Food is bomb, but the employee Kyle... my boy is a dawg. Going to be a great salesman someday. Knew the menu inside and out and explained everything to a T. Everyone was all smiles and great customer service. Portions are huge. Great spot. Great ambiance. read more

Wow!! This place did not disappoint at all. The reviews and the food sold me on this place. This was the best customer service experience I've ever had at a restaurant. Shoutout to this amazing staff and a special shoutout to Kyle, who was just phenomenal with explaining the menu and keeping the engagement going throughout the night. The inside was great, clean, plenty of seating, and just had a welcoming atmosphere. The food was just chef's kiss . I ordered the falafel sandwich and rice, and I was hooked. My friend got the French fries, and they were top notch. Then they let us sample the tahini ice cream, and it's a must have! Overall, an amazing experience and night. I will definitely be back soon. read more

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Tried this place out after hearing great things about them from numerous people. We came during lunch time and ordered the chicken tawook with chopped salad and a chicken shawarma with hummus, both to share. Both were jam packed with flavor. The chicken was nice and tender, the hummus was smooth and the chopped salad was very light and refreshing. The prices were very reasonable for the quality and amount of food we ordered. Overall, service was friendly, patient, and kind. They were great about making suggestions and answering our questions. Even though this place was busy and bustling, our food came out in a timely manner and there were always tables available. read more

De Babel - Chicken tawook with chopped salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Mezza platter : Falafel - The best falafel I had was from Sunrise Deli in San Francisco The Falafel here is different than Sunrise deli but delicious. Perfect balance of spices and fried to perfection. A+ Hummus - smooth and fresh. A+ Baba Ganoush - not bad Dolma - very different but not bad Chopped parsley salad - was ok. I am not into parsley. I'm more of a cilantro type. Hopefully, I can switch to a chopped salad next time. Mixed grill with lamb tikka, meat kafta and chicken tawook : Lamb Tikka - overcooked, dried and tough. Meat Kafta - flavorful but dried Chicken Tawook - was alright. Rice - dried and bland. I prefer the rice and grills from Princess Pita. Pita bread - pillowy and yummy Desserts: camera didn't get to it. Rice pudding - too sweet but not bad Baklava - soggy and didn't taste fresh Tahini ice cream- not enough sesame. Will definitely return for the mezza platter, extra extra Falafels. read more

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My only complaint for this was how sour the tzatziki was, it seems like they put too much lemon and it made the beef gyro taste less savory. However the fries were super fresh, and the service was great. I just wish I had a more savory gyro from here. read more

De Babel - Beef gyro and fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Love letter to De Babel, Letting you know that despite having eaten there so many time before I still love your fresh delightfully prepared food. You French fries are the bomb!! My video below says it all. read more

First time in after seeing the Top 100 places award. The place was packed on a Monday for late lunch which is a great sign. We wanted to try a lot and ordered the Meat Kafta sandwhich with Taboulh side, Beef Gyro Lunch entree with fresh cut fries, an order of hummus and an order of Falafal. Everything was cooked to order but it wasn't too long of a wait. Place was clean inside with a decent amount of seating for a strip mall restaurant. First thing we noticed are the portion sizes are huge! The Kafta sandwhich was amazing, the Gyro platter was excellent, the hummus was perfect, the taboulh was very refreshing, the Falafal was some of best we have had, the fries were really good. As you can assume at this point we loved this place. The Yelp top 100 is well deserved. BTW, Saleem was a great face of the place taking our order. Lots of energy and a great overall attitude. This place is a must visit! FIMP "Food is my Passion" read more

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This place has such good energy Upon arriving a customer leaving said he loves this place so much for their fantastic food and hopes we do. Service is extraordinary and extremely friendly. We were trying to figure out the menu and the worker helped guide us through with recommendations. We both decided on the chicken tawook with rice, fries, hummus and chopped salad. Things seem made to be made fresh to order because it wasn't busy on a Wednesday around 2 PM and it took a little time to come out The chicken is very delicious and full of flavor. The rice wasn't bursting with flavor but it paired nicely. The fries were extremely delicious! Haven't had great fries like that in a while. The chopped salad is different, I think I would've enjoyed it more if there was feta cheese in it. Or an option to add. The hummus is good and the pita bread is soft and taste fresh They were too kind to sing to me for my birthday and gave me a baklava slice! The soda machine could have a bit more carbonation, who doesn't love a good zap lol And step away back because the soda machine kind of spits out the soda and it got on my white shirt Plenty of parking, easy to find. Steady flow of people coming in and out Pretty casual place to go eat by yourself or with a Friend. A good amount of seating I think you'll enjoy your visit read more

