The customer service at this place is worth the visit alone. I was offered a sample of falafel before ordering to make sure it was what I wanted. Although it is a made to order line each employee interaction was kind and well explained - 3 from start to finish. Food was clean and fresh. Cost was no bad either. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Falafel salad. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I'm Turkish and extremely picky about my middle eastern food. So much that I usually don't bother with restaurants unless they are well known to be exceptionally good on and off yelp. Even then, I'm usually not happy. I was in town for a conference and this place happened to be on my way to the hotel. I ate at 5pm one hour before they closed. Holy smokes guys, this place is so awesome. I got the veggie feast. The hummus was perfect, the baba ganoush was on point, and the falafels - made fresh - were impossibly moist and tasty. The veggies were fresh. Sauce options were plentiful and all good. This was definitely the best falafel I have ever had in or out of the Middle East. Well done guys. read more

What do you get when you cross the best parts of a burrito and the best parts of a Gyro? Shawarma. My recommendation: Steak shawarma on a pita with hummus, onions, salad, cabbage, garlic sauce and fire sauce. Naf Naf grill is regional Middle Eastern food chain that is to Shawarma what Chipolte is to Burritos. Ingredients (including the flat bread) is prepared on site from fresh ingredients. Naf Naf offers steak or chicken Shawarma served on a Pita or in a bowl on rice or lettuce. As a lunchtime burrito fan, I've always chosen shawarma in a fresh-based pita and I've never been disappointed. The meats are cooked in a Gyro-style electric Spit and sliced for serving. Although I've tried both, steak shawarma seems to blend better in texture and flavor with the sauces that include hummus (chickpeas and garlic) or baba ganoush (eggplant, onions, tomato, olive oil). Pitas also include you pick sumac onions, purple cabbage and chopped salad. Tahini sauce, garlic sauce and hot sauces are also offered. Despite the cautionary logo (least appetizing logo ever), Naf Naf grill has become a go-to lunch location in downtown Minneapolis. Especially when food trucks are unavailable. Like Chipolte next door, lines can be long, but they move fast and the Naf Naf line produces a more unique, equally satisfying meal. read more

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Excellent and authentic middle eastern street food with wonderful quality and flavors. If you want fresh vegetables, great schwarma and falafel, it is a quick and healthy meal with generous portions... read more

Naf Naf Grill - pick 2 plate sign - Middle Eastern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This place consistently delivers- and has the best teams and customer service. Great food, great people. I always am greeted with genuine enthusiasm and a human connection that's rare these days. You guys rock! read more

I'm looking through my Yelp reviews this afternoon (reviewing my reviews!) and I am shocked to find I haven't written one for Naf Naf. I've been here at least a dozen times since they opened in this location and recommended them to friends and co-workers. I guess I've been busy. This is Middle Eastern food served like the restaurant "next door," but has much shorter lines, at least when I typically get here (~11:45 am). Naf Naf's pitas are simply amazing. I am a fan of the pillowy soft pita; Naf Naf does it RIGHT. In fact I've just gotten baba ganoush and a pita to go when I've been in a hurry, and that's a meal in itself. Their sauces are flavor packed and high quality. In particular, the tahini and s'khug are some of the best I've ever had anywhere. I usually ask them to put both on my order... you can always ask for more or less, or no, ingredients on your sammich/bowl. Very flexible! The chicken shawarma is smoky/juicy/lean deliciousness. Their falafel is legit, but since I'm super picky about falafel, I won't say Naf Naf's is the BEST I've ever had (read my previous reviews if you want to know which local place has the best falafel, in my opinion). The servers are always friendly/awesome and the line moves quickly so even if you find a long line, don't worry-- they know how to move it along. I'm glad to see they are expanding. Middle Eastern food is very underrated. read more

FINALLY, downtown Minneapolis has got one of these. Hands down the best lunch around. Beware of the lunch time rush. The line could be longer then the one at chipotle. The servers are nice and friendly. The meat is flavorful, the rice is yummy, the salads are "healthy" or at least you feel that way when eating it. The chicken rice ball is my favorite, you can add hummus and falafel or have it in a pita. I avoid the pickle because its too spicy for my taste buds but I know a few people who have a soft spot for their pickle. Their fries are kinda like chips but soft and yummy. Totally worth the extra calories. Also, the pitas are the bomb. Highly recommended. read more

