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For two star Middle Eastern, try Grape Leaves in Oak Park. The menu is not as ambitious as other middle eastern restaurants (not much seafood).
4.0 of 5 stars.
Grape Leaves!First, lets be clear what this place is - it's your local, hole-in-the-wall Middle Eastern place. It's definitely great for delivery with fast delivery times. For going there? mm...it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very disappointed.I got a combo plate and baba g for lunch. Both we're terribly boring, not a good texture and an overall an icky experience.$18 for takeout I won't get back. I could have had a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I consider my self a low maintenance dinner so chipper and attentive servers are of no use to me. For this reason I love Grape Leaves. Let me clear.... the servers DO NOT HAVE ANY FLARE. You will...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Frankly, I am shocked to see such high grades for this place. Grape Leaves is nothing special -- in terms of food or service. Allow me to rephrase; the food is unremarkable and the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good prices. Service if you eat in is sometimes a little slow. The restaurant is very small and you might have to wait outside for your table - which is fine if the weather is nice. On the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only gotten take-out and delivery, so can't comment on dining service. Great food. Their hummus is the best I've tasted. Good falafel sandwich and combination meals.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
not very good. the hummus was too thin with waaaay too much oil on top. drenched even with the paprika kinda swimming around on top. super lemony. too pureed. like ick.my sandwich was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is delish! I cannot eat babaganoush anywhere else because I love how it tastes here. Close to home, I do have favorites and don't really stray far from them. Its not sterile feeling, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The amount of food you get for the money is unbelievable. I got the chicken couscous and will have 2 more meals out of it. The chicken was juicy and tender. The meal tasted like I was eating a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Again would give three and half stars if I could.Nothing fancy, but damn fine middle eastern food. Good for lunch. Too small for a big group.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has delicious food! We ordered a bunch of different things to try. The falafel was really good-- light and crispy, not too greasy. Kebabs were ok. The star was the lamb couscous-- which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Vegetable Falafel Sandwich and the Jerusalem Salad are our favorites here. Service is OK. Price is inexpensive.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hate to give bad reviews, but this place was dirty and the food was not that great. Maybe the food was OK, but I couldn't get past how disgusting the place was.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
FOUR STARS FOR THE FOOD: My companion and I decided to share 3 apps and 1 entree. The first item to arrive piping hot only minutes after ordering it was the Stuffed Grape Leaves. I found the flavor...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You don't get much better than Grape Leaves for middle eastern food. The hummus is a work of art if you are dining in. this place is very much a dive with a very small dining room and moderate to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I were really excited about this place after getting some good reviews from friends in the neighborhood.We both tried the falafel sandwich, which ended up coming out cold and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mom suggested this place for lunch, rather than one of our regular spots. Her girlfriends really like this place so we decided to give it a shot.This place was a hit with me and my parents for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came in starving. It is a small place with about 8 tables. There was only one girl taking care of the whole place. I do not know if this is a usual custom or if they happen to be short help that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was honestly quite surprised that their were any negative reviews on here. I adore the sweet staff here, they have delicious food and the restaurant is small but it's calm and comfortable. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get the hummus plate! The falafel is amazing!I don't think it's quite the steal other reviewers are claiming, but no, it's not breaking the bank.Good food, CRAPPY service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. Truth is, I like to consider myself a conneisseur of ethnic dining. Because I have a PhD in Baba Ganoush? No. Because I like it. a lot. On a whim, I decided to meet a friend at Grape Leaves....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here a lot more when I had a friend who lived in Oak Park. I was never that impressed with the food here - standard issue grape leaves, like a generic Greek restaurant. I wouldn't travel...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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I went there in late June of 2008 with a transvestite friend of mine. the gal behind the counter never acknowledged us, then when I went to the little order window she said we could sit anywhhere we liked. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place for cheap good meal in my area.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You sure do get a lot of food for the price. The Hummus appetizer was a whole plate just covered in hummus. Probably the best part for me was the salad that came with the meal, it was terrific! The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistent quality with generous portions. Every plate is packed with flavor and is made fresh. Order the combination plate with grapes leaves as a starter, hummus, and chicken shawarma for under...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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My girlfriend and I went into Grape Leaves on Saturday, 5/3/08. The waitress told us we can sit anywhere we want. We sat down and waited over 20 minutes without being acknowledged once. During that time, 2 or...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Grape leaves has delicious middle eastern food. The atmosphere is small and cozy. The combination plate is amazing, it comes with hummus, falafel and babaganoush. I would also try the chicken kabob dinner. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart places where you can eat for practically nothing and still have enough to consume the next day, and on occasion the day after that. For the most part, the portions are HUGE. My personal...