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    Hummus Republic

    4.5 (171 reviews)

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    Dogs allowed

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    Grater F.

    Exceeded expectations! I honestly wasn't expecting anything earth shattering in terms of the food with it being a chain, but the food was actually very delicious. Everything seemed fresh, good ingredients and well prepared. The employee who prepared our meals was super friendly, very knowledgeable and helpful in supporting us with our dietary accommodations. The restaurant was super cute, decor seems to cater to an "instagrammable demographic. Literal only downfall which I'll give them the benefit of the doubt was we literally saw a fairly decent sized dead beetle on the floor in the seating area. Assuming it got in from outside but still obviously concerning to see from a restaurant.

    Priscilla W.

    This is one of my favorite places to go however this was my first time to this new location in downtown Fresno. Although the food was good the restaurant was extremely hot. To be honest the temperature seem to be the same inside as it was outside. I ordered a bowl and wanted to eat at the location however, It was so hot I had to pack my stuff up and get in my car. I went home to finish my salad because I couldn't believe that there was no difference in temperature from being inside the building to when I walked outside. Overall the service was very good and the food tasted amazing however I would not be coming back to this location because it's too hot and in the valley AC is a necessity .

    It's the lemonade stand, which is also very good!
    Nayeli F.

    My experience here at this location was very pleasing and great! I was greeted walking in, it's very clean and Brianna was very sweet and friendly! I'd come here more often after this experience !

    Beef and Lamb Gyro Pita
    Andrew K.

    There is no substitute for freshness, the taste it ensues, and the aromas it evokes. The crispiness and vibrant colors of the vegetables, legumes, and other toppings, the tenderness of the meats, crunchy but airy pita chips, and the intense flavors, texture, and colors of the freshly ground hummus. Moreover, the choices of hummus flavors, toppings, and serving styles are unmatched. Your meal choices center around creating a pita sandwich, wrap, or salad bowl. Protein choices usually include lemon chicken, crispy chicken, chicken shawarma, beef and lamb gyro (my favorite), falafel, shiitake mushroom shawarma, and a street mix of olives, onions, and jalapenos. Your base choices are the following: Couscous, garbanzo beans, spinach, kale, and farmer's mix. Toppings are unlimited and include the following: Chopped tomatoes, red onions, beets, red cabbage, fresh herbs, dolmades, kalamata olives, fried eggplant, cucumbers, chickpea croutons, crumbled feta, white cabbage, fried jalapeno, corn, artichoke hearts, and hot cherry peppers. The variety of choices regarding the hummus and spreads is unique to Hummus Republic. They are traditional organic hummus, organic roasted eggplant hummus, organic kalamata olives, organic harissa hummus, zesty feta, and tzatziki. Finish your meal preparation with the following choices of dressings: Traditional tahini, roasted red pepper tahini, lemon + olive oil, Moroccan hot sauce, grandma's sauce, and garlic jalapeno tahini. However you have your meal prepared, it is guaranteed to be fresh, delicious, healthy, and hearty. There are a plethora of ways and many choices for food junkies and healthy eaters alike. Hummus Republic is also an excellent choice for those short on time and appreciate the fast, convenient food preparation made right at the counter with you making all the choices. The drinks include tahini shakes, sparkling water, and traditional and flavored lemonades. There are unlimited refills on the lemonades as a bonus. If you park in the adjacent public parking garage, bring your parking stub in to be stamped. Hummus Republic validates so you get to park for free. The freshness, and variety of options at Hummus Republic are unparalleled. A big kudos to the owners and manager, Steve and Chloe, for this and the location on N. Palm Avenue. They always make you feel welcome and you can tell they will go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your delicious and healthy meal and promptly get it out to you. 4.5 stars

    Steves recommendation, so much flavor it hit the spot!
    Gracie P.

    Warning! The pita chips are addictive and you will crave them all the time. Such an easy and healthy option when you don't want anything heavy or something you'll regret. The bowls are massive and satisfying, so much flavor. The pita chips are made fresh so they're warm and crunchy but still a bit soft in the middle. I love to mix hummus with tzatziki, it's untouchable. Chloe and Steve are so nice and helpful, they really know how to multitask working on DoorDash orders, in person customers, and working the phones. Definitely recommend a try!

    Nate M.

