Stopped in for a quick bite for lunch and there's a nice lunch special with an included drink. Have stopped in for some bakery treats in the past and they were quite tasty as well. The interior has ample seating in a nice open space. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Shawarma platter was very good sized, salad fresh and crisp, and everything was seasoned nicely. Pita came hot and fresh out of their big oven. As to the bakery, they have various beverages teas, coffees, and smoothies. Thanks read more

Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill - Beef Shawarma Platter - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yalla. Lebanese dishes. I'm wishing I brought my little ukelele. I would write a lil song about the gentle welcoming smile of the staff. I felt their kind and patient heart. The loveliest of food items offered... in my opinion. I just loved too many items. I saw they had fresh iced karkede tea. I can feel the nostalgic breeze of exotic seasonings. Chopped mint and lemon juice , evoo dressing in my fatouche salad. A skewer of chicken kabob. The scent! The appealing color! Placed on a bed of buttery saffron rice & pickle. Wow. Flavorful !! Sassy ol' Baba Ganoush with evoo drizzle puddle. I am in heaven. Joyful! Zataar pita with labna. Manouche! So delightful. A flavorful invigorating taste. I feel like a million bucks. We shared it all! I would absolutely come back!!! Adorable nostalgic architecture. Delicious food. Nice music. Kind staff! Cute coffee /sweets cafe next to this restaurant. Soooo cute! read more

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Amazing place for dessert hour! Ended up going to the cafe side. I got a Turkish coffee and pistachio sablee. You now have to order on a iPad. It was kind of a pain. The lady working the counter wasn't sure of whose order was who's. The Turkish coffee was average at best I really really liked the pistachio sablee. This dessert was very big and was basically a cookie with chunks of pistachio. This place has a nice outdoor area for sitting/eating, which was perfect for this weather. read more

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Ordered through DoorDash and received the order fairly quickly given the distance from this location. This is the most authentic middle eastern food I have had in the States. Real zatar flavors, falafel served with the right pickles and white sauce, made me nostalgic for the street food vendors back in Dubai. The zatar pita was absolutely delicious and I couldn't believe I could eat the entire bread in one go :) It was that good. Falafels were crispy, fresh and delicious. Pistachio and I album baklavas were outstanding. read more

Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill - Manakeesh Zaatar - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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From authentic Mediterranean pies to grills to pastry, to wide array of sweets, coffee, tea, and cold beverages, Manakeesh, along with the hospitable friendly staff, is guaranteed to please every taste and quest for authentic Mediterranean and Lebanese authenticity. read more

Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Got a grubhub delivery for a Zaatar Labneh Manakeesh (half Zaatar and haf Labneh) and a Roasted Veggie Manakeesh (Roasted red peppers, onions, artichoke with hummus. Both were really good, but I would strongly recommend eating in instead of takeout/delivery as they would taste so much better if freshly made/warmed up. The roasted veggie was quite loaded and was much better than the Zaatar/Labneh one. read more

Delicious food. Kind staff! Cute place that provides a variety of vibes (inside seating, outside patio, cushioned booths). Only downside is that they were low of some things like napkins, utensils, and some menu items at the bakery/cafe. read more

Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill - Meza - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great beef shawarma, honestly the best I have had in many years. the bread was also amazing and made right in front of me in their pizza oven! read more

great coffee, kind staff. occasionally gets super busy so patience is required at times. my fave is the Chicken Tawook Kabob platter, and i'm not even the biggest chicken (unless fried lol) fan. it's always grilled to perfection and the sides it comes with along with the perfect zest of the toum and labneh. the baba ganoush is also always a hit. portions are huge. i enjoy the baklava as well. overall, good vibes and lovely ambiance. read more

Come here for fresh authentic Lebanese food. The flavors are amazing. I tried the chicken shawarma platter and beef/lamb gyro platter with tabbouleh, hummus and Baba Ghanouj. It's a little pricy but worth it for the amount of food that you get. If you order 2 sides with your platter you get a pita. Each platter came out to about $20-25, but it was enough food for two meals. Parking was a little tough to find on a weekend afternoon, but the good thing is the street 2hr parking with no meters! read more

