Pyramids Cafe
3149 Calhoun St, New Orleans, LA, 70125
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Address :
3149 Calhoun St
New Orleans, LA, 70125 - Phone (504) 861-9602
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Greek Cuisine
Greek food is a fine melody of the finest pressed olive oil, fresh fermented bread, colorful vegetables, juicy meat, sea food all cooked in spices and fresh rosemary. The people from Greek were great scholars who aimed to excel in everything they do. The results are quite visible in their food as they are the inventors of olive oil which is beneficial to health. Greeks also made different type of wines from the best quality of grapes fermented in controlled environment.
Today, you can find hundreds of restaurants offering authentic Greek food or popularly termed as Mediterranean cuisine in New York city alone. People wait in line to taste the exotic Greek dishes like saganaki, taramasalata, souvlaki, loukoumades, spanakopita, moussaka, and many more. One thing which most people like about these authentic Greek dishes is abundant use of lemon juice, olive oil, fresh rosemary and sea salt. A smart mix of few ingredients can virtually take you on the pebble streets of beautiful city of Greece.
For those who don't have time to enjoy fine dining should try tasting the famous souvlaki with pita which is type of meat dish, also a trademark Greek fast food. For those who are vegetarian, or vegan can try different versions of Greek Salad. So, if you wish to enjoy a hearty yet healthy meal that tastes divine then try dining at the best Greek restaurant in your city. Greek cuisine not only tastes good but also help maintain your body in a natural way through healthy diet.
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Casey B.
3.6/5 starts to be exact Off the beaten path, yet very convenient for uptowners......i do wish cocopelli's(sp?) would reopen! The prices are the same as mona's, byblos, lebanon, and babylon. The food is all pretty good and it came out quick. About $15 per person. Spinach pie had a little too much oil on the bottom and the hummus were pretty average. A few positive notes for the pyramid: 1. The falafel really is on another level 2. BYOB 3. Plenty of seating 4. Wheat Pita 5. Good for groups and they do separate checks! All in all, good times!
(3)Cindy A.
I went to Pyramids yesterday for lunch. I ordered my chicken shawarma sandwich with a side of hummus to go. Totally my mistake that I didn't eat it right away because when I did, the romaine lettuce was basically cooked - ewww. The chicken was very flavorful, and the pita was soft and chewy. The tomatoes were decent. What this sandwich was missing, however, was chopped red cabbage and tahini. The hummus was a great texture and by itself, I know it would have been great. I also don't mind the olive oil with a little sprinkle of cayenne for spice. What ruined it, however, was a half teaspoon full of what I think was ground jalapeno pepper and possibly lime juice dumped right in the middle of the dollop. It made the hummus very non-hummus-like-spicy-hot. The three garbanzo were a nice decorative touch, but as much as I love hummus, I don't like whole garbanzo beans. I would go back again - to dine in - and will ask for plain hummus.
(3)Chris L.
Tasty and inexpensive. They do all the classic middle eastern dishes very well. Hard to beat! Also - If you make a large order (like $100 to cater for dinner) - the will deliver in the uptown area!
(4)Tess C.
Pyramind Cafe is great. Awesome food, great prices...I've heard some complaints about the decor, but really, who cares? It's not dirty and the food is delicious. Try the 'fried cheese' appetizer. It's some kind of fresh cheese marinated in garlic and olive oil and fried (not breaded though). It's not gooey, but more of a spongy texture. Amazing.
(4)Jene O.
Thanks to restaurant.com we headed uptown to try a new (for us) restaurant and had a great experience. The service was lovely, the food was delicious and the price was just right (even if we didn't have a gift certificate). I had a gyro sandwich with a side of hummus and my husband had the chicken shawarma.
(4)Clay T.
We ordered some gyros to go. We specifically asked for the taziki sauce. When we got home...of course NO SAUCE. The sandwiches were good, but dry. For $6 each, they should have all the goodies. The atmosphere is very plain. Don't take a date here in the hopes of impressing them.
(3)Jay S.
Always good, always fresh. Very quick delivery. I spent 7 weeks in hospital with my son and ate from them quite a bit. It was always a treat.
(5)Cork C.
Solid Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean food at a great price. The interior is a little dreary, but it is very clean and the staff is fantastic. I had the falafel sandwich with a side salad and both were fresh and tasty. I am just happy to find a place my boyfriend and I can eat for under 20 bucks that feels healthy or at the very least not greasy.
(4)Deanna S.
Love their hummus. Not a big fan of the entree I had, chicken kabob. But their hummus is the best in the city.
(2)Julio L.
One of the best Mediterranean food restaurants in the city. Also, pretty cheap if you order sandwiches. Good service, nice environment.
(4)Christopher M.
There are a number of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurants in town with similar menus, but Pyramid Cafe is one of my favorite. Four stars overall as a restaurant, but the fifth is a bonus for delivery that is always fast and our food is still piping hot when it gets here. Pyramid has the standard fare - gyro, hummus, falafel, etc., but some of the things they do there really separate themselves from the rest of the pack in town, particularly the falafel, which is off the chart. I assume the hummus is made in house, and it is as creamy and flavorful as it gets. The lebna is thick enough to make a sculpture on your plate and is borderline addictive. They have the best fried kibby I've had in the city, and their grilled haloumi appetizer is fantastic. (Haloumi is an extremely firm, rather salty cheese that can actually be grilled - Pyramid sells it as "fried cheese," but this is NOT the ubiquitous mozzarella sticks. It is cooked to a golden sear on each side, then drizzled with olive oil and served with tomato, cucumber and pita. My wife often gets it as an entree.) I will also shamelessly admit to grabbing a few fries from the enormous order they send when I get fries for our toddler, and they are OUTSTANDING. And could drink the Lebanese iced tea by the gallon. As for the meats, the gyro meat is extremely flavorful, and the combination entree of gyro and schwarma is huge. Sometimes my wife and I will split that and order extra appetizers. The chef cooks lamb as well as just about anyone in town, and I am currently addicted to the kafta kabob. I've eaten at Lebanan Cafe and Mona's for years and years, but Pyramid has become my go-to for Middle Eastern food.
(5)Spenser K.
Pyramid's, right in the same building as Bud's Broiler, is a nice, cheap little Mediterranean place within walking distance of Tulane's campus. The food here is exceptional, and the wait staff is nice enough to make me want to go again. This is a great little restaurant tucked away, a perfect secret spot for a date or a few friends.
(4)Elizabeth B.
This place gets 4 stars for service, deliciousness, value, and BYOBness. It's proximity to mi casa puts it over for 5. Fantastic food, super friendly staff and what a bargain! They could easily add a buck to each menu item and I'd still eat there regularly. Good for vegetarians! A+++
(5)Morgan C.
If you are like me and pretty much live on hummus, Pyramids Cafe is where you want to get it. We had a lunch catered to us at school from Pyramids, and as the only vegetarian in the bunch I was spoiled silly by how much was suited to little old me...salads and hot vegetable dishes, hummus and fava bean spread...on and on. Quality is superb. Like I said, I am addicted to hummus in its every form (except when it has red peppers...ewwwwww) and even make my own, and I know I am not alone. Eat it guys! Make your administrative assistant order from here. It's cheap and the best you can get!
(4)Chad C.
Solid Mediterranean fare from an out-of-the-way little spot. The interior is pretty bland, but their falafel more than compensates. Seriously, the best falafel in town.
(4)Jonathan D.
This restaurant was formerly Mona's, and now as an independently owned establishment, the food is much improved. The owner and Chef Helmi developed the menu for the more popular restaurant chain Mona's, but decided to buy his own and there you have the Pyramid Cafe. The Lebanese tea is delightfully refreshing on those humid sweltering New Orleans days. The food is always excellent and it never fails to be prepared by Helmi himself (whenever I have been there at least). I am a fan of almost every dish although my favorite is the lula or maybe the kafta. Best Mediterranean food in New Orleans with the possible exception being during the Greek fest and to be honest I think atmosphere is what gives it a leg up.
