Wow. Just wow. I am…read morenot going to lie and tell you that this has always been my favorite type of food or fare but we popped in here today after walking around monument square and I am glad that we did. Food ... amazing. Service ... super friendly. Clean layout with indoor and outdoor seating. Pros: fresh food packed with flavor. Prompt service and friendly vibe. Hand made drinks were amazing (especially the Thai chi) Cons: bathroom is downstairs on an elevator ride in the end of a corridor in the basement. Parking is very limited unless you want to hit the garage. We will definitely be back soon as you can see the dishes that we ate with the pictures I am posting.

Still the best falafel in Portland: slightly crunchy golden-brown exterior, bright green when you…read morebite into it, fluffy and moist and so delicious. If you're craving falafel in the city, THIS is going to be the place you want to get it from (why are all the other places serving up such dry options?)! I like the Falafel Salad (which is both plant-based and gluten-free): it comes with four or five falafel balls, a generous dollop of hummus, local greens mixed with radish and cucumbers and mint, and two small plastic containers of tahini sauce and lime vinaigrette. It's not a very big salad; I usually end up supplementing it with additional greens at home. The french fries are a miss for me: from here, they always seem quite soggy even after only a few minutes. The shawarma flavor is amazing, but there's just something unappetizing (for me, anyway) about a limp fry. At lunch it seems they prioritize their online orders more than their in person orders, so expect a wait (or have the forethought to order ahead of time online).

I do wish there were a chance to give 4.5 stars, because my GOODNESS, I should have ordered by…read morephone because the wait, even at a slower time of day, was quiiiiite long! Nonetheless, the food was really delicious once we got it. I had a very yummy veggie burger (spicy mayo, avocado, tomato, lettuce, I think?) and my spouse got an excellent Turkey BLT. They made an iced tea/lemonade mix to order and it was not too sweet and super refreshing. Overall, excellent, but do call ahead.

Nice local hang out with quite a few options from sandwiches, bakery, treats, soups, and iced…read morecoffees. I've been in here a few times, but it's been a while. Ordered a special today and the barbecue chicken was very good. My hangup was Service and I see this everywhere. Too many people standing around. I arrived at 1:30 PM with no one in line and a handful of people eating inside and outside. I waited at least 15 + minutes for a sandwich. It seemed to me that a strong emphasis was on takeout orders, and DoorDash with only two people making sandwiches and 4 ee's behind the register and coffee bar hanging out talking. I wasn't really in a huge hurry yet my two or three ingredient sandwich should've been out significantly faster than what I experienced. I'd probably give it three and three-quarter stars and yes, I would go back.

OMG!! Just had the best lunch evvaaaahhh!!…read more I built my own bowl with brown basamati rice, gyro meat, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta, Tzatziki and hummus and wow was it packed with flavor!! I'll definitely be ordering it again!!

For mall food this was the best option here I think. My chicken Shawarmabowl was tastey. Lots of…read moresauce ans flavor. People here were super nice too. The place was clean. Lots of seating. I might again.

Great little hole in the wall! I read about Mazzat a while ago and finally made my way there. This…read moretiny Middle Eastern eatery is a hidden gem located in Portland's busy Forest Ave neighborhood. My falafel wrap may be one of the best meals I've gotten in Portland, solely based on food-to-price ratio. The falafel was perfectly cooked, and the wrap was quite yummy. It came with these deep-fried "chips" (I'm sure they are something else) and a side of delicious hummus. I paid about $10 for the whole thing, including a soda. You just can't beat that. The menu was extensive and included a mix of sandwiches, salads, and plates. Would I go back to Mazzat? If I'm in the area, yes, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to make it there! In my opinion, this is more of a takeout spot. I did dine in, but the vibe is pretty much nonexistent -- a mix of about eight tables inside without much going on. All in all, I'm glad I tried it!

A hidden gem, I'd had cookies around the corner before and hadn't realized this was here. My…read morehusband brought home takeout items to snack on once and we realized we needed to make a point to come back and give it a proper try. Service was very polite and patient, and the food was awesome. They've got two vertical spits going for shawarma. The kebabs are displayed in the fridge and then cooked, so flavorful and interesting. There are several tables to sit and dine in if that's your vibe. It was torture driving home with the delicious smells. Don't skip eating the pickled veggies, they're unique and delicious! The portions pack a punch for the price. Next time I'll dine in and enjoy everything hot and fresh without the wait. The desserts also looked really good, next time!

Wasn't very hungry however I'm a sucker for good falafel. Today I hit a home run…read more Falafel Mafia food truck at Eastern Promenade makes the best falafel I've ever had. Fresh from the fryer,hot & crispy with the inside that just melts in your mouth. A little bigger container of tahini would be nice. Guaranteed when I return I'll be ordering something more substantial.

We had been at the lovely park before a Sea Dogs game and remembered this amazing food truck. My…read morefelafel sandwich was amazing!

Best food in Durham. Fresh ingredients, authentic taste, great staff. The dining area is very…read moretight, so get your food to go. My goto is the Turbo. The food business in Durham is challenging for anything besides pizza, and this place has outlasted almost everyone, for good reason.