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Manakeesh is a delight! I've ordered delivery from here for about 5 years and the flavors keep me coming back. The Combo Manakeesh with half cheese half Zaatar is my favorite - it's pure comfort food and the Zaatar they use is top notch. If you eat plant-based you'll find a lot of yummy options here. The Veggie Platter, Fattoush Salad, Greek Salad, Gluten Free Plater, Grape Leaves Platter, and Falafel Platter are all delicious options. Also, their Baba Ghannouj is probably my favorite in the city, and their hummus is up there as well. If you get the Combo Manakeesh, try it with a side of hummus for dipping it's amazing! The prices here are definitely high compared to other places in the area, particularly for the apps, platters, and bakery items. I'd probably order from here more often if it was not as expensive as it is. That said, the portions are quite large and I can usually make 2 meals out of a platter. Definitely give Manakeesh a try if you haven't already! read more

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Went there for desserts and coffee - walnut baklava was bone dry it needed syrup. Kanafah was not the typical one with vermicelli instead it was doughy and there was not enough cheese in it. Latte was just ok. For a middle eastern run bakery it left a lot to be desired. read more

The food is so good here you can almost ignore the fact that every time you order there will be at least one mistake. Always call to make sure they are actually going to make and deliver your order. I know the app said you were good but just double check. Also make sure they don't charge your card twice. After all that you're like and why did you rate it 4 stars? The baba Ganoush is some of the best I've had. Pairs well with crackers when they don't deliver your pita. Shawarma Wrap is delicious. The homemade lemonade is banging. The food alone is a 5 star experience. read more

When they say fresh pita, they really mean fresh pita! It's piping hot and oh so good! My husband and I went in to split a meat platter with the chicken tawook, babaganoush, and fattoush salad. The chicken was perfectly charred and juicy. The fattoush was light and herbal. Everything was fresh and flavorful and super delicious, although maybe a tad bit salty. One platter with these sides was perfect for the two of us, and worth the cost! Service was relatively fast. It's very casual inside, with some outdoor seating too, which was perfect for today's lovely weather. Another must-try is their shortbread cookies. I think their baklava is too sweet, but those cookies are wonderfully complex and interesting. Will be back to try more! read more

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We got the chicken and beef manakeesh which are Lebanese flatbread pizza. The flavorings were very unique, I thought the chicken one was better. The beef one was strange because it was ground beef pieces instead of slices of beef. I wasn't a big fan of that. The left side of the store is a cafe where you order meals and the right side is a bakery with many baklava selections and other Lebanese desserts. They even had coffee, tea, and fruit juices. I didn't get to try anything from the bakery but will definitely be back to try more items. read more

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Meant to stop at Saad's halal (across the street) but stumbled upon Manakeesh instead. SO SO good. We got the zaatar and spinach pies as well as Knafeh. Everything was so tasty and the service was amazing. Super cozy instead , we sat in the bakery side. read more

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Heard great things about Manakeesh and was honestly slightly disappointed. Ordered the chicken kabob platter and pistachio baklava. Overall though the portions were big and I'm willing to give it another try. I wouldn't order the chicken kabob again, but the fries were great. I would try the chicken shawarma instead. Pistachio baklava was stale, although staleness could have just been because I went near closing, but that's no excuse. read more

Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill - Grilled Chicken Kabob - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Staggered over having eaten across the street and now wanting a bit of coffee and something sweet to end the night with. I will say that the place looked like a hot mess - lots of dirty dishes, the coffee area seating had not been cleared and chairs were all over the place. Loved all the different kinds of baklava, but ended up with the original flavor. Not huge serving sizes, but lovely and perfect. The Americano coffee could've been a bit milkier, but that's a personal choice. Can't go too mad when there are buckets of nutella on the wall. read more

