I wanted to give a quick update. I didn't get a chance to get the gentleman's name but I had to come and give compliments to his service and his willingess to go over and beyond to make sure that I was taken care of. I could tell that he had established relationships with some of his customers and that is always nice to see. It is great when a business can truly be connected to their community. It was raining one day and he was courteous enough to help me take my food to my car and even opened my door for me. He is such a kind person. He has gained a customer for sure in me. I also want to say that their side salad is really good. I used to try the pasta as the side but it would always be so dry and flavorless. Now that I have had their salad, with such great improvement, I'm curious if the pasta has received a makeover as well. I also order a salad that had the Greek salad. It has feta cheese in it, olives, onion, tomato with a side of Balsamic vinaigrette and an Herbal vinaigrette dressing. I fully enjoyed the salad and that is saying a lot, because I don't typically do salads at restaurants just because I feel like I make better at home. read more

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The Hero's Gyro is . I got it delivered and everything was still hot and everything tasted fresh. The pasta salad was very good as well. Definite recommend. read more

Leaving 3 stars out of guilt because the hostess asked me how our food was and I said "good!" The food was not good. The food was bad-- and overpriced. Wars have been started over less than serving jarred mexican salsa on top of bad hummus. the Pita was okay. even bad pita is still okay. I paid $15 for the Mujadara Special, which was a soggy scoop of rice and lentils served without the advertised crispy onions. Spices were good but I do think it came reheated by Chef Microwave. Girlfriend told me her falafel gyro was equally disappointing. side salads were about as lazy as a side salad can be. could tell from their texture that the tomatoes were refrigerated. Nothing really stood out as either good or truly awful. which would be okay if I didn't spend $50 for a gyro, a scoop of rice and lentils, and a hummus dip. read more

Been far too long since I have stopped by. This is a hard to find gem with limited parking but well worth it. Greeted coming in the door. Fast, friendly, and smiling service. Many locals walk across from the area offices. I had the original gyro which is just one of many varieties they have. It is huge and delicious. Came with a pasta side or a side salad but as you can see I opted for the pasta. Then I washed it all down with their amazing spiced tea. Delicious!!!! To finish I got an order of their baklava. Devine. Local family owned business at the end of a crowded strip mall. The challenge of getting in is well worth it. They have updated the menu and broadened their offerings so if you have not been in in a while Like me swing by and see. read more

Cafe Med - Standard Gyro and a spiced tea. - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

I love this place! It has been in the same location for years - which is good and bad - and the menu, as another reviewer referred to, is slightly gyro heavy. However, with gyro meat like that, how can you go wrong?!? It is ABSOLUTELY delicious!! Theirs salads are fresh and tasty, with a light and flavorful vinaigrette and yummy spices, the portions are MORE than generous, the service is friendly, but it is very small so be prepared to possibly wait for a table if you get there right at lunch hour. My reference to the location, above, is that it is in a strip mall and the nail lady next door has also been there for years, so probably no hope for expansion, and parking is tricky. However, they're still there which means everyone that knows about them comes back and/or sends friends!! read more

"A hole in the wall" and "hidden gem" is appropriate for this place. Without the reviews, I wouldn't have chosen to eat here. Delicious authentic Greek food. Cute place once you walk through the doors. Personable and friendly service. We had the special, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, spinach dip, cold pasta salad, and chicken Caesar salad. All was wonderful! read more

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The food is excellent, and service and ambiance are great. The owner is a down-to-earth person and will likely talk to you if he has the time. There are downsides. While the family-run restaurant itself has no issues and the parking is reasonable, it feels like it is buried and sandwiched between a building and the parking lot of a larger restaurant. Also, I fear the restaurant needs to better advertise to get more customers, and will need to have at least one more server to work during the day. It will be a sad day if I come back to Memphis and find out that Cafe Med has closed its doors because it could not support itself like it can other nearby establishments.. read more

