Very grateful to find this Mediterranean place around the area. The portion is generous and the price is fair. The hummus is very creamy and delicious! It is actually warm, not chilled/cold from the fridge. The pita bread is not freshly made from scratch, but it tastes like it was freshly baked. The bread is very chewy and pillowy! I also tried their tzatziki sauce, the flavor is nice but it was a bit watery. The service is great, the staff was very patient with my question regarding dairy related questions. He even advised that the rice is cooked with butter, so I had a full portion of salad instead. The store is small and simple. We waited about 20 minutes for our food since they start cooking once you submit your order. There's a lot of staffs, mainly just in the back. We went on a Saturday for dinner and they were very busy with both in-person and online orders. Street parking can be tough during rush hours. read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - POP'S PLATE (Chicken & Beef) - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

We found this place completely by accident on our drive home from celebrating my sister's master's graduation, and it ended up being one of the sweetest parts of our day. I had a bouquet of flowers with me that had been sitting in the heat all day and were looking pretty sad. I asked if I could have a little cup of water for them, and the woman working immediately said, "I'll take care of them." She put them in one of their own vases behind the counter and kept them there while we ate. It was such a simple gesture, but it was so thoughtful and kind. Then came the food. Everything was spectacular. The portions were huge, and every single thing we ordered was ridiculously good. Before we left, she brought us complimentary baklava that had been brought all the way from Turkey. It was hands down the best baklava we've ever had. The food was amazing, but what we'll remember most is the kindness. It's rare to walk into a place and feel like people genuinely enjoy taking care of others. We came in as hungry travelers looking for dinner and left feeling full in more ways than one. We're so grateful we stumbled across this little gem. Can't wait to swing by again one day read more

I ordered the Pops plate today and didn't realize it was close to closing time I ordered at 8:40ish pm. I saw that there was no one waiting in line AND with a parking spot open right in front of the store I gave this place a shot. Food was excellent!! A little pricey but you are going to get a solid amount of food on your plate. Also the guy working at the register was super nice! I saw him help some customers who came in around closing time and helped them with a sample of something. I will definitely be back!!!! So happy I tried this read more

The Main Street Gem I Didn't Know I Needed I hadn't realized I was missing out on the hot spot of Main Street in downtown Alhambra until I finally visited Pop's. What a great surprise! The space is bright, airy, and welcoming, with plenty of small tables inside and a cozy sidewalk setup for outdoor dining. Service is friendly and genuine, definitely gives off that family-owned vibe. Street parking is pretty scarce, but there's a small lot around the corner on 5th St, which is still convenient. I ordered the Beef Shawarma Plate and grabbed a box of pre-made baklava from the counter to-go for my lunch break. The plate was a generous portion. The beef was seasoned perfectly, complete with fresh pita and a delicious garlic spread. The baklava, unfortunately, wasn't the flaky goodness I'd hoped for. It seemed like it might've gone into the container while still warm, so the texture was a bit off, but the flavor was still great. Would love to try it fresh or crisp next time. Overall, Pop's is busy for a reason. Whether you're ordering to-go or dining in, it's absolutely worth a visit! read more

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I've being frequenting this Alhambra area for a couple months now and always saw people inside of Pop's so I figured they were a really good Mediterranean joint. I also saw a few of my Yelp friends rate them very highly so I had to bookmark them. We finally took the chance and visited this past Sunday a little before 6 PM. There were so many people waiting for their food including at least 10 bags ready to be picked up so that was also a great sign that they must have good food. We both ordered the Pop's Plate with both rice and salad. My gf and I both agreed that the beef was the star of the plate. The chicken, however, was moist for me except for one burnt piece and for her, the chicken was overcooked. The side salad was a really sad assortment of veggies. It was 90% arugula and the rest were clumped up pieces of onion. The cucumber tomato salad was lukewarm and the flavor was lacking. The rice had a very unpleasant milky flavor which indicated that it was very starchy. The pita bread and hummus were good though, along with the garlic sauce that came on the side. Sure, they were extremely busy but to mess up rice that bad was very disappointing. As a Korean-American, I love my rice and usually finish everything on my plate but that milky flavor really turned me off and I ended up throwing away the majority of the plate besides the meat and bread. The price is way too high for a lackluster bowl of Mediterranean food. One thing I will say is that their customer service is top notch. We were also quoted 20 minutes for our food but I think it was ready within 15 minutes. Unfortunately, this was a one and done for us. Despite the high praise for good food, my visit didn't meet expectations. We found our go-to Mediterranean spot the prior week so this spot is off our list now. read more