I came here having heard good things but also intrigued by the fact that it was advertised as a cafe, bakery, AND grill. Ambiance: Very very casual. The store was split into two sides, one fully dedicated to the bakery/cafe, and the other dedicated to the main food. Chill vibes, felt more hole in the wall, although it does seem popular. You can also see the giant ovens that make all the bread behind the counters. Service: You order at counter and they call out when your food is ready. Friendly folk at the front. Food: - Half cheese/half zaatar manakeesh (flatbread): Incredible, delicious, please give me more. The bread was just incredible -- soft yet crunchy at the edges, warm, and tore apart beautifully. Heavenly bread. The toppings also fit perfectly. I really enjoyed the blast of salt, savory, spicy and earthiness with the zaatar seasoning on top of this bread and juxtaposed to the warm melted cheese. Since they had folded it in half before serving, some of the seasoning got onto the cheese accidentally; but wow, great combination! We got an add-on of hummus with the bread, which was also delicious, but I think the flatbread can stand on its own. I can't wait to go back to have more of the manakeesh as well as try out some of their other dishes like the falafel platter/wraps. Good prices and quantity as well! - The coffee was decent, although it was unclear whether it tasted a bit...mineral-y intentionally or unintentionally? - The mocha was very heavy on the milk/chocolate, but a bit lacking in espresso flavor. - There was also a plethora of desserts, and different forms of baklava that we didn't have the room to try that time, but I look forward to trying it at a later point! Definitely excited to return for the food! read more

Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill - Half cheese half zaatar manakeesh (flatbread) - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A delicious meal and definitely would come again. I have been recommended this place by lots of friends and I have been craving Turkish coffee. I finally got a chance to go with my partner. He got a yummy chicken wrap that had very tender chicken. I got lamb kofta, I usually really like lamb but I wasn't super feeling this. It felt too dry. On the side, I got some hummus which was great too. From the cafe we got mahalabiya and Turkish coffee, which they provided two cups for without us having to ask. Really loved how it was served to us too. I think ordering is a bit intimidating and I wish they had mobile order since they have a mobile menu. That being said, I have mad respect for the chefs and they definitely know what they're doing. Shout out to the aunties in the cafe. Overall, a very homey and friendly vibe. It was not very crowded on a weekend for lunch, maybe we were too early for the rush, so we had plenty of seats to choose from and there was space from the other customers for us to talk casually. read more

Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill - Mahalabia and Turkish coffee - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I haven't ordered food from the grill before, but have ordered from the bakery a few times. There are so many delicious pastries to choose from. They have quite a few sweet (lots of honey!) delicious options. I enjoyed the Shortbread cookies stuffed with walnuts & dates, but the baklava is really outstanding and a must-order. I also had a lemonade to go which was sweet and refreshing. read more

Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill - Baklava - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Delish Baklava. I live in Los Angeles where you can get great fresh, crispy, not too sweet Baklava everywhere but I couldn't find any here on the Main Line, every place I tried it was mushy and horrible. So I drove to West Philly hoping this is what I was looking for and I was not disappointed as I needed some for a party. This is the place if you want freshly made Baklava that is crispy, flaky and just sweet enough. Perfect with that cup of tea or coffee! read more

This is a cool little spot that I discovered cruising down Market Place in Philadelphia. If you're into Middle Eastern food then you will love this place. The only thing I didn't like was that the line to order can get pretty long and sometimes you have to wait a while to order. I guess it all depends on the time of day that you visit. I went during the evening. Overall though, the food and the coffee is excellent. read more

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Are you kidding me?? The grilled eggplant? The hummus? Here's two dishes you can order anywhere and can come out anywhere from delicious to bland to haunted skunk awful. Here at Manakeesh they are ARRESTINGLY, conversation-stoppingly fantastic. If you're vegetarian, I highly recommend the fried cauliflower as well. The potato and cauliflower or potato and eggplant wrap is top notch. The zataar and cheese flatbreads are out of this world. I don't eat meat, but the menu, smells and sights at Manakeesh are certainly putting that to the test. The food here is so good, I think it ought to be illegal. read more

