Went for lunch last Saturday around 11:15 AM and we were seated on the patio. Everything on the menu looked interesting and, after getting a few recommendations from our server, we decided to share the Jerusalem Breakfast and the chicken wrap. The breakfast comes with several small dishes and dips served with pita bread, while the wraps are large and generously filled. Both dishes were absolutely delicious, especially the hummus and the flavorful chicken inside the wrap. The restaurant is close to the Mission District and, from the outside, it might not immediately catch your attention, but it is definitely worth trying. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was also excellent, and the ambience made the experience even better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I drove over 55 minutes to try Freekeh and honestly left disappointed. I had a reservation and was the only customer there, but there was almost zero hospitality. No warm welcome, no smile, and nobody checked on us after the food arrived. Especially the girl working there -- she looked annoyed and unwelcoming, like she really didn't want to be at work. That attitude completely affects the whole experience. For a Middle Eastern concept, hospitality should be a big part of the experience. Instead, it felt like showing up at someone's house without calling first. The food portions were also very small for the price. I don't mind paying premium prices, but the service and experience need to match. Good food alone isn't enough. The team really needs hospitality training. read more

Freekeh - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

OMGGG food at Freekeh was AMAZING!!! I ordered Jerusalem breakfast with Suzuk. Everything was fresh beautifully presented!! Service - was great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance - beautiful and spacious![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Location is right crossed a street from Roxie theater. Great place to dine before/after the movies!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I Highly recommend and definitely would go back!! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good quality food and I loved the spreads. Only thing is that the entrees were surprisingly small. It's a nice place for a fancier dinner and good outdoor space! read more

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Super fast service! We came in without reservations and got seated immediately on a Saturday at 2ish. I got the lamb and beef wrap with a side of fries and we were able to request a side of hot sauce (made fresh)! The wrap was very juicy and came with a small scoop of freekeh rice. Very affordable all came out to be around $20 total. read more

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This place was a delight! First off, the service was so friendly. We came in with our dog and they were so gracious to us and him. The food was great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the decor is beautiful![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely felt like a calm in the storm. Would happily return! read more

Freekeh - Front patio seating! - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

Well I have wondered about this place so the mystery is over. The food is delicious I ordered a lamb mansaf a traditional Jordanian dish . Which was grilled flatbread with lamb and saffron rice with yogurt sauce and a Turkish coffee. The food was filling the service was fine . [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat outside it was warm and quiet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside they had more seating and a back room for extra seating and lovely maybe Jordanian music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am looking forward to returning on my next visit to this area. read more

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Came here on a Friday evening - [[HIGHLIGHT]]we sat in the back patio which was very cute and nicely heated![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They gave complementary pita chips and dips, which were delicious! As an appetizer, we got the muhamarra which was very flavorful! As a main dish, we got the chicken shawarma rolled bites - they were delicious and perfect for sharing! The shish tawook which was flavorful, but slightly on the smaller side. The staff members are really friendly and welcoming - will definitely be back again soon! read more

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We came here on a weeknight and did not have a reservation but were able to walk-in when it opened. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not sure you can always do that given how busy this place got the later in the evening it got during the course of our meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the baba ganoush and pita, falafel rolls, salmon and freekah, and lentil soup. We also received a side of complimentary pita chips and dip and we ordered two desserts which were quite tasty. Our friend and my partner also paired a glass of wine that was purchased from Palestine, and they said that it was very good. The complimentary chips and dip were very good and fresh. The baba ganouch was good, and the pita was standard a bit warm. The falafel rolls were fine, but nothing special. My partner really liked the freekah and salmon, and he said the salmon was grilled to perfection. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, this restaurant serves delicious food and has very nice outdoor seating in the back and also in the front.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Delicious and unique food! Would definitely come back here. We didn't need reservations on a weekday and were able to get a table on the back patio. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was amazing, with beautiful decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Freekeh - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cute spot! Nice staff too. I love middle Easter food and this was tasty and delicious. I ordered a Turkish coffee (great!) I was told mine was the last one. We shared the Jerusalem breakfast which had egg salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, grapes, strawberries, pita bread, hummus, labneh, oil, and zaatar. All very good and was a good portion size. My friends also ordered a Kufta wrap. They were kind to let me taste it and wow it was full of flavor. The garlic sauce was great. Dog friendly and have indoor and outdoor seating. Parking near by on 16th and Hoff. I'd come back again! read more

