I've been wondering about this place for years, but I never quite made it over. Then a friend suggested having dinner there because he said it's his favorite and he's eaten there at least 200 times. Well the hype is real, people- this place makes wonderful food. I wish they stayed open later and the decor could use some sprucing up. but the service is good and the food is fantastic. I had literally the best hummus of my life here and I am dreaming about it and eager to go back and have more. The flavor of the hummus was so rich but it was puréed until it was incredibly smooth and almost fluffy. I had the chicken Shawarma plate and my friend had the curry chicken. Everything was delicious, although parts of my chicken were overdone. Will go back for sure and introduce more friends to it! read more

Food was very good! I order a lamb curry with lentil soup, and it came out hot and fresh.

My cousin was craving mediterranean food and the first thing she thought of was Holy Land Cafe. This place looks a little sad, but the food was definitely anything but. We both got the #1 lunch special - Chicken and Beef Shawarmah with rice, salad, hummus and 4 pita slices - all for $7 each plate! I didn't care much for the beef, but the chicken was seasoned wonderfully and lightly charred, which gave it a nice crunch. The meal was so filling with complimenting sides, we didn't eat anything else until late night. Holy Land Cafe is now the first thing I think of when someone suggests mediterranean food, and rightly so! read more

Holy Land Cafe - #1 Lunch Special - Chicken and Beef Shawarmah Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

The unassuming storefronts and crowded parking lot are hiding a delicious secret! I recommend the hummus to start, lentil soup, and sun- dried tomato chicken, followed by walnut baklava! Both table and counter service are efficient and polite; I recommend calling ahead if you're getting take out. The restaurant is clean and bigger than it looks. One of our family favorites for lunch or dinner. read more

Came here for the first time this past Tuesday for lunch. I let my co-worker choose a restaurant to eat at which isn't a place I would randomly pick myself. I told them I would give it a try & I'm glad I stepped out of my comfort zone. My palate was able to taste something different & it wasn't disappointed. We started off with appetizers & ordered Falafel (deep fried chickpea patties). The texture to me seem like they were like hush puppies but of course taste was different. We also ordered a side of Tabouli which was made of chopped vegetables & a lot of parsley. You can definitely taste the parsley which I like parsley so it was delicious. As for our entree we all opted for the lunch special #1 (Chicken Shawarmah, beef shawarmah, hummus, rice, Greek salad & Pita. Both the chicken & beef was cooked nicely which the chicken was my favorite. There was a lot of variety all on one plate & so worth the $9. I would return to try other dishes in the future. The decor was nice with some portraits & stuff. The restaurant wasn't the cleanest but it was dirty. The service was fairly good. When you walk in they just advise that you can sit wherever you'd like. I chose a table spaced out from others around but unfortunately it didn't look like it was cleaned. But it was dirty to where you couldn't eat on it so we just stayed. Happy he ladies came by & filled our water a couple times throughout our stay & were nice. Overall it was a pleasant first time & I would return & try some other dishes. read more

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First timer... Been hearing about this place and finally went for lunch. Had the #11 gyro meat and pita ++. Was SUPER delicious!!! The atmosphere was great and very casual plus middle easter towards back. Very clean, staff was very friendly. Overall I WILL be back again soon. read more

If you love Mediterranean food then Holy Land is an absolute must. Went here for lunch and decided to sit down and eat in house. I will say this place is probably best for take out as the inside is a little beat up, however, that is no reason to shy away from some of the best food I have had in a while. The service here was completely on point. We were greeted immediately and given a menu and drinks within minutes. The staff works as a team to ensure everyone is taken care of in a timely manner. I ordered the #1 that came with Chicken Schwarma and Beef on a bed of rice with humus and a Greek salad. The Humus was beyond belief as it even came with a spicy red sauce for dipping. This was hands down some of the smoothest and most flavorful humus I have had in a while. The chicken and beef were full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The rice also had amazing flavor and over all every part of the dish was exactly on point. I would recommend take out as some of the floor tiles are loose and the ceiling has some stains. If you don't mind a bit of repairs being needed then this place is absolutely worth a try. I will definitely be coming back to get another one of those lunch meals. read more

