Fresh food made in front of you and the best french fries in town! Really delicious and fast but…read morethat doesn't mean that the quality suffers. A true gem and imo the best Mediterranean food in Lawrence.

you can never go wrong with Mediterranean. This place hit! The hummus was authentic and the service…read morewas really quick. Would def recommend!

It started with the lentil soup. I was not expecting to eat every drop, and here I am with an empty…read morebowl. Hardy, flavorful and comfort food. Then the chicken shawarma elevated the experience. Before I remembered to snap a shot, my mouth was full and happy! Perfectly seasoned, just enough to be comfortable, delicious! Great spot to eat with a family or to enjoy people watching while you dine. Excellent all around.

Came here before a concert across the street at the Granada. There was only one server on staff,…read morebut once he got caught up with his orders he had a conversation with us. he didn't know much about the menu/ specials but he was able to pivot find our answers. the gyro was great, not overly dry. I also had the turkish coffee, for $5 you get a cool little coffee server and high octane coffee. I will probably be back next time I go to the Granada.

The awesome customer service the waitress we had was so nice she talked to us like we were real…read morepeople We went to the one in Lawrence ks they also had flaming cheese and they had candles at the table but they didn't smell to good

Grace and The Mad Greek: A masterclass in Philoxenia... "the ancient Greek art of making a stranger…read morefeel like a God at the table". In a world of mediocre service and soggy pita, Grace at The Mad Greek stands as a titan among mortals. I didn't just eat dinner; I underwent a culinary baptism. The legend began the second I crossed the threshold. The hostess didn't just greet our group; she provided a welcome so warm I personally felt like a long-lost Spartan war hero returning to my village. Her smile was the lighthouse guiding us through the fog of hunger, setting a tone that whispered, "You are home now," and also, "you are about to eat a lot of feta." It was the kind of personalized touch that transforms a simple "table for three" into a banquet for the gods. (My apologies for not asking your name... but that's a lack of management's oversight, as there should be a sculpture-bust of your likeness, decorated with string lights, highlighting your name on a plaque so it's emblazoned on ever guests' mind, your name on the very tips of their lips...) Then, there is Grace. If hospitality were an Olympic sport, Grace would be draped in gold, standing atop the podium while the national anthem of Flavortown plays on a loop. She didn't just "take my order", she curated my destiny. Her timing was so precise, I'm convinced she can see five seconds into the future. My water glass never dropped below the halfway mark, it was as if she were performing some sort of Greek hydro-kinesis. Grace is the GOAT. Period. Then came the Greek Combo. Calling this a 'dinner' is like calling the Odyssey a 'quick blog post.' It was a sprawling, epic masterpiece on a plate. The gyro meat was sliced with the precision of a master sculptor, and the souvlaki was seasoned by the gods themselves. As for the spanakopita, it possessed a structural complexity that would make the architects of the Parthenon weep, with more golden, buttery layers than the shifting labyrinth of Knossos. Every bite was a journey through the Mediterranean that didn't require a passport, just a very large napkin and a moment of silence. If you haven't been served by Grace at The Mad Greek, have you even truly lived? Five stars isn't enough. There's a 'Michelin' Standard being overlooked on Mass street... in the modern "culinary constellation," stars are the ultimate symbol of excellence. By adding a "sixth star" to capture the intergalactic in Grace's service, I'm coming close to being able to describe the celestial level this culinary experience became that even the night sky struggles to contain. Grace: our dinner party will never be able to 'eat Greek' the same again. You've officially ascended to the Acropolis of hospitality as our eternal Goddess of the Sixth Star. And as they used to say in the old country: , ! (...it's all just Greek to me!)

In town to visit my sis and haven't tried this place yet, do we headed to dinner for me to try it…read moreout! Sat outside, so not sure what it looks like inside, but the outdoor vibes were super cute. Service is very Lawrence; super chill and friendly. They immediately came by with water and then gave us some time to review the menu before taking beverage orders. They also asked us if we wanted apps, so we ordered those too. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time and mostly tasty; the fancy mushroom hummus was too salty for me. The pork and beans were my personal fave, but everyone had a different fave. Desserts were too sweet for me; butter cake too sweet and the chocolate tort too chocolatey.

Service was attentive and kind, loved the ambiance of the restaurant. Above all- the food was…read moreamazing. Everything we tried was excellent. It was our first time going but definitely not our last.

Being the romantic sort, I took my wife here on Valentine's Day. I made the right move, for once…read more We loved it. We had the tilapia plate and falafel combo. Both delicious. What really stood out, though, was the fava plate appetizer. It's a dip that comes with pita bread but it's not like hummus. You could eat it with a spoon. It could be a meal, a very tasty one. You order at the counter, then wait at your table, listen to some middle eastern grooves and a short time later a super friendly server brings your food. The place is great!

We've been coming to Sahara Mediterranean Food for years, and it's just as good as I remember! The…read morefries are so yummy--hot, fresh, and perfectly cooked every time. The hummus is also hot, fresh, and delicious, and the pita bread is soft and warm, which makes everything even better. There are many different serving options to choose from, so it's easy to find something you'll love. They bring your food to the table, but service beyond that is limited--however, the workers are always super nice and welcoming, which we really appreciate. Overall, it's a consistently great spot that we'll keep coming back to.