(5)Marisa E.
I've ordered from Pyramid's Cafe a couple of times, and I don't know how they do it, but they manage to make it better every time. I ordered the Pyramid Appetizer Special and the Shwarma Entree. Deelish. The kibby is flavorful, the shwarma meat is to die for, and the falafel is perfectly cooked.
(5)Shannon S.
This is a very easy restaurant to park at compared to most of the other Middle Eastern places in the area so that makes it one of the most conveniently located places to grab a good meal. All of the food I've had here has been very good with excellent portion size. I especially like the fact that when I request hot sauce here they usually bring me both the usual red and a green one that nowhere else in NOLA gives you. The service has always been excellent and I've never been here when it was crowded so my food has always been prepared very fast. An excellent and convenient choice to get your Middle Eastern fix!!!
(4)Sonia R.
Can't believe I've never raved about this place yet. Probably my favorite Mediterranean/ Greek place in New Orleans. Hummus is perfect and I love their Baba Ganuj. Their delivery is great too. Quick and prices are nice. Always makes me happy :)
(5)Corey T.
If you can stay vegetarian (or stick with kibbi as your meat du jour) this is where you need to get your Mediterranean fix. The lebnah here is slamming. The falafel and it's sandwich brethren are beautiful. If you live within delivery range, this is your new favorite cheap dinner place. I was going to go on and on, but Now that I think about it, just go get the sampler plate. It feeds two, it's less than 15 bucks, and it has almost everything good on it. Add a side of qudsia and get addicted.
(4)Megan D.
The food is pretty average for mediterranean, but my real complaint has to do with the atmosphere. The dining room is super awkward. It's so quiet, the room echoes when you speak. It has a cafeteria feel and needs to be filled in more with eclectic furniture.
(3)Chidimma O.
I'm sorry, but to change your delivery boundaries overnight without so much as putting a notification on your website is beyond lame. Yes, I will admit that this review is a bit harsh, but as our medical schools already only have such limited delivery options, you could have informed one about the change before letting the order be placed.
(2)Andy K.
I'm always surprised when I enter this cafe because there's never very many people. I think it may have to do with the fact that it's tucked behind some of the larger places. Yes the interior is a little dinky, but the food is great, and I dare say one of the best Meditteranean places out here. The hummus is smooth and well prepared, the wraps are a delicious mouthful, and the entrees are well portioned. They don't serve you alcohol, but it's BYOB
(5)James S.
So much delicious food at reasonable prices! I've become a returning customer.
(5)Jen L.
So while the friends were in Bud's getting take out next door, I went into Pyramid and got a most excellent falafel sandwich. I love that it comes with a side and their falafel seems lighter than many of the other places around town. And the side of hummus seemed to have a bit of jalapeno sprinkled on top. Yum! The wait staff seems a bit...frazzled, but that's not a deal breaker.
(4)Lonnie L.
I have been eating here since it opened after Mona's closed. My main complaint is that much of the meat is overbooked. The chicken Schwartz is always overcooked and tough. The lamb is better but inconsistent. The gyro meat is better and probably their best choice I like most of the apps and the hummus is very good. The delivery is consistent and that us important
(3)James R.
I'm a fan of the "restaurants get rated for what they are and not against a Platonic scale invented by people who make far more than I do" model, and for what it is - a hole in the wall next to Bud's Broiler - this is superb. If you want atmosphere, you're probably barking up the wrong tree, but then if you want atmosphere and you're around Bud's then you probably shouldn't be allowed to drive. Specifics: polite, friendly service, not overly crowded for lunch. Prices are modest (I paid $6.99 for a generous gyro sandwich with a side of crushed fava beans and peppers), portions are just below leftover-size for me and I'm a big guy, and the lebanese tea, as previously noted, is outstanding-- just the right balance of sweetness and rose water. And the food is above and beyond what I would expect from even a pretty good hole in the wall. The gyros were spiced just right, my wife's eggplant sandwich was delicate and mouthwatering, and the fava bean dip played off them both perfectly. I've been out of the city for a while, and what I remembered of the Middle Eastern restaurant scene was ho-hum, so this was a most pleasant surprise. Again: hole in the wall. It's not Commander's Palace. The decor is bland and I would have minded the crooning Middle Eastern music a lot more if I hadn't been busy stuffing my face with the inexpensive, rapidly delivered, freshly made, delicious food... which, lest we forget, is why we give holes in the wall our patronage in the first place. If you're looking for high fashion, look elsewhere. Highly recommended for the rest of us.
(5)Steve L.
AMAZING! I brought family here for their first "Mediterranean" experience. they were beyond impressed. most excellent!
(5)Dana D.
The falafel alone makes a trip to Pyramids Cafe completely worth it. Best falafel in the city, hands down. It was hot, fresh, and fried to perfection. I also had grape leaves- some were long and thin and others were short and thick- but each one was equally delicious. The hummus had whole chickpeas in the center, in a pool of olive oil. My boyfriend had a chicken shawarma sandwich and for about a dollar more, you could get a side with it (salad or hummus). 2 drinks, sandwich w/ a side of hummus and 2 appetizers was $22.00. Very reasonably priced and delicious!!! Service was friendly and attentive, and I got the feeling it was a family run restaurant. The decor is nothing fancy, its very basic.
(4)Alexis C.
This place just lost my business for good. I live in the area and have been to Pyramids many times. I've always found the food to be ok, nothing great, but acceptable. My general, pre debacle rating for this restaurant was as follows: Food - okay. Very greasy and nothing special. Ambiance - aweful! This place has no ambiance. There is never anyone in the restaurant. It has no decoration to speak of, other than old tables and chairs and some ugly pyramid art on the walls. Also, the restaurant's workers are always sitting around the tables in the dining room, which is a turn off to me. Service - usually okay, but on this occasion our server was not the brightest and got our order wrong. So my husband and I went to Pyramid's the other night. As usual, there was barely anyone in the restaurant at dinner time. My husband had recently purchased a coupon for Pyramids from Restaurant.com , which we planned to use. It would have given us $15 off our meal. As soon as we sat down, we promply placed the coupon on the table so the server could see that we planned on using the coupon. When our food came, both of our orders were wrong. We did not complain and ate our food anyways. It was okay, but as I said before, very greasy. Midway through our meal, an unkept, slovenly-looking man came out of the kitchen and sat at one of the tables in the dining room. Again I find it unprofessional for the restauarant's workers to be sitting in the dining room. Furthermore, it was even more of a turn off to think that is dirty looking man had maybe just cooked my meal. When the check came, we handed the server our coupon. He returned several minutes later and said that they could not honor the coupon because they had recently cut off their contract with Restaurant.com . My husband and I were perplexed because the coupon was purchased only 2 months prior. We paid the bill and then right before leaving asked the manager/owner why he wouldn't honor the coupon. He proclaimed that there was nothing he could do. He would not honor the coupon, since he no longer works with restaurant.com . I found this unacceptable. To make matters worse, when we got home, my husband looked on restuarant.com and you can still buy coupons for Pyramid on their website. Furthermore, we emailed restaurant.com and they claimed to still be in business with Pyramid. Basically, I feel like Pyramid scammed us. We came into their restaurant to use our coupon. Once we ordered and got the bill, they would not honor the coupon. I will never return to Pyramid! Lebanon's down the road is MUCH better anyways.
(1)Sonia R.
