Very quick friendly service, apple desert very tasty simple crisp puff pastry with warm Apple…read morefilling a bit of whipped cream dusted with cinnamon and lovely treat!

I was on a short road trip to Syracuse New York, and thought I'd try out a few places recommended…read morefrom Guy Fieri's DDD series, and was really looking forward to it, given the yelp reviews. The place was pretty small and unassuming from the outward appearance. Upon coming in, there are limited seats, but everything was neat and clean. I could smell some enticing aromas from the kitchen. Not sure if they are short staffed, but it took a while for someone to come to the counter to take our order. I really was looking forward to having the lamb gyro, so that was what I ordered, as well as ordering a baklava for dessert. The food took a while to come out, but I'm fine waiting for something great to eat. They did have a number of takeout orders that were served while we waited, maybe 3 of them. Once the food came out, the lamb was pretty nice, and there was a reasonable portion of meat in the gyro, as well as some tomato, lettuce, and onion on a nice pita bread. But the tzatziki was very disappointing, it was very thin, and didn't have much flavor. That sort of killed the whole gyro. The baklava was very tasty, and had nice pistachio crumbles on it, but the honey was a bit too much, giving it a very soggy bottom. Flavor was good though, and I don't mind a little messy dessert. All in all, I was a little disappointed with the meal. I tend to be a little generous in my reviews, so I gave it three stars, as I felt I couldn't rate it as a 2, but I couldn't quite give a four star rating. I'd give it another try, but maybe not go for a gyro.

This is the real thing, grape leaves, kibbee and chicken shawarma are amazing . Don't pass on the…read morecoffee and baklava after!

The restaurant is located on a street that seems like it used to be bustling, died out, and is…read morestarting to revive. We arrived around 2:30pm on a Thursday, there was only one other group there. We were immediately greeted and our waiter was super friendly and chatty. The inside is pretty casual, and they played 2000s hits at a good volume. We started with a cup of Turkish coffee... I've never had Turkish coffee so maybe this is standard, but they did not offer cream or sugar. I don't usually like black coffee but it was surprisingly light, and the serving was pretty small so I actually quite enjoyed it. The owner later said it was the brand Utica coffee (which I love). We ordered the loaded fries, which came with taziki sauce, feta cheese, and tabouleh. Usually loaded fries feel very heavy and greasy, but these tasted very fresh. For the main dish, we ordered the Elias Gyro and the Layla Gyro. My pallet is usually more oriented towards lots of flavor and spice, so I found the Layla Gyro to be lighter than I would have liked. There wasn't as much sauce as I was expecting, but it was still very moist. I loved the pickled vegetables in it, but I wasn't a huge fan of the fries. The Elias Gyro was a lot more flavor heavy thanks to the garlic sauce, which was delicious. The meat in both gyros was cooked perfectly. Lastly, we had the baklava. Ive never had baklava before so I have nothing to compare it to, but oh my goodness it was so good. Overall, super positive experience. It's always such a treat to see the owner walking around interacting with customers, and I would definitely go again whenever I want something light and fresh.

I love gyros and I love coming here…read more We ordered beer and lamb gyros, fries, and drinks. All of our orders came out as we ordered, and everything was fresh and delicious. I recommend this place if you're looking for a flavorful gyro!

This used to be my partner and my go-to halal stop for delicious shawarma, however we were a bit…read moredisappointed on our last visit... To start, I stand by this being one of, if not the best shawarma stop in the Syracuse area. We've frequently gotten both the beef and chicken shawarma sandwiches (and on occasion, the falafel as well). However, when we went to pickup we were disappointed to find that they were no longer include a drink in their combo, although it is still listed on their website, in addition to prices being increased. This is certainly new given we last picked up in September where the drink was included and was also confirmed by the man at the front counter who simply said "yeah, we don't include drinks anymore". The flavor was not what it usually was, making us quite sad that our favorite spot is our go to no longer...

