This is the best middle eastern food I've had in Syracuse. The humus recipe is home made and maybe the best I've had in my entire life. The salad was crisp with amazing dressing and the beef kabob was cooked to perfection on the freshest bed of rice. I can't believe this gem has been around and it took me this long to discover it. read more

Very quick friendly service, apple desert very tasty simple crisp puff pastry with warm Apple filling a bit of whipped cream dusted with cinnamon and lovely treat! read more

Byblos Mediterranean Cafe - Apple Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I was on a short road trip to Syracuse New York, and thought I'd try out a few places recommended from Guy Fieri's DDD series, and was really looking forward to it, given the yelp reviews. The place was pretty small and unassuming from the outward appearance. Upon coming in, there are limited seats, but everything was neat and clean. I could smell some enticing aromas from the kitchen. Not sure if they are short staffed, but it took a while for someone to come to the counter to take our order. I really was looking forward to having the lamb gyro, so that was what I ordered, as well as ordering a baklava for dessert. The food took a while to come out, but I'm fine waiting for something great to eat. They did have a number of takeout orders that were served while we waited, maybe 3 of them. Once the food came out, the lamb was pretty nice, and there was a reasonable portion of meat in the gyro, as well as some tomato, lettuce, and onion on a nice pita bread. But the tzatziki was very disappointing, it was very thin, and didn't have much flavor. That sort of killed the whole gyro. The baklava was very tasty, and had nice pistachio crumbles on it, but the honey was a bit too much, giving it a very soggy bottom. Flavor was good though, and I don't mind a little messy dessert. All in all, I was a little disappointed with the meal. I tend to be a little generous in my reviews, so I gave it three stars, as I felt I couldn't rate it as a 2, but I couldn't quite give a four star rating. I'd give it another try, but maybe not go for a gyro. read more

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By golly Byblos is good! My first time ordering Byblos I did a take out order and just the smell had my mouth watering- onions and herbs promising goodness within. While I did pickup the food DELIVERED on flavor! I had falafel- moist, yummy. My salad was the star though with it's herbaious vinegar and oil dressing. I love parsley and mint and they really shined bright on a dull winter day. Everyone in the group I brought the food home to loved the baba ganoush. It was smokey and garlicly and we all kept diving in for more. I've gone back repeatedly since my first take out order and it's been consistently good on flavor. Their kofta, something I try everywhere, is one of the better ones I have had. And their baklava is tasty, flakey, nutty, yumminess. Dine-in: their location is a hole in the wall, and very small, so while there are a few tables where you can sit and relax I think it's better suited for takeout. Byblos has become my go-to middle eastern. You bring me herbs and garlic and I will repeatedly bring you my wallet. read more

Byblos Mediterranean Cafe - Byblos has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. - Mediterranean Near Me - Syracuse, New York

A cafe that packs a punch, small but mighty. This Mediterranean cafe has fresh and flavorful Mediterranean cuisine. The gyro bowl is certainly the way to go for your first time, second time or every time. The value and quality ranks top in the 315 area. This time I went with the Meat Sampler for two which carried a price tag of $29.99. I was excited to fill my belly with all the flavors of the Mediterranean. The side salad was fresh, hummus was delicious and the falafel was crisp. Well cooked and a plethora of food, although this couldn't feed two I was left wanting more. Great flavors but not enough value for me to recommend the meat sampler for two to someone with a big appetite. The gyro bowl is the tried and true winner where quality meets the quantity sweet spot. If you're really starving for for two, leave the meat sampler for someone whose looking to taste several things but not get filled up. read more

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Years ago when the Black Olive went away, we began filling our Mediterranean needs here. This was my gateway out of Greece and south of the border. We usually go with the meat lovers super sampler, since it gives you a very inclusive selection of their menu, enough to feed two people, and at a reasonable price. After eating here, I can't make Mediterranean food at home without roasting a whole tray of onions and peppers. Their scoop shape makes them the perfect vehicle to pile everything else onto. This is one of the few places I know that makes a decent Greek/Turkish coffee. I've only had it once though, because they're not really a dine-in place. They have a couple tables in the small area in front, but it was a little cramped the time I did eat there with a few people. Everything I've had here was good. Not always the best in town, but never less than 4 out of 5. The biggest take away, the thing we crave badly enough by itself to bring us back here every time, is the garlic sauce. So creamy, and so rich with perfect flavor. There's nothing I wouldn't eat with it. They also make my favorite kafta out of anything I've tried around town. I strongly recommend getting the super sampler, especially if you want to try more than a few things. Everything pictured here is from that, except I think we added the kafta as a third meat. If you're up for it, the only thing missing is the spanakopita, which is also on point. read more

