Order the best Persian near Hickory Hills, IL

Best Persian restaurants nearby in Hickory Hills

Pita Falafel Drive Thru & Grill

Pita Falafel Drive Thru & Grill

4.5
(100+)
• Middle Eastern • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 27 min
"Food has flavored & portion was amazing & very good crunch on fries n tasty"
"there was a dry powder as the "crust" for the cheesecake, which makes you feel like you're choking, alongside the jello like consistency of the "cheese cake". the flavor was alright, but it was a textural nightmare. the beef samosa meat was terrible and had a very greasy musty flavor, but was maskable with sauce. overall wouldn't eat again."
Chicken Shawarma Meal
Juicy marinated chicken shawarma served over rice with fresh salad, pickles, and our signature garlic sauce. Includes fries and a drink.
$13.34
5. Arabian Shawarma
Juicy beef shawarma served with crispy fries and a refreshing drink. Wrapped in warm pita with pickles and our signature garlic sauce. A complete and satisfying meal
$8.73
12. Shawarma Over Rice
Chicken or beef shawarma served over rice with classic Middle Eastern seasonings.
$12.09
Beef Shawarma Meal
Crispy golden fries, perfectly seasoned and served hot.
$13.47
Al Manakeesh

Al Manakeesh

4.8
(400+)
• Middle Eastern • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 33 min
"Eggs with Za'atar was delish, as was the Plain Za'atar and Labaneh with Za'atar. Cant wait to try the others! "
"I’ve ordered from this restaurant several times, and the quality has been consistently excellent. The food always arrives well-packaged—neat, secure, and presentable enough to serve to guests. The flavors are authentic and truly delicious. Highly recommend!"
Turkey and Cheese Bagel
Sesame Kaakak Bagel with Halal Turkey, Mexican Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced Tomatoes, Lettuce, Pickles, and Al Manakeesh Sauce.
$16.71
Akkawi Cheese
10" Manakeesh with Akkawi Cheese
$11.36
Pepperoni Pizza
10" Manakeesh with Halal Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese, and Tomato Sauce.
$13.01
Vegetables Pizza
10" Manakeesh with Tomato Sauce Mozzarella Cheese, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, and Bell Peppers.
$13.14
shawarma

shawarma

Middle Eastern • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 30 min
20% off on $30+
Newly Added
Falafel Wrap
Comes with Arabic salad, pickles, red cabbage, & tahini sauce.
$9
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Comes with pickles & garlic sauce.
$10.5
79 Signature
Chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, & gyro meat served with rice, Arabic salad, hummus, & sauce.
$20
Chicken shawarma meal
Come w fries &drink&mix pickles&sauce
$16
Alwatan Bakery

Alwatan Bakery

4.8
(100+)
• Middle Eastern • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 20 min
"Best bakery in the area! Their stuffed pitas are so yummy and fresh! Super filling and warm "
"Great quality, authentic, and great prices! Stuffed pitas are super filling!"
Cheese Fatayer
Our Fresh Pita topped with Akkawi cheese
$3.55
Spinach Fatayer
Fresh Pita stuffed with spinach, onions, sumac, and a blend of tangy spices. Available in Regular or Spicy.
$3.71
Cheese and Zaatar
Blend of Cheese and Zaatar topped and baked on our fresh pita
$3.56
Chicken Fatayer
Fresh Pita stuffed with chicken, sautéed onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. Available in Regular or Spicy.
$3.84
Best shawarma

Best shawarma

$
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 31 min
Newly Added
Shawarma Steak Pita
sides
$16.03
Mix Shawarma Bowl
chicken Tawook-kifta kabab-shish kabab-rice grilled onions grilled Jalapeño grilled tomato
$24.38
Shawarma Chicken Wrap
3 pasture raised boiled eggs Salad fresh zatar olive oil
$16.38
Shawarma Chicken Pita
roasted eggplant & tahini dip with pita
$16.16
Willow Springs Family Restaurant

Willow Springs Family Restaurant

4.7
(600+)
• Breakfast • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 26 min
"Both the Greek Skillet and the Willow Springs Skillet were phenomenal. Our stomachs are happy :) Packaged well and still hot upon arrival"
"I always enjoy the food here. I tried the Corn Beef Hash Corn Beef Hash Omelette last time I ordered - not my favorite but still pretty good. The chicken dumpling soup is always delicious, good burgers and breakfast options."
Side of Meat
Bacon, sausage, and cheese with choice of pancakes, wheat toast, or white toast.
$4.45
Soup
Tomato, onion, jalapeños, chorizo, green pepper, and cheese.
$5.76
American Skillet
Chicken, lettuce, tomato, avocado, bacon, mayonnaise & cheese.
$13
Mexican Skillet
Ham, onion, mushroom, green pepper, & cheese.
$13.86
Al Manakeesh Orland

