Excellent food and friendly service. Don't let the location or exterior fool you; this place is #1 tasty, and#2, had good service. The primary aside, the rest was not fantastic... but a sold choice for a nice meal if you're in the mood for quality, Palestinian style middle eastern cuisine. Im excited to go back to try more stuff. read more

Owner is great, food is delicious. Our go-to for party platters and special occasions!

So yummy. Wonderful grape leaves. Not fancy inside but great food! Friendly service. I would go there again.

Hidden gem doesn't even begin to describe this restaurant. THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! we ordered the falafel plate and the shawarma chicken sandwich and both plates were 10/10. They included a complimentary hummus side with pita to enjoy and free waters while we waited. Overall - the restaurant and service was terrific, and the ambiance was great. We would definitely recommend to anyone in the area!!!! read more

Cafe Yafa - Falafel & Tahini, Hummus, Shawermah Chicken, Pita Bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Natick, Massachusetts

The food, service and ambience are all A+. I tried their iced chai latte with a cheese bread dish. The place is very clean. They make the food on the spot. Its not frozen. The owner (Mo) is very pleasant too. Overall, I highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

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A homey restaurant! While mostly take-out, I dined in and enjoyed the food, efficient and kind service, and free baklava that came with our meal (order of two plates came with one order of baklava). We tried the lamb and beef shawarma and the falafel plate. Both were tasty! They also have several pickled fixins for sale as well as spice mixes. Prices were also very reasonable! Will definitely be a part of my regular restaurant rotations! read more

Cafe Yafa - Shawermah Plate and Falafel Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Natick, Massachusetts

Came here after seeing an overwhelmingly positive number of reviews and I just can't understand why. The food is OK at best and portion sizes are tiny. Ordered 5 sandwhiches in total and they are largely pitas filled with vegetables and a small amount of meat. For a the prices they charge one would honestly expect more. Hummus was way too lemony and they garlic sauce was so garlicky that it was almost inedible. So many better options in the area the area read more

Hidden Gem! This place is delicious with the kindest service. We tried Chicken Kebab Sandwich, Falafel Sandwich, Croissant, Cappuccino... the food was so tasty. Definitely frequenting this spot. read more

Wanted to try a new place as a family so we ordered this in. Overall we were all happy with our meals. I definitely would try more in future. I had multiple meals in two days including: Hummus jalepeno pita starter (spicy but good) Shawermah Chicken Plate (great) Schwermah chicken sandwich (good) Chocolate chip muffin (good) read more

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This was a nice surprise! We were staying in the area in an effort to be a little closer to Logan Express for an early international flight. Looked for a local place to grab a quick dinner and stumbled upon this place. The service was quick and helpful, very kind and answered any questions we had about the menu (mostly about the teas). The food was great, my bf absolutely loved the falafel, which is one of his favorite meals. So that's saying a lot. :) overall great experience! It was affordable too! read more

I dropped by for ten minutes while it was rainy. The shop is small, but feels cozy and intimate. I was greeted quickly and was given a sample of Yafa's chai and then a small baklava roll, both of which were delicious, flavorful, and, in the case of the baklava, not too sweet. I took both a cheese and za'atar manoushe and a kunafah cream home with me, and heated them up as was instructed. The manoushe bread was soft, and the cheese and za'atar combination was great. The kunafah cream is light and not too sweet, tasting a little floral and spiced. read more

Cafe Yafa - CheeZaatar manoushe - Mediterranean Near Me - Natick, Massachusetts

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What a find! The food was delicious! They were extremely welcoming and gracious. Cafe Yafa is comfortable, clean, and the instrumental music lent a nice ambiance. Plenty of parking and tables. Food was provided in to-go containers, which made it convenient for leftovers! It's a hidden gem and well worth the visit. read more

Cafe Yafa offers Middle Eastern fare. Order at the counter and the server will bring the food to your table. We ordered: Chicken Salad, Shawarma Salad. Chicken Pita, fries with cheese, and grape leaves. Everything was good. My chicken was a little dry and the fries could have been crispier, but by and large, everything was solid. The place was clean and also had some mid eastern grocery items for sale. read more

