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    Jerusalem Cafe

    4.3 (99 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    JERUSALEM CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken pastry pie
    Jane G.

    My first visit to Jerusalem Cafe to their location on Old Shell Road. I ordered my favorite Chicken Pastry plate and it did not disappoint. Delicious chicken wrapped in phyllo pastry. The dish comes with rice, sautéed veggies, dill sauce and a Mediterranean salad. Enough to share so I took home a "to go" box.

    Falafel with Makali Sandwich
    Kris F.

    It's nice to find a change of pace from the same ole' stuff. Jerusalem Cafe offered up just that with its Mediterranean options. Located just across the street from USA's campus, my son and I stopped in for a quick lunch. Fresh hummus with gyro meat and warm pita was our appetizer and it was great. We had the Beef Shawarma and Falafel with Malaki sandwiches and they were both delicious. The service was nice and attentive and we were in & out on no time. This was a pleasant surprise for our trip for Mobile. Definitely worth a try.

    Chicken Single Kebob Skewer
    Jarrod S.

    Travel a ton for work and took a locals recommendation. I always eat this genre of food because it tends to be healthier and filling. I started with the lentil soup and was thick and hearty. It was not as hot as other places but was seasoned well. For starter had a baked spinach pie that was perfect and not as greasy as some I have had. For main had the chicken Kebob and only thing would have liked different would have been the veggies grilled longer. Never order dessert when dining alone but they had multiple options. Would stop here again!

    Side Greek Salad
    Jonathan R.

    Jerusalem Cafe is one of the restaurants I'd been looking to go back to. It's been a few years since my last visit. I don't even remember what I had but I do remember I always wanted to return. This time I had a difficult choice choosing between two dishes. Those dishes were the gyro platter and the chicken pastry plate. Ultimately my decision came down to one factor. I had never had a chicken pastry. The chicken pastry plate was the only choice. I ordered the chicken pastry plate which came with rice and grilled carrots, zucchini, and squash. You also get a choice of a side salad or soup. I ordered the side salad. My order was ready when I arrived at the restaurant. There were a number of patrons dining while I picked up the food. The last time I went to Jerusalem Cafe it was at the Airport Boulevard location. The new building on Old Shell looks very nice. I will have to dine in the next time I go. When I opened the plate the food looked absolutely amazing. It smelled lovely as well. The salad was the first thing I tried. What delighted me about the salad was the green salad dressing. I'm sure the name of the dressing is on the menu somewhere but I didn't look. Anyway, the dressing had a citrus flavor that really took it to a new level. My only complaint is that I wish it came with more olives. The chicken pastry plate was definitely the right choice. It came with a sauce that again I had no idea what it was called. I put the sauce on the rice, vegetables, and pastry. Although I said I never had a chicken pastry plate before, it was much like a chicken pot pie. Although the seasonings and structure were different the breading texture seemed consistent with a chicken pot pie. It was tremendously delicious. I definitely would recommend this to anyone who hasn't tried it. Five stars for a great meal at Jerusalem Cafe.

    Basmati Rice

    Deliciously authentic Mediterranean food with a cultural ambience that is an admirable and beautiful tribute to the authentically indigenous Jerusalem, along with a super kind staff! I had the Chicken Shawarma sandwich wrapped in pita bread with a cucumber yogurt sauce similar to taziki sauce and Greek salad. The house sauce on the Greek salad is quite flavorful with a seemingly lemon zest and light twang. I also tried the Chicken Kabob for takeout which was served with a delicious veggie mix and basmati rice. The Krass Stuffed Pastry was also tasty and similar to spanakopita if you're familiar with Mediterranean foods of different origins. Overall, a great spot for a freshly made meal in homage to the cuisine of the River Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea. Will definitely be back to try more menu items!

    Vegetarian lasagna (front), vegetarian platter (back)
    George O.

    Solid Mediterranean staples (with a few things that aren't found on most other menus of this type) w/ hood service in an intimate and upscale but casual setting. A little on the pricey end compared to what I'd expect but definitely a good meal.

