Had the best meal and experience there. Labane with beats was the bomb. Will definitely go back :)

Perhaps the best place to eat middle eastern food in California. Highly recommend the house-made hummus entree and the pargiot chicken sandwich. read more

I've never ate at an Oren's Hummus location before. For a Friday evening, its really empty. My partner and I stood at their "Please wait to be seated" sign at the entrance. We stood there for 10 minutes, while the servers pretended we didnt exist. Thanks Oren's! read more

Oren's Hummus - Despite it not busy, they pretend you dont exist when you're waiting to get seated - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

On Saturday lunch, I was seated right away. The service was amazing. We were constantly checked in on. We were drinking a lot of water which I appreciated was refilled almost instantly. The ambiance was nice and clean. The food was so much better than I anticipated! I ordered the chicken hummus with 2 white pitas. I loved how soft and fluffy the pitas were, and I also enjoyed the chicken hummus. The hummus was soft and flavorful, and the chicken was salted perfectly. However, the ratio was too much hummus to too little pita. I think one more pita would have been perfect. I'd love to bring my family here as they are huge fans of Mediterranean food! read more

Oren's Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

The chicken pita sandwich on whole wheat was absolutely delicious! Cooked and prepared to perfection! Thank you for a great dinner! Customer service by manager is outstanding. read more

I think the hummus was good here but nothing eye opening. We came only because we wanted a snack and wanted to try it since we always passed by. It seemed pretty empty so we got the hummus to go. I think it's okay, but not really worth since there's so many better options there. read more

Came on a Wednesday night, seated immediately inside. Spacing of the tables is a little tight, so this isn't the spot to come to chat about private/sensitive topics unless you enjoy the table next to you listening in. This is much more a "let's laugh over a meal" sort of spot. Food came out very quickly. I recommend getting a dish that comes with sides, because the sides a la carte are about $10 each and the entrees that come with sides are $18ish, so it's a no brainer. Really enjoyed my chicken and rice, and my partner's beef kabob was pretty juuuuicy. The hummus is well-executed. Came out to be something like $75 including tip for two entrees, hummus, and a couple of non-alcoholic drinks. I'll be back! read more

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the hummus and chicken are good, but it is on the pricier side (as is everything in Cupertino). It is recommend to eat as family style instead of individual bowl as it can feel plain. I should have ordered a rice bowl as I was still hungry after finishing the chicken hummus bowl read more

Oren's Hummus - hummus chicken bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

Just went tonight and it was so delicious. And the restaurant feels more upscale than the prices on the menu. The staff are friendly and the perfect amount of attentive. We started with classic hummus and labane- creamy and flavorful. Pita was perfect. I had the chicken skewer which was tender, juicy and just the right amount of spice. My husband had the Australian Lamb also delicious. Tip-we checked reservations before we left and it looked like there was nothing available for tonight. When we arrived there was plenty of seating. So if that was stopping you from going-ignore it and go. read more

I love the food! And my kids love it also. Obviously the humus is fantastic but my favorite are the burekas and chicken pita

Love this place. The restaurant is just stunning with the chandelier. My favorite items here are the hummus lamb and black sheep eats plant based lamb. The plant based lamb tastes like real lamb. Their hummus lamb is so flavorful. The pita is so fluffy. It comes in both white and wheat. Their mint lemonade is so refreshing. Service is always so friendly here. Desserts are delicious here too. read more

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They have the best pita bread and the taste of the hummus is too good. Must try place if you are in the south-bay. The service is easy and peezy, they also have dine-in but preferably togo and having a bite around the local benches is very ambiancitic (ambience and fantastic). Parking might get tricky during busy hours and very hard to find a spot, pickup is always best option. read more

Oren's Hummus - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

I really love this location with the illuminated trees and wide sidewalks . Our table shared everything which was a wise choice as we all thought a humus bowl for one would be too much. The beef kabobs and Lamb humus were both superb. We tried the Persian beer which was a dark lager. read more

Oren's Hummus - Lamb humus - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

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WOW!! the food here is AMAZING. Creamiest hummus I've ever had in my life. Great service, nice vibe, I highly recommend.