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My shawarma wraps were underfilled, all pita. Except the pita were ripped and the little bit of chicken in there fell all over when I unwrapped it. Paid more than $30 for two wraps I couldn't eat and a piece of baklava. The meat was not cooked to order either; it was microwaved. Felt I got ripped off. Munjed's and King David's are better options. Will be avoiding this place from now on. read more

Byblos Mediterranean Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I've been wanting to change up my lunch selections when I work downtown and figured I'd give this place a shot and I am GLAD I did!! It's so cute and tiny walking in, with fair prices and polite staff. I got the chicken kabob wrap and my coworker got the gyro wrap, we were both so satisfied with our orders. I didn't even get a chance to take a picture of my food because I dove into it so fast! The flavor was spot on, and everything was perfectly cooked. Will absolutely be back read more

Byblos Mediterranean Cafe - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Syracuse, New York

We were driving home to Buffalo from Binghamton when my fiancee told me she wanted Greek for supper, so naturally I jumped on Yelp. My criteria were: 4+ stars, more than 75 reviews, and close to the highway. We were very very happy with our decision to stop at Byblos! The cafe is small, only 4 tables and a few stools along the window table top. But the food was amazing. I had the falafel wrap and my fiancee had the chicken kabob wrap. We also had a bowl of tabbouleh. Everything was flavorful not over powered by sauce like a lot of Greek places. The tabbouleh was hands down the best I've ever had. We're extremely happy with our stop in Syracuse but sad our new favorite Greek place is 2 hours away! read more

Byblos Mediterranean Cafe - Dinner stop on the way home - Mediterranean Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Absolute and utter disappointment. Walked over 15 minutes to check out this place because I love Mediterranean. Honestly would of rather had a hotel frozen burrito. The rice was very soggy, the chicken was chewy like it was previously frozen. And the sad two pieces of pita were cold and almost stale. After a few bites and spit ups of weird tasting chicken, I threw in the towel. Waste of $15 read more

Byblos Mediterranean Cafe - Combo bowl. Weird frozen like chicken over soggy rice. I tossed this after a few bites - Mediterranean Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Great food, the flavors are very good and authentic. The owner is very nice as well. Highly recommended, don't think there is a better Lebanese food in the area. read more

Incredible falafel and hummus! The service was great! And, got to meet the owners mom and brother.. Who were suuuuuper nice! This place is really comfortable and welcoming! I look forward to going back next time I'm across the country! read more

Byblos Mediterranean Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Syracuse, New York

The food was really good. I had a chicken gyro and it was really good. The service was also amazing as she was quick for one person working at the place . The place is nice and it is really nice little place as well. It is clean. The prices aren't too bad but they are typical for a meal. read more

I was in town and I knew I had to come to Byblos while I visited Syracuse! This is a gem in downtown that's a bit hidden but totally worth eating here! While Byblos has expanded to two different locations that are more aesthetically better and bigger in Armory Square, I still prefer the original little hole in the wall! While the original location is tiny, the original chef/chef that came out on the Diners Drive ins, and Dives is the head chef there. Both the veggie and meat super platters come with generous portions big enough to share between both people. I tend to get this whenever I bring someone else with me. I love waiting for my food here because it is always fresh. The Middle Eastern pizzas are amazing as well, both the meat ones and the veggies are hot and the bread of the pizzas is thin and fresh. The fried sambouseks are also on a whole other level, they're like empanadas but seasoned differently, and they're delicious surprising pockets perfectly seasoned with meat and pine nuts. Byblos is one of this places I look forward eating at whenever I am in town. read more

