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Wafaa N Mike Cafe

4.5 (133 reviews)
ModerateMediterranean
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Two kinds of Baklava
Laura A.

Fantastic flavors and always leave happy. The combination for two is a great value and offers the opportunity to try many of the wonderful menu items. Falafel is always a must do, so fresh and always delicious. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and I could eat it by itself and be happy. If you are a fan of beets, the purple hummus is amazing. They gyro meat is yummy as well and the baba ganoush has just the right amount of smoky flavor. If I could wish for one thing, it would be thicker and warm pita to scoop up all the yumminess. We enjoyed our meal and left full & happy!

Mandie M.

Jacksonville is well known for its family-owned Mediterranean and Middle Eastern style eateries and Wafaa N Mike's is at the tippy top. How do I know this? They are the ONLY Jacksonville restaurant to make it onto Yelp's Top 100 in 2025! This Springfield staple has been feeding me for about a decade and I just can't get enough. From the fattoush salad and tabbouleh to the famous purple hummus and beef or chicken shawarma, I will NEVER turn down a meal deliciously prepared by Chef Hussein. You cannot go wrong with any item on the menu on a regular day or whatever they have on special on the weekends. And those weekend specials are FIRE. Chef bounces between a few favorites like the Lamb or Falafel Burgers, Italian Fridays, tacos (think mango-habanero chicken shawarma, falafel, or a brussel sprouts taco!), or (my FAVE) his Tikka Masala, which you can ALWAYS add some spice to. On top of that, he always has a different signature hummus to accompany your meal. The Tikka Masala special usually has Tikka Masala spiced hummus. Other days, it might be a mushroom hummus, avocado chili lime, or cilantro jalapeno. The combinations are endlessly delicious. Chef and his team make every visit a great time. Please note that you will need to walk up to pay at the register when you are ready to go. Parking can be pretty limited on Main Street sometimes, and if you're worried about the traffic, just park on 6th Street and walk over. A little known secret is that Wafaa's does take catering orders and can put together a wonderful spread for any event. Last, but certainly not least, don't forget to top off your meal with a slice of baklava.

Chicken Shawarma
Lorine M.

Clean and inviting with seat yourself seating. You know you are in a great place because you are hit with the smell of spices from amazing home cooking. Everything came out pretty quick since we were there during the lunch rush. Like this was the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. When I am in jacksonville again this place will be visited again. Serving sizes are perfect for having left overs which I will gladly smash tomorrow for lunch. Sorry for the hummus picture we were starving.

Karen C.

We ordered the Gyro fries to start. They were good but we felt like they needed more tomato and onion. Also ordered the Wafaa Shawarma which was very good. It came with rolled grape leaves. We were disappointed that they were cold and not warm. Definitely will go back to try more items off the menu!

Chicken kabob wrap lunch
J P.

A very nice and affordable spot in Springfield for Middle Eastern food. WMC is very casual and the prices are very reasonable. I had the chicken kabob combo lunch, which was great value. The chicken was hot off the grill and nicely seasoned. It was wrapped with a nicely balanced mix of lettuce, rupe tomatoes, and just the eofht amount on red onion. I opted for a side of hummus, which was fresh and tasty, topped with quality olive oil and zaatar. My only complaint is that the pita served with the hummus was room temp and was clearly commercially produced.

Wafaa and Mike's
Hayley G.

Super casual setting--great for a laid-back lunch. We ordered the classic Wafaa Shawarma, and the flavors did not disappoint. Everything is made fresh, which we appreciated, but just a heads-up: our food took about 45 minutes to come out. Worth the wait if you're not in a rush!

Beef shawarma (one on a bed of rice, the other with grape leaves and hummus and pita); appetizer: falafel (5 count)
Monnica K.

I had read an article that this was ranked on Yelp's top 100 US restaurants, so NATURALLY I HAD to go!! Parking was a little tricky but we ended up parking in the lot between the restaurant and the Chinese restaurant and just hoped for the best LOL. The restaurant doesn't look like anything special from the outside, but the service and atmosphere was great! We went at a weird time (3pm-4pmish) so it wasn't bustling. Boyfriend and I both wanted to get the beef shawarma platters with hummus and falafel, but they said the only app you couldn't get with the platter was the falafel so we were both sad :( so we ended up ordering it as a separate appetizer because we both like falafel so much hahahaha. The price was kind of steep ($45 for 2 entrees + one appetizer), but it was really good!! And it took a decent amount of time for the food to come out which made us feel like everything was cooked fresh and made to order. The meat was really flavorful, and the sides were all good too!! Definitely enough for 2 meals each, so that was a plus! Glad we tried it!!

