I have been going to Holy Land Deli for decades and as it has expanded it has even gotten better. Just yesterday May 7th I brought a friend for lunch and then shopping. Our food was tasty, quickly and friendly we were served and ample portions with great taste. Shopping was difficult as there was so much I wanted more than I came for. I also appreciated the variety of people eating, shopping and having fun in making myriad choices of food to eat, buy and take home. Such a fun place which I highly recommend and I have been shopping here for decades! read more

If you go to the Holy Land location it is a small grocery store on one side and a small restaurant on the other side. The grocery store has many different foods from around the world and for a little while I was trying different breads from different regions. The bread section is one whole corner and is fun to try all the different varieties. The restaurant side you order food at the cashier and then sit at a table. So there really isn't much service here. The food consistency has not always been the same. Sometimes it's just ok but other times it has been amazing which is why it's getting 4 stars instead of 5 stars. Overall it's a good choice but I do mostly take away for the food. My favorite is the chicken lovers combo. Also note there is a large parking lot in back rather than trying to find street parking but I usually only go here if I am going to the grocery store. If I just want food from the restaurant I just do a delivery service or a quick pickup. read more

Holy Land - Chicken lovers Combo - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Such a fun spot to enjoy a meal! Holy land has its own grocery store and restaurant for any of your needs! We had the gyro platter and Persian platter and they did not disappoint! Served with a heaping amount of food along with a side salad and pita bread, this was a fabulous meal. The service was quick and kind. They also were handing out samples of one of their famous desserts which was nice! Luckily, a World Cup game was also on which made the atmosphere even more fun. read more

Holy Land - Gyro platter - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I can't recommend this place enough! The prices are reasonable and they give you a lot of portion!! I had falafel salad, and the falafel was crunchy and crispy on the outside but chewy on the inside!! They also gave tahini dressing on the side, which complemented fresh veggies really well. I think every menu item also came with bread as a side? My friend got the fish with rice and she also got the bread as a side. Servers were constantly checking up on us, and they gave us free desserts for our table (two biscuits and two semolina or honey cakes), which is really nice of them. Vibes are lively with a lot of families! read more

Holy Land - Falafel Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Grabbed to go from Holy Land. The food here is always solid and pricing is always affordable, especially for lunch. They have great affordable and reasonably healthy lunch options for under $15 and as someone who doesn't like to splurge on lunch that makes this perfect. I ordered the Arabic shawarma wrap. It's pretty small, so not necessarily ideal if you're really hungry, but the shawarma flavor is rich, sweet, spicy and everything you want wrapped in one. I also got stuffed grape leaves. They were okay, but a lot more wet and cold than other variants I have had. They also lacked in flavor a little bit and presented a bitterness I'm not used to in this dish. It comes with an option for sauce and I opted for their cucumber sauce, which always adds that extra creaminess necessary. Holy Land not only acts as a restaurant but also as a grocery store so it makes it a great spot to grab your occasional odd and end groceries while picking up lunch. Staff are always kind, service is good, and it's always ready at the time I request when placing my order. Would reccomend this spot to anyone needing good food at a good price. read more

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This is one legit middle Eastern restaurant. Very honest and just delicious. Service is so friendly and excellent read more

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Very friendly staff who are helpful to answer questions about the menu. When I asked for sumac, the staff member wiped down the shaker before they handed it to me, appreciated that detail! The beef kebabs were a bit overcooked but still pretty tasty. The dish came with a lot of rice and side salad. Overall an easy going and casual ambiance. read more

Holy Land - Persian Beef Kebab - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Really appreciated Adhad's hospitality and the delicious, healthy meal prepared for our group of hungry cyclists! I'll definitely be back!

