If you want good Mediterranean food this is the place to go! If you want quiet, this isn't the place. I loved it though. Kind of reminded me of a busy city market. Absolutely fantastic in my opinion. It was a bit overwhelming at first trying to decide on what to eat. We decided for the classic Gyro and had some avocado/guacamole type side....I forget the name. They were fantastic. Very hard to eat only because they load the pita bread with a ton of food. We got forks and knives and just cut it up. The place was clean and the folks bringing food out were moving. Bathrooms were even clean. What I didn't take a pic of was the baklava I decided to get. Pistachio Baklava....do yourself a favor and just get it. You'll thank me later. I wish we had this place in Kansas....a highlight dinning experience in Chapel Hill for us to be honest. read more

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With a line out the door the only real flaw of Mediterranean deli is you may have to wait for your food. Created with bustling energy and big smiles, the staff behind the counter keeps everything moving as quickly as they can while you take in the expansive menu and the plethora of mouthwatering sides. While my choice of a lamb and beef gyro is a bit basic, I was so pleased with every lovely bite. The condiment counter gave me olives and tzatziki to munch on as well. With a vibe of comfort and college town, Mediterranean deli easily hits the standard for lunch or dinner or anything in between. read more

Mediterranean Deli - Counter full of sides - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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My daughter and I were visiting the area and the hotel recommended this place. Let me tell you, this place was amazing. The food and staff were so friendly and place is very clean. They replenish the water station, and complimentary from tzatzki sauce, pickled beets, pickles, olives, and a few other items were amazing! I ordered the chicken tangine and my daughter the grilled chicken wrap was delish! Just the right amount of robust flavors and their organic pita bread that came with my dish was hands down one of the best! You will not be disappointed.. at their water station they also had rose water tea, pomegranate tea, unsweetened tea, and reg sweetened tea.. all were wonderful.. also their desserts is a must try! read more

Mediterranean Deli - Moroccan Chicken with roasted Turkish beets - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Highly recommend including take-out. The portions will have you mixing and matching with your fridge contents for a variety of meals. So healthy and fresh. No frozen food at this space!! read more

Mediterranean Deli - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I got some med deli on campus and as usual was huge portion size, fantastic, delicious, and flavorful food. read more

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Mediterranean Deli is a Chapel Hill establishment. Part restaurant part market, it is the perfect place to drop by for a sampling of various dishes hailing from the Levant. They have several good deals, including an entrée with two sides for $18. The sizes are generous and I was actually able to make several meals out of this entrée +2 side combo. My favorite dish of the things I tried was the mujadara. I also loved the cold bar with pickled beets, different sauces, and other accoutrements for my food. Overall, a great spot for a casual meal. read more

Med deli finally opened again and it didn't disappoint. The place looks the same except newer looking. Staff is friendly and quick with the food. We had the lamb shanks and it was very good. If you haven't been this has to be on your go to list. read more

I got a chicken that was very disappointing and dry however the sides were fantastic (potato salad and cucumber salad) service was very slow most likely due to school related activities and it being super busy. Ample seating and a nice condiments bar. Will probably come back to try again read more

Mediterranean Deli - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Best Mediterranean and Middle Eastern I've ever had. Had a beef on basmati rice combo with Kalamata hummus and a grain salad I can't remember the name of. I could eat here every day. I've been eating food like this for 30 years and this was the best I've ever had. Traveling for work has taken me all over the country and international, but this was one of my all time favorite meals! The basmati rice was the best I've ever had. read more

Clean local and friendly staff at their spot in Lenoir Hall dining area. Got a three item plate for about $12.50 plus tax. Went all vegetarian this time for lunch. Had the Armenian roasted veggies, OK, but I'll stick with the regular roasted vegetables from now on. Had the Moroccan couscous has chickpeas in it and that's good. But the best item was the spinach and chickpea salad. It was awesome. However, the pita was a little bit hard. read more

Mediterranean Deli - 3 item plate on UNC campus - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Mediterranean Deli makes a triumphant return to Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Two years without the grilled chicken panini wrap was too long. My meal tasted like familiar perfection. I don't know what magic sauce they use but it slaps every time. Fresh, delicious, and affordable food. I can't overstate how happy I am that Med Deli is back. The refresh of decor inside looks lovely while also still feeling like the same place. The staff are working their butts off to meet the demand and deserve 5 stars alone for the hustle. read more

Mediterranean Deli - Grilled Chicken Panini Wrap with Tortellini - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Great choices; plenty of food; delicious always. Great olive bar and fun deserts!

