This place is phenomenal, the staff is incredibly friendly, the food is always hot, fresh and…read moretastes excellent. This has become one of our go-to restaurants. Cannot recommend enough!

My first time here and everything is laid out beautifully. Levant is the French name for Lebanon…read more The place was super clean and I didn't feel grunge while there. It has both indoor and outdoor seating. But because I was early there was plenty of seating and I chose indoor. The counter server talked me thru everything and gave me samples of the different side dishes. I chose not to get rice nor bread and stuck to the sauces and veggies. I ordered the Chicken and Lamb Levant bowl. The mixture of all the different flavors was exceptional. Thank you Levant Cafe & Grill for a wonderful dining experience. May 2026 bring you much success! Happy New Year everyone.

Checked the place out based on Yelp reviews and was absolutely floored. Clean space, friendly…read morestaff, quick service, and excellent food! We ordered the half order falafel with hummus, mint lemonade, lamb kabob platter, and beef kabob platter. Everything but the salad came in large Texas style portions. I requested the beef be cooked to medium and the temperature was perfect. Tips: Substitute the tahini in the kabob platters for tzatziki and request garlic sauce on the side. The garlic sauce enhances the flavor of rice.

Food is very good, service not so good... I can tell people…read morecome for the food alone. The place is nice and has a nice layout. However, I'll think about coming here again because I didn't feel a good vibe with the service. We had to go look for someone to show us the table even though the place was empty for early lunch. Then, to get drinks or even the order was a problem. It took so much longer than usual. Our waitress was rude, and seemed bothered that we showed up. Then someone else came as the waitress and she was preoccupied with other tables and barely checked on us. A regular lunch which would've been one hour became almost two because of the lack of service. My friend had to stand and look for someone to give us a box to take out the good we couldn't eat because it was getting late and also to get the check because No one came in to check on us at all. It was almost like pulling teeth to get a regular service let alone good service. Again, the food was really good, and that alone was the only positive.

Okay, listen-this place is ridiculously good. Like, "I forgot I was in a mall" kind of good. I've…read moreeaten Mediterranean food in a lot of spots, but this might just be top-tier, "I'd fight someone for the last falafel" level delicious. So there I was, wandering the mall like a lost soul, stomach growling loud enough to scare small children. I couldn't decide what I wanted-then I saw this place glowing like an oasis in the desert of pretzel stands and smoothie shops. I figured, why not? and wow... best decision I made all day (and yes, that includes buying jeans that were not on sale). At first, the service was a little slow-two guys were deep in conversation, probably solving world peace or discussing hummus ratios-but once they came over, they were awesome. Pretty sure the owner even came out to check on us, which made me feel like royalty with a side of tzatziki. Long story short: food = incredible, service = redeemed, stomach = happy. This spot is now officially one of my go-tos.

Tried out the mixed shawarma plate this time and as it was awesome as per usual. My boyfriend got…read morethe kafta plate and it was also excellent. Everything here is always delicious and a great portion size!

The staff here are some of the friendliest and most genuinely kind people you'll encounter in…read moreAustin. The food is insanely good and fresh. The best wraps we've had. HIGHLY recommend to everyone, my partner and I have fallen love this place. A special shoutout to Ahmed, who went above and beyond to make our experience truly memorable. That kind of personalized, heartfelt service is rare and does not go unnoticed.

food was delicious! my favorite was the shawarma, i got some zataar fries and a burger too…read more Shawarma was full of flavor and the burger has a special blend of spices that makes it unique! came here for the burger and staying for the shawarma 10/10 service was great, friendly and helpful :) definitely coming back

