Mediterrano Cafe
5941 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46250
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Address :
5941 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN, 46250 - Phone (317) 595-0399
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Neal P.
I had a GREAT lunch. They either have new owners or finally found their groove. Salad and cold veggie bar was great. Hot veg dishes were great. Falafel was moist and tender. Tabuli and lentil salad were notable. Meat dishes were good. Gyro meat was fresh and moist. Chicken kebab was great. Bulgar wheat pilaf was great. If you wrote them off after the owners changed, please give them another chance. Things have vastly improved.
(4)Angi B.
Well worth the price, the lunch buffet has all the greats - gyros, humus, tabouli, soups, salads, veggie dishes. Both my gyro-loving husband and I (a vegan) loved it. Only down side is they aren't open for dinner. :-)
(5)Fujiwara S.
Greatest turkysh food I ever had!! The very basic items like lentil soup, yougrut sauce are really good. Pita bread was very chewy, and strongly recommend to have with gyro and the salad just like gyro sandwitch. Kebabu, falafel, chicken spinatch, spinatch & artichoke, humus, wheat pilaf were also remarkable.
(5)Sarah C.
Dang - why is today the first time I've heard of this place?! Their lunch buffet was absolutely delightful. Greek salad, falafels, veggies, kebabs, hummus, gyro meat, etc. Everything was fresh and outstanding. The okra stew was well received by me and the rest of my group. Oh! And the spinach/artichoke dip was A-MAZING. Overall, a great little spot. I'm definitely going to have to come back during lunch sometime in the near future. It's located in a strip, so don't miss it as you're cruising down 86th. Because I definitely did - twice. haha.
(5)Chris R.
I love gyros. My wife is vegan. We are both completely happy with our meal. That is rare. Great, fresh food for a good price. This place is a diamond in the rough. Just happened upon it--and will make a point to do so again. The navy bean salad was awesome.
(5)Erik J.
I went there for lunch on a weekday and got the $13 buffet. Although it has a smaller seating area, most of the tables were cleaned off but some weren't(who wants to eat next to another diner's dirty dishes?). If the tables were all good to go, that would have been a better experience. I'm Ok with a "quaint dining experience", but cleanliness plays a huge role in that. The buffet: Not bad, not great. It would be great for $7. The entire time I was there, approximately 50 minutes, the same lamb stayed in the pan under the heat lamp, which raises the question, "how long was it there before I arrived?". If the buffet has smaller trays and they had to constantly put out more fresh food, things that were supposed to be hot wouldn't have been cold(lamb, bad, etc). Result: Will I give it another try? Maybe... Would I go there regularly for $7? Probably. Also, I understand a buffet with a big price tag, but don't make me get up and get my own beverage. I'm paying $13 already. What comes with it besides a nearly self service food line with good cooked hours before? For $13 I can make my own Greek food.
(2)Megan L.
I really enjoyed the chicken kabobs here- grilled with flavorful seasonings. The pilaf was fluffy and perfect. After realizing I was dining alone, the staff welcomed me with pita bread and hummus on the house! I would have liked to try the buffet, but it was not open on a Thursday evening. Overall, very nice service, delicious Mediterranean food, and a positive experience. Try it! It's better than eating at a chain restaurant and more adventurous!
(4)Dallas M.
Excellent and fresh! Discovered this gem thanks to fellow Yelpers. Skip the chains in this very busy retail area and get some yummy Mediterranean cuisine instead.
(4)tom j.
I have been going to this place for about 10 years now. I used to go once a month when I lived in Indy, now I go every time I visit. In all my years, in no way has the food taste or quality suffered. This place is always good, and one of the best buffets in Indy. There is something for everyone, except maybe a vegan, and they should stay home anyway. Well hell, there may even be something for a vegan, I don't know. I don't recall the price, maybe $11 bucks, but it would cost you more than half of that to eat at Burger King, and that price is out the door. I enjoy paying before I eat, then I don't have to wait for a check. The owners are always present in the dining room, and polite. If you had a problem or request I'm confident that they would accommodate you on anything. If you like this kind of food, don't be put off because it's a buffet, it is DAMN GOOD!
(5)Marcel R.