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be a pretty good restaurant but it's changed over the years. The food is good but not consistant. Some days the chicken is very dry others its greasy. I don't frequent the place as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Fresh, tasty food. I often stop by here for a cup of lentil soup and 6 falafels and leave spending less than $5 (comes with a great salad and pita bread). My boyfriend is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place!! I went with one of my friends and had a three course meal for $17 TOTAL (for two people)!We shared a delicious small hummus ($2.50), we both got the sandwiches ($4.50) and we shared...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place for a cheap, tasty meal. The food was great and totally reasonable. My biggest complaint was that it was close to 100 degrees inside and the service was a little slow. Try one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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First, I can't believe this place only has one review. My best guess is that people are happily eating something from Grape Leaves and cannot be bothered right now. It's this tiny little place, right? And so...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after eight years, this remains the litmus test for middle eastern cuisine. hummus to die for. smallish menu, but ive ran through it twice over and i can testify to the quality of each dish. best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best falafel that I've ever had. Their hummus is excellent as well. The best thing about this place though? How cheap everything is! I don't think that I have ever spent more than $10...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for an extremely inexpensive Middle Eastern meal. I think I've never spent more than $6 there.Their falafel and their kabob sandwiches are very good, especially the kefta kabob.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe my favorite overall restaurant in Oak Park - freaking delicious and reasonably priced, good for takeout or eating in (it's small, but nice inside). I think this place is just as tasty if not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent falafel, great, speedy, service, and cheap eats. I thought the portions were too small, though, which made it get 4 stars instead of 5.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes me want to quit my job and convince the staff to run away with me to some tiny little island where they will make food for me and themselves and we will all live in sheer...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good. My hubby wasn't that crazy about it,too much lemon in the Hummos for his liking. I thought it was okay.Very tiny and cramped,a little offputting to overhear the other diners...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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A small establishment, seating maybe thirty people at the most, Grape Leaves ranks as one of my favorite places for Middle Eastern. I've tried a variety of dishes, all of which I've been happy with. The prices...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grape Leaves is a teeny tiny restaurant that I think might fit in the trunk of my car. I believe there are only eight tables, so be prepared for carry-out, especially at peak lunch hours --- no big...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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This restaurant is a real find south of the Green Line in Oak Park. I can honestly say I have never had a bad entree from here. You can dine in, but get there early as the seating is limited; or you can carry...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grape Leaves is sooo good. I love their vegetable kabob sandwich and their pita and hummus is delicious! My family loves this restuarant because it has authentic Middle Eastern and we go there often,
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Grape Leaves is an amazing local restaurant. The food is fresh, health and taste amazing. They have a cozy dining area with a family feel to. If your not into cozy they also deliver. Not only is t...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Would have had an extra star if it weren't for the fact that a friend of mine used to work here and told me the "dirt" such as food being returned due to being infested with maggots and other things....
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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Pretty cool middle eastern restaurant! My first restaurant located our of downtown and not near a busy street. The last time I was there I had a curry kind of dish. It was cheap just like everything ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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This is a great authentic middle eastern restaurant! Its very reasonably priced and I like that its out of the main street and out of downtown so there's usually never a wait and the staff is very att...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grape Leaves is kind of a hole-in-the-wall (if you blink, you'll miss it), but the food is wonderful. Dine-in is okay, but a bit cramped, though the service is great. Take-out is my favorite here....
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few years ago there used to be 5 or 6 Mediterranean restaurants in Oak Park and this is they only one that survived. I think it's because it has great falafel sandwiches and really creamy hummus....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great authentic middle eastern restaurant! Its very reasonably priced and I like that its out of the main street and out of downtown so there's usually never a wait and the staff is very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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Grape Leaves is a little restaurant located in downtown Oak Park. It serves Mediterranean style food on a budget. Most dishes are < $6. They are small servings but are very good. I love the falafal here!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has some of the best Falafels and Hummus I've ever tasted. This place is just outside the busy part of town so its easy to miss, but its definately worth visiting! Then its a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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while the menu is not as ambitious as other middle eastern restaurants (not much seafood), the range of dishes is enough to keep it interesting. hummus, stuffed grape leaves, falafel, shrimp with veggies and...
searchchicago.com - user review
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the kabob dishes (which come over rice) areboth scrumptious and well-presented. we hadthe shrimp and the vegetable kabobs, bothwere well stuffed with various representativesof the plant kingdom: root...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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cta. finally tried it today and it did not dissapoint. for about $11 (give or take)per person you get a large portion fit for two meals. can't beat healthy food that taste great. definitely worth a return...
metromix.com - user review
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grape leaves, the tidy middle eastern restaurant in oak park, is not much bigger than, well, an oak leaf. i am guessing that the dining room is about 12 feet wide by 12 feet deep and holds a grand total of...
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