I'm so happy Babylon Café finally opened for lunch! I've seriously missed their food, but living across town and dealing with traffic made it hard to come by. As soon as I heard they were open during the day, I had to stop in. I tried one of their new sandwiches that was recommended to me, and it was perfect. The balance of meat and sauce was just right--not too heavy, not too light. You can tell they really pay attention to quality and flavor. The new upgrades to their porch makes sitting outside even better read more

my favorite hangout in the ATL. worth the drive. incredible cuisine, great family business, cool atmosphere, decent prices, impeccable service, immigrant poc family owned and operated. do not miss this place. end your evening here for an unforgettable experience and enough food you can take home witcha. read more

Babylon Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We went here for Valentine's Day first they sat us at a table near the door which was a mess because of the crowd that was coming in we finally got move then had to wait forty five minutes just for appetizer then waited another hour on food that never came so we ended up just paying for what we did get and left not to mention we paid for valet parking up front near the door only to come out to the vehicle to be parked across the street at the gas station! This establishment was not prepared for Valentine Day please prepare better next year this only comes once a year and you knew it was coming so you guys should have been ready especially when you have a reservation needless to say the only thing was nice was the decoration and the dancer. read more

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Nice late night option if you're looking for food. The portions are huge and you can easily get several meals out of an order. I love the salmon. The only con is if youre ordering food to go then you still have to pay to park. read more

Babylon Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place was a vibe!! I planned a happy hour event for my Facebook group (Atlanta Social Crew). We came here on a Friday right at 6. I loved the decor. Everything looked so nice. They have plenty of space for large parties. It was about 12 of us. Happy has $10 drink of the day. $6 shot of the day and $20 hookah. It's from 6-8p but they did extend it til 11pm while we were there. Let me say Ciara, our server, was amazing! She was so attentive and that's rare when you have a large party. She was super sweet. I'll come back just to sit with her! I ordered the shrimp kabob. It was so good and flavorful. They have a small parking lot in the front. I think they valet as it gets later in the day. They are open until 6am! I will be back. Reel on Instagram : @miss_mekad read more

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RACIST RACIST RACIST ESTABLISHMENT! I dined at Babylon the other night and was appalled by what I saw. I ordered the shrimp kebab meal dish, but I quickly asked for a to-go box after I witnessed an altercation with the owner and a customer. The owner is an older Middle Eastern man, but wouldn't stop referring to black customers as n****rs". I witnessed him arguing with an African-American customer and calling him the "N" world over and over again. Not only is it unprofessional for a business owner to be conducting themselves in that manner, it's very hurtful to witness someone using such a hateful word in a hostile manner. There are other better Mediterranean restaurants that I would rather support. read more

The hookah was not good! The shisha was cheap, the drinks was good, the waitress was knowledgeable about the specialty drinks they were serving at the time, the food was BOMB (meaning good for my proper people) it was very filling and flavorful! The ambiance gave off lounge vibes and they have a smoke section for patrons and a non smoking section too. You also have a time limit to eat/smoke/drink and I think it's appropriate for busy nights not slow nights. We need to stop that it's kinda rude. Parking can be frustrating when packed, being that the parking lot is tiny. read more

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One of my best friends wanted to visit this spot for her 30th birthday turn up. I had never heard of this place prior and wanted to give them a try. This place is not that big and it's parking lot is very small. Like only about 8 cars can fit into the lot. Please be advised that this location charges twenty dollars after 10pm so it's best to come before to take advantage of free parking. As I mentioned the parking lot is small but we managed to find parking in the lot adjacent to the restaurant. Once you enter into the place, you are within a Mediterranean theme restaurant. It's as if this place wasn't in Atlanta, Ga but in another country. Very beautiful with the ambiance & furniture. My friend made reservations for 9pm sharp and we all arrived there on time. The DJ was top tier he played all the great throwback late 90's and early 2000 songs. It was a whole vibe indeed. As the new kids would say he understood the assignment for sure. On the night we went there was hardly anyone in the lounge/club area. Like when does that ever happen? We stayed for over 4 hours and enjoyed every minute of it. Every half an hour the belly dance would come out and dance with the bday girl. It was a whole vibe indeed and nothing but good times. Last but certainly not least the FOOD! I have to say this place does the best lamb chops. It was so juicy and tender yet did not lack flavor. Truly delicious and paired well with the basmati rice. The side salad was great too the dressing was a balsamic vinaigrette. I will be coming back just for the food cuz it was a whole vibe. The drinks were delicious the peach Babylon margarita was amazing & the hookah was good too. read more

