Ambiance This Lemon Zest location is so clean, nicely decorated, spacious, has tvs to watch sports and a movie, and has a full bar. Vegan food I just love getting the vegan beef lule kabob plate (protein made of plant based beyond meat), which I always pickup to go. Maybe next time will stay to enjoy the atmosphere. read more

Lemon Zest - vegan beef lule kabob plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

Yum! First time trying Lemon Zest on a Sunday evening after church and boy did it hit! The ambiance was aesthetically pleasing, and our server, Jerica was so nice. We ordered the chicken combo and beef combo, along with a trio of starters: baba ganoush, yogurt, and hummus, and we can't forget the amazing garlic sauce! Both the chicken and beef lule kabobs were perfectly seasoned. The beef kabob was juicy and cooked just right. The rice didn't seem the freshest, but it was still tasty. The two combos plus the starters were perfect for our party of 3. We're definitely adding Lemon Zest to our Sunday dinner rotation. read more

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We were really disappointed with our experience at Lemon Zest Cafe this morning. My fiancé and I came in for lunch and the restaurant was completely empty when we arrived. A waitress brought us waters and a kombucha, asked if we were ready to order, and we asked for just a minute. Shortly after, four people came in and sat at the bar. The waitress then focused entirely on them, including being on the phone getting instructions on how to make their drinks. During this time, we were completely ignored. No check-in, no acknowledgment -- nothing. After waiting about 25 minutes without being able to place an order, my fiancé understandably got frustrated and walked out. I let the waitress know we were leaving because of the wait. There was no apology or concern, and she simply asked me to pay for the kombucha, which I did. In total, we wasted about 40 minutes and never even got the chance to order food. What was most upsetting wasn't just the wait, but the lack of customer service and complete indifference from the waitress. We were genuinely excited to try this place after it was recommended to us, but unfortunately, we won't be returning. Horrible customer service and no remorse whatsoever. read more

2nd time here and it never disapoints. Both visits where to celebrate a birthday. This time, our group was a party of 6 and 4 of them had never been there. The food is delicious, the ambiance is relaxed and staff was friendly. Need a 3rd visit for pictures, lol ( great pretext if you ask me) read more

I've been on a Mediterranean kick lately and I finally decided to dine at this restaurant. The restaurant is located in downtown Azusa and the ambiance is super cute. It's clean, the bar is beautiful and they also have 2 tvs for game nights. We were seated and given menus right away. Our waitress was the only server and she handled everything pretty well once service started to pick up. To start, I ordered the hummus with pita bread for the table. Their hummus is the best I've ever had! It's fresh, flavorful and the pita bread was warm and seasoned perfectly. I highly recommend the hummus! I ordered the Chipotle Chicken wrap which was delicious. It's served with fries or salad and I chose the fries. The fries were fresh and hit with the perfect amount of salt. My son ordered the Chipotle loaded fries and added chicken for protein. He loved his entree! My mother ordered the Kabob plate with beef and chicken which is paired with salad and rice. She said the chicken was very tender and delicious. I wasn't expecting me to love this place but, I do and it's my new favorite Mediterranean restaurant. If you're in the mood for an amazing meal, definitely come here. read more

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Charming and cozy, a very nice feeling as you walk in. Good Feng Shui. Welcoming feel and decorated just perfectly with small touches to make you feel comfortable with a relaxed familiar feel, just like when you've visiting family. What can I say they're Dodgers fans and we love that! Three monitors to watch the game while you enjoy a delicious dinner. The lamb T-bone steak absolutely delicious and it's complemented with basmati rice, and either a Greek salad or Caesar with shaved Parmesan both excellent! Friendly service even though we walked in 20 minutes to closing! Location on Azusa down the block from Max's, if you like lamb this is the place! read more

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I have been to this establishment several times just for drinks. This time I had the opportunity to try there food. I had their gyro with lamb. It was tasty, seasoned to perfection and the tzaziki sauce was fire. The service is always impeccable and Rai is always a joy. The live band was the topping on the sundae. read more

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Horrible customer service! I've ordered through Door Dash several times and each time, AFTER ALMOST ONE HOUR, the order isn't found or got lost! When you call for status, the idiot who answers the calls, is rude and completely useless! read more

I am honestly very disappointed in the quality of food cooked at Lemon Zest. I have visited this restaurant several times and never had an issue with my food . This is very disappointing, unfortunately I will no longer visit this restaurant again it has definitely changed. read more

