I wish I could give this place ten stars! If you want authentic Mediterranean food, this is definitely the place for you. It is also a market where you can get rare Mediterranean specialty groceries. My family and I stopped here on our way to Vancouver and we all fell in love with the food and the service. The woman who owns the market was super sweet and made us feel right at home. The food was excellent. The ingredients are so fresh and they don't make it until you order it. The gyros and the Greek salad were superb! I can't wait to come back on our way home so we can try more of their food. read more

I went here for a quick bite a few days ago and it is now my favorite place. The lamb shawarma was amazing. Bursting with flavor. Do yourself a favor and go eat here. After your done shop in one of the best foodie shops in the northwest. We are so lucky to have the place in Bellingham, support it. read more

Great selection of food products that can be hard to find. We were looking for a specific spice from the area but only had a very generic name for it. The owner was very helpful and landed us on a combination that we sure was it. A previous visit was at lunch time and the food was excellent. The only shortcoming was the stuffed grape leaves...I like them warm, these were quite cold. But that, being a taste preference, didn't warrant reducing this rating. read more

The food inspired me...to eat elsewhere next time. The meat was well seasoned but tough, the falafel mealy and dry, and the pita straight out of the bag. The romaine was all spine. The market redeems the business though. Its selection is great for anywhere much less a smallish college town. It's more than worth patronizing and the prices are fair given the quality and uniqueness of the products. read more

I love this place. Its cute and close to my apartments so I can just buy a gyro whenever I have that craving. The people are always friendly, especially the owner who is very adorable. I like that I could also buy different kinds of chocolates you usually cannot find at a super market. The only reason why I go here is for the gyro. They're taziki sauce has so much flavor which will leave your mouth with onion and garlic breath, in which I do not care for because this stuff is good. Its not the best gyro I've had but its the best and most legit in Bellingham. There is only chicken and beef gyro but I wish they had pork. read more

Highly disappointed in what I thought would be a new favorite. Mislead by high reviews. Expensive as shit. Two gyro (lamb instead of chicken), the meat tasted.... old... rotten.. gah.. I can't express how bad that was. That's simply one reason I will never be back but the biggest reason, EXPENSIVE. As I waited for my food I looked around and checked out the prices on things I'm familiar with. Chocolate bar $6. (Fred Meyer $2.99), small bag of rice =1 cup $5.99, (reality, Winco $0.80), sea Salt $12, box of ravioli $12. Jeez do people really think this is okay? read more

I love this place! Best falafel wraps that I have had in years. And it is so fun to shop while the food is being prepared. I always find new foods to try and the wine selection is great too. conveniently located, family owned and friendly. I have quickly become a regular. read more

Amazing hidden gem. Authentic foods and spices from Middle East , a taste of home , lamb sharma is super juicy and flavorful , falafels are soft inside and crispy on the outside. Just right made from scratch. Market area has great selection of goods. Lebanese coffee is bang on. And the owners and workers are cool and friendly. I can live here. read more

My family and I stopped here on the way to Vancouver. The food was incredible, and the service was excellent. I'm from Los Angeles, and the food reminded me of the things I usually eat at home. The owner was incredibly sweet, and even gave us tips on what to do once in Vancouver. I ate the gyro (comes in beef or chicken) and it was well worth the price. It's a pretty huge sandwich. You guys should definitely stop by here and check it out. read more

Great family owned establishment. Very helpful and friendly. I had the lamb shwarma with a small side of humus. The lamb is season perfectly and so delicious! read more

Mediterranean Specialties - Lamb shwarma with a side of humus - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I really like shopping here, the folks that run it are friendly and helpful, it's my "go to" for gallon tins of extra virgin olive oil, there is a wide selection of more pricy options as well if I want a super flavorful really high quality bottle, they also carry a number of different types of tahini. One of my favorite finds are the canned Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Poli Kala brand if I remember correctly, I never leave without at least a couple of those. They are better than some of the "fresh" ones I have had in the past. They also have a nice section of spices they have repackaged from bulk at quite fair prices, along with a variety of capers, and a few things that are harder to find like preserved lemons. The deli has pretty good falafel sandwiches, and its one of the few places in town to get a variety of frozen filo and puff pastry doughs, I really like that the puff is rolls not blocks. With many ethnic grocery stores there are also enough items I have never seen or heard of to make me do a little homework and find out what it is and maybe go back and try it. Give the place a try you wont be sad you did :) read more