Can't believe I've never raved about this place yet. Probably my favorite Mediterranean/ Greek place in New Orleans. Hummus is perfect and I love their Baba Ganuj. Their delivery is great too. Quick and prices are nice. Always makes me happy :)
(5)Corey T.
If you can stay vegetarian (or stick with kibbi as your meat du jour) this is where you need to get your Mediterranean fix. The lebnah here is slamming. The falafel and it's sandwich brethren are beautiful. If you live within delivery range, this is your new favorite cheap dinner place. I was going to go on and on, but Now that I think about it, just go get the sampler plate. It feeds two, it's less than 15 bucks, and it has almost everything good on it. Add a side of qudsia and get addicted.
(4)Todd S.
The Falafel aren't awful, in fact they're divine. Gyros and Shawarma, but they don't serve wine. Tabouli and Kibby, tea with nuts pine. Kebabs off the grill, it's here you must dine.
(5)Siemny C.
Pyramids is tucked away on Calhoun and looks somewhat unassuming but don't let that deter you from eating here. It's definitely one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in the city! The appetizer sampler was great. The falafel was delicious - tasted fresh, it was perfectly seasoned and fried. The grape leaves were incredible. They were warm, which threw me off initially because I've only had them cold before. But I got over it really quickly because it was so tasty. I had kibby for the first time. What struck me about the kibby and the falafel is both were fried to perfection - not too greasy. The hummus was good. The baba ganoush had a great smoky taste and the yogurt dip was extremely refreshing. My lamb entree was well seasoned and tender. My bf had the kebab combo which he really enjoyed. In short, go!
(4)David G.
Love the combination shwarma and the fried cheese. Very kind owners. My favorite Mediterranean food in the area.
(5)Tera B.
I just ordered take-out from Pyramids for the first time after reading the numerous positive reviews on Yelp. Disappointingly, I did not have the same stellar reaction to their food as some patrons. With the exception of the hummus and baba ganuj (which really were *excellent*), their food is average. The falafel was a bit dry, as was the tabouli. For a $12 meal, I found the portion to be on the small side. Glancing at their menu, the entrees seemed to be about $2 overpriced for most items. I'll stick to my tried and true (and cheaper) Lebanon Cafe for next time.
(3)Dan B.
Edit: Just for kicks I looked up my previous review, not only had my review been marked hidden and marked as trash, but now suddenly 30+ amazing reviewers came out of the woodwork. SHAME ON YOU PYRAMIDS! All you had to do was serve quality meats and give amble portions of bread. Original Post: I don't know what happened to this place. I've been ordering delivery and takeout from pyramids for over 4 years with pleasant results, until today. Typically I order the beef shish kabob plate and chicken shwarma plate. Typically the shwarma is better at lebanon's, but if I wanted delivery this was the best. I just received an order for 2 beef shish kabob plates and was very disappointed. They used to be so juicy and delicious. Today they were bland and dry. Most disappointing was that I only received 4 pieces of pita bread to split between two of us. Is the economy that bad that they cut back on grades of beef and number of pita bread? Thats too bad, considering there are lots of choices for food around, so I will no longer be ordering from there.
(1)Mike Z.
This IS as good as it gets! Delivery is free (nice perk). We ordered (1) Pyramids' Special for 2 ($13.99) which consisted of... hummus (best hummus - trust the reviews), baba ghanouj (nice and spicy w/o overdoing it), grape leaves (like my Greek grandmother's!), tabouli (standard), falafel (everyone does the little "patties" down here; not my favorite style but still really good), kibby (great w/o greasy) and lebna (perfectly tart; an amazing compliment to other portions). And (2), the Chicken Lula. A "fresh ground chicken marinated with herbs and spices, served w/ salad, hummus and white/whole wheat pita bread." The pita bread is nothing to scoff at. Unlike most places, the pita didn't turn into your latest frisbee within a five minute cooling process. Stayed very fresh through the meal and then some. The chicken was nicely spiced. You can tell it's quality chicken, moist and flavorful; not spiced-over. The owners/employees are great too!
(5)Dallas T.
This is an update to the review I posted over a year ago. Prices have increased by several dollars and food quality has declined. I don't know what is different, but the food does not taste the same and I'm certain it has a good bit of MSG in the chicken. Both my daughter and I suffered from headaches and another tell tale sign of over use of MSG that I won't go into detail about, if you catch my drift. The pita bread was really stale and unpleasant to eat. It's easy to see why they had to increase prices. I have never been inside the restaurant and actually seen another person dining, and usually the entire staff comes out to say hi to my daughter. They are all very friendly but that doesn't make up for $16 I paid for one chicken shawarma plate I picked up to share with my daughter for dinner, that's not including tip. Disappointing.
(2)Stephen H.
Solid Greek and Lebanese food. They also delivers which is a huge plus.
(4)Logan S.
I love this place!!! I order at least twice a month. The delivery guys are always so polite and they're super fast. And the food is DELICIOUS. The gyro plate is always my fav. You can't beat the value. Huge portions, too.
(5)Dennis G.
It's been a while since I've found myself on Calhoun St. I used to work nearby so I'd frequent this block and one of the regular stops was the previous incarnation of this restaurant. Now it's got a different name and an improved menu. So, does it stack up against the nostalgia? Pretty good. I had a falafel sandwich with a side of hummus. The hummus was velvety smooth and full of flavor. The pita was warm but not toasted so after a minute it just felt kind of soggy. The sandwich was great although I was missing the classic flavor of a tahini based sauce. Instead what I got was kind of minty, more like lebna. And it was all on one half of the sandwich, leaving the other part high and dry. At least the falafel themselves were top notch. But man I wanted more sauce on that sandwich. I'll definitely go back. I hope next time things are a little more even.
(3)Elise C.
The food is great, the in-house service is solid, and they deliver! However... sometimes, the guy taking the orders forgets to put them in, and the delivery wait ranges from 1-2 hours. Overall positive with some kinks.
(3)Cork C.
Solid Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean food at a great price. The interior is a little dreary, but it is very clean and the staff is fantastic. I had the falafel sandwich with a side salad and both were fresh and tasty. I am just happy to find a place my boyfriend and I can eat for under 20 bucks that feels healthy or at the very least not greasy.
(4)Deanna S.
Love their hummus. Not a big fan of the entree I had, chicken kabob. But their hummus is the best in the city.
(2)Julio L.
One of the best Mediterranean food restaurants in the city. Also, pretty cheap if you order sandwiches. Good service, nice environment.
(4)Catie K.
What a great little Mediterranean cafe! I took my husband here for dinner with a restaurant.com certificate that I bought for a bargain. When we walked in, the place was completely empty except for the owners/server/cooks. (Yikes. Red flag?) We started with the falafel and dolmathes; both were very good. (A couple more customers walk in.) For an entree, we split the night's special--a slow roasted lamb shank. (Many more customers walk in.) The lamb was FABULOUS. In fact, you could tell the owner was very proud of this dish, he came over to ask us if we liked it. "This is what my family eats at home," he said. Umm, excuse me, can I be invited to your house for dinner? By the time we left, the place was quite busy. It turns out my husband and I must eat like old people and wanted dinner really early compared to most. Great food and great laid-back service. I definitely recommend.
(5)Ana B.
This place is one the best middle eastern restaurants in the city. Everything is freshly made and the servers are very friendly and attentive. They have the best kibby, and I also highly recommend their shwarma.
(5)Haley H.
Do not get fatouche salad!! I posted a picture of it under pictures. It was huge chucks of tomatoes, huge chucks of cucumber and huge chucks of lettuce with a gross Italian like dressing on top. I thought a fatouche salad was suppose to be diced in small pieces!?! To top it all of the pita chips were huge as well and so over cooked they were too hard to eat!!(See picture!!) I also got the chicken shawarma salad which was not that great either (it also doesn't have any feta cheese) but at least I could eat it. I will say their to Tzatziki sauce was pretty good and they gave my lots of pita. But the pita bread is not normally included. You have to pay for it but they didn't charge me which was nice. Lower prices than monas or Lebanons but you are getting what you pay for which is just not worth any money at all. The fatouche salad was literally a joke and can't believe they would serve that to someone!
