What others are saying:
Tom's Tabooley
"Tom and Brigid Abdenour have come a long way since pushing around a food cart filled with pita bread and baklava outside the University of Texas Co-op in the late ’70s. For the last 33 years, the married couple have worked to refine, perfect and try new things at their Mediterranean deli..." (read more)
Tom's Tabooley Mediterranean Platter
"It's a "greatest hits" from the longstanding local peddler of old-world delights and includes two dolmas, tabbouleh, two falafel balls with taratoor sauce, hummus, pita bread, kalamata olives, feta chunks, and a single sesame/honey candy to top it off. The platter serves two generously as a hefty appetizer. We love to bring it out with drinks when friends drop by for happy hour..." (read more)
Yelp Reviews:
Carly K.
"Best falafel ever. I can't make my stuff at home this good. I used to walk over here frequently and chill out. The vibe is really relaxed and BYOB. they got glittery pin-ups on the wall. Nice to use wi-fi and grub or head over with a friend and drink beer with board games... and some falafel (which you can order by the ball!)."
Andrew C.
"Tom's is awesome. I've eaten here a few times where I would give it a three, other days (like today, which brought on this rating) its hands down a five. The food is super cheap, their $4.99 falafel wrap and french fries combination is a steal. The thai wrap with choice of tofu or falafel is an interesting combination of flavors that all work well together. The dolmas wrap is also a favorite of mine...tabouli, dolmas, pepperoncinis, olives, taratoor, excellent. They also carry soda made with cane sugar, a nice alternative to the typical offerings of most restaurants."
Samuel B.
"Friendly, informal, palate-flipping local veggie fare. Most likely served by a member of Tom's family. Enjoy eating on-site in their new remodeled space, or purchase their tabooley at local grocery store!"
Undercelebrated are their stellar coffee drinks and intruiging to-go snack fare. Also, a casualty of remodeling was Tom's shrine to the Chicago White Sox; I miss that.
If you are having a tough week, try a Thai falafel wrap to right your ship."
Shyla R.
"First time I went here to eat, Tom came out and gave me a fresh dolma he had just whipped up-- just because he was excited that it was fresh and he wanted to share. The second time I went here, the woman behind the counter brought me a package of candied almonds (again, gratis) because some of them were cracked and therefore not going to be available to sell. I have seen employees actually skip into work here. That's where I want to eat.
Also, they just remodeled the inside seating- so it is twice as big and pretty nice looking."
CitySearch Reviews:
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"First time I went here to eat, Tom came out and gave me a fresh dolma he had just whipped up-- just because he was excited that it was fresh and he wanted to share. The second time I went here, the woman behind the counter brought me a package of candied almonds (again, gratis) because some of them were cracked and therefore not going to be available to sell. I have seen employees actually skip into work here. That's where I want to eat.