Med Deli is a Chapel Hill staple, and after finally going with some friends, I totally get the…read morehype! They have so many Mediterranean dishes to pick from, all laid out in a glass case so you can see what looks good before ordering. If you can't decide, you can't go wrong with one of their platters, gyros, or fresh pitas--and you can even watch them making the pitas right up front. We went with a pretty big group, and even though the place was packed, we still managed to find seats. The staff was super friendly and even helped us push tables together, which we really appreciated. I'll definitely be back to try more things the next time I'm craving Mediterranean food!

Another spot in Chapel Hill I'd been meaning to try, so I was excited to see it reopen after the…read morefire. The space is bright and spacious, but the menu is a little confusing since there's no info about the sides. We originally ordered two gyros, but only one was put in by staff. We went back in line and added the kofta platter--unfortunately, that turned into a big letdown. It took a long time to come out, and when it did, the kofta was burnt on the outside yet undercooked inside. It even had a sour taste and the seasoning was off. Honestly, I don't think I've ever had a bad kofta until now, which was pretty disappointing. The side salad was great though--the dressing was terrific. On the other hand, they do the gyro really well. The meat was nicely charred and served hot, and the portion size is huge. The pita, however, could've been softer--it broke in half when folded. Overall, the gyro was solid, but the kofta really missed the mark.

Great family business in Timberline shopping center. Place is very clean, has delicious…read moreMediterranean food and fast, friendly service. My son and I had the falafel and chicken shawarma wraps-both delicious and very fresh.

I love Mediterranean food so when I saw this place, we had to go inside and try it. I didn't…read morerealize it closed at 2:30pm until we spoke to the owner. It is a family owned restaurant, which I love. She politely said we could still order and eat inside. It was 2:00pm. We were the only ones inside the restaurant. It is decorated with items from Egypt. Paintings of pharaohs and pyramids. A few people came in to grab their to go orders. She explained that since the pandemic, they do more take out than dine in. We tried the hummus and pita, which was delicious. She mentioned their falafel was one of their best items, so I had to try it. It came with four pieces. They were piping hot and so good. I dipped them in the hummus. I also ordered the chicken kabab (marinated chicken with peppers, onions, and tomatoes over their homemade rice. I asked for no tomatoes and the beef shawarma plate with a Greek salad and tahini sauce. The food was good. I loved the Greek salad with big chunks of tomatoes. The chicken kabab (which she did explain did not come in a skewer) was a bit dry. I dipped it in the hummus. It lacked a bit of presentation. Something that took me by surprise was that we were given our food on paper plates, with paper cups and plastic forks, even though we were eating inside the restaurant. Not sure if it's the same for all lunch and/or dinner. The owner is very nice and I truly appreciated her letting us eat there even though it was close to closing hour. I took the rest of the hummus and pita to go so they could close at 2:30pm. Overall, great experience and good food.

The food and service at Chop't, 1490 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill is always exceptional…read more I have never had a bad experience with the team or meals at this location. Everyone really goes out of their way to deliver the best service and even better meals! This particular trip I had the pleasure of being served by Kaylah. Kaylah was absolutely wonderful! Such a professional, such a delight. I'll be back to Chop't, 1490 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill for sure!