I have been coming to Leyla's cafe every week this school year. I have never been disappointed with…read moreany meal I have gotten there, even during lent when I was restricted to vegan options. The customer service is always amazing across all the employees, but especially the nice older guy. I have ordered their lamb gyros, which are always on point with huge servings. One of the few meals I actually like uncooked tomatoes in. The tzatziki sauce is so perky, it compliments the seasoning of the extremely flavorful and tender lamb perfectly. The Gyro Plate was one of the first "bigger" meals that I got. It tasted heavenly and was worth the extra price from the gyro wrap. It was my first experience with their hummus, which is some of the best I've ever had. I brought some home to my family because they sell tubs of hummus to go (for a similar price to what you could get at HEB, actually, and much better) and they ate it all within minutes. This has been a regular thing too. During lent I would order a lentil soup, pita, and falafel side that totaled at just under $6. This is an incredible price for how good it is. The falafels are genuinely the best falafels I have ever tried, crispy (but not hard) on the outside, and fluffy (not soggy) on the inside. Flavor was amazing. Just last week I ordered a lamb kebab plate. Folks, be prepared if you order this. This meal is HUGE. The lamb was heavenly, and I was really happy that they grilled the kebabs with some onions and peppers, really added flavor. The kebabs are made to order, so they're always fresh. Its worth the wait fellas. Come back and give this one a try if you're not rushed. Can I also mention they gave me a free soda on this one? What a nice restaurant! They're always quick except for kebabs (but give 'em the grace because its fresh cooking). 10/10 restaurant, give it a shot!

Leylas is becoming one of my favorite Mediterranean places in Austin! Food is always solid and the…read moreportions are amazing. Definitely recommend if you're in the cedar park area!

Been a happy customer for quite some time, but I am learning ordering delivery has become a bit hit…read moreor miss with them when selecting options and add ons, not sure they are reading the orders thoroughly. If you want add ons, it is probably best to go in to the store in person to verify. If you want fries, they don't stand up to delivery, even with priority service, the way they are packaged they end up steamed and soggy. The Chicken shawarma wrap was very good, even if the wrap a little soggy. The chicken shawarma over rice was very good, but missing some ingredients. Net net, save for the fries, very good food only marred by lack of attention at times.

I ordered chicken and gyro over rice to go. I've always known that Halal Bros usually can feed me…read morefor two meals, but I was still always happily surprised when I got my dish. The bowl was packed to the rim with meat. Both the chicken and gyro were flavorful and paired so well with the light and fluffy rice. I particularly like that both the cucumber and tomatoes were diced and not just sliced; they made it so much easier to mix with the meat and rice so I get a bit of everything in each bite. Even though it's a similar type of food I usually opt for at Halal places, the flavor and amount of food I got here really hit the spot. Nothing fancy, but a quick and satisfying meal. PS. It ended up feeding me for that lunch and two quick snacks.

Wife and I were headed to See's for some Easter candy and wanted to have a hearty lunch to keep us…read morefrom over indulging. Looked around and found this Iranian/Persian spot. We have never had food from that regional cuisine so we thought we'd give it a shot. So stoked that we decided to go there because it was delicious. I got the mixed koobideh with rice and Wife had the beef kabobs with naan, and we both had the Persian hot tea. Wife's plate came out with 2 giant naan, one underneath her kabob, lime wedge, mint, onions, and a grilled tomato and the other on top of it all. Mine had a huge amount of rice along with one chicken and one beef kabob all dusted with sumac, lime, mint, onions, grilled tomato, and a pat of butter. Every thing looked, smelled, and tasted delicious. Seasoned, tender meat-fluffy rice, yum. Yum. Yum. Wife gave me one of her naan. It was larger and thinner than other naan I've had. I tore it into sections and created mini wraps with the meat and rice. Delicious! The hot tea came with sugar cubes and had a lovely rose fragrance. It is an order at the counter restaurant, so make sure you peruse the menu ahead of time so you're ready to order. The decor was traditional and gave the place a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Great food, will be back when we are in the area again!

I was really excited to try this place out, as Persian food is one of my favorites and it's pretty…read moretough to find. I decided to order a mini Persian feast: the beef koobideh with rice, doogh yogurt drink, and a saffron ice cream for dessert. This was my first time trying beef koobideh, and unfortunately, this just didn't seem to be very good. The meat itself was okay, decently cooked, and topped with quite a lot of some spice that I can't quite put my finger on. It was okay. The rice though, that is what really disappointed me. Persian rice is usually amazing, but this really didn't seem traditional and it had a strange taste to it. It also came with onion and a grilled tomato, both solid additions. Good portion though. The doogh yogurt drink wasn't homemade like I had hoped, but in all honesty, it still really hit the spot on a hot Austin day. Reasonable price. The saffron rice was also fairly disappointing. Large white chunks (clotted cream maybe? But they were pretty tasteless), gritty texture, not much flavor. Just not really worth it. All in all, a bit of a disappointing dinner in Austin. I'll have to look for a different Persian spot next time I'm in the area.

Thanksgiving came around and we had zero desire to cook or clean. Our "plan" (and I use that word…read moreloosely) was Golden Corral. We figured if we got there early, we'd beat the crowd. Cute of us, honestly. We pulled up and that parking lot looked like Beyoncé was performing. Cars everywhere: on the grass, on the curbs, people creating their own imaginary parking spaces. People circling like it was Black Friday. Absolutely not. We left with no backup plan and even less hope. Pulled up Yelp and I remembered that Dimassi's buffet had been on my radar for months, but was it open? Called them up and CHA-CHING!!! Money! They were open, guys. That phone call felt like hitting the lottery. Thanksgiving was saved. We arrived and Dimassi's was calm, clean, and the buffet bar was fully stocked with hot food fresh out of the kitchen. They had your Mediterranean favorites: dips, salads, gyro meat, dolma, chicken kabobs, saffron rice, the good garlicky toum, warm potatoes, fresh pita, everything. They even prepared a turkey for patrons who wanted some. Wow. They understood the assignment. Now a couple things could be tweaked. I like my baba ganoush served warm...and maybe they could have had some lamb options? But, honestly? For a buffet on Thanksgiving at $23 a person ($9 for the 3 yr old with us), they delivered HARD. Dimassi's didn't just feed us...they rescued us from the Golden Corral Hunger Games. Thank you for being open. Thank you for coming through in the clutch. You saved Thanksgiving.

I'd been wanting to check this place out for quite some time. There's another location in Round…read moreRock, but many reviewers said the original spot is much better, so we decided to start with the OG location. Parking is plentiful right in front of the restaurant. We came by on a Saturday around 1 PM, worried it might be packed, but it was actually pretty quiet. You can sit anywhere you like, grab a plate, and pay when you're done. The space is large and open, with three full rows of food and drinks plus a dedicated station for fruit and desserts. Everything was fresh, not overly salty, and there were plenty of options. My favorites were the hummus with eggplant (so flavorful with great texture), the salad and cucumber salad (fresh and refreshing), the dolma (perfectly done), gyro (tender and tasty), baked cauliflower (so good), fried chicken (juicy, crispy, and not salty), falafel (extra crunchy), and the lentil soup (simple but delicious). And don't miss their coffee at the checkout--it has a hint of warm spice and is the perfect finish after a meal. Surprisingly, I ended up loving the vegetable dishes even more than the meats. Overall, yes, $26 per person is on the higher side (what doesn't cost these days, right?!), but it's a great spot to try a variety of Mediterranean dishes that are fresh, simply seasoned, and let the ingredients shine--perfect whether you're new to the cuisine or just want a bit of everything.

If you have not tried this barbecue place you are missing out! It is a MUST GO to try their…read morebrisket, beef ribs and most of all if you are a lamb lover, they're lamb chops are absolutely amazing! The family that owns and runs it are wonderful! I highly recommend it! Go try it!

I went here today for the first time. I ordered several different things. I ordered moist brisket,…read moresmoked turkey, a half chicken, quail, potato, salad, and green chili, white cheddar macaroni. Overall, I was very impressed with everything. The food was Excellent ! Definitely five stars hands-down !!!!! Definitely a must try !