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Sizzling chicken shawarma wrap with rice
100% Halal · Elgin, IL

Bold flavors.
Made fresh daily.

Authentic Middle Eastern street food — shawarma off the spit, hand-rolled falafel, creamy hummus, and golden baklava. Generous portions, fast service, big flavor.

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4.6★
Local favorite
Fresh
Made in-house daily
Fast
Ready in minutes
Shawarma roasting on a vertical spit
Our Story

Fresh. In-house. Daily.

Shawarma Stop started with one idea: bring the bold, smoky flavors of the Middle East to Elgin — done right, every single day. No frozen patties, no shortcut sauces, no compromises.

Think Mediterranean Chipotle energy — fast, casual, and clean — but with the depth of a family kitchen behind every bite.

Fresh

Veggies prepped each morning. Sauces made daily. Nothing sits.

In-house

From the marinades to the baklava — we make it all under one roof.

Daily

Every single day. No shortcuts, no day-old anything.

Loved Locally

What folks are saying

4.6 average · 400+ Google reviews
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★★★★★
"This food is by FARRRRR one of the BEST Mediterranean food places I've tried! I've tried a lot!! The flavors are through the roof DELICIOUS!!!!! Saw it on TikTok and saved it to try — so glad I did."
— Tiffany Spivey
Local Guide · Google
★★★★★
"DELICIOUS. I wish I lived across the street! Got Chicken and Beef Shawarma with Falafel on the side. Friendly service, fast food, generous portions and flavorful food. 10/10 would come back again!"
— Adeline Robinson Bihlmaier
Local Guide · Google
★★★★★
"First time at Shawarma Stop. Lauren greeted us with such a warm smile and was incredibly patient — helped me pick the best option. The chicken shawarma wrap and beef shawarma were both amazing."
— Nikki Jones
Google Review
★★★★★
"Walked in on a whim and got the Kafta Kabab Plate — beef was tender, moist, and flavorful, served with rice, hummus and salad. So happy we found this place!"
— Giselle Lewis
Google Review
★★★★★
"First time eating here. Greeted by a very friendly young lady who explained ingredients I wasn't familiar with. I built my own bowl — portions are very generous and everything was fresh and flavorful."
— Felicia Sandifer
Google Review
★★★★★
"Love this local spot. The spicy chicken kabob is 🔥 — best halal food in the area, hands down."
— Verified Local
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We're tucked into downtown Elgin. Dine in, take out, or grab something on the run.

Hours
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Monday – Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday – Saturday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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13 Douglas Ave
Elgin, IL 60120

Downtown Elgin · Easy parking · Dine in or take out

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