Authentic food, wonderful people, impeccable customer service, and the renovations are amazing. Loved the upbeat music in addition to everything else, great vibes all Around! read more

Healthiest place for Mediterranean & international food , weekends weekdays , every day the food is made daily and fresh I recommend it for everyone read more

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We love coming to this place for takeout. We've been coming for many years and were so sorry to hear that Dave passed away. Each time we order food here, it is ready when we arrive to pick it up and it is always delicious. The portions are generous, and the prices are good. The people who work there are friendly, and we love supporting our local eateries. Keep up the great work and thank you! read more

Non descriptive quick serve restaurant with wraps, salads, and sandwiches. I got a chicken shawarma wrap. It was good. The restaurant itself needs a remodel. And it wasn't very clean. Ceiling tiles broken or falling out, spider webs in the corners, a layer of dust on anything near the ceiling. The building and strip mall as a whole could use some love too. Paint peeling everywhere and wood rotting on the exterior. If the owner doing want to manage the property, they should just sell it. It's a disservice to the community read more

Had to try and won't go back.... Pita was stale Was suppose to have bacon and cheese on the wrap... Nope... Ended up in the garbage... read more

Got the Chicken shawarma wrap=AMAZING! Friendly and quick service and food is fresh and DELICIOUS! read more

Was very disappointed. Had heard they make good falafel wraps and the sauce is yummy. This was not the case. Have had much better in Providence. read more

The food is excellent, but the cashier will not provide the proper change for a sandwich if a customer pays with cash. If you pay for a sandwich with a ten dollar bill, up you will not receive the coin change. I would happily tip, but since the cashier plays that game, the coin change is his tip. That tip amounts to 13 cents. Providing the correct change indicates integrity and honesty in the business world. If this current policy changes, I'm more than happy to amend this review, I will also then tip twenty percent. I realize this has happened to another Yelper as well. This was my experience during my three visits recently at this sandwich/salad shop. Again, it's a matter of honesty and integrity. read more

amazing food and amazing staff! welcoming when you walk in and quick to get your food to you! read more

International Pocket Cafe - Chicken Pesto wrap and the Lamb Shwarma wrap. - Mediterranean Near Me - Kingston, Rhode Island

AMAZING!! Fantastic falafel and Mediterranean food overall and such nice people 10/10

World class mid-eastern food on the URI college campus. Made freshly on the premises, everything is super fresh and delicious. The humus and falafel are incredible! Everything is really. The pita chips are to die for. We drive from Newport just to dine here read more

International Pocket Cafe - Fresh pita chips, hummus, hot sauce, & baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Kingston, Rhode Island

The four stars is for the delicious food and the friendly staff. but...I would only give one star for customer service. This is the third year in a row we have attempted to get gift cards. The first two years we had to return two, then three times because the person there couldn't do it. Today, the same thing. read more

Great Wraps. Good Portion Size. Homemade baklava is great. They give you a free falafel just for walking in. The staff is also very nice.

I give International Pocket Cafe a 4 star more for its lovely service. The workers so welcoming, and offers you a free falafal sample or something else. Also, while ordering, the cashier noticed I was eyeing the baklava (because I love them) and he gave me a free one. I was so shook because they just gave me two huge samples of their food. However, without their service, I would give this place a 3 star because I personally don't like how much sauce they add to their dishes. I ordered a chicken shawarma and the server recommended me what to put inside it. I really trusted him thinking since hes the expert, then it would taste amazing. However, I felt that my shawarma wasn't very tasty but really salty. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauces made it kind of difficult to eat. Maybe, if I ordered something else it would've been better. But I don't recommend getting the shawarmas. I do recommend getting yourself falafal and baklava because those were great! read more

So fresh and delicious! Excellent customer service. My family really enjoyed the food and will be back!

Place claimed it was open til 10pm. Really? It's 8:08pm and we drove from NYC and searched on Yelp for a great quick meal. The woman at the counter would not even look up at us when we knocked at the door. She ignored us. Pathetic. Just politely tell us you closed early... It's really a shame you have poor customer service and have false advertisement. We came to URI for a conference. We will not be visiting your restaurant for a second time. We just noticed another potential customer try and knock on the door. Sorry, Charlie. read more

International Pocket Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Kingston, Rhode Island

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Fast friendly service. They gave a free falafel "donut" dipped in yogurt dill sauce while we were waiting. Not my thong so kind of bland for me, but my friend said it was awesome. Gyro was good, but I would have preferred it warm, not cold. It made a difference to me making me say it was pretty good rather than good or great. Also, the yogurt sauce was too thick and garlicky - wouldn't melt as the sandwich was cold. However, I would definitely go again and try the other kabobs or sandwiches. Obvioulsy a very popular place and the price is right! read more

We come here weekly because of phenomenal service the young man with the big beard always gives. A free sample of falafel, such good customer service and we love everything he does for us. Not sure if he's the owner but he sure takes care of the place and loves the restaurant as if he is. His food is the best, always delicious and to die for. We will always come back as long as the man with the big beard keeps making us laugh!! read more

