Moving to Orlando meant leaving behind a community I had built for myself where I used to live, including connections to locals who could reliably supply groceries that allowed me to cook the food of my father's family. It's difficult to express how meaningful it is to find an upstanding establishment that serves as a pillar to YOUR community. Besides the selection of more niche groceries (reasonably priced, and often in bulk size!), their deli food is phenomenal, with a wide range of sweet and savory options. My only regret after eating the falafel sandwich is that I finished it before I had a chance to take a picture. The proprietors were friendly and patient, and created an atmosphere such that every customer felt like a distant cousin come to visit. I strongly recommend any people of Middle Eastern, North African, or Middle Eastern descent give Cedar Halal a try - and all the rest of Orlando for that matter - as I will definitely be returning in the future. read more

This is very much an owned and proud to own business. I was happily greeted by a gentleman that seemed to own or take ownership of this place. The smell of the meet cooking was fantastic. I was here to get some Kibbeh for my wife, that was so good I was not able to take pictures of them. This place has been here for more than 20 years but it's easy to miss. We will be back to try some of the other offering and maybe pick up some of the other items because this is also a small convenience store. read more

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Favorite middle eastern place in Orlando. Love their beet hummus and falafel wraps. The chicken plate is my go to order.

Food was excellent in taste! Partner and I had the chicken shawarma platter and a gyro. Great pricing with a local feel. Definitely recommend this place! Also quick and friendly service! Recommend the laziza malt beverages, green apple and the raspberry were refreshing. read more

Cedar Halal Food & Grill - Chicken Shawarma and Lamb Gyro. - Halal Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I started eating before I took pictures, whoops. Food: absolutely amazing, best Mediterranean/Middle eastern food I've had in a very long time. Service: very fast, very friendly and pleasant. Ambience: lovely and quaint. Not loud, easily a choice to come back to. read more

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Very good food. This is small restaurant/market on colonial. The people there were all very friendly and the food came out quickly. I ordered the special of the day, stuffed chicken. It was a lot of food and would have been great to split with someone else. The Tzatziki sauce was so good, one of my favorites ever. The hummus and warm bread were also delicious and chicken and rice was tasty. read more

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This place is the best in town. The food is cooked to perfection and the servings are massive. Be prepared to be filled and fulfilled. I had the chicken shwarma with hummus and rice. Everything was amazing. I have no complaints and this was my second time eating from there. Highly recommend. read more

Delicious food with a variety of vegetarian options! My new goto place for my Mediterranean takeout favorites! I get the pies (cheese, spinach), falafel, za'atar bread, hummus to name a few of my selections. Always fresh and ready quickly, Thank you read more

Cedar offers up stellar Middle Eastern fare like these beef kabobs, and beef shawarma wrap with a side of fries. so delish! the hummus is positively divine. what a great spot. so happy to have found it! At this restaurant you can also order online. It doubles as a grocery store, next time I'll try dessert! read more

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Wonderful little Lebanese counter service style deli in a convenient location on Colonial, right next door to the Alafaya Public Library. The staff were so nice and friendly, instantly made the vibes feel so good. We got falafel sandwiches, hummus and tabouleh. Everything was great and tasted flavorful. The falafel was seasoned so well and had a nice texture. I do wish the sandwich had some more sauce in it but the flavor of the falafel helped to make up for it. The hummus was a delight. The tabouleh was fresh and not sour. They also had a collection of foreign sodas and we tried the Frutti Extra which tastes exactly like a sweet melon drink you could find at the soda tasting station at Epcot. Great experience overall. Staff was friendly, food came out fast, warm and delicious and there was a tiny Mediterranean market inside to peruse as one waits for the food. Price wasn't bad either. $8.79 for the falafel sandwich, $6.99 for the hummus and $5.49 for the tabouleh I believe. read more

Cedar Halal Food & Grill - Falafel Sandwich - Halal Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Can't say enough about this little local gem. Eddie and his staff are wonderful. The food is always delicious. The grilled chicken is my favorite, with extra garlic sauce. Falafel is wonderful as are the other dishes. I could eat here every day ! read more

Welcoming service and excellent food. Had the chicken kofta, which is typically hard to find. Tabouli is some of the best I've tried. Don't leave without grabbing an absolutely fresh and incredible baklava. read more

