a bowl of soup on a plate
kefta tagine
Desserts
Coffee Latte is fantastic
Lamb chops, chicken Tangine and baba ghanoush
lamb couscous
kefta pizza - always a hit!
Kefta pizza - always amazing
Create your own Sandwich, Couscous Salad, Housemade Cookies and Mint Tea
Curried Chicken Salad on homemade Kasra
courtesy of Time Out Chicago.
soup, soups and chowder, chowder, food
food, pasta dish, pasta
Sides-- huge baked sweet potato w/cardamom butter, and sauteed shrooms
drink
interior
interior
curry, food
Zebda's Storefront on Elston
Marguez Panini Sandwich: Lamb and beef sausage, goat cheese, arugula, roasted pepper and dijon mayo
food
Yes - This is the kefta pizza that I always order (sorry I ate half of it already!)
Sara S.
Sep 1, 2024
i've been here twice. Absolutely delicious food employees are extremely nice friendly! definitely recommend!
Read MoreJoann G.
Aug 27, 2024
I have been eating at this restaurant for many years . I usually come at different times of the day because of my hectic schedule at work . There has been a lot of improvements in the past few months. First of all , a shout out to Monica who makes the pastries and desserts. They are so delicious!! Ibrahim makes the best latte and works so hard multitasking the orders and has great customer service. Thanks Ibrahim and Axcell for your service. You are the best. Bob and Besma are such a wonderful people and are also great cooks. Abdel is nice and thoughtful too and gives an added touch to the meal. They go above and beyond making their customers feel welcomed ,happy and appreciated . Thank you ZEBDA Congratulations! On your new ownership transition ! Blessings!
Read MoreYahya S.
Feb 24, 2023
I am loving this place, full of uncles arguing in arabic. Food is incredible. Ambiance is very dive-y. Place is small so you can't really come here in a big group. The menu is super simple too. The portion is HUGE. I had the Lamb Couscous, heavy on the couscous. With a serving of their chorba(soup).Lamb was cooked well, tender, moist, flavorful. The couscous had cooked chickpeas, chunks of squash, and carrots. It was really exceptional as a dish. I didnt mind all the couscous at all. This dish is big. You will definitely have takeout.Their cafe latte is also exceptional. I could tell once I saw the coffee machine they had in the back.Will absolutely come back here, can't recommend enough!
Read MoreMunir S.
Apr 10, 2023
The literal hole in the wall with a dedicated proprietor who makes great dishes not found elsewhere with a homemade quality.However space is limited and restroom options are insufficient (at the time of this review).
Read MoreAndi V.
Dec 31, 2023
This place was AMAZING! Everything was so so delicious, and the service was 10/10. I had the spinach and feta omelet, and it was really good, spicy and rich, and very filling. Also, I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but this was the best coffee I've had in years. I'd definitely come back here!
Read MoreDarren D.
Nov 21, 2023
Not that best ambience at all, it's more of a coffee shop with a glass baked goods, but the food is very good. If you are hungry. Service is ok, but don't expect to much from them, this is a middle Eastern restaurant, with good food but that's about it.
Read MorePhil S.
Feb 2, 2019
Shout out to Mr Bill M (Yelp Black Elite 15 Years) AKA Mr Zebda (he checked in 102 times). There must be a reason he went here 102x's. I finally made it here to Zebda to try their Kifta pizzaVery good crunchy thin crust pizza unlike any pizza I ever ate before. The kifta pizza has crumbled pieces of cooked kifta meat, green & red peppers, potatoes & feta cheese baked onto a thin crust pizza. It made for a tasty yet very different pizza. I got it to go as I scarfed down the generous size pieces of pizza (4 pieces)Zebda is located on Elston Ave right near the corner of Pulaski Ave. I will be back to try some of their other menu items, but I seriously doubt if Bill was anything to worry about me trying to top his check ins there lol
Read MoreBill M.
May 14, 2020
Yes the kefta pizza at Zebda is still great, and now I have my love hooked on the delicious kefta pizza as well. The falafel is also pretty good, as you get six pieces in an order plus a creamy dipping sauce. We are so glad that Zebda is still open for takeout during these days of sheltering in place - Thank You!
Read MoreHakima K.
Apr 27, 2024
This place is horrible by all means. The food was awful, Tasteless greasy. The place was dirty.unfriendly/ noisy staff. The server was bragging about his private life how he is married to two women and have three kids with each one. I came to enjoy a meal I don't need to know about your business.
Read MoreAnother H.
Oct 12, 2022
I had a great meal here. Lentil Soup was a wholesome soup. The Kafta sandwich was great. I really enjoyed the bread on this sandwich as well as the kafta that was inside of it. Kinda like a hamburger but a bit different and way better.I saw everyone enjoying the baked goods with their espresso so I did the same. good espresso and a great baked good. Sorry if I get the name wrong but I think it is called berja. I'm not sure. but it did have fades and there is a yellow date that sounds something like that. Anyway It was great!! I do want to let you know the menu on the day I went was much smaller than the menu I see in the older picture on yelp. on the day I went there was no bri cigars, eggplant, or any hummus or spreads. But what they did have was great so I am still giving 5 starts for the great casual dining for small groups.
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