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    Jerusalem Cafe -Independence

    4.3 (92 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Gabi M.

    Due to the rainy day, I found myself in Independence, MO for my kids to play indoor pickleball vs. outdoors. Using Yelp to find a healthy lunch for myself and some fellow pickleball moms, I came across Jerusalem Cafe. It was super close to the venue, I could order online, and it had some delicious looking options. Plus in addition to the great reviews, I saw a local family enjoying their Jerusalem Cafe order which cemented my decision. I went with a Greek Salad + Chicken Gyro for myself and ordered a "Build a Bowl" for one friend and another Greek Salad another friend. I also ordered a hummus with veggies for us to share. Everything was ready for pick-up when I arrived. Service was friendly and I found the pricing to be fair - especially for the large portions. It was around $45 total for all of the above. We enjoyed everything we ordered as well as the pita it came with. Was it the best I've ever had? No. Was it perfect for the occasion. Absolutely. I would definitely consider ordering from here again or even dining in as the restaurant is fast casual, offers plenty of parking, and appeared clean. Thanks Jerusalem Cafe!

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    Joanna M.

    This location is in a shared plaza with lots of parking. We ordered online and picked up our food. The online ordering was pretty easy and they sent texts from order receipt to notification that that the food was ready. It is has a cool open area with some cool decor. Lots of seating, I was able to pick up our food quickly. I enjoyed my food, the lentil soup was really good. I wouldn't get the fries again (they got cold fast) and the gyros was good.

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    Renee M.

    I have been to Jerusalem cafe plenty of times and every time the food has been great! If you get a plate you get MASSIVE portions at a great price! Theres so many different items to choose from and everything I have tried has been delicious. The food comes out very fast and the people who work there are very friendly. I would most definitely recommend trying it out!

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    Caitlin R.

    I came here for the first time and ordered Togo food. I told the person at the counter I had never been here, and he was very helpful. He not only explained what things were but also recommended things. I ended up getting a Gyro and a chicken shawarma bowl. I got it loaded with salad as my base. The tzatziki and the garlic sauce-so good! Loved the bowl and would get it again. My husband got the lamb Gyro, and he gave it a solid seven out of 10. It was spotless inside, bright, and decorated with pictures of Greece, so dining in feels more restaurant-like for being counter service. This will definitely be something. I am adding it to my rotation when I don't feel like cooking, and it's just around the corner from my house.

    Flory W.

    We went there on the good YELP review, and it's not too far from where we're staying for the night. The ordering was easy. They have large photos on the board, they didn't have prices though. The food, we ordered the Combo Kebab of Beef & Lamb kebab, lentil soup and rice as two side dishes. Also there's tzatziki sauce (hubby love that), and pita bread. I thought, our pita came with their famous hummus, but it didn't. The staff came back to tell us that. And he also gave us a bonus of warm pita bread with hummus, as complimentary. (Thank you!) We finished our plate. It was just what we're craving for tonight. The restaurant decor was beautiful inside, specially when you walk to the restroom. It's dusty, though. The prices were reasonable. The decor was so appealing, it brought us back to our visits in the Mediterranean!

    Carla G.

    Turkish Coffee is the best I have had outside of the Middle East. Also, the best Hummus in the Kansas City area.

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    Cat B.

    Delicious! The Shawarma Sandwich Jerusalem style was 10/10 and the fries were great too, especially dipped in the hummus. I ordered delivery and the fries were still warm and crisp when they arrived. I will definitely be ordering again

    Brian C.

    The first time we came here it was phenomenal. The second time was just as good. The falafel, although I'm not an expert In tasting it or eating it. I can say this. It had a crispy exterior with the inside being tender, moist, and flavorful. The fresh hummus, inside the pita and the Tzatziki sauce. Thinking about it right now is making me hungry at 6:39 am of writing this lol My wife had the gyro. Which I had a bite of. The pita bread was fluffy and had mw begging my wife for another bite...I take big bites so she had to say no lol The French fries were fresh and crispy but we went there for the falafel lol The staff is friendly and they always seem to have your best interest at heart. The restrooms are clean. There always seems to be a nice friendly ambience here with people casually gathering for food. It feels like a nice family dining place. Even though it's not a sit down restaurant. It has electrical sockets to charge your phones inside. Cool luxury. I will come back again and again. Thank you chef and the Staff!

    Original Gyros Platter (Beef & Lamb), lentil soup, Side Rice
    John H.

    The food was fast and fresh and tasted amazing. I had the original gyros with lentil soup and rice. The staff was super nice and the restaurant was very clean

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    I thoroughly enjoyed this food, and I highly recommend it! When I'm back in town, I will definitely be ordering from here again.

