As I travel around the country for work, I like to find mom and pop restaurants that have great food. I just tried Allendale Mediterranean Grill and will add it to my favorites. Growing up in WV I do not have broad experience eating food celebrated abroad. Which makes for an intriguing hunt to find delicious food. The restaurant is clean and neat with table cloths. There is a friendly atmosphere, pleasant to relax to dine. The waiter really knew the menu and had several recommendations. I tried the Tahini Kufra Pan and wow. It had such a delicious blend of flavors that really matched with the rice and Greek salad. It was a wonderful dining experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone read more

Almost everything was fantastic from the appetizers to our kebabs. Where they fell short is on one of the most expensive items on the menu- their lamb chops which were described as being served in a buttery garlic sauce and instead came out charred and I overcooked. I was extremely disappointed since this is a dish that is not difficult to prepare. I won't be ordering that again. read more

What an excellent find! The new owners, who took over this past summer, have turned dinner at the corner cafe into a superb Mediterranean restaurant. We were looking for a less heavy meal after days of Thanksgiving feeding at the trough and figured Mediterranean cuisine was the way to go. We didn't know about this place, and the other nearby restaurants are either mediocre or ridiculously over priced. We started with an order of the kibbeh. They were delicious. Perfectly spiced. My wife had the chicken schwarma platter and I had the gyro platter. Both were excellent. I was pleased that the gyro was not over salty. The portion sizes were good. Service, from the owner, was attentive and he is extremely friendly. I hope to see more people going here (although the emptiness during Covid was a plus, I hope to see the place stay around!) read more

It's the only decent restaurant in this town, but the management, service, and reliability is a bit all over the place. They make it a habit to close down at random hours if it's slower, so don't place any pick up orders with them any time after 12:45pm. Without fail, they've canceled in the past - 40 min+ after the order. read more

This is an amazing family run, cute little gem nestled in Allendale's town center circling the clock tower on W. Allendale Ave. Bring some wine or pick up a bottle next door and enjoy some Mediterranean home cooking in Bergen County. The owners are here and are welcoming to all. Plenty of plamt-based options too! read more

Came here because I saw it mentioned on social media and because my son-in-law likes Turkish food. The place could use a little more decor, but the food was varied and good. Excellent hummus. Everything seemed fresh. Service was friendly but needed some sharpening up. We had to ask to have our wine bottle opened, so they handled us a corkscrew. We shared four entrees, but they gave us no small plates to share the food. We had to use our napkins as plates. It wasn't intentional; it seemed like they weren't aware as to how it should be done. Later on, a nice woman who may be the owner and chef came over and provided more attentive service. She was eager to please. Noticed that a few customers were Middle Eastern which we felt was a good sign as the food must be authentic. We will be back. read more

Perfect 10s all around! Excellent food, lovely setting, cool staff. Definitely recommend.

Phenomenal! Came here for dinner and got the Shish Tawook and Kufta Kabab and it was great! You can taste the freshness in the meat, salad, and rice, with incredible side sauces. Would absolutely recommend the mint lemonade as well. Will absolutely be coming back. read more

New layout, new owner, new attitude. It makes all the difference. I had sworn off the predecessor "Allendale Eats" because a number of rude experiences with the staff. Too bad, because I live across the street, have young kids, and am not a great cook. The good news is that local restauranteur Eddie (Mezza Luna, Allendale Steakhouse, Toscana Pizza) took over, remodeled and opened a couple of weeks ago as "Allendale Corner Cafe." Eddie and his leadership team are in the store every morning overseeing the operation and greeting customers. Do these people even sleep? Been there three times now.... (+) Food. We've had bagels, eggs, pancakes, omelettes, and tons of fresh fruit sides (my kids love it). All great. Service - great. Location - great. Price - fair. (-) Coffee options. I would like the cafe to feature better espresso-based coffee options (like they have at Mezza Luna), though. Temperature. The entrance lets in a bit too much cold air in winter. Bring your jacket and/or layers until they figure out a solution. This local joint is now a officially Allendale's hidden gem. Can't wait for the good weather and to sit outside for breakfast and brunch. read more

