ONLY ACCEPTS CASH! I…read morebelieve this place is only open Monday to Friday 10 AM - 2 PM. Massouds Cafe is located between several shops on Bank Pl and is somewhat hidden because the sign isn't that visible. My friend and I decided to have lunch at Massouds Cafe when Emmie's Global Cuisine was closed. As you walk in, the counter is to the left with tables arranged straight and to the left. Restaurant has about 10 tables that were pretty filled for lunch. Menu is divided up by soups and salads, main courses, sandwiches, and dips. Food: Grape Leaves (3/5, Savory ground meat, rice and spices in grape leaves): This was my first time trying grape leaves, which were just okay. My companion informed that it wasn't the best since he grew up around Mediterranean food. Grape leaves provide a lot of flavor, for it kind of reminded me of this Korean dish I cannot remember the name of. Half of the 6 grape leaves were falling apart, maybe they did not place it on ice after making them? Massouds Cafe offers vegetarian grape leaves and grape leaves with ground meat. Tzatziki Dip (2/5, Yogurt dip with cucumbers and garlic served with pita bread): The consistency of this dip was more liquid like/yogurt like than what I would like it to be. The pita bread that was served with this was delicious! It was better than the regular pita bread they give you! I wouldn't order this dip here. Fried Kibbeh (2/5, Lean ground beef fried with spices, dressed topping would be 0.50$ more): I did not expect a ball of lean ground beef to be inside my sandwich, literally the size of a baseball. I was thinking of something more like VertsKebap, where the meat is cut up into pieces. I didn't enjoy this as much as I thought I would since the kibbeh was falling apart after some bites. Baklava (3/5): Decent. Didn't find much that made it stand out. Just A-OK for me. Rice Pudding (5/5): Maybe it was that it was my first time trying this, but it was delicious especially with the ground cinnamon sprinkled and the cool pudding. I personally would have ordered another one for myself. Great balance between the rice and pudding, neither was overpowering the other. This is pretty light compared to Baklava. I'm not 100% sure about an ATM machine inside, but I think there was one inside now. Would I come back? I would to try its lamb gyro and to order the pita bread that comes with the Tzatziki Dip.

You can't judge a book by its cover! The food in this place is really good, even though the place…read morelooks really basic inside and out. We were looking for a quick lunch that had some vegetarian options, and stopped in for a quick bite at lunchtime. Fast, friendly service from the waitress. We had the Vegetarian platter, which comes with tabouleh, hummus, falafel with tahini sauce, and pita bread. Each of the items on a platter was better than I've had other Mediterranean style restaurants. The falafel were served steaming hot, crunchy on the outside and softer inside. Be forewarned: it's cash only. However, I'd spend my last $3 on their delicious baklava, which we ordered to go! This is a no frills place - but the food was fast, fresh, good and reasonable. I'd definitely stop in again or place a to-go order for lunch.

Friendly service, clean location. Easy to park and get to. The menu had lots of options. The fresh…read morecut fries were delicious. I got the Buffalo chicken wrap - it was very spicy. Lots of paninis and options. I'll definitely be back- I'll try a different menu item though. Homemade chips and pickle were awesome!

Foods good. However, bartenders super rude. All of the tables were filled with either people or…read moreleftovers so we sat at a table at the bar. There was barely even anyone there maybe five people. Bartender came up to us and told us we had to move since she wasn't serving us. We explained the tables were dirty and she made someone clean it for us and then told us to move right after the tables were cleared, but not even wiped down yet. We also overheard her telling another patron to move down a seat so she has more room for the customers she did not have. Very rude couldn't imagine acting that way towards customers especially as a bartender myself. We ended up just getting our food to go once it came out. Wouldn't recommend coming whenever she's working bc she was so rude and awful.

Very friendly staff. Food was great! My husband had the pastrami burger and I got the pastrami…read moreRueben. The pastrami was very tender. Generous portion for the price. Will definitely go back!

100% recommend food was pretty good and service was pretty fast in the area was very cleanread more

Another great meal here...wanted something fast and good and they didn't disappoint…read more.. Remembered the order then sit policy and didn't forget to grab some chips and salsa on the way to the table as well as some hot sauce. Ordered the Laredo, a chicken enchilada and a beef taco served with beans, rice sour cream and guacamole. The place had lots of seats available and a waitress was cleaning and resetting tables.

While the quesadilla was small it was loaded with chicken and cheese and is one of my favorites…read more Nothing fancy about this restaurant but well worth the drive. Used to live 5 minutes up the street but live aways away but when I am in the area this hits the spot for Mexican food. Reasonable priced and a local favorite. Always crowded but with tasty food would expect nothing less. Highly recommend

Delicious food in a cash only establishment. The small is most places medium sub. Delicious soft…read moresesame seed sub roll. I got the meatball and the smashed the meatballs so I had even meat to bun coverage and provolone cheese. Just delicious!! The family who runs the shop was funny to listen how they talk to each other also. Really Good food and hidden gem!

When the topic of where to get a good sandwich comes up in CNY, Mello's is the typical answer you…read moreget or have you ever had Mello's? I can say definitely, either (or both) of those responses are categorically correct. I'm saddened to think of all the lunches I've missed there throughout the years, having just eaten there for the first time. The service is friendly and quick. The atmosphere is old school and the sandwich/menu clearly follows the K.I.S.S philosophy. I will be back and I can't wait. Keep up the great work!

Takeout order for lunch…read more Got chicken kabobs, fast and friendly pickup, car smelled amazing on the way back to work, opened it up to lovely grilled chicken wrapped In foil with veggies and this lovely rice pilaf. The seasonings were amazing and so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be eating that again. Grabbed a bottle of the seasoning and so glad I did to give a little extra pop of flavor to the rice.

I put in a carryout order. All of the food was just as tasty as if I ate it right there in the…read moredining room.

Never had a bad meal here. Consistently fresh product and is on time when ordered out or dining in…read more Prices are reasonable and you receive PLENTY of good. The "louies cart classics" are really good!!! Shaved lamb is muy delicioso.

Great food, friendly atmosphere and accommodating!! Excellent rice pudding!! Go there every time…read moreI'm in Utica!

Rick's Famous Burger was such a great experience! The music was great, and the service was friendly…read moreand welcoming from the moment I walked in. The food was delicious . I ordered the double cheeseburger, and it was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The onion rings were nicely cooked and crispy, and the Oreo shake was so good, even though I didn't get a picture of it. The decor was really nice too, with a fun old-school vibe. I would definitely recommend stopping by!

Excellent service and fairly quick for the food to arrive. Excellent mushroom truffle burger and…read morethe onion rings had perfect batter and crisp. Fries were good as well. Buffalo chicken sandwich was great too. Buffalo sauce had the right amount of spice. Went after hockey game super close the rink and not crowded. The decor was 70s and fun to look at!