I've eaten their Chicken Shawarma plate at least once a week for well over a decade. It's just that good. Don't be intimidated by a line going out the door, though: it moves very fast, and you can expect to have your order within a minute or less (usually much less) after paying. read more

Fast and good customer service. Food was hot and good. Businesses have gotten comfortable giving one kabob. This place gives you too. They're not thick pieces however, they are filling and seasoned good. I could've ate and used more salad. However, the portion amount is typical to everybody else. I'll be back. Glad I didn't believe the comment about the decline in flavor of the chicken. No complaints here. Inside was clean and kinda small for the amount of tables and chairs in there. The outside space was nice, clean, and quiet. That's not big either. However, it will do. They even provide shade. Definite plus. read more

Kokos Mediterranean Cafe - Chicken kabob plate - Greek Near Me - Pasadena, California

Been a customer for the past 16yrs, I used to like this place so much that I would take my friends and family whenever they visited me in Pasadena. Sadly, the quality and quantity of food has been going down these past 2 years. Prices keep going up which I understand and that's not my complain. In spite of all that I still went, not as frequently as in the past. But the last time I went on a Monday around noon, the greek salad was probably a day or two old. It was inedible so I had to toss it. I realized it after I got home. The beef kabobs were so thin and small, not worth the price anymore. This place used to be known for having long lines (but it moves fast) but not anymore and I can see why. I get a feeling they are not interested in keeping the place open for much too long. It's bittersweet since I live in the area and it used to be one of my go to places. read more

In my opinion, this is by far the best Mediterranean food I've had. I've been coming to this place when I first moved to Pasadena in 2002. It's unfortunate that I've moved away for about 5 yrs now, but I try and stop by here as often as occasion will permit. The food is great, the service is great. Even from a long absence, they still remember my usual order. Highly recommend. read more

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I wanted something sort of light for lunch and ordered the chicken kebab pita and it was fantastic. Make sure to grab a side of tzatziki sauce to add some more flavor to it. read more

We went here for lunch and it was great. There's something for everyone- meat lovers and vegetarians alike. read more

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This place has been a staple of great kebabs and falafels for years because the food is excellent, nothing fancy but everything is well made and fresh tasty. The Kefta and beef kebabs are the best and the hummus is excellent. Located in the South Lake area of Pasadena, plenty of parking and friendly service. Nice casual vibe, counter service and outdoor seating available. read more

Kokos Mediterranean Cafe - Side of Falafel - Greek Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Amazing food! Came here on a weekday for lunch and got the beef kabob plate, which came with a Greek style salad, hummus, two beef skewers, and rice! The beef kebab is super tender and extremely well marinated but not too salty! The hummus - sooo smooth and melts in your mouth! Love love love the hummus! I'm usually not a salad person but I do love this salad - perfect seasoning and mix of veggies! The owner is super friendly as well! Lots of parking at the back! There are a few indoor and outdoor seatings! read more

Kokos Mediterranean Cafe - Greek Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 4.5/5 This is one of my favorite restaurants. When I'm nearby, I always have to grab their food to go. The value and taste are unbeatable. No other kabob place can match their price and flavor ratio. I usually get the beef kabob plate. You can mix and match with one beef and one lamb, but I always stick with beef. It comes with delicious hummus and salad, plus pita bread. Their garlic sauce made me fall in love with it. I even buy a similar one from the grocery store to keep in my fridge. It's not the same as the restaurant version, but it does the job. Highly recommended. read more

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Koko Mediterranean Cafe is my family go-to- Mediterranean restaurant for flavorful food. The restaurant is located in Shoppers Ln. where ample parking spots can be easily found. The restaurant is always clean and organized. I have been a customer for many years. The owners are very welcoming and genuinely warm. The service is outstanding. It is always fast, even if there is a long line of customers waiting to replace or pick up their orders. Their menu includes delicious varieties of grilled Kebab, Shawarma,Kebab salad with your choice of grilled protein, and wraps, in addition to their vegetarian plates. My family and I love their beef Kebab, kefta Kebab, lamb Kebab and chicken Kebab. I always order combo plate. It comes with rice, salad, hummus, garlic sauce, and pita bread. In addition to my favorite delicious vegetarian plates.For this visit, I got falafel plate. It comes with tahini, hummus, salad, pickles, and pita bread. Their Kebab is authentic, flavorful, juicy and overall delicious. The rice is fluffy and always fresh. The Falafel is crispy from outside and soft enriched with perfect spice from inside. Hummus is very creamy and rich. Their babaganoush is the best! The vegetarian dolma is light, but tzatziki sauce compliment the taste. Koko Mediterranean Cafe remains my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. I totally recommend trying their food. You will definitely enjoy their dishes. read more

