Baba's Mediterranean Grill is located in the Cascade Station shopping center. There's a private lot share amongst the businesses within the area, as well as street parking. I visited here on a Sunday around midday and it wasn't busy, so service was pretty quick. There are a good amount of seating areas if you choose to dine in. The vibe was pretty chill. After checking out the menu, I decided on the Spicy Pork Pita Tzatziki. The staff provided a good amount of my choice of protein (spicy pork) and then topping it off with any other sauces and veggies. I would definitely come back here for a quick meal again. read more

Baba’s Mediterranean Grill - Spicy pork in a pita. - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Restaurant is closed and empty. It looks like it's permanently closed no mention on the website or anywhere else. Drove there for lunch and had to look for an alternative in the neighborhood. Don't waste your time going here. Google shows it as temporarily closed. read more

Order at counter place with pleasant personnel who were helpful with menu questions. The chicken kabobs took a little longer than the bowls, which was very understandable when we got them: Huge portion of fresh chicken. Two skewers with gigantic pieces of flavorful chicken, with bell peppers separating each segment. Included rice and another side. My young dining companion did not want to try any of the other sides, so had extra rice instead, and it was a massive amount of rice. This rice is really delicious. Not sure what they use in it but it's yellow and flavorful and I just couldn't get enough of it. I had the chicken Shawarma bowl and they were very generous with the chicken on this as well and started the bowl with a lot of hummus that was very tasty. Added that delectable rice and the chicken and then I got to choose from the different additions to that including sauces. I had the kale and carrot salad and the Baba salad with the tahini dressing. It was an amazing combination, and I especially liked the pickled red onions with it. We also got one order of falafel, which also took a little bit of extra time, but it was very fresh (and hot) and exceedingly enjoyable. You can have them make your food to enjoy at the restaurant in their ceramic dishes or in to go containers. Their dining room was very clean and comfortable and I can highly recommend this place. read more

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I was sitting in my hotel room dreading my fast food choices when Babas popped up in my maps. I had to look up what Shawarma was! It is terrific. Fresh, tasty and loaded with vegetables. I am so delighted! The service was fast and friendly also. read more

Baba’s Mediterranean Grill - Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I brought my church group here for lunch. We've not been here before, so I checked them out online, and found it was like a small fast-food restaurant, where you order from the wall menu: Kabobs, Pita, Bowl. Then you pick the sauces and veggies. My group were used to sitting in restaurant, where the menu come to your table, and so are the food. We were seated right away, (I made reservation earlier) and we lined up to order. I thought, the portions were just right, I still have enough for another meal. My sauce was on the side (with a dipping sauce container), just in case I want less or more on top of my food. I'm glad I did that. I didn't need my sauce a all. All of us ordered the bowl, except two, they had the Pita version. I asked my group, how they like their lunch. They all said, it was good! One asked for spicy hot, it wasn't. One wanted less Feta cheese, of course, it was too salty. I asked them: if they would come back. 'Probably not' was their response. As for me & my husband: we like Mediterranean, and we will come back. Staff were friendly and service was great! Restroom could have been a little bit cleaner. read more

Baba’s Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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While visiting my daughter, we went shopping at this outdoor mall and, midway through our day, we got hungry. My kid saw the sign for Baba's across the parking lot and said this is a terrific Mediterranean place where you can custom-make your own bowls. I liked the sound of that, so we trudged over there for lunch. There was only one guy working behind the counter, but the restaurant was fairly empty, so we didn't have to wait at all. And this guy was SO nice, and so patient, explaining how it all works (i.e., once you choose the size of bowl you want, what sauces and veggies and meats you can put in there. The variations are practically endless). My kid chose a chicken-based bowl and, me, a lamb shawarma, and we shared both (with a TON left over! Portions are big here!). The hummus at the bottom of each bowl was amazing, the meats were delicious and well-seasoned, the veggies were all fresh, and the sauces we chose were wonderful (one of the sauces I had was a garlic-y creamy white sauce. Man, was it good!). My kid and I had a lot of left-overs to take home (and we each opted for the "small" bowl. It's a lot of food!). The restaurant interior was super clean and cute, if not a little sterile. I wish I had gotten the employee's name. He really was super nice and very helpful. This was a terrific semi-fast food place, with hearty portions and fresh, tasty food. Wish I lived closer; I'd be a regular here! read more

Baba’s Mediterranean Grill - View of interior counter. - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This little tree is in Cascades, Station, Weir, The, Portland, Airport Nice, bright and clean restaurant. You go inside and choose the way you want to have your lunch. Do you want a bowl, a pita, or a kebab. Then you chose your sides that you wanted on it. All fresh and delicious. I had the baba ghanoush and the Mediterranean salad. It was super tasty and filling The employees are very helpful and are willing to build your Peter the way you want it and tell you about what the ingredients are as well. I will definitely try this again. Next time I'm shopping. read more

