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    Star's Cafe

    4.4 (207 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The spread of delicious food from Star's Cafe!
    Sheila C.

    We ordered their delicious food to cater our end of year golf banquet, for 35 people. The food was delivered hot and on time. We had falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, pita, kibbeh, cauliflower, shish tawook, shish kafta, grape leaves, rice and fattoush salad. Plus, a platter of baklava for dessert. Everyone loved the food! We are so happy with the quality of the food, and their service is fantastic!

    Tabbouleh
    Hannah M.

    Stopped in here for a quick takeout dinner with my dad. I had heard good things about it from friends but had never been before. My dad, bless his heart, was a bit overwhelmed with the menu and the guy working was incredibly helpful and patient. We ordered two chicken tawook Greek salads ($11.50 each), side orders of hummus and tabbouleh (I believe each were around $6), and an extra side of toum. The tabbouleh and hummus were both excellent - the hummus in particular was some of the best I've had to be honest. It was very light and airy and had an excellent flavor. The toum was also top-notch and made for an excellent complement to the meal. The salads were good, they were very generous with the feta cheese and the portions were large. The chicken was tender and seasoned well. I would probably opt to get one of the platters next time I come since the salad was just a little boring. Overall this is a great, affordable, family-operated spot serving up excellent food. I would definitely return either for takeout again or to dine in.

    Chicken tawook sandwich combo meal, with tabbouleh and hummus (comes with extra pita)
    Linda I.

    Solid lunch option in a convenient, bustling location (the Westgate strip/area). I stopped in here in an attempt to treat myself with a yummy lunch to fuel up for a couple hours of focused work at the nearby AADL Westgate branch. Walked into Star's Cafe and ordered for dine in - the Chicken Tawook sandwich combo meal, which comes with hummus and tabbouleh. Got a number, sat down at one of many small tables inside (pretty no frills and casual), and waited while my meal was prepared and brought to me (about ~10min later). The meal was good! Very generous portion for one, and tasty. The chicken in the sandwich (wrap) was flavorful and juicy, with crisp veg and a nice pickle crunch. The garlic sauce was pretty mild (I do usually like a good pungent garlic sauce, even if others around me don't appreciate it). The hummus was decent, with the tahini flavor forward. Tabbouleh was ok, not the best in Ann Arbor. But it was all best combined (ie scooping some hummus and tabbouleh onto the wrap with each bite). The meal came with an extra baggy of pita, which I didn't think was needed. Good value for the price and amount of food. One thing - it's January and it was really cold inside the cafe. I needed to keep my heavy winter coat on, fully zipped up, to be comfortable dining in. Looking around and it wasn't just me; most everyone else there were also wearing their winter coats.

    Filling combo
    Radhika R.

    I finally got to try this place. It's a cute, small spot with limited seating. I came at lunch rush and they were very busy, with good reason. I ordered the cauliflower sandwich combo, which came with hummous and tabbouleh. It was all excellent! I'll return to try the Riz b har sandwich , falafels and meat items.

    Inside view

    This place is SO good. Nothing fancy but everything is so on point and the people are so nice. Cant wait to come back.

    Beef shwarm
    Titan H.

    Everything was amazing, came from Indianapolis and this the best middle eastern food we had, the serve there gave us free desserts too!

    Lentil soup. Tasty!
    Nataliya Z.

    If you like a selection of meats and vegetables for lunch, this Mediterranean spot is for you. My lentil soup and Baba Ghannouj (eggplant spread) were tasty. The service was very friendly. I recommend.

    Gyro salad
    Gigi A.

    This is a cute "hole in the wall" cafe that is hidden within a shopping center. I wanted to try this place because Middle Eastern/North African cuisine is my favorite. I ordered the gyro salad and falafels. The falafels came out steaming hot! They were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. They came with tahini sauce and the dish was delicious! The greek salad was fresh and crisp with savory dressing. So good! I will definitely be back! So glad I found this place!

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    Solid Mediterranean food. They close at 7pm but refuse dine in at 630pm. What a stupid business model

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    I was realy looking forward to a wonderful Gyro. It was edible, but not that good. I threw half of it out.

