I decided to try Mezeh yesterday, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. I am usually a Cava girl, so I was not sure how it would compare, but Mezeh is definitely right up there. I ordered the Honey Harissa bowl and customized it a bit. I added greens, removed the tomatoes and avocado, and added red cabbage slaw instead. For the dressings, I did a honey balsamic vinaigrette and a harissa aioli. The combination was so flavorful and perfectly balanced. Every bite had a little kick with just the right touch of sweetness. I finished the entire bowl, which says a lot. The interior was also very inviting. The colors were warm and vibrant without being overwhelming. Everything was nice and clean, and the space felt fresh and welcoming. The staff was friendly and attentive and made sure my bowl was made with care. You could tell they were not just rushing through orders. I also grabbed an oatmeal raisin cookie afterward, and it was the perfect sweet treat to top everything off. Overall, it was a delicious, healthy option that was quick and convenient for on the go. I will definitely be back. read more

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The better Cava in regards to price, quantity, and quality. They had everything in stock, they are generous with the portions, and the price is competitively more affordable than Cava. Everything you can find at Cava, you'll find the better version here. The customer service was surprisingly kind - the person serving the food took their time in explaining and curating what they recommended. They also obliged me in adding more of their sauces afterwards. When my partner and I sat down to each, the tables were clean with a tasteful interior design to soak in. I for one love slop bowls, and I think this place beats Cava in all regards. read more

Mezeh - Build your own bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Awesome Mediterranean place with excellent platters with chicken or other meat plus veggies like the classic, great beverages like the orange tea and cool interior dining environs. Prompt service where they serve you right in line and great quality. Recommended! read more

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Really enjoyed my lunch at Mezeh! Nice and clean establishment. I was greeted upon arrival to friendly staff. All of the ingredients in my chicken bowl tasted fresh and flavorful. read more

Mezeh - Order station - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I come here when I charge my car, healthy options, very filling fresh and they have tractor organic sodas. I like lemon grass and cucumber. read more

Mezeh - chicken kebab (side) - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Have been to other locations of Mezeh, but came to this location for the first time. Ordered takeaway of their mixed bowl, and added a side of falafel. Total came out to approximately $23. What's hot - Quality. Pretty delish. I really enjoyed the side of falafels. Texture was not hard; it was soft, tender, and; was nicely seasoned. I really enjoyed their mix-ins of the corn salad, pickled beets, and hummus. I also appreciate that their mix-ins are not too salty. - Service. Pretty good. My order was ready when they said it would be. When I arrived, I could see their takeaway orders were organized on a shelf by the cashier. I told one of their staffers of my order and she found it easily. They were prompt and courteous. - Price. For the quality, pretty good value for money. - Takeaway containers. I appreciate their takeaway containers are mostly made of recycled materials. They also use paper containers, rather than plastic, which is great. - Location. Convenient. They're located in a plaza with many other businesses, including a Costco. This also means there is ample parking. What's not - Portions. The size of the bowl was pretty good, but the portions of the salad greens was not. It was probably difficult to squish the mixed greens down a bit, but there was not much of the green salad. Additionally, it appeared I may have been missing a couple of mix-ins that I ordered, like olives. Final Answer Pretty good and will probably come back. read more

Mezeh - Mixed bowl w/falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great healthy option to grab lunch or a quick dinner. I have never heard of Mezah until a colleague took me here. The service is very similar to a chipotle or cava were you do an assembly line and tell the workers what you want and they scoop it into a bowl or a wrap. The food was great and there's tons of options for proteins and vegetables. Mezah knocks cava out of the water in my opinion, not a big fan of cava anyways. The protein options were really tasty. I got lamb and steak and both were good. There were a little stingy on the meat so I opted for a double meat portion. The total for double proteins and unlimited toppings came out to $23. Not too bad considered the bowl was filling. I would go back for sure. read more

