I recently came in to visit Arz Cafe in person after trying their baklava at 185th Produce and loving it, and I was not disappointed in the slightest! I had personally never tried Dubai chocolate before Arz Cafe, and honestly, I don't know if I can try it anywhere else after this because it was SO good. It's incredibly rich and definitely feels like a special-occasion treat. One bar is plenty to share with the whole family, in my opinion. I also asked the owner, Abu, what he recommended, and he pointed me toward something similar to baklava but in more of a rolled shape. I think it was made with walnuts, but I honestly can't remember. What I DO remember is devouring the entire box, and my family was lucky they got to try any of it. The cafe itself was clean and modern, with a very casual, warm and inviting atmosphere. Between the delicious desserts and such a welcoming experience, I'll definitely be back soon! read more

Exceptional service, delicious and authentic desserts, and wonderful coffee. Come try if you would like a unique and authentic experience with high quality products. Don't expect Starby's type syrups and pumpkin lattes. read more

Arz Cafe - Rose Latte 12 oz., Cardamom Latte 12 oz., Turkish Coffee 12 oz. - Lebanese Near Me - Beaverton , Oregon

Blink and you may miss this spot! I noticed it as I was driving and decided to check it out. It is located in a strip mall. Small and clean space. As I entered I was greeted kindly by Abbas. He mentioned that people often comment that they did not know his cafe was located there. I am letting you know it is there and worth a stop . I can tell he puts love in his work. The display cases were filled with delectable pastries. I sampled a few and it's a perfect balance of sweetness. I was excited to find the Dubai chocolate bar there and bought some for gifts. I also purchased some syrup he had just made. He mentioned it's delicious with his pancakes. I will return to try as well as the coffee. Please go and support your small business. read more

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The first time I purchased baklava from them, I felt like the ones I was given lacked its freshness and it was so hard, even after trying to warm it up a little. I thought maybe it was just the timing or fluke when I purchased them that I received what I felt was somewhat old baklavas, so I tried another time months later to purchase since I love baklavas. Same issue:( The baklavas I was given were really hard and did not taste so fresh. Especially given they are not so affordable, I was disappointed that the quality and taste of their baklava did not measure up to the baklavas I've had at other places. read more

Everything I bought was delicious but the chocolate covered dates may be the best thing I've eaten so far this year and I eat a lot of delicious things so this says a lot. All of the sweets were packaged and presented beautifully. I'll definitely be back! read more

Arz Cafe - Lebanese Near Me - Beaverton , Oregon

Dubai Chocolate!!! Arz Café is hands down one of the most welcoming and heartfelt places I've ever visited. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality that truly stands out. The owner, Adam, is genuinely one of the kindest and most generous souls I've ever met. His passion for what he does shines through in every interaction and in the incredible desserts he creates. The desserts were nothing short of perfection--so fresh, and you can tell they're made with love and care. I had the pleasure of enjoying a rose espresso, which was divine, and as I sat there, I watched Adam greet and interact with each customer. His pure-hearted nature and dedication to his craft are undeniable. Every product in Arz Café is a reflection of his pride and love for what he does. It's rare to find someone so invested in both the quality of their offerings and the experience of their guests. If you're looking for a café with soul, where hospitality is unmatched and the desserts are unforgettable, Arz Café is the place. Adam deserves so much more recognition for creating such a special space. Highly recommend! مقهى أرز هو بلا شك أحد أكثر الأماكن ترحيبًا ودفئًا التي زرتها على الإطلاق. من اللحظة التي دخلت فيها، استقبلنا بترحيب حار وضيافة لا مثيل لها. صاحب المقهى، آدم، هو حقًا من أطيب وأكرم الأشخاص الذين قابلتهم في حياتي. شغفه بما يفعله يظهر في كل تفاعل وفي الحلويات الرائعة التي يقدمها. كانت الحلويات مذهلة للغاية، طازجة بشكل لا يصدق، ويمكنك أن تشعر بأنها مصنوعة بكل حب وعناية. استمتعت بتناول إسبريسو بنكهة الورد وكان لذيذًا، وبينما كنت أجلس هناك، شاهدت آدم يرحب ويتفاعل مع كل زبون. طبيعته الطيبة وإخلاصه في عمله لا يمكن إنكارهما. كل منتج في مقهى أرز هو انعكاس لفخره وحبه لما يفعله. من النادر أن تجد شخصًا مستثمرًا بهذه الدرجة في جودة منتجاته وتجربة ضيوفه. إذا كنت تبحث عن مقهى بروح دافئة، حيث الضيافة لا تضاهى والحلويات لا تُنسى، فإن مقهى أرز هو المكان المناسب. آدم يستحق الكثير من التقدير لإنشاء هذا المكان المميز. أنصح بزيارته بشدة! read more