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My family and I were in town for an event and went to Babylon not just once, but twice while visiting Atlanta. The first night I had the Lamb Chops which were out of this world. The second night I had the steak and it too was amazing!! Not only was the food top tier, but the ambiance and service were impeccable!! If you like Mediterranean food trust me you will love Babylon Cafe!! The hookah and the desert were also fantastic!! The management and owners even greeted our table to make sure we enjoyed everything!! I can't wait to go back to Babylon next time I'm in Atlanta. Make sure to check them out!! read more

Babylon Cafe - Lamb Chops - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I was here last night for a comedy show open mic that I took part in and it was so dope!! I was a bit apprehensive at first when I saw the name of the restaurant well because if you know biblical history then you know what kind of city Babylon was. LMAOBut I will say I had one of the best margaritas I've ever had last night from the bar at Babylon and I'm not sure if that's a good or a bad thing cause you know, Babylon!! But seriously the food and drinks were good and the vibe was good too and I'll definitely be back!!! read more

Babylon Cafe - Ked Uncut doing stand up at Babylon Cafe!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I had a great time at Babylon Cafe recently on a Saturday night. A close friend of mine celebrated her birthday here and reserved a section. We arrived around 9 PM. Parking was very limited, but we were able to park in the lot behind it (where Starship is) for free. They do begin to charge for parking in that lot after 10:30 PM, so I recommend arriving between 8 and 9:30 for ease in finding it for free. Babylon Cafe also charges a cover after 10 PM, so I recommend coming earlier for that reason as well. The reserved section came with bottle service, so we were able to enjoy Patron shots and the bottle girls came over with the bottle, sparklers and the birthday sign to celebrate our friend. I also ordered a mango margarita (I think it was called Babylonrita?) and it was good! We ordered lemon pepper wings and french fries and they were perfect for the booth that we were sitting in and helped with soaking up the tequila. We truly enjoyed the french fries. My friends that ordered the lamb chops and lamb bryani loved their food also, but took to-go boxes. I would love to try lamb bryani next time, but would not recommend that type of food for the section seating, because of the limited space and lower table making it harder to eat the lamb chops and rice/like dish. They do have general restaurant seating on the other side of the cafe. The music was awesome; this djay catered to the millennials that night! There was a mix of r&b, hiphop, afro beat, Mediterranean music, line dances, everything early 90s to the early 2000s with a mix of 2023! We were up dancing the majority of the time that we were there. We saw the belly dancer 2-3 times and she delivered a very fun and interactive experience where we could dance with her. It was a true party and it almost felt like we had the back of the place to ourselves because it was very intimate and not crowded. It is a great place for a birthday celebration or just to hang out on Saturday night. Overall, this experience was a VIBE that I have not had going out in a year or so. I would def. come back to enjoy dinner and music. read more

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I gave 4-stars only because of the $40 parking fee. I felt that was a bit much considering I was there for dessert & a couple of drinks only. Apparently, there is a club, separate from the dining room in the back of the building. I sat at the bar. I ordered a drink + dessert. My Mojoto was a little sweeter than I have had from other bars, but I drank it down & ordered a Crown + cranberry. It's really hard to mess that up. The Lemoncello cake is the best dessert on the menu. Will I go back? Maybe if they come down on that parking price. read more

Babylon Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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. ' . The libations are flowing here and they taste good. They also offer authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, hookahs, and an area for VIPs. read more

We came here based on recommendation. It was Thursday at 4/5am when we walked in and it was lit! The music was good & the bathroom was clean. read more

