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The Pita Inn

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3910 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60076

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The Pita Inn
Local(847) 677-0211

3910 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60076

http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3482660/skokie_il/pita_inn.html

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For two star Middle Eastern, try Pita Inn in Skokie. You'll find this is one of the popular places to eat in the area. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This place features lunch. This restaurant is open late.

User Reviews of The Pita Inn

Yelp.com Review - by Onyou H.

4.0 of 5 stars. It will take a miracle for Chicagoland to recover from the current recession, and an even bigger miracle to recover from a culinary massacre. It is not a stimulus plan that grants me hope, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rahul S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The falafels kick ass! I'm a vegetarian, so my options are limited. On the other hand, the falafels kick ass!! The only thing about this place is that it smells bad inside...my dad agreed. But,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Halisa V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Best Best! Really fresh and good food. Amazing amount of customers always coming in and ordering which is a very good thing because that means the flow of food keeps it fresh!
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by CHARLENE Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Awesome place with fresh everything and cheap prices. If this place is next to my house I'd be here all the time. The food is fresh with large portions.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by stephanie l.

5.0 of 5 stars. YUM! I love this place! The lunch specials are such a great deal. The only thing that I get mad about is....no delivery. I work around here and unfortunately I dont always have someone to go pick...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Juice R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE pita inn. Read the reviews so I won't repeat others on some stuffs. My ignorant americanized tongue tells me their food is almost as good as stuffs made by my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Do yourself a favor. Find someone with a car and an appetite and experience Pita Inn. The food is outstanding, and is likely the inspiration for all of those other Middle Eastern joints you think...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yanyao N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply amazing. Fresh, delicious, and healthy food that comes out fast and is so kind to your wallet. We were total piggies here, feasting on: hummus, baba ghannough, warm pita bread, stuffed grape...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laila C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE PITA INN! I wish I could go by more often for their lunch specials. It's literally a meal big enough for 2 people for suuuuper cheap!The one time I actually picked up the lunch special for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to this place many, many times while going to college nearby. Simply put, even the normal plates are a bargain, and the lunch special is a steal. The sandwiches are also great if you aren't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by R A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love love love this place! This restaurant has been open for about thirty years because it is awesome! There is always a wait but it is definitly worth the wait. Their rice is amazing and their beef...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pavithra M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I usually eat at the Pita Inn when I am too lazy to cook dinner or from work for lunch. I usually eat the Lamb Kabob sandwich, which is a perfect portion if you eat it with a salad or fruit. For the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by deb y.

5.0 of 5 stars. At first, I was a little hesitant because it looked like a fast food/chain joint. A place called Pita Inn? Come on, how good could it really be?"We get really excited everytime we know we're going...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best falafel around. I also love the kebabs. You can't find a better value for this kind of quality Middle Eastern food.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went with the boss for the "Business Lunch" one day and loved it! Now I go back at least once a month. They have a great combo platter with Shish Kabob, Kifta Kabob, Shawarma and Falafel served with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elleb K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had the shawarma chicken sandwich.It was really good and cheap.I could hardly finish the whole thing.But...I had a date with the bathroom really fast.My tummy and the food didn't like each other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite restaurants. I've been here countless times and have never had a complaint about the staff or their food. The service is pretty fast, even when this place is packed. My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by San T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Kifta Kabob I ever had! I cannot get enough of this place!
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by virginia l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Amazing Baba Ghannoug (that's how they spell it on their menu). Excellent Baklava.Falafel was good, but put together poorly in the sandwich. I will go for the plate next time or just order the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Geggy I.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was pretty much disgusted with my first meal at Pita Inn. I went with a friend who assured me it would be great. I ordered some sort of lamb or beef dish, possibly the Combination Feast,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by johanna c.

3.0 of 5 stars. I stopped in the Pita Inn on a Monday around 1pm-ish. There was a bit of a line but my order was taken and ready within 10 minutes. The place definitely has a bit of a fast food vibe but the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've done both the carry out and the dine in at Pita Inn, and even though it is low on atmosphere I definitely recommend eating in. If you do, you'll find great middle eastern food at very reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by bleu c.

3.0 of 5 stars. I **LOVE** the Falafel at the Pita Inn!!The Pita Inn is a great spot for take-out or a casual sit down meal.You can see the staff preparing all of the food fresh right there at the counter where you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel p.

4.0 of 5 stars. an ode to pita inn.ahem...your business lunch special i cravelunch for under $4 i rave though your parking i abhor,your schwarma i adorepita inn, i'm forever your slave.*commence applause*
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda B.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best places to go for hummus and fresh pita.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kile G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't eat here for the atmosphere, location or the customer service. I come here for one reason, the best falafel I've ever head. Well, the prices are very reasonable, but mostly the falafel....
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nora L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not what expected - AT ALL! You all heard rave reviews on Check, Please! and by the looks of people lining outside the doors, that it must be some good &*^%. Well it something alright....Me and my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Neil K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think this place has been around now for 20 years, since I remember when it opened when I was a teenager. The dishes still taste great, even though it'll leave you feeling a bit heavy once you're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pita Inn is a well-oiled machine. These guys are FAST, even during a busy lunch rush, and the food is delicious. Best of all, the "business lunch" only sets you back about $5.50. Cheaper than...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best baklava I've ever had - they make it fresh daily. no words...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lacie T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh. My. God.I don't think I can describe any better than all the other fans how great this place is. And the shop next door is also a must. The baklava I took home with me is a constant reminder...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonja L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have since moved away from Chicago and cannot stress how much I miss Pita Inn. For 4 years in college the only thing I got was the Chicken Shwarma with Hummas plate for like, 5 bucks or something....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shalin P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I always eat at Pita Inn when visiting family in Chicago. Best baba ganoush that I've ever had. I usually get the falafel platter for $4.95, and love the tahini and spicy sauces that come with it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by rob s.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I learned that all you eat in heaven is food from Pita Inn, I just might stop sinning...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food here is so amazing!! A lot of time there is a long line, but that's only because it's so worth it! I have never once been disappointed with the food. It's always warm and delicious! And...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a gem in the dearth of bad North Shore restaurants! Delicious and filling falafel sandwiches! They look like small sandwiches, but they are just the perfect size. My friends got the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Billy K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Happened to stop in here when very hungry after a long day - and boy did it hit the spot! The food was made to order, delicious and authentic. Can't beat the hummus - definitely better than any...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by brian f.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is probably my favorite place to eat in the chicagoland area. You can go here and have a gourmet meal for under $10. The food is always fresh and always good. It is a very busy place so if you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by smoky w.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite lunch stops. I haven't found a better Falafel sandwich. Don't forget to put on both their red (spicy!), and white sauces. I love the rice, and the hummus is pretty good, too. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nik B.