Arz Cafe - Dubai Maamool Cookies.Rose expresso - Lebanese Near Me - Beaverton , Oregon

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Locally owned coffee and pastry shop with big pours of STRONG Turkish coffee! The owner was so sweet; he let my friend and I linger for what felt like too generous an amount of time, and he suggested which beautiful, not-too-sweet desserts to try. I could eat their date squares every morning for the rest of my life. read more

Great customer service and food is delicious Definitely will come back need 85 characters read more

Arz Cafe - Baklava Singles. - Lebanese Near Me - Beaverton , Oregon

Visited for the first time today, the baklava is the best I've had! Pistachio flavor was my fav. The owner seems like a fantastic human. I need to go back to try all the things I see other people mentioning here that I missed. :) read more

Arz Cafe - Baklava Assortment 1 lb. - Lebanese Near Me - Beaverton , Oregon

Wonderful experience! Great Lebanese coffee and baked treats. Yum. Owner is Lebanese hospitable (VERY). Bakes his own wide variety of baked goods so they are fresh. Visit. It will make you happy. read more

After working from home and being the chef for the entire week cooking for my hard working collegiate kids, I decided it was time to take a day off from cooking and go out to grab a bite to eat. I told my daughter to get prepared, get the dog ready and so off we went. I was meaning to visit Adam King of Shawarma probably for about a year and a half now since moving into the area but I was just too busy until now. The visit and experience tonight was well worth it. I decided to get a simple meal of Shawarma wraps to eat for this rainy Friday evening. I didn't want to over-indulge during this visit like I do most of the time so I kept my composure this time around since trying new things is my nature. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and we had a very interesting chat. The first thing that Mr. Abu told me was that he appreciated me coming over to his store in spite of the rainy weather and I told him in return that I was so glad to have the opportunity to finally make it tonight and try out his food. After our chat, Mr. Abu went off to the kitchen to work his magic and prepare our meals. After a short wait (20 min or so) I was taken back when he approached the counter and told me he was giving me some extra meat and then had me hold the bag in the palm of my hand to feel the weight. I was totally caught off guard of his generosity. I mentioned to him that others said how the owner was so kind and gave generous portions and my experience tonight justified this. As we spoke while walking towards the door, he told me that life was too short; it's better to give than to receive. I later learned that the store is actually named after his son, Adam, and I could tell the look in his eyes that he must be very proud of him. When we got home, my daughter, I and our dog couldn't believe our eyes when we unwrapped the surprise inside; humongous Shawarma wraps. Such a generous gesture from a genuine human being. The meat was tender and flavorful, not salty or bland. Adam garlic sauce provided the balance in the taste and the wrap was delicious and kept everything intact after every bite. I was about to eat the entire thing but decided to cut it in half and eat the other half for lunch the next day. I'm very glad that I finally made it and also meet a new friend. I can't wait to come back and try their other foods especially on the bakery side. Tonight was a very positive experience for all of us indeed!! read more

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I love a good shawarma. It's been a while too since I had one. My only real knock on this place was the absence of a proper menu. However now that I know what I want I doubt I'll stray. I got the beef shawarma wrap. You don't often see beef shawarma and I think I know why. The beef was sliced thin and very well seasoned. Almost too much so. Definitely packed with flavor. I fear lamb would almost be too bold. I think when I come back I'll get chicken. The inside ingredients were fresh and I don't know if this accurately describes, but cut in a fashion that is conducive to a wrap. I hate tomatoes. So the absence of a menu didn't warn me of them so I had to do a little picking but such has been my life. I love the garlic sauce. Often, actually literally every other shawarma I've had, the sauce is too strong and overpowers or gets old on the palate. This sauce was perfect. Good portion of food too. Adam (I assume it was Adam the Shawarma king) pointed out some desserts for me too. The maamools are like filled shortbread cookies. A little dry but probably would be delightful with a cup of tea. Which is how I intend to eat my remaining ones tomorrow. King of the shawarma for sure!! read more

