Jerusalem Cafe Grill Restaurant
Deb C · 652 Google reviewsJerusalem Cafe Grill Restaurant — clean, consistent middle eastern in Forest Park. Order the Falafel. Flavors that haven't been adjusted for mass appeal. Priced right, good for vegetarians. "Though all the meats were delicious (and wow such tender beef) the fries and falafel were next level" — B M [$]
What 800 diners keep saying
What 800 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“where do i start?? we ordered the mixed platter, falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush. everything came out fresh with taste out of this world. the iconic shape of the falafel is just the start of your journey biting into it. hands down one of if not the best falafel i’ve ever had. traveled 45 mins just for the falafel itself. their special recipe is truly something that can’t be replicated. the mixed platter has all the greats: tenderloin, beef kebab, and chicken. the tenderloin lives up to its namesake, it literally melts in your mouth from how tender it is. i believe it’s USDA certified. plus the pricing is super affordable for such great quality meats. happy to see this business continue to grow. they definitely have a lifetime supporter”
“The lunch plate is great but it could use more toppings. It was delicious!”
“I've only ever had the beef shish kabob when I come here, but the meat is so tender and delicious that I crave it all the time!”
“Delivery: Feta cheese was the worst thing in the bag I opened it and noticed that the feta looked like it was hot at one point then was cool down with that said I still proceeded to check on the other food and boy oh boy it was splendid chicken shawarma had so much flavor on it, tender and juicy and cooked with so much care. The salmon and rice was to die for. Rice was cooked al dente and the salmon had so much flavor that it was dancing on my taste buds. From a price to food quality this was absolutely amazing besides the one flaw of the feta cheese this is a top tier restaurant keep up the good work... 9/10 I Will try again Next time I will do a walk-in to check out their customer service and their atmosphere..”
“The order arrived quickly, but the shawarma was dry and came without the drink that was supposed to be included. And the price is way too high — 33 dollars for what exactly?”
“The gyro here is a weekly to-go staple for me, as well as the veggie plate with homemade falafel, grapes leaves, hummus, etc. Delicious menu options and great portions for the price.”
“Everything I ordered was very good, but it’s the lentil soup for me♥️ light, lemony & summer. ♥️”
“An awesome take out place in Oak Park. The chicken shawarma was really good, but the star was the falafel: fresh, crispy, and delicious!”
“The food was soooo tasty. Meat was like butter. No steak knife needed. A truly hidden gem. Loved our whole meal. I’ve now eaten at both locations and will be back to both for sure. Make sure to ask for the homemade (shatta) hot sauce. A great added touch”
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