Even though we came in at a time so close to closing, they still welcomed us and were enthusiastic to serve us. We took a really long time looking at the menu but they were really chill about it. After we ordered another server we hadn't met yet came back with our food saying "I hope you guys are hungry" and it just set the tone for the nice welcoming vibe of the place. The food was fire those french fries are definitely a must. Even though we were there past closing and they turned their music off, we were asked for any song recommendations and they qued up some Michael Jackson for us per request. Adrian was such a nice guy and will definitely be seeing him again. 10/10 will be coming back read more

Kabab City - Kafta Burger Falafel Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

Came here on the way back up from SoCal, and trust me, it is worth the couple mile drive off The 99!!!! The food is fresh and made in house. The fattoush salad was wonderful! We would love to buy dressing to go! We had the chicken and beef kabobs and they were so tender and flavorful! Definitely get the garlic sauce on top! Save room for the walnut baklava! The phyllo dough is perfect and the filling is that wonderful balance of sweet and savory! The service was AWESOME! Maryann was such a rockstar! Super sweet and energetic! Made the experience so much fun, she totally brought joy to the experience! The page is nice, open and welcoming. The music is at the right level that there is enough background but concentration can be had easily! This will definitely be a stop when traveling to and from SoCal or Yosemite! read more

Kabab City - Chicken and beef kabob with garlic sauce on top. YUM!!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

Overall very impressed with the food, and the new set up of sit down dining. It's been a while since over tried it but i left full and content and plenty of leftovers - exactly why i ordered the dinner plate. Absolutely recommend the honey cauliflower appetizer.... Drool worthy!! One guy was super good, definitely an owner or family, but the rest of the staff could use a little more experience. It'll come with time, but just a little feedback for them to think about. For example, i was the first one there and asked for 3waters, after my friends arrived, the were never asked if they wanted anything else to drink. The combo lunch was missing one of the meats but they brought it out. I'll definitely be back and looking forward to trying their family dinners read more

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I'm always wary about trying new food spots, but my partner and I decided to take a chance on Kabab City. And we were so pleasantly surprised! The food, service, and ambiance were all 10/10. On the menu, there is a delightful mix of meat & vegetarian options (which is difficult to come by in the Central Valley!). We ordered the samosas, honey garlic cauliflower, and a falafel wrap w/ fries. And let me tell you, the portions are HUGE. The photos speak for themselves- but 2 apps and 1 entree was wayyy more than enough for two people. And the price point is honestly great considering the amount of food you're getting.. We still had a whole meals-worth of leftovers! Our server was also incredibly attentive and sweet, and the overall vibe of this restaurant is just beautiful. After experiencing Kabab City, we were left wondering how they weren't busier! 10000% will be back. read more

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It has been awhile since we last came here. I wanted something healthy so I suggested this place which we ended up going for dinner. The last time we were here, as soon as you come in you have to fall in line in cafeteria style setting where you select what you want from the base, to the protein to the toppings, etc. Then get seated and enjoy your meal. NOW, you get seated as soon as you enter the restaurant and then be handed the menu. By the way, the place is much bigger now since they extended to what used to be an open area. They closed that area and it is now part of the restaurant. A staff takes your order and then it is delivered to you. In short it is now your typical sit down restaurant. We ordered the spicy chicken bowl which is pretty big. It was more than I expected. He ordered the gyro wrap with fries. He had me try his fries and I found it to be salty. The prices are a little more than before but also they have more selections. Overall, this place isnt bad. read more

Kabab City - Spicy Chicken Bowl (I think it should be called a plate since they serve it in a plate) - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

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Clean and nice ambiance. All the staff are super friendly and welcoming. They answered all our questions, provided recommendations and excellent customer service. Price is reasonable. There are lunch price and dinner price for each entree. Kababs are delicious, especially the beef kababs. The Garlic sauce is a must - make sure you ask for it. Will come back to try other items on the menu. read more

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When they remodeled, it really went down hill. Too much rice! No more veggies like they used to have. Very disappointed.

The staff is very friendly, it is always welcoming and inviting. The taste of the food is great and live that I have tried different things on there menu. One reason for that is the student special they have every month for $10, so if you are a student you have to take advantage of that. The chicken bowl that I had by first look was very disappointing as there was only 5 pieces of chicken with rice for 20. My mind was changed after the first bite of the rice. It exceeded my expectations and it was complete with the salad. The meal overall was delicious, but had off proportions. The interior is a vibe, so check it out if you get the chance or it is great as takeout, which I tend to do. read more

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My wife really likes the food here I think it's just alright. The waitress seemed to try but she forgot our pita bread after being reminded twice, it never did make it to our table. The dining area is very well lit with all the surrounding windows. read more

The best food in town. The service is ok. The restaurant ambience is excellent. Please go try.

