The best Mediterranean food in town. They have hummus to baklava and everything in between to delight your taste buds. Quick friendly service. Walk up in between the food displays to order your food and drinks. Don't forget they have mint tea and Turkish coffee. Two large dining areas with plenty of seating for small or large groups. Even a fireplace in the front dining area. read more

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I stopped in for carryout one night on the way home. It is an order-at-the-counter type place, with lots of seating in the dining area. There was a photo of a barramundi entree that looked good, so I ordered that. I also got a chicken shawarma entree. The entrees come with rice & side salad. I also ordered a fried cauliflower side. After unpacking my bag at home, I found 5 pieces of pita bread with extra garlic sauce. It is whipped and very garlicky. I didn't like it and couldn't eat it. They had plastic lidded cups of fresh juices on ice for around $7. They are closed on Tuesdays. They do not serve alcohol. I thought the food was good, and portioned well. They are a bit pricey, but the food tasted fresh. read more

Five stars feels insufficient. We came with family, Ohio Food Lover, and we were treated to a full experience. Salad, lentil soup, and two platters. My favorite was the saffron rice (yellow) with a variety of beef and chicken. Their pitas are wonderful: so fresh and chewy. They have a spicy red sauce that my son and I drained one bowl and we were, graciously, given a second. The ambiance and service were perfect along with the best Mediterranean food I've experienced. I apologize very few pics, I got the food and couldn't stop eating. I had three pitas stuffed with rice and meats topped by that amazing red sauce. read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Excellent portions and good food. At first the pricing seems pretty steep but the amount of food you get is crazy! This meal fed two ppl (& one of them being a tall 6ft+ man) so you know it's a good deal. My fiance and I had a great meal and are looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food is amazing and authentic. The staff are very polite and helpful. Fast service and super clean. read more

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Came for dinner with the family. The sandwiches are really good, salads are ok Service was really nice & the food arrived quickly. They have plenty seating. read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Stopped in for my first visit and grabbed takeout to see what the buzz was about. Atmosphere & Service: Bright, clean space with a cafeteria vibe. There's a big counter to browse desserts, juices, and fresh pita. Staff were friendly and efficient, even during the dinner rush. The restroom was clean but pretty basic. What I Ordered: * Beef + Lamb Kafta Pita ($13): Kafta is a blend of ground beef and lamb mixed with spices. My wrap was fresh and warm, but the flavor leaned heavily gamy and needed serious help from the salt stash I keep in my car. The hummus was creamy but bland, and toppings were sparse--just a few onions and literally one diced tomato. The pita itself was soft and nicely toasted. * Pistachio Baklava ($5): Looked beautiful--golden layers, plenty of pistachio--but tasted chalky, flat, and not nearly sweet enough. Disappointing for the price. Pricing: Expect to spend around $18 for a sandwich and dessert. Other menu items range from $6 juices to $20+ platters. Overall: Clean and welcoming space. Quick, polite service. Under-seasoned food that needed extra salt and acidity. Desserts look much better than they taste. Would I come back? Maybe--I'd try a different protein or vegetarian option next time and be ready to adjust the seasoning myself. If you've been here, let me know your favorite dish--maybe I just didn't pick the right ones. read more

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A fast casual restaurant I went to for the first time. My chicken shwarma wrap was delicious! Service was friendly and we got our food pretty quickly. It has all the usual mideast dishes plus some more unusual ones that I haven't seen on menus before and I look forward to trying. read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Chicken schwarma in pita wrap. - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I come to Olive and Lime Cafe often with my family for lunch. We enjoy all the dishes here as Middle Eastern food is part of our daily diet. Some of our favorite dishes here are the lentil soup, hummus, baba ghanoush and lamb kebab. We split the appetizers as a family. As well as grew up on homemade hummus and baba ghanoush. The service here is quick and they are very friendly here. The atmosphere is sit and go type of place. I would totally recommend Olive and Lime to anyone who loves Mediterranean food and looking to feed a large group or family. read more

