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Cafe Baladi

4.7 (104 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Homemade Baklava
Bill L.

Have been looking for a decent Lebanese food place in this area for a while and hadn't really come across anything until having lunch today at cafe baladi. Really great service and just excellent homemade food. You can tell that much time and consideration goes into each item we tried for lunch. We had the one of the appetizer combos with kibbeh, hummus, baba ghanoush, and garlic labneh. The kibbeh was hot and flavorful, the dips really nice and full of flavor. Even the homemade pita chips they served with it were tasty. Also had the chicken schwarma which was really good. The chicken was so tender and clearly slowly cooked and full of flavor. Had to try the dessert so we had the homemade hazelnut ice cream and baklava, along with the Arab coffee. Just a really great meal we'll be coming back for sure

Coffee

Cafe Baladi is simply the best! As a repeat customer, I can confidently say their Lebanese cuisine is consistently delicious and boasts an authentic taste that transports me with every bite. I come at least once a week, sometimes three times. The prompt service always impresses, making it a truly enjoyable experience. The team at Cafe Baladi always makes you feel so welcome. I'm always comfortable here, either reading a book or just spacing out. I enjoy the ambiance and the music is always amazing. The lentil soup is a personal favorite, and it's always a pleasure to dine in their inviting atmosphere. I always have lovely conversations with Minadia, Ray is always helpful, and the kids help out sometimes! For a truly fine Lebanese meal, Cafe Baladi is the place to go.

Uzair A.

Lovely family-run spot with excellent Mediterranean cuisine, friendly service and wonderful atmosphere. We tried the yellow platter, shish tawook and hummus with beef (which was really good). Delectable!!

Homemade garlic mashed potatoes with olive oil
Amanda L.

Since my first time here, I have been back several times and they have not missed. I think it's impossible to eat here and not have a dish packed with flavor. I ordered takeout here last week on a rainy day and saw a special on their menu called "Loubieh bi Ziet" which was described as a green bean and tomato like stew with a touch of cinnamon. Oh my goodness. I had chicken added to this since they asked me if I'd like any meat added to it. I believe it's traditionally served with pita for dipping, however I ordered mine with rice to mix in. It was for sure the consistency of a stew so pita would be excellent. This was one of the most delicious things I've ever tasted. I wish this was a regular menu item because I'm so hooked. It had a perfect mix of savory, spice, and the kiss of cinnamon was just the cherry on top. I did not want this dish to end. Service is always friendly here and they've remodeled a bit which makes the experience to dine in very elegant but cozy at the same time. Haven't had one disappointing experience here!

Table - A man with glasses, a beard, and a bald head is seated at a table inside Cafe Baladi, a Lebanese restaurant. He is wearing a purple sports shirt with white logos and is smiling slightly. The table has a menu and a glass of water. The background shows a decorative partition, a chalkboard menu, and a sign indicating the restaurant's name, with warm lighting and a cozy interior.
Claudio B.

Authentic and good food. Fair price and good service. The place is small, recommend to reserve a table.

Green Lantern Platter
Jill P.

Falafels, pita, hummus (classic and roasted red pepper), and tabouleh was good!! Service was really quick and forgiving for the kids being a little destructive. Ambiance was very homey and nice!

The menu from Cafe Baladi in Malvern, PA, includes sections for salads such as Tabbouleh, Fattoush, Tahini Salata, and Falafel Tahini Salata, along with meat salads like Lamb, Beef, and Chicken Tahini Salata. It features a kids' menu with items like homemade chicken tenders, Pita Wraps, and fries. Desserts listed are homemade Baklawa, ice cream, and Tres Leches. The catering menu offers various traditional Lebanese dishes, including tabbouleh, fattoush, hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel, rice, and tray options for baked kibbeh, baklawa, and tres leches. The menu emphasizes fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.
Elissa O.

