A delicious Austin institution You might have bought their pita at local grocery stores but nothing compares to their fresh stuff! If I am making anything that requires pita, I ask for a package from the baskets behind the counter. So good! I love this place. The staff have been there forever and are very accommodating to requests. Their grilled olives are so addictive! My favorite is their falafel wrap made exactly as they serve it. Keep the pickled turnips. They are delicious. I appreciate that they give their staff Sundays off - everyone deserves a weekend. read more

Love this wee market and the ladies who work there. They are always helpful and very sweet. The market holds many items from my childhood which you cannot Fin at a regular grocery store. Just make sure to check date on your items. There have been a couple times where I've encountered out of Date items. read more

Came here looking for the Dubai Chocolate items to make at home... we left with so much more! Very friendly shop owners and employees. They had Kadayif in a bag and also Kataifi in the frozen section. Then they had the pistachio cream paste. The chicken shawarma that is made to order is SOOOOOo good. Warm when they had it to you for 9.99. They have kabob plates we will try next! Now the ck shawarma is not the size of a chipotle burrito yet it packs a punch! Marinated chicken, wonderful spices, a to die for garlic aioli or hummus spread which ward off vampires for days, fresh tomato, parsley. It's a wonderful party in your mouth. My teen daughter is obsessed... she said "I would eat this over chic fil a". Well thats pretty surprising. Cash or credit here. Small mom and pop so no frills. The grocery store has fresh fetas, olive bar, fresh in house made baklava (traditional, pistachio, walnut).. that was amazing! NOT soggy and 2.50 per piece.. great layers of crunch on the top and not too sweet. I'd go back for a tray of those!! We will def be back! You should check this out too! Its across from Amy's Ice creamoff Barton on S.Lamar. Stand alone building with blue signage. Don't be scared... go take an adventure. Small parking lot.. maybe holds 6-8 cars max and easy in/out of Lamar. read more

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Came here looking for a good pastrami sandwich and soup. The place was packed! And it was 2pm on a Thursday . I ordered a pastrami ( it's big so get it cut in half) and my mother ordered lentil soup. The soup was good and temperature wise it was hot . The pastrami sandwich had pickles lettuce a nice big tomato , cheese and pastrami. It's not a huge layered pastrami but a large filling one nonetheless. The baked goods looked yummy. Also one case was deli meats. Massive selection of Mediterranean foods. Really enjoyed this place , you can look here probably for hours at the spices, mixes. On the counter there was also fresh tangerines, apricots and very little apples( not familiar with it these tiny apples). Fresh bread rolls too. Just a warning the parking lot is very very small. people get very creative with parking. My car was blocked by a car and inside was a man and a woman eating their sandwiches and soup . Although I was faced forward to the drivers door , approx 1 foot from my hood , they ignored me and continued to eat. I ended up waiting 10 minutes for them to finish eating and leave. That's the only drawback is the small parking lot. Otherwise go check it out you'll have found your new favorite sandwich place. read more

Phoenicia Bakery and Deli - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing variety of many Lebanese and Eastern Mediterranean foods. Great cheeses, sweets, breads, spices, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, dry goods, canned goods, sandwiches, etc. Very friendly service. Prices are reasonable. Place is busy and crammed. Parking is limited. A must visit for all your Mediterranean cuisine and food. read more

Coming from a Lebanese family, the ingredients we need to cook-Say rolled Grape leaves -are hard to find in a smaller town. The Phoenicia bakery had plenty of grape leaves and ghee and olives in barrels and homemade pita bread and more. The store is very small but they stock a great variety and somehow fit it all in. They have some desserts like baklava that tasted just like my mom used to make. Even if you don't cook Lebanese food, the market may just inspire some new dishes. There is parking but only a few spaces. Be sure to try the daily baked bread. It's delicious. read more

Small store packed with food from all over West Asia. It may take a moment to find, but it's worth it. There's plenty of selections at the bakery counter and deli counter. Plenty of items made to order that are tasty and fair priced. Their fresh pita is so much better than what you will ever get in any supermarket. Downside is the accessibility ramp is often blocked, and that step up is hard for those with mobility limitations. read more

Phoenicia Bakery on South Lamar is a wonderful spot that never disappoints. The customer service is excellent, and the staff are consistently helpful, kind, and welcoming. You can really tell they care about their customers. The products are high quality, fresh, and delicious, making every visit worth it. A great place with great people. I highly recommend it! Phoenicia Bakery on South Lamar is outstanding. Their pita bread is always fresh, soft, and delicious. Whenever I'm looking for something and can't find it, the staff immediately steps in and helps. often walking me right to what I need. The customer service is truly top-notch. I always order their sandwiches, and their shawarma is hands down the best in town. Highly recommended for both the food and the friendly, attentive staff! read more

The chicken shawarma and the gyro wraps are soooo good. The grilled meats and their sauces are exceptional. Great fresh baklava and other mediterranean baked goods. It is also a specialty grocery store that carries everything you need for a mediterranean feast--fresh pita bread, a variety of olives, hummus, baba ganoush, dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), spanakopita (spinach), falafel, tadziki, cheeses, sweet halva, and ingredients like tahini, fava beans, and rose and orange blossom water, for making your own greek recipes. read more

Thee cutest little bakery and great need kabob plates They offer fresh bread and naan read more

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Food is consistently great, good people working there, only good things to say. Try their salads and other food - it's good.

