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    Baba’s

    4.6 (144 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mortadella Sandweesha, Palestinian Plate
    Rikkita K.

    Love this place! It's a bit on the casual side, you order at the front and they bring your food to you. The inside is well decorated, set up almost in a cafe fashion. The food is great, and the coffee options are so delicious and fun! We had a mortadella sandweesha, the mezze plate, and 2 pizzas. Everything was amazing, and I am still thinking about their delicious sesame coffee. Family friendly as well, we felt comfortable hanging out with our baby in a high chair, and there were other kids as well. Definitely recommend this spot for great food, drinks, and vibes!

    Palestinian Plate
    Elizabeth S.

    We stopped by Baba's for a quick bite in between chores and I have become obsessed. My husband and I split the Palestinian Plate which was more than enough for an afternoon snack. First up, the ambiance is light and airy, and the cushioned chairs we sat in were shockingly comfy. The service was also extremely quick and friendly which we really appreciated. The Palestinian Plate was basically a great sampler into the flavors of their menu and between the arabi cheese, pita puffs, falafel, and labneh I could not even tell you which was my favorite becaus for they were all great. We will definitely be back for sandwiches and pizza soon!

    Iris W.

    Had a great lunch at Baba's! Seating was plentiful both indoors and on the patio. Service is order at the counter and food was out fairly quickly. The decor is super interesting and there is a deli for to go items. Everything we tried was delicious and authentic tasting. I was particularly fond of the hummus and could eat a tub of it in a single sitting. Looking forward to the next meal there!

    Palestinian Plate
    Nicole G.

    I first had Baba's at the MN State fair and continue to get it every year, and I finally made my way to their storefront in Minneapolis. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. YUMMMMOOO! I visited around midafternoon, and as soon as I walked in, I was hit with the most amazing smells. Parking was easy because I managed to snag a spot right outside the restaurant which is always a win in my book as parking in this area is not the greatest. Inside, the seating options are great with a mix of tables and comfy chairs. Plus, the natural light coming in is next level. It really makes the space come alive with all the neon colors. Now, let's talk food: I went all in with the Beauty and the Buffalo, Jibna + Za'atar, and the Palestinian Plate. Yup, eyes were bigger than my stomach, but everything was excellent What I loved about the meal is that nothing felt heavy... it was light, refreshing, and totally satisfying. I also grabbed a mint lemonade to go, and wow, it was just as refreshing as it sounded. They also serve coffee, and it looked absolutely delicious, I watched a few drinks being made while I was there and will definitely be trying one next time. Of course, I couldn't leave without picking up a few macarons for later... couldn't resist the s'mores one. Even though I don't live close at all, l'd make the drive to come back. The staff were friendly and super helpful, answering all my questions about the menu. There's also a ton of cool merch to check out, plus options to buy sauces, hummus, pitas, and more to take home. Looking forward to round 2.

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    Rathin K.

    I went to Baba's for dinner with my family. It was later in the evening but fairly busy still. The ambiance felt like nothing else in Minneapolis -- as my sister put it, "very Gen Z". It reminded me of trendy restaurants in SF. The food was amazing. We are vegetarian and the menu was very veggie friendly. We ordered the sampler, a falafel plate, and a zaatar pizza. The portions were generous -- we probably didn't need to order so much! Everything we ordered was delicious. The pizza and the sampler were standouts. From the sampler, I especially enjoyed the cheese, tomatoes, olives, and the falafel. Their small pitas were also soooo good!! Go to Baba's!!!!

    Super green
    Brooke I.

    If you love hummus and falafel, you have to try this place. Super cute vibe inside, lovely staff, fast service. Orders: Falafelicious: hummus, falafel, warm chickpeas, pickled red cabbage, arabi pickles, tahini, sumac. The falafel were crispy on the outside and not dry on the inside. Lovely flavor. I really liked the arabi pickles and cabbage. It came with a large serving of soft pita puffs. Super green: super refreshing green herb hummus, perfect falafel, peas, pistachio, herb salad, and tahini. Felt v light. Lovely on a hot summer day. Also came with a large serving of pita puffs. Pistachio latte: you can't do a milk substitute because it's premade, which was fine. It was SO good. Nice pistachio flavor, probably a lot of caffeine. A perfect start to a morning or early afternoon. They also have good ice. Overall, I'd come back to try more things and order another latte. Def a fan.

    Long view of Baba's inside from one of the bar stools.
    Nicole M.

    Unique décor throughout the public area; it seems designed to take maximum advantage of natural light. There are bar stools for those grabbing a quick bite like I was, regular tables, and a small, cushy lounge area, the sort of spot to sip strong coffee and debate important issues. There is also a patio for soaking up the sun more directly when weather permits.. Even the bathrooms are a little bit special, two good-sized single-seaters with Arabic writing on the walls. I'd already tried Baba's excellent hummus and breads, available at the Wedge across the street. This was my chance to try something hot, so I went with falafel- just the side since it was mid-afternoon. It arrived super fast, and I'd rate it among the top 3 in our metro area. The pickled veggies were bright and tasty, a bit crunchier than my relatives make, which is probably healthier. While eating, I observed other people's food and the menu. I will have to order one of the pizzas next time! They are baked in a brick oven and have distinctly Middle Eastern toppings.