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I've never actually dined in here, I've always gotten their food delivered on Uber Eats. But the presentation is always great. The food is always wonderful. I love that they give you the garlic sauce and a chili sauce in the yellow chilies. I think it all really adds to the experience and I do love a little bit of spice. I've only had the chicken kebab plate the times that I have ordered and have never been disappointed. Even my 4 year old loves the food here. I recommend this place & would also love to try more things here as well. read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - CHICKEN PLATE (To Go) - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

Came in on a Sunday afternoon and thankfully, it wasn't too busy! Ordered the Luhle Beef Plate (Koobideh) and Falafel and waited about 15 minutes for food to be ready since they make everything fresh. My thoughts on the food: - Pita Bread: thick and soft! I loved how it's a shareable size and was freshly baked. 10/10! - Falafel: so dry and the flavor was just bland... i liked the crispy outer layer but it just didn't stand out. Wasn't savory enough for me. 5/10 - Beef Plate: the beef skewer was so DRY... and the hummus and sauces provided didn't make it really complement it. Rice wasn't seasoned and cucumber salad was just okay. Overall, didn't hit the spot for me. 6/10 Parking is convenient! Street parking available and free. Very casual environment (paper plates) with lots of seating inside. Cashier was very kind. read more

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I ordered their signature pop's plate to go, and the portion was huge. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the price was very reasonable. When I arrived to pick up my order it wasn't quite ready yet, so I had to wait a little, but the staff at the counter were very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is small but very clean, and it's clearly a popular spot with a steady flow of customers. Overall, a solid and satisfying takeout experience, definitely worth a try. read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

中東料理，我覺得其實非常好吃，他們的口味比較注意一些，但是不過他們的烙餅，豆泥， 優格， 跟各類的串烤，都無可挑剔，肉烤起來真的想得很呢，這家的雞肉我自己覺得非常好吃，羊肉跟豬排也不差，不要看他們店小小一間，午餐期間忙碌得很，喜歡吃中東口味的，會喜歡這一家的 read more

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Wow. Amazing food in this tiny mom and pop place. Owners are so friendly and the food is to die for. Got the Pops plate with steak and chicken and comes with buttered basmati rice and a cucumber tomato salad with a grilled jalapeño & Roma tomato. Also ordered the Luhle (Koobideh) beef plate and it came with 2 skewers. Both meals had creamy hummus and fluffy pita bread. We order in advance and told them our pick up time which turned out to be the best strategy as when we picked up, the place was full and with good reason. Run don't walk to Pops as this was undeniably one of the best meals in Alhambra read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - Missing one skewer as I couldn't wait to eat it smelled so good. Comes with 2. - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

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First time here ! And wow !! Amazing ! The food was fresh and huge portions!!!! The customer service was out of this world! The cashier was super sweet and gave great recommendations. Made our experience here 10/10 and will definitely be returning because of the welcoming customer service. The interior was clean and actually full of customers. Highly recommend this location. read more

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DELICIOUS!! My new go-to Mediterranean spot! We ordered the gyro plate and beef plate and both were beyond what we expected, so satisfying and flavorful! LOVE how many sauces it comes with and the variety of items. The best part was the pita bread... probably the best pita I've ever had - so warm, soft, and fluffy! Service was also great. Def will be back! read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - GYRO PLATE and BEEF PLATE - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

