Naf Naf Grill

lentil soup is good, as is the hummus and babaganoush. the fresh pita bread is also good. Not a huge fan of fried falafel, though they were not over fried or overspiced. My son had the chicken shawarma sandwich, which (after removal of all of the sauce and such) he enjoyed.

The place just sucks. Not only is it noisy when there’s more than 5 people, the employees are incompetent too (order foul ups on 2 consecutive visits). I’m only one of three people in the place, but the counter woman who barely speaks English runs around looking for a beeper to give me. I convince her that it’s not necessary and apparently that derailed her train of thought because she screws up my order. After getting my order corrected I proceed to eat a very mediocre meal that’s way over priced. A pita sandwich with 3 small chunks of tenderloin, small order of humus, extra pita, and drink shouldn’t cost $ 15. That amount and quality of food should be $ 7 – 8 at most.
Naf Naf once was a star in ascension, but it’s clear they’re in a downward spiral. I give everyone a second chance, but Saturday’s experience was strike 3.

This is one of my favorites! Great service, they don’t charge $ you for extra hot sauce, always a place to sit. The best pita bread anywhere around town! You can order a pack of pitas to go. The veggie platter is huge definitely enough for two people.

Pretty awesome food! The hot accompaniments is super spicy and delicious! Super soft pita and the falafel is the best. Definitely going back here again.

This is a good place to stop if you want a quick meal that’s not your typical fast food. Great hummus and naan bread, and it’s family friendly because the atmosphere is so casual.

I cannot recommend this place more. It is so amazing. We got a little of everything just to try and I could not have been more pleased.
My favorite was the shawarma pita, and the kebab pita. OUT OF THIS WORLD AMAZING! Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
The pitas are made in-​house, making them light and fluffy. Hummus is great. So are the falafel. If I lived closer I would eat here once a week.

Loves me some chicken schwarma!!!
My go to is the Naf Naf Chicken Scwarma in a pita!
The meat is SOOO good and at just 560 calories a hit, YOU CANNOT BEAT THE FLAVOR FOR THAT AMOUNT OF CALORIES!!!
Im a fan for sure!
This location still offers the plates and not just the pitas.
I have seen other locations with a differing menu offering.
I like this one as my favorite!

Great service and fun atmosphere, but I wasn’t super impressed with the food. I’ve had better.

I found this place from one of the best co-​workers I have ever worked with who is just in love with the food. I decided to check out the restaurant with her and let my taste buds have some adventure. The ambiance is casual and comfortable. It’s not so loud so carrying a conversation is easy.
I have had the Kefta Pita which is a freshly made pita stuffed with very well seasoned ground meat, hummus, chopped salad, and sumac onions. The combination is very delicious, but messy as the garlic sauce drips. Be prepared to wipe your hands periodically. I received one side dish and decided to get the Naf Fries. This was awesome. It’s even better with the Tahini Sauce.
The cashiers are all very pleasant to talk to and very patient when I asked them what is good. I have been advised that questions such as, «What do you like to eat here, or what is good here?» are all very annoying questions. So, when I asked those questions to them, they were prepared with an answer and how they answered was in a friendly tone. I’m impressed by their willingness to entertain my questions.
I would definitely come back here more often. I can see why my co-​worker loves this place. I’m definitely a fan.

Four stars, not for being a gourmet dinner. But rather delivering on what they say they are. Think moderately priced Mediterranean food. Order at the counter and pick it up your self. Similar in model to a Noodles or Panera.
Lentil soup was tasty. It added a little hot sauce and pickle juice for flavor.
Vegetarian platter was filling and generous with falafel, hummus, cabbage, babganoush and tahini. All good things that can be even individually or stuffed into very fresh pitas that come with the meal.
Good for date nite? No
Good for a quick, inexpensive and tasty change of pace. Absolutely.
Can get noisy with a lot of people.

I tried this place for the first time and liked it. I got a sample of the chicken schwarma and thought it was too bland so i went with their chicken breast skewer plate which was about $ 11.99. It came with two sides and two pita breads. Pretty good sized portions. Their chicken had good flavor, rice was just ok, fries were good and pita breads were fresh, soft and warm. A little on the pricy side if I was to have this for lunch. Very clean location except they didn’t have a baby changing station in their bathroom.

Pretty good for what it is.
NafNaf is to middle eastern food what Chipotle is to Mexican food.
It’s a healthy alternative to fast food for sure. It’s good quality and everything on the menu is safe for just about any person’s tastes. Just don’t get too excited about this being any sort of authentic experience, it’s not…
Somewhere like Pita Paradise in Carol Stream is much more authentic and the dishes will all have better depth to them while staying in the same price range.
But, if you’re an average suburbanite looking for something different for lunch, or if you’re looking for something «ethnic but not too ethnic «then NafNaf is great.
I’ve had good experiences with the chicken kabobs and shwarma as well as the beff kabobs and steak kabobs. I feel like the pitas are a much better value for your money than the entrée plates. The pita bread here is pretty great.

This is it, right here!
My go-​to option here is the veggie feast, which contains falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, purple cabbage salad and six falafel. served with two pitas. Ultimate indulgence for one, still filling for 2. Food comes out quickly and very fresh. Pitas are homemade and very fluffy. There are other options too, definitely a decent selection but by no means overwhleming.
The hot sauces that come with are very delightfully spicy and to add to deliciousness that is Naf Naf!