I honestly cannot say enough good things about Holy Land. This place is a total gem in Northeast Minneapolis. I am always amazed by how much they have going on here. It is way more than just a restaurant, because the attached grocery store stocks everything you could ever need. I love being able to grab hard to find spices, fresh pita, and halal meat like goat or lamb all in one trip. The food in the sit down area is just incredible too. You have to try the hummus. It is seriously creamy and flavorful, probably the best I have had in the city. I also ordered the shawarma recently, and the spices were perfect. The vibe is great, but the workers really make it special. Everyone is super nice and willing to help you find things in the aisles or figure out what to order. It feels very welcoming every time I walk in. If you have not been here yet, you are definitely missing out! read more

We ordered 16 box lunches and some dessert trays for a work event and everyone was pleased. I knew their hummus was out of this world but the falafel too was superb! Will definitely order catering again, it was so easy and staff were friendly. read more

Average Middle Eastern food not well fined. Certainly only affordable and large portions. More like a place to go if you're just passing by undecided to have some humus. People need to stop giving four stars or 5 stars to average places. read more

Well, here is a good place for everyone.giod food and the service is noticed as soon as you walk thru the doors. Very inviting and nice. We had and variety of vegetarian dishes that were wonderfully prepared. I enjoyed everything and will be coming back for the freshly goodness. If you haven't stop by one of the three locations make sure too. read more

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Take out order review We have not been to the restaurant and this review is solely based on the take out order. We ordered the family player, a rotisserie chicken, baba ganush and a personal sized dessert. The chicken is very tender and the platter was great. It felt like everything was well packaged and nicely put together. However, we have ordered other Mediterranean food from other smaller restaurant and I felt the dinner from Holy Land was lack of rich flavor. I wish they are just a bit more flavorful given how well know the restaurant is. Although I am not disappointed by the order I might just had high hopes. read more

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Holy land has one of the best hummus I ever had in my life. It's so creamy and delicious and they're pita bread on the side that compared to is just amazing every time I go there I gotta get their rice and the hummus combination is amazing. Recommend truly. In the staff is wonderful. Mediterranean food. read more

Holy Land - Their steak platter with rice and hummus - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We have been to Holy Land multiple times when traveling because we absolutely have to stop. The food, the service; just everything is amazing. We went back this time right before Ramadan and they were getting ready but fully prepared to serve all. They even had the Dubai chocolate so we were excited! The food is always amazing and the portions are massive! The service is absolutely perfect. This is what all restaurants should strive for. read more

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I've been going to Holy Land for so long that I've witnessed all the amazing changes it's been throughout the years. It used to just be a small Middle Eastern restaurant, so small there was an upstairs to sit and eat, which is no longer needed. This small restaurant grew to a large restaurant, a catering company, and a grocery store with tons of specialty items. Holy Land offers your general staples of any Middle Eastern household from spices, breads, sweets, halal meats, dairy products, frozen foods, fresh produce, and so much more! It can be a little pricey but as mentioned it offers many specialty items. The restaurant has a decent Middle Eastern menu that will make people from the East and the West happy. The prices are okay, there is tons of variety, the food comes out quick, and tastes good. You can dine-in or take it to-go. Both areas of Holy Land have staff that are available to help you find what you need or answer questions about products or menu items. Overall, Holy Land is a Twin Cities gem. If you're in the area be sure to stop by, you will not be disappointed. read more

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I don't think I've ever eating at the restaurant yet but it's in my list. I've done Uber eats from this place and have gotten the lamb kabobs with rice and a side of hummus with salad and bread. Honestly you can easily split on of these dishes between 2 people because the portions are so big it's so worth it. The hummus is delicious I could eat a bucket. I definitely want to check them out in person and do some shopping as well in the grocery store. read more

Holy Land - 19. Lamb Kebob - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I have been to this restaurant too many times to count over the last 10 years. Their half or whole chicken meals are chef's kiss! If you dine in, about 90% of the time we go there is a lovely waitress who will also come around serving small pieces of cake. The grocery store is well stocked and one of the very few places that sells goat and lamb in many varieties of cuts. Both the restaurant and grocery store are very busy but we have never had any issues getting a table to sit and eat. The bathrooms are well maintained and tailored to meet the needs of the guests and employees. read more

