Lovely owner and delicious Mediterranean food. Best in the area! Falafel platter is my favorite and I could drink their tzatziki it's that good. The rice is always perfectly seasoned as well. read more

Cute spot. Super nice people. The chicken was fantastic. Rice tasty. The falafel was overcooked super crunchy, and and I couldn't eat all of it. It was just too dry. read more

The restaurant is not much to look at but the food is great!!! I had the chicken gyro last night. The pita was tender and the chicken was tasty with just the right amount of lettuce, chopped tomato, red onion and tzatziki. A couple of weeks ago my daughter and I shared the gyro and chicken platter with the Falafel appetizer. Delicious! Will definitely make this a regular stop. There seemed to be a lot of take out orders keeping the place busy. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! I highly recommend the hummus and pita bread- so fresh and so delicious! My fiancé and I have been several times and have never been disappointed! The service was super fast and very friendly! Such a cute little spot, there's lots of different beverages and very clean! Will always be back! read more

A small, family run, unassuming spot. If you like greek food, it was very good - fresh, hot and reasonably priced. I had a gyro, which was perfect with a fresh, warm pita, lamb, veggies and cucumber sauce. My wife had a greek salad, which she enjoyed very much. Friendly and fast service. read more

A delightful small restaurant with delicious Mediterranean/middle-eastern food. It's owned by an immigrant family so you know the food is authentic. Having tried most of their grill/meat entrees, I personally like the grilled chicken most. Their gyro and sausage are flavorful and delicious, but too high in sodium to my personal preference. Also, their seasoned rice is very tasty! They also serve other Mediterranean/middle-eastern staples like falafels, pitas, hummus and zatziki sauce. Bottom line: a great place to grab some authentic exotic flavors. read more

Cafe Mediterano - Mixed Grill for 2 - Cafes Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

Good food and great service at a very affordable price. Definitely recommend! Try the Greek fries!

An unassuming gem serving excellent Mediterranean food. I've been going here for years and can confidently say I'll be going back as long as they're open. read more

The food was so so good- can't beat the price for two gyros, a salad, pita and hummus. We had to wait a little longer because of how busy they were and only two hardworking people but well worth the wait. read more

Great service and delicious food!! It really brings me back to my Greek roots! The gyros platter was a meal and a half. Keep up the great work! Thank you! read more

Ate there for first and last time. Older man that runs it is rude. However, worst than that, he and his young worker did not wear gloves to prepare food. Totally barehanded touching lettuce tomato onions when preparing wraps and gyros, etc. followed by rolling up the wraps/gyros barehanded so that now the whole meal was contaminated inside and out. Where we were sitting we could plainly see them. It was very disturbing to know someone's bares hands and skin and probably germs and whatever else on their hands, were touching peoples food that they were going to eat. So wrong, on every level, that they do not wear gloves, even though the box of latex gloves sits on a shelf near the food prep table. read more

Upon walking into the restaurant, the gentleman working greeted us kindly, and took our order at the register. It was mildly crowded, but our food came out swift and warm. The food was incredibly flavorful. The falafel on pita was a favorite, as well as the chicken pita. The French fries were delicious, with no excess grease whatsoever. They also had a wonderful selection of items from the Mediterranean area, including coffees, juices, teas, snacks, and condiments. I will definitely be returning. read more

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My favorite Mediterranean/Central European spot in town. The gyro sandwiches hit the spot and are competitively priced (around 6-7$). I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they sell Cevapi sandwiches here! This was my favorite dish in the Balkans/Croatia and thought I'd never be able to eat it again in the states. Sure it's not as good as eating in Split, Croatia but it definitely brought back some great memories. All around, great food making me a repeat customer. read more

Coming from a Greek, this is the best gyro in Vermont. The lamb is thinly shaved. Flavor is there. Tomatoes are fresh. Rice is nice and moist. Simply authentic. Also loved all the international snack options! read more

Food was to be ready at 5:50. I arrived at 5:50, was told 5 min. 30 minutes later the overcooked, salty food was ready.