(2)Donna S.
I eat vegetarian and really enjoyed the falafel plate. The food is delicious and fresh! The staff was so friendly and helpful. I was provided the password to the restaurant's wifi. I was also told that as of tomorrow there will be two large screen tvs on the walls. I'll definitely eat here again.
(5)Paul P.
Mediocre at best. Food takes forever to come out. Little to no atmosphere. Can't even get simple orders right. Do yourself a favor and go to a real Mediterranean style restaurant and try Lebanon's Cafe on Carollton...wayyyyyy better!
(1)Sohail F.
I rarely give this low rating but then I rarely get sick after eating any kind of food. I was visiting New Orleans and decided to go here for dinner. I walked out of here and started feeling sick and I threw up like 15 minutes after I had dinner here. I eat all kind of food and can handle even the spicier food. I like middle eastern food and I usually eat middle eastern food almost 2-3 times every week on on average. Food did not taste bad though.
(2)Muliana M.
When I first came to the U.S, I don't like Mediterranean food, Yet I'm fond of Mediterranean food after I tried the meals in this restaurant. I really like their lamb chops and yellow rice. Also, they have amazing waitresses.
(5)Bradley L.
I am a local New Orleanian and live in the neighborhood of Pyramids Café. I have always loved the restaurant whether dining in or ordering delivery. Friday 1/2/15, I placed a very simple delivery order at 7:40 PM through GrubHub. My confirmation email said my delivery would be there between 8:30 and 8:40 PM. at 8:43 PM, I called to check on my order and see if they perhaps needed directions. I was told that it was on the way but would probably be 20 minutes because they were busy. I said it was ok and waited. Over 30 minutes later, at 9:16 I called back and told the gentleman that I did not wish to pay for food that I had ordered over 2 hours ago and he could cancel the order. He replied OK and hung up. There was never a single apology offered or any sense of urgency. Very disappointed and will not be returning to Pyramids.
(1)Randol H.
This is a pretty solid Levantine place with some of the best food of it's kind that I've had. The prices are a steal, you can easily get a good sized meal for less than 10 bucks. I had the falafel sandwich which came with a side of hummus. The restaurant was quiet and our food arrived quickly. The falafels appear to be freshly made and dipped in hot oil instead of the frozen garbage you get at some other places. The decor is a little spare but it's a college gyro place, what do you want? For the price you certainly can't do much better around here that I am aware of.
(4)Jessica C.
Just moved to New Orleans recently and looking for a great Mediterranean place to eat. Based on the great reviews we decided to try Pyramids Cafe and we are glad we did. The place was large and not crowded at all for lunch. Parking on the street was a little tight but that was I have learned is the norm in New Orleans. There was a parking lot around back that we ended up parking in with no problem at all! I had the chicken shawarma sandwich and the chicken was juicy and tender on fabulous pita bread. Got a little tahini sauce on the side to dip my extra chicken in and it was perfect. My boyfriend had the fattoush salad with added chicken was spot on as well, very large and filling! We thoroughly enjoyed lunch there and will be returning soon I am sure of it!!!
(4)Margaux B.
Very basic food, flavor isn't much but spicy on certain items. The hummus was pretty good with the pita chips, but the gyro wrap was dry and tasted very bland. The delivery was quick though, much appreciated.
(3)Gary W.
Outstanding New Orleans, neighborhood-feel, Mediterranean restaurant! Worth a try...awesome food at reasonable prices. In particular I strongly recommend their: humus, gyro, shawarma, and kabab, and the staff is helpful, attentive, quick and professional. Great food!
(4)Rachel E.
Love, love, love this place. Their chicken Shawarma salad is amazing! Great dressing. And their hummus is to die for, free delivery with 10 dollar minimum in the uptown neighborhood. I order from here regularly.
(5)Miriam H.
Solid food with prompt delivery. The restaurant isn't the most inviting, but I highly recommend the delivery.
(4)Autumn M.
We went in on a Thursday after a long road trip. They were so friendly and, wow, were they fast!! I asked for rare lamb chops and I could hear the waiter confirm twice that they were to be cooked to specification. The resturant was pretty empty and we could hear that they had a great rapport with their customers. Any mistakes on to go orders were rectified quickly and without charge. A++, Pyramid Cafe. We hope to see you again when we return!
(5)Ray M.
I like this place. It's consistent; there are some good dishes on the menu. It's almost never crowded, but the food is fresh and the service is good. Give them a try - they don't get the love some other Mediterranean restaurants in the area get, but I assure you you'll be finding your own faves on their menu soon.
(4)Jyaphia R.
Try the Spinach Pies. Simply put: they rock. The Lebanese tea is heavenly and the meat and veggie dishes are all superlative. Like your hummus with a kick? Try the musabaha. Also they are wonderfully flexible about substituting sides. The Lamb kabob is great.
(5)Michelle B.
As I was recommending this place to a Yelp friend I realized that I've been remiss on reviewing my favorite Middle Eastern food in the city! Hands down this is my favorite joint. Their falafal is so good that I thought I didn't like falafal until I ate it here. I even introduced my Weight Watcher buddy to this place and now it's her favorite place too! I always like the gyros. Their meat (gyros, beef, chicken) plate is so good, the meat is juicy, seasoned well, and just painfully good! Plus they deliver. One time my preggers friend and I asked if they would deliver to Mid-City and the guy said he would because it was a slow night (talk about customer service, oh hell yeah!). Don't worry, we tipped him really well! It kind of gives me an idea to see if he would deliver again now that I live in MId-CIty and not in the Riverbend anymore (when it was much closer). They also have the option of wheat pita bread which is pretty decent, I'm trying to lose weight, don't judge. It's kind of hidden away off of Claiborne behind the Blockbuster, Felipe's, next to the Bud's Broiler. Street parking is pretty easy because for some strange reason this place is almost always dead which works for me because I want my food ASAP! hehe...the waiters are friendly too!
(5)Bobby B.
Since my last visit to Pyramids, I have tried several spots. The only comparable place was not a direct competitor and not even on the same side of the river. So seriously...if you want Middle Eastern food and you want it fresh, tasty and abundant...here is NO competition in the Greater New Orleans area. Not even 1.
(4)Lisa P.
I love this place. It's the best mediterranean food I've ever had. I always get the meat grape leaves and hummus. I'd like to try new things, but I really can't go without getting the grape leaves. I also love that it's never crowded, which makes no sense, because the food is bomb. But I'm not complaining! I get great, attentive service every time!
(5)Jennie A.
Amazeballs. I love everything about this place and am so happy to have a good, consistent, and reliable Mediterranean restaurant that delivers!
(5)Joi B.
I'm pretty sure Pyramids' vegetarian plate trumps all I've had thus far in New Orleans. Each component was incredible, and I'm used to being kind of meh about one thing on these types of combo plates. The hummus is creamy, garlicy perfection. The babaganouj is smoky, creamy, slightly sweet. And the falafel. Ohhhh, the falafel. Thus far I though Courtyard Grill's was in a league of their own, but Pyramids is just as tasty, moist and crunchy on the outside. I even ate the tabouleh, which normally is my least favorite thing. I did think the price for this plate (10.99) was a bit steep, as I'm used to a lower price point for casual Middle Eastern fare. BUT, it's so deefuckinlicious that I will be back again. And again. Our waitress was the sweetest girl ever, too, and gave my friend a recommendation for the chicken schwarma that was spot-on. It smelled so good I was tempted to take a bite and I'm a damn vegetarian. Our waitress tempted us with the promise of "freshly baked baklava" for dessert but I was far too stuffed to even think about it. A final note: you go here for the food, not the atmosphere and sometimes that's just what you need!