Lemon Zest - Undercooked Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

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Came here for a quick after-work bite, but unfortunately it wasn't very quick. It took a while for the waitress to come and take our order, and took foreverrr for the food to come out even though there was only one other table being served. So maybe don't come here if you're in a rush. I appreciate the freshly made food, it was delicious nevertheless. I'm in LOVE with the Greek salad. Just thinking about it makes me salivate. And not to mention the cute vibe inside. read more

Lemon Zest - Chicken plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

I was walking round and stumbled upon this place. One server at 12 noon on a Thursday is "no bueno." Another server came in, looked at me just sitting there and said: "I'm gonna clock in" then I'll come back. The first server who saw me sitting there didn't even ask me if I wanted water. So, server clocks in, I order a beer and ask to see menu. I wasn't hungry but in talking to the server I convinced myself to order some food. 33 minutes later, on my second beer, I asked the same server who took my food order; "where's my food?" The server looked puzzled. Yes, she forgot to put in my order. Quite apologetic, she seemed embarrassed. I cancelled the food order. I had finished my second beer. It's a pretty spot. The patio seems nice. Super clean. But, "NO," I wouldn't recommend a place where the server is so distracted that forgets to put in the food order. It's just bad customer service. Actually it's not customer service at all. Total missed opportunity and not going back anytime soon. Oh well....... read more

Great food and atmosphere to enjoy. I recently went to try their food to finalize a little gathering for my daughter's promotion and everyone was so wonderful! Everyone enjoyed the food and service was fantastic! I will definitely be back for more! Everything is fresh and delicious! read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

Found this cute spot and Food was freekin amazing! The waitress was super nice , great service Highly recommend! read more

Lemon Zest - Combo plate, chicken and steak - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

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1st time visiting this establishment. My wife and I have found a hidden gem! We ordered different kabob combos so we could taste the different selections. The chicken was so tender and moist lamb was bomb. salad and basmat rice all freshly made. Pita bread the freshest we've ever had.Humus had great spices mixed in making it very flavorful.Great atmosphere to dine as couples or in groups. Nice patio in back for outdoor dining too. Service gets 5 stars for just great advice on selections and being very attentive. Ryan Navarro made our dining experience memorable. Everyone who helped us was kind, we only got Ryan's name. we ll be back with the whole family. We will keep this gem of a place not a secret. read more

The food was really good. We all enjoyed it. Friendly staff. Service was a little slow but good besides that.

Clean and modern new restaurant, I really liked the interior design, and the staff was nice. The salmon wrap was okay, but the vegan beef lule kabob was so good! I think it's pretty comparable to the non-vegan kebobs I've had, and maybe even better than others, since a lot of times they're dry. This one was juicy and full of flavor. Definitely would recommend if you're vegan or not! read more

Food is so good. It's delicious. Large and healthy portions. Got the lunch special Chipotle Chicken Kabob. So good. I love the atmosphere and ambiance. Restaurant is bright and decorated beautifully. It has a happy feel to it. A joyful vibe. Service is wonderful. My server was really nice. Friendly gal. So glad I found this hidden gem. I plan to bring my family back here. read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

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Visited Sierra Madre the other day and came here to have an early dinner (around 5 PM). The place is so cute and very well decorated, and the staff is beyond welcoming and kind. The service was truly 10/10. The food was tastsy but my -1 star was due to my overcooked beef kabob. I order the beef kabob plate and was really surprised that I was not asked how I'd like my meat cooked. It was quite well done for my liking which took away from the experience. Otherwise, I like this place. read more

Ambience is perfect for a date night or drink at the bar. Comfortable and easygoing. We came for a late dinner on a Friday night. A excellent blues band had the indoor dining area entertained will we waited for our food. I'll get right to it, this place is gooood. The chicken and salmon kabob had tons a flavor and tasted fresh. Drinks were made to order and the bartender will come to your table to discuss your options. I can't wait to come back try something different off the menu. My wife and I are very impressed with the food here. We rank it up there with some of the best Mediterranean eateries in Glendale. Highly recommend. A+ read more

Lemon Zest - Drinks are well done. Great way to start things off enjoying the band. - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

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We've always enjoyed Lemon Zest Café in Sierra Madre, so we were excited to try the Azusa location yesterday (August 21). Unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. We arrived at 7:20 p.m., well before their posted closing time of 9:00 p.m. (which is what both their signs and website still show). Instead, the doors were locked. There was one employee inside cleaning, who looked right at us but never bothered to come over or explain why they were closed early. It came across as very rude and extremely unprofessional. If they're going to close two hours earlier than advertised, they should update their hours or at the very least communicate with customers who show up. Sadly, this experience left us questioning if we'll ever return to this location. read more

