Great salad. Unfortunately ruined with their terrible and loud radio choice - it was a preacher screaming about drug users and a load of other nonsense. Too bad. Otherwise clean and professional. If management reads - opt for less controversial radio aka ANY music. read more

Second time here wasn't great. $11.95+ tax for the plate with beef (forget the name) and the portion was too small. Little grape-sized pieces of meat. (The meat is the dark bits mixed in with the bell peppers in the photo.) I mentioned this to the staff there and they just said ok. They were not rude or anything, but they also didn't offer to apologize or offer compensation. Maybe I should've asked for my money back, but I didn't want to make a scene. The taste is good, to be fair. Either lower the price or include more of the main course. Not sure why the sides make up most the dish. read more

Cafe Moderno - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, California

1st time here. Went off of good reviews on yelp.Very fresh & healthy Mediterranean food. Prices are very reasonable. The service was quick. The girl at the front is very friendly & efficent. Resturant is clean. I will definitely be returning read more

So I've been here once before but forgot how delicious the food is here. Cafe Moderno does not disappoint! I highly recommend this place. The chicken kabobs are absolutely amazing, very delicious! The lamb gyros are pretty damn good too. read more

My boyfriend and I wanted to try this place out for dinner and it was definitely a great choice! James was the one who took care of us. He was friendly, and had a great attitude. The food is made fresh when you order so be patient. Overall a great place to eat!!! read more

Another yelp rec that seems a bit fishy. The spinach pie were soggy and obviously from frozen. The balaclava was terribly soggy. The rest was "ok" read more

I decided to try this place based on all the rave reviews. Sorry to say that I was severely disappointed. The food was not good at all. Portions were small and it was over priced. It also took forever for them to get my order out even though there was only like one other person there. And to top it off, their bathrooms were completely disgusting. If they can't maintain the bathroom then I'm guessing the quality and standard of their food isn't very good either. Sad to say I will never come back to this place again. read more

Great service, fast, and the food was yummy. I I'll come back if I am on the area again

I love Mediterranean food, so when I saw Cafe Moderno, I thought I'd try it out. The service is great and the food was delicious! I've already been to this place a few times. This is my new favorite spot. read more

Unfortunately I listened to reviews but I also went in with no expectations so I would not be let down. I think I might have been mistaken about not being able to be let down. The hummus was just ok, the pita bread reminded me and my companion of pizza bread since it was pretty doughy. Her falafel was way too dry and my lamb gyro was more like a lettuce sandwich with a single piece of very thinly sliced formed meat which also was very bland just for looks. People who gave this place 5 stars apparently don't know what Mediterranean food really is. But the server was nice and the place was clean, so I had to at least give it 2 stars for averaging the negative score both my friend and I wish we could have given it for its food. read more

Our first time here, service was quick and professional. Staff constantly checked on us, they made sure we were happy customers. The food was fresh and very flavorful. I will definitely visit this place when I am in town again. read more

If you're looking for great Mediterranean food, this is the place! Eaten here a few times and never had a problem! The food is absolutely delicious and everyone who works here is super nice! I've eaten in once and would honestly say I'd rather get take out, however, that does not take away anything from their delicious food! Also, this place had made me fall in love with pita and hummus! read more

This place is a hidden gem. The quality of the meats (I had chicken and steak) were great. The steak was tender too. I like the taziki sauce they serve as well, very flavorful. The service was great as well. read more

Went there for the first time and ordered a chicken kabob dinner with sides of pilaf and grilled vegetables. It also came with pita and Tzatziki. My friend ordered the same kabob dinner with Mediterranean Fries and pilaf. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, and both felt we were eating healthy. The spices and flavors blended well. The moderate pricing was appreciated. This place is small with a few booths and tables. You order from the cashier, and the food is brought to your table. Don't expect the same service that you would get at a large restaurant. The cashier has to multi task, so be patient. Overall, it was a good dining experience and I will go back again. read more

I'm giving this restaurant 4 stars because they're over priced. The chicken kebab plate was delicious but paying $15 for lunch was a bit ridiculous. The lunch combination was for a skewer of chicken with rice. Other places serve this exact lunch for under $10. read more

The plate looks appetizing; however for the price the portion was way too small. The spanakopita was too greasy, the beef was tough and the chicken just merely all right. The tiramisu was frozen, which is no surprise since this is not a bakery. Overall too expensive for the amount of food you get. read more

I love this place, it's very relaxing. The staff is super friendly. The food is delicious especially their lamb gyro. I prefer their Mediterranean fries over the regular ones :-) read more

