We both customized our chicken schwarmas according to our individual tastes. Pita wraps were huge for us, normal for me vs. hot and spicy for hubby. Faster just telling the employee what we wanted. Service was a whole lot better. Still a clean place to dine in. read more

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Surprisingly tasty and fresh for "fast food" Parking was easy, service was friendly and felt like I get value for my bucks. Space was a little cold temperature wise on a cool day in March. read more

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Still one of our favorite lunch goto's when in the area. Today was build your own wrap day. Both of us opted for chicken shawarma as the protein, then diverged into customization - always a fun treat to get just the perfect flavor profile. read more

Mezeh - Forest Ave - Spicy Chcken bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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It looks like they have changed their menu since the last time I ate there, so I was excited to see a lamb gyro available... But it was so disappointing, I may not even go back. I certainly will NEVER order the gyro again!! The list of ingredients looks good, but the real thing isn't. First, the amount of lamb was stingy - the manager claimed it was 3 ounces, but I've seen a lot of 3 ounce servings and this was short. I went ahead and paid for extra protein, in order to have a decent amount of lamb - I shouldn't have, because the "lamb" could have been ANY meat at all. It was SO heavily spiced - I don't mean spices too hot, I mean TOO MUCH SPICE - that nothing else had any flavor, not even the feta cheese, and any lamb flavor was drowned out by the spices. The construction of the gyro was awful - the lettuce and shredded lamb were spread along the length of the pita, but then the tzaziki and feta were just plopped in a pile in the middle, not spread out at all. I asked the server not to roll it up, so that I could at least spread the cheese and tzaziki out before rolling it up, and this was practically unheard of. Of course, this was before I tasted it - I shouldn't have bothered with the request. Not only was the spice overwhelming, the pita was soggy, as in Not Cooked Enough. So basically, I ended up with a soggy pita with stuff on it that tasted of nothing but a whole lot of rather generic spices. For over $20. I couldn't bring myself to finish even 1/3 of it, even though I was hungry - it was just that bad. The servers were doing their best, but clearly didn't understand what a gyro is supposed to be, and the manager seemed to only be interested in getting the most money possible. read more

This location is terrible now. You used to be able to get a decent amount of food for your money. However, now they give you skimp portions and have brown greens half the time. This place has become so stingy even when you're paying for extra. Today the women employees tried to argue with me about wanting extra chicken and tried to only give an extra half of a scoop. I know extra is at least 1 or 2 extra scoops. If I'm paying for extra that is what I expect. There is no reason why you're being stingy if I'm paying for extra especially almost $2 extra. I am very disappointed and will NEVER go to this location again. read more

I prefer mezeh over cava because the selection is better. Last time I went to this location... the staff was very disorganized, messy and the food was not fresh. It's hit or miss recently which is sad. Also be very careful with the bowls. They aren't sturdy. My food has dripped out an made the bag soggy from the trip home multiple times. read more

We have been going to MEZA near Glenside for many years. I am sad to say we are not going any more. Over the years they have eliminated items, some really good ones, and did not bring anything in to replace it. Only decreasing our options. The portion size of the proteins have decreased to maybe, if you are lucky, to a shaken, leveled off serving spoon. on top of that it is $3.50 addition to give you less. when I asked for a little more they said only if I order double protein. I responded I would like for you to put the right amount in the bowl from the start. Lately the flavor and quality is suffering. My meal last night was horrible. I ate maybe 1/4 of it and tossed the rest. I appears the management has changed as well as the staff. I the past everyone was friendly and smiling. Now they have robots with zero personality. They cook, which might be the manager or not, just stares at you, kinda creepy, and never speaks. I don't know what they did to the lamb shawarma, It was light in color with a good flavor. Now it looks dark and dried out. Like it is several days old. read more

I wish Mezeh would come to our city!!! A quick serve bowl joint with a Mediterranean flair! Super healthy option with awesome ingredients like power greens, chicken Shawarma, tabbouleh, pickled radish, etc. All of this greatness for around $12. read more

Mezeh - Forest Ave - Custom bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Very fresh and delicious food. You are able to make your own bowl and choose from all of the freshest ingredients. Very tasty. I will be back for sure. read more