OMG I have lived in Austin for over a decade and just went here for the first time and am obsessed. I got all three kinds of baklava and holy moly, I could have eaten a dozen they were so good. I am so excited to go back for more. read more

Delish. Great value. Great to call in an order to go. I'd sit outside and eat but sometimes there are homeless people who congregate on their small patio. read more

I love coming here on my lunch break for the falafel wrap. The chicken shawarma is delish as well!! The shop also has a little bakery, an olive bar, a bunch of pickled vegetables, and other snacks. read more

Nothing special. Had chicken shawarma. Dry chicken and bread. Garlic sauce was good. Price was cheap. Would not go back.

The market is a little confusing and cluttered but the food is amazing! The staff is so friendly and helpful.

This review is for the grocery store/ convenience store experience. They had made expired products still on shelves, so certainly take the time to check the date. When we pointed this out to them, requesting fresher inventory options, they got really rude. Many of their products are no longer uniquely sold at an ethnic store so next time, I'm buying my Lebanese za'atar spices and Greek oregano elsewhere. read more

The food was excellent! I had Farfale sandwich that was delicious. Staff was friendly and helpful.

This place is a true gem and another example of why we need to support local and protect our mom and pop spots. Part deli parts store so much delicious goodness to have and discover Mediterranean and mini flavors of that area this is a must have. I grab some olive oil a few fresh seasonings some baked goods and a muffaletta loved every bit will be back soon! read more

The place is a little confusing but it's 100% worth checking out. The staff was kind and I will definitely be coming back.

Was pleasantly surprised to see the variety of options for middle eastern culinary needs. From fresh bread, fruits, spices, and many many more things. Staff were friendly. It is a small space but they have packed lots of products there. A gray option for those living in South Austin. read more

Keto suggestions- I bought Greek salad and ordered 1/2 lb of lamb meat. Wonderful meal

The Muffaletta is best. This is a big sandwich. The crunchy olive and carrot combined with melty cheese creates a wonderful texture to compliment the flavors. Great! read more

Phoenicia Bakery and Deli - Muffalata - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love this quaint little deli! They have a really great selection in their market area, as well as unique pastries and even sell meals to go. I've had both their gyro plate and the kafta plate, as well as fresh hummus, feta, tabouli, pita bread and pita chips from their market items. At times, Mediterranean food can lack flavor in my opinion, but Phoenicia does it RIGHT with the perfect punch of seasonings and freshness. The servings are huge and I can never finish the entire plate when I get one. I prefer the kafta plate over the gyro plate because of the leaner meat, but both are very tasty and it's just my preference! If you come for a quick meal, make sure you look around their fridges and shelves. There are some real gems! I love grabbing a random ingredient and making a dinner out of it. So fun and I'm a regular :-) read more

Best Baklava I've ever had - hands down! And, I've been to Greece! It was so fresh, so flaky and delicious- just outstanding! It wasn't overly sweet or overly syrupy either which can happen at other places. Ladies that helped me at the counter were very kind. I did get a veggie lunch plate and it was delicious. I do wish they would have let me sub out the grape leaf sides for something else's but that wasn't allowed at the time. The store itself is packed to gills with Mediterranean food, fresh breads and pastries - I wanted to try everything! Can't wait to go back. read more

Sweet owners, great selection of middle eastern grocery items. We were curious seeing a bag of green almonds for sale on the counter and inquired how to eat them. The owner explained to us patiently about green almonds and the Lebanese tradition of eating green almonds as a snack in spring. He even gave us samples I picked up a falafel special and zataar special - some of the best I have had in years. read more

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Best baklava in the city...and really anywhere in the US I've ever lived. I love that it's essentially our little international neighborhood grocery with a stunningly large and diverse selection (I found haggis and Olivier salad for New Years!). I also highly recommend their prepared foods, like hummus, tabbouleh (they even have it with quinoa) and tomato green beans yum. read more

Love their pita bread and tabbouli. Especially love their mom and pop store and the fact that they've been here for decades!