SO GOOD!!!! We stopped in here while driving across the country. We wanted something healthy,…read morefresh, and delicious. We 100% hit the jackpot with Mariam's. We got the chicken kabob, a hummus plate, and the chicken shawarma wrap. If we lived nearby, we would go all the time. The Staff were so nice, and the portions were huge. A must visit!

Very fresh and delicious!…read more Very nice people! Cute atmosphere as Iris an old train car! They have beer and wine!

Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina is like the Cava of Mediterranean food, and I mean that as a full…read morecompliment. It's a build-your-own, line-style setup, and when we arrived there was a good line of people--which is usually a good sign. My friend JD picked the place, so I let him go first and watched how it worked. I ended up getting a bowl with falafel and just loaded it up. I chose salad instead of a full bed of rice, with just a little rice added. By the time we were done building it, my bowl was so full I could barely close the lid and that's exactly how I like it. The food was fresh, healthy, and flavorful. The staff were very friendly and patient while we made our choices. If I lived in this area, this would absolutely be one of my go-to spots for a regular meal: healthy, fresh, nice atmosphere, and good people behind the counter. Easy 5 stars for Lafa

Lafa is always consistent with their food and today I stopped in for a quick lunch to try their new…read moreStreet Corn Falafel! The place is clean with many options for seats, and I was lucky enough to snag a table outside. I got the Street Corn Falafel wrap and if you order it in person you can watch them create the wrap right in front of you on the saj they have. There are so many toppings to choose from, but I definitely recommend the crunchy pita chips, cucumbers, and tzatziki. They also usually have some tasty lemonades! It's a solid place to have a tasty lunch or dinner, and take out is a popular choice here as well!

I ordered a rice plate with half chicken and half lamb; so delicious and the portion is generous…read morefor the price . The service was amazing. friendly and sweet staff. The place is also clean. Highly recommend!

Delicious! I was always told how quick and delicious Syracuse Halal is so I had to try it myself…read moreand I couldn't agree more! I had ordered it through Doordash and it was delivered warm, stacked to the brim, and so flavorful! I had the combo box that comes with chicken and lamb and I also chose spicy rice with lettuce, banana peppers, white sauce, green sauce, and hot sauce and the flavors all go super well together. I also really appreciate that it comes with sliced pita pieces. I had ordered this on Wednesday and immediately ordered again Friday night. This might become one of my new go-to's! Their servings are easily big enough for two meals or one to share.

I was at a doctor's appointment nearby and decided to give it a try. I ordered to-go, and they were…read moregracious and held it when I got held up. I did a falafel wrap. Price was very reasonable. Honestly, this isn't the best falafel pita I've had. I found it a little dry - not to say it wasn't fresh, but the pita was very floury and the sauce was hummus or tahini instead of a thinner yogurt sauce and it was very dense - I needed something a little more cooling to balance out the rest. It was satisfying but just not my style. I'd give it another chance and try other items.

We had the gyro pita platter, and it was delicious! Generous amount of filling - vegetables were…read morefresh and the meat was seasoned and grilled to perfection. For the side, we got the pita and hummus, and the hummus was smooth and flavorful!

I have come here a handful of times for their happy hour menu. The drinks on there are so…read moreaffordable and delicious! I can't speak on the regular menu but I would definitely recommend coming for their happy hour!!

recently visited LM Social to celebrate a birthday, and unfortunately, the experience was…read moredisappointing. We were able to walk right in with no wait during what should have been a busy downtown dining hour--which, in hindsight, made sense because the restaurant was completely empty. Our waiter was very kind and friendly, which was one of the few positives. However, the restaurant itself was extremely hot, to the point of being uncomfortable. It didn't seem like there was adequate A/C, which made it hard to enjoy the meal. After placing our order, it took about 40 minutes for the food to arrive. I ordered the chicken riggies, and it came out cold and undercooked, which was very disappointing. Throughout the meal, the waiter would disappear for long periods and didn't check in to see if we needed anything. He did offer to bring out a complimentary dessert, which we appreciated--but unfortunately, it never came. Overall, for the price, I expected much better service and food quality. I left feeling disappointed and wouldn't return based on this experience.