I came here for the Check in to Check Out Yelp Elite event where you got a complimentary shawarma bowl if you bought a drink. I came here hungry and rejuvenated after my workout and was pleasantly surprised by the bright orange Mezeh sign welcoming me into a well lit interior. The eatery was not crowded and there wasnt a significant line which i was grateful for. I opted for the spicy chicken shawarma bowl with half greens and half brown rice. For toppings, I got the roasted vegetable, roasted corn, cilantro hummus, baba ghanoush and taziki sauce. The bowl comes with a pita. I asked the friendly check-out employee what his favorite fresh drink is and he said he liked the kale and cucumber drink and the papaya lemon drink. I was feelin a little extra (hungry) tonight so i got a chocolate chip cookie for dessert also. They had to give me the warm cookie out the oven cuz some guy came before me and snagged 50 cookies off the counter. Well, random cookie monster, thanks to you i got a hot out the oven choco chip cookie which i prefer anyways! I got the kale drink and wasnt disappointed. The meal was absolutely delicious and i will definetly be visiting again. My favorite was the baba ghanoush which was quite authentic tasting and the chicken was also very tender and yummy. I think my only complain is that the basmati brown rice was a bit on the rougher side. P.s: the choco cookie was so dank and erred on the side of extra choco chips which is a sign of a good chocochip cookie! Gettit! P.P.S: i prefer this spot to Cava because they have more toppings! Yay! read more

Mezeh - Chicken Shawarma bowl with half greens and half brown rice - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I want to start out and say that I really wanted to like this place. I am from out of town and here in Springfield VA on a work trip. Since I don't have a car, I ordered Mezeh from Uber eats. My food arrived promptly however, my order was all wrong. The receipt that came on the bag was exactly what I ordered but we were missing a few items and they gave me some other side (spicy feta; I ordered hummus). My extra two pieces of pita bread were missing as well. But here is the worst part. THERE WAS A BUG IN MY FOOD. I had eaten a few bites and then out of nowhere, there it was. I gave this place an extra star, because when I called to ask about the other half of my order, the man who answered was super sweet and said he would gladly replace my meal, but that I would have to come in. Now that I've discovered a gross bug in my food, I definitely will not be taking them up on the offer. The worst $20 spent in my life! read more

Mezeh - Build your own bowl... I definitely did not ask for a side of bug - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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Love this place! The employees usually seem exhausted (but not unkind) and food is always super tasty! Love creating my own Mezzeh bowl - the grilled eggplant is my fav ingredient! read more

Mezeh is pretty similar to Cava but I definitely prefer Mezeh due to their wide selection of toppings and proteins. I loved the chicken swarms bowl with white rice and mixed greens. There are so many toppings to choose from, and I especially love the Turkish salad and caramelized eggplant! Their house drink choices are great too. The tropical kale cucumber is refreshing, and the papaya lemon lime has a nice kick! The layout was spacious and clean, and the staff was helpful and patient while I was choosing what to get. I would recommend trying this place out! read more

I think I like Mezeh better than Cava, even though they're pretty similar. I came here with my husband and daughter after running errands near the mall. This is a little down the road from there in an older shopping center. If you're only in Springfield for the mall, I don't picture you coming by here, but for the locals, it's a good option. It's nice that besides protein variety, there's also variety in all of the toppings, like different kinds of hummus! Additionally, their specialty juice selections are wonderful. read more