Wow, wasn't expecting it to be busy on a Tuesday just before 4pm. Pops is located on main next to sage bistro. Look for alondro hot wings. ( It's now awsom wings) They haven't change the signage. There's decent amount of parking behind the restaurant. I got the gyro plate all salad And Beef sharwma half half. For the price it's a hardy amount, I ate like 3/4th of it and was pretty full. I would have finished the whole thing but I didn't want to go into food coma during work read more

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I never tried this spot, but its on main street and one of the few Mediterranean food spots around. The food was pretty good, very big portions and was very filling. Customer service was below par and food took a long time to come out. FOOD: Price: Mid tier expensive $15-20 a plate Difference between a bowl (less expensive) and a plate is that the bowl does not come with the hummus or the salad. We subbed the hummus with tzatziki sauce bc i love that sauce. But the tzatziki tasted a bit heavy idk. Usually I can slurp it up but at Pop's, i dont really like it. I really liked how they put a lot of sauces on the side though. IDK what they are but they gave a lot of options. Shrimp Kebab Plate - $17.99 (4/5) They gave me salmon instead of shrimp. I mean its more expensive so thanks? BUT they gave me a shrimp kebab on the side. The salmon though was not very good. It was dry. The shrimp was also below mid. The salad was pretty good. Beef Kebab Plate - $19.99 (3/5) I mean it was alright at best. I think the sides really make up for the entire dish. VIBES: I MEANNN its alright. The interior wasnt anything special. They had plenty seating and was not busy at all. Parking is great as always. BUT the food took sooo long to come out. Like usually mediterranean you would think it would be fast bc usually they make it in front of you. I dont understand why it takes so long when there are no other customers. Even the small lil shrimp kebab that they gave us took so long that i damn near finished my plate. Food was a 4/5 but overall my experience here made it a 3/5. read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - Shrimp Kebab Plate - $17.99 (4/5) (i ate half of it already lol) - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

Ordered takeout from this spot since it's right on Main Street and super convenient. I went with the Mom's Plate, which comes with a chicken breast skewer and beef lule. Placing the order online was easy, and by the time I showed up about 20 to 30 minutes later, everything was ready to go. The restaurant had a solid lunch crowd but didn't feel packed, and there were still plenty of tables if you wanted to dine in. The portions are no joke! You get a generous spread of hummus, a big serving of basmati rice, and large, satisfying pieces of protein. Definitely feels like you're getting your money's worth. It also comes with a pita that was surprisingly puffy, which I wasn't used to, but it was soft, fresh, and really tasty. Overall, the portion size is pretty big. If you're eating solo, this is easily a meal now and leftovers later situation. You can add extra sides if you want, but honestly, there's already plenty on the plate. All in all, a solid spot and a great way to switch things up for lunch. read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - MOM'S PLATE CHICKEN & LUHLE - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

So happy to have a Mediterranean restaurant option in Alhambra. Simple dishra and so good! I've ordered from them twice in the same week because I wanted the fam to try it as well. The beef plate and chicken plate are both very tasty, both are nice large portions which come with buttery basmati rice, hummus, cucumber salad, pickled onions and a roasted tomato and jalapeño. The bread is also included with each plate and its so good and fluffy. Each time my order came out quick. Will def return to try other options in th future. read more

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We yelped restaurants in the area because we happened to be nearby. I was in the mood for Mediterranean food, and when I saw this spot, I said, "Let's give it a try." It's a small place, and when we placed our order, they told us there would be about a 30-minute wait. We decided to stay since we were really craving Mediterranean food, and wow--it was absolutely worth the wait. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The hummus was amazing, with a great taste and texture. The pita bread tasted incredibly fresh, like it had just been made. You could really tell they put care into the food. If you ever come across this place, I highly recommend giving it a try. It's definitely worth the wait! read more

Came here as a friend recommended this place. Overall, I'd say it's not bad for the portion and price. My meat in general was a bit dry, the seasoning was good but the meat being dry did lessen the experience for me. read more