    Fresh salad with very mild flavor, hush puppy looking thing was good.
    Irene P.

    Smaller portions, higher prices, a lot less flavor from previous location. Service was excellent food appeared fresh but there is hardly a hint of Middle Eastern flavor in most of the foods. If you are looking for something authentic you will be disappointed because when they moved locations, they changed their recipes to meet the desires of the University community. Most things have VERY mild flavors, it seemed that somethings seemed very watery. Nothing punchy and exciting like I'm used to with the exception of the hot sauce and the olives. Even the feta cheese was the mildest feta cheese I've ever had in my life, it hardly tasted like feta cheese but it was the right consistency.

    John B.

    I landed at this place mainly because it was open on Labor Day. If I were rating on portion sizes, they'd definitely get five stars; the pile of boxes I received for my $16 will end up producing three meals. I added a side of feta to my falafel platter for more substance, and honestly, I don't think I could have bought feta at a store for this cheap. But let it not be said that this is a cheap restaurant. The dining area was more pleasant than the strip mall location suggested, and I got the option to substitute a bean salad into my platter suggested to me, and a side of rice and veggies run out to my car after I'd left without that box. Even with takeout, there's still such a thing as good service. Tastewise, it was all enjoyable. The hummus in my platter went into two sections of my takeout box, each of which was seasoned differently. A variety of vegetables accompanied my meal. The falafel was fine but not exceptional; honestly the rice that was so hastily delivered might have been the tastiest thing I got, which sounds mean but this was a very nicely spiced side of rice. So it wasn't just portion size, this place really succeeded on every level and was money well spent.

    Mousaka, rice, veggies, bechamel sauce
    Benjamin C.

    I've been here a few times now, and it hasn't disappointed. On my first visit, the tawook mashwi (Cornish hen) was outstanding. This most recent time, I had the mousaka (eggplant, ground beef, tomatoes,). Wow! This was something unique that I had never tried before, and it was delicious (double bonus). To me, mousaka is kind of like an eggplant lasagna. What made it truly special was the flavor of the spices. There was a slight acetic taste that really enhanced the flavors of the eggplant, meat, and tomatoes. The bechamel sauce was a great complement. The veggies were also grilled and seasoned to perfection. At many restaurants, the side veggies are neglected and served simply steamed or boiled (yuck). But these veggies were actually worth paying money for. Hummus was great too! For all of the dishes to have held their character and taste sitting in those takeout boxes was another plus.

    Chicken Greek Salad  Thank you for the feature!
    Andy B.

    Always absolutely delicious and the staff is always so friendly! Its a modest affair tucked in a shopping center behind other restaurants BUT...it's a must for me! You can't go wrong starting with the Jerusalem Combo Appetizer (enough for 4 people to sample) - per menu it comes with Falafe, hummus, baba ganouj, stuffed grape leaves, tabouli salad, feta cheese and calamata olives. I love their grape leaves and the tabouli salad is a great fresh side if you really like fresh parsley! I've had about all their menu items but took pics this time of the grilled chicken Greek salad and the gyros Greek salad. I LOVE their citrus Greek salad dressing. Prices here are very reasonable and the staff make you feel like there not rushing you etc. See you again soon!

    Gyro sandwich.
    john a.

    Superb Mediterranean food! Appetizer combo has an excellent variety with stuffed grape leaves, falafel, hummus and baba ghanoush. Lentil soup and Tabouli are super sides. Gyro and shawarma are great choices. They should consider opening in other markets as well.

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    Wonderful service. Very good food. Casual and inviting ambiance. Will definitelybe back.

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    Great food, pleasant atmosphere, wonderful people who provided excellent service. Price of meals was very affordable.

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    Food and coffee is great. Quality meat and vegetables. Friendly staff and good location.

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    I was traveling and saw this place. Stopped to get a chicken kebab sandwich to go. It was surprisingly good and the service was great.

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    Jerusalem Cafe - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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