I love you Sinbad's. I've eaten at your restaurant about 17 or more times and still love you. No other has surpassed the fabulous explosion of tastes your little Lakeview joint serves up.
Busy location, there are many clothing stores for men and women around. I like to shop before I grab a meal when I'm in the area. Some have had complaints on this site, maybe they have not ordered accordingly.
I get Lamb Kebab, Lentil Soup, Baba Ganoush, Tabouleh and the Veterinarian Chili.
They have the most competitive pricing for fresh juice (juicers) also. Jamba Juice is across the street if you want that expensive commercial juice. But, still, does not compare.
I've walked past this place many times from the Belmont "L" and it's always looked dingy so I've avoided- good choice.  I finally stopped in a few days ago and like it's name ("sin" + "bad" ha ha), it was mediocre to disappointing.  Got the vegetarian appetizer sampler (a taste of most everything minus the meats) and  the falafel tasted like dried gravel, the baba ganoush was flavorful and good, tabulleh, grape leaves, hummus, and Jerusalem salad were ok, but all in all, everything was underwhelming.  Portion size for the price was generous so if you are really craving Middle Eastern food, stop by, otherwise skip and go to one of the many other options along this strip.
Review Source:This place has my favorite falafel sandwich I have found in Chicago. The falafels are warm and moist; the  hummus is creamy and flavorful without taking away from the falafel; the tomatoes and lettuce have always been fresh and crisp. I always ask for their hot sauce to add a little kick to the sandwich. I'd ask for it on the side though so you can control how much and when you want it.
The service is really quick and friendly and the prices are very reasonable.
Ordered in. Fast and filling and fairly tasty. Â Tried the hummus (yum), baba ganoush (eh), falafel (yum), jerusalem salad (oh so yum) and tasted the husband's shwarma, which was also tasty.
I'd order from here in a pinch, though I'm sad because I actually preferred the falafel at Aladdin's, which is now closed. Win some, lose some. *shrug*
I screwed up by ordering a falafel that wasn't from Sultan's. Â I swear I'll never do it again.
The sandwich fell apart when I looked at it.
The pita felt like paper. Â I might go as far as to say it felt like felt.
The falafel balls were dipped in pebbles and then fried. Â At least that is how it tasted.
The service was whatever.
Ehhh....
The only problem I had with Sinbad's was with their Chicken Shawarma pita. It didn't taste like Shawarma at all. No spice, nothing differentiating it from any other type of chicken. It was shaved, and not kebob style, so I guess that was the only difference... shape of chicken pieces.
You can't beat the prices here though. They always have specials.
If you order the hummus, they only give you 2 half pitas. There will be plenty of hummus left for other dippings.
We had such success with SInbad's last year that we used them again for my son's birthday party. Â Generous trays, great price and our guests were all thrilled with the food! Â It was a large order and everything was properly prepared. Â Really appreciate the quality of the food and service!
Review Source:Once again, as a sucker for anything Middle Eastern, I had to satisfy my hunger pangs after a LONG night at the Steamworks. Â Luckily, Sinbad's was open at 11:30 PM! Â Nothing in Chicago is open that late! Â Anyways, the food was good, definitely not the best. Â The kifta was a little on the dry side, but spiced to perfection. Â The rice was fine, but the humus is a little bland. Â In fact, I needed to add some salt. Â They do give a $#it load of pita bread though and the staff is hospitable. Â If I ever find myself in Lakeview in the late night, I will definitely hit up Sinbad's again.
Review Source:This is one of the few places I trust to not overcook veggies or add unnecessary oil to the food. The falafel salad is perfectly seasoned and not so damn greasy as I have found at...many restaurants in Chicago. They also have freshly made vegetable juice. This is definitely my favorite restaurant near the Belmont red line stop.
Review Source:was walking down the street and I saw the sign saying Shawarma from across the street so had to dodge some traffic and see what they had to offer
I was spoiled in Seattle I could get Lamb Shawarma but I have not found it our here yet, all the places I have been to only do Chicken or Beef,, so I tried the Lamb shish kabob plate, it was the most tender Lamb I have ever had and it was so good tasting also, the cucumbers were fresh and crisp along with the Rice it was just right not over or undercooked and good flavor too it also, and a good size portion but not too big
I will go back for sure and try some other plates
I thought this place had ok, if not decent, Middle Eastern food. That is, until my best friend/coworker found a dead cockroach laying on top of her felafel plate. Their response: accusing her of putting it there herself. They said, "This USED to be a problem here, but not anymore." I would PASS.
Review Source:Disappointment doesn't even begin to cover it.
I am not an expert on shawarma, but this concoction that showed up when the cook called my number was not at all something you would expect. Â The beef was extremely dry and had a terrible flavor. Â The fries were good, but after having the so-called shawarma taste in my mouth, I literally lost my appetite. Â Then, not only was the soda flat, they charge a quarter for refills. Â I mean, really, fountain drinks only cost around 5 or 10 cents anyway and they have to charge for refills. Â
So the search for great shawarma in the Chicago area continues... any suggestions?
Boo, Sinbad.