    The ordering style is the same as Chipotle, or any other fast casual restaurant. You choose your base (couscous, rice, or salad) your protein, (chicken, Shawarma, beef Shawarma, or vegetarian) and then pile it high with a ton of fresh toppings. I got two different types of chicken. The lemon pepper chicken and the chicken Shawarma. This was a little confusing because as I wasn't sure if I would be charged double, but apparently you can add two different proteins at no extra charge. You can also do the same with your base. Double it up! By the time I added my base and my proteins, the bowl was already overflowing and I hadn't even my added toppings. There's at least 15-different vegetable toppings, hard boiled eggs, cheeses, and 6-different sauces. Yummy, I can't wait to enjoy this massive bowl of mush! All jokes aside, this was delicious and everything was incredibly fresh. It was a little tricky at first to order, but I think I got the hang of it. I will say, one of these bowls is good for two meals.

    Build Your Own Bowl
    Whitney F.

    Absolutely delicious! We ordered this for lunch (Uber Eats) and we absolutely will be going to dine-in to try more! The food is extremely fresh, amazing flavor and so colorful (don't they say the more color the better)! The bowl was beyond filling and even though I wanted to finish every last bite I was happily full...so now I have some extra for dinner!

    Shawarma Chicken Build Your Own Bowl
    Trisha R.

    Was able to try the Hummus at another event and wanted to have more! Enjoyed the freshness of the food and the portion size! The service was great and very attentive and welcome you as you walked in. Will definitely return soon!

    Build Your Own Bowl
    Ronald E.

    Hummus Republic is the chipotle of Mediterranean food. Service is exceptional. The overall feeling I get from Hummus Republic is happiness. I ordered the bowl with couscous and garbanzo beans. Lemon chicken and chicken shawarma. See my instagram @realronaldreviews for the hummus flavors on the bowl. The spicy dressing was my favorite dressing and any of the green ones are good as well. Honestly Hummus Republic is heavenly delightful with exceptional service. Don't believe me! Try it yourself. And when you do get the pita chips. Your welcome!

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    3 months ago

    Delicious fresh and good amount. I miss working near by, one of my favorite places to go eat.

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    Yum! Lots of options! Staff is always so friendly! I love this place. I always change up my order!

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    Ordered 2 build your own bowls with chicken for delivery. Toppings were extremely light and we did not get any chicken. Very disappointing.

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    I've eaten here a few times and it's not too shabby. Do yourself a favor and limit your selections to under six in one bowl.

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    Absolutely loved my visit! The food was amazing, the atmosphere was cozy, and the staff was so kind and welcoming. Can't wait to come back!

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    The service was amazing. The food was OMG divine. The city street views are classic. Definitely coming back here again

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    Ask the Community - Hummus Republic

    Do they have gluten free/dairy free options? I have Celiac disease, thanks!

    We do! However our fried items are fried in the same fryer as our pita chips, so depending how sensitive your allergy is you may want to avoid those. We can avoid our fried items and make you a gluten free bowl easily!

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    Phoenician Garden Mediterranean Bar and Grill

    Phoenician Garden Mediterranean Bar and Grill

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Catering service

    This place has amazing food, loved the decor inside the restaurant as well…read more i ordered the chicken kebob plate with a side of extra spicy garlic sauce. the chicken flavor is the best ive had in this town, the garlic and spicy garlic are good flavors and not runny. you can really taste the grilled flavors on the chicken pieces, i know this is my new spot for mediterranean dishes.

    Our go to dinner place when my friend comes into town. I've deviated from my typical order of the…read moreSpicy Chicken plate with a side of fattoush salad to Spicy Chicken Fattoush Salad and have been ordering this since. Fresh salad mix with crispy pita bread strips and thick cuts of chicken strips. I asked for my dressing and sauces in the sauce so I can control the amount as I don't like my salad overly dressed or sauced to keep the crispness of the pita chips and salad. Dressing has a nice bit of tang. Garlic sauce was nice and creamy. And of course the spicy sauce always hit with the garlicky creaminess and hint of spice. Everything was nicely seasoned. Service is always great here. We were greeted and seated within seconds of walking in the door. Great place to enjoy delicious food and catch up with friends here since it never gets too loud even when they're busy.

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    Our Famous Spicy Chicken
    Our Famous Spicy Chicken
    Enjoy our house-made garbanzo bean dip, enriched with garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, served with warm, fluffy pita bread.

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    Enjoy our house-made garbanzo bean dip, enriched with garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, served with warm, fluffy pita bread.
    House of Kebab

    House of Kebab

    3.8
    (435 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    I bought the beef bowl and chicken bowl to go. The price difference between lunch and dinner is…read moresignificant and the only difference is a bag of chips. I ordered the food to go over the phone and it took 15-25 minutes to get ready. The serving size for protein is pretty good. I recommend coming for lunch not dinner.

