Cute little mom-and-pop restaurant with an authentic feel, but the experience was just okay. It took about an hour to get our food, and appetizers don't come out before the entrees, so the wait felt even longer. Drink options are limited to bottled water and canned soda with no refills. I ordered the chicken kebab sandwich, but it had lamb in it, which I wasn't expecting and didn't enjoy. The shawarma also could've used more sauce. Overall, I liked the atmosphere, but the long wait and food weren't enough to make me want to come back. read more

The ambiance is very cozy, very sweet. True to Mediterranean hospitality I was offered delicious warm tea that made me feel comfortable and appreciated. I only got a small roll, but that small meal packed such a delicious and impressionable punch. I would recommend this place to everyone far and near. They also have a small shop of gifts that had very great quality items. read more

Pella Cafe - Hot tea - Mediterranean Near Me - Jonesboro, Arkansas

A friend and I dropped by here for a weekday supper. I started with the grape leaves appetizer, and was pleased with the subtle flavor. For my entree, I was quite impressed with the flavor and texture of the lamb kabob. It came with rice and a small yet tasty salad. The service was friendly and our waitress was informative and efficient. The atmosphere was lively. Parking was very easy. Unfortunately, the table top was a bit sticky, but I think that was because of a lack of staffing. I took some baklava home with me, and found it to be some of the freshest and moistest that I'd ever had. I definitely would like to return here again. read more

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We loved the casual feel and the small business environment. The lamb meat wasn't the best but the portion for the combo with the fries(which were delicious) was excellent. The hot mint tea was such a kind gesture & we appreciated it. The chicken plate definitely could've had more meat for the price. The rice is a little dry but flavorful. The garlic sauce is AMAZING-my fav! Taziki dip is great too, very cucumber & good taste. Excellent customer service but food isn't the greatest of all. I would choose it over a fast food or unhealthy meal any day though! Kudos to the girl at the counter; she was precious & sweet. read more

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Small restaurant in strip mall, rice was excellent, meat was to spicy for me, side salad was small but tasty. Service was excellent. Ambiance was good read more

Honestly some of the worst baklava I've ever had. Anybody's guess how long past its prime it was, but the texture and taste made me think about a year. The kebabs were pretty good, so that was ok, as was the rice and basic salad. No idea why it was delivered with three packets of ketchup. That's a first for a Mediterranean place. Anyway, it's not bad, but I strongly recommend against the baklava unless the get some fresh stuff. read more

Absolutely one of my favorite spots! The food is amazing! Got the chicken shwarma sandwich combo today. It was EXACTLY what I wanted! Staff is always great and their decor is very inviting! Will be back again and again! read more

Such a cute Mediterranean Greek restaurant, great ambiance, service, and fabulous food!

I door dashed a lunch from Pella and was not disappointed. Food is phenomenal and fresh. I had the #19 gyro combo and it was amazing. I highly recommend this hidden gem restaurant. It is small, quaint and wonderful food!! The service was spot on, I could t be happier with my choice read more

Food is so fresh. Laid back environment and have decorated it with things from the Geographical Mediterranean area and from those Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Jordanian, Israel cultures. They truly care about what they are cooking here. They use fresh ingredients that they actually go and hand select. They also get their herbs imported straight from Jordan. It's all very flavorful and I can't explain how fresh it is. I love that the guys working there are so helpful and knowledgeable about what they are preparing. They explain the items throughly when you have questions, as many people are not very familiar with pronunciation or ingredients used in different cultures and dishes. You can tell they take great pride in feeding their customers real food and are passionate about their authentic and healthy food offerings. The young man who served us on Wednesday July 3rd.. I asked his name but waited to long to write this review and it's slipped from me. However, he was very memorable and I hope when I come back next time, I'll be able to edit and add to this review. read more

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Rice was crunchy, like it had been sitting awhile and reheated. Veggie kabob were really sad looking. Waited 45 minutes. I didn't mind waiting, but when I saw what I waited for, was really disappointed. read more

Pella Cafe - Sad looking veg kebabs I waited 45 minutes for. - Mediterranean Near Me - Jonesboro, Arkansas

Delicious food and attentive staff. Very glad I tried it. I would go back. Lamb chops were tender and full of flavor. Falafel was delicate and a thin crispy outside. read more

Excellent food ! Location is in a strip mall just off the interstate . We will return to sample the Greek and Mediterranean fare. read more

Besides the sticky tables. The food is excellent. Lamb chops. Stuffed grape leaves. All good.