Great baklavas and maybe the best I've had. They take card over $5. The have a variety of international products. There's also tables to sit outside. read more

Hands down the best chicken shawarma in Austin, TX. I tried them all. Trust me. This place is inexpensive, easy to get to, and the traditional Middle Eastern wraps are exactly what you would find in a major cosmopolitan city - fresh garlic, chicken breast, the perfect pita bread. My quest is over. Time to get fat. read more

Phoenicia Bakery and Deli - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Before: hated falafel, baba ganoush, dolmas, and tabouleh Now: all of those things are delicious I'm glad I finally wandered in to Phoenicia Bakery. I picked up the vegetarian plate, fresh pita, baba ganoush, and hummus. Everything was amazing and tasty and changed my mind about food I long thought I didn't like. The store itself is fun and full of imported goods and pastries and bread. Thanks to the previous reviewer who pointed me in the direction of the back refrigerator which houses all the to-go items. Lots of cheese options too. Their deli menu is online but they also have daily specials. No vegan labeling so best to ask or know what you're looking for. Strict minimum $5 for credit card. read more

Was in town with family and we stopped to get food. Parking lot can be an issue if it is busy, and there are only a couple small tables to eat at so plan on taking it to go. Service was great, ladies behind the counter were friendly, quick and helpful. Food was delicious, not a single complaint about anything we ate. The whole place smells like spices and it's magnificent. Aside for food you can get a lot of items like sweets, cookies, and teas from overseas. We purchased pickled garlic cloves. read more

I really wanted to like this place, but the two sandwiches I had on two different days were atrocious and wound up in the trash can. The "Muffaletta" was a pile of poorly cut meat and cheese, bizarrely taken to the kitchen in a pile and microwaved and served on a very soft roll that resembled a hamburger bun more than anything. T else. The olive salad was there, but had no taste. Several days later I ordered a tuna sub. There was enough sugar (!) in the tuna salad itself to provoke a gag reaction. Another throwaway. There msy be other things here that are better but I am not tempted to find out. It is really too bad because independent places like Phonecia are getting increasingly hard to find. I just wish their food was edible. read more

Tried falafel sandwich and eggplant sandwich; bread is lightly crispy with soft center; delicious; not over salted; natural flavors

I've been going to this Phoenicia for almost 20 years. The place has looked the exact same for that time and the food has remained consistent, so the people complaining that it has "gone downhill" are giving me some nice LOL's. Know why this place is the real deal? You could pick it up and smack it down in the middle of Astoria, Queens and it would fit right in. Yeah, all the stuff on the shelves are dusty. That's probably 1/20th of their sales and to me only makes the authenticity factor top notch. Go for the best pita/Shawarma/Kefte in Texas. Pistachio baklava is addictive. read more

Hands down the best falafel wrap I've ever had that I'm literally eating as I type this!!! I've lived in Austin for 12 years and this is my first time trying the food here, and I will definitely be back! Everything is fresh and the tzatziki is making me have butterflies! Go here! You will NOT REGRET IT! read more

First time visiting this place today. Like other reviewers, I'm not sure why I didn't try it before!The chicken shawama wrap was perfect! The portion is a little small but great for the price! If you were hungrier you could just get two and it would still be under $10. I also bought a few goodies from their pantry, which I cant wait to try! The owner greeted me while I was browsing and she was so sweet. Love this little spot! read more

We used to live up by the Phoenicia on North Lamar but never managed to get there. We now live on South Lamar and finally had a chance to check the South location out! Note: there is NO inside seating and only 2 two seater tables in front, so you'll likely be taking your purchases to go. Be aware that the prices on the menu are pretty out of date but the sandwiches are still a pretty good deal. We got the Beef Shwarma "sandwich" for $5.something. It took a while to get the sandwich even though we were the only people there so I would probably skip Phoenicia if I was in a hurry. We were initially disappointed when they gave us the sandwich. It was actually a wrap and we were sharing it so we were sure we were going to leave hungry, but the flavor was great and it was pretty filling. I was fine with my half and I think I still would have finished a whole but would have been pretty full. Phoenicia is also a middle eastern grocery and bakery store so while you wait for your food you can wander the aisles, get olives from the large olive bar, fresh feta cheeses, or check out the baked goods. Turnovers are good sized and $1 each (cherry, apple, apricot, guava, and a couple other flavors) and chocolate croissants were $1.50. I got apricot and guava turnovers and a chocolate croissant for later. read more

Great selection of Mediterranean/Middle East food. I love their zataar croissants - their customer service is A plus!

Good place but be aware...they will not accept returns even if the groceries or food items are bad. Case in point -- I am a regular customer and on my last visit I purchased pre-packaged nougats. For some reason, this time around the nougats were not fresh and the rose essence had a strong after taste -- enough to trigger an allergic reaction. The tow ladies at the South Lamar location refused to take it back. They said that the package was opened - how else can you figure out if something tastes bad! I even told them that I am willing to purchase the more expensive nougats. But they were hellbent on saying No!! Their logic was they could not sell an open packet. Very poor customer service and attitude!!!! read more