Freekeh - Kufta Wrap with Freekah rice and salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I always pass this place and felt so drawn to its authentic ambiance so I finally tried it out. The restaurant is gorgeous. And the food is definitely fun. Come with a group! Appetizers: We got the house sampler, jibneh halloumi (AMAZING you have to get), jawaneh chicken wings, and bamia bil bandorah. All totally yum! Entree: Jambari skewer, musakhan, and mansaf. I think the entrees were alright, not a lot of flavor so maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Also I would definitely recommend family style eating here. Makes the most sense with portions / types of food! Service was pretty slow. We were a table of 6 so it's understandable at times, but we didn't have our water canteen filled once, none of us received drink refills and we had to constantly flag our waitress down for any service. Overall this place has great ambiance but the food and service did not live up to what I would've wanted. read more

Freekeh - Jambari Musakhan - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place had decent service, yummy food, and a really fantastic decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We made a reservation and requested a table in the back patio for some extra ambiance, It was heated and covered, so quite warm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We probably didn't need a reservation at this time though (~7pm on a Friday) as it was bustling but not full. We really enjoyed the house sampler, jibneh nabulsi, and mansaf. Overall I'd definitely come back if in the area and craving the cuisine. The hands-free toilet situation was interesting though -- definitely give it a try when you're there! read more

I had a nice dinner with girlfriends here. Reservations made online a month in advance for a Thursday at 6:30pm for five people. They weren't crazy busy so we probably could have walked in. $52.12 per person for 3 cocktails, 2 non alcoholic drinks, 4 starters, 3 entrees, and one dessert. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Tasty food, nice middle eastern ambiance, and decent service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Probably the only place you will get a falafel eggs benedict The flavors of the shawarma we unique and tasty. Babaganoush was on point. Haven't had Freekeh in a long time was chewier than I thought. Overall good service. read more

Lovely restaurant serving middle eastern/palestinian bites, and busier than I expected on a Tuesday night. Service was sufficient with no delays less than an hour before closing time, despite most tables being full both inside and in the patio out front. Our food was ready in about 10-12 minutes. We ordered kufta skewers with garlic sauce instead of tahini (beef and lamb kabob with onions, parsley, and mediterranean spices), shish tawook skewers (grilled chicken breast), zahara bil tahini (cauliflower mixed with tahini and spices), jibneh nabulsi (salty grilled cheese, atop a very thin cracker). Everything was remarkable and full of flavor, there isn't a single item we weren't impressed by. I especially liked the muthawama garlic sauce which wasn't too garlicky and had a consistency like whipped butter, perfect for dipping the chicken pieces as well as the pita bread that came on the side. read more

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The food was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat on the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was prompt. They checked on us but were not overbearing. Would absolutely go again. read more

This was my first time at a Palestinian restaurant. The flavors were similar to Mediterranean cuisine (Greek, Turkish) but there were some interesting dishes I hadn't tried before. So glad to have tried it. A few things to call out: House sampler - nice way to try a lot of the appetizers. Normally I'm not a fan of tabbouleh, but this one was delicious. Not overly parsley forward. The pita was great as well, though we had to ask for another basket to finish all the dips. Chicken Shawarma - our favorite! The chicken was tender and flavorful and we loved the garlic sauce. Mansaf - many others called this one out so we had to try it. Maybe it was just a bad day but the lamb was quite gamey, so gamey that the spices couldn't cut through. Disappointing. Kanafeh - depending on which part you ate, it was either delicious our cloying sweet. Wish they had a lighter touch in the honey. read more