Like others have mentioned, this is a middle eastern cava. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I am super extra and didn't know if the dressings would be tasty or not, so i asked for 3 on the side, the tahini (it was ok), the shug (it was red, which i didnt expect b./c i am used to shug being green, but i didnt love it, its vinegary and spicy if that's your thing), and the tzatzki (SOOOOO good! that fresh dill, omg! totally hit the spot) So now that you know how to top it, what about what comes under all that tzatzki goodness? well, the good news: the sky is the limit b/c its literally unlimited toppings! my faves and not so faves: cilantro hummus (yum!) baba ghanosh (too smokey) spicy feta (yum) caramelized eggplant (yum) and you cant go wrong with fresh veggies also the pita bread is super fluffy and great and you can split the base btwn rice/ bulgar and salad, i love fresh spinach so that was a super plus for me. i had the chicken shwerma and it was delicious the only bummer was that i thought the juices would taste more fresh but they were all too sweet for me, the papaya/lemon juice had a picture of passionfruit on the side of it, but honestly, it tasted more passionfruit-y than papaya-y and was the yummiest of the juices (the kale cucumber was a close second). ALSO, one of my cousins once catered a dinner from mezeh and it was actually a huge hit and crowd pleaser, and now that i've seen the restaurant in person that makes even more sense, i feel like it will be a go-to place for my Ramadan catering needs. Also, all the meat is halal (if that's your thing) :) read more

Excited for this new location to opening up in Springfield as an alternative to the location at the mall. Quite a few folks showed up for their opening event on 11/9/18, for free chicken shawarma or falafel bowls. I felt the portions were generous and loved how fresh all of the ingredients were. My mom was even interviewed by the Springfield Connection paper about her experience! read more

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Mezeh does delicious Mediterranean meals! As you go up to order, you get to see the open kitchen and watch the staff skillfully prepare the ingredients. I grabbed some chicken shawarma over top of some rice in a bowl. I've seen others mix some greens into the base too. There are lots of options depending on what you're in the mood for. After the protein, you get to choose from the large list of toppings. Some locations limit you in the number that you can select, but this place lets you select as many as you want. I always like to throw some pickled items in there for contrast and some pita strips for some texture. Afterwards, you move onto the sauces. The tzatziki sauce is always a safe bet if you don't know what to get. The meal was absolutely delicious as you would expect. You definitely need to go visit this place yourself! read more

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Great food, generous portions, good vibe. My favorite ladies lunch date spot. Love this place! So much better than Cava and Roti!

Yum yum yum!! This was my first time here And I was able to get a free bowl with a purchase of a drink for a yelp perk. I love how you can get a nice quick healthy bowl. It was a busy night but they were fast and efficient. I got a chicken shawarma bowl with white basmati rice, tsatziki all over, labanese tabboulleh and crumbled feta. They didn't skimp on anything! I got it to go and even a few hours later it still taste fresh and delicious. The flavors were all there and for people who like comparisons, I would say the meat here is definitely better than the meat at cava in taste AND looks. The bowl is big and VERY filling. The pita was good as well. I will definitely be back for more!!! read more

I have been to countless Mediterranean restaurants in the greater Washington DC / Springfield, VA area. I consider myself an expert in Mediterranean cuisine - I am from the region and struggle to find the same ingredients, spices, texture, and presentation from my homeland. However, this Mezeh located on Old Keene Mill Rd in Springfield, VA is far and away #1. The cuisine is fresh and delicious; the establishment is always spotlessly clean. The driver of the success of this location is Chef Ome, who is a prime example of friendliness, professionalism, and he is a consummate master at his craft, especially his falafel. It is for these reasons that I give this Mezeh location and Chef Ome specifically my highest recommendation! read more

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Deliciousness - 3/5 Happiness - 5/5 Although not a standout, this is a tasty fast-casual Mediterranean bowl restaurant. Basically, you choose a meat, grain (like rice or a salad mixture) and lots of different toppings (chicken/lamb/beef/pork/falafel.... and a whole host of sauces and veggies). They also have a soda machine that dispenses all sorts of unique soda flavors (an ever-growing trend to get us to ingest more sugar I guess). My wife also got the baklava and said it was good. While the food is good (if just a tad on the bland side), what really put this place over the top is the service. They quickly shuttled guests through the service line, the servers were very friendly (I overheard one of them sharing jokes with some returning guests) and the manager was circulating the dining room and engaging all of the customers. The place was crystal clean and tables were quickly cleaned once a guest left. You have to appreciate all the smiles and engagement, particularly when the tips are only what you leave at the register. Overall, a thumbs up (my wife says two thumbs up!). read more