Food , service and Ambiance get five stars I believe Met Deli is the real deal. I've been coming here since my UNC days starting in 2008 and even though I'm now much farther away, I still make the drive. That says everything. This place has been a community staple for years, and I was so relieved when they reopened after the fire. The Mediterranean menu is unlike anything I've seen -- the selection is massive and everything is fresh and authentic. They also serve Turkish-style pizzas, bake their own bread daily, have a small grocery, and offer desserts. Don't skip the chocolate baklava -- perfectly baked, not too sweet, and generous with the pistachios. The owner is kind, engaged, and genuinely part of the Chapel Hill community. You One practical note: downtown Chapel Hill parking is no joke -- towing and ticketing are aggressive, so give yourself extra time to find a spot. Totally worth the effort though. If Yelp allowed ten stars, Met Deli would get every one of them. read more

Mediterranean Deli - Turkish style pizza- Pide - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Best Mediterranean in the triangle! It's casual -'d great for eating alone and for groups.

Always delicious food no matter what you choose. Friendly staff will help you make great decisions. Nice little sidewalk area to eat on those warm sunny days. read more

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Food was so so. Waitress would not even get me a fork. Will not visit again or recommend.

They build up the place really good. Amazing ambiance. Me and my husband both enjoyed our food. I got Moroccan beef and my husband got falafel, hummus. We got mana-esh which was amazing. Ofcourse for us garlic emulsion is always a hit wi everything. We didn't like turkish kisir much as it was tangy for us. I didn't enjoy salad much either. I would prefer more seasonings in them. read more

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I rushed out of RDU after landing solely because I was so excited to try Med Deli based on all the reviews. The experience did not disappoint! The menu is huge, which made ordering really tough. I stuck with a classic and ordered a chicken gyro pita with a side of tabouli. My food was ready in about 10-15 minutes. For ~$12, I got enough food to feed a family of three-four...the portion was absolutely massive! The chicken was cooked perfectly on top of a fluffy pita, and the tzatziki tied everything together. My only complaint was that it was really difficult to eat since there was too much on top of the pita to pick it up and eat it. I loved that there was a bar with olives, pickles, sauces, etc. to complement my meal. The large windows that open up to outside are great. I can't wait to come back and work my way through the menu and try some of the baked goods too! read more

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I love this restaurant!! I have been eating Med Deli since I moved here in 2014 and it is still one of my favorite places! The food is amazing and always well prepared and so delicious. There are so many choices and I have never been disappointed with my choice. I ordered a plate today and it was just as delicious as always. You will love it too!! read more

This was my first visit to Mediterranean Deli. A friend of mine suggested that we visited this place for lunch. I'm glad that I went along with her recommendation. The customer service was great and the staff was helpful when we had questions. I ordered the Chicken Gyro and it was flavorful and filling. The gyro was filled with chicken, red onions, a lettuce mix and tomatoes with tzatziki sauce on top. There was no way I could have folded the pita with all of the ingredients in this meal. The ambiance of the deli was comfortable and airy. I enjoyed the fact that the deli opened up their large front windows/doors to allow fresh air to flow through the business. I plan to visit this restaurant again to try their kebobs. read more

Mediterranean Deli - Chicken Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I brought a friend today to try Med Deli. It was busy as usual. The service is always spot on and they have too many delicious and tempting choices to choose from. I settled on the chicken gyro. This sandwich is loaded with grilled chicken, veggies and creamy tasty sauce. The tzatziki sauce is the best version of this that I've tried. Loaded with flavor and you can even get an extra cup of this which I did. read more

Mediterranean Deli - Chicken Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The owners and employees are very warm and welcoming. They want to make your eating experience ia great one. The choice of foods is unbelievable and each one is delicious! One can go back every day for weeks and still not have eaten everything on the menu. The samplers are the best way to start. The desserts are outrageous. Everyone makes us feel at home. We go try to go at least twice a month. read more