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So I work across the street, and my coworkers raved about this place, so I decided to give it a try. Ordered the lamb wrap with an extra side of garlic sauce/dip. Opened up my wrap to find huge chunks of lamb. Unfortunately, the lamb was very gamey and tough... absolutely overcooked. I literally ended up using a knife and fork to eat my wrap that is supposed to be a utensil-less meal. It was just disappointing. I ordered via Door Dash app, and was able to get in and out quickly so I can't say much to service. However, I noticed the line moving quickly. Not much to say about decor... it's a fast in-and-out joint, so it was sparce. Parking in the back, but it's a busy area, so it can be challenging. read more

Every time I show up here, I feel like I need to come here more often. I'm never disappointed, and everything I've tried has been tasty and great bang for the buck. Major plus that it's great for a super quick lunch pick-up when you have time constraints. Service is always friendly and fast. I'm partial to the wraps (usually kefta or beef) since it's self contained and easy to eat. When I come with the kids, they tend to graze on their food, so the plate works better for them. read more

I was wowed with the number of customers dining inside the small restaurant and really knew this was a hot spot for those who relish Mediterranean foods. There was a five-person line ahead of me, but went by fast, as the food is served within less than five minutes, upon ordering. As for the food, it is consistent with some of the other foods I've had with Greek or middle-east heritage, but felt their hummus was not as good as I've had at the former Corfu in Sierra Madre. However, the entrees are relatively good and the experience positive in every way. I had wanted to try this restaurant for about six months since seeing it while walking by, but it seemed to have been closed during some construction. I'm glad I had this opportunity and look forward to another meal during the work week... read more

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So sorry to say it, but I don't get it. I saw a long line and great reviews and had to try this place. I got the chicken kabob plate and it might just be the driest chicken I've ever had. I also got the falafel and it also tastes like nothing, just like fried...nothing. The hummus is ok, again not much flavor. And the combo plate came with one piece of pita which I do find to be a bit stingy. The rice tastes like box rice pilaf. Not bad but not good enough that I want to eat it all. I did also try the chicken shawarma wrap, and while it was ok, it wasn't as good as what I was expecting. I won't be back sorry. I do appreciate that the service was super quick and nice. read more

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Fast and friendly service in and out in about 3 minutes. Fairly affordable 13$ for a chicken shawarma wrap. However, the chicken was overly salty. Maybe it's just the day, will come back to try again. read more

Kokos Mediterranean Cafe - Chicken Shawarma Wrap - Greek Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great spot for a filling meal! I got the Lamb Kebab plate and it came with 2 kebabs on top of a bed of rice, hummus, and a salad. The garlic sauce was packed with flavor and that red sauce packed just enough heat. Absolutely loved it! The food and ordering process was quick. This is a good spot for take out or dine in. There's seating outside and inside. read more

Kokos Mediterranean Cafe - Greek Near Me - Pasadena, California

I got their beef kebab plate. It was already premade when we ordered it. The kebab was very dry and had a texture like beef jerky. It came along with your typical salad and sauces. The rice was alright; it wasn't flavorful. Also, the pita bread was cold. However, it's a very chill place with A/C and customer service was very welcoming. read more

Kokos Mediterranean Cafe - Beef Kebab - Greek Near Me - Pasadena, California

Careful to those who used doordash app for doordash's credits, this place refused to print/ provide me a receipt for my orders. I tried asking for a receipt, one of the staff said, "we don't give receipt. " i only tried this place because of doordash offer. For the price i paid for the chicken kabob, there's so many better option. I should have just stick with massis at the mall. The chicken kabob is some what dry, the chicken is nor tender or juicy. At least it's not burn. Nothing is wrong with the rice, but i preferred the basmati rice massis used. However, I'm not sure why the rice is mixed with many piece of noodles. I hate when it puts the container sauce on top of the rice and not outside. I believe it's chili and garlic sauce. How would I know if the container is contaminated or not. Not sure why it is on top of the rice and not outside the to go container. The picture look better than what I actually got. In the picture, the chicken kabob look round and whole, what I actually got look like the whole piece of chicken got cut in half. The salad is room temperature. For sure, it isn't cold. Parking here is very challenging. I also got the wrap for 12 something. Honestly, 13.99 pho would have been a better choice for me. The order was made quick. I got my order to go, not much of the interaction for the service to have any opinion about it. I came here by chance, tried it, it did not made me feel wow on either its' price and its' food. I find no value in it, therefore, i won't be back. I don't know if other customer got their receipt, the staff here refused to give me mine. read more