Al Manakeesh Orland

4.8
(60+)
• Middle Eastern • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 8.9 mi • 35 min
Farther away
"I had never had Palestinian food before and o my god!!! This place is amazing and so delicious! I had the Turkey and Cheese Bagel and Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher to die for! Will definitely go again and try something new."
"The turkey sandwich was one of the best turkey sandwiches I've ever had!!! And the falafel Al manakeesh was amazing too! Great flavors and fresh products."
Turkey and Cheese Bagel
Sesame Kaakak Bagel with Halal Turkey, Mexican Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced Tomatoes, Lettuce, Pickles, and Al Manakeesh Sauce.
$16.93
Akkawi Cheese
10" Manakeesh with Akkawi Cheese
$11.26
Akkawi Cheese with Cherry Tomatoes and Pesto
10" Manakeesh with Akkawi Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, and Pesto Sauce.
$12.56
Pepperoni Pizza
10" Manakeesh with Halal Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese, and Tomato Sauce.
$13.37
Haraz Coffee House

Haraz Coffee House

5.0
(20+)
• Middle Eastern • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 43 min
Adeni/karak Chai
Premium black tea with cardamom and cream.
$11.59
Pistachio Latte
16 oz real pistachio w/ double shot espresso, haraz spice.
$9.36
Caramel Macchiato
16 oz doube shot espresso with caramel sauce.
$9.08
Biscoff Latte
16 oz double shot espresso with haraz spice & honey.
$9.17
Taqueria guadalupana

Taqueria guadalupana

4.5
(100+)
• Mexican • Fine Dining
$0 delivery fee • 11.4 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"Delicious. Great portions. Food arrived well packaged and hot."
"Barely any beans maybe two tiny pieces of bacon the Carne en su Jugo con Arrachera / Meat in its Juice with Skirt Steak is 99% meat only the Huevos con Chilaquiles y Carne / Eggs with Chilaquiles and Meat spilled all out of the container into the bag"
Tacos de Asada / Steak Tacos
Tres tacos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. / Three tacos with rice, beans and salad.
$3.8
Platillo Cena de Tacos / Taco Dinner Plate
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
$14.57
Platillo de Quesabirrias / Quesabirrias Plate
Tres tortillas de maíz enrolladas con salsa verde o roja. / Three corn tortilla rolled with red or green sauce.
$13.09
Tacos de Pastor / Pork Tacos
Huevos con nuestros chilaquiles tradicionales y bistec. / Eggs with our traditional chilaquiles and steak.
$3.8
Bonita Bowls

Bonita Bowls

4.6
(400+)
• American • Juice Bars & Smoothies
$0 delivery fee • 8.3 mi • 41 min
$5 off on $34+
"The waffles were amazing and the Nutella with the banana and strawberry just added a great flavor "
"Buffalo Chicken Wrap has about 2oz of chicken and no flavor outside the spinach and the wrap. Very disappointing. Better options in the area."
BYOB!
Create Your Perfect Bowl, Your Way. Start With A Base Like Açaí, Pitaya, Or Coconut, Then Layer On Your Favorite Granola, Fresh Fruits, And Toppings.
$17.16
Bonita Acai Bowl
Acai Base Topped With Granola, Strawberry, Banana, Nutella, & Coconut Flakes
$16.18
Power Up Acai Bowl
Acai Base Topped With Granola, Banana, Peanut Butter, & Chocolate Protein
$16.38
Bali Acai Bowl
Acai Base Topped With Granola, Blueberry, Strawberry And Honey
$16.46
Fat Albert

