Fabulous food and great fast-casual dine in. The staff was…read morehelpful and gave samples of the bakery items. Super good..

First time visiting Colorado so I wanted to try as many spots as I can! Stumbled upon this cafe &…read morewas kindly greeted by one of the staff members. She ask if we've ever tried Turkish food & began explaining each dish in detailed. She also gave us free samples for us to try! I love how passionate she was about the cafe, the culture & the food :) If you're ever in Aurora, check out this cafe!

Skip past all the bad reviews - this place is GOOD. If you wanna judge a good Arab restaurant, try…read morethe chicken shawarma. It was beautifully done with just chicken, pickles, and garlic sauce and such a good portion. Also got the Dolma (grape leaves) & Kibbeh which were incredible. Amazing prices, solid Arab food & they even include free lentil soup.

I let an Instagram reel lure me in, and now I have trust issues. I ordered the Vegetarian plate, a…read moreGyro plate, fries, and a Rose Hibiscus drink. Then, I settled in for a mid-day nap, because it took 37 minutes to get the food. If you have a job, a hobby, or a pulse, you might want to skip this one. The real magic happened when I got home: * The Bread Vanished: Apparently, "plates" here don't include pita or flatbread. Is this a low-carb cult I didn't sign up for? * The Gyro Ghost: Serving a gyro plate with no yogurt dip is like buying a car with no tires--technically it exists, but it's not going anywhere. Unforgivable. The food was "passable," but in no universe is "passable" worth a 37-minute sentence in a waiting room. The fries were actually the highlight, but you can find a decent spud at any frozen-aisle air fryer enthusiast's house in under ten minutes. I was looking for a "special" hidden gem; I found an expensive way to be disappointed.

It's been a while since I've added something to my list of favorite dishes to order in Denver. I…read morewas looking for something new at Junction Food & Drink, since I was working out of the coworking space next-door. The photos of Shwarma Shack caught my eye, so I ordered the Lamb Loaded Fries. Tastes even BETTER than it looks, which is saying something because the dish is extremely colorful and packed with fresh and flavorful ingredients. Service is friendly and super fast. As much as I like the other vendors at Junction, this specific dish has now become my go-to whenever I'm dining in the area.

I was in the area around lunch time recently and decided to stop in and check Junction food hall…read moreout. Of course if I see Shawarma I am always gravitating right to that. It was hard to choose what to get because I wanted it all; I decided not to be a fatty and get fries and a bowl; but I certainly considered it for a minute for the gram. Decided on a lamb shawarma bowl and got that bad boy fully loaded: rice, hummus, lettuce, pickled onion, tzatziki, chickpeas you name it! It had really good flavors, but I was a bit surprised that the meat was more stewed than like off the spit gyro type meat I was expecting. Still very good. Sadly they were out of Baklava so I can't comment on one of my favorite sweets but maybe next time.

Horrible service. Just had me standing there like I'm invisible. Forever lost my business.read more

In short: -alright food used to be better…read more-good service and staff -good price on the same level with the competition -expect wait times to be around 10min -bakery bread is good and cheap (get it in the morning when it's freshly baked don't get frozen one) I've been a customer here since 2021 and their shawarmas and bread were always AMAZING and I'd be there almost every week and they eventually implemented some changes as you'd expect from a great business but these weren't good changes in my opinion they made the portions smaller as well as removed a free water bottle but kept the same price so you got less food and no water but ended up paying the same price anyways. Later this year I went there a few weeks back and got 2 plates of chicken shawarma and the meat was burnt and dry the rice was on the colder side and the plates are TINY! I still enjoyed the nostalgic feeling of eating their food like I did during high school and it brings back good memories and I really love this business and hope them the best but I wish they do better in the future down the road.

Great service and well managed restaurant. Always clean and consistent in presentation as well as…read morequality. A good value for the meal and service.

I haven't written many reviews but I was so impressed today I figured I'd write one…read more First time at this restaurant and at this location. Other locations have higher Yelp ratings but this one had a reservation for 5 available the night before. We arrived early and they had a table for us immediately, despite being at capacity. Took a few minutes for our server to arrive but nothing excessive, especially considering how busy it was. Drink orders not only came out quick, but even soft drinks included a carafe for self-refills like the coffee. Sure, you could see this as "lazy" or something silly, but in a jam-packed restaurant it literally gave us all we needed for the meal without having to ask again. Food orders were taken patiently despite having two octogenarians in our party. Changes to orders were even patiently welcomed. Food came out quickly, hot, and accurately. It was well prepared and tasty to boot. As we were winding down our meal we noticed how much the crowd had thinned but that the waitstaff were still hustling about. I don't know how long the manager who was there has been at this, but we all marveled at how smoothly everything went. Courteous staff despite being slammed. Well-honored reservation. Fast service. Great food. Allergy options. We'll definitely be back!

