Tried the chicken souvlaki plate and bought a container of tabbouleh salad. Chicken was tender and juicy and liked the other items. Didn't try any desserts from here but they looked good and will definitely try again next time. read more

Love this place! My husband and one of our friends is very into pistachio and their pistachio cake is exactly what they love. I've picked up two cakes and they never disappoint. The staff are so friendly and have written on them for me too. A nice touch read more

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Very good and would recommend! Great music and fantastic smells as well! Great service read more

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The store is inviting because it is very clean and neat. However, I was very disappointed in the prepared food I purchased. I bought a package of freshly cooked vegetarian Dolmades from their refrigerated prepared food showcase. Dolmades are generally recognized as Greek food consisting of rice and chopped herbs stuffed and rolled into grape vine leaves and baked or simmered in a pot. I was so disappointed because the grape vine leaves must have been harvested from deep in the Amazon jungle. The veins of the vine leaves were large and completely inedible. They were impossible to chew. The stuffing was overwhelmed with the chopped herbs rendering a nasty, bitter taste. I had to throw the whole container away after eating just one. The second item I bought was the Melamakarna. This is a traditional Greek honey cookie. When I returned home I was eager to open the package and pass the cookies around to my family members. Everyone thought the cookie was the worse thing they ever tasted. In no way were the cookies recognizable as the legendary Greek Melamakarna. They were soaked in a very strong and bitter orange liquor or syrup. The taste was disgusting and all my family members threw the cookies away after just one bite. These two items I just described were a total waste of money. The third item I bought was the pre-cooked meat samosa-looking pie. These were somewhat edible, but still not good. The spices used with the meat stuffing was overpowering and the meat didn't taste like meat at all. I'm sorry but I won't be going back to this store. I just don't trust the quality of the prepared food. read more

Good shop for kitchen essentials and imported goods. The pastries were tasty and fairly priced. The staff are kind and helpful and bring the place to life~ read more

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The first thing that hits you when you walk thrubthe door is the aroma of curry and it made me giddy. There is a section that prepares many unique soups and sandwiches. The Gyro caught my eye and I had asked one of the workers if they use prepared gyro meat, or if they use the kind that they slice off of the giant loaf of lamb meat. UnfortunatelynI was told that they only use the processed meat. The brick oven pizza was interesting and they offer close to fifteen different ethnic pizzas. The Bakery section seemed cool and they offer several different flavors of Baklava- another one of my favorites. The items in the display didn't have a name or price so I wasn't sure about what was different about each one. I suppose I could have simply chosen a small baklava treat at random. I went the simple route and decided on a small lintel soup and I can't wait to try it when I get home. read more

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For a light lunch, a friend brought me to Mediterranean Bakery & Cafe to try out their Arabic flatbread pizza / men-oushi. He told me to expect a wait at noon since they bake them to order. I put in an order for one cheese flatbread with extra cheese ($5.99) and wandered around the grocery part of the store for about 20 minutes before they called my order number. The pizza had a similar diameter to that of Pizza Hut personal pan pizzas. The bread possessed a fluffiness that one would see in extraordinary pita. The mild, gooey cheese proved savory without feeling too rich or heavy. read more

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I just received a delivery of 6 meat halal with a sauce cup in the middle of the large pieces. Looks great, right? Well, I called because there was no tzaeziki sauce or any sauce cup in the middle. And the two people I spoke with said that was a mistake, it never comes with sauce. That picture has been there for many years. The attitude of both persons was the customer is wrong. I bet the picture remains and the service of this long standing restaurant of quality will continue to go downhill. Certainly my last order. read more

Family favorite for years! Love the fresh hummus and other dips along with the hot fresh pita!

We really love their hummus and their baba ganoush is excellent! Also love the cauliflower sandwich. Greek salad is always delicious. Great place for vegans. read more

Love this restaurant. Feels like I was transported back to the Middle East. Authentic fresh flavors. Absolutely loved the spinach pies and flat bread. Tried the tabbouleh, cauliflower sandwich, veggie kebbeh and falafel, and everything was equally delicious. We catered and the chef was very helpful in deciding what to order that'll be fresh and appropriate for the event. Highly recommend. read more

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Pitas and pizzas are made in a big brick oven in the back. Food was tasty and reasonably priced. Pastries looked delicious. Service was excellent. read more

I keep coming back for their prepared foods. There's consistently people coming to buy them, and there's also always a line for the fresh baked-to-order manoushe which I sadly still haven't had a chance to try. The malfouf (stuffed cabbage) w/ meat is still my go-to. Stuffed grape leaves were more dense, which I don't like as much, but they're still decent. Great selection of olives - liked my Sicilian ones from here as they're relatively low in salt-content. Additionally great to get here are the sfihas (small square shaped savory pastries) - there are four flavors to choose from and I honestly liked them all. You can buy a sampling of these four - I want to say my two favorite of these are the plain beef and the labne & beef ones - but the labne & tomato and the spinach ones were also great. Still wish for the middle eastern dessert offerings to be better improved though. read more

I've been going to Mediterranean bakery for 4+ years now. They have a great selection of good from the Middle East, Asia, East Africa, Italy, etc. In particular, my favorite things are the Lebanese pizzas, selection of imported, Lebanese, green / black olives, and olive oil/spices that are not found at your traditional grocery store. They also bake fresh pita daily, which is very good however it only maintains its freshness for about two days. They also have tasty Shawarmas and hummus. overall, this is a great place to shop if you're looking for something different than the traditional grocery store.. read more

My new favorite place, everyone is so nice and it they have all the classic candys and desserts I grew up eating But can you please bring back the Sicilian Soda read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem! Their prices are amazing and the food is delicious. I've tried their platters, shawarmas and pizzas. The servers are very attentive and happy to answer questions. There's a few tables inside the bakery but you can also take it home! You need to try them! Highly recommended! read more

Clean and well stocked market with many varieties of fresh and preserved Mediterranean delights. We stopped by on a Tuesday evening for pita bread which is made on premises and got distracted by the fresh baklawe, stuffed grape leaves and spanakopita. They have a large selection of cheeses, lebna, spreads, you find lots of delicious items. The service was fast and the staff at the counter was friendly. So glad I needed fresh pita for dinner tonight! I'll definitely be back again read more

Excellent food, fresh and clean customers is always helpful kind ambience is great healthiest food in the neighborhood

Clean store, great selection of different foods and bakery items. The people are always very friendly and helpful so I'd have to give Service a five out of five . read more

Wow! Mediterranean Bakery & cafe is very impressive. Tucked away in the back of a shopping center the inside is like a grocery hidden gem. I ordered the chicken shwarma combo. The portions were very generous. The chicken was flavorful. You will also get a full size pita with your combo.The combo came with a side salad and a drink. The salad was a decent size and came with dressing already mixed inside of the salad. The grocery store had some authentic items and has a bakery section where you can get pastries and other items. The staff was very friendly and I could see why this place is a go to for your Mediterranean meals. read more

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While we've only tried the prepared foods at Mediterranean Bakery, it's really been fabulous. The selection of sweet and savory pastries are great... Get the savory ones warmed up if you want a quick bite. They're also really affordable. While we haven't gotten a lot from the hot food area yet, the flatbreads we've tried are so delicious. Again, really reasonable prices, they're ready quickly, and taste great. We've had the ground meat and the za'atar and cheese, but it's another area where I want to try more of what they have to offer. They're nearby for us and have quickly become a go-to when we want something different and not spend too much. read more

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I forgot to take a picture of the shop & my food but this place was ok! I like the market but the food was alright. I had the falafel platter & I'm surprised it didn't come with rice? But falafel was alright. Not sure if the other food is good but I liked looking at the all the interesting foods in the market area so that was enjoyable. read more

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Clean and well organized grocery store with Middle Eastern treasures around every corner, and a café that serves up tasty food without emptying your wallet. Friendly vibes all around. What's not to love read more

We go out of our way to get Christmas cookies here every year. The selection is always fantastic and the staff is knowledgeable if you have any questions about their options. Love this place. read more

Stopped to look around and ended up getting cream puffs and two other small appetizers. Everything was good. They also have another area for their pies. I'll be back to try some others. It's also a small grocery store, but has plenty of things to find. read more

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What's not to love about the Mediterranean Bakery & Cafe? You can stock up on all your favorite specialty ingredients (this is the only place I'll go to for za'atar) and get a delicious hot lunch (their babaganoush and za'atar/labne flatbread are bomb) in the same place. It's a win-win. There's also a bakery section with delicious cookies, baklavas, and pastries galore (boxed and freshly made) if you need a treat after perusing the aisles. read more

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This review is based solely on their pita, which I come to buy every week or two. It's made fresh on site, and I absolutely love it. You can buy a slightly thicker fluffy pita (my fav), or thin ones, and sometimes mini pita. I love the flavor and texture of them, and eat them regularly. (Bring them home and freeze anything you won't use that day). read more

A gorgeous store! Went there for the first time for some specialty items. Loved it. Friendly service, great for hard to find items, and amazing homemade hummus! read more

We recently catered two events. Fantastic food, service and value includiing desserts.