As a parent: If you have kids, the Monday 'kids eat free' deal is a nice option (get a kids meal free if you purchase an entree). I appreciate restaurants that offer a day of the week like this. We will probably take our kids to go eat at other places though; see the negatives of our experiences below. // As a person dining who wants to feel comfortable in the space that I'm eating in: I do not think we will be eating here anymore. We've eaten here 6 times in the last year (with our 2 kids), spread out throughout the year, and each time we eat here, the experience has gotten worse and worse (and yet I've tried to revisit the location because I enjoy Israeli food). We always sit indoors, and as of the last few visits, I find myself not ever wanting to come back. The worst aspect of eating here has been that there are unsanitary flies that constantly fly around our eating table - they land on my food, my kids' food, on the utensils and napkins, and I don't know anyone who wants flies on their food - do you? When we asked if the staff could do anything about this, they said that they would "close the doors" (which for an open-air vibe restaurant doesn't really do much, given that the front door and patio doors still constantly open with people going in and out). In our last visit, a fly landed on my pita, and I smooshed it with my fingers to show the staff. I also managed to kill a fly on a white napkin and that's the picture you see here. (I finally searched other Yelp reviews and it seems like this is not the first time there has been a fly issue either.) Additionally the service has gotten weirder and worse each time we go. The wait staff we've had tends to squirrel us away in a corner each time we've visited, despite the restaurant not being that full for Mondays (when we go). This means that sometimes it's hard to get water refills (because the staff isn't paying attention). Additionally, it feels like every time we go, we've had a new waiter because giving my order takes a while and half the time it takes a lot of repeating or confirming that the waiter understood what I said. After this last visit, I felt a little sick after eating my food, unsure if any flies had landed in my pita sandwich while I went to the restroom and wasn't able to constantly monitor all of our food and swat away flies. Again, i don't know anyone who wants to eat somewhere with flies landing in their food and crawling around on the table items. These issues combined with the declining service as no-thank-you for me. read more

Oren's Hummus - The black speck on this napkin is one of the many flies that would not stop flying around our food. I killed it on the napkin. - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

My husband and I had lunch at Oren's humus. We had a great time and the service was very good and friendly. The food was great and nicely portioned. Very recommended to anyone looking for a Mediterranean meal. read more

I really like Oren's Hummus because of their high quality food items. They use organic chicken and their baba ganoush is outstanding. Grilled chicken rice bowl is my goto food here. This location is huge and they have great ambience and a big space to sit. They have a separate counter for togo orders. It's a chain store and have got their stores at fantastic locations. I have been to their Cupertino, Mountain view and Palo Alto locations. This one was Cupertino. It's located in a beautiful complex where parking options are huge but they are always difficult to find. There is a parking garage as well. read more

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Good service, the host is friendly and our waitress is courteous. Love the chandelier hanging in the ceiling. We always debate what to order, the bowl or the shashuka. This time we went with the traditional shashuka. It tasted sweet and spicy. It's more of a breakfast item in Israel, so really happy it's on the all day menu here. I also ordered the chicken hummus, which is a generous amount of fresh hummus with grilled chicken that is great in texture. The chunks of juicy chicken meat makes the dish substantial and I prefer this kind of cut than the ground beef. I cannot imagine reheating this left over at home, so it's best to eat it fresh. The kids menu is also good that the chicken sandwich comes with veggie, a balanced meal that is not offered in most other restaurants. Will come again. read more

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Good good. Nice patio. Great service. Nice options for vegetarian but got my lamb fix too. Plenty of food for leftovers

Guys...the pita bread is chef's kiss The restaurant was stylish and natural with understated interior. Service was fast. My friend and I split a Chicken Hummus Bowl and I was full (and I can eat), so great bang for your buck! read more

Oren's Hummus - Chicken Hummus Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

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We love Oren's Hummus!!! And we have been dinning at its stores regularly. I personally think that the Cupertino store is the best one in the Bay in terms of ambiance, service, food freshness and quality. Love it! Please keep doing the good work. read more

Oren's Hummus - Chicken Skewer - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

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The best pita hands down in the whole Bay Area! I can't believe I have not yet reviewed this place. I am a regular here and my go to order is always the sampler dish! The food is fresh, delicious consistently tasty! Dishes to try : * Sampler dish- comes with 6 small dishes ( 3 types of eggplant dips, labneh, carrots and beets) and 2 pita breads * falafel Pita sandwich * veggie skewers * rice bowl with falafel/ veggie skewers Drinks to try: Fresh mint tea Turkish Coffee Mt. Hermon red blend wine read more