Fat Albert

4.4
(200+)
• Greek • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 10.7 mi • 53 min
Farther away
"I really like this and it was a good portion I would order again the Jumbo Steak Burger W/ small Fries was cooked well it was delicious thank you"
"Best beef in Chicago they never disappoint fresh toppings generous amount of fries I wish they sold a footlong beef lol"
Italian Beef Sandwich
Amazing Italian Beef Sandwhich comes with the bread dipped and hot peppers On the image the bread is dipped well with hot peppers
$13.11
Italian Beef Combo
Italian Sausage combined with Italian beef meat The picture has Hot Peppers which is optional
$13.97
Meal #12 Gyro, Small Fry, and a Pop
Tender slices of seasoned meat, nestled in warm pita bread with fresh veggies, served with crispy fries and your choice of drink.
$13.94
Large Drinks
32 oz of large beverages, including options such as cola, lemon-lime, fruit punch, and citrus flavors.
$3.75
Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.6
(700+)
• American • Smoothies
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 28 min
"This store always sends incomplete or inaccurate orders. Their quesadilla is supposed to come with salsa, but they never send it. I have to pay for an "extra" for it to be included. I also order sweet potatoes frequently and they always send the wrong side. When I try to contact the store it goes straight to voicemail and says the mailbox is full. Will no longer be ordering from here as this is a consistent issue."
"Best smoothies and team! The manager makes sure every person that leaves has a smoothie that taste delicious. "
PEANUT PARADISE™
peanut butter, banana, non-fat yogurt & choice of whey or pea protein - 26g/35g of protein
$13.81
ALL AMERICAN WRAP
bacon or sausage, eggs, cheddar & mozzarella – 17g/23g of protein
$7.41
DETOX ISLAND GREEN®
spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, banana & fresh ginger (naturally sweetened)
$13.23
MANGO MONSOON™ SMOOTHIE
mango, pineapple, papaya, guava, passion fruit & coconut. Garnish not provided with any smoothie.
$11.95
Bialys House Of Pancakes

Bialys House Of Pancakes

4.3
(100+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 10.2 mi • 46 min
Farther away
"So good!! Best breakfast place around! Amazing Soup of The Day and huge skillets! "
"The mail was supposed to come with a drink. It did not. It stated two slices of bacon and one sausage link you only get one slice of bacon and one link and the waffles were burn"
Combo Skillet
Ham, sausage, bacon, green peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese, with two eggs.
$14.08
Mini Waffles (4)
Served with 2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon and 1 sausage link.
$10.64
Farmer's Special Skillet
New! Diced sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and American cheese, smothered with our homemade sausage gravy.
$13.67
Gypsy Skillet
Ham, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and cheddar cheese, with two eggs.
$13.37
Honey-Jam Cafe

Honey-Jam Cafe

4.5
(500+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 29 min
$5 off on $35+
"The pancakes were light, fluffy and delicious. The bacon was cooked to perfection. Well done but not burnt. The bacon is thicky sliced. The loaded tots were wonderful. The perfect amount of bacon and onion. I substituted the cheese sauce for cheddar. So good! I will be ordering from here again. "
"Was not worth price. Ordered cheese curds which were ok. Ordered a Benedict with cornbeef hash. Paid $4 extra for it and there was barely any on it. Ordered a make your own omelette and added bacon, barely any in there. Very disappointed paying $50 for breakfast for mediocre. Would have rather gone to Mc Donald's "
Side Bacon
3 slices of cherry wood smoked bacon
$7.3
Build Your Own Omelette
Choose 3 ingredients from the build your own section. Additional ingredients 1
$21.77
Meat and 2 Eggs
Choice of meat and eggs any style. Bacon, sausage links or patties, Canadian bacon or ham. Chicken, turkey or vegan Impossible breakfast sausage 1.50
$21.24
Large Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Served over hash browns. Served with your choice of toast, pancakes, a biscuit or English muffin. Upgrade to a side of specialty pancakes 2.79. Choose 3 ingredients from the build your own section. Additional ingredients 1.
$7.26
Las Quecas

Las Quecas

4.4
(100+)
• Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 10.9 mi • 45 min
Farther away
"Lo mejor de lo mejor 👌"
"Overpriced tiny food. The beans and rice are alright though "
Rice
Quesadilla de Harina con opcion de guisado
$3.29
Kids Flour Queca
2 mini quesadillas de queso, arroz y frijoles
$7.69
Kids Mini Queca
3 taos conopcion de guisado arroz y frijoles/3 Tacos with your choice of stuffing accompanied with rice and beans
$7.69
Pastel de Tres Leches
Cookie with caramelized thickened syrup filling.
$5.49
Balkan Bakery