(4)Katherine L.
Pyramids is my favourite mediterranean restaurant in news orleans. I have never been disappointed by the service or food. The owner is very friendly and is genuinely concerned about the service you have received so far and the quality of the food. You might think when you drive by or walk into the restaurant that it must not be a very good place because it's frequently empty. But if you actually stay around for a bit, you'll realize that their phone is always busy and that there is a high frequency of customers coming in to pick up their orders for take out and the driver is always leaving to make deliveries. I frequently order the falafel appetizer and beef shawarma dish. I've also had the chicken shawarma and the lamb hummus, which are equally as tasty. The entrees are served in good portions and usually I have left overs. If you find that you have extra room after eating an appetizer and entree, you should try the baklava. The owner makes it fresh everyday! On occasion I also get the fried kibby, but the portion is small so you will need to order something else to go with it. I still have to try the Burma dessert, but I haven't had the chance because I get so stuffed. They also have lebanese tea and mango juice to wash your food down with. Yum!
(4)Daniel J.
I order delivery from here at least once a week. Free delivery in Uptown for orders over $10, and VERY fast. From the time I place the order to the time I'm eating it, is between 20-30 minutes. Excellent food at an incredible price! Humus, Gyro, Shawarma, Kabab... You name it, everything is great. Highly recommended!
(5)Rene D.
Fast, friendly service is not the only reason to stop at this out-of-the-way locale...it's the food! Great falafel, lebnah and wonderful Lebansese iced tea. Someday, I'll even eat outside. Easy to stop in for a quick lunch for a leisurely dinner.
(4)Annie H.
I love this place so much! The best Mediterranean food in uptown. The yogurt sauces are creamy, the meat is well seasoned, and the salads are delicious! I'm gluten free and they have so many options for me. The service is always really fast and incredibly friendly. And every time I have been the owner always comes out to make sure we enjoyed our meal.
(5)Megan J.
I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review for Pyramids! I've been frequenting this place for a couple of years now and their falafel never disappoints. It's always hot and fresh and perfectly crispy on the outside (not tough and stale like other restaurants who seem to reheat old falafel). As a vegetarian, I haven't tried any of their meat dishes, however I can say that I really enjoy the lentil soup and the hummus is ALWAYS good. They have wheat pita as well as white, and we've always been served more than enough of it. The owners and staff are friendly and welcoming and there is always ample street parking. Oh yeah, try the Lebna, it's delicious!
(4)Moira R.
Sometimes I find myself craving the lamb plate with humus. There is nothing like their perfectly seasoned lamb wrapped in a piece of fluffy warm pita with a little smear of humus. The falafel is excellent too. On top of that, the service is just right, attentive and willing to give suggestions, but not overbearing. I'm sure I'll be back soon. .... lamb and humus, lamb and humus, lamb and humus....................
(4)Lee P.
What can I say about Pyramids that hasn't been said before? Maybe that I like the atmosphere? Because I do. A lot. The paintings are the best thing I've ever seen. Also the needlework stitched thing that says "Pyramids Cafe" with the little pyramids floating in space is absolutely stunning. Then there is the food, which is on another level entirely. Too often middle eastern spots become trendy and compromise their product to accommodate the influx of new customers. This is not the case with Pyramids at all. Be it packed or dead, the quality is always constant. The falafel is the best in the city. The kefta (lamb kebab) is absolutely amazing. The kibbu and tabhouli are killer. The gyro is also really really good, but I've never had bad gyro personally so that's not really a big deal. The ladies at the table next to me are all raving about the lebanese iced tea, as well. I'm not a tea drinker so I can't give my judgement, but if everyone else says so, it must be true. Just go ahead and get anything, I promise you'll love it
(5)Alexis C.
This place just lost my business for good. I live in the area and have been to Pyramids many times. I've always found the food to be ok, nothing great, but acceptable. My general, pre debacle rating for this restaurant was as follows: Food - okay. Very greasy and nothing special. Ambiance - aweful! This place has no ambiance. There is never anyone in the restaurant. It has no decoration to speak of, other than old tables and chairs and some ugly pyramid art on the walls. Also, the restaurant's workers are always sitting around the tables in the dining room, which is a turn off to me. Service - usually okay, but on this occasion our server was not the brightest and got our order wrong. So my husband and I went to Pyramid's the other night. As usual, there was barely anyone in the restaurant at dinner time. My husband had recently purchased a coupon for Pyramids from Restaurant.com , which we planned to use. It would have given us $15 off our meal. As soon as we sat down, we promply placed the coupon on the table so the server could see that we planned on using the coupon. When our food came, both of our orders were wrong. We did not complain and ate our food anyways. It was okay, but as I said before, very greasy. Midway through our meal, an unkept, slovenly-looking man came out of the kitchen and sat at one of the tables in the dining room. Again I find it unprofessional for the restauarant's workers to be sitting in the dining room. Furthermore, it was even more of a turn off to think that is dirty looking man had maybe just cooked my meal. When the check came, we handed the server our coupon. He returned several minutes later and said that they could not honor the coupon because they had recently cut off their contract with Restaurant.com . My husband and I were perplexed because the coupon was purchased only 2 months prior. We paid the bill and then right before leaving asked the manager/owner why he wouldn't honor the coupon. He proclaimed that there was nothing he could do. He would not honor the coupon, since he no longer works with restaurant.com . I found this unacceptable. To make matters worse, when we got home, my husband looked on restuarant.com and you can still buy coupons for Pyramid on their website. Furthermore, we emailed restaurant.com and they claimed to still be in business with Pyramid. Basically, I feel like Pyramid scammed us. We came into their restaurant to use our coupon. Once we ordered and got the bill, they would not honor the coupon. I will never return to Pyramid! Lebanon's down the road is MUCH better anyways.
(1)Chidimma O.
I'm sorry, but to change your delivery boundaries overnight without so much as putting a notification on your website is beyond lame. Yes, I will admit that this review is a bit harsh, but as our medical schools already only have such limited delivery options, you could have informed one about the change before letting the order be placed.
(2)Andy K.
I'm always surprised when I enter this cafe because there's never very many people. I think it may have to do with the fact that it's tucked behind some of the larger places. Yes the interior is a little dinky, but the food is great, and I dare say one of the best Meditteranean places out here. The hummus is smooth and well prepared, the wraps are a delicious mouthful, and the entrees are well portioned. They don't serve you alcohol, but it's BYOB
(5)James S.
So much delicious food at reasonable prices! I've become a returning customer.
(5)Megan D.
The food is pretty average for mediterranean, but my real complaint has to do with the atmosphere. The dining room is super awkward. It's so quiet, the room echoes when you speak. It has a cafeteria feel and needs to be filled in more with eclectic furniture.
(3)Casey B.
3.6/5 starts to be exact Off the beaten path, yet very convenient for uptowners......i do wish cocopelli's(sp?) would reopen! The prices are the same as mona's, byblos, lebanon, and babylon. The food is all pretty good and it came out quick. About $15 per person. Spinach pie had a little too much oil on the bottom and the hummus were pretty average. A few positive notes for the pyramid: 1. The falafel really is on another level 2. BYOB 3. Plenty of seating 4. Wheat Pita 5. Good for groups and they do separate checks! All in all, good times!
(3)Jay S.
Always good, always fresh. Very quick delivery. I spent 7 weeks in hospital with my son and ate from them quite a bit. It was always a treat.
(5)Cindy A.