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Not great .. pretty okay. Now, to be fair, I went with the employees recommendation as I normally do. He loved it, and I respect him for that. But, I did not as much as he did. With that being said, the service was fantastic. The restaurant is very clean. And, I will be back to try something a little different, because I think that is what De Babel is about. read more

De Babel - One order of fries is more fries than any family of four should ever eat!!!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

There's a reason De Babel is consistently rated 5 stars - based on my first visit, it is 100% worthy of all the stars! The portions are incredibly generous. The staff is great. The food is amazing. What more could you ask?! I ordered the gyro with roasted vegetables as a combo with fries, and had to take pictures just to capture how much food came out. Everything was delicious! Tzatziki sauce is homemade, which I preferred on the side. What really made the experience stand out was the staff. The wait team was genuinely friendly and welcoming from start to finish, which made the whole meal even better. Bonus points for fountain drinks, too! I was very tempted by the swirl ice cream and homemade cookies for dessert, but I was too full this time. It just gives me another reason to come back! Thank you, De Babel! read more

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Great lunch @ De Babel today. Had a Mezza platter. The platter is great if you want to try a bit of everything from the appetizer side of the menu, perfect to share with a small party. The platter consisted of stuffed grape leaves, hummus, tahini, tabouli, baba ganoush, falafel balls and pita bread. Everything was super fresh. I enjoyed the tabouli which came with fresh lemon and pomegranate seeds. Very fresh and savory. Def a top Middle Eastern destination in Scottsdale. read more

De Babel - Mezza Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Bustling even on a weekday evening. Heads up their spicy sauce is actually super spicy - loved that. Their side of fries is a MOUNTAIN so be ready to share read more

De Babel - Tawook sandwich with a huge side of fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

It saddens me to say that I won't be coming back here on any regular basis. They got rid of what was in my opinion their best and most unique sandwich - the chicken schnitzel, and what was once $11-12 is now $13-15 per. I'm glad they've been successful enough to open a second location, but between cutting my favorite menu item out and constantly raising their prices, I'm saying goodbye to Babel and will be heading to my other favorite Mediterranean place from now on where I can get a full combo for less than the price of one sandwich here. read more

Such a clean store, we saw workers walking around fix up the lobby every 5 minutes. Cashiers could tell we were first timers right away and offered to help us with the menu. We ended up getting the chicken shawarma sandwich and the gyro sandwich. We also got a side of fries, WHICH WERE MASSIVE!!! The gyro came with a tzatziki, while the chicken shawarma came with a garlic sauce. The chicken was loadedddd with dark meat, could've used more of the pickled veggies tho. Gyro was perfect, good balance between meat, pita, sauce, and pickled veg. If we came back we would definitely get a combo instead of separate sandwich and fries, you definitely get better value that way. I want to try their plates next, I saw some people eating the chopped salad and it looked so refreshing and delicious on their bowls! Casual place where we still felt looked after by staff! 100% recommend! read more

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This place is a an absolute MUST TRY!! Everything was so delicious and tasty. I personally got the chicken shawarma sandwich and it was so yummy. The pickles complimented the chicken and sauce so well. Their portions are huge as well so definitely worth the money. I will 100% be coming back! The hospitality and service were seriously unmatched! The environment seemed so friendly and welcoming. One of the staff members even offered me a small cup of ice cream for free as I was leaving. I mean talk about going above and beyond. I really don't have a single bad thing to say. read more

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Wow! So impressed with how fresh and amazing the food was. I ordered the mezze platter which came with hummus, baba ganoush, dolmas, falafel, tabouleh, pickles and pita. The portions were generous (actually masssive) and this is best shared with more than one person. Hummus was smooth and creamy. Baba ganoush was perfection- not overly smoky. Pita bread was warm and fluffy. I also got the lamb tikka plate with a chopped salad. The lamb was tender and juicy and the chopped salad was so refreshing. The service was great and friendly and I truly wish they had this back in California. If I lived in Scottsdale, I would eat here all the time. They were so sweet they gave my friend a birthday cookie and ice cream too. The ambiance is very casual and low key. Good for take out or dine in. Highly recommend this spot if you're in town. read more

