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Mezza Grill
Master Critic Review
Mezza Grill
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Healthy Haven
Business Lunch Power Players
Located inside the Merchandise Mart, Mezza Grill functions as a lunch-focused Mediterranean grill for building pitas, bowls, and salads on the go. It isn’t a destination restaurant, but for Mart tenants and nearby offices it delivers fresh, customizable plates that skew lighter than typical food-court fare.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mediterranean Salad, Chicken Shawarma Pita, Falafel Plate
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.2
Consistency: 7
Food Quality: 7.4
Atmosphere: 6
Cultural Relevance: 6.2
What makes it special: Merchandise Mart’s primary Mediterranean counter, geared toward fast, customizable lunch orders.
Who should go: Mart tenants and nearby workers needing a quick Mediterranean lunch.
When to visit: Midday weekday window before peak lunch lines.
What to order: Mediterranean salad with extra toppings, chicken shawarma pita, falafel plate.
Insider tip: Go slightly off-peak and ask them to go heavier on vegetables and sauces to get a more composed, restaurant-feel plate.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Located inside the Merchandise Mart with paid garage parking on-site; limited metered street parking in surrounding blocks during weekdays.
Dress code: Casual and office-appropriate — typical workday attire, gym clothes and jeans are fine.
Noise level: Moderate during peak lunch rush; conversational but can feel busy around the counter line.
Weekend wait: Not a dinner destination — hours are primarily weekday daytime; expect limited or no weekend service.
Weekday lunch: 5–15 minutes during peak lunch periods; usually little to no wait outside the noon rush.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — salads, falafel, and build-your-own bowls can be assembled fully vegetarian.
Vegan options: Yes — customizable bowls and salads can be made vegan, though options rely on toppings and sauces rather than dedicated dishes.
Gluten-free options: Yes — bowls and salads can be built without pita; no dedicated gluten-free prep area, so cross-contact is possible.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Not ideal — it’s a fast-casual, cafeteria-style lunch counter inside an office complex, better for a quick bite than a social or romantic setting.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — seating is first-come, first-served in the Merchandise Mart food court area; arrive slightly before peak lunch to secure a table nearby.
Is it kid-friendly? Functional but not purpose-built for families — casual seating and simple food options work for older kids; no kids’ menu or table service.
Best For
Better for: Quick, customizable Mediterranean bowls and pitas during the workday with lighter, fresher options than typical food-court counters.
Skip if: You want a destination restaurant, evening dining, table service, or a longer sit-down Mediterranean meal outside the Merchandise Mart.