I stopped in here to pick up dinner. I got a bowl with: chicken shawarma, spinach, white basmati rice, Lebanese tabbouleh, roasted corn, spicy feta dip, spicy hummus, roasted vegetables, and Mediterranean olives. I didn't get any sauce, but honestly if you get a lot of toppings I don't think you don't need it (everything is so well-seasoned). Every. single. thing. was DELICIOUS. I was a little overwhelmed trying to figure out which toppings I wanted, but honestly, they were all good and I'll probably just mix it up every time I go in. The chicken shawarma was tender & juicy and had a nice spicy flavor. I loved the spicy feta dip. All of the toppings were so good I can't really pick a favorite but I will probably at least get the spicy feta dip, roasted corn, and olives again and then try some new ones. I also got the red birch beer to drink. It was very very good. As much as I have enjoyed a similar style and presentation of food at other places (like Cava), I have to say Mezeh's flavors are superior. I'll be back! read more

Mezeh - Chicken shawarma bowl - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I used to love coming here! The food is very good. Like a lot of the newer fast casual restaurants, they offer fresh and healthy food for a slight uptick in cost. If you've ever been to CAVA, you should have an idea of what you're going to get at Mezeh. The food itself is very good. The meat, rice, and assorted toppings are all very enjoyable and it's fun trying to figure out which combo of each you're going to like best. Once I figured out the exact configuration that was tastiest, it was the same thing I ordered during every visit. My issue, however, is not with the quality of the food itself. My issue is with the portions per the cost. They overcharge for their meat toppings, and they don't give you very much meat. The upgraded meat toppings, while tasty, are usually not worth the increase in price. I'm not a vegetarian. I'm not a vegan. If I don't come away from a dining experience feeling satisfied with the amount of meat I received, I'm going to develop a negative opinion of your restaurant. But meat is expensive, so I have to forgive them a little bit. What I can't forgive is how they skimp on the cheaper filler parts of the meal. Just as an example, the rice. I always (used to) order the rice bowl. Whenever I'd order it, I'd get a very meager serving of rice. Mezeh is sort of like Subway where you can ask for a little more of something if you want more of it. So I'd ask for more rice, and I'd get a pinch more. Then I'd have to ask them to add more, again. And they would add a small pinch more. Okay, if rice is really that valuable to you and it's not possible to offer the customer an appropriate amount in exchange for their money, then you must be stocking your kitchen with some very expensive rice. It's insulting when a restaurant pretends like they can't possibly afford to give you something you're paying for. I'm not asking you for much, I can see the size of the serving bowl and I can see that it's barely filled by the time I receive my food. I don't mind paying a little more for my meal when the quality of the food justifies it. Just don't take advantage of me by skimping me on basic stuff. read more

I always love restaurants that allow you to build your own bowls. It allows me to get exactly what I want and nothing extra. I had the arugula, brown basmati rice, and a mix of the chicken shawarma and steak shawarma. For toppings I added the Israeli couscous, spicy feta, diced cucumber, spicy hummus, black olives, and pita croutons. My son got the white basmati rice, steak shawarma, and shredded lamb. The watermelon lemonade was very good. And so was the lemon lime soda. We topped it all off with a chocolate chip cookie. At checkout we met Patrick. He had a great joke for my son and was very kind and welcoming. My son's bowl was kinda light and he made sure he understood all the toppings to be sure he didn't want to add anything else. Jose the general manager was also very nice. Parking is plentiful. They have two fully automatic restrooms. And the line moved quickly. We will definitely return. read more

I was exited to finally have the opportunity to try this place. The food was amazing, although I was a bit disappointed about the place in response to the yelp event, the yelp said that you could invite a guess however at check out they only aloud me to have one meal instead of two, even though I brought my two daughters and I was willing to pay for one as they only aloud one guess. At check out I paid for both of them and received my complimentary bowl with the purchased of a drink. Maybe next time they should honor any offers that they offer. read more

