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    Aladdin Cafe

    4.1 (158 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Mediterranean
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Aladdin Lentils Soup
    Al W.

    Very flavorful. Chicken and beef was soft. Quiet restaurant, no wait on weekday. Everyone was nice and helpful for our first visit

    Hummus
    Scott M.

    This place is amazing. One of the best restaurants in Lawrence. Nothing fancy. But, the servers are always attentive and the food is excellent. A group of 7 went about 6:30 pm on a Sunday and were seated immediately. It's not flashy or modern and I absolutely don't care. We shared the hummus which is presented beautifully and simply. We also shared the Zaater (Manakeesh) which is warmed pita with olive oil sprinkled with thyme, sumac, and sesame seeds. I could honestly eaten this as my main. I had the Souvlaki Chicken which was a wrap (keep the paper ON while holding, trust me) with a side of the house soup. I will always recommend this place to everyone.

    Aladdin's Gyro Platter

    I love this place. The gyro platter with lentil soup is my go to meal. All the starters are really good, but I stick to the hummus and Falafel, both amazing with their soft, warm pita bread. Best Mediterranean food in town by far with an owner who is present and cares about his restaurant and his customers. Go here

    Stained glass on the ceiling
    Diane H.

    This is like a store & restaurant in one. The decor is amazing and this place is very intimate, so if you are wanting drinks and a loud atmosphere you may want to pass. However if you want great food in a relaxed environment come on in! This was my first time trying Rose Lemonade, it was different but very refreshing. I ordered the chicken Shawarma with a Greek salad. The salad came out first and it was pretty good, the dressing was amazing and tasted like it had a lemon base. The chicken Shawarma was okay the meat was definitely seasoned to perfection, and the vegetables were pretty fresh; I wasn't thrilled about yogurt sauce. Although there was a hair in the first Shawarma I received he told me it was the hair of the ginger? Still it was remade, but I kind of lost my appetite after that one. My husband only eats Halal and he loved everything. So you received an extra star for that, I will be back to give it one more shot and hopefully update this review with better results.

    I think this is the gyro platter - The image shows a rectangular white plate containing grilled meats, including beef or lamb strips, served alongside roasted vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, and a potato wedge. The plate also features yellow rice and a piece of pita bread. A small metal cup of dipping sauce or yogurt-based condiment is placed at the top of the plate. The dish appears to be part of a Mediterranean or Middle Eastern meal.
    Kimberly S.

    A friend and I have lived in Lawrence 2 plus years without ever giving this place a chance, and we were deeply regretful about that decision. In some ways this quiet restaurant was better than Mad Greek. It's like maybe a secret of Lawrence? We came in the summer, and I may have wished I had gotten the lentil soup and curry chicken with carrots and potatoes on a cold day because it would have been that much more committing. The pita was yum! If you never order anything else, ORDER THE STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES . This review is from a New Yorker, and a native to the state of New Mexico. Have fun!!

    Raja Dip
    Chelsea R.

    Food was amazing. Servers were nice. Prices were good. Only suggestion I have is I wish the place was decorated a little more to enhance the experience. Was a little plain. But other than that, was a good choice!

    Dill chicken and added fries
    K'la E.

    We ordered take out from Aladdin cafe; we got the dill chicken wrap, kids chicken, and grilled cheese. My sandwich was flavorful with the sauce and the chicken was perfectly cooked. The sauce that comes on the dill chicken is super good and plentiful on it ! The kids chicken was dry and very thinly cut but had good flavor. My son was left wanting more especially on price. The kids grilled cheese was good; they use the pita as the bread which my kids really loved ! The fries were forgetful, I'll definitely be getting everyone rice as a side instead of fries next time ! All in all everything was fresh, the portions were good minus the kids chicken meal. I'll have to go in and sit down to eat to get the vibes. I'll be looking forward to having a sit down Meal here soon !

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    Great falafel, reasonable prices, and exceptional hummus. My go-to for Mediterranean takeout.

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    3 years ago

    The hummus was the highlight of my order and it was delicious. Overall the meal met my expectations.

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    3 years ago

    Great food, great service, good prices. The staff is very friendly and appreciative. The lamb is fresh and the spices used are fantastic

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