If you're looking for a fresh quick bite, this is your place! The ambiance and atmosphere aren't anything to write home about, but the food was hot, fresh, & delicious! The Vegetable Samosas were warm & spicy while the Gyro Salad was chilling & flavorful. I would order both again in a heartbeat! The chickpeas on the Gyro Salad was a fun addition I've never had in a Greek salad. The pita tasted a little stale, but it's not the star of the show so I let it slide. We were gifted the Honey Cake by the staff setting two pieces down on our table after our food came which was a sweet surprise! We also tried the Nutella dessert and it was a crispy, delicious way to end the meal. read more

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My goodness, I absolutely love Middle Eastern food! They are a grocery store, bakery and a restaurant in one. When I'm traveling I look for international cuisine when possible. Holy Land didn't disappoint. They have parking in the back, you can enter also. I didnt buy anything at the grocery store, but all the reviews speak about all the goodies. Upon entering customer service was professional and helpful. You place your order at the register before finding a seat. They will give you a number for your table. The food is reasonable priced for the huge amt of food they give you, be prepared. Tip: you may want to share with someone. We ended up taking leftovers back to hotel. All the food was so delicious, fresh and packed with flavor! Even if your a vegan you will enjoy all the other food choices. This is a must try it your in town, dont miss this treat! Yasss, I will be visiting again. read more

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We ordered several appetizers. The falafel was really good so crispy. The hummus and cheese samosas were also good. The baklava was a bit dry. Service was good at the register. They brought the food out as it was ready and they were pretty quick. There was a steady stream of customers. There is a big table for takeout orders. It seems like an older place and the seating is nothing special but it's clean and fairly spacious. read more

Holy Land - Appetizers - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

All mixed up ... & I hadn't been nowhere in the CONUS & the chow was this delish!!! Ordered two items... read more

Holy Land - Quinoa Salad ... Yummie!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I've never had a bad experience here and I've been here tons of times. This particular instance, we had company from out of town and while exploring Minneapolis, we decided to share this place with our friends. We walked around and picked items from the marketplace for like an hour, there's just so much to absorb there. Afterwards, we went to the restaurant and ordered multiple lunch specials. The portions were generous where everyone had to use a to-go box. The food was exceptionally flavorful! And the service was truly amazing. We were fortunate and found a spot right in the front to park. Both the store and the restaurant were very clean on the inside. Holyland is a cherished Minneapolis establishment for which we mid-westerns should be proud of. read more

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I'm not one to leave bad reviews ever unless things went catastrophically wrong. If I don't "like" the food, typically, I just don't review the restaurant because it's subjective. Been eating my way up and down Central and thought I'd give this a try next. Placed a delivery order. The main dish didn't show up just the sides. Apparently it was out of stock, but I didn't receive a call to see if I'd like a replacement. Why would I want to pay for expensive delivery to only receive side dishes? The falafel bag appeared to have an old used wrapper crumpled up inside it with a stale fry in the wrapping... The other food: the Tabouleh salad was actually delicious and acidic. The Baklava was stale and smelled like meat so I definitely did not finish eating it. Hummus was fine with bread. read more

Holy Land - Stale fry & used wrapper in falafel bag? - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Holy moley! Holy Land is a Restaurant, bakery, deli and grocery store all in one! It's 3 generations family owned. The place is huge and nicely sectioned into areas. The vast food menu features authentic dishes and everything is made from scratch everyday. There is something here for every palette. Portions are very generous and prices are decent. All meat entrees were flavorful and each had their own unique seasoning. They brought us complimentary pieces of honey cake after dinner. Service was fast, friendly and enjoyable. It was very clean. The store was well stocked and had everything from Aubergines to Zaatar! Housewares and other unusual items you won't find anywhere else! The deli was a gourmet lovers paradise. Fresh halal meats offered are lamb, goat, beef and chicken! There's a wide range of olives from all over the world! It's a beautiful place and a definite must stop whenever you visit the twin cities! read more