Everything was amazing! The seafood platter was so seasoned and a great portion! I cannot wait to come back. read more

Ambiance was cool or whatever but the food was so bland I had to ask server for salt & pepper and hookah is horrible. My boyfriend was pissed ! It's not a spot I would suggest read more

Babylon Cafe - Salmon Pasta Primavera - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Loved the experience, perfect Kuwait:middle eastern vibe. We went right at opening for food drinks and hookah. They had a live DJ great music and the drinks were my favorite I had the raspberry lemonade drop read more

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We went for Happy Hour at 6pm on Friday. Great vibe. The Food was Flavorful. Really like the rice and the flavor in the shrimp. My salmon was a little too well done. The drinks were good. I love the $20 Hookah. The service was ok. No complaints. I look forward to going back. read more

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For an evening of abstract oddities that can be curated only near Cheshire Bridge, look no further. Babylon Cafe is one of those oddities. The first sign of something being off was when a middle eastern Uber driver asks you if the place named Babylon Cafe just opened. At that moment, there is a very natural raise if an eyebrow that resembles a curious chipmunk contemplating why squirrels exist. A long time middle eastern Atlanta resident not knowing of a place that has been around for many many years was a suspicious precedent to what was about to come. Friday night at 9 pm and the place being almost completely empty should have been the next sign to get out. Yet on certain evening, curiosity prevails over logic. Walking into a larger room with cushions, it was a vast space with some neat wall decorations and Moroccan lamps. The ceiling however seemed to be wrapped in some kind of terrible tarp. There was intermittent music blasting, then turning off completely, leaving the empty room in complete silence. Looking upon the menu, the pricing of any decent alcohol were out of this world. Over $200 bucks for a bottle of Cliquot? Does it come with a personal donkey to race through this vast, empty desert on Cheshire Bridge? It seemed like a really bad joke. The beer selections were quite terrible. Other than a couple mass produced American staples, the only bearable choice was corona. Ordered a hookah as well, which prepared in a nice glass apparatus, but lacked in quality of tobacco and guaranteed a headache for the next day. Next, the food came out. The appetizers and salads were surprisingly very good. The Babylon taster of meats had chicken, which was not bad, but also seemed to be of very low quality. The lamb was one of the worst. Dry and Flavorless. The solution was to get stuffed on the rice. The waitress was very kind, so that made the misery of this experience better. Upon departure, a DJ arrived and it seemed like they were setting up for a night of partying. Perhaps I missed the theme of this place, as a nightclub, but even with that, could not imagine footing these prices in a hole in the wall as such or wanting to be inside of this distressed building. I was quite happy to exit and know that this will be the last visit to Babylon Cafe. read more

Babylon Cafe - Interior design - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I rarely leave bad reviews, but I had to share about the trickery with the bill on 12/22/23: Simple Dinner for two was $201. Why? Their online menu has lamb priced: $35...we were charged $51. 2 glasses of wine: $24 (price not on the menu) 3 Fiji water bottles: $18 (price not on the menu) They offer a Beef Shawarma Plate ($24) and a Chicken Shawarma Plate ($24). I asked them to make mine 1/2 beef and 1/2 Chicken - I was charged an extra $20 to mix them. (price not on the menu) I asked for 1 side of rice. I was charged for 2 = $20 (price not on the menu). Before we added a tip on the bill for the waitress, an extra 18% fee had already been added. (extra mandatory fee not on the menu) read more

This place is cracking - loved it!! Food is great- lamb shank Biryani is bomb.. Music is so classic and decent up-to the trend. read more

Babylon Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Bad bad bad Shady PRicy There was entry charge Table charge I am sure there is even charge to use washroom And everything is average read more

Food servings gave leftovers for the next day(big portions) , we had hookahs it was a special, music was sensational. Our service was good but they did ask if we wanted water , the Deer park was $5 and the small bottle of Fiji water was $10! I would not have said yes to a dang 10 bottle of water . That was my only oh heck no moment . We had a blast tho . Drinks were good too , they give you a bang for your buck . I do want to say I'm not even a hookah person but theirs was phenomenal! read more

