We both had the Avocado Crunch. It was a symphony of flavors! Delicious! I would order the same…read morething.

During a work trip, my coworker and I ended up stopping by here twice! They're pretty open to…read moreadjusting any of the menu items if you have a dietary restrictions/preferences. Their staff were great and accommodating. There isn't much parking around and there can be a small line in the store (that moves fairly quickly)! A couple small tables line the front of the building for outdoor seating and they have a couple tables indoor as well. Both times I got the tuna poke bowl and bone broth. The tuna poke bowl seems like frozen tuna blocks (expected) with grains and pickled veggies. It was pretty light and refreshing. The bone broth was a good sip on the side! I would recommend getting it in a to go container, since it seemed to stay warmer in that compared to the bowl. I also tried their kombucha which had a stronger aftertaste of beer than what I'm used to (probably wouldn't get again). Overall, compared to other tuna I've had in the past, nothing stands out significantly but it's a great healthy dining option that's walking distance from Memorial Union!

I had this catered for a lunch meeting. I wasn't sure how the smoothies would hold up in delivery,…read morebut it was on time and as it should be. The Seoul Bowl was really tasty--everything seemed fresh and the gochujang/cashew sauce combo was delicious. Love that it's clearly labeled as vegan too. I also had the Blue Boost smoothie. Despite its beautiful, vibrant color, it was pretty bland. I could mostly taste the toasted coconut but even that was faint. I was expecting to taste more pineapple or banana. 2 of my coworkers who also ordered smoothies expressed a similar sentiment. Overall, I liked it but would maybe skip the smoothie next time.

Management has changed here, service quality has gone downhill. Only two people ordering food and…read moreit took 20+ minutes for a smoothie order? Ending up leaving with no smoothie. Hopefully things change there, used to be a decent spot to enjoy. Called the manager and she fought me about coming back for a credit or a new smoothie potentially being made. I should have asked for a refund right then and there while on site but frankly didn't want to deal with a continuation of what was already a very poor experience.

Fast Service, kind people helpful with the menu and any questions. Definitely a cozy atmosphere!…read more10/10 loved it all It would be awesome if they had garlic or seasoned pita bread or even pita chips. The meal definitely didn't need that, it would just be cool :)

The Mediterranean Café has been a place I've loved since the early 2000…read more Unlike another place with almost the same name, you can expect quality, tasty and with love prepared food! The salad will be always fresh and everything is portioned just right. Quality food with a great taste! I had made the mistake to order from the other place thinking the quality would be the same as here! So be careful to order from anywhere else -because this is the ONLY original Mediterranean place in Madison to order from! I highly recommend it for the atmosphere, the staff, the food, and the devotion that I've repeatedly seen and tasted! Definitely a great experience all around either dining in or getting delivery! Highly recommended from a longtime customer. My favorite is the lamb Shawarma plate and the yummy tea. the pistachio baklava! Yummy !!

We came for regular brunch menu on Easter Sunday. The ambience is open, airy, and inviting. Service…read morewas prompt and accurate. However, our server wasn't super familiar with the menu and didn't know what was in certain dishes. We ordered a variety of dishes. Overall, everyone liked their meals. The flavors were great. Love the Korean fusion. However... despite that we were the first ones in the door, they did not have the chicken that was on the menu. That seemed strange to all of us that they didn't plan ahead for a holiday weekend. A solid restaurant would usually have their menu items well stocked prior to a holiday weekend. Overall, still a good expertise if you're willing to be flexible.

I know most people like it here, but everytime I've been here over the years something has gone…read moreastray. This time we went to Sunday brunch with a group, including some kids. We had reservations, so we were seated right away which was a plus. Also, I will say I don't think any of the issues we had were because of our waitress. She was super friendly and quick enough to take our orders on a day when there restaurant seemed full enough, but manageable. We got our drink orders in and our food at the same time to speed up the process for getting little kids food, and the waitress even took note of that. We also ordered an appetizer to help during the wait. It took a while for the drinks to come out, but they were all rather tasty. I think my apple cider mocktail was the best and refreshing since it was getting hot in the restaurant with the sun beating in. Our food however took forever and the kids meals did not come out any earlier than everyone else. One person in our group also initially didn't get his meal, which the waitress apologized and said there was a mixup in the kitchen. That's fine, it happens, but then the staff running meals tried to bring him the wrong order 3 times. The rest of us were all finished eating by the time he finally got his food. Overall, the food was fine. I got the eggs benedict which was a little underdone on the eggs for me as the whites were too runny for me. The kids chicken nuggets were pretty tasty with a flaky breading. I heard decent reviews of the breakfast burger, but the thing that was the best to us was the breakfast sandwich. It was quite messy, but the messiness of the sauce was worth it. We also got an appetizer of the cinnamon roll. I feel like it's a little mislabeled though, as it was more like a morning bun with some frosting/glaze over the top. Tasted pretty good and helped keep kids entertained for a while. Overall, the food was fine, but the experience wasn't great. With the multiple mixups in orders and getting a little green house effect going with the sun shining in, there wsnt a great feeling when leaving. Again, I don't think it was our waitresses fault, so not sure what was going on in the kitchen.

