From the moment we were greeted, it was apparent that we were going to have a great experience…read more The Alaturka kabob, the buttery rice, the home-made desserts and after dinner coffee and tea were absolutely amazing! Definitely making this a regular occurrence!

This is the most amazing food I've ever had. It is truly All things DELICIOUS!!! 5starsread more

Simply amazing. Great affordable prices and lunch specials! Friendly staff. Quaint ambiance. No…read morecomplaints

I am visiting Cleveland for a work trip and decided to try out the Falafel Cafe…read more Immediately was greeted by a kind woman who took my order, a salmon pita. The meal was delicious!! Fresh, flavorful and very filling. I didn't grab a photo because I couldn't wait to take a bite...it was delicious!

I dined in with a college friend during a weeknight in early May 2026. It was an impromptu dinner…read morebut I'm glad that I was able to finally visit this Yemen-based restaurant. My friend and I were the only ones in the big restaurant upon arrival. I noticed about 2 different people during the night come in to pick up their to-go order. AMBIANCE -- Cultural music plays in the background. I love all the colourful photos on the wall and the unique light fixtures. FOOD -- I ordered the Mixed Grill ($24.99) - 1 Kafta (beef), 1 Tawook (chicken), and 1 Kabob (lamb) which was served over white rice with 1 tomato, 1 green pepper, and 1 big onion. I don't like onions so I set that aside. The Mixed Grill was a good meal for dinner. It comes in a large plate so it definitely was too much food for me. I gladly took a to-go box home with my leftovers. All the meats were cooked well and tasted good. The lamb was my favourite. The rice served appeared to be a rice pilaf. The complimentary lamb soup was served lukewarm (almost cold) and I didn't like the taste. It's an acquired taste for sure. My friend and I commented that maybe if the lamb soup was warmer that it would have tasted better. I also ordered the Maloog bread as a side dish which is similar to Indian naan bread. The Maloog bread would have tasted better with some butter on it. I asked for butter but the server said she didn't have any. SERVICE -- Complimentary lamb soup was offered and complimentary tea is provided which is nice. The tea is up at the front counter so you serve yourself the tea. The service was good but could be better. The young woman from Afghanistan greeted us at the table with a toothpick in her mouth which was kind of funny but still slightly unprofessional. She laughed and apologized but I said it was fine. I asked for a glass or cup of water and they don't offer that service which was odd. I had to buy a bottled water for $1. Buying the water didn't bother me as it was just $1 but I'm used to most restaurants just offering water on the house. The young hostesses did check on my table a few times which was good. I can see myself ordering food from Dar Alyemen again but I'll get takeout instead of dining in. The neighbourhood where this restaurant is located is a bit secluded. I do love that this is an ethic restaurant that showcases an immigrant business. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 85/250 total reviews in 2026 - 926 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Recommended to this place by a friend…read more There was complimentary tea and lamb soup--both quite flavorful. Got the yogurt drink, lamb, side salad, and the malooog bread. The yogurt drink wasn't for me as I'm not used to yogurt that's salty and not sweet at all. I liked everything else. The lamb was so tender and fell off the bone. There was quite a bit of rice that came with it, that we ended up taking it back. A small sized side salad was bigger than I had expected, and it was a crunchy refreshing side to the fatty lamb. Loved how fluffy and big the maloog bread was--definitely worth the price, and perhaps my favorite. Service was decent. Parking available as it has its own parking lot. Overall great food, would consider coming back!

This Greek restaurant never fails to deliver a great meal…read more The Taki team is talented!

Everything was phenomenal from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made…read morewith care. Everything we tried was delicious. Service from Madison was excellent, knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere was welcoming and the entire visit felt easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend if you're looking for great Greek food and top-notch service. We'll definitely be back.