Freekeh - Kanafeh - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

The server was amazing! We walked in and we're seated in the back patio, as the evening was coming to a close. Our server was very helpful and explaining the different dishes, and we went with a starter platter as well as the salmon, chicken, and beef skewers. They were delicious, and they good size for the price. We were able to take some as leftovers, and enjoy them the next day as well. The baklava is served with ice cream on top, and delicious! We will absolutely be back to try more items. read more

Freekeh - Pita bread with starters - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came with my friend after making a dinner reservation for Sunday evening. The host and wait staff were generally pretty helpful and efficient. We ordered the Mansaf, Zahara Bil Tahini, and Freekeh. In general, I would say that the food was good but not particularly memorable. The cauliflower felt a little soggy and oily, but the flavor was good. I liked the lamb in the wrap was yummy, but the wrap itself was cold and fell apart super easily. The freekeh was just standard grains. They also gave a free side of pita, which I appreciated but was also just okay. We ordered based on what our server recommended and what we saw was popular, but maybe we just didn't order the right things? That being, I really liked the ambiance. I feel like it had a cool aesthetic going on without trying too hard, and I could see myself wanting to come in a larger group to try other things on their menu. Their bathroom was also super high tech which I found entertaining. read more

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Really nice Middle Eastern restaurant on the North end of the mission. Made a last minute reservation and got a table in their cool back courtyard. Really nice environment. Generally officious service.... could have been a lot nicer in general and more responsive, but functional and efficient. Greek salad was great.... chicken schwarma wrap was pretty dry.... no hummus on the brunch menu, but glad they did that for us anyway as it was really great. Strange / unnecessary QR code interface to the bathroom.... when there's a sister restaurant nextdoor with a normal bathroom... Good spot if you're in the neighborhood, but probably not a destination... read more

Freekeh - Greek salad with chicken schwarma added - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love when places have a sampler platter and this was a good one. Each of the options was great and varied. The falafel was crispy and well spiced, the hummas was creamy and had a sauce on it that cut it with acidity nicely. The eggplant dip was rich and the walnut dip was complex. All of it went well with the bread to the point that I wished we had gotten more for dipping. The atmosphere was perfect. It had good lighting, great design without being too much. It seemed like it gets cold inside sometimes but they gave heaters above the seats for that. The service was friendly and quick as well. They answered all our questions well and with great recommendations. read more

Freekeh - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

really great menu and delicious food! this is one of the most vegan-friendly (by default) places in the city, can't wait to go back and try more! they even have things like vegan tzatziki and dessert options, which i really appreciate. read more

Freekeh - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is a must must try! We ordered the Bamia Bil Bandorah (so tasty! Chunky tomatoes and perfectly cooked okra bits), Jibneh Nabulsi (a bit too salty for my taste), Salata Albinjar (delicious! beets and arugula a winning combo), Musakan (really liked the consistency of the chicken and toasted almonds as topping really brought out the flavor, and Mansaf (the lamb was a little too salty as well but I think ours was missing the saffron rice?) BUT the best thing I love about this place was the vibes! Dim lighting in an outdoor, heated seating and an airy inside area as well. Servers took great care of us as well! :) read more

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Cool spot! Loved the decor and vibe; food was also not too expensive and tasty! Definitely will be back for catchups in the future. read more

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Great Middle Eastern food with lots of vegetarian options! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The back patio is great with the heat lamps.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The kebabs, dips, and drinks are always a hit when I bring friends here. Would recommend! read more

Wow the food here really is incredible and I loved everything about my dinner experience here. The restaurant is beautiful, and the servers were all attentive and great with providing suggestions to our group. The offered some complimentary chips and dips which was great, and we started off with the house sampler - everything in the sampler was delicious, and it's hard to pick any stand outs because they really all were great. We then had the Zahara Bil Tahini (cauliflower) which was also great - the size of the florets was great, and the seasoning was perfect. For our mains, we had the Kufta which was by far my favorite dish of the meal. The meat was SO flavorful and the sauce and rice that came with it were wonderful accompaniments. When I come back I will definitely order this again. We also had the Chicken Shawarma rolls, which were also delicious. I loved that the rolls were perfectly bite sized and packed with flavors. Definitely another highlight of the meal. We split a bottle of Rose, which was great but nothing amazing. Overall an amazing restaurant with amazing staff, and I will definitely be back! read more