    Tahini Date Shake
    Jay S.

    Some of the best food I have had in the Twin Cities, to the point that I returned twice within one month. Not only was the flavor on point for a lot of their dishes, but also the texture offered a very pleasurable experience overall. I thought their mixture of hummus with all kinds of materials was amazing because both flavor and texture were truly elevated that way. I could not have finished my food any faster, honestly. I would highly recommend the Hummus Bi Lahme Bowl, because the minced beef shawarma was so flavorful that it provided a good amount of extra flavor to the hummus that made one bite along with some pita puffs just a whole bite of flavor bomb. Almonds added a very nice layer to the bowl because it wasn't overpowering in flavor or texture, but rather provided that nice little touch needed. I also would highly recommend the Jerusalam-Style Bowl because the chickpeas were so flavorful and not too hard, and along with tahini and olive oil drizzle, it was just tasty in very simple and powerful ways. The tahini dake shake was also amazing! As much as the paper straw I was given wasn't strong enough for me to consume the drink, a simple spoon would do, and I felt like the shake itself could be a meal because it had an abundant amount. While I didn't try a lot of the other dishes, they received positive feedback from the ones around me. The only constructive feedback I had was about batata hara, the one that came with the sujok sandwich, which was too salty because I think the seasonings used for the pepper may have been too strong. I finished all the potatoes but not the vegetables around them, unfortunately. Regardless, I am already putting this place as one of the best in the Twin Cities if I treat my friends from out of town visiting me, and I also highly recommend this place to anyone that seeks for amazing Middle Eastern, specifically Palestinian, food!

    Palestinian platter: falafel, hummus, pickles, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, arabic cheese, stuffed eggplant, labneh, pita puffs
    Kiera V.

    I'm not new to Baba's but this is the first time I'm writing a review for some reason. I usually get the bowls which are so delicious, but last night I decided to switch it up and try the Palestinian platter.... I literally have to get it every time I go now. It's one of the best things I have ever eaten, it's like a savory person's dream come true. It was my first time trying labneh, it was literally so creamy and good omg. Only $17 and you get so much food!! My bf got the wagyu shawarma which he said was great. He also got the oat milk chai, we both loved it. Customer service is always wonderful and everyone is always very friendly!

    Déjà J.

    This has been on my list of places to try for a while now. We stopped in on Easter Sunday, while most of the other restaurants in the area were closed for the holiday I was happy to see this open & to try something new. The restaurant itself is super cute, loved the color scheme and the seating options. They also have a nice patio for the warmer months. We ordered - Batata Hara (crispy potatoes) Sesame Orange Blossom Latte (Iced) Musakhan (chicken pizza) The potatoes were my fav. Crispy and flavorful. The flavor of the chicken on the pizza was a bit off putting. I personally did not like it. Needed a bit of flavor/seasoning, but everything else on the pizza including the bread/dough was really good. The latte was good, strong but good. I definitely want to adventure back for the hummus bowls. They do have a shared parking lot about a half block down (kind of across from Leaning Tower of Pizza) from the restaurant otherwise street parking.

    Valentines Macarons
    Ingi E.

    Babas is such a cute spot with delicious food! We had Fattoush with Chicken and Wagyu Shawarma with Potatoes + some macarons. The macarons were too sweet for my liking but the savory foods were perfectly seasoned and the meat was super tender. Fattoush is one of my favorite salads - Baba's makes a good one!

    Pizza - can't remember which one, fed 2 of us. If you have more people you'll need to get more
    Margie A.

    Recently went here for the 1st time. I have been to events where the catering was from here so knew the food was solid but have been meaning to go to the actual restaurant. I loved the vibe - trendy but chill. It was the perfect environment to catch-up with friends. Two of us got the hummus platter, a pizza & salad to share which was the right amount. It let us try a few things & I had some leftovers. I liked that they had a store too where you could buy coffee and other gifts. It didn't seem really kid/family friendly but I'll def come back here with friends & everyone's happy to get catering from them so check that out!

    beauty and the buffalo (bottom), wagyu on top
    Mia C.

    We've been meaning to visit Baba's for quite awhile. The restaurant is very cute and playfully decorated. The woman who took our order was kind and patient while we tried to decide what we wanted. I ordered the Beauty & The Buffalo and my boyfriend ordered the Wagyu Shawarma that was on their special edition menu. We were brought out our food very quickly! I noticed right away that there was very little chicken in my bowl and it was about 90% hummus. The food tasted great and i loved the pieces of puffy pita they gave me on the side but, the amount of actual chicken really threw me off. There were only about 4-6 small bites of chicken. Perhaps this dish was more so meant to be a snack? But it doesn't indicate anywhere on the menu. It really didn't fill me up much and i'm on the smaller side so i can't imagine if i was like, a full grown man ordering this. My boyfriend also really enjoyed his dish. He said the potatoes on the side were great and he ended up saving a little bit of his shawarma for later. Overall, the decor was super cute, the staff is very friendly and the food was good! I would love to try more things on their menu The only critique i had was the portion of chicken.

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