Visited on 8/13/22 and brought 3 items home from the cold case for ~$25. I was really excited to try this place after seeing 5 stars and more than 100 reviews. Luckily, it mostly lived up to the hype! The interior is TINY - really only space for one party at a time. Some dry goods, some beverages, some pastries, and then the cold case. We originally went in looking for a cake, but the pastries are more muffin/cookie types. They have maybe 15 different cold salad/dip/appetizer types inside a cold case. After checking them all out, we settled on some grape leaves, beet labne dip, and mediterranean hummus. The first thing we tried were the grape leaves. Amazing taste - ever so slightly lemony, moist without being soggy, and held together by a tangy grape leaf. At $10 for maybe 10 grape leaves, I wasn't super impressed by the value here, but the taste was great. Fortunately, no such value reservations on the other two! The beet cacik was really creamy, with lots of beet flavor and all tied together by the yogurt. The mediterranean hummus definitely tasted like olives, but was the perfect not too smooth but also not chunky texture. Definitely devoured everything from here and would love to go back and try some other new tastes! read more

Magic Bites - three different flavors - Middle Eastern Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

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The food here is incredible - all of it! Highly recommend the lentil fingers, spicy hummus, and simit but everything I've had is delicious. You can tell they use fresh, high-quality ingredients and well-balanced recipes. They also have unique sodas and other treats. I'd eat here every day if I could. read more

Spinach borek is fabulous! There is a large variety of Turkish/Middle Eastern foods. The person at the counter was very helpful and explained all the offerings. read more

Small spot dishing out some uniquely delicious mediterranean flavors. They offer some freshed baked items and an assortment of packaged items including a variety of hummus, salads and dips. I wanted to try one of everything but settled for lentil fingers, beet cacik and a multi grain salad. The lentil fingers and beet cacik were both outstanding. Can't wait to try more items from this local business! read more

Magic Bites - three meals in plastic containers - Middle Eastern Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

I genuinely cannot understand how anyone would give Magic Bites 4 or 5 stars. The portions are ridiculously small--literally bite-sized. For $11, you get a tiny container, which is outrageous. You could probably find similar items elsewhere for $4-5, and they'd be 2-3 times larger. The taste is just okay, nothing to write home about. The place itself is dirty, with old, unpleasant decor. The staff is unfriendly unless the owner is around, and even then, she's not exactly the friendliest person. You'd think for the prices they charge, they'd at least try to provide decent service. Expect to spend $50-60 and leave still feeling hungry. This place is an absolute rip-off, and honestly, the owner should be ashamed. I have no idea how they still have customers; it's like they think their patrons are either clueless or have the appetite of a 5-year-old. If I could give 0 stars, I would--this place doesn't even deserve one. read more

Oh my. Prices are crazy. $36 for three frozen meat/cheese pastries. I thought they'd at least be warmed up but no. Had to bake them in the oven at home. I was hoping the taste would make up for it but they were very bland and smelled stale. Definitely not worth the price. I've had much better for far less. read more

Magic Bites - three baguets wrapped in plastic - Middle Eastern Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

The spanakopita here is absolutely amazing! The cheese pagoca is likewise delicious, although it is served cold, but I microwaved it when I got home and it was absolutely delectable. The croissants are good. I'm not a huge fan of the pide, but I've never had pide before so I can't compare. The baklava bites are very good. COVID restrictions: you need to order ahead by phone before you get there and they will bring your order to you at the window. read more

Magic Bites - Croissant and cheese pagoca - Middle Eastern Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Was bummed the first time I tried ordering - yelp/grubhub mistakenly confirmed the restaurant was open and it was locked upon arrival. Undeterred I circled back to find an incredible aroma engulfing the corner of Highland and Mass Ave. Pide was a great breakfast pastry, lentil fingers will now be a go-to snack, Russian potato salad was the best version I've had, Pistachio rolls were a bit sweet for us. Looking forward to trying the variety of hummus and other Mediterranean bites. read more

