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    Wally's Cafe

    4.8 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Drew L.

    Friendly family run business. Great food and service in this small strip mall place. Complimentary bean soup and dessert tops off a great value.

    Menu (May 2026).
    Joshua U.

    I've been on the hunt for some good Mediterranean food and this place did not disappoint. The service could be better. The waiter was okay but the waitress didn't seem to be as engaged. It's a small restaurant with plenty of seating and beautiful natural lighting. The lentil soup was a great starter plate filled with favor and spice. The Kefta Kabob plate was fantastic. Very filling and not overly spiced so I knew the quality of meat was good. I would highly recommend this spot if you are in the Rocklin area!

    J B.

    The place is clean an service is friendly. Parking is easy if you come after lunch crowd. The free lentil soup is delicious. The hummus's is also delicious. The imported beef is good. The only problem was the combo plate of swarma and chicken was average.

    Lentil Soup and Hummus
    Tammy P.

    This was our first time at the restaurant to pick up some takeout. The parking is a little tight but we were able to find a spot. We were greeted right away and asked if we were picking up food or eating in. After we let them know we were picking up they had the food ready quickly. There are quite a few tables to enjoy your food there. The staff were very friendly and helped several people while we were waiting. There is a small bar area also. We ordered the hummus as well as the Chicken Shawarma pita and fries. We also received the Lentil soup as a side. The hummus was delicious. The Chicken Shawarma pita had a bit too much garlic but otherwise was good and the fries were good. We also really enjoyed the Lentil soup. Great flavors and a little bit of rice with it. After looking at pictures of those who have eaten at the restaurant we would like to try one or two of the plates as well as the baklava.

    Beef Kebabs
    Lindsey C.

    Wally's Cafe is a lovely family run restaurant featuring Lebanese cuisine. The restaurant has indoor dining with both tables and booths. I was introduced to Wally's through work, we have a workplace tradition of bringing every new hire here, and we even brought the president of the company here for a team lunch because we knew the quality ingredients and stand out service would impress. My favorite menu items include the gyros (both sandwich and plate options-the meat is tender and juicy), the lamb kebab, the baba ganoush, hummus, and the Lebanese lemonade. The lemonades are some of the best I've ever had, no exaggeration. The serving sizes are generous! The service is wonderful, each employee takes customer service seriously, and is polite and accommodating. My favorite server here is Noah. When Noah takes care of you, you feel welcomed and like extended family. Thanks for making my dining experience special and treating me like family, Wally's! We will tell our friends, family and colleagues to come and try the amazing menu selections.

    Baklava
    Victoria T.

    I got the lentil soup and it was AMAZING! This was my favorite part of the meal. I also got a beef shawarma wrap but wasn't a fan of it. It came with onions. Would've been nice to have more toppings like lettuce and tomato. Also had a piece of baklava and it was tasty! I'd come back just for the yummy lentil soup! Great service here.

    Labne with Toum
    Jacob M.

    I had the pleasure of trying this place for the first time at a Yelp Elite event last year, and I could not wait to come back and give it a proper review, so here I am. The atmosphere is casual, warm, and inviting, with music and quick service from the staff. Waters and complimentary lentil soup came out right away. We ordered labneh with toum for the table to share, along with the gyro plate and the pomegranate chicken plate. The labneh was very nice and light, amazing with pita. It is kind of like a thicker yogurt but very refreshing. The plates are huge, and I fell in love with their gyros the first time I came, they are so flavorful. The salad is fresh, and the olives in it are especially briny and good. The rice pilaf is buttery and well cooked, and the tzatziki on the side is excellent. Everything is packed with great flavor. Their famous pomegranate chicken was also delicious with a deep shawarma seasoning flavor. The Lebanese mint lemonade was another highlight. It was fresh, tart, and refreshing. Everything here is done really well, and the meal ends with a perfect complimentary baklava. It is bite sized, not dense, but instead light, airy, and mildly sweet. So good I could eat a ton of them. Love this spot. It deserves its spot in the Yelp Top 100.

    Outside!
    Rachelle P.

    We stopped by this location yesterday evening for dinner, Lentil Soup comes with your meal which is great! I should have taken more videos, but as you can see my eldest ordered the Shrimp Kabobs Plate that came with Pita Bread. For dessert we decided to order some Baklava, Baklava Ice Cream and Sherbet to celebrate my birthday! My daughters and I enjoyed our meals! I've been wanting to visit since they made it to Yelp Top 100, #6 this year! This location opened in 2017! Busy, but sweet staff, great owners and plenty of seating for my birthday dinner! Even ran into another Yelper, Michelle L! SYOY! :-)

    Kofta Kafta Wrap with French Fries
    Jeannie K.

