Peanut and Tree-nut Allergy Safe…read more Food was delicious and fresh. Everything we ordered was hot coming out, and tasted great. Waiter was friendly, helpful and it did not take long to get our food. I have a lethal Peanut and tree-nut allergy and had no issues eating here or communicating with the staff. At the time I came the only thing that has nuts is the deserts, so I was able to pick from the whole menu when it came to food and not worry about entree cross contamination which was a delightful surprise. This includes their vegetarian options which were also nut free. I am excited to go back and try more of their menu.

I'm providing this honest review as a constructive feedback for improvement…read more We came across this place online but were only able to try it recently...I was honestly disappointed by many things: First, when a place advertises shawarma meat and posts videos of the famous Lebanese shawarma revolving cone that grills the marinated meat as the cone turns, you would expect that the shawarma plate you order is an authentic shawarma meat cut off the shawarma cone...unfortunately, this was not the case at cafe baladi. I respect the owner who's advertising authentic homemade Lebanese food but the shawarma meat we got was not an authentic shawarma meat...this was meat that was cooked either in a pan or in the oven and was not tender because it was not probably marinated and it's not grilled on the shawarma cone. Placed that have the famous shawarma cone you can usually see in the restaurant either behind the counter or through a window in the back - this was not the case. Second the plate included the choice of hummus or baba ghannouj and tabbouleh...we picked baba ghannouj and we got the tabbouleh...again, the baba ghannouj did not taste at all authentic nor homemade...it tasted like the baba ghannouj in a conserved can that you find in grocery stores. Authentic baba ghannouj is made from grilled eggplant tahini lemon juice and salt. Third, the Lebanese tabboule is made from finely chopped vegetables (parsley, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, and burgul). Unfortunately again this tabbouleh was not finely chopped and it lacked the burgul. We were really disappointed. The only positive thing was that the service was quick.

I came with a group of 10 people. we tried a large variety of foods. Everyone in the group enjoyed…read morethe dishes. Food service was quick for such a large order. We put tables together to accommodate the group. The restaurant atmosphere clean and pleasant. I will definitely come back again.

This is one of my favorite spots for Mediterranean food. The food is amazing, service is wonderful,…read moreand I appreciate the homey but fast casual approach of the dining room. I discovered this place from Yelp and am so glad that I did. I really like their shawarma platters. All of the meats (chicken, beef, lamb) are good. I am usually not a fan of lamb because of the games taste but it is not noticeable here. I like the hummus as a side and it comes with a delicious piece of bread, that smells amazing if you pop it in the oven for a few minutes. They also have an option to sub the rice for veggies in the platters. I enjoy dining in because the service and ambiance are nice. It is also convenient for take out. My only gripe is that they use styrofoam takeout containers so the hot food does burn into the containers, which releases toxic chemicals. Definitely worth a stop for food! Located in a plaza with plenty of parking.

Authentic fresh Greek food. Owners from Crete. We had a large party (12) yesterday afternoon…read more Service was flawless. Food was spectacular. We started the meal with large cold platters of hummus, dips, olives, grilled peppers and pita. Our hot appetizers included grilled octopus, grilled calamari, fried calamari, and grilled shrimp. All outstanding. Everyone got their favorite Greek meals and the variety was incredible. All the food was served hot and fresh at the very same time. (Not an easy task, but they made it happen.) After everyone was done, a couple people "in the know" got their delicious Greek coffee. What a fun and delicious place to celebrate!