I love this place! The lamb shawarma is incredible! I also enjoy shopping here for large containers of olive oil, delicious pastured eggs. It's also a great place to pick up a bottle of wine. On top of that the staff and owners are so friendly. You feel apart of the family when you come here. It's in my regular rotation of places to go! read more

Crazy good and authentic Mediterranean food in a very casual environment. The veggie wrap was over the top good. Coming from a meat eater. The meat pie was also fantastic. And they use recyclable to go containers. A great environmental choice. I highly recommend this restaurant. A hidden gem. read more

First off, I want to say that Mediterranean Specialties has the most polite and friendliest staff of any restaurant in all of Bellingham. I've seen them feed people who were caught stealing from their shop and seen firsthand their kindness. Although the price of their food can be more expensive than other options, their food, specifically the gyros (for me) are delicious, fulfilling, and comforting. A definite staple of Bellingham's eatery scene. read more

Is a zero rating possible? If you want bad food and rude proprietors, try this place. Not only was the Shawarma wrap falling apart, it tasted bad and was gritty. Worse, when brought to their attention their response was," what can I say, I don't make the bread...the people that make the brought bad bread. ". Not good food, worse was the lack of concern by proprietors after spending $20 on wrap and small salad. No attempt to make me feel anything other than "ripped off." Salad also very ordinary at best. read more

Locally owned by sweet, helpful ladies. Their family brand of olive oil is the best affordable choice in The Ham and they have a great curated selection of wine, tea, and Mediterranean groceries. Be sure to pick up a sampler plate for lunch. FWIW, they always have interesting Middle Eastern music playing in the background. read more

Great service. Delicious food, chicken was a little dry but the flavor was amazing. It tasted fresh and the pita bread tasted like it just came out of the oven!! I got the chicken gyro and the hubs got a beef shwarma, I took one bite from his and the flavor combination was interesting. The good kind. There was something pickled which added a nice zing to it!!! Will definitely be going back. read more

Fresh falafels, rich tahini (sesame) sauce, tangy pickled turnips and cucumbers, succulent kalamata olives, plump rice-stuffed grape leaves and savory fried cauliflower. Not to mention their killer hummus and baba ganouj (eggplant dip) Yum! They kind of skimp on the salad greens when you order something as a salad though. Great little grocery too as far as the selection goes, but quite pricey unfortunately. read more

The falafel was really dry, good thing I ordered extra sauce or I wouldn't have been able to finish it. They charged $1.25 for a little container of extra sauce. I might be back to try the gyro, and one of their coffees. The hummus from their deli case was good though. read more

Perfect stop on way to Vancouver. Wonderful meal and friendly owners.

I went in to pick up harissa sauce. This place has great options for Greek and Arabic grocery items. I was excited to find frozen halal beef and chicken. Halal is very difficult to find north of Everett. The staff were friendly. It's a great place to buy spice. They also have a nice clearance section for someone on a budget. read more

Very nice place. Great selection of quality food that's made on the spot. Very friendly staff and a excellent selection of on topic grocery items- spices and specialty foods. A must place to go if you like Mediterranean- Lebanese food. We had a lamb shawarma sandwich and sampler plate. Very good! The baklava was great! Said to be calorie/fat free! Hehe... Hope to visit again when we're in town. read more

Mediterranean Specialties is the only place in Bellingham to provide a whole range of foods and groceries that we would otherwise have to do without or order by mail. Taramasalata, muscovado, demerara, and turbinado sugars, three kinds of filo dough, dozens of different kinds of olives. The food they cook and serve is also excellent, carefully prepared and generous portions. I'm reminded of shops run by families when I was growing up in Chicago, where you could talk to someone who really knew about what you were buying -- how to cook something, whether there might be a better choice for an ingredient. The women who run this place are wonderful. read more