Falafel heart

He makes falafel hearts! Love that for me! Chill atmosphere, besides my extraness and top tier service! I may be a little partial. Great food. Great people. Great place. Gotta try the coffee. It's all there! Love the smell!

Combination for two
Rebecca K.

Best Mediterranean restaurant in Jax!!! My husband and I ordered the Combination for two. You could tell everything from the pita to the grape leaves were house made and nothing disappointed.

a view of the dining area
Luis D.

My wife and I are a bit of hummus and Middle East cuisine fans. Wafaa N Mike Cafe definitely stacks up well against others. I came in with some friends before going to watch some March Madness. The Wafaa Shawarma platter was super tasty. The rice was spot on, the chicken was well-cooked, and the veggies mixed in were season great. The hummus my wife ordered was clearly made in house and probably one of the better ones I have tasted in Jacksonville. This place is a hidden gem.

Mozzarella Sticks
Sahil N.

I was to leave Jacksonville, I would remember this place for the rest of my life! This is the kind o mom and pops spot that you talk and brag about and tell your grand kids about! My fiancé and I have gone here two times in one week and we keep dreaming about it! The falafel melts in your mouth and is full of flavor! Best I've ever had from around the country! The Lamb Gyro is soft and tender but still has some crispy edges and doesn't lack on taste, unlike other places where it gets dry and you need a pound of sauce on top! It's phenomenal, high quality, tasty meat! Again, some of the best I've ever had! The chicken is marinated so well, all the chicken dishes are unique and flavor full! The rice is soft, aromatic, and mouth watering even by itself! I can go on and on, but just go and try it! Get their specials!

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The employees and chef are so kind. Food was awesome. Very authentic. Service was fast and friendly.

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Never had a bad experience here.. food is always great and service is good! Hummus made fresh!

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Excellent food. A must try Mediterranean restaurant. The service is excellent. It is a nice and cozy place.

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I've been across the world many times, and this is the best Mediterranean place I have ever had. I typically go here twice a month.

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Excellent and authentic food, I know, I'm Arab. Real home made and they offer a wide variety of dishes. Clean and good service, fair prices

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I ordered take out The potatoe and falafel were good Will return to try other things

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Kofta Cuisine - Dinner Menu (Sept2023)

Kofta Cuisine

4.7(27 reviews)
8.6 miSouthside

So I've eaten here many times enough to say it deserves a 5 Star and more rating…read more They're not the closest restaurant to me but given the chance, I try to come here as much as possible. The goal is to try every item on their menu. It's Mediterranean (Turkish) cuisine folks, which I call "guilt free, healthy eats". What to try you may ask. If you are striving for that "Olive Garden Salad + Bread combo"... let me suggest Kofta's version which is the Coban Salad and Puffy Bread. They're not offered as an all you can eat combo, but it should keep you filled between the two. - Coban Salad (5/5): A must try, soooo delicious. Fresh ingredients. The dressing, I could drink them in shot glasses. - Puffy Bread (5/5): It's made to order. Comes out nice and hot and puffy. Plenty to share with others. - From the Grill menu. Kofta Plate, Chicken Shish, Adana Plate are all good choices (5/5) - Sandwiches/Wraps: Their Doner Wrap was just okay to me (4/5) Service (5/5): no complaints here Pricing (5/5): Best value when you eat during Lunch. But Dinner items are not too pricey. Lastly, Buffets are also offered...on Sundays I believe. I haven't tried it yet but it definitely gives me a great reason to come back to Kofta.

Found this restaurant on Yelp and arrived around 1:30 on a Wednesday. The restaurant was completely…read moreempty so we were a little hesitant at first. Inside, the waitress (who I believe is the wife of the owner of the restaurant?) kindly greeted us and seated us immediately. The menu was extensive, plus they sometimes have off menu specials like fish. We ordered the adana lamb and adana chicken, as well as the mixed appetizer plate and calamari. It was way too much food for two of us, but it was all delicious. The meat was a little bit salty, but it was balanced out by the rice and other vegetables on the plate. The mixed appetizers were delicious. I don't think I would order the calamari again. Overall, great Turkish cuisine, owned by Turkish couple who moved to the United States a few years ago.

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Kofta Cuisine - Dinner Menu (Sept2023)

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Cataluna - Brussel sprouts

Cataluna

4.1(111 reviews)
9.4 miSouthside
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Decided to step out with the hubby for a late night bite to eat and Cataluna landed as the place to…read morego. Not my first visit but was surprised at the turn up and live Dj helping catch the vibes. Service wasn't as fast as it usually is but the couples next to us helped pass the time. Food wasn't rushed because of the crowd and was absolutely delicious. Only thing I didn't ask for was a side of cheeks with my meals. Some women should dress accordingly especially at a restaurant where children could possibly be in attendance. If there was a cutoff time for children, I didn't see it. Club setting perfectly fine but a restaurant.... All in all we still had an amazing time and I will return but at an earlier time and different day.