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The food is good. Like extremely authentic and just makes me remember how much I appreciate Mediterranean food: pitas, gyros, tzatziki, feta, spinach, etc. That being said, I feel like Byblos on Clinton always confuses me because I forget that it's more of a take out/pick up/delivery place. There's some seating, but the place is always rather vacant, undisturbed, and it just doesn't feel right to eat in--yet I always do because I forget about the previous eating options. Anyways, keep that in mind. I believe there is another location and that is probably more of dine in scene. But hey! Guy Fieri came here! I split a chicken gyro with my mom because I'm basic. Also, because we both weren't starving and we also had the spinach feta puff pastry appetizer. Okay, I apologize, it has a name it's just not coming to me at the moment. I always feel bad not relieving the names off the menu. The gyro was difficult to share, as one can imagine. It was a glorious mess, spilling chicken and tomatoes and chopped romaine all over the foil. However, it was just the dish to hit the spot. The spinach app wasn't as hot as I would have liked it, which sounds super picky, but it just felt like it was 3/4 cooked or left out too long. Oh! We also split the baklava. I freaking adore baklava--and they make it themselves! Ugh, those layers of phyllo, honey, walnuts, butter, pistachio, just scrumptious. You could eat 3 of them and they're so light, it's just a whiff of deliciousness. read more

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The food was very good. The staff was nice. The food came out quickly. I had a lamb gyro with a side of baba ghanouj. The baba ghanouj had a rich and creamy texture with nice smoky and garlic flavor. The gyro meat was well seasoned and not overly salty. The only critiques I have are 1) I wish it had feta cheese on it and 2) It was not warm when it was served to me. I had baklava for dessert and OH MY was it delicious. It was some of the best baklava I have ever eaten. The phyllo dough was golden and crisped to perfection. It was infused with the perfect amount of honey, and combined beautifully with the taste of the roasted walnuts from the bottom layer. I could have eaten about 10 of those things. I will definitely go back to Byblos! My friend had the sampler platter and was very satisfied with her meal. She too was impressed with the baklava. The prices are reasonable and the food is yummy! Thank you Byblos! read more

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First time trying Lebanese food and it was really good. The Sambousek was really good and the rice was amazing. Will come back when visiting Syracuse. read more

This is for the food truck. I had a traditional gyro. It was ok at best. A bit dry. Maybe the actual restaurant is better.

Would give zero stars if we could. Half of the items were missing on the vegetarian platter, no grape leaves or tabouli salad or lob no cheese, instead had a brown cold mushy almost flavorless mound of mush. Rice was days old and mushy. Salad was fresh... The falafel and spinach pie were decent....barely. The chicken on the kabob wrap and gyro was exactly the same and had a bouncy/rubbery texture. If you have an appreciation for Mediterranean food do not go here. Looks and tastes like there is little pride or care in preparing. All this for 80$ So many Mediterranean places near here....not one with the quality of NYC. Please review and stop buying crap Syracuse! read more

This review is for the poor service. Long story short take your money elsewhere. My husband picked up 2 Mediterranean salads, one with falafel one with chicken. The one with falafel was missing feta and olives. I called hoping they would rectify the situation. The young girl on the phone put me on hold to 'check with the kitchen' and came back to say the salads were both the same. I asked her twice if I needed to come show her in person, the second time I said I would want my money back if I had to come from my hotel at 8pm in the pouring rain her response was 'ok'. I show up with the sad looking salad and ask for my money back. Initially the owner didn't care about my complaint stating they were 'very busy'. I then said I would be posting a review. That's when things changed and the owner who (I assume) was the person who was consulted in the first place when I called told me it was mean to post a review. I told her it was the truth, that I wasn't trying to be mean. Unfortunately it was too little too late when she tried to make good by offering me baklava or something else. I got my money back and ran to try otro cinco. read more

Byblos Mediterranean Cafe - Sad salad sans feta, olives - Mediterranean Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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The food was not great, falafel was cold and stale and the grape leaves felt as if they had been previously frozen/old. The flavors were okay as well. Chicken in the greek salad wasn't great, nor was the hummus. No issues with service. Don't recommend if you like fresh or high quality Mediterranean food. read more

I haven't had Mediterranean food in a long time so tonight's meal from Byblos was very fun for me. I was dancing in my seat as I was eating my food. I tried the walnut baklava dessert pastry ($2.95-great price), chicken kebab ($13.95) with homemade Byblos dressing (has a garlic flavor) and traditional (lamb) gyro wrap ($7.50). I thought the prices were very fair. They offer a variety of menu options that include pizzas, gyros, rice bowls, desserts, drinks and salads. You can order delivery on GrubHub. This food makes me want to go visit the city of Byblos! Everything was delicious and the food came in the exact 10-minute time window they predicted it would. The chicken kebab came with grilled onion, tomato, a side salad with radish, pita slices and hummus. The BF wasn't a fan of lamb because of the gamey flavor so I devoured that gyro myself. The gamey flavor was very subtle. The acidity of the yogurt sauce and the fragrant raw onion made the gyro delicious and well balanced. I loved the rice and grilled flavor of the chicken kebab. The dessert was perfectly shaped and tasted fresh. This place was featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives! read more

Byblos Mediterranean Cafe - available on GrubHub - Mediterranean Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I would put 0 stars if I could! Place is terrible! You should wait for your food forever! And a woman who works there is rude and nasty!

