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Daboul Avenue
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Daboul Avenue
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Daboul Avenue is a delivery-focused Lebanese street food kitchen near River North that leans hard into shawarma, falafel, and mezze. It’s built for quick pickup and third-party delivery rather than dine-in, with portions and seasoning tuned for late-night and office orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma wrap, Falafel wrap, Hummus with pita
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 7.7
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: Delivery-first Lebanese street food with tightly focused shawarma and falafel.
Who should go: Delivery diehards craving late-night shawarma and mezze.
When to visit: Evenings for easy pickup or delivery after work.
What to order: Chicken shawarma wrap, falafel wrap, extra hummus and pita.
Insider tip: Plan on pickup if you’re nearby—orders often travel better than they look.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking in the area can be limited, especially evenings; rideshare or quick pickup parking is easiest.
Dress code: Casual — think jeans, hoodie, or work clothes.
Noise level: Low — most orders are takeout or delivery rather than dine-in.
Weekend wait: Typically no wait — expect a short prep time for pickup.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait outside of brief rushes.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — falafel, hummus, salads, and mezze provide solid vegetarian options.
Vegan options: Yes — several items like falafel and some mezze are naturally vegan.
Gluten-free options: Some items may be gluten-free (like platters without pita), but cross-contact is likely in a fast-casual kitchen.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Not ideal — it’s primarily a pickup and delivery operation rather than a sit-down experience.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — if seating is available, it’s first-come, first-served, but most guests order takeout.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes for takeout families — the menu is approachable, but there’s limited space for dining in.
Best For
Better for: Fast, affordable shawarma and falafel with portions built for delivery and late-night cravings.
Skip if: You want a full-service Mediterranean dining room or a long sit-down meal.
Daboul Avenue
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A newer Lebanese street-food stop built around shawarma and falafel for fast lunches and straightforward takeout. The menu is focused and the format is grab-and-go, making it most useful when you want a quick, saucy plate that still tastes freshly assembled.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma wrap, Falafel, Hummus and pita
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 7
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: Focused Lebanese shawarma-and-falafel menu built for speed.
Who should go: Falafel fans and quick lunch hunters
When to visit: Midday weekdays to beat the rush
What to order: Chicken shawarma, falafel, hummus plate
Insider tip: Get extra garlic sauce and pickles on the side.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Metered street parking on nearby side streets; can be tight during weekday lunch hours but manageable if you’re quick.
Dress code: Very casual — jeans, sneakers, work-from-home fits all fine.
Noise level: Low to moderate — mostly counter service chatter, easy to have a conversation.
Weekend wait: 5–10 minutes at most; turnover is fast and many orders are takeout.
Weekday lunch: No wait to 5 minutes, brief lines during peak noon hour.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — falafel plates, hummus, salads, and vegetable sides are solid.
Vegan options: Yes — falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush-style sides, and salads work well without modification.
Gluten-free options: Limited — doable if you order plates without pita; no dedicated gluten-free prep area.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Not ideal for a traditional sit-down date, but fine for a casual, quick bite if you’re keeping things low-pressure and informal.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — it’s primarily counter service with limited seating, and reservations aren’t part of the format.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes for older kids who like simple wraps or falafel; there aren’t kids’ menus or high chairs, but the casual setup makes short visits easy.
Best For
Better for: Quick, inexpensive Lebanese street food when speed, value, and fresh assembly matter more than atmosphere.
Skip if: You’re looking for a full-service Middle Eastern meal, mezze-heavy dining, or a place to linger for a long sit-down experience.