This spot should have at least 4 stars. Everything has flavor. The rice, the chicken, even the…read morehummus. All of it is well seasoned with notes of citrus and spices. Their pita is clearly authentic and made in house. I tried the cheesecake and it was easily one of the best I've ever had. Each bite was a delight! Their flavor is what sets them apart & they're also generous with their portions. $31 for the chicken kabob plate with added hummus, a drink, and the cheesecake. Not quite a steal, but the meal is absolutely satisfactory. This place is quality you can have at 3 a.m which is rare. The atmosphere is relaxed, I enjoy the lighting as it's more of a gentle glow rather than bright lights in your face. It feels open and chill. They have an abundance of deserts on display that greet you as you walk in! 100% will be back :)

I had been hearing about Jerusalem for years. In Denver, it has that kind of local-legend status…read morewhere if you have lived here long enough, especially anywhere near DU, people talk about it like it is both a restaurant and a formative life experience. And yet in nearly twenty years of living here, I had never actually gone. Which is absurd, because it is maybe no more than ten minutes from my house. So a few weeks ago, I finally made the effort. First surprise: there is a parking lot. This alone deserves acknowledgment in this busy part of town. Second surprise: the parking lot appears to contain roughly 6.7 parking spaces. I got lucky and managed to squeeze into what felt like 1.3 of them. It is not so much parking as a close encounter. Then you notice the outdoor plastic tent seating setup, which I assume exists because inside there is room for approximately 13.4 people, which feels statistically consistent with the parking situation. The whole thing has a kind of orderly chaos to it. But from the second I walked in, the feeling was one of warmth. Really warm. Before I could even properly take in the giant glass cases full of baklava and other Middle Eastern sweets, I was greeted enthusiastically. The menu hangs above the cases, and the man taking orders, who I assume was the owner or a relative, had exactly the kind of energy that makes a place feel beloved. When I asked if he was ready to take my order, he smiled and said, "I'm always ready." It was funny, kind, and genuinely charming. I ordered baba ghanouj, hummus, fattoush, and a lamb shawarma sandwich to go. It was around 4:30 pm, which may have been a strategic masterstroke on my part because the place seemed a bit quiet. I actually got a seat while I waited, which felt like winning a small lottery. Another very friendly younger guy brought me my order out, and the service from start to finish was excellent. Truly. I left thinking, okay, I get why people love this place. Then I got home. I unpacked everything like I was settling in for a very specific kind of evening: random Netflix, adult beverage, no plans, full commitment to carbohydrates and emotional detachment. There I was, alone with my feast, ready for the Denver legend to reveal itself. And to their credit, they had included a whole bag of pita with the dips, which made me feel briefly rich. Then came the first uh-oh. The pita was dry and brittle. Not stale, exactly. Just structurally unsound. This was not pita with confidence. This was pita that had already given up on itself. It was simply not up to the task of being dragged through hummus and baba with gusto. The baba ghanouj was very smooth and only faintly smoky. Perfectly decent, but not my favorite take on it. I like baba with a little more personality, a little more drama, maybe a little more of that "yes, an eggplant absolutely died for this" energy. This one was polite. The hummus followed the same pattern. Smooth, fine, edible, but lacking the depth and garlic I wanted. Again, not bad. Just muted. It tasted like it was trying not to offend anyone, including people who do not especially like hummus. The one standout was the fattoush. Fresh, bright, and by far the best thing I ate. That was the dish that had some lift. It did not include the toasted pita I usually expect in fattoush, and I missed that crunch, but it still had the most life of anything in my order. Then I went for the lamb shawarma sandwich, and this is where things turned from mildly disappointing to physically illustrative. I picked it up, and the sandwich immediately started falling apart. Meat and sauce began leaking out like the whole structure had been assembled on hope and optimism. The lamb itself was fine, but overall it was bland. Not aggressively bad. Just not remotely worth the hype. And that is where I decided: I liked the people more than the food. Jerusalem has charm. The service was genuinely kind. The owner seemed lovely. It feels local in a real way, and I want places like this to thrive. I can absolutely imagine that for college kids, especially hungry ones near DU, this place hits exactly right. Big plates, convenient location, late-ish hours, comforting reputation, and probably some nostalgia mixed in. I like that. But sometimes the college kids are just wrong. Or maybe not wrong exactly. Maybe just young. Maybe this is less about quality and more about palate, timing, appetite, or being twenty-one and convinced that proximity to campus plus a full stomach equals greatness. That is a beautiful stage of life. I support it. But my middle-aged ass was at home with Netflix, evaluating bread integrity and garlic depth, and from that vantage point, Jerusalem just was not for me. So: three stars. Very kind service. Real neighborhood character. A warm and welcoming experience. But food-wise, not enough flavor, not enough texture, and not enough reason for me to head back anytime soon.