Pretty cool concept, on one side you can get your caffeine fix, crepes, and breakfast for the day. On the other side you can get lunch items from the grill that are a blend of American and Lebanese delights. And in the middle is a quiet place to sit and relax for a little while. Ordered the chicken curry crepe & what a pleasant surprise it was! Had a nice balance between the savory flavor of the chicken curry, and soft, buttery sweetness of the crepe. read more

Mmm loved being take out from here! I ordered via their website, I was a little surprised to see all the sides cost extra, but it ended up being a lot of food with good proportions so I'm fine with it. My favorites were the curry chicken shawarma and baba ganoush with the pita bread. The beef was a tad tough, but my husband enjoyed it. The shawarma seemed to have more meat versus the kabob. It was busy on a Saturday night, it would have been helpful if they had a separate pick up line rather than us having to wait in the line where people were placing orders. read more

Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill - Curry chicken with rice, Hummus, and Tabbouleh. Chicken was super tender! - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've bought from Manakeesh more times over the years so I wanted to update my review. Service has been mixed. The basic service in person was fine. Smoothies are okay. However, there were some difficulties when I tried to put in a large order for delivery/catering. They repeatedly tried to pressure me into ordering less appetizing items that I didn't want. It took a few back-and-forths to insist that I really did want to order the items I was ordering -- the person I spoke with wasn't sure if there'd be enough of that item "left over" on the day of my order. This seemed rather odd and unhelpful to me; I'm not sure why they couldn't simply make the items to accommodate my catering order instead of relying on leftovers. read more

It used to be much better. The prices now are so high and you get less food. One skew of chicken (has 4 small pieces of chicken) , the rice was awful, the hummus was good. This was 21 dollar. Sad that this place became like this read more

Chicken schawarma: it's ok, not too much flavor, not memorable. You get a lot of chicken, though. I added fatoush salad. It's a small portion I enjoyed the dessert more than the main dish. Baba ganoush and muhamara are tasty with good flavor, perfect for dipping. Unfortunately the pita was a little bit dry , kinda stale although it is big. Baklava is small but fresh with crispy phyllo. Not too sweet and not dry at all. The date cookies and pistachio cookies are fresh and delicious, good amount of fillings . I definitely taste the rose water. Very authentic. Kunafe was a disappointment. I was expecting shredded wheats, instead I got semolina kind. read more

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We headed over to Manakeesh on a warm Sunday night in September. Manakeesh is a really great place for a causal relaxed meal, coffee, a snack or treats from their bakery. The place was pretty full with just a few empty tables inside. There were open tables outside. There was in interesting mix of customers also. Everyone was very friendly. The interior is charming and clean. The menu is straight forward and everything seemed made to order. The portions were very large. I had the Shawarma and my wife had the spicy fish. Both tasted fresh and the Hummus, salad and French Fries were outstanding. We took some Baklava home for dessert and that was also really good. Manakeesh also has a nice selection of coffee and smoothies. I am really happy we finally made it to Manakeesh and I am already looking forward to returning soon! read more

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I'm grateful to Sarah and Rahma, the lovely women behind the bakery counter, for making an incredibly delicious and festive assortment of baklava and sweets to introduce my students to Lebanese culture and food. While II was waiting, I became the gracious beneficiary of the most amazing drink I have ever tasted, the incomparable Rose Pistachio milkshake. no doubt they serve this nectar in the heavenly realms. Thank you, Rahma and Sarah! read more

Ordered a chicken shawarma wrap via UberEATS tonight. About 30 minutes after eating my stomach started acting up. I felt like I had to throw up. That was 8 hours ago. I definitely have thrown up, among other things, and I'm still feeling on the edge. That wrap was 100% the culprit- it's clear I got undercooked chicken. Will never eat here again. read more