Love this place! I'm an Azusa resident and love Mediterranean food! I kept saying to myself, I wish there was a local spot I can go to instead of going to other cities. This place really is a gem! The food and workers are always spectacular! The ambiance is so nice which I love! Price point is also good for the great portions. They make great drinks and have an open bar as well! The only thing that I have noticed is that the food takes a while to come out. I still gave it a 5star because I see so much potential and hope this place gets the hype it deserves! I attached some pictures of the drinks and appetizers but got too excited and forgot the main meal! haha! The salad is always fresh, the rice is great and the chicken is always always juicy flavorful and hot! 10/10 for food. Hummus is also the best I've had and the pita is the soft pillowey type with a seasoning! Must try! And can't wait to go back! read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

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Food tasted and looked really good we sat outside in a nice outdoor area and watched the band play I will definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu read more

Lemon Zest - Hummus is so good - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

I'll start with the fact I barely ever leave reviews. This place had such terrible service that I had to leave a negative review. We never had one official server. Two women just floated around. But the server who took our order never brought any of us our beverages. Some of our food came out wrong. A simple order of truffle fries with no cheese was also forgotten, and when we reminded her, she still brought them out with cheese on them. Got our fries after our meal was completely finished. I asked for ketchup and she said she would be right back. No ketchup. I cannot believe how awful the service was. The food was actually good, but we'll never be coming back here after the experience we had tonight. read more

Ordered for pick up online, highly recommended since they cook the order as you place it. The place looks so nice and clean and I spoke to someone that the place has ample parking I was assisted by Alma and Rey. So friendly and helpful. I ordered chicken kebab and Salmon.. yummy and good amount of serving too. read more

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Friendly and attentive service, food was plentiful even though we only ordered from the lunch specials menu. The garlic sauce.... If you don't have gum or a toothbrush with you, you should really just enjoy it at home. The strong raw garlic taste lingers in the mouth for a while. I had the mediterran salad, it was refreshing and the olive was a great touch. The restaurant is furnished with booths and free-standing tables to accommodate larger parties. It also has a fashionable bar counter. It was a work lunch so I will definitely be back to try the lemon drop which was highly recommended by our server who shared that they pour in 2 ounces of alcohol per serving and its only $12 . Street parking is available in front and around the corner from the restaurant, 3 hrs free! read more

Lemon Zest - Lunch specials as of June 27, 2024. Large portions. - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

The hummus and pita were delicious, super cute little place in downtown Azusa with an outdoor patio. Food portions are well served. Good service. read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

I tried to place an order, but I was stuck on hold for ages. So, I decided to drive there since it's close to my place. I waited there for 10 minutes without anyone taking my order. I think 2 employees are not enough for a big restaurant, especially on weekends. I put 5 stars to not hurt your reviews, but you need to improve your customer service. read more

A nice Mediterranean restaurant in the area. They have an outdoor patio dining in the back which is beautifully lit with lights. I was told they have live music out there as well sometimes! The staff are super nice and you can also order online. I signed up for the text messages and I receive a lot of offers for free item or discounts. I like getting the kabob wraps. They are loaded with meat. I hope to try more of the menu soon. It can be a little pricey, but that's mediterranean food in general. read more

Lemon Zest - Beef gyro and lamb gyro with fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

Please hire more staff. It was one person who was the waitress for the entire restaurant. She forgot about us twice, never offered more water, and we had to chase her down to remind her what we ordered AND that we were still there and waiting for our check. If we hadn't of chased her down both times, I'm positive we would've just sat there until closing or just left. It speaks to how little effort the restaurant puts into customer service and how little they put into training their staff. There's so much potential here. We used to love this place. Don't think we'll be coming back after spending the entire time working to advocate for our own service. They also offer free guest WiFi but good luck finding the password. The waitress just shrugged and said she didn't know. We called another location (we invested so much time here already waiting, might as well make the best of it and get some work done while waiting) and they said they'd call the manager and call us back. Nothing. So disappointing this was our go to place. read more

Came here for lunch with coworkers and the place was empty on a Friday. The waitress handed us the menu and immediately asked what we would like to order- but she just gave us our menu so pls allow us some time to look over the menu. I got the lule chicken wrap with fries. It was mid- and pretty pricey. Later during our meal, a customer came in and we noticed the waitress showed him a lunch menu. I am not sure why we were not given the lunch menu but original menu only. Not sure about the high reviews bc I thought the food was just okay read more