My wife and I came to Cataluna for a late dinner. There is a large shared parking lot and valet…read more There is ample dining area outside. We opted for indoor seating. I was pleased with the overall appearance of the dining area. It was intimate and felt romantic...at first. The place is nice but it doubles as a lounge after maybe 10pm or so. This made what started out as a romantic dinner, turn into a rush to get home. It became super crowded near where we were seated and the service became stretched. The food was good. There was complimentary bread that came with an olive oil dip reminiscent of Carabba's. For dinner I ordered tuna crudo, shrimp and lobster pappardelle , mushroom arancini, and brussel sprouts. I won't go as far to say that anything was mind blowing but the dishes tasted good. The pappardelle was the star it was balanced and loaded with fresh shrimp and lobster throughout. The mushroom dish was pretty much a risotto ball that was breaded and fried. The tuna crudo was okay, fresh but lacking acidity and umami. The brussel sprouts were charred nicely and came with a yogurt sauce. There was an array of dinks. Cocktails, wine, champagne service, and two bars to sit and have drinks or dinner. I ended up getting the Sirocco cocktail x2. The drink was made well and tasted good. I would definitely give Cataluna another shot, just not so close to party time. This place is great though if you like upscale lounge vibes with food. If you want to try something different for a late meal or hangout, make Cataluna a destination to try

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Cataluna - Checks are delivered in booklets

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Othello - Sea Salt Olive Oil Bread

Othello

4.8(93 reviews)
0.3 miDowntown

Amazing culinary experience from start to finish! Our group of 4 enjoyed sharing harissa and…read moreza'atar bread with feta and hummus, tuna and the carrot salad. We then went for the lamb shank for our main course. 1 order of the shank at that point was enough for all of us. Everything was absolutely delicious! Everyone enjoyed their drinks as well. Service was impeccable. As soon as we arrived we were greeted warmly. We arrived early thinking we could sit at the bar but unfortunately seats at the bar are also reserved so best to avoid coming early for your reservation since there is no room to hang out inside. Luckily you could order drinks and they'd bring them out front to you! Once seated you can take in the beauty of the restaurant itself. Serene indoor area and a lovely outside courtyard as well. It's absolutely beautiful outside too. Nestled in a residential neighborhood with plenty of street parking.

Please go. It's the best decision you'll make all week. They…read more have a fantastic Happy Hour, get the Habibi or the Fried Smelt and a glass of which ever gorgeous natural wine the bar staff tells you to get, trust them, they won't steer you wrong Here's what I never get tired of eating: Whipped feta and sea salt bread Fava Bean Falafel Fattoush Salad Seared Octopus Crudo (it changes occasionally and trust me, no matter what fish it's always sublime) The Roast Chicken might be last rites meal. The Braised Lamb Shank comes a close second. If you're lucky you saved room for Basque Cheesecake. The staff is so generous and attentive, just the absolute the best! I wish for a place like Othello for everyone's neighborhood, I'm so incredibly grateful to have it in mine.

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Othello - Beautiful bar

Beautiful bar

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Beirut Restaurant & Spirits - Chicken Shawarma

Beirut Restaurant & Spirits

4.3(294 reviews)
9.0 miSouthside
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The hummus was delicious, I really liked the pita bread too. Cheese rolls, falafel and grape leaves…read morewere great, too. Chicken kebab had flavorful meat but needed a better dipping sauce and more veggies. Service was slow. Outside eating area was nice if hooka smoke doesn't bother you.

