The bowls are structured well with nice choices and a good amount of food. Ingredients are tasty and love the customizations. My only complaint is after twice getting the chicken shawarma is that it's over cooked and can be hard to eat. If that is fixed it would be perfect. Falafel is great. read more

Leslie was awesome! Great service, and food was delicious! My Mom and I had a great time here!

I've been to Baba G twice now, and both times I left disappointed. The food is just okay it tastes like something from a cafeteria. There's really no difference between this place and any other average spot; it's just plain food with no flavor that stands out. The service is fine, and the place is clean, but for what you get, the prices don't make sense. Each time I've come here, it's been around $65 for three people, and honestly, the value just isn't there. If I'm spending that kind of money, I'd rather go to Panini Kabob the food quality is way better, and the price is about the same. The only thing Baba G really has going for it is the location but the downside the parking is terrible, but when I go out to eat, I want to actually taste the food, not just eat something because it's there. read more

This place used to be called Byblos, now is Baba G.......food was good back then, now is even better. The portions are very generous. Food is fresh and flavorful. You could probably feed two people with the amount of food they give you. read more

Overall food was tasty but the falafel was not good..not fluffy and very dense. Service was good, not much to say about ambience, outdoor seating was by the alley. read more

Finally, a modern Mediterranean spot in the Orange Circle that gets it right! The food is not only delicious but also thoughtfully prepared -- no seed oils, a focus on health, and nearly a fully gluten-free menu. Everything feels fresh, clean, and made with real care for both taste and wellness. It's rare to find a place that balances vibrant Mediterranean flavors with such a strong commitment to healthy cooking. The atmosphere is modern and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for both casual meals and meeting friends. So glad Orange finally has a restaurant that takes health seriously without compromising flavor. Highly recommend! read more

The falafel is loose and undercooked. The ordering system is unnecessarily complex with too many options creating a Subway-sandwich-like product. Simple is better. This food is for kids only. read more

Great Mediterranean food! Chicken shawarma and filet mignon were tender and flavorful. All the topping options were good. Note: the chickpeas are jawbreakers. The Za'atar Labneh is BOMB definitely try it. Portions are big, but it is a bit pricey. Nowadays what isn't though? Check it out if you're in the area! read more

Baba G - Build your own bowl with filet mignon + Mediterranean salad with chicken shawarma - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

I don't post reviews often but this place needs a shout out. The food was delicious, fresh, flavorful, satisfying portions and responsibly priced. Soooo Good! read more

I love the new concept on this place quick convenient and excellent quality food 10 star for the place and crew. Quality is price less , Definitely this is the new spot for me Hamburger is excellent . read more

Amazing ambiance and service. Food was delicious. Made my own bowl but I feel like all of the ingredients are fresh and delicious

Been here a few times since the recent remodel. But again like I've told them their menu is completely confusing and needs to be revamped. Also, their portions are way too small for what you pay for. If they don't start making changes I'm pretty sure they'll be closed in six months. I do like the fact that they have a sign that says that they don't use seed oil so my only question is what do they use? I'm someone that would eat here probably 2 to 3 times a week if I knew what oil they're using. This business is a case of being your own worse enemy with the confusing menu and small portions. Also, when I came in here, even though it wasn't very busy, it took an extremely long time to have my food ready. A gyro that should've took five minutes took like 20 or 25 minutes. I can sit down with the owner for free to get them some advice. read more

Baba G's new fast casual concept is my new favorite place to go! Quick, convenient, and full of flavor. You order at the counter, pick a seat, and your food is brought to you in to go containers. Ordering is simple: Step 1: Choose your protein - I went with the chicken shawarma (so good!). Step 2: Pick your toppings - I chose tomato, sumac onion, cucumber, and Arabic pickles. Step 3: Add your sauces - I went with hummus and tzatziki, both packed with flavor. Everything was delicious, but the sumac onion, chicken shawarma, hummus, and tzatziki really stood out. Fresh, bold, and super satisfying. I'll definitely be back. read more

The food was good and the servings large. I especially liked the baba ganoush. The menu, with its "build your own bowl," made it possible to customize the meal, and everything was fresh. Service was quick, which I suppose it would have to be, since the place was very small, and the lunch crowd large. read more