We discovered this restaurant while in Madison and it was excellent…read more The menu and format of the website looked very familiar, and I was thrilled to learn that this "joint" and Mediterranean Cuisine in Milwaukee (a new favorite) are part of the same family. One is cozy and the other one is nicer. The service was friendly. My whole family loved their lentil soups, wraps and dinner plates. Specially my sister-in-law, who is vegetarian. Just like Mediterranean Cuisine in Milwaukee, it has a rewards program. Yay! Highly recommended!

Another great Yelp find... The Mediterranean Joint is a small establishment but packed full of…read moregreat food offerings! Intimate setting and be prepared to wait during peak eating hours. Trust me, it is well worth the wait. All the food we had was simply amazing! Unfortunately, they were out of the Turkish Tabbouleh (on of my faves), but the grape leaves that were substituted on my Meze Plate did not disappoint. The Gyro Pita is massive and also very good. Baklava (warm and cold) was incredible. Try it, you'll love it...

First time visitor; fresh ingredients, creative options, solid value…read more Fast casual service. Pretty average decor.

This is an excellent choice if you're health, eco conscious or just in the mood for something new…read more ITS NOT JUST KALE and BROWN RICE. I had an Asian stew of some sort that was warm and gratifying. (Can't remember the name). My trip was just before closing. Even the aged ingredients were better than some fresh premium fast food options out there. Hope they expand their beverage offerings just a little. A glass of lemon seltzer water would have been divine. These folks have something good. Hope they grow.

Pretty consistent and I love this place. Most of the times I've came, haven't really had an issue…read morefinding a table, but I can picture this place on the weekends being pretty busy. The Cobb salad was good. I asked for the avocado dressing instead of the ranch and it tasted good. Pretty filling with the half order lobster bisque I ordered. The lobster bisque was lighter than what usual lobster bisque is. This one didn't taste like it had heavy cream I think. The next day I ordered the power bowl. Pretty good as well. I honestly would be stuck on deciding which to order again, it would probably depend on mood. The potatoe soup was good too. I also ordered the Dubai chocolate strawberries. It was so good. Great dessert to a light meal. Staff was friendly and quick.

The food is usually pretty good here. I usually get a sandwich and the nuts about berries salad…read more I lowered the rating a bit as this time when I went there was one guy working his arse off while a bunch of other people just stood around. I really like the salad and I usually do their seasonal sandwich. This time it was a grilled cheese with bacon and apples that was quite good. I also lowered the rating a bit as this place just feels a bit too expensive for what you get as well as asking for tips when you need to get your own drinks as well as bus your own table.

Oh forage kitchen, how I love thee!!! This is my go to place for healthy, fresh, and most of all…read moredelicious meals in Madison. I've tried so many of their bowls and salads on the menu; the cashew bowl is top tier with a dressing so good I could drink it. The avocado crunch is also great (tuna salad please come back). The bowls are a very generous size and fill me up every time. I also love that their ingredients are locally sourced, and don't skip out on their cookies for dessert. I literally wish I could eat forage for lunch every single day. This Hilldale location is my favorite. Staff is always so nice and they make my bowl perfect every time. My experience at other locations hasn't been as good (too much dressing, out of multiple ingredients) so I always stick with this one. Easy parking and lots of shops around to stop in after/before your meal.

I've been here a few times (when staying at the Springhill Suites next door) and have tried a few…read moredifferent bowls and have enjoyed them all! I like that it's a quick option (counter service) for dinner when you're hungry but don't want to go to a full-service restaurant, or when you just want something healthier! The mini size bowls are really small (in my opinion) - probably half the size of the regular ones, so just something to note. I'd probably just pay the extra $3 and get the normal sized one. Love that they have a variety of drinks too (canned beer, wine, etc.). They also have a fairly substantial area if you choose to dine in.

Great Mediterranean food from friendly Turks. An unrecognized jewel of the isthmus. Plus, across…read morefrom the lake and machinery row.

YOU HAVE TO GO HERE! SO GOOD! SO FLAVORFUL! Started off with the soup in a cold day. Full of…read morespices, tasted very homemade. Got the chicken Schwarma platter and it was super filling and came with warm pita on the side! Lovedddd everything! Then had to try the rice pudding since it's not often on many menus. 10/10 can't wait for more lunches here when I'm in the area.

Consistently great food and great service. So happy to have them in the neighborhood!read more

We were heading to Costco when we realize just how hungry we were so we stopped by this location…read more It was super clean. The staff was friendly and quick. There weee great choices rice as well as spring mix. The Ahi Tuna poke was delicious. Looking forward to stopping by again when in Middleton