5.0 of 5 stars. My God do I love this place.I wish I could eat it all the time, but alas, Skokie is not really my backyard. But, it is totally worth the drive. Amazing Chicken Shawarma plate, amazing Chicken Fatoush...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brittney D.

5.0 of 5 stars. That's just about right, "WOOHOO! AS GOOD AS IT GETS!" pita inn is a gold mine, ALWAYS busy, but they get to you as quick as they possibly could. best quality food. best price. best place. yay for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't know anyone that doesn't like this place! If you live in Chicago and you haven't tried this place yet than I feel extremely sorry for you! I'm no expert, but do not compare Reza's or Noon O...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Just M.

5.0 of 5 stars. For an affordable lunch, dinner or late night snack. Pita Inn is a can't miss for some of the best Mediterranean food around the Chicagoland area. The diverse crowd of people sitting in the dining...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Derrick T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tasty Mediterranean food, huge quantities, and great prices. Customer service was also top notch! While I believe that Reza's has better quality meat and better rice (dill rice instead of yellow), I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I tried long and hard to think of a place I would rate 5 stars. Only a very few came to mind. Pita Inn is one of them.This place is always busy so prepare to wait about 10-20 minutes. I always end...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Victor K.

1.0 of 5 stars. The people who make the hummus should be beaten with sticks it is so bad.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by pat A.

5.0 of 5 stars. My husband is Middle Eastern so he's very fussy - even Reza's got "thumbs down" from him. Pita Inn though, tops our list of favorite places, with reasonable prices and always fantastic food. The tea...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place ALWAYS has a line. getting a table can be your sport event of the day. However the food is just so darn worth it! I had a Chicken tender pita and some hummus. It was pretty darn good! The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The takeout time is always ultra fast. I'm talking 10 minutes or a tad less. This may be the 'McDonalds' of middle eastern food but it's spiced wonderfully, they give you a LOT of food, their lentil...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming to Pita Inn pretty much since I left the womb and I love it more than ever. Portions are a really good size and the prices have always been reasonable, even though it's such a popular...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kirren h.

4.0 of 5 stars. FOOD:we love mediterranean food and get it quite often, but this place is one of the best places to go for it. the vegetables are always very fresh and the hummus is so yummy. falafels are never too...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Secret S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Outstanding Falafel's! !!Their combo platters as great as well. Fresh baked pita bread, great hummus and large sodas. Thee final word in all things fast food. Would I have as a last meal? Yes....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by moe f.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite falafel of all time!! It's crunchy, green, and packed with flavor. And then there is the wonderfully smokey baba ganouch, great hummus, and fantastic kabobs. If you go at lunch, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place rocks, as far as taste and price. It rocks even more because they have their own store (also in yelp) right next to them, so you can eat then buy stuff for later. We haven't been there in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David R.

5.0 of 5 stars. It is utterly incomprehensible that I have missed reviewing this Pita Inn. I thought that it was one of my first Yelp reviews, but since I was mistaken, I'm making it #600. Pita Inn is the king of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by S.B. K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yum. Yum. Yum. Can't get falafel this good ANYWHERE ELSE in the country, maybe the world. Seriously. I find excuses to head north JUST to eat here! I have been eating here for over 17 years and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mehul S.

5.0 of 5 stars. being born and raised in skokie, i've been going to pita inn my whole life (i'm only three years older). this has spoiled most other falafel joints for me (sorry, mamoun's) and is the best i've had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian G.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's one of those places you keep hearing about from friends. And since you don't have wheels to get there, you always wonder whether the place really exists. Sooner or later, you find someone with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Manya T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I stopped being a vegan for the outrageously amazing chicken kabob at this place. The hummus and baba ghanoush are absolutely stellar. It's the best tahini and hot sauce I've had, also. Several years...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen N.

3.0 of 5 stars. An open letter to Pita Inn:Dearest Pita Inn,Thank you for such a tasty, and quick, lunch-time treat. While your Jerusalem salad was lacking, your Falafel sandwich was quite tasty. It would be a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacob K.

4.0 of 5 stars. For the best in fast food Mediterranean cuisine this is the place. I have been going here for a while so I will tell you what is moist and yummy and what is dry and hmm leather-like. Appetizers:1....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. oh yes oh yes oh yes~ I am obsessed with this place. Everything is good. Falafels, shawarma, lamb kabob, hummus, baba ghanoush, lentil soup, tabbouleh and salads. Love love LOVE their hot sauce,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Pita Inn. Whenever I am visiting my hometown, I always go here. Actually, I usually go a few times. I always get the Beef Shawarma Sandwich, for $5!! Such a deal. It's so delicious with their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Gourmet falafel sandwich = amazing. Best falafel I've ever had.Lentil soup = also amazing.Their pita always tastes incredibly fresh, and it never falls apart.I could eat at this place everyday.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by r j.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food and cheap. My family has been coming here for years. Even before they were even pita inn. and the food has not changed. The food is consistently good,quick, and cheap. The lunch special is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheap P.

