Fresh food , friendly staff . Reasonable prices . Locally owned. Great lunch or dinner spot . read more

The owner is very nice and food is great. What a hidden gem. Can't wait to come back.

Great little Mediterranean spot in Richardson. The owner is so sweet and kind, he's just very happy to have you there as his guest. We had the chicken and beef kebab platters, both were perfectly cooked, juicy, and delicious. The addition of lentil soup and hummus with fresh pita bread took it over the top. We will certainly be back soon. read more

Great place to eat. Food is off the chain he. The owner is such a nice gentleman. I love eating at this small cafe when I'm hungry and in the area. read more

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Probably my favorite type of food Let's face it, we're so lucky to have virtually every type of cuisine at our fingertips...it's so great to find a place like this that's welcoming & warm. Such a simple thing for me: bread. Gotta have the soft bread to munch on alone and to dip & soak up the delicious sauce. Unfortunately my family isn't very adventurous but I hope to bring my mom here. read more

Get the special cubed chicken platter. Sooo good! This is the best Mediterranean restaurant near Dallas. read more

Grand Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Everything was absolutely delicious and owner was was very hospitable. :) Will return again when I'm in the area! read more

Delicious Gem of an eatery. Out in Texas visiting friends and we stumbled upon this place. Comfort food at its finest. Highly recommend.

Owner is so kind and food was outstanding! I love coming here. Highly recommend the platter!

I was in Richardson for a conference and decided to try out Grand Cafe because it was suggested to me by my colleagues. The atmosphere is inviting and the food is very delicious. I had the Falafel Veggie Platter and you could tell that it was made with love. It was just like my mother used to make it. Which brings up the excellent service. Honestly, you feel like family when you walk in. The staff is so kind and welcoming. I wish that I didn't live so far away because I actually miss this place. If you are a local, I honestly can't recommend this cafe enough. I give it ten out of ten stars. read more

The owner is so kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. You can really tell they care about their customers. The food was absolutely amazing fresh, flavorful, and made with care. Everything we tried was delicious. Definitely a spot I would come back to and recommend to others read more

The food and service here is phenomenal! Try the chicken meat platter with garlic sauce, tabouli salad and hummus, it is delicious! You will love the owner, he is an amazing person and makes your visit special! read more

Food was great and the hosts were even better. The chicken dish along with hummus and rice was amazing. Both the falafels and baba ghanoush and soup were also great. Prices were more than reasonable. I can't wait to go back. Highly recommended. read more

Literally some of the best food I have ever had! Will definitely be coming back!!! The service was so nice and attentive and they gave really good recommendations for someone who has never tried this type of food before! read more

Walking into this restaurant feels less like going out to eat and more like being welcomed into someone's home. From the moment you step in, you can tell it's family-owned--not just because they say it is, but because of how genuinely warm and attentive everyone is. Every person you interact with clearly cares, and that kind of energy is hard to fake. The food is where they really shine. Everything tastes fresh, flavorful, and made with intention. You can tell recipes have been passed down and perfected over time. Whether it's a simple dish or something more complex, it comes out consistently excellent--no shortcuts, no cutting corners, just really good food done right. What stands out just as much as the food is the service. The staff isn't just friendly--they're invested. They take the time to answer questions, make recommendations, and check in without being overbearing. It feels personal, like they actually want you to enjoy your experience, not just get through another table. Places like this are rare. It's the kind of restaurant you come back to not only because the food is great, but because you feel taken care of. You're not just another customer--you're treated like a guest. And that makes all the difference. read more

excellent food, excellent price, Will be back Quality food Cool environment You need to go read more

Really good food, nice servers and service. Really cool spot. Would recommend and come back

To be honest, I was underwhelmed by the food EXCEPT for the falafel. The falafel here is hands down the best I've had. While the hummus had an excellent, smooth texture, the flavor was lacking for me. The shish kabob was dry and chewy, and again, lacking in flavor. On a more positive note, the customer service was great. Everyone was friendly and helpful explaining the different menu items offered. read more

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The most amazing food!! Everything is cooked perfectly Ambiance is so clean and nice and the service is amazing ! Such sweet people I can cry:,) read more

awesome food and the owners are so sweet! Also very very clean inside. definitely return!

Phenomenal experience would definitely recommend. Food, atmosphere, service was great.

I was driving around aimlessly after I dropped my girlfriend off at her hair appointment and I was hungry and made the quick decision to get middle eastern food because it always hits the spot and im sure glad that I stopped at this particular place honestly the food was great the service was great and the prices were good which is the needed trifecta to make a food establishment exceptional I will most definitely be coming back when im in the area again! read more

Absolutely amazing owner amazing food I will be back very soon to try even more food!

This restaurant is amazing and the owner needs a standing ovation with the courtesy and care that he provides to each and every customer, GREAT JOB SIR! read more

First time in Texas and my work-mate insisted we hit the Grand Cafe. In for a quick lunch and had the philly falafel sandwich and it was one of the best philly's I've ever had...and I eat a lot cheesesteaks! read more

Amazing food, friendly staff. Very clean and inviting. Their famous chicken plate and all their sides are delicious. Must try!