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What an absolute gem! Came here for date night and we were blown away by the ambience, service and food. It is beautifully decorated and felt very cozy and homey. The service is amazing! The waitresses were kind and when serving food, explained exactly what everything was. We started off with complimentary pita chips and 3 dips. For apps, we ordered the jibneh halloumi - cut up into small pieces and juicy. We also ordered the house sampler - muhammara and baba ganoush stood out, but the falafel, hummus and tabouleh were delicious too. This was served with soft fresh pita bread. For our mains, we ordered the shish tawook - the portion of this was smaller than i expected. It was 4-5 pieces of chicken, served with a skewer of baby onions, tomatoes, a small scoop of freekeh and a garlic dip. The chicken was stellar, very juicy and flavorful and the garlic dip was delicious and creamy. We also ordered chicken shawarma - the meat was delicious and the sauce was incredible too. Since it was cut up into smaller rolls, it made it easy to share. At the very end of our meal, we were served complimentary decaf arabic coffee which was the perfect touch. Overall, the food was more than enough for two people and all the flavors were incredible. We were here on a wednesday night and did have a reservation but walk in would have probably been fine as well. A lovely place and we will be back soon!!! read more

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Amazing owners, super nice! The ambulance is super cute. It's actually really big if you walk inside, there is a back seating spot and in front there's also seating. Also, there is a separate whole area next-door as well. Great for a group of Friends. The food was a 10 out of 10. Everything that came out was delicious. Great portions, great way to share different items with other people. I highly recommend this place. read more

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There are a good amount of Mediterranean places to try in the city, and Freekeh is definitely one of them! It's named after the wheat they use in Palestinian cuisine, and had a bunch of options to try based on whether you are craving more food or less food. More like tapas style. The decor was really beautiful and would make for a great date night! We got the house sampler and the falafel pita wrap bites. The sampler was pretty good, had hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, muhammara, and tabbouleh. The baba ghanouj and muhammara were the most flavorful I have had, with the hummus being good. The falafel also were crispy and fresh. The pita that they served with it was not good at all as they were dry and hard, might have been the batch that we got. The falafel shareable wraps were bite sized and tasty, highlighting the falafel well. We also got the Cinderella drink, which was a little diluted to my liking. We were glad we got to try a Palestinian styled restaurant with tapas style as well to be able to try different items. I am excited to try more of the dishes next time! read more

Freekeh - House Sampler and Falafel Roll - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was so excited to try this place when I saw it on Yelp and brought a group of 6 friends (a few who are vegetarian) over for lunch on a weekend. It was pretty dead inside but decor is really nice and the servers were also friendly and patient with us as we decided what to eat. Overall, the food we got was all pretty flavorful but we still left hungry after getting 8 dishes :( The dips in the sampler were all very good, and their meet for schwarma was all seasoned well. The falafel was also really standout (nice and crispy on outside, moist and delicious filling). The pita / wraps (the skins) were generally not very good imo (pretty flaky and hard). I think this was a more upscale experience than our group was looking for, so maybe part of the reason why it was just so-so - but the portion size is small. So just match your expectations accordingly! read more