Balkan Bakery

4.4
(100+)
• Dessert • KWB
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 32 min
"are you kidding me with this Kinder Cake Slice and Jafa Cake Slice especially the Kinder Cake Slice ..it's the most delicious cake I've ever had. but don't go eating it all. I will be back. and if you had other flavors I would be eating them all. so ya maybe you shouldn't make any more flavors."
"while the beef pie was okay the potato pie was stale and almost flavorless.very dry and barely any potato"
Burek with Feta Cheese
Crispy thin layers of savory filo dough and feta cheese.
$12.34
Burek with Ground Beef
Crispy thin layers of savory filo dough and ground beef.
$16.16
Pie with Spinach & Feta Cheese
Crispy thin layers of savory filo dough, spinach and feta cheese, in the shape of a U.
$9.52
Vegan Pie with Potato
Crispy thin layers of savory filo dough, potato and onion, in the shape of a U.
$9.26
Edible

Edible

4.7
(100+)
• Gifts • Desserts
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"I Sent a random just because gift to my long distance boyfriend, it came on time and exactly how I ordered it! He loved it sooooo much ! Thank you for delivering this wonderful arrangement and for your service !"
Bobbi the Bear
This stuffed bear is somehow even cuter (and softer!) IRL.
$16.98
Occasion Balloons
Assorted balloons for various occasions. Choose from: Happy Birthday, Thank You, Get Well, Smile, Happy Anniversary, Congrats, I Love You, Thinking of You and Good Luck. *Balloon design may vary.
$9.64
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Box
Our legendary chocolate-covered strawberries. A dozen of them. Need we say more? Delightfully indulgent and ready to satisfy any sweet tooth, this chocolate-covered strawberry box is a tried-and-true classic that you can also send as a sweet gift or surprise.
$56.99
Premium Cupcake of Choice
Our cupcakes come topped, filled, and packed with the finest, richest ingredients. Choose one of our fan-favorite classics or venture out for the season's most exciting flavors! Signature Flavors: Vanilla Celebration, Signature Chocolate Strawberry (with strawberry filling), and Classic Double Chocolate (with chocolate filling). Seasonal Flavors: Maple Cinnamon swirl (with maple cinnamon filling), Dulce de Leche Turtle (with dulce de leche filling), and Dubai Chocolate Crunch (with pistachio & pastry crunch filling).
$7.99
The Ice Cream Shop

The Ice Cream Shop

3.5
(10+)
• Ice Cream • Dessert
$0 delivery fee
Ben & Jerry's Tonight Dough
Caramel and chocolate ice creams with crunchy chocolate cookie swirls and gobs of chocolate chip cookie dough and peanut butter cookie dough. Its indulgence is simply over the top. 16oz.
$8.59
Ben & Jerry's Netflix & Chilll'd
Peanut Butter ice cream with sweet and salty pretzel swirls and fudge brownie pieces. 16 oz.
$8.59
Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Cheesecake
Strawberry cheesecake ice cream with strawberries and a graham cracker swirl. 16oz.
$8.59
Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Fudgy chunks of brownie goodness mixed into dark and rich chocolate ice cream. Sounds like a dream. 16oz.
$8.59
Noon O Kabab

Noon O Kabab

4.8
(900+)
• Iranian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"The food tasted really good and the portion was wholy molly a whole pan??? the Baba Ghannouj was tasty had more of a charcoal flavor. the Falafel was amazing and Lamb Kabab & Koubideh was out of this world. the 8 oz Creamy Garlic Sauce was amazing. would order again."
"Amazing taste great size its like as if i was in palestine great staff great service 100 percent better than bawadi"
Signature Lunch Special
Chicken tender seasoned ground sirloin white rice, falafel and pita.
$14.4
Joujeh & Koubideh
One large skewer of juicy boneless chicken breast and a skewer of our signature ground sirloin. Served with charbroiled tomato, pita and rice.
$21.06
Persian Salad [12 oz]
Freshly diced cucumbers, tomato, and red onions, tossed with lemon juice and a touch of mint.
$7.64
Joujeh Kabab [L]
Juicy marinated chicken tenderloin charbroiled on an open fire. Served with charbroiled tomato and rice.
$13.95
Al Bawadi Grill