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Healthy food, in West Springfield. Yes!!! Finally! Keep it coming. Now, can we please get a decent sub shop? I'm looking at you Pot Belly and Jimmy Johns. Quick recap of my experience. The line almost out the door, but things moved faster than Chipotle. I ordered the chicken shawarma with arugula, rice and just about every veggie. It was delicious, tons of flavor and fresh! I docked one star because the chicken was delicious, but all dark meat and stuck together with fat. People will wonder, "how is this different from Cava?". Ultimately, they offer similar food with more choices. The chicken was definitely more flavorful and I enjoyed the additional veggie options. read more

Mezeh - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I just picked up my online order, and the employees were rude. I stood in line awaiting to pick up my order, and no one acknowledged me standing there at the front of the line. Three employees looked at me and said anything. Very rude and inconsiderate, safe to say, I will never be back, and I'll encourage others to do so if you value customer service. read more

I ordered the bowl with my screens and spicy lamb kabobs. I chose no rice. They had great Middle Eastern / Mediterranean options such as the roasted eggplant which is a must, cucumber-tomato salad, chickpea salad, tabbuleh, just to name a few. The hummus options in my opinion are what bring the dish together. They have regular hummus, red pepper hummus, Greek beet hummus and cilantro hummus. The beet hummus is amazing! Then you top the bowl with a sauce or two. I got the tahini and white bean, both great! Highly recommend and will go back again. For $10-12 it's perfect as I. Able to get two meals out of it. read more

Mezeh - Lots of topping options! - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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Yum! This is my first time at Mezeh. This new location is conveniently located next to my yoga studio and my local Starbucks! I got a flat bread wrap with chicken kabob meat and a mixture of different topping. It was fantastic. The venue is colorful and hip with an outdoor seating area with string lights. read more

Mezeh - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Place is infested with roaches. Seen them crawling across the food counter multiple times. Seriously, get some effective pest control. Also, staff is sometimes unfriendly and makes me feel unwelcome. Food is usually fresh though, assuming you avoid the hummuses, which are usually hardened over and nasty. read more

We love coming to this Mezeh location! The food is so delicious, and healthy. All the employees here are so welcoming and friendly, but particularly Omi who takes time to get to know regulars and has the most joyful and uplifting spirit! The ambiance at Mezeh is always peaceful and my family enjoys the music. Definitely one of our most frequent lunch/dinner spots. read more

Bummed that my experience was so weirdly bad here because I love the Mezeh in Fair Oaks Mall! When I went here they were out of a lot of things. Out of mixed greens, steak, and lamb. A lot of people around me were having to change their order because they didn't have what they wanted. They seemed understaffed. A family of four was behind me, and the guy working at the front of the line with bases and meats kind of got stuck there with a backlog of our five bowls for a bit. There were two other employees running around, stocking things at the drink machine and looking frantic. It seemed like half the staff didn't show up for their shift or something. It was about 12:30 on a Sunday. Someone finally returned to help me complete my order. Luckily, they had everything I wanted. I will say I hadn't tried the sh'ug sauce, and their red version was way hotter than the green version I've had in the past. I sat down on one of the cushioned seats. The decor is nice and they even have one of those big glass garage doors that open to the outside. The bathroom was pumping loud Persian music (cool) and the toilet had pee in it (not as cool). To kind of top off the meh experience, I found a little piece of mold on my pita. Come on! This is not the Mezeh I know and love! read more

I love Mezeh's and frequent it often. Their food is fresh with a delicious taste and they offer a variety of options. I typically go to the fair oaks location but today I visited the location in Springfield. Today happens to be their anniversary so they're offering free bowls with the purchase of a drink. Two bowls with one drink is usually about $23, today we paid slightly over $5 and got two free bowls!! What a great way to celebrate their anniversary. read more

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I really love the Mezeh restaurants and this location in Springfield is good. had the bowl with mixed greens, grains, and 1/2 chicken, 1/2 steak. I love the way you can pile in the toppings. Very enjoyable. read more