After my third time at Manakeesh, I'm finally ready to write a review. Why three times, instead of my usual pre-review requirement of two? Well...in spite of all the other adoring reviews, and in spite of the fact that Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine is my favorite, I just wasn't having great luck with my orders, until this past Friday. So let's start with the best, and work back to most disappointing; On Friday I ordered a grape leaves wrap for dinner. I knew that I really liked their stuffed grape leaves (or, as known by their Greek name, dolmades) and how can you go wrong with fattoush salad (hold the onions!) and baba ghanoush? Well, they forgot to hold the onions, but they did call me not 5 minutes after my pick-up to apologize and offer to replace the whole meal. I told them not to worry, and I was glad I did (the onions were few and easy to pick out anyway). It was a really great wrap, and a perfect portion. Flavorful and filling, but not too much so. My partner got the falafel platter, which he really liked, but the massive hummus portion packs a punch - you might not want to finish it in a single sitting. So I knew I liked the stuffed grape leaves thanks to the ma'ali platter. That was from visit number two. Sadly, that was the only thing I completely enjoyed from that meal (which I shared with my partner, together with a cheese manakeesh). The fried cauliflower, eggplant and potatoes were tasty enough, but so loaded down with oil that I really didn't feel great soon after. As for the cheese manakeesh...I just don't get it. What am I missing? My first visit was the biggest disappointment. I ordered the cheese and spinach manakeesh. The spinach was so briny I could barely eat it. I guess I was expecting a more Greek-style cheese-spinach blend, and this was not that. I mean, I love pickled cucumbers, but Manakeedh goes super heavy on vinegar and pickled foods, at least on everything I've had. Not the most glowing review, and it really feels more like 3.5 than 4 stars, but I gave the full 4 because the service is great, very quick, friendly and mindful, and everyone else I've gone with has really enjoyed their food. I'm really tempted to try one of their vegetarian savory crepes, but I'm not sure yet if there will be a fourth visit. Stay tuned. read more

Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill - Falafel platter - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Decided to place an order @ Manakeesh through UberEats. Honestly the food looked good from the menu, yet very pricey. I order the Roasted veggie Platter which consist of (roasted bell peppers, artichokes, garlic & caramelized onions over yellow rice. Hummus, fattoush salad, tahini sauce & fresh pita). Hummus tasted okay, but I've had better. Fattoush salad was tasty & fresh, Pita arrived warm & tasty as well. Tahini sauce was absolutely no for me. The roasted bell peppers, artichokes, garlic, onions, with yellow rice was pretty good. I rate my meal 3 Stars, had to take points for the Tahini sauce, hummus, and the price (21.85) That's too much !!! I wouldn't order Manakeesh through UberEats, however I might give them another try for Pick-up only. read more

Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill - Roasted veggie Platter - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nice place. We went here during the peak of Covid and everything was perfect. The baklava in particular was to die for. Also, you can't go wrong with anything from the hot food menu. read more

A decent middle eastern restaurant. All items are nice. Many nice options including the chicken tawook and lamb chops that I tried. The chicken shawarma is a pot made style, which I don't prefer. Appetizers and lahm b ajeen are fresh and awesome. I recommend you check the desserts side of restaurant, it has many hand made baklava and other great oriental desserts. For dining in it is a bit tricky, you need to order at the cashier then they will call you, I think for a big size restaurant they should offer table service. read more

Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill - Chicken Shawarma Platter Chicken Tawook Kabob Beef Lamb Gyro Platter - Lebanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This place was really busy, and after eating my meal it was easy to understand why. You order at a counter (one for food, one for sweets) and get a number and wait. While you wait, position yourself to grab a table when one becomes free. (In a hurry? You can also order online.) If you sit outside, don't worry--they'll shout for you when your food is ready. We ordered some fool to share. (After making fava beans myself and peeling them twice, I will gladly pay whatever a place charges for those delicious beans.) It was fresh and delicious. We also got a falafel platter, a grape leaves platter, and a beef manakeesh. Orders were generous, so we had food left over for a next meal. That's a good thing, since it was all really, really good. Baba ganoush is smoky with chunks of eggplant. Hummus is perfect: not too thick, not too thin, with a balance of tahini and lemon that I love. Falafel was not too heavy. They know what they're doing here. read more

