My family was driving through on a road trip and we were looking for something fast, but we didnt want "fast food". This place was great! It has a drive though, but we dined in on the patio. It seemed a bit expensive at first, but when our food came, we saw that the portions were huge and the quality was great. Our kids each had the penne pasta with alfredo (one with chicken and one with shrimp). The sauce was very herby and flavorful, the shrimp were large and juicy and the chicken was a huge mound of shwarma. My 9 YO boys could have easily shared one dish and they are not light eaters. My husband and I both had the chicken shwarma sandwich and they were also quite large. They were stuffed full of well seasoned meat, fresh veggies and tzaziki. A fresh salad and hummus on the side again made this a meal with leftovers. The owner came out several time to check on us, answer any questions we had and he even refilled our drinks for us. Great service and personable employees. So, while this restaurant came up in my yelp search for fast food and they were definitely fast, I would classify it as casual, order at the counter dining with great people and a welcoming experience. I'm just sad that I found this place on a road trip and not in my own neighborhood. read more

Great food and great service. A bit pricier than most Mediterranean food, but very well done. I had the combo kabob and my wife had the gyro plate. Very good juicy meat and solid hummus. Try the garlic dip. If you like garlic, you'll be glad you did. read more

Yum! New favorite green restaurant in town. Can't wait to try more things on the menu. I definitely recommend the fattoush salad with chicken and the trio of dips. The garlic dip is the best! 4 stars because they don't have waiter service or wine. read more

We've been to Cafe Petra multiple times! The service is as fantastic as the food. They are always very kind and the food is served very quick! We find ourselves going at least once every couple of weeks now! read more

Great gyro/chicken combo. Try out the garlic sauce it's pretty legit. The staff are very nice and friendly

The best quick serve Greek/Lebanese in town. I'm normally a gyro guy, but the chicken shawarma is the stand out here.

I ordered lunch from here after reading alot of positive reviews. I love greek food and was excited to try out a new place. I ordered the meat Moussaka plate, baba ghanoush and Ashita for dessert. I don't normally order dessert at lunch, but I had never heard of Ashita and wanted to try it. The food was ready quickly and was well packaged. The appearance of all the items was good. As others have mentioned, the hummus and salad that came with the plate were small compared to other Greek restaurants in town. My salad was fresh and it tasted like the salad at most of the Greek restaurants I have been to, but it was gone in just a few bites. There was nothing special about the hummus either. The rice was well cooked, but it had no flavor at all. I didn't see a need to finish it. The moussaka looked great. Lots of meat and potatoes with lightly browned bechemel sauce on top. The flavor was disappointing. All I tasted was plain beef and potatoes. There was none of the flavor and spices I have come to expect in Moussaka. The side of baba ghanoush was large and had good roasted eggplant flavor. I would order that again. The ashita turned out to be Phyllo stuffed with creamy cheese and drizzled with a honey pistachio sauce. The Phyllo was crispy, the cheese filling tart and was a good contrast to the honey glaze. It left me kicking my fingers and wanting more. I'm on the fence about giving this place another try. There are other Greek restaurants I like better. But that Ashia may have we walking through the doors again. read more

The combo salad was good but a lil too salty for me( chicken ) I prefer Albasha which is my favorite. read more

My husband and I LOVE Cafe Petra. It's always fresh and delicious. The chicken kabobs are amazingggg. I have no idea how they pack so much flavor and juiciness into that chicken. My husband gets the Petra sandwich with fries and it never disappoints. We order form here once a week. The drive-thru makes it super convenient. It helps to order ahead of you do get the kabobs because they made them fresh when you order and it will take a few mins if you don't order again. Either way worth the wait! read more

Second time coming here... everything tastes so fresh!! Get the Chicken Shwarma pasta. Shrimp kabobs are also very good. Great service! The dining area is small but plenty of tables to sit at. They also have a drive thru. read more

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Super fresh and delicious Greek and Lebanese food! Better than the chains and locally owned! The original is in Saint Francisville and was so excited when finding out they were opening a location right around the corner. Fast, convenient and has a drive thru available. Cant wait for this to be a weekly routine for me! read more

Hands down the best Greek spot in Baton Rouge! The food is absolutely amazing and the customer service is unmatched. Food was ready super quick and portions are great for the price. read more

My family and I are so empress with this restaurant. Not only is the food delicious but they give you so much for very reasonable prices. We can't ever finish a whole meal. A pleasant respectful family restaurant. Their drive thru is also very convenient. Our new spot. Highly recommend. Thanks for very great Greek food. read more

My mom and I ate here for the first time yesterday, 2/23/2021, and I can't say enough about this place. After living in Baton Rouge, Denver, and Dallas I have to say this is the BEST Greek food I've ever had. We ordered the chicken shawarma sandwich and chicken shawarma plate and finished every last bite. Cheap, convenient, and unbelievably delicious - if you're looking for Greek food in Baton Rouge definitely bring your business here. A hidden gem of Baton Rouge's restaurant scene that I hope is around for many years to come. read more

Great drive thru service. Baton Rouge desperately needs more middle Eastern restaurants like this. Service was quick though a falafel sandwich at 11$ before tax is a tad expensive. read more

I ordered the Chicken Schwarma sandwich and a Lebanese tea. The sandwich was good but I didn't taste any rose water in the tea. It basically tasted like sweet tea. I was very disappointed. The food was fresh though and the service was good. read more

Delicious chicken shawarma sandwich! Service was quick and attentive. Will definitely go back to try other dishes.