I came to Mezeh for Yelp's Check in to Check out event. This location is in West Springfield in the same shopping center as Whole Foods. Easy to find with plenty of parking. At Mezeh you can pick your base, protein, and as many toppings as your heart desires. Mezeh has tons of toppings to choose from, which is great. The yelp deal included your choice of chicken or falafel and all the toppings. I ordered a chicken shawarma bowl with white basmati rice, tabouleh salad, Israeli couscous, Turkish salad, roasted vegetables, feta, cilantro hummus, and tzatziki dressing. You also get a fresh pita with your bowl. The food was delicious and my lemon papaya juice paired well with the meal. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Great new spot in the West Springfield area. Similar to the Chipotle and Cava style of service where you start with a base for the entree, then move down the line and choose your protein, toppings, and sauces. Before this experience, I was very pro Cava Mezze Grill. Although they are both Mediterranean, they are quite different in their offerings and seasonings. Mezeh's protein are very well seasoned, juicy, and great portion sized. I went with the Chicken Kabobs but I've heard lamb is good too. When it came to toppings, they have every kind of hummus you can imagine. Red pepper, spicy, regular, harissa. The biggest difference that Mezeh offers is eggplant as a topping. If you want you get big slices of eggplant that have been sautéed. I topped off my bowl is the sh'oug sauce. The sauce was definitely more spicy than the others but had a lot of great flavor. On top of all that, the customer service is excellent! Friendly staff that are patient and willing to offer up recommendations. Will definitely be a frequent visitor. read more

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We have never had a bad experience at any Mezeh. Including this one. This is where we come when we want a lot of flavors in one bowl. I think it's better than Cava, Roti, or Chipotle's for satisfying flavor. The staff is always nice. Everyone wears a mask and gloves. read more

Mezeh - Salad with many add-ins. Lots of flavors! - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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Bland food, uncomfortable seating. Don't get the hype at all. The only thing in my bowl with halfway decent flavor was the chicken Shawarma. I usually get a couple of different greens at Cava, but the arugula here looked wilted and not at all fresh, so I skipped it and just got kale, which turned out to be incredibly dry. read more

i ordered online today and when i came in 20 minutes after i had ordered, my order was not ready and i had to ask someone to make it for me, which isn't much of an issue to me just because i work in a restaurant and i know the online orders can get forgotten about very easily. then after i asked the lady to make it she started making my bowl, i watched her hold and read the ticket as she made my bowl, and gave me 3 toppings i didnt want in my bowl that i didnt order and that wasnt on the ticket and she gave me lemon garlic instead of harissa dressing even though it said that on the ticket as well. i had to point out all of the mistakes until i could have it remade for me. it was a little busy but it really doesn't make sense to me how someone could be reading off of a ticket and add 3 toppings i didnt ask for and give me a totally different dressing. definitely not a good experience. read more

Very good fast-casual restaurant! Basically like a Chipotle for Mediterranean food. I found it much tastier than Cava and Zoe's Kitchen, which also offer fast-casual Mediterranean. My friend and I both got flatbread wraps with chicken - and we took advantage of a Groupon to get them both (and 2 drinks) for $15! The ingredients all tasted very fresh. Would go back! read more

Watched this place during construction and was so looking forward to eating here! Since its opening, I'm pretty sure I'm here at least once a week! Even catered a lunch meeting, very professional. Food is so flavorful and pretty healthy. My fav is the mixed green bowl with either turkey or lamb, and pretty much every topping minus the caramelized onions. So delish and filling. The management is very very friendly and accommodating. You must try. However, please know that its Mediterranean cuisine and if you're picky, it might not be for you. Many hummus options. I dont like their pita, its hard and bland. However, I always purchase a bag of their pita chips, delish on its own. read more

Mezeh - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I thought Cava was great, but Mezeh is a strong competitor! You pay a base rate for what you want your entree to be (bowl, wrap, etc), and then like Cava you get to pick from a variety of toppings. Mezeh offers a lot more bases and toppings to chose from. Also, the maximum amount of toppings you're allowed is more than the amount given at Cava. Honestly I was feeling very skeptical about it at first, but I had to try it out for myself after hearing great things about it. It went above and beyond my expectations! read more

