Look, I have read the other reviews. I know what everyone else is saying, but I just wasn't a fan. Lemonade: They make it fresh, with honey, rose water, and orange water. It BY FAR was the best part of my trip here. Staff: Staff was super nice and helpful. No issues there. Food: I ordered the combo plate. Chicken and Beef. Chicken was lemony and dry. Beef was overcooked. Rice had like 3 pieces of veggies (corn, peas, and carrots underneath). Tabouli was pretty good. I will come back, and try their gyro before I give up on this place, but for now, 3/5 is the best I can do. Mid Fresh on Mill Ave is still my favourite Middle Eastern restaurant. read more

This quaint marketplace is so unassuming that you'll miss it if you blink your eye! I'm glad I walked in. IMMEDIATELY the aroma made my mouth water -- I tasted the freshly baked pita in the air. When you walk in, the marketplace on the right is full of Middle Eastern groceries & (to those who know) beauty supplies. (Rose water & all the oils!!!) The man behind the counter greeted me immediately with kindness. I told him I'm new to Phoenix and exploring, and he proceeded to guide me through the menu. I trusted his choice and ordered the Lebanese chicken platter. Isam & his wife Tina were so hospitable and welcoming; their service didn't stop at the recommendations. Isam gave me a lemonade (THE BEST!!!!!!!) on the house to enjoy. Besides this place being a vortex of positive energy, the food..............Oh my goodness. The lebanese chicken is so perfectly moist that it practically melts in your mouth. It's seasoned so well. The lebni dip & the hummus were just as delicious. I recommend coming here and supporting a family-owned business that knows the kitchen & knows how to treat their customers. read more

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5 star experience! I went on Yelp looking for Mediterranean and I'm so glad I chose this place. You have to get the lemonade. I got the mixed chicken and lamb kebab with hummus and baklava. The food was incredible. The owner, staff and even other customers were super friendly. I felt like I was family. I wish I lived here so I could support this family owned/small business more often. Definitely will come again next time I'm in Phoenix! read more

The food was delicious I had a pita with shawarma and had a drink which was lemonade and Ice tea it was delicious. Prices for rhe food are very reasonable. I bought zaatar pita 3 pc were like $6 no pricing on the items in the refrigerator, service was good, but you have to ask for napkins and silverware .The place need a face lift. read more

This place is the best! I originally found it when looking for gluten free pita bread but now I love everything. Their gluten free pita is AMAZING. Normal size and then these little tiny ones which are perfect for a charcuterie board. Their baklava is oh so good. There's lots more GF stuff I just can't pronounce it. Plus there are shelves of middle eastern groceries. AND their savory food is delish. Family owned and local. You've got to try this place! You'll keep coming back again and again just like I do. read more

