This is a nice, casual place for a healthy meal. We came for lunch and it was fairly busy but we managed to get a table. They have outdoor seating in the back as well. We got a rice bowl, pita wrap, and za'atar fries. Rice Bowl- I absolutely love that you can build your own! I got my bowl with chicken shwarma which was tender, juicy and beautifully seasoned. You get to choose a variety of toppings and two sauces. I got tzatziki and hummus which tied all the flavors together. The tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled beets and cabbage I chose as toppings were all fresh and added brightness to the meal. Pita Wrap- This is a hefty and filling wrap! We got ours with chicken shwarma and it was loaded with your choice of ingredients and sauce. The meat was out of this world in taste. Every bite is truly a delight! Za'atar Fries- I could snack on these all day. The fries were perfectly crispy and served hot and fresh. The seasoning is delicious and has a wonderful combination of savory, with an herby tang in the end. Great experience overall! read more

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My fellow coworkers told me not to go to Baba G for lunch because it's on the pricier side. I'm a big fan of Mediterranean cuisine so I went anyway and here's what I have to say to those who are thinking of trying Baba G. They were absolutely right. You're going to pay sit down restaurant prices while eating out of paper plates. $20 chicken kebab plus tax and tips - that is the exact same price as at Panini Kabob Grill. The pricing point is kind of a stretch for work lunch hour meals. I'm not sure that too many people are going to be willing to pay $25 for their lunches but the quality of food seems to be on point and that is rare around the downtown area where most restaurants serve burgers, fries, and all sort of deep fried dishes. For that price, honestly, my bigger beef was eating out of paper plates. Chipotle does this, but their meals are a lot more generous and cheaper. I think you should definitely give this place a try at least once and then decide whether to come back by yourself. The food was good. read more

Baba G - Chicken Shawarma plate - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

I found this place on a video on social media. For a company that claims service and hospitality in their social media , the cashier seemed annoyed we asked questions , he seemed upset I didn't know what I wanted and he kept touching his beard, right before ran the food to my table. He place the food down and before I could look up and thank him he was already walking away. I was sad though empty, the service was non existent . The food The babas chicken unfortunately not good at all The chicken only tasted like cumin and it was so strong I could not finish it . Their water bottle is like 5 bucks because of the fancy label, next time just sell me arrowhead Good intentions , bad execution . read more

I got a chicken shawarma rice bowl with pita bread and drink. Over all the food was okay, nothing to really motivate me to order here again. The chicken was on the salty side. The rice has no flavor, I guess I'm used to yellow rice from Mediterranean places. The garbanzo beans were too hard. The Hummus and tzatziki were the good parts of the bowl. I'm going to be honest I don't leave reviews often unless I'm bothered and I'm bothered. The food is overpriced, ordered on doordash so Im aware of the prise increase. The bowl is $20+ I added a drink and pita for another $4.50. Don't let the perspective of the photo fool you, the drink was only around 12oz, it was basically a kids drink barely enough to enjoy. Come tf on you're charging way too much to do something like, it's ridiculous... read more

Baba G - Chicken shawarma rice bowl - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

Do you ever drive by a place over and over and tell yourself the next time I'm in the area and it's meal time I'm stopping? Well, that was me until the other day. Couldn't decide between BYO bowl or wrap until I realized they are the same price and opt'd for the bowl. Which is a hearty portion, so that was a win. It was yummy, but only one texture. I wish pita chips or slivers were a topping option to give it a little crunch. Could totally sit and people watch from the front barstools, but grabbed and continued home. read more

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great quick service restaurant in the orange old towns plaza. there is both inside and outside seating which is nice. love that the food is seed oil free and the food didn't feel heavy at all. the BYO salad bowl was great but i would ask for less sauce next time because with the vinaigrette, it made my salad a bit too saucy. i even took some sauce out to mix to dip my fries in which was delicious. the spicy hummus, tzatziki, and toum were all delicious sauce. the BYO salad was a perfect portion and the baba's burger was perfectly cooked and i loved how crispy the fries were. read more

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Came here upon recommendation from Wine & Wax down the street. You pick your protein to have in a wrap, bowl or salad. I had the chicken(thigh meat) gyro rice bowl, hubby had a chicken(breast meat) wrap. Very flavorful in a healthy portion. Also had some fries, on the thinner side with a nice crisp. Really enjoyed the meal. read more