Ask what is on the plate as it does not come how the picture looks like. Super dry chicken and old salad. Apparently its u der a new ownership or something. read more

Kabab City - Spicy dry chicken plate dinner. - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

Good vibes, great customer service and delicious food. The dinning area is well lit and feels like you're eating outside. Love love kabob city! read more

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I ordered the shawarma wrap. It was quite large. They prepare it right in front of you and let you pick the ingredients you wish to have them put inside, which is nice. While the amount of meat they put inside was quite generous, I was somewhat disappointed that the way they prepare the shawarma meat is to finely chop it. This is not the way I've had shawarma virtually every other place I've ever been to. The meat seemed somewhat dry, so I was left with the feeling that this technique was used to overcome the quality of the meat they use. Of course, there aren't a lot of Mediterranean restaurants in Merced, so it was nice to find a place in town that serves up this type of cuisine. read more

Kabab City - Shawarma Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

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Perfect spot for lunch! They serve large plates, soups, salads, wraps and family meals with a variety of meats to choose including chicken, beef, spicy or mild, with or without curry, kafta kabob, veggie plate and gyros. There are plenty of toppings available as well. We had planned to share a plate since the portions looked generous, and the server kindly gave us extra rice and salad when she heard we were sharing. Everyone is super nice and they genuinely care for their customers. Everything was delicious as well. Very well designed store with plenty of inside and outside covered seating available. We will definitely be back! read more

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We recently moved to Merced from Orange County and were elated to stumble across kabab city! Really really good Mediterranean food! We love their house made pita chips, their hummus and babaganoush are TO DIE FOR! We love their big salads and the eggplant dish they have will blow your mind. Even just the basic chicken kebabs are SO GOOD! They have got to be magicians back there. Truly. And the owner is the nicest guy and his staff is so kind and helpful. He must be really good to them which matters to me. FANTASTIC food!! Great restaurant too although we usually just get takeout. read more

I am new to the area and this place was recommended to me by several people. It did not disappoint. The service was great and our waitress was attentive. The food was very flavorful and the portion sizes were good for the price. For reference, I ordered hummus and the chicken kebab. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Kabab City - Chicken kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

Food is great!! Price reasonable and the owner is so kind . Been in the restaurant multiple times . Ordered through DoorDash for the first time and the food was fresh and delicious. read more

Kabab City - Beef Shawarma Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

My accompaniment and I went in thinking it would be set up like a takeout place, and wow! The place was so nice inside and did not expect it to be a sit-in. Everything looked modern and their bathrooms (at least for women) were clean. 9/10 Food-wise, I have to say it was placed on the more expensive side but nothing too drastic. [Prices are from memory] I ordered the Beef Shawarma Hummus (appetizer) [$13], Kebab Bowl [$16], and (lamb) Gyro [$15]. The hummus was really good-- I could really taste the chickpeas in them! The pita bread that came with the appetizers were thin and a bit hard to tear apart with teeth. For the Gyro, I did not expect the size to be *that* small, which was the disappointing part, but the contents were good and the fries were crispy to my liking. The Kebab Bowl was amazing and the best entree out of the two! The rice was nicely seasoned and the meat was, too. The salad and its dressing were great, though I wish it had more tomatoes (I only counted 1 chopped piece...). 7.5/10 The service was amazing! The servers we had was Mark/Marcus and a wonderful black lady that I forgot the name of (sorry!). They were both cheer-y and did good rounds of check-ups! 10/10 read more

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Never fails! Excellent vegetarian and vegan choices. Falafels and tabbouli are my favorites. Busy and efficient eatery. read more

Can't tell if this is fast food or a restaurant. I think more of a fast food? Healthy options. Walked in didn't even knew where the line began or where to start. Workers could be a little more welcoming and more communicative too. Maybe a "hello welcome" "the line starts over there" " are you guys ready to order or this is your first time here, do you guys need help on the menu or how to order" spent like $70 bucks just 2 people. The chicken and meat tasted so dried and hard to bite why? For the amount I paid I expect better but either than that I like the fact that it was healthy I guess ? read more

Tried this place for something different since the options in this town are limited. With so many options in the Bay Area, standards are quite high for Mediterranean food. The food was fresh, and the staff were super knowledgeable and informative when I wanted to confirm which items were dairy free. Took the food to go with plenty of hot sauce. The portions are huge and everything was delicious! My family shared the vegetarian platter, falafel wrap, and chicken & beef kebabs. I've been looking forward to going back here the next time I am in town. read more

Over all the food was tasty something different to add to the Central Valley that gives a unique feel. The main guy behind the counter has great energy that radiates through his customer service, although the other staff I wasn't so impressed with I asked what a falafel was made up of and my question didn't get answered also my husband and I were helped separately until he was asked for here or to go and I answered for him the server looked shocked... keep in mind we had never been asked if we were ordering together. Assuming goes a long way... Anyways the baklava was amazing couldn't believe I can have one of my favorite family desserts in Merced. read more

Kabab City - Chocolate Pistachio Baklava with Caramel drizzle - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

Tony and staff were awesome as usual. Can't recommend this place enough. They increased the seating, redid some menu items and the portions and food were amazing. read more

