I love this bakery a lot I go there at least 3 times a week to get pitta bread baba ghnouj and chicken shawarma made by Ben is so delicious and the people there are so friendly . read more

The cafe food is amazing...healthy lunch...short money...Josef is wonderful! Ofcourse, it's great to pick up any Middle Eastern food as well...great selection of feta cheese...nice olive bar that you can select yourself...baked goods delicious too. Would highly recommend cafe or store! read more

Locals know of Bahnan's for "Bahnan's Bakery & Middle Eastern Style Food" Middle Eastern supermarket. In that sense, it competes with Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Marketplace, which is practically next door. It's prices on some things are better than Ed's, and its prices on other things are worse than Ed's. So, go to both for your Middle Eastern or exotic culinary needs. However, recently Bahnan's opened up an "International Cafe" at the store. I had to try it. I had the grape leaves sandwich with a side of pilaf. The pilaf was very good and very traditional. However, the grape leaves sandwich was amazing. If you've ever been to the Campus Trolleys at the BU or Northeastern campuses in Boston, you know that a Pearl's Combo is the hummus and vegetarian grape leaves combo wrap. That's what this was. It was awesome. I think for the wrap and the pilaf, it was $5 and change. The wrap was sizable, and I split it with my kids. The pilaf was a good portion, too. When I tasted the sandwich, I became ecstatic at the thought that there is finally a very good Middle Eastern takeout restaurant in Worcester! (Yes, I've been to El Basha. Yes, you should go to Campus Trolley if you are ever in Boston. Yes, they cater.) read more

The customer service is exemplary....an amuse bouche at a cafe! Incredible! Hummus topped with sumac, olive oil and an olive accompanied by some pita...send me to heaven! Chicken kabob made right before our eyes. Felafel, Greek salad...need I say more?! Make it over to this place. You will not be sorry. read more

Very good chicken fatoush salad. Good sides too. And good service. Not crazy about the drink selection though.

Worcester now has an authentic Middle Eastern store that has those strange and wonderful Lebanese pizzas (?), pastries, fruit, cultured drinks, ground coffee, bags of rice, condiments you can't find anywhere else, Armenian food, Syrian, (they're baklavah is sweet enough to die for), those almond cookies, meats, sandwiches, special sauces and nearly everything that Nana needs for the Greek wedding eats. It makes everything right there. the family- who else- runs the store and there is a nice restaurant style coffee shop with its own entrance. They're very friendly and helpful and really want your business (not like a blond haired, blue eyed Viking like myself going into an ethnic store and getting a mumble and sideways glance that says, "We've just been invaded by Eric the Nasty". Not here. They really like us if we behave). We had a little party and took home a few different kinds of those pizzas(?). and olives and all that goat cheese and some baklavah. It was rave. Want to impress your sig other? Want to NOT kill your wallet or purse? Want to keep it simple 'one stop'? Just stop in here. Eat. Get what you need. You'll soon have this on your regular shopping list or to impress a few friends. A million Middle Easterners and Greeks can't be wrong. I'm not. read more

wow..i got overwhelmed...theres so much in here.. from baked goods to a deli case to prepared foods to a market full of different foods.. gosh.. i din't know where to start.. I tried a few cookies and a creme baklava..they were ok..also tried a beef pocket thing.. which was a bit too vinegary... the girl at the counter had me try the flat round pizza things, went home and toasted it up and it was just ok..didn't like the olives.. I will go back and try the booming deli in back though..looks amazing and there was a huge line.. read more

Yalla Habibi,.... Come to Bahnan's! Amazing selection of middle eastern groceries from fresh cheeses and dates, to spices and hookah supplies. Turkish, Lebanese, Iraqi, and Greek specialty products just to name a few. Baklava was delicious, tried every variety just to be sure. The cafe/restaurant in the back is a must try! Seriously Fabulous and fresh food. For my first, definitely not last visit, we tried Lamb kufta sandwich with fries.The most tender juicy perfectly seasoned kufta from a restaurant. Chewy Syrian bread, fresh parsley and tomato slices just a touch of dressing, it was perfection. The fries were home made thick cut slightly crisp and seasoned with a secret blend, if I had to guess, a bit of zatar with some biryani flavors as well. It may sound odd but they were miraculous. All the staff working there were super fun, friendly, and very respectful, even though we were there just before closing ordering and rummaging about like maniacs "yumming"over everything. read more

A wonderful bakery/grocery/cafe to get your ME fix in Worcester. The cafe is very small but the food is fresh and made with quality ingredients. Above all, this place is consistent. Great shawarmas and falafel sandwiches. read more

Fresh delicious chicken or beef shawarma, with an excellent assortment of salads, highly recommended.

Delicious, fresh, food at affordable prices and excellent service. Can't say enough good things about Bahnan's. Went in 5 mins. past closing time while they were locking the door, they waved me in, got me what I wanted, offered to heat it up (!) and all with a friendly smile....and it was delicious! Very nice people who run a great business. read more

This is a great place to get savory middle eastern food. The portions are large for a small amount of money and still maintains their great quality. Often I find I am left with extra food for a later meal as I cannot finish it all in one sitting. The people are very kind, helpful and patient as i perused a menu that used to be quite foreign to me, but now comes easy. The chicken and rice is delicious and comes with a huge piece of pita bread, a dollop of homemade hummus, garlic spread, turnips and slices of cucumber. They also offer soda and other middle eastern drinks if you happen to feel adventurous. Either way, you must go there to get some fantastic food! read more

Friendly people and good food. Chicken Shwarma Pita was so VERY good. Crappy location.

Ate there Friday 2/28. Service was excellent. Humus and Bread was fabulous. My friend had meat and chicken Kebabs and said they were good. I had Pumpkin Kibbee. Very disappointing. Dry and bland at best. Served with piles of lettuces and two slices of tomato with dressing. Will not go back again. read more

One of the very best places I've ever eaten. Combination of pleasant staff, consistent food, and honest prices made this luncheon my favorite through college. Do yourself a favor and try it. read more

LOVE their food. I worked close by last summer and went to their cafe about 2 times a week, it's addicting! I always get their falafel wrap I believe it comes with fries but i would substitute them for grilled veggies or spinach and greens or whatever looked good on the display. Can't wait to go back this summer! Would recommend. read more

5 stars it's not enough for this place. love this place, love the Shawrma and I definitely love the people who are working at Bahnans