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    Meat dishes were dry carry out orders were messed up on 2 occasions Never again will I ever eat their dishes again

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    2 years ago

    Delicious falafel wrap and grape leaves! The price was so reasonable and very friendly, fast service.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent staff, excellent customer service and excellent food ...not much more can be said.highly recommended.

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    Their food is really good and affordable. The best part is the hospitality. Lovely to be here.

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    Food is solid Had the chicken shawarma wrap and Mrs had falafel. Liked both. Fresh and tasty Small diner like space

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    One of my favorite places! So good and everyone is so nice! Very inviting and the food is great!

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    3 years ago

    We got a shawarma, gyro, smoothie and juice and it was all very mediocre. I was a bit sad it wasn't as good as the ratings.

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    Spiedo

    4.7
    (96 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    I've walked by this place a bunch and was always intrigued, so I finally went the other day…read more Came around 5:30 and ended up timing it perfectly. We got seated right before a waitlist started building. The QR code ordering wasn't working for us, but you can just order at the counter and the staff were helpful, so it wasn't a big deal. I got the Juicy Sean wrap, the pkhali side plate, and the chocolate tahini shake. The walleye in the wrap was really good, super fresh and light. I think next time I'd get extra sauce though because it leaned a little dry for me. The pkhali side plate was great. I've heard it's seasonal, which makes me want to come back and see what else they rotate in. The flatbread paired really well with it. The chocolate tahini shake was good. I'd heard a lot about it. It just didn't stand out as much as I expected personally. Overall I really liked it and I'd come back, especially to try more of the seasonal stuff.

    service was good, servers were very nice and accommodating, but they gave you your space in a way…read morethat was very refreshing. cozy ambience, chill music, felt like i could hang out there for hours. i got the tofu mafia bowl, and unfortunately the tofu was VERY salty, like spam-salty. felt like the ratios were off, a TON of rice, some shredded lettuce, a little bit of pickled onion, and a decent amount of tofu- though i wish it was cut a bit smaller, instead of in big slabs. the sauces were put on the side, which i appreciated- i ended up trying the vegan ranch(?) and it was very good. shared the asparagus with my friend, and we both agreed it was amazing, perfect texture and super fresh herbs, plus beautiful plating. my friend said his sandwich was good (tom the mailman), but the meat was a bit chewy at parts, and he'd probably try something different next time. overall, worth the try, and i definitely want to go back some time- very interested in their chocolate tahini shake **3

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    Indoor second room
    Indoor second room
    Tofu Mafia
    Tofu Mafia
    Griddle Potatoes ($8) - green chermoula, pecorino romano. Very cheesy.

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    Griddle Potatoes ($8) - green chermoula, pecorino romano. Very cheesy.
    El Limon

    El Limon

    4.5
    (67 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Came here when weather was bad and it was late so I was the only person in restaurant. Owner gave…read moreme some recommendations since it was my first time there and I had the chicken quesadilla. It was great and loved the salsa! Here is the special part... that shook me. I told him how happy I was that I stopped in, especially since it was my first time, and how good the food was, not thinking anything I said was special. "Glad I stopped in, the food is very good." He immediately turned around, walked away, saying thank you to me. I thought it a little strange he didn't make eye contact. A few feet away, before taking the next customer's order whom just walked in, he paused, wiped a few tears from his eye, and quietly said to himself--though I could still barely hear it--that he was happy to be working today. He didn't know I heard him, and I didn't acknowledge it since his back was turned and not wanting to get emotional myself. Never in my decades on this planet has one of my compliments hit an owner this way. This place is truly special and who knows what this owner is going through but I hope they have many more years of success and good food. If I ever go back to Ann Arbor, I will always stop here for food now. I just wish I lived closer. This place is a gem. Update/Edit: I forgot to mention like others have, this man was in a dress shirt and tie and looking immaculate. I was in a dirty hoody coming in from the wet cold and I probably smelled a little from a long ass day and this man treated me with more respect than some in my own family. He called me sir and tbhen by my first name when he learned it for my order. He greeted and said goodbye to the 2nd customer by their name and they looked like a regular. Gotta say I'm beyond impressed and I don't give out 5 stars lightly. I truly hope my review can convince more people to come in. This looks like a total "mom and pops" joint so if it does get busy, have patience for these owners. I think it's only them running the place.

