This is hands-down my favorite go-to spot for kebabs and shawarma! (I'll gladly be trying other dishes too!) From the start, you're greeted with complimentary lentil soup--warm, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick off the meal. And the surprise baklava? Delightful! Not overly sweet, just the right touch of indulgence. The food here is solid, with generous portions. On a normal day, I could save half for later, but today? Let's just say there was no chance of leftovers. Scarfed it all down, no regrets! The garlic sauce is my favorite. Their mint lemonade is SOLID. Would order this again too. The service is incredibly friendly, and they make you feel right at home. Whether it's a casual outing with friends or a family meal, this place is a winner. Can't wait to come back! read more

Wally's Cafe - 10. Chicken Kabobs Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Rocklin, California

If you want to enjoy a delicious Greek or Mediterranean meal, visit Wally's! Everyone is so kind and helpful. We started off with the house lentil soup and even though it's hot outside, it was so tasty. The lentils were cooked well and drenched in warm spices. I had the veggie sampler with falafel, Greek salad, dolmas, hummus, tzatziki sauce, pitas and more. The falafel was fried to a crisp and very flavorful. The salads were fresh and the hummus perfectly flavored and creamy. Wally's is a must, try it, you will love it. read more

Wally's Cafe - Veggie sampler plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Rocklin, California

What a great find. Driving from Reno to Sacramento and stopped here for lunch. We shared the veggie combo plate and a beef lamb Giro. The combo plate was amazing, everything on it was flavorful. Th Giro was also excellent. Best mediterranean food we have had in a long time. read more

Our first time at Wally's and we will definitely be back! First impression, very clean with a friendly welcoming staff. We were seated immediately and provided with menus and water. A moment later the server took our drink orders and brought us a complementary bowl of delicious lentil soup. We've never been to a Lebanese restaurant before and the waitress was very helpful in recommending several items on their menu. My husband had the Chicken Shawarma plate. Grilled chicken with rice pilaf, salad, and pita bread with two dipping sauces. I had the Shrimp Kabob plate. 12 big shrimp over rice pilaf served with salad and pita bread with dipping sauces. Both of our meals were absolutely delicious. Wonderful seasonings and beautifully prepared. Can't wait to try so many other things on their menu. They also provided us with two servings of homemade baklava at the end of our meal. They serve beer and wine too which was nice. The owner checked in on us while we ate to make sure that everything was to our satisfaction. Again, very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We can't wait to go back and try some of the other things on their menu. Wally's Café gets 5 stars from us! read more

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Amazing food top quality ingredients. Service was great. My wife dined here regularly for lunch. This was my first time and I loved it.

Family owned restaurant! That has great Lebanese food. Great fast friendly service with delicious food. Excellent again! read more

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Holy moly, I can see why Wally's Cafe has so many good reviews. The food was absolutely amazing, my fiancé and I left with full bellies and in such a good mood haha. The service was great and I loved how clean it was too. They were so generous, we expected to just get our plates and that would be it. But they served us a yummy lentil soup and topped it off with some baklava Our new spot :) read more

Wally's Cafe - 18. Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Rocklin, California

Great food, wonderful service. Would return and will recommend. Had the shrimp shawarma. It was very tasty, well spiced and cooked perfectly. read more

This is authentic, delicious, quality, Lebanese food, and it's local! I love that their menu is just big enough, but not too large to make it confusing. I originally started out only eating their veggie platter, but I have expanded to chicken kebabs, lamb gyros, and virtually everything else. I've even tried their burgers and they're great! When you are at their restaurant, they start you out with a small bowl of lentil soup, which is so delicious, fresh naan bread, which is also amazing, and a drink. Once you place the order, you don't have to wait long before you are brought out your entrée. I've never left without a to go box because their servings are super generous! Lately, we've been ordering Wally's for delivery, just because we live about 40 minutes away. They can be found on five different online ordering platforms, so you shouldn't have any issues having them delivered. They don't skimp on their to go portions either, and the only thing I miss about eating in their restaurant is the friendly service. They really do roll out the red carpet for folks, especially when they start recognizing you. They have brought us delicious pickled vegetables as a treat, and to say thank you for our patronage. Oh, don't forget to order extra of their homemade baklava! It's so good that the one they provide per person/entrée just isn't quite enough. I also have to highly recommend their mint lemonade. I order two without ice so that way I can take one to work with me the next day. Everything there is just so good! Definitely recommend! read more

The food quality is beyond five stars. The service is great. I've had a lot of great Middle Eastern food in my life coming from the Bay Area. They're as good if not better than some of the ones I've had. The only problem is that this place is too expensive now. Can't afford it. Won't be able to come back. read more

Good food and good service. I've been looking for a good breakfast restaurant since I moved to Oakley. I've tried different restaurant and never really attracted me to their services and food. While waiting in the car with my son, I told to get some food and he pointed out in front of us where we parked. He said there's Wally's and we decided to try it out. We are glad we did. read more

Service was super friendly and the food was really good. We had the beef and lamb gyros, delicious!