Kabab City - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

Love this spot! Food is always 10/10 spot on and service is top tier. Our waitress was the sweetest. I drive over 45 mins to get here but it's so worth it! read more

Kabab City - Beef Shawarma Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

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New sit-down style venue change is both more inviting and full of opportunity! Expanded menu is EXCELLENT! Definitely recommend the honey/garlic cauliflower, but everything we had was delicious. Service was quick and the staff were as polite and professional as they were attentive. Good ole' fashioned customer service! If you liked it before, you will love it. If you've never been, you're missing out! read more

Kabab City - Baba Ganesh - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

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Used to be soooo good and affordable with amazing portions. Once they remodeled, it went to garbage. Their serving size is ridiculous for the price. you can get 3 pieces of chicken over barely any rice for 18$. Absolutely lost my business. should've never made this change. read more

On a road trip with my sisters. This honestly was our BEST stop! Service was incredible! We were met with the most friendly people and they were great throughout our entire meal! Food was fabulous!! Flavors were fresh and authentic!!! If we didn't live in Utah, this would be my go to!!! Please open one in St George!! Please read more

Such a cute little place with great service and even better food. If I could give 10 stars, I would give 10 stars. Portion size was fantastic and the taste of everything was perfect. read more

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The food was really good. The garlic chicken wrap tasted great and everything was very fresh. The staff was super friendly and really helpful. The inside was nice too. read more

Kabab City - Garlic Chicken Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

A bit off the 99 but worth the drive. It offers huge portions. Was looking for something fresh and found it. Everything is prepared right there and is delicious. Service is friendly and fast. They have a huge patio as well which is air conditioned and has a large table which would be perfect for a work lunch meeting. read more

Service was not the best. Went with a group of 4, and waited over 40mins!! No one asked for our drinks or even bothered to see if we were doing okay! Wouldn't come backs again! Olive Garden was my next choice, service didn't disappoint! read more

Best restaurante in Merced Ca. A must eat if your in Merced. Great food great service and very friendly investment. Great place to eat and take a date. So far everything I have tried was on point with so much flavor. You won't regret it. read more

The Merced stores menu is not the same as other locations mainly Fresno! Never seen a Mediterranean food restaurant not have lamb, but guess what there's no lamb in Merced! Bah read more

On a recent trip to Yosemite, my group and I stopped at Kabab City for dinner. A lot of the places around the area were closing quickly, and we needed to find something good, fast! I'm so glad we stopped Kabab City, because we had such an awesome experience. The employee who helped take our orders and make our dishes was so friendly and helpful. I wish we had gotten her name! She really made our experience extra special. The restaurant had such good vibes and the portions were amazing! There was enough food to last for 2-3 meals. On top of that, everything was so fresh and all of the vegetables were nice and crunchy. I'm usually picky about Mediterranean food, but this place felt like the real deal. The falafel entree that I had felt very authentic, and I liked the extra touches of sumac on top. Other awesome things about the place were the music and the outdoor seating. Even though the restaurant was close to closing, we were able to sit outside and take our time. I loved the Arabic music playing in the background. It really brought me back to being at home. read more

01/17/26 I came back after along hiatus use to be impressed and in love with this place now I dislike it if I'm being honest I liked the old way the food was prepared (oven cooked) now the chicken is burnt and dry you know that saying if it ain't broke don't fix it that's how I feel about the menu now please please go back to the old way sorry to report I will not be returning anymore unless it goes back to the way it was this is my only complaint everything else was good just not the quality of the food!!! read more

This place is simply wonderful and now a full sit down restaurant with plenty of seating for larger parties! The staff was above and beyond! Seriously, they're amazingly kind, helpful, and attentive. We celebrated Dad's birthday and they definitely made it such a nice and memorable experience! Great work and look forward to the next visit. read more

Wow! Kabab City is delicious! I love the ones in Fresno and Merced lives up to the standard. Great food, awesome patio, super friendly service. Come try the fresh out of the fryer shawarma fries, traditional chicken plates or fun pita gyros. They even have lunch specials for the students. Kabab city is delicious! read more

Kabab City - Beef Shawarma Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

The owner Tony and the waitstaff is so welcoming. We are at a soccer tournament and stopped by to get an appetizer. The spicy hummus was delicious but more importantly their service was top notch! read more

The service was amazing! My husband and I came here with family to celebrate us getting married and their hospitality was just so amazing and made our day even more special! The food, environment, staff, everything was so amazing. I loved the lamb chops, cauliflower appetizer, and especially the hummus! read more

The restaurant has recently undergone some renovations and is now a full service dine in restaurant with to-go options. 10/10 would recommend! The food is incredible, well made, and is the best Mediterranean food in Merced The tables are abundant and comfy and the vibes are just right. The owner, Tony, and his family are the sweetest and make dining at this family owned restaurant a joy. Shoutout to Maryann, the best server and shining light of this little place. If you're looking for good food, quick service, and the nicest people, go to Kebab City Merced! read more

Kabab City - Vegetarian Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Merced, California

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