This place literally blew me away. I entered through the grocery store side, where I bought cilantro, a yogurt drink we always drink overseas that I found here, and some other spices and snacks we normally have to go to specific stores for. When I got to the counter I peered over to the other side and was so overwhelmed by all the food in the glass case. It was BEAUTIFUL. Literally the most colorful and delicious looking food spread I ever saw. I haven't seen a place like this since I visited New York. They have everything. Literally everything. There's not a person that can come here and said they don't want anything. After their bakery window which includes various cookies, cakes, and pastries, you have two long windows of delicious food. They offer so many things to choose from like different pastas (tomato sauce, pesto, tortellini, etc.), rices (Tunisian rice, couscous, basmati rice, etc.) like 10 different kinds of salad including tuna and salmon, pastries with seafood, cheese, chicken, or spinach, so many kinds of hummus, potato salads, roasted vegetables, grape leaves, steak filled cabbage rolls, and more. All of it looked fresh and was presented beautifully too. At the very end you have different meat options like lamb shanks, jerk chicken, beef tagine (so good), and more. It's hard not to try everything. Especially with their big portions and great prices. I spent way less than I thought I was going to and you can also get everything in 1/4 cup side, 1/2 cup, or 1 whole cup. I got -Lamb shank that came with 2 sides: I chose Tunisian rice and roasted eggplant stew. -Doner kebab wrap and that came with 2 sides: I chose cheese tortellini and grape leaves. -Lamb gyro -Side of sardines -Side of beef tagine (AMAZING) -Side or couscous Everything I got tasted GREAT. Super flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. It's very impressive when a restaurant has so many options but they all actually taste good too. I always take pictures of everything but was so excited to eat my food I forgot. I would get everything again especially the beef tagine and lamb shank with different sides so I can sample everything. read more

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Spacious and clean restaurant, great food. Huge selection of Mediterranean items. The chicken kebab platter was delicious. Everything was great. There's something for everyone and the food tasted very fresh! read more

Mediterranean Deli - Chicken Kebob Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Atmosphere: Mediterranean Deli is a spacious restaurant on Franklin Street. There is a large deli counter spanning a quarter of the restaurant, and the rest is the dining area to enjoy your food. Service: It is a mix of self-serve and deli-bar ordering. After looking around for a bit and finally ordering with one of the workers, our meal came out relatively quickly. Food: We ordered the Athen's Style Chicken (chicken breast cooked in cream sauce) with the Chickpea Salad and Lebanese Potato Salad, as well as the Moroccan Beef Tagine with Grilled Eggplant and Pomegranate Muhammara. All of the food was absolutely delicious and flavorful! Our favorites have to be the main entrees, the Athen's Style Chicken and Moroccan Beef Tagine. They were both so tender and addicting! Overall: Mediterranean Deli has some of the best Mediterranean food in the Triangle. There is a lot of variety, and the food is fresh! We are looking forward to them reopening soon! read more

Mediterranean Deli - Moroccan Beef Tagine, Grilled Eggplant, Pomegranate Muhammara - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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I have never had a dish like this before. Fatayer is a Middle Eastern version of a pizza/calzone. The soujouk fatayer came with aged spice Turkish sausage with eggs, feta, and mozzarella cheese wrapped in dough. This was no joke. It was HUGE and super cheesy. The sausage had so much flavor, it was so strong paired with the feta cheese but the mozzarella and eggs mellowed it out. The dough was perfectly baked. It almost reminded me of a soft pretzel consistency because it had a crust but it wasn't TOO crusty and the inside was so soft. I was picking off pieces and dipping them in their homemade tzatziki. You can't go wrong with anything at Med Deli! ‍ read more

Mediterranean Deli - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

We dined in on a Saturday, so happy that the place had reopened several weeks ago. But, sadly: my falafel wrap was pretty much inedible. The falafel itself was just broken, pasty pieces- not patties or balls, just crumbles. You're required to choose two toppings (there's no way to opt out), and if you want only one of the choices offered, you will get double-- which means I had a huge, ice cold, double scoop of baba ghanoush-- which, weirdly, had big chunks of stale pita bread swimming in it (and may even have contained mayonnaise? Idk, but it was awful) on top of the crumbles. Atop that: a ton of unappetizing wet lettuce and mushy sliced tomatoes, also ice cold. The pita itself was fine, but whole package was truly revolting- just an overflowing,, slimy mess. My partner's chicken shawarma wrap wasn't quite as terrible, but was super dry and by no means tasty. Maybe this restaurant is still working out some bugs from the re-open, but we are done. So disappointing. read more

They are back open and just as wonderful as before the fire Spinach Chickpea Salad, Cauliflower and Armenian Roasted Vegetables Pomegranate Green Tea read more

Absolutely fabulous experience here at Mediterranean Deli. I was staying nearby for business and read the Yelp reviews so I gave them a shot. I arrived pretty much as soon as they opened so not many people yet. I got the 3 item sampler with veggie lentil salad, sweet potato purée and kale salad. It comes with organic pita bread and if you dine in you can utilize the toppings bar. Find the "order here" sign and make your selections from a wide variety of tasty looking food. I dined in which was nice as the front garage type doors all roll up to give a real open air feeling. Very nice touch. The food was incredible. Fresh, well seasoned and spiced. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the pita bread was great. I really enjoyed the sauces as well, flavorful and spicy. The ones I got (don't remember the names) had some good heat to them as well. I really enjoyed the food. They also have a market with produce and dry goods. I didn't go in there though. Overall an outstanding lunch. I will be back given the opportunity. read more

