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    The Fresh Mediterranean

    4.7 (120 reviews)
    InexpensiveMediterranean, Halal, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Quiet
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gyro Rice Bowl with a side pita
    Zaya O.

    I ordered this meal as so many locals recommended this as THE place for Mediterranean food, and boy were they right!! This meal was perfect for my lunch break at work, and satiated me for the rest of my working day. The meat was flavorful, and the combination of add-ons was a perfect medley of flavor! I can't wait to try the chicken next time!

    Chicken Rice Bowl - tzatziki, zhoug, feta, pickled onions, cucumber, olives, red cabbage
    Allika P.

    you HAVE to go here. the food is incredible. tasty, soft rice, good meats, excellent sauces/spreads, great variety of toppings. service is also very fast (gas station Cava, if you will). the interior, seating, and kitchen area are very clean and the prices are totally affordable, especially for the amount of food received!

    Chicken Shawarma Bowl
    Megan M.

    We were on our way out of town after catching the Snowglobe Express, and we had a hankering for Mediterranean, so we swung by to give them a try. I'll admit the fact that they're situated in a small gas station gave me pause for a moment, but I'm so glad I shook it off and went inside to order. Really, it's a restaurant with a small convenience store/gas pumps attached, not the other way around. The kitchen looked well staffed, the toppings and sauce fresh and arranged in an appealing way. Speaking of the staff, they were very quick and courteous. Fries and falafel were freshly made to order. For mains, I got a gyro wrap for my husband and a chicken shawarma bowl for myself. Lots of toppings and sauce choices. Fries and falafel were crisp and well seasoned, husband devoured the gyro, and I managed to eat half the rice bowl and a few falafel before I was comfortably full. A nice little gem of a place. Don't let "gas station food" prejudice stop you from trying them out!

    Chicken Rice Bowl
    Olivia S.

    So delicious!! Yes it's in a gas station, but it was soo good!! & so many options for toppings!!

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    5 years ago

    VERY delicious & speedy quick quality service! We will certainly be back! Nice and comfortable environment!

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    Awesome food made fresh daily. Quick service food wise and you can gas up your car too.

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    8 years ago

    Love chebaro I come here all all the time best falffal and sauces everything they make it amazing

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    8 years ago

    SO GOOD! Delish! Prices are great! BEST IN TOWN, HANDS DOWN! The Owner is absolutely wonderful and so is his daughter.

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    9 years ago

    This place is great. The prices are fair, the food is the best mediterranean available in Lawrence, and the employees are all very friendly

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    6 years ago

    Authentic Turkish cuisine in town. Everything is absolutely delicious here. I recommend getting the gyros and kebabs. Really a hidden gem!

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    9 years ago

    Mediterranean food in a gas station? Gyros were awesome. My wife had the Greek salad. Great hummus. Killer place.

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    8 years ago

    I just tried it out. People working there are super nice. Falafel tasted so good. Recommend!

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    8 years ago

    Love the falafel. Don't normally like it but tried it based on reviews. Amazing! Have tried their beef/lamb gyros and they are really good.

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    8 years ago

    Go here! Great food and great management. Best falafel I've ever had with big portions paired with extremely reasonable prices.

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    Awesome tasty food at perfect prices. So far this is the best Mediterranean food in Lawrence. Employees are very friendly.

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    The gas station location is surprising but don't let it fool you. Authentic, delicious and fresh! A great hidden gem.

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