THE QUICK & DIRTY: - 7-8 assorted tables for inside eating - counter ordering, then you get a # - moderately priced - fresh baked pita & pastries - very nice people - cool little market - very tasty food THE LONG & NASTY: Across the street is Rips, a local dive spot for cheap drinks, free popcorn and even freer love, if you know what I mean. Rips also has a weirdly low-extending roof that makes me wish I were 12 and had my bike with me. When you see it, you'll know what I mean. Anyway... I've jaeger-bombed it up at Rips... several times (okay, too many times), but until today, I'd never crossed the street to the Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli. As I sit here now by the large picture window, with my sticky, baklava fingers getting all over my new-ish iPad, I reckon I dun fucked up. This place is cool. And by cool, I mean good. And by good, I mean tasty & fairly priced. - Had the Shawerma (described by them as "marinated beef cooked & served with our own garlic dressing or tahini sauce"). For $6.99, I felt the size was appropriate and the flavors were fresh, crisp and intentional. It didn't blow away my taste buds... but certainly satisfied me. The highlight was the fluffy ass pita that had been split open to hold the sandwich contents. Baked on premise, the bread was less of a chewing debacle and more of an eating occasion. Some like to gnaw. Go to Pita Jungle. Others like to eat. They'll like this place. - Had a large Iced Tea. Another fuck-up of mine today. Shoulda had the lemonade, which apparently now are $1 per refill (still a way better deal than a free snow shovel in Africa). Tried some lemonade. BAM!! Now that stuff is deeeeelicious. Yes, with all 5 Es. Spend the loot. Accept that there's sugar. Do a little extra Crossfit or whatever you need to do to offset. P90-X?? Then have a really good life. - Turkish coffee & baklava was excellent: sweeter than Martha Stewart after she'd been indicted for insider trading and flakier than my old roommate, Tim Tidwell, who I'm pretty sure stole my bike. No joke. - They've got a decent sized grocery area with local (to the Middle East/Greece, etc.) olive oils, olives, grains, condiments and various frozen breads & meats. There are also many spices, teas and coffee. It's kinda like a smaller version of Baez Market. If you haven't heard of Baez, check out my review. They're only minutes away. - Very nice people. Very! The owner's brother was filling in while he's recovering from knee surgery and we chatted about Turkey and Iran. Everyone here was warm & welcoming... I call it the anti-Mrs. White's establishment. If you don't know about Mrs. White's, it's an over-priced downtown Phx fried chicken & soul food spot. The son, Larry White, (aka "Lolo") opened his more famous version known as Lolo's Fried Chicken & Waffles. At Lolo's people are normal & chill. At Mrs. White's it's like being made to feel guilty as you cough up $17 (after tip) for a sloppy plate of chicken and veg, delivered to you by a grumpy employee, with no check-backs or even a tiny smile. It's insane. If you're a masochist... go take a date there... stat! - In summary: Try Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli. It may not change your world, but it will certainly keep you smiling... which is a good thing :) read more

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Delicious! And people are awesome. The restaurant was recently vandalized by a weak-minded moron. I saw several patrons give donations, including one man who handed $40 over to Isam the owner. The man repairing their broken window is doing it for free (sorry, I didn't catch his company's name) and the wait was 1h and 15 min because so many people came out to support. Definitely get the lemonade!! I don't usually even like it, but so many people recommended it, I had to try. It is awesome. read more

This place has very authentic middle eastern food that will leave you satisfied and is probably my favorite in all of Phoenix. Expect great flavors, fresh ingredients, good service and a place to buy in bulk many of the components of the meal you order there. I recommend the combo plate for you first time- you get to try a little bit of everything- the hummus, tabouleh, babaganouj, falafel, dolmas, kibbeh, gyro, tszatsiki and bread. The tabouleh is super fresh and flavorful and the babaganouj is some of the best I have had. read more

Get treated like royalty. If you love delicious Mediterranean food and great customer service this is the place for you (and me for that matter). The menu is simple, fresh with flavor and plentiful. I almost always get the vegetarian plate, not because I'm a vegetarian but because it has a variety of things I love to eat. It includes stuffed dolmades, tabouli, hummus, baba ganush, tzatziki and pastry stuffed with spinach. All of that on one plats and you also get freshly made pita bread which I believe is baked on the premises. One of my lunch companions has a food allergy, and not the first time while dining at this establishment. The owner stopped by and checked in on her to make certain everything came out alright. She had the grilled chicken on top of salad minus the cucumber. Don't forget to grab a lemonade flavored with rose water to pair with lunch. It's refreshing and delightful. When you're in Phoenix and near 16th Street & Earle, seeking out a lunch suggestion, why not give this place a try. read more

Would have given them a 5 star, but I had to create my own sandwich - I wanted a chicken shawarma, but they didn't have it???? So had a chicken gyro minus yogurt sauce added garlic, ect ... it worked ... I am use to REAL middle eastern food being from Detroit and all ... I just need to realize this is Greek, Lebanese, ect and it's NOT the same ... Have to give a shout out for the freshest pita I have had though as well as hands down top 3 in baklava read more

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This place is AMAZING! I literally took off after work to make it here so my Wonkey and I could eat before they closed haha. Anyhow from the outside you would just think it was a Middle Eastern Bakery. I can honestly say, without Yelp reviews I would've never come in to this place. So we ordered the Lebanese Chicken for $11.99 It came marinated in a garlic and lemon herb dressing and is served with Tastsiki and rice AND it's served with a Greek salad, Pita and rice. We didn't stop there haha we also ordered Hummus a meat pie, Falafel with tahini and of course the highly recommended lemonade (All I have to say is orange and rose water omGosh! With all of this we only paid $32.54 Everything was perfect...yes, I said perfect. From the customer service shown to us by the owners to the food. This experience is a must. We're full as heck but we're already planning to come again :-) read more