Allendale Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Kids breakfast with owner Eddie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

I was working locally and found this place on yelp, so I picked up some burgers and fries. They definitely give you a good size burger that was good and the fries where descent. I'm sure if we ate them there they would've been a lot better. But given a 10 minute ride and it was pretty cold out the food cooled down pretty quickly. They need to have a better drink selection, maybe some bottles and cans. When I asked they had fountain drinks which for me doesn't work especially to go for several people. Other than that they had coke and sprite. I'm boring I only drink seltzer. read more

We used to frequent this small restaurant before pandemics. We did not realize it is under new management until we came in, but we're very willing to explore. 1. Service is very scattered, you are not seated and have to grab a table by yourself. Server took our orders for drinks and came back some time later saying that she forgot what was ordered. I had to send cappuccino back bc it was coingly sweet, no apology. No one checked if food was ok and we just got up and payed inside and left. 2. Food. Used to be old diner feel with very well prepared simple food. Current menu has some of the same items, slightly geared towards Mediterranean. We ordered shakshuka and salmon Benedict. Shakshuka had too much cheese and was not spicy at all. Hollandaise on eggs was cold and separated, eggs were runny, but barely warm. There was a very thick slice of red onion, which overtook everything. I ordered cappuccino and it was extremely sugary and was quite unpleasant. Thank you. Won't be coming back anytime soon. read more

Allendale Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Half of onion from Benedict)))) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

Nope. Not worth the $50 we spent on sub par brunch fare. They packed dry toast after they asked if we wanted it buttered. They packed one syrup with the multiple orders typically consumed with syrup. No butter for pancakes or waffles. And what is that side of sausage? A sad patty. The phone call to order was sort of rude and confusing. I also just wanted two scrambled eggs with cheese and they gave me a full meal which was not what I wanted because we don't like to waste. I'll be going else where. Get it together. read more

Allendale Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Side of sausage.... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

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My wife and I used to come to this place when it was Allendale Eats, but since they closed we stopped coming to the area. We were driving by and saw another place instead of it so we stopped by for a quick brunch. My wife ordered salmon benedict which was cold and hollandaise was separated. It also had a ton of onions in it. I ordered shakshuka which was not too bad. It had too many onions and had no spice at all and this dish should be spicy. The eggs where perfectly poached though. Cappuccino was by far the worst I had ever tasted. It had like 100 grams of sugar and did not taste like cappuccino at all. The hash was very good and I think it was the best part of the meal. The waitress was friendly, but look like she did not want to be there at all. The owner/manager (not sure) walked around helping at the tables did not wear mask or gloves and did not use anything but a wet rag to clean tables. read more

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Started out heading to the AB&G. That was busy and we came here instead. Turned out to be a REALLY great choice. The service is amazing and the food is incredibly fresh. Can't wait to come back and will likely cater the next event from here. read more

Allendale Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allendale, New Jersey

Pretty solid Mediterranean place that's something of a small town diner as well (Hybrid Mediterranean/Diner restaurant). Definitely has a "Mom and Pop" vibe. Decent selection of sandwiches, Mediterranean, and breakfast items. Falafel Sandwich and Hummus appetizer were both excellent. Part of the menu was confusing; there's a kids section on the main menu, but a separate (relatively more expensive) kids menu with the same items. My only wish is they'd do some Mediterranean platters (e.g. Chicken Shawarma, rice, lentils, side). read more

The shakshuka is my favorite! Try it out for breakfast! Traditional American breakfast is also available along with the standard Mediterranean dishes. read more

Came here for the first time and immediately fell in love. Beautiful place, beautiful atmosphere, and the shakshuka was to DIE FOR! 10/10 would 1000% come back here for brunch read more

I couldn't be more disappointed with my breakfast. I've been to this establishment a couple years ago for breakfast and it was great. I'm not sure if the previous owners left or its under new management but it's gone downhill. I recall receiving home made hot chocolate and now I get Swiss Miss. I received the driest eggs and bacon I've ever tasted. If you decide to order a side of anything. Don't. The quantity is not worth the price. Oh and the one piece of French toast that was cut in half. What is that!!!!! Never again!!! Lastly, forget the customer service. The waitress and the chef were flirting and kekeing over your food. Like get a room. read more