A little disappointed to be honest. The person who took my order was super friendly and nice so I was hoping the food would be as good but it wasn't. I honestly think they gave me the chicken shawarma even though I asked for chicken breast and that was the main problem. The veggies were fresh, the hummus was okay. I'm just not a can't of chicken shawarma. I ordered chicken breast but it wasn't like the ones in the photo, it was more yellow marinated meat which makes me think they gave me the wrong item. And it was $20 so to get home having paid that and it not being the right thing was disappointing. Also, $20 for lunch without a drink is too much. I won't be back unfortunately. read more

Baba G - 50/50 chicken breast bowl - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

Amazing Mediterranean food. The chicken shawarma + spicy green sauce is a must, the salad is fresh, and the lentil soup is next-level comfort on a rainy day. read more

Went with my friend the other night. It was overall okay food. I enjoyed my bowl, but I don't know if it was the best quality. I felt like the meat could've been more tender and was overcooked. Not a bad spot to try. We were served pretty quickly and the order taker was friendly. As for ambiance, it was empty inside if you need a quick option in the circle. read more

I seldom eat Mediterranean food so needed some help with ordering. Our cashier/server, Chloe, was very friendly, helpful, and had great recommendations off the menu. Tables were well cleaned, food came out very quickly, and the taste was immaculate. read more

I had the loaded french fries at Baba G during their opening week. The restaurant is beautiful inside and is laid out wonderfully the food is fresh, seed oil free, made to order and absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back and try the burger that's next on my list.!! Cheers! read more

Really loved how fresh everything was. The chicken shawarma was delicious! Customer service was really great too. It was my first time and I'll definitely be back! read more

Baba G - BYO 50/50 Bowl Chicken Shawarma - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

Hands down one of the best Mediterranean spots I've had. Super fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Every bite was amazing! -- highly recommend read more

Too expensive for the quality. It's good food, but slightly worse than CAVA while being 6$ more expensive. Staff aren't very friendly. read more

Fresh, healthy, and quick. Been a couple of times already since they opened. Forgot to grab picture the first time. Had the baba wrap with filet and it was great. This time went with a salad added the chicken breast. Filling salad. Added the hummus side and it was a huge portion, I highly recommend ordering extra pita because it's enough for a couple servings. This place is similar to a Luna Grill but in my opinion much better food. This is perfect for that spot in between fast food and a sit down dinner. I could see a lot of work lunches or when you need a healthy quick bite or take out. read more

Baba G - Greek Salad add chicken - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

Fresh delicious and healthy! Will definitely be back! It's just a short walk away and located right in the happening part of town.

The food was amazing to say the least. Excellent service and the ambiance is easy on the nervous system.

Sooo yummy! Great service and delicious fresh food. I'll definitely be coming back! Love the new design and menu items! read more

I made my own bowl with Baba's chicken breast, chicken Shawarma, and beef filet mignon, some feta cheese, cucumbers, the spicy hummus and the hot sauce. It was delicious. The service was impeccable with a smile and fast. The ambience is your typical sit down, fast casual restaurant but it's on a beautiful street with a lot of other restaurants with a bustling sidewalk life, don't miss this place. It's definitely worth a trip .....oh and they have ice cream - Soft Serve ....they just got it and it's delicious. It's seed oil free. read more

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I was curious about what the sign was that said, "No seed oils." Plus it smelled really good. The lady at the register said they mainly use avocado oil and extra virgins olive oil. The smell I was smelling was the Baba's Burger. It was to die for. They have people who know how to season and cook the meat properly to hold the juices in. The area is very cute, well ventilated, but not too cool. They have an indoor seating, outdoor and upstairs. The people here are knowledgeable of healthy and good-tasting food. I regret not coming here earlier. It is on the pricier side, but so worth it. I'd rather sit here than the other fancy places around. read more

Great food and great service! Decided to dine in, the staff is super friendly and ambiance is great. Love what they did to the place. Highly recommend Baba G!! read more

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Baba G is one of my fav seed-oil free places in OC! fresh food, solid portions and ofc no seed oils!!!! everyone who works there is really friendly and it's my go-to for quick and healthy food read more

