If you are on a healthy journey, this is one option. The trick is how you pile this bowl. There is a smaller bowl that can serve as an option if you are trying to eat less. On this visit, we ordered two regular rice bowls. The food here is so fresh and there are many more options than CAVA. There, I said it. Both are good options. We opted to eat here. The staff here is friendly, helpful and professional. Eating here is a delight. The prices are decent. Join their rewards club and you'll get some perks. read more

Mezeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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My first time at Mezeh and I had a bowl for lunch. Considering I'm familiar with Mediterranean food, it wasn't too hard for me to pick things. If it is your first time, take your time and ask questions... there are plenty of dressings and I recommend getting the ones you end up picking out on the side. Be aware, there are a lot of vegetable options. And, there is olive oil. Service was good! It did seem like they were short staffed considering someone in the back started to help the only staff member getting orders after the line started to get longer. The place was clean; however, the metallic flatware was not very well cleaned. I would go to Mezeh again. read more

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Food was fresh and delicious, the food servers were helpful and polite and the restaurant was clean and calming. I had the chicken harvest and partner had the lamb wrap and we had the organic peach juice. We will return to try something different on the menu. The only con is the tables are bolted down to the floor so you can't scoot them closer to you if your small in stature read more

Amazing every time consistency and great fresh ingredients. Grateful for the service and clean tables and environment

This was an unexpected win. It is a Mediterranean version of a certain Mexican restaurant that has a quickly assembled burrito. The dishes were actually very good, and the process is very fast. Nice setting and quite comfortable. Service was very good and friendly. read more

This was my first time trying Mezeh. I decided to go for the Caesar Shawarma bowl. It appeared my server was new as she had a bit of a challenge finding this item in the computer and although she printed out a list of the ingredients, I realized after the fact that a few had been omitted. The serving size was generous, however it contained much less chicken than was shown in the pictures posted. The bowl was good, but had too much dressing for my liking. It was served with a warm pita, which was a nice touch. Overall, it was ok, I'd try something else next time. read more

Mezeh - Caesar Shawarma bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

My average rating is the result of my frustration with my placing my order on their app, getting the notification that it was ready for pickup and when I got there, my order hadn't even been started. There were 2 ppl working, 1 other person already waiting, and me. I waited patiently to be noticed. As I stood waiting, thinking I was up next, a woman walked in to order and the girl working the line starts to help her. Then another woman came in who had placed her order either online or by phone, and she too was helped before they acknowledged me. They then asked me my name, determined it hadn't been prepared yet, and proceeded to fill my order. My bowl was fine, not great. Probably will not be back. read more

Great food.Tried both chicken and falafel.Good service and great ambiance. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

Fresh. Super flavorful. Seasoned right. Many options. Customized. Large portions. The food is the star at Mezeh! The best part in my opinion is freshness. You will not find salty, pre packed and reheated fast food here. You can watch staff prep everything for you from baking pita bread to food on grill and stove. The second highlight is the number of options (some unique) and the ability to add as many as you like without up-charge. Finally, the taste is explosive! Lot s of flavor in every bite with more than enough to fill you up and then some. Service was friendly- to customers and to each other. Staff were careful to keep the store clean. Ambiance was nice from decor to music. The restaurant offers smaller intimate tables or larger tables for bigger gatherings. Price is very reasonable considering the portion size. The combination of these factors truly makes for tough competition for restaurants serving up similar fare. Mezeh is my go to hands down and a solid 5 stars. read more

I ordered ahead for pick up. After I picked it up and got back to the office, I noticed they left items out of my order. I tried calling but they did not pick up. Build your own bowl - ordered a build your own bowl with falafel and chicken kebab (extra protein). The portion was good but they forgot the chicken kebab I paid for. Seasoned pita chips - I ordered pita chips but they also forgot. read more

Mezeh - Build your own bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Tasty food, fast. The restaurant is clean and attractive and the staff move quickly. The service is good with personable staff. I come here often and will keep doing so as long as they remain consistent. read more

Mezeh - Shredded lamb bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Good Mediterranean food. Good selection. Friendly staff. Colorful setting. Interesting selection of drinks.