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Just wow. The pic speaks for itself honestly but I don't mind adding how delicious this was. Couldn't even finish it so I had very delicious leftovers! Can't believe I hadn't been here till now and I'm so glad I tried it out! And the staff was also sooo friendly! Be back soon xoxo read more

Baba G - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

BabaG is a build your bowl Mediterranean concept, similar to CAVA. Ordering is done at the front register, and after a short while they prepare your bowl and bring it out to your table. Unlike CAVA toppings are not unlimited, you are only limited to 4 here before they charge extra and you can't specify extra toppings like CAVA. BYO Salad Bowl ($18) - This came with a base of green lettuce, wish there was more variety in the greens like CAVA. I went with the chicken shawarma as my protein. Unfortunately it wasn't very tender and over cooked and dry in quite a few pieces. For my 4 toppings I went with cucumber, sumac onion, olives and crunchy garbanzo beans. Didn't care for the crunchy garbanzo beans, they were a little too hard. For my dips/sauces (limited to only 2) I went with hummus and baba ghanoush. Both were good. Overall the bowl was overpriced and costs 50% more than CAVA's bowl. CAVA offers unlimited toppings and more dips/sauces. I also thought the chicken shawarma could have been better. Service was friendly. read more

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Conveniently located near the "Circle" in the City of Orange with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Ordered a build your own chicken pita wrap -- it was huge and really good! Also had a build your own 1/2 salad 1/2 rice and chicken breast with hummus and garlic sauce -- so yummy. Street parking is a challenge during peak times with such a popular area. read more

Baba G - 1/2 rice and 1/2 salad chicken breast - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

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Baba G's redeemed itself. When they first opened, the gourmet Lebanese food prices of Byblos stayed but the aesthetic took on a more fast casual approach and the portions were small. While it's still quite pricey ($18.50 for a chicken shawarma salad bowl) the portions are way bigger than they used to be. However, and most importantly - the food is just really good. Meats are cooked great, the burger is crazy good and the fries are seasoned perfectly. Staff has only ever been good as well. I normally stick to the salad bowl and leave stuffed. The key thing here is that this isn't Greek or Persian - it's Lebanese. And the flavors and spices of Lebanon are unique and for me preferred over other Mediterranean restaurants. It'd be a perfect 5 stars if only there were a lunch special or just slightly lower prices. Lots of other Mediterranean spots are easily 30% cheaper - but I get it. The Orange Circle has big rents and the oils and ingredients are premium. Still looking forward to coming back and strongly recommend. read more

Baba G - Salad bowl - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

Definitely fell in love with the sweet eggplant side OMG. The beef and the sides were all tasty, the rice plate was able to be shared by 2 of us. Note: no pita unless you get as separate side or as a wrap. All in all, I would definitely go back and I'm NOT the biggest Mediterranean food fan. read more

Baba G - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

New restaurant right off of orange circle. You order at the front and they bring the food out to you. They have 10 tables on a small patio in the back as well as indoor seating. They don't offer reservations, but we had no problem finding seating for 6 on a Thursday at 12:30 for lunch. I got a bowl with rice and lettuce as the base, with chicken breast, hummus, baba ganoush, and an assortment of pickles. All the ingredients seemed very fresh. Chicken was on the dry side but when combined with the rice and toppings, it wasn't very noticeable. The sweet baba ganoush was different, I've never had a sweet version before but it was a nice twist. Service was very friendly with someone checking in on our table throughout the meal. read more

Baba G - Build your own - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

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Has been waiting for this place to open and forgot about it for awhile until I walked the circle. The cashier Chloe was extremely kind and answered my numerous questions about ingredients to accommodate my diet. I got the chicken shawarma plate and it was DELICIOUS! The place was very clean, warm, and inviting; I am coming back very soon! read more

Baba G - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

Stumbled upon this restaurant in the circle and WOW the food was so fresh and flavorful. The phone clearly did not eat first for the photo. My husband ordered the burger and that had great flavor but the BYO bowl is definitely the way to go. The spicy humus was one of my favorite things. Huge portions, fast service, fair price, lots of indoor seating and patio seating. The place gives off a family friendly atmosphere. Will definitely be making this place a staple in our rotation. Added bonus: they are seed oil free! read more