I really wanted to love Beirut and will give it another chance, but my first impression wasn't…read moregreat. I came in as a solo diner and was seated quickly, although my table was kind of nestled underneath the high outdoor bar. That meant hearing some of the bartender's phone conversations. I ordered a glass of Lebanese rose wine and liked it! But my meal wasn't impressive. The vegetarian grape leaves (one of my favorite dishes, generally) were OK, although several were split up on my plate (but hey, it happens). I thought the flavor was underwhelming; there was a lot of acidity but nothing else. I also ordered a side of "extra crispy seasoned potato fries" which just turned out to be generic crinkle fries with salt. Definitely wouldn't order those again. I thought maybe there would be some sort of twist on them? The big frustration was service. The restaurant was far from full when I went -- I counted maybe a dozen seated tables. After I finished eating, I spent more than 30 minutes trying to get my waiter's attention to get my check even as I sat with my plates pushed away, glasses empty, and credit card out. He walked by multiple times to wait on and check with other tables, and I saw at least five other employees working in the front of house and walking by me. Even when I got his attention for the check, it took quite a few minutes to get it, despite him walking out to other tables. (Although I will note he seemed busier than the other employees!) My check before tip came to $24, which felt on the pricey side for what I got. I hope I'm wrong, but I got the vibe that I wasn't exactly their favorite type of guest -- a solo diner who wasn't smoking hookah. (I noticed another solo non-smoker go similarly unnoticed by staff.) Maybe they heavily favor regulars, too. But they weren't at capacity, and I'd have gotten out quicker had I been able to pay. Maybe it was just an off night. But it's just not a great feeling to be ignored.

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Beirut Restaurant & Spirits
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Beirut Restaurant & Spirits - Indoor seating & on the other side of the window is the outdoor patio

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Indoor seating & on the other side of the window is the outdoor patio

Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen

Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen

4.7(328 reviews)
7.3 miWestside
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Excellent food! We…read morewere visiting the town and looked for a highly rated unique cuisine and found this place. The place is nice inside, welcoming and selling some cool things alongside the food items. We both had a platter, one with falafels and the other with the marinaded chicken. They played had incredible salad and a red cabbage salad. Both were excellent! The bread was sold and warm and very fresh too. Then there was some white rice included and it was delicious too! It was jasmine rice and very tasty. We will have more items in future visits. Also, the platters came with a cup of their lentil soup, which for us was slightly different as it must have been made with tomatoes. Stop here and give them a try. You will love it!

I can't even begin to explain how much I loveeeeeeeeee Bodrum. I lived in Sicily and was overseas…read morefor a few years when I was in the Navy, and Bodrum's incredibly fresh food brings me right back there with each and every bite. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. My usual go-to will be to start with the Shepherd Salad and one of the Shish Kabob or Gyro platters which comes with your choice of shish or gyro meat, rice, salad, and some kind of carrot or cabbage drizzled with an olive oil mix dressing. Just delicious and hits the spot every time. I've eaten at Bodrum a handful of times, but have ordered for delivery probably a bit more and everything is just as good as if you are sitting right there in the restaurant. However, I do love eating in because the ambiance of the restaurant is wonderful with the owners not leaving out one detail to make diners feel right at home. We are so lucky to have such a wide swatch of Mediterranean restaurants throughout Jacksonville. Bodrum is right there at the top.

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Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen - Small but spacious for big parties.

Small but spacious for big parties.

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904 Saffron - Yeah, we decided to get a gyro and this was the best gyro I have ever had.

904 Saffron

4.5(91 reviews)
1.1 miLaVilla
$$

I've been seeing 904 Saffron everywhere lately so I have to try it, right? Ok, now I'm kicking…read moremyself for going so long without this delicious food in my life!! I walked over to the food truck, which was the longest part of my experience with them. The nice man at the counter informed me that I could order on the new digital screens, but asked what I was getting so he could start my order. Incredibly great service! I put in my order and paid right from the menu boards! For the best part is, I put in my phone number and received a text when my food was ready, so I didn't have to listen around for my name. A few minutes later, my food is ready and I'm on my way! It was still piping hot when I sat down to eat five minutes later. Fries were crispy, sauce was tangy and the shawarma was balanced. 15/10!! Overall, make sure you check the out, you won't be disappointed! And if you are disappointed by their food...it might just be you...

Tried 904 Saffron at FSCJ and was impressed by the variety on their menu. I decided on the lamb…read moregyro wrap with fries. After a short wait, my food was delivered, and I noticed a small container of red sauce included with the meal. I wasn't sure what it was at first, so I tried it with my fries. I originally thought it was curry, but it had more of a thin, runny consistency with a spicy kick. It worked okay with the fries, but I chose not to put it on the gyro. Unfortunately, the fries were the biggest disappointment. They were extremely salty and mostly made up of the small broken pieces you usually find at the bottom of the bag. The gyro itself was good, especially after adding some white sauce my friend received with her order. We ordered the exact same meal, so I was surprised that she received three different sauces while I only received one. Overall, my first experience with 904 Saffron was lacking. Between the overly salty fries and the inconsistency with the orders, I expected a little more for a meal that cost over $15.

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904 Saffron - Saffron Truck

Saffron Truck

904 Saffron
904 Saffron - Food truck vibes on a Tuesday afternoon...yes! Please!!!

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Food truck vibes on a Tuesday afternoon...yes! Please!!!

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