Mediterranean Deli - Veggie kale salad, sweet potato purée, veggie lentil salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Always delicious, even when they're just doing takeout from a secondary location. I have missed their main location every day since the fire--this place is a community favorite for a very good reason. If you're ordering delivery make sure to go through Takeout Central, great way to support another local business instead of big companies like Uber or DoorDash! read more

Mediterranean Deli in Chapel Hill is outstanding. This is one of the best restaurants in the Triangle. It's certainly one of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants anywhere. The food is phenomenal and a good value. Chapel Hill is lucky to have this place. "Med Deli" has been a Chapel Hill institution since 1991. Street-park on Franklin or one of the nearby streets. If it's Monday-Saturday, use the ParkMobile app to pay for and monitor your parking meter. Street parking is free on Sunday. The restaurant is spacious. There are three separate counters - deli, bakery, market - and a banquet room in the back. In terms of ambiance, this isn't a nice restaurant, but a bustling, casual joint. It's showing its age. When the weather is nice, they'll roll up the wide, retractable storefront windows to create an al fresco (open air) dining experience. There's plenty of outdoor patio seating as well (uncovered) on the sidewalk. Med Deli offers menus of fresh-pressed juices and espresso too, so they serve as a juice bar and cafe of sorts on top of the deli, bakery, and restaurant operations. Med Deli's menus and display cases chockful of colorful, fresh salads and appetizing, prepared Middle Eastern food can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. There are well over *100* by-the-pound and individual item selections. This doesn't include specials, the dessert case (20+ selections), baked goods, and the "standard" restaurant menu with things like shawarma, kebabs, and paninis. I recommend everything below. Note the entrees come with sides. I do not recommend, generally, the non-baklava sweets. * Lamb and Beef Gyro Platter ($12.50) - rotisserie lamb and beef gyro meat w/ lettuce, tomato, peppers, onions, tzatziki. Med Deli's gyro is amazing in terms of both quality and quantity. They give you really large, thick, succulent slices. Most gyro I've had have been thinly-shaved in varying degrees of quality and portion size. Med Deli makes it clear their gyro is the best and biggest around, at least in platter form. * Kofta Kebob ($12.50) - ground sirloin w/ parsley, onion, spices. Med Deli's Kofta Kebob is solid. I'm a fan of kofta and this is one item of theirs that I'll say does not blow the competition away. It's still very good, though. * Chicken Tagine ($12.99) - baked bone-in chicken thighs w/ onions, carrots, honey, ginger. The tagine is nicely-seasoned, tender, and full of flavor. The chicken and veggies are served over a bed of yellow rice. Sides: Baba ghanoush Eggplant squash stew Hummus - harissa, cilantro Baked okra Turkish roasted beets Turkish kisir Israeli red cabbage salad Tabouli salad Palestinian orange salad Jerusalem salad Kale salad With so many items in the deli cases, the 4-Item Sampler is a great way to try Med Deli's sides ($10.99). There are 2 and 3-Item Sampler options as well. The portion sizes are the most generous of any Mediterranean restaurant I've visited. Everything has been fresh and flavorful. The baba ghanoush is top-notch in terms of smoky flavor and delectable texture. The eggplant squash stew is packed with flavor and very satisfying. Med Deli offers eight hummus flavors which is a lot. Their hummus has great flavor and perfectly-smooth consistency. The baked okra dish used a unique type of short okra. Kisir is like couscous or quinoa. If you like beets, you can't go wrong with their version. The salads are crisp and refreshing. Their tabouli has been a go-to for me. I also love both the Jerusalem salad and Palestinian orange salad. Med Deli uses a lot of crunchy carrot chunks in their Jerusalem salad, which is different to me (I like it). Their Palestinian orange salad is excellent. It's an uncommon item so I suggest trying it if you haven't. The orange slices are coated in yummy, savory spices, and the salad comes with ripe dates. * Lamb Fatayer ($10.50) The fatayers are eye-popping and delicious. They are meat pies, but remind me more of a pizza. Med Deli offers eight kinds of fatayer. The lamb fatayer is fantastic with tender, savory meat, lots of melted cheese and parsley, and tomatoes, with sesame seed atop a warm, soft bread wrapping. * Baklava - pistachio, date, walnut ($2.99 each) * Burma ($2.50) - shredded whole wheat stuffed with pistachios and honey The baklava here is incredible. Again, large portions. Fresh. I enjoyed the pistachio and date equally. Walnut comes in third place for me, but it's still great. The baklava is made in-house. The other desserts are not. Of the sweets, I really only recommend the baklava. * Turkish Coffee ($3.50) Finely-ground and served in a traditional pot. Med Deli's Turkish coffee is fun to have after a meal with some of their baklava. Don't forget to check out the condiments bar. It has shawarma salad, Lebanese garlic sauce (toum), tahini, green and red hot sauces, organic olive oil salad dressing, tzatziki, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, green olives, and Lebanese pickled cucumbers and pickled turnips (lefit). read more

