This is another small independent business that has popped up last year in lower Queen Anne. It is clean and the owner, who also works here, is very polite. He was very helpful with all of the questions I had about the menu. I have been coming here for a while and I enjoyed all of the sandwiches I have had! I really like any of the lamb choices and if you're a vegetarian you should try the Falafel. It was pretty solid. They also have a vegetarian sandwich which was also good but I'd definitely go for the falafel! They have Greek fries with a white sauce and feta. They are okay but I'm a fries purist so I just prefer regular fries if I'm going to eat fries at all. If you're in the area give this place a try! read more

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Two Words... 1. Beef Shawarma. SO yummy. A little bit on the salty side but I inhaled this! Comes with a salad on the side and was enough for two meals for me. I always forget to ask for tzaziki on the side but that would've made it that much better. A little bit dry without it. read more

Mint & Olives - 1. Beef Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The team catered a lunch for us today ~ 50+ people. I had to augment my order 24 hours beforehand and they accommodated the change effortlessly. The food was outstanding and the service was top notch - so many team members were asking about where we got the food. Even though they were very busy, when I had questions about the order - they provided all of the needed clarity (they were right) and followed up to ensure my satisfaction. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team. read more

*** (1/2) * At least they do cook their dishes to order (rather than scoop out semi-warm food from a tray, as at the other Middle Eastern restaurant on lower Queen Anne). The Greek Fries are really delicious, and the best thing on the menu. The Falafel should be eaten as part of the Falafel Salad. In a wrap, they lose all their crispiness. Also, you probably have to buy additional sauce (tzatziki), otherwise the wrap will be too dry, although they do have hot pepper sauce on the table, as well as ketchup for the fries. Having had falafel in Rome, Lisbon and Nice--within the past half year in the latter two cities--, I felt pretty disappointed. The person at the counter is aggressive in watching the customer pay with a credit card, presumably to see what kind of a tip s/he leaves. As this is a fast-food restaurant, I don't see the necessity, really, as the prices for the shawarma (around $10), etc.--a mouthful to pronounce for me--are not low. I believe that, as most Europeans do, employers ought to pay their employees a decent living wage. The beef used is nothing to rave over. There is kleenex on the tables instead of napkins. The restrooms are very clean. read more

Food was absolutely swimming in sauce that I didn't want and the Greek fries were absolutely disgusting will NEVER eat here again,

A rocket ride for your taste buds to Turkey. My friends and I were stunned by the sheer class, style and skill of this Seattle institution. The chicken gyro. The beef gyro. The beef and lamb gyro. The falafel gyro. The falafel and cauliflower gyro. Splash some garlic sauce on it. Devour. Wipe your face with a tissue. And then sit back and watch some chess. Bonus tip: If you're at the tail end of a bender and trying to rally for Capitol Hill karaoke, order a round of Turkish coffees, which are technically regulated by the FAA as jet fuel. The 15-year-old boy in the NASA shirt told us we wouldn't sleep when he delivered them to our table and we have now been awake for several days straight. Eight stars. read more

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Mint and Olives is a Mediterranean restaurant in Lower Queen Anne with sliced gyros as well as the more usual Mediterranean staples. The location is a small building with a counter and a bunch of tables. The interior is basic but decently decorated and there are comfortable booths available. We ate before going to theatre, but judging from our visit in Jan 2022, the vast majority of customers are doing delivery or takeout. The limited staff were also working super hard, which made service a bit patchy. The menu is not large, but has a range of wraps and plates, as well as lamb shank. Food service was very fast - our food came super quickly, but table service wasn't attentive. The staff were very friendly and flexible. Food quality was generally great. Hummus and pita was super, lentil soup was good. My wife had the Chicken Shwarma which she said was moist and delicious. I had the lamb/beef gyros. It was ok, but I would much prefer it was lamb only (hard to get in the USA). Overall the food quality here was great and we'll definitely return another time. Recommended. read more

Tonight I brought a friend to Mint and Olives. Not so much a picky eater, as a precise one. He wants things fresh, flavorful, and appealing. Here you look at pictures on a wall and call out or point to your selection. Then you pick your table and wait a few minutes. When the food arrived tonight it was everything we wanted and more. The babaganoush was excellent; pita, fresh and hot. Our dolmas were fresh and lemony delicious. Both of our entree salads were ample, crisp, and oh so good. The guys behind the counter could not be a nicer crew, either. read more