3.5 stars is more like it. Went there today and the food is a mixture of lile indian fusion with middle easter. The tabouli is not the regular parsley tabouli for example. Most things were mediocre at best. The hummus tastes like the hummus for a jar - not for me. The best thing they have on there $11 buffet in my opinion is the gyro and the tatziki sauce. The tatziki sauce has a middle eastern flare to it and is absolutely phenomenal...soooooo good. That dish alone with the sauce made it worth to me actually.
(3)Richard H.
Fun buffet of Mediterranean favorites. Nothing adventurous, but most of what's there is well-prepared, and you can really load up! Good gyros, kebabs and rice. The two chicken casseroles were puzzling. :-) The decor leaves quite a bit to be desired, but the service is fine, and plates were whisked away quickly during our visit. You pay first, they hand you silverware and a cup, then you go at it.
(4)Mara A.
I love this place. The owner is such a nice guy. Their food is always fresh and delicious!! This is by far one if the best Turkish places in town! Thank you Turk!
(5)Kristen B.
So, I say to my phone, "Google, us there Mediterranean food near by?" and unto me was bestowed this gift, straight from Google Heaven, of delicious, abundant, vegan food! I was instantly greeted by the owner who happily showed me that over half of the buffet was vegan! He special made a Greek salad for me without feta and confirmed the pita was egg free. I loved every bite, the spicy pickled veggies, the cracked wheat salad, the bean salad, but special shout out to the garlic egg plant. (it's worth noting that I hate eggplant, but they do something amazing to it.) There was plenty of meet, so carnivores would leave fat and happy too. Bottom line, get there.
(5)Reza Z.
The food is good but the cashier guy was one of the rudest people I have met in my life! Most of the tables were not cleaned on time so I had no choice of which table to sit at!
(1)Aditya C.
Great buffet, a treat for vegetarians. Simple delicious med food. Clean no fuss ambiance.
(4)Ayham H.
Excellent food, better food than what was offered from previous owners "Egyptian / Iranian couples", I think it is now owned by Turkish people, and they don't use a lot of spices which is good. It is more of relaxed environment and you have enough space to eat and walk. Hours of operation are inconvenient, they close at 2 or 3 PM, seriously, people are at work, and there is a bigger chance of having more customers and bussiness in dinner time too!
(4)The Yelp-inator W.
Yummy good authentic buffet with supurb food...fresh pitas...so good.
(5)Nic J.
I really enjoyed my lunch here. Tender gyro meat, excellent chicken kabob, and all of the veggie dishes I had were really tasty. The place was clean and they kept the buffet well-stocked with hot, fresh food. It's a little steep at $13, but everything I had was really good. The coconut cake was an excellent dessert, especially paired with the rice pudding.
(4)Heather B.
We LOVE this place. There are days that I dream of their hummus and have to make the stop. The falafel is downright perfection in my mouth. Often they have to make more as soon as they see me coming through the door. That's okay. Its worth every cent to just eat falafel and hummus. Don't forget to request Turkish tea or coffee ! You'll be jacked ( and regular ) the rest of the day! :)
(5)Graham T.
It's hard to come by a good Mediterranean restaurant, but Mediterrano Cafe is definitely one of them. The buffet is great, especially the veg options. I would have expected them to have better non-veg dishes but the okra stew, falafel and hummus blew me over. The coup de grace was definitely the Coconut Cake. That just blew my mind. You must visit this place if your in town and looking for a nice lunch.
(4)C D.
We ended up at Mediterrano by chance - the place we'd planned to eat wasn't open, so we scanned Yelp for something else. We were not disappointed. The restaurant is tucked into a strip mall behind Castleton Square Mall. It's about $13 for the buffet, which includes drink. It sounds a little expensive until you see what you get for that amount of money. The buffet includes plenty of options to please vegetarians and carnivores alike. There were a variety of salad choices, hummus, pita, tziki, beans, rice, falafel, gyro, kabobs, and more. We tried a bit of everything. The only thing we disagreed on was the spinach/artichoke side dish - I really liked it; my husband wasn't crazy about it (but loved the kabobs). We will definitely be back!
(5)Anna L.
