As soon as I see no seed oils at any restaurant I am immediately hooked!!! This place cares about the food they are serving their customers and the owner is a sweetheart and everyone is so welcoming! It is a well lit place with plenty of sitting inside and out. Rosemary chicken is so tasty and they always add some of the broth when they are serving your plate! There is a variety of sides. I was able to try their rice and vegetables but I wish I could've tried their hummus. THEIR BREAD!!!? One of the most amazing things I have tried!! I cannot wait to go back and try more! read more

Very good place! It's located inside of the CODA building, which I believe is a coworking/business space. Read the other reviews and tried to get free parking on 4th street, but all spots were taken and I'm not sure they were free. Parked inside of the garage and it was the worst garage I've been in lol. Very dank and stank and dark--park close to the elevators if you can! The building is beautiful, airy, open and has lots of seating (in the food hall area). The food was hot and the area was clean. Customer service was ok. I got the rosemary chicken with garlic sauce, pasta and veggies for sides and they give you 1 falafel. Also got an Izzy. The food was delicious. Falafel was light and airy. Chicken was juicy and well seasoned. Wish I got a larger serving of pasta! My food was 22 dollars plus 8 dollars to park. For me that's too expensive for an everyday experience, but I would def go back if I was already in the area and I will also try the Buckhead location! read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Rosemary Chicken PlateRosemary - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The downtown location has always been my favorite restaurant when visiting Atlanta. He was a pleasant surprise to find out that they have a second location. I was really happy because the downtown location closes early and during the daytime because I'm busy with work during their hours of operation. Through my last visit it just so happened that my flight was overbooked and I had to stay an extra night low and behold I find out they have this location open for lunch and dinner so I immediately jump an Uber and went straight to Aviva to check them out. The workers are a resemblance of Kameel, very warm, friendly and engaging. The food was up to par. I went for the salmon which was outstanding as usual and I grabbed a falafel wrap to go which again was outstanding. I was kicking myself because I really wanted to get that rosemary chicken but maybe next time. Five stars all the way. read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Aviva always provides amazing service.The food options are tasty and healthy. The ambiance is great as it sits in the CODA food court. The CODA garage will validate two hours with purchase. It definitely deserves 5 stars and I highly recommend! read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Menu and food. - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

There are a few locations around the Atlanta area, and this happens to be the one I can easily get to for lunch, but all of them hit. Consistently good quality and tastes amazing! You know it's popular when you see the line that forms for lunch every day. This particular location is in CODA, The Collective Food Hall at Tech Square, and it gets pretty busy with students and workers nearby. Aviva is a pricier option compared to the other food options it shares space with, but the flavor, portion, and freshness cannot be beat. While waiting in line, you should be able to see the digital screens above that show the choices you have. For me, the rosemary chicken is such a standout menu item. Even waiting in line, I had my eyes on it. I typically get the plate, and sometimes if I'm not feeling the sides they have, I get their creamy chicken soup. I think every plate you order, they also throw in one falafel, which was nice. I thought I wasn't a fan of falafel, but that's because most places I've had it make it dry and crunchy. Aviva's had a nice crisp exterior and a soft interior, which helps the flavor come through a lot better too. I'd consider ordering falafel more often if I know it'll taste this good. Now, the rosemary chicken is cooked perfectly, the meat is tender and the skin is seasoned beautifully. If you do not mind truly digging into your meal and getting a little messy, this is so worth it. The creamy chicken soup is also a great pick, especially for cold days. It's warm, rich, and yes indeed, creamy. The cheese in it is incorporated well, and if you aren't looking for a full meal for lunch, just getting the soup is a good option. Considering the location, it can be difficult to find seating during peak times, but the food travels well. Parking isn't too bad either, so stop by if this is the closest one. read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Rosemary Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The food is good, but the customer service today deeply hurt my feelings and was completely unacceptable. It wasn't rush hour at all--it was just me and one man ahead of me in line. I stood there and watched as all three employees completely focused all of their energy on this customer. The worker beautifully crafted his wrap with extreme kindness, and the staff was talking about it and doing everything they could to impress him.However, the moment he was done, the entire atmosphere shifted. Absolutely no one greeted me. Two employees stood there with a cold attitude, completely ignoring me to start making a to-go order instead. The worker who made the previous wrap tried to take over making that to-go order, paused to ask if it was mine, and when I said no, he finally started my order. But before finishing, he left my food completely incomplete without filling my sauce just to step away and serve the woman who had lined up behind me. It felt like everyone could see her, but I was invisible.To top it all off, the cashier--who is Black like me--joined right into the madness and was incredibly nasty. She added my sauce, punched in my total, and immediately turned her back on me to smile and warmly greet the next customer with 'Hi honey, how are you?' She carried on a friendly conversation with 'honey' while I checked out and waited for my receipt. She then just stuck the receipt out in my direction without ever looking my way, continuing her conversation. I am a kind, patient person with a great personality who stood there with absolutely no fuss, but being treated with this level of coldness and blatant disrespect is hurtful. Every single customer deserves equal warmth and basic human courtesy. read more