Greek Gyro Salad-- got home and absolutely no dressing included at all Tabouli - had absolutely no lemon on it When you get a to go order and live 15 minutes away....there is no way I would get back in my car and go back to this restaurant for such flavorless food, and lack of care as to what should be standardly included. Will not make that mistake again! read more

It says 2 stars, but truthfully I would do a 2.5 if I could. Starting with the positive, the place is nicely decorated, the ambiance is chill and the menu has good variety. The food came out fairly quickly, ingredients seemed fresh and the owner was pleasant. Unfortunately and despite all that, the experience was extremely underwhelming. We came in for lunch on a Thursday, place was fairly empty. The waitress seemed disengaged and only interacted with us to take the order and bring/take the plates. We ordered the chicken shawarma special ($14), the Vista gyro ($12) and a lentil soup appetizer ($7). The shawarma was very weird and unauthentic, basically grilled chicken with a lot of herbs added. Didn't taste bad, but did not taste like a shawarma and was very all over the place in flavor. The gyro meat was super flavorless and we were not given any sort of tzatziki sauce or something to help with it. The soup was the highlight, but I am not sure that a small cup like that should be worth $7. The side of pasta salad included was very hard and old, and honestly we tried it and left the rest in the plate. To add a bit of sourness to the situation, when you get up to pay you are greeted by several signs that say that a 3.9% charge will be made for using debit or credit cards. I get that times are tough for businesses, but this should be advertised before the meal or on their website, not when you are about to pay. Ultimately, this place is hardly the worse "mediterranean" restaurant in Memphis, but is a far cry from any authentic greek food or from any good value. It would do in a pinch for a quick lunch for the many offices nearby, but I personally wouldn't return. read more

Cafe Med - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

Ordered take-out. Huge menu. Great food. Extremely friendly staff. Highly recommend.

A hidden gem in East Memphis! I've lived in the area since 2004 and (sadly) never stopped in until now. Had the Gyro Panino and it was fantastic! Service was great, with the owner stopping by to introduce himself and see how we were enjoying our meal. Their prices are very reasonable, as you can see from photos of their menu. Desert was the baklava, which was the best I've had. We're both looking forward to enjoying the rest of the menu on future visits! read more

Cafe Med - Gyro Panino - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

Had lunch at Cafe Med last week, and it was wonderful! Don't know why I don't go there more often, but I intend to now! The three of us came in around 2 p.m. and didn't want a huge meal, so we ordered appetizers. We had hummus, tabbouli, eggplant dip, and spicy feta dip-all served with pita (combo of crispy and soft). Each one tasted fresh and well-seasoned. I can't pick a favorite from the four! I also love their lamb gyros and pita sandwiches, as well as the spiced iced tea. Give Cafe Med a try if you haven't - you won't be disappointed! read more

I have encountered not only stellar food here, but also stellar human beings. The harmony in this place warmed my heart each time. It may be a small, sweet, clean, out of America feel kind of a place, which is how it struck me, since I'm not from here originally either. Healthy food, delicious on my taste buds, and made with a heart. I got attached to their salad...the best oil dressing I could not have created myself (order it separate and dip a fork in it and try the herbs at the bottom..a bit salty..delicious:), the tabouli (spelling), their chicken was great, the feta fantastic, their flat bread grilled or plain, their turkish coffee, their babaganush, the baklava and triamisu were fantastic! Thank you for having me as warm heartedly as you have :) read more

Cafe Med - Dear Pam ! Splendid friend, human, and waitress. - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

