Shawarma Inn

Chicago, IL · Middle Eastern restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Chicago
#1611
of 9987 restaurants
City Percentile
67%
rating percentile
Address
Shawarma Inn, 5523 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone
(773) 271-7777
Website
www.shawarmainnrestaurant.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Shawarma Inn is a restaurant located in Chicago, IL. It is one of 9,987 restaurants listed in Chicago. Its 4.2-star rating matches the Chicago city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Shawarma Inn

Since 2009, Shawarma Inn has been a beloved family-owned Middle Eastern restaurant in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood, bringing the authentic tastes of the Middle East to the neighborhood. Our dining room reflects the city itself—Chicagoans... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–11 PM
Sunday11 AM–11 PM
Monday11 AM–11 PM
Tuesday11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday11 AM–11 PM
Thursday11 AM–11 PM
Friday11 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Christina · Sep 2025

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

★★★★★ 5.0 Tazkia Hossain · May 2022

We were looking for a halal place around and ended up here! Food was very good! The flavors were great, and portion size was big. We ordered 2 entrees both came with salad and soup. The lentil soup is such a comfort food! Loved it! Also the guy who served us was very nice to us. Will definitely visit again!

★★★★★ 5.0 Brianna Jackson · Jan 2026

High quality food. I often get the chicken and shrimp skewers with hummus and rice. Spicy sauce is really spicy so try at your own risk lol. Love this gem

★★★★★ 5.0 Rich Lawrence · Jan 2026

This was, BY FAR, the best shawarma and fattuoush that I have had in years. I was raised in a primarily Iraqi/Lebanese neighborhood in Detroit and I honestly think this food is better. I HIGHLY recommend this place!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Joe Mancilla · Mar 2019

The food is just amazing...The young lady who served me was super attentive and patient while I made my decision on what to order...The place is a bit small, but if you aren't there during a rush you will be just fine...I ordered the combination plate and it was delicious...

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Asian Owned ✓ Identifies As Black Owned ✓ Identifies As Disabled Owned ✓ Identifies As Indigenous Owned ✓ Identifies As Latino Owned ✓ Identifies As Lgbtq Owned ✓ Identifies As Veteran Owned ✓ Identifies As Women Owned ✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports

Services

Middle Eastern restaurantArab restaurantHalal restaurantHealth food restaurantShawarma restaurantVegan restaurant

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