I started coming here when it first opened many years ago. I don't come here as often, but when I come I always enjoy their food. Their main savory section do not open until 10am, but it takes a bit to heat up their oven. However, they serve drinks, crepes, and various Lebanese sweets earlier. If you have not tasted their baklava, please try them soon. I especially like their cashew baklava; their baklavas are just sweet enough, phyllo right texture of crispness, and generous amount of nuts. Every time I come here I try different food. I have to still say Saad's wraps and kebabs outdo Manakeesh, but Manakeesh's hummus, tabbouleh, grape leaves, and of course, manakeesh are very good. The ambiance is nice, on a nice day you can eat indoors or outdoors. It gets quite crowded later in the evening, so I usually go there earlier. I am simply happy we have Manakeesh, along with other delicious Middle Eastern places in West Philly. I usually just walk around so parking is a non issue for me, but if you do drive parking can be a bit tough. If you are not lucky to find a parking nearby, just prepare to walk couple of blocks. read more

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I had heard good things about Manakeesh from friends so decided to check it out. Upon entering the restaurant, there is a large counter for customers to place and pay their order. Once paid you will get a number to place on your table. With this number system I'm not sure if it was for the staff to bring you your food or for you to pickup once your food is ready. I saw both scenarios happening when I was there. The menu: -The menu is substantive and has many options for different dietary restrictions. -There are a few parts of the menu which are confusing since they seem similar with other menu items, however the person behind the counter was able to clarify easily for us. -We noticed this after, but there is a printed menu available at the counter, not only the one above the counter as we had thought. -There is signage at the counter indicating that due to rising costs, all prices will be increased by 5% from what is stated. However checking in on Yelp yields a 5% off purchase coupon. Food: -The portions are huge and easily shared -The pita is made to order and very delicious -Everyone in the group enjoyed their order. -The bakery's menu looked delicious but sadly most items were out of stock. With all the positives listed above, you may be wondering why the three star review. The bathroom was absolutely filthy and disgusting. I am hoping it's due to a fluke but it was bad enough to dock a star. Upon future visits If the situation improves I will update my review. Additionally the whole numbering system is frankly confusing. Some of us had our food brought to us. Others had to keep looking at the area where food that was ready to see if our order was there. The restaurant was not busy so we were unsure what the deal was. This resulted in loss of a star since the last person in our group to get their food, where the rest of the group was already midway through theirs. This resulted in the loss of another star. Overall I would give Manakeesh another chance and also would love to try their bakery. I hope they take the feedback and address it. Things to know: -It will be easier to look and order off printed menu versus one displayed above counter -Indoor and outdoor seating available -Pay attention to food that is ready to be served, your order may be stuck there if you are waiting for it to be brought to you -Guest WiFi available -Come prepared with hand sanitizer to wash your hands versus using the bathroom. And do your best to avoid having to use the restaurant restroom. You will thank me later. -Cutlery, napkins, and water are self served. However the water cups are TINY (like 4 sips) so be prepared to refill often or (what I recommend) bring your own refillable water bottle/cup. -Street parking only -There is a small section stocked with different items such as honey, Turkish delight, nuts, candy, etc. -Manakeesh has their own app for you to place delivery orders and get discounts from read more

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This place is still my go-to Middle Eastern restaurant in Philly so far. Their service was not pleasant and I kind of noticed that their food quality is going downhill a little bit. But their pita/flatbread is still the best in Philly & I will still come here to just get their flatbread pizza (Manakeesh)! I recommend to try their chicken tawook (creamy & spicy) or Kafta (beef & lamb). We also ordered chicken shawarma platter, but it took much longer than the chicken tawook manakeesh, so I suggest you to get the manakeesh dish if you want something quick/to-go meal. We also added rice into our shawarma platter, but their rice was flavorless, so get the pita bread instead or rice. Their hummus was really creamy & rich, but it was too sour to me. I probably will try their other hummus-like dip "Muhammara" (roasted red pepper dip) with pita next time. read more

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