Mezeh - Steak and lamb bowl with rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We have been to Mezeh in Chesapeake, VA. And we saw in Yelp that they have one here in DC. Everyone know how hard to find parking here but this area has lots of free parking so that's a big plus. This location is a whole area of different restaurants and stores with free parking. This Mezeh restaurant is large and tables and chairs are awell spaced. Well lighted too. Ambience is the same as in Chesapeake so is their decor. The staff are nice and easy to talk too. So we had fun ordering what we wanted. We opted to take out and that was fast. The food is very good. Fresh veggies and well seasoned. The meat is soft and delicious. We truly enjoyed our experience here too. Thanks Mezeh. You are a favorite. Excuse the no food pictures. My kids inhaled it before I can take pictures. read more

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I popped in here after a quick Costco run to grab a bowl. It was getting close to my bedtime so I ordered a small bowl (I think they call it a jr bowl) and it only costs $7. I reached my festoon and was ready to take a second bite and found a long dark piece of hair. I attempted to call the location and was rounded to their central call center which was closed. So I ended up going back. The team was very apologetic but it was disappointing to have this happen on my first experience. The bowl was yummy but the hair was a pretty big turn off read more

Mezeh - Custom Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is awesome..great customer service...fresh food all the time and the portions are perfect..the bowl holds me down until dinner time, which is exactly what I need!!! read more

Mezeh - Lunch is great!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went to the cash register and said I just wanted to order a soda, so the guy looked down the counter to the employee who makes plates of food. She just stands there and the guy by the register starts mopping the floor. After a couple of minutes another customer enters the store and the woman makes plates of food for that guy. After another couple of minutes of me just standing there waiting, the guy finishes mopping and takes my payment. So much for customer service at this place :( read more

Food is always good and fresh!! Service is ok except that it's probably not smart to have employees who dont understand English well taking orders. I had to repeat a question a few times to the server before she called on the manager to assist. Other than that, it was great. I was on my way to work and needed to mentally prepare and eat before my shift so stopping here was on point. It was quiet, always clean and just relaxing. read more

Mezeh - Falafel bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Not bad for "fast food" Mediterranean! This is my first time trying Mezeh, I'm usually a Cava girl and while Cava is still my #1, this place was good. They have a lot more options in terms of toppings/ingredients when you build your bowl. Everything tastes clean (if that makes sense?). The pita chips on the side were great too. The harissa wasn't my favorite and not spicy enough, but other than that I enjoyed my bowl! read more

Mezeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

For a chain restaurant, it's surprisingly good. Bowls of prepared food are all that's available here. I'm not really a fan of the bowl approach which is wildly popular in America however this place has changed my mind about that. I did some research on the word meze/mezze. Depending on the source, it's from one of the following languages: Arabic, Greek, Persian or Turkish -- so take your pick! Mezeh (the chain) is not precisely offering a traditional mezze. A proper mezza (as I know it) is an array of many plates of food on a table that you can choose from and make a meal of. A bowl isn't used to lump all the choices into. The first mezze that I experienced was years ago at a Lebanese establishment. The Lebanese do mezze well and are famous for it. Their tabouli is balanced and wonderful; the baba ghanoush is smoky; and the hummus is classic. I like the shredded lamb and kefta lamb; both are flavorful. The beet topping is kind of funky, never had that before. Be clear about how much sauce you want; too much tahini got put on one of my bowls once. Found at the outer edges of the Dakota Crossing Shopping Center in northeast DC, near Costco, this spot is a bit of a hidden gem. But more and more folks are finding out about it. There's certainly a lot of hot and cold foods to choose from. Many palates can be satisfied. The pricing is reasonable. read more

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I wish I worked near here, I'd eat here every day. It is truly the 100/100 perfect lunch place. Delicious, healthy, and affordable.

This was my first time having Mezeh. What made it even better is that the grand opening was on August 31, 2022 and my bowl was free. How can you beat that. Nonetheless, the food was pretty good. Everything was so fresh. They gave more greens than anything and I believe that was because they were giving food away. I would definitely be back to visit and try some other sauces. Cava has this garlic sauce that I love and I'm hoping I can find a sauce that I love at Mezeh. Oh yea and they make their own pita, fresh in store. read more

Mezeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Quick service, lots of options, food made fresh, fresh drinks are yummy and if you're a vegan you will find many options

A good filler upper. Outstanding customer service. The lamb gyro is the bomb. And the juice is different.