Absolutely amazing. In town and stumbled upon this place. Good is served quick. So delicious some of the best Mediterranean food I have had!

I've been coming here for a long, long time, starting with when they were located in the Paseo and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh and delicious and if it's gotten more and more expensive over the years it's still a relatively good value. All of the wraps are tasty, and the hommus [sic] and mujadarah are really good. If you don't eat meat the falafel is really good as well. All the entrees are made to order and the line moves quickly, a plus. There is seating inside and outside. Parking can be a bit dicy, especially around lunch time. Highly recommended. read more

This was our go-to spot for Mediterranean food. Excellent lamb and chicken kabob plates -- well seasoned rice and meat, and consistently cooked. Prices have gone over time, but it's still worth it. They also handle larger orders (15-20 plates) well. Highly recommended. read more

Excellent no notes - chicken shawarma plate the best! Quick line and good portions. A staple for lunch.

Not sure why I haven't tried this place until recent. I drove by looking for a place to eat after having tried almost every restaurant in this plaza and a blue awning with "Mediterranean Cafe" caught my eye. Came with my friend and we couldn't decide between the lamb or the beef plate but the guy behind the counter said "we can do half half". Music to my ears. As we were paying (literally seconds after ordering), the cashier starts to bag up an order. We thought it was for the customer before us but nope, it was ours. That efficiency paralleled that of a HK cafe in HK. Now onto the food. Rice was fluffy and not overly greasy. The salad dressing added the perfect amount of tart to the lettuce. I preferred the beef over the lamb bc it was a bit more tender but you really can't go wrong either. It came with pita bread and we added a side of falafel with an exterior tougher than we were used to. Overall, one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in the area and I'm not the only one who can vouch for that! read more

Kokos Mediterranean Cafe - Beef/lamb plate with a side of falafel - Greek Near Me - Pasadena, California

It's been 10+ years and it's still my #1 Mediterranean place!!! I've tried so many places in different cities these last 10 years during college, grad school, + just living life and nothing compares...no one's garlic toum has come close (me and my bf are toum connoisseurs ‍). Shout out to their Kefta, tried it after my first review and never went back to chicken/beef!! read more

Very good tasty plates I recommend the substitution salad for rice but the rice is buttery if you like rice the pita is soft and warm and fluffy read more

Stopped by here for the Beef Kabob and Chicken Shawarma. So delicious. The Beef Kabob had a nice flavor. The plates come with a side of Mediterranean Salad, Rice, and Hummus. The garlic sauce and spicy sauce are delicious condiment that pair well with the plate. The chicken was moist and tender. I came right when they opened and there was no line so the service was fast. Please be patient as I saw that they were short staffed on a posting by the cash register. Restaurant was clean and there was seating placed outside. Overall, pleased with the quality of the food. read more

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Always a great time with food from Mediterranean Cafe! Our favorite is the beef kabobs. Rice is so good. And can't get enough of the chili sauce and garlic sauce!!!! We had a friends Christmas dinner and decided to save ourselves some time and energy by catering some food. We asked for the food in trays. Everything was perfectly packaged and was ready for pick up at the scheduled time! The food was a hit, tons of left overs, and very happy and full guests. I wish I got a better photo... but this is the best I have. lol read more

Kokos Mediterranean Cafe - Garlic sauce and hot sauce provided. Tomatoes that came with the salad and salad dressing. Other items were not from Mediterranean Cafe - Greek Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Great family business. Great food, lovely people. My absolute favorite med spot. Get the tzatziki :)

Food is tasty, prices are high (but seem to be semi comparable to others in the area), and the dude at the register lacks basic customer service skills and personality. read more