5.0 of 5 stars. As a good friend put it, "This IS arab soul food"We drive up from Old Town a few times a month, at least. The prices, portions, freshness, environment, and quality are awesome! I'd have to say its the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome chicken shawarma!! Good falafel too. And I love the tahini and hot sauce they put out! They are always busy at lunch time (at least during the week when I have gone) so get there early because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vinifer P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was one of the first Pita Inns I've ever been to! One of the best Middle Eastern cheat eats restaurant out there! I love their amazing vegetarian platter. It comes with a little sampling of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by LuLu R.

4.0 of 5 stars. SHAWARMA! SHARWARMA! SHAWARMA! Try the Shawarma. Get both of the sauces and mix them. Use that on the lettuce and the beef. The rice is fluffy and lemony. I love it. The portions are plentiful and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Falafel and hummus goodness at good prices. Only complaint is this location gets wicked crowded. The glenview location has the same goodness but with more seating and less people.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by T W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been going to Pita Inn for over twenty years. I know no other place that you can get such good food for so little. Their hummus is a hands down favorite in my household. The dinner plates...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just realized something last week as I was driving home with my gourmet falafel sandwich, baba ghannoug, and jerualem salad: They have NEVER messed up my take-out orders the whole time I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiff S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I cannot deny Pita Inn the five starts that it deserves- the price, the food, and it's multiple locations made my combat with my craving for Mediterranean food a ridiculously easy win. Beside the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jim s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic!!! 3 apps, 2 drinks and an entree for $14, are you kidding me? This is the ultimate recession special. The line was out the door at 2pm on a Sunday (during the Bears annual end of season...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Louis C.

4.0 of 5 stars. A great place. If you're there for lunch, you just can't beat the Businessman special whihc gives you a great sampling of food: shwarma, falafael, kifka kabob and their tasty pilaf. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Freddie F.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite restaurant in the area! The falafel is flavorful and crispy. By far, the Business Lunch Combo is the best deal around. A pile of tasty food under $6. The hummus is great, shwarma...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel F.

1.0 of 5 stars. Why?! Why?! I found a hair in my falafel dinner. omg It was a short man's hair next to my salad. It wasn't touching the food but it was stuck to the inside of the container. I gagged, removed said...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason M.

5.0 of 5 stars. After living in Israel for a year, finding Pita Inn after moving to Evanston was what saved me. Had I not satiated my craving for homemade hummus and pita, I would never have survived college. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kojo O.

5.0 of 5 stars. It has already been said, but this place has the best falafel in the Chicagoland area. Even though I live in New York, my sensory memory goes into overdrive just thinking about the falafel, chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gene W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I give this place four stars based in the "mango drink" alone. Sometimes I forget that such pleasure can come from a non-alcoholic beverage. Not since I was a child clutching a box of Ecto Cooler have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leigh K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Owners of Pita Inn...please think about opening a location downtown. I can only imagine how much business you would do if there was one in the loop. The chicken shawarma here is SO good. It makes my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melinda C.

4.0 of 5 stars. So yummy. Best falafel in town and tasty chicken shawarma.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tessa c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't contribute more but another vote for the best falafel in the Chicagoland area including the city. It is worth the trek into the suburbs!
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The only slightly bad part about this place is trying to survive the parking lot. It is always super packed, both outside and inside, but for some reason, they work super fast to get you your order....
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ericka A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't exactly put my finger on it, but I LOVE this place. Part of it might be the creamy sauce that I douse my pita with, or could it be the delightful, perfectly prepared baklava? I just don't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda O.

5.0 of 5 stars. The stuffed grape leaves are to DIE FOR! MMMM the humus is perfectly seasoned! I dont know what I ever did without this place!
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lale S.

5.0 of 5 stars. i remember going here before they renovated when i was just a wee little gal. ... they had mirrored walls and it was always really dark in there me and my brother would c who could chug their little...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mac M.

5.0 of 5 stars. mm,yummm,mmhmm,FalfelHummusTabolehmmmmint ice tea
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ted C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pita Inn is the first place I think of when I think Mediterranean food. The shwarma and kabobs are good and I'm amazed at how cheap it is. The dinner portions are huge with loads of rice and salad and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I once again must express my love of Pita Inn. It's a 15-20 minute drive from my apartment in Evanston, but even with current gas prices I'm willing to make the trek out to get me some pita....that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Quantas G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went to the Pita Inn the other day for lunch and was sorely disappointed. I am surprised at the number of 4 and 5 star reviews this place is getting. I ordered the beef kabob pita and fattoush...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear Pita Inn,I'm sorry I dissed you in my review of Pomegranate. I know you can't be responsible for your clientele, really I do... which is why this won't be a missive but instead a laudatory note....
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel H.

2.0 of 5 stars. I agree with Alan M., about the the staff, they are all indifferent Bs.The food is ok, for some weird reason, they ration the harissa sauce.I have stopped eating here ever since I saw one of the cooks...
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Yelp.com Review - by jay w.

3.0 of 5 stars. The service here has gone from indifferent to shittastic in the last few months.(note: I do usually go towards quitting time.) I was so disappointed when I got home and found hummous instead of baba...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandeep B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Meditteranean cuisine can offer....Lots of soft grilled chicken...The kabobs was smackin tasty...I am gonna be a regular of the businessman lunch
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick H.