My brother introduced me to this place about a year ago and I've been many times since. As a lover of Mediterranean food, I'm always interested in trying new places. On arrival I didn't hold out much hope for this being anything special, even though he said it was outstanding. The restaurant rests in the corner of a strip mall and, from its tired exterior, it appears to be nothing special. Don't tell my brother, but I should really learn to trust him. Upon entering the restaurant you see something with great character. The interior has a decidedly middle eastern feel... not fancy and not new, but clean and quaint. The staff was friendly and attentive... everything was (and remains, even after visiting several times in a year) so very great. I've tried several meals here and have loved every single thing I've tried. My "go to" order tends to be the number 11 lunch special, which is gyro meat, hummus, pita, basmati rice, and Greek salad. The meat is perfectly crisp on the outside and deliciously tender inside. The dressing on the salad is both bright and tart, but also warm and soothing. The hummus is great, but even better than the hummus is the Baba Ganouj. I can't not order it! As you get ready to pay out, don't miss the pastry case up front. There are multiple kinds of Baklava as well as other dessert options. I haven't tried them all, but the ones I've had were stellar. Last thing-- One recent day when I wasn't in a rush to get back to work after lunch, I splurged and ordered a Turkish Coffee after my meal. If you're a fan of Turkish coffee, this one was great. If you've never tried it, you should... but stop before you get to the bottom! :-) read more

Holy Land Cafe - Number Three Lunch Special - Checkin Breast, Gyro Meat, Hummus, Rice, Greek Salad, and Pita. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

I travel a lot, and I get sick of fast food! My meal at the Holy Land Cafe was pure comfort. It had all the feeling, freshness and flavor of a home cooked meal. Definitely a favorite for when I return to KS! read more

Holy Land Cafe - Pistachio Baklava - Middle Eastern Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

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The lamb dish I ordered was good, not exceptional. It's probably more of an order to go place. Service at counter was ok.

We happened upon this spot and 100% will come back!! Here's the most important part: the falafel is good. And that's coming from a person who is very falafel skeptical. Most restaurants sell little dry hard balls of oily flour not here! These were crisp and moist and really tasty!!! We didn't try their baclava but will be back to try it. We got the appetizer platter for 2 ($15) and split a chicken shawarma plate ($9) And two hot teas ($4) Had a great meal for roughly $30 The staff was kind and funny and helpful with the menu. read more

Holy Land Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

They have a Great selection of fresh food for everyone! I am a vegetarian and found good options. Quick and tasty!

I have no clue how this restaurant is getting five star reviews. It's Mexican fajita meat and not gyro meat. The restroom and dinning room needs deep cleaning. The food is tasteless and gross. Hummus tastes peanut butter. This 4 a half stars is a joke. read more

Best service I have ever had dining out. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and affordable. The spankonita was excellent. read more

Service was fine, but the food was mediocre at best. Ordered Falafel and it had a thick black crust that was hard to bite through. My daughter and both ordered the dinner with gyro meat. The meat was overcooked and in thick chunks that were hard to eat. The rice, tzatziki sauce, humus and pita were great. Very disappointed. read more

The atmosphere was very casual type of family restaurant, the service was good, the food was mediocre. I could not differentiate between the lamb and the beef and both meats were toigh and chewy. I am no expert on falafels but these are the only one's I have not liked. The batklava was excellent. read more

The food here was fantastic and completely made our day! The ambiance here was quiet and cozy, yet the food was still ready lightning fast! We can't wait to come back! read more

I've been eating at Holyland Cafe for years. On Aug 19,2024 I ordered 2 takeout meals, the #5 and #10 off the lunch men, Curry Chicken and a Spicy Curry Chicken. Both were horrible and I was so disappointed. They had no creamy sauce on the chicken. Both had dry pasty stuff coating the chicken and the spicy one had so much cayenne it was inedible. No creamy delicious sauce that had always been so wonderful, just this dry gritty paste. The only thing that was still edible was the hummus. I don't know what happened, if this was a one time fluke or if they have permanently changed their recipe but it was awful and it will be a while before I give them another try. read more

Food was great ! We had beef and appetizer platter for one. The portion size is great and very affordable. Omg don't skip on the desserts they are heavenly and super buttery read more

Holy Land Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

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The most delicious lentil soup, grilled meats, baklava, garlic sauce, the list goes on and on. I love Middle Eastern food, and this is high on my list (and I'm brown). I crave it when I'm not at home. I could drink several orders of lentil soup on my own. Their platters are great because you can try a bit of everything, come with a big group so you can split. We brought our family from out of town here and they were pleased. Very homey, very comfortable, very delicious. I support them in all of their endeavors. read more

Holy Land Cafe - Holy Feast!!!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

Superb food! I was skeptical of all the good reviews, but no doubts now. Got the combo shawarma beef and chicken plate, with the baba ghanouj appetizer. Exceptional!! Staff was so friendly and helpful! read more

The amount of food for the price is great, and has been my go to for a quick bite on a Sunday afternoon. I've only done pick up, but it never disappoints! read more

Ordering in person to go, versus placing an order for pick up in advance, the quality was so far apart between the orders. If I would have ordered a pick up order the first time, I would have never gone back. My first experience with this restaurant was great, the food was phenomenal. My second time eating their food, I placed an order online to go. The meat was rubbery and overdone. It was just...gross. I will not go back, as there should not be THAT much variation read more

