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    Zait Bistro

    4.2 (1k reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Vegan
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ZAIT BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    I've been coming to this place on and off for 5-6 years, and it used to be really good. Clearly something has changed--new management or ownership--because the quality has dropped badly. On 3/29, my wife and I ordered a chicken shawarma platter and a beef kebab plate. Her chicken was great. My kebab, however, was completely inedible--full of fat, gristle, and tendon, and so tough I couldn't chew it. I called, and to their credit, the staff member was polite and offered to replace the meal. I came back on 3/30 to pick up the same order... and it was just as bad. Same tough, low-quality meat. I couldn't get through a single bite. At that point, it's not a one-off mistake--it's the product they're serving. Customer service was good, but the food quality is unacceptable. I won't be coming back.

    Juan R.

    The owner Mike and cook Noura are super nice always having the best Middle East cuisine.. I enjoyed their lunch specials and great prices. Highly recommend them.. the Vakalava amazing

    Me and my pals love this place

    This place is the absolute best!!! I come here all the time when I want a well portioned healthy meal. Mike and Noura are also very pleasant employees.

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    Gabbie O.

    First time trying this place and it was so delicious. Service was outstanding and the flavors of each dish were so good. We got the chicken kebab plate and beef lefts kebab. Both were 10/10 and the pita bread was perfect. Garlic spread was on point as well. Will definitely be returning

    Chicken kabob plate

    This place is amazing they make delicious food. I recommend 10/10 come check it out. The food is fresh. The portions can be share shared. Mike is an amazing cook and Nora is a great chef. Thank you

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    10 years ago

    Great place! Awesome chicken and best hummus I have ever had. I would also suggest them to cater a work or home party.

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    Food was good, but half way through my meal my stomach got upset! It's clean and the service was great!!!

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    10 years ago

    Very fresh food I love their kafta and it's always cooked to order . It is worth the wait highly recommended.

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    10 years ago

    The owner is friendly, food is tasty. They keep the restaurant neat and clean! I love all their kebabs!

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    Love, love, love this place!! I always order the filet mignon kabobs....you can never go wrong! Super nice people too :)

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    8 years ago

    good food , friendly employees and the most important to me is the cleanliness of their restroom..highly recommended.

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    10 years ago

    Delicious food, meats cooked fresh, great for low carb eating, vegetarian options. The hummus is silky smooth and so tasty. Limited seating.

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    9 years ago

    This place is amazing!! So much bang for your buck and food it amazing! Friendliest service!

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    8 years ago

    have nothing to do with Middle Eastern food. too much garlic and I posted my review on facebook so they blocked me... very nice

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    9 years ago

    The food is average but the wait is really long. Expect to wait around thirty minutes or more.

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    11 years ago

    Fresh Halal awesome food,gr8 friendly ppl. Must go place. You will go once n return bet u..

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    Ask the Community - Zait Bistro

    Why is the food different today? The last time i had Zait Bistro was 3-4 months ago and today the rice and pita taste different. Not bad, just different.

    Hello Johnny as for the pita we have a new pita supplier as our old supplier did not survive the pandemic and is now out of service. As far as the rice we are still using the same supplier we have been using for the last 5 years. We appreciate… 

    Is the meat halal?

    No it's not

    Does it have lunch buffet or any type of buffet at all?

    Our sincere apologies we do not offer a lunch buffet at the moment but we have excellent perks and discounts on our website. www.zaitbistroca.com we also have free sides and buy 10 get 1 free.

    What kind of oil do they use for frying?

    It is a high performance 0 trans fat canola oil

    Is this restaurant fully Vegetarian and Vegan or Homnivore?

    Last time I was there it was omnivore, but there are plenty of vegetarian options.

    Is the falafel Vegan? Fried in separate oil?

    Yes Michelle it is Vegan and fried alone in fryer

    Which options are halaal and what is kosher?

    Lamb Kabab and Lamb Chops are Halal. We do not offer Kosher options.