FYI - Hilarious tazing story involving falafel at the end of this review. Being a URI alum, International Pockets is a god damn genuine URI institution. Every freshman from prob the mid 90's up to a couple years ago got paraded through the URI Emporium and had a sweaty, fast talking, mildly manic looking middle eastern man shove a falafel into their hands while going on and in heavily accented english about how good falafels are.. and you know what.. he is right. They are light and fluffy and full fo flavor. Either on their own or wrapped up in my favorite (chicken - falafel combo) nestled next to a couple lemony herby pieces of chicken.. swimming in a pool of hot sauce and hummus and tatziki and banana peppers and onions and lettuce and feta... OMG... get in my mouth right now. I graduated URI in 2000 but still make it down there on the regular to get my falafel fix. I even resisted arrest one time because some annoying cops had pulled me over while I was driving back to Providence and enjoying a delicious falafel sandwich... I ignored orders to exit my vehicle until my sandwich was done.. its just not the same cold... and that is how I ended up in handcuffs being tazed by 5 of SK's finest... all for my love of that damn delicious sandwich. Thanks Dave. read more

International Pocket Cafe - the outside of the restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Kingston, Rhode Island

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Eggplant falafel wrap with all the fixings. Love this place- food it always fresh and delicious, and the people that work there are super nice! read more

International Pocket Cafe - Eggplant falafel wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Kingston, Rhode Island

When you walk in, Dave the Falafel guy gives you a falafel with tahini while you're choosing your meal. It's very good, and then he will speed through toppings whlie making your sandwich. They make great gyros, and the baklava is delicious. I get grape leaves and tabouleh too, and those are always fresh. The hummus is really great too - I went to elementary school with Dave's sister, and I remember she brought some in one day. I was hooked! It has gone up in price over the years, but to be fair, it's a lot of food for one person. It's great to grab a bit between classes, and it's pretty healthy too. read more

the falafels are SO SO SO GOOD! A must try for the college kids in the area. Great prices for the circumstances and would definitely recommend! read more

Best food I've ever eaten. 6 out of 5 stars. You'll never eat anywhere else in the emporium after you eat here. This place is Heaven sent.

Do not trust this place. It was just shut down by the ri health department due to a case of norovirus (was traced back to this restaurant) They have inadequate hand washing facilities in their restaurant amongst a number of other health department violations. Disgusting. Not clean and not safe to eat here!! better off going somewhere else. read more

We were in RI and I wanted to visit one of my favorite places to eat. Sadly, it wasn't quite the same place as it was back in the 90s when it opened and Dave ran the show. DAVE WHERE ARE YOU.?? We miss you! No free fresh falafel sample when you walked in door and our food was sort of cold..it looks like they expanded over the years but half the restaraunt was empty and shabby. went to east side pockets in providence a couple of years ago and the food was exactly as I remembered...fresh, hot and delicious. Maybe it's time to say good bye to the Kingston location? read more

Ah, falafel. This place bills itself as the 'Sexiest Food on Campus' and it's 100% true. From the moment you walk in the door, they're getting you hooked with a free falafel like a dealer with your first fix, dipped in homemade hummus. After that, you can't stop craving it - and as if that weren't enough bait, they give you a piece of baklava absolutely soaked in rosewater honey when you pay them for your meal. Fresh crunchy toppings, homemade sauces, the best grilled chicken in Rhode Island, and a friendly staff - especially the owner - show why this place does such huge business even on a campus full of people with horrifyingly staid food tastes. (Tip: they take credit cards, but pay with cash because they round down on cash transactions.) read more

Holy falafel, batman! This place does falafel right! In fact, this is some of the best falafel I've had in the US. Not to mention the baklava is to die for. But seriously, I loooove their falafel. And the pita they use is just right. Fresh vegetables. Plenty of options for toppings. Perfect tahini and hummus. So effing good!!! ...did I mention they have good falafel? read more

Never had falafel before and wow what I have been missing!! Immediately upon entering they gave each of us a sample of falafel dipped in a yogurt dill sauce, it was a big sample too, so delicious! We ordered the falafel and pita bread with yogurt dill and hummus (highly suggested as it is only $5.50 and is exactly all you need), the vegetarian wrap adding falafel (enormous!!) if I could have figured out a way to cut this in half and not make a mess we could have split it. Such a great place for something different, all tasted fresh. They also have fun Mexican soda there so if you are a soda fan it is worth checking out. Lots of seating options, great casual atmosphere. read more

International Pocket Cafe - Vegetarian wrap added falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Kingston, Rhode Island

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I've been going here for years; it's one of the few places in the Kingston Emporium that stays open for regular hours even during the slow times. When I come home after a long trip, I usually head directly here for a hassle-free dinner. If you like garlic, order one of the shawarma (chicken, beef, or lamb) wraps. Depending on who's behind the counter, you may have to remind them to put the heavy garlic sauce on it. My only complaint about International Pocket is that sometimes they forget the sauce, and (rarely, though) sometimes they run out of it (when that happens, ask them to use the pesto sauce). read more