I stopped into Aviva to grab lunch while visiting Atlanta. It's inside an office building in their food court area. It was pretty empty in there around 2pm when I went in. Aviva has Mediterranean style plates, wraps and salads, where you choose your proteins and sides and they make it right there at the counter. I knew I wanted falafel but unsure if I should do a wrap or salad so I asked the girl working and she suggested a wrap and all the toppings she thought would be good. I went with her suggestions and was very pleased! It was a huge wrap with lots of great flavor! read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Falafel wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Wow wow what a very very nice unique style food place this is in midtown Atlanta area yes for real I can see why this is a popular eating spot & place for not only Georgia tech students but tourists everyone as well oh yes this so good tasting food here as well a must check out place read more

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This is a delicious Mediterranean place in the Coda. Compared to the other options at the Coda, this place definitely has the best value. The chicken shawarma was very good, and there were so many side options I didn't even know what to choose. I do think everything was a little too salty for me, but the flavor was really good. I would come back to try some of their other dishes. read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Five stars for the Amanda's excellent customer service! Amanda was operating as the cashier and prepared my plate. She handled everything with a friendly attitude and impressive efficiency. The food was great, but the outstanding service made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back! read more

Holy moly.....this was SO good. I got the chicken shawarma plate with lentils & cabbage slaw -- they added in a falafel for free (and also offered free soup!). I ate it all in about 15 minutes, it was that good. The food is perfectly seasoned, tastes fresh and is amazingly filling. I left feeling full but not disgusting, which is hard with fast casual food. I wish I lived in ATL because I'd be here every day. read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The food here is totally fine, and the vibe is clean if corporate, but the prices are so super high. I took a friend to lunch at this food court location and together we spent $50 on cafeteria-style served food. I got the salmon, which was flavorful, although maybe a little overcooked. I love Mediterranean food, but there are better value options within the CoDA food court. read more

The girl with the glasses has a bad attitude. She didn't greet me when I first walked up. I asked for the onions that goes on the shawarma for my rosemary chicken and she made me feel like that was an issue. I asked to put my number for my points and she was upset about that too. Not verbally upset but she walked away before I could even finish paying.no goodbye or thank you. Just not welcoming nor accommodating at all. read more

