Great food and a strong cup of tea! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We really appreciated the quiet and peacefulness of the indoor dining area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Alees Café - Dining area is quiet and peaceful - Mediterranean Near Me - Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

What an incredible experience. Amazingly friendly staff here, so friendly and accommodating. The food was par none. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a beautiful find on a beautiful street.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This restaurant is 10/10! My husband and I are new to Lewisburg and we were excited to try Alees. We were greeted with the most friendly welcome and service from the owner. We loved speaking with him! The food exceeded our expectations - best kibbeh and falafel you can get in a restaurant! Extremely authentic, homemade cooking. If you haven't had mughli before, you have to try it here. I wish I took photos of all the beautiful food, but we got too excited to eat and forgot! Thank you for the amazing food and service! read more

Alees Café - Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Food-delish, quick and legit. Wish the forks and knives (no spoons!) weren't in a community cup unwrapped. Picky maybe but I'd feel better. Order at the counter and food is brought to you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very college town vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They had halva! Haven't had it in so long and never had it like they served it, in little pastry cups with sunflower seeds. Yum! Would go back! read more

Alees Café - Sampler with Dolmas, tabbouleh, Hummus Dip AL, falafel - Mezze 4-IN-1 Combo Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

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Wonderful experience. I enjoyed it here so much. The owner is very warm and welcoming. I love the cleanliness of this establishment. His food is delicious, unique, healthy, fresh, and presented well. The coffee is warm and rich. There is also an array of international treats you can purchase to take home and artwork for sale. I felt like I went on a mini vacation of sorts. It was a really nice experience. Don't go to those chain restaurants, folks. Stop here. You will be happy that you did. read more

Alees Cafe is a hidden gem! We ordered the kibbeh, hummus, baba ganoush, spanakopita, and tabbouli--and everything was absolutely delicious. So fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The owner was incredibly friendly and enjoyable to talk with and waiter was detailed and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even my 5-year-old daughter loved it so much she asked if we could come back that same night for dinner![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ended up ordering extra to go :-) We'll definitely be returning. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic, fresh, and welcoming Mediterranean food. read more

Alee is an amazing chef and better host. He's committed to providing a quality meal, and is a great person to talk to. Looking forward to stopping by the next time I'm in Lewisburg. read more

The food is excellent, no doubt about it! Staff are super friendly and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cute place, great location, they also sell middle eastern food products as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will come again. read more

All I can say is that Alee is soooo nice and he's very very kind and cheerful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The surroundings are so nice. It's so beautiful to see the style of the culture and the beauty of it all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend it here. read more

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The restaurant we had planned to eat at was closed this evening, so we chanced upon this place. The proprietor was wonderful and welcoming. Treated us as long lost friends--even though we showed up close to closing. I had a very well priced lamb shawarma plate. Lots of flavorful food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We enjoyed the original artwork on the walls (all for sale).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If we lived in the area, we would be back often. read more

I came across this gem while doordashing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere caught my eye.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Alee the owner is very welcoming and made me feel like i stepped into my grandfathers home. I got the babaganoush which was the first time, it was simply a wonderful expirience. I always will recommend this to my friends and costomers. read more

I want to come back for more. I had the falafel wrap and it was great! Great flavor and crispy, fresh veggies! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cute, casual place and I will be back the next time I'm in town.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Our first time there and we will definitely be back! Food was fresh and delicious! I had the Lamb Shawarma wrap and it was amazing!

Faye and I had lunch from Alee's Mediterranean (Middle Eastern and Balkan) Cafe today. I was deeply impressed, particularly the coffee maker! There is a small shopping area up front but equally beautiful. The food was delicious and well- prepared. We had felafel, spanakopita, pita, and baklava. We have eaten these things in many countries and our lunch was comparable to the best. We have been Alee's customer from the first days he opened a stand at the Lewisburg farmer's market. We love him because he adheres to the highest culinary standards. read more

Alees Café - The coffee-maker - Mediterranean Near Me - Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

UPDATED 11/27/22 Alee still refuses to pay out my tips. I finally filed a complaint. Alee (through his attorney) claims that I did not earn tips. They say I only did non-tipped work, such as maintaining his website. I had no access to his website! If you were waited on by me in 2021, I did NOT receive your tip and Alee is claiming I did not wait on you at all! He is a TIP STEALER. read more