I've heard so much good things about this place and finally got a chance to try! People weren't kidding when they said the line never dies (but it does go rather quickly). I picked up a couple lamb wraps, a shawarma wrap and a lamb plate for lunch when friends were in town. I thoroughly enjoyed my plate and others all said their food slapped, esp the garlic sauce! I do wish they had beef shawarma on the menu though. Hint hint .. maybe? read more

LOVE IT HERE Love how nice the staff is how and fast this place is Thanks for good food read more

Parking: Mediterranean Cafe is located on Lake Avenue. There are plenty of parking lots nearby but it does get crowded during lunch hours. Exterior: There are a couple of small tables on the patio outside for outdoor seating. The tables are very small and it does feel crowded due to the number of tables and chairs in the area. Interior: Mediterranean Cafe is a very small restaurant. There are a few tables inside. It is usually pretty clean. Service: The orders come out pretty quickly. Food: I have been coming here for almost a decade now. It is my favorite place to get chicken shwarma. The portions are pretty big and I love their pita bread and hummus. read more

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Picked up some lunch plates to go, and wow their service is fast! Great to know if you need lunch on the go. There is a parking lot right behind with 90 mins parking, I was lucky to find a spot since it's pretty full, given the surrounding restaurants and shops. I got the chicken shawarma plate and kefta kabobs. Both were good, we liked the garlic and hot sauces that came with it! The meats were well seasoned, not super moist but not dry which was good. read more

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This is one of my favorite all time Mediterranean places. Over the years their prices have gone way up , but many businesses have had to to survive I suppose. We ordered a lamb plate and a chicken shawarma plate. Asked for extra garlic sauce and he gave me 2 extras without issue. The food was ready quick per usual here. My total for the 2 plates was $34. read more

Kokos Mediterranean Cafe - Chicken Shawarma - Greek Near Me - Pasadena, California

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A perfect fast food restaurant in my opinion. You walk up, you order, you walk away with your take out right there. Perfect place for a quick, hot, healthy lunch. I always get a chicken kefta plate. The chicken has a delicious lemony flavor, and the beef is spiced well. The plate comes with a good portion of fluffy rice pilaf and a small greek salad. Dont miss the garlic dip and hummus. Very convenient and well priced. Casual cafe vibe, can eat inside or outside. I'll continue coming here as long as I live in town read more

I've been coming here for 15 years and their food and service never disappoint. The food is always consistent.

Some amazing Mediterranean food here at an amazing price. I got the lamb and beef plate, my favorite one is definitely the beef. It has more seasoning and flavor, tasted more juicy as well. The meat is pretty chewy though, so I wish they had another option to add premium beef for an additional cost. I definitely wouldn't mind paying for that. The lamb was decent, nothing amazing though. It lacks seasoning and it was kind of dry. Each plate comes with salad, rice, hummus, and pita bread. The sides here were all good, especially the hummus. I definitely will be back to try other dishes and I highly recommend anyone who loves Mediterranean food to tryout this place as well. read more

Kokos Mediterranean Cafe - Lamb plate - Greek Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came on a Saturday for lunch and was shocked at how efficient the workers here are - you get your order seconds after you place it! The food here is consistent, delicious, and really filling. I tried both the Beef Kebab Plate and Kefta Kebab Plate and both were great, though I do prefer the Kefta as it is easier to bite into & cut up. The plate comes with a small Greek salad, creamy humus, choice of protein on a seasoned bed of rice, pita bread, a garlic spread, and hot sauce. Portion sizes are good and worth the price. Shop is pretty small, but there is a bit of seating both inside and outside. There are lots of parking in the lots outside. Overall, delicious high quality Mediterranean food and will definitely be coming back frequently! read more

Kokos Mediterranean Cafe - Beef Kebab Plate - Greek Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I've been coming this place over 15yrs. Food is always fresh, healthy and tasty. A quick service. A clean casual place to have kebabs. Beef, chicken, lamb all kebabs are good. You must try Mediterranean food here!! read more

The chicken kabob was really tasty, paired alongside with the hummus and rice. Not a fan of the beef kabob, but that's just my personal preference on meat texture. $15ish for a chicken kabob platter - rice, hummus, large pita, chicken, and salad with side sauces. Staff is very friendly and the place has a homey feel to it. Seating is indoors and nice outdoor patio area. read more

Kokos Mediterranean Cafe - Chicken Kebab and Beef Kebab - Greek Near Me - Pasadena, California