Really fresh ingredients prepared with care and nutrition in mind. I got the rosemary chicken and are you kidding me? Looks so incredibly well seasoned. I got the platter: the chicken was seriously so tender I ate with a fork and my hand lol the falafel was crispy and flavorful. Love all the sauces, esp the tahini because you can taste the quality. Not like the watery ones from other places. My server (a young African American fellow) was so patient and friendly. I can't wait to come back. read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Rosemary Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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You would think it's impossible for a restaurant to have a 5 star rating with the number of reviews it has but seriously, the hype is real. So when Aviva by Kameel opened at the CODA, I had to check it out. Kameel unfortunately was not there but he had a good substitute filling in - not sure what his name was but he was super friendly and nice and treated me like I was a regular. I decided to go basic and ordered the chicken shawarma with a side of grilled veggies and falafel but it was anything but basic. It was super tasty and who knew they could make "food court" food look so good! Will definitely be back again soon! read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Chicken Shawarma + Grilled Veggies + Falafel @tiffhuangry - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Delicious Mediterranean food with great options. The falafel wasn't ready so they even gave us free soup! Ambiance at CODA is great too! read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Falafel plate with sides of baba ghanoush, mixed vegetables, and sweet potato - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

NEW BUCKHEAD LOCATION ALERT!! The new Buckhead location of Aviva by Kameel is to die for. I've never met kinder more generous employees. The employees energetically greeted each customer upon entering treating them like family. They treated each customer to a mini bowl of soup (which was amazing) while they ordered/waited in line. They also are so generous with portions- I got SO much chicken and large portions of my two sides. Mr. Kameel gave me a free homemade pita which was the fluffiest best pita I have had in my entire life. You cannot leave without trying it I can't even describe how good it is. He also gave me a falafel to try which I definitely would recommend- it wasn't like any falafel I've had before (in a good way). It is a little expensive- but I believe worth every penny. Mr Kameel is also big on using 100% extra virgin olive oil which is super healthy! They have both inside and outdoor seating- definitely a nice place to dine outside when the weather is nice! I literally could go on and on about this place. It is located in the shopping center with the new Publix! read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I love this restaurant so much. You have to try the soup. It's so delicious creamy and it's consistent, every time I have the soup it tastes the same and I love coming to get a cup when I'm in the area. Looking forward to trying other menu items at this restaurant, recommend the soup! read more

We went at 12:30 on Monday, 7/25/2022. We did paid street parking. There were a good amount of tables inside. Here's what we got: - Falafel Platter ($12.15): The falafel was amaaaaazing. Perfectly crispy on the outside, but soft and moist on the inside. I got it with tahini dressing and it was good! It only comes with 4 falafel balls, but you get 3 sides instead of 2. For my 3 sides, I chose veggies, sweet potatoes, and pasta. All were delicious! The sweet potatoes were so sweet and spiced so nicely. The pasta was so creamy and tasted like elevated macaroni and cheese. - Chicken Shawarma Platter ($12.95): I liked the falafel better than the chicken shawarma. My husband got the sweet potatoes and hummus as his 2 sides. The hummus was good! I wish the pita was a warmer and fresher. Super good! Great price! Large portions! read more

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This is a food court style restaurant. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma, Grilled Veggies, and sweet potatoes and a side of hummus. This is a healthy place to stop in on a busy day for lunch or dinner. The food was flavorful and light. The person who served me was wonderful and enthusiastic. She let me taste some of the food which was super helpful in ultimately making my choice. If I was in the area and needed something quick and healthy, I'd eat here again. read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Chicken Shawarma, Grilled Veggies, sweet potatoes - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Aviva by Kameel is the fastest service and highest quality meal I have had in my life. The chicken and lamb taste so authentically Middle Eastern with just the right amount of seasoning. They have so many delicious sauces to choose from-lemon-garlic, tahini, hot sauce etc. Even warm and fresh soup on a cold winter day. They even have a ton of vegan options for my friend. Perfect place to go on your lunch break for a healthy satisfying meal. I can't wait to go back! read more

The ratings are true. Yes, this is truly a delicious heaven on earth and it's here in Atlanta! Food: The food is absolutely fire!!! I tried their salmon with veggies as my side and the salmon was perfectly cooked (medium well-ish) and the veggies that accompanied it were tasty! The price is higher than your general fast casual place but the quality and portion size of what you're getting is really unmatched. Service: phenomenal as it gets for a counter service place. You're greeted and the employees I interacted with were happy to give recommendations on what I was feeling (something healthy and light but large enough for two meals)- recommended the salmon with veggies and it included sides (tabouleh salad and hummus are my go tos!) read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Salmon plate with veggies, hummus, and tabouleh salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Didn't know a thing about this place and what a delight. Amazing falafels and creamed spinach. The best. Service...top notch.

