Another visit to Wafaa and Mike, another next level experience. Love this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to dine in. A clean casual atmosphere with elevated food[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Everything I've had here is excellent...except for the falafel. That's only because the falafel here The is the best you'll ever have anywhere. It will ruin falafel for you anywhere else. Service is always fantastic, and we've been fortunate to have several conversations with the owner. He truly cares, and is passionate about what he does. I highly encourage you to try this place if you haven't before. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place gives some "retro" vibes and has preserved what it seems its original decoration.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick and friendly, but the food was not the greatest. I ordered the chicken sharwarma, and it honestly wasn't what you would expect from a traditional Mediterranean restaurant, plus I had the side of Muhammara and at its best it was a small scoop as you can see in the picture read more

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Fantastic flavors and always leave happy. The combination for two is a great value and offers the opportunity to try many of the wonderful menu items. Falafel is always a must do, so fresh and always delicious. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and I could eat it by itself and be happy. If you are a fan of beets, the purple hummus is amazing. They gyro meat is yummy as well and the baba ganoush has just the right amount of smoky flavor. If I could wish for one thing, it would be thicker and warm pita to scoop up all the yumminess. We enjoyed our meal and left full & happy! read more

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Jacksonville is well known for its family-owned Mediterranean and Middle Eastern style eateries and Wafaa N Mike's is at the tippy top. How do I know this? They are the ONLY Jacksonville restaurant to make it onto Yelp's Top 100 in 2025! This Springfield staple has been feeding me for about a decade and I just can't get enough. From the fattoush salad and tabbouleh to the famous purple hummus and beef or chicken shawarma, I will NEVER turn down a meal deliciously prepared by Chef Hussein. You cannot go wrong with any item on the menu on a regular day or whatever they have on special on the weekends. And those weekend specials are FIRE. Chef bounces between a few favorites like the Lamb or Falafel Burgers, Italian Fridays, tacos (think mango-habanero chicken shawarma, falafel, or a brussel sprouts taco!), or (my FAVE) his Tikka Masala, which you can ALWAYS add some spice to. On top of that, he always has a different signature hummus to accompany your meal. The Tikka Masala special usually has Tikka Masala spiced hummus. Other days, it might be a mushroom hummus, avocado chili lime, or cilantro jalapeno. The combinations are endlessly delicious. Chef and his team make every visit a great time. Please note that you will need to walk up to pay at the register when you are ready to go. Parking can be pretty limited on Main Street sometimes, and if you're worried about the traffic, just park on 6th Street and walk over. A little known secret is that Wafaa's does take catering orders and can put together a wonderful spread for any event. Last, but certainly not least, don't forget to top off your meal with a slice of baklava. read more

Wafaa N Mike Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and inviting with seat yourself seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You know you are in a great place because you are hit with the smell of spices from amazing home cooking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything came out pretty quick since we were there during the lunch rush. Like this was the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. When I am in jacksonville again this place will be visited again. Serving sizes are perfect for having left overs which I will gladly smash tomorrow for lunch. Sorry for the hummus picture we were starving. read more

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We ordered the Gyro fries to start. They were good but we felt like they needed more tomato and onion. Also ordered the Wafaa Shawarma which was very good. It came with rolled grape leaves. We were disappointed that they were cold and not warm. Definitely will go back to try more items off the menu! read more

Wafaa N Mike Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Do it. Order it. Right now. Everything is good, and tastes authentic. shawarma and gyro are especially delicious read more

A very nice and affordable spot in Springfield for Middle Eastern food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]WMC is very casual and the prices are very reasonable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the chicken kabob combo lunch, which was great value. The chicken was hot off the grill and nicely seasoned. It was wrapped with a nicely balanced mix of lettuce, rupe tomatoes, and just the eofht amount on red onion. I opted for a side of hummus, which was fresh and tasty, topped with quality olive oil and zaatar. My only complaint is that the pita served with the hummus was room temp and was clearly commercially produced. read more

Wafaa N Mike Cafe - Chicken kabob wrap lunch - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Super casual setting--great for a laid-back lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the classic Wafaa Shawarma, and the flavors did not disappoint. Everything is made fresh, which we appreciated, but just a heads-up: our food took about 45 minutes to come out. Worth the wait if you're not in a rush! read more

Wafaa N Mike Cafe - Wafaa and Mike's - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Had shawarma and it wasn't even toasted and press cold hard pita ...would never be back again!