De Babel - Lamb Tikka Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Newbie. Heard it was good and it was close. It was really good. It takes time. They cook the food. Its not walk up. Wife got a meat gyro. Really hot, fresh, fries were steamy and perfect. I got a cuke salad. Half order. It was hand cut and super fresh. Needed a touch more cheese in my opinion to cut the tang of the veggies. We ended up splitting our meals. We will go back. read more

Great vibe and Noam at the counter was a standout -- exceptional service, warm and efficient. Tractor lemonade is a must. Food didn't quite match the Yelp Top 100 hype. Hummus was lovely, but the chicken shawarma was dry, falafel too hard, and fries overdone. Next time I'm going straight for the sandwich! My Middle Eastern food benchmark is Mazra in Redwood City -- extraordinary. De Babel has the bones to play in that league. Hey De Babel team, show Noam this review for extra smiles! read more

De Babel - Tractor Lemonade - excellent! - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We came here for a late lunch a couple of weeks ago on a beautiful winter day! Their food is definitely top notch and the service was excellent. It was packed inside so that gives you an indicator of how this place performs. We were a little disappointed with the outside seating. We tried 2 tables, both of which were dirty and/or wobbly. We also had to move because there was an awful trash smell from the neighboring business just lingering while we were eating. I know they don't control the trash smell, but the cleanliness was an issue. Hoping that can be addressed by reading this review! read more

De Babel - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Finally got to try the spot that's everyone's raved about and it really is worth the hype! At the table we tried the hummus, the chicken tawook, the schnitzel and the shawarma. Hands down!! The shawarma won. The staff was incredibly nice and they have such a cool vibe in there! Definitely check out the spices that are on sale there as well! Key takeaway: I cannot recommend the shawarma enough! If you're going here get the lunch special shawarma and fries you will not regret it! read more

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This is my go to for Mediterranean food. Its a hidden gem! I like to get the sample platter. It has everything. Stuffed grape leaves, hummus, babaganoush, falafel balls. I've also had their lamb tikka plate which is delicious. Lamb is tender and so flavorful. Their chopped salad is fresh and amazing. read more

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Still a really great restaurant! I love the lamb tikka sandwich. One of my absolute favorite things on the menu. The falafel is wonderful and well seasoned and just amazing. The service is also good here in fact I think it's gotten better. The ambience is functional and clean. It's well maintained and well lit. Still one of the best middle eastern restaurants in the north Scottsdale area. read more

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This place has been on my eating list for awhile but I don't get up this way too often but today when I was close by at Gateway Trailhead, we checked around the area and found De Babel was close by and came in for lunch. This place is about as busy as it gets and hard to find a table to sit down at, this is a fast casual place, so you order your food at the counter, take a number and the food is delivered to you. We ordered the falafel lunch plate with Caesar salad, a side of fries and okra. We waited about 15 min and then the food came out. The food here is excellent, everything we tried was good. The prices definitely have been affected by inflation and hard to justify $7.50 for fries but they were good! Falafel very well made and the okra was really good (but also bit more oily than I like). Pita bread was the fluffy poofy ones, my favorite! Overall, a really well executed restaurant and very good Middle Eastern food. I would return when in the area and maybe as a lunchtime splurge as I can't seem to justify $35 for lunch really. Call me a cheapskate but to get all these items at Baiz, it would probably cost less and I would have a few meals for a few days, but hey people got to pay the rent and their employees. I get it. read more

De Babel - Falafel lunch plate - very good - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Halal food - disgusting and absolutely cruel way to kill the animals. I would not recommend. The only way to improve this restaurant is to close it down. read more

I don't write too many reviews, but this place is absolutely marvelous. When I first found them I was highly suspicious of their near perfect yelp rating. I can admit ... I now see why and adding another 5 star rating to the list. I'll echo what others have said as the food here is top notch. Always fresh and the Gyro is simply AMAZING! However, the thing that stands out most to me here is the staff. Since my first visit they have always been so inviting and helpful. I've now become somewhat of a regular and I've always had the same amazing service, food and experience. Definitely worth a try!!!!! You won't be disappointed! read more