I've been here a handful of times and I was wondering why I haven't left a review yet lol. Honestly from the meals I've tried it taste great! I usually get the entrees and it's a bit of food so it's filling. There humus is soooo good here! I love it so much and usually ask for extra pita to eat with it. Extra pita is a dollar. The only thing bad I'd have to say about this place is I think the falafels could be better. Texture wise there great just they don't have much flavor. There frappes are also super good and only 2 bucks! I prefer there frappes over Starbucks lol other then the one complaint this place is super and priced fair to me for what you get. It's a must try and I wish I would have known about it sooner. read more

We went on a slow weekend day, the server/cashier was very nice and helpful. The food was all good. We tried their falafel and gyro. The server also recommended their special coffee ice blended drink and bougasta (custard pie). The bougasta was nice, very subdued, but nice to have with tea or coffee. I have never seen that before. Their coffee drink again was not super sickeningly sweet, I loved it. It's almost like Baskin Robbins' Cappuccino Blast in flavor, but not as sweet. It's very good. read more

As always the food is always wonderful here and the employees are always so kind and generous. The chicken soulvaki is always good with a side of hummus and grilled veggies. The food here always fuels not only my body, but my mind! read more

This place was really good. Perfect for eating healthy, and simply. Everything was fresh and cooked well. Would love to go back and try some different stuff. read more

Hmmm I've been craving Mediterranean food for about a week and I found this place on the way to work. I'll make it short and sweet. 2 kabob with hummus and a drink was $20. That's insanely over priced. The beef is nice and tender but the flavored are lacking. The hummus is good but I didn't come for the hummus. Secondly they don't have Kefta or Lamb....the fuh? Who doesn't have lamb at a Mediterranean place? All in all. The foods fine. Definitely not 4.5 stars worthy though and its extremely over priced for what you get. I wouldn't come again. But im not exactly upset. Underwhelming at best. read more

Well we went to this place because we were starving and this was a non fast food chain restaurant that was nearby. I am sure glad I decided to stop here. It was very very delicious!! Everything was tasty and fresh. The only complaint I have was that I ordered the falafel wrap and that thing was super huge!! It was very difficult to eat so it basically fell apart with each attempt. My mom had the chicken kabob and she said it was very good. I ordered Mediterranean fries and OMG!! Best fries everrr!! They just have this burst of flavor that can be very addictive!! They are a must try! The place is small-ish but just perfect. Seems like a popular spot. read more

The tilapia dish here delicious, it comes two sides. I have tried this dish twice, and I have enjoyed it both times. I tried the roasted potatoes as a side, and the basmati rice, both are delicious. read more

I came for the first time to do something different and a warm meal. I ordered the chicken kabobs (2) with grilled veggies and it comes with pita bread, a side of hummus and tzatzili sauce. The food was good and very well made. Service friendly and fast. It was rather pricey though. I spent $18 dollars which for a lunch is a bit on the high side, but it looked and tasted like fresh food. I would come back again for the quality of their food. read more

Food is so tasty. Nice big portions, 2 plates can be shared by three. Must save room for their awesome Greek Frappe!

So this time we canceled my hole order because they they tried to charge me extra for some extra gyro sauce... absolutely ridiculous to walk business and loose a customer over a little extra sauce if they gave you enough it would not be a prob but they don't and then to loose a customer over a 1.00 is just bad all around. The young lady could have saved me by saying it's no prob I'll take care of it but she was fine letting me cancel my order and walk....poor decision but I guess when you have a cow ring hanging out your nose it's a sign of poor decisions....I don't think anyone wants to be served by someone with something hanging out of there nose anyway. I don't like to be mean but I'm a little upset with that kinda service. read more

Prepare to impressed by this casual eatery in the middle of a strip mall. Friendly counter service, but they bring your food to you while you wait in a cozy booth. Our party opted for the three dip sampler which, to our delight, comes with warm pita bread. We also has the falafel wraps and a gyro wrap. For a little extra, you can get soup, salad or fries. Choices of salad are limited to three - the Greek salad, Theo's Original Greek salad or the Caesar salad. The mom-in-law got the Moderno's Greek and I went rogue and asked for the Fattoush salad, not really an option but we asked super nice and they were very accommodating. The Fattoush has mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion, radish, fresh mint and pita croutons with pomegranate dressing. After we indulged in the dips, the wraps came out with a smile. They were beautifully presented and enough for two. Large portions and delicious to boot. We ended our meal with the best baklava I've tasted. Don't be misled by locale, check this place out. read more

Cafe Moderno - Falafel wrap with the Fattoush salad...a tasty lunch. - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, California