I've been a fan of this place since I went to their very first location in a converted Taco Bell restaurant in Naperville, IL. As they've grown, they've simplified their menu to provide a more streamlined experience for their customers. This particular location is in a great spot, The US Bank building is one link in the chain that forms the Skyway. Easy access for thousands of workers in the downtown core. I've heard the lines can get pretty long, but I stopped by around 1pm on a Wednesday afternoon and only waited 15 min. So if you can, try to avoid the lunch rush. Let's begin with their pitas. They are always freshly baked on site and are light and fluffy. Easily the best pitas I've every eaten. I filled mine with Steak Shawarma and almost all the fillings, minus the pickles. The mediterranean spices add an awesome kick of flavor to the meat and make the wrap one delicious all-in-one meal to go. I'm a big guy, and one pita definitely filled me up. The fresh chip/fries were also very tasty, nothing beats real potatoes! The only reason I'm giving this location a 4 instead of a 5 is because I have been craving the kebobs that they serve in their original location, but don't offer them in any of their new chains.... read more

Really delicious. I got the veggie feast, which came with 4 warm, crunchy falafel balls, a generous dollop each of hummus and baba ganoush, and a surprisingly skimpy bit of lettuce and shredded cabbage on top. That's my only complaint - it seems like they tend to skimp, barely filling the bowl 3/4 of the way, unlike at Chipotle, where they always stuff it to the top. But the flavors will keep me coming back. I really enjoyed the tangy and thick tzatziki sauce and the dribble of (very) spicy sauce on top. It also came with a warm, fluffy pita. I usually prefer the thinner type of pita, but this bread had a wonderful, fresh and yeasty aroma. read more

Downtown? Skyway accessible? Fast casual food that revolves around falafels? Sold! If you love Middle Eastern fare (especially falafel), then you've got to give Naf Naf Grill a try. Their lunch rush is no joke, so try to weasel your way in the line around 11:45 to not spend your whole lunch hour waiting around. The line works like Chipotle...you pick whether you want a bowl or a salad or a pita sandwich, then go down the line...you pick whether you want meat or just falafel. I always get the same thing because I'm BORRRRRING, but I hear that everything there is great. I always get the falafel hummus bowl...and I fill it to the brim with cabbage and cucumber salad and pickles...top it off with some spicy sauces and it's served with warm, fresh pita bread. LUNCH WIN! Naf Naf is my favorite downtown lunch spot...whether I get it to go or enjoy it quietly outside the Government Center...it's yum to the max. read more

This place has amazing bowls and pitas for a great price. When we arrived, it wasn't super busy and we were served very quickly. Everything was delicious and there were enough choices that I could go back 20 times and never be bored. While awesome, I'm not sure I would wait in the line shown in another review. There are too many other choices in the Skyway to make even this food quite worth it. read more

This is THE place to go if you love Medeterrian food. I've tried them while touring Chicago and was very happy when I learned they are coming to Minneapolis. They make their own fresh Pita bread which makes it different from others. I just love their Falafals. In fact couldn't resist them and have literally had them every single day. Sue is simply the best employee out there and I've seem him greet all the customers with great respect and I can vouch for his excellent customer service. I strongly recommend this place and yes, I'm going there for more falafals again and again. read more

I'll start off by saying the food is fabulous and I would highly highly recommend their bowls and pitas. The reason I deducted two stars was for their online ordering service and the fact that part our order was messed up. It was hard to customize orders. I originally called in an attempt to order via phone (against company policy) and was told that there was a comment section for customization. The customization option was at the very end of the order (special requests) that had enough room for 50 characters which did not work for me since I was ordering for a group of 4. There were certain options on the bowls that were not included for the pita and vice versa (sauces and add-ons). There was also no option to order just tries or extra falafels. Again, food was AMAZING, but you're better off waiting in line order in person to be sure your order is correct. 5/5 for the food. Online ordering, there was none. Also, if your customer takes the time to call you, take their order. Especially during non-peak hours. 1/5 for the service. I will be eating here again (LOVE the sauces and flavors) but will never again use their online ordering service. read more

A Mediterrean twist on Chipotle that features make your own hummus bowls, salad bowls, or pita wraps! Ordered the hummus bowl with chicken shwarma with both types of salads. My GOODNESS the chicken schwarma was juicy and marinated to the tee. They line your bowl with a generous portion of hummus that holds the dish together, which I enjoyed but without the addition of the pita bread, would have been too salty of a dish for me to enjoy. Speaking of the pita bread, wow I have never had such fluffy and soft pita bread before, let alone at a fast food place. I also ordered the two sauces on the side - one green and one red and found them spicy but not flavorful which was a little disappointing. If you're a fan of Medditterean food, you must try this out!! read more