Olive & Lime has become one of my favorite local places to eat. The food is consistently delicious and you never have to wait too long for your order. The prices have gone up, like everywhere else, but the entrees are big enough to make two meals. You place your order at the counter and they bring the food out to your table. Entrees are served with a side salad and basket of (warm) pita. The standouts - fresh pita, chicken shawarma, lentil soup, vegetarian platter, hummus, and fresh pressed juices (mango!) . They also have a case full of locally made desserts that look incredible. It is always busy and lots of families dining together. Parking lot is located behind the restaurant. read more

I visit here a lot with my significant other, their family, and even my own family when they are in town. I love it here, reminds me so much of the food I grew up eating in Dearborn, Michigan! The food is great but more importantly the staff who serves you cares about your food and experience even more. I will never stop coming here and I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Solid healthy food. Thick puffy pita warmed in a brick oven. Fresh fruit juices. Very good tabbouleh and yummy garlicky baba. I Love how they reinvented a piece of corporate America Panera with authentic multicultural flavor. read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place was FILTHY. Hair in food. Soup was watered down. I won't be going there again under any circumstances.

This place is AMAZING! The food is so good! Everyone is so helpful and kind. The restaurant is very very clean! read more

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Some of my adult children were in town and wanted to have lunch with "mom and dad". Looked for restaurants in the area and Olive & Lime had great reviews. I don't consider myself a "Foodie", but the platter we shared had to be some of the best food I have ever had! My daughter who lives in Cleveland and likes to check out ethnic cuisine, said it was better than anything she has experienced. I had not yet arrived when the order was placed but I was blown away by the variety of food we received. I plan to go back and would highly recommend if you are in a group of six or more, get the platter. We did upgrade to the Deluxe and I would also recommend you do that! Future repeat customer! read more

I've been here a couple of times and enjoyed the place very much. You order at the counter and there's a table with cold fresh juices like mango to pick up. Only $5 each. There's also flat bread you can buy and take home. Only $4 each. The first time was with friends. One caveat is that the booth we sat in seemed small and the seat wasn't secured to the frame. I felt like our knees were almost touching, which was kinda too intimate for me. The food was great. I had moussaka, it was good but different than what I expected. Basically, it's an eggplant sauce over saffron rice or vermicelli and salad. Everyone else enjoyed their food. I noticed there was a separate room that you can reserve for a party, which seats 30. Nice to keep that in mind for the future. On my second visit I tried the three different flavors of fatayer: cheese, spinach, and meat. This is a middle eastern savory pie served as a finger food. They were delicious and filled me up. Only $2 each! I thought the prices were reasonable and I recommend this place! read more

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Food was great! Friendly staff willing to substitute where it was needed. Clean inside with ample seating. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is because we found the chicken to be a little dry. Not terribly dry but not as good as we've had. The meat was seasoned well and tasty. All dips and sauces were good. We would return but have another favorite in this genre of food. Can't finish the review without mentioning the desserts- all great! read more

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We have been there twice now. The food is excellent and prices are quite reasonable. We particularly like the lentil soup and hummus. We also had the falafel and beef and lamb kaftan which are also excellent. And don't forget to take home some of their house made baklava. read more

We had the large plate from the grille section. It said it could feed from 6 to 8 people. We were more than 10 adult, and it was pretty filling for all of them. The price and quantity was right. I had olive and lime veggie platter with fried cauliflower, falafel and hummus. I loved the hummus and cauliflower was crispy and soft from inside, just the way I like. Overall, the food and service was great. I really enjoyed eating there with my family. Of course, assorted Baklavas were sweet and delicious. Love it. Our food was served right way, with in 10 minutes, their service was supper fast and fantastic. Definitely recommended for family or couple night out. read more

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How have I never been here till this week?!? I feel like I just stumbled into a hidden gem. Everything was delicious and fresh. The counter service was efficient and friendly. You order, find a seat (We sat outside since the weather's been beautiful lately), and someone brings all your food out to you. There's self service for any fountain beverages you purchase, but PLEASE try their fresh juices up front. My mango juice tasted like I was biting into a juicy mango! The hummus was smooth, baba ganoush was flavorful and smoky, and the meats were grilled perfectly. You can taste the char and it was authentically seasoned. The saffron rice was fluffy with a generous amount of butter (fine by me! Lol), & even the humble lentil soup was bright and rich. It's always busy and seems to do quite a bit of take out business as well. It's a perfect lunch or casual dinner spot. We saw alot of families there. This place is legit! read more