Conveniently located next to parking lot. Food came out exactly as I got there, earlier than I expected. You can tell the food is fresh. Great healthy options. Staff was courteous. Will add this to my rotation. read more

I've been going back and forth about leaving a review but decided I should. We went for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and the music was blaring to the point you couldn't hear anyone speaking. There was one other person in the place. Be forewarned, all their beverages are in cans and if you're lucky you'll get more than 3 ice cubes in your glass. We ordered the hummus, was good, but served with stale dried out pita bread. My husband ordered the kebab wrap and I the moussaka. I love moussaka and always order it but here they served it with rice. I don't like rice so I asked if I could substitute veggies . The waiter suggested a salad and I said fine. The waiter didn't write anything down and instead of the wrap brought my husband the kebab dinner and when we told him it was wrong he said it was what we had ordered. He took it back and brought the right order, which my husband said contained maybe 3 pieces of meat. As for my moussaka, it wasn't, it was ratatouille. There were 3 chunks of eggplant, 3 chunks of pepper and onion and some tomatoes and they forgot the pita bread.To say we were very disappointed is an understatement and to add insult to injury they charged me $2.99 for a " side salad" . Will definitely not be back, there are much better Mediterranean places in the area. read more

Good food friendly service. Be sure to check the menu birds on the wall. Lots of interesting options there that I missed.

We found this spot in the Spring and loved it. HOWEVER when we came back this weekend for a late breakfast, early lunch we found that the Cafe is no longer for us. We ordered, we waited about 30 minutes for eggs and hash and a chicken pannini that never arrived. When we asked where my food was, the young girl said she would put a rush on it....all while my husband's eggs got cold. Waiting a few more minutes, I went up to the counter to see if my food was almost ready, only to find out that they hadn't even started making it. I politely told another young girl that if it wasn't started to just cancel the order. Only to watch a women, I assumed an owner berate both of these young girls in front of all 9 people in the Cafe. It's not your fault I told her, she answered with everything is their fault. Two tables had their bills mixed up and the "owner" was unable to correct the error, as one couple's card had been run. The "owner" continued to blame the young girls. After at least 10 minutes, both parties had to figure out the money between themselves, exchanging cash for the difference. "This place used to be good" one of them told me." The couple said they would never be back. After telling the young waitress that she should find another job and to never let anyone speak to her that way, the owner now comes over. So I tell her she shouldn't speak to her staff that way and that the customers certainly don't need to hear her, we left. On my way out, I mentioned that the food we did get was not good. My husband ate one egg and a piece of toast. He said the cornbeef hash was little more than potatoes. Did I mention that the bill for two eggs, hash and toast along with coffee and tea was $17.05? And even after never getting my order, the owner never apologized. She didn't say a word to me, just continued to berated her staff. We left a good tip but we will NEVER go back. That young girl's face as she tried not to cry will be with me for awhile. I hope they both quit. Actions have consequences even if you are the boss. read more

Great little breakfast spot. The food is consistently good and the restaurant is always clean. My only wish is that they offered more non traditional breakfast options. They recently opened for lunch and dinner serving Mediterranean/Turkish cuisine and it's amazing! Was dying to have one in the area and they do not disappoint. Have ordered a few times and everything we got was great. Highly recommend!!! read more

Excellent falafel! Friendly service. Reasonable prices. Fun music... owner even danced for us! read more

A New Year's Morning find! Freshly made and delicious hummus, shashuka and Kufta wrap. Very attentive staff. See you again soon! read more

Not sure if these guys are closed or just decided not to work on a Saturday morning during their published hours. Either way, it's not worth guessing if they are working on Saturday read more

I hate to say it but I don't think I can order from here anymore. Food is good and that's why I've come back. My delivery orders have been messed up a few times now. If they can't fulfill your order then they will replace it with something else but you won't know until the food arrives to your house. I've asked them to please let me know in advance but they can't seem to do it. Got the wrong delivery again tonight. Called in and they told me they'd call me back in 10 mins. I called them back 20 minutes later and they were annoyed with me. I think there's a disconnect with their online order system. I'll deal with crappy service all day long if the food is good, especially for a local business, but I think I'm done here. read more

Good food. Good service. Nice to visit a local eatery and get something a little different!