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Best Middle Eastern food in Arizona! Entering the Middle Eastern Bakery and Deli, you're immediately washed over with the feeling of authenticity. The owners are very welcoming with the only comparison of enter your family's house after an extended leave. read more

I have been to this establishment several times and have enjoyed every single meal. The first visit was the most memorable as the owner asked me if it was my first time eating there and if I wanted a description of the menu items. That made me pause and take the time to learn about the menu offerings instead of rushing through the ordering process. I have tried the Lebanese chicken plate, falafel sandwich, and the chicken schwarma. I have never been disappointed with any of my meals. The Greek salad is fresh and crisp with a great dressing. Last but not least is the always fresh warm pita bread that accompanies every meal I've had. I often purchase a stack of fresh pita to enjoy at home. The pita is freezable in the event that you can't eat it all right away. Today I purchased fresh lavosh that came right out of the oven! Great service and consistently excellent food! read more

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This is a solid little bakery/deli. If you know me at all, you know I love my Middle Eastern food and I love little Middle Eastern places like this. So, without being biased, I'll list what was good from this particular spot: Great lemonade which is accented by orange flower. Great falafel! Yes, the falafels here are wonderful and bite size! Great pitas. A little on the pricey side for a bag of them, but I've been eating them all week and I don't feel like I wasted a penny. **They also make their own pita chips dusted with za'atar! Those with some labne would be scrumptious!** Good shawerma, got a pita sandwich with tahini and was pretty pleased. Okay hummus. Definitely not the best I've had, but much better than the plain stuff you might get from a super market. I'm definitely going back to try more! Next on my list are the spinach pies, their labne and their fresh pitas covered in za'atar. read more

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Central Phoenix Mecca for fresh pita bread (all sizes and varieties) and authentic tastes of the Middle East. There was a large selection of olives, fresh feta, tzaziki, and tabouleh salad. Baklava was made to look basic by all the other selections of desserts available. I definitely got the vibe this gem is well respected by their foodie community, everyone had their favorites. The dining area is window side 16th street and seats maybe 8-10 people comfortably. There is a certain charm and authenticity that will bring me back for more. read more

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Best Falafel pita in town with the best falafel in it! Name name says Bakery and Deli, but it is really a cafe with a market. The menu is posted on the wall above the counter you order at, it has many items plates, pitas and more. I went with my middle eastern usual, a falafel pita ($5.49) It comes stuffed in a round 6-7 inch pita with some hummus, tahini, lettuce a tomato slice and some onion. The real star here is the fresh crunchy, small falafel balls that are moist and packed with flavor. The hummus completes this flavor package while the tomato onion and lettuce are just along for the ride. The pita is soft and fresh.. My only complaint is at 5.49 is it about $1 more than a good value. My coworkers went with a few different plates that included chicken, rice salad and a pita, they also enjoyed their food. When we left there were no free tables so get here before 12. read more

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Always fresh the food is good the only issues are the shortage of staff and the horchata isn't as good as it once was. However other than that the food is amazing. read more

A hole in the wall but a goodie for sure!! Happened to come across this place on yelp and I'm so happy I did. LOVE Mediterranean food but had no clue what I wanted. The nice gentleman at the register gave tons of suggestions on what to order, so I decided on the chicken kabobs! Basic, I know... but so good! Came with rice and a side salad. I also ordered hummus and pita (delicious). To drink? Their special lemonade!!! Amazing. Can't remember exactly what was in it but I think it was like orange flower and honey. Whatever it was, was the best lemonade I've ever had. Since it was my first time, I received a free piece of baklava with pistachio! So good. Def will come back read more