I really wanted to try out a place today as I had a doctor's appointment. I found this place which was just across the street from my appointment. I actually had seen the name as it was on the list of restaurants that offered discounts for Memphis teachers. Since businesses are in hard times right now I decided not to ask about the teacher discount. I decided to go for the Hero Gyro and an order of baklava. They said it would be ready in 5 minutes and once I parked it was ready! I'm pretty sure everything had been prepped and they just needed to stuff the pita and grill it. Glows: The pita was stuffed and meat was falling out as I bit into the pita. The pita was thin, crispy, and surprisingly sturdy for all of the filling. The side pasta was cooked al dente and it just had a light herb dressing. It was a welcome palate cleanser for the spicy sauce. The baklava wasn't overly sweet, which was perfect for me. The menu has a lot of different sort of pitas, wraps and sandwiches which would appeal to a lot of people's tastes. Grows: The feta small was definitely the first smell that hit my nose and I didn't realize it came with olives. I picked those out so that everything was right it with the world for me. Usually, I feel like restaurant in Memphis cater more to the American palate so I didn't actually think the spicy sauce would be spicy. It definitely was spicy enough to where I needed to cool down my mouth with the side pasta. The baklava was a tad bit small for me. It was basically $1.50 per square so one order comes with 2 small squares. Overall, it was a great meal. I definitely have enough food to make it last 2 meals which is always great for value. The pita was great but next time I will ask more questions to make sure that I like all of the ingredients first before ordering. Nothing wrong with the cooking of any food item, just that I'm picky about certain ingredients. If I am in the area again, I will definitely try more menu items. read more

Cafe Med - Hero's Gyro and Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

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The food is always amazing The owner is awesome he goes up and beyond for his customers The atmosphere of the place is very comfortable. read more

This is a nice family owned place. They only offer Carryout after 3pm. Great flavors in the babbagonush and salad. My falafel taste d old but the gyro was super fresh. I would go back and try something else. Gotta support local businesses! read more

Hidden jewel. Everything tastes great. Service is excellent. You have to try the meatballs. Definitely recommend this place. Seating is kind of limited. read more

Good, quick service. Not the standard Mediterranean food, but their take on it. As others have mentioned, and as I've experienced twice now, the pasta (salad) is undercooked, so the noodles are on the hard side. I'll request a different side next time (I think a green salad is an option). I ordered the Yanni (had the Jerusalem last time - which is misspelled on the menu); the pita, babaganoush, and gyro meat were good, but the tabouleh was cooked with the meat - which totally changed the flavor of the tabouleh - instead of added to the gyro cold. It was bitter and I had to scrape it off, which was very messy. With that said, I suggest asking how menu items are made so you're not surprised vs. assuming it's typical Greek fare. Next time I'll be sure to have them put the tabouleh on the side so I can add it myself to the sandwich. read more

Cafe Med - Yanni Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

Got the Milano Panini with side of pasta salad, mmmmmhmmm so good! Friendly staff and cute interior with some cool artwork and photos from Istanbul and Syria. A perfect lunch after visiting from Nashville for the day. read more

Cafe Med - Milano Panini w/ pasta salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

Another great lunch at Cafe Med! With a great range of healthy Mediterranean appetizers and entrees, from hummus and dips to steamed and grilled Pitas, and Greek gyros, Club Med never disappoints us. I would absolutely give it 5 stars out of 5. Reasonably priced, with convenient parking right our front, and cheerful waitresses and waiters, Cafe Med is centrally located in Memphis, TN, right off of Poplar and Kirby Parkway, and it's open for lunch every day, and for dinner Thursday to Saturday until 8:00 PM. Healthy, inexpensive ethnic food is always a great thinWhat a gem of a place. George Woodbury Jr MD read more

Cafe Med - George Woodbury Jr MD at Cafe Med - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

Bakhlava is a type of Mediterranean pastry made from honey. I've tried Bakhlava in many restaurants across the country. Now my wife Dr. Chapman and I have found the very best Bakhlava in the MidSouth, at Cafe Med, at 1817 Kirby Parkway, in Germantown. It's made from pistachios, and it'd both delicious and healthy. Featured dishes include the Chicken Fandango, all sorts of grilled pita sandwiches, and steamed grilled gyro pitas. Prices are reasonable, with convenient parking right out front. Cafe Med Restaurant is open Sunday through Wednesday for lunch from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and for lunch and dinner from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Thursday to Saturday. 1-901-755-9710 www.Cafemed1.com George Woodbury Jr MD read more