    Drove all the way from Lansing with my party of 6 to try it and was disappointed it was closed with…read moreno sign once we arrived. Online it showed they were open. Super disappointing. Note to others: call before you go.

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    Front Counter
    Front Counter
    Chicken Shawarma Burrito - deconstructed. Large portions here.
    Chicken Shawarma Burrito - deconstructed. Large portions here.
    Spinach Spinach Feta Quesadilla

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    Pita Way - Ann Arbor on Williams st

    Pita Way - Ann Arbor on Williams st

    4.7
    (11 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Ordered delivery from here and it was almost perfect--except they forgot my fries which was…read morehonestly the reason I ordered so I was disappointed! But everything else I had was great! If I had gotten my full order it probably would have been a 5 star meal. I had the Dearborn sandwich which was basically a chicken shawarma, dark chicken meat with garlic paste and pickles. It was GREAT. I added extra protein so it was stacked. Their garlic paste (toum) was also awesome. My husband was away at a conference so I could get freaky with the garlic and ordered an extra side of it to dip my fries in it, too. Alas, no fries so I dipped my sandwich right into it instead. It was POTENT and delicious! Just how I like it. I also ordered a small hummus and pita chips. It was a pretty generous serving for small and was excellent. Nice and smooth and the pita chips were so good! I ran out of pita chips so I'd add an extra side of those next time. So yes, there will be a next time, because it was really good, but I'll be sure to ask my delivery person to double check that everything is in the bag next time.

    This place is located just to the West of main campus on Williams St. there are only a few reviews…read morebut I agree this place is great. We wanted some Greek food while visiting the campus. People very friendly and helpful. You get to see them make it right in front of you and put the wraps in the grill. We got the Detroit Gyro, Detroit Chicken Shawarma, and the Super Dearborn. We also ordered a bunch of sides (see photo) including hummus, pickles, and peppers. The food was great especially with the additional toppings. I'm sure anything you get it will be great here. Next time I plan to sign up for the rewards program which another reviewer mentioned which I did not know about and try the Mini Combo Family Pack. I cannot wait to go back there.

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    Pita Way - Ann Arbor on Williams st
    Pita Way - Ann Arbor on Williams st
    Pita Way - Ann Arbor on Williams st

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    El Harissa Market Cafe

    El Harissa Market Cafe

    4.7
    (186 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I've been getting excellent food from here for a few years now. We come into Ann Arbor to visit…read morefamily and friends... this place is one of the highlights of coming to town. I recommend picking up a variety of different things and sharing!

    Shoutout to my friend and fellow foodie Tiffany for always being down to try a new spot together!…read moreWe did a double date at El Harissa recently and it's my favorite kind of spot - welcoming and warm, with delicious food, and kind, patient employees. The cafe is a few tables inside of the market/deli, with a lot of takeout happening but I love that they offer dining in as they heat everything up for you and it's all presented very nicely. We ordered a ton of things: harissa dip, hummus, pita, spice roasted cauliflower, tabbouleh, lasagne verde, chicken tagine, and gelato. I loved that the menu indicates which menu items have a smaller carbon footprint - and we happened to be dining there on Earth Day! The food was all flavorful and the perfect temperature, which I appreciated. My favorites were the harissa dip, tabbouleh, and the lasagne verde. The chicken tagine was very good, and we enjoyed the leftovers the next day. The spice roasted cauliflower left us wanting it to be a bit more crispy, but it was a nice side. The gelato is delicious - it's made by Palazzolo's but El Harissa provides them with the unique ingredients for their specialty flavors. They were out of some but we got to sample several. We ended up with the roasted pistachio gelato and the apricot peach cardamom. The texture of the gelato was perfectly creamy and the flavors were strong. The market has lots of great items to buy: chips, tunisian olive wood pieces, spices, etc. I'm so glad we sought out this spot and can't wait to get more of their food!

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    Dining area
    Dining area
    Apricot Peach Cardamom + Lavender Honey Gelato ($5 for small) - good, I really like the flavors
    Apricot Peach Cardamom + Lavender Honey Gelato ($5 for small) - good, I really like the flavors
    Tunisian olive wood items

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    Tunisian olive wood items

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