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Usually service and my regular pita sandwich is the best! Juicy chicken, rich hummus, fresh veggies! And wine deals on Wednesday! Once in a while it takes the server forever to get my order or check on me for my bill, hence the four star review. So usually I order to go. Once the to go order was dry - super bizarre event as I'm there once or twice a month due to work proximity. Outdoor seating is nice when the sun is out. read more

You just can't pass up on Oren's. They serve up up some great Israeli inspired hummus and entrees that will make you want to get some food to go as well. Oren's is located within a busy plaza of Cupertino Square. It sits next to a few busy restaurants but it's pretty obvious that they've found their niche. Let's be real, how many Israeli or Mediterranean restaurants are in Cupertino anyway? Slim to none. I wanted something different but comforting and after finding out Oren's is located near one of my sites, I figure, why not?! I came in to find the place slightly packed. I was fortunate enough to have a table within minutes and was greeted by their staff. Their menu isn't overwhelming and they have a touch of everything: a wide variety of hummus dishes, pitas, and entrees. It didn't take long for me to decide on a dish. As soon as I saw schnitzel on the menu, I just had to order it. The Schnitzel De Noir is a breaded marinated chicken breast served with sweet mashed potatoes and greens. The chicken was lightly breaded and juicy. The mashed potato had a lovely sweet tang to it and the beans were tossed in some amazing spices. Everything complimented so well together and I enjoyed every bite. I also ordered their babaganoush eggplant hummus and that alone had so much flavor. I could literally eat this all day!! And for those who like spices, they offer some hot sauce and a green dip on the side which really enhances a lot of flavor. The wheat pita bread was delicious and warm. One can literally eat the bread alone too. It's that good and fresh! Service was amazing. The server that day was very polite, friendly, and didn't rush me throughout my meal despites how busy it was. The decor and ambiance was bright, clean, and comforting. I truly had an amazing experience at Oren's and would 100% go back and recommend to anyone. Thank you! read more

Oren's Hummus - Schnitzel de Noir! - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

I had it once in Palo Alto and remembered it fondly, so I went there with my daughter. Since the place we went today was in front of the Cupertino school, I thought there would be a lot of people because it was after school, but there were no people at any table, so I thought it was strange, and that's when I realized it. Later, there was a service charge on the bill that I didn't know about, so I asked and they said it was a tip for the kitchen staff. In the 19 years I've lived in San Jose, this is the first time I've experienced a restaurant that takes a tip like this without even mentioning it. One more thing to add. Please get rid of flies. It was uncomfortable to have to shoo flies away while eating. I ordered white pita but they gave me wheat pita. I guess it's understandable if you're in a very busy. And the server didn't asked me about the add tip 18%. Isn't it the customer's decision? It's okay to give to someone who worked hard. But I never want to experience that kind of service atmosphere and rudeness from the server again, so I will tell about "Oren's Hummus " my school community and everyone I know. read more

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The food is good but the portions are very small. I had the chicken pita and there was very little chicken in it especially considering the price. Plus they charged a 3 percent service fee. Not a good value at all. read more

Very good place to enjoy Mediterranean food. We always order shashuka and some sort of grilled meat. I honestly have to say that all the meat are quite good, never too hard always tender. The sampler spread it's well worth its price, with a six selection of spreads you can have a little bit of everything. The shashuka is a little bit expensive, considering cheese and sausage are about $4 each. However, the taste is quite good, albeit a bit too sweet. read more

Oren's Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

The boyfriend and I stopped by here on a weekday for dinner and we were blown away by how great our experience was, especially since this was our first time dining in at a Mediterranean restaurant. Would highly recommend the hummus beef and lamb bowls and pita bread! My boyfriend really enjoyed his lamb plate--it was perfectly seasoned and went well with the pita bread, which was super soft and fluffy (they serve both white and wheat pita)! We also got an order of the Flying Goat Pressed Coffee, which was very aromatic and delicious. :-) As for the ambiance, the restaurant has a cozy but upscale vibe--there is a huge chandelier hanging from the ceiling which was nice to look at! Not too dark, and not too bright, which made dining nice and comfy. All the servers were nice and welcoming--they checked in often and answered all of our questions with enthusiasm. POG! The only disappointing thing is they charge $5 for homemade sauces, which only filled up a small sauce cup. Wish they were half the price! Overall, a great experience! Highly recommend! read more