Food is amazing! Chicken Shawarma is my fave!! Fast casual service. Staff is attentive & willing to get you whatever you need. Decor is very cute!! read more

Decided to give the new Greek place a shot. Cute little restaurant. Very clean and friendly staff. I got a spicy gyro. It was ok. Nothing to write home about. I paid $14 for a combo with fries. If you want to sit down and eat Greek food then go here but if you want more food for your buck and better tasting Greek food just go to Partovis. Not a bad place by any means, just underwhelmed compared to the food truck right down the road. read more

Pella Cafe - the menu of the restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Jonesboro, Arkansas

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Fantastic food, welcoming service! The falafel, hummus & shawarma are delicious! Highly recommend, I will be back! read more

Totally disappointed with my online order. The restaurant was closed at the time of my order so I waited 10 minutes after opening to call directly to verify and confirm my order. I spoke to a male host and explained to him what I wanted and he said he understood and would adjust my order. Once I He got my order wrong and I paid the price . AND ALL HE COULD say was "I'm sorry.". NEVER AGAIN.... read more

It was good service, good food and good ambiance. Would try to come here often. Thank you

Awesome Mediterranean food for lunch or dinner - I especially love their falafel and shawarma, although everything I've had there is really delicious! The staff members here are also friendly and attentive - I've been offered complimentary hot tea on more than one occasion. The interior ambiance is cozy and well decorated, and there's even outdoor seating, too! This is a great cafe for meeting up with friends and loved ones - if you've never been, definitely give it a try! read more

Pella has good food and service. I am looking forward to another visit. It's nice to have other options for food in Jonesboro than the SAD (standard American diet). read more

Very delicious midteriani food and Exelent service! I would strongly recommend this place!

I loved this place. I found it fresh, seasoned well, and quick on service so I went back for more the next night. Had the sampler platter and then next night tried falafel sandwich. Got sides of delicious rice as well. Just YUM. read more

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The food is wonderful with tasty lamb chops, gyros, chicken shawarma, falafel, and my favorite is the Iskender. Everyone in our group loved the food. read more

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Great Food, good service, and atmosphere. Had all the basic dishes to show my girlfriend what Mediterranean food was like. She loved it. read more

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My daughter and I love the hummus and pita. The rolled grape leaves are excellent - they're served cold here. The baba ganoush is very smokey flavored but good. Mediterranean Salad with chicken was ok. Service has always been great, prices are a little high. Atmosphere is nice. read more

Wow! A little treasure in Jonesboro! My (non-spicy) gyros, falafels and hummus dishes were all delicious. I hope many more hotel guests give this a try as I did, on a hunch. read more

The best Food in town definitely you must try authentic greek and mediterranean food this is going to be the place , very friendly people food is very fresh and delicious, family owned and operated i love to eat there at least 2 times a week and yes i do recommend this place. welcome to jonseboro!! read more

Really good food! I have this for lunch from time to time and the employees are always friendly! There should be more restaurants like this in Jonesboro, the food is always tasty and fresh! read more

Best Mediterranean you'll find in Arkansas. Great service and plenty of options. Took a group of ten there for diner and everyone was happy. read more

Passing through Jonesboro in March and found this highly rated restaurant on Yelp. I ordered the sampler plate (#8), every item was delicious which included the best falafel I've ever had. My husband had the chicken kabob sandwich and he enjoyed it very much. Don't hesitate, stop in! read more

