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Middle East Bakery & Grocery

Falafel, Vegan Pies, Hummus

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: mixed vegan claims

  • Try the potato or lentil hand pies; reviewers describe these varieties as vegan and convenient to take on the go.
  • Good to know: Confirm that a falafel wrap is kept separate from meat during preparation; one reviewer reported finding meat in a wrap sold as vegan and said staff acknowledged the risk of proximity.
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  • The vegan lentil soup and garlic hummus are recurring favorites.
  • Hand pies are a low-cost portable meal; one reviewer reported paying $3 each.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention hummus, soup and wrap.

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Also coffee, garlic hummus, lentil hand pie, lentil soup, mini pies, pie and potato hand pie.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, good value and affordable.

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Also praised for fast service and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Lunch, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This Chicago bakery-market pairs a casual counter-service café with shelves of Middle Eastern spices, grains, beans and teas. Vegans can look for marked hand pies such as potato and lentil, plus falafel wraps, lentil soup and vegan baklava; reviewers also praise the house-made hummus and reasonable prices.

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1512 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Opening hours

Monday
09:30–20:00
Tuesday
09:30–20:00
Wednesday
09:30–20:00
Thursday
09:30–20:00
Friday
09:30–20:00
Saturday
09:30–20:00
Sunday
11:00–18:00

the food

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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: The menu makes inconsistent vegan claims.

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