Oren's Hummus - Hummus beef bowl, hummus lamb bowl, Flying Goat Pressed Coffee, white + wheat pita bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

I love that they have two options of falafel (green herb or yellow garlic). I always get the yellow garlic because most places only have the green kind. However, the falafel are on the smaller size and $6 for 5 pieces feels a little steep, so I guess it's better that you dine in and experience the atmosphere. The staff and ambiance here are much nicer than the Palo Alto location. My only issue with this location is that they don't have tzatziki and the last time I went, they forgot to include the pita in my take-out order. Somewhat my fault for not checking the bag before leaving, but I really wish places could get orders right, especially takeout orders where it's harder to make right. read more

I love Oren's Hummus and have been to many of their locations here in the Bay Area. This was my first time at this particular location so we ordered take out through Yelp. We ordered the family meal which came with 3 entrees, 4 side dishes, 6 pieces of pita, 2 desserts, and the options of 3 sauces. We opted for 2 orders of chicken skewer (always so flavorful and tender!), one order of beef kebab, original hummus, baklava, and chocolate babka. We also ordered all 3 sauces (red chili garlic, green harissa, and tahini) as well that came in their own squeeze bottles (can be saved and reused for a few meals). The total was $77.47 including tax. All the portions were pretty generous, but the family meal was advertised to feed 3-4 people. I think it's leaning more towards 3 since we had a little leftover as two people eating. Everything tasted delicious, fresh, and well made. They seasoned everything perfectly and we really thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The service was also really great as the staff was friendly and professional when we went to pick up our order. I had no doubts Oren's was going to pull through yet again, so we'll definitely be back for more. 5/5 stars! read more

Oren's Hummus - Beef Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Updating my review as it has been a few years and I moved from the Bay Area but I always find myself returning here whenever I visit Cupertino. The hummus is delightfully creamy and not overly salty. I like the touch of paprika on top. Today, I tried some new dishes: Vegetable skewer: beautifully roasted and spiced, served nice and warm. Romanian eggplant: tangy and sweet Greek salad: looks healthy, tastes refreshing and rich from the olives and feta The waiters were attentive and kind despite me showing up close to their closing time, and they offered me more pickled cabbage, etc. The restaurant itself was clean and pleasant, the music not too loud and the lighting bright enough to actually eat the food with my eyes. Now to put things into context: Since I moved to San Diego, my new go-to hummus place has become a place called Pita 22, which is also great (and different). The pita at Oren's is more bready and dries quickly while the pita at Pita 22 is more traditional, dense, and moist. The hummus at Pita 22 is a tad too salty for me, likely due to the tahini they use. Oren's strikes a better salt balance. I have also been to Israel where the pita more closely resembles Pita 22 but the hummus resembles Oren's more. So, I guess it's up to your personal preference. One thing I do miss: Oren's used to have a mushroom hummus bowl it got removed from the menu. I would really like to savor it again though. read more

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Delicious hummus that feels decadent. Excellent Israeli salad that is a family favorite - crisp and refreshing. The rice bowls and shakshuka are excellent. Service was nice and Gladys checked on us kindly. The best part is our outdoor dining area is beautiful, open and spacious. read more

I heart hummus. Like, for real. I decided to go with the Chicken Skewer Entree, green herb falafel and a small hummus on the side. Every part of it was so good. I can't speak to the service since I wasn't there when the food was ordered and picked up, but the taste and quality itself was on point. Would absolutely recommend. read more

Oren's Hummus - Chicken Skewer - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California

What a disappointment! I hav been to Orens quite a few times pre-COVID. Been to the Cupertino location as well as Palo Alto. Revisited today after a very long time... almost 18 months or so and was super disappointed. Service is still great and just for the service alone I might rate it very highly, but ALL the food we ordered was a total downer. Here are the details on our order: Babaganoush with whole wheat pita: ok so the Babaganoush was good, but the pita was not warm at all and somehow didn't feel as fresh. In the past, I remember pita being complimentary or at least 2 pieces for two people? This time around we got only a single pita - cold and dry. Israeli Salad with Falafel: the falafel was good - crispy and mild flavors just as I like it, but the salad was too lemony and salty....I was super hungry, but was unable to finish. Barely ate half. Brussels sprouts: Please trust me and do not order this. I was hoping for it to be warm and crispy, but It is served cold and soggy with a weird taste ...like it is stale or spoiled. I asked the waiter and he said, "if you had asked me I would not have recommended this dish as even I don't like it at all." We returned it and were not charged for it, but still disappointed. We ordered another spinach and egg dish (forget the name) - it was average too, a bit too heavy and bland. I was really looking forward to revisiting this place after a long time, but all in all the food was a disappointment and ruined my experience. Not sure if I will revisit again as there are many other better Mediterranean restaurants in the neighborhood which I'd rather visit instead. Still like their green and red dipping sauces - super spicy but good. read more