I stopped by when visiting out of town and was blown away by this fast casual mediterranean spot. I got a custom bowl with the shredded lamb as my portion and it was delicious! The portion was enough for nearly 3 meals and the services was friendly. I also tried the baklava which was phenomenal. read more

Acute food poisoning from here on Sunday night. I observed an employee from back of house come to front of house to serve another customer and he did not wash his hands-- that should have been my warning sign. Mezeh, do better! read more

This is the best place to eat. The staff is great and very welcoming. Its very neat and clean. They will go above and beyond for there customers. My entire family eat here regularly. Please come and enjoy the great food and experience as we do. read more

I went to Mezeh a couple nights ago to stock up before the snowstorm, and I just had to leave a review because the two female employees working that night were absolutely amazing. Anyone else having to work in those conditions would probably be stressed or upset, but they were so kind, positive, and welcoming. Their attitudes completely changed the experience and made it enjoyable instead of rushed or chaotic. Great food as always, but even better service. They truly went above and beyond and deserve recognition! read more

Their Gyro is the word I've ever had. It was a burrito not a traditional gyro. The lamb was shredded and over spice with cumin, not traditional spicing. The wrap was very drippy and it was a mess to eat. I'll try to never eat here again. I'm sure my wife will have a different opinion. My wife's salad bowl was lovely and she was very happy. read more

I doubted this place. I was WRONG. It's the more-delicious , Arabic, chipotle! Except the food won't make your body sick! Th is place, IS THE ANSWER‼ late night also!! CLEAN FOOD GREAT PRICES EXCELLENT TASTE. WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED?? Oh!! Yes. Fine women hang out there. GO NOW‼ YOU GO NOW‼ read more

I can't get enough of my monstrous bowl of Mediterranean goodness. Unlike similar fast casual salad bar places, Mezeh's portions are generous and they don't nickle and dime you for every additional topping. The ingredients are fresh and filling and the beverage options taste more organic rather than syrup-filled. Each time I visit, the tables are clean and the service is courteous and quick. This is a lunch time favorite for me! I always order: brown rice, spinach, pickled onions, cabbage slaw, chicken kebab, spicy feta, spicy hummus, corn, turkish salad, pickled cucumbers, tzatziki, harissa, garlic caesar, oil and vinegar! I think I got it all read more

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THIS is one of my favorite places to grab a quick and healthy dish. I get the salad bowl and it is everything. The service is always warm and friendly. The food is fresh and vibrant- I want to put everything in my bowl! The place is always immaculate. Love, love! read more

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Family favorite and of all the locations we like this one best. Sometimes the music is a bit loud but the song selections are fine. Food is fresh and there's plenty of options. read more

DISGUSTING AND DISAPPOINTING! I came to this establishment today and ordered a rice bowl with mixed greens and arugula. I get home to enjoy my meal when I bite down into something that tasted very foul. I spit the food out and notice some movement in my bowl. Out crawls a stink bug with missing legs that I'm certain I chewed. I bring my receipt as well as video footage of the moving bug and the manager of the store. Proceeds to tell me that he cannot reimburse my money in store and that I would have to speak with customer service by phone. I have contacted customer service multiple times to no avail.. I cannot recommend such a place that isn't properly cleaning their salads. A very unfortunate experience for me. Visit at your own risk. read more

Mezeh - Forest Ave - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I highly recommend this place. I have had the food twice but only eaten there once. There are a variety of options for you to make your bowl or wrap. Various greens. various protein and rice options. Some are spicy and some are not. There is indoor and outdoor seating as well as plenty of parking at this location. The price is reasonable for the serving size that you get. We were very happy with our dinner here and will go back. They also appear to do a heavy take out business! Give this a try!! read more

Mezeh - Forest Ave - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Love this spot! Their salad bowls are so fresh and delicious. Not overly salty. If you're afraid it won't be filling just order a side of pita bread. read more

I can't believe I have never written a review for this place! I love Mezeh, and this is my favorite location in RVA. Always fresh food; so healthy, too! The staff, while often busy, are always friendly. Love the seating options inside and outside. It can be difficult to park adjacent to the restaurant if there are fitness classes going on in the businesses next to Mezeh, but there is plenty of parking just across the service road in the Walmart lot. My favorite order: base is mixed greens + spinach; skip the rice; protein is 1/2 chicken shawarma + 1/2 chicken kebab; topped with carrots, sumac cucumbers, roasted veggies, cherry tomatoes and Turkish yogurt dip; side of tzatziki (and always say yes to the freshly baked pita bread) read more