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Really enjoyed the food and variety here. Lots of choices! Good portions for a decent price. The Kofta Kebabs were delicious. The harissa hummus wasn't my favorite, but I probably just need to get a different flavor next time. read more

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I had quite the pleasant experience at Mediterranean Deli and Bakery. As soon as I walked in, I was hit with the smells of food I knew would be delicious. I looked at the menu and I checked out the displays of food. I ended up ordering the chicken shawerma (their spelling) with a side of Mediterranean quinoa. I loved it. The dining room is pretty large and has plenty of seating. There is also outside seating available with some strategically placed fans. Also, I chatted with 1 worker about the Fatayers and he mentioned the lamb one on the gluten free crust is quite good so I'll definitely be back to try that. read more

Mediterranean Deli - Chicken shawerma/shawarma and Mediterranean quinoa - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

A very crowded and chaotic atmosphere, but a plethora of food options. Whatever combination you want for your plate, you'll likely be able to get it. The dishes themselves ranged from mediocre to pretty good. The coffee was bad, both me and Isabel thought so, so we'd recommend getting a different beverage. Travis' Rating Taste - 3 Quality - 3.5 Ambiance - 2.5 Overall - 3 Isabel's Rating Taste - 3 Quality - 4 Ambiance - 2.5 Overall - 3 read more

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I hope they have nammoura soon. I've been here so many times since the first and have since expanded to regularly getting spicy falafel, chicken shawarma, and their kale salad. Their service is super fast and the food is always delicious. read more

Mediterranean Deli - beef gyro and tabouli - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

A lot of hits and a couple of misses but there are so many options it's easy to get what you like. I usually get a gyro of a shawarma, and maybe get a dish in the deli that looks appetizing if I'm feeling adventurous. Most of the MTO stuff is very good, some of the deli dishes look more appetizing than they taste (and vice versa). Good portions for price. Overall 4 stars. PS DO NOT GET THE CHEESE PIE IM WARNING YOU read more

Where do I even begin with this place? Med Deli is about as close to being in heaven on earth, but with a mom-and-pop shop vibe. Just looking at the assortment of side platters they had on display made my mouth water! Given that I already have a favorite Mediterranean spot back home in San Francisco, I had high expectations for Med Deli. But little did I know that their food would be so incredibly tasty!!! For my first time there, I ordered a chicken kebob platter (comes with rice and pita bread) with my 2 side choices of roasted eggplant and roasted Armenian veggies. For $13, I had portions so generous, that I was able to pack about 2/3 of my meal as leftovers. The chicken was cooked perfectly (not too heavily seasoned or dry). The roasted vegetables were also delicious, though I have to say that the roasted eggplant was the star of the show. I really loved the food here, and cannot wait to come back. In particular, I had eyed the Tunisian rice to try for next time! read more

Mediterranean Deli - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Lots of food and options. There is something for everyone in the family. Most dishes we ordered were great. Easy to order and great service. Overall a good choice in Chapel Hill. read more

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Portion sizes are bigger than most places. They have a condiment area where you can get as much sauce (tahini, hot sauce, olives, peppers, and many other items) as you'd like. The service is fantastic as well. I got the falafel and cauliflower pita. The falafel balls were huge! I also got the pistachio baklava, which sadly was the one thing that wasn't great. The taste is fine, but it was soggy and not crispy like fresh baklava should be. Overall, loved the place and the vibe, would definitely come back! read more

Mediterranean Deli - Falafel Cauliflower Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I only have three pictures from my most recent lunch, but have had Med Deli probably 20+ times in the last few years. My workplace has frequently ordered for them, so I've tried a variety of menu items. I say the same thing with 90% of the food I've had from here - to my taste, it is bland and under seasoned. It is not bad by any stretch, and I do like the baklava! I find that the main entrees and sides need acid/salt...more flavor in general. read more

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