Vegan review: I've been curious about this place based on all the glowing reviews I've read. We visited on Black Friday, which can always be a challenge for a business in a strip mall, but they were well staffed, and we had no wait in line. The menu was strait forward, but it would help if they indicated which items were vegan. To get a taste of the place, we ordered a falafel sandwich with tahini and schug on the side, plus a side of hummus and a side of rice. All arrived promptly and accurately. The falafel instantly took me back to one I had in Munich years ago. It was the pickle combo of turnips and cucumbers that sent me there! I loved how crunchy it was, and the pita was soft but supportive. No falling apart! If De Babel were closer to home, I'd come back for the falafel. The schug was also excellent - a nice flavor kick! I didn't enjoy the rice or hummus as much. The hummus had a bit more tahini than I prefer, and the rice was plentiful, but a bit bland. Not offensive, just not as great as I'd hoped. Unfortunately I was too full to try the vegan tahini ice cream. Maybe if I'm back in the area I'll give it a try! read more

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What a fantastic surprise this place turned out to be! We decided to go out on Thanksgiving (I know, I know - shocking!) and when almost everything was shut, D-Babel was open... and naturally packed for lunch. It's a very clean, beautifully set-up spot with quick service and a quick turnaround vibe. We ordered the lentil soup, stuffed grape leaves, one chicken shawarma, and one lamb kofta shawarma and in true hungry-on-Thanksgiving fashion, we definitely overordered and ended up taking some to go. No regrets. The food was fresh and flavorful, and the staff was genuinely lovely. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a great Middle Eastern meal. A total gem! read more

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One of my favorite meals this year and it was $26. The perfect meal is a precisely grilled skewer of meat, a fresh, crispy flavorful salad , with a dip like hummus or raita and a hot fluffy pita bread. Oh man, their pita. It has just the right amount of flavor. Whatever their yogurt dip is - its not sour cream, its not yogurt, its not cream cheese. It's some magical mixture of the three. I could bathe in it. read more

De Babel - Chicken Tawook with chopped salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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It's hard to make Gyros standout. This one did. The food was amazing. Healthy portion of fries and sauce. I got the Gyro which had a very zesty and flavorful tzaziki. Would come again read more

De Babel - Gyro Beef & Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The theme of our meal at De Babel was abundance. We ordered two lunch plates; one chicken shawarma and one gyro, each with a side. We were not aware of the large portions, even with the lunch plates here. We ordered a side of hummus with the chicken and the chopped salad with the gyro. My husband commented that the side of hummus was bigger than a tub of hummus you'd buy at the store! I don't know what the green veggie was on top of the hummus, but it was enjoyable. We also ordered a side of French fries that ended up filling the tray our food came on. We both thought the total for the food was a little high after ordering, but that was because we accidentally ordered enough food for 4 people instead of two! We had a ton of leftovers, so we enjoyed the delicious food twice! read more

De Babel - Tons of food!!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Stopped in thanks to Yelp. Host led us through the menu and offered suggestions that ended up being spot on and super tasty. The team was so friendly and helpful - awesome food and people!! read more

De Babel - Chicken sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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I came here from Georgia while visiting relatives. We were looking for a lunch place after going to Taliesin West. We were greeted by a pleasant young man to take our order at the counter. He kindly explained their ordering process and some of their ingredients. We decided on lamb medallions with fatoush ( a 9 ingredient salad) , and gyro with fatoush and the most amazing hummus and fresh pita either here or in the middle east. The food was fresh and tasted fantastic. The portions were huge and they were very friendly while delivering the food to the table and checking on us mid meal. There is no real ambience to speak of with the exception of pictures on the wall from around the world. This will be worth returning to upon another visit to the area. read more