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The beef is the real star, the chicken is solid and luhle was okay. I happy with my overall experience here. I usually get takeout. The service is prompt and great local option. I would say this a good go to for a quick meal. read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - POPS TRIO BEEF-LUHLE-CHICKEN POPS TRIO BEEF-LUHLE-CHICKEN half eaten - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

I ordered the pops plate which should come with chicken and beef but they forgot the beef. I didn't realize until I got home so wasn't able to tell them. For $25 a plate they gotta be better than that. Disappointed in my first time going. read more

Food was okay, I've had better. I tried the gyro bowl and the salad was fresh. It took a really long time to receive my food. I placed my order about a minute after my friend ordered, yet, it took over 20 minutes to prepare. My friend's order was prepared within five minutes. The sauces are not too flavorful and the gyro was greasy and thinly sliced but moist. Store is clean with loud music playing in the bathroom. This is good for small groups of 2-3 for dining in. Otherwise, it is more of a takeout place. read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - Gyro bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

It was just okay. This spot opened up recently and so I thought I'd give it a try. I added a few extras to the Pops plate (comes with 2 kabobs) so I paid close to $30 for one plate. The woman behind the counter made a mistake and accidentally gave me the wrong plate with just one kabob. I let her know and waited patiently for the second kabob to be grilled. Once I started eating, I realized she also forgot my salad and the extra pita bread I paid for. I got up to let her know and she said "Oh, I know I gave you the wrong plate" and then she pointed to the guy that was actively eating my meal. That response was confusing because if she already knew she gave me the wrong plate, why wasn't it corrected? Instead, I had to make two separate trips to get the meal I paid for. Meanwhile, the guy sitting behind me was happy as a clam enjoying a $30 plate for $19. Maybe she was just hoping I wouldn't notice until I got home and it was too late to come back? Either way, it left a bad taste in my mouth. And the food was just okay, NOTHING to write home about. Zancou's hummus and garlic spread are far superior anyway. read more

To be honest, I don't think I would've dined here if it wasn't for a friend who recommended it. The food unfortunately didn't live up to the hype. I ordered Mom's plate which gave me a chance to sample both the chicken and beef koobideh. Flavor wise, the chicken was good but sadly the pieces of chicken breast was dry. Again the flavor of the koobideh was good but the texture of the beef was a bit odd to me. It wasn't like your normal ground beef but more like a shredded, then minced/chopped which resulted in a weird texture. Not bad but not what I was expecting. I did enjoy the cucumber and tomato salad but the garlic sauce was quite overpowering. It wasn't balanced and tasted like I was eating raw garlic. Did enjoy the hot pita bread and hummus. If I do head back, I think I'll have to try shawarma plates. Otherwise, I think I'll satisfy my Mediterranean cravings with Raffi's. read more

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What a nice surprise to find this little Mediterranean place nestled between two larger Asian venues. We really missed having some good kabobs in the area since Wahib's closed years ago. Meats were delicious (gyro, beef, chicken), although I prefer dark meat chicken in a kabob because it doesn't dry out as much as white meat on the grill. Falafel would've been better if it weren't over cooked. Will definitely return to buy the gyro meat a la carte! read more

I've ordered 3x in the last week and a half because it is that good! I have a walkable place that I enjoy but it is not nearly as much as Pop's. So much so, that if you're seeing this I have yet to post pictures because I never remember until I've eaten all my food. I order the chicken and beef plate with double hummus and all rice and it has been fantastic each time. read more

I was looking for Mediterranean food around the area for my family, and I was surprised that I found this place in Alhambra area. I think they are considered new because I used to pass by this area often and never saw this place. Their portion is H.U.G.E. I think the Trio plate we ordered are good enough for 4 people! We ended up having leftovers~ They are very generous with the side dishes and their pita bread is huge and not too thick as well. The place is relatively small, and it was busy during lunch time. Food came out pretty slow because they were busy. Parking is plenty in the back or if you're lucky, there are street parkings as well. they have mirrors all over the restaurant which is interesting interior. read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - POPS TRIO BEEF-LUHLE-CHICKEN - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