Felt like family! ^_^ Very friendly staff, impressive portions, and absolutely delicious food. The atmosphere is very casual like a NY style takeout place, but please don't allow that to detract from the overall charm. Because within the store there was a lovey mini grocery shop with wonderful finds. My husband got the lamb and I got the shawarma. Let me tell you, the rice was perfectly spiced and aromatic! The hummus, garlic sauce, and tzatziki were all absolutely divine. The pickled turnips were to die for! They were a very pleasant surprise. Our meal was served with pita bread, and between the food and sauce, we nearly ran out of table space. This is comfort food that warms your soul. You can taste the time, effort, and spices that went into each dish with love. My husband's lamb was falling off the bone. That takes time. The friendly attentiveness was unexpected but so welcoming and genuine. They were sincerely caring. We were offered more pita, more utensils, my husband received an extra portion of gyro meat just because he still looked hungry. Well, mission accomplished because he was full by the end of the meal. Which is impressive because he is a big guy who normally leaves restaurants still feeling hungry. Oh, and we both were offered the most amazing herbal tea. Just be careful though, because it is piping hot. The aroma and flavor were simply enchanting. Very good. We will most certainly be back for more. We only ate there just yesterday, yet we are still daydreaming about the food today. What an incredible local place to enjoy halal food. Thank you sincerely to all of your staff. We will be back. read more

One of my favorite spots around! I love stopping here to pick up pomegranate molasses and trying out new dishes! The chicken kafta is so flavorful and the best I've ever had. The zaatar pie is so good too, and it's hard to resist not buying all the baked goods, everything here looks so good. Very friendly staff, would eat here every day if I could! read more

Food was delicious as usual and very affordable. We ordered the lamb shank dinner for $19.99. You normally can't get a lamb shank for under $30 so to say I was pleased would be an understatement. The lamb was tender and flavorful, rice was cooked perfectly, and the hummus was so creamy and seasoned. Literally some of the best authentic food on the East side of Orlando. The restaurant is nothing special but it feels like home. The staff was excellent and made ordering easy and quick. They even have a grocery store located inside with staples from their homeland. This hidden gem is worth trying most definitely! read more

Cedar Halal Food & Grill - Halal Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Had a craving for Knafeh so I ordered it via doordash and it was delicious! The cheese was soft and fresh and the outside was crispy. It was room temp so I had to pop it in the microwave for a moment to warm it up, just a personal preference. They packaged the ashta syrup on the side so it doesn't get soggy, which was a thoughtful touch. read more

Cedar Halal Food & Grill - Knafeh - Halal Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Old food and dirty. Low quality. He took meat from shawarma skewer and put it in pan with other meat( chiken) to warm up instead of having fire on skewers on. He was unhappy with his helper who was adding to tabbouleh lemon and oil instead of having it all freshly mixed in a bowl. read more

I usually purchase the Greek salad, tabouli and the grape leaves. Yesterday I also purchased some green beans with tomatoes and my husband a Philly cheese steak. Everything was tasty and fresh. The only thing is a little to much vinegar and onions in my salad. The owner is Lebanese and is very helpful and a super host. You can also buy some Mediterranean groceries while you are eating , which is very convenient. I highly recommend this place , it is nothing fancy but is a great little cafe. read more

Go early in the day when the food is made fresh. My wife and I went around 7:45pm. The food was mediocre at best. I ordered the chicken shawarma with rice and my wife had the chicken with fries. The chicken lacked seasoning. We are native New Yorkers and let me tell you the chicken made in NYC explodes with flavor. I had high hopes for this place. However, they didn't land the plane. Again, go early when the food is cooked fresh. read more

As someone that grew up surrounded by middle eastern food, everything here tasted like home. The food was hot, fresh, and flavorful. I loved the lamb kapsi, and the fresh coffee was brewed to perfection. It was also my first time trying garlic yogurt and guava juice, which were both fantastic. Even though the shopping section doesn't look large, the selection is well-rounded and stocked full of surprises! I will be sure to keep at least one jar of the specialty grilling cheese and Arabic sausages for our weekend brunches going forward. The spices are cheap, and the variety was amazing! The indoor seating is limited, so it would be challenging to bring large groups here. But they do offer takeout services! read more

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I really like this place, they have hot food, lots of pastries, sandwiches, plus the supermarket stuff like salads, cold cuts, breads, etc. As all ethnic places, sometimes ordering food is weird and a hassle, but once you get your food, you're good. I've been getting several dishes here. Everything I have eaten here is been tops, sometimes not my favorite, but still good. Like, I have a favorite place for kebabs, another for yellow rice, another for falafel sandwiches, another for gyro sandwiches, etc, and this place doesn't beat my favorite places but still, it is reliable and in my neighborhood. I have heard people mention the prices, I guess food can always be cheaper, but I have no problem paying their prices. Plus, there are lots of imported products, the food is halal, I am guessing it all adds up. If you want to sit down, there are tables, otherwise order take-out. This place is pretty quiet, and at the same time, people come in and out a lot. read more

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The lamb shank here is phenomenal!!! Have stopped in here twice so far and is going to be one of my regular eating places! The owner has been great every time, coming from behind the counter to chat and make sure we were satisfied. read more

Love the kebbie with the salad!!! The own is very nice. It's a small restaurant and a market. I personally really love this place. I'd say give it a try. read more