I went to Pyramids yesterday for lunch. I ordered my chicken shawarma sandwich with a side of hummus to go. Totally my mistake that I didn't eat it right away because when I did, the romaine lettuce was basically cooked - ewww. The chicken was very flavorful, and the pita was soft and chewy. The tomatoes were decent. What this sandwich was missing, however, was chopped red cabbage and tahini. The hummus was a great texture and by itself, I know it would have been great. I also don't mind the olive oil with a little sprinkle of cayenne for spice. What ruined it, however, was a half teaspoon full of what I think was ground jalapeno pepper and possibly lime juice dumped right in the middle of the dollop. It made the hummus very non-hummus-like-spicy-hot. The three garbanzo were a nice decorative touch, but as much as I love hummus, I don't like whole garbanzo beans. I would go back again - to dine in - and will ask for plain hummus.
(3)Chris L.
Tasty and inexpensive. They do all the classic middle eastern dishes very well. Hard to beat! Also - If you make a large order (like $100 to cater for dinner) - the will deliver in the uptown area!
(4)Tess C.
Pyramind Cafe is great. Awesome food, great prices...I've heard some complaints about the decor, but really, who cares? It's not dirty and the food is delicious. Try the 'fried cheese' appetizer. It's some kind of fresh cheese marinated in garlic and olive oil and fried (not breaded though). It's not gooey, but more of a spongy texture. Amazing.
(4)Jene O.
Thanks to restaurant.com we headed uptown to try a new (for us) restaurant and had a great experience. The service was lovely, the food was delicious and the price was just right (even if we didn't have a gift certificate). I had a gyro sandwich with a side of hummus and my husband had the chicken shawarma.
(4)Clay T.
We ordered some gyros to go. We specifically asked for the taziki sauce. When we got home...of course NO SAUCE. The sandwiches were good, but dry. For $6 each, they should have all the goodies. The atmosphere is very plain. Don't take a date here in the hopes of impressing them.
(3)Marisa E.
I've ordered from Pyramid's Cafe a couple of times, and I don't know how they do it, but they manage to make it better every time. I ordered the Pyramid Appetizer Special and the Shwarma Entree. Deelish. The kibby is flavorful, the shwarma meat is to die for, and the falafel is perfectly cooked.
(5)Shannon S.
This is a very easy restaurant to park at compared to most of the other Middle Eastern places in the area so that makes it one of the most conveniently located places to grab a good meal. All of the food I've had here has been very good with excellent portion size. I especially like the fact that when I request hot sauce here they usually bring me both the usual red and a green one that nowhere else in NOLA gives you. The service has always been excellent and I've never been here when it was crowded so my food has always been prepared very fast. An excellent and convenient choice to get your Middle Eastern fix!!!
(4)Jen L.
So while the friends were in Bud's getting take out next door, I went into Pyramid and got a most excellent falafel sandwich. I love that it comes with a side and their falafel seems lighter than many of the other places around town. And the side of hummus seemed to have a bit of jalapeno sprinkled on top. Yum! The wait staff seems a bit...frazzled, but that's not a deal breaker.
(4)Lonnie L.
I have been eating here since it opened after Mona's closed. My main complaint is that much of the meat is overbooked. The chicken Schwartz is always overcooked and tough. The lamb is better but inconsistent. The gyro meat is better and probably their best choice I like most of the apps and the hummus is very good. The delivery is consistent and that us important
(3)James R.
I'm a fan of the "restaurants get rated for what they are and not against a Platonic scale invented by people who make far more than I do" model, and for what it is - a hole in the wall next to Bud's Broiler - this is superb. If you want atmosphere, you're probably barking up the wrong tree, but then if you want atmosphere and you're around Bud's then you probably shouldn't be allowed to drive. Specifics: polite, friendly service, not overly crowded for lunch. Prices are modest (I paid $6.99 for a generous gyro sandwich with a side of crushed fava beans and peppers), portions are just below leftover-size for me and I'm a big guy, and the lebanese tea, as previously noted, is outstanding-- just the right balance of sweetness and rose water. And the food is above and beyond what I would expect from even a pretty good hole in the wall. The gyros were spiced just right, my wife's eggplant sandwich was delicate and mouthwatering, and the fava bean dip played off them both perfectly. I've been out of the city for a while, and what I remembered of the Middle Eastern restaurant scene was ho-hum, so this was a most pleasant surprise. Again: hole in the wall. It's not Commander's Palace. The decor is bland and I would have minded the crooning Middle Eastern music a lot more if I hadn't been busy stuffing my face with the inexpensive, rapidly delivered, freshly made, delicious food... which, lest we forget, is why we give holes in the wall our patronage in the first place. If you're looking for high fashion, look elsewhere. Highly recommended for the rest of us.
(5)Steve L.
AMAZING! I brought family here for their first "Mediterranean" experience. they were beyond impressed. most excellent!
(5)Dana D.
The falafel alone makes a trip to Pyramids Cafe completely worth it. Best falafel in the city, hands down. It was hot, fresh, and fried to perfection. I also had grape leaves- some were long and thin and others were short and thick- but each one was equally delicious. The hummus had whole chickpeas in the center, in a pool of olive oil. My boyfriend had a chicken shawarma sandwich and for about a dollar more, you could get a side with it (salad or hummus). 2 drinks, sandwich w/ a side of hummus and 2 appetizers was $22.00. Very reasonably priced and delicious!!! Service was friendly and attentive, and I got the feeling it was a family run restaurant. The decor is nothing fancy, its very basic.
(4)Morgan C.
If you are like me and pretty much live on hummus, Pyramids Cafe is where you want to get it. We had a lunch catered to us at school from Pyramids, and as the only vegetarian in the bunch I was spoiled silly by how much was suited to little old me...salads and hot vegetable dishes, hummus and fava bean spread...on and on. Quality is superb. Like I said, I am addicted to hummus in its every form (except when it has red peppers...ewwwwww) and even make my own, and I know I am not alone. Eat it guys! Make your administrative assistant order from here. It's cheap and the best you can get!
(4)Chad C.
Solid Mediterranean fare from an out-of-the-way little spot. The interior is pretty bland, but their falafel more than compensates. Seriously, the best falafel in town.
(4)Elizabeth B.
This place gets 4 stars for service, deliciousness, value, and BYOBness. It's proximity to mi casa puts it over for 5. Fantastic food, super friendly staff and what a bargain! They could easily add a buck to each menu item and I'd still eat there regularly. Good for vegetarians! A+++
(5)Christopher M.
There are a number of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurants in town with similar menus, but Pyramid Cafe is one of my favorite. Four stars overall as a restaurant, but the fifth is a bonus for delivery that is always fast and our food is still piping hot when it gets here. Pyramid has the standard fare - gyro, hummus, falafel, etc., but some of the things they do there really separate themselves from the rest of the pack in town, particularly the falafel, which is off the chart. I assume the hummus is made in house, and it is as creamy and flavorful as it gets. The lebna is thick enough to make a sculpture on your plate and is borderline addictive. They have the best fried kibby I've had in the city, and their grilled haloumi appetizer is fantastic. (Haloumi is an extremely firm, rather salty cheese that can actually be grilled - Pyramid sells it as "fried cheese," but this is NOT the ubiquitous mozzarella sticks. It is cooked to a golden sear on each side, then drizzled with olive oil and served with tomato, cucumber and pita. My wife often gets it as an entree.) I will also shamelessly admit to grabbing a few fries from the enormous order they send when I get fries for our toddler, and they are OUTSTANDING. And could drink the Lebanese iced tea by the gallon. As for the meats, the gyro meat is extremely flavorful, and the combination entree of gyro and schwarma is huge. Sometimes my wife and I will split that and order extra appetizers. The chef cooks lamb as well as just about anyone in town, and I am currently addicted to the kafta kabob. I've eaten at Lebanan Cafe and Mona's for years and years, but Pyramid has become my go-to for Middle Eastern food.
