This is the best Mediterranean food in AZ and it's not even close. Authentic, fresh, real.

I just had the most amazing, soft, tasty pita breads, and they were gluten free! They were so soft and chewy, and I don't know what sorcery this is, but I just had one of the best gluten free and dairy free meals I have had in a looong time. I tried their hummus plate with meat, which features deliciously seasoned ground beef, tomatoes and cucumbers over hummus. My sister had a pita sandwhich and also loved it! This is a little hole-in-the-wall place that I hope continues to thrive for decades to come, and which I will be adding to my Phoenix visitation rounds. Definitely add Middle Eastern to your list. They also have an entire cooler full of gluten free sweet pitas, breads and meat pies, as well as a market. I might need to go back for those meat pies... read more

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This cozy bakery was just across the street from where we were staying, so we walked over for dinner our first night in town. Location is a bit dated and dusty but well organized with a good selection of imported goods and house-made items. Order at register in back for the restaurant menu, which is surprisingly large. We shared the kabob combo plate (beef, chicken, lamb, with rice and salad), the labneh appetizer, and a piece of the spanakopita. The plate was a good portion size for the price ($14), everything was pretty tasty but the lamb was my favorite, chicken was dry but well seasoned. The labneh was generously portioned, seemed to have been made in house, served with pita. Spanakopita could have used more filling. After eating, we browsed the shop. I made a mental note to return for some of the zataar pita chips, the eggplant spread, and a few other goodies but unfortunately they are closed Sundays and I missed my opportunity. TIP: They sell authentic Bulgarian feta in the deli case, in brine, by the pound. This is difficult to find! read more

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The tabbouleh and pita is my go to. My family has been ordering that for as long as I can remember. It is a dish I could eat every day and not get tired of. Highly recommend. read more

My sister always recommends this place and they make the best Baklava. Thank you to the lady in the bakery who made a birthday gift special today. read more

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Such a wonderfully authentic place. Such great baklava and Turkish coffee. They also have Dubai Chocolate. The best part is the gluten free pita. So good! read more

Wow great food !! Tandoori chicken and lamb gyro were fantastic!! I love the grocery options as well.

Wonderful family-owned and operated market and restaurant in the encanto/midtown area. They've been in the same location for over 55 years! I've had most of the menu items but I'm partial to the chicken and mixed grill dishes. As with most restaurants it's best to stay and dine in, but take out is always convenient. They're excellent about taking to go orders over the phone. Don't forget a beverage! The fresh lemonade is made with rose water and honey. I highly recommend this place for fresh, healthy food. Of note, the Yelp info is incorrect- they actually close at 6pm every day. read more

THIS is the place! Go get some very authentic tasty food now. The owner is on site as apparently he has been for ove 60 years!

This is not chicken Shawarma Plate dry is dry precut chicken wow gone lady was friendly to my face but why did she do me like this read more

Middle Eastern Bakery and Deli - This is not chicken Shawarma Plate dry is dry precut chicken wow gone lady was friendly to my face but why did she do me like this - Bakeries Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Hands down the best kabobs in Phoenix! I absolutely love their chicken kabob plate, and their Greek salad dressing is very flavorful. I eat here about twice per week since first discovering this restaurant & bakery. Definitely recommend! I also love that it's family owned and has a long history in Phoenix. read more

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This review is 2 years over due. Two years ago we traveled to Phoenix and discovered the Middle Eastern Bakery. We recently visited Phoenix this month- April 2021. It is hands down the best middle eastern food we have ever had (and that's saying a lot from New Yorkers). The gyro platter, lemonade, pita and baklava (especially the birds' nest) is to die for. In a one week trip, we visited about 6 times and took food in our carry-on bags. While the food is exceptional, the best reason to go is for the owners. Isam and his wife started Middle Eastern Bakery ages ago, and their smiling faces will make you feel immediately at home. Anyone who is lucky enough to share a coffee and baklava will surely do what we do--- recommend Middle Eastern Bakery to everyone who goes within a 200 miles radius of Phoenix. read more

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We grabbed some Baklava from this bakery and it did not disappoint. I was taken back by the price at first, but when you are shopping for exotic baked goods, you appreciate quality and pay accordingly. This batch of flakey pastry that we encountered was truly made with love. We got a small assortment and the pastries with the big chunks of pistachio are my favorite. These Middle Eastern delicacies melt in your mouth and are an amazing pairing with a medium to light roast coffee. Before we left, we made sure to buy some fresh pita. This little strip mall is home to quite a few Middle Eastern businesses and they are always friendly. read more

Amazing food and pastries with a beautiful message of peace and coexistence the owner went out of his way to introduce himself and give us some extra treats free of charge. And the little store is full of so many interesting things I can't wait to try! read more

I really love the food here, and the service is friendly too. The grocery is cute and has a lot of great stuff. I could eat here every day.