We just got food from here for work lunch- delicious! We each got one of the filled breads. One of my colleagues called it a Turkish pizza. Spinach cheese was melty and awesome, and my colleagues also enjoyed the chicken, leek, and ground beef respectively. I had the lentil soup, which I def. recommend! It's that simmered down vegetable Turkish lentil soup that is so comforting and hearty. We'll be back to try other items on the menu! read more

Magic Bites - Red Vegan Lentil Soup - Middle Eastern Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

When in need of an emergency sweet fix of baklava for a gathering on a Saturday afternoon, Magic Bites Bakers in Arlington came through. Their mini baklava (4 bite sized pieces per serving and I ordered 6 of them) didn't disappoint. The pistachio and honey based pastry on delicate filo dough were a tasty balance of sweetness with delicate crispiness. Sometimes pieces of baklava can be too large and difficult to cut without ruining the delicate presentation of the layers of flaky pastry with delicious fillings, but their approach with the bit sized pieces cures that issue. Well done with an innovative approach to satisfy customer preferences. The staff was helpful contacting me to confirm my on-line Yelp/Grubhub order and had my order ready when I arrived, on time. Due to COVID, the bakery is closed to entry, but when you call upon arrival your order is securely and safely brought to you at the door. I would definitely recommend Magic Bites Bakery especially for you middle-eastern cravings and that sweet tooth when looking for baklava! read more

I ordered catering for a holiday party for approximately 25 people. The owners were very helpful in determining a menu. They delivered the food on schedule and most importantly, all of the delicious food was outstanding. Highly recommend you support their store! read more

This food is wonderful. I had the dips for h'ordeurves for Christmas with fresh pita bread. The guests loved it. Really tasty and fresh. Can't wait to order again! Pam G read more

A wonderful discovery just a 15 minute walk from the Arlington WorkBar. We (husband and I) had the spinach-cheese pastry and the potato pasty, both fantastic. Really flavorful. Iced coffee and a double espresso to wash it down, then a warm double chocolate cookie made our short visit exactly what we needed after a long day. We bought some spicy hummus to take home. I should also mention this is a family business and the dynamic is adorable. This shop is run with love. read more

Magic Bites - Spinach-cheese pastry was to die for... And he warmed up my chocolate cookie! Could I ask for any better? Nope - Middle Eastern Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Every bite is so savory! The pide (pita), warmed, was so filling and delicious. The basil hummus is bright, creamy, and went so well with the filled pide! The baba ganoush has such wonderful grilled eggplant taste! Be sure to try this and the basil hummus. Thank you to the co-owner for hosting me, my friend, and baby in the cafe!! :) Can't wait to come again (aside from buying at local gourmet grocers i.e. Pemberton Farms, Russo's). Also, Greek/Turkish olive oil in their cooking! read more

Magic Bites - Pita (pide) with chicken and cheese filling - Middle Eastern Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

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A neat little corner ethnic foods and variety shop for what it is , but "bakery" is a bit of a stretch considering the other area offerings . read more

Very disappointed. They call this a cafe? The espresso isn't made by hand or even with an espresso machine, it's a pod similar to keureg or nespresso. And it was almost 4 dollars for the double shot, which is a standard size at every other cafe. Tasted awful, wasn't real espresso. They had signs for "Turkish coffee" everywhere, so was very misleading. The rest of the food was frozen and they just heated it up in an oven. Tasted okay. It was all overpriced and underwhelming. Took a chance based on the ratings, but I am never going back. I try to only write good reviews, but I was so surprised at this cafe and am surprised that they have the reviews they have. Hopefully it was just a swing and a miss this first time, but I won't be going back a second to find out read more

Been wanting to stop by this bakery as it's nearby. I picked up a freshly baked, warm, blueberry muffin and iced coffee. Delicious! Friendly owners and inviting little atmosphere. Definitely worth a stop. They also have (which I plan to try) some spreads, hummus, and other salads that looked great. read more

Magic Bites - Middle Eastern Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