Love this place.
I crave the Chicken Shawarma (also love the Beef Tenderloin) Five stars just for this. My wife and I are hooked.
The fries are good, The Falafel is sometimes outstanding and sometimes just good, lentil soup is excellent and the Baba Ganoush is babaganoushy. I have a high tolerance for heat, so I don’t find their hot sauces all that spicy, just really tasty!
Prices are reasonable, right around $ 20 for two meals. If you want Tahini sauce and it isn’t on your tray. just ask.
Bright and lively atmosphere. The place get’s packed at lunchtime. we find that if we get there 20 minutes before noon the lines aren’t bad, otherwise we shoot for closer to 1. Even if there are lines. they tend to move along pretty well. of course most people are in a good mood. I mean, you are at Naf Naf after all!

FIVE STARS!
Its like a fast food restaurant but better food & more healthy :) (maybe healthy lol)
It can get busy but not much of a wait time. We been there several times, even when its busy, food comes out fairly quick.
Option of food, not much to pick from, chicken, steak, potatoes/​fired food…
Food:
Pita is fresh! But on the thicker side I guess I should complaint!!!
Lentil soup is delicious highly recommended!
chicken shawarma is delicious!
Potatoes chips are super super super good!!!
I always always have the steak :)

A relatively new middle eastern chain by some guys from Naperville. Awesome. So happy to have options other than steak, potatoes or fried food!
Stopped by here for lunch with a group of 6. Parking lot was packed with the lunchtime crowd. Place your order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to pick up when ready.
Although place was busy, they move fast and are friendly.
Food?
Lentil Soup-​Delicious! Highly recommend.
Hummus-​fresh, but a little on the bland side.
Pita-​fresh, but a bit on the thicker side. I like my pita thinner.
Chicken Shawarma-​chicken flavorful, cabbage fresh and tahini. Delicious. I just thought it needed a little something else, flavor wise. Glad I had ordered s side of hummus to add to my shawarma.
Everyone in our group was satisfied (and we had a couple of picky eaters).

I gag on shawarma. I even gag on the smell of shawarma. I know Naf Naf’ers would toss me out if they heard me say that, but it’s true. You can branch out from the shawarma and order other things, people. And first on the list should be the beef tenderloin. –You can cut the steak with a plastic fork. And what to order with a plate of dead cow? It only makes sense to order the vegetarian feast. ;) –Purple Cabbage, Hummus, Tabule, Baba Ghanoush (tahini, eggplant, lemon, garlic, and olive oil) and 4 Falafels. I can’t eat it all and I never reheat steak or falafel. It’s terribly wasteful I know, but the combinations are just so good together, I just don’t care.
Not much of a wait here. Even when it’s busy it comes out fairly quick. Not immediate, but not long. 5 – 7 minutes. Not even on a Fri night do you wait much. And if you’re like me and boycott the Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe whilst sitting elbow to elbow with overly perfumed strangers, you can make Naf Naf your tradition as I have. I promise my steak will be cheaper than your steak and you won’t even have to sit on your smelly neighbor’s lap. Unless you want to of course.

I absolutely love this place. The food is so good and fresh. They have the best pitas ever. They are like eating pillows made of clouds. They have this cucumber salad that is fantastic. I can’t say enough good things about the food. The chips are super good. My favorite is the chicken thighs in a pita… it generally takes longer than some of the other options, but it’s so worth the wait. If you’ve never been here before, it’s kind of like middle eastern chipotle.
It does get very crowded at peak time. The turnover at tables is pretty quick — I’ve never had a problem — but I wouldn’t recommend going with a huge group at noon on a work day. It’s also pretty loud.

I almost forgot how much I love Naf Naf until my husband and I were on the hunt for some non-​greasy/​quick food that we could hit up after a day at the pool.
I ordered the chicken schwarma plate (add a couple falafel) and he ordered the falafel pita. The prices were a little higher than I remembered, however I went home with a huge amount of leftovers for the next day. The plate will run about $ 12 depending on which one you pick. The plate comes with your choice of protein, rice, cucumber/​tomato salad and a pita. There are also a few sauce choices that are left out so you can pick and choose. My favorite was the green. It had a little bit of a kick but the cucumber salad cooled my mouth down.
The food is fresh so it’ll take a few minutes for it to cook. Ours took about 15 minutes. You’ll get a beeper and they’ll buzz you when it’s ready.
The dining room is pretty big and I imagine it gets pretty packed here during peak times. There were quite a few people here, but still lots of places to sit.
Of all the fast casual places in the area, I think NafNaf is my favorite. The ingredients are all fresh and you get a good amount of food for the price.

I stopped in for a quick dinner before class this week. I opted for a falafel pita and a side of fries. Wow!!! The pita was fluffy, the falafel was flavorful and the pita fillings were very complimentary. I was hoping for a bit more hummus and tahini sauce in the pita though. The hand-​cut potatoes were excellent. A little oily but I could not stop eating them!
Something to note — if you order a meal, you cannot swap out a fountain drink for a bottle of water. Kind of annoying.
I will be back before class again!