I had read an article that this was ranked on Yelp's top 100 US restaurants, so NATURALLY I HAD to go!! Parking was a little tricky but we ended up parking in the lot between the restaurant and the Chinese restaurant and just hoped for the best LOL. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant doesn't look like anything special from the outside, but the service and atmosphere was great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went at a weird time (3pm-4pmish) so it wasn't bustling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Boyfriend and I both wanted to get the beef shawarma platters with hummus and falafel, but they said the only app you couldn't get with the platter was the falafel so we were both sad :( so we ended up ordering it as a separate appetizer because we both like falafel so much hahahaha. The price was kind of steep ($45 for 2 entrees + one appetizer), but it was really good!! And it took a decent amount of time for the food to come out which made us feel like everything was cooked fresh and made to order. The meat was really flavorful, and the sides were all good too!! Definitely enough for 2 meals each, so that was a plus! Glad we tried it!! read more

Wafaa N Mike Cafe - Beef shawarma (one on a bed of rice, the other with grape leaves and hummus and pita); appetizer: falafel (5 count) - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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He makes falafel hearts! Love that for me! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Chill atmosphere, besides my extraness and top tier service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I may be a little partial. Great food. Great people. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Gotta try the coffee. It's all there! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the smell![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Wafaa N Mike Cafe - Falafel heart - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

My wife and I are a bit of hummus and Middle East cuisine fans. Wafaa N Mike Cafe definitely stacks up well against others. I came in with some friends before going to watch some March Madness. The Wafaa Shawarma platter was super tasty. The rice was spot on, the chicken was well-cooked, and the veggies mixed in were season great. The hummus my wife ordered was clearly made in house and probably one of the better ones I have tasted in Jacksonville. This place is a hidden gem. read more

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Best Mediterranean restaurant in Jax!!! My husband and I ordered the Combination for two. You could tell everything from the pita to the grape leaves were house made and nothing disappointed. read more

Wafaa N Mike Cafe - Combination for two - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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We are from California. I am in the hospital broke my leg. So my sweet husband walked ‍ their to get, the yummie sawarma plate hummas hummus tates like home madr read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing food, speedy service and the ambiance was amazing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The only downside is the owner was so friendly that it was hard to eat because you want to talk to him! read more

The employees and chef are so kind. Food was awesome. Very authentic. Service was fast and friendly.

Great food. Great people. Great prices. Turkish coffee was fantastic. LOVED IT. Would definitely go back. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Just passing through and stumbled by 1/2 hr to closing. Very good Mediterranean choices and flavors. Would recommend. read more

I was to leave Jacksonville, I would remember this place for the rest of my life! This is the kind o mom and pops spot that you talk and brag about and tell your grand kids about! My fiancé and I have gone here two times in one week and we keep dreaming about it! The falafel melts in your mouth and is full of flavor! Best I've ever had from around the country! The Lamb Gyro is soft and tender but still has some crispy edges and doesn't lack on taste, unlike other places where it gets dry and you need a pound of sauce on top! It's phenomenal, high quality, tasty meat! Again, some of the best I've ever had! The chicken is marinated so well, all the chicken dishes are unique and flavor full! The rice is soft, aromatic, and mouth watering even by itself! I can go on and on, but just go and try it! Get their specials! read more

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I love the food here. I first visited with a college buddy of mine after class one day and I was impressed. The service is fast and friendly. It puts you in the mind of a dive since it's next to an auto shop but I'm telling you, the food is good. A quaint little cafe that you'd likely miss if you didn't know about it. If you stop by, leave a comment and let me know what you think. read more

Never had a bad experience here.. food is always great and service is good! Hummus made fresh!

The guy who took my order was nice. The music was really nice and soothing. Some pianos and such. I forgot to take a picture of my chicken shawarma wrap and hummus because I was so hungry and it looked so good. And it was. It was amazing. The price is crazy affordable for the quality of food they serve. Absolute banger. Wrote this before I give the baklava a try read more

Wafaa N Mike Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Excellent food. A must try Mediterranean restaurant. The service is excellent. It is a nice and cozy place.