Naf Naf Grill - Hummus bowl! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The place is nice enough and ordering online is easy but the food isn't spectacular. The tabouli is good but you get a rather small amount for $3.99. The falafel was ok but I've got to say I've had far better on the East Coast. read more

It used to be my favorite place to go to, they had the best bread ever, I went yesterday, everything is changed including the menu, the taste of the food is not that great, the amount they put when choosing their bowl option is ridiculous, it is mot worth the 11 dollars, the pita bread is disgusting, was very disappointed. Will never go again, you are better off going somewhere else. read more

Good food. Long line for lunch but moves fast. Stable lunch place. Like a chitpotle but for Mediterranean food.

Delicious... chicken kebab plate was excellent! There is a huge line during the lunch rush for a reason. The garlic sauce and the Curry sauce are perfect with the chicken and the falafel. I will be back... read more

Great new place - like the Chipotle of Falafel joints. Chicken Shawarma in a pita was fresh and full of flavor. A nice substitute for Greek Grill, which unfortunately closed to make way for Saks. The fries are more like chips - thin slices of fresh fries potato - but very tasty. Service is quick and they have Coke products in the fountain so I'll be back. read more

A quick and delicious place to eat. The price point makes it even better for the budget minded. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Served in less than 2 minutes. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The flavor is on point. I'd go with someone who has been there before to help you choose the best combinations. I was kind of overwhelmed the first time but that doesn't take away the fact that what I ended up with still tasted great! read more

Naf naf is a great restaurant and they have some great food but their service sucks the one in down town mpls different people get different service like chipotle u have to be the right shade of color to get a good service n the right amount of food and if ask for more food u get charged twice for what someone with the same meal get charged for the regular price. read more

During my recent visit on New Year's Eve I noticed a new crew and I must say they are wonderful!!! The manager Hiram and his crew are amazing! They are friendly and stayed dedicated to carefully completing orders! The restaurant is clean and the food is great. My favorite location! read more

Love it here. Amazing food and the nicest people work there. They made my day today! 10/10 reccomend!!!

YUM. My bus stop is on the curb outside of this place, and it's been driving me crazy with hunger every night because I've been smelling it while I wait for my evening bus. So, I finally bit the bullet and went to try it today - at high noon, of course. The line was long, but it moved at a decent pace. I was probably in and out in less than 10 minutes. I ordered a falafel rice bowl with the Israeli salad, cabbage salad, sumac onions, and tahini sauce, and was surprised when I got back to my desk to find it also came with one of their famous, pillowy pitas (which lives up to the hype, by the way). Everything was so good; I couldn't eat it fast enough. I can't imagine actually wanting another side after all that food, though you can get fries, MORE rice, or soup. I think it's an extra $3 if you add a side and a drink to your meal. read more

I love this food. They give you so much, especially if you make sure to get the pita bread. I always get falafel but I've had the meats and they're fresh and delicious too! read more

As I am stuck at the office late on Tuesday nights for an exam review session, this place has become my weekly tradition. So good! I always go with a steak hummus bowl, add everything but pickles, and the garlic sauce. Absolutely incredible! The Naf Fries are an absolute MUST too! The perfect mix of salty, crunchy, and soft. Incredible. I usually am there around 5PM, so the lunch rush is long over, but the staff is very friendly and takes care to cook fresh items for you if the current items have been sitting for a while. This will be my Tuesday tradition for the foreseeable future! read more

I'm in love with the Naf-Naf! Stood in line for opening day free lunch. Free pita sandwich, fries, coke, plus sunglasses and a t-shirt! The space was clean, larger than it looked from the outside with plenty of windows. Its set up assembly line style with several large spits of chicken and beef. Now I've seen many Gyro, Donër, and Shawarma spits but never with an automatic robotic cutting mechanism, pretty damn fancy! The sandwich was top notch, I did steak, with baba ghanoush, pickles, onions, cabbage, cucumber salad, yoghurt sauce, and their spicy green sauce. Flavors were all solid, veggies fresh and the steak super tender, but what really stood out was the pita. I'm accustomed to dry, brittle, flavorless pita bread thats usually used to wrap similar sandwiches, this was none of the above. Fresh baked, warm, soft and chewy; this pita was amazing. Services was friendly and fast, which is impressive given they've been insanely busy all day. Naf Naf Grill is definitely filling a hole in the downtown lunch scene, fresh and flavorful middle eastern style grub. read more