We came here for a dine-in lunch and the food absolutely blew us away! Both the koobideh and shawarma were bursting with flavor -- juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned. The salad dressing was so good I could've had a whole bowl of it on its own, and both the hummus and garlic sauce were spot-on. You can really taste the freshness and care that goes into their cooking -- definitely 5-star food! The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of a small mix-up with our order. We were waiting for our names to be called like the other dine-in guests, but instead of calling us, the staff accidentally packed our food into a to-go bag and set it aside. By the time they realized, our meal had been sitting on the counter for almost half an hour and was lukewarm instead of fresh and hot. It was a bit of a bummer since everything else was fantastic, but the flavors still shined through. I'd absolutely come back -- hopefully next time our food gets to us right away because it truly deserves to be enjoyed piping hot! read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - LUHLE BEEF PLATE (KOOBIDEH) BEEF SHAWARMA SAUTEE' PLATE - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

Meat has a lot flavor and very tender!!! Chicken was ok. Rice delicious and hummus good too!! Ambience very casual and a lot of to go orders. We wait for a long time but it really worth it!! read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - Pop's plate !! Just delicious!!! Will defenetely come back!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

I've eaten here more than I would like to admit. The food is always delicious and fresh, the customer service is always A+, and the portions are a good size. The place is small with limited seating and they're always playing some nice jams. I usually call in my order before picking up and as of today, they haven't gotten my order wrong once. I shouldn't have said that, I probably jinxed myself. LOL If you're in the area, I would definitely recommend this place! Tell them I sent you! Just kidding they don't know me like that. But really, give them a try. read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - CHICKEN PLATE - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Ordered in and opted for this spot as I saw the reviews on Yelp! Menu looked good and pricing was actually pretty good. Found plate sizes were really generous and food was all well balanced. Ordered the salmon which was not overcooked and super flavorful. Others opted for chicken which was mentioned as really good as well. Would most definitely recommend as one of the good spots in the neighborhood for Mediterranean... read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - SALMON PLATE - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Tried out Pops for lunch on Thursday when we had a training. We ordered pick up on Ubereats and it was a BOGO, so a great deal! It was good. We ate there and the kebab was steaming! Flavors were good and you could choose rice, rice and salad or salad. Gave a good selection of condiments. More of a take out place with a row of tables. read more

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The food here is very authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The portions are or large and one plate is large enough for two people. The garlic sauce is amazing and the pita bread is heavy duty meaning it's extra thick. I would definitely recommend trying them out. There is not too many Middle Eastern restaurants in the city of Alhambra or surrounding areas. read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - CHICKEN PLATE with RIce and Garlic Sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

I came to have lunch with Hubby on my day off, and everything is delicious, tasteful food It's nice and hot the service is excellent and the place like always super clean and the staff is super super awesome and courteous I highly recommend "Pops fresh Mediterranean" read more

Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean - Vegan plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Alhambra, California

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After I pick up my wife from her work place my wife was telling me,she was craving for Mediterranean food. I told here there's a Mediterranean restaurant in Alhambra then she say let's go it took about 10 minutes to get to thev restaurant on Main St. We park a block away in a public parking lot then we walk then past two restaurant the first one is Awsom Wing and other one is Sage Bristo and them Pop's Fresh Mediterranean. When we arrive at Pop's we notice they have a menu on their window showing display their plate,bowls and pita sandwich and sides their dishes sound really good suddenly we step in the restaurant. Pop's Fresh Mediterranean have be coming very popular with the locals we notice. We've looking at menu display discussing what to order we decided to order the Pop's plate it come with chicken and marinated filet mignon with grilled vegetables,hummus, cucumbers tomato salad,pizza and pita. We also order pita chips and hummus on the side. Everything at the restaurant is made fresh daily and everything is made to order fresh. The restaurant looks very nice with modern twist with open kitchen you can see you food cook and made from fresh ingredients. When they call my name I pick up the food it looks so good and my mouth was mouth-watering to get a bite of the food. The food smell so good I took bite of the chicken full of flavor and tender cook perfect and the marinated soak all flavor in the chicken well. The filet mignon was tender and juicy and marinated well also. The rice was so fluffy and full of flavor in the rice and the hummus was amazing good and the cucumber tomato salad was very good including the lemon vinaigrette salad was so good my wife and I enjoy it. Oh open the bag of pita chip made fresh daily it was light crispy and season well and we were dipping in the extra hummus we order very good. Overall we enjoy the food at Pop's Fresh Mediterranean very much the staff were very friendly including the cooks they are the hard working worker making the food fresh and made to order. read more

