Taza Bakery and Hadramout Restaurant

Went here because I was looking for a place with shawarma, rice, etc. for a decent price, and we found it! Food was delicious, they have combos, appetizers, drinks, etc. I think we paid $30 for 2 people altogether. It almost felt like a Yemeni diner if that makes sense, like when I used to go out to eat at Big Boy as a kid, but with tastier food. We got the beef shawarma wrap with fries, and a chicken shawarma bowl with rice. Came with lots of sauce/toppings. Thank you so much again, we will definitely be back. :)

Taza Bakery is an absolute gem nestled in the heart of the Devon, Chicago. From the moment you step inside, you're enveloped in warmth and comfort, thanks to its cozy and welcoming ambiance. But it's not just the atmosphere that makes Taza Bakery shine; it's the incredible array of culinary delights they offer. First and foremost, their freshly baked bread sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're indulging in their mouthwatering pizzas, savoring the rich flavors of their shawarmas, or delighting in the aromatic spices of their chicken and beef over rice dishes, each bite is a testament to their commitment to quality and authenticity. But it doesn't stop there. Taza Bakery takes things up a notch with their exquisite mandi and zurbian, elevating traditional dishes to new heights with their expert craftsmanship and attention to detail. Every dish is a symphony of flavors, perfectly balanced and expertly executed. What truly sets Taza Bakery apart, however, is their passion for food and hospitality. From the friendly staff to the impeccable service, every aspect of the dining experience is thoughtfully curated to ensure your visit is nothing short of extraordinary. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely meal, Taza Bakery is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. It's more than just a restaurant; it's a culinary journey you won't soon forget.

The food was quite good. I really enjoyed the chicken grilled salad and the agda. Definitely recommend this restaurant and the service was spretty good and the delivery was fast.

I visited this place at brunch time as I heard some good reviews about this from Friends and Family, wanted to give it a try. We ordered zatar bread with cheese and it tasted good, tea was good as well, ask for Adani tea with cinnamon and you will thank me later. They have other Yemeni items you can try too. Overall it’s a good place. Parking is limited so be prepared for that.

I bought Sharwma beef last time one sauce white was empty now she give me this I taste it different think may be expire something else Taza bakery owner need royal person glasses lady making fool around she give me different thing I’m not suggesting now anyone for going there. Fire this glasses lady I wanna complain next time food department about Taza bakery glasses lady not good she is working evenings to night given expired things. I save this sauce for prove glasses lady she don’t deserve this job How can I praise this woman, she lies so much standing at the reception and the real sauce of her shawarma is white and she gave me this brown sauce and it is a dirty test as if it is expired, she is not honest lady this woman who is deceiving people here. I’m done I’m not going there

Food is cooked fresh.Never ever have I had food that was stale or cold. Their kitchen is always cooking to a point where their they run out of food for the day at times … authentic Yemeni food

Another great place to dine inn in Chicago located in Devon avenue towards McCormick Ave. The best place for Yemeni food. I highly recommended. Sometimes it's crowded but it's worth the wait.

We drive an hour away every time we want to eat Yemeni food. This place is the best.

Taza transitioning to new name as Hadramout Restaurant and Bakery. More tables now as they cleared out some things to make room. Same phone number and items from the old menu. New items add Yemeni offerings along with breakfast, burgers, and bowls. On our visit here we tried the lamb soup (like a consomme), falafel sandwich in a samoon, and soujouk (spicy) flat bread. Sandwiches come with a drink and fries (a lot) for $2. I hear chai/tea is the drink to get these days as we saw with many customers. Might see if that's an option with the combo. Should ask if ketchup is available for fries. (or maybe garlic sauce?)

Love this place! I've been to visit with friends a couple times, but this most recent time I was particularly impressed. They have so many fantastic options for food, and it's very well priced. The staff are very nice, and the place has plent of seating as well. I ordered the haneeth lamb with a chai, both were delicious. The lamb was very tender and juicy, and the rice was very flavorful as well. The chai was great too, pretty cheap but decently strong and creamy. Everything was very good! I hope to go back and try other dishes. Also this is definitely on my list of places to stop if I'm in devon area and need tea haha.