My daughter and I ate at Cafe Baladi last weekend, purely on a whim, as we'd been to the nearby PennDot Driver Licensing Center (DMV). We really like Middle Eastern cuisine so I checked out the YELP reviews and in we went! (PS. Laithe, you were right!) Great Decision! Cafe Baladi is a small, friendly, welcoming family-run restaurant. The menu has a nice array of appetizers and shawarma entrees, among other things to choose from on its menu (SEE menu Photos!) We were immediately welcomed by, as we later discovered, the lovely wife of the Chef/Owner, Imad. We ordered a small set of dual appetizers: lamb meat and veggies in a pastry shell. (SEE photo) with a delicious sauce. Our entries were a shawarma chicken wrap with fries (my daughter ordered) and a lamb shawarma entree with a delicious side salad. The food was delicious and the young son of the owners also waited on us/refilled our waters, and he was very friendly and came by our table several times to see if we needed anything. All-in-all this was a great find and not only do I give it 5 stars BUT I also give the chef/owner Imad a huge Thank You and kudos for responding to my later vm when I thought I might have accidentally left some important papers for/from the DMV in his restaurant. Thanks Cafe Baladi!!!!

Beef Tahini Salad, Turkish Coffee
Lauren W.

This place would be easy to drive right by in this busy plaza, but the food is too good to miss! Beef tahini salad was chopped up and made right behind the counter and was very fresh. The sfihas were AMAZING!! So much flavor! You can tell everything is made by their family with love.

Cafe Baladi -- app sampler - The image shows a hand holding a paper bag from Cafe Baladi, with three small containers of hummus placed on a table in front. The containers are filled with hummus, and a white tray contains two fried falafel balls wrapped in paper. The background includes a beige wall and part of a white object, possibly a bag or cushion.
L L.

I had great expectations based on their Yelp ratings. Unfortunately, I'm increasingly relying on Google reviews because Yelp has grown more and more inaccurate. First the staff was EXTREMELY kind and friendly, which makes it harder to be frank about the food, but I appreciate honesty above all, so here goes... Read raves about the app sampler... it was $11 for three sauce cups of hummus / pepper hummus / baba ganoush, pita chips, and two little meatballs with yogurt sauce. Everything was good, except the regular hummus. It tasted canned and had a processed aftertaste. Again, the rest was definitely tasty, but sauce cup size is just not much for $11. I guess I'm not yet caught up with inflation. The "yellow plate" chicken schwarma platter was okay. It's a few dollars more than Fattoush across the street. I've been to Fattoush dozens of times and yes, I was directly comparing the two. I get chicken schwarma there all the time and IMO theirs is excellent. Baladi has more spice, definitely more curry, and something else in there I can't name, it was a little nutmeggy-gingery, or something I just flat out never met, but it was interesting and fine with me for taste. My complaint is that I get rice at Fattoush and fries at Baladi. When I'm getting a Mediterranean dish, I prefer traditional rice. Yeah I get it that they eat fries around the world these days, but I prefer traditional components in my Mediterranean food because it's healthier and closer to the origin of how the dish was meant to taste. Also, the fries have an Old Bay or paprika seasoning which I don't like. Portionwise, I get more chicken at Fattoush, however I do find fat in theirs sometimes and the Baladi chicken was very clean. The salads are good at both places, but Fattoush has a micro salad--not micro greens, but like cut up very finely--and I can easily add some to a bite of my schwarma to get rounded flavor. The bulky leafy salad at Baladi has to be its own bite unless I kind of dump my chicken in it, I guess. The food was overall tasty, but fries over rice isn't my preference, portions weren't what I was expecting, and value for the money isn't as good as Fattoush.

Picked up the thin pita too.
Jack D.

When good people make great food. The Lebanese edition. A fav. Chance discovery next to the DMV, few months before Covid 19. Picking up my order. Cold December evening. The place is cozy, warm, aromatic and utterly wonderful. Husband and wife team. Friendly and worldly. Every dish we've tried here is good. Consistently good. The sojok pita burger is a fav. Got it again. YOU WILL LOVE THE PLACE. YOU WILL LOVE THE FOOD. YOU WILL LOVE THE OWNERS. What else could anyone possibly want! The thin pita bread they use, you say? Yes! Got some to go too! Support your local restaurants. Cheers.

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Everything was good but the hummus was amazing. Take out this time and ate in last. Both times were great

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