(5)Spenser K.
Pyramid's, right in the same building as Bud's Broiler, is a nice, cheap little Mediterranean place within walking distance of Tulane's campus. The food here is exceptional, and the wait staff is nice enough to make me want to go again. This is a great little restaurant tucked away, a perfect secret spot for a date or a few friends.
(4)Jonathan D.
This restaurant was formerly Mona's, and now as an independently owned establishment, the food is much improved. The owner and Chef Helmi developed the menu for the more popular restaurant chain Mona's, but decided to buy his own and there you have the Pyramid Cafe. The Lebanese tea is delightfully refreshing on those humid sweltering New Orleans days. The food is always excellent and it never fails to be prepared by Helmi himself (whenever I have been there at least). I am a fan of almost every dish although my favorite is the lula or maybe the kafta. Best Mediterranean food in New Orleans with the possible exception being during the Greek fest and to be honest I think atmosphere is what gives it a leg up.
(5)Muliana M.
When I first came to the U.S, I don't like Mediterranean food, Yet I'm fond of Mediterranean food after I tried the meals in this restaurant. I really like their lamb chops and yellow rice. Also, they have amazing waitresses.
(5)Ana B.
This place is one the best middle eastern restaurants in the city. Everything is freshly made and the servers are very friendly and attentive. They have the best kibby, and I also highly recommend their shwarma.
(5)Haley H.
Do not get fatouche salad!! I posted a picture of it under pictures. It was huge chucks of tomatoes, huge chucks of cucumber and huge chucks of lettuce with a gross Italian like dressing on top. I thought a fatouche salad was suppose to be diced in small pieces!?! To top it all of the pita chips were huge as well and so over cooked they were too hard to eat!!(See picture!!) I also got the chicken shawarma salad which was not that great either (it also doesn't have any feta cheese) but at least I could eat it. I will say their to Tzatziki sauce was pretty good and they gave my lots of pita. But the pita bread is not normally included. You have to pay for it but they didn't charge me which was nice. Lower prices than monas or Lebanons but you are getting what you pay for which is just not worth any money at all. The fatouche salad was literally a joke and can't believe they would serve that to someone!
(2)Donna S.
I eat vegetarian and really enjoyed the falafel plate. The food is delicious and fresh! The staff was so friendly and helpful. I was provided the password to the restaurant's wifi. I was also told that as of tomorrow there will be two large screen tvs on the walls. I'll definitely eat here again.
(5)Paul P.
Mediocre at best. Food takes forever to come out. Little to no atmosphere. Can't even get simple orders right. Do yourself a favor and go to a real Mediterranean style restaurant and try Lebanon's Cafe on Carollton...wayyyyyy better!
(1)Sohail F.
I rarely give this low rating but then I rarely get sick after eating any kind of food. I was visiting New Orleans and decided to go here for dinner. I walked out of here and started feeling sick and I threw up like 15 minutes after I had dinner here. I eat all kind of food and can handle even the spicier food. I like middle eastern food and I usually eat middle eastern food almost 2-3 times every week on on average. Food did not taste bad though.
(2)Bradley L.
I am a local New Orleanian and live in the neighborhood of Pyramids Café. I have always loved the restaurant whether dining in or ordering delivery. Friday 1/2/15, I placed a very simple delivery order at 7:40 PM through GrubHub. My confirmation email said my delivery would be there between 8:30 and 8:40 PM. at 8:43 PM, I called to check on my order and see if they perhaps needed directions. I was told that it was on the way but would probably be 20 minutes because they were busy. I said it was ok and waited. Over 30 minutes later, at 9:16 I called back and told the gentleman that I did not wish to pay for food that I had ordered over 2 hours ago and he could cancel the order. He replied OK and hung up. There was never a single apology offered or any sense of urgency. Very disappointed and will not be returning to Pyramids.
(1)Randol H.
This is a pretty solid Levantine place with some of the best food of it's kind that I've had. The prices are a steal, you can easily get a good sized meal for less than 10 bucks. I had the falafel sandwich which came with a side of hummus. The restaurant was quiet and our food arrived quickly. The falafels appear to be freshly made and dipped in hot oil instead of the frozen garbage you get at some other places. The decor is a little spare but it's a college gyro place, what do you want? For the price you certainly can't do much better around here that I am aware of.
(4)Jessica C.
Just moved to New Orleans recently and looking for a great Mediterranean place to eat. Based on the great reviews we decided to try Pyramids Cafe and we are glad we did. The place was large and not crowded at all for lunch. Parking on the street was a little tight but that was I have learned is the norm in New Orleans. There was a parking lot around back that we ended up parking in with no problem at all! I had the chicken shawarma sandwich and the chicken was juicy and tender on fabulous pita bread. Got a little tahini sauce on the side to dip my extra chicken in and it was perfect. My boyfriend had the fattoush salad with added chicken was spot on as well, very large and filling! We thoroughly enjoyed lunch there and will be returning soon I am sure of it!!!
(4)Margaux B.
Very basic food, flavor isn't much but spicy on certain items. The hummus was pretty good with the pita chips, but the gyro wrap was dry and tasted very bland. The delivery was quick though, much appreciated.
(3)Gary W.
Outstanding New Orleans, neighborhood-feel, Mediterranean restaurant! Worth a try...awesome food at reasonable prices. In particular I strongly recommend their: humus, gyro, shawarma, and kabab, and the staff is helpful, attentive, quick and professional. Great food!
(4)Rachel E.
Love, love, love this place. Their chicken Shawarma salad is amazing! Great dressing. And their hummus is to die for, free delivery with 10 dollar minimum in the uptown neighborhood. I order from here regularly.
(5)Miriam H.
Solid food with prompt delivery. The restaurant isn't the most inviting, but I highly recommend the delivery.
(4)Autumn M.
We went in on a Thursday after a long road trip. They were so friendly and, wow, were they fast!! I asked for rare lamb chops and I could hear the waiter confirm twice that they were to be cooked to specification. The resturant was pretty empty and we could hear that they had a great rapport with their customers. Any mistakes on to go orders were rectified quickly and without charge. A++, Pyramid Cafe. We hope to see you again when we return!
(5)Ray M.
I like this place. It's consistent; there are some good dishes on the menu. It's almost never crowded, but the food is fresh and the service is good. Give them a try - they don't get the love some other Mediterranean restaurants in the area get, but I assure you you'll be finding your own faves on their menu soon.
(4)Jyaphia R.
Try the Spinach Pies. Simply put: they rock. The Lebanese tea is heavenly and the meat and veggie dishes are all superlative. Like your hummus with a kick? Try the musabaha. Also they are wonderfully flexible about substituting sides. The Lamb kabob is great.
(5)Michelle B.
As I was recommending this place to a Yelp friend I realized that I've been remiss on reviewing my favorite Middle Eastern food in the city! Hands down this is my favorite joint. Their falafal is so good that I thought I didn't like falafal until I ate it here. I even introduced my Weight Watcher buddy to this place and now it's her favorite place too! I always like the gyros. Their meat (gyros, beef, chicken) plate is so good, the meat is juicy, seasoned well, and just painfully good! Plus they deliver. One time my preggers friend and I asked if they would deliver to Mid-City and the guy said he would because it was a slow night (talk about customer service, oh hell yeah!). Don't worry, we tipped him really well! It kind of gives me an idea to see if he would deliver again now that I live in MId-CIty and not in the Riverbend anymore (when it was much closer). They also have the option of wheat pita bread which is pretty decent, I'm trying to lose weight, don't judge. It's kind of hidden away off of Claiborne behind the Blockbuster, Felipe's, next to the Bud's Broiler. Street parking is pretty easy because for some strange reason this place is almost always dead which works for me because I want my food ASAP! hehe...the waiters are friendly too!