This place is great. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. We eat here maybe twice a month, and never a bad meal. I like to stop in, order, and have a beer while I wait. Hidden gem in Essex... read more

It was great. Definitely authentic Bosnian food. If you have not tried Bosnian food then try it here. Try the gyro. You will not be disappointed! read more

Great place for Greek food like.gyros and falafels. The servings are generous and the price is fair.

Don't judge a book by its cover when it comes to this place! The place is small and unassuming and quite honestly, somewhat dingy on the inside. And yet...this is some of the best food I've had in the area! I frequently get a falafel pita or falafel salad for lunch here and it is consistently delicious. The tzatziki sauce is creamy and delicious and makes an excellent addition to every part of this meal. This place certainly isn't fancy or frilly or full of atmosphere but if you're looking for consistently and yummy food, give it a chance! read more

Falafel was great, wonderful European chocolate selection, and my friends loved their gyros! Altogether recommend highly.

Service was great, the place seemed clean and they had a great selection of food. The Gyro platter was mediocre and the meat tasted a little dry. I think I will try somewhere else in the future. The falafel was good. read more

Cafe Mediterano - Gyro platter with falafel. - Cafes Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

We ordered take out and got a variety of menu items, and everything was delicious. The meat was flavorful and the vegetables were so fresh and wonderful. This was our first time ordering but definitely not our last! The service was great also, not much contact with ordering and paying on line which I appreciate very much!! YUMMO!!!! read more

We eat here a lot. But the service has really been having issues lately. The person that typically answers the phone for take out is barely audible and has gotten our order wrong the last three times. The food is good, the people are normally very good, but the process of ordering by phone is poor due to this person. So, unfortunately we have had three bad experiences in a row, so no more. read more

Came here for dinner, which we ate at tables outside of the restaurant (the trials and tribulations of Covid). I had a gyro pita, my wife had the chicken+gyro meat plate. The pita sandwich was good. Moist (due to tzatziki sauce), had some lettuce and onion and what appeared to be homemade pita. Sandwich could have been a little bit larger. My wife's plate had a generous amount of meat and rice plus a small salad. Both the gyro and chicken were moist with the chicken nicely marinated. I think the (white) rice had some chicken stock and butter in it. Overall, the meat plate was pretty good. I'd eat here again though do feel the meal a bit overpriced ($26 after tax). read more

Tried this place for the first time last week. I am generally not a lover of Greek food, but I enjoyed my lunch here. I had the falafel special that came with fries. The falafel were moist and well seasoned, and the french fries were done well. My husband had the lamb Gyro and liked it as well. My only critique would be that when my party arrived, we were not sure if we were supposed to go in and order or if the waitress would attend to us at the table we chose outside. She did eventually come out to help us, but a sign asking to order inside or wait for a server would have been helpful. read more

Had the meat platter gyro meat chicken and Greek sausage on top of rice portions are amazing food is delicious. I visit Williston once a week and I will be sure to go back again read more

Cafe Mediterano - Cafes Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

Probably the only place you can get a good Pljeskavica in Vermont. In fact, I've never seen it anywhere else. The meshano meso/mixed grilled meats are decent as well. I have seen the gyros and by all accounts, it is probably the best in the Burlington area as well. I've spent a lot of time in the Balkans for work and the food there is quite amazing compared to what we eat on a daily basis here. So, if you miss good Balkan food. Check this place out. Probably the best you'll find in the State. read more

Ordered the gyros-chicken platter to go and it was amazing! The gyro is the most flavorful and juicy I have had in the area and definitely THE BEST rice I have ever had from a Greek/Mediterranean restaurant! Absolutely would recommend trying for yourself. One note is that I wish they had a larger menu that included more Greek specialties like Mousaka and Pistachio. read more

I tried the falafel pita and my husband ordered the gyro. Both were excellent. The falafel wasn't overcooked, which tends to be an issue. The tzatziki sauce on both pitas was well-flavored and creamy, but not overpowering. A locally owned business - we're definitely going back there again, especially because good Greek food is very hard to find in the Burlington area! read more

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A piece of Europe in Vermont !!!! So good to be here and enjoy the beautiful food !!! Soooo good ! Delicious !!!!