    I always love Wally's and it is a favorite local spot. The workers are always so friendly and gives a family restaurant atmosphere. I tried their kofta wrap for the first time and it was ground beef with onion, spices and pickled onion. Very simple but delicious! Their fries always are super freshly made and piping hot. My husband got the beef shawarma plate that comes with rice, protein, salad and flatbreads. Every entree comes with free lentil soup and baklava at the end. I didn't take a picture because these are delicious and disappear in seconds. Also something new on their menu is baklava ice cream! They ran out of it during dinner time so I'll have to try it next time I go!

    Veggie Sampler Plate HUGE amount of food!
    Liberty G.

    I finally got to visit Wally's Cafe in Rocklin for a lunch break and now I understand all the hype. Using their website, I pre-ordered the veggie sampler plate, a Lebanese mint lemonade, a large lentil soup, and a beef lamb Gyro wrap. Everything was fantastic, made with high-quality, fresh ingredients, generously portioned, perfectly seasoned and more importantly not too salty! The veggie sampler plate was for myself which included pita bread and a cup of lentil soup (as pictured). The gyro wrap and bowl of lentil soup was for my mom. We both absolutely loved our food and the huge servings gave us delicious leftovers for the next day. The cafe was very busy, but upon walking in, Wally himself greeted me with a huge friendly smile. I especially appreciated that he oversaw the preparation of my lemonade, ensuring the mint garnish was perfect. I can't wait for my next visit to dine in and try more items with my family.

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    Amanda V.

    I had very high expectations coming here seeing that Wally's was recently ranked 6th on Yelp's top 100 restaurants of 2025. I'm delighted to say Wally's lived up to the hype! We were wowed by the complimentary lentil soup (super good and flavorful btw!) and how smooth the hummus was. The salad was also extremely fresh and vibrant. My husband loved his chicken shawarma, and the falafel was the best I've ever had: light but filling, not greasy, crispy just enough. Portions were also hearty. Moreover, the baklava was incredible-not sticky, sweet enough, and bite sized. We were given some complimentary samples at the end. Customer service was also outstanding. Everyone was friendly and accommodating, even as my toddlers danced to Lebanese music. I felt as if I was dining at the home of a new friend. We will for sure be back. Thank you!!

    Beef & Lamb Gyros Wrap with a side of fries
    Sara B.

    I had heard about Wally's for ages from a coworker, but since it's not local to me, I never had a chance to try it--until yesterday when I found myself in Rocklin. I'm so glad I finally did. The restaurant itself is small and charming, with a cozy, casual feel. There are a handful of tables inside, but it's definitely more on the intimate side. We were greeted right away, and Nolan helped us get seated. As soon as we sat down, Nolan offered us complimentary lentil soup, which was such a thoughtful touch. Only my husband and son were planning to order food, and since my son isn't big on soup, my husband asked for just one. Nolan kindly double-checked and even offered to pack extra to go, which we thought was incredibly considerate. The soup itself was a hit. It was rich, aromatic, and full of warm Middle Eastern spices. My husband couldn't stop talking about how flavorful it was. He ordered the beef and lamb gyro wrap with fries, along with baba ganoush and the Lebanese mint lemonade. I had read in another Yelp review that the lemonade was a must-try, and wow, they were not exaggerating. It was easily the best lemonade we've ever had. It was perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, incredibly refreshing, with fresh mint throughout and a beautiful mint garnish. Truly standout. The food overall was excellent. The gyro wrap was well-seasoned and packed with flavor, and the portion size was generous. The baba ganoush was also delicious, creamy, smoky, and clearly made fresh. My husband enjoyed everything so much that he ordered a chicken shawarma wrap to go. To top it all off, Nolan brought out four complimentary pieces of baklava at the end. What I appreciated most was that it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet like traditional baklava. It had just the right amount of sweetness without being drenched in syrup. The ambiance was calm and relaxed, and while there is only one restroom, everything felt clean and well kept. The service here truly stood out. Nolan went above and beyond to make the experience feel warm and welcoming, and that level of hospitality does not go unnoticed. We will absolutely be back next time we're in the area.

    Lamb Kabobs Plate
    Gina G.

    We wanted to try something new and we are so glad we did! Although I doubt the servers were all related, they ran the restaurant like they were family. The were attentive and concerned with our experience. The food was phenomenal. The gyro plate and lamb kabobs were our favorite. Portion sizes were shareable with an appetizer. All of the entrees were served with a delicious salad. We will certainly be back!

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    6 months ago

    Delicious and healthy food and quick service, nice place to sit. Very enjoyable experience

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    1 year ago

    Delicious! Service was fantastic. We had beef kabobs, chicken shawarma and make lemonade.

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    Service was super friendly and the food was really good. We had the beef and lamb gyros, delicious!

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    Spicy chicken and rice was fluffy buttered. They give you plenty of portion size for your money. Will definitely have again.

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    The food is amazing, service is above and beyond good . Can't wait to try it again . No wonder they made it Yelp top 100

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    Great healthy food, service was quick. Place looked clean inside. They brought free desserts after our meal too.

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    1 year ago

    Great good, nice people, as other reviewers have already said, a great local spot. Will return!