I can't speak highly enough about Wafaa & Mike's. We recently hired them to cater an event & I was thoroughly impressed from start to finish. Hussein is a sharp guy. He's the owner's son-in-law & runs the restaurant. When I called to inquire about catering, he invited me to come in & meet with him & to sample any menu items I hadn't yet tried. What a thoughtful idea--& smart on his part. We sat down & worked up a menu & pricing for the event. He offered numerous items including muhammara, the purple & WMC hummus apps, & the chicken shawarma wrap. All were fantastic (the WMC hummus is the BEST) & of course were added to our catering order menu. I found his pricing very fair for the amount of food he dishes up. Everything was very fresh & absolutely delicious. I highly recommend WMC for both dining in & your Mediterranean catering needs. read more

This gem truly gives that local Jax vibe. Between the owner & staff being so welcoming, to the food being beyond delicious..I seriously can't believe how long it took me to visit here. Everything tasted like it was homemade & the options for all the savory sauces for your dips or meats were impeccable. looking forward to bringing my fam here & trying all the things! read more

Been coming here over the last 10 years, this is my favorite food in Jacksonville. Unwavering service and quality over that decade. read more

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Decided to try this place out for lunch. It definitely didn't disappoint. Food was fresh and delicious. Service was a little slow so I think we'll order take out in the future, but overall... we really enjoyed our meal and we'll be back! A hole in the wall that I'm so glad we tried. Every single thing we had was so good. We already can't wait to try everything else on the menu. Definitely try the gyro fries... greasy goodness! Falafels are the BEST! Gyro platter and of course the WAFAA chicken shawarma over the bed of rice! We still can't believe we've never heard or tried this place before. Pleasantly surprised how amazing everything tasted! read more

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Really solid Levantine food on northside's Main Street/Springfield area. It's a small, humble, place but tidy and clean and the people working there I'd assume are the owners. They seem very invested in everything, very polite, and very eager to see their customers happy. There is an especially good selection of dips and spreads, going far beyond typical hummas and inclusive of some really interesting dishes. Beyond that, the main dishes at hand are pretty typical of Levantine/Middle Eastern cuisine but very good nonetheless. read more

I was missing Middle Eastern food for lunch downtown after the Zodiac closed...until a colleague introduced me to Wafaa n Mike's. I was super impressed with the food, especially the kibbi and the excellent renditions of tabouli and fattush salads. The kibbi platter was a little on the pricy side at $13 for the number of kibbi included, but the quality was excellent. Falafel X is still the best in Jax, but Wafaa n Mike's is an excellent option downtown. read more

I really wanted to find a fantastic place to experience different food. This wasnt it. First the good stuff, the hummus was amazing. Very smooth and so delicious! The hummus ive bought at publix is grainy but this was utterly smooth, creamy with spices, oils and olives garnished over it and the bread we used to dip was perfect too. The baklava was so sweet with honey, nuts and flaky, buttery pastry. But to the not so good stuff. We had the beef shawarma and while the spices were good, the meat was extremely dry. It seemed like it probably was several hours old. The cashier said the chef had left that morning, so they had just been keeping it warm and probably not attending to it properly. The poor cashier brought my husband a knife and fork but i didnt get one. Even tho it was a wrap, sometimes food falls out and a fork is nice to have and when the appetizer, the hummus was brought we didnt get any napkins. Hard to eat hummus with dipping with bread and not need a napkin. So my husband had to get those napkins and then later silverware for me. This is located in an area where Jacksonville is reviving a once blighted area and the building the restaurant is located in smelled old. I expected to smell middle eastern spices when we walked in but it was the smell of a very old building. The people were kind and friendly and explained to us all about the food answering our questions, so that is a plus. But we wont go back. Too many strikes against it. read more