Arz Cafe - Beef Shawarma wrap and vimto (reminded me of fruit punch jarritos) - Lebanese Near Me - Beaverton , Oregon

Such a lovely man working there! We have Lebanese family and were so pleasantly surprised to find a Lebanese bakery here. Got a lot of different items, and they have games and cards to play so you can just hangout there and enjoy the atmosphere read more

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From the moment we walked in and received their amazing service, to the very last bite we ate, made us smile from ear-to-ear. We ate their Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Baba Ghanoush, and Beef Shawarma Plater. The care and respect, coupled with the fresh ingredients & spices, turned out some of the best Lebanese food we've ever eaten, anywhere. Also, this amazing owner fed my wife cookies!!! If I could give this restaurant and owner more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! read more

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Great Lebanese treats. It's a lovely little bake shop with a delightful owner and baker. Well worth a visit and a conversation.

Great, convenient location, manned by a friendly & helpful individual (owner???). So why 1 star? He used to carry a variety of delicious, light, unusual desserts. Last couple of visits all he had were thick, floury Maamools, overly sweet coocos and overpriced, typical non-refrigerated baklava. When asked about previous selection I was informed that due to need for refrigeration, he no longer carried those. Having owned 2 successful retail businesses, preceded by half a dozen failed ones, I know a fundamental retail lesson: give the customer what they want/like (within reason), not what's convenient for you. With this continued attitude Arz is on its way out of business, which is unfortunate, as the owner is a delightful individual. read more

So delicious I had to leave a review! We came in to try the Dubai chocolates but left with a trio of baklava, mamool, and semolina cake. Surprisingly loved the semolina cake. It's very rich and sweet so enjoy it slowly with strong tea or coffee. Pistachio Baklava is my absolute favorite...meant to eat it slowly over the next week but it was finished within a day. The owner is super kind and patient, service was excellent. Best for take out. Overall, really glad to have this hidden gem in town. read more

Arz Cafe was so awesome to prepare special request Baklava with 24! Hrs notice. The quality was unbelievable and made fresh. Shared a fresh piece in toast to Abbas the owner. Please try every variety pastry as they're all incredible. read more

I love this cafe!! Has the best "dubai chocolate". The baklava milkshake is so yummy. The owner is so kind. He always goes above and beyond when we come in. He was super accommodating to our allergies. He even offered to clean and make us something before they opened so it would have no way of cross contamination. He often gives my daughter an extra treat for free. The shop is so cute. I cannot recommend this place enough. Absolutely wonderful! Please come in and try their wonderful treats, you won't regret it!! read more

Very, very good and so close to home. Adam King of Shawarma & Gyro is in a little strip mall off Murray and Allen. Plenty of parking out front which is good since we opted to do curbside pickup. The online menu needs some work but all the usual's are there: gyros, kabobs, shawarmas, falafels, hummus, manakeesh, French fries, baklava (one even sugar free), etc. There is even a chicken corn dog on the menu for the kiddlings I assume. I had the kabob platter: one each beef, chicken and lamb kabob over rice with a nice green side salad. It was excellent as well as enough for three meals! We also ordered the chicken shawarma platter ($15) that was amazing. Everything was freshly made and delicious. Definitely will order again. I heard Adam used to have a downtown food cart and this place is a nice addition to our neighborhood eateries. Looking forward to going again and eating inside some day. read more

The owner is such a kind man and I have visited this store numerous times because his food & baked goods are delicious. I drive from Oregon City to come here.. Depending on traffic, it takes me 35-50 minutes to get here. I am writing this review because this is now the second time I have driven to this location during his open hours, stated on google: "10:00 -6:00"), and it being closed. I get here during the times they are supposed to be open and the lights are completely off, the door is locked & a tiny sticky note states they won't be back till around 2... Would have love to know that before driving 45 minutes.. This has now happened twice. I will no longer be coming back. read more