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!! I should have went with my gut feeling. After calling the place serval…read moretimes for a call in order and not getting an answer I ordered ahead via Doordash. I was notified 10 mins later that my food was ready. At arrival of the restaurant It took 10 minutes for the cook to realize I was inside of the establishment. She assured that my order was recieved but not ready. The kitchen door was open but there were no pots on the stove and the microwave was running. I went outside to let my ride know it would be a minute as I was coming through the door I saw the cook plating my food from storage containers assuming from the microwave. As she presented my food I let her know I saw that she was serving me left overs. I opened my togo box and felt the temperature of my food it was cold in the middle and immediately requested a refund in which I recieved. Extremely disappointed I will not return or recommend.

Came on a Friday. Around 6 ish. Everyone was friendly…read more I tried a lamb dish. It was good. My only critic was that I ordered white wine, Stella rose red wine and a green tea shot and was charged 30$ ...definitely was overcharged.

I do like Ethiopian food. This (somewhat) under appreciated cuisine is still a bit mystifying…read morealthough I've had my enough share of experiences with it in the past. Upon stumbling upon this restaurant by accident after I dropped off someone at the apartment complex right across the street, this restaurant didn't fail to capture my attention. Don't you love discovering a business like that? Yelping is so much fun!! Very simple inside the restaurant). Fancy is not everything. The quality matters the most. I couldn't tell what kind of restaurant it was when I was standing in front of it. When I discovered that it was an Ethiopian (once inside), I got excited. The lady behind the counter was friendly and helpful. Even though it was around 10:30am at the latest, I wanted something from the main menu section (something more like a dinner plate.) When I pointed one of the big dishes out to her she said it wasn't available. Ugh!! Hence, I went with what's called "Fuul" (regular.) It's kind of a stew type thing with beans and veggies is what I determined. Looked good on the colored menu. I hadn't had coffee at that point so to go along with the Fuul, I got me a cup of cappuccino. $2.99 for a 12oz cap can't happen nowadays so I was happy with the price. $12.99 for a good portioned Fuul was also not bad. My cappuccino was well made but it was shockingly HOT! I couldn't hold the cup any longer than 10 seconds. Magically, it stayed that way for quite a bit. I'm not complaining here (LOL!!) Whereas I sipped my cappuccino away in the car while driving, I waited to eat my Fuul until I got home. My first impression of the Fuul after the first bite was.....I definitely found it interesting where I noticed a good amount of kick in it. And the kick was strangely manageable (even though I'm not into spicy stuff.) Good spices were also apparent. One thing I couldn't get over was some veggie that tasted undercooked where it somewhat ruined the dish. It may have been the onion but I actually don't mind fresh onions so I don't quite know what it was that bothered me. This dish could have been a superb one had everything been cooked well. Two large bread rolls came with it. Well, I want to try something else when I go back. I still want to believe that this restaurant can do so much more than what I experienced with one dish.

I spent a little more than I was hoping to (egg sandwich was $12) but it was a BIG sandwich that…read morewas like two meals. FOOD: good sandwich. She asked if I wanted tomato and avocado. Maybe that was extra, but prob would've been super plain without it. It was good. Definitely a hearty portion - like a whole loaf of bread haha. The muffins on display were still in the clear clamshell they bought them in from the super market. DRINKS: really enjoyed my iced mocha. Sweet and good quality coffee. I sipped on it for awhile bc it was thick (not iced blended, just maybe thick from the milk). AMBIANCE: there is a chandelier and comfy chairs around a coffee table. Some teens were hanging out there and seemed to be having a good time. A man was eating a bowl of something at one of the tables and chairs they had across from the coffee bar where you order. There was a globe on the counter and someone had scratched out "Ethiopia" and wrote some commentary. Some kids probably did it. PARKING: pretty easy since it's a strip mall. Not a huge lot, but there were spaces. ACCESSIBILITY: didn't notice any handicapped parking or ramps to get on to the sidewalk, but there weren't any stairs to access the place. OVERALL: really good iced mocha and quite a satisfying breakfast sandwich.