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    Yafa cuisine

    4.7 (203 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    YAFA CUISINE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Tawook Plate
    Marie M.

    This hole-in-the-wall was a pleasant surprise! Yafa Cuisine advertises their falafel, but it's their Chicken Tawook Plate that got me hooked. Pricing was reasonable and the portions were hugh. The quantity of grilled chicken cubes was equivalent to about 2 long skewers (about 12 pieces?). The photo I took was taken after eating 2/3 of the yummy meal...oops. I was hungry and couldn't stop munching! Included a variety of pickled vegetables (turnips, cucumber, and peppers), a side of hummus, and garlic sauce. Service was warm and friendly. Will definitely return when I'm in the area!

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    Sung J.

    Food has always been fresh and delish. My husband and I have been enjoying dining at Yafa every time. I like the fact that they have gloves on for sanitation purposes, but I only wish that they would replace their gloves frequently especially after taking orders via phone or at the cash register. The same gloves are used afterwards to make our foods. I have noticed this each time I have dined here. So gross. And IE can get pretty hot during the summer. Please have the A/C on as a part of customer service. Having a small fan on does not do justice to keep the air cool for dining customers.

    Filet mignon plate
    Alana V.

    I have always passed this place so today I decided to try it! I was greeted at the register and placed my order of the filet mignon plate swiftly. She was very nice and even informed me that my order would take 20 minutes. I had no problem with that and it affirmed the freshness/quality of the food. In the meantime, I got a drink and ordered a baklava as well. They brought me my plate about 20 minutes later and it looked delicious! The meat was so tender and easy to grab. My wrist is broken so I'm unable to use a knife to cut and I have some difficulty eating, so this was perfect! I'm not really a hummus fan, but theirs was so creamy and yummy. I ate it all! I took the baklava home and I ate it as part of dinner. It was different than any other baklava I've ever had, but in a great way! I'm happy I tried Yafa and will be back

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    Leilani M.

    Parking is available by new India sweets & spices. Follow the walkway on the right hand side and you'll find the entrance. Limited indoor or patio seating. Delivery services available, tap to pay. Service was great! Food was good with substantial servings. Easy for sharing! Restrooms inside for customers. We sat towards the drink fridge area and didn't really care for the artificial spray smell it seemed like an automatic dispenser. It was a bit overpowering. I'd much rather recommend patio seating or sit closer to the front entrance. Loved the 80s music videos playing. Retro throwback!

    Falafel
    Gillian S.

    ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! Big portions, fresh food, and overall amazing service! I was so excited to try this place out after hearing about it. The chicken shawarma bowl and the falafel were absolutely delicious. The falafel was nice and hot and so flavorful. We went during the late afternoon and were served our food really quickly. There was ample indoor and outdoor seating and the ambiance was nice for an early dinner. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back!

    Chicken Bowl
    Kim H.

    AMAZING FRESH FALAFEL! Have heard great things about this place and it definitely exceeded expectations. Falafel was freshly made and had great flavor! The chicken bowl was also great and a good serving size. Genuinely enjoyed every thing about it and would come back. Key tip: ask for extra sauce Service: The best service I could ever ask for! Everyone was really helpful and friendly. You can tell they care about their customers and want you to feel at home. Very quiet and welcoming! Ample indoor and outdoor seating areas Located close to UCR so please come support!! Rating 9/10

    Shawarma Fries and Beef Pita
    Kevin E.

    Shawarma fries and beef pita are really good. Full of flavor and you can add as many toppings as you want in the pita. Small and quiet shop but delicious food and good service

    Elizabeth S.

    I came here after visiting family nearby. It's located facing the street, sharing the building with an Indian grocery store. I got the double Arabic combo ($26.99) to try the chicken and beef shawarma. It comes with a box of hot French fries and sides of hummus and pickles. The portions were a good size and I had plenty of leftovers to bring home, the meat was tender and juicy. It was seasoned well and the wraps were cut into smaller pieces that were easier to eat. The lady was nice and the order came quickly.

    Falafel
    Alex M.

    Small restaurant with great food! Malak (cashier) was very friendly and fast at making my 9/10 falafel pita & 10/10 chicken wrap! Falafel was seasoned well and delicious. Authentic food, not busy during lunch, chill environment, and professional staff. Will be returning next time with friends!

    Double Chicken Arabic Combo

    Genuinely one of my favorite spots in riverside. The chicken wrap and fries are amazing. Their garlic sauce is the best. Every time we order from here the food and service is just spot on.

    The food here is always amazinghonestly the best Mediterranean spot around. But the service from the two women (one with hijab especially) working there is consistently disappointing. Most of the time they're chatting with each other instead of paying attention to customers, and they only seem to work properly when the owner is present. The food is great, but the service really needs improvement..

    Tabbouleh
    Angelina S.

