Haddad Restaurant

ok so boring hummus, bland pita. kabaobs arent very good, gyro is just sliced off and not finished on the grill, and bland rice all served up in a not too clean restuarant hmmm I think I'll go to Pita's or Kabob G instead.

Wow!  First, comparing this to a chain like Pita Inn....really?  Get over yourself.  Go to McDonald's when you want a hamburger.  I am from Chicago and I am a huge foodie.  Haddad's is dated, however look where they are located, how many people here actually enjoy eating ethnic food.  The clientele is a lot of regular's.  The service and food is fine.  The family is nice.  Don't judge by appearances.  I have been to  plenty of holes in the wall for excellent food, and would do it a million times over.  

Good for you Haddad's for sticking to some form of authenticity and not trying to "Americanize" ethnic food.  I applaud you!

I read through the reviews here and I would say that they are accurate for the most part.

This is an excellent family-run restaurant with many typical choices for a Lebanese menu. I lived close to a Lebanese community for 10 years and am very accustomed to the cuisine. The cuisine at Haddad's is completely consistent with what I have eaten in the urban environment, and the quality is fantastic for the price.

I have tried a couple things here, but the one thing I keep coming back for is their gyro. It's only $4 and they throw it together quick enough for me to just grab it to go on my way to the library. Not too greasy, and the tahini is smooth, vegetables always fresh.

The only thing I see people knocking the establishment for is their decor. Well c'mon people, the place isn't exactly shooting through the roof with business. The local clientele seem much more engrossed with the Mcdonald's across the street. What do you want from this Lebanese family trying to carve it out in Central Illinois?

It's a must visit destination for this city, in my opinion. 4 stars.