Now Middle Eastern and Mediterranean (as Sinbad's bills themselves) are probably my favorite cuisines, and I am pretty lenient when it comes to falafel, pita, hummus and baba ghanoush. I mean, it's all usually good, and that's why I'm so dedicated to it.
That's why it pains me so to write a 2-star review. Oh, and spending $17 on what I just ate also pains me.
I ordered the hummus chicken, which is served with lettuce, tomato, tahini and pita, and a small order of baba ghanoush. The good news is, I really enjoyed the baba. It had a really nice smoky and complex flavor. The pita was okay until I tore off a hard, dry piece. It was this way all along the edge. At this point, I'm only slightly annoyed because I still have my hummus chicken to try.
The chicken was cold... and I mean cold. The portion was meager, wasn't properly sliced and the tahini was the most watery I've ever seen. Hummus? Mmmm okay, but not good enough to compensate for its underachieving neighbors on the plate. Also, packaging is very 'fast food'. I don't judge a book by its cover, but presentation could use an overhaul. For example, putting your best face forward shouldn't include yellow lettuce. Just sayin'.
Sorry, Sinbad's. I was really looking forward to this meal (especially as it as my first and only of a very long day) but it doesn't look like this relationship is going to deepen.Yes, the food is cheap, but it shouldn't taste like it.
I made my first visit to Sinbad's (the Belmont location) last week. Â I ordered the falafel hummus sandwich, and a spinach cheese pie. Â The good: Â very quick service, reasonable prices. Â The falafel sandwich was quite good---fresh pita, good hummus and falafel. Â The bad: Â the spinach cheese pie was so burnt as to be inedible. Â I'd gotten carry-out, or I would have asked for a replacement.
I will stop at Sinbad's again for another visit, but I'll make sure nothing is burned!
I was told this place was pretty shanty by a friend but I wasn't so dissappointed when I went in. Â It's definitely not Charlie Trotter's but it did serve up really good falafel, baba ghanouj, and "mousaka" for a good price and quick service. Â I would definitely visit again when I'm in the area.
Review Source:Thankfully I haven't had the negative experiences some others have had at this location. The falafel is perfectly ok, and very inexpensive. It's definitely fresh, but very mildly spiced. The pita bread was hot, flavorful, and piping hot. Service was fast, and the place was perfectly clean in a fast food atmosphere kind of way. I'd go back for a cheap meal if I were in the area, but it's hardly a restaurant I'd seek out otherwise.
Review Source:Gosh DARN IT Sinbad's!!!! I did NOT want to write this review. I was rooting for you, really I was. I've eaten your food twice before and was satisfied both times. But today I ate your food while peeved, and one should never eat while displeased because one tastes the anger instead of the food.
First off, please wake up. I was probably your first walk in customer of the day and you 1) forgot to give me a receipt 2) forgot my order so that after patiently sitting around for 40 minutes I had to go up and ask you where my food was 3) 10 minutes after that I finally received the entree of my order but you forgot my FRIES so I had to wait longer and 4) once I finally received the fries, I couldn't believe how much time I had wasted and asked for them TO GO. All during this time, four people had heard my order and none of you were effectively communicating with each other that I wanted my food!
At least you were nice to ask me how I was doing, and I brought a book with me so waiting wasn't so bad. But you don't mess with me when I'm hungry! Sigh. You're nice people and you enjoy life. I appreciate that. Just please, again, I LIKE your place, I like falafel, I like going to you for my falafel needs, just don't forget me next time!!!
cheap? yes. good service? fine. tasty food? just above average.
ordinarily, this would result in a glowing review, given my love for all things related to middle eastern cuisine, but my satisfying (if ordinary) dinner was topped off with COMPLETELY flat diet coke from the soda fountain. and this is an unforgivable oversight for a gay neighborhood. Â dear sinbad's, we run on caffeine, bubbles and sparkles. Â DON'T LET US DOWN! but thanks anyway for the hummus and shelter from the mid-december rainstorm.
My order was wrong, the soda was flat, napkins were no where to be seen and whenever we needed anything the employees disappeared.
At least what I did have to eat was appetizing and flavorful, and my friends also enjoyed their meal, just not the service. Or the 25 cent refills for very flat soda.
A second pass may be needed, as their prices are spectacular and they have a good variety of options on their menu, but for now, i am not impressed.
SINBAD!!! Â You and me have unfinished business. You didn't bring me my food, you lied about it, and then you were a dick, and for that, I'm getting my revenge! One star review, you hear me, and I'm lettin' tha people know.
  So a few months ago during the summer time, my lady and I were coming home from work and we are both exhausted. It was one of those late summer time evenings, maybe a Thursday night, where you're knee deep in the week, soaked to the bone with sweat and all you want to do is come home and relax, so we decide some take out is in order. Something fresh something new, something awesome. We start sorting through the menus, and we come across Sinbad's; Delicious Mediterranean food. Oh yeah, some nice hummus, a good falafel plate, some chicken kabobs and a spinach and cheese pie. So much goodness, such great prices. The minute call in our order and are given our total of less than $20 and a time frame of about 40 minutes, our little evening at home was shaping up to be pretty damn great and memorable.
