It is hard to find, but well worth it. It is a great find. The warm grape leaves are meaty and delicious. I had tofu shwarma. The spices were on point and the tofu was marinated to perfection. The labne and tahini dressing was so delicious. There was a veggie salad that accompanied it and it was crisp and tasty too. The dining room was small, but it was spotless. I cannot say enough good things about lunch. Nom nom! read more

Small but cozy location, smells AMAZING the second you walk in the door. Food is amazing and sizes are very generous for the price. Particularly loved the chicken shawarma (so much that it didn't make it to a photograph). Family run, I think. Very friendly read more

Mezza - Hummus - Cafes Near Me - Waterville, Maine

We loved it! We found out about this location through an email article from Downeast Magazine. Service was so nice and welcoming! Small operation and the husband and wife team make it feel like you are dining at a family's home. Cozy and welcoming filled with delicious aromas of the food. We called in an order for take out. Glad we did, as there was a few people order at the counter when we arrived. Apparently there is the potential of them selling out, so order early! We ordered the following and LOVED everything, even the 3rd year old: Arayas - Lebanese Pita stuffed with Kofta seasoned Beef, accompanied by Greens and dollops of Zhoug and Labneh. Baked Crispy Spinach Fatayer - Onion, Lemon, EVOO in a Soft Pastry Pouch. Meat Fatayer - A Levantine Cuisine Staple, Ground Beef, Tomato, Onion, Pomegranate Molasses, Lebanese Seven Spice and Garnished w/ Pine Nuts. Chicken Shawarma Wrap - Braised Chicken Thighs, with Tabbouleh, Labneh, Tahini Dressing, and Pickled Onions, Grilled Crisped in Tandoori Bread. Kibbe - This Lebanese recipe is popular throughout the Middle East - made with Beef, Cracked Wheat, Onion, Spices and Pine Nuts. Chicken & Rice - Simmered with Beef, Rice, Pine nuts, Chicken Broth and Lebanese 7 Spice. Lubia b'Zeit - Green Beans, Onion & Tomato with EVVO & Seven Spice over Basmati Rice. (Vegan) The portions were great and we were able to share. My favorite was the Arayas and the Chicken Shawarma Wrap. We definitely recommend and can't wait to eat there again. read more

What a great spot! We stopped in Waterville on our way to Greenville and found this charming restaurant. I had the falafel wrap and it was the best I've had! My husband had the meat pies and they were delicious. I wish we had gotten sauce to go with them. Highly recommended. read more

Best food in town! The soup was fresh and well seasoned. The service was fantastic. Great customer service. You have to get the tofu shawarma (signature dish) and the zatar bread. read more

Loved everything about this new Lebanese restaurant! There's dine-in, take-out and event-hosting. Friendly helpful staff, small tables, quick service. Hearty flavorful traditional Lebanese food. The spinach fatayer and ground beef fatayer---flavored w/ Lebanese seven spices, pomegranate molasses, tomato and onion---were perfect. We also had the kafta kebab wrap: ground lamb and beef w/ labneh, pickled onions and tahini, and the chicken shawarma wrap, braised chicken w/ tabbouleh, labneh, pickled onion perfectly grilled. We took home a couple different kinds of stuffed grape leaves, za'atar manoushe ( savory flatbread) and baklava --and should have taken home more! Mezza is open during daytime hours. It'd be great if they offered evening meals, for concert goers at the nearby Waterville Opera House. Regardless, we'll be back to Mezza. read more

Mezza - Mezza opened earlier this year to rave reviews. - Cafes Near Me - Waterville, Maine

Mezza has a very welcoming and clean environment even though it is small. The food was really delicious (I got a falafel rice bowl). Service was quick and the staff were very kind. read more

Great food, warm friendly service. Authentic Lebanese cuisine in wilds of Maine (well, Waterville isn't wild, but near the wilderness).

Very cozy and warm feeling in this restaurant and the owner was very kind and friendly while answering questions. The food was delicious and packed with flavor in every bite. I found out they are doing a dinner service soon Fri-Sat and I am definitely going to be checking that out. Great lunch! read more

Amazing flavors! Spicy but not too spicy. It's like a flavor explosion in your mouth!

I paid about $14 for two grape leaves (which strangely arrived hot) a scoop of hummus and a small order of tabouli. The hummus was good but the tabouli was not...had a smidge of bulgar but was almost entirely tomatoes which were drenched in dressing. The grape leaves were good and available both vegetarian and with meat, but they were served hot which I found strange. The wait was long, not because it was crowded, and overall my experience was disappointing. read more

Mezza - I got small/mezze orders of tabouli, dolmas and hummus. - Cafes Near Me - Waterville, Maine

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Really cute small restaurant. I had the kofta kebab wrap and the flavors and seasonings were perfect Will definitely be back. read more

Authentic grape leaves are hard to find in Maine but here they are in this Cozy lunch spot. Conveniently located downtown, Mezza offers a simple taste of Lebanese cooking that exemplifies the Mediterranean Diet: healthy and tasty. Clean, comfortable, and friendly atmosphere. It's nice to have international food choices. read more