Food presentation is always fresh, & they are patiently waiting for you to place your order & answer any questions. However, I was a little distracted by the kids in the store running on top of the sitting cushions at the tables, back & forth, that's not the place for it, it's where customers are eating & where they sit, so that took away from the ambiance. read more

Update... This place is still elite. They should teach every fast casual restaraunt how to operate. They could teach a masterclass on fast casual. The place is always packed yet the line still moves. The service is friendly. The options are ALWAYS filled, never half empty trays of day old looking vegetables. The portions are great. The value is amazing. This place is the premiere fast casual food place I've ever eaten at in the US. read more

Love it!! Chipotle-type model-you choose what you want from a main menu and staff members fill your order from behind the counter. They will cheerfully explain what all the ingredients and options are-some are spicy-so depending on what you want they will help you customize your order to be exactly what you want. It is very clean and efficient-so even if looks crowded-rest assured that the line moves fast! I look forward to coming here again!! read more

Hip and trendy build your own style fast casual restaurant. When they put chili peppers for heat index, they mean heat. I lit my bowl on fire!! It was worth it. Delicious Exceptionally clean! Easy to navigate if you are differently able bodied (use a wheelchair or other mobility device). Lots of open spaces in dining area. A fantastic deal for the price and portion size. All of the staff were friendly and answered questions about spice level and ingredients. Will return back for another build a bowl. read more

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Love this place. Fried tofu---yum. Light and crispy with a shrimp surprise in the middle. Beef scallion was gingery and tender. Minute chicken cake noodles were on point. You know you're in a legit Chinese restaurant when the majority of the patrons are speaking Chinese. Parking in the back. I have yet to try the ribs! read more

Haven't consistently had Mediterranean food before but after eating here, I think I felt in love! I built my own bowl and loved the combination of meat, veggies, and rice with delicious flavors. Their steak shawarma and and chicken kabab were both super solid and very well seasoned. Their spicy, cilantro, and classic hummus were all on point and I very much enjoyed their baba ganoush and grilled eggplant! The roasted corn and roasted veggies were also very yummy! I went with the harissa sauce for some additional red pepper vibes but also wanted to get the tzatziki next time. Love how their menu is very accessible and has all the nutrition/allergy information listed too! At this location, the staff were super nice and generous with the portions! When my friend asked a specific question, they went out of their way to find out the answer for her. The store itself was clean and spacious with lots of tables. I'd definitely come back to try other combos! read more

Mezeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

I can't believe how much food you get here! For just a little under $10 (note: the steak & lamb protein options are a little more expensive) you get a large bowl filled to the brim with as many toppings as you'd like. There are several options for carnivores, vegetarians & vegans. The employees were all extremely helpful and explained some items that I was unfamiliar with. Also, the homemade juices (I had the acai/Gogi/blueberry) were fresh & delicious. I also appreciated that you can order ahead (using the very user-friendly app) and pick up curbside. There is plenty of parking and this location is right in front of Short Pump mall & easy to find. It shares a building with a drive-thru Starbucks so be mindful of that during peak hours for the coffee shop. read more

Mezeh - Chicken Shawarma Bowl. - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

We tried to eat there tonight. They were out of so many things it was time to close vs trying to sell what they had. There are a lot of things I don't eat and usually there are enough toppings to make up for it. Mixed greens, out. Hummus, out. Chickpea salad, out. Because I don't eat rice I eat the chickpea salad. I use Hummas instead of salad dressing. When I said we either need to get more meat or a discount... he said no. Just the way he said it we left. If you care if we don't get what we pay for, I don't care to stay. read more

Being that it was my first time wasn't sure what to expect, however I was pleasantly surprised. The build your own salad was well worth the money. read more

Great customer service love that place is very nice environment very calm and nice I was able to study well for my exams as a college student night service is bomb super good will come back also super good food. read more

My colleague and I both experienced food poisoning following our lunch meeting here on 7/19/2024. I've been attempting to reach the resteraunt to report. What makes it really bad is that we had two totally different meals - one meat, one all veggies. What's going on with you temperature controls Meza?. Still sick as I write this. Check your website contact forms - which I've submitted. Unfortunately, no answer calling the store directly. Still no response from the store and here we are almost a m only later. read more