I was greeted with two free delicious honey lemonade THANK YOU overall the customer service was absolutely GREAT and of course the food was amazing. read more

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This place is so delicious. My work ordered catering for a holiday party and i've been returning ever since. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. This is the best middle eastern food i've ever eaten. It's a nice hidden gem but deserves all the recognition! read more

Went there for lunch today with a friend. She had a large salad, which had a couple of cucumber pieces, couple of tomatoes, and only one Kalamata olive. No feta cheese Overall, it was quite bland could have made a better salad at home for a lot cheaper. I had the gyro sandwich- meat was horrible & mushy - a light color - never saw a lamb gyro look like that - but kept an open mind. The sandwich was covered in some kind of glop - and no feta cheese‍ total waste of money. We also ordered a side of the Spanakopita - small portion for the money & mostly just a pile of phyllo and not very good at all. We ordered a piece of baklava for dessert again six bucks for a very small portion of mostly phyllo & skimpy on the filling. Sadly, we will not be back. Prices are high, portions are small & fillings are poor quality. read more

Always an excellent experience, staff is fast and friendly and the food is absolutely delicious. If you haven't tried them please do, you'll be glad you did!!!! read more

They have a lot of Turkish products that's good but all of them overpriced, servise was bad we've waited for 5 min just because old guy was tryna talk with attractive girl read more

Their Lebanese chicken plate is out of this world delicious! Everything is fresh and delicious. I make the drive once a month to eat here from Gilbert. read more

This is hands down the best Middle Eastern market in Phoenix. Their frozen section to take home has meat pies, pita, sauces, etc. They do Gluten-free pita as well. It's incredible. Their food made at their restaurant is delicious. The family who owns it couldn't be any nicer. Top tier service! I would highly recommend stopping in for lunch and drink with their rose water lemonade! read more

Everything was amazing , they also have a lovely little store for olive oils and teas. Highly recommend the lemonade with the orange blossom and tabouli with kebabs!! I really liked the owners and employees as well and can't wait to go back! read more

The best Middle Eastern food in Phoenix, hands down. I love their eggplant sandwich, their lemonade, and their avgolemono soup. I'm in their store/restaurant/bakery at least once every two weeks to buy pita bread - usually some baklava as well. I go out of my way for it because it's THAT delicious. The hummus is amazing, the gyro sandwich is so juicy, and the tzatziki is chock-full of cucumber and dill. It says "Bakery" on the sign, but there are plenty of tables to sit down at. They're always clean and tidy. The service is always spectacular too: family run (check out the pictures on the counter), friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile. It's rare to find this level of attentiveness in the hustle and bustle of Phoenix. I am so happy to support this local business. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

The food is quite good. Always a good experience. I am Lebanese and the grape leaves are the closest I have found that taste like my grammas. read more

Always loved this place! If you're looking for a new food spot please go here! Will always crave their food and delicious hummus! read more

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I may have ordered the wrong things but I was not impressed with this place. I have come here twice and after much conflict, I feel I must write an honest review despite his being a family owned facility. I really think this can be a cleaner, more enjoyable experience with better value. I ordered the vegetarian platter with kibbe. Somehow my order was over $15. The platter mentioned it came with either Greek salad or tabouleh and pita. I asked for the salad. The order that I got was paltry. I got 4 falafels, on the smaller side, one triangle of spinach pie, 4 dolmehs and small "ketchup cups" of humus, baba ghanoush and tzatziki. The kibbe side I got was cold in the middle, clearly microwaved. I asked for my Greek salad, the hostess said it did not come with it. I did enjoy the baba ghanoush and the dolmehs were hand made. But I left hungry and unimpressed that I got cold kibbe and 4 falafel balls. Perhaps, I could have ordered something like a kabob platter but for pretty basic middle eastern food this place could not get my order right. That is too bad. read more

