A nice hidden jewel! I had a taste for middle eastern food and came across this place. A grocery…read morestore with a food counter and a simple menu. I ordered a spicy jumbo chicken Shawarma with a mint yogurt drink. The shawarma was amazing and the mint yogurt brought back memories. The service was great and I wish I would've gotten more stuff. Overall great experience and I will be back!!!

This place is easy to miss, but don't. They have an excellent range of spices and food from around…read morethe world, with much of it from the Mediterranean and Middle East. Iraqi mango sauce? They have it. Habash brand spices? Tons. Halal butcher shop? Yep. Cadbury buttons, flakes, dairy milk, and milka? Yes. Tea? Of course. But following the Billy Mays mantra, "but wait! There's more!" There's a grill where you can get a massive shawarma or a decadent Dubai chocolate that runs a risk of instant diabetes. It's worth the risk. AND then the there's the baklava vault, which also has babousa and other desserts. The baklava is a must and there is a variety of it. Lastly the folks working there are super friendly and obliging. Shopping here is basically a small international trip and the mix is something special. Ironically a place like this is what makes America great. Do yourself a favor and visit this domestic exotic in Cedar Rapids.

NewBo City Market is always a lot of fun. There are such great little shops and many food vendors…read more This is a great way to try new types of food and support local eateries. You can find gift items and some other treats to take home and enjoy later. I love that the open space can be used for additional seating or more vendors to display and sell their items. I've taken classes here too- it's such a great space.

Good food stalls, tried the Arepas, had the beef and cheese great cilantro sauce. Good chocolates…read moreat the Lori Ann's Candies. Enjoyed the coconut bars at the Bread and buttered. They also had some good focaccia breakfast bread. KC's Cakes had a good mud sheet cake we took home for breakfast.

Fast service and good options for vegetarians. Clean eating area…read more My three stars is for the truly excessive amount of sauce in my wrap that made most of it inedible. I did not ask for extra, but yet, there it all was. A lot of it. Falafels were pretty good and not too dry.

Great food. My go to when I want take out! The gyro and schwarma is great. No notes. The hummus and…read morepita chips are the best.

This place is the gold standard of Mediterranean food in the Iowa City area--while I tend to prefer…read moreLebanese to similar regional cuisines (this place is Egyptian IIRC), this has been stellar from day one. Excellent service in restaurant or grocery, superbly prepared food (the chicken, folks--try the chicken and the fries), fair prices for good portions--this place deserves to be packed all the time. This is a go-to whenever I need comfort skewers.

We were on our way back home from Trek Fest (Yes, we are geeks) and wanted food. As we are inclined…read moreto do, we looked up several sorts. We settled on middle eastern, and this is where we ended up. We went pretty simple. Lamb Kofta sandwich, hummus and baba ganoush. Wow, everything was spectacular. The sandwich had tahini, onions and peppers on wonderful pita bread. The pita bread alone was worth the stop, we should have brought some home with us (did I mention they have a store there as well?) The hummus was smooth and understated and very good. Slightly different than I expected, but it was a good different. The baba ganoush was amazing. Rich and flavorful. This is now on our list of places to make sure we are passing through in time for a meal (its a big list). This was a wonderful find!

The absolute best Mediterranean food in Iowa City. Everything on the menu is great without…read moreexception. I have eaten at Oasis many times over the years and never had a bad meal. Friendly service too!

I was sad to get a falafel half the size they used to give and none of the gorgeous cabbage…read moretoppings they used to offer. The service was kind of "we are too cool to serve you" as well. I used to go here all the time. Now I just stop in when I'm back in town but this is the first time it's been sub par. I ordered a whole. It had like 3 falafel balls in it. That used to be a half. Plus it was deep into the whole pita. Could've been more room for the toppings but all they had were two watery sauces in a bottle and a jalapeño relish. No wonder it was empty in there. It used to be packed.

Best meat and services ever. The owner treat people wuth…read morerespect and worm welcoming and all the staff are amazing and clean very organized and helpful. All staff are wearing gloves when serving the meat to the consumer. Thank you may Allah give you more

Bad customer service and unwelcoming. Prices are way overpriced compared to other stores on similar…read moreproducts. Be careful shopping there.

Pros: Omg... this place is amazing! The food is great, and the receptionist (or whatever it's…read morecalled at a restauran) is super nice! I usually get the tandoori chicken and baba ganouche and it is amazing!! Also pretty cheap Cons: The only bad thing is that the cups for the soda fountain usually have soap left in them. 9/10

The menu has something for everyone! They have vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and meat items…read more Everything I've had there is flavorful and authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The service is not fast but if you want fast, go to McDonalds.

How far into the Cedar Rapids ghetto am I willing to venture for mint chocolate chip malted milk…read moreballs? Two blocks (which is essentially into the heart of the ghetto). I was also searching for some supplements for my mom, but lets not kid ourselves, I was there for the malted milk balls. The health hut still has a fabulous selection of vitamins, supplements, and hard to find health foods. The parking lot in the back is very convenient, since the store is right on 1st Ave and there isn't really any parking in front. However, the parking lot appears to be a hangout for the locals. It's not exactly Cabrini Green, but I wouldn't walk around here alone after dark (or after noon, actually). The staff is always very helpful, they seem to really know what they're talking about and care about their customers. They aren't just there to sell you something.

It is evident by the reviews before mine that people in today's social climate could greatly…read morebenefit from cultural sensitivity training. I went to this area, new to Cedar Rapids wondering why people would call an area ghetto simply because Black people live there. I was immediately skeptical based on the comments, but was met by people of many cultures and walks of life who spoke as they passed. Some smiled. NOTHING is scary about this area so ignore the ignorance preceding my review. If you're afraid of people who don't look like you, stay in your bubble and disengage from society period. Anywho, enough about foolishness from foolish people. I ADORE ALICIA and really appreciate how she went out of her way to help me and answer my questions. There is a wide array of products, many specials and discounts, and the prices are great! I always come in for one thing and leave with 7 or 8 when I go to stores like these! There is parking on the side near McDonald's and in the rear so it's pretty convenient to get to. I will be a frequent customer and am SO GLAD I CAME!