I went here for lunch ordered a bowl with chicken. Initially the chicken looked very moist but I went with it. After I got my bowl back to the car opened it smelt it and went to bite the chicken It was very mushy and I could not hold it down so I decided to take my food back inside and get falafel Instead. they were very nice inside, and actually made me a new bowl. However, my second bowl was extremely skimpy on all of the items and my falafel balls were uncooked inside as well. That ruined the whole meal I do not recommend cava it in this moment unless you are going for the vegetarian dish or until they start cooking the food all the way however the staff were extremely pleasant nice, and willing to remake the bowl as well. The staff deserve 4stars but the food negative 1. Please do better cava read more

Mezeh - I got two uncooked falafel and three cauliflower which I paid 16.00 dollars for. - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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This is our go-to week night spot! It is fresh, consistent, fast and delicious!! And, the amount of food you get for the price...worth it (enough for two meals). Make your own bowl and just go crazy with adding your ingredients. Everything is good and you can't go wrong. This is the only place we eat now when we want to be healthy! And I love that there are lots of gluten free options! I recommend it over Cava ANYTIME!! read more

Mezeh Ratings: 4.6/5 Food: 4.5/5 - Love the food here, that's why I had to come here every time when I'm in RVA. Everything is just so fresh and packed with spices and unique flavors. The chicken kebab and chicken shawarma is seasoned well and tasted amazing, it's also juicy and tender. There's also steak and lamb, but will be an additional charge, but worth it. There's literally so many different toppings and sauces you can choose from. I loaded my bowls with almost every toppings. I'd recommend to try them out and be adventurous with those toppings, definitely will not disappoint. Some of my favorite toppings are the hummus (spicy, cilantro, and classic hummus), caramelized eggplants, beet dip and their roasted veggies. Make sure to get the soft pita bread that comes with it... so soft and fluffy, a perfect pair for the bowl. Literally no where can beat Mezeh's pita bread. Ambiance: 4.5/5 - Huge restaurant located right at the entrance of Short Pump mall, a pretty great location. The restaurant is spacious, super clean interior with bright lights, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating area. The ordering system is easy to understand, just like Chipotle. It's never pack, since people get Mezeh for to go, but still a good spot for friends gathering or for a social event. Price: 5/5 - Came here for dinner, because of a special $5 Mediterranean bowl deal with a purchase of a drink, because usually the bowl are around $10.25 before tax. These promotions are pretty often, so make sure to sign up for their email and subscribe. The total came up to be around $8. Great deal and was super filling. I was in a food coma afterwards. Service: 4.5/5 - Greeted and acknowledged as soon as we walked in by the worker. The staffs behind the counter were nice and gave us a lot of food. They were fast and efficient, and the service was wonderful. Lovely experience as always. BLUF: This is a Chipotle style Mediterranean fast causal food place. Hands down one of my favorite fast causal restaurant, and definitely beats CAVA. You need to try it out if you are in Virginia or visiting the area. Download their app too for a $3 credit for the first time you order from there. read more

Mezeh - Build Your Own Bowl (Chicken Kebab & Chicken Shawarma) - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Best "fast food" option I've tried. ingredients are always fresh and high quality, the ambience is nice and the generous portion sizes make it well worth the visit. I have noticed a few recent changes indicative of a buy out or merger possibly such as the removal of the veggie kefta protein option leaving falafel as the sole plant based protein option and the drink selection has changed but the quality of ingredients remains read more

I love the food here. Everything is so fresh and there are so many options for toppings! The lamb meatballs were delicious, as were the falafel. This bowl was packed with flavor and definitely not a boring lunch! I loved the grilled eggplant topping, spicy hummus, za'tar white bean sauce most! They also had deliciously soft cookies that are to die for! The warm pita bread that comes with the meal is fluffy and soft too... A perfect accompaniment. We were greeted nicely, the person behind the counter explained what we needed to do, and overall, the service was wonderful. I would definitely be back again! read more

Mezeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Ordered a create your own bowl to go with caramelized eggplant and shawarma chicken and was mainly disappointed, but I should've checked my order more thoroughly before heading out. Missing some ingredients and sauces in my order and had the wrong drink. The bowl all together wasn't amazing and I didn't end up finishing it. Great pricing but wouldn't return. read more