Food was excellent! If you've never tried food from Yemen, this is a great place to try!!! The spinish pie is amazing. Mandi is a good dish, I got it with lamb that was so tender and amazing with spiced rice. Also had the stewed meat served with freshly baked bread. I didn't have enough room for the shawarma-pizza but it looked amazing! We'll be back again! Clean, comfortable restaurant.

I used to have lunch here when I worked in the plaza yearss ago and the food is as good as I remember! The veggies in the wrap tasted so fresh, pickles were on point and the lentil soup was so hot and delicious. It was a 35 min drive but worth it for my Friday lunch! Definitely recommend this place.

It was really good, the sauce on the chicken was good as well. I've tried the beef shawarma bowl too but prefer the chicken now.

I liked the place. Not fancy but clean, with efficient friendly service. Good pricing for the area. Lamb haneeth is my favorite. Felafel wasn't bad either. There are a lot of good Middle Eastern choices around here, but a couple of times this was the only place open.

I accidentally got a chicken BBQ pizza because when I ordered over the phone the cashier misunderstood me. Best mistake ever. The spices in the sauce are different but sooo good. Halal pizza, delicious thin crust perfect brick oven bread crust. Also I've tried 10 local places for falafel and Taza has the best ones.

After new ownership of this restaurant the food is way better. I ordered the falafel sandwich wrap and it was outstanding. Complements to the chef!

Unacceptable customer service, rude tone, improper packaging for food, plus after my review they went to my company account and put 1 star reviews thinking that I don't see their accounts. It's scam . Avoid this place ! My pizza was thrown in paper bag, 2 pizzas together in one single bag, and they do have boxes available, just refuse to provide. Why are you even opening business if you hate your customers and not trying to improve service? In my reply they said "we normally don't answer any reviews" meaning they totally ignore what people say and what need to be corrected in their business.

A small bakery that has bread, sandwiches, and warm breakfast food popular in the middle east. Very reasonable pricing, a little off street parking, and friendly staff. I have used this place for catering an order for hungry nurses and I reccomend it for anyone. The way that they bake the crust for their "pizza" style flatbread is what started my appreciation for this place. The sandwiches are also really good and full of authentic, flavorful ingredients. They have some limmited seating but it's mostly a takeout place. Very casual.

Great food Yemani owner known for his cooking in the Muslim community bought it and took it to the next level, great taste decent service and you will go back for Haneeth lamb baby

So far I've been here twice and had Chicken Fahsa, Chicken Arda, and Lamb Haneeth. Arda and Fahsa are stews, and Haneeth is a meat & rice dish. The Lamb Haneeth was okay to good, the Chicken Arda was good, and the Chicken Fahsa was absolutely delicious. Although I personally preferred the Fahsa, it could be that some people will prefer the Arda because the Arda has potatoes in it. I imagine that both stew dishes would also taste good with lamb, but of course halal lamb is expensive. Oddly the Arda and Fahsa were served with different types of breads, but that might depend on what bread is ready at the moment when you are in the store. I would absolutely go here again just to get Chicken Fahsa. You can also get a bag of 5 pieces of samoon bread for $3.50.

Totally disgusting place rude lady told me I have to leave if I don't order a dinner she was angry I just had coffee I wasn't hungry after seeing one guy picking his nose and rolling the bread yuck ! Bathroom filthy place smelled like insecticide and seen a few dead bugs lol I will be contacting health department tomorrow and I'm up sick from the smell and the coffee creamer tasted sour beware of the lady with red flannel shirt she will kick You if You don't eat their disgusting garbage food ? I don't eat boogers and bugs

Really wanted to like this place based off reviews but the food fell short to me. I ordered a falafel sandwich and my falafel was mushy with a strange vinegar sauce on it. It was very average and just wasn't anything special to brag about. I was very disappointed. My friend ordered the chicken shawarma and her chicken was very good. It should have been hot in temperature and not Luke warm which makes me think it isn't fresh. She also got a bean soup with her order which was decent and rice which was ok. Glad I tried it but won't be back.

Great Yemeni breakfast options. Has great options like foul and mutabaq with beef. Best part is bread is fresh!