The sauce was sour almost like rotten milk. The rice was mushy and cold, and the chicken was just gross. Only thing good was the pita bread. Even the hummus was pretty bad. $30 on 2 chicken bowls and hummus never again. read more

Byblos Mediterranean Cafe - Byblos Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Awful! I ordered 2 rotisserie chicken wraps- one of them had a bone in the chicken that I bit into and hurt my tooth! They only gave me a 50% refund... you really think I'm going to risk eating another bone in the second wrap?! Disgusting... read more

Byblos Mediterranean Cafe - Disgusting... Watch out for bones in your food! - Mediterranean Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Amazing little place, tucked away around Clinton square. Perfect for a sunny afternoon out. Get the food from this cafe, and walk over to the square to enjoy the food, as the world passes by. Tried and tested: kafta wrap, chicken shawarma, gyro, rotisserie chicken, falafel (made with yellow peas). But most recommended and my favorite - the walnut baklava. Perhaps the best I have had so far anywhere. And a tip: have them fresh. read more

Food was good and would have given them 4 stars but they forgot my side to my food. I didn't want to drive all the way in to the city for a side. read more

The only thing I gets here is the falafel wraps and they are quite delicious. The only drawback is the staff is not very friendly almost like they're doing you a favor to serve you. I've been there multiple times and the food outweighs the unfriendly staff in my opinion. Although there's nobody generally in there when I walked in to order. They don't even look up to acknowledge you or greet you with a friendly smile or hello. I'm fairly certain this was a key to their demise when they moved to a second location in downtown Syracuse. Multiple times I had walked in there and the gentleman behind the bar would be writing something down and just go about his business for what seemed like minutes before you were asked if you could be helped read more

SO GOOD SO FRESH SO AFFORDABLE THE BEST GYRO's ANYWHERE!!! Protein Bowl is Huge and Fresh-enough for a second dinner the next day. Freshly painted walls, Outside dinning and front wall Wood Bar gives Byblos a Unique Upscale Bistro Vibe! Rice is so fresh that it melts in your mouth. Love our Monthly dinners and chatting to The owner and employees. You will Love your Byblos Experience! read more

Best Lebanese food in Syracuse Just like my "Tata" use to cook for us! A must go to place downtown! read more

Tried this place once during Syracuse Restaurant week. Honestly had high expectations because I knew that it appeared on Guy's drive ins and diners(or whatever the show is called). I had the special Mediterranean bowl that was made for dining week but the dish was mediocre. Just some dried up meat with rice and salad veggies. Pretty sure it was a 'promotional deal' but nothing about the bowl promoted me to visit again. There are much better middle eastern restaurants in the Syracuse area and I highly advise people to satisfy their cravings elsewhere. read more

This place is consistently good! I've gone to get takeout a few times and also used them for large catering orders two times. I highly recommend the kafta! It's a lot of great seasoning and if you like meat, it will become a favorite. I get the gyro each time and that's what they've won awards for before. Food Network has been here too and that's always a plus! If you order takeout, just have patience because they are making things to order. read more

As a scientist, I wasn't aware that tastes buds had the capability dance for joy; that is until I ate at Byblos. Byblos serves AUTHENTIC middle eastern food. Moreover, it is among the best middle eastern food that I have ever eaten (Mom's cooking excluded). Byblos has a mighty menu. Their appetizers are freshly prepared and wonderfully plated. The humus and babaghanuj is creamy, smooth and mild; both dishes find the perfect balance of chickpeas and tahini, and eggplant and tahini, respectively. The pita bread that comes with the humus and the babaghanuj is freshly baked and melts in your mouth. The falafel is masterful! Cripsy, crumbly and not greasy, Byblos' falafel pairs wonderfully with any dish. The cucumber and yogurt salad had a good crunch and is smothered in yogurt and mint. The salad is a light and refreshing dish that works as a delicious appetizer or as a light lunch. The kufta kakbob is a splendid entree that is comprised of ground beef, diced onions and garlic. The kufta is charbroiled to perfection, The charbroiling gives the dish an earthy, but not overpowering taste. Also, the kufta's spices accentuates the the natural flavors of the sirloin. The only down side to Byblos is it's size. This restaurant is very small. There are about 4 tables and a dining bench. Your best bet is to get your food to go. The size of the restaurant is the only thing that that is holding me back from giving this restaurant 5 stars. Byblos, in my scientific opinion, is one of the best restaurants in Syracuse. So come here and make your taste buds dance for joy! read more