Love this place! I've been searching for a decent gyro in Bellingham (Aladdin's in Seattle's U district is my favorite) and I have finally found a place to satisfy my cravings. I got the chicken gyro and substituted the tzatziki sauce for tahini sauce, and it was delicious! I prefer more middle eastern flavors usually but the roasted chicken they used was very good and fresh. I will definitely go back here again. read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat in town. The women who run it are amazing and their food is delicious. Any of their sandwiches or items from the deli case are well worth it. Be prepared for generous portions and fresh ingredients! I also love to walk around the store and look at all of the international ingredients that are available. read more

Outstanding food and very friendly staff. The lamb schwarma is amazing and the gyro is def the best in town. Their tyropita, spanakopita, baklava, couscous and other items in the case are also excellent. read more

No place like it in Bellingham! Most everything on lunch menu made from scratch. I love the gyro and the cous cous. The soups are made with the best stuff. The wine section and chocolate selection is overwhelming in the best kind of way! The sisters that own it make you feel like family! Must go to! read more

Had the chicken gyro. Pita bread was good but the chicken had no seasoning and it was dry as well. Also would've been better if they had cut the chicken to smaller pieces, just a tad bit smaller. Vegetables were nice and crisp. Tzatziki sauce was kind of spicy, I like mine to taste a bit more yogurt-y but everyone's tzatziki is different. Gal whom was a cashier with blonde hair was very friendly. read more

Best hidden secret I ever been to! I've been by here so many time. I wish I would have came here sooner. Great food and good people!

Excellent lamb shawarma. Lots of meat, rich sauce, fresh tasting. Can't wait to try it again.

I saw this place on the yelp sight,it was so perfect. I ate the special lamb gyro and lintel soup.I also bought some of there other products they had for sale,like fig spread,that is so good. read more

Yum! They make mean and delicious falafel! Just what I needed! The grocery part of the store is fabulous too!

Falafel was fresh and delicious! Staff was friendly and helpful and very quick with our order for 4. Now my favorite place in Bellingham, can't wait to go back. Wine selection was pretty great too and very reasonable. Really charming spot! read more

This place is awesome. I love Mediterranean food and this place has the best gyros around! The food is well priced for the amount of food that you are getting and how delicious it is. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. I haven't bought anything from their mini-market but everything in there looks great as well! read more

de-licious! get the lamb gyro. Service was great and the pita and hummus was good too! Cute and quaint

Store had a great selection of items and staff was really nice, but the falafel was incredibly dry and a bit overdone. I'd definitely had better. read more

We stop here all the time when we drive between Seattle and BC. The hummus is mouth watering and the roasted eggplant and cauliflower are fresh and a fabulous, natural snack. The sheep cheese (Manouri) brings my Russian friends to their knees, begging for more! I just wish they were closer to Seattle. Bellingham, do you know how lucky your are?!? - Wendy read more

I will never eat here again. I've frequented this restaurant in the past, and to be honest their food is ok. What I don't like is the guy that owns it. I was waiting outside in their empty parking lot for my wife to show up so we could get dinner there, and the owner pulled up in his van and started to unload some items. He then told me to move my car; that he needed the parking space. He then said he owned the whole mall and he wanted me to leave. What an @ss! I took off my coat, showing him my work clothes with my tie on, and told him I'd make sure that all my clients knew not to go there again. Never again. read more

The shawarma and baba ghanoush we're both ok but definitely nothing special. The menu is also really small, which makes sense because it's more a tiny Mediterranean grocery store with a cafe in the back than a restaurant. read more

Wow the food here was delicious. I had the lamb shawarma sandwich. Oh so tasty I had to make myself stop eating when I got full but the flavor was do good I wanted to eat the whole thing. The sandwich was big. The staff was super awesome and friendly. Answered questions I had with a smile. I will eat here again! read more