Mezeh - Bowl with different hummuses, feta dip, corn, Couscous, spinach, chicken shawarma, and brown basmati rice with tahini and harissa sauce. - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Pros: Nice place and location, nice concept similar to other restaurants (Chipotle or Cava), has a lot of indoor and outdoor seating, halal food options Cons: Small portion size for the price you are paying - it was more of a lunch serving rather than dinner but the price was a dinner price. I ordered the bowl option with rice, chicken kabob and toppings. Chicken and rice serving size was very little and the bread was so small I initially confused it with a cookie. The food flavor was nice but not something I would pay over $9 for because of the serving size. I would recommend they up the serving size if they plan to keep customers coming back - also, give more bread. I have never experienced a middle eastern type restaurant that skimps on the bread. read more

Move over cava I have a new favorite. I have been meaning to try this place since I saw they opened one in the mall and just havent had time to try it yet. So glad i finally did. I was blown away. Since it was my first time here, the server walked me through my options with his reccomendations. Much like cava, you start with you base or greens, grains or both. You pick your proteins, topping, dips and dressing. I chose the chicken shawarma. And it did not disappoint. They flavors here are amazing. You really taste the bold flavors of everything from the meat to the dips, and dressings. Everything is fresh and delicious. Price is about the same but you have so many more options for toppings. You could literally overflow your bowl with the choices here. Mezeh you have totally won me over. read more

Mezeh - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I came to Mezeh for Yelp's Check In to Check Out Event. I received a complimentary rice bowl with a purchase of a foundation drink. I was excited to attend because I love Mediterranean food. It wasn't a long wait time. I placed my order and moved quickly through the line. It was a little crowded in the restaurant. Not sure if it was because of Yelpers or it was their usual crowd. The staff was friendly and the manager was pleasant. It's hard not to compare Mezeh to CAVA and Chipotle. But if you have been to those restaurants, it's a similar concept. There are a few difference that I noticed: proportion size and selection. I ordered a rice bowl and it came with a side of pita bread. My rice bowl included rice, mixed greens, chicken kebab, couscous, corn, steamed beets, classic hummus, picked turnips and two tzatziki sauces on the side. Yummy, right? Well it was yummy and fresh. I appreciated all the selections of toppings. There were over 30 options and they didn't limit me on what I could have. The downside was "I felt" my bowl was smaller than CAVA and that half size pita bread was a joke. Typically, those bowls are two servings for me, but I felt that was 1.5 servings. No big deal, right? It may matter for some that eat more. Overall, I enjoyed the flavors of my food. I would definitely go when I'm in Springfield again. It's like 5 minutes from the mall. read more

Mezeh - Chicken kebab rice bowl - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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Food is fresh and tasty. The bowls used to come with pita but last three deliveries did not. Why Mezeh why???

This place is amazing! I've been visiting my mom from Los Angeles and it has been a lifesaver to order delivery from Mezeh to be able to have socially distanced meals outside- we order the family platter and it is an incredible huge array of meze at such a reasonable price. Highly recommend! You can mix it up with different sides and main dishes each time you order. The caramelized eggplant is the best Ive had in the states. Also dont forget their baklava for dessert. And online delivery portal is very simple and delivery is quite fast. This place and this particular location is a hidden gem, dont miss out! read more

I'm excited they've opened a location right next to my local Whole Foods so I can have lunch and then knock out weekend grocery shopping! The ingredients looked very fresh, the falafel was cooked a little on the crunchy side (which I prefer), and the staff keep the line moving very efficiently! This place makes the very vegan-friendly list. I had a falafel bowl with brown rice and kale as the base. The meals also come with a slice of pita bread. read more

Mezeh - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

My first time eating at Mezeh was a great experience. You order at the front, and the food is Mediterranen bowls. I ordered a half salad and half rice chicken kabob bowl. Their selection of toppings is impressive and best yet, unlimited. I added the following: cilantro hummus, regular hummus, feta, Israeli couscous, corn, pickled beets, pickled mixed vegetables, tabbouli, and tzatziki sauce. It also comes with a piece of fluffy pita style read. They have a good selection of house drinks and sodas. I enjoyed the Kale drink. It might not sound good, but it was very tasty. I'll be back for sure. read more

Mezeh - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia