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BenjYehuda - Wells

Restaurant Catering service Mediterranean restaurant Middle eastern restaurant Israeli restaurant

😠 Falafel was burnt and dry. Pita was stale. there are much better options nearby. People often mention bowl, falafel,


Address

145 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606, United States

Website

www.benjyehuda.com

Contact

+1 312-929-3664

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (114 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 10:30 am to 3 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 10:30 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: bowl (6) falafel (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Edward S. 6 years ago on Google • 76 reviews
    My favorite Mediterranean place in the loop for sure. Vegan options, locally owned.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Suhail K. 5 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Falafel was burnt and dry. Pita was stale. there are much better options nearby.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alejandro T. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    My first and last time here. I tried to order a steak schwarma in a pita. The ladies making the food hardly spoke to me and just ushered my order into a bowl. I was confused, but since it was my first time here I wasn't sure what to expect. When I got to the register, I asked where the Pita was. The guy at the register cleared up the confusion and said I'd ordered a bowl. I apologized and said I wanted a pita. But instead of just correcting the order, he wanted to bill me for the bowl and argue with me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Reethu S. 5 years ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Compared to other Mediterranean restaurants in chitown, I felt this was an okay experience. I had a rice bowl with Tahini sauce and did not like the flavors very much. It was however not a disaster.

  • 5/5 Griffin 5 years ago on Google
    I like this style of Mediterranean food. Roti was my old favorite and a coworker recommended this place so I gave it a try and got the steak, chicken, falafel combo box with rice and a bunch of veggies. I was absolutely blown away by the flavors I was getting from this box. No BS this place is incredible and I will be back very soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniel K. 5 months ago on Google • 92 reviews
    The shawarma here is actually pretty solid, and glad there’s a fast-casual shawarma place around my office. The service is fast, prices decently reasonable. Would recommend trying.

  • 5/5 Dax K. 7 months ago on Google • 68 reviews
    Amazing healthy food!

  • 5/5 Arthur J. 7 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    This food is amazing. All their staff at all locations are helpful.

  • 4/5 Tim T. 1 year ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Really tasty. Had a bowl. Think Chipotle—but for Mediterranean food. As good as it gets for food sitting in warming pans. Solid 4 stars. 5 Stars are reserved for made to order and super tasty. This is close. Just not quite as fresh.

  • 5/5 Andrew C. 6 years ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Love this place. Delicious food that I never get tired of. Salad box with chicken and most of the trimmings is my usual jam - though the falafel is tempting every day. They recently added gyros meat to the menu is which is also delicious. Staff is super friendly.

  • 4/5 chris l. 5 years ago on Google
    Good Mediterranean, service was quick and no line.

  • 4/5 Rick A. 4 years ago on Google
    A decent place to grab food, they are never stingy with sides occasionally I'll actually ask for a little less of something. My only 'complaint' is the falafel, and almost every time I go I get my food and a side 'bag of balls'. Not every falafel 'looks good' and when they are smashing falafel into a pita looks don't matter. When I'm paying an additional amount of money to have something to share with co-workers a bag of broken/mis-shapen can be off-putting. The taste of all the food is great and I'll keep coming back.

  • 4/5 William H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food. Slightly higher prices than some older falafel places but the quality is excellent and portions are good. Music was a bit loud but the place was very clean.

  • 5/5 Mary L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great friendly service. I had the combo bowl with everything. Very delicious. The pita & fries are good, too. Love the Jones Soda fountain options.

  • 5/5 Joe 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, great portions, superb customer service.

  • 1/5 Photo G. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Terrible food. Go to roti, chiya chai or oasis.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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