Green Life

We stopped by to smoke hookah. Cover was 5 dollars, and they had one selection of free beer on tap…read moretil 10pm. The hookah was not that great. The hose kept coming off, and the plastic tip didn't fit well on the hose. We had to put a small piece of paper around the plastic tip, to make it fit. We asked for a different hose and we were told they were all the same. The hose situation was very annoying. Our server Ashely was very attentive and nice tho. The vibe was ok, they did have a DJ after a certain time. We were only interested in smoking hookah and we were disappointed, besides that the environment looked good.

They watched me exit from an Uber and refused entry when I'm holding my wallet. Beyond the worst…read moreexperience I've ever had, being turned down before I can even grab my ID from the wallet I was holding in hand. If I could rate negative stars I absolutely would due to the fact that the bar next door then refused service to me because this bar said no. No explanation as to why they refused me just were disrespectful and said I couldn't get in.

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Sparta Greek Grill

4.6(8 reviews)

34.2 mi

Had the gyro plate, chicken kebab plate and grape leaves. All was excellent. Friendly owner and a…read moregood price.

This was a great find on the way from Granville to Nashville. Good falafel, fluffy yellow rice,…read moreamazing gyro plate. Fresh and fast. The small places are often the best

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Nobels

3.8(23 reviews)

25.3 mi

Good news is folks get to bed early in Carthage so service was quick, unfortunately too quick from…read morea food arrival perspective. First off it's a nice place, decor wise, the waitress was nice, responsible and checked on me regularly. When I walked in there is a bar area but apparently no alcohol, no worries, Ordered the chicken parm with pasta and a salad. The woman delivering salad was not as friendly as the waitress, having a bad day maybe? I barely ate half of the salad and the main was delivered by the same grumpy woman. The chicken was ok, pasta was ok although I prefer a thinner spaghetti. The Sauce is best described as eating tomato paste from a can, it was that thick and lacking enough spices e.g. Basel, Garlic and Salt plus olive oil. As you can tell from the photo the dish could have received more heat to melt the cheese. The dish included garlic bread unfortunately it was soggy and really wasn't toasted well. I would say the salad was the best part of the meal which I enjoyed eating in between bites of the main. Opportunity for improvement for sure.

Sat outside on a weekday lunch visit. We were the only patrons outside - likely due to high…read moretemperature. Outdoor seating is beside sidewalk and main road. Car noise was often loud and fumes overpowering. A ton of flies made eating outside a challenge. Service was initially prompt, but large gaps on table check-in made us wonder if we'd been forgotten though the server was friendly and helpful. Ordered appetizer of lemon pepper shrimp which was severely disappointing. It was shrimp on a skewer with a lemon on the plate. High pricing for something so simple. Bar-like food. 8" pizza was very good with sufficient toppings. Smashed burger was okay. Fries were average. Nothing outstanding but a nice establishment in a small town where such options are extremely limited.

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BLT with fries

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Outdoor dining area. Directly next to Main Street. Traffic noise very loud and exhaust fumes often noticeable.

Behar Cafe

4.8(23 reviews)

78.3 mi

Bahar Cafe is one of my go-to spots…read more This is where I come to sit down, slow things down, have a cappuccino or Turkish coffee, and read or do Bible study. The atmosphere is calm, never overly busy, and just has a great vibe all around. The coffee is top tier--honestly the best cappuccino in town. And the food is just as good. The gyro is phenomenal, and the goulash is one of our favorites. What really sets this place apart is that it's a small, family-run business. I've been going here for years, and I genuinely love this family and what they've built. You can feel that it's authentic and made with care. If you're looking for a peaceful spot with great coffee, great food, and real people behind it, this is it.

What a great find! Our friend took us here when we were visiting. I don't think we would have even…read morefound this place without him showing us. It's a cute lil restaurant and convenience store. We ordered a few items and everything was delicious. It took some time for the food, but that was fine because it was worth it. The portion size was pretty big so bring your appetite. There was only one person prepping the food from what we could tell. The staff were all friendly. If I'm back in the area I'd definitely go here again.

Gulas (very tender beef stew with mashed potatoes) + Blood orange soda

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Mediterranean Delight

4.4(98 reviews)

71.7 mi

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On our first visit, they were closed, so when we gave it a second shot months later we were happy…read moreto see they were open. It's a little hard to find, and navigation apps are going to give you two different options that both make no sense, but persevere...it's worth it! The menu didn't note which items were or could be vegan and gluten free, but I knew Mediterranean food had a high likelihood of having both. I asked for options that would work for me and ended up with a plate of falafel, grape leaves, hummus and cucumber salad. The couple working were extremely helpful and the food came out quick. You order at a window and wait for your food. It looks like there could be an area for sitting inside where stuff is stored now - maybe that was fallout of the past three years. If they used to have seating, hope it returns someday! The food! It was delicious and filling and very high quality. Whenever I'm in the area, I will make it a point to stop in.