Best falafel ever, freshly prepared, well seasoned. I had the entree, which comes with a salad, hummus, and pita. We also ordered baba ghanuj (eggplant dip), this dish is the same consistency as hummus but a bit more flavorful. For dessert we had the knafeh with cheese, interesting texture, not too sweet, but good. The staff was attentive. I will definitely come back. read more

We love Mediterranean food and Byblos did not disappoint. The food was all very fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. I had the lamb, which was delicious and my husband and friend each got the chicken, which they also thought was excellent. Everything was very reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and helpful. The only downside was the size of the eating area - very small with a television running in the background a little to loudly. If we lived in the area it would be a definite take-out place. read more

Super delicious FRESH food. It's tiny inside, and they have outdoor tables when it's nice out, but it's still maybe 5 tables max, so I usually do takeout. It's taken roughly 30 minutes each time (more than they've quoted over the phone), so just beware of that. It's my only complaint though, and I get over that type of thing quickly when the food is worth it. It is at this place, and as mentioned, super fresh tasting. The tabbouleh is fabulous- very high herb to bulgur ratio. Falafel is very flavorful and converted a friend who thought she didn't like chickpeas. Kebabs, rice, hummus, labneh, etc have all been great, and the garlic sauce, oh the garlic sauce. To die for. If you like garlic, you will be in heaven. Prices are also very reasonable. Last quick tip, the grape leaves are some of the best I've had, and they have them both with and without meat. However, I ordered a vegetarian platter recently and mine had meat in them. I eat meat so that is fine with me, but I'd probably have been upset if I was a vegetarian. So just make sure to specify which is your preference. read more

Sooooo much better than King David's and Munjed's. Very good, very fresh Lebanese food. Literally a Mom and Pop establishment and very small. We do takeout from there and I can't imagine making a point of going there for a sit-down meal. We usually allow for 30-45 minutes for a takeout order. Prices are good, given the quantity. I'm a vegetarian and can recommend the hummus, baba ghanuj (some of the best tahini-based baba ghanoj I've had - nice smoky flavor), falafel, labneh (creamy farmer's cheese), stuffed grape leaves (make sure to specify meat-free if that's what you want, as they don't assume it if you order the vegetarian platter), and spanakopita. I also like their pizza, which isn't huge, but is bigger than a piece of pita. The za'atar mankoushe pizza is pretty tasty. My husband and father-in-law are big meat eaters and can recommend the gyro wrap (I'm not sure what someone else was complaining that it only contained meat and rice, as my husband's always comes with lettuce, tomato, and yogurt sauce as the menu specifies) and chicken kebabs. The chicken comes with a homemade garlic sauce on the side and in the future I'm ordering a container for myself, as it's really delicious and great for dipping the pita bread. Our favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in Syracuse. read more

Great food got a lamb and chicken gyro amazing flavor. Best Greek food I've had. Nfjdndkdjfhfbemkedidjnf jehendkcudhenrkfddhendiduxhdhenriu jdndiduchdbendichdhenei uhdjdi read more

The Assorted Meat Plate. Period. Found this place through the television show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Tremendous flavour, fresh ingredients and could not have gone wrong getting the Assorted Meat Platter. Everything was delicious and it came with everything. One of the best values is the Assorted Meat Plate that has a combination of all of the different types of meat, and products and is a good sampler that you can try everything on. I wish there was a way I could order this more often. People in Syracuse have to know how lucky they are to be able to have this available. read more

This place is alright but I was honestly expecting much better given the high ratings and decent reviews. I found the prices a tab bit expensive and their food/portion not nearly as good as their competition. It could be that I ordered the wrong item on the menu; with two items costing $28+. I will re-rate this if subsequent experiences are found to be better. My Recommendation: Go to King David's for Mediterranean food. read more