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So i've just started getting comfy with picking up food at restaurants in the age of COVID. Its been a couple of years since i have been to Cafe Med and i was desperate for a stellar Gyro. So, today i ordered the classic Gyro to go. Got it back to the office...opened the foam container and at first glance i thought i was looking at a Rembrandt drawing of a Gyro. I am not kidding. This was art. Even my co worker said "That LOOKS like what you see in menus". I thought about taking a quick picture but the need to get it in my belly was too great and i jumped in head first. NOW...if you have never eaten there. Be warned, the Gyro is the size of a football! YOU GET YOUR MONEY's worth and then some. They dont cheat you on size or ingredients. Everything was fresh and delicious. Its simply the best Gyro in the city of memphis. If you are on the fence about this place...here, let me push you over and send you directly to Cafe Med. You can thank me later~ read more

I was in town for business and I tried Cafe Med. Incredible food. I spent time in Jordan and the food was on par with what I had over there. Great hole in the wall with excellent food. This place is a must try. read more

Delicious small restaurant! Fed 7 vegetarians (+cheeses) very happily. Good enough to order lunch for the next day! Parking is tight. read more

This is one of the best places in Memphis. We are regulars now and usually order the Spartan. We are never disappointed and never go home hungry. We often leave other casual dining restaurants wishing we had eaten at Cafe Med! The owner and all of the workers are so nice and friendly. They want to make your experience an enjoyable one! The tea is marvelous with a Mediterranean flair! It's the only tea my husband ever liked. read more

We paid our first visit to Cafe Med tonight. They have no eat-in evening dining (in-eat available at lunch) right now (July 2022), so we took home a sumptuous dinner: a chicken special served with rice and whipped garlic spread; a Yanni pita sandwich with baba ganoush and tabouli; an olive and feta dip that came with toasted pita triangles; and lastly, an all pistachio (no walnuts) baklava. For beverages, we tried their lovely herbal ice tea that has a cinnamon taste to it. We arrived home with this feast of flavors, seasonings, and spices--everything was delectable. This is the best food we have had in Memphis in the last three months since we moved here. Did the mention the generous portions? We hope to return and work our way down the menu. I highly recommend this restaurant. There is free off street parking out front. The Cafe is located in the corner of the strip mall. read more

Cute little cafe. The chili was very salty white the pasta salad that comes on the side is full of so many dried herbs that they get stuck in your teeth and dry out the dish and could use a little salt. I had the falafel pita for my entree. The falafel was okay but you could tell it wasn't freshly fried because it was missing it's missing the crunchy exterior. The tahini was a good complement to the fresh veggies and falafel. read more

I can't praise enough, my favorite restaurant in the city of Memphis. Great gyros, wonderful hummus, sandwiches and baklava. My friend came back from a trip in Greece wanted some Mediterranean food, I took her here and she said she liked the food here better that the food in Greece read more

**UPDATE SAME DAY: have been nauseous all afternoon and throwing up all evening. STEER CLEAR!!** It was okay. Our food was barely warm, as was the hot tea. Tomatoes and onion were flavorless. Cucumber sauce was delicious, and the pita was hot. Meat seemed a day old. Wait staff was subpar. I didn't care for the fact that they charge 3.9% for debit/credit transactions--as a business, these fees need to be calculated in your budget, not from your patrons. I paid cash, but I doubt we'll be back. Open Flame is better, in my opinion. read more

Excellent food, very friendly staff, and very flexible with the menu to match your tastes. I was torn between two different gyros and they allowed me to combine my favorite ingredients from each of them into one pita without any kind of up charge. Very happy with my experience. read more

Cafe Med - Classic gyro with hummus and banana peppers added and the spinach dip. - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