5.0 of 5 stars. A businessman such as myself ordered the $4.95 businessman lunch special. Holy hell. I scarfed down this rather large meal and got falafel all over my suit. I'll be back soon and with a bib.
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Yelp.com Review - by Malissa L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love this place - at least most of the time. When I worked in Glenview we went to the one on Milwaukee at least once a week. Since I changed jobs and work downtown, I had the rare Friday off and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Parker ..

5.0 of 5 stars. I was surprised how good this place was..from the outside it looked like an awful chain. I had the businessman lunch (12-3 pm I think) which was $4.95 for a large sampling of beef kabob, kifta kabob,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Patty B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'd even give it an extra half star, it's that good. Hummos is the way I like it. Their falafel is perfect every time. Love the Jerusalem salad. Their meat dishes...just about everything on the...
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Yelp.com Review - by N. H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food: Most entrees come with: a lettuce salad with 2 slices of tomatoes that you can pour sesame sauce onto (not very good but you can put the lettuce and meat into your pita bread they give you to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian H.

5.0 of 5 stars. My step-dad used to bring my family to Pita Inn when i was little, so i have been coming here for years, I haven't eaten here in a while and the food there is defiantly something i miss. This place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Swapna P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really cheap, well done Mediterranean food. The business lunch special with a side of baba ghannoug is definitely the way to go. They make, by far, the best baba ghannoug I've ever had. The meat can...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tressa S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Wow! People seem to like this place. I don't understand.I recently ate at the Pita Inn of Skokie, IL after a long flight from NYC. I was starving and looking forward to a hardy bite. After these...
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Freshly baked pita, the best falafel around, tasty hummus/shawarma/rice, etc. etc. This place is the pride and joy of Skokie. Don't forget the hot sauce.
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Yelp.com Review - by Rose O.

2.0 of 5 stars. It's not as good as it used to be when it first started. And now its too crowded and the wait is VERY LONG.Best time to visit is late at night, not as busy but still bustling. Go figure!
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Yelp.com Review - by Tyler B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bar none. Best Pita in Chicagoland. Been going here for 4.5 years have always loved it. Never has Pita Inn let me down. Love the beef, kifka, chicken schwarma platters and sandwiches. Falafel is very...
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very good falafels. Very good prices. Very big portions. I haven't been there in a while but I was just having a conversation with some people about how we love this place... it's about time I go...
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Yelp.com Review - by Plague Eater X.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite spots ever.If you are looking for a good reason to visit Skokie, IL...this is it.The best falafel I've ever had.So cheap it hurts.I love you, Pita Inn....I love you.
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! Everything on the menu is completly delicious!! It's a reliable restaurant making sure you're satisfied everytime. The portions are huge and prices are cheap!! The dinner plates...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wish that Pita Inn would get the troops together and do a hostile takeover of the pitiful Haifa Cafe chain downtown.This place is really a Chicagoland classic, just solid food every time and it's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stella S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been here since I started my career almost 10 years ago and was working in Deerfield, IL. I remember the food being good for a "fast" food type place. I am thinking about going back to get...
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I always come here if I need a Mediterranean food fix. I always get the beef schwarma plate that comes with perfectly cooked meat that's a little crispy over pilaf rice. I also get their falafels...
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Yelp.com Review - by iddells E.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came in here with high hopes after reading all of the great reviews. I was expecting my food to be as good as Taste of Lebanon's or even better; however, my dining experience here was okay. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Krutic A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pita Inn has the best middle eastern fare I've ever had (second only to the Manhattan street stands). We usually go for dinner and it is pretty crowded but somehow we manage to find a place to sit....
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best falafel and hummus in the Midwest, hands down. I especially love getting the large plate of hummus that is sprinkled with paprika and drizzled with olive oil. If I had a teleportation device,...
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best grub! by Anita A. at InsiderPages

If you need a middle eastern food fix and you need it fast, this is the place to go. You will find all your middle eastern favorite at a price that just can't be beat. I love it!
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pita Inn has been a staple since my formative years on the North Shore, but I haven't written about it until now. Better late than never!Pita Inn is NOT the best Mediterranean food I've ever had. But...
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Yelp.com Review - by David V.

5.0 of 5 stars. What can I say about Pita Inn? It's pretty much perfect.First off, a little tip, it gets very crowded around dinner, so get there quick or expect to look for parking.I personally go for either the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pita Inn is my rock of ages, good veg-friendly grub and cozy atmosphere. Real trick here is getting the great fresh pita from their marketplace right next door. They've never changed portion sizes...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. The one thing about Pita Inn that I love is there bakery. They seriously have the best pita and when I pick it up it is nice and warm- that with Kauffman's chicken salad and it is a great summer easy...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome! First of all, I'm not a big meat eater but I tried the combination platter and everything was delicious. I also never crave Middle Eastern food but I will make an exception...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cat B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE this place!!I will go a little out of my way before I head home to stop in and pick this up for dinner. I have never actually eaten in the restaurant, but I love the fresh delicious food.We...
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mmm I come back and visit my hometown for their food by Ros R. at InsiderPages

I love food. And when I love a restaurant, that means something. My favorite baba ghannouj (indescribably good) and tabouleh in the world (not overloaded with bulgur, lemony, tangy, flavorful, plenty of green,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yum. Yum! YUM!!! I love Pita Inn. Pita Inn has THE best schwarma and baba ghanoush I've ever eaten. Cheap and tasty? YES! And the best part is that you can pick up a big tub of hummus or baba ghanoush...
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Yelp.com Review - by Garnet J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I adore Pita Inn. I've been going there for at least 10 years. When I lived in the neighborhood I went at least once a week. But now that I live in the city I actually make special trips to Skokie to...
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Yelp.com Review - by David W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm hungry. I'm in Skokie. I'm on Dempster. I'm going to Pita Inn.There is always a line, but luckily it moves fast. I'm looking to get my Shawarma on and looking to do it on the quick. The plan is...
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The Best Mediterranean in whole Chicagoland! by nicole m. at InsiderPages

The BEST and most reasonably priced Mediterranean cuisine I have ever had! A lot of my friends have been going there since high school, while I discovered it while in college. The food is always delicious, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by David H.