Freekeh - Jibneh Halloumi - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This Palestinian-inspired cuisine stands out as a fresh and unique gem among the vibrant food scene of Mission/SOMA area. The service was warm and shines as one of the most authentic parts of the dining experience -- it almost felt like eating at someone's Middle Eastern Uncle's home. We were offered complimentary chips and a trio of dips, as well as a post-meal cup of light Mediterranean tea. Talk about an authentic experience! At the recommendation of our waiter, we ordered the Zahara Bil Tahini (warm cauliflower), Kufta, and Rolled Chicken Shwarma (this was more than enough food for two grown men). A great sign of a good meal is when we can't decide which dish was the favorite -- everything was just that good. If I had to choose one, I'd probably say the kufta stole the show, but the Zahara Bil Tahini and Chicken Shwarma were close seconds. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented, culminating in a 10/10 dining experience. For those curious, freekeh is durum wheat grain prepared as a side dish in Palestinian cuisine (somewhat similar to rice) with a hearty, smoky flavor. We enjoyed trying the restaurant's namesake, but it definitely performed as supporting actress to the incredibly flavorful meats and warm tapas that accompanied it. Overall, we were excited to try Palestinian food here in SF, and will definitely be back again soon. Shukran! read more

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incredible mediterranean food in the heart of mission! everything was absolutely incredible. i ordered the house sampler, bamia bil bandorah, and falafel shrak roll. in the house sampler, my favorites were the falafel and muhammara. it came with pita bread. the okra was also cooked very well, i would definitely get it again. the shrak rolls were delicious but in my opinion were pretty small portions for the price. the falafel and stuffings were super delicious though! overall, i'd recommend freekeh and can't wait to come back. read more

Freekeh - House Sampler, Bamia Okra Bill Bandorah, Falafel Roll - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

VEGAN REVIEW Fresh & flavorful! So many vegan options. Split a bunch of dishes: sampler, ful, cauliflower & veggie musakhan. Split the crepe for desert. Everything was amazing. Fun cocktails. Good service. Lovely ambiance. Definitely recommend for an omni group, there is something for everyone read more

Amazing food. Best Palestinian food ever. The service was friendly, helpful and kind. I place to go back to.

Hmmmm, this is a tough review. I like the concept and the service but I found the food to be rather bland. The waiter was great. He took the time to explain everything. The complimentary chips and three dips were nice as was the complimentary coffee at the end of the meal. We ordered the arabic salad, the side of falafel and the chicken schwarma rolled bites. The salad was definitely the highlight. We shared one but i could have easily eaten a whole one by myself. I didn't love the tahini though i did enjoy the falafels. The chicken in the rolls was bland. I tried adding the garlic butter but it tasted a tad pungent to my palate. If you want authentic Palestinian food this may be your best bet. read more

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As someone who's spent time in the West Bank, I loved seeing all the Palestinian representation at this restaurant. At the start our friendly server brought out a platter with complimentary pita chips and 3 kinds of dips (which she said were local to the Gaza Strip) - everything tasted great! All the of the small plates we ordered (jibneh halloumi, labneh, falafel, baba ganoush) were excellent - the falafel in particular stood out - I'm pretty sure this is the best falafel in the Bay Area! For the mains, the wraps we ordered were hit or miss so we'll probably get the skewers next time. We had to leave without trying dessert - the kunafeh looked great so we'll definitely be coming back to try that! read more

Freekeh - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food más delicious, the wine was very good, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the decoration is very nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The service was prompt and attentive. read more

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Amazing Mediterranean restaurant serving some really tasty dishes. I'm vegetarian so I got the veggie musakhan and muhammra. Both were delicious! Very flavourful. The restaurant itself is very cozy and service is super friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Freekeh - Veggie Musakhan - Middle Eastern Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice atmosphere. Friendly service. Some hits and some missed on food. Came to Freekeh on a whim. We were able to get seated outside right away. The heated lamps were more than adequate on a not too cold evening. The meal started out well with smiles and friendly vibes from the staff. The complimentary chips with the 3 dips were appreciated. The cauliflower with tahini was simple, but delicious and the warm pita was nice and fluffy. The mansaf lamb + rice wraps didn't really work unfortunately. It's a dish that you want to like, but it had several issues. Assembly wise, the filling was squished out and fell out when you took a bit. Texturally, the shredded lamb and rice on the soft side didn't really provide much contrast. Flavorwise, it didn't really pop. Even with the sauce there was just not much to it. I'll come back to try a few more small plates if I'm in the area. Maybe. read more