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    This was an awesome place. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. We will be coming here every time we're in town. Delicious!!!

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    The food is fresh and delicious. Have tried the hummus, Greek salad & gyros. Also the spinach spanakopita is very tasty.

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    Hummus is really good, as is the falafel. I've had the gyro with tzatziki sauce which was yummy.

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    Great food and great service! Love grabbing food here on my lunch breaks! Keep up the good work!

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    Amazingly good restaurant! Great, friendly associates. Very clean and welcoming environment. Definitely a must try!

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    Great service, food was excellent and fresh. The employees were very friendly. The restaurant was extremely clean.

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    The food was phenomenal. Best gyros in Lee's Summit, hands down. Their fries and sides are also…read moresuper yummy. Decent prices as well. Definitely plan on returning.

    The food here is very good. The falafel is crispy on the…read moreoutside and fluffy on the inside. Very generous pieces. Not your typical round shape but more of a tube/long shape which really works great for dipping them in tzatziki. We also had grape leaves which come warm. Yummy! We had a chicken shawarma and gyro entree. Both came with rice, salad, pita, and hummus. All very good. My one criticism is I prefer my protein sliced more thinly instead of a thick cut. It's a texture issue for me. The thicker, the chewier. The chicken also had a bit of chewy skin. It could have had more flavor. Still good but this is what made my review 4 instead of 5 stars. I thought the gyro had a little more flavor than the chicken. You order at the counter and then they walk your food out to you when it's gone. Our two appetizers came out very quickly. Our entrees just a few minutes later. Service was smooth and very good. The guys working there were all friendly. Great service! The restaurant is very clean, plenty of seating, and lots of appropriate artwork. It was cold in there but it was really hot outside that day so they had the air turned up. It did make my dining in experience a bit tough since I couldn't escape sitting under an air vent but I don't really want yo criticize them much for running the air in a hot day. That's better than the alternative. On the way out I got a small variety pack of baklava and a rice pudding. Both really good! I'm still eating the baklava. I really like being able to get the variety! It's hard to choose. We would definitely go back again. On the way out, we saw 2 gentleman with gyro salads. Wow, it's a huge bowl with gyro piled high! Looked fantastic and I want to try the gyro salad now!

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    They have a lot of options. The menu is right beside the counter where you order.
    They have a lot of options. The menu is right beside the counter where you order.
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    EAT HERE!! It's awesome food and the family that runs it is so sweet!…read more We had the mixed kabobs, house salad, rice, pita, tzatziki...and finished with their homemade gelatos. One pistachio and the other was Turkish coffee!! Let me just say this spot hits on all points. From the clean and modest dining room with only 4 tables, this unassuming gem is welcoming. The meats were juicy and flavorful. Easily the best kafta I have ever had! Steak and chicken were succulent and fresh. Nothing was dried out or over cooked. And gluten free options abound! Those gelatos were incredible and we can't wait to go back for the shawarma options, lamb, gyro, and more. They also have a surprising offering of milkshakes, tarts, and other gelatos. The family took care of us and even shared in some good natured laughs. They made our night! This is the kind of place I can't wait to get back to.

    What a neat little place run by big hearted people. Stopped in today for a beef and lamb gyro and…read morea chicken shawarma sandwich. It is all made fresh. The gyro was packed with meat, and the pita was fresh and warm. It has tzatzika sauce on the gyro and there some additional sauce on the plate. It is a big serving. We also had a chicken Sharma. It is in a wrap. The chicken was tender and the filling was good. It also had some hummus on the plate. If I could I would make one change, that being to put it on a pita - however, there is so much meat that it would not be close to fitting. Nice and enjoyable lunch out with great food.

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    Pita for Good was recently parked at an event at the John Wornall House, and my mom & I couldn't…read moreresist trying it out since we love Mediterranean food. The menu is limited of course- it's a truck!- but we each ordered the combo gyro (veggies, lamb, & chicken)- you can get it vegetarian or any mixture you like. They also have a 'plate' available. I guess that means without the pita bread, and honestly that would've been ok because the pita bread was nothing special. It tasted good, it was just too hard of a texture to wrap around the filling and eat like a sandwich. The filling was amaaaazing- cilantro, beans, tzatiki (or however you spell it!) sauce, olives, and lots of other goodies smothered in there. The chicken was super tender and flavorful and the lamb was some of the best I've ever had- I do wish it had come sliced, though- was just in a big hunk that made it difficult to eat on the go. The staff working there was super nice and friendly, and seemed so excited to be there serving up their awesome food. We will definitely track this truck down again!

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    View of the truck!
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    Chicken and lamb combo plate
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