This is the spot for delicious, comforting gyro wraps and more! My fiancé and I love coming here for reliably good and affordable food. I always get the gyro salad and he gets the falafel salad. I've also had the chicken platter and it's delicious. The portions are a good size and you could probably keep half for lunch or for another person. The lentil soup is also yummy and very nourishing. They occasionally have specials and recently they started doing dessert too. Come give them a visit and come hungry :) read more

I found this place from the great ratings. I do agree this place is awesome. A few reasons why I didn't give it a full 5 star rating: it was pretty cold inside, the salad that we got had a bit too much dressing on it and parts of my kabobs were the slightest bit undercooked. That being said this place has the best dolmas that I've maybe ever had. And everything was flavored deliciously. The rice was sooo soo good. And the service was great. Glad I tried it and if I'm around this area again I'd definitely be down to take another stab at it to add one more star to my rating! read more

Mint & Olives - Yumma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The mixed kabob plate & baba ganoush were both very tasty! The take out service was great & the people are friendly!

Fresh, flavorful food and sizable portions at affordable prices After Than Bros closed at this location, we were certain that it would be replaced by an expensive boutique eatery. What a relief that Mint & Olives is focused on producing flavorful food at appropriate prices. Perfect for a quick lunch or inexpensive dinner. The styling is very casual and perhaps doesn't do justice to the quality of the food, but the whole place is clean, quiet, and any concern I may have felt about the atmosphere faded away as a big platter of Mediterranean food was placed before me. read more

Mint & Olives - The menu at Mint & Olives - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were craving Greek food for lunch and went here based on good reviews. It's a simple restaurant establishment with really good food. I would return. read more

Mint & Olives - 14. Lamb Kabob Platter with yellow rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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None of their stuff is made in house. It's purchased from a national supplier and reheated. Tasted okay but definitely fast food quality. The shawarma break was very chewy and hard to eat. read more

The food is delicious! The owner is lovely! Order & Pickup was easy. The indoor seating is substantially spaced out and airy. I've had several menu items and they are all good. . The chicken is always seasoned well and even the rice perfectly seasoned. They even have a cooler with a bunch of random drinks in it which is great for grabbing and going. Perfect spot if you need a fast lunch or yummy dinner. read more

I can say I am addicted to this place. I usually get the gyro wrap. I believe it lamb and beef mixed. I replace the fries with rice. Don't forget to try the red chili in your wrap! So amazing! The service is great as well. I severely came here three times in a row for lunch! You'll crave it! read more

Delicious as usual! Generous portions! The Turkish coffee is also wonderful! My go to spot in the neighborhood!

Ordered their food for a late night delivery. The customer service was good and their food was even better! I got chicken shawarma and hummus. Yummmm! Totally satisfied my cravings! This is a must try place, you can't go wrong with it! read more

They went on strike for "poor people of palestine" on 11/12 and did not serve any orders (shop was closed) while continuing taking orders and charging money read more

I ordered delivery from this place via Grubhub and WOW! I've tried around 4 or 5 different gyro restaurants around the area and the taste of this food was definitely a stand out. The food was so delicious and they give you a lot of food for one order! I ordered the lamb and beef gyro platter and it took me 3 different sessions to finish it! The meat was so flavorful (although a little on the saltier side) and the rice (you can choose between yellow and white) was noticeably tasty as well. I was very impressed! My friend ordered the Chicken Tikka and said he really liked it too. I took a bite and thought it was pretty dry, but I never order chicken at gyro restaurants because I feel like it's always pretty dry for my preference. They give you a salad on the side of each platter which is nice and the portions were also pretty decent compared to other restaurants. One thing to note, on the photos of the lamb/beef gyro they have some kind of peppers, but those peppers are not actually included on the platter (at least they didn't come with mine). The reason I'm giving this a 4/5 is because there were issues with the sauce. I feel like gyros are all about the sauce and this one did not come with any sauce at all! Just to be safe, I even added the sauce under the extras tab and paid $1. It was such a bummer because they forgot to add ANY extra sauce to our order! So I was so bummed out not have any sauce to go with my gyro platter! Who eats Gyro platters without any kind of sauce? Overall, I definitely recommend this place for the portions and quality of the food offered. I do recommend emphasize they add sauce though (maybe in the comments section) if it is important to you! read more