Great name and great wraps. They are the size of a burrito and big enough to share. I have tried both the beef and the kefta. The wraps are grilled and wrapped tight. They hold up and are not a mess to eat. They have a few tables inside and sell desserts and pickled veggies also. read more

Arz Cafe - Really good. Cheese and zaatar - Lebanese Near Me - Beaverton , Oregon

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How has it taken so long for me to find this place? Chicken Schawarma Plate was perfect. Great hummus and maybe the best tabouleh ever - fresh flavor. Large portions. I'm full and happy! Oh yeah - and service was fast and super friendly. read more

Although it says "CLOSED" online, it's not. Abouadam no longer offers sandwiches, etc. he still makes and sells bakery items. The baklava is DELICIOUS! And he's a very nice man. read more

Finally had time to stop by for some chicken and hummus. Was delicious! Huge serving (easily made two meals) for $20, food was made to order and piping hot. Owner was social while making sure we left with our expectations met, we loved it! read more

Abou Adam went above and beyond to feed us, he was extremely warm, kind and generous while we ordered excitedly. We got two sandwiches, a rice bowl, spicy fried chicken, French-fries and beef+cheese samboosa. We also got two packs of desserts! One pack of pistachio baklawa and a pack of moist and sweet semolina cake. All for takeaway! Everything is beautifully seasoned, the fried chicken crunchy, juicy and tasty and the pastry was mind-blowingly flakey. Must-try for authentic Lebanese Levantine cuisine! He also gave us a very good tip for breakfast! He is closing for awhile so best to come in the next few days and support Abou Adam! Shoukran iktir for the food made with love! We will be back when you are open again! #sogood #musttry #lebanese #levantine #yummy #delicious #authentic #sahtein read more

Always on the lookout for great Middle Eastern food, I was directed to ADAM KING OF SHAWARMA & GYRO by my trusty Yelp app. We were welcomed in by the owner, Abu Adam. After perusing their menu board, I ordered a Chicken Shawarma Wrap...I figured that a place that has"Shawarma" in its name must really know how to make it right. I noticed on the menu that their wraps have fries in them, and I asked Adam if he could leave the fries out (since I'm 'theoretically' watching my carbs). He was glad to oblige and he not only left the fries out, but put in some extra chicken instead. Yay! My wrap was savory and delicious...the chicken shawarma was seasoned and sauced just right. Also, the wrap was nicely grilled brown on the outside which gave it a satisfying crunch when I bit into it. The person I was with ordered a Lamb Gyro Wrap and she was super satisfied with her meal too. Also, let me mention that these wraps were huge as well. This place is a bakery too, so of course we tried some of their dessert pastries. We had Baklava and a Maamool, which is cookie filled with different ingredients. I had never heard of Maamool before and it was fun to try it. I chose one that was date-filled. It was all good! We chatted with Adam for awhile about food and other things too, so this was not only a great meal, but also a nice visit. An overall pleasant experience! read more

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Brand new location in Beaverton, Oregon! Best food ever! The lamb wrap is delicious, and the hummus insanely good! Check this place out! read more

Arz Cafe - Desserts - Lebanese Near Me - Beaverton , Oregon

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! We just moved to Beaverton, OR and a colleague of mine recommended Adam's and we tried it for the first time last week. We ordered the lamb gyro, lamb plate, beef samboosa and a few cookies - every single thing was warm, fresh and absolutely amazing! When we went to pick up the food, Adam was so nice, thoughtful and really funny. These are the type of restaurants I love to support. Needless to say, we went back today, tried a few additional things - this will be a weekly visit. Thanks, Adam - you rock and your food is bomb! read more

Excellent food at very reasonable prices. But, know that your lunch comes with a free side of hospitality. Lunch here will please your tummy and your soul. read more

I had two beef samboosa and a beef shawarma wrap that tasted amazing. The proprietor is generous and an amazing person. Prices are good and the portions are large. read more

The owner is super kind and is really nice to talk with. The pastries are all very good. All his food is great! Lots of flavor and you can really tell he loves what he does and puts a lot of care into his cooking. read more

My grandma, my son and I stopped in without really expecting to. The owner and operator is a wonderfully kind gentleman who was very patient and helpful to my grandma and very sweet to my chatty 7 year old. Atmosphere was very comfortable and clean. Everything is handmade. All the treats we had were delicious, the espresso was great, and the food we ended up getting was great! *chicken shish kabob* All in all a truly nice experience, great chit chat great customer service and wonderful food. We will be back! read more