Baba’s Mediterranean Grill - Chicken pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I used to love this place because the bowls were delicious with fresh ingredients and fairly priced. I'm not sure what happened recently but it seems like the quality went downhill. I got the lamb and beef shawarma bowl, but most of the meat was inedible because it was too hard, maybe overcooked. For two bowls and one drink it was about $40, which is a little steep for what we got. The service is okay, nothing special. Same for the vibe of the restaurant. It's an open and bright spot with several tables and chairs. This used to be my go-to spot when in this area, but I probably won't return. read more

Baba’s Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Horrible customer service, not inviting, no signs explaining the menu or what toppings to choose from and if you get the lovely woman that helped us today, you'll never be told what your options are. The food is way too salty to eat. The portions don't reflect the price. Will never return. read more

Palate: Middle Eastern, specifically Egyptian. Taste: Delicious. Service: Friendly and professional. Value: Upper mid-range ($16-20 per person). Environment: Sparkling clean. read more

Baba’s Mediterranean Grill - Bowl with all of the fixings - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The service was so bad. The person working on 10/7 at like 5pm was was apathetic and had no customer service skills that the person behind be LEFT after watching him serve and make my food. They used dirty knives and the food was 'ok' at best. I felt like I was ruining his evening just by stopping to get food I didn't even want to eat in the restaurant. No smile, no asking question beyond 'what do you want' even after telling him it was my first time. Genuinely such a bad experience I would rather go to a food truck and get better food and service. read more

This is your Mediterranean version of Chipotle. You pick your protein, decide on a bowl, pita, or kabob. Then they have topping to finish them off. I got the spicy pork shawarma. The pork had ZERO spice. They put the toppings in the end and eating it was really messy. The highlight of the meal was that fountain sodas. Had a pineapple cream soda and went back for agave vanilla cream soda, both DELICIOUS! Wish the food was as good as the soda! Oh well. I was also disappointed with how dirty the restaurant was. Staff showed zero pride of ownership. It was a nice modern interior but the lazy staff doesn't clean! read more

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Cava who?!?! I know only Baba Seriously delish. Chipotle tahini = GREAT! Would definitely come back and next time would bring more friends! Calming music the whole time. Come if you want to be calm and pleased. read more

Food was really goood! Definitely worth the try I loved their homemade salad and everything over all was really good. Wait wasn't to long only waited about 4 minutes on fresh chicken I definitely recommend coming and giving it a try read more

Baba’s Mediterranean Grill - Lettuce, chicken, special salad, tahini sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Foods great and service is great! BUT, the place is dirty and gross! There is a large fan above the food that blows out air and the TV screen above the food is full of black dust and debris. read more

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My friend from Houston told me the is as close to Cava as I'm going to get here in Portland. The food did not disappoint! All ingredients were fresh and didn't taste like they'd been sitting out all day. The flavors blended so well together. I'm obsessed!! Staff was very friendly and answered all my questions without rushing me. Definitely a must try read more

Amazing food place! I ordered the lamb+beef bowl and it was one of the best tasting experiences I've had at a place in a while. Service was great, very friendly and helpful people, I sampled new things before adding them into my bowl to make sure it was something I liked and they were more than willing to help. Great environment and music as well. 10/10 read more

Baba’s Mediterranean Grill - Lamb+Beef Rice Bowl. - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We used to love Baba's! It was always fresh & delicious, with large portions and great pricing. I don't know if they have new owners or what, but the last time we ordered from them probably a couple of months ago now, the portions were a lot smaller, while prices went up and I hardly had any chicken in my chicken schwarma bowl at all. The chicken was minced, and you couldn't even taste it there was so little in there. My husband ordered "double meat" and gave me some off of his. Unfortunately, that will be our last visit to Baba's. Spitz is so much better! Larger portions for better prices & you don't have to search for the chicken. Sorry Baba's, you screwed up. Despite the response from the owner, I stand by my review. We loved Baba's and ordered often, and we were really disappointed with our last order. I wish I had taken a picture.‍ At least we have a good alternative. read more

Having originally planned on going to Panda Express Nextdoor, I passed by this place and its smells drew me immediately. The interior is beautifully done with minimalistic and simple decor but most importantly clean all around. I ordered a lamb/beef bowl and for just under $20 (including tip) I say I got my moneys worth. It came packed with the items I chose and EVERYTHING was flavorful and fresh! My server was super friendly and helpful. He had the perfect demeanor for customer service. I would definitely come back to this place. read more

