Zizi's Cafe
Nelson Rodriguez Rivas · 126 Google reviewsZizi's Cafe — high-caliber middle eastern in Lakeview. Order the Homemade Bread. Casual, established, and unapologetic about it. Family-run, vegetarian-friendly. "The lahmajun was absolutely delicious, fresh out of the oven, thin and crispy" — Yasmina R [$$, patio]
What 1,093 diners keep saying
What 1,093 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“This restaurant deserves all the accolades. The food was absolutely outstanding. The fresh bread served with carrot dip was divine. The sesame seeds pair so well with the garlic and fresh carrot. We ordered the combo platter with rice which was more than enough for two people. The meatballs and chicken stand out the most on the platter, while the doner kebab and salmon were also wonderful. I’d absolutely order this again and come back to try more menu items. Their happy hour also seems like a great deal.”
“What a hidden gem! The wrap was huge! My friend and I decided to split and we were both so full! The food was delicious and came out piping hot. The carrot dip and bread was absolutely my favorite. The bread was super fresh and fluffy!! The staff were wonderful and super friendly”
“Best Turkish food, huge portions, really friendly staff. Amazing tea as well”
“Great food!! Service was friendly and the tables outside were nice.”
“Walked in with my family,was greeted nicely.I had the chicken doner sandwich,it was indeed a generous meal like the portions were way too much which i like better.Definitely recommend it !🤩🤠”
“This is one of my favorite restaurant ever around the city from top to bottom. The owner takes care of well everything and service is amazing in this place. My favorite item in this place is doner for sure. Their bread is so good they make their own and always so fresh. Portion size is very generous and healthy. I have been coming this place for years and never disappointed me in this lovely place. They got really good Turkish food and authentic place to check it out for sure. We come here so often with family and friends and always leave happy.”
“AMAZING!! The owner and staff are so friendly annd personable and the FOOD is so fresh and flavorful! If you’re looking for a hidden gem come here because zizi’s cafe deserves all the business :) highly recommend the branzino, so tender and juicy”
“Arnav the kunafa messiah from Houston checking in. Very very solid kunafa. I would rate this close to an 8.5/9/10 - with ice cream I’d put this above a 9.5. This is a must try in Chicago. Freshly baked, moist kunafa, perfect crisp. Mannnn to good”
“Super delicious. Were there fist time, nice staff, tasty food and can bring our own beverages (BYOB)! First, but not last time for sure (Took the pictures after I started eating :)”
“We a had a great time with our friends there and had a delicious dinner, and dessert afterwards.”
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