As part of a college sports team, we could have very easily overwhelmed the staff. However, everyone was so kind and acted pleased to see us as soon as we walked in! We had ordered ahead, and they already had a table put together to seat all 16 of us. They were constantly checking on us to make sure we had everything we needed, and they even offered us some of their homemade tea on the house. The food was delicious, and overall I would recommend it for everyone to try! read more

I couldn't wait to take a few bites before taking this pic because of how great it smelled..Best lamb in Louisiana!! The meat was so tender and juicy. Will be coming back here whenever I'm in Baton Rouge. read more

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This place is honestly so amazing! We stopped in one day because one of the other restaurants in the shopping center that we were going to was closed and honestly I'm so glad it was!!! We love this place now. The food is so good and fresh and if you love Tzatziki sauce as much as I do then you won't be sorry. Cafe Petra's is definitely the best in town and we've tried all the Greek and Lebanese spots. You also can't go wrong with the Alfredo and the chicken shwarma. They are both super good! The service is also some of the best we've had in Baton Rouge! read more

My family and I recently moved here, and our friends recommended Cafe Petra to us (they said it's one of their favorite restaurants here in Baton Rouge). The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the family package for 3 with the chicken shawarma and gyro meat, and everything was amazing. The meat was very well seasoned and well cooked, and we received plenty of pita, hummus, tzatziki, and salad to eat with the meat. We also ordered the tiramisu, along with the Lebanese tea, and they were both delicious as well. Now we know why our friends listed this as one of their favorites! We will most definitely be back! read more

First time review. I got the combo kabob plate. Food was good but kind of expensive (combo was the most expensive plate) My first kafta, not disappointed. Everything was well spiced, including salad. I like spice! I prefer whole wheat pita. Dropped one star, I'll revisit after a few more orders. Not a big fan of over salting but other restaurants have been saltier. read more

Great place to eat Mediterranean. Had the gyro meal. It was not bad for the price. I would recommend this place to eat Mediterranean for the price. I will add the meat needed a little extra seasoning. read more

This is our 3rd visit to Cafe Petra, Baton Rouge. The staff are engaging and helpful. The food is excellent and value exceeds price. Looking forward to our 4th visit. It's our number one choice for Lebanese Food. read more

Delicious!! We loved it! We shared the Fried Cheese appetizer and eveyone enjoyed. I had the Petra Sandwich and my husband had the Meat Moussaka plate. All very tasty! Very happy to find this great restaurant.. already planning our next visit! read more

Always good always follows directions your food will come out how you ordered it. If you want a good meal 100% of the time this is the place. read more

Fantastic experience. Friendly staff. And amazing customer service. I would recommend it to my grandma!

This is our new go-to Greek and Lebanese restaurant. It is SO delicious. We had the fried cheese and chicken shawarma plates, and they did not disappoint. Every part of our meal tasted homemade and fresh. We'll definitely be back! read more

Such awesome food! My family and I love this restaurant. Best Greek food you can find! Service is amazing as well!

By far the most convenient and highest quality Greek and Lebanese in town. Staff and owner are super friendly, place is really clean, and food is really good. I had combo plate and it was 10/10! read more

During hurricane Ida, they were one of few places open in the area to serve, and gave free bags of ice at your request. I think it just shows the dependability of Petra. The service and atmosphere is always nice, and the food is just the cherry on top. My favorites have to be the Petra Sandwich, but I advise you try the off-menu delight Abdul's Special... read more

Absolutely amazing!! You will not regret this! You MUST get the Ashta dessert! Wonderful staff!!

If you want the real deal, you've found it!!! Taziki is my absolute favorite, some of the best ive ever had was in New Zealand at El Greco and when I say these guys nailed it, they NAILED IT! I cant say enough about the food, the servic, the speedy timing. There is nothing I cant rave about. Keep up the good work! read more

great food, the workers were really kind and helpful and the restaurant was clean, some of the best Greek and Lebanese food in this area

The food was great but tasted exactly like Albashas but just cost more, for that reason will stick to Albashas

I ordered a gyros platter. The food was good and the restaurant was clean. My only complaint is that the young man who waited on me was not wearing a mask. He was wearing a sports jersey, Caucasian, tall, and thin. He had a black mask which fell just below his mouth. His nose and mouth were both exposed. There was also no protective screen between him and me. Lastly, both his co-workers wore masks which covered nose/mouth. This was my first time coming to Cafe Petra. This is not the exp that I had hoped to have. read more

Anytime anyone at the office asks me what I want for lunch my response is always the same, "Cafe Petra, bruh. Cafe Petra 4 Lyfe!!" Easy on the wallet and delicious. read more