5.0 of 5 stars. STOP! reading this and get your *%# into Pita Inn. The Lunch special is under 7 dollars and is AMAZING. You been warned.
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Yelp.com Review - by anna b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food as always. Got a nice surprise of free baklava from the owner on Thanksgiving :)
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Yelp.com Review - by Jauretsi A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here on a very nice date. The food was as good as the company - and the food was excellent. The thing is, it wasn't expensive for the quality that you get. I'd go again. Hopefully, I will.Cheers!
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Great Food!

Best pitas ever! Not too expensive, but still quality food! Amazing hummus and Chicken Shawarma!
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Yelp.com Review - by John C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dinner at Pita Inn last night reminded me to write a review on these guys. I am not certain there is a better value for food in the entire Chicago Metro area. Period. The food here is so authentic...
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food alone is a strong reason to go to Pita. I have "inside sources" in the middle eastern community, and this is truly good in their eyes.It's about the food if you go there. It's an...
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Yelp.com Review - by Phillie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Location: Too farFood: Damn goodService: Okay. Slow.The place is busy. To me a the food tastes good in all theses places,but why is it that Sultans Market and Taza's in the city are much faster?
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been going to Pita Inn for years. Their food is really good and the prices are awesome. I love their Falafel, Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Tabouli, OK, I like everything at Pita Inn! The Pita Bread...
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Yelp.com Review - by g r.

3.0 of 5 stars. This reminds me of the price and quality thread that was posted the other day. A friend of ours that knows we like Sultan's recommended we try Pita Inn.It was good, not great. Their prices are very...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chelsea V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everything at Pita Inn is good. I'm not lying. I've been going here since high school and it's probably one of the most affordable and most delicious restaurants around. I usually order hummus and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. They have great falafels and quick service. Every time I come here it's extremely busy but it doesn't take long to get the food. The prices are very cheap and reasonable and you get their money's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Patti B.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friend went to NU as an undergrad so she knows all these great spots for food (lucky for me!) and finally brought me here last night. The first thing that hit me was this incredibly yummy smell! I...
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Yelp.com Review - by molly d.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been going here for years. The food is always fresh and delicious. I have not had better felafel. I have not been disappointed. Anything on the menu is worth getting. It's worth the trip and...
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Yelp.com Review - by reza s.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is the original...right smack dab in the middle of a street of various kosher and middle eastern restaurants with a Mexican one on the end.How fun.This restaurant is my favorite one of Pita Inns....
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Yelp.com Review - by Virginia T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The hummus, shawarma, pita and falafel are really great...I won't say excellent but it's convenient, fast, cheap and tasty!Most everything at the Pita Inn is inexpensive but the weekday lunch special...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is by far my favorite fast food place and I find myself craving the falafel and hummus! Quick and consistent for eat in, love the chicken tenders entree and chicken schwarma sandwhich.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kent B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm hooked on shawarma... chicken shawarma that is. The Pita Inn offers freshly cooked, middle eastern faire in a clean and pleasant environment. You almost feel like you left the country--especially...
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Yelp.com Review - by katie s.

4.0 of 5 stars. so I'm on a diet again;-( with winter vacations paid for and new bikinis to be worn, I need every advantage a chicago girl can get and thanks to places like this with delicious and HEALTHY food...this...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eddie C.

3.0 of 5 stars. You can't beat the price for the business lunch special...but I'm not sure why people LOVE this place.It's pretty awesome to see the diverse group of people who come to Pita Inn to eat...but unlike...
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Yelp.com Review - by Luke S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is the best!!! I've never had anything bad here and you eat like a king for very little. I wish they had some locations in the city. Be sure to get the hummus with any meal!!!
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Popular place, inexpensive. Used to take out stuff from here all the time.
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. (Aside: why are three entries for the same restaurant? Um, Yelp, can you merge those?)I work in Skokie, and I can't live with myself if I haven't gotten the Pita Inn lunch special once a week. It's so...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ross W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've lived in Israel for two years and Pita Inn doesn't really cut it. They have tasty food, but it didn't make the cut.
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Yelp.com Review - by Yoru S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great, the food is yummy and it makes you forget about the long lines. falafel is delicious, i usually have the combo plate. the bakery has some good stuff too :D
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Yelp.com Review - by Aileen T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love me some Pita Inn. Great food, low prices, fast service, friendly staff...too bad I live so far away. Their shop is a great place to buy spices, fresh pita bread and enough baba ghanoush to last...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chantal B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love Greek food and love everything on their menu. It's a great inexpenisive place to have a quick great meal.
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Yelp.com Review - by E p.

4.0 of 5 stars. The prices are great for their main entrees. Service can be long during lunch hours which is understandable. Great chicken sharwma especially when its freshly made.
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Yelp.com Review - by Dorene C.

5.0 of 5 stars. All I can say is ..... GREAT! Great food and fast service for a great price!YUM! Falafal
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fan-freakin'-tastic! The fiancee and I went for a super long bike ride, for fun and for food. We stopped at the Pita Inn after seeing it on Yelp. OMG! Just thinking about it makes me want to drop...
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Yelp.com Review - by Let Them Eat Cake E.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has decent food and is very reasonably priced. I think that you do get what you pay for though, ive been to some very authentic middle eastern restaurants and they will make this one taste...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shradha A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I cannot stop raving about how good this place is!!!I have no idea how I landed up here the first time but I can't count how many times I've come back in the past 3 years since I discovered it!If I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cheap and delicious. It's Mediterrainian fast-food at it's finest. The best ongoing deal on the planet is the business special - just $3.95 for more food than you can eat. If you feel like living...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ishaq L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down the best Middle Eastern food in the city area. I only wish they had one in the city.
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Yelp.com Review - by Hasket M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Yes, it's cheap and diverse but also a good deal out of the way even for Northwestern students.I got the gourmet falafel sandwich. Gourmet meant potatoes, tomatoes and cucumbers in addition to a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pita Inn has found a recipe for success and run with it in three locations that are all equally popular with its diverse clientele.In Skokie, on any given night, you'll find a woman in Hijab sitting...
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Yelp.com Review - by jason s.