Real authentic Yemeni cuisine that's delicious my go to spot whenever I have guest's from out of town visit. It's a go to spot that's always hits the spot.

ts was deliciouso, gimme more shawarma it was yummy and i loved the chicken shwarma wrap and bowl as well as the hummus being so creamy but i like it a lil more sour ngl

My Middle Eastern husband likes to get takeout from here-- he says they're Iraqi (he's not but he knows these things) and says they do great work with their traditional brick oven. Don't be deterred by the location in the strip mall-- that's just the way Devon is, plus they conveniently located next to the best eye doctor ever. Hubs always orders a few falafels for a buck each, which is a bit steep maybe (which he shares with me because I am lucky-- they are tasty) and this pizza thing (yes, they call it pizza on their menu) they do with za'atar (for $3.58!) Both are amazing. This is what we usually get. There are better places in the neighborhood for shawarma, but I strongly recommend the pizza or anything they do in the brick oven and falafel.

We dine in to try the new yenmenia food it was amazing. We had the hanneth lamb and Zuriabian lamb . Love to try new things in the menu.

Good food good costumer service. Clean restaurant. I came from Indiana I would come back to eat at Taza

A true gem. We crave the cheese pizza and the Zataar pizza. Just insanely great. All the bread, the shawarma...it's much much better than your average mid eastern place. They specialize in handmade breads you have to try and such kind people working there. Wonderful!

Nasty it's just nasty it used to be very good but now with the new staff and management they make a mess off of everything there's a lady her name is Samira she's so rude and she doesn't even know how to speak with the customers.

The food here is okay, their manakish are close to the real thing but not quite good. The rest is far from it. Shawarma chicken was not good at all. For manakish only, if you are in the area and do not want to drive.

Love this bakery the pizza and pies are a staple. I eat here at least once a week. Also the lentil soup is great.

Love this spot for healthy, generous-sized sandwiches and plates. Beef Shawarma wrap: 5 Chicken Shawarma wrap: 5 Beef Shawarma plate: 5 Lahembajin: 5 Fatyre: 5 BREAD: 5 Service: 5

Stopped by first time today and the spinach pie was fresh and delicious. Also tried the potato curry and roasted veggie pies, all good, liked them in order listed. Lentil soup was too salty for me but the pita is awesome. Can't wait to try more items on their menu.

One of the best kept secret restaurants on the North Side. If you are looking for Middle Eastern food/cuisine, this is definitely thr place to go. The pita bread is fresh and made daily. They serve 2 type of lunch and dinner specials: beef or chicken shawarma and beef or chicken plates, which are filling and hits the spot. All meals are made to order and fresh. Definitely would recommend this place for anyone who wants to eat fresh and healthy food for a great price.

Best Iraqi dish in Chicago. If you want to try real Iraqi food, go and try Taza Bakery, very delightful

BEST CHICKEN SHAWARMA SANDWICH! Guys it's been 24 hours since I ate here and my mouth is still watering every time my mind thinks about this place. The lot of this place is small and getting in and out of it can be a pain but totally worth the hassle. The food is made to order, amazingly fresh and finger licking good. I came here with my partner and we couldn't decide on just one thing so we decided to share some stuff together. (Side note- don't share your chicken shawarma it's not worth giving up!) The main sandwich the chicken shawarma was AMAZING. Burrito size wrap with perfectly marinated sliced chicken is wrapped to perfection in a toasted flat bread. The portion was enormous and it was hard to believe it only cost $5.99. If you love chicken shawarma this wrap is a must at this location. Second amazing this out of this place is a wide variety of Lahembajin pizzia. There flat doughy pizza like crust combination that are usually spread with ground beef, although we had a simple cheese one. It was an amazing appetizer side that was made to order in their brick oven. The pizza crust was toasted perfectly and the cheese tasted divine. Perfect size for an individual and many different varieties that you can chose from. Thirdly, I highly recommend their spinach pies. It's like the middle eastern version of empanadas but this one tasted so fresh. The spinach stuffing was nicely cooked and the crusted outer shell was just the perfect amount of crunchy and doughy. Prices on their menu is insanely affordable , food quality is amazing, and their customer service is genuine. I will definitely come back for some more tasty food and I am dying to try other stuff on their menu. Inside eating area is clean and organized. A few tables allow you to sit down and enjoy your meal although most customers carry out. If you love middle eastern food this place is a gem and it has now become one of my favorite spots.