Schawarmamamamamaaaaa? I love schawarmas in general! This is what I expect in Schawarma - for the meat to be delicious, thinly sliced full of flavors! So what did I think of the meat at this place? First of all.. why isn't it thinly sliced? But it was very tasty and full of flavors! I like the schawarma to be wrapped properly in its pita in foil. The pita is on the side and you stuff it yourself. There's a lot of meat - the way it should be! The tahini sauce is good. I like the tabbouleh - refreshing. Whenever you add olive oil with vegetables and toss it together with small diced vegetables, how can you go wrong? You can't! I toss some of it in my schawarma because whenever I eat schawarmas....I like it when it has thinly sliced meat with tahini, tomatoes, lettuce and grilled onions - maybe I am asking for too much or I don't know what an authentic schawarma is (this is what I get back at Undergrad - if you went to Davis, Sam's is SOO GOOD!)! Guy at the counter is super nice. They gave us the wrong dishes at first, we stared at it for awhile...then he realized it, he apologized and just took it and brought it to the other table - made us laugh :) because... 1) He just assumed we didn't touch the food 2) He could have given us free food for doing that 3) He could've left the pita and gave us the couple a new pita 4) The couple who received our food did NOT notice it was sitting at our table for 5 minutes I might go back again if other people insist but I probably won't insist. I had my taste of it. FYI - I walked in and I was surprised to see a market - that's all. read more

This place was amazing and the owners are so sweet and very proud of everything they serve af they should because it shows in the quality of everything in their store. I will definitely be back and I absolutely recommend! read more

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Food and employees are all amazing, I'm not too familiar with the food but the owner explained the best way to eat the things I got and walked me through the flavors and ingredients in each thing, clearly he loves what he does. All employees were attentive and kind, it was like walking into someone's home and welcomed as family. Definitely recommend, Oh and don't sleep on their lemonade! Best I've ever tasted! read more

The gyro plate with Greek salad was delicious, as was the freshly-made pita. If the iced tea hadn't tasted a little "off", this would have been 5 stars. Sadly I didn't have enough time to properly peruse the market, but will definitely be back. read more

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Great food! I had grilled chicken, my husband had shawarma with their lemonade - both excellent. Tea and traditional baklava was good. I'm less enthusiastic about the baklava dessert with vermicelli - it had an off flavor. Staff was helpful and pleasant. read more

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Excellent and friendly service. The ladies there always make me feel appreciated. The lemonade is so good! Love that I can get whatever I want on gluten-free pita. That's a really nice treat. read more

Authentic Middle East cuisine and hard to find imported grocery items in a casual small shop setting. I like the souvlaki. The staff is very friendly. read more

Love this place! Food is really good and they make their own pita so we always bring home a warm bag of pita and hummus.

Came here for the first time and definitely wasn't disappointed! Waited a little while for my food but hey! You want good food right? Must be doing something right! I ordered the kabob with lamb, beef and chicken. The rice was like no other. Lemony and really good. I've been had middle easter food but damn, I will definitely tell all my friends about it and recommend anybody. I want to go next time and try something different. Oh and yeah the hype is real about their LEMONADE! read more

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The best middle eastern food in Phoenix. The owner is also so gracious and kind on all spectrums. Thank you for keeping it 100 and never sacrificing the quality of your food and service. MANY KARMIC BLESSINGS TO YOU read more

Pretty good overall. Nice quite little dining area with several tables inside small market. Tried the lemonade made with rose water and it was good. I had the Lamb kebab plate with rice and Greek salad. The meal was good. The salad had a nice lemon and EVOO based dressing and the rice wasn't too oily with nice flavor and peas. The lamb was a good amount and had nice flavor and was tender albeit a little over cooked. There was a nice warm pita with the meal as well. Overall a perfect lunch before heading to the airport. They also had some great looking sweets which I wasn't able to sample. read more

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Wonderful food and service. I would recommend the veggie combo plate. It was delicious; as was the baklava. Market had some great offerings too including zatar pita. read more