4.0 of 5 stars. great falafel. the gourmet falafel comes with potato which is an interesting combination. personally the only drawback for me is that since i live in the city and work up north i can only make it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann e.

4.0 of 5 stars. OHHH!!! I LOVE this place! It's soo worth the hike up to Skokie AND the loooong wait. The staff knows me, they're great, and a friend's ex-bf works there- DISCOUNT! It's just soo yummy!Update: 5 to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Renato P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is kinda like the Pepe's of Middle eastern food , a hybrid fast food-sit down restaurant. It's clean , very busy , and yet I usually don't have to wait around too long. I can't vouch for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gers A.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow. What a dissapointment regarding the salads (fattoush and shirazi). The fattoush was just a regular garden salad (yes, garden salad) with regular boxy croutons on the side as a poor imitation of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy G.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK - so I'm a little late to the table reviewing Pita Inn. But, having just had two lunches there in three days, I had to finally yelp my favorite fast food. Ever. Business persons combination...
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No great atmosphere but good lamb patties;)

Sorry but I didn't get it. I saw it reviewed on tv and was set up for the best. I was disappointed w/the atmosphere and food was average. I had the combo plate. The only thing worth talking about was ...
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Yelp.com Review - by J H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The business lunch special is it. Best value for lunch in Skokie. The portions are huge and it tastes great. The line is too long as it's too popular and its hard to get a table during lunch, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by deb s.

5.0 of 5 stars. On my first journey to the Pita Inn I was very happy. It was packed w/ people ordering but the food came out quick - they gave us a # for our dinner to know when its ready. The tabouli was very...
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Yelp.com Review - by David P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The tabouli is the best I've ever had (order w/out the lettuce garnish). The falafel and schawarma are equally delicious. lemonade is freshly made and not too sweet. pita bread is freshly baked....
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Super cheap, excellent quality schwarma. Wish they delivered. Hit up their lunch specials for even better deals.
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Yelp.com Review - by Seema T.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the best things my mom introduced me to!Pita Inn is fast, affordable, and delicious. I've been here many times and there is always a line. But don't be alarmed, you'll fly through the line....
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Yelp.com Review - by Eddy H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Iam thinkig of moving, just to be closer to one of the Pita Inn. great food ... love the kifta kababs and you must have the knafa desert.the location in niles on milwukee is a bit bigger and nicer.
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Yelp.com Review - by lala l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best middle eastern restaurant in skokie! Good prices and great great gyros and hummus and pita bread!
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Conveniently located between 94 and my parents' house, Pita Inn is truly the Midwestern center of Mediterranean cuisine. As the constant crowd should indicate, their food is bomb and their prices are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rocky B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oooh, Pita Inn is very yummy. I've had the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich there and it was so flavorful. Great prices and friendly staff. Restaurant is very no frills. You order at the counter and then...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stella Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lov eating here! My BF and I love this place for a quick healthy meal! : ) Try their combo meals w/ a salad! : ) Shish-Ka-Bob Heaven!!
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Yelp.com Review - by M.Josephine J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great Mediterranean food - delicious falafel and hummus! And their pita is simply heavenly! Seriously, the best pita I've ever had, its so light and fluffy and incredibly fresh (and you can buy it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. the pita inn was BY FAR the best pita experience i have EVA had. i got this amazing pita for like 3 bucks. i loved it so much that i stole a cup. plus, this is skokie IL we are talking about -- the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great. I used to work down the street, so I ate here a lot. Great prices, great hummus, great falafel, great kabob. The rice pilaf is absolutely perfect. Worth stopping by if you are...
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Yelp.com Review - by steve h.

5.0 of 5 stars. dear pita inn,please tell me that you put drugs in your food. specifically your homemade hot sauce. that will make me feel better about thesealmost unbearable cravings i get for your sleep inducing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy D.

5.0 of 5 stars. C'mon - this place is unbeatable for quality, consistency, taste, and price. I eat there several times a month. It can get crowded and noisy but it's all part of the experience.The business lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenna D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I consider myself something of a Falafel connoisseur and Pita Inn gets my vote over and over for most delicious (well, it's in a tie for first with Joad's at Couscous but for dramatic effect, we'll...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Crafty K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place and so do most people if you look at how busy it is almost all of the time. Great hummus. Great pita (homemade). Kabobs are great. Vegetarian lunch is awesome. It's cheap and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Inexpensive and open late (late for Mediterranean places anyway). Always busy so your food is fresh, but never unreasonably slow or crowded. The falafel is good but not as good as Sultan's Market....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Patty D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love love love Pita INn... clean, good, cheapthe hummus... the pitas are homemade all day long next door - you can order whole wheat pitas too - make sure to order them right away, because it takes a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great little mediterrian place, but I will say the portions are slightly smaller then expected. Great Beef Kabob though!
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cheap. Incredibly tasty. An incredible find.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Madeleine E.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food is awesome. Fast, cheap and oh so yummy. Don't miss the hummus or falafel. They have a chicken gyros and a lamb gyros. I can't say enough good things about Pita Inn. Fresh baklava, perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena D.