Wally's cafe is a hidden gem. Tucked away in a normal looking shopping center, is the best Mediterranean/Lebanese food around. They are super friendly, the food is magnificent and reminds me of the food I'd get overseas. The restaurant has plenty of seating and is a great place to grab lunch of dinner. read more

This restaurant is in a small strip mall with parking out front. There is a lot of seating and you order at the cash register then they bring your food to you. Unexpectedly, they brought us a complimentary bowl of delicious lentil soup and with the bill gave us a piece of baklava. We ordered wraps and they were soooo good. I am not loving chicken as much these days but their chicken was delicious. Everything was fresh and delicious. We will definitely return. read more

Wally's Cafe - Chicken wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Rocklin, California

Love this place. Lentil bean soup, chicken salad, kabobs, da bomb... Wally and family are the best! read more

Very good Greek food! Loved the pomegranate chicken and Baklava! My kids loved their icecream. Very family friendly and kind. read more

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I don't know how this place made Yelp Top 100. What are the standards?? We came in around 3pm on Saturday. When we were ready to order we asked a waitress if we could and she said wait and never came back. I thought that was weird. A few minutes later free lentil soup was brought to the table. It was good and hit the spot. We were thankful. After we ordered it all changed. We ordered the pomegranate chicken, lamb/steak gyro plate, chicken shawarma and a beef shawarma. Our ordered drinks did not come out until we asked again and still took long. Our food took very long. I started looking around and saw two tables that came in well after us eating. Then I saw Wally bringing them one of our plates (ordered double rice instead of salad on one). Even they were confused and rejected it. He then brought it to the other table that came in after us. After they rejected he brought it to us. I didn't like the fact that our food was handled now by two other tables. It was only the lamb and steak gyro plate too. 10 mins later the pomegranate chicken came out. 10 mins later the beef shawarma arrived and another 5 mins for the chicken shawarma. It was clear they were remaking our order one at a time because they gave our food away to the other tables. No apologies. The food was not flavorful at all. We very excited to try this "Yelp Top 100" spot but were severely disappointed. Not even including the poor service. It was bland, tasteless and there was a lot of fat in the beef shawarma. The pomegranate chicken was very, very tart. Not good at all. Barely edible. No balance. The rice usually is my daughter's favorite that's why we get double rice but she barely touched it. It was flavorless like white rice. The beef/lamb gyro pieces were very thick and we usually get shaved. Was ok. The beef shawarma had no vegetables even though it said lettuce, tomato and onion. The chicken shawarma barely had any chicken. It was all lettuce, onion and tomatoes. I wish I took pictures but I was very disappointed, wanted to leave and wasn't planning on posting anything because the experience. The crinkle fries were our favorite. At the end they gave us baklava and some sorbet on the house. It was good but didn't come close to making up for the flavorless food and poor service. I normally love Lebanese food, Mediterranean food and especially beef shawarmas. I've had much better at a place close to my home. This was easily the worst I've had as far back as I can remember. Even my kids didn't eat... If you've never had Lebanese food you might like this place. If you have and know how flavorful, aromatic and tasty it should be then find another better place. Lentil soup, crinkle fries and the sorbet were our favorites. Everything else was bland. This place has been hiding under the Yelp 100 banner. Never coming back here again. Not that it really mattered (I'm here for the food) but the ambiance wasn't fresh either. Looked like they haven't changed a thing since they opened. Smelled questionable in some areas. read more

Wally's Cafe - I've lost trust in the Yelp Top 100. This place should not be on it. Maybe top 100k - Mediterranean Near Me - Rocklin, California

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So delicious! First time here. Chicken shawarma and the gyro plate was wonderful! Tzatziki sauce and garlic sauce are the perfect flavor boost to already amazing food! Service was on point. Nothing bad to say. Will definitely visit again. read more

Amazing food and service. Authentic flavors and huge variety of dishes! Just the type of establishment Rocklin needs

They start off the meal with a complimentary delicious lentil soup and also hooked it up with some yummy dessert. Such a kind staff and a lovely little place. Kid friendly too! read more

The owner always greets customers with a smile. The food quality and taste is exceptional. They throw in a side of a great tasting bean soup with entrees. read more

Great vegetarian options, super friendly staff and delicious food! Very family friendly restaurant that has plenty of parking. We ordered the vegetarian platter (delicious) and falafel wrap with onion rings (also recommended). Wally came out to say hi and checked in on us, and everyone was so welcoming! Truly a family friendly restaurant with ample parking outside. read more

Wally's Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Rocklin, California

Amazing food, great people, and authentic Greek flavors! Wally's never disappoints. Every dish is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned -- from the gyros to the lamb souvlaki, everything tastes homemade. The portions are generous, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the whole place has that warm, family-run vibe that makes you feel welcome. If you're craving real Greek food, this is the spot. Easily one of my favorite places to eat! read more

Love the chicken gyros wrap and baklava. This place never disappoints. Great service to boot! read more

We always enjoy the fresh food choices. Portions are generous. Services is efficient and servers are polite.

