Don't be scared! Yes it's a gas station but it's some of the best Mediterranean food I've had in a…read morewhile. Bonus it's a great deal! They will make you a bowl or wrap with whatever you like on it. Many vegetarian and vegan options.

Loved it, even hubby. Little lunch get together saw 3 chicken bowls with various toppings, an order…read moreof dolmades and falafel to share. Really good food, served quickly by pleasant people. Can't answer anything about the drink fountain, didn't use it, but food was great and reasonably priced. The falafel is a must have, made to order and HOT when you get it. Just a perfect bite with the garlic sauce. Every time I come here I wonder why I don't come more often because it's sure worth the trip across town.

This food is amazing! For being a smaller town. I'm seriously surprised how good it is, I got the…read moregyro platter and pita/hummus, and I'm soooo satisfied, highly recommend!!!

Fast, fresh, good value. Hummus was tasty and smooth. Falafel sandwich was fresh! Thanksread more

Chicken swarma to die for! This restaurant is so delicious. Everything on the menu is fabulous. I…read morehave loved going here for years. Besides the dine in option, there is outside dining, as well. They have quaint chairs and tables outside in good weather. Staff has always been super nice and accommodating. They have been patient about special requests and substitutions. The decor is very nice and tasteful. The only problem I have with this restaurant is the location. It is located in downtown lawrence and parking can be an issue at times. It's not the fault of the restaurant, it is just a minor inconvenience. The restaurant is easy accessible and there is a parking garage a few blocks. Prices are reasonable and in line with the quality of food. Simply delicious food at this sweet restaurant.

The food is amazing and fresh. Our waitress was really nice and helpful. It's a really nice place…read morewith beautiful decor, we highly recommend! Get the rose lemonade. And can someone teach me how to get my hummus to be so silky?

I get the soup every single time I come and it's just as good as the first time definitely my…read morefavorite place to go for Greek food.

This is one of my husbands favorites! They have Greek and Italian food and both are delicious! I…read moreget the chicken Greek plate and my husband gets the chicken wrap - so good! The people are so nice and very quick even when it is busy! Love the ambiance as it sets the mood and great for anniversaries, birthdays, and other special events!

In town to visit my sis and haven't tried this place yet, do we headed to dinner for me to try it…read moreout! Sat outside, so not sure what it looks like inside, but the outdoor vibes were super cute. Service is very Lawrence; super chill and friendly. They immediately came by with water and then gave us some time to review the menu before taking beverage orders. They also asked us if we wanted apps, so we ordered those too. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time and mostly tasty; the fancy mushroom hummus was too salty for me. The pork and beans were my personal fave, but everyone had a different fave. Desserts were too sweet for me; butter cake too sweet and the chocolate tort too chocolatey.

AMAZING FOOD! WOW everything we had was so good! Would 100% be back. Wasn't blown away by any of…read morethe drinks, but the food oh my gosh!!! We sat outside and it was just lovely!

Amazing !! Food is always fresh and clean. Welcoming and friendly staff. Have eaten at the…read morerestaurant and ordered takeout. This is a once a week staple for dinner !!! Soooo good

My daughter and I stopped at Sahara Mediterranean Grill in Lee's Summit to grab dinner to go before…read morechurch. I absolutely love Mediterranean food, especially the Mediterranean food I've experienced back home, so I was really excited to try a new spot. The restaurant itself was very clean, quiet, and easy to navigate. You order at the counter and they bring your food out, and the staff was friendly enough. I just wasn't overly impressed with the overall experience. I ordered the chicken shawarma pita, which came with lentil soup. Unfortunately, the shawarma was pretty mediocre for me. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't something that left me thinking, "I can't wait to come back and get this again." I was especially looking forward to the lentil soup, but unfortunately, it was so hot that it actually burned through the bottom of the container and leaked all through the bag. By the time we realized what had happened, a good portion of the meal had been ruined. The one thing I will say is that the garlic sauce was really good! My daughter also enjoyed her chicken tenders and fries, so there were definitely some positives. Overall, I'm glad we tried Sahara, but based on this particular visit, I wouldn't be rushing back. I think there's potential for it to be a good spot, but my first experience just didn't wow me the way I was hoping it would.

A gem of a place. You're going to want to do your shopping here - the knowledge and curation is…read moreworth a lot. Ask questions! The sizma olive oil is the best, along with the cured olives. The french feta, all the dips, the sandwiches, and the homemade desserts. The sardines and mackerel in the tins are excellent. Your health and flavor will improve here.

I appreciated the authenticity of food…read more Chicken shawarma bowl was good, but very basic and small. And $14.99 for a small bowl of mostly rice. Mediterranean market on 23rd is much better and less expensive.

I feel bad for the sorry souls that haven't tried this place. I would honestly just let this family…read moreadopt me and stay here for the rest of my life. This is a textbook hidden gym and I would eat here everyday if I could!! Doesn't look like much from outside but once you walk in you feel like you're in a different place and the family that owns this place makes you feel right at home! They're super kind and caring. The food is outstanding!! I had the baba ghanoush, sample platter, and original kanafa and everything blew me away! It was all so fresh and tasty!! I've never had kanafa before but it was crazy and I would recommend trying it if you haven't, it was really fun as it's just very different from the typical desserts in the United States!!