Baba G - BYO 50/50 Bowl - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

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I absolutely LOVE Baba G and will keep coming back as much as I can. The food never disappoints and the service is impeccable. First, I highly recommend the fries - so crispy and yummy. They give so much and yet I need seconds. And the bowls!!!! Literally two meals in one. The beef or chicken protein is sooo good (sometimes I just have to get both). Plus, make sure to have the beets as one of your toppings! You won't be disappointed. Last, the workers are super awesome and helpful, too. I've been able to talk to the owner a few times and he's such a cool guy. I really appreciate his intentionality with creating a healthy place to eat that also meets food cravings. Super awesome and I'm highly impressed I can't wait to go back! read more

Baba G - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

The stars are for the food. Great little fast food style middle eastern spot, it's little pricey but definitely worth it because of the quality and ingredients they offer. Service and staff on the other hand are not friendly, very odd. read more

Love fresh food, love love love Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. The revamp of where an old Circle favorite was is perfect. Quality ingredients, not a fad just well prepared meals using familiar flavors but freshened to met dietary needs for seed sensitive individuals. I had the lentil soul and Oh WOW I mean so much flavor packed into the cup I probably made a scene practically using my pita to get every last savory bit. read more

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I think the biggest mistake the original owner of Baba G did is getting into partnership with Busscat. The food is not as good as before abd it doesn't show the originality of the mom and pop restaurant anymore. Now when is Busscat is up for sale , I won't be surprised to see Baba G next on the list. read more

Baba G - Entrance - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

I visited Baba G's on a Tuesday around 5 pm. I parked in a lot about a five-minute walk away. There were only a couple of other people inside when we arrived but more started coming in as we were getting ready to leave. There's plenty of seating, both inside & out in the back. I ordered the chicken shawarma salad bowl with crunchy garbanzo, pickled cabbage, cucumber, sumac onion, za'atar labneh, & tahini sauce, while my sister got a chicken shawarma rice bowl (I didn't catch which toppings she chose). I thought the chicken was well-seasoned, & I liked how nicely it paired with all the toppings I had. The portions were generous, but we were hungry, so there were no crumbs left by the time we were done. I appreciate that they're a 100% seed-oil-free restaurant. I would love to visit again! read more

Baba G - chicken shawarma salad bowl with crunchy garbanzo, pickled cabbage, cucumber, sumac onion, za'atar labneh, & tahini sauce - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

First time ordering takeout and it was absolutely fabulous. The hummus was Devine. The pita chips were so crunchy and full of seasoning. My mouth watered. Falafel's were amazing. Taboleh was so fresh. The cauliflower was also super incredible. The young girl that helped me was super kind. The place is super cute and loved the openness. read more

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My sister brought us to eat here because they do not use seed oils to cook their food. This is a pretty great selling point, as I am sure most places, if you ask them, use seed oils to cook the food. That being said, I believe prices here are a little hiked up compared to other Mediterranean places because of this detail. I had been craving Mediterranean food for a while now, so I felt really open to the idea of coming to eat here. I must say it did not satisfy my craving so much, but it was still good. What I liked about this place was the fact that you do not need to wait for seating or anything like that. You just order food at the counter then sit and wait for it to be ready. The workers were nice enough to bring the food to us at the tables we were sitting despite it being busy. Other than this, the food was alright but not exceptional. I had a grilled wrap with chicken shawarma and some other things thrown in and though it was of a fair size and filling, I would not say it was anything special. I feel it might be best to come back and try some of the other items on the menu. read more

It's so overpriced it's ridiculous. The thin wrap I ordered with chicken thigh meat and a few condiments was $18. The taste was good but definitely not $18 worth. Will not be returning. read more

Loved my chicken bowl half rice, half salad and baba ghanoush. I would recommend looking at the size you can probably split pretty easily depending on your appetite. read more

Let's say this, I support this place as it's a Christian faith based place. I would come here and enjoy some good food and vibes. Praise the lord. read more

Baba G - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

My entire instagram feed was filled with crispy shawarmas so my craving for them became a NEEEED. Thankfully I found this place and it satisfied my craving. 10/10 and a plus that it's seed oil free!! read more

Baba G - CRISPY SHAWARMA WRAP - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

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Leslie was awesome! Great service, and food was delicious! My Mom and I had a great time here!

