Oh my this is a wonderfully special place. Great food and drink and the choices , price, flavors and people are wonderful. Can't wait to come back. This is the real deal And it's at the Crosstown Concourse ! read more

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They deserve more than 5 stars! So delicious and an amazing business. The chefs are all so talented!

It's great to be able to order healthy and nutritious food during COVID. Service was awesome and food was ready in 15 mins even though they were busy. I ordered a side of plaintains and a vegetarian dish which had roasted veggies, rice with tzatziki sauce. Global Cafe, very smart not to have dine-in. There is outdoor seating which is the best option during this time. read more

I'm extremely satisfied with Global Café. I love their ambience. Syrian Spinach Pie was great, I really liked all of their food. The crew was very courteous and service is fabulous. Global Café - You guys are awesome! read more

I'm really digging' the concept of Global Café, serving Syrian, Sudanese, and Nepalese foods that are about as authentic as you'll get. I've gotten the chicken shawarma a couple times here, and really enjoy it, though it's just slightly too oily. It sure does taste amazing, though! We also like getting the dumplings. The portions for the entrees are pretty large, so we usually have some leftovers, too. They do have a full bar, but we've not yet ventured to that. I've noticed the past couple of times the staff isn't quite as friendly as they were when first opening, like they no longer really great you with a smile or any greeting at all. Additionally, and the largest con of this place, is the lack of flow. There's no indication of how the line(s) should flow, and the table setup really hinders it as well. Then you pay at the bar, ~3 feet from one of the ordering lines, so when people are trying to pay, they even further the congestion and block that line. We also noted that the bus boy/cleaner would grab a few dishes by hand to take to the back instead of taking the whole tub of 25+ dishes, making his job less efficient and take longer instead of cleaning the tables, which may have been his goal.. Overall, I'd give them 3.5 stars currently. Definitely room for improvement, but the food is good enough for us to want to keep returning. read more

seriously can not stress this place enough. probably my favorite place to eat in memphis. every dish is an absolute flavor explosion. causal but really cool vibe - or take it to go. when i'm eating with friends, we usually get an appetizer from one of the three amazing vendors, and a main from another. all of the vegetarian(& vegan!) options are delicious - you really can't go wrong - I just tried the sambusas for the first time and they were just incredible, & fried to order so very very fresh and hot. the falafel hummus and the mixed grilled vegetables w/ tzaziki are two of my go to's. all of this while empowering immigrants/refugees! can't wait to try the new Venezuelan vendor!!!! read more

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My first exposure to this place was walking by it on the way to see a movie at Crosstown Theater and thinking "ooooh that smells great". When I had the chance I finally went in and that smell was no lie Global Cafe is incredible. It has eAsily become one of my favorite places to eat in Memphis and everything I've had has been incredible read more

This place is great. We really enjoyed our dishes and the fact they have a full bar and local draft beer.

I ordered the street tacos with chicken. the order was brought to me with no eating utensils or sauces. The chicken was dry and tasetless. The diet coke from the soda fountain had a bad mix of ingredients, so I only drank half. Would not go back. read more

First time trying out this place and it was amazing. We walked in and everyone was very welcoming and friendly and waited maybe 15 minutes for our food. It was fresh and definitely worth the wait! 1000 out of 10!!! This small establishment is more than worthy of Global exposure! read more

Yummy! I love the feel of the food hall. I love trying food I've never had (Nepal, Syria, Sudan). I had an okra and beef dish with rice. It was very tasty . I want to try everything on the menu. Service was on point. Everyone was friendly. Food was great. I sampled my coworkers food so I tried all three countries. I'll go back. read more

Global is amazing! The food is excellent and the people are kind. It is one of our favorite go to spots.

Homey ambience, great and quick service. The hardest part was narrowing down what you want from the menu. The smell of the place alone is delicious. Would recommend to everyone! read more

My absolute favorite place in Memphis. I love their backstory, interior, everyone who works there and food! I'd highly recommend the momos & beef kobab sandwich! read more

Amazing!! Would eat here every day if I lived closer. Great food, margaritas, and atmosphere.