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It was my first time trying this restaurant and I'm so glad I went! The service was great and the staff even gave recommendations for what to try. Also there was a lot of seating to choose from! I'm vegan and didn't even have to ask any questions because their menu was clearly labeled and had a lot of great vegan options! Me and my mom shared the olive and lime veggie platter. It was delicious and very filling. We even had some leftovers! I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I will be back for sure! read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The best food and service! The lentil soup is fantastic as well! Go here and feast! Get a family meal and I promise you won't regret it. I just wish they weren't so far from me, but it's worth the drive! read more

Yummy Mediterranean food!! It seems unassuming from the outside but tons of multi ethnic families were inside enjoying the fares. It looks kinda like a Panera interiorly. BUT the food!! We got the beef and lamb kafta on pita. So flavorful! We shared cashew fingers and pistachio cake. Yes get the desserts. They have a caseful. I want to come back and try the platters. We just weren't that kind of hungry and wasn't going home soon. read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Beef and lamb kafta - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The order is taken at the front and brought to you when ready at your table. Not used to that but any problem with that is totally forgotten when the food hits the table. BEST Lebanese food I have ever had. Main course came with hot, great tasting bread and lentil soup. I had their version of lamb shank, my wife had the Iranian kabob. We were both stuffed. Great tea also. We will definitely be back. read more

Real good. Fresh complimentary pita bread- get it with the garlic butter sauce. Cheap pricing read more

Like most of us, I think we eat food and think that was okay. But once in a while I find something that just sings in my mouth and makes me think why isn't everything I eat this good. This sandwich had a wonderful grilled flavor that was juicy and filled with fresh onions, tomatoes, parsley, tahini and hummus. The cheese baklava was also delicious. read more

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OMG THAT PITA! OMG THAT HUMMUS! Olive & Thyme is the best thing that ever happened to that Panera. The space is relatively unchanged, yet the scratch-made yums absolutely trump the "You Pick 2" any day. Wanting to try a little bit of everything, especially those pillowy looking freshly made pitas, I ordered the Olive & Thyme Veggie Platter. Hummus, falafels, fried cauliflower, tahini sauce and tabbouleh + a side of baba ghannoush. Usually I use the tabbouleh (parsley salad) as a garnish or topping, but this recipe was shovelled right in my mouth and eaten like it should be. Best tabbouleh I've ever had! I definitely had leftovers and the helpful staff provided me containers for the dips to take home. I also bought a pack of the fresh pita to take with me for $4. I enjoyed it with the leftovers and have also used it for baby pita pizzas and sammies this week. (ProTip: Pop them in the air fryer and they get crusty on the outside and fluffy on the inside.) If you're a fan of Lavash or Aladdin's, get thyself to Olive & Thyme. It's a Clintonville keeper! read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Rack of pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Lots of choices and plenty of seating. You get lots of food for your money. Our meals came with pita bread and lentil soup which we weren't expecting - both very good. All of the meats we had were very flavorful and tender. The desserts looked amazing but we were too full to try. We need to stop in just for dessert some time. read more

Wow, so much food and the price is right. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. We ended up ordering the large platter that had a variety of grilled meats and Schwarma alongside grilled veggies, yellow rice pilaf and also came with regular hummus, red pepper hummus and babagounoush. Also some pickles including cucumber, cabbage and turnip. Of course some fresh pita bread. The platter had grilled lamb chops, beef/lamb kefta kebab, chicken kefta kebab, grilled shrimp, beef kebab and chicken kebab. Also beef and chicken schwarma. This was delicious and perfect for dinner or catering. They provide ample Togo containers for you as well. Definitely recommend checking out as everything was so yummy. read more