There just isn't enough good things to say about this place. The food is amazing! It's hard to decide, it's all so good! We got the rosemary chicken, roasted potatoes, creamed spinach. Not in the photo: focaccia bread and a falafel for $16. We were both stuffed after this single portion. (I already started eating before I took the photo) Kameel walked by and gave us complimentary baklava as well. Last time it was fresh baked cookies! They're the kindest owners and employees! It was packed and as soon as someone got up, someone was there to clean the tables! read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I had takeout from here yesterday, and the food was excellent. Probably one of the best middle eastern spots around Atlanta. I'll have to check it out in-person next time. read more

Was very salty - the potatoes, salmon, and veggies. Free little slice of watermelon and two little slices of naan bread. Homemade hot sauce had a nice kick to it. Staff wore gloves and hairnet, but no mask. Plenty of hand sanitizer and wipes inside the food hall. read more

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Atlanta's longtime top-rated Yelp restaurant, Aviva by Kameel, has opened a second location. This time, it's in Midtown on the campus of Georgia Tech. It's inside The Collective at Coda, a food hall (food court) on the ground level of the new, slick-looking Coda high-rise office building. This Midtown location of Aviva by Kameel is more accessible than their popular Downtown location at Peachtree Center for a couple reasons: (1) The Peachtree Center location is only open for lunch, Monday-Friday. This location is open for lunch, Monday-Friday *and* it's also open for dinner, until 8pm, on Friday and Saturday nights. (2) This location has more parking options. Since Aviva by Kameel at Peachtree Center primarily serves downtown office workers, the parking options are slim to none (paid deck parking). On my Friday night visit, I parked in one of several free spots on 4th St NW. At the time of writing this review, parking on 4th St is free. Alternatively, you can park on Spring or West Peachtree and use the ParkMobile app to pay for and monitor your parking meter. This saves you money if you're just ordering takeout and won't be long. Finally, Coda has a garage. The garage is the most expensive option and I'd only use it as a last resort. Aviva does not validate. Unlike the Downtown location, Aviva's Midtown location does not offer online ordering (at least, not at the time of my visit). It's a minor inconvenience for those, like me, who have grown accustomed to online ordering and instant pickup. I didn't mind, though. Chef Kameel Srouji and son Nas were in the house and they are what earns Aviva by Kameel that fifth star. They're an essential part of the experience. Aviva by Kameel at Peachtree Center has been a regular stop for me during my annual weekend trips to Dragon Con, so I've grown familiar with the restaurant's food over the years. I've also gotten to know Chef Kameel through an intimate charity dinner. He's incredibly charming and often says, "I love you" to everyone he meets. Nas is also friendly and charming in his own way. He calls me "brother" or "friend" every time he sees me and it's always in a gentle, warm manner. Finally, these guys love to give out free food, usually in the form of fresh fruit. It's just what they do. It's a nice gesture. This generosity and kindness is endearing. It's a big reason why people love Aviva by Kameel and why the business is consistently rated five stars. On this visit (my first to this location), it made me happy to see Chef Kameel cooking and humming away in the kitchen while Nas was running the show. Nas and a young female coworker were offering free soup to every customer. I had to decline a few times before finally accepting. They really wanted to treat me to some soup. Nas recommended the seafood soup, but since I'm allergic to shrimp, I went with the chicken and mushroom soup. It was extremely delicious. Five stars. I love chicken and mushroom soup and I think Aviva by Kameel makes *the best* chicken and mushroom soup. My soup was delectably creamy and packed with enormous flavor. Other ingredients included bell pepper and onion. I highly recommend it. I got a couple platters to-go. At Aviva, you can make any protein a platter, sandwich, or salad. Meals are priced by protein and include two sides. For one platter, I got the salmon ($15.75) with creamy spinach and baba ghanoush. For the other, I got chicken shawarma ($10.95) with falafel and tabouli salad. About $11-16 is generally the price range you can expect to pay for one meal. Kameel makes arguably the best salmon in the city. If you order salmon, each piece is cooked fresh to order, so it takes about five minutes. Kameel personally cooked mine. He was also cooking batches of chicken shawarma and falafel when I arrived, so I lucked out. Kameel asked me how I wanted my salmon cooked. "Medium well?" I told him I trusted him and he said, "I love you." The salmon was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Deliciously tender and moist with amazing flavor. It had ideal texture. Ingredients with the salmon included bell pepper, onion, tomato, capers, and a mouthwatering variety of herbs and spices. The creamy spinach was excellent (also recommended). It's made with spinach, tomato, garlic, and four cheeses. The baba ghanoush was very good too. The other platter I got - chicken shawarma, tabouli salad, and falafel was good, but not great. The restaurant uses halal chicken breast that is hormone-free. It contains onion and Turkish spices. I had tahini sauce applied on top of both my shawarma and falafel. There was nothing wrong with these items; they just weren't as good as my favorites described above. I thought the chicken could have been more tender and the falafel maybe could have used more flavor. Also, the tabouli salad was a bit too watery and tangy (personal preference). Aviva's tabouli is made with chopped parsley, cucumber, tomato, red onion, EVOO, and fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Check 'em out. read more