Sooooo.... The tabbouleh was very good, possibly the best I've had. As for the mixed kabob plate, while it wasn't bad it was, at best, just average. Long story, short, I'd go back for the tabbouleh but elsewhere for everything else. read more

Such a great little bakery and restaurant! The kababs are wonderfully full of flavor and the feta cheese pita is to die for. We will definitely be back for this amazing food! read more

One of my go to's for Med foods. Small little deli with small assortments of goods and food stuffs. Go after the lunch rush and order their lemonade only because it tastes strange. Seriously. I think it's a powder because it just taste strange. Seating can be tight, especially for wider bodies like mine but the chairs are sturdy and comfortable. Order the lunch specials, specifically the kebabs. That meat is tender enough to cut with a spoon! And the flavours are incredible. If you order a lunch plate, choose the salad which comes with an oil based dressing so good you'll want to ask for it to be served in a glass with a straw. I'm. Not. Lying. One more thing: the food is separated in your to-go! The rice sits in a basket. The meat is enclosed in foil and the salad has its own compartment. Yeah, I'm one of those who hates food to touch. Don't judge me. There are other Med eateries close to me but this is where I return time and time again because I love the food, and I can't stop obsessing about the lemonade. I need help, I already know. read more

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Authentic and delicious. They have the best hummus and pita! I am also obsessed with their lemonade, which has orange blossom in it.

I thought I had reviewed this place already, but I'm excited that I haven't. I can't talk this place up enough. My family stems from turkey, Lebanon and Greece and this place is so incredibly authentic, it's almost hard to believe it exists. Just tried their kibbeh for the first time and it was so so yummy I wish I would have had more than 2 pieces! I have never been able to find a place that makes dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) that tasted almost like my family recipe and I finally have. They offer them with meat or just rice. Either way they are delicious. Their tabouli salad is so good, and I love that they add quinoa into it for the extra protein! This place isn't just a restaurant though, they had the building sectioned off into two areas, a bakery/deli/restaurant, and also a convenient store/ small middle eastern market for all the ingredients you'd ever need to make food at home. I noticed on their menu, they have avgolemono soup!! (Lemon chicken soup) and I almost got some last time I was there but decided to save it for another time. I wish this place wasn't so far away from me, or they had another location in the east valley, but it is so amazing, I'll never care about driving to phoenix to experience the authenticity. It's pretty hard to park In the little lot they have so make sure to be careful when choosing a parking spot and leaving! It's super close to the road, kinda makes me nervous to back out because I always think I'm going to back into the road. Anyone who loves Greek food, Lebanese food or any middle eastern food at all, has to give this place a try. They didn't bow the American mob when making their menu, it is how it should be, and not to make the American consumer happy, but to make the middle Easter consumer so happy to have a place that is like home. read more

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Just walking into this place makes me happy. It's a true mom & pop shop, and all of the food is made with love. My staples are the falafel sandwich and hummus. Both are vegan. The falafels are the best in town - fresh and not too greasy or dry. The pita is homemade and like fluffy clouds of goodness. The hummus is scrape-the-plate good. The service is usually excellent and prompt. Sometimes too prompt, as I like to have time to browse the market. read more

Consistently amazing entrees and desserts. Their fresh made pita is incredible. This is definitely a Phoenix gem!

This is by far my favorite middle eastern spot for food and groceries. The chicken platter is perfect every time!

The Lebanese chicken is always delicious for $11.99 Chicken breast marinated in garlic and lemon herb dressing and grilled to perfection served with Tastsiki & Rice read more

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Amazing experience, great food awesome service. We tried hummus, falafel and beef shawarma plate and not to forget birdnest baklava- food tasted so good, loved crispiness and crunchiness of falafel , baklava was just perfect and freshest fluffier pita. And how can I forget BEST lemonade ever with sweetness of honey it enhanced dining experience. Owner offered us complimentary Turkish coffee with baklava, that was our first experience with this coffee and it was outstanding, specially with every bite of baklava and cardamom rich coffee. read more

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Still thinking about their lemonade It has the most wonderful flavor profile Stars for Lemonade read more

Stumbled upon this little market. It's so amazing. The zatar chips are so yummy and so is the flatbread. We get the tabouli and it's so fresh! Just tried the baklava today and it is the best I have ever had. I go here now once a week! read more

Food was delicious! Truly authentic and worth a visit. Will be definitely eat here again!