This place is the real deal! Friendly staff and delicious food. The owner asked if it was our first time trying his shawarma. We said yes, and he said "you'll want to come back!" He was right! Both beef and chicken were delicious. We will definitely be coming back. Come and enjoy great Lebanese food. read more

Arz Cafe - Beef Shawarma wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Beaverton , Oregon

The food here is to DIE for. Honestly so delicious and the employees were super kind and accommodating. Would totally come here again. The food came quick and was really good. There was a small confusion with our order, and as an apology, the owner gave us some free dessert! It was really sweet, and overall an amazing experience. My family plans on coming here again. read more

Adam King of Shawarma most definitely lives up to the name! Amazing food with even better service! I'm still new to the Portland metro area and have been spending a lot of time trying out the plethora of Mediterranean food options in the area. I was beyond impressed with the beef shawarma and plan on coming back very soon to try Adam's gyros and falafels. This place very well might have the best shawarma in Portland, which says a lot given all of the options here! read more

amazing food, and fresh delicious baklava! However the best thing may be the warm friendly customer service! Will be sure to come again. read more

Arz Cafe - Fresh Baklava - Lebanese Near Me - Beaverton , Oregon

With 69 reviews and a 5 star rating, I was really hoping to satisfy my gyro/Mediterranean craving. Tried it out for a late lunch/early dinner and the place was a ghost town. The place was replete of pastries though, and was looking forward to trying them out. The owner was there by himself at this in between time, which was fine, he seemed friendly enough, given his demeanor gave off a slightly nervous or standoffish energy. I really wanted a traditional Greek style gyro, but decided on trying his lamb plate with a pita on the side, but I also wanted fries, so I went for the wing and fries combo. Yes a lot of food, but I figured something to take home. I hadn't eaten all day so I was hungry. My wife had a hummus with chicken and a taboule salad. It was nice out so we sat out front. The McMenimans next door was popping. Unfortunately somebody (CA license plates) was sleeping in a Lexus right out front with the engine running the whole time. Truly annoying. Nobody's fault but the guy in the drivers seat, napping away. The order came out to $70+ before tip. It was $20 for 6 wings and some crinkle fries. We were a little aghast, but I figured it's just money, maybe it'll be amazing, I mean the guy has almost 5 stars. Not all reviews or stars are equal. He brought the food and then asked if we wanted garlic sauce. He charges $4 for a side. Like he was doing us a favor, since the lamb plate shows that it comes with. The pita which was cut in four like for dipping, it was in plastic wrap which was heat shrunk. I asked if he had microwaved it cause it was rubbery and getting hard. I asked why he didn't lay it on the griddle to heat up? All his signage at the register alluded to using cash so he wouldn't have to raise his prices. Man alive, his prices were not shown on his above counter menu and were outrageously high as it was. Needless to say while the wings were tasty, and the chicken taste fine, this was NOT a 5 star review kind of place. I felt badly, but also kind of irritated when I went in and asked for a to go container. FOAM...NO NO. He struggled to give me a couple containers after spending $80+ with tip. C'mon. At that point being the ONLY people the whole time releasing some Togo stuff should've come with a big thank you. Needless to say, no dessert and we won't be back. Despite being named after his son, ADAM is not even the court jester of shawarma. read more

My partner and I were wanting some gyros on our way from Portland to Hillsboro and came across this restaurant online. We're so glad we went! The gyros were delicious and the baklava was the best I've ever had. The atmosphere is casual since it is in a strip mall and is clean and was nice and cold during the hot day. I also enjoyed the painted murals. The owner was friendly and gracious and truly wanted to make sure we enjoyed our experience and meal. He clearly works by a "satisfaction guaranteed" model. We will go again. read more

Incredibly delicious Shawarma! Everything that I ordered came in large portions and was delicious. I had the chicken shawarma (so good!), lamb gyros which was moist and tasty, lots of hummus which was fresh tasting and so good, and of course the baklava which was amazing. I am looking forward to returning to try more of what Adam has to offer. I am glad that I found this place and I hope that you do, too. ' read more