    I have been a customer of House of Kebab since 2017, and it has always been one of my favorite…read moreplaces to go. My husband and I actually started coming here because we received a gift certificate on our wedding day, so every visit has always been meaningful to us. Unfortunately, our most recent visit completely changed how I feel about this restaurant. Our waitress was Brenda (a middle-aged Caucasian woman with glasses). I want to be clear about who served us because my receipt also listed the name Brenda, and I would hate for another employee to receive this review by mistake. We were seated fairly quickly even though it was a very busy night and the restaurant was full. I want to say upfront that I completely respect how hard servers work, and I understand busy nights happen. However, after sitting for quite a while without anyone taking our order, I politely told Brenda that we were ready. I am diabetic and was not feeling well, so the wait was starting to affect me. Her response was, "Sorry, we're really busy tonight and there are only three of us waitressing." I understood that they might be short staffed, but at the very least she could have taken our drink order. Instead, she continued cleaning tables and serving other customers. I watched four different tables get seated after us and receive drinks, salads, and appetizers before we even placed our order. As someone who has been coming here for years, I have never felt so uncomfortable or overlooked in this restaurant. In 2026, no customer should feel that way anywhere. When our food finally came, everything arrived at once -- our hummus, salad, and entrée -- which made the experience feel rushed and poorly handled. When I asked Brenda for more napkins, she never returned to our table. We eventually had to go to the register ourselves to pay because she never brought our check. Before leaving, I explained to her how the situation made me feel. She responded with several explanations about being busy and short staffed, but that was never the real issue. The issue was the way we were treated. She forgot who we were all night but when it came to pay my tab, she definitely knew what table we were sitting at because her response was. I'll get your tab for table 3.. The food was amazing as it has always been, but sadly the service we received completely ruined the experience. After nearly nine years of coming here, this will unfortunately be my last visit.

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    This isn't the only ceiling tile working its way to the guest room floor. Others were visibly sagging from their beams, like bubbles.
    This isn't the only ceiling tile working its way to the guest room floor. Others were visibly sagging from their beams, like bubbles.
    Falafel appetizer (small 4 pieces). 3 out of 5. Good, but nothing special.
    Falafel appetizer (small 4 pieces). 3 out of 5. Good, but nothing special.
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    Golden Grill

    Golden Grill

    4.6
    (229 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    This original location remains my recommended spot for Mediterranean food. Many Mediterranean…read morerestaurants in Fresno County are Armenian-owned, while only a small handful--like this family-run restaurant--specialize in Lebanese cuisine. Lebanese food is widely considered among the best expressions of Mediterranean cooking due to its vibrant use of fresh ingredients, particularly herbs, lemon, garlic, and olive oil, along with a strong emphasis on healthy, plant-based, and grilled dishes. It offers diverse, shareable, and nutrient-dense options such as tabbouleh, hummus, and falafel, making it both flavorful and nutritious. I always enjoy dining at Golden Grill because they exemplify Lebanese cuisine so well. Their dishes highlight fresh herbs like mint and parsley, along with garlic and lemon juice, rather than relying heavily on spices. The result is a light, refreshing, and aromatic flavor profile that feels both vibrant and balanced. The kebabs are excellent. The grilled cubes of beef, chicken, and kafta (ground beef and lamb) skewers are flavorful, tender, and juicy, topped with herbs and grilled to perfection. They carry a subtle smokiness and savory aroma, and the meats are beautifully charred with vibrant color. Their pita and saj sandwiches are also very well done. Each sandwich is warm and carefully assembled, forming a sturdy pocket filled with high-quality ingredients. They combine savory meats (or falafel and vegetables), creamy sauces, and crunchy pickles and onions into a balanced bite. The bread holds generous fillings without collapsing while still being tender enough to bite through easily. The pocket opens cleanly, creating the perfect pouch for the ingredients. For a small restaurant with limited seating that appears to receive many to-go orders, the presentation for dine-in guests is especially thoughtful. The dishes are served on clean white ceramic plates and trays, with the food carefully arranged and portions balanced. It is simple yet elegant and visually appealing. Golden Grill also captures the Lebanese mezze-style dining experience. As someone of Korean heritage, I appreciate this approach, since it is similar to how Korean meals are served with many shared dishes that provide variety in every meal. Some of the shared plates include Lebanese staples like hummus, falafel, tabbouleh, baba ghanouj, and fresh flatbread. Everything here tastes fresh and well-prepared, with distinct textures and aromatic flavors. The signature entrées come with two cold appetizers. The hummus is silky smooth, a velvety blend of garbanzo beans and tahini that almost melts in your mouth. The baba ghanouj is creamy, garlicky, and finished with olive oil. The tabbouleh is bright and balanced with lemon juice, garlic, and a generous drizzle of olive oil that ties together the citrusy and earthy flavors. The restaurant itself is clean, with tables and chairs wiped down quickly after guests leave. Service is friendly, welcoming, and helpful when placing orders. Prices are also reasonable, especially considering many competing Mediterranean restaurants do not place the same emphasis on presentation or on creating a mezze-style dining experience at no additional cost. While some may prefer other Mediterranean cuisines, I personally enjoy the fresh, light, and diverse flavors that Lebanese food offers. Golden Grill's citrus-forward dishes and extensive mezze options make it one of my favorite Mediterranean spots.