This is now my second time stopping by mezeh and I consider it to be the Mediterranean version of chipotle. It's a nice spot to go to if your in the area and need a quick healthy-ish bite to eat. You can start of by picking your salad or rice and then your protein. I usually like to stick with kale although I've tried the seasonal grain, which is also good. I've tried both the shredded lamb and the chicken shawarma and they both could use a bit more seasoning in my opinion. However, the veggie topping Ms are definitely flavor packed. The caramelized eggplant, roasted veggies, and spicy pickled carrots are some of my favorites. My only problem besides that lack of flavor in the proteins is that only the grains and the proteins are hot and after you end up adding all of the toppings on they both become cold. Overall, I'd give it a 3.5 out of 5. read more

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I am a huge fan of Mediterranean style food and this is now in my top 10. I usually get my quick fix from CAVA, but I was shopping near this location and it was convenient. I built my own bowl with greens, rice, falafels and all the veggies vegetarian my heart desired! The dressing options are all good, I peep baklava and other tasty treats at the register. Love this place for a fast, healthy meal. Plus I love that it's in that Dakota Crossing parking lot by Marshall's. The music is obnoxiously loud, but worth if for the quality and variety of the delicious food. read more

Mezeh - Nice selection of fresh ingredients. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had a salad bowl with whatever I wanted on it. The selections featured a variety that was a flavorfully, delicious Mediterranean & Indian cuisine as a blend of selections. Service type similar to Chipotle.. Great Ambiance New facilities. Highly recommended read more

The food has just fallen off at Mezeh. I loved it when they first came in the DMV but lately it's just not good. I thought they were better than Cava but now It's just not good. I love spices food but Mezeh spice is all heat and no flavor. This was my last trip. Not going anymore. read more

I ordered the Chef's Wrap which was mediocre at best. The kabob chicken looked like it had a lot of seasoning on it, but was tasteless. The lettuce in the bins looked wilted and old. For a wrap that contains a lot of toppings the flavor was just blah. The best tasting part was the wrap itself. I wish I had just gotten a wrap filled with hummus. i would have been a lot happier. I will avoid this location from now on. read more

Love it. It's a perfect lunch spot in the craze of the Costco area. Can't wait to go back.

I've been waiting for this location to open for months. I love this franchise. I usually go to the location in Capital Heights or PG Mall but this one is closer and it did not disappoint. If you're looking for something flavorful and healthy stop by Mezeh. I purchase a bowl with mixed greens, brown rice, falafel, couscous, feta cheese, and greek beet dip. My meal was fresh and delicious. Will definitely return given that this location is closer to me. read more

Some of the best fast food, especially if you are trying to eat healthy. Love this place. And a great price!

So glad to have this spot in the area. Always fresh and large portions! Also their pita bread is the best.

Delicious new food offering at Dakota Crossing!! Opened August 31st. Great options, I can't wait to try them all. read more

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I dont write much reviews but this Mezeh is absolutely fantastic. The food is always fresh, the employees are pleasant and respectful, the service is fast and the place is always maintained clean. I highly recommend if you want healthy food on the go or are dining in and want comfort and cleanliness. read more

I'm going to be quick about this one. 21$ for a bowl. I'll spell it out, TWENTY ONE $$$$$$$for a scoop and serve bowl. I weighed the bowl when I got home. With the bowl itself, which is made of cardboard, it weighed 8.6 oz. You do the math. read more

I recently visited and ordered takeout from Mezeh. I loved fresh look and taste of the Arugula, spinach and mixed salad along with the rest of the food. I love Mediterranean food such as falafel and baklava. I chose the bowl with falafel, beets, spinach and mixed salad, brown balsamic rice along with beet dressing with pita bread which was very tasty. Also ordered the sweet nutty baklava. All of the food was flavorful/yum. The only issue is that I wish I had added more fixins and that the serving of baklava was larger, especially since the entree and baklava were on the expensive side. Overall customer service was excellent. Thumbs up Mezeh. read more