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Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Bucktown & Logan Square (60647)

5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

Our Top Pick
Andros Taverna
A chef-driven modern Greek tavern where wood-fired cooking and thoughtful mezze make it a destination within Logan Square.

Notable Picks

$$ Logan Square
Andros Taverna is a contemporary Greek restaurant in Logan Square from chef Doug Psaltis, serving wood-grilled meats, seafood, and house-baked breads with a focus on seasonal produce. Locals treat it as the neighborhood’s destination Mediterranean spot for date nights, group dinners, and brunch, thanks to polished service, a deep mezze menu, and a busy dining room with a large patio.
Must-Try Dishes: Kataifi Cheese Pie, Charred Octopus with Chickpeas, Lamb Chops with Lemon Potatoes
What makes it special: A chef-driven modern Greek tavern where wood-fired cooking and thoughtful mezze make it a destination within Logan Square.
$ Wicker Park
Sultan's Market is a long-running, counter-service Middle Eastern spot (established in the mid-1990s) known for big, inexpensive falafel and shawarma wraps, salad bar boxes, and daily soups. The Wicker Park location on North Avenue draws a steady mix of neighborhood regulars and late-night crowds looking for filling plates under $15.
Must-Try Dishes: Award Winning Falafel Sandwich, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Baked Za'atar Fettia Sandwich
What makes it special: A high-volume, counter-service falafel and shawarma institution where generous portions and low prices have kept lines steady for decades.

Worthy Picks

$ Logan Square
Yaba's Food & Middle Eastern Grill is a family-run counter inside a small market where shawarma, falafel, and homey plates come out of a compact open kitchen. Logan Square locals use it as a dependable, affordable takeout option for freshly fried falafel, lentil soup, and mixed plates that travel well.
Must-Try Dishes: Falafel Plate, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Lentil Soup
What makes it special: A tiny grocery-counter hybrid where hand-made falafel, shawarma, and lentil soup anchor some of the neighborhood’s most affordable Middle Eastern plates.
$$ Bucktown
Suffron Cafe is a casual Armitage spot focused on halal Mediterranean plates, wraps, and mixed grills, with steady praise for its shawarma and seasoned rice. It functions as a neighborhood all-rounder for quick counter orders and takeout, with portions generous enough to stretch into leftovers.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Shawarma Plate, Gyro Wrap, Mixed Grill Platter
What makes it special: A halal-focused Mediterranean counter where shawarma plates and mixed grills deliver solid flavor and value for quick meals.
$ Logan Square
Souk Mediterranean Grill (also operating online as a kebab and za'atar-focused concept from the same address) is a delivery-friendly spot centered on kebab platters, wrap sandwiches, and salads. It’s best for straightforward grilled meats, rice, and salads when you want something a bit fresher and more composed than basic fast food.
Must-Try Dishes: Mixed Kebab Plate, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Greek Salad with Chicken
What makes it special: A grill-centric Mediterranean spot geared toward takeout and delivery, where kebab plates and wraps offer a slightly lighter, salad-forward alternative to heavier fast food.