Al Bawadi Grill

4.5
(300+)
• Middle Eastern • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee
"Al Bawadi is the best restaurant in all of Chicagoland! Everything they make is absolutely phenomenal and the staff incredibly friendly and amazing! I cannot wait to go back"
"KUFTA KABAB was tender and flavorful. CHICKEN SHISH TAWOOK was my favorite, also tender and well seasoned. the rice was fresh and delicious. HUMMUS was fresh and a little spicy. MINT LEMONADE was strong and sweet. Grilled Veggie Plate was just pickled veggies, they were ok. we received an extra container of rice and a BAG of pita bread. so much food! will order again, everyone enjoyed it."
AL BAWADI MIXED GRILL
Al bawadi favorite. three skewers of our most popular natural wood mesquite grilled kababs (shish kabab, kufta kabab, chicken tawook kabab), a shawarma garnish and grilled tomatoes and onions, along with your choice of humus or house salad.
$32.11
HUMMUS
Al Bawadi favorite. vegetarian. chickpeas puréed with tahini, olive oil and lemon juice.
$8.42
CHICKEN SHAWERMA SANDWICH
Our homemade chicken shawerma with tomatoes, onions, pickles and our homemade garlic sauce on markouk bread.
$12.19
KENAFA (SERVES 3-4 PEOPLE)
Vegetarian. lentil soup, made with red lentils, onions, salt, pepper, and cumin, served with lemon slices and pita chips.
$21.54
Semsem Mediterranean - 9348 S Roberts Rd

Semsem Mediterranean - 9348 S Roberts Rd

4.6
(400+)
• Mediterranean • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"OMGGGG!!! A must , must try. It was tooo good. We ordered the beef shawarma . Their fries are soo good too. You can actually compare it to the shawarmas in turkey. Portion size was good too and budget friendly as well."
"Great quality and flavor! Portions were nice, the grape leaves came with two kinds of salad, fries were very well seasoned and crunchy, everything was hot and fresh, the sauces are lovely and they remembered all of my extras, the rice is wonderful as well and the pita was very fresh. I will be ordering again!"
Create Your Bowl
Bed of rice, hummus or lettuce, add a protein choice of toppings and a sauce.
$19.77
Create Your Wrap
Toasted wrap bread, add a protein choice of 4 toppings, and a sauce.
$15.63
Chicken Shawarma Garden
Own style wrap comes with pickles and garlic sauce cut into pieces with a side of veggies, coleslaw, and sauce. Topped with fries.
$18.98
Chicken Over Rice
Own style plate comes with grilled chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, and famous white and fire sauce with toasted pieces of pita.
$18.98
SemSem

SemSem

4.5
(800+)
• Sandwiches • Deli
$0 delivery fee
"The shawarma was AMAZING and Soo good! They where just the right temperature and the fries were nice and crispy! This is the best shawarma I've ever had since being here 6 years,this is one of the best ones!!"
"Best shawerma in the whole US hands down. I have literally tried all the shawerma spots from all over the US during my travels including all Chicago famous shawerma spots, but this is hands down the best. Cleanliness, friendly staff, generous owners, and delicious! The BEST!."
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Layers of marinated chicken seasoned with ten different spices, lemon, and garlic. Bed of rice.
$17.19
Steak Shawarma Bowl
Layers of marinated beef seasoned with six different spices. Bed of rice.
$17.25
Chicken Shawarma Garden
Wrap. Served with pickles and garlic sauce, cut into pieces with a side of veggies, coleslaw, and sauce topped with fries.
$15.25
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Layers of marinated chicken seasoned with ten different spices, lemon, and garlic. Toasted wrap bread.
$12.11
Shawerma G

Shawerma G

Turkish • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Meal Chicken Shawerma
Our classic Chicken Shawerma cut in half with our delicious seasoned fries and drink of your choice.
$16.54
Reef Kabob Halal Meat inc

Reef Kabob Halal Meat inc

3.7
(10+)
• $
$0 delivery fee
"The portion was really small. The food was good. However I would not order it again due to the portion size compare to the price even if it was on promo of BOGO. Definitely tasted good"
"Meat was burnt and dried, definitely not filet."
Filet Mignon Skewers with Rice
Filet mignon skewer served with rice, hummus, baba ghanoush, and a skewer of grilled onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
$27.95
Chicken shish tawook skewer
Chicken shish tawook skewer served with rice, hummus, baba ghanoush, and a skewer of grilled onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
$27.48
Kufta Kabob with rice
Kufta kabob served with rice, hummus, baba ghanoush, and a skewer of grilled onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
$27.95
Lamb Kabobs with Rice
Lamb kabob skewer served with rice, hummus, baba ghanoush, and a skewer of grilled onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
$27.95

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