I've eaten here a few times now. It's fantastic! I highly recommend it. It's a family owned business with made from scratch food. You can tell they really care about the food they make and their customers. read more

The food is so delicious! I came here on a trip in May and made sure to come back on this trip. It's hard to choose what to order because everything is so good! I highly recommend the sampler with the hummus and baba ganoush! The staff are so friendly and the food comes out pretty quick. read more

The food was amazingly good. I had a pig in a hole with amazing mash. Completely stuffed, I still couldn't stop from eating a syrup drenched waffle my son couldn't finish. read more

My son and I stopped in because we were in the mood for "something different". On the advice of a friend, we tried Pella. This place was amazing! We started with a Pella sampler, which was great. My son has never tried baba ghanoush, and we both loved it. We thought that it would be hard to follow the apps, but Pella delivered. My son chose the gyro (not spicy) and his lamb was absolutely perfect! Not to be outdone, I tried the chicken shawarma. It was so flavorful! The addition of the tzatziki made it over the top amazing. It's hard to just keep piling on praise, but I'll mention one more thing...the pitas. So good! Yeah, it's a 5 out of 5 from us, and we WILL be back. Was also advised to try the Turkish Coffee, but I just couldn't fit it in on this trip. Do yourself a favor...find Grant Ave in Jonesboro and make Pella your destination. read more

I have ordered take out from Pella Cafe several times over the last few weeks. My take ?.... I have had nothing from this place that I would not order again. Hummus is great with lots of pita bread. We have usually ordered the Mixed Kebob and find it feeds two with ease. The chicken and lamb are flavorful and moist. The beef kafta is the most flavorful that I have ever had. At most places it seems like ground beef with not enough spices to taste anything other than ground beef. Not the case here. I finally ordered the lamb chops and OH MY!! The best lamb chops I have ever had. If you have wondered what they taste like, get them from here. I promise you will not be unhappy. The rice is always hot , flavorful, and moist. The baklava is quite nice also. Oh, order extra garlic sauce. You can thank me later. Each order is prepared in real time so do not use this as a cash and dash. Will not happen. But the wait is worth it. My negatives are that there does not seem to be enough salad dressing on the Greek salad that comes with a meal. The taziki sauce is unlike any I have had at other Med/Greek places. It is fresh, but has more texture than I am used to- does not mean it is bad for others, just me. I did have a small problem recently when not all of my order got home with me. They certainly let me either get credit on my card or reorder(which I did because it was the lamb chops and I really wanted them). Very polite when handling this, but I did not hear the word apologize or sorry. For Jonesboro this is a do not miss place! read more

Stopped in to get a to-go lunch. I ordered a Hummus appetizer and the Gyro sandwich combo which includes fries and a drink. Everything was prepared quickly and I was on my way in minutes. It's a bit pricey but it's a lot of food, too - I will be able to make two meals out of it. The Hummus was a good amount and good flavor, with plenty of pita bread to accompany it. I put a little lemon juice and hot sauce in it to give it some pizazz but depending on your taste, you may like it as-is. The Hummus appetizer is big enough to share for 2 or 3. Then on to the Gyro! It's a big Gyro with plenty of tasty meat. It didn't taste as if there was any feta cheese in it, though. Its cucumber sauce is not as tasty as some Gyros I've had but it's still good. And the seasoned fries were a treat - perfectly cooked and great flavor. The sandwich combo also comes with a can soft drink - not a wide selection of soft drinks, not really a complaint, just an observation. I'll definitely return to try out other items on the menu! read more

I love this place! The service was excellent...the food was delicious...the place was clean (even the bathroom) and inviting. This is definitely now on my list of favorite restaurants in Jonesboro. read more

Enjoyed the food. Expected more variety on the menu. Most Mediterranean restaurants have goat on the menu. We thought the food was above average, with good flavors. read more

We ordered the spicy gyro and chicken kabob sandwiches. Both were excellent. That was possibly the tastiest gyro that I have ever eaten.