Baba G - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

The staff member handling our order seemed inexperienced. When I saw the receipt, I noticed one item was missing. She checked and said she had five orders, but she had actually missed one. She also told us both the crispy beef shawarma and mixed one both would be $5 extra, but we were ultimately charged $2 for beef and $5 for mixed. She didn't apologize for the missed order and had us walk back to the cashier to pay. Additionally, the food was overly salty, which affected our experience. read more

Interesting little revamp of Byblos, fast style Mediterranean food cooked without seed oils, what a great concept. We had the Koubideh which was decent but not the best I've had, the rice was a bit odd but traditional basmati, the sides were very basic such as cucumber, tomatoes, hummus overall a decent quick stop, just not a cravable choice for me. read more

I'm a bit torn on this place. On one hand, the Mediterranean flavors were genuinely really good. On the other hand, it's pretty pricy for the portion and presentation. Our food looked like the end of a batch, we got tiny pieces of protein and what looked like the final scoop left in the tray. It looked nothing like the appetizing pictures online, which was disappointing. Next time I'll speak up to see if they can correct it..that's on me, but we were just too starving at the time to care. The taste is there, so I might consider going back maybe my last options, but I'd only try a burger or a wrap next time. read more

Delicious and beautiful displays of food. Large helpings. A meal for two was not cheap, but I felt the food was good quality, so I was able to justify a higher price point. Also a great spot for people watching. read more

Great food and service! My family and I visited on a Wednesday afternoon around 2pm, and it was surprisingly pretty busy. We took that as a good sign! It was our first time there, but the menu was easy to understand, which made it easier for ordering. My husband and I ordered bowls (mine was 1/2 rice, 1/2 salad), and my two teenage sons ordered wrap meals - which included pita chips and a drink. The total was over $90 which I thought was sort of pricey for this kind of quick service restaurant. The food came out correct and was great! My husband commented on how he thought there should be more protein for the price we paid. I liked the 1/2 salad, 1/2 rice option. The passion fruit iced tea was good, but my boys didn't care for the different soda options. We sat on the patio, which was nice, but there were a lot of flies that seemed to be coming from the trash in the back alley. The lady who brought our food was very nice, and she checked on us toward the end of our meal. I appreciated that she warned my son his wrap was "saucy" and brought extra napkins. Over, it was a nice family lunch, but it's not a place we can afford to go often. **we were really hungry and started eating immediately, so I didn't get any photos of the food. read more

Wow, absolutely delicious! What I appreciate the most is that the chicken tastes like chicken, not an over marinated saline chicken from a bag. I'm also really happy with how good I feel after eating there, clean ingredients and good for you food. I can tell the kitchen staff cares about what they are serving. Location is perfect for a day of shopping and eating. read more

The food was delicious and the ordering process was very organized and a simple process. The service was amazing and the employees were very welcoming and attentive. The setting of the newly designed layout was refreshing and fits perfectly with the new layout of the quick service format. All of this along with the fact that the owner Tim is making a concerted effort to make everything fresh and healthy without sacrificing the quality that Byblos Cafe was so well known for. The menu is 99% seed oil free to top it all off! Give it a try and you won't regret it! read more

We were happily surprised by our visit to Baba G. We liked it a lot more than the previous Byblos cafe. If it looks empty as you pass by that's probably because it's a great takeout place. We ate ours as a picnic by the fountain. We tried the salad with chicken shawarma, a wrap, and fried cauliflower. My toddler loved the crispy garbanzo beans, the beets, and the labneh. The shawarma chicken is (obviously) more tender than the chicken breast. The fried cauliflower was lemony. The pita chips are fried and really crispy. Yum! read more

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Great tasting food!! Friendly service, clean restaurant and restrooms. Portions are nice and filling. Highly recommend this new restaurant. The best part is the reasonably priced 100% SEED OIL FREE food. It is hard to find a place that is 100% seed oil free. read more

Baba G - Build your own + Kids Meal and Fries (Avocado Oil) - Salad Near Me - Orange, California

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This spot deserves so much more love. Great food, super clean and huge portions. No seed oils? Bro yes that's the cherry on top. Best Mediterranean spot in the area and they're so consistent. Big Baba G fan right here. Staff is hard working read more