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We had a group of 8 and ordered one of the medium platters plus a couple extra thing like babagnoush and the service and food were both perfection! The naan was way better than some other popular spots. I also loved the space and ambiance. We had great seating never waited on anything. We will be back. read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Platter of meats and rice and vegetables - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Olive and Thyme popped up in the former Clintonville Panera. I'm much more excited about this! I hadn't looked at the menu before arriving, so the friendly staff member helped me chose the vegetarian sampler. I really enjoyed it. The cauliflower was garlicky and nicely cooked, the hummus was really nice and smooth. The tabbouleh was pretty solid and I was happy with the falafels. It was a nice light outdoor dinner, so I think I will be back! read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Vegetarian appetizer plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I have been looking for a good chicken shawarma wrap since I moved from L.A. I wanted something that tasted just as good as Zankou Chicken (my all time FAVORITE!). I was very happy with this chicken shawarma wrap! BIT next time, I will order my wrap a little bit differently. The most important part for me is the chicken and toum. Theirs is excellent! The chicken was well seasoned and had some of the nice crispy edges from being on the rotisserie. Also their pita bread is really thin, so I don't get full on just bread (this is truly appreciated). The only thing that threw me off was that I was not expecting iceberg (or maybe it was romaine?) lettuce in the wrap. I'm not one who likes hot lettuce, since it wilts then takes on an odd flavor & texture. I didn't see lettuce in the description online when I ordered. What would make this PERFECT for me would be to put chopped tomato in place of the lettuce and getting a side of the homemade pickled turnips. Mine didn't come with any as pictured :( I will definitely be back, they have a such a variety of dishes to pick from and the sweets looked SOOOOOO GOOD!!! read more

Cashier was very friendly and helpful. She brought us each a cup of lentil soup for free since it was our first time there, and it was the best part of the meal. The roasted red pepper hummus was pretty bland. The lamb kebab platter was plentiful, but still felt pricey. I didn't like the salad that had only iceberg lettuce. The lamb and rice were cooked well but didn't have much flavor. My mom said the kebab sandwich she got was the same, just not a lot of flavor. Overall, not sure we will return. read more

I finally got to try Olive & Lime Mediterranean Cuisine and Bakery with a friend. We shared the Cheese Manakish which was delicious. Then I had the Charbroiled Deboned Chicken half topped with homemade lemon butter sauce served rice, salad, and special soup that I put on the rice. Excellent chicken and rice. I loved the salad too with their house dressing. I could not finish it, but will have leftovers; along with my friend having the Olive & Lime Veggie platter with fried cauliflower, falafel, hummus, and tabbouleh. Great service and will be back at Olive & Lime soon. read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Cheese Manakish - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We tried this tonight, and overall first impression was really great. I got the shawarma combo with chicken and beef. I didn't realize it came with a tasty bread, salad, and lentil soup. The yellow rice was really top notch. The chicken was perfect. The beef was a tad dry but still good. Her shawarma wrap was pretty tasty too. read more

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Delicious and authentic. Laid-back atmosphere one of the Middle Eastern restaurants in Columbus.

The food is great. I got fry's, falafels, salad,rice, and lentil soup it tasted like ... GREAT. the service is perfect and the employees are nice. The ambiance is cute it's kind of big but kinda small. There's a fire in the middle of the place to warm up when it's cold! I gave this 5 stars because it's a perfect place for you and your family for a nice holiday or dinner. read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Frys and special fry dip. - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Over priced. Person behind the counter rude. I had one piece of pastry. It was very dry. We thought the pieces in the glass case might be better. When I asked for pieces from there the person behind the counter acted like it was a big ordeal or I didn't know what I was stalking about. I told her I was hoping they were more moist and maybe have a little more honey. Thats how Baklava should be. We bought some to go and after tasting it left what we bought on the table. The meat in my Shawarma somewhat dry. My daughter got the chicken plate. Chicken was great but only four small pieces. The plate was loaded with rice and little chicken. The highlight was the French fries. I hate to leave a bad review. The place itself was clean and lively but just didn't match the food. read more

I ordered over their website and picked it up. The website was really easy to use. They offer curbside pickup but there are no designated parking spots for curbside. I had no idea where to park for someone to find me and bring out my order. I ended up parking in a handicap spot, thankfully I didn't get a ticket and they found my vehicle. I ordered the lamb wrap and a baklava. Both items were decent. I don't know if this is a restaurant I would go but the food was good. read more

Just had the most amazing meal! Everything was absolutely delicious. Thank you to Chef Rami and the rest of his crew at Olive and Lime for taking care of us. They also have the most amazing selection in their bakery. We didn't get pictures of our dessert before it was gone Everything we've had has been delicious definitely recommend! read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Medium family platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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