My husband, daughter, and I dined here on Saturday night. My hubby's office had ordered takeout…read morefrom here in the past, and as picky of an eater as he is, he talked about how good it was; so we thought we would try their dine-in experience together. We arrived around 5:45pm to a fairly empty restaurant, which often gives me pause; but as the night went on, it quickly filled up. We were seated and tended to promptly. The interior is cool and inviting, with Greek artwork and upbeat music to enhance the ambiance. Our server was attentive and blunt in a fun, friendly way -- make sure you bring your sense of humor so you don't take anything personally! I had a bowl of the Chicken Avgolemono soup, though the smaller cup would've been more than enough. It was nice and hot. My husband and daughter both got Souvlaki platters but didn't want their Dolmades so I happily ate those. I also shared their fries and part of my daughter's Pork Souvlaki. The Dolmades were some of the best I've ever had and the fries were amazing. But the pork. Listen, I rarely choose pork as my protein and I was very unenthusiastic about it, but it was possibly the best pork I have eaten in my life. It was super tender and juicy and absolutely full of flavor. Together with the fresh pita, tzatziki, and cucumbers... I didn't have words. My husband enjoyed his Lamb Souvlaki, but he tried a bite of the pork and shared my sentiments. We shared a piece of Baklava for dessert, which was also delicious. It was a wonderfully satisfying meal! Restrooms were bright and clean, albeit you have to walk through their office-like area to get to them and kind of feel like you're intruding. If you are in the area and like Greek food or want to try something different, I highly recommend giving this spot a try. I would welcome the opportunity to go back!

Magnificent service. Amazing food, so exceedingly delicious…read more I am in heaven!!!! Sweet music and lots of customers. I recommend this place . I am so grateful for all the hardworking people that care for us all. Welcoming us & nourishing us all. Thank you .

authentic friendly Delicious extremely nice staff . lots…read moreand lots of seating. downside is there is very limited parking. The food and options are over the top entire staff is always watching to make sure you are accommodated . very fun atmosphere and family friendly. Highly recommend our new family favorite. see the photos

I popped in here on my way home for a coffee and ended up ordering the 5 items for $20…read more Everything is amazing. So delicious. The man getting my order together was kind and helpful. 10/10 best Mediterranean food I've had in Chester county. Oh and the coffee was great too! Simple, strong and satisfying.

What an incredible first experience today at Cafe Pom! My husband is Armenian and everything we…read moretasted brought back memories of family gatherings at his grandparents, Sarkis and Salve's home! Haig and Anita were beyond helpful! Very warm and welcoming environment! The lahmajoun was was fabulous! Fresh dolma (stuffed peppers), were out of this world! Cheese Boreg & meat boreg were incredible! Chicken kebob was marinated, seasoned and grilled perfectly!! Lulu kebob with plain yogurt on top was over the top! Grape leaves, (Yalanchi) were just like grandma Salve's! Tastes and textures were 100 % on point! The rice pilaf was ohhh so good!!! Everything made in house from scratch kitchen!! The Armenian ladies do all of the preparation and cooking!! Turkish coffee was fantastic with homemade Gatah pastry. We cannot wait to return!!

This was our first visit. The space is lovely and the service was attentive. We enjoyed the 3…read morecold appetizers that we tried. But the hot dishes were just okay. Spanikopita should always be crisp, and ours wasn't.

My Albanian wife and I loved our lunch experience here. It was our first time…read more They had a special hummus with ground lamb appetizer. The ground lamb didn't overpower the already expertly executed hummus and added fantastic depth and richness. We also sprung for the grilled calamari tubes and the chef did a great job of not overcooking while achieving an excellent char. We shared the baked cod and the spice was delicate and perfect. Using cured lemon was a very clever idea as the sauce was not too strong but still had depth; the saffron and turmeric were well balanced. The fish itself was NOT overcooked and flaked perfectly. The vegetables were also executed well and cooked so they could be eaten with the same bite. The star of the show was still the cook on the fish with the wonderful sauce. The sever gave us some Moroccan mint tea which was also wonderful. We will be making the drive from the Maine Line to just to dine here again.

The food and atmosphere is great at Avola. The meatballs appetizer is a must try! One of the best…read moremeatballs that I have had at a restaurant in a very long time. The short ribs were delicious. My husband had the drunken cutlet which was very good. The only negative thing I will say about the dish is the pasta water for the cavatelli needed to be more salted. We ordered a slice of the mascarpone cake to go and it was very good. Overall we had a really nice experience.

Delicious delicious!!! Highly recommend. Mussels n white sauce and drunken cutlets! Drinks were ice…read morecold and perfect