Love. Love. Love. I have been anxiously awaiting the opening, going by the "coming soon" sign for months as I go down the escalator at the U.S. Bank building. Before I get into the awesome food, let me compliment the whole look and feel of the place. Kudos to the designers as the branding is SPOT ON! My only teeny tiny critique would be, some large photos showing some of the dishes. It was hard to know, first time going in, what the difference between a hummus bowl would be vs. say, the "Vegetarian Delight." So, on the nosh nosh of the Naf Naf? The two greatest things: 1) flavor - the seasoning is addicting and cravable, and 2) the pita!! - ridiculously fresh: literally a pillow to accompany the goodness. Perhaps a combo that includes a pita? Thumbs up, Naffers! read more

Delicious and very filling lunch with great vegetarian options. I'm down with anywhere that lets me eat a bowls worth of hummus.

WOW! The best work lunch I've had in a long time. The food was all fresh, and super flavorful. What sets them apart are the choices, the good price point, and the flavor of their ingredients. I can't stand going to the Greek restaurants that just use store bought pitas. Here, the pitas are made right before your eyes! All the employees looked happy and friendly (instead of at chipotle where they already start scooping ingredients you didn't even ask for into your bowl). It was actually so good, I considered getting back in line for more! read more

This place is a great lunch spot! It is next to a chipotle and the line is always out the door, but every time I walk in, I am laugh at the people in that line as I think how lucky I am to have such flavorful, unique food of Naf Naf. The style is similar to that of a chipotle where you pick a base and a protein but add toppings as you prefer. The many options for bases and protein are vegetarian friendly and allow me to decide how healthy I want to feel (salad base vs. grain base). The chicken is flavored exceptionally and I could eat nothing but that for lunch! The cucumber salad and cabbage add a freshness that I really enjoy and the pickles are unbelievable (I get double pickles!). The onions do have a very strong onion flavor, but if you are into that, you will love it! The 5 different sauce options are great alone or mixed and matched. the hot sauces are actually hot which is a welcome change from some restaurants. Every bowl comes with a delicious warm pita as well. One "meal" can easily feed you for two lunches. The price is also a dollar or so less than other downtown restaurants for lunch. I highly recommend that you give this place a chance! read more

Fantastic food. The pitas are the best I've ever had. Staff were a little brash but it was a busy time of day. I'll be back for again.

I've had the rice bowl and the salad here. Both are super filling options with a ton of topping to choose from! The staff is always helpful and friendly if you're a little indecisive. read more

The Naf Naf fills you with everything you could ever desire. I didn't know that eating could get this good for a quick downtown lunch. I can't get eNAF! read more

I've been told my many friends to come here, but I had to wait and try it for myself. All I can say is this is some of the best fast-casual food I've ever had! I got a bowl of rice with chicken schwarma, along with some sauces and veggies, as well as the pita bread, Naf Naf "fries" and a pop. The combo of ingredients here is great, it has the perfect level of spice, the pita is great, and the chips are addicting, just like the ads say! The price was right, and the service was fast. I won't be back at this location, but I can't wait to try Naf Naf again in Maple Grove sometime soon! read more

I had a steak shawarma with baba ghanoush and hummus and all of the sides (sumac onions, chopped salad, cabbage, pickles etc. with tahini sauce and the green spicy sauce (don't know what it's called) on the side. Soft, warm, fresh baked pita is perfect! Everything tasted really good! The sumac onions are a must! The falafel was really fresh! To add some flavor that green spicy sauce is awesome! read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. The food is great for quickly slapped together skyway food. Prices are ok, a little high but not unreasonable. Their pita break rocks! Don't forget to grab a container of hummus or order a hummus bowl, as dipping sauces do not come with the bowls. Now the mixed part: I can hardly call it Mediterranean. They lack the very basic items from the ME cuisine, such as Lamb, dolma, and any seasoning on their couscous. The best way to define it is " It is as Mediterranean as Chipotle is Mexican". I guess it works for the local tastes. The menu is also very limited, again, imitating Chipotle. Overall, I enjoyed the food but won't make it my favorite ME spot. read more

Out of pita bread at 12:30 at location 6th street in Minneapolis. Should be given a rain check or reduced price for paying full price for a less than full meal. read more

I'm not that familiar with some of the cuisine. The staff explained it to me, offered me samples, and made my experience both pleasant and tasty. The Shawarma and hummus were particularly good. They're opening a branch in Philly (where I live) soon, and I'll be sure to patronize it! read more