My fellow yelpers I will attempt to do two seemingly impossible things. First trying to peak your interests in Levantine food or Middle Eastern Food that I have only minimal experience with. The other convincing you to come this far north to try this tiny bakery in a rather unassuming strip mall. Yikes! Vocabulary simplified: Levantine Cuisine: Cuisine from many of the Middle Eastern Countries ( Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, etc) Manakeesh: Middle Eastern Style pizza. Lahembajin: Doughy pizza like crust with a ground beef spread topped with an egg and baked a gas fired oven. Usually eaten for breakfast. Kanafe: A sweet cheese Pastry I grace this spot multiple times a week to indulge my taste buds in the delightful tastes of Levantine Cuisine. We typically get 3-4 items. Often for breakfast, which for us is actually early afternoon, is Lahembajin ($4.50). This is a thin dough with a ground beef spread that also includes a tomato sauce and/or garlic. Crack an egg on it and bake it a couple minutes in a gas-fired oven. When it comes time to eat fold it up almost like a burrito and chomp like a champ. That egg is so insane on top of it. One of those has you full till dinnertime. We often get a Beef Shawarma's ($4.99) as well. No need to explain this you know what it is. It's well seasoned and explodes with flavor. Quite filling as well. Don't call it a beef sandwich though, that is reserved for Italian Beefs. Call it a Shwarma But my favorite item of all is the Kanafe. Oh wow! That is a special treat. It's a hard roll with sesame seeds that contains a sweet cheese that is dipped in a mixture of sugar, water, and rose water/orange Blossom water. Served warm. It looks like a pancake stuffed in a hard roll but its made of a sweet cheese. An absolutely tantalizing sweet treat that I could not get enough of. It is not too sweet either. Super yummy. You must try this. This is an extremely well run bakery, that keeps prices very affordable with some of the best Levantine food around. Although they seem to specialize in these pizzas. Trust me get a Lahembajin with a Kanafe. Spend $10 and you will be full enough for three people. Great place, great value, great food.

This is always my first stop when I land in Chicago. Everything here tastes like home. 100% fresh and made to order. It's a small cozy corner spot with so much heart! The staff is so welcoming and polite. I always come here with high expectations and i don't know how but they always seem to succeed and make me happy! Keep up the wonderful work!

Now that Maria is back, Taza Bakery gets five (5) stars again! Coming to Taza is a pleasure when you have a competent person taking orders that knows customer service, smiles and doesn't shout out orders to the help like a truck driver from Tennessee! The food is wonderful as it has been! Now, they give you a lentil soup with your shwarma plate orders. So happy Maria is back!

Finally I found the best Iraqi kufta kabab, so far the best I've ever had in Chicago area, very authentic, every bite take back home. I have to say good job to the chief, also the restaurant over many Iraqi authentic dishes, the people are so friendly, very good service.

We ordered lunch delivery today. It has been a while since we had their food. The shawarma and the hummus were both very good and the portions were plentiful. The delivery was prompt and the prices reasonable. Win - win.

The shawarma sandwiches were absolutely delicious! Fresh! All of the flavors blended well in my mouth. The onions, pickles, meats, tahini sauce and shatta together made a food medley.

What can I say about this hidden gem besides it be amazing! Little different than other Middle Eastern restaurants. It does offer the kabobs and chicken shawarma. But what's different about this place is that it makes he best Lahembajin which is best way to describe Middle Eastern version of pizzas lol. They offer wide variety of different kind of toppings. They make the dough fresh and also cook it in the fire pit ovens. My other favorite thing they have which sometimes I drive there just for them. Is the fresh spinach pies they make. If you ever do decide to give this place a try please make sure to try the fresh spinach pies they make.

They have pretty Good manakeesh here, customer service is usually a hit or miss. Last time I went in to order the gave me the opposite of what I wanted. It's ok I overlooked it only because I was in a hurry. I suggest the egg and cheese, lahmabajeen, and zaatar with cheese. Those are usually the more popular ones ordered here too. I will say The beef shawarma was another craving fulfilled the last time ordered. The Seasoning was on point and i like the lavash style bread they prepared it in.

Employees in dirty clothings . One cook dropped a Dow on the floor and couldn't believe she put in the oven to feed some one . America will turn low with such service and dirt.

Nice space, modern looking and very clean. Previously and for the longest time this space belonged to a South Indian grocery store. Taza specializes in baked foods, I haven't seen any desserts, mostly meat pies, pizzas and other things filled. Good stuff and they'll either bake it for you on the spot or ask for a few minutes to reheat something for you. There's a lot of care for the service and appreciation for the business you bring them. Many items are frugal in price. Spinach or meat as low as .79 to .99 cents. Best for those times when you need a snack with your cup of coffee.