This is the worst run Reaturant lounge I've been to in 20 years. Do not come here if you're over the age of 30. This is a money trap. We were forced to move 3 times after paying for a bottle. The food was trash and the manager was useless. I will never come to this establishment again. Well over priced! Crazy!! read more

We came here with a large group of people so we were seated at the table near the stereo. This place is small and the parking lot even smaller so keep that in mind when planning an outing. Some people parked in the lot next door. My friend and I ordered a combo meal and split it. We split the Babylon special, an order of falafel and then a cheese dessert. It also came with a cup of soup which was really flavorful. There was so much food, we didn't expect so much for the special. We couldve had that alone between two of us. The falafel was great: I'd never had it before so I wanted to try. Totally worth getting. We also ordered hookah and their hookah wasn't as good as I've had it because it tasted like it was burnt the whole time. The flavor was strong though. They play super loud music for dabcing & take requests. They also have belly dancing at night which is always interesting read more

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First off the fooood so good!! Lamb chops juicy and flavorful all the Mediterranean dishes amazing. My waitress was the nicest positive attitude and great customer service all around even management. I had the pleasure of meeting the owners and they made me feel super welcomed. Love me some good music and when i tell you they have it all!! Ambiance was great 10/10 read more

It was alright. Not the best. Very expensive. I ordered Mixed Grilled and Fries through UBER EATS. I didn't even receive the fries, which I wasn't happy about. The meat was good however they squeezed too much lemon or something..? It was sour. The rice was sour, the meat was sour. So it didn't have a good taste in my mouth. It didn't mixed well in my opinion! It was very expensive too! Almost $40 for one dish!! totally not worth it! I wouldn't ordered it again! I will definitely be trying other Middle Eastern restaurants. Trust me, I loveeee Middle Eastern food, but this restaurant doesn't make me feel good enough to come back or even say "THAT WAS GOOD". Disappointing! For the amount that I paid for! I kinda want my money back to be fair! read more

Ordered a lamb kabob and it was a big piece of tasteless meatloaf. I didn't even eat it. The picture shows what was left of my plate. Rice was the worst I've tasted. terrible. The hummus was the only thing I ate. 0 stars!!!!! read more

Babylon Cafe - Lamb kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is a super cute bumpin hookah lounge that knows how to make a good hookah and serve good food! The whole place looks authentic and is decorated beautifully. I truly appreciate and enjoy the atmosphere. There's two rooms, one side more styled for food seating and the other side is more lounge and couch seating. It's definitely perfect for big groups and to celebrate a birthday. There was actually a big party of over 10 people sitting beside my friend and I, celebrating a birthday! The staff is amazing, the girls are super sweet and attentive. So is the hookah guy, he's on point with setting you up and refilling the coals. Really great service here! Good DJ that knows how to read vibe and play a variety of genres that served everyone in the room. Their entrees are HUGE, I highly recommend sharing! My friend and I ordered a tabouleh salad, hummus and pita, and a chicken entree. Honestly I wish I had never ordered the tabouleh because the entree already comes with salad lol their tabouleh also needs to be more finely chopped, the parsley was too chunky. Their chicken is juicy and marinated very well. The price of their hookahs increase $10 more after 10pm on the weekends, so make sure you come before 10pm to get the best deal you can! read more

Babylon Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It was 12am and we were looking for food on a Friday night. Saw on yelp that they were open. We paid $40 to park in the parking lot. Paid $10 to get in and it was ok... but charging us $5.00 for a nestle bottled water and the food was ok. Our bill was $191 with our 2 entrees and 2 drinks. Sooo $241.00 plus tip.... that would be a nope we won't be back. It's not worth it i would have been ok with ihop read more

Definitely need a section if u wanna sit it's $20 for females $40 for men. They have two dj and a small dance floor. Super packed and tight space read more