Food is really good! Large portions and the meats are so tender! Staff is nice and ambiance is relaxing but yet chic. Every weekend this is our go to restaurant for take out. read more

I've been a long term customer of Lemon Zest and recommended this place to so many people. After hearing some disappointing experiences from my friends lately my husband and I had to get lunch there today. Sadly to our major disappointment they were not wrong. We ordered our usual combo #1. We waited 45 minutes for our food to get to our table. There were 3 to go orders that walked in way after we ordered our food and they got their food first. Then our food arrived and was surprised to see how small the portions were. This was a place that gave good portions and if you ask me having paid $32 per plate it was a shock to see the small portions. Then to make it worse our Lule was raw. The first bite I take and it's soft and cold as I chewed the meat. We opened the lule and its raw. The waitress took them to get cooked while we had the rice and chicken and by the time they came back we had no appetite and asked for it to go. The waitress gave us one lule kabob to take home but honestly we were just sorely disappointed. You finally find a Mediterranean place that tastes great and are generous with their portions to now not being sure if we should go back. We saw a couple walk in and waited at the door to be seated and the waitress was more concerned about having a conversation with two ladies at the bar than engaging with this couple... I was about to let them know they can seat anywhere but they walked out. It was probably best ... lack of great customer service, rationing portions for the prices and raw food are not good experiences. I don't know. I'm disappointed. This place has changed and maybe it's time to be on the lookout for a new one. read more

Lemon Zest - Raw meat - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

They have very nice interior and exterior design. Loved sitting in their outdoor space. Their lamb kabob was tender and delicious! Would definitely come back! read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

Walked in with my husband, brother and baby around 1:30p and the person there asked if I was picking up an order. I said no, we wanted to dine in and then she said "we're closed, come back tomorrow." It was weird but we were like ok.. so we ate at another restaurant down the street. However, when we walked back to the car, there were people eating in there and it looked fully open. Not sure what that was about. I've been there before and enjoyed it but this makes me think they didn't want me with my baby stroller there? Not sure. read more

Randomly stopped here to avoid sitting in the monstrosity that is LA rush hour traffic - BEST decision ever!! We got the roasted eggplant appetizer, fries, and vegan beef lule kabob which came with rice and salad. Everything was soooo good. Service was friendly and attentive, and cute and cheerful ambience! We loved getting some sun in the back outdoor area. Definitely check this place out!! read more

Lemon Zest - Vegan beef lule kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

Honestly I'm soo glad we ended up choosing this place for Lunch. Let's start off with the great service from both the bar girls. The drinks were absolutely perfect and hit the spot. The food was delicious! I got the chipotle chicken wrap and man let me tell you it kept getting better by each bite. The place is well kept and clean. I saw that they have different locations so I will make sure to go more often. read more

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I don't know why I've waited this long to come here but I finally tired it and it was so good! The chicken was perfectly cooked and flavorful. That pink sauce was so delicious too. Not to mention how aesthetically pleasing it looks inside. I'll be coming back soon! read more

Lemon Zest - Chicken gyro with fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

We drove passed this place and thought we'd stop by to try it out. It was newly opened and empty at the time we came in. It looked like they were possibly setting up for dinner services in a bit. We ordered our Mediterranean chicken wrap to go. It was a little bit of a wait, but they were really nice and offered us water (also asked if we wanted coffee or anything else). The wrap itself was very flavorful. I think the sauce and chicken were good. I only wished the wrap was a little bigger and that there were more fries inside. It is a bit pricy for what you get but at least it was tasty. I would come back and try other items. The decor is very nice. read more

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Lemon Zest Café is nestled in the heart of downtown Azusa, just south of Route 66 on an Azusa Avenue. Don't drive by too fast or you'll miss it, it's wonderful vibe, and delicious food. Every time I'm there I walk away having had a great meal and excellent service. The patio is adorable and great for small groups. There is a full bar with daily cocktail specials. Be careful if you order the hummus, cucumber yogurt with pita bread for an appetizer! It's so delicious, you may eat too much. Save room for your meal. The combos are a great way to go for small groups. You'll get a variety of kebabs, rice, and a wonderful Greek salad. Don't forget to save room for dessert! Yummy ! Check out their website for live music and hookah nights. read more

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I was lucky enough to try the food from here since they catered a work event. Gotta say, their hummus is one the best I've had in SGV. It literally has a lemony zest to it, hence their name. The meat items were scrumptious, and I couldn't resist the grape leaves. The falafel was a bit dry, but works well drowned in the hummus. Great food overall. read more