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Friendly and helpful people , and good baklava , and the kebab sandwich I got was well flavored , but felt short on the meat , only a few pieces of chicken in it , and came off a little bit light for what I was hoping for. Cookies do not appear to be made here (or if they are they're packaged several days beforehand). I was hoping for a better espresso experience than a Jura-type machine spitting out a serviceable macchiato , but oh well. I'd come again if I was local and really wanted Mediterranean, but i wouldn't make a special trip here from any significant distance . read more

Excellently flavored falafel, dolma, and baba ghanoush. Fresh tahini. Friendly service. Clean restaurant. Peace signs on wall. read more

First, service was so prompt , warm and professional. Young lady at the counter was very kind and smiled. I would suggest coming here as oppose to Turkish Mediterranean. As for the entree, I had the Chicken Kabob Roll. It was fresh, entree was not too salty. Middle Aged men like me have to be careful about servings of salt. I did taste the strong garlic from the fresh hummus. Sandwich was easy to handle, was one of the sandwhich easy to eat without making a mess. read more

I recently ordered a variety of delicious treats from Cafe Yafa including hummus, kibble, grape leaves, spinach pies, chicken shawarma, rice pudding, baklava etc. I highly recommend a trip here! read more

Ambience is non existent. The falafel were ginormous but because of this they were burned. The hummus tasted like it was from a can and the tahini was even worse. My husband's kofta was raw in the middle and completely inedible I had the chicken Shawarma salad. The vegetables tasted fresh, but not too sure about the chicken. It was pretty gross. Needless to say we will not be back. read more

Major yum. Got delivery. Vegan app platter, lamb plate, chicken plate, fries, halloumi sandwich, labneh. ALL DELICIOUS. Would get all again and try more gladly! read more

Good food and really friendly staff. You can also pick up a few Middle Eastern staples here.

Pretty good Mediterranean food here. The baklava was banging. Everything else was good as well. Customer service was super friendly. Would definitely return. read more

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Sorry but the tabbouleh we got was soggy and old and, worst of it, there was sand or soil in it. We had to throw it away. They gave us some baklava as an apology but still we left with a "never again feeling" supported by the toughness of my lamb kebab, which was a repetition from a visit a couple of years ago. read more

I am a regular at this wonderful restaurant. The food is always fresh and delicious. The menu is quite varied and you can get wonderful schwarma sandwiches and salads and so much more. Each year, I bring my high school Mock Trial Team for our end of season luncheon and the owner always makes us feel welcome as 18 high school student celebrate, make noise and savor the great food he serves. He always gives the kids special treats and we always take a group picture with Mohammed included. this place is a gem. read more

Wow, I felt the warmth when I was placing my order over the phone. But let me tell you once I walked in Mo made me feel right at home. I am a sucker for great service and they provided it. The food is amazing as well. Thank you Mo and your staff!!! read more

Ok food, seemed clean, a bit bland including the desserts. Small portions and overpriced for what you get. They may want to think about including something like the garlic sauce with the rice/kebab plates rather than upcharging for it, too dry otherwise. read more

Ordered chicken kebab sandwich and plate, falafel, and hot sauce. Very flavorful and fresh! read more

Cafe Yafa - Ordered chicken kebab sandwich and plate, falafel, and hot sauce. Very flavorful and fresh! - Mediterranean Near Me - Natick, Massachusetts

Genuinely one of the best cafes I have ever been to. The service is top tier and well-run. I got an iced chai and Muska Kataifi Pistacio which were incredibly fresh and flavorful without being too sweet. The area is very homey and colorful, which is supported by the attitudes of everyone there. They are incredibly generous with their delicious samples that I have not seen from many cafes in the area. I will be coming here again and again to try the rest of their desserts because they really are a cut above the rest. read more

Fast food here was fantastic. Very large portions and the owners are such wonderful people. Please support the small business. And definitely go when you have a big appetite because you will be satisfied read more

The beef/lamb shawermah was amazingly delicious! The picked cucumber added a bit of zing and crunch that truly brought this sandwich up a notch! And the grape leaves were equally perfect, just enough lemon & mint to make them stand out. Highly recommend you try this place! I used Door Dash and it came very quickly too! read more