This restaurant is over priced. The first thing the waitress tried to do was sell me on their highest priced item which is about $24 before tax and shareable for a group even though I came in by myself. I paid $20 for a lamb plate with 5 little pieces of lamb. Essentially you are getting a plate full of rice and salad for which I did not even receive any dressing. Not even a side of pita bread. Very disappointed that I waited 30 minutes for them to make this. The plate was not particularly flavorful either. I am refraining from giving a lower rating due to COVID and how difficult it is for restaurants right now. read more

Babylon Cafe - Lamb Tikka Plate for $20. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The owner is superb from attention to detail and hospitality. The hookah... good lord does it pull well. The food is excellent. Lamb chops are small so they can't quite get a medium cook on them correctly but they are marinated so the gaminess was gone and the taste was great. The filet mignon though... hard pass. Was very cheewy. Salmon and shrimp excellent. The hookah lounge needs modernization. The blue seats, weird tables and "cave" vibes are.... Weird for lack of creativity. Still a great place to go. Can't go wrong. read more

Good food, nice ambiance, affordable happy hour menu, lots of seating for large parties.

Cool after hours place that has a surprising crowd of diversity! When I pulled up I wasn't too fond of the parking situation, it's super small but I was lucky enough to find a spot right in front. ID before you enter bar, and inside has a cute middle eastern/Egyptian vibe. The watermelon (or any fruit that they're offering) hookah is a cute idea for groups who are looking for their next Instagram pic...super cute. The music switched between modern and throwback which I enjoyed. The waitress was attentive and speedy with keeping up with the small things, which is impressive in any club atmosphere. Give it a try. Can't hurt at 3:37am. Maybe next time I'll try the food, it smelled amazing!!! read more

Babylon Cafe - Watermelon hookah, literally! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Visited this place late night around 3am luckily they have their kitchen open late till about 6am I believe. I seen the food looked amazing and during a night out drinking it definitely came in handy. Ordered a platter which didn't take too long fresh and hot I devoured it to save my night of drinking and great service from the bartender name Kiara! Thank you so much had a great time music was great and grows as well. read more

If you're in the mood for some real food, late-night, this is the spot. I've had about three items in the menu and not one disappointed. A chopped chicken dish, a chicken leg quarter dish and the seafood combo. The seafood combo and the leg quarter were my favorites. Everything has just the right amount of herbs and spices. The male bartender is very catering and inviting. I prefer to sit at the bar in the front. The back let's out into a hookah lounge/dance club. Which is pretty alluring, but a little too vibrant for me at those hours, lol. read more

Babylon Cafe - Babylon Seafood Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Babylon Cafe is an inviting place for great middle eastern and Iraqi food. I enjoy this place a lot! I've only tasted portions of the regular entrees here. So i cannot comment too much on those. But I can comment on the amazing desert section they have here. The baklava with ice cream is absolutely excellent. It was surpassingly not as sweet as it may seem. The pairing is quite nice and it is a nice, hefty serving of food. It will definitely fill you up while enjoying drinks on the side. Drinks here are the usual prices. Last time we had a bug in our drinks! Apparently the bartender was just fired for pretty poor performance and they gave us double hits of our drinks. Aside from that, it seems like the prices for the rest of their services (smoking) here are pretty standard. Service gets a big shout out. This place is amazing for service and I've had great conversations with so many of the waiters/waitresses here. Last time I was here, the owner was kind enough to give us an entire tour of the restaurant and the new wing it just opened up. Service is very fast in my opinion. Parking is a very tight. The space in front of the restaurant is very small. So you may have to park with the stores right next to the restaurant. Warning: this place could be a little smokey, especially later in the day. Usually it's way better than most bars. Bottom line: go! read more

Babylon Cafe - Baklava with ice cream - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Super dope spot ! Opened after hours. The food, hookah and drinks are amazing. The bottle girls are very attentive and helpful. Great spot to chill. read more

Beaware of the tip scam, our bill for two person was included 20% tip , when i disagree and mention to them that menu specify added gratuity for party of 5 and more they give me another menu with added line ( gratuity is added for any hookah order) this is a total scam , i refuse to be a victim of this. Please be aware Updated Please see the attached massage from the owner read more

Babylon Cafe - Be Aware of the tip scam - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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