Mezeh - Forest Ave - Salad bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Outdoor and dine-in are available. Great option for quick bites. Fresh Mediterranean food where you create your own combination. read more

The food is good but I go there less and less because the portion sizes is not good value. Left me feeling unsatisfied I should have to ask for dbl protein just to count up for the proper portion I was supposed to get in the first place. read more

Bussin! That's all I have to say. Ok maybe not. We love this place! Wish we had one in Philly. First, the restaurant itself is sooo clean and great decor. The food is utterly amazing and fresh. We had take out and order for us and some friends. I told my daughter we might be eating there all weekend. We were in Richmond for a field hockey tournament. Our friends ended up going another night too. Food is extremely fresh, great quality, and sooooo amazing. Staff is so friendly too! read more

I love this place! I go for lunch all the time. I love the chicken shawarma, chickpea salad, roasted eggplant, and the new red cabbage slaw. It's fast and consistently good. I do miss the old juices. read more

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Bing bong! Good, fresh, all-around healthy food. Food for the body to function better and be fulfilled. Hip, cool atmosphere. Makes me feel young. read more

Mezeh - Forest Ave - My mezeh bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Might I say this is the best Mediterranean dish I've ever had. Think of chipotle, but better and with Mediterranean food. When I tell you the room was so inviting with all of the bright colors, traditional patterns, and great lighting, my intentions were to come in and grab my food to go but instead, I decided to sit because of how nice the decor and energy was. Unlike a lot of similar restaurant set ups they really reeled me in with how they offered real plating for if you decided to sit inside. The customer service work so exceptional that I felt comfortable with everything that I ordered even though I may have been trying new thing. The taste of everything was so fresh and paired with their sugar-free drinks made from natural ingredients left me in awww. I'm not from Richmond, but this is definitely gives me a reason to come back. read more

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I love this kind of atmosphere for casual lunches with friends/coworkers. Seating is spread out and patio is available. And if you get too chatty and realize it's been over an hour yaking, they don't care. No one is going to push you out. The staff was fantastic. Very patient as we tried to decide the protein. I just said whatever is spicy. They were just so cheery. Took hubs, his first time. He was so hesitant about items we couldn't pronounce. Who cares. It looks delish, put it in the bowl. He Loved the flavors & even agreed to come back. Thanks, Yelp crew & Mezeh for the $credit to my app for being a consistent Yelp member. And friends, add your experiences from any business to the Yelp App & you may be invited to the next Yelp event, too. read more

Mezeh - Forest Ave - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I like this option as an alternative to Chipotle. The food is always so fresh and flavorful. Service is fast and they offer ample seating.

The worst service I had. Been going to this store for many years m, I haven't been in about 7 months, and they gave you only one scoop of whatever you asked for asked for 4 ounce side of harissa and taking, they told us we eould have to buy a bottle for $9 tzaki and $7 harisssa. ​ read more

Fantastic selection that you pick as go down the line. They pile up these healthy choices, add dressing, add crunchy toppings. I have never left without taking at least half home. The juice mixed are great: had strawberry, cherry, apple cider vinegar tonight, so good! read more

Mezeh - Forest Ave - My selection, see the pita croutons/ strips, Turkish yogurt, Baba ganuch, picked bets, onions, plus. Go! - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We've been going to this location for a while - experience in general is okay. Recently, ordered online, went to pick up the food and the power was out, so our order was cancelled - except it wasn't, we were charged fully. Happens, not a problem - however, there has been no way to get a refund. The phone number tells you to fill out a form (which we did) no follow up for a week. Disappointing and not sure what to do. In conclusion, be wary of any place that you can't get in touch with an actual human when something goes wrong. read more

Fast, Fresh, Colorful, properly cooked and seasoned, authentic Mediterranean fare. Tasty and healthy. Priced correctly. Large portions. What more could you ask for. read more