2.0 of 5 stars. People are preoccupied with fast, I'm convinced. There were so many foos here escaping their own kitchens that it actually took quite a while for the food to arrive. Which sucked anyway. Pita Inn...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cristina R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have not found a place that comes close to this in the other states I have lived in since. Every time I go back to visit family, I have to make a stop here to buy pita and hummus. It is absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ansgar H.

5.0 of 5 stars. You like middle eastern food? You are from middle eastern and want to meet your people? That's where you have to go! Quick service, excellent food, cheap prices and just everytime again a nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee W.

3.0 of 5 stars. What a great steal! I finally ate here after heairng about what a great deal this was for the past two years from friends and co-workers. THeir hummus is pretty good - very fresh tasting and their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food for a great price. Fresh, tasty, authentic medditeranean food in the heart of Chicagoland suburbia. nice!
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Patty V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Falafel heaven!!I have eaten here for many years and the food has always been consistently fresh and delish!! I love the Vegetarian Sampler Plate-all my favorite things one one plate! I wish there was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jolie F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not super high quality middle eastern food, but cheap and tasty.... so if you want take-out sort of food that is moderately healthy and cheap, this is a great bet. Their beef kabob pita and hummus are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesster A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Shoulda listened to Choong and Sandra or maybe it was just the wrong time of day - 2:59pm - just in time for the final call for Business Lunch Special that everyone talks about.Yes, yes there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by choong l.

3.0 of 5 stars. Foodwise (quality/quantity, pace of service and price) this place is not that much different than other hole-in-the-wall Middle Eastern eateries with fading "Gyros" or "Falafel" poster in the shop...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by sandra h.

3.0 of 5 stars. After seeing the Pita Inn on the PBS show "Check Please" we had to give it a try. It was good but not great enough to warrant the 15 mile drive to get there. I had the veg plate and the lentil soup....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cheap and tasty! Try the mint iced tea. Just keep in mind it is going to be crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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It's OK, but if you want really excellent food drive east a couple blocks to BASHA

Pita Inn is OK. It did spark my love for Middle Eastern cuisine, however, because of the long, long, long lines I found a cute little place down the street, BASHA. Basha is a family-owned and operated place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is perfect for a quick, cheap lunch. I hadn't been here in years, but now that it is on my way to work, I'll be hitting it up more frequently. Their falafel is delicous.. perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everyone knows this place. you're an idiot if u've never heard of it or eaten here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pita Inn is really good. They serve pita's and you can also have meat inn your pitas (get it!?!). But it's really good food, and it's reasonably priced, some might even say cheap. You could pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I dare you - no, I DOUBLE DOG dare you to find me a place on this planet you can find Jews and Palestinians, Pakistanis and Indians, North and South Koreans, even cats and dogs eating next to each...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by miss l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazingly good, and amazingly cheap! And serioursly authentic.The restaurant itself is clean and comfortable, and everything you can order is quite healthy and fresh, not greasy like most restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic Mediterranean food at a great price. I've tried several other "authentic" Medi places around town, and this is by far the best. This is a great place to get filled up during the working...
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Yelp.com Review - by John F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place to go when you want something tasty, cheap and fast! Their chicken shawerma is wonderful and I like their vegetarian combo plate too. Nothing is over $8 or so. When crowded, park in lot...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcel M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to live/work in Skokie and this place was a staple of my weekly diet. Great value for lunch. IMHO, the best thing that makes me go back there was their babaganoush. Did I spell that right?It...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by PJ K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Plain and simple, what fast food should be. Delicious, fresh, simple food made from high quality ingredients, with a menu that's barely changed (including the prices) since I got hooked on this place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pita Inn is the best place in the world. in The WORLD! Please please go there. For real, yo. The lamb kabob is great, the chicken shwarma is great, the gormet falaffel sandwich is great, the baklahva...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pita Inn is, without a doubt, the best Middle Eastern restaurant in the world. The prices are low, the ambiance is lacking (but remember what it was like before the remodel? Yikes!), but everything on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katsuyuki W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fast service (though if you don't know what you're doing, the employees may get upset), good price, great service. This place was packed when I went, and apparently is the case all the time. I was...
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exceptional food, low price, fast service

This is by far my favorite place for middle eastern food.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kirsten N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Schwarma Ever!!I love Pita Inn. If you are expecting to be waited on then this place isn't for you. Yes it can be packed but get there for an early lunch on Saturday or Sunday around 11am and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Philip A.

5.0 of 5 stars. My parents have been taking me here since I was 2 years old. Maybe I'm biased because of it, then again maybe I'm not. When I think of Mediterranean cuisine and dine in the city, everything comes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy K.

2.0 of 5 stars. This was the first time I was here, based on reviews from fellow yelpers. I had the business lunch special. The salad was dreadful. Some of the meat was grissly and I spat it out. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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Okay Food

I know everybody's always raving about this place, but I don't really see what's all that great about it. I mean it is super crowded for one. The atmosphere is loud here. The food is plenty, but I fin...
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Good Food

This is a great place to eat at with the entire family. This is because this place has very tasty and healthy food. Also, it is very inexpensive too. They have a huge medditeranean menu here, with lot...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here for the first time many a years ago when I first moved to Chicago. It wasn't too far of a drive from Rogers Park, and it was excellent. I try to go back when I'm up in that neighborhood...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by john s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everything is healthy and fresh. Never had a bad meal here. When I worked in the area I ate lunch here 5 days a week for almost two years and never became bored of it. Perfect for someone who wants...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the first place I ever ate Middle Eastern food at, and my friends know how momentus this is for me. Great, fresh fast food, v. casual - really worth a try. Yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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Good Food

At this place you can get a lot of good food for a very low price. They have all kinds of mediterranean food, from appetizers to meals to desserts. I thought the hummus here was the best that I have h...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Gourmet mediterrianian food at fast-food prices. Hummus are baba ghanouj are superb. Tastiest falafel I've ever had anywhere. This is definately one of the best joints for vegetarian fare....
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Good Value but not Great!

