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    Bedawi Cafe

    4.0 (211 reviews)
    InexpensiveMiddle Eastern, Halal
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BEDAWI CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Amanda S.

    Dined in for lunch recently and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. We shared the 5 cold appetizers option, the beet salad babaganoush and chickpea spinach salad were stand outs for me. I tried the falafel sandwich and lentil soup and they were sooooooo good! The table shared the leek pizza and it was a hit. Very kind service, we loved it!

    Neil B.

    For my birthday I wanted to try somewhere I had not been but that had been on my to try list and Bedawi fit the bill! Having fallen in love with Arabic food in Jerusalem many years ago, I am picky about where I eat it. Bedwai did not disappoint! We ordered a Merguez (ground lamb) Platter and a Chicken Platter. Both the lamb and the chicken were perfectly grilled and flavorfully seasoned. The accompanying baba ghanouj was exceptional and the warm, freshly baked Jordanian style pita bread sealed the deal! The cafe is small and nicely decorated giving patrons, along with the arabic music being played, a sense of being in the middle east. Portions are generous and prices very fair. Highly recommend but get there at an off hour because they fill up quickly!

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    Marianne D.

    How have I not reviewed this place all this time. Been coming here for over a decade with my then bf/now husband. This place has always been our favorite casual date spot with the wonderful backyard setting. The food is amazing and always so reasonably priced. I almost always get their mix mezze platter, which are fresh and flavorful. The sundried pizza is something you can't miss. For more heavy dishes the merguez platter is authentic and incredible. The staff here are ever so friendly and attentive. It was fun chatting with them through the pandemic and I'm so glad that the business has survived and resumed in person dining!

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    Jennifer M.

    A few friends and I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon after seeing good reviews on Yelp. The restaurant was empty except for one couple. The outdoor seating in the back was very cozy and picturesque. We ordered the Spinach Calzone, Lamb Pizza, mixed medley, and the assorted salad with hummus, makdous, baba ghanouj, stuffed grape leaves and labana. The cold salad was refreshing but not very impressive. The spinach calzone was interesting but didn't have much taste. The best thing we ordered was the lamb pizza. It was extremely flavorful and satisfying. The worst thing was the mixed medley with chicken and lamb. The texture of the meat was dry and grainy. I would not recommend it. Overall, it was an interesting experience but won't be returning.

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    Roger H.

    Decently priced and delicious, with a few points that take this down a notch. Came here after a failed smorgasboard attempt in prospect park, just remember that event is almost always going to be too expensive and unimpressive. Decided on this spot since it was highly rated. Ordered the 5 mezze appetizer option, spinach pie, lamb pizza and mixed medley. Spinach pie is different from what I'm used to at Greek restaurants but still good nonetheless, it came almost calzone-like with fresh spinach baked inside, tasted fresh and well made. The 5 Mezze option was great and is an awesome way to start off a large group with a restaurant's offering, loved all the items, everything I sampled was above average. Lamb pizza was phenomenal, the lamb bit that they had was spicy and done well, paired extremely well with the cheese, peppers and other toppings. Would have been a 5 star if not for a couple of things. The lamb in the mixed medley was extremely dry, and had a crumbly dust like texture to it, did not enjoy it at all, immediately regretted ordering the item. The other issue was the restaurant was pretty much staffed by one server/waiter/cashier. Came on the weekend and the person seemed pretty disgruntled and inattentive, not the biggest issue but definitely made the vibe a little weird. Overall a great place for great tasting food at a great price

    Chicken lunch platter with baba ganoush, $9.25!
    Su-Yee L.

    Really tasty lunch special for ~$9! I got the chicken platter with baba ganoush. Very flavorful chicken and a good portion size as well. The baba ganoush was delicious! I'd definitely recommend it, although I'm sure the hummus is also good. Pita was freshly baked and warm, and the salad was fresh, too, with a good assortment of veggies included. A great neighborhood lunch joint for takeout during these covid times. Would love to try something else from here in the future!

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    10 months ago

    Update: I ate at the place finally, in the really nice charming backyard. Still good.

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    Absolute best around. Always highest quality food in every aspect, and run by good, neighborhood caring people.

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    Love this place. Highly recommend the lamb sandwich, the spinach and cheese pie, and the pita and hummus.

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    Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Highly recommend for great labne, falafel, and baklava.

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    4 years ago

    Awesome awesome awesome food, I love their falafel, and especially the shawarma pizza is sooo good. I will be coming to this place soon!

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    Oh my goodness so good. The appetizer platter! Get it. And the back outside looks like Bali. This place is a gem!

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