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Based on the reviews, we were expecting a different restaurant, but once the food came out we were not disappointed. We had been expecting a traditional sit down dining experience based on reviews, but when we arrived, we were surprised that it is basically a order at the counter and be seated restaurant. Because we made reservations they did take our order and bring to us. Restaurant was very clean and the girls working, very friendly. Two people in our group ordered the Salmon and thought it was overdone, but still a good flavor. The mediterranean fries were served cold and had to be returned. Salads were great and presentation was really nice. They serve wine and beer and pricing is very good! read more

Went here and got a gyro with med fries. The interior is nice and so are the staff. The problem I have is with the food. There was nothing special about the gyro. The meat seemed to come in a pre-done package and simply reheated on the grill. It was okay, but nothing special. I asked what made the Mediterranean fries different from the regular fries. I was told the difference was Mediterranean seasoning. So, I tried them. They tastes like a stale soggy mess. Here's why: the Mediterranean seasoning consists of (1) Parsley, (2) Paprika, and (3) Lemon juice. The lemon juice took crispy fries and made them soggy and taste stale. This place is okay, but I would not go here, if I was craving Greek food. read more

My wife and I absolutely love this place. She always gets the steak kabobs, rice and grilled veggies with extra tzazki sauce (which is excellent). The food is great and the wait staff is especially friendly. 99 cent coffee everyday is nice (the waitress even asked if the batch was too watery (it was) and she brewed me a free cup fresh! Recommend Cafe Moderno to everyone! read more

I discovered this place as a good lunch spot. They have healthy and delicious food. They prices are about $10 per person.

Every time I come here they always mess up my order. I ordered only three combos with 2 kabobs, basmati rice and salad each. They charged me four combos. The other time, the forgot to pack my salads, so I returned to get my salads, but the employee was nice to give me free desert due to their mistake. Other than that it's ok, I love their kabobs, gyros, rice, salads and deserts. read more

Wow! Once again, the yelpers were right. The young lady was very pleasant which added tremendously to whole experience, but the food was phenomenal! I had the steak kabob plate with rice pilaf and hummus. I was a little thrown back by the price but soon realized it was worth every penny and I would spend my money there again. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Great flavor! My skeptical associates could not stop talking about their meals as well. Full and satisfied helped start the second half of our work day smiling. We highly recommend that you try this place. read more

Passed by this area and Yelped for a good lunch. Based on the review, I went ahead and tried them. The service was great, friendly and attentive staff. I ordered Combo 1 that comes with 1 chicken kabob plus 2 sides (hummus and rice pilaf). Portion of the food was okay but the price was way up there comparing to other Mediterranean places I've tried. I would have expected 2 chicken kabobs for the price. I sat for 2 minutes and my food was ready. The service was fast but the chicken didn't taste fresh and it was dry although it looks good from the outside. I wish they prepare their food once you order it just like other mediterranean restaurant. Taste of hummus and rice pilaf were okay, nothing special. I paid $15 for everything including a small drink. Plus left tip for the staff for their great service. read more

Cafe Moderno - Chicken Kabob plate with Hummus and Basmati Rice Pilaf - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, California

This place was superb. After dropping a car at a rental shop next door, we stop by this restaurant, . We were exceedingly surprise. The salmon that was order was probably the best salmon that we have received at a number of different places. It had great plate appeal and lived up to that enjoyment. The Gyro was plentiful and well worth the cost. Service was given with a smile. We did come at dinner-time, five o'clock, and it was slow but that was to our advantage. It's probably the best time to try this gem. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

We really must have hit this place on an off night. We went based on the other reviews and had high hopes. I had a combo kabob plate, it was ok. Hubs had a gyro plate. It was terrible. Food was super greasy. Not authentic Greek food that we're used to. Won't go back. read more

I dropped my car next door to be serviced. By such a chance Cafe' Moderno was nexrt door. stopped iin to waste sometime. ordered the Oven Roasted Tturkey with a side salad . The salad was made perfect with their vingerette dressing. The sandwich was the best sandwich in years that I had pleasure of eating. they serve regulzr drink menu with a small list of beer. I went back the following day when my sons car needed to taken to shop had lentil soup. nice texture, very tasty. both days followed with a Blue Moon Belgian White ale. I would recommend with 5 stars. read more

Cafe Moderno - Cafes Near Me - Montclair, California

Burnt falafel bad hummus and the young lady taking my order started picking a bump on her arm and I already tipped her lol I gave it a shot because of reviews but from my experience I will not be going back the search continues. read more

Great service. Food was delicious. A quick fix to a Mediterranean craving. Will definitely come back.