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Very fresh ingredients. Takes a little while if you order any proteins from the grill. Great little spot to stop by if you're waiting to catch a flight from PDX. read more

Worker was nice, prices were crazy for what you get... had a piece of metal in my food (which cut my mouth) and workers acted like they could care less, looks like it wasn't their first time either. read more

Food was very flavorful and great portion size. Joseph was AMAZING! Such good customer service

A yummy lunch after our flight! Hubby had a lamb shawarma in a bowl w/chipotle tahini sauce & I had a chicken pita w/Tzatziki & lots of veggies! Absolutely delish! Will definitely be returning! read more

I got the beef and lamb pita with spicy sauce and hummus, with red onions and lettuce. The service was good. The decor was cute and simple. The food was delicious, exactly what I needed definitely will go back! read more

Food is good most of the time, can be hit or miss occasionally with food being over cooked or incorrectly prepared, but even on the best days, the bad service can't make up for it. Every time ive come by I've been met with terrible service. I've started trying to place orders online to avoid interacting with the employees, but even when doing that it's a total flop. Every time I've ordered online for pickup, the employees are surprised when I tell them I'm there for my takeout order, even though there are several just chatting. Then, I have to sit and awkwardly wait for at least ten minutes for them to assemble my meal... I think I've learned my lesson and will not be trying to make it work anymore. We have too many great other options to continue to support a business that seems to have no interest in taking care of their customers. read more

You order at the counter and pick up your food at the cash register. You sit inside the stark white dining area, or at outside tables along cascade parkway. You bus your own table. I've only tried the traditional lamb. flavor was really good. I tried the bowl with rice, veggies, and tzikiki sauce. My daughter thought it was too garlicky and too many onions but I disagreed. I'd go back for sure. read more

I was pretty disappointed by the shawarma as quite a bit of it was inedible due to gristle and chunky pieces of that I couldn't chew. The meat that I could chew wasn't very seasoned. The vegetables were very tasty. I wish that the pita was built as it was cut since all the veggies were on top and then the meat was on the bottom. Perhaps this was for the best since so much of the meat had to be spit out. Establishment was very clean and having an actual glass to drink water from was appreciated. Maybe I was more disappointed than I should have been but I was really hoping for something tasty. I may come again and just go for the falafel. read more

I would rate 5 star if the following didn't happened. This is our third visit. We love their food (chicken bowl, chicken peta bread and falafel) we also got a complementary sweet (baklava) during our second visit. But today something bothered us was, the person who served us was asking some mean questions which made us embarrassing and we can feel some bias in his food service. Apart from this it was an excellent filling food with freshly veggies, seasoned meat, hummus and toppings. read more

Food is great. Service is delightful. Portions are significant. Healthy and delicious at the same time. I highly recommend! read more

Me and my husband decided to try out this restaurant for the first time. We were disappointed. The food was not too bad. But the price for the portion size is not worth it. Also, while my husband was eating chicken, Shawarma, as he was chewing, he felt something sharp in his mouth. Once he pulled it out, he realized it was an inch long piece of metal, not sure what it was from. He cut his mouth. When we mentioned this to the workers, they seemed to care less. This was very disappointing, considering the amount they charge for their food and the way that they treat their customers. read more

What a fresh, flavorful & delicious meal! I ordered the lamb and beef bowl and was delighted to see the bowl filled with all colors of the rainbow. The bottom layer was hummus and rice and on top was romaine lettuce, baba's salad (tomato, cucumber, radish, mint), cabbage, pickled onions, chopped kale & carrot salad, tabouleh, baba ganoush, tahini, and tzatziki. Every mouthful was bursting with flavor! Everything was so fresh and so healthy. This will now be my to go to spot when I come to Ikea- I'm so happy to have found you Baba's! And the owner was incredibly kind as was the staff. 10 out of 10!!! read more

This place is a treat in an ocean of chain restaurants. Amazing food, generous portions, great flavors and extremely nice staff. Our family of four got a wide variety of dishes, all of which we enjoyed. They were out of their spicy pork, which we would have loved to try, but the chicken, lamb, and beef were all delicious. Interesting toppings, all in a nice atmosphere. A welcome option during an airport overnight. read more

Without a doubt the best place to grab food in cascade station. Real, quality, fresh food with so much flavor and variety. Incredible.

Baba's makes it right! We had beef and lamb shawarma in a pita and in a bowl. Bowl comes with rice and/or hummus. Delicious. People are very nice. Plenty of space between tables and chairs. read more

Nice little Mediterranean eatery, very fresh vegetable and protein selections, great sauce choices, and cheerful staff. Had the chicken shawarma bowl and pita. Tsatziki sauce was delicious, highly recommend for a healthy, tasty, fresh lunch or dinner. read more