Great service great food, we will be coming back soon. I had the Cevapi my wife had the gyro.

Our household loves this place. The falafel is the best in Vermont and the portions are quite large. Great chicken platters and wonderful sweets. Service and prices are spot on. read more

I've worked nearby for years and never noticed this place! Thanks, Yelpers, for bringing it to my attention. Popped by for lunch last week. I had a greek salad with chicken, and greedily also ordered some dolmades as a starter. YUM. Everything was tasty, fresh, and perfectly spiced. The pita bread was particularly delicious, very light and fluffy. It wasn't super expensive, good service, and served quickly. I've missed Mediterranean food in this little corner of VT - Cafe Mediterano definitely hits the spot, and I suspect I'll be going back pretty frequently! read more

This is one of those places that you probably drive by every day and never even glance at. If it were not for the location I feel that Cafe Mediterano would be one of the most popular eateries in Essex. I go for the falafel, which is one of the best I've ever had. Due to the number of reviews touting how awesome the falafel is I won't go into detail because I would just be repeating what everyone else has said. I've tried several other menu items and have yet to be disappointed, though the falafel will always be my favorite. Cafe Mediterano unfortunately shares a parking lot with Domino's, which means that the parking lot is usually full with their customers. Also if you've never been here then you will probably drive past it if you are coming from five corners as it is hidden behind a row of trees. If however you do notice Cafe Mediterano, stop in, you won't regret it. read more

Talk about fresh food, made to order and takes the times to make sure everything is done right the first time. Nothing like it in Essex, after a long day at work you can just call and order in and have fresh delicious nutritious food. 10-10 read more

I just went for the first time in years and couldn't believe how much it had changed. The inside used to be modern with unique international items which created an amazing dining experience. This time, there was a table piled high with office supplies and papers sprawled all over. The benches were gone and the international goods was more like a random mess of products. I was really disappointed by the inside, fortunately the outdoor area is a hidden gem. The food itself was good and the girl working was lovely. If I had to sit inside I don't know if I would dine here... Bring back the old upscale European charm! Also, they would do well at a farmers market or the food truck rally at arts riot on Fridays. read more

Cafe Mediterano - Gyro with fries special $9.99 - Cafes Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

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Bosnian food served in a somewhat cluttered setting. I've never eaten Bosnian food anywhere other than here, so I don't feel qualified to opine on its relative merits, but it is a longstanding go-to for my wife and me. For lunch I recommend the Panini Mediterano with Kajmak smoked meat and roasted red pepper. For dinner, I'm a big fan of the Mixed Grill combo, which gives you a pita pocket, and a mix of the wonderful seasoned chicken, gyro meat, and a couple links of ćevapi, a variety of Bosnian beef sausage, Tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and nice, uniquely flavored rice. I tried the ćevapi sandwich once, which came plain on a handmade roll, but it wasn't my cup of tea. read more

One of the great hole in the wall places in vermont. It's not about the style of the place, its about the food, flavor and price. Its amazing get the chicken platter or greek salad. read more

delicious and authentic greek food, would come back for sure! don't miss this hole in the wall

Small stop in the heart of Essex Junction. You'd drive right by if you didn't know it was there. They offer authentic, quick food at a great price. Love their gyros & meat plates. Last time I ordered the chicken and lamb. It came like a beautifully deconstructed gyro - slices tomato, onion, lettuce, & mmmmm that special sauce - with double the meat on my plate! So delicious. read more