Never heard of or been to Mezeh before so I was so excited to get my Elite perk to give them a try and let me say, the food is fantastic! I downloaded their app and it was easy to use the perk from there. There is just so much to chop from as far as putting your bowl together and they do not skimp. I love Mediterranean food because the meats are so well marinated and all the fresh ingredients. Taziki sauce was on point as well. Highly recommend and I will be back! Thanks Yelp Richmond for this treat! P. S. Download the app and you get $3 off your first order. Easy to use and you can put your credit card info in for easy touch less payment whilst earning reward points. Can't wait to go back read more

Mezeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Not sure why I should pick bad service and mediocre food over mediocre service and tasty food . Basically I am saying find a Cava and skip this! read more

This is a Mediterranean-ish quick service restaurant that is very similar to Chipotle. You pick a rice bowl, salad, wrap or pita. Then you choose your protein and dressing. Finally you select 8 toppings, which vary from couscous to pickled vegetables and hummus. I normally like to cook almost every night, but lately I've been so lazy because work is kicking my ass. I just can't muster the brainpower to make anything. So we've been ordering a lot of takeout from our same favorites. Ready for something different we ordered from Mezeh. For me, a salad with arugula, shredded lamb, pickled veggies, eggplant, tomatoes, cucumbers, turnips and the spicy dressing. My daughter got a rice bowl with chicken, cucumbers, beans, some other veggies and Tzatziki. Hubby got a lamb wrap with the normal gyro toppings. The food was fine to us, nothing special, but it was good enough. I love good Mediterranean food, but nothing really stood out to me. Nothing was offensive but there was nothing that made the food crave worthy. I'm not sure I'd order from them again. For the money, I didn't think it was worth it. I prefer the family meal from Zoe's Kitchen, even though sometimes the proteins aren't cooked well at Zoe's. At least the sides make up for it. read more

Mezeh - Salad bowl. - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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Great, quick, chipotle-style Mediterranean food. I got a mixed chicken shawarma and chicken kebab wrap, with the spicy hummus, tabouleh, several different pickled veggies, tzaziki and harissa sauces (harissa is supposed to be spicy). The wrap was gigantic, literally broke my pita open not that I have any issues with that. The meat was so tasty - the shawarma is spicier than the Kebab. Overall great meal, very filling, for a relatively inexpensive price. Pros: Food Cost Ambiance - nice open area, lots of seating, low key Cons: Got hella tired right after this meal. Not really a con since a Sunday afternoon nap on daylight savings was amazing read more

Mezeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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Great Chipotle-style Mediterranean food. I usually get a bowl with arugula, cauliflower and chicken shawarma and pile on the additions. Unlike the Reynolds Crossing location, this one gives you an adequate portion. read more

It's back to being good again ! The girls work hard to make the food fresh and I love the bowls again!! Yah to hiring great employees now over there. So so good I crave it !!! read more

Food made us sick. People were nice and the restaurant was attractive. Hoping that was a one-time problem.

Amazing food and service. I dare say it's even better than many places in NYC I was surprised by how clean and presentable everything looked not good forget the efficiency of the servers. I was in and out within 5 minutes max. I would skip the mixed drinks and just get a bowl but as a visitor, I would confirm that it's much much better than cava read more

Mezeh - Falafel Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Very good fresh cuisine, very clean and quiet. Servers are extremely nice, definitely need to try.

I had a Groupon to this place and decided to try it out. I found it a little strange that there was no menu you can look at up above the food, so we had to take a look at the paper menus on the side. They have an assortment of options of how you wanted the food. From rice bowls to burritos they have a lot of options. I got the rice bowl with spicy chicken. They have a ton of toppings you can add. But I thought there were way too many options and was a little much. When they added the toppings, they didn't strain them enough so there was a weird mix of flavors that were all in the rice at the bottom of my bowl. The chicken and lettuce was also very coarsely chopped so it was bulky to eat. I got the harissa sauce on top which had a spicy warning, which it was. The only issue for me was it didn't taste like harissa I've used to have. Overall the food tasted good, but nothing really memorable for me. read more

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Worst bowl . Chicken looked a garnish. No flavor. Do they use spice on shawana. Gave people nice bowls in front and behind. Pick and choice who to give food to. Shrimpy scoops and sauce. Left hungry. read more