Baba Pita

Baba Pita

If you’re tired of eating dry hamburgers or cold sandwiches for lunch, it might be time to try something a little more exotic. Baba Pita, located in both Lincoln Park and the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, may have just the change you are looking for.

This Middle Eastern cuisine is full of flavor but healthy and light. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, or dinner for the family, Baba Pita has it all. Dine in, carry out and delivery are all options catering to your dining needs.

Lebanese cuisine is typically rich with herbs, spices and fresh ingredients. The meals at Baba Pita are robust in flavor with grilled meats and traditional basmati rice. They serve a variety of salads and of course feature hummus and baba ghannouj. If you’ve never had the pleasure of baba ghannouj, it’s a rich, smoked-tasting dish featuring grilled eggplant, garlic and tahini. It’s served as a dip and can be enjoyed with pita bread or chips. This is a Middle Eastern specialty and is a must for first time diners.

Sandwiches are a great option at Baba Pita. With both meat and meatless options come served in warm pita bread and are topped off with fresh tomato, onion and lettuce. Sauces are available as well including garlic, tarter and tahini and average in price at around six dollars

Entrees are plentiful in serving size and average in price around ten dollars. Most meals include grilled meat, salad, rice, hummus and pita bread. However there is an abundant selection for vegetarians as well including the veggie falafel and veggie dolma plate, both delicious and filling options.

For first time diners, attempt to eat out with a group and share. It’s best to order some Middle Eastern staples. Some of these specialties include the hummus, falafel and the tabbouleh salad as starters. Of course Middle Eastern cuisine is well known for lamb. If you are trying Baba Pita for the first time you might consider a little adventure and order the tender lamb shank entrée as well as the chicken kabob plate and the beef shawarma plate. Don’t forget to indulge in a little sweetness before you leave. The baklava is wonderfully sticky and syrupy and will satisfy any sweet tooth.

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