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Was craving something healthy and came across Pops. Not very many Mediterranean food options nearby so I opted to check it out. Shop was small, perhaps tables enough for 12-16 people as the majority of the shop was the kitchen with staff behind the counter continuously prepping people's meal for dine in and take out. Being that they were quite busy, meant something was right. Food is fresh, staff cordial and double checking all to go orders. Wait is roughly 20 minutes from the time you place your order. Ordered the Pop's platter to go and once I got in my car I regret not eating there as the aroma of fresh kebabs and their fresh pita bread consumed the entire car, making me hungrier than I already was. Meat was tender and juicy and all the necessary condiments were provided but the garlic sauce just set the meal over the top. Will definitely come back again, but enjoy my meal at the restaurant to ensure absolute freshness read more

I came at 4pm and got the Pop's Plate, wait time was about 15 mins. It was a nice treat. on the Pricey end but I get it, it's downtown Alhambra. Food cooked well, good enough for my lunch and dinner. I want more meat read more

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Stopped in on a Saturday night and the place was packed, with lots of DoorDash and Uber Eats orders going out. The staff was friendly and let us know upfront that the wait would be about 20-25 minutes, which was fine. I ordered the Pop's Plate, which comes with chicken breast and marinated filet mignon over rice pilaf, along with hummus, pita, and side salad. I requested half rice, half fries, but the fries were never included. The food was just okay, nothing terrible, but nothing great. It lacked flavor and seasoning, and the pita bread was stale. While the garlic sauce was good, it didn't make up for the blandness of the rest of the meal. At $24.99 for a plate, it also felt overpriced. If you're craving Mediterranean food, I wouldn't consider this place authentic. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

While visiting my Bff, we decided to have a Mediterranean lunch and tried this new place in Alhambra. The beef and chicken kebabs were so tender and tasty, as were the gyro and falafel. The hummus and toum were delicious. They make their own Pita bread, thick and fluffy, and come out still warm. Service was a bit slow, very popular so it just gets very busy. Everything was so delicious. I will come again if I'm in the area. read more

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Holy Toledo the Gyro Bowls are amazing here! Make sure you load it up with the Garlic Sauce and the Yogurt sauce! The salad was very fresh, the dressing nice and light/citrusy, and the rice was oh so soft and buttery! The gyro meat was very moist and tender! If you have a sweet tooth, their Baklava is also soooo good, the pistachios were very soft, I could eat 20 of them if I could. Will definitely be going back! read more

First time here and overall, highly recommend. Would suggest to order ahead because the wait time can be long. They receive lots of online orders & big orders. I came in right after they received 2 large orders & waited 40 minutes for my food but after trying the food, it was worth the wait. I ordered their chicken kebab plate with half rice & lemon vinegrette salad. The plate comes with a side of cucumber, tomato, & onion salad, hummus, and pita bread. Also got a side of 2 pc falafel balls, their tiziki, spicy potatoes, & baklava. The food was great, absolutely loved it! Highly recommend their falafel balls; delicious and not dry or hard! Their pita bread is amazing! Thick, soft, & fluffy bread that really hit the carb spot. Chicken was cooked & seasoned well! Spicy potatos with a side ot tiziki would be a good meal on it's own! So flavorful & hits the spot for any potato lover. Baklava was exactly what I was expecting from any simple baklava. Will definitely be coming again to try other items read more

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