Very unassuming spot with tasty food and limited hours (thus, why it took us so long to get over…read morehere). We are big fans of Naf Naf and Yassin's and needed some yummy options closer to home in Oak Ridge. While I honestly still prefer the other options I listed above a bit more, this is a solid offering and I love supporting hyper-local mom and pop spots. Also, the service was good and the food came out fast and fresh. We ordered a lamb plate and a gyro plate (this wasn't on the menu, but they offer it), and some pita chips to go with the hummus. We loved that the plates come with a good-sized portion of salad and had a ton of meat on top of a bed of rice. Note that there are no salad additions like feta, olives, onions, or peppers like many Mediterranean salad varieties come with. The salad was flavorful and well-dressed in a greek dressing with cucumbers and tomatoes.The lamb was tender and flavorful and the gyro was sliced thin but not as much flavor as we have had elsewhere in Knox. The pita chips are heavily seasoned and very thin and crispy. I don't think we would order them again because there was nothing to dip them in. We also split a samosa, which was thin and lacking flavor, if we are being honest. It had a thin layer of mushy potato and a few green peas with no notable seasoning inside and the dough tasted more like a flakey breakfast pastry than a fried maida flour dough. Personal preference, as I know many people like the phyllo dough variety. This is the one item I would not recommend. The rice we hardly ate any of. It was well-cooked but no real flavor or sauce to make it worth the calories...and that's coming from a carb- connoisseur. ;-) There was a tiny little container with each plate that I guess was hummus? We thought it was tzatziki sauce because it was so runny. It tasted good but there was no way we could dip the chips in it. We ended up pouring it over the meat, which was yummy! We will try falafels and chicken shawarma wraps next time and have feta at home to sprinkle on our salads.

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Somerset Kabob and Gyros

3.0(2 reviews)

81.8 mi

They are never open and don't respond to messages. I didn't think they're still in business or…read moretaking a very long break.

This food truck location is great and the food is so delicious. Highly recommend this Mediterranean…read moreFood place on Hwy 27 in Somerset KY.

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Alrayan Market & Restaurant

4.5(122 reviews)

53.1 mi

Just fabulous! Don't sleep on this one Murfreesboro. I went to the grocery several times to find…read moreingredients for a specific cake I was trying to make. They have lots of great items and were very friendly. I've been back 3x since. Then my husband noticed they had a restaurant nearby too. It's on the other side of the building and has a cute atmosphere - lots of gold and Persian design. The service was amazing. It's all family run, our waiter is a senior at Riverdale and was so proud of his grandparents recipes. The hummus and bread were incredible, wood fire mixed grill was delicious and we took leftovers home. Felt healthy, clean, and fresh. In the grocery they had a 15% off everything sale the whole month of September to bless the community. Three generations of their family have lived here for over 30 years so they said they are grateful for the business and love Murfreesboro. And the baklava is delicious!!!! Definitely give them a shot.

Delicious, fresh food. Delightful service... we will be back! Enjoyed the ceiling decor.read more

Chicken Shawarma Wrap

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For anyone confused like we were, the restaurant is BEHIND and separate from the market (though still connected)

Greek Cafe Restaurant

4.3(86 reviews)

70.3 mi

Wow‼Just...wow What a wonderful place…read moreWe've been twice now Great atmosphere. Felt like I was on vacation. Very open, airy and clean Service was friendly and attentive. Wanted for nothing and first visit was a busy Friday night The food is excellent. First time hubby had the Moussaka which he thoroughly enjoyed I had the trout. All so tasty and fresh We went for late lunch on Friday and had the salmon. Was delicious. Definitely a new favorite place to dine

Service is strange really bottled up everyone orders at the counter. If you have questions about…read morethe menu everyone behind has to wait. But the food was good.

Greek salad

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Psites Patates (tomato garlic potatoes)

Med Gyro & Shawarma

4.7(30 reviews)

51.8 mi

We decided to drive north to Tennessee to buy lottery tickets. I checked Yelp to see what was…read morerecommended in Murfreesboro. We have never been there so we took a scenic ride. We arrived at Med Gyro & Shawarma at 11:15. We were the only customers. We ordered a Gyro Bowl, a Chicken Kebab Bowl, a Gyro Wrap, a Chicken Shawarma Wrap, a side of hummus and a side of baba ganoush to go. Both of us tried the bowls there. The man behind the counter was standoffish. Gyro Bowl had a small salad with sour pickled red cabbage, lettuce shreds, a few red onions, and diced tomatoes. There was a bed of turmeric basmati rice and on top was thinly sliced crisped gyro neat. The gyro meat was sliced too thin for me. I don't mind crust on the meat but when put on the flattop sliced thin the meat is tough like jerky. The tzatziki did not have the garlic and dill seasoning I am familiar with. I tasted mint. 3/5 The Chicken Bowl was identical to the Gyro Bowl except with pieces of chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly and delicious. It was served with tzatziki. 5/5 Chicken Shawarma Wrap was filled with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and a few slices of red onion with a small amount of chicken shawarma meat. The man was arguing with someone on the phone and burned the wrap he was warming up. I don't really know if he was arguing as I could not understand the language. His tone and emphasis with words made me think he was arguing. I tasted burnt wrap and didn't enjoy the shawarma. 2/5 The Gyro Wrap was filled with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a few slices of red onion. The Gyro meat wasn't as crispy and the taste came through. 4/5 The hummus was meh. Very bland with chickpea chunks. 2/5 The baba ganoush was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed it. 5/5 The food was ok. I wouldn't drive 2 hours back to eat the foods again. My taste buds look for authentic Gyros and Shawarma and these flavors are not what I am accustomed to. For locals who have never traveled overseas to try the authentic flavors, the foods here might be good but for seasoned travelers they miss the mark. 3/5

I got the gyro street fries and recommended! Also pretty filling. We also got the bowl but…read moreshould've doubled up on the meat. My boyfriend eats a lot and he was still a bit hungry.

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Kurt G.

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2 years ago

Green Life brings an exciting addition to the town's dining scene with its Mediterranean offerings. The falafel and hummus are decent, and the juices are consistently fresh. It's a fantastic spot for takeout, offering a healthy and delicious option for those on the go. read more

Mickey P.

1 year ago

Best Mediterranean food in Cookeville hands down. Quick service and chill atmosphere. - The shawarma is, To. Die. For. read more

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