Recently relocated from L.A. I have been looking for an amazing Mediterranean restaurant or cuisine...hard to find in Memphis thus far....until today....Awesome eats, warm, friendly service, feels like the family kind of vibe, super-fresh ingredients, made from scratch sauces, outstanding EVO, gyro and salad to die for... the owner, Nahdam(sp...sry), on site and preparing or overseeing every little detail...the list truly goes on... this place is the real deal...it is so refreshing when someone puts that much love into every dish...and every customer. Hunter waited on us....so knowledgeable about his menu, great, on target, recommendations...and respectful - prompt and friendly service. If you miss this place, YOU are missing out! Excellent prices...and to go choices are available but the "sit down" experience is worth it. read more

This is my favorite lunch spot in town! The food is great, always fresh, and made to order, the service is prompt and amazing, and the prices are extremely reasonable. read more

Cafe Med is my kind of cute little place. They have more gyro sandwiches under one roof than any other mediterranean places I have ever been to. I like how they play with different vegetable combinations. Last time I chose the Yanni Gyro which has gyro meat, baba ganoush& tabbouleh salad, after peeling my eyes away from the Trojan Gyro (with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, purple onions & marinated artichoke hearts), just to name one. Not a fan for gyro meat? Try their grilled pita sandwiches, which feature your usual deli meats stuffed inside the pita pocket instead of between two slices of bread. I like the less bread/more filling looks, not to mention the nice grill marks. Not a fan for pita bread? They have panini with focaccia bread. Their baklava is a little denser than what I am used to. I like my baklava a bit airier and fluffier, but I like theirs for not being cloyingly sweet or skimpy on pistachios. Service is always wonderful. They lost one star to me for having one of the worst hummus I've ever had. How this fine establishment could underdeliver such a simple thing is beyond me. read more

Cafe Med - Yanni Gyro (gyro meat with baba ganoush and tabbouleh salad) - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

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Let me start by saying my meal was delicious HOWEVER, it was not mine! Nothing about my order down to the drink was correct , the young girl taking orders was on her phone the entire time. I'm sure my meal was given to someone else . I hate this was the first impression, I will return to try again. read more

Cafe Med - turkey panini w/ cheese, spinach , roasted tomatoes and artichoke ,pasta and unsweetened tea. - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

I ordered the Yanni Gyro which was a steamed pita stuffed with gyro meat, topped with babaganoush and tabouli salad. It was excellent. Probably one of my favorite things to ever eat. I love babaganoush and tabouli alone. These were both very well made here. Altogether it was a fabulous combination. My beau ordered the chicken Caesar wrap which was a steamed pita stuffed with chicken and topped with lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, mushrooms, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing. He said it was "pretty good." Man speak for he'd "probably order it next visit." The pitas came with sides of pasta salad. It was rotini pasta sprinkled with dried herbs, which made it rather dry and the pasta itself was mushy. That's the only reason I took away a star. Next time I would ask for a substitution or even go without a side as the gyro is huge. I will definitely be back. I want to try an appetizer next time. read more

Cafe Med - Yanni Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

Delicious! Everything my family ordered was wonderful! And the hummus was extra garlicky, which we LOVE!

Went in for lunch this past Saturday and it was so good. Had the hummus and lunch special of chicken schwarma wrap! It was so good and filling! Got baklava to go since we had no room for dessert! And tea was yummy! read more

Nice blend of light Mediterranean food. Jewish, southern Italian, Greek, and various Arabic cuisine. Most of it nice and light but satisfying The lamb and beef gyro is a real highlight. The grassiness of the lamb is complimented by the earthly herbs. It is seasoned beautifully. The chilled pasta on the side is a nice marriage with gyro Our server was Rachel. She was attentive and very bright. Lovely lady. The atmosphere is fine. The prices are fair and the portions are fine. Give it a shot. read more

Cafe Med - Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

Just had Cafe Med for lunch, it was delicious! Everything tasted so fresh! I had the Sicilian gyro and pasta salad with cucumber sauce for dipping. If you don't try it your missing out! read more

Cafe Med - Delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

Best Mediterranean food I have ever had. I get the Hero's Gyro, definitely a must try. The owner is also extremely nice. I'll be coming back! read more