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Chickpea

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Street Address 2018 W Chicago
Chicago, IL
Phone773-384-9930
Website URL chickpeaonthego.com/

The food is timelessly traditional in this cheerful storefront, but the casual vibe is totally today. Start with smoky baba ghannouj or crunchy kibbeh and maybe a pile of pita chips. If you’re up for sandwiches, both the kufta and the falafel deliver—they’re fresh, substantial, and made with care. Daily specials include musakhkhan, the Palestinian national dish, on Saturday and Sunday; we loved the taboon bread smeared with sautéed onions and topped with toasted pine nuts and bites of sumac-spiced chicken. To finish, baklava or a nicely undersweet date cookie is just the ticket with a cup of tea. Cash only.

Additional Information

Rating: 1 star

Price: $10-$19

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

Noteworthy:
3 or more vegetarian items
child friendly
outdoor dining
wheelchair accessible

Dishes We Liked:


Baba ghannouj ($5), kibbeh ($3), pita chips ($2), falafel sandwich ($4), kufta sandwich ($8), musakhkhan ($12), baklava ($2), date cookie ($1)

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Dining Tidbits: Chickpea February 2009

Hours: L & D daily.

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