Ok, so... I've seen this place and have been meaning to stop in... they've been in JAX in this same location for YEARS. I called prior to going in to make sure they had Vegan options. The guy who answered was very helpful. They do have Vegan options and they are clearly marked on the menu, however their Baklava is labeled as Vegan, but honey is listed as an ingredient (iykyk, but if not... honey is not Vegan). They have more Vegan appetizers than anything else. I ended up ordering the Falafel Wrap with Fries (I was not happy with the size of the fries.... they put them in a small, brown paper bag or how they tasted, like they had been sitting under a lamp heater. I did call back up there and they made me a new order of fries, but told me it's because of how long I waited to come and get the fries...I can't go for that. But like I mentioned, they did make me another order and they were very hot and tested better than the first order.) The Falafel wrap was ok, the ordering process was easy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I got my order to go, but they do have inside seating with very nice piano music playing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm not sure if I'll be back or not, but I'm glad that I was able to finally stop in. read more

Just had food delivered by a friend, so I cannot give ambiance or service comments, this is strictly about food. Good really good! Schwarma - really tender beef, no secondary cut here, just really prime beef and a flavor explosion in your mouth. Grape Leaves - tightly wrapped, small and delightful. Stuffed with rice and vegetables, a little vinegar after taste, which I liked. Hummus - hummus and tabouli vary by region, country and even by family recipe. This was good, smooth, with a hint of lemon and garlic. Tabouli - again, varies so much so this may not be what you are used to. However, it is fresh, clearly home made and compliments the Schwarma which I ate together in the pita that was included. I am really looking forward to dining in, because this was good healthy and delicious. read more

This place was pretty good. I ordered the wafaa shawarma and a side of hummus. The plate was delicious and it was a decent portion. The hummus you could tell it was homemade. If you are in the area and in mood for mediterranean food I would recommend them. read more

Wafaa N Mike Cafe - Wafaa shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I've been across the world many times, and this is the best Mediterranean place I have ever had. I typically go here twice a month.

WOW. This place was awesome! From the service to the food, this place nailed it. We had a nice older gentleman who was so kind and helpful with us as it was our first time at the restaurant. And when we received our food I was shocked at all the flavors I had from the chicken. It was so good. They make really nice hummus too! read more

Excellent and authentic food, I know, I'm Arab. Real home made and they offer a wide variety of dishes. Clean and good service, fair prices

I stopped by Wafaa N Mike Cafe on my way into town from the airport. I don't know Jacksonville, so I found it based on good Yelp reviews and photos. I drove by and at first I was afraid of going in myself because the neighborhood was a little shady. I parked in the lot next door and noticed that there were several people with young kids and businessmen walking around so I figured it must be safe enough. The atmosphere inside is totally different anyway, there were business people eating lunch and a few couples. Lots of people came in to get carry-out. The girl waiting tables was super nice. She asked if it was my first time trying it and she gave me suggestions on what to order. I settled on the combination plate, which came with grape leaves, hummus, kibbie, tabouli, gyros meat, and lettuce. Everything was amazing! The hummus was especially good and I could only eat about half of the plate. It was $14.99 and huge! Definitely recommend, and don't be too afraid of the neighborhood. (Although not sure I would have stopped alone if it were late at night) read more

Wafaa N Mike Cafe - Combination - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Everyone in this place is totally friendly. They have the usual things you would expect in this type of place all middle eastern fare. I'm a huge fan of falafel and they make great falafel here. The pita breads are always fresh and soft and delicious and everything I have tried his been great. The baba ghanouj has a great little tang to it. I'm sure they're following the traditional recipes but for some reason they work very well in this location. The physical location is in Springfield which if you live in Jacksonville you know has been socially and economically challenged for decades. There was this big push maybe 10 years ago to revitalize Springfield and it helped a little bit but it's still pretty challenged. This location has a few parking spaces on the street in front you can park around the side also and it seems very safe but I don't come here at night so I really can't comment on the nighttime. There are probably six or seven booths and a couple tables also. The staff which I believe on the place, are always accommodating and really concerned about making the food the way you like it. When I have a craving for Middle Eastern it's worth the drive across town to come here. read more

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This place is phenomenal. Their food quality and customer service is very consistent. Their prices are very reasonable. They put what seems like a sesame crust on their falafel which adds a nice flavor and crunch to the dish. I recommend ending your meal with a piece of their Baklava! So delicious read more