First timers? Yep. The owner greeted us, explained the process of paying at the counter before we grabbed a plate, gave us a thorough lunch buffet tour of their offering. Then he let us 2 ravenous beasts loose! Good first impressions so far. The buffet is divided into 1/2 vegetarian & 1/2 meat so it's a nice mix for the herbi-, carni-, omni-VORES. So we started off with a mixed salad w/ crunchy cucumber chips, diced tomatoes, & loads of feta cheese. Got a side of lentil beans to mix in as well. While I'm at it, I got a scoop of tangy lentil soup. Not being completely overstuffed on chowing down plate #1, I managed to get plate #2 - creamy artichoke (a lady's favorite said he), grape leaves stuffed w/ herbed rice, chicken kabob, gyro meat, apricot chicken, falafels, cracked wheat, & a pita bread sliver. Need I name more? Oh, don't forget a small bowl of hummus & yogurt to dunk your food in! Being ravenous beasts as we are, snuck in some coconut cake drenched in rice pudding for dessert at the end. Make sure to shake some cinnamon - Voila! Well...that was an effing good lunch. I like the fact that you pay before you eat - especially if you're on the run. Careful that you don't over-eat and fall asleep in your office chair back at work though. Weekday buffet is $11 and weekend is $13 (probably more specialties). Quite wallet-friendly for the freshness and variety they have. Don't forget to leave a nice tip in the register jar before you head out!
(4)Suzie T.
I took my daughter in law out for her birthday lunch today. She always loves Indian, so I suggested this place which was new to her. She loved it and the food was really good. Just as the first review stated, the buffet was hot and fresh, the place was bright , clean & the white table cloths brought an atmosphere of a Birthday lunch. The manager/owner was very nice & gave us our privacy to have our long conversations in the corner and still managed to take away the used plates. This truly is a great casual gem of yummies for people in a hurry or ones that want to hang out and catch up on life matters!
(5)Sean R.
My wife is practically a vegetarian and I almost elusively eat meat. This place is a good balance. The $13 buffet is awesome. 2 or 3 real solid meat choices. Gyro Meat and a chicken kabob thing that is really good. Rice, cracked wheat (which looks like rice) and falafel make for good sides. Coconut cake for dessert. We do have two kids and they only have 3 high chairs so that can cause issues if another family is there. Plus when the are busy it feels like all of the tables are on top of each other.
(4)Karla B.
I would definitely recommend the place, just don't order the shrimp Mediterrano. Maybe I'm too picky, having grown up on the Florida Gulf Coast, but serving shrimp not deveined is unacceptable. Would you serve chicken with feathers? I know, seafood in Indiana, what should I expect? The plate arrived with too many shrimp, too small and too briny. Plus the occasional gritty bite from not being properly cleaned. Give me fewer, slightly larger shrimp properly deveined and the dish would have been perfect. (maybe a lighter hand on the salt as well). But, here's the good: The hummus appetizer was delicious: perfectly creamy, not too garlicky, and with the right touch of olive oil and spice. Served with warm, pillowy pita, we didn't leave a trace. Husband ordered the lamb Mediterrano: cubed bites of lamb sautéed with green and red bell peppers, tomato and mushroom in a spicy, slightly saucy and rich combination. It was paired with a small, fresh and crisp, lightly dressed salad and rice. When I heard the distinctive "ding" of a microwave come from the kitchen, my heart sank slightly. I'm not certain what emerged from the micro but it could have been used to thaw the chicken for my son's kebab. Though nicely seasoned, the texture of the breast meat was slightly rubbery but the good flavor outweighed the flaw in texture. And the accompanying onion salad was a zippy addition with liberal sumac and other spice rounding out the slight heat of the red onion. We were there for dinner but as mostly a vegetarian I'd be willing to return to try the veggie dishes on the lunch buffet. Service was friendly and perfectly attentive.
(3)Aaron A.
We've been wanting to stop in here for some time, but for one reason or another, we never made it in. Well, today, with an extra hour to kill and already in the area, Mediterrano Cafe was the perfect solution. Somewhat expensive for a lunch buffet, we felt it was well worth the price. Hummus was surprisingly smooth, and the tzatziki was cool and full of flavor. The warm pita was a perfect medium for slathering the good stuff onto! The pita is not pocket pita, rather a thicker, softer bread, sometimes called laffa or taboon. We happen to prefer this to the pocket pita as it holds up better and seems to have more flavor. We also enjoyed the tabouli, and my wife particularly liked the onion salad which were complimentary side dishes. The star of the meal for me was the chicken kabobs and the falafel. Kabobs were juicy and well seasoned, and served with onion. A pita with kabob, tzatziki, and the spinach artichoke dish made for a great mouth experience! We also very much appreciated the handmade, but perfectly formed falafal. Not so much ball, more dome shaped, these tasty morsel were large but light. A shmear of hummus on pita with a dome of falafel and you have a heckuva lunch. We dont typically visit buffets, but this would be a regular exception. If only it were closer to home! But I do expect we'll come by more frequently now that we've tried it. The dinner menu sounds good as well, with a chance to try things more adventurous than might be available on a buffet lunch.