Incredible food, even better service. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you for keeping the Byblos vibe alive with a new and refreshed look. All we need is the lentil soup. read more

Baba G - Sign - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

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If you like Cava, you'll love Baba G! My wife and I were regular visitors at Byblos, so we were a bit skeptical of the transition to this fast casual version. Now, I think I like it even more. The create your own bowl option is the way to go. The chicken shawarma and koobideh are perfectly cooked/seasoned and super tender. After picking a protein, you get to choose 4 toppings and add 2 sauces for $18. Bowl was pretty massive, so I took half home for later. Service was exceptional too. The staff took time to explain the menu, checked in to see how we liked the food, and even got us a to-go box before we even had to ask. Great food with great service at a great price. read more

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We cannot wait to return. The food is gooood; the atmosphere is great; the staff is fantastic. It gets busy which is always a good sign and did I mention the food. What a treat, and nothing like it in the area. read more

I really enjoyed this place. I actually preferred it over Cava. The ingredients tasted clean and fresh, and the flavors were great. My husband had the loaded fries, and I ordered half rice and half salad,both were delicious and very satisfying. The only two things I wished I could've added to my meal were a couple small pieces of pita bread and some baklava, that would've made it perfect! Overall, a great experience and we'll definitely be back. read more

Baba G - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

Didn't stay too easy. Very expensive, not too friendly guy at the cashiering. Ambience quiet, and small.

We went here because we saw that they were newer and seed oil free. We will definitely be back again because the food was so good! I tried the greek fries and the amount of feta in them was perfect. My brother tried the burger and said he would come back just for that. The place was small inside but had a nice outdoor are too and it was very clean. Also the workers let us put a couple tables together to accommodate a larger party which was nice of them. If you like greek food, this place is worth a try. read more

Overall food was tasty but the falafel was not good..not fluffy and very dense. Service was good, not much to say about ambience, outdoor seating was by the alley. read more

Tried this place for the first time and wow it is so fresh and full of flavor. The spicy hummus is great and it all blends perfectly. I'll be back for sure. It was so good I forgot to take a picture before I ate it all! Staff is very nice and helpful and the back patio is a great place to relax and enjoy read more

Baba G - Back patio - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

This place used to be called Byblos, now is Baba G.......food was good back then, now is even better. The portions are very generous. Food is fresh and flavorful. You could probably feed two people with the amount of food they give you. read more

The bowls are structured well with nice choices and a good amount of food. Ingredients are tasty and love the customizations. My only complaint is after twice getting the chicken shawarma is that it's over cooked and can be hard to eat. If that is fixed it would be perfect. Falafel is great. read more

I've been to Baba G twice now, and both times I left disappointed. The food is just okay it tastes like something from a cafeteria. There's really no difference between this place and any other average spot; it's just plain food with no flavor that stands out. The service is fine, and the place is clean, but for what you get, the prices don't make sense. Each time I've come here, it's been around $65 for three people, and honestly, the value just isn't there. If I'm spending that kind of money, I'd rather go to Panini Kabob the food quality is way better, and the price is about the same. The only thing Baba G really has going for it is the location but the downside the parking is terrible, but when I go out to eat, I want to actually taste the food, not just eat something because it's there. read more

Finally, a modern Mediterranean spot in the Orange Circle that gets it right! The food is not only delicious but also thoughtfully prepared -- no seed oils, a focus on health, and nearly a fully gluten-free menu. Everything feels fresh, clean, and made with real care for both taste and wellness. It's rare to find a place that balances vibrant Mediterranean flavors with such a strong commitment to healthy cooking. The atmosphere is modern and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for both casual meals and meeting friends. So glad Orange finally has a restaurant that takes health seriously without compromising flavor. Highly recommend! read more

The falafel is loose and undercooked. The ordering system is unnecessarily complex with too many options creating a Subway-sandwich-like product. Simple is better. This food is for kids only. read more