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Delightful experience - Appears to be family owned and operated. The woman who helped us was genuinely warm and smiley- her daughter was so sweet- heard me quietly tell my boyfriend I wanted baklava and she was all excited to get some for me. The food was great- and we were excited to have gluten free pita bread , gluten free tabbouli made with quinoa, babaganouj and lentils and rice. The market had an array of Lebanese and middle eastern goodies. The freezer had frozen homemade gluten free feta pies and other deliciousness. Also- that baklava was darn good. I am happiest when the food is great - home made - and the people running the restaurant are happy humans. read more

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I really want to give 6 stars to this place for their very nice service and the food prepared from their heart with passion.. My husband and I just moved to the area and tried out this place for lunch today. They really made me say "WOW". The pita bread is soooo soft. All the dishes on my vegetarian sampler plate were made just perfect with great taste. Their lemonade is so special. I'm not a big fan of lemonade as it is too sour for me but this lemonade is not sour and has very tender taste. I think they said they add rose water or/and orange blossom water. The food here is way better than that at Beiz Market. Grocery area is kind of small but they have the right items for middle eastern cooking. And in the freezer you can find the dishes on the menu like grape leaves, pita, spinach pie, etc. so you can bring back home and eat later. They also have fresh bakery of course. We bought feta cheese pita bread. I can tell from the food they really love food and really know how to cook. I have a feeling I will go back to this place very soon. read more

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There's a couple things I didn't expect coming here - for it to be a grocery store/deli/restaurant with in-store seating, AMAZING food, and the sweetest owner in the world! There are also many GF options, including GF pita! I had the vegetarian sampler. Delish! I loved the size of the falafels - they are on the smaller side of what I'm used to and they were perfect! Everything was seasoned lovely. I tried some of my husband's rice and I wish I had gotten a side of it, it was so moist and flavorful! The rose lemonade was a nice touch as well. It wasn't exactly lemonade, more like a sweet rose drink, but so yummy. The owner was friendly enough to give our family complimentary coffee to enjoy with our desserts with! The baklava wasn't overly sweet which was a nice change from the honey doused ones I've had elsewhere. Only regret is we live in San Diego which is faaaaar from here, otherwise I'd be back over and over! Also, I can't get down with the Styrofoam - time to switch to something more eco friendly! read more

This neighborhood gem has been around for years. The family who owns the place is very friendly. The food is always authentic & flavorful, and the portions are generous. It's a great little lunch spot and is also a good place to grab some middle eastern staples and spices for your kitchen at home. read more

Thankful to this business for staying open and continuing to serve our community during this time. My favorite menu item is the Gyro pita sandwich. Pita bread is made fresh, in house. It's delicious. Also, do not leave without trying the Lemonade. It's the best lemonade ever. read more

I absolutely love going here. I am a huge snob when it comes to Middle Eastern food, especially pita and hummus. This is the only place I will buy pita. The market itself is a little small, but they have everything you will need including fresh made and flash frozen food to bring home. If you have time I recommend sitting down and eating. The staff and owners are incredibly friendly. The food is amazing and good portions. Whatever you choose to order make sure you also get some lemonade because it is the best you will ever try. read more

For this Middle Eastern girl , this is better than home. The gyro is my go to, followed by the lamb plate. The salads are delicious. The meat pies are yummy. And the desserts are over the top. Have the hot tea and coffees. read more

The food and service make me wish I could give them more than 5 stars! My mom told me that I have to try this Middle Eastern Deli and boy was I nervous. She drove me to this very sketchy area about 35 minutes from our house. I don't eat meat or dairy either so I was super confused as to what I was going to eat. Oh man I was totally blown away! The owner started talking to us like we were old friends and gave us complimentary Turkish coffee (which is one of THE BEST coffees I have had in the states) and helped guide me around the menu with my picky eating habits. I ordered the vegetarian sampler and the rose water lemonade ( I do not like lemonade but he insisted and I now get it every time its so good) and ate every last delicious bite! Don't overlook this place! 10 Stars! read more

Really amazing customer service they were very friendly!!! I had the beef gyro with humus inside! It was huge! read more

Has to be my favorite restaurant when I lived in Phoenix. Their Tabouli and pita bread is to die for, and their homemade honey lemonade, maaannn The owners/staff are incredible and are so friendly. Always was a good experience going here, miss you guys!! read more