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I first discovered De Babel when I was scouring the Phoenix area for some fabulous Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants. Upon finding out that De Babel was ranked third in the nation in 2024, I decided to try it for myself. It has such a high ranking for a reason. The first time I went there, I had their chicken shawarma. It is the best chicken shawarma I have ever had. Their hummus is also among the best I have ever had. Everything tastes fresh. They also have great salads and sides. Today, I had their chicken tawook and their fries. Not only is their chicken tawook outstanding, but so are their fries. What I like about their fries is that they are not greasy. While their food is fantastic, the best part about their food is their tahini ice cream. While I have only tried the vanilla and chocolate flavors, I find it unbelievable, to say the least. I can compare it favorably with my favorite ice cream places across the valley. Every time I get it, I always get the swirl, so I can have both flavors at the same time. The atmosphere is excellent; it is a nice modern vibe, and they have plenty of seating in the restaurant as well. The staff is friendly and accommodating, always ensuring you have everything you need. They also offer suggestions on what to order if you are unsure. Today, one of the staff members offered me a sample of their tahini ice cream. While I was unfortunately taking a break from sweets at the time, I nonetheless appreciated the thought. It is never easy turning down something so irresistible. I will definitely make sure to have some more of their tahini ice cream next time I stop by. If you are looking for an outstanding Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant, look no further. When it comes to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food in Arizona, De Babel is the king. read more

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We arrived around 2p for a late lunch / early dinner. A prior review said De Bable had "casual" Mediterranean dining. When we arrived, my initial sense was below casual... more like cafeteria style... paper cups and plastic utensils!!... really!? We ordered one falafel dinner and one schnitzel dinner, both with two sides and a soda and a water apiece... total bill came to $58.00 - YIKES!!* My partner found it hard to cut her chicken with a plastic knife and for me, with 6 falafel balls, I was given only one (1) piece of pita bread. When I asked for additional Pitas, they gave me only one (1) more. The food was decent, but the presentation and prior reviews didn't match. Overall, a disappointing result altogether. First impressions are lasting impressions... the impression I got - thank, but NO THANKS!! read more

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This is my second time here, and it definitely didn't disappoint. The food and service are consistently spot on. The chicken shawarma sandwich is always a winner--loaded with juicy dark meat chicken, garlic sauce, and pickles, and served with a generous portion of crispy French fries. If you're in the area and craving Mediterranean food for lunch, this is the spot to go. read more

De Babel - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Wow! De babel! I hope you come to the east coast! So welcoming, service is A++++! Huge menu and it took us awhile to figure out what we want! But the owner took the time to explain the menu and we picked out some of the most amazing dishes they had. Owner also brought out some complimentary item for us to try! They were all so fresh and delicious!! Ample seating and comfortable! Easy to miss in this plaza but it's worth trying it out! You will go back for sure!! read more

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Excellent customer service and food was well presented. The restaurant was clean and there's ample parking. read more

De Babel - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

So excited to finally try this spot as it's been on our list for a while... There are so many regulars here (good sign, for sure!) - the person in front of us gave us recommendations hummus & falafel. We already saw the menu online, so we had our orders 99% decided . Lunch Chicken Tawook with Hummus: chicken was juicy & flavorful. The person in front of us was right, the hummus was delicious & the portions was generous - we needed more pita. Lunch Meat Kafka with Baba ghanoush: meat was flavorful but slightly tough - still enjoyed it though! Baba Ghanoush was deeeelicous - smooth but still had some texture from the grilled eggplant & fresh pomagrantes. The portions were generous, so we asked for a kid for our bowls. Appreciate business is environmentally conscious using recycle paper bowls & single use utensils with cutouts on the handles (less plastic to the environment). Next time, we are def trying the falafel! (app is not allowing photo uploads but will try again later) read more

Superb, delicious, friendly employees. De Babel is my favorite and have been dreaming of their falafels since I had it at a catered event. This was my first time at the actual restaurant and I will say it gets very busy! We came on a Saturday for lunch. The restaurant is very organized and clean. There's plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. We ordered hummus, falafel (a must), chicken tawook and my husband ordered gyro. There's nothing I would not recommend. I just wish it was closer to Gilbert :( read more

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Paid $42 for 2 lunch meals. Gyro, sides, and a drink. The service was amazing, I loved the staff, very very polite kind hearted people You can tell they love owning this establishment and take pride in their cooking. Clean bathroom and clean kitchen They have a big menu. The food was good, french fries were delicious and it really enjoyed the chopped salad, fresh and light. I'd come back here again. Order one side of fries cause they're huge The gyro was good, but not was I was used to. The veggies were sauteed and hot, a long with the sauce they used all hot and very juicy. Not bad at all but I prefer cold tazhiki and fresh veggies with my gyro meat read more

De Babel - Outside of restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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