Peanut and Tree-nut Allergy Safe Food was delicious and fresh. Everything we ordered was hot coming out, and tasted great. Waiter was friendly, helpful and it did not take long to get our food. I have a lethal Peanut and tree-nut allergy and had no issues eating here or communicating with the staff. At the time I came the only thing that has nuts is the deserts, so I was able to pick from the whole menu when it came to food and not worry about entree cross contamination which was a delightful surprise. This includes their vegetarian options which were also nut free. I am excited to go back and try more of their menu. read more

Unassuming and beautiful interior design. Family owned and operated. Attentive waitstaff. The food was perfect. The crispy dippers (so good its hard not to order extra rounds) and filling entrees were great. Ask about the homemade icecream options. read more

I'm providing this honest review as a constructive feedback for improvement. We came across this place online but were only able to try it recently...I was honestly disappointed by many things: First, when a place advertises shawarma meat and posts videos of the famous Lebanese shawarma revolving cone that grills the marinated meat as the cone turns, you would expect that the shawarma plate you order is an authentic shawarma meat cut off the shawarma cone...unfortunately, this was not the case at cafe baladi. I respect the owner who's advertising authentic homemade Lebanese food but the shawarma meat we got was not an authentic shawarma meat...this was meat that was cooked either in a pan or in the oven and was not tender because it was not probably marinated and it's not grilled on the shawarma cone. Placed that have the famous shawarma cone you can usually see in the restaurant either behind the counter or through a window in the back - this was not the case. Second the plate included the choice of hummus or baba ghannouj and tabbouleh...we picked baba ghannouj and we got the tabbouleh...again, the baba ghannouj did not taste at all authentic nor homemade...it tasted like the baba ghannouj in a conserved can that you find in grocery stores. Authentic baba ghannouj is made from grilled eggplant tahini lemon juice and salt. Third, the Lebanese tabboule is made from finely chopped vegetables (parsley, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, and burgul). Unfortunately again this tabbouleh was not finely chopped and it lacked the burgul. We were really disappointed. The only positive thing was that the service was quick. read more

Cafe Baladi - Menu September 2025 - Lebanese Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

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My first Lebanese restaurant !! and I am VERY pleased!! I love trying new foods and my co worker highly recommended this place. I dined here with one of my girlfriends on a Saturday night around 530pm and parking was easy. Service was also exceptional, this is a family owned restaurant and our server made sure everything turned out great. He also kept refilling our waters which was really nice. The tables are small but this is a great place for a date night, girls night out dinner or literally for whenever. If your party is big I would suggest calling to make a reservation or make a reservation online. This place keeps getting better! It was BYOB!! Huge plus next time we will bring the wine! My review of the food: so tasty !! Appetizers: Falafel 3 pieces - (Fried chickpeas with herbs and Lebanese spices) Really good and would order again ! Crunchy on the outside but flavorful on the inside and it had a white dipping sauce which was good but I loved the orange sauce that came with the Sfiha. Sfiha 2 pieces - (Baked homemade dough, stuffed with ground lamb, chopped tomato and onions) Wow! The flavor on these were amazing! Soo much flavor and lamb was so tender! The backed homemade dough made to perfection- it was like a little pillow doe the lamb! Definitely going back to just for these! For dinner we both ordered the Red Platter I ordered the beef and my girlfriend ordered the lamb ! Both were amazing!! The flavor on both of them! Sooo good !! They both came with Tabbouleh salad which was so FRESH!! I could have a whole bowl of this! We had a choice of either hummus or baba ghanoush and again both were amazing ! Both were creamy and it came in a little side dipping dish it was just right, not too much and not too little. I can't wait to tell my family and friends about this place I wish I took more pictures of the place because it has that home feel which I love. Being a family owned restaurant that's what you want. Expect me to be coming here for lunch and dinner! read more

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Cafe Baladi catered my boyfriend's birthday party... amazing yummy tasty food. Everyone loved every bite! We have also had dinner in their restaurant. Great ambiance and service. read more

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 read more

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I've been seeing this place for over a year now since I moved to Pennsylvania. We went there today for lunch and had one of the best experiences and amazing tasting homemade authentic Lebanese food. I was really pleasantly surprised at how cozy the place was and how nice the family was running the business. I can't believe they make everything from scratch. We will definitely be back frequently. Great food and great service. read more

