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    Mona's Cafe

    4.1 (273 reviews)
    ModerateMiddle Eastern
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    HUMMUS DIP  GARNISH
    Nicole D.

    DELISH!!! Big portions, fresh ingredients, and lots of super tasty options. Free refills on the Lebanese tea btw!! (also sooooo delicious) Everything we didn't eat, we took home, and it was just as good as it was the night before. The service was great - nice/happy attitude, and he memorized our entire order of 4 people (plus appetizers and special requests!) Not overly attentive, but all of our drinks were refilled in timely manner, and dirty plates were cleared from the table. Super clean resturant too. I will definitely be coming back here!

    Beef Shawarma and Gyro Plate
    Teira R.

    It's been over 3 years since I last ate at Mona's, and I'm happy to say the food is still absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and the portions are generous for the price. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming! They were so sweet to my dog, which really made the experience even more enjoyable. The outdoor seating area is cozy and perfect for a relaxed meal. I also love the store next door. They have some great international finds, and the chocolate selection is amazing. Definitely a spot worth coming back to!

    Fried Cheese appetizer
    Dawn L.

    Mona's Cafe used to be on Frenchmen Street but has since moved to Mid-City on Banks Street. Great move!!! There is plenty of parking in front and in the back. In addition to the cafe, they have an expanded storefront where you can purchase multiple items and they have a robust to go and delivery service. We started our meal with pumpkin soup which was the special of the day. It was served with crunchy pita points and was very good. Next, we moved onto the fried cheese appetizer which we loved. The greens accompanying the fried cheese worked well with this dish. Our main entree was the beef shish kabob which came with a salad and hummus as well as pita bread. We had baklava for dessert which was delish. Two of us split the meal and we still had leftovers to take home. The ambiance is clean and sparse but they are waiting on furniture and artwork that will spice things up as well as a plan to make fresh pita bread in the dining area. We enjoy Mona's for its fresh homemade food, really nice owners, and its desire to continue serving New Orleanians when they had to pivot and move off Frenchmen Street. We will definitely return!

    falafel sandwich and fries
    Aditi K.

    i had heard really good things about mona's, but i thought it was just alright. the main restaurant was unfortunately closed, so we had to go through the store to order. i'm not sure if that made a difference. i ordered the falafel sandwich with fries. the sandwich was pretty good but the fries were really sad and limp. i had seen pictures on yelp of sturdy, breaded fries but i guess those were old photos because these fries looked and tasted like they were reheated from frozen. i loved the store though! and this definitely wasn't the worst falafel sandwich ive ever had. you can't really mess up falafel too bad imo.

    Half and half shawarma(chicken and beef)
    Zhaoyi L.

    Mona's Cafe is a hidden gem. I went there with my friends for lunch. We all love this space. Mona's is quite spacious - they have plenty of tables inside and outside. The space is very cozy. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Their menu offers a variety of options. I ordered the half and half (chicken and beef) shawarma. It was delicious, especially the hummus. The price and portion were fair.

    Gyro combination
    Gabriel N.

    Consistently delicious, fresh Lebanese fare. The servers are kind and helpful. The gyro and lamb (and chops!) are highlights. The salads are crisp and the hummus is very comforting. This is a very dependable establishment for lunch or an informal meal. I also really enjoy the Lebanese grocery store attached to the restaurant - a great source for olives, dried figs and Lebanese desserts - not to mention the excellent bread baked on site.

    4 Cheese Pizza
    Adrianna P.

    Food is always good. This is some of the best hummus I have ever had. It's rich and creamy. Idk how they do it but it is my favorite.

    Leslie S.

    Mona's has always been one of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants. Went there for a late lunch with my mom after an appointment. I got the chicken shawarma plate that comes with salad, hummus and pita bread. The hummus comes with some chopped peppers that add some spice. The food came out pretty quickly and we both enjoyed our lunch. We also made a trip into the connected little market to get some spices.

    Vegetarian Plate (@meals.with.camille)
    Camille G.

    We received great service. Our waitress was really kind. The food was magnificent. Would definitely recommend. Be sure to checkout the market next door, too!

    Chicken shawarma and beef shawarma plate with hummus and pita
    Ashley F.

    The place could have been a little more cleanlier but it was an older building. I ordered the half and half plate. Very flavorful and it was a lot of food for a decent price.

    Russell A.

    The food was exceptional! I don't eat Middle Eastern food a lot, so my palate for this may not be the most sophisticated. However, I think the beef and chicken shawarma plate was really good- great mix of spices and flavors. We also tried the spicy red sauce and the tzatziki on the side, which brought more flavor to the dishes. The portion was pretty big, but I didn't feel super full after eating it. The Turkish coffee was also a nice add to the meal. That small cup is packed with a bold taste and caffeine. We did wait about 15-20 minutes to get our orders which I think wasn't that long, however our server kept apologizing for the wait. Staff were kind and helpful, although since our waiter was pretty new, he had a tough time telling us about the dishes. Other than that, servers were attentive and we got everything we needed when asked. I think this place is cool to check out in MidCity. There's ample seating and great food!

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    A New Orleans standby. 5 stars for price, consistency and mint tea. Will continue to go every other week for takeout.

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    3 years ago

    Mona never fails. Gyros are the best!!! The fried kibby is worth trying... you will not regret it!

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    Mediterranean small plates place that was quite fun and delightful. Seating is sparse though, I…read morethink about 7 tables or so. We got several plates to share amongst four people. Great option for vegetarians honestly. Falafel - comes with toum and the green sauce, very yummy, well fried Hummus with bread was also really good. Wish we had more bread though. French fries - I was skeptical when my friend recommended this but honestly, nicely salted fries and perfect vessel for dipping into all the various sauces. The vegetable plates were absolutely delicious. The seasonal vegetable they had at the time was broccoli with harissa sauce which was yummy and I wish we had more of, honestly. The kale and cabbage salad was so good and refreshing. I'm normally not the biggest fan of kale but this salad was just so good, definitely recommend a large portion to share with everyone. We also got pickled cauliflowers as well, very fresh. Definitely loved all the sauces and all the vegetables. Felt like everything was very flavorful and refreshing. The move is definitely to share a bunch of dishes with friends so you get a little of every yummy thing. I would say that the 7 plates (including 2 falafel and 1 large kale salad) we got were enough for the 4 of us to feel comfortably satiated.

    Wow!! I've been wanting to try this place for years and it did not disappoint! We got the Harissa…read moreSoup, Chicken Platter, Fries, and some of the mixed olives. Soup had a great depth of flavor with just a little kick of heat. Chicken was tender, flavorful, and came with plenty of tzatziki for dipping that beautiful fluffy focaccia. Loved the cabbage salad. Fries were cooked perfectly and the dip that comes with them is unctuous. Service was friendly and nice. They get extra points for giving us some extra bread!! Dining room is a little tiny so you have to be quick to grab a table. Really loved it. We are already talking about when we can go back.

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