I needed a quick spot to grab a bite before a Zoom meeting and saw this place had a short line,…read moreplus I love Greek food, so I went for it. Physical Location & Service: The space itself is great. It's clean, airy, and thankfully cool, which is a lifesaver in a Nashville summer. There's also plenty of seating available. The cashier and the workers were friendly, which was a nice touch. Food & Flavor: This is where it all fell apart. I got the build-your-own bowl with the Mediterranean harissa chicken. I'm not sure if they got the memo that this is the home of hot chicken, but the harissa chicken was completely bland and not spicy at all. The rice pilaf was a major letdown--super under-seasoned and crunchy, like some of the grains were uncooked. The tzatziki sauce was also underwhelming, just an unseasoned yogurt mess with no flavor. Value: All of that came to $17 for a very unsatisfying meal. I wasn't expecting an authentic Greek experience, just something Greek-adjacent, and this felt more like something from a bland potluck. Definitely not worth the price for the quality of food received.

I won't lie this was not my best takeout experience. I cannot speak on the service or ambiance…read moresince I just stopped in quickly to grab my food; I'll say that it was ready punctually. However for the price that I paid I would expect a lot more food. There was barely anything in there and almost no tzatziki. What was there was good, but I am not sure I'd order here again

Tried Istanbul Shawarma and it did not disappoint. I loved the beef & lamb mix shawarma wrap…read more.. perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and not overly sauced, which really let the meat shine. Every bite was balanced and satisfying. My friend ordered the shish kebab bowl and absolutely loved it as well. The flavors were spot on, and the portion was solid. Overall, great execution, authentic flavors, and definitely a place worth revisiting.

Located in the Assembly Food Hall is Istanbul Shawarma. I've had some pretty incredible shawarma…read morebefore, so the bar is a bit high. I ordered the Chicken Istanbul Shawarma Bowl with bulgar as my base. It was alright, not too flavorful. It was $16, which is quite pricy for counter-service food. It was a good amount of food, though! The food hall can be quite an overstimulating experience on a Saturday at 7 pm, so be wary if you're looking for a peaceful dining experience. Good luck finding somewhere to sit. All the food booths charge $3 for a fountain drink/water unless you want to drink out of a snow cone "cup". Bring a reusable water bottle if you can!

This Cava is situated in the chaos of Broadway right below assembly food hall. It is clean and…read morepretty quick for mobile orders and the quality is consistent across its other locations. I think the potions here might be slightly smaller than those at less busy locations. However, everything is always fresh. The pita chips are a recent favorite of mine!

Don't Uber Eats from this location you won't get your stuff. They will not pack your stuff,…read moreespecially drink drinks or a pita chips.

After a morning of shopping at a local craft fair on Charlotte Pike, we were in the mood for a…read moregreat meal. I've wanted to eat at Fattoush Café since I moved to Nashville, but I've never found myself in that part of town at meal time. We walked in and found a cozy atmosphere, with no pretense. A single gentleman behind the counter, who may have been the owner, begged our indulgence as none of his employees had shown up to work that day. We were fine to wait given the delicious smells coming from the grill. He asked us if we wanted the chicken shawarma, and then apologized because he was freshly cooking a batch and it would take 15 minutes to be ready. That was music to our ears. Any Mediterranean restaurant that cooks proteins to order shows great promise. We had a chicken Shawarma salad, and the super platter. The portions were tremendous, the proteins were spectacular, and the tzatziki and spicy sauce both tasted looked and smelled homemade. The hummus was some of the best I've had in this town. The total for two huge meals, that really fed us each twice, was a paltry $40. The man behind the counter thanked us for coming in, again thanked us before we left, and was genuinely kind and seemed happy to have us in the restaurant. Very highly recommended for an amazing Middle Eastern meal on Charlotte Pike near downtown Nashville.

Where to begin?... great food, reasonably priced, and energetic and happy vibe…read more 1. This place was packed at 11am on a Wednesday. Two guys behind the counter in total control of their domain. Serving food that took time, but was delivered with quality in mind. Not skimping just to get through the rush. 2. Locals were happy to recommend options, and staff/owner made how they like. No one disappointed me, just wish I had a larger appetite. If you like authentic food cooked from the heart, try it out.

First guy (older guy) helping us was super nice but then a younger guy took over and you could tell…read morehe didn't want to be there and his effort was as minimal as it gets. We enjoyed our food, the meat was not too salty and had good flavor. They pretty much give you all the goods so you don't have to make you sacrifice. We enjoyed the combination of everything on our dish and it was a decent portion for the price. I still don't know what about it was Chicago style but we enjoyed our food lol

Out of all of the delicious food options available at the farmer's market, Chicago Style Gyro is a…read moremust try!! There are plentiful options and they are ALL delicious, especially the gyros and the falafels! The workers are efficient and friendly. The entire booth is immaculately clean! Pro tip: let them make your food the way it's meant to be (no substitutions), you won't regret it!

Wow! I wanted to lick the place but I have manners (in public, ha). I came here very late and I was…read moresurprised it was still open. The flavors ... the atmosphere was nice because nobody was there, a few people came in to pick up orders. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food came fast, hot and fresh. I definitely recommend this place for everyone. Come check them out!

Pleasantly surprised by the low key, quiet restaurant front and the amazing price point for these…read moredishes that are well made. I'm surprised I didn't even know this existed until we walked past it one day. They have only a few staff running the show but the service was quick and the food was quite good. I can hardly find any main course under 20 bucks that's not fast food these days. This place has amazing price for the quality of the food. And the ambience in the evening- imagine an outdoor seating in a cute porch with birds chirping from the surrounding trees. Very therapeutic!

NOTHING was right!…read more The food came late and the order I received wasn't even mine. I'm addition, the wrong food I got was freezing cold. *reference picture below* NEVER ordering from this place again!

Great food and prices..... but the worst service you will ever have. We waited over 45 minutes…read more(with no drinks either) for our food to come to the table.... and then when we wanted to pay the bill at the desk the employees sat on their phone for MINUTES without even looking up. We had also ordered tea.... and 5 minutes after the food shows up, they tell us that they couldn't find their ONE mug. Wow. Not going here again.... I didn't even mention the dingy restaurant....Definitely should have just walked out.

Excellent taste, served quickly. I tried it for the first time a few days ago and brought my friend…read moreback today! Delicious and healthy!!

On 01/26/26 at approximately 4:42 PM, during a multi-day power outage and severe winter conditions,…read moreI waited in a long line at this CAVA location, one of the only places open, to purchase food for my family before relocating us to a hotel due to the cold. When I reached the register and attempted to order five bowls, all the same, the cashier, a black, slender man with a nose ring whose name badge read Tai, told me in a questioning and dismissive tone that I "couldn't order five bowls in line." There were no posted signs, no stated policy, and no prior indication that this was not allowed. He looked to another employee for validation, received none, yet continued to mutter under his breath and shake his head while preparing the order. He created a very uncomfortable and shaming experience on an already horrible day, given the emergency circumstances I was dealing with. I came to CAVA to simply feed my family. At the very least, I am requesting that management review this interaction, identify the correct employee who harassed me at that time, and take appropriate action, whether through additional training or disciplinary review, to ensure customers are treated with basic human respect, especially during emergencies.