Probably a bit more than what you'd like to pay for a meal but it's great. This is a delicious family owned restaurant serving lots of Lebanese food. I enjoy their falafel and their sampler platter that consists of babaganoush, hummus, tableuh and pita. Their pita is thin and not what I'd compare to a Greek pita. They have specials written on a board that changes. My friends enjoy their stewed meats with rice. Overall delicious food. read more

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. read more

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It's always a pleasure returning to Cafe Baladi. This time, the pasta with shrimp was a standout - truly tasty and delicious. The atmosphere? Inviting and friendly, as always. Service was impressively fast, a welcome change. Such beautiful presentation across the board. More than enough variety to choose from, making decisions a delightful challenge. And the pricing? Very reasonable for the quality. A consistently great experience. read more

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!! read more

Cafe Baladi - Lebanese Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

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Waiter did not spoke very little English. Didn't have most of the items on the menu. Did not bring the dishes we ordered

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! read more

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

Cafe Baladi - Table - Lebanese Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

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! read more

Cafe Baladi - Green Lantern Platter - Lebanese Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

This Lebanese restaurant is a gem. I'm always happy to eat at places where you feel like a guest in someone's home and this place gives you that vibe. When asked about the food, our server said "my father makes these ...." which immediately made me feel comfortable. We went there on the 4th of July which meant there were a few specials which would not ordinarily be there on the menu. This review is also an appeal to them to put the Lebanese Pizzas (at least one?) on the menu on a daily basis. The Za'atar and Cheese pizza that we ordered was really yummy. We also got the "yellow platter" which has flavorful chicken shawarma and my favourite salad from this part of the world - fattoush. If normal salads had that texture of crispy pita bread alongside the greens, I would never complain. Malvern is quite a ways away from Philly and we were only in the area to reminisce about the time we lived there. But this restaurant made it well worth the trip. read more

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!!!! read more

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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. read more

Cafe Baladi - Beef Tahini Salad, Turkish Coffee - Lebanese Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

This restaurant is a solid 4: The staff were friendly, and the food was very good. The falafel were particularly tasty. I didn't care for the baklava, but this was because of the orange blossom flavor, which I admit is traditional. The dining area was clean and this is a great place for a casual lunch or dinner. This place also sells a small selection of relevant food items. For context, we frequent Mediterranean restaurants whenever we can. read more

Tasty Mediterranean restaurant in Malvern, conveniently located in a shopping center with two easy entrances - on Lancaster and the cross street. Their prices are reasonable, and the food is good, albeit a little different from what I would typically expect. For their pita sandwiches, they toast the bread, which is an interesting take on the dish. The lamb is tasty, and so is the sauce, but the way it's wrapped makes it kind of tough to eat without making a mess. Another strange thing was that they serve mashed potatoes as a side rather than fries. Overall, good food quality and service for a reasonable price. I'm sure I'll be back at some point! read more

The fattoush salad was pretty good but just a little too sour for me. But it might be because I ordered it as takeout. The tres leches was unbelievably delicious. The rose water was so favorable and the cake was moist. While, I was there to pick up the food, it looked nice inside. Additionally, their service was good and the food came out just at the pick up time. read more

Cafe Baladi - Tres Leches - Lebanese Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

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I go to college right down the street from cafe baladi, and when I'm craving food that reminds me of home (Jordan) I always know to come here. The chicken shawarma wrap with fries and garlic sauce is my go to. I've tried a lot of middle eastern restaurants in our area and this is the only one that closely matches the food back home. The family that owns the restaurant is the sweetest family, and although I don't order all the time the owner remembers me every time I come in. Overall, it's a must try I guarantee you it will be a new favorite!!! read more

We've enjoyed dining at this casual Mediterranean restaurant in the plaza with Giant. Friendly service. Great humus, babaganoush, tahini and flatbread. We have enjoyed their Gyros and entrees. We recommend it. read more

Best mediterranean flavors in Malvern, you have to check this place out. Family run restaurant and friendly staff. The wraps are amazing, my favorites are the chicken shawarma and if you're looking for something with a little kick then you can't go wrong with the sujuk. The tabbouleh is also very flavorful and the homemade chips that come with the sandwiches are a Home run! Cafe Baladi's flavors won't disappoint. read more

Cafe Baladi - Menu - Lebanese Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Can't say enough good things about this place. Food was wonderfully delicious. Everything was made from scratch. The young man taking care of us was wonderfully attentive and great at his job. Highly recommend the shish taouk and sfiha . Hopefully if I am back here again I will try their lamb shawarma. Other folks with me said the beef shawarma was very moist and delicious. Portion sizes are also quite good . So happy we decided to try this place on our road trip read more

Such a pleasant experience. We have been to many Middle Eastern Restaurants and by far Cafe Baladi is one of the best in this area. The most authentic and delicious food we have had, from the tabouli to the soujouk sandwich. Our server was incredibly enthusiastic and gracious. Make sure to leave room for dessert! We look forward to being a guest again soon. read more

I come here often and enjoy not only the delicious food but the fun family atmosphere. This family run business is delightful. If you like lebanese food, this is your goto. But they do have options for kids like chicken fingers. And their fresh made salads are awesome. Service is great! read more

Very authentic...great shawarma! I drove 20 min to pick it up and I was not disappointed....if u are craving real Lebanese... go for it. ( i suspect the grape leaves were from a can...) but everything else was amazing. read more

Delicious food, quick and friendly service, and lovely owner/operators who truly care about your experience. We have ordered from Cafe Baladi many times and are always blown away by the flavors. My personal favorite is the Yellow Platter. The chicken and garlic sauce are so flavorful. This place is a true family-owned gem! read more

If I could give 10 stars to this place I would! Everything was so delicious, even my very-picky 8yr old licked her fingers. We ordered the starter sampler, which included Falafel - it was so unlike any I've had before. So crispy & crunchy even after the car ride. Chicken Shawarma platter with the refreshing fattoush salad and garlic sauce was also so delicious, and so generous in quantity. The Sfiha and kibbeh was my daughter's favorite. And don't miss the pita chips! So light and crisp. We have plenty of leftovers, which I can't wait to polish off. read more

This is my first time having Lebanese food and it was out of this world. This is a small family making big flavors in this restaurant. I typically have to drive it to Philadelphia to get anything close to this, and I was shocked. This is a Cafe, so the dining area is intimate. They have Lebanese drinks and a soda from parts unknown. Give it a try it's wildly delicious. We noticed they do catering and large orders. This place needs a lot of community support. Give it a try, the worst thing is you can go grab a sandwich somewhere else! read more

Cafe Baladi - Sifah to go. It wasn't ENOUGH!!!! So freaking delicious!!!!!!! - Lebanese Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

It was so good that I had to come back again. This time with my fam. We decided to try their soup of the day, which was the lentil soup. I don't think describing it as delicious is enough, so let's just say that it earned my Mama's approval. In the ultimate shawarma debate, I am more of a chicken than a lamb shawarma kind of gal, but in an effort to try something different, I decided to give their lamb shawarma a try. And It was probably the best lamb shawarma I've had. The lamb itself was juicy and tender and seasoned perfectly. Congratulations, Cafe Baladi! You have officially earned my family's approval. read more

My wife and I are BIG on mediterranean food, particularly Lebanese. Last night (Wed. October 9, 2019), we gave this small cafe a try, and boy, were we very surprisingly pleased that we did! Everything on the menu was absolutely delicious! The cafe was family-owned, with two precious young daughters roaming around. My wife and I definitely loved the experience, and we WILL BE BACK for more! read more

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I come here all the time. Best hummus and Baba Ganoush outside the Middle East (that I have found). Lovely little place (reserve a table if you come with a group!) run by a very nice family that will make you feel welcome instantly. They take pride in their food and its preparation - and will always accommodate to your needs and wishes. Just ask. All salads are always freshly cut to order, which makes a big difference. read more

Oh my goodness! We found this place after finding out our initial choice for Dining at Akio's Sushi was thwarted d/t them being closed on Tuesdays. We saw Cafe Baladi & I yelped it to see the reviews. They convinced us that this was a superb alternative. We weren't disappointed. A frequent customer offered us some suggestions which we tried & were more than pleased. It was all so delicious & didn't take us long to return for a 2nd meal. read more

I can't believe it took me so many years to discover this hidden gem! My mom and I were in the shopping center recently and spotted it and have been back twice in the past couple weeks. The food is exceptional! Some of the best falafel I've ever had and the pita wraps ( my mom had lamb and I had the chicken) were delicious! Everything is so fresh and made to order . The owners are so friendly, extremely helpful and they truly make you want to keep coming back to support their business. Cafe Baladi is my new favorite spot in the area and can't wait to be back for a third time to try something new! read more

Super good food! Family owned business. All the food I've tried is mild (in terms of spice) for an American palate. Definitely try the red pepper hummus. Fatayer is real good. My wife gave a thumbs up to the chicken shawarma. The tabbouleh was the big exciting surprise here -- super fresh! It's a little like a salad that resembles pico de gallo that is heavy on cilantro. Must try. read more