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Shawarma Inn

4.21,160 reviews ·Opentil 11:45 tonight
The chicken kabobs was excellent- moist and flavorful
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Shawarma Inn — a middle eastern spot in Lincoln Square. Flavors that haven't been adjusted for mass appeal. Knowledgeable staff, so ask for guidance, and open late. "Shish lamb sandwich was good and the meat was tender" — Abdulkader Dadou [$]

🌱Vegan & vegetarian friendly — real options, not one sad pasta.
🌙Late night — the kitchen runs past 10.

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5523 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Lincoln Square
Today11AM-11:45PM
Sun–Thu11AM-11:45PM
Fri–Sat11AM-5AM
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Review photo by Marc Dulberger
Jun 2026

A great place to stop for middle Eastern food up to 1130 at night very accommodating Wirth stopping if you’re hungry

Marc Dulberger

Marc Dulberger

11 reviews on Google

Review photo by Leonardo Calderon
Jun 2026

Food is absolutely amazing! The chef, Shaol, is so good and always does a good job. There is also a very kind parking lot attendant who brings a kind, social atmosphere to the establishment!

Leonardo Calderon

Leonardo Calderon

3 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mathew Pinkerman
Jun 2026

Everyone was super nice and the food is so good! I have been coming for years and it’s gotten even better. Price is great and you get a ton of food.

Mathew Pinkerman

Mathew Pinkerman

6 reviews on Google

Review photo by Christina
Sep 2025

This is definitely more of a bang-for-your-buck type of spot. We ordered a large baba ganoush, small hummus, and a mixed shawarma plate with lentil soup. The portions were surprisingly hefty. The shawarma was nicely charred but unfortunately dry and flavorless. The lentil soup, on the other hand, was hearty and delicious. The hummus was addictive: creamy, well-salted, and a good balance between nutty and tangy. The baba ganoush was more on the chunky side than creamy but I liked it. I especially enjoyed its intensely smoky flavor.

Christina

Christina

640 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Food, service, parking and atmosphere love it.

Mo A

Mo A

6 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Good food perfect

Bani Seferovic

Bani Seferovic

12 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Really good food

Julian breaks everything

Julian breaks everything

10 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Filling food, great flavor, the red salsa is spicy but so good

David Trevino

David Trevino

91 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Place with very good food

Jelena Kolarevic

Jelena Kolarevic

6 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

The Food here is amazing and so is the costume Service. Everyone is kind and Patient with you no matter the struggle.Its also clean and i enjoyed eating my favorite Food with my favorite people watching the world Cup on the TV

Noura Nano

Noura Nano

9 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

perfect place to eat after a super fun night out!!!! amazing dedicated service!!!!!!

Aubrianna Piton

Aubrianna Piton

2 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Great food and service! Been going here for years!

joseph Perkins

joseph Perkins

5 reviews on Google

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