This is a good Middle Eastern fast food restaurant. It is a great value considering the prices; the food is delicious and the prices are really reasonable.But remember that it is a fast food resta...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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Excellent Food at Great Prices

I have been eating on Pita Inn for years. This location was renovated just last year to make it more spacious. The location has a nice ambiance and a very friendly staff. The menu has a variety of ...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Anum A.

4.0 of 5 stars. At this place you can get a lot of good food for a low price. They have all kinds of mediterranean food. I thought their hummus was the best I have tried so far in Chicago. The only bad thing about...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Liliana S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I came to eat here after watching a review on Check Please!...Its so cheap and you get humongous portions! They have good falafels and rice...Great place for cheap eats!
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is wonderful and the price is right. The dining area is really big though and this place can collect quite a crowd. It does not always make for the most intimate experience, but you will...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny I.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best falafel joint in the city. So cheap you feel like you're stealing. Best baba and baklava, amazing falafel sandwich, grape leaves, tabouli. I'd steer clear of the lentil soup if you're vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen D.

2.0 of 5 stars. I know people who rave about this place. I thought that it was pretty good, and pretty cheap, but I don't think that it was anything special. It's really crowded, and you have to fight for tables at...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Good: Every piece of food there, especially the Kinafa. I can't get enough of that sweet honey goodness. The yogurt salad is also to die for. It's casual, so you don't have to worry over...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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I love this resturant by Ronni K. at InsiderPages

This place serves up some of the best middle eastern food, served very fast food style - Order at one counter, pick up at another, but this isn't fast food quality. Everything is prepared fresh, and spiced...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike H.

4.0 of 5 stars. i love this place. i made everyone at my work go eat here on my birthday. the hummus is awesome and their falafel is way better than sultans market on north. plus it's super cheap--you can get TONS of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by S R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, best falafel and pita bread in the Chicagoland area. At any hour of the day, this place is always packed! The music here is always so upbeat which makes the atmosphere exciting! Restrooms...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Best Middle Eastern around Chicago area

In my opinion, this is the best middle eastern fast food place around chicagoland area. They have lunch specials which is very cheap. Actually, this place is overall very cheap compare to what they of...
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Fresh delicious middle eastern food

Pita Inn is a great place to eat delicious, fresh Middle Eastern cuisine. They have delicious, fresh pitas which are incredible - I always buy some from the market to take home with me, along with lot...
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Tasty Mediterranian fare, bargain prices

A neighborhood favorite, this lively spot is great for no-frills mediterranean food. Semi-self-service format, but food is first rate and a bargain. You order at a busy counter, then find a seat and p...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had never had authentic mediteranean food before we came here, and it was delicious. The rice, the meat/veggies and the pita were all wonderful and made a great evening. Staff were friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by keith k.

5.0 of 5 stars. cheap, good, quick.....what the hell else could you ask for.everything i have ever tried from this place i liked.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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Healthy Fast Food!

Pita Inn is "upscale" fast food. From the outside, it looks like a renovated Taco Bell, but inside its a very clean ane well-kept restraunt. They have a great menu, with plenty of healthy meditteran...
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Yelp.com Review - by a w.

4.0 of 5 stars. This, in my opinion, is "upscale" fast food. They serve medditeranean food. Its really healthy and fresh food. Everything is really tasty, especially their fresh baked pitas. Don't miss out on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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Favorite Pita Place by Pauline C. at InsiderPages

Close to where I live, this was one of the places I always hit up during my weekends back from college. Standard Mediterranean menu. Food is homemade, authentic, and very reasonably priced. I love this place....
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I love this place!

This place is great! Their food is delicious! Ilove to eat their Chicken Sandwiches. The chicken has great flavor. Just recently, I have tried their Falafel Sandwich and it tasted really good. My family and I...
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Yum!

There is little more that I can say than the title. Pita Inn is probably the best inexpensive Middle-Eastern cuisine in the Chicago area. For under 20 bucks you can easily feed a family of four and probably...
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Best Homous

Pita Inn not only has great food, but it's pretty healthy as well. My children love it. The fact that it is not expensive is certainly a draw as well. It is always crowded so I suggest calling ahead to place...
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superb!

The Pita Inn, always good, always packed! This place serves up some of the best middle eastern food, served semi fast food style - Order at one counter, pick up at another, but this isn't fast food quality....
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Exotic foods on a budget!

Great food here, I have to recommend the Hummos, the Baba Gannouj and the Baklavah as some of the best you'll find in the city. Their chicken tenders are also excellent, and if you're looking for a chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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Chicago Reader

the first middle eastern restaurant on this popular stretch of dempster looks like a charming turkish villa, with whitewashed brick archways, synthetic hanging vines, and lively recorded music. the fare has a...
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Metromix

great food every time. very reasonably priced. only gets better and better...
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Centerstage

hey the falafel is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo good!!
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Chicago Reader

pita inn is a wonderful place for traditional mediterranean food. they have recently added a couple of new dishes (including another vegetarian dish). although there is not a wide variety of vegetarian...
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Metromix

the original pita inn offers a casual atmosphere for those out on their lunch break or seeking a late-night snack. the falafel is made fresh with turkish chickpeas and comes tucked inside a pita pocket with...
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IgoUgo

thirteen years ago when they opened their doors, pita inn was a simple dive of a middle eastern diner sporting a half dozen smiling, swarthy cooks slinging shawarma and shish kabab behind a little counter. i...
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Dine.com

this place is the bomb!
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