(5)Alyssa R.
Really tasty and fresh lunch buffet with tons of vegetarian options. The items marked spicy are really not by my standards, but still flavorful. You can probably stand to skip the desserts, they were pretty mediocre. I love this kind of hidden strip mall gem!
(4)Ruben L.
Big ups to Betsy for recommding this place to me. This place is a solid 4, which is all attributed to the food. AMBIENCE- very minimalistic decor, the tables are nothing fancy, and the walls have a few pieces of art on the wall (most of which look like hyroglyphics, yeah, I'm pretty sure I spelled that wrong). The place is clean, and does have a "cafe" feel to it. SERVICE- basically there is none. This place only does a lunch buffet, though they do have a carryout menu. When we walked in, we weren't quite sure what to do. A man at the register asked us "TWO?" We replied with a yes, and then he replied "$26.00" which was the price for 2 buffets. Past that, we encountered no other employees. The person bussing dishes did not come out until people left, so you're basically left with a stack of plates at your table. If you go in a large group, this could be a problem. MENU- great selection of both vegetarian, and non- vegetarian dishes. The buffet included- hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, salad, soup, rice, pita bread, gyro meat, chicken kabob, kafta, a chicken curry of some sort, lamb stew, etc... A pretty good medley of Mediterranean dishes. They also had rice pudding and coconut cake for dessert. Drinks are included in the price of the buffet (which are self serve). FOOD- DELICOUS- the meats were tender and juicy. I would have been happy with just gyro meat, but they were all wonderful. The chicken curry dish had an Indian taste to it, and the lamb stew was sweet, which I was not expecting at all. Generally speaking, I try to hold back a little bit when I go to buffets, now that I'm a bit older, but this place made me forget about that rule. OVERALL- $13 for a Mediterranean buffet is not bad by any means. Sure service is non-existent, but at a buffet, you don't really need much help. A great place to take someone who has never had this type of food, that would like to get a good sampling. Celebrity Rating- Mena Suvari
(4)Tiffany B.
**AMENDING MY REVIEW DUE TO NEW OWNERSHIP 10/30/12** Formerly my favorite restaurant in Indianapolis, the old owners are gone and the new cooks--whether they are using the prior owners' recipes or not--are not up to par. Food that was once juicy, tantalizing, flavorful are now watered down, recycled too often/long in the buffet slots and lacks the flavors that once lured me there and had me sending tons of people their way. They used to have the best, creamiest hummus in town--no longer. They used to have an eggplant dish that would convert non-eggplant eaters into advocates--that's gone, too. They even replaced the awesome exotic iced tea with one of those crap Lipton machines. The only reason they get to even keep 2 stars (down from 5) is that the at least have yet to screw up the rice pudding and coconut cake. Go downtown to somewhere like Bosphorous instead. This place lost all its special with the old owners. So sad, since I am passionate about quality international food. Boo. :(
(2)Angelica G.
I feel as if the majority of reviews are misleading about Mediteranno. The lunch buffet was overpriced ($13) for the quality of the food and the venue itself. The meat tasted as if it had been out on the buffet for too long and had a rubbery texture. The pita bread was cold and tough. And you would think that at least baklava would be included but instead the buffet price only covers the bland coconut bread and rice pudding. Now onto the store itself...outdated and with a grimy appearance, not somewhere you'd be 100% sure of grabbing food and not getting sick later. With all the other options out in Indianapolis I will most definitely not be returning to this Cafe.
(1)Sheila W.