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Oh my goodness, I love this place. Even if you just go in for the market and don't stop in the restaurant, you will find so many goodies! If you like Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Just be aware, the portions are GIGANTIC. Be prepared to get a box or be stuffed. I love the falafel with tahini sauce and cannot say no to the Konafeh. It sounds so strange, but it is oddly the best thing I have ever tried. The mix of cheese, dough, and that syrup is just (chef's kiss). Staff are always super friendly and will help if you have questions. read more

Holy Land - Falafel sandwich with fries - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Alhumdulilah they catered my daughter's wedding this past weekend and everything came out delicious! Food was delivered Hot and Fresh. Thank you so much! read more

I will dream about Holy Land's rotisserie chicken, it's that good! That is the one thing on the menu that is a must-order. We ordered the wood-fired rotisserie chicken dinner and the chicken by itself, there were no leftovers! The dinner comes with salad and rice. The bread has the best spice spread on it. My daughter ordered the chicken shawarma in a pocket pita and the portion was generous. There was a host on the dining side who also gave us free dessert. On the other side of the establishment, there is a grocery store that you can peruse through. I would definitely linger at Holy Land, there's so much to eat and shop and can't wait to visit back from Chicagoland again. Everyone is so warm and welcoming and you can really taste that hospitality in the food. read more

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Holy Land is a lovely restaurant and grocery store serving a delightful spread of Middle Eastern food along with a wide array of specialty and standard groceries. The restaurant menu is HUGE and has basically everything you can think of. My family came here for a big meal and we ordered a whole set of pita sandwiches with some appetizers. We started off with a Large Hummus Bil-Tahini and oh my god, it was the best hummus I have had in the Twin Cities. So creamy and so delightful, it blew everyone's mind. I got a Kufta Kebob Sandwich Combo for my meal. The fries were great and the pita was solid. It was definitely a good pita, but wasn't mind blowing like the hummus was so next time I'm going to try something new. When we were finishing up, the servers were so kind to us and came over to complementarily offer us some Namoura for dessert. We all shared it and it was so yummy and so kind of them to give us. The store is definitely extremely casual - you order up at the front and get a number and they come find you later to deliver your food. It's loud and it's crowded, but everyone is really enjoying their food and you can tell a lot of these people are regulars with how all the staff know them. Then, on the other side of the storefront is the grocery store which offers a lot of middle eastern specialties for very reasonable prices - I come here all the time for my groceries. My favorites to pick up here, which I highly recommend, are the pre-mixed kofta meat, the lamb shoulder chops, the house-made feta, and all of the amazing spices! read more

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We catered this for our wedding dinner and it was great!! For the price, it was worth it. Their food tastes fresh and there is just so much variety. Parking lot in the back or street parking, it is pretty busy there pretty much all the time. read more

Holy Land - Gyros - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The food is great and the service wonderful. I highly recommend the appetizer's plate which I ate as my main course. Everything is reasonably price too. No complaints here. read more

We have used Holy land for catering for the last several years. I don't know why I've never reviewed before! They are friendly, helpful, the food holds up very well, and with a large party it's just the best most affordable and delicious option. Plus, if you have anyone who needs dairy free, or vegetarian options, you have such a wide selection! Highly recommend. Plus, they deliver! read more

Was looking for Injera bread. One of my clients from Ethiopia makes it and I sampled it at their home. I asked a worker there and he said it's a sour bread and peanut butter tastes the best on it. Also mostly they dip it in soups or stews. I also found these cute pita slider buns that my spouse liked and hummus that was on sale. The cashier was nice, there was a sign of them having Dubai chocolate. I asked and saw it was $7.99 a bar. Seemed spendy so I passed. Was in Minneapolis for yelp event and parked my car by their business. read more

I found this restaurant while searching for places to eat last night....what a gem! Huge menu with lots of choices. Order at the counter and find a table...they give you a number and bring out your food. Fresh and hot and flavorful! Don't forget to check out the interesting grocery store attached to the restaurant...lots of cool stuff you don't find in a regular grocery store! Enjoy! read more