Evan is an amazing (and quick) chef! We stopped for lunch on our drive from NY to Maine and he…read moretook great care of us. We had the chicken salad (two fresh chicken breasts chopped w/ lettuce, veggies and pita), falafel wrap, gyro and dolmades. Everything was so fresh and huge portions....definitely bang for your buck!! We ate there but it's a nice college town so another option would be to get it to go and enjoy a picnic in the park.

Ordered to go from here. Small little place, some parking, worker was nice and made sure not just…read moreanyone could pick up my order and go LOL. Very nice workers. The falafel was pretty crispy and the inside was slightly moist. The tahini sauce helped elevate the falafels. I loved the chicken shwarma and the sauce that went well with the juicy chicken. The bread was toasted and very good. I enjoyed this, and would probably eat here regularly for a chicken shwarma if I lived nearby. I'd try more things if I ever pass through here again. They have some parking, not a lot. I definitely recommend the shwarma.

Very intimate, small lunch spot that I went to with two coworkers. Outdoor seating is available,…read morewith minimal front parking space. And it seems I wasn't the only one who discovered this hidden gem. When we got here, the spot was packed inside. Despite this we ordered three different items for a sit-down experience, and still received everything within 25 minutes. I ordered the lamb shawarma wrap on one occasion, and it was love at first bite. The wrap itself was toasted to a perfect brown crisp on the outside, yet retaining softness underneath, where it encapsulated the ranch-like sauce where it mixed with the sliced lettuce, carrots, onions and tomatoes to give it a well rounded, mixed, creamy flavor of the vegetables. The lamb meat itself was the primary vehicle of salt and spice (with emphasis on the garlic), yet never being dry. All this being considered, the wrap never fell apart, and held together the entire journey. I made the mistake of ordering the lamp wrap my first go here, because the next occasion I came here, I got the chicken shawarma bowl. Although the rice, sauce, chicken and vegetables all inherited the same flavor profile as the wrap, the bowl fell wildly below my expectations as it was impossible to get a truly full bite of every single thing utilizing a small fork. Nonetheless, this is truly the spot for a reliable bite that emulates a small taste of the Middle East.

There's a little story attached to this review. We had just gotten off the unique ferry cruise…read morearound the harbor and we're very hungry. My daughter was craving pizza and I could've gone with pizza. I always like a good pizza. Anyway, we stopped in front of the Olive Café in order to place our order for the pizza place across the street. We are going back-and-forth we'd have to carry the pizza back to our hotel, etc. etc. All of a sudden we looked inside this little restaurant where people were eating. I turned my head, looked at the menu. My daughter immediately canceled the pizza order, and we went inside. The server host owner was phenomenal. The food absolutely outstanding. I am a true lover of Middle Eastern/Greek food and it was phenomenal. The sauce used that tahini was tangy. It was beyond fantastic.

We stopped into this Lebanese restaurant for a quick bite between meals, and it was such a great…read morefind. We ordered the grape leaves and baba ghanoush, and both were honestly the best we've ever had--fresh, incredibly flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The service was quick and friendly, making it an easy stop while exploring the area. It's conveniently located near the Old Port, and the restaurant itself was clean and welcoming. We'd definitely return!

My wife and I had an event in Yarmouth and this was where we decided to grab a bite and drink…read morebeforehand. Parking on the street nearby was easy enough and thankfully had no wait for a table. The space is small yet inviting with lots of decorative owls all around as well. The staff were all friendly and our server was very attentive and described the specials expertly. They offered beers, wines, signature cocktails, as well as a few mocktails. Also appeared to have a full bar so should you have a preferred drink I am sure they'll make it. I enjoyed their Ramona Park cocktail that had a touch of spice, while my wife got their Follow You Down mocktail. Drink prices appeared to be quite standard. Food wise my wife got their Not Your Average BLT and I got their Good Ol' Chicken Basket. The BLT was phenomenal with little tweaks/additions to it that make it a new favorite BLT! The chicken was very tasty, yet extremely thin so a few bites had no meat and just breading. Both came with fries and those were tasty and seasoned well! They could have been a touch more crispy though. Overall we both enjoyed our meals a lot and would love to return! Both food and drinks were brought to us in a quick time! I also thought in general prices were reasonable. This is a spot worth checking out for sure! Friendly staff with well made drinks and food.

3rd time- a literal charm! Sat at the bar today; Brady…read morestarted me with a margarita (salt) Espolon tequila. Moved onto butter board for our appetizer then to single patty Scullery (smash) burger with hand cut house fries for me and a double for the man of the house. Way too full for dessert!! Excellent -as always- for meal, beverage was perfect! Just as we were leaving the patrons started to come in "because it's 5:00 somewhere"! Indeed! See y'all again asap

Good food, a bit expensive and great service. We had it outside on the benches…read more Skip the fries, hummus and baba ganoush is great.

This was my first time trying Dina's and it was pretty good. The location was easy to find and had…read morea few spaces for parking. They're kind of tucked away on Forest Ave and it's a pretty small place so not a ton of seating if you have a large group. Service was quick (I walked in to order to-go and only waited about 5 minutes) and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I got the chicken shawarma plate, which had several different components. Everything was authentic and fresh. The chicken was well-seasoned and delicious paired with their tzatziki. I could've done without the additional fries included with the plate, as they were kind of bland to me and the meal had plenty of food already. Next time I would try rice instead. It would be helpful if they added prices to the menu boards. Overall, no big complaints. I plan to come here again to check out the samosas.