Absolutely incredible. I love the concept and the execution. I was able to sample three great cuisines (cooked by incredible women) that you don't see too often. We got the Nepalese thupka noodle soup with chicken and it was addictive. The vegetarian mo mo dumplings and the Syrian spinach pie were also excellent. With prices like these I was lead to sample a lot of appetizers and left absolutely stuffed, but that is in no way a complaint. I also appreciate the environmentally conscious efforts. 10/10 would recommend. read more

We found global cafe to have a very friendly staff and some great food. It wasn't overly expensive, though they had recently raised their prices, but we found it to be well worth it. I would recommend them for some great Sudanese and Syrian food. Though we didn't have a chance to try the Nepalese food it looked excellent! read more

The food is just okay here but the employees are very friendly but the service is veryyy slow. Their asado bowl is a little bland but that's a go to. The chicken and potato Empanadas are also pretty good but greasy. Like I said, takes forever, so expect to wait a while after ordering. read more

Local Memphian, first time dining in for a quick lunch, food was awesome!!! I will be back when I am not on lunch and rushing,

Fire restaurant, have many great options from different ethnicities. They need a bathroom.

If you are looking for good food, you've come to the right place. They serve authentic Syrian, Sudanese, and Nepalese foods that are very yummy. This was my first experience with these foods and I loved it! The food was so flavorful. Also you can eat inside or outside on the patio. It's casual dining. The serving size was large and dishes were reasonably priced. Overall, it was a wonderful place for lunch or dinner. read more

So happy this place opened! They have the best food in the city. Every time I have been the food is fresh. My order has never been made wrong and my food is alway given to me very quickly. The food portions are large and the prices are very reasonable. I love this place! read more

Excellent food with a nice collection of international dishes is found here. 3 separate stalls focused on a particular country's cuisine offer a few main dishes, sides, and desserts. Great flavor and reliable local delivery every time. read more

Taste food from every corner of the globe, all in the same space! The Global Cafe is amazing, and it truly showcases the beauty that is having the nations in Memphis. The food is made by immigrant entrepreneurs from Nepal, Sudan, Syria, and Mexico. I've tried: hummus and falafel, chicken schwarma, chow mein, baklava, and hibiscus tea. The worst part will be trying not to order everything! read more

Oh my gosh! this place is amazing! the food was great! we had the choice of three different countries! yummy! I can't wait to go back. This is now my favorite restaurant in Memphis. :-) read more

I've loved this place every time I go. The waits for the food that is cooked to order are totally worth it!

Global Cafe is the best kept secret in Memphis. The food is terrific and the staff could not be nicer! Prices are very reasonable. It's a win-win-win. Everything is great but my favorite is the Syrian Chicken kebab with rice. Delicious and healthy!! read more

Seriously one of the best experiences! 3 of us each went to a different countries restaurant and loved every bit! Talk about a great cause and a wonderful plate of food. We will make this a years stop!!! read more

Offering Sudanese, Syrian, and Nepalese food when it opens in August. Went to the pop-up yesterday, which had great service and food. I had the chicken shawarma: amazing. Definitely recommend coming here. read more

Global Cafe never disappoints. If only I could remember to take pictures before I devour the food! Today I tried the Syrian spinach pie with tabouleh. Not what I expected but sooo yummy! I got to-go plates of Sudanese dama and shawarma for dinner. The dama was spicy and rich and the shawarma was as flavorful as ever! This is for sure one of my favorite Memphis restaurants! read more

Didn't get the chance to eat here. Everything I wanted they didn't "serve" anymore. I'm vegetarian mostly, some days no animal products, so I thought this place would be a great option but maybe next time. read more

The food here is amazing. It is great to see different types of cuisine in Memphis. We had the Kabobs, Dama, and noodles. All of it was fantastic. Three different chefs and all are extremely friendly. I will definitely be going back. read more

This place is great, our group tried a few dishes from each stall (too many to remember the specifics) and everything we had was excellent and very reasonably priced. To top it all off, the manager/bartender brought our group a free dessert! I left feeling like I had just recieved a long, warm hug from my (foreign) grandmother. I can foresee this becoming one of our regular spots! read more

A wonderful place full of wonderful chefs. I went there with some girlfriends. We had excellent service and were treated to a very filling meal at a fair price. The menu is a la carte and you order from different countries so we ordered as much as we could and shared. We got chicken schwarma, chicken kebabs, vegetable dumplings, baba ganoush, hummus, and falafel (which they pat out and fry fresh and is the best I have ever had). Honestly it's amazing and I left SO FULL! I would say I had never had chicken kebabs with cinnamon-like seasoning on it so that was unusual but delicious. I have heard the grape leaves are very good. Lots of good vegetarian and vegan options. Also there is a full-service bar. PLEASE do yourselves a favor and go. read more

Wonderful food served by lovely people and run by a super friendly, welcoming manager. I'm so glad to see Memphis expanding its selection of diverse ethnic food. The dishes are flavorful and hearty with very generous portions. We will come back again and again. read more

Great concept. Glad to have Nepalese food in Memphis. Momos tasted amazing...very authentic.