This place is not what it used to be... I am not sure if this is true but I heard it went through a new management. Ordered two chickwn shwarmas and 1 Falafel sandwich. Falafel was undercooked. The chicken shwarmas lacked quality and authenticity. Very little chicken inside the sandwich. This place was my to-go spot for shwarma but unfortunately I am not sure if it will be the same Service was good

Loved it! Taza was at the end of my bakery streak in Devon Ave and I'm so happy we ended here! After nibbling on sweets through the day, it was nice to have something hearty. My friend and I ordered two pizzas to go - I believe it was the Lahembajin w/egg & cheese (spiced meat) and a Mouemara (vegetarian, with pistachios and things). They came out pretty quick (~7 minutes) and they asked if we wanted it folded in half so we could walk out with it (yes). By the time we sat down to eat an hour later (at the zoo!) it was still warm and no worse for getting carried out. The bread was soft and sitting with the toppings really let the flavors sink in. The Lahembajin with the cheese was a little rich for me because I'd been eating hachipuri earlier, but the spicy mouemara was excellent. The pistachios were crunchy and the blend of spices really packed a punch. I wish I could come back to eat the rest of the menu!

This place has best shawarmas and different Arabic cuisines. Love the beef shawarma and the biryani rice. Must try lahmbagin and zaatir. The breads are well delicious. Thumbs up for the finest Bakery items.

BEST MANOUSHE AROUND The simplicity of their manaqish is what makes it soooo good. The dough, the cheese and the Zaatar make such a simple but perfect combination. BEST!! I've had on the north side! Definitely a stopper when Im in the area!

This place is a hidden gem on Devon Ave. I'm so lucky it's walking distance from my apartment ! The chicken shawarma sandwich which is only 5$ is sooooo good and I love the plain cheese pizza ( also only 5$). Awesome lunch, and I still had leftovers. And everyone working here is so friendly :)

Excellent place! Go with coworkers! Have had the sandwich & plates! Like how they marinate! However, a couple times now the beef sandwiches have had fat & yucky bits. Chicken is awesome though! Go a few times a month! Recommended!!! The owner a dude, he is all business, but the lady is really nice & will talk to you at least!

This place isn't what it used to be. The place used to be clean and the food was great... not anymore.

Let me begin by saying that I'm from Iraq. Food snobbery runs in our blood. The zaatar and cheese manakish (Levantine pizzas) here are to die for in the morning along with Turkish coffee and Fairuz playing in the background. I also had the foul mdammes, fava beans cooked in garlic-lemon broth and served with freshly baked naan, 10/10! The falafel is served in beautifully made Iraqi samoun. I attest that this Lebanese bakery makes samoun better than 90% of all Iraqi bakeries that I've tried. The shawarma is 11/10. The bread is arguably the most important aspect of the sandwich, and they have it nailed; freshly baked and firm, and also professionally wrapped so that you don't spill the contents or have oil leaking all over which is one of my pet peeves! The seasoning of the meat is also on point. The onions are cooked lightly to the point that it's still pleasantly crispy and mildly sweet. The fries in the sandwich give the shawarma the authentic taste you'd expect from an Arabic shawarma. This is one of Chicago's greatest gems!

Awesome food... Their style of pizza is different but yummy... Chicken shawarma is a must..

This place is definitely not what it used to be since the new management. This will for sure be my last time at Taza. I went in today to grab a quick bite to eat while running some errands on Devon. I usually either get the zaatar pie or the zaatar/cheese pie. I went for zaatar today and let me tell you... it was terrible. My stomach still hurts and I ate over 3 hours ago. Not to mention the place was FILTHY. I've never seen it so dirty before and I was just shocked. I went to the washroom and there was pee on the seat and nothing was stocked and it was just downright disgusting. Its being very poorly run right now and I wouldnt be surprised if it shut down very soon, unfortunately.

Priced a bit high, but the best manakeesh we have had in North America in two decades we have been here. Haven't tried anything else as of yet, nor am I drawn to other menu items. But I have seen other patrons order platters, and they appear very promising. The staff is always welcoming, and if we order ahead they always have our stuff ready to go in the promised time.