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    We always enjoy the fresh food choices. Portions are generous. Services is efficient and servers are polite.

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    Excellent Greek family food! Like eating at family members house! Everything was excellent, and the service was even better.

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    Do they take reservations?

    No they do not.

    Is there a Tesla charging station nearby?

    There is a Tesla Supercharge about 5 miles away on 4800 Granite Dr.

    Do this place offer gluten free options and also allow reservation for 14 people?

    I would certainly call, but they have room. I would say there are numerous options for gluten free… 

    Is it halal?

    Just confirmed with the owner that all the meats are indeed halal

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    Mediterranean Bakery & Cuisine

    4.1(369 reviews)
    16.2 mi
    $$

    Freshly baked SAMOON BREAD. Hameed, one of the store managers, thoughtfully baked it fresh for my…read moresandwich and for a 5-piece bag of Samoon bread to go. Samoon is an Iraqi white yeast bread shaped like a diamond or a canoe. The origin is likely from Georgia then brought to Iraq by Armenians immigrants. The first baker to make this bread in Iraq was named Simon, which translates to Samoon in Arabic. My CHICKEN KABOB SANDWICH on Samoon bread with house garlic sauce was so delicious! You have your choice of garlic sauce or tahini sauce, but Hameed told me that the garlic sauce culturally pairs with the Samoon and the tahini sauce with the Pita. You also have your choice of toppings: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and pickles. I think the yummy default is to order everything, but I said all but the onion. Wow, who knew that dicing cucumber elevates it to a new level of taste and texture! I mistook it for zucchini. I am all eager to order or make Jerusalem Salad or Israeli Salad now, a salad prepped with those same toppings, except the lettuce. Restaurant is uncomfortably warm with the bread oven, but nothing beats eating food freshly baked and prepared, so I decided to eat my sandwich there. There are just a few tables inside. No outdoor dining. Most people order to go. The savory PIES come in two shapes: a large round and a smaller diamond or canoe shape. Given I have been dreaming of Georgian cheese bread, Adjaruli Khachapuri, for years, I opted for the boat shape and got one MEAT PIE and one CHEESE PIE. The meat was spiced. I heated each in the toaster oven for a few minutes. Fun to eat! Very reasonably priced. I googled the Middle Eastern word for hand pies: Fatayer. The dolmas were also fun and convenient to eat. 10 in a box. Dolmas are marinated grape leaves stuffed with a seasoned rice and rolled into little cigars. Restaurant offers 2 juices made in house: 1. Freshly squeezed OJ that was bright orange in color 2. Fruit punch made with grape juice and black carrot juice Restaurant offers 3 kinds of baklava for dessert! 1. Walnut Baklava 2. Pistachio Baklava 3. Bird Nest Baklava (Arabic: Osh El Bulbul) At home, I enjoyed my Samoon with BABA GHANOUSH and hummus from Mediterranean Bakery. Baba Ghanoush seemed more special to me than the hummus. I did appreciate that the hummus came garnished with a few chickpeas. I also ordered a 1/2 pound of beef shawarma to go. It needed 20 minutes to finish grilling on the rotisserie, so I explored Alibaba International Foods market and the Kind Bean Cafe & Ethiopian Cuisine restaurant in the same plaza. Beef shawarma is marinated in a spiced paste. Lacking all the fresh vegetable toppings, I couldn't assemble as delectable a sandwich at home. If I can tear myself away from the chicken kabob sandwich (kabab, kebab, kebob), I'd be interested in trying the other meat sandwiches: beef kabob, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, chicken shawarma, and beef shawarma. I'd also try salads: Mediterranean Salad, Greek Salad, or Beyrotiya Salad (chickpeas, tomatoes, and cucumbers in olive oil, garlic, cumin, and lemon juice). I procrastinated too long writing this review, so my memory may be failing me. The co-owners of the restaurant are all from the Mediterranean area: Sudan, Lebanon, and Iraq, I believe. Thanks to Hameed for your kind hospitality and food preparation. I'll be back for the Samoon and sandwiches!

    Ordered delivery through Doordash. Ordered the mixed meat sharwarma (chicken and beef), yogurt…read moregarlic dip and a greek salad - requesting no cucumber. The delivery itself was great, but the food wasn't. The salad had cucumbers throughout, and since my body does not do well digesting cucumber, I couldn't eat it. The sharwama sandwhich was squished together, the bread was soggy and most of the meat filling was inedible - it was dried out and not 'chewable'; it was as if they'd saved the overcooked/dry meat for a delivery order. The garlic yogurt dip was good. Also ordered baklava, it was okay. Will not order from them again.

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    Carving the beef shawarma

    Mediterranean Bakery & Cuisine - Inside a spiced meat Middle Eastern hand pie or Fatayer. Boat or canoe shaped like Georgian Adjaruli Khachapuri.

    Inside a spiced meat Middle Eastern hand pie or Fatayer. Boat or canoe shaped like Georgian Adjaruli Khachapuri.

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