Still house sitting for my aunt want to try another place near her home decided I wanted…read moreMediterranean this place is close by they were doing a special if I buy one I get one free so I got two lentils and two Mandy chickens very good very flavorful nice little shop lentil soup very Savory very thick the juice the black berry juice it's like a soda almost very good I love grape leaves these ones were pretty good they were a little warm kind of like and cold sometimes and the Mandy chicken fell off the bone good veggies kind of wish the rice was cooked a little better but otherwise would recommend

This was our first visit. I had the chicken shawarma plate and my wife had lintel soup. We were…read moredelighted with our food and the friendly, helpful service. We plan to return when we are back in town.

EAT HERE!! It's awesome food and the family that runs it is so sweet!…read more We had the mixed kabobs, house salad, rice, pita, tzatziki...and finished with their homemade gelatos. One pistachio and the other was Turkish coffee!! Let me just say this spot hits on all points. From the clean and modest dining room with only 4 tables, this unassuming gem is welcoming. The meats were juicy and flavorful. Easily the best kafta I have ever had! Steak and chicken were succulent and fresh. Nothing was dried out or over cooked. And gluten free options abound! Those gelatos were incredible and we can't wait to go back for the shawarma options, lamb, gyro, and more. They also have a surprising offering of milkshakes, tarts, and other gelatos. The family took care of us and even shared in some good natured laughs. They made our night! This is the kind of place I can't wait to get back to.

This restaurant is a pleasant surprise. It is located in a strip mall on South Iowa. That mall has…read morebeen the site of a disturbingly large number of restaurants that have closed. The most successful restaurants in Lawrence have tended to be either downtown or in West Lawrence, on or near Wakarusa Drive. We went to Hummus Republic for dinner on a Saturday night at 5:30 pm. Since we usually prefer dinner in restaurants with full service and comfortable booths, we were expecting to be disappointed. We were not. We very much hope that this restaurant succeeds and prospers. The Mediterranean food is excellent, and the dining room is very pleasant. Since it was our first time there, we were not clear about the choices and the options. The server behind the counter was very helpful and considerate in explaining everything to us. You can find the menu online at https://order.tryotter.com/s/hummus-republic/2000-west-31st-street-lawrence/fce5d483-09f6-4739-9262-7c3659b05bca or https://www.yelp.com/menu/hummus-republic-lawrence When you arrive, there is a menu on a card that is more informative than the one on the wall above the counter. Although we would usually prefer this kind of counter-service restaurant for lunch rather than for dinner, we will not hesitate to return for dinner to this excellent restaurant. It also is possible to order online for pickup or delivery. You can build your dinner as a pita, a wrap, or a bowl. The bowls are cardboard. They provide a cover and a bag with the bowl, so if it is too much food for you to finish for dinner, you easily can pack the rest to go, as we did. You get to choose one protein (I got the Falafel, which was excellent). My wife got the Mushroom Shawarma, which she liked. You then can choose three items from the "base," with the couscous and garbanzo beans being winners. You then can choose 3 kinds of hummus and spreads. We got the Feta, Harissa Hummus, and Kalamata Olive Hummus. You can add an unlimited number of Toppings, including the Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), and an unlimited number of Dressings, including Lemon + Olive oil, Garlic Jalapeno Tahini, Roasted Red Pepper Tahini, and Tzatziki. We got a side of Sweet Potato Fries. There is an upcharge to add them, since not included with a bowl, but they are well worth the upcharge. If you don't want a bowl, wrap, or pita, you can get the Street Style Sweet Potato Fries, including the Sweet Potato Fries topped with eggplant, fried Jalapenos, chickpea croutons, red cabbage, olives, feta, and tahini; or you can get the Earth Burger sandwich made with a Falafel patty and served with sweet potato fries. Since we are pescatarians, we cannot comment on the chicken, beef, or lamb at this restaurant. We would prefer that they included some seafood, such as shrimp, on the menu. But we did not miss the seafood, since the other options are so extensive. To drink, we got a can of Kambucha and a Diet Coke. They were good, but next time I will want to try one of their lemonades, probably either the Cucumber Jalapeno Lemonade or the Strawberry Lychee Lemonade, based on the reviews. They also have bottles of San Pellegrino, which we very much like.

I have a mixed review! The fried pita and 3 hummus flavors I got were delicious! I ordered a bowl…read moreand the couscous was basically dry and almost chewy (couscous should not be this texture), I ordered lemon chicken for my protein, which had good flavor, but I bet there was maybe 2 Tbsp of chopped up chicken. The girl serving me was sweet, possibly new, and the dude working in back seemed completely annoyed with life and was chastising her under his breath. Very off putting to me. I wanted to love it the way I love CAVA in OP, but they have some work to do.