A-mezeh-ing! I pita the fool who doesn't eat here! I had heard about their sister location in Short Pump, but never went. When this Mezeh opened up in my neighborhood, I was stoked. My son raves about their food. "A Mediterranean Chipotle but better" is how he described it! He was right! Not tabbouleh you, but I suggest you go here before this place is shawarma-ing with hungry couscoustomers! We went last night and saw the cool outdoor seating, the kind of 70's décor and the streamline layout. They have a card menu to help guide you through all the entrée choices. Bowl, wrap or pita... now the fun begins... as you go down the line you can choose the bed of greens you prefer, the grains, the proteins, the veggies/toppings and the sauces. We all got the bowls which came with a fluffy serving of pita! I picked a mixture of kale and salad greens as the base for my bowl, White basmati rice, falafel, then roasted corn, minted carrots, olive salad, hummus, bulgar, onion, beets and tzatziki sauce. When we went through the steps, the server was patient with my Hubby and I being first timers. She gave us generous portions and asked us to wait for fresh falafel. We didn't mind a bit! They make their ingredients in small batches to ensure freshness! We all got a different proteins, lamb, chicken etc. The price averages about 10$ a head without beverages. Healthy eating and you won't falafel after this meal! We carried our trays to the counter for utensils and drinks, which was well stocked and clean. We loved the healthy, fresh, nicely seasoned ingredients and enjoyed every bite! We were "bowled over" to say the least. Yep, I think we will become regulars here in no time! "Mezeh"l tov... congrats on the new venue! read more

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We stopped here to grab dinner after our long day at the hospital. I decided on the bowl with lamb kefta, arugula and kale. My toppings were the roasted corn, spicy hummus, babaganoush, tabouli, pickled onions, pickled beets, and Harrisa sauce. After it was made, it was quite a hefty bowl. The lamb kefta was tender and not dry. It went well with the babganoush and spicy hummus. The pickled onions and beets were not too tart and added a good flavor to the bowl when all mixed together. I was quite surprised how good this bowl was. For the price and amount of food, it is a good deal. It was so good that we came back several days later for lunch. I had the shredded lamb this time and it was delicious. A good find the next time we are back in Richmond. read more

Love it! Reminds me of a Mediterranean qdoba -- what I didn't know I was missing! For the amount of food you get, I think he price is decent. I always get a bowl, but there are cheap bases. I really like the chicken shawarma, and all the toppings that come with it! I can usually make 2 meals out of a bowl. The staff has been nice so far! Also love the location, and the inside is clean. Def a new fav!! read more

Mezeh - Forest Ave - Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I LOVED IT! This place is a Chipotle-esque take to Mediterranean food. You pick a bowl/pita flat wrap/ pita pocket. From here, you can choose the kind of rice or salad you want, the protein (chicken, lamb, falalel, etc) and your options from a zillion toppings. And mind you, all the toppings look so good. Caramelized eggplant, Turkish salad, pita croutons, cruchy chickpeas, three different kinds of hummus, pleathora of dips, are just to name a few! Post this, you pick the kind of sauce you want from like 6 options. I got my bowl with chicken and the result with the toppings were DELICIOUS! The bowl comes with a warm pita bread, which is good too. For about $10, this is a solid meal. I also got the cookie and baklava. The cookie was nice. Baklava was okay. The staff are pretty friendly, and the space is neat and adequate. read more

Mezeh - Forest Ave - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Perfect indoor / outdoor "fast food" that you don't feel guilty for! Mezeh is a Mediterranean-style restaurant with a wide variety of options. You will be able to choose from a small or regular bowl, burrito or a flat bread "pizza" -- all options include your base (lettuce and rice options) then your meats, veggies, sauces, toppings, etc. My go-to order: regular bowl with an arugula & brown rice base, the chicken shawarma / shredded lamb, egg plant, pickled onions, roasted veggies, Turkish yogurt dip and tzatziki sauce. There is plenty of interior seating with beautiful wall designs, ambient lighting, and comfy benches. There is also a covered patio outside with lights. You can also order food to-go and/or get it delivered via one of the apps. Friendly staff, a bit stingy with their scoops in which you will need to ask for more. read more

I ordered delivery and I'm so happy. Rarely, am I satisfied with a place but I think I have finally found my favorite go-to spot for great food. Its super fresh, healthy, tasty, and fast! The falafels are tasty, not oily and just perfect. The toppings are great. Im kind of speechless of how great this place is! Will definitely order again! read more