Stopped by last week for a quick brunch bite. They have breakfast items on the menu, as well as lunch items. Cafe was clean and decor and ambiance are nice. Owner at the counter was polite and friendly. I ordered a fried egg and avocado croissant sandwich. It was delicious, as was the flat white that I ordered alongside it. Wish I had snapped a photo of my breakfast before devouring it! Would like to stop by again another time to sample their lunch offerings. A great option and a great chance to support a small business, it's only chain shops at the 9/27 shopping center where Stop & Shop is, just down route 9. Easily accessible if you're on Route 9 West coming from Wellesley and heading into Natick, or even on Oak St., heading south to the Route 9 intersection, it's a 5 min. drive from the intersection of Oak & Pine streets. read more

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I just tried this place for the first time and unfortunately wasn't a fan. The cheese fries were not seasoned and were basically soggy fried covered in cheese. No flavor whatsoever. The Greek salad did not come with house dressing, rather just covered in olive oil and vinegar. That's not Greek dressing. The falafel was fine, nothing to write home about. I wanted to like this place. Maybe it was just an off night. read more

The good was excellent and arrived quickly. We were very pleased and will return soon!

TOP QUALITY This spot in Natick is cute and delicious. Their chai latte might be the best I've ever had, and quinoa salad is delicious. I added in falafel, which made it even better. The owner is warm and generous. He is an honest man who does not oversell (but he could because it really is THAT good!). read more

Wonderful, wonderful Palestinian owned place with superb food and a collection of high quality Palestinian/Arab pantry items like Al-Ard oil, spices and some prepared food. Owners are super sweet and the food is EXCELLENT. please go. read more

Excellent taste, very fresh food- we tried the chicken kebab plate, baked eggplants, baklava for dessert everything was tasty! Definitely coming back and bringing friends. read more

Recently discovered this Mediterranean hidden gem with terrific vegan offerings for my hubby--score! Takeout order included Felafel Wrap, babaghanoush, extra garlic sauce, quinoa salad, hummus. For me, the carnivore, the lamb/beef shawarma platter was delish. The online ordering was easy, our order ready on time, and neatly packaged--and the gentleman (proprietor?) who greeted me was so gracious and welcoming, answering my questions about other vegan options for next time. Will def be back again. read more

My new favorite restaurant! Phenomenal people, delicious and healthy food, convenient two Natick, Framingham, Wellesley, Westin and Wayland. Wendy's on route nine just went out of business, can you guess why? People want healthy food, and this is the ticket. Enjoy! read more

Cafe Yafa - Incredible quinoa salad and beet baba ghanouj starter - Mediterranean Near Me - Natick, Massachusetts

There was a huge piece of paper in my sandwich! I just pulled it put my mouth, yuck! This is obviously pre-made frozen meat that they heat up in a hurry. Food wasn't tasty, at all read more

Cafe Yafa - Huge piece of paper in my sandwhich! - Mediterranean Near Me - Natick, Massachusetts

What surprised me about this restaurant was the cleanliness. Usually I see a single counter , few table restaurant, has having some dirt someplace. Not this location. It was inviting with its appearance. The staff was very friendly and understood the menu. It was a true pleasure. Peering into the kitchen it looked inviting as well. The food quality was high, the price extremely fair, making this a value restaurant. The food was first rate . Everything we tried was delicious. Definitely a place needing a return visit. I do believe the hours listed on yelp currently short-change the hours they are open....and I am pleased they are currently open later in the evening (the door claimed 9 PM). Try them for lunch or dinner. read more

Very casual place with great food at reasonable prices. We shared a Greek salad which was fresh and included lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, oregano, vinegar, lemon juice, mint, sumac, feta cheese, olives (pits removed), and olive oil. Falafel wrap was very good with the right mixture of ingredients. The wow dish was the shakshuka lamb. The lamb was perfectly marinated and cooked so that it was rich in flavor and tender. It was served with a perfect mixture of onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, paprika, chili flakes, cumin, garlic, olive oil, and fresh cilantro on top. Definitely a dish worth coming back for. Service was perfect and the place is very clean. Drawbacks are cheap napkins and plastic utensils. This was our first visit and looking forward to many more visits when I'm in the neighborhood. read more