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We stopped in to try Alee's, intrigued by their Mediterranean side dish options! Once we went in we were so pleasantly surprised by the wonderful mini Mediterranean grocery options available. You can find anything from pickled turnips to dates to rose water!! As we were browsing the owner gave us a piece of baklava to try that was superb!! It tasted just like the ones I've had in Greece, perfectly crispy but with a syrupy finish with out being too sweet. They also have a fridge full of great sides ranging from falafel, grape leave dolma wraps, tabbouleh, imported feta, wild cucumbers, preserved lemon, and more. Such a hidden gem in Lewisburg and a must try. read more

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My take-out shawarma chicken was delicious -- it was nicely prepared and the portion was generous. And the tabbouleh: the best! Even the tea was great. read more

Alees Café - Alee's chicken shawarma and tabbouleh - Mediterranean Near Me - Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Stopped by for an quick lunch while moving our daughter in and felt like we went to that Mediterranean. The food is so flavorful and delicious. Had falafel, veggie platter- everything very fresh- he made it fresh. And the details to the platter like the marinated beets and chopped parsley hummus was perfect. I also had the beef gyro which had roasted tomatoes and the yogurt dip. It was so so good I wish I had a bigger stomach- large portions . For desert we had the rice porridge that was being brought out- So glad to have a delicious middle eastern restaurant in the Lewisburg area read more

Stopped by while touring Bucknell. Alee was extremely welcoming and treated us to a first rate meal complete with Turkish coffee. Chicken gyro, hummus platter and tabouleh salad all excellent. Thank you Alee ! Hummus may be the best I've had to date read more

Worth going out of your way!! We stopped in for lunch and every single thing we ate was delicious and fresh! The owner was very warm and welcoming. We ending up buying things in the market to bring home ! We ordered the Baba ghanouge, spanakopita, and mezze platter with hot tea to drink. So worth it cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Excellent lunch spot in Lewisburg, authentic freshly made food served with a genuine smile! I teally liked the lentil soup, very different from what I make but so good. read more

Delicious Middle Eastern food, large portions, very friendly owner. Very good falafel. Not a cheap place to eat, but portions are large and food is great. In cute downtown area, but limited parking. read more

I just had the best lentil soup here today. It was chilly outside and the soup was so good and really hit the spot. It looks like a deli but it's also a full service restaurant - perfect for lunch. The service was spot on and cheery. Mostly vegetarian options which I think is such a breath of fresh air in this area as most restaurants Around here don't have anything on their menu that doesn't include animal products. I will definitely be back for the lentil soup and coffee! read more

Delicious food and fantastic service! We ordered online and couldn't decide between the vegan options, so we basically got them all. The dolmas were a highlight, super citrusy and refreshing, and the falafel paired really well with the spicy hummus. The folks at the counter were super friendly when we arrived and had everything ready to go. We will be back very soon! read more

After my experience dining at Alee's bistro/cafe/brewery/casino I felt enlightened. Alee's kindness was second to none and treated us like family. The food was fantastic, I ordered the chicken shawarma plate. The ambiance was astounding as well, as the decor gave me true insight to authentic Mediterranean and Lebanese culture. I would consider anyone looking for work to deeply explore Alee's cafe as he is looking for staff and is incomparable in the economic opportunity he offers. I will be back soon. read more

Had a great lunch at Alees today with wife and friends. Loved the variety of food and the service and hospitality were outstanding. Highly recommend. read more

This restaurant does not disappoint! Any time I can walk on the street and see vegan food advertised on a menu without having to squint and search is a bonus. With very reasonable prices, and great preparation, I have no complaints about my food here. The owner was very friendly and asked each table in the small dining room if he could get them anything; this sense of hospitality was shared by the employees and added a nice personal touch. I would recommend the restaurant to anybody reading this. read more

We stumbled into Alees Cafe because we were in the mood for Mediterranean food. The food was AMAZING. I had a special pumpkin dish called pumpkin kibbeh, and my daughter had the veggie combo which included falafel, grape leaves, hummus, and tabouli salad. Both dishes came with a side of amazing pickled turnips, cucumbers, olives, and pita bread. Everything is homemade by Alee, who is also a wonderful host that came over and had an interesting conversation with us. All in all, a great surprise and I would definitely go back the next time I go to Lewisburg. read more

Alees Café - Mediterranean Near Me - Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

I am a student at Bucknell and this restaurant is one of my staples when I'm on campus. The owner is so incredibly nice and the food is just amazing. Highly highly recommend to everyone!! read more

A hidden gem! We were visiting from DC and this was the only place we could find open for lunch on Christmas day. We are so happy we ended up here. The food was delicious- some of the best Lebanese food I've ever had! The owner was kind and provided great service. read more