If you are looking for a cozy place to enjoy some healthy homemade foods Mediterranean style, then this is the place for you. This lovely BYOB restaurant is located on the circle in beautiful downtown Allendale, NJ. A family owned business, it's owner Soso puts love into every dish. Their falafel is THE BEST, and you simply must try the Moussaka! We can't say enough. Vegetarian, Vegan or not, you won't be disappointed! read more

Very family driver/family oriented place for breakfasts. Food tastes homestyle. Loved the atmosphere and service

Suad, Susu! Thank you and the rest of your family. You guys made me feel like I was at home on my late Labor Day vacation. Kufta Kabab was delicious I walked in almost half dead but still had enough energy to smile due to loving atmosphere as well as eat a warm baklava that almost made me fall asleep. read more

Best falafel I've had in years. It was especially light. The hummus was great and the Labane home made

Decided to try this place after running some errands. We got the burger, the chicken shawarma platter, and a gyro wrap. Food came pretty fast, and portions were pretty sizable. I wasn't expecting much from the chicken shawarma, but it was probably one of the tastiest, and well executed shawarma platters I have ever had. It comes with a super tasty hummus, a nice and fresh lettuce tomato and onion salad, and two big portions of chicken. Could not recommend it more. The burger was also solid, and the gyro wrap was just as good. The fries were also great. Wouldn't expect great Mediterranean food in such a small little town, but man was it good. Defiantly check this place out if your close, and get the shawarma! read more

An absolutely delicious meal! Everything made fresh in open kitchen. The meats were juicy and well seasoned. Will be back for sure.

Lovely little Mediterranean cafe. Boys loved the chocolate chip pancakes and the everything was cooked perfectly. Great service. Hope to come back to try the more Mediterranean fare. We kind of stuck to eggs and potato's and sausage foe breakfast. read more

The good reviews are largely surprising. The food took 45 minutes to come out, and at that, the order was completely incorrect, causing us to wait even longer for food. My eggs came out raw and liquid. The sausage was cold, asked for waters 4 times and never got them. read more

Legit Mediterranean food. They really need to change the name of the business now bc it's not diner food. This is just what I ordered today, but I'll be adding them into my takeout rotation. Dolma (stuffed grape leaves) - def made in house. You can tell. The slight vinegary sauce adds a nice brightness. Shephard salad - fresh and finely diced. Heavy on the parsley which I really liked. I always like asking for feta and liked how they added a fine crumble. Garlic shrimp main - nice portion of cinnamon scented rice with garlicky shrimp. Mixed house grill - sampling of the kebab, lamb, chicken and shawarma. Tasty. Got take out so the mains werent too temp hot but it was still very good. Good sign. I'm sure it would be excellent if we ate in the dining room. They badly need a basic website to explain what kind of restaurant they are and have the menu. read more

Embarrassed to say , this is my first visit though I live around the corner. Food was delicious ,didn't give a 5 because my order was delayed , but the gave me a salad and were very attentive. We all loved our food and I will be back! read more

Great home cooked Mediterranean style food. Friendly staff and owner.

A giant surprise to see this casual restaurant go from being a diner to a restaurant that is truly Mediterranean. The staff is so, so nice and the food is fresh and delicious. Some of the best fresh hummus around. It's hard to find a causal Mediteranian place around like this. There is no way not to enjoy it!! It's five star for a casual, delicious, attentive Mediterranean local. Oh and can't forget the Omar's - Nor sweet Suesue and Abdil. Omar cooked a great meal. Ask for what you like and he will happily do it to perfection. Enjoy!! read more