312-248-8900
1738 W. 18th St. Chicago IL 60608
Monday – Sunday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
18th Street Destination
In a neighborhood celebrated for its vibrant art, rich culture, and welcoming community, Sultan’s Market in Pilsen brings traditional Middle Eastern & Mediterranean cooking to one of Chicago’s most distinctive neighborhoods. Located at 1738 W. 18th St., our restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere where fresh ingredients, generous portions, and genuine hospitality make every visit feel like a meal shared with friends.
Enjoy our smoky Baba Ghanoush, crisp Za'atar pies, or fan-favorite Kafta Kababs grilled to perfection. Whether you’re stopping by after exploring local galleries, taking a break from work, or gathering with family and friends, our Pilsen location features a beautiful outdoor patio, spacious indoor dining, fast counter pickup, direct delivery, and a 100% BYOB dining policy.
Scratch-made falafel, slow-roasted shawarma, fresh hummus, & more.
Plentiful plant-based choices crafted fresh daily with quality ingredients.
Pair your favorite beer, wine, or beverages with any dish on our menu.
Relax in our vibrant dining rooms or order fast counter pickup on the go.
Order your Sultan’s Favorites for pickup or Delivery
Trays & Middle Eastern favorites for groups & events.
Our Newest Chicago Chapter
Sultan’s Market arrived in Pilsen in late 2024, bringing nearly three decades of Chicago history to a neighborhood with a story all its own. As a family-run restaurant, there was something about Pilsen that felt familiar from the beginning. 18th Street is filled with independent businesses, restaurants, artists, families, and longtime neighborhood institutions, places built by people who care deeply about what they make and the community they serve.
Our Pilsen kitchen carries forward the food Sultan’s has been making since 1995: Falafel fried fresh, Shawarma roasting throughout the day, Hummus and salads prepared for the counter, and Vegetarian, Vegan, and meat favorites made for just about everyone at the table.
We may be newer to Pilsen, but the way we cook isn’t new at all. It’s the same Sultan’s, just a new neighborhood to call home.
Chicago’s Favorites
Warm pita lined with creamy hummus and stuffed with crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside falafel, fresh cucumbers,...
Tender slices of marinated, slow-roasted chicken shawarma served over your choice of our seasoned rice...
Build your own Mediterranean masterpiece with over 30 fresh ingredients prepared daily. Start with our house-made Hummus...
A warm, comforting bowl of red lentils slowly simmered with sweet red bell peppers, onions, and fragrant Middle Eastern...
Thinly sliced marinated lamb, slow-roasted on the spit and served in a warm pita with hummus, onions, cucumbers...
A generous platter featuring our flavorful slow-roasted chicken shawarma, lamb shawarma, alongside a...
Our Place in Pilsen
Pilsen is a neighborhood where history isn't hidden away, it lives on the buildings, in the murals, inside restaurants and music venues, and throughout the everyday life of 18th Street.
The neighborhood took its name from Plzeň, a city in what is now the Czech Republic, after Czech immigrants established a community here during the 19th century. Generations later, Mexican families reshaped Pilsen into one of the most important centers of Mexican and Mexican American culture in Chicago, creating the neighborhood identity recognized throughout the city today.
You can see those layers of history throughout the neighborhood. Thalia Hall, built in the 1890s as a community gathering place, remains one of 18th Street’s most recognizable landmarks and continues to bring people together for music and entertainment.
Nearby, the National Museum of Mexican Art has become one of the neighborhood’s cultural anchors, celebrating Mexican art and culture from its home in Harrison Park. Beyond the museum, Pilsen’s murals turn buildings, viaducts, and public spaces into an evolving gallery that tells stories of immigration, family, identity, activism, and neighborhood pride.
Food is part of that story too. Pilsen has long been shaped by family-run restaurants, bakeries, cafés, markets, and independent businesses where recipes and traditions move from one generation to another.
That’s what makes being here meaningful for Sultan’s Market.
From our place on 18th Street, we get to bring our own Middle Eastern food traditions into a neighborhood that already understands how deeply food and culture can be connected. We’re newer to Pilsen, and proud to be part of a community with such a strong identity of its own.
Come See Us
Located in the heart of the 18th Street corridor, our Pilsen location brings the rich traditions of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking to one of Chicago's most vibrant cultural hubs. Just blocks from the National Museum of Mexican Art and the historic Thalia Hall, Sultan's Market Pilsen is the perfect stop for a healthy lunch while exploring the neighborhood’s famous murals or a quick falafel sandwich before a concert. With our spacious outdoor patio and scratch-made recipes, we are proud to be part of the diverse and creative spirit that defines Pilsen.
312-248-8900
1738 W. 18th St. Chicago IL 60608
Monday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sultan’s Market in Pilsen serves freshly made Falafel, Hummus, Shawarma, and other Middle Eastern favorites in a casual setting on 18th Street.
Yes. Sultan’s Market offers a variety of Vegetarian dishes including Falafel plates, Baba Ghanoush, Lentil Soup, and fresh Salads in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Sultans Market brings Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors to Pilsen with Halal Meats, Vegetarian options, and traditional recipes made fresh daily.
For a relaxed and flavorful dinner in Pilsen, Sultan’s Market offers quick service, generous portions, and authentic Mediterranean cuisine.
We are located on 18th Street, just a few blocks from Thalia Hall. We are the top choice for a quick, high-quality meal before a concert or event.
Yes! After exploring the murals and the museum in Harrison Park, many visitors stop by Sultan’s for our signature lentil soup and pita sandwiches.
In a neighborhood famous for tacos, Sultan’s provides a fresh Mediterranean alternative with our extensive salad bar and grilled Kefta.
Catering for Every Occasion
Bring Sultan’s Market to your next gathering with fresh Middle Eastern catering, party trays, and vegetarian and vegan favorites for family celebrations, office lunches, and corporate events.
Chicago's Best Falafel
