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Seriouseats.com
If you're in the mood for Mediterranean food for lunch that doesn't cost an arm, a leg, or a kidney, I Dream of Falafel will fill that fried-chickpea-hole in your heart. And if you're not in the mood for chickpeas, they have lots of meat too. Thei...
Grubstreet
What is it about businessmen and falafel? Chicago isn't exactly known for its fried chickpea scene, but there are a surprising number of falafel restaurants huddled together in the Loop. Whether it's the Oasis Cafe in the jewelry store, Haifa Cafe...
I Dream of Falafel in Chicago
Are you dreaming of falafel? Well, even if you are not craving it enough to be dreaming of it, fans of fresh, fast Mediterranean food are in luck because Chicago restaurant, I Dream of Falafel, has opened a second branch in the Loop (112 W Monroe)...
Chicagofoodies
I Dream of Falafel on Franklin near Jackson St. is a foodie’s lunchtime dream come true. Mediterranean quick-service competitors Roti and Benjyehuda are nearby, but patronize those locations for excellent salads and crispy fries, respectively. I...
Heathy, cheap, delish: I Dream of Falafel in Chicago
It's easy and affordable to eat healthier in 2011 when you slip into one of the I Dream of Falafel locations in downtown Chicago.
Both locations offer items made with high-quality ingredients and the ethnic flavors make healthy
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National Restaurant News
The founders of the Chicago-based I Dream of Falafel are hoping to awaken growth opportunities in the competitive fast-casual sector with the expansion of their three-unit Mediterranean-themed concept.

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The Loop Lunch Club
"I am invariably late for appointments." - Marilyn Monroe
The Loop Lunch Club's second tour held its final meeting this past Wednesday at I Dream of Falafel at 117 W Monroe. I was a few minutes late, but seeing as Marilyn was invariably la...
Fast Casual - Forbes
Forbes also ranked the top five chains that have recently begun ramping up their growth and make for a great buy at the moment. They include Cowboy Chicken, Go Roma, I Dream of Falafel, OinkADoodleMoo and UFood Grill, respectively.
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Forbes
I Dream of Falafel — OK, no secret what we’re selling here. This three-location Chicago chain just began selling franchises — their main website still says they’re only taking names, but if you know where to look, you can see some details ...
Triumph Dining
With the influx of alternative eating (gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, etc.) over the years, all kinds of ethnic-based restaurants and American dining services have been gradually adapting their menus to cater to their clientele’s demand. The pa...
Highlighted the sweet potato falafal wrap on their 'Bite Me' feature today.
What's in it? A twist on the traditional falafel -- crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. This falafel is made with slow roasted sweet potatoes, organic chick peas cooked al-dente, combined with a medley of spices that inc...
Fast Casual Magazine, Top 100 Movers & Shakers® – 2011
 In 2009, brothers Imran and Munaf Kasbati and their partners Shoib Aziz and Henry Nuguid sold their other restaurant interests to serve up fresh-made fast casual Mediterranean food with a new concept, I Dream of Falafel. The first store took off...
Fast Casual Magazine, Top 100 Movers & Shakers® – 2012
Top 100: A broader perspective
Just as fast casuals change recipes from time to time, so do publishers. This year—our 7th of publishing the Fast Casual Top 100—we decided, as did many of our brands last year, to add some new flavors t0...