We've been wanting to come here for ages! I can see why they have a 4 star rating with over 1k reviews on here! Immediately you feel like family. A few minutes after we sat down, we were given a cup of some of the best lentil soup that we've ever had, and some waters. I ordered the chicken liver plate which came with rice, salad, tzatziki, and a delicious garlic dip. I love chicken liver lol and everything on my plate was delicious. Huge portions! My hubby got the gyros plate, and oh my goodness...the gyros were so good!! The flavors were incredible. We were then given a complimentary plate of amazing baklava! They were so generous here :) the baklava was delicious too, and not too sweet. Nice big restaurant with lots of half booths, regular booths, and tables. Very clean bathroom. Very warm service, and excellent food! Oh and a chilled frosted mug for his beer was a nice touch on this hot day! We'll definitely be back!! 10/10 read more

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The lentil soup is soothing, the chicken shawarma so well spiced and very juicy, and the beef/lamb gyro so loaded on soft pita. Courteous service, huge portions and excellent value-Wallys a five star that comes easy. read more

Delicious! Service was fantastic. We had beef kabobs, chicken shawarma and make lemonade.

I had the lamb kabob plate and the wife had the chicken shawarma plate and both were delicious and tasty and plentiful. Without being aware of it they served us a delicious bowls of lentil soup as an appetizer and at the end of our meal they served us a pastry, both without charge!! I also had the Lebanese Pilsner beer and the wife the Lebanese coffee. Both were very very good. The restaurant had plenty of seating and the service was quick and easy. The staff are super friendly too. Great atmosphere and ambiance. read more

The food at Wally's is absolutely amazing! The service is fast, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant is clean and well maintained, which makes the dining experience even better. If you're looking for freshly made Lebanese food and want to taste one of the best baklavas you'll ever have, this is the place to go. Highly recommended! read more

I would like to thank Wally and his group for the wonderful experience my 15yo son and I had tonight. I originally ordered food to go because I knew it was close to the time they close, but when I arrived to pick it up I saw a few people there, so I asked if we could sit. The woman who greeted us was warm and welcoming. She didn't look bothered, but - hospitable. She brought us waters as we sat and unwrapped our food. A man (who I later found out was Wally) brought us plates and forks. The food was very tasty. I can't remember being at a Lebanese restaurant. It was simple and unassuming. Perfect for us. We ordered chicken schawarma, the mixed meat plate, hummus, and dolmas. The portions of our plates were generous, with large side salads and the complimentary lentil soup and baklava I read about. Everything had a great flavor. My son didn't speak/breathe until every bit of his food was gone. Wally was kind to chat with us and tell us the story of how they came to Rocklin from the Bay. I found Wally's after reading an article about restaurants to stop at as you travel to Tahoe. Thankfully we live 10 mins away from this somewhat hidden gem. We would definitely go back. read more

The food was delicious, the service was excellent. We had the gyro plate and falafel side. A friend ordered the pomegranate chicken. I'll get that the next visit. The mint lemonade was fabulous! It was smooth and refreshing. read more

Delicious food! They give a complimentary bowl of lentil soup while you wait and complimentary baklava after the meal! My husband ordered the beef shawarma plate and he really loved the flavor. It comes with a shawarma sauce and tzatziki sauce along with Greek salad and rice. I ordered the beef and lamb gyro plate- it was tender and flavorful - paired really well with the tzatziki sauce and Greek salad and rice. The baklava was the best I have ever tasted. It melts in your mouth and the pistachio flavor is mouthwatering. I ordered 2 pcs baklava to go that I ate in the car because I couldn't wait until I got home- it's that good. I'm definitely going back and ordering a box of baklava to go next time. We met the owner Wally and the food server is his neighbor (forgot to ask his name) who was very attentive and polite. Awesome experience so I'm leaving this review because they deserve 5 stars read more

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Wally's continues to provide wonderful food and excellent service. From the lentil soup to the main course to the baklava, it's 100% every time. Just recently ordered the pomegranate chicken and it was superb. Portions are huge - plan on enjoying it for at least one more meal at home. read more

The food was amazing. The flavor is on point. The meats cooked perfectly. The rice is light and fluffy. My favorite middle eastern restaurant in the area read more

Great healthy food, service was quick. Place looked clean inside. They brought free desserts after our meal too.

The food is pretty good. The kebabs were a bit dry. The service was great. The humus was missing something. The tabbouli needed more olive oil. read more

Wally's Cafe - tabbouli, hummus, and pickled vegetables and olive starters - Mediterranean Near Me - Rocklin, California

Casual sit down restaurant with excellent food. Pleasantly refreshing and delicious. Simple, but kind service. This is a gem! Wish it was in my neighborhood! read more

Omg what a gem of a place!!! In the area for a conference and oh my, so so good. The lentil soup they provide is EXCELLENT. then we had onion rings, gyro/pomegranate chicken combo plate, beef shawarma / chicken shawarma combo plate, and the mint lemonade. ALL DELICIOUS 10/10. Then to end with the flaky, homemade, delicious baklava. All I can say is WOW. highly highly recommend. read more

Chicken in my chicken gyro was perfectly cooked and seasoned, veggies were fresh, sauces were amazing, the cheese steak wrap was soooo delicious, lentil soup was savory, and the baklava was the best we have ever had! 10/10 on every single item. Can't wait to try the chicken shawarma next time! read more