced myself because when I mixed everything together, the sauce overpowered and also made the meat get cold quicker. The only other reason I give 4 stars is because I was in line for 30 minutes… I’ll be back and hopefully raising my rating to 5 stars

Brandon Newman

Jul 2024

“We popped in for a pick me up snack while walking around the city.”

We popped in for a pick me up snack while walking around the city. The food was delicious. We enjoyed a plate of chicken shawarma and falafels. The staff could not have been nicer!

Brooke Zalis

Feb 2019

“Gyro, vegan dream, and shwarmalicious were awesome.”

Gyro, vegan dream, and shwarmalicious were awesome! Short wait for a Thursday lunch.

J B

Oct 2025

“This place is awesome.”

This place is awesome! Ate here several times on my trip to Chicago. Some of the best falafel I’ve ever had! Plenty of vegan options. Everything was fresh and delicious - better than comparable fast casual Mediterranean spots.

David Kwartler

Sep 2025

“Absolutely delish food.”

Absolutely delish food! Quick service & helpful staff. Very allergy friendly!

Melissa D.

May 2025

“Wraps/bowls are filling and plenty of ways to customize.”

Wraps/bowls are filling and plenty of ways to customize. Pricing isn't bad.

Rishi Patel

Feb 2025