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    Was visiting relatives and they recommended this place and it did not disappoint one bit. We got…read moretwo lunch specials that came with a veggie dumpling, salad, miso soup, and brown rice for only $12.99! I got pad Thai with seitan and my boyfriend got the yellow curry with soy beef- they were both delicious. It came with so much yummy food we had to take our rice and some noodles home because we got so full. We got a Thai tea with green tea and that tasted amazing too with a floral hint. The servers were very kind and helpful and answered all the questions we had as non vegans. The design of the restaurant was cool too the have an open kitchen and you can see the chefs cooking away! We will definitely be back whenever we are in the neighborhood.

    Got a seat quickly for 2 people at this restaurant on a Thursday evening. The staff were nice and…read morecame by our table a lot to grab our order but we weren't ready each time because my girlfriend and I were playing catchup! It was until the 4th attempt that the waiter took the hint and waited for us to flag him over. He was very patient! As for the food, we ordered the pad see yew and pad kee mao (spicy) which was enough to the both of us to share. The flavor was there for the noodle dishes. One of the appetizers we bought was the crispy onion rings and the fried "shrimp" which was imitation crab. It felt very rubbery in texture and the flavor was not there. Wouldn't recommend it. The onion rings were good though --I liked the batter it was made with. The interior was cozy, there was searing for groups of 4 or 6 comfortably. Definitely a nice little spot for dinner or lunch for all the vegans or vegetarians.

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    As expected place always clean , staff friendly . Been coming here for years food is amazing "
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    CAVA

    3.5
    (847 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Cava is always the best!! Amazing service and food as always, super friendly + helpful staff, and…read moreamazing Mediterranean (:

    I recently dined in at CAVA for the very first time in Pasadena. I loved the Harissa Honey Chicken…read moreAvocado Bowl so much I had to find another location closer to my home. Found them at Terra Vista Town Center in Rancho Cucamonga. Plentiful parking. Cool! Got here close to closing time and they were still packed with customers. It's a good sign when customers are still coming in till the end. Well done CAVA! Interior was bright and clean. Non-occupied tables were busted. Both indoor and outdoor seatings are available. Fountain drink station and selective standalone drinks are present for your choosing. Restrooms are in the back of the restaurant. Got in line with maybe about 10+ people ahead of me. I feel their system needs to be improved a bit. I understand they can't move forward with the bowls until the bowls in the front are done. Every step of the way, our bowls were filled, but just sitting there getting cold until the previous bowls are done. Not sure how they can improve the assembly. Btw, their ingredients stations were messy not the most organized bins. Crumbs of stuff all over the place. You'll see what I mean when you see the photos. They really need to keep their stations clean and organized. Anyway, I wanted to try the Spicy Lamb Bowl, but the meat didn't look as great as the ones at Pasadena. So I got the Harissa Honey Chicken Avocado Bowl again. The chicken was not in big chunks like the other place. Oh well. Got the bowl as the chef curated plus a few more toppings such slaw, tomato + cucumber, and tomato + onion. Unlimited toppings as many as you choose. Selective toppings such as avocado may have an extra charge. Soda water wasn't working great at the fountain station. Someone needs to check it out. Bowl was good, but was not as good as the one I had at Pasadena. Something was off about it. Maybe the ingredients did not have the same level of preparation and freshness. Not really sure. One more thing, this bowl doesn't normally come with a pita, but I was offered one pita free of charge at the Pasadena location. I wasn't offered the same here. Bummer! Staff was okay not the most welcoming and smiliest. Nonetheless, still a great place to get one of their Chef-Curated Bowls at varying prices or Build Your Own (BYO) bowl starting at $12.95. Just be mindful the price could add up with BYO. I may return again, but during earlier hours and not at almost closing time. Hopefully the stations will be much cleaner and organized. Thanks CAVA!

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    Zait Bistro - mediterranean - Updated July 2026

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