This is a long time middle eastern bakery that also has a good size selection of foods. They have an oven and bake all their breads and pastries. They have sweet and savory pastries. Never been disappointed. They have a solid selection of middle eastern foods prepared fresh for each order. Their zaatar pizza is excellent. read more

So here's my little secret when it comes to the Mediterranean Bakery and Cafe: I don't check-in every single time I visit. Mainly because it would be borderline embarrassing how often I'm here. And while there are many reasons to visit this fabulous place, the two main ones for me are: 1). Some of the freshest baked pita bread in the entire DMV 2). Smooth, creamy, and delicious hummus The Mediterranean Bakery is baking fresh pitas throughout the day and for good reason - people LOVE the heavenly breads that come out of the brick oven. After walking into the store, head towards the back where the oven and take out counters are, and there will be a metal rack where the pitas are located. They are perfect for dipping, making sandwiches, or just snacking by themselves. On your way back towards the pita bread, you'll also pass by the refrigerated case which has all sorts of delectable Mediterranean foods. Stuffed grape leaves, Lebanese meat pies (Sfeeha), and of course, super delicious hummus. The hummus here is all made in house and has been blended to be extra creamy, with hints of garlic and cumin, and not overpowered by tahini. And while it might be a bit more expensive than the run of the mill brands you buy at the grocery store, the non-factory made taste is worth the extra cost. I usually get a large container for around $9 and it will last at least a week. In a way, I'm kind of surprised by the low review count for the Mediterranean Bakery since it's been in business in this corner of Alexandria since 1977! Just perusing the rows and rows of interesting grocery items, spices, and pastry items can take an hour or more. Bottom line is that this is a fantastic destination for Mediterranean foods and one of the more underappreciated neighborhood gems. read more

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Fabulous array of wonderful food, baked goods and a wide array of food items not always found in other grocery stores

Best hummus in the DMV, hands down. Great selection of spices, oil, olives and much more. Be prepared to lose track of all calories when you see the bakery! read more

Love this place! It's our go-to market for a lot of things that you can't find anywhere else; it's a neat, little middle-eastern store where you can get all sorts of gems. They have freshly prepared foods, deli items, frozen food, bakery items and prepackaged goods. There are also a couple of tables in the front of the store to sit down and enjoy your finds. One of the reasons we come shop here, is to get real harissa (yes, it matters, especially for couscous, and yes, there is a real difference in taste) and to peruse and pick up some of the imported sweets from all over, especially the Italian nougat that I always bring back when I'm in Italy or France. They prepare food and also bake fresh breads and pastries everyday AND they cater! We love the dolmas, Lebanese rolls, date cookies, biscotti, oh I could go on & on about the goodies, lol. Just go check it out & try something new & delish! read more

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I ordered the chicken souvlaki combo. It comes with pita chips and hummus and making it a combo adds a salad and a drink. It was quite busy as I came on a Sunday afternoon, but I had my food within 10 minutes. This cafe also has a bakery and grocery store aspect to it as well, so if you are looking for specific mediterranean ingredients or items, this is the place to go. Highly recommend the hummus! read more

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I feel like a little kid in a candy store when I shop here for high quality food items. Some of my favorites include organic pomegranate juice,the house packaged bulk dates, extra virgin olive oil, bulk spices and the Dubai chocolate covered dates. Their cafe has good food but could use a remodel. Regardless this is a gem that attracts many nationalities and I rather invest my $$$ here. read more

My stepdaughter was enjoying some time at Get Air so myself and my 4 month old wandered over here on recommendation of my SO. They sell a large variety of Mediterranean prepared food and also a surprising amount of international groceries. There is also the cafe counter with some indoor seating. From the cafe I had a chicken gyro and it was delicious! Every sandwich comes with hummus and pita chips-really tasty as well! I purchased fresh pita, spicy eggplant dip, tzatziki, grape leaves, and frozen gyro meat. Everything was fresh and delicious! I definitely recommend eating here or buying some of the prepared food for a guaranteed delicious meal! read more

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Its has really great spices and herds love it.. The food is good and the eclairs are the bomb.com read more

I truly enjoy the pastries, lentil soup and Greek chicken salad! The staff are very friendly and there's so much variety if you want to get your favorites from the market! read more

This store used to be my favorite until when they raised the prices and everything costs double what it used to be. On the weekend we ordered Shawarma platter to go. The meat was hard chewy and dark colored. We couldn't eat it. I will not go back. Very disappointing. read more

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