"Where can i get the best Turkish food around Boston?" friends ask. My answer is Magic Bites. It is not a restaurant; It's the best take out. Some of their products are also available in local stores. E.g. lucky for us, we live within walking distance of pemberton farms. So I can grab a mezze box or two any day. Magic bites is my go-to for catering. When we have an event, baby-shower, birthday, etc, I call Atilla and Elif. I give them the info. Let's say "15 people; some Turkish, some American; some vegetarian, some not; 5pm dinner" And then I trust them with the menu, a mix of mezzes, pides, and hot dishes. And then I get to hear praises from everybody about my food ordering skills. Including my one year old, who communicates without words. The prices are not cheap for retail products. (What is cheap these days?) But I think the real comparison is to restaurants. And in that comparison, prices are quite reasonable. read more

We had magic bites cater our daughter's first birthday party. I just called them up, told them how many people and that I wanted all vegetarian with gluten free options. They put together an order for me that included two types of pide, lentil fingers, grape leaves and six different spreads with fresh pita. I was able to pick it up early the day of the party. The food was delicious!! The pita was still warm. Everyone complemented to food and it was a big hit! Highly recommend for a party or even just a nice picnic! read more

Just stopped in to see why it got 5 stars...um yeah well deserved. Pleasant gentleman helped me chose a delicious mushroom wrap made with vegan pide (dough). Husband got a potato bite. Both were outstanding. So glad we dropped by! read more

The quality of the food is excellent the flavor is amazing. The hummus is the best I've ever had . THE PRICES ARE INSANE. Very over priced. If you don't mind overpaying it's great read more

I absolutely love this place. The Mediterranean dip is to die for. I always have to get an order for my husband and an order for myself because we can easily eat one to ourselves. We like the pide stuffed with beef and cheese. I like the small baked breads filled with any of the different ingredients. And to top it off the owners are amazing. Genuinely kind and seem to love what their doing. Everything here is delicious. read more

If you need catering, this is the place to go. The food is exceptional - seasoned perfectly and delicious, carefully prepared with attention to detail. It would be impossible to find a better pita. The Ozkefeli family is a joy to work with and professional in every way, with great insight in selection, amounts, etc. for ordering. It made it so easy to feed more than 60 guests, all of whom raved about the food. Don't miss the baklava - absolutely superb, as were all the dishes. Delicious food and an education in wonderful spices. read more

I write this not as a customer but a delivery person. Came to pick up a delivery order; I waited for 20 minutes to pick up the order-- much longer than I normally would-- and was told I could wait outside and they would tell come get me when it was ready (the order was not ready at the stated time). Waited 23 minutes, went inside... to see the order sitting on the counter. Then the owner told me "press confirm for me" on the app as if I didn't know how to make deliveries, or was going to not confirm it (why? To keep it for myself?). Not even a thank you, or any acknowledgment that I was considerate enough to wait more than can be reasonably expected. Next time there's an offer to deliver from here, I'll pass. read more

I cannot recommend Magic Bites enough. My company did an order for a 30 person reception. When I called, Elif was so helpful in putting an order together. I was not personally familiar with Mediterranean food, but Elif walked me through their options and put together a delicious menu for my team. She was very clear and kind in all of her communication. On the day of delivery, she walked me through each option. All of the dips were labelled with ingredients and every other option was clearly labelled as well. The food was second to none. Let me start off by saying their pitas put other pitas to shame! They were so soft and fresh, I've never had another pita that even comes close to comparison. Their dips were also amazing and come in containers clearly labelled and wrapped to ensure no spills. We also ordered meatballs, a variety of pides, lentil fingers, spanakopita, boreks, dolmas, and other items. Everything was absolutely delicious. My whole team was raving about the food and asking when we could order again. We will definitely add Magic Bites to our normal ordering routine! read more

Their hummus and haydari are staples in our refrigerator. My favorite is the spicy hummus. You can purchase their products at some specialty markets and I recommend going into the store for a friendly chat and a chance to try something different. read more

I think we've tried almost every item on their menu and they are ALL outstanding! The quality of food and the variety is amazing. Feels so good to be able to eat fresh Mediterranean food! read more

Magic bites is AMAZING - the baklava is to die for, and the staff are sooo nice. They take real pride in their products and are happy to tell you all about them and make recommendations. Check out all the yummy dips/salads/spreads they have in their coolers, as well, I haven't gotten anything I didn't love there! This reminds me that I need to stop by for more baklava ASAP! Also - check out all the five-star "not recommended" reviews! Yelp is apparently trying to extort money from Magic Bites and moving positive reviews to this section as they are not paying. SHAME ON YOU YELP. read more

