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    mezeh

    4.0 (241 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Build your own bowl
    Justina B.

    Great healthy food for the right price. Can't go wrong. I ordered a bowl with the lamb kefte. $14 Fast service Fresh ingredients

    Leena S.

    Mezeh offers up a healthy, customizable dining experience. How can you go wrong, when you chose exactly what items you want in your meal! The selection is plentiful and unlimited in how many you chose (much more than other similar establishments). It's also a great playground for those that are vegetarians, so many choices! I ordered a falafel and vegetarian kofta as my protein. I added too many items on top to even remember, yet alone list. It was a very tasty, filing, affordable, and healthy lunch option.

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    Brian S.

    What a welcome surprise during a work trip to the area. Very nice location and convenient to shopping in the area. Super fresh and wide variety of ingredients and friendly staff. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

    Leftovers! Bulgur base, crunchy chickpeas, pita
    Ulyana K.

    For a chain, this food was really good! Even for a non-chain place, I'd be impressed. Mezeh is essentially the Chipotle for Mediterranean food. There are so many toppings to choose from. I decided on the bulgur with vegetable base, couscous topping, crunchy chickpeas, caramelized eggplant, tahini sauce, chickpea salad, shredded lamb, crumbled feta, Turkish yogurt dip, and chicken shawarma. The bowl was super tasty, and not that expensive given the more than adequate portion and extremely high quality ingredients. You can taste and even see the freshness. The staff was super efficient as well, and the inside of the restaurant is quite nice. The shredded lamb was the perfect texture and was extremely flavorful. I enjoyed the chicken shawarma as well (they also had a spicy variety). The Turkish yogurt dip was refreshing and didn't have an overpowering cucumber flavor. The eggplant was a bit sweet and almost creamy; definitely delicious. Chickpea salad was super fresh, and the crunchy chickpeas were also a great textural addition. Even the base had some carrots and raisins in it that contributed to the flavor. They even give you free pita with a bowl, and it was fluffy and perfect. All in all, this is a great place to get lunch or dinner if you want some Mediterranean food. There are so many options to choose from, and the prices are quite reasonable. Everything is fresh and delicious!

    Nicole B.

    Mezeh is an amazing option for a healthy, fresh, and light meal... for a reasonable price too! While out of town, I decided to check out this restaurant and was overwhelmed by all the options. You start by picking a bowl, wrap, or pita pocket. Then you proceed to pick a base, meat, toppings, and sauce. What sets Mezeh apart is that you can literally order anything you want. If you can't decide on a base, it doesn't matter- you can mix as many as you want! I mixed 3 different bases, and they weren't stingy either. For only $10, you can completely fill a bowl of whatever ingredients you want without any additional upcharges. I essentially ordered almost everything that they had to offer. In addition, customer service here is superb. I can't say I've experienced better customer elsewhere often. The staff took the time to explain everything to us and even made suggestions what to order or what to mix. They allowed us to try certain things before ordering if we weren't sure. They also have a couple of different juices that's included in just a regular soda price. And a side pita comes with your meal free of charge! I was very impressed and would love to come back.

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    Ara A.

    It's so awesome to be pleasantly surprised when you try something for the first time. Just found the place when to popped up on my yelp so I gave it a try. I love the fact that it's one base price and they don't nickel and dime you. The chicken was tasty and hot, you could see the steam flowing off the chicken which is just an awesome thing. Lots of toppings option. And they do have a spicy sauce so try it. The manager was working the register and he was engaging and friendly. Keep up the good work.

    No soda fountain during Covd.  Only teas and bottled soda.
    John M.

    It is a different time. As local businesses move to takeout, to-go, and curbside service, it is important for us to continue supporting local establishments. I ordered my meal via their website. I had received an offer for BOGO bowl in my email earlier. My order was a build your own bowl. My protein was chicken shawarma in a brown rice base. Their falafel isn't bad if you prefer a vegaterian option. The chicken is juicy and not dry. The flavor provided just a hint of spice that I amplified the flavor. As for toppings, I included Turkish salad, roasted corn and vegetables, hummus, pita strips, feta cheese, and cucumbers. I love the dicotomy of the hot chicken and rice with the cool toppings. All bowls come with pita bread. Most of the time I can fill up on the kids bowl, I only ordered the regular bowl today due to the offer. It's important to support our restaurant businesses now. Order often and tip well. We want them here when this passes.

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    Everything was so fresh and delicious. Services great and the place was clean and welcoming.

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    We had the veggie bowl with Pita on the side.It was good but will try different dressings next time. Service is great. Vibe is eclectic.

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    A Cava-like place with good fresh food and some unique alternative mix-ins. Good meal, good value, and good service.

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