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IDOF - I Dream of Falafel

4.2216 reviews ·Opens at 10:30AM tomorrow
The space may get a bit cramped at time due to the amount of people coming through over lunch, but once you sink your teeth into a mouth-watering falafel or succulent shawema, you too will become one of these people waiting in line
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IDOF - I Dream of Falafel — neighborhood middle eastern in West Loop. 216+ Google reviews. "Also the spicy level is adequate (spicy tomato recommended)" — Cristian Hernández [$]

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

What 216 diners keep saying

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555 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60661
West Loop
Today10:30AM-3PM
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Mon–Thu10:30AM-3PM
Fri10:30AM-2PM
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What 216 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Ella Holzhei
Dec 2025

Just what I needed- a quick stop before my train left. Staff was super nice and helped to explain the options. My meal came with a side of very good pita. Loved the flavorful vegan option, Vegan Dream. Couscous was some of the best I’ve had?

Ella Holzhei

Ella Holzhei

592 reviews on Google

Review photo by Tegan
Jul 2025

Fast and delicious. Really tasty garlic sauce and the veggies are crisp and fresh. Loved the falafel. The staff was super friendly as well.

Tegan

Tegan

64 reviews on Google

Review photo by Kayla V
Apr 2025

My pita with falafel was yummy. I like that you can customize the toppings and sauce you put on it. The lentil soup was also good.

Kayla V

Kayla V

60 reviews on Google

Review photo by Saim Jawad Laliwala
Aug 2024

Very good mediterranean place - loved the shawarma plate and also the chicken kebab plate. Food is delicious and portions are reasonable. And yes it's zabiha halal !

Saim Jawad Laliwala

Saim Jawad Laliwala

142 reviews on Google

Review photo by Samual Evans
Oct 2023

Damn good Falafel place near Union Station. Made a stop in here before out train ride back to Dearborn, MI. Will day their food is nearly as good as what we get at home. Worth a stop.

Samual Evans

Samual Evans

376 reviews on Google

Review photo by Lee Mickus
Feb 2020

Nice Mediterranean food, fresh ingredients, good seating, vegetarian, gluten free options.

Lee Mickus

Lee Mickus

244 reviews on Google

Review photo by Yeli A
Aug 2025

The food itself is tasty. And the meal options are flexible BUT it’s the portions are SKIMPY. They don’t pile it on like other Mediterranean places. This is what I got for $13.85. For that I could have went across the street to Chipotle and gotten more bang for my buck.

Yeli A

Yeli A

158 reviews on Google

Nov 2025

Super quality! Loved this

Zach

Zach

35 reviews on Google

Dec 2024

Great place, super friendly staff and big portion sizes and has unlimited toppings. super flavorful and fresh. my only complains is 1. I wish the drink cup that came with the meal deal was larger. and 2. Wish it was open longer. However, this place deserves a 5 star review due to how friendly the staff members are and how good the food is.

amp

amp

24 reviews on Google

Oct 2024

This food is amazing and doubles as a healthy option. I get IDOF for lunch all the time.

Ken Sauceda

Ken Sauceda

4 reviews on Google

Oct 2023

must get, try their meats at lunch time

hyun jae

hyun jae

23 reviews on Google

Aug 2023

IDOF is excellent, and best in the neighborhood in all ways: seasoning, grilling, garnishes & toppings, sauces, quantity. They're only open during lunch, so plan ahead!

Robert Sfarzo

Robert Sfarzo

76 reviews on Google

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