Food was fantastic! Very friendly will be back again! The staff was friendly and food tasted so good.

This place is a hidden gem and family owned. I've come here several times and I always leave feeling like they somehow topped the last visit. Don't skip out on the chicken kabob platter it's wonderful and the lentil soup they serve prior takes me back to my childhood. Simply put it's absolutely delicious and you won't be disappointed. read more

Grand Cafe - Chicken kabob platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Richardson, Texas

What a gem! I will be bringing my business here from now on and skipping chains like Luna. The owners are super warm and friendly. It is definitely like getting a delicious home cooked Mediterranean meal. This place is great! read more

I tried this place today and it wasn't bad at all! I would go back for the service alone. I ordered the platter with only chicken and beef chunks (I skipped on the ground beef) and falafel. It was a lot of food! Lentil soup - it was ok. I've had better but you could tell it was made with love. Chicken - it was decent. Nice char but could have used more salt. Beef - it was cooked well, but my pieces were a bit chewy. Also could have used more salt. Hummus - the best I've had in the states. So good! It had the perfect amount of lemon juice and Tahini. Chef's kiss! Rice - blah. Plain white rice. I wish they had yellow rice or had seasoned it. Pita - basic. Nothing to write home about but tasted fresh and it was soft. Falafel - I am not a huge fan of sesame seeds on my falafel and there's comes this way. It wasnt horrible, I'd just prefer it without them. However, they were hot and fresh. Garlic sauce - I asked if they had some since the meat was missing salt. It did the job - very garlicky, very good. Tabouli - a little more liquid than I like, but fresh and tasty. The couple that own the place know their regulars and the wife asked me how I found the place since she could tell it was my first time there. I told her Yelp. She was so excited, told me how they'd been there 20-something years, and said over and over how she hopes I like the food. She constantly asked me if I was happy and to please write a review. I told her I would, so I am. Best place to eat Mediterranean food in Richardson? No. Best customer service in the area? Absolutely. And for this reason, I will be back. read more

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AMAZING! Fresh and delicious. Home style Mediterranean food, don't miss the humus, it is smooth and flavorful. I read more

Grand Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Wonderful and friendly family owned restaurant. One of our weekly spots to eat. Delicious!!!

Amazing family owned restaurant that serves authentic, hand made Mediterranean food. 10/10 recommend getting the Shish Tawook Platter.

Smaller family-owned and operated place. Owner is amazing with customer service and takes great care and pride in his restaurant. Had the large shawarma sandwich with fries and it was delicious. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Grand Cafe - outside - Middle Eastern Near Me - Richardson, Texas

It's a small homey place . Don't expect anything fancy or unique off the menu here. We got the old man cooking the authentic food and he's super nice . He would serve you his delicious food and inquire if you enjoy it. He makes sure you like his food . He was genuine and a good cook. Food was good here too bad it's not in a good location. Everything around there is pretty dead. read more

Grand Cafe - Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Richardson, Texas

This is a Mom and Pop shop with dare I say it "The Dancing Zorba from My Big Fat Greek Wedding" vibes and I'm not mad about it. Every time I go I get the chicken combo plate and absolutely love it. They've also got the best falafel I've had in the metroplex, hands down! Looking forward to many more family dinners from here! read more

I just way to say, I'm happy to see this place getting a lot of attention lately, especially from a more diverse crowd. For a long time, much longer than my first review or even being here in Dallas, they've been serving cheap, fresh halal food with a smile on their faces. They're truly an institution. I can't say much about service. They've never gotten my order wrong and they're as fast as they can manage while preparing meat and veggies fresh. The husband cooks while the wife runs the floor, and it's a happy little situation. The food has a very homemade appeal to it, where it's certainly something you could rough up at home, but then again, if you would, why would you be out here anyway? For a respectable price, it's already amicable, but knowing how much the owner donates to charity makes it an easy candy to swallow. Although they've had some trouble in this pandemic, I genuinely hope that this couple and their little cafe are here to stay until the day their son packs them up and let's them retire in a nice house. Until then, please enjoy their food! read more

Local business 20 years we drive by at least once a week and today we stopped. Tiki hubby ordered a meat platter with lamb gyro comes with salad, soup, and fresh hot pita. Everything is cooked to order. I got the gyro sandwich at lunch comes with fries and drink for one price. Nice family run place. read more

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I was craving some Middle-eastern food and just happened to come across this little gem! The food quality was so good! It felt like I was eating a home cooked Lebanese/Syrian meal with my family. The owners were so friendly, nice, and attentive. I will definitely be coming back for the delicious food along with the cozy family vibe. read more

Grand Cafe - Lentil Soup - Middle Eastern Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Locally owned, with great service. It was great seeing tons of regulars coming in to eat who knew the owners. Great food. Lentil soup was delicious as well as the chicken platter. Will definitely be going back for lunch. read more