I thought Chopt was OK/three stars. My wife liked it better than me and would rate this place four…read morestars. I'm not opposed to it. At the time of writing this review, Yelp's average rating for this Chopt location is 3.5 stars (92 reviews) so it's pretty spot-on, in my opinion. If you're in the mood for salad, this place suffices. While Chopt isn't bad, I wouldn't put it among my favorite salad bars/greens and grains bowls restaurants. For example, in Chapel Hill, I like nearby CAVA better for both taste and portion size: https://www.yelp.com/biz/cava-chapel-hill-3. Currently, in the Triangle, there are three Chopt locations: this one in Chapel Hill and two in Raleigh. This Chapel Hill location opened in June 2017. The chain has been around since 2001 and has locations up and down the East Coast. This was our first visit to any location. I'm pretty sure the business is named Chopt because they literally chop your salad as part of the ordering process. The setup is fast-casual, like a Chipotle, with fresh, customizable ingredients selected and placed into your bowl upfront, then chopping with dressing applied and bread added, and then payment. Drinks, eating utensils, napkins, condiments, etc. are self-serve. During our visit, Chopt had several salads with preset ingredient combinations priced around $8-12 each. There were seasonal offerings and warm bowls too. My wife got one of the Chopt Classic salads and I got a Warm Bowl. Everything on the menu was low-calorie. I've got to hand it to Chopt for keeping it healthy, something very rare for restaurants. Salads ranged from as little as 245 calories (Sesame Ginger Crunch, $9.89) to 715 calories (Harvest, $10.99). My wife had the Santa Fe (450 calories, $8.99) with grilled chicken added (+$2.99). The Santa Fe came with avocado, grape tomatoes, corn, Pepper Jack cheese, crispy shallots, and romaine lettuce with Sweet & Smoky Chipotle Vinaigrette dressing. I had the Mediterranean warm bowl (610 calories, $10.49). The Mediterranean came with warm grains or cauliflower rice (I chose warm grains) with Lemon Tahini Dressing, roasted chicken, cucumber and tomato salad, local feta cheese, Mama Lil's spicy peppers, cabbage and cilantro blend, and crispy chickpeas with a House Vinaigrette. At the end of the chopping and mixing process, we were both asked if we wanted bread. We both said yes. In general, I thought the salads were A-OK. All of the ingredients were fresh and overall, the salads were flavorful and satisfying enough. I will say these salads didn't leave me feeling as full as other salad/bowl restaurants, but those other restaurants typically serve more (calories) at more cost. So, if you're trying to diet or eat healthy, I do think Chopt is a fine option. We dined in for dinner and while we didn't feel hungry leaving the restaurant, we could have gone out for dessert somewhere. We ended up having mango sticky rice later that evening. I thought the salads were crisp and well-balanced. The half-slices of bread were tasty. I'm not sure what kind of bread Chopt uses. It's marketed as "Artisan Bread." Speaking of which, there was a sign inside the dining room that listed the restaurant's "Local Partners & Favorite Artisans." For example, the cucumbers, cabbage, and grape tomatoes were all local to North Carolina, the onions came from Georgia, and meat like beef and bacon came from South Carolina. My wife's Santa Fe bowl was served in a clear plastic container and my Mediterranean warm bowl was served in a compostable paper container, presumably because it was warm. All orders are designed for takeout, which is what I observed most customers do during our stay. The dining room was modern, spacious, and clean. They have an uncovered patio with umbrella-covered tables too. Chopt is located in the Eastgate Crossing shopping center on the northeast side of Chapel Hill. Same shopping center as Trader Joe's, two doors down from Chipotle, on 15-501 (the Fordham Blvd stretch of 15-501). Service was good from everyone. Chloe P checked us out. When we visited, Chopt was doing a two-week free delivery deal. Something to consider.

Shout out to the Managers David &Tre !!!! I came there last night to get food while working, and…read moreeven though my order was made wrong, I didn't realize it until I got home. I called after closing, and they still answered the phone David apologize to me about my food being wrong and to come in the next day to get my order he went above and beyond, even making sure the employees knew to put extra on my stuff to make up for me not being able to eat my food last night I really appreciate feeling seeing her and understood at this location and it not being treated like I was a problem. We laughed about it. No issues. Highly recommend going here if you want to be treated to by great people who go above and beyond.

Food wasn't good. First time there and decided to try because I live so close and wanted to support…read moreneighborhood business. Regret it because it was gross and made me feel sick.

The customer service is excellent. 3 staff working were very sweet and explained the sandwiches…read morewith many questions as I've only been to Popbelly 1x. I ordered the sweat heat pork BBQ, chips and BBQ chips. Sandwich was great. Location was very clean as I sat inside and ate.

The food looked appealing, but the taste didn't completely match its appearance. Some bites were…read moreflavorful, while others felt like they needed more seasoning.

Great food great service and great prices. Yes it's a little hole in the wall but it's clean and…read morethe food is great. The staff was friendly and my order was ready quickly during the lunch hour. Lots of customers too both eating in and getting takeout. My beef and lamb gyro was delicious and it had generous amounts of meat, tzatziki sauce and lettuce with tomato. There is also a nice pickle! Can't wait to come back for one of their platters!

I'm a bit conflicted because on one hand- the food is pretty decent. The pita was great and the…read morekabobs were also good but on the other hand this place is a bit run down. It is very much a hole in the wall and I have passed this place many times not realizing it was even there. It was a little bit hard to find as well because its storefront is so small. Overall, the food was pretty good, the portion sizes were decent and I think my favorite part was probably the pita bread. The lady at the front was very nice and the service was quick late at night. However, the actual building itself needs a little bit of a cleanup or renovation. Walls with marks and stains, seats, whose cushions are slightly cut up or damaged Not sure I would necessarily be back again, but we had someone that had dietary restrictions and so that's why we came.

I found this gem on Yelp. With such a high rating and food that I enjoy, I decided to give it a…read moretry. Its delicious! We ordered the chicken schwarma and the beef lamb gyro. The fillings and pita were both delicious and fresh. You can add toppings from a mini bar. I got extra pickles, tzaziki, greek olives and sauces. Yum!