Food and service was excellent! Had the gyro lunch with pita, hummus, rice, tzatziki and salad. It was all delicious but the dressing on the salad was something special. Can't wait to return! read more

Delicious and awesome price! One thing though: the servant definitely expect you to know what you want because every 5 minutes they come and ask you if you have made up your mind. But the food is good and affordable price! read more

First off the staff is 5/5 friendly, probably in the top 10 most friendly restaurant I've ever been to so I was surprised to see other reviews have unpleasant experience with the staff. I ordered the gyro plate and love that it comes with sides - soup or salad, veggies, and rice (around $10). I personally love onions, lettuce, and tomatoes in my gyro and the dressing was a bit salty so that's why I'm giving it a 4/5 instead of 5/5. Overall, a great place to stop by for Mediterranean food! read more

Holy Land Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

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I am very happy to rate this place a 5 star! 1. Food quality was very good! Its just love (I had gyro meat and chicken something) 2. Service: The staff were great. They check out on your from time to time. I do not need to wait for a long time for the food to be served. 3. Location/place: its pretty decent. Nothing special but its clean 4. Worth of money: its super worth it. Its not expensive at all and worth every penny u spend. Side note: i wish they can provide silverware rather than disposables. You should try their almond baklawa! It tastes very very good If i get back to kansas City again, would love to come back on this restaurant. It was indeed a great gastronomical experience!! read more

This place NEVER disappoints! Ive been coming here off and on for more than 10 years, and I will never get tired of it. I've even gone there just to get their hummus/Baba Ganouj and pita for a lunch. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try. read more

Seriously, this place never fails to impress. Brought my sister here, and she absolutely fell in love with the place. It was a Saturday, so they add 1.50 onto the lunch menu prices. But, honestly, it's still only 8.50 for a bombbbb lunch plate, which isn't bad at all. I know I was supposed to expand my horizons and try something new, but I loved the beef and chicken Schwarma so much, I got it again. My sister ordered the same thing. It was soooo goood! We also ordered falafel for appetizer. These are yummy fried little delights! The flavor is there, and although it's deep fried it wasn't dripping or oozing of oil! The walnut Baklava is where it's at guys! Sweet, flaky, crumbly, crunchy, oh my goodness, we finished this real quick! read more

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Last couple times we went the food was amazing. It's just down the street from us and we love it.

This was my first time here and I was quite surprised with the quality of food. The sample platter was quite delish and came with 2 different types of hummus, grape leaves stuffed with rice, Baba Ganouj, Falafel, Tabouli, Spanakopita, and Jerusalem salad. The staff was friendly and attentive, they pay good attention to Covid restrictions, and the glass topped tables are spaced apart to ensure the safety of their customers. And, you've got to try the Turkish coffee, it's like a tasty rocket fuel and should give you a nice post-lunch energy burst. read more

Some of the best food in the city! Prices are great. Extensive menu with a real flavor of the middle east. Great guys that own it. Good both lunch and dinner! read more

I called a week ago and made a reservation for a group of 25 people and told them, I'd call the following Monday to update the total. When I called to update, I was told I had to talk to manager. In the meantime, I mentioned it was a Church group. When I called and spoke to the manager, I was told they did not want the group after all. I was given some tale that due to city regulations, they couldn't handle a group of 30 people. Pretty much hung up on me. I would never go there again. read more

Absolutely love their food! Everything always is fresh, has great taste, and is ready for pick up quickly. They give you generous portion sizes so there's enough to share or split into multiple meals. read more

Holy Land Cafe - My daughter and I love to share the chicken shawarma. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

Ownership changed, different menu now and food was terrible. Gave me the worst indigestion and my stomach still hasn't recovered.

This restaurant was the perfect stopping place for our group. We had a few people from the Middle East, plus a few vegetarians. Every one left happy about their lunch! read more

This place is the bomb!! Everything ia great here. Most places are known for 1 or 2 things...seriously everything is good. They are also friendly, helpful and havw great service!! We deive all the way from Omaha to eat here every few months!! read more

Holy Land Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

Great food. Delicious hummus if you like some spice. Food is priced well for lunch and more expensive if you go evening or weekend

Do not let the front of the building cloud your judgement of the food in this place like I did for years. I just discovered this place and have been 3 times in one week. I got the #3 for lunch, it has chicken breast, gyro meat, rice, a salad, and hummus all for $7. The meat is perfectly marinated and cooked. It tastes fresh and healthy. At dinner they have a different menu so you kind of have to pick through it little harder than lunch. I've tried the appetizer combo just to try it and I probably wouldn't get it again. The food was good, but there's a lot of it if you're not sharing. I've had the walnut baklava and the pistachio one and both were good. This place is so good! Go give it a try! read more

Holy Land Cafe - #3 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

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Very good Mediterranean food. Customer service is excellent. Convenient parking nearby.