Great attention to detail and food very homey atmosphere would recommend to family and friendsread more

Service is super friendly and informative. Our first time looking for food in Kansas City, so happy…read morewe came here. The soup and salad that came with the entrees were delicious. Really enjoyed the Combo Platter. Kept a shawarma wrap to go. Very nice decorations and ample seating. Highly recommended.

Love this little spot. It's half cafe, half middle eastern market which means there are always…read moreinteresting ingredients and drinks to peruse while waiting for your food. I like exploring the olives and their selection of sauces and spices. The food itself is consistently fresh and delicious. I've mostly stuck to the wraps, hummus, dolmas, and other items. Less familiar with the pizza. The falafel is always good and the wraps use a thinner flatbread that isn't too dry and lets the rest of the ingredients shine through. The seating is limited so I'd probably avoid coming with very large groups, though there are more tables outside if the weather is good.

After reading a few other reviews for this place, I'm going to piggyback off those and say this is…read morethe best gyro in town. My favorite is the chicken gyro. It's piping hot when it's served and the ingredients are all fresh - tomato, onion, and lettuce. The service is quick while being fairly priced. I also love to shop around to see what imported items they have on hand .

Hello, I visited this place yesterday because I've never been in the be spot. I walked in the front…read morethe owner I am assuming was outside smoking a cigarette and didn't say hello. Then I walk in and he walks right back in I go over to the counter and see a empanada looking pastry I asked the man what did it contain and he responded without even looking at me! Even though o come on head wrapped very reserved I felt like they were watching me it literally creeped me out!! I paid for my couple of items and left never to return. If you are not their ethnicity don't bother bb

Olive cafe has moved to a new location. Menu has been expanded with wonderful food and options…read more They now carry a wide selection of food items with shelves are nicely displayed. Well organized and great variety

If you're visiting Kansas City, make time for Aladdin Cafe…read more The owner and chef is one of the kindest people you'll meet, and that care comes through in every detail. You feel welcomed the second you walk in, and somehow that warmth makes its way into the food too. I've tried just about every Mediterranean spot in Kansas City, and this one stands out every single time. It tastes the most authentic and the least commercial by far. Everything feels fresh, intentional, and made with care. Nothing tastes rushed or mass produced. There's real love in the food here, and you can taste it. Their dolmas especially take me right back to my grandmother's kitchen. That kind of food memory is hard to put into words, but if you know, you know. Comforting, fresh, flavorful, and made in a way that feels deeply rooted and genuine. With the World Cup approaching and so many people coming through Kansas City, visitors need to know about places like this. These are the local spots worth seeking out. The kind you leave talking about afterward and craving again the next day. And if they have the mint lemonade, order it. The rose lemonade is always incredible too. If you can get both, mix them and thank me later. A true Kansas City gem. You won't regret stopping here.

I had a great takeout experience here! I ordered online and it was ready when it said it would be…read more I had the Solvaki Chicken and an order of hummus. If I would order the hummus again, I would get extra pita. The hummus was some of the best I have ever had, so smooth and fresh. The chicken was great as well, I really enjoyed the sauce. The side salad and rice would usually be nothing to write about, but these were superb. The salad really is that good! This place now has a spot in my takeout rotation.

Don't let the gas station scare you off. The food is so good. The staff is efficient, nice, and…read morealways helpful. So reasonably priced. We love this little hidden gem.

My friend and I went to Papu's yesterday at around 12:45 with plans to eat inside…read more I had alot of trouble understanding the woman behind the counter and had to ask numerous times for her to repeat herself. We both got very frustrated.but, it was just her accent, so that's on me. I ordered a 10.99 gyro sandwich. When my sandwich was delivered, I was astonished by how incredibly small it was! For that price I was expecting a bit more substance. I do understand prices are continuing to increase and portions are getting smaller but, this sandwich was really small. The gyro meat was so overcooked it was almost black and it had no flavor. The sandwich itself was lukewarm and had very little sauce. The tomato was good. I was thoroughly disappointed as I had read some good reviews for Papu's. I will definitely not be going back.

Absolutely phenomenal! This place makes me understand how you could be obsessed with shawarma. The…read moreflavors are bold, the sauces spectacular and the bread is so soft! Great service, great food, 10/10! It just got a lot harder to decide between whether to get BBQ or shawarma when we are in KC.

This is easily my favorite drive through spot in the city-city. It's so tasty and reasonably priced…read moreand fast for what it is and a great dependable healthy and best of all locally owned option! I've always found the staff friendly and I'm just grateful to have this place near me !

I didn't prepare well for this review. I was in this shopping center (on the corner of 151st at…read moreInterstate 69) and happened to see this small place, but after grabbing something to go, I felt a duty to tell everyone how good it is! I ran in and got a sesame falafel bowl. I got rice as my base and added hummus, tahini, Taziki, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta, and olives, I think it may be the best falafel I've ever had!!! It's definitely one of the best! The sesame on top (and I believe there was sesame oil involved too) was amazing! There was a bit of heat to the falafel and it made it delicious. Not too hot but a little kick. The flavor was incredible and they were cooked perfectly. Fluffy inside and crispy on the outside! I did manage to take one picture of my bowl! It's a small place but has several tables to sit inside. You order and pick up at the counter. It was very clean and had a nice, cozy, easy going vibe. They don't have a large menu but still quite a few great choices. I want to try some of their other dishes but it's going to be very difficult to not order the sesame falafel. You can also order just 5 sesame falafel. I imagine there will never be a time that I go to Falafel Express and not have sesame falafel even if I get it as an extra! It is going on my special list of yummy places!

This truly taste like I traveled across the world. All ingredients are fresh and offer dietary…read moreoptions such as Halal, vegan, and Gluten Free! The owners love their food and the taste speaks for it. If you are vegan, enjoy the falafels!!! Don't forget to try the Toum sauce. Some of the best in the Midwest. I can't recommend this place more and truly deserves more than this review. Also, VERY clean!

My Favorite Fast Casual in Crown Center. The food is…read moreflavorful and made too order. The service is casual counter service. I usually pop in less then hour before they close, so sometimes the cups aren't stocked at the soda station and sometimes the appetizer is delivered the same time as the entrees, but the food is always delicious! I almost always get the chicken gyro wrap with fries, but the Falafel, Spanakopita, and Chicken or Lamb Shawarma are all tasty as well.

This is really great food in a place where you wouldn't expect it. (a mall)…read more Great portions, great seasoning, good prices. The only bummer is that this place gets very overwhelmed very easily. If there's any line at all, it's probably best to try somewhere else. I'd highly recommend calling an order in ahead of time.