 Oh, it turned out to be memorable all right, because we never got our fucking food! After 40 minutes came and went, we decided to be polite and patient patrons. When the hour and 15 mark comes, we decide something's not right and we'd better call and make sure they "got the right address". The fast talking, hard to understand, hang-up-when-you're-in-the-middle of a sentence gentleman on the other line assured us that the food had just been sent out and would be delivered shortly. At this point, we're a little bothered it's taken this long, but content it would be coming soon. We're also both on our third or fourth tall boy at this point, so our politeness is waining.
  Another half an hour passes. We call again. Motormouth on the other end starts telling us that "delivery boy took it to house. He give people food,they take it, they pay, but it must be wrong house. I know it crazy!" We also agreed that this was crazy because he read us back our correct address when we'd called to make sure this hadn't happened already and the idea that some one who hadn't ordered food would graciously accept and pay for something that just randomly showed up on their door step was a much less plausible one than he forgot to put our order in and he didn't want to admit it.
  At this point it's been almost two hours since we've ordered. We're both pretty drunk and pissed off and we're still waiting for dinner. We ask Thunderlips on the other line when the hell are we going to get our food. He suggests we reorder and that it'll be 40 minutes and to call back if we decide to do that because it's busy. And then he hangs up. I'm a little taken back and his audacity, because being as I see it, they fucked up and have now suggested I weigh my options of getting back on the jerk train for the exact same run around, if we so desire.
 I decide that I must have missed something before he hung up on me  and that some type of consolation would logically be in order, so we call back and ask if he can offer us any kind of deal. His  response is a high pitched "WHAAAATTTT?!?!" worthy of an episode of "Martin". "I have business to run, I can't be giving away my food, you can't be serious." I remind him that WE are customers who feel disrespected and that since we have been waiting three times the given delivery time we were given without even an apology, that to be suggested we basically get back in the same line we'd been waiting in for something we didn't get the first time was downright demeaning. I mean, if this same kind of thing were to happen to you at Wendy's (and I talking one of the crappy ones, like the one on Ashland and Division) they'd at lest offer to give you a large fries instead of the medium. He told us it would be the same price and time, and the choice was ours, take it or leave it.
  Anyway, the evening ended with us eating some frozen Trader Joe's entree that had been in the back of the freezer for months and our drunk, grimy asses just being pissed off and getting into a fight over whether or not we should have ordered from Duck Walk instead. So anyway, Sinbad (that's I'll assume that's who was manning the phone) is a douche and obviously cares less about customer satisfaction than Shane MacGowan does about oral hygiene. So don't be like us; don't order from these bastards expecting them to carry up their end of the agreement to bring you your food because if they will is anyone's guess and if they don't, they don't need your $20 so the only person who's fucked is your hungry ass. Shame on you Mr. Sinbad. Shame, shame, shame. You give delicious food a bad name as well as the comedian with who's namesake you share.
    So if you're hungry for good Mediterranean food, make sure you've picked up some extra hummus and pita the last time you were at Trader Joe's because these assholes could give two fucks what you want.
Cheap, quick Mediterranean food with decent service. Â I'm partial to the falafel sandwich and turkey burger pita, but they certainly aren't stellar dishes. Â Lot's of veggie options as well as meat. Â Good hangover food in my experience.
They're open somewhat late (their closing time tends to vary). Â The place is pretty small inside but definitely suitable for a group of 4 or so.
In addition to the food counter they have a smoothie station that I have not dared to explore. Â I assume the smoothies are made from the pile of fruit that is constantly sitting out on that counter. Â Somehow doesn't apeal to me.
I was starving and this was the first decent looking place off the Belmont blood line. I ordered the chicken kebob with rice. I was expecting vegetables and bird on a stick, but this was not so. Chicken was well seasoned, the rice could have used a little lemon but the lettuce, tomato, and cucumber in tahini sauce was very good, all at a decent price. I'd come back for more.
...but maybe not after reading Sara G.'s review. Yikes!
GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I ordered take-out, brought it home, opened it, and there was an earwig crawling on the top of my falafel. I called to tell them that there was a bug in the food and the girl "Nancy" said that there was nothing that she could do about it and proceeded to give me a bogus number to her manager.
STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My daughter brought me here and begged me not to review this place because she likes her secrets kept. But, from other reviews I can see it is no secret.
This is delicious, fresh and inexpensive Middle Eastern food. While I see one review of this place that says it was not clean, it was  immaculate the several times I have been there.
For a dad on a budget with children who are adventurous eaters, this place is right up my alley. Also, it's easy to get to just east of the Belmont El stop.
What is that SMELL?
I wavered between two and three stars with this place. I agree with Tom M. that it is simple food. When I walked in here today with some friends, I was hit with a wall of smell that reminded me of dirt and mold...not exactly inviting for my appetite.
I had the vegetarian "burger." It was just a standard veggie patty put into a pita. It was decent. I just have to say that the smell was a turn off, and the bathroom was dingy and poorly maintained. I would say you should try it for yourself. My friend said that her lentil soup was the best she'd ever had.
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