Service? Let me tell you. The moment we pulled up, the owner…read more(Callaloo) was on the patio geillong up something smelling sweet & smoky with ths delicious aroma drifting into the evening air. He looked up with a broad grin and, in a warm Trinidadian accent, waved us toward an open spot beside the building. His welcome was so easy and sincere it felt less like arriving at a restaurant and more like being invited into someone's home. My girlfriend, her friend, and I were on our way to the Larkin Poe show at nearby Cain Park and decided to stop in first. Inside, we stepped into a tiny, cozy dining room--more postage stamp than restaurant--washed in bright Caribbean colors that seemed to glow under the lights. The walls, the warmth, the close quarters all gave the place an easy, island feel, as if Ohio had briefly slipped away. The music sealed it. Rhythms from Kes, Tano, and Full Blown rolled through the room, lively and unmistakable, bouncing off the walls and threading through the chatter. Every detail--the beat, the spice in the air, the easy laughter, the genuine hospitality--worked together so naturally that we couldn't help smiling. Before the first plate even arrived, it already felt like we'd been whisked off to Trinidad and Tobago. I ordered a side of jerk wings, my GF ordered fish tacos, amd her friend a burrito. I haven't had jerk this deliciously hot since my days at Brooklyn College and stopping on Flatbush for Jamaican food--but this was the first time a meal in Cleveland made me feel like I'd been dropped straight into Trinidad and Tobago. I will definitely be back for more. Save your appetite--this is the kind of meal that is truly memorable.

Callaloo Cafe is a one man operation, serving Trinidadian food to Cleveland east siders until the…read morewee small hours of the morning. It has been on my want to try list for a while and, thanks to Too Good To Go, I snagged a mystery box of leftovers for $7.50 (retail states it is worth $21). It was hard to find a parking spot but once I did, I went inside to pick up my order. I was the only one inside but soon enough, the owner came out to greet me and pack up my surprise order. I just asked for no fish and he then asked if goat was fine. I was hoping for chicken in my box, but I didn't want to be too needy haha! I paid for a personal pie as well and head out, looking at my box once I got to my car. I was happy to see a generous portion of rice and beans but was a bit bummed that one of the two sides I should have gotten was missing. See picture. Upon getting home, I ate my "mysterious meal" and while I enjoyed the curry goat, rice and beans, and curried chana, I would have definitely chosen different things for myself, like the mac and cheese and the bone in chicken! Ah well. I guess I'll have to go back! I did enjoy the goat more than I thought I would have! Sadly, the pie crust of the sweet potato pie I got ($3.50) had that freezer taste. The filling itself was good but I was disappointed by the too long in the fridge taste of the crust. It was also a little too expensive for its size. Would not recommend. I'll pick up a mystery box again in the future for sure, but I doubt I'll get a dessert again.

The empanadas are so good. The beef and plantain is my favorite. Beef and plantain portions are…read moreperfect. We also got the beef, Guava and cheese, chicken Venezuelan to try. They all have their own distinct flavors and I enjoyed each and every one of them. It's small place but the food speaks for itself. Service was friendly and fast. These are best eaten fresh. Although fried, they are not greasy. They are just as good when reheated at home. Highly recommend it.

Food I had a few empanadas they was ok I liked the pork and cheese the most…read more Service was ok nothing much just straight to business Ambience not really one just a quick stop a couple little tables nothing fancy.

Always looking for a good gyro. This means also good Tzatziki sauce. That offer several size…read moreservings and offer decent pricing. Everything was fresh and there was a healthy serving of the sauce served. Worth a stop

I'm kind of obsessed with this place. Their food is SO GOOD. It's a great value too. A big rice…read morebowl with tons of chicken and good stuff is around $12.00. You can't beat it. You can get just their chicken for $8 for 1/2 pound. It's delicious. It's more of a carry out place, not really a sit down restaurant. They do have tables inside if you want to eat there. Everyone who works there is so nice. I really recommend this place, especially for reasonably priced carry out.

Been here many times. Its been a while since last visit because had 2 very bad wraps…read more Previously food was always really good. This time my wrap was good. They changed coupons or rewards cause I used to spend so much and got a free dollars and they didn't have that this time. Which the last ones were not good anyways.

This place is a total rip off. They tease u with a coupon sent to your email, then find a way to…read moreavoid giving you the discount. Buyer beware. Pricing is way out out line for what you get.