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Found this place while heading to Smoqn BBQ in the same food hall. We parked on the street but I believe they have a parking garage. Outside a large screen was playing the World Cup. I'm not sure what else they would play up there but it was pretty cool. I went there with my family and tried the cheesy chicken soup, salmon, roasted chicken with rosemary sauce, veggies, salad, hummus, and rice. The options are to have each protein as a platter, salad or sandwich. 9/10 everything was good but the rice lacked flavor to me. For something to drink there is Lacrouix and Snapple. You can also ask for a water cup but it won't lead to a soda fountain. The water is from a water bottle fountain near the bathroom. I opted out. read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Roasted Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

In town for a work retreat and our lunch was supplied by Aviva in the form of a make your own pita bar. Chile, I was thrown for a loop with the layout- sauces, chicken, falafel, hummus, and coleslaw! The chicken was tender and juicy, great flavor and aroma. The falafel was moist and chewy and the flavors harmonized in my mouth. The hummus had this smoky flavor to it which made it unique and lasted in my mind (and on my buds) well after the meal was over. The pita pocket was also chewy and firm with a mild flavor itself, but absorbed the juice of the chicken perfectly. From the what I understand they were able to cater on last minutes notice and they supplied enough food to feed 50 people! I would have took pictures but I ate everything!! read more

There is a reason why this place has received so many five star reviews - it's not just for the food, but also for the amazing service and stunning location. We came here for a weekday lunch and were fortunate to meet the owner's son, Nas, who couldn't have been more welcoming and generous. He gave us a healthy portion of soup to try, falafel, and baklava. I had the platter with chicken shawarma as the protein, and the two sides I chose were tabbouleh and a creamy pasta. It was all delicious, especially the falafel. As a meat lover, I was surprised that this made it to the top of my list, but it was so crispy and moist at the same time! Nas explained that their baklava is made with olive oil instead of butter and I can't imagine having it any other way now. I look forward to trying the rosemary chicken and salmon on my next visit, they looked delicious. I had never been to the CODA in Midtown before. This is definitely more geared towards people who live or work in the area, but we were also able to find street parking easily. I believe he said they are open until 9:00 pm and they also do catering. I loved the indoor-outdoor atmosphere of this cozy food hall. read more