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I always get the Shakshuka, which I recommend once you've tried their hummus dishes! Their pita is unique; it's super fluffy and soft, and perfect for dipping and piling protein on. Their spicy sauces they have on each table are absolutely delicious. If you're a spice lover, they are perfect on everything. Service was friendly, but it takes a while to get a waiters attention if you're on the patio. The ambience is really nice both indoors and outdoors. It's a nice date place or special evening place. read more

I remember going to the original Oren's Hummus on University Ave in Palo Alto a long time ago. It's great to see them opening up multiple locations which are more high-end than the original location. The food and service was excellent. They have a lot of outdoor seating which is especially appreciated these days. The beef kebabs, fried cauliflower, and of course the hummus were my favorites. read more

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Less than 25% full on a Saturday night and we still had to flag the waitress down several times to order, ask for water, and ask for more utensils. At one point the waiter disappeared and we wanted to pay but didn't have anyone to pay. The appetizer came even before the water arrived. The beef "kebab" is a joke - it's a lamb, onion, and beef meatball pressed densely to appear like a kebab. It was heavy and greasy. The eggplant tomato side was cold and bland. The cucumber tomato salad was overloaded with red onion and did not taste fresh. The best part was the hummus, the warm fluffy pita, and the spicy sauces on the table. But for the price point at $24 for the plate it was way too expensive. read more

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Last year I had my Daughter's Wedding Shower here. We had 30 guests. Everyone loved the food drinks and service. We came for lunch today. We will not be back. We ordered the Shashuka. The listed price was $18.00. The waiter brought a "complimentary " coleslaw. I placed my order. The waiter said, there will be an extra $2.00 for the eggs because of the prices for eggs and an extra $2.00 because tomatoes are out of season and the can tomatoes cost more. I have been to many restaurants and never once had the price changed. We walked out and will not be back. read more

Oren's is my absolute favorite hummus shop!! During covid I've been getting their hummus, harissa, and pita from their pop up locations and prior to covid I've tried their falafels and skewers as well! Here's my thoughts on the items pictured: 1. Original hummus: creamy, rich, and perfectly spiced. It's sooooo addicting and you really can't stop eating!!! It goes perfectly with the tahini that they add on top for a toasty nuttiness!!! I've also tried their Jaffa hummus prior to covid which is also really good! You can't go wrong with their classic hummus though. And it's very filling! 2. Whole wheat pita: pillowy soft pita that is literally a cloud!!! It's so soft even up to a week after when stored in the fridge and great on its own, with the hummus, or as a pita pocket!!! 3. Green harissa spicy sauce: this adds a great kick to the hummus! It's pretty spicy but I love the taste and have even used to to spice up crackers or eggs! Adds a refreshing spicy kicked when paired with the hummus and pita!! Definitely the best Israeli food in the bay!!! It is a mid range price but for the quality and quantity it is definitely worth it!!! read more

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A couple of weeks ago, my friend decided to treat me for dinner at Oren's Hummus for my birthday. It was a beautiful evening and we managed to get a table outside. The restaurant was not too crowded but most of the patrons opted for patio dining. We ordered our food which consisted of Hummus Cauliflower as appetizer, Chicken Skewers with hummus and moroccan carrots, and beef kebab with babaganoush eggplant and tibouli. The atmosphere was very relaxing compared to some of the other neighboring restaurants which I did enjoy. There was a band playing out in the center section probably as part of a concert series which did make it a little noisier. Food arrived fairly quick and it tasted very good. The portions are also significant enough to fill me up. The food went well with the beers we ordered. Service was prompt and unintrusive and I did enjoy my meal. I will try Oren's again should the opportunity arise. read more

Oren's Hummus - Patio - Mediterranean Near Me - Cupertino, California