    This is an update: I don't know why yelp doesn't allow us to remove a review. The owner cares for his customers and his business. He took care of a problem that a trainee made. I was so happy that I can go back and enjoy all the delicious and flavorful dishes that this place has to offer.

    mixed plate that was supposed to come with Kefta, chicken, and steak. They were out of kefta. rice, hummus, pita, pickles

    ordered lunch to go, and it was ready when I got there. Very fast service. The lady who prepared the food and worked the register was very nice. I ordered the mixed plate that was supposed to come with Kefta, chicken, and steak. However, they were out of Kefta so she gave me extra steak. It also comes with rice, pita, and I ordered extra pickles. She gave me garlic sauce and tahini too. The steak was super tender, and the chicken was very juicy. The meat does come with peanuts on it

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    Amazingly delicious . Love each bite of it . Ask for Esrra and she will customize based on your needs .

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    Sakshi, Thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate you so much!

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    Small family shop. Friendly and the food is great. Best falafel I've had around. Prices are pretty fair in modern food times.

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    We appreciate the great review! We look forward to serving you again!

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    Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro - Croissant Club

    Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro

    4.1(1.7k reviews)
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    5 stars for always being consistent and delicious. I mainly visit on Saturdays for lunch and it…read morecan be busy but the staff is pretty efficient and gets orders out quick. Honestly, the line is mainly due to the customers taking their sweet time while ordering. You might have a hard time finding a table to sit at inside, but they also have outside seating. Price-wise you'll probably spend around $15-$20 per person. I highly recommend their grilled chicken sandwhich. It comes with grilled chicken, lettuce and tomato, all on a toasted sourdough bread covered with pesto and cheese. For the side I typically get the Italian pasta salad, which is always delicious. One thing about this sandwhich is that the chicken will never cover the entire bread and it will never be distributed evenly. So you will always have one half that has less chicken and ends up being part veggie pesto sandwhich, which is still worth it. The other favorite is a turkey club sandwhich on a croissant. It's basic, but also very tasty. They also carry a variety of pastries and serve Klatch coffee (brewed coffee) if you need a sweet treat afterward.

    Passing through town and decided to pit stop here. Their bakery items are really good. I got the…read morecinnamon roll and would recommend. The sticky carmalized bottom and delicious frosting on top was delicious. I also wanted to try their chicken apple sausage and ordered a side. It was decent, I think the baked good was much better though and I'd probably come back to try more pastries and baked goods in the future personally. This is a casual place so you order at the front of the restaurant and then pay in the back. Prices are very reasonable all around across the menu. Plenty of tables but can get busy! Worth checking out if you're in the downtown area.

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    D'Elia's Grinders

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    This was my first time visiting D'Elias, which is actually a childhood favorite of my wife's. I…read morelove a good sandwich shop, so I was excited to try it. The first small disappointment was finding out they don't offer mushrooms. As a big mushroom fan, especially on a hot sandwich, that was a bit of a letdown -- but not a deal breaker. I ordered the D'Loaded Cheese Steak, which honestly would've been perfect with mushrooms. When I opened it up, it looked absolutely delicious. The flavor definitely delivered -- I won't deny that at all. It was very tasty. My main issue was the texture and structure of the sandwich. It came out extremely hot and very wet. The bottom of the bread was completely soaked, which made it difficult to pick up without it falling apart. I just wish the bread had held up better so I could've enjoyed it without the mess. Overall, the flavor was great, but I hope they can improve the sandwich structure a bit. I'd be willing to give it another try.

    First time here. Placed look clean. Asked if they had combos, was told they do not everything is…read moreseparate. Ordered 2 half sandwiches 2 sides and 2 med. drinks. $48 dollars. Good lawd! (Was lobster on these sandwiches) Pros - Food was good. Fresh ingredients Potato salad was very good. Place was clean. Employees were friendly. Cons - Too expensive for what we got. We could've went to a good full service sit down restaurant for much less (tip included). Will we be back? I'd like to say yes but not at these prices. Also the 40 min drive makes it not worth it. I understand good food is not cheap but I'll stick to closer/cheaper sandwiche shops near me (Green Shack/Saverinos)

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    Family owned small business that has been a staple in the city of riverside for a few decades

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    My Hero Subs - Jr. Pastrami

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    Been coming to this place since I was in high school!! Their sandwiches have not changed one bit…read more Which is so amazing and became my comfort food. The cold sandwiches are always phenomenal and always been my go-to. I've introduced my children to My Hero and they love it!!! They have always been welcoming and the service has always been excellent!

    I've been eating sandwiches for as long as I can remember and what intrigue me about this place was…read morethey said they were the best subs so I went in to completely empty restaurant. They do a lot of business. It seems to go orders, but I chose to stay there and eat, I ordered the Italian sandwich chips and a soda price was really reasonable, but I found the sandwich locking. I've never seen a sandwich with so little meat in it if you wanted bread with lettuce and mayonnaise that was the sandwich for you while I was waiting for my food another customer came in and was asking questions and the gentleman at the counter and the girl making the sandwiches after he left. They were talking smack about him in front of another customer. As far as the ambience there wasn't any, there was no decor. The TV in the middle of the restaurant was so high that the guy was talking on the phone couldn't hear the customers in person or over the phone what they were saying. I was very disappointed in the food quality and customer service.

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    Chipotle Chicken sub so goood!!! Added jalapeños in it

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