Cedar Halal Food & Grill - Chicken Kafta - Halal Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I stopped in yesterday to grab a grape leaf sandwich and realized I've never reviewed this restaurant! I've been frequenting Cedars for at least 7 years now! Whether I need to grab a delicious shawarma sandwich or a few specialty middle eastern groceries, this is the place I go. The food has always been on point. The same guys have always been behind the counter, always courteous and ready to dish out a good meal. read more

We had the beef shawarma and half chicken platter. Delicious to say the least. Definitely hits the spot! Fries were great and the Hummus was ON POINT. read more

I stopped here awhile back and ordered chicken shawarma and a spinach pie to go. It didn't take long for my order to be cooked, and the customer service was pleasant. They have snacks and other items for sale that you can browse while waiting for your order. You can also order the food online for pickup rather than ordering in person. I was really happy with my order. Not only was it a large quantity of food that lasted for several meals, but the food was so tasty. Next time I go back I will probably order it again, but if I can ever get over the chicken shawarma, I will have to try their other dishes! read more

This place is a gem. I had the mixed platter chicken, beef, and lamb kabobs with basmati rice, hummus and garlic tahini. All the meats were super tender even the chicken breast! Everything was delicious and fresh. Afterward I ordered the Turkish coffee which was good....but the bakalava was something out of this world...I've never tasted anything like it, truly elevated taste. Last but not least the owners were incredibly kind and welcoming! read more

Cedar Halal Food & Grill - Mixed kebab platter! Beef, chicken, lamb, basmati rice, hummus, garlic tahini, pickled veggies, pita not shown! - Halal Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Service sucks cut stove off drove all the way there never going back a disgrace to ....and my brother said the lamb was dry

Kind gentleman runs the counter with fresh and delicious food that is made with care.

I was craving some good hummus and I thought I'd give this place a try. Hummus left me very very unimpressed. Bread it was served with was terrible. Baklava was too sweet. Won't be back. read more

Great little hole in the wall! Authentic flavor. They even a small store inside. I will be coming back.

Food is excellent! Wife had the lamb shank and I HAD THE shawarma platter. Was really excited they also had Ayran. Eddie was super nice and helpful. We will definitely go back. read more

I ordered lamb shank with hummas and rice. Hummas taste was really good. Lamb shank was not freshly done in my opinion. But was well cooked. Meat was soft , they also server pita bread with it. It also has a grocery store right beaide the sitting area so you have option to get other snacks and drinks. I got yougurt drink( labon) with my meal. I would rate over all experience 7/10 read more

Cedar Halal Food & Grill - Halal Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place is my new spot!! The guy is super nice and my food was ready quick and delicious, prices are great and they have such a good menu, plus they have my favorite dessert! I'll be back read more

I think I've overlooked this spot for as long as I've lived in the area! I didn't know it was here, but I dropped my car off for a wash next door and walked in for a quick bite to eat. It's such a small kitchen but you wouldn't be able to tell from all that they have to offer on the menu. I got the lamb kebob meal which came with hummus, rice, salad, and pita. We also ordered falafel to share. Everything was delicious! The portions are big and definitely worth the price, the meal I had lasted me for lunch and dinner, and I was stuffed at both times! The lamb was juicy and yummy, though fatty in parts but not too much. The rice was flavorful and who doesn't love pita with hummus! Overall, it was a great meal and the men taking your order and cooking it couldn't have been nicer. I'm ready to come back and try the gyro... read more

This has been my go to place for Middle Eastern food for many years. The best Shawarma in Central Florida. The owner is a great guy who is very warm and inviting. Everything here is good, and the prices are reasonable. read more

The food here is made soo tastefully! Has so much flavor and is delicious! Hands down best Lebanese food I've ever had! Will be back again. Service was great and the people were so sweet! If you don't know what to order they have photos to show and if not they are willing to answer any questions you have! Try this place out, you won't regret it! read more

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I used to enjoy here quite a bit, but the last few times here have truly kept me down. Both quality and quantity have slipped. Truly a shame as it is quite close to home. But there are far better options just a few minutes away. read more

I had the Cedar Mixed Grill...very hearty portion with excellent authentic Middle eastern flavors!!! As Arnold said in the Terminator series.....I WILL BE BACK read more

Large portions and a great lunch option that's different than the surrounding area offers! I ordered my dinner to-go one night and the gentlemen working were attentive and welcoming. I ordered the Chicken Shawrma Rice Platter. It usually comes with hummus, but they gladly let me substitute it for babaganoush. The other side had a garlic sauce, and a tahini sauce mixed with some onions (amazing). Also came with a warmed pita on top and made a large portion enough for lunch the next day! (And I eat ALOT) The rice and chicken were flavorful, I had just wished the chicken wasn't as dry as it was, but eating it with the side dishes helped moisten it up a bit! Overall a great deli and definitely fulfilled my craving for Middle Eastern food and would come back when it strikes again! read more

Cedar Halal Food & Grill - Chicken Shawrma Platter with Babaganoush - Halal Near Me - Orlando, Florida