    Taking time to give a review. My boyfriend and I order food from here often. We are regulars and we…read morelove it! The customer service is great! They are very welcoming, friendly, respectful. This is our go to spot for grilled meat, hummus, naan. The meat has great flavor, its juicy, cooked just right! The hummus is the best one we've had in fresno (and we've tried alot). We always order our food and pick it up, we haven't eaten it there in the restaurant but i dont see that being a problem if we did decide. We love eating grilled meat Golden Grill never disappoints! We will always come here for our grilled meat, we know its gonna come out just the way we like it. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. We have tried this cedar location and the one on Willow and both have wonderful customer service and great food!

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    8 Beef Kabobs 2 Kafta Kabobs bulgur rice
    Family mix plate
    Family mix plate
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    Kafta kabob
    AJ's Armenian Cuisine

    AJ's Armenian Cuisine

    4.4
    (322 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    Been wanting to try this place for awhile and tonight it happened!…read moreMy wife and I were pleasantly surprised with the Classy but comfortable dining area. I highly recommend the Babaganush appetizer with homemade pita bread. Followed by the freshest most beautiful salad I've had in a long time. The main course arrived and we dug In anxiously! My wife had the Beef Kabob plate with pilaf and I had the Lamb tenderloin dinner. We were amazed at how everything on our plates was cooked perfectly and tasted great! The beef kabob tasted like Filet mignon and the lamb was the most tender and tasty I have ever had. The service was great and we can't wait to bring friends to try this amazing restaurant. Thanks to all the staff for a great experience.

    Made a reservation and they were able to seat us before that. However it took them awhile to come…read moretake our order then maybe about 40 minutes more to bring out the food. We got there at 715 seated right away and got our food at like 8 something. Our server was fine but they all seemed interested in a large party in the outside area. I got the lulu with rice and veggies and my boyfriend got the steak with rice and veggies. The rice was a 2/10 bland The steak and lulu were both delicious. The veggies were good but were overpowered by mushrooms. The garlic sauce is very good here and I wish the bread they put on the table was warm it was just cold bread. I would come back here for the meat for sure but I wish it was a more welcoming environment and I wish the rice didn't taste like bland white rice.

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    Lulu Bruschetta
    T-Bone steak with pasta and grilled vegetables
    T-Bone steak with pasta and grilled vegetables
    AJ's Armenian Cuisine

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    Golden Grill

    Golden Grill

    4.4
    (111 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    I'm going to give it a 5, but there were few dings. Great interior. Lots of room. Nice people…read more Very authentic. Everyone seemed to be Arab, which is what you want in a Middle Eastern place. I'm Lebanese who had a mother who was a great cook. I know what I'm talking about . The menu has several dishes that are real home cooking. I had several appetizers, which is the way to do it. Hummus, teboule, grape leaves, falafel, all good. I thought the kibbie was too much bulgur on the outside shell. My mother made them meatier. The ones here had a crunch. Too much burger. Service was very nice. They were a little short staffed at lunch, but that was ok. This is not your usual Lebanese place. The menu has depth. I'm from out of town, but Golden Grill is the real deal. You can tell by how many Arab people were eating there.

    So incredibly satisfied each time we enjoy food from Golden Grill! Got a To-Go order and it was all…read moreperfection! Our family enjoyed Kid's Chicken Kebab Plate, Halal Chicken Tenders, Fries, Cheese Borek, Grilled Mixed Vegetables, Tabouli, Baba Ganoush, Hummus, Labneh, Pita Bread, Pilaf, Garlic Sauce.... all fresh and delicious. They are always so kind when we go inside to dine, or pick up orders. We love it here because everyone ends up finding something they love. And just to note- to get the stamp of approval from your child that those were the best chicken tenders ever- pure awesomeness!!! We can all eat happy! I highly recommend checking them out, yay!!!

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    Inside
    MIX DESSERTS
    MIX DESSERTS
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    Hummus Republic - mediterranean - Updated July 2026

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