Holy Land - The kitchen - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I went to Minnesota to visit and the people said go to Holy land for some "middle eastern" food. The chicken shawarma had too much cumin or turmeric. This was definitely made to cater the vast majority of the population. A real shawarma is seasoned with love, this was seasoned another way. The service was alright. You order your food, find a table, grab your supplies, and enjoy. It is connected through the grocery store which brought me back to home vibes. They had the products that brought me back to home. It is busy when I went mid day, but for Minnesota this place was alright. It is Halal read more

Love holy land for so many reasons. It's huge and is a grocery store, bakery, and restaurant. Grocery store - My favorite thing to buy here is the tahini! It's miles better than your typical clumpy grocery store tahini. They also have a huge range of spices and dried beans/lentils at an affordable price. Restaurant - They have a huge menu and are very friendly towards dietary restrictions (vegan and gluten free options are plentiful on the menu). Portions are also huge and you get a great amount of food for the price. And the food is pretty tasty. I paid about $6 for a small hummus (includes pita) and $9 for the spinach pie and it was enough food to feed 1.5 to 2 people. Reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5: On the menu, the spinach pie picture is labeled vegan but in the description, it's written that there's feta in the order which is obviously not vegan. I asked the nice woman working whether the feta comes on the side and whether it's possible to remove it. She seemed confused about the discrepancy and told me that the spinach pies are vegan and she thinks it will be fine. When I opened my box, there was feta on the side. Luckily I was able to still eat the pie but I found it strange that she was unable to add a note in the system saying "no feta". It sucks to waste food, but maybe she was new. Tips: - They do have a small parking lot in the back (entrance on Central Ave). There's also free street parking in the area. - The desserts/pastries in the restaurant looked absolutely delicious including the baklava, honey cake, and kunefe. For a split second, I was regretful about being vegan. - Fair state brewing is across the street and allows outside food. I got my food to go and ate it there with a beer. Good option if you're looking for a beer with your meal! read more

Holy Land - Whoops! Started eating before I remembered to take a photo. Small hummus and spinach pie. - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wandering into the restaurant, I was idly chit chatting with a friend before ordering and a waiter made sure to welcome us and hand us menus! When ordering, the cashier made great recommendations, and I felt a really comforting vibe being surrounded by kind, happy people. Our food came out quickly and we even got a free dessert from someone in the kitchen!!! I'm not sure what it was but it was almost like cornbread, delicious! I ordered a gyro sandwich and tried this canned soda I had never seen before. It was all super delicious. I highly recommend eating here if you want a great meal from great people. read more

Abysmal chicken. The bread that came with it was fine. The waiting staff was rude. The bathroom had no soap. Would not come again read more

Holy Land - Half Rotisserie Chicken - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My family and I have supported this business for many years. Recently I placed an order and found a piece of hair in the appetizer. I called asking for a partial reimbursement, but was told a manager would call me back. I called another two times and spoke to the manager. He was too busy to assist me with my request, but promised many times over I was a priority. You can guess what happened. No call back, no refund. I'll take my business elsewhere now. read more

Wow I can't believe I took so much time to visit this place. Had an amazing dinner and shopping time. They have a market and it's huge. It's full of desserts and amazing stuff to try. We went close to closing time but still they accommodated us and made sure all the ppl finished there food. Market : just wow. We will definitely get so much of variety stuff here and it's just amazing to shop here. I was able to get right ingredients to make Kunefe at home. They have lot of baklavas and many other middle eastern deserts to buy. And they even sell household groceries and huge collection of bread. Food : We ordered a family combo and it was well sufficient for 4 ppl. They have lot of kababs, hummus, rice, salad, bread and honey cake. Chicken kabob could have used a bit of salt. But the other kabobs were delicious. There rice was perfectly cooked and hummus was great. Honey cake at the end was a perfect bite to finish off the combo. We also ordered Kunefe and it was delicious. This might not be the best I have eaten but it's one of the best. Service: service was good and fast. They were quick and helped us pick right items. Overall this is a must visit place for everyone to have an amazing middle eastern food and shop for great stuff. read more

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