So super good. Such nice people. Best type of its class in all of arlington. Love them! read more

Magic Bites has ruined me for other babba, hummus, and I am simply addicted to their tahini pastry. Others cannot compete with their homemade delights, and love their house pita too. The owners are very nice and create a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. It is also the perfect place to unwind after picking up groceries across the street. Enjoy! read more

This is the Awesome place!!! I ate cheese pie and hot latte. The cheese pie is very delicious indeed I'm not a fan of cheese but the owner recommend this pie for me and it's perfect. Thank you. read more

Magic Bites - Middle Eastern Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Today's coffee and breakfast took a walk on the Turkish side. I'm granting five bright and shiny stars to Magic Bites and think it's a great new addition to Arlington's bakery scene. I felt very welcomed by the owner of this fairly new and unique bakery. His friendliness seemed quite genuine and I appreciated how he took the time to introduce me to all their products. I had only stopped in for a cup of coffee, but once I caught sight of the yummy treats in the glass case I couldn't resist a little morning snack. I enjoyed my brief lesson on Turkish cuisine and made a mental note to return soon for their version of one of my all time favorites- the delicious and wonderful spanakopita. Magic Bites features an assortment of Middle Eastern style foods and specializes in homemade side dishes including hummus, muhammara, and eggplant or potato salads. Their inventory of sweets range from pastries, cookies, and cakes, to baklava, croissants, and scones. I tried the Borek today -a tiny pastry wrap made from phyllo dough and filled with cheese. Some of the borek varieties include ground beef as well. I was pleasantly surprised and can't wait to give other menu items a try. The drip coffee was excellent with a bold flavor. They also offer espresso and latte. Props to this great family- owned business and I am glad to have a new addition to my regular list of local coffee/treat spots. read more

Incredible. You can rest assured this is probably the best representation of Mediterranean/Turkish food in the city. Puts to shame almost any other proper Turkish restaurant I've been to. The owners and staff are very nice and also very helpful. Strongly recommended to try for appetizers: Baba ganoush, muhammara, lentil fingers, haydari. For entrees: Definitely try their pides. read more

Lentil fingers. As a carnivore, I approve the lentil fingers here. Seriously cannot get enough of the Magic Bites Bakery's lentil fingers. Their pita bread is also addictive. I can just eat one plain and still thoroughly enjoy it. The Russian salad is also very nice. So happy this place is around. I wish they stayed open past 6pm, but it's ok. If you have a serious craving of lentil fingers or other dishes they prepare, and it's not 9pm yet, go down Mass Ave to Pemberton's in Cambridge which carries MBB products. Do I have any lentil fingers left? No. Ah, shucks, it's way past meal time now. Gotta get some tomorrow! read more

Not to be dramatic, but this is some of the best food I've had in my entire life. Not even just best Mediterranean food- best food. And I lived in Jordan for a while. Thank you! read more

This place always exceeds all expectations. The owners and staff are nice and helpful, and the food is extraordinary. Glad we have them in town. read more

I stopped in the Hingham Marketplace and purchased the Mediterranean Hummus and the Muhammara, going back today to try some other selections. Glad I decided to try Magic Bites, both choices were delicious, incredible flavors and very fresh . Nice to have a taste of Mediterranean on the South Shore! read more

Just ordered the mushroom pita from Uber eats!! Yum! Also ordered the Mediterranean dip and the yogurt dip ( I like the spicy garlic flavor). Wish list: please put out a variety pack of four dips and breads like the beautiful photo on Uber eats profile. read more

Marvelous flavors and textures, swirling around these healthy culinary marvels. If you love food, find this humble eaterie and enjoy! read more

My family and I love Magic Bites for lunches, dinners and snacks. Magic Bites also catered a party for 50 for us- both the quality of the food and service were phenomenal. The food is absolutely delicious. The owners went above and beyond creating custom labels for all of the dishes with our logo as well as theirs and an ingredients list. They also were great about helping create a menu that was perfect for the event. read more