4 stars for high quality, fresh and flavorable Mediterranean lunch. Stopped by Aviva since I was working at the WeWork upstairs. The line was long but the staff was super attentive and moved fast. I ordered the salmon platter with a side of hummus and veggies. My co-worker ordered the rosemary chicken, rice and veggies. Everything was yummy...especially the rosemary chicken. Highly recommend! read more

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This is the real deal! And in such a nice airy location. Some things that missed QAQC a bit but otherwise I'm a fan and would come back for sure. ++ their cabbage salad -- you can taste the good-quality olive oil and it's nicely balanced ++ rosemary chicken -- um I don't even like chicken and think rosemary can be overpowering but for some reason this is just *mwah*I ++ don't sleep on their falafel! It doesn't look like much against a big honking piece of rosemary chicken but those little guys are so tasty + their colorful veggie mix is surprisingly delicious for veggies :0P + lentils were delish ~ their creamy chicken soup was a tad too salty BUT there was so much delicious in there -- something tangy, something funky, all scrumptious ~ I liked their baba ganoush but weirdly it seemed like chicken bones or something hard was mixed in it? ‐ The chicken shwarma was disappointingly dry BUT at least it was well-seasoned - They didn't have salmon available when I visited (Saturday evening) read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Cabbage, roasted veg, chicken shwarma, rosemary chicken, baba ganoush, lentils, chicken soup - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

After a long night of studying, I tried Aviva for the first time. I was immediately greeted by the head chef Kameel, who welcomed me with a smile and offered a complementary cup of delicious hot, hearty Vegetable chowder. Per his recommendation, I ordered a plate of chicken shawarma, cabbage salad with hummus, and eggplant ratatouille over rice. It totaled around $15 with tax and tip. Portions were very generous. Chef Kameel's shawarma was perfectly seasoned; the chicken was never dry or overcooked, and the caramelized onions offered a perfect compliment to the savory chicken. The cabbage salad and hummus were very refreshing and delicious! By far the best was the Eggplant Ratatouille: it was savory, hearty, slightly smoky, and seasoned exceptionally. Chef Kameel's service and cooking are absolutely outstanding, and are absolutely worth a visit! read more

The BEST Mediterranean restaurant. Everything here is delicious! The service is amazing and food is so fresh, you can taste the love. I can't say enough about Aviva. You have to see for yourself. I always rave about this place. An absolute gem! read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Lentils, Rosemary Chicken and Fatoush - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is a great restaurant with extremely fresh ingredients and also made to order options. The location in the peachtree center is very popular and always has a line so I recently went to check it out. The food was great! I ordered the rosemary chicken with potatoes and vegetables for $16. The portions are pretty big so I was able to have it for lunch and dinner. Everything was seasoned perfectly and I had very positive interactions with the owner and the staff. read more

This place is amazing. A+++++ service, they answer every question and we don't do gluten, dairy, or soy. Not only was it healthy but tasted amazing, the falafel was so soft yet a little crutchy...perfectly made. This is a must eat at. read more

Aviva by Kameel Midtown - Falafel, rice, veggies, lentils, soup, hummus. All gluten free and dairy free - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Best Mediterranean food in this area of ATL. I use to order catering from here for my job and started going when I was off because it was so good. Kameel and his son and THE SWEETEST people you'll ever meet. This is a family-owned and ran restaurant. So please bless them as they're blessing us with amazing food and service. The space is a little different because it's in an office building, but it's perfect to grab lunch on your break, or grab take out on your way home. I always get a plate with rosemary chicken, potatoes, and hummus. Never let's me down! read more

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The hummus was bad. Someone needs to be checking quality, my wife had a bad experience eating it.

Stopped by here for a falafel wrap and thought that it was delicious! I saw that pretty much everyone is line was getting the Rosemary chicken so that must be the most popular item but I was in the mood for some falafel. My only small downfall is that the falafel kinda lost its crispiness in the wrap with all the toppings and hummus so next time I would probably order a plate and get the falafel that way. Great flavors though and I can see why they have a huge following in ATL. read more