We came in for a weekday lunch. The lunch room is chaotic…read moreand a bit confusing but repeat customers probably know what to do. We figured out how to place our order at the counter. Food is then dropped off at your table. You bus the table yourself. They want a minimum 20 percent tip. That is becoming irritating when you get no service. To the food:chicken kebabs were a bit undercooked but I had picked two delicious sides, including tabouleh. Sides were sensational. My partner also loved the sides and the pita bread. The biggest disappointment? Baklava. It was old and not freshly cooked. So no flakiness.

If I could give six stars, I would...because of one reason- Kenny's passion for serving customers…read moreand cooking delicious food! He offered to modify our sandwiches for no extra charge. By adding his own spin on the sandwich, he improved the taste and texture greatly. Kenny's passion for great food is evident in the way he genuinely wants to go above and beyond to elevate the customer experience. My man Kenny is GOATED! Lastly, we've been coming here for a long time and the restaurant is always clean, workers are friendly, and service is quick. We will definitely be coming back and hope to see Kenny rewarded for his efforts!

I usually order the Great Reuben (Original, not Light) or the Fettuccini Alfredo, with a glass of…read moreJason's Deli freshly-brewed sweet tea or Coke Zero. I've been going to this particular location at New Hope Commons for more than a decade now, not as frequently as before, but not rarely, and I notice there seems to be a slight downgrade when it comes to their food quality in recent years. I remember when in my first visits in Jason's Deli, every time I ordered a Reuben, the cashier would ask if I'd want regular or baked chips and my choice of side (usually I get French Onion soup, a fruit cup, or a side salad), but in my latest visit, I was not asked any of those. And what happened to the pickle dill that they usually include with the sandwich? Jason's Deli doesn't put that anymore. Yeah, sure you can get it from the Salad Bar, but it's usually included on your sandwich plate. I also prefer baked chips over regular, so when I got the regular chips I was slightly disappointed. I usually order the full Original Reuben (Corned Beef, not Pastrami) sandwich but they also have Manager's Special which comes with half of any sandwich of your choice + a cup of soup, which is not a bad combo for a slightly cheaper price. While the amount of beef in my latest visit was good, the Reuben in my sandwich tasted a bit cold as if it wasn't heated enough. The amount of kraut was good, and the Thousand Island dressing in the sandwich was fine. However, one corner of the rye bread was soggy, leaving me disappointed as I pondered how better Jason's Deli used to be. Jason's Deli's salad bar is decent with a good variety of toppings, cheeses, and dressings you can add. You'll have to pay additional if you want to add protein though. I tried having chicken breasts in the salad, and it tasted okay. You can get the Side Salad added to your sandwich order for about $6 or if you want a bigger plate, you can get the Garden Fresh Salad Bar for about $11.45. Both options are fairly price. They also have other specialty salads I haven't tried, so if you enjoy eating salads, you might enjoy Jason's Deli. Fettuccini Alfredo is not bad but not great. Don't expect it to be like Carabba's; it's a cheaper pasta but fairly priced; it comes with chicken and two pieces of bread, sauce is creamy enough. Chicken quality is better than its Italian neighbor, NY Pizza at New Hope Commons. My girl also enjoyed the penne with meatballs and marinara sauce. I also tried their wraps a few times such as the Ranchero Wrap, which is a Mexican-style wrap Southwest spices. Wraps and most of the foods in their menu are healthier than an average fast food chain. They also have a good variety of typical soups like Broccoli & Cheese, French Onion, Chili, and some Noodle Soups, so overall, menu items are what you'd expect from a deli chain. This Jason Deli location is at the center of New Hope Commons, close to the bus stop where many homeless people wait, and at one time, I saw a couple of them freely enter the restaurant without paying for food, and just eating the complimentary ice cream Jason Deli has for its customers. This is probably why they put coded locks for the bathroom doors: To prevent non-customers from accessing them. Overall, place looks spacious enough, even if it could get packed during Sunday lunchtime. Jason's Deli's soda machine and sweet tea options are convenient. Sweet teas are freshly-brewed, and fantastic with lemon. The complimentary soft-served ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, or a mix of both) with the small cones or cup is nice but at one of our more recent visits, the ice cream machine was down. Food was served fast, and someone brings it to your table, and someone also cleans them up, so overall, customer service is fine. The main reason we go to a Jason's Deli is for the Great Reuben, which is sadly, no longer great; hopefully, management will be able to improve overall quality of it. Back in the day, I used to have lunch breaks here every time I hang out in the Barnes & Noble nearby. It's still the best place to get food in this New Hope Commons shopping area but that's not saying much since there's not a lot of other options here: There's a NY Pizza place, a Subway inside Walmart, a Philly Steak spot that seemed to have shut down, so I'm thankful that there's still a Jason's Deli here.