My husband and I went for the lunch buffet today and I would have to say it varied from very good to excellent. The new owners are very friendly and appreciative of feedback and I would definitely return. The price for the Saturday buffet was $13 each and it was well worth the price. The salad was fresh and delicious, the babba ganoush, hummus and various hot and cold vegetables were delicious. The gyro meat, schwarma, and the other 2 chicken dishes were lovely. The pita was also good and I did take advantage of the Sirachia sauce to spice things up a bit. My only complaints were the veggie rice (it was terrible minute rice w/underdone frozen veggies) and the fact that the tzaziki sauce could have used more cucumber for my taste. Overall a wonderful experience.
(4)Cliff S.
Go here a lot for the lunch buffet on the weekend. Probably my favorite place of any kind in indy. If I were given a choice for a "last meal" I would choose their lamb stew. it's like an appetizer, entree and desert all in one bite. It's that good. Friendly owners and a great place to eat. Love it!
(5)Betsy A.
What the hell??? How can this restaurant have been here for over a decade and we literally just stumbled on it last Saturday on our way to another joint?!? Well, let me just say Indyelpers, if you haven't discovered Mediterrano, you don't know what you're missing! This place has what I think is THE best mediterranean food in town. I know there are several good Greek spots - Santorini, Athens on 86th and such. What sets MC apart, though is that it offers Turkish and Persian morsels as well. We encountered a dinner buffet that *sadly* will no longer be offered beyond this next week. The cafe, like most of us poor souls, is experiencing a decline in business and will only be open for lunch going forward. Hopefully, when the economy turns around - notice I say "when" ...ever the optimist! - the owner will re-open for dinner. It would be such a shame to lose Mediterrano's from the evening grazing landscape forever. From gyros and Greek salad to spicy chicken stew, lentils, various kabobs and braised lamb shanks, MC is a true diner's delight. If you're into veggie, you'e in luck as there's plenty of non-meat options. Dishes to try: Eggplant Bademjan, baba ghannouj, cauliflower and pea stew (though not like a stew, more like a saute), spicy chicken stew, the lentils, falafel and what must be the most amazing coconut cake in three states! One of our party kept saying "I really can't even stand coconut." as she plowed through a bowl of this part-cake/part-pudding delicacy. Decor is streamlined and neutral - nothing fancy - but it's the food the makes the real impression here. The owner was also on hand and we loved how he kept circling the dining room to serve, greet and chat with his customers. I'm on a personal mission to bring nighttime dining back to this place :-) I could use some *yelp* here guys.....
(5)Foodiegirl F.
You must eat here! I moved from Indy to Chicago 3 1/2 years ago and have yet to find better Persian food! The lamb shank that just falls off the bone is one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten! I am bummed that they are not open for dinner any longer, and this news inspired me to write this review. The owners are friendly, the food is incredible... it's worth making time during the day and perhaps one day again they'll have dinner hours too!
(5)Elizabeth H.
Confession: I've got a BIG thing with lunch buffets, and Mediterrano did not let me down. The hummus is like silk and the falafel had some amazing secret ingredient that just put it over the top (in a good way)! Great as a vegetarian option, and they also have other very meaty dishes, so it's good if you are looking for quick, easy, filling, compromise lunch with some carnivore friends. With ample seating, it would be easy enough for a big group, but I wish that they had a couple of 2-tops since as a one person party (which I usually am during lunch), I felt guilty taking up a 4-top. Overall, an awesome lunch that didn't make me feel like a bizarre weirdo for being a vegetarian and eating til I burst!
(4)Jesse C.
I have been coming to this place since I was a kid and I adore it! I am now pregnant and Mediterranean food is one of the few things I can even eat anymore! It is a lunch buffet but they offer a lot of vegan options as well as vegetarian options. For $11 you sure get a mouthful of yummy food! I have never been disappointed with the quality in their food! The humus is to die for, and also try the eggplant stew (I think that is what it is called) with rice! OOOh orgasm in your mouth! I want to go there now :D
(5)Ralph L.
Wow! Wow! Wow! Try this restaurant. We loved the chefs special. Easily enough for 2
(5)Meg M.