Such a gem! Most importantly, the food is very tasty, but it's also staffed by nice people and in a convenient location for grab and go. Haven't dined in but plenty of (super casual) seating if you're so inclined. Check it out! read more

Delicious food!!!! I had the chicken schwarma with yellow rice. I will come back. The garlic sauce was great and people friendly

The place is very clean, the food is awesome! I was craving for hummus and falafel, when I've been there I found out they make authentic middetarian food! I highly recommend this place! read more

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The food was good. Not exceptional. But good with pretty large servings. We had shish kebabs, chicken shawarma, and the lamb & beef gyro. The dinner plates came with a good size dinner salad and served with white or yellow rice. Food was tasty. We all felt that there should have been a little more meat on their dishes. The waiter/owner could have been more attentive Overall, 4/5 for home cooking read more

I have been walking by Mint & Olives for over a year and finally stopped by and can't believe what I've been missing! I don't usually review places, but this place deserves another 5 star rating. I ordered the falafel sandwich and lentil soup and everything was refreshing, flavorful and just absolutely delicious. I ordered to-go so did not eat in, but the restaurant itself is nice and cozy. Highly highly recommend! read more

Their Falafel on rice is the best i have had in Seattle. The falafel was crispy on the outside, soft n full of flavour inside. Their yellowrice is also very flavorful. All their food is fresh. Their portion sizes are really good for the price they charge. read more

Great customer service! And great food.. the beef platter is amazing... I could eat this all day

I usually order the lamb shwarma, but this time I decided to change and I ordered the falafel and guess what. The best falafel in town. I highly recommend these place it's authentic, friendly and family run restaurant. They make their own bread for the sandwiches. This is my new favorite place in town. read more

Yum, great falafel gyro and fries/Greek fries! This is my favorite Greek spot in seattle. Got it delivered to a show at seattle center(outside at fishers pavilion) today and it was awesome, we found each other through the fence and he threw the bag over lol it was crucial. Love this place. read more

Disgusting. I ordered their Greek salad and it was SWIMMING in dressing. Not even edible. Never eating here again

Loving this new spot! I really only eat gyros from the place in Pike Place, the name escapes me but I'm picky about the meat and sometimes the sauce hurts my tummy but no problems from here! Easy location. There was a pho place here, unbelievably gross kitchen and when the sign went up for Mint & Olive it was a few weeks before they opened which I'm sure was because of the kitchen renovation but the outside and other parts of the space are redone too!! Try them out, great customer service too! You will love it like I do :-) read more

Mint & Olives - Yummyyyy!!! Lamb & beef gyro - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is the real deal! Super tasty Shwarma I had it with beef and lamb, the flavors were bold and the portions generous. I tried this dessert cake as well, I think it was called Harissa? Really unique, I need to eat like this more often and when I do, it will be from here! Welcome to the neighborhood mint and olives! read more

Mint & Olives - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

great food and great customer service. The girl with glasses working there is always so friendly. Definitely recommend

This place is SO GOOD. Got the chicken Shawarma and it was super tasty and had the perfect flavors in every bite. Unfortunately we took it to go and forgot to ask for ketchup on the side but the fries were also amazing!!! read more

I've tried a handful of their gyros, shawarma, and the greek fries with meat. It has never disappointed, great mediterranean food!

Loved the pickled veggies on my falafel gyro - the while sandwich fresh and satisfying. Great service too. My new favorite gyro spot.

Went before Kraken game when we couldn't get into Toulouse around the corner. For a casual Mediterranean place, great food, great portions, authentic, great service, really great price. read more

Got delivery from here quite a few times during covid. Consistently reasonably priced and good Mediterranean food. Worth a visit.

I recently moved to Lower Queen Anne from CA and love Mediterranean food, so I tried all 4 spots within a five minute walk of my place. Mint and Olives is easily my favorite, I love all the shawarmas! They jam pack the wrap with meat, fresh veggies, pickled veggies, and sauces. The combination of flavors is wonderful. The greek fries are another go to, as the garlic sauce they slather on is delicious! Mint and Olive isn't re-inventing the wheel, but their food is always fresh, delicious, and filling and has become a weekly staple for my family. read more

This has been a weekly takeout since March. Best shawarma I've found in Seattle. The bread is spot on, and the pickled veggies inside make for a great contrast with the savory meat inside. Always stellar read more