I appreciated the authenticity of food…read more Chicken shawarma bowl was good, but very basic and small. And $14.99 for a small bowl of mostly rice. Mediterranean market on 23rd is much better and less expensive.

Greek salads are excellent. Gyros, hummus, pita bread and baklava very good. overall great place…read morefor Greek food.

I feel bad for the sorry souls that haven't tried this place. I would honestly just let this family…read moreadopt me and stay here for the rest of my life. This is a textbook hidden gym and I would eat here everyday if I could!! Doesn't look like much from outside but once you walk in you feel like you're in a different place and the family that owns this place makes you feel right at home! They're super kind and caring. The food is outstanding!! I had the baba ghanoush, sample platter, and original kanafa and everything blew me away! It was all so fresh and tasty!! I've never had kanafa before but it was crazy and I would recommend trying it if you haven't, it was really fun as it's just very different from the typical desserts in the United States!!

The food was good and the service exceptional. The location is a little difficult to find but worth…read moreit.

This was my first time experiencing Mediterranean Taste; the food was delicious, flavorful and…read moresatisfying! The staff was so friendly, helpful with recommendations and made our experience delightfully memorable. I will return again and again!

Searching for good food while here on business, this place kept coming up. Sure glad I stopped in…read more If I lived here I would come often. The beef kabobs were excellent, salad was dressed well. The lemon mint smoothie was so refreshing!! Of course I had to try the baklava cheesecake.... So fluffy and beautiful. Very nice staff, excellent service and food was extremely fresh. Yum!!!

This restaurant is a pleasant surprise. It is located in a strip mall on South Iowa. That mall has…read morebeen the site of a disturbingly large number of restaurants that have closed. The most successful restaurants in Lawrence have tended to be either downtown or in West Lawrence, on or near Wakarusa Drive. We went to Hummus Republic for dinner on a Saturday night at 5:30 pm. Since we usually prefer dinner in restaurants with full service and comfortable booths, we were expecting to be disappointed. We were not. We very much hope that this restaurant succeeds and prospers. The Mediterranean food is excellent, and the dining room is very pleasant. Since it was our first time there, we were not clear about the choices and the options. The server behind the counter was very helpful and considerate in explaining everything to us. You can find the menu online at https://order.tryotter.com/s/hummus-republic/2000-west-31st-street-lawrence/fce5d483-09f6-4739-9262-7c3659b05bca or https://www.yelp.com/menu/hummus-republic-lawrence When you arrive, there is a menu on a card that is more informative than the one on the wall above the counter. Although we would usually prefer this kind of counter-service restaurant for lunch rather than for dinner, we will not hesitate to return for dinner to this excellent restaurant. It also is possible to order online for pickup or delivery. You can build your dinner as a pita, a wrap, or a bowl. The bowls are cardboard. They provide a cover and a bag with the bowl, so if it is too much food for you to finish for dinner, you easily can pack the rest to go, as we did. You get to choose one protein (I got the Falafel, which was excellent). My wife got the Mushroom Shawarma, which she liked. You then can choose three items from the "base," with the couscous and garbanzo beans being winners. You then can choose 3 kinds of hummus and spreads. We got the Feta, Harissa Hummus, and Kalamata Olive Hummus. You can add an unlimited number of Toppings, including the Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), and an unlimited number of Dressings, including Lemon + Olive oil, Garlic Jalapeno Tahini, Roasted Red Pepper Tahini, and Tzatziki. We got a side of Sweet Potato Fries. There is an upcharge to add them, since not included with a bowl, but they are well worth the upcharge. If you don't want a bowl, wrap, or pita, you can get the Street Style Sweet Potato Fries, including the Sweet Potato Fries topped with eggplant, fried Jalapenos, chickpea croutons, red cabbage, olives, feta, and tahini; or you can get the Earth Burger sandwich made with a Falafel patty and served with sweet potato fries. Since we are pescatarians, we cannot comment on the chicken, beef, or lamb at this restaurant. We would prefer that they included some seafood, such as shrimp, on the menu. But we did not miss the seafood, since the other options are so extensive. To drink, we got a can of Kambucha and a Diet Coke. They were good, but next time I will want to try one of their lemonades, probably either the Cucumber Jalapeno Lemonade or the Strawberry Lychee Lemonade, based on the reviews. They also have bottles of San Pellegrino, which we very much like.

I have a mixed review! The fried pita and 3 hummus flavors I got were delicious! I ordered a bowl…read moreand the couscous was basically dry and almost chewy (couscous should not be this texture), I ordered lemon chicken for my protein, which had good flavor, but I bet there was maybe 2 Tbsp of chopped up chicken. The girl serving me was sweet, possibly new, and the dude working in back seemed completely annoyed with life and was chastising her under his breath. Very off putting to me. I wanted to love it the way I love CAVA in OP, but they have some work to do.

Our new go-to spot when we are in the area! The staff is most kind and welcoming, and the food is…read moreabsolutely delicious. Everything was so fresh and thoughtfully prepared.

The food is delicious, and the portions are quite large! I almost felt like I had been invited into…read moretheir home. Though it's not on their website, the food is halal. Edited to add that many others seemed to repeat customers. I saw 2 people get hugs from the owner. If I lived in the area, I would definitely be a regular, as well!