This place is great! It's a very unique buffet style restaurant that serves Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food. I normally steer clear of buffets, but this one is different. It is the perfect place to go if you've never had this type of food before and you want to try a little bit of everything. I liked almost everything I tried. There were several vegetarian and vegan dishes, and overall, it seemed like you could pick healthier options (if you're into that kind of thing). As for me, I liked the Greek salad and building my own gyros. The pita bread was delicious! A few other Yelpers mentioned the no-frills atmosphere and the non-existent service. I found both of these things to be true, but neither of them bothered me. The inside of the restaurant was very simple, but not an eye-sore or anything. And we did have an employee come over twice during our meal to clear some plates and apologize for the lack of servers. Honestly, I prefer not to be bothered during meals, especially when it's self-serve. Considering how affordable and delicious it is, I'd definitely go back!
(4)Sara B.
You've to try it. The chicken kebab was awesome. I've never eaten such chicken kebab in Chicago or New York and also in California. I enjoyed the entire meal in this restaurant.eggplant, meat and beans, salads, soup. all of them for 13$ on Saturday lunch + drink.
(5)Josh V.
Hands down my favorite place in Indianapolis... but with all you can eat falafel, nobody else even stands a chance. I've been coming here for years and still visit almost every week. The owners recently passed the business onto a younger generation. The food has changed slightly but is still the best mediterranean food around. I haven't been in for dinner yet but look forward to it. The only area this place could improve is with the decor.
(5)susan b.
The original owners sold their restaurant to new owners early this year. Unfortunately, the food served now is only a shadow of the delicious feasts that were provided by Parvin and Abdul through their years of incredible dedication and artistry. The new owners either do not really know how to cook, or are simply convinced it really doesn't matter. The food on the buffet was worse than some of what you find in a school cafeteria. The only positive thing is that now Parvin and Abdul can enjoy their new freedom. It is our loss.
(1)Jim X.
Excellent food. Great service. My family and I really enjoyed our meal.
(5)Bill L.
As one of the other reviewers said, I have been frequenting the Castleton Mall area 15+ years and somehow never noticed this inauspicious little place. I asked the owner how long he'd been there and he said 17 years. I was dumbfounded. They need to advertise. Or perhaps not, since the place was packed at 1pm on a Wednesday. At any rate, the place is very minimalistic decor, a hole in the wall, really. Based on the ambiance (or lack thereof) of the joint, I had low hopes about the food as I walked in. I was wrong. Food is all top notch. I love hummus and theirs is divine. I probably ate too much of everything. I give it four stars instead of five because of the lack of ambiance (which is somewhat important to me), but the food is great. I highly recommend them.
(4)Jonathan M.
Two words...lunch buffet! It is a tad pricey at $11 but it is well worth it. They have all the greek classics. Great hummus, greek salad and white bean salad meets you at the start of the buffet. The gyro meat and kebabs they serve are fantastic. Pretty good but not the best falafel. Hot warm pita bread is always fresh and rarely empty. They have some stew dishes that are closer to indian food as well. I think I heard the manager say these were closer to Turkish style. All and all anytime I am on the northside for lunch, I am going to try and hit this place. Very enjoyable. Never disappoints.
(4)Becky Y.
The short (so you don't have to read this) 1. Lunch. 2. Feast. If I could have Aladdin's genie grant me 3 wishes one would certainly be a bottomless stomach and Michael Phelps' metabolism so I could indulge in Fogo, Papa Roux, Passage to India et al on a regular basis. And Mediteranos. It's lunch buffet only-- so advance menu scrutiny is completely unnecessary. Apricot chicken, adana/donor/iskandar kebabs, chicken and traditional gyros, lamb stew, rotating meat pastas, and..... have you ever been to Anatolia restaurant in Bloomington? Al Basha? Bosphorus? Istanbul Cafe? Santorini? it's like that-- combo all their menus (minus the seafood and the flaming cheese) and put it on a buffet for sampling! everyday! yes! Very veggie friendly too---- an abundance of options: falafel, creamy hummus & fresh tabouli, eggplant/tomato casserole, greek salad, lentil soup, squash & cabbage.... End with honeyed coconut cake and rice pudding. Self-serve fountain drinks or tea. Clean simple decor. Obviously not as fancy or elegant as Istanbul Cafe or as rich as The Bosphorus but nonetheless a delicious home-cooked flavor where you can actually taste all the ingredients that go into it. hot, fresh and packed with authentic flavors. All dishes are consistently refilled. Very polite owner, everything is 'My pleasure. Enjoy." Completely un-intrusive staff. Excellent value. See for yourself.
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