Don't pay cash if the kid with the brohawk is working--my total came to 8 and change, and he only gave me back the change. I didn't realize he tried to short me until i got to my car. I went back and and told him, and he was like, "Oh damn, I didn't give you the one?", then grabbed the one from the tip jar and gave it to me. read more

I made a return visit to URI last weekend. At the first opportunity to eat food, I came here. I love their veggie falafels! They are the perfect combination of flavors. I've gotten more daring over the years, requesting the wrap be loaded with veggies, sauces and spice! They offer a ton of other goodies (salads, wraps, sandwiches). all of which I've never tried but look mighty delicious when they're passed to drooling customers. This place is definitely worth the wait! If you notice a long line, hand no fear. the staff usually hands out samples to waiting customers or delicious treats and they're quick. You'll be through that line in no time! read more

I've only been to the place in Kingston, it's the original location, and the owner gives everyone a free falafel sample (which is very well done) if he's in. Vegetarian?-you will be dissapointed! Wrong place for that! I get the lamb pocket and it's the best I've ever had in the state for the price! It is set up like a chow-line cafeteria, but again very good stuff. The hummus is the best in the state (for the price) not too creamy or lacking spice. Falafel is perfect, Baba ghanouj is great, tabouli, everything. Service is pretty fast too. Don't be swayed by the location-URI campus. It is NOT the typical frat-food eatery. Warning! Deli setting, not fine dining. This place is clean, organized, has a nice big tv screen so you can watch CNN or whatever while you eat. I would prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, but this is only possible on the weekend or between classes. I recommend the place highly! read more

Got the falafel wrap yesterday and it was so fresh, crisp veggies and incredible falafel- as big as it was I changed my mind and devoured it all instead of saving half for later. I would definitely return. read more

Went to get a falafel wrap before a college tour and it was so delicious! Everything tasted so fresh and the employees were so nice. The guy offered us a free falafel sample (very business professional in my opinion)!! We'll definitely be going back next time we're in the area :) read more

This is my second favorite place to eat at The Emporium near the URI Campus. I say this because if you do it right it can be a healthy place to eat out for lunch. They serve food in the order up at a counter and sit down style (I'm sure there is a name for this, but who knows). It's super casual and a quick take out place if needed. My favorite are the various types of salad you can get. The salads always come on a fresh bed of Romain Lettuce and you can top it with the fillings they would put in a wrap, like banana peppers, jalapeños, and feta cheese. My favorite salads are the buffalo chicken, grilled chicken, falafel, and grape leaves. This place also does wraps which are similar to the salads but come in fresh pita. They have always been fresh pita breads, so they are real consistent. They also have subs, heros, grinders, take your pick, which are excellent. There fries are fantastic to especially if you put their seasoning mixture on. The only down side to this place is there servers can be a little in attentive. Sometimes they aren't listening or miss things, but don't get all fussed up because they don't care if you tell them twice. Overall, like I said stellar place to eat. read more

Their Fa-la-la-fels are calling my name!! The establishment is a sort of grab and go affair. Hence they don't focus much on ambiance or being 100% clean. But then again, it's a local business located in an off-campus plaza filled with crazy potholes. There are worse things. Their service is pretty quick. So much so, that you can expect to walk in greeted with a warm, crispy falafel and a hefty scoop of hummus before you place your order. Not to mention a complementary sticky honeyed miniature baklava at the checkout. So you can head out on your merry little way on a sweet note! Their gyros are huge and stuffed with anything you want! When I go, I'm usually starving and ravenous. Hence I get everything: lamb, falafels, beef, chicken, a concoction of flavorful sauces/dips, onions, and crisp veggies! One mouth-filled bite will get you hooked. Trust me. It's worth a try. read more

These guys can make a hefty wrap! Friendly and serving up a mean chocked full of goodness wrap. I stopped in while in the area for bite. I knew I wanted a Falafel wrap and this was just the place. After picking out exactly what i wanted on it the wrap master while putting my over sized Falafel together even gave me a sample. Food to snack on while waiting on your food - love it!! This wrap could easily feed me twice and it did! Although as we all know wraps are best eaten fresh. When in the area again I know where to go for a great tasting wrap! read more

The food is certainly good. I'm a fan of both the falafels and the steak and cheeses. The competency of the employees is sometimes an issue. This past time I ordered a steak and cheese, and there were three other steak and cheeses on the grill at the time. Apparently one of the steaks had mayo on, and the employee calling out the orders just called them all out the same, even though he had put it together, so I got stuck with mayo on my steak when I got home to eat it. Disappointed. I'll probably stick to the falafels so I know I'll get what I ordered. read more

Awesome. I've ordered from this place countless times in the past two years and I have never been disappointed. They have a sandwich called "The Bomb". Honestly, this thing is ridiculous. Its a steak and cheese sub with bacon, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, onions and olives. It also comes with a heaping of seasoned fries (covered in cheese at no extra cost, if you choose) for around six dollars. Along with that, they're open really late. I've ordered as late as 3 am and had it delivered to my dorm. read more

The bottled soda was correct. Threw the gyro away after two bites. Maybe the other items we ordered would have been better but we didn't get them. Nice touch packaging the hot food with the cold drinks. read more