(5)Bobby B.
Since my last visit to Pyramids, I have tried several spots. The only comparable place was not a direct competitor and not even on the same side of the river. So seriously...if you want Middle Eastern food and you want it fresh, tasty and abundant...here is NO competition in the Greater New Orleans area. Not even 1.
(4)Joi B.
I'm pretty sure Pyramids' vegetarian plate trumps all I've had thus far in New Orleans. Each component was incredible, and I'm used to being kind of meh about one thing on these types of combo plates. The hummus is creamy, garlicy perfection. The babaganouj is smoky, creamy, slightly sweet. And the falafel. Ohhhh, the falafel. Thus far I though Courtyard Grill's was in a league of their own, but Pyramids is just as tasty, moist and crunchy on the outside. I even ate the tabouleh, which normally is my least favorite thing. I did think the price for this plate (10.99) was a bit steep, as I'm used to a lower price point for casual Middle Eastern fare. BUT, it's so deefuckinlicious that I will be back again. And again. Our waitress was the sweetest girl ever, too, and gave my friend a recommendation for the chicken schwarma that was spot-on. It smelled so good I was tempted to take a bite and I'm a damn vegetarian. Our waitress tempted us with the promise of "freshly baked baklava" for dessert but I was far too stuffed to even think about it. A final note: you go here for the food, not the atmosphere and sometimes that's just what you need!
(4)Katherine L.
Pyramids is my favourite mediterranean restaurant in news orleans. I have never been disappointed by the service or food. The owner is very friendly and is genuinely concerned about the service you have received so far and the quality of the food. You might think when you drive by or walk into the restaurant that it must not be a very good place because it's frequently empty. But if you actually stay around for a bit, you'll realize that their phone is always busy and that there is a high frequency of customers coming in to pick up their orders for take out and the driver is always leaving to make deliveries. I frequently order the falafel appetizer and beef shawarma dish. I've also had the chicken shawarma and the lamb hummus, which are equally as tasty. The entrees are served in good portions and usually I have left overs. If you find that you have extra room after eating an appetizer and entree, you should try the baklava. The owner makes it fresh everyday! On occasion I also get the fried kibby, but the portion is small so you will need to order something else to go with it. I still have to try the Burma dessert, but I haven't had the chance because I get so stuffed. They also have lebanese tea and mango juice to wash your food down with. Yum!
(4)Daniel J.
I order delivery from here at least once a week. Free delivery in Uptown for orders over $10, and VERY fast. From the time I place the order to the time I'm eating it, is between 20-30 minutes. Excellent food at an incredible price! Humus, Gyro, Shawarma, Kabab... You name it, everything is great. Highly recommended!
(5)Rene D.
Fast, friendly service is not the only reason to stop at this out-of-the-way locale...it's the food! Great falafel, lebnah and wonderful Lebansese iced tea. Someday, I'll even eat outside. Easy to stop in for a quick lunch for a leisurely dinner.
(4)Annie H.
I love this place so much! The best Mediterranean food in uptown. The yogurt sauces are creamy, the meat is well seasoned, and the salads are delicious! I'm gluten free and they have so many options for me. The service is always really fast and incredibly friendly. And every time I have been the owner always comes out to make sure we enjoyed our meal.
(5)Lisa P.
I love this place. It's the best mediterranean food I've ever had. I always get the meat grape leaves and hummus. I'd like to try new things, but I really can't go without getting the grape leaves. I also love that it's never crowded, which makes no sense, because the food is bomb. But I'm not complaining! I get great, attentive service every time!
(5)Jennie A.
Amazeballs. I love everything about this place and am so happy to have a good, consistent, and reliable Mediterranean restaurant that delivers!
(5)Megan J.
I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review for Pyramids! I've been frequenting this place for a couple of years now and their falafel never disappoints. It's always hot and fresh and perfectly crispy on the outside (not tough and stale like other restaurants who seem to reheat old falafel). As a vegetarian, I haven't tried any of their meat dishes, however I can say that I really enjoy the lentil soup and the hummus is ALWAYS good. They have wheat pita as well as white, and we've always been served more than enough of it. The owners and staff are friendly and welcoming and there is always ample street parking. Oh yeah, try the Lebna, it's delicious!
(4)Moira R.
Sometimes I find myself craving the lamb plate with humus. There is nothing like their perfectly seasoned lamb wrapped in a piece of fluffy warm pita with a little smear of humus. The falafel is excellent too. On top of that, the service is just right, attentive and willing to give suggestions, but not overbearing. I'm sure I'll be back soon. .... lamb and humus, lamb and humus, lamb and humus....................
(4)Lee P.
What can I say about Pyramids that hasn't been said before? Maybe that I like the atmosphere? Because I do. A lot. The paintings are the best thing I've ever seen. Also the needlework stitched thing that says "Pyramids Cafe" with the little pyramids floating in space is absolutely stunning. Then there is the food, which is on another level entirely. Too often middle eastern spots become trendy and compromise their product to accommodate the influx of new customers. This is not the case with Pyramids at all. Be it packed or dead, the quality is always constant. The falafel is the best in the city. The kefta (lamb kebab) is absolutely amazing. The kibbu and tabhouli are killer. The gyro is also really really good, but I've never had bad gyro personally so that's not really a big deal. The ladies at the table next to me are all raving about the lebanese iced tea, as well. I'm not a tea drinker so I can't give my judgement, but if everyone else says so, it must be true. Just go ahead and get anything, I promise you'll love it
(5)Dan B.
Edit: Just for kicks I looked up my previous review, not only had my review been marked hidden and marked as trash, but now suddenly 30+ amazing reviewers came out of the woodwork. SHAME ON YOU PYRAMIDS! All you had to do was serve quality meats and give amble portions of bread. Original Post: I don't know what happened to this place. I've been ordering delivery and takeout from pyramids for over 4 years with pleasant results, until today. Typically I order the beef shish kabob plate and chicken shwarma plate. Typically the shwarma is better at lebanon's, but if I wanted delivery this was the best. I just received an order for 2 beef shish kabob plates and was very disappointed. They used to be so juicy and delicious. Today they were bland and dry. Most disappointing was that I only received 4 pieces of pita bread to split between two of us. Is the economy that bad that they cut back on grades of beef and number of pita bread? Thats too bad, considering there are lots of choices for food around, so I will no longer be ordering from there.
(1)Mike Z.
This IS as good as it gets! Delivery is free (nice perk). We ordered (1) Pyramids' Special for 2 ($13.99) which consisted of... hummus (best hummus - trust the reviews), baba ghanouj (nice and spicy w/o overdoing it), grape leaves (like my Greek grandmother's!), tabouli (standard), falafel (everyone does the little "patties" down here; not my favorite style but still really good), kibby (great w/o greasy) and lebna (perfectly tart; an amazing compliment to other portions). And (2), the Chicken Lula. A "fresh ground chicken marinated with herbs and spices, served w/ salad, hummus and white/whole wheat pita bread." The pita bread is nothing to scoff at. Unlike most places, the pita didn't turn into your latest frisbee within a five minute cooling process. Stayed very fresh through the meal and then some. The chicken was nicely spiced. You can tell it's quality chicken, moist and flavorful; not spiced-over. The owners/employees are great too!
(5)Dallas T.
This is an update to the review I posted over a year ago. Prices have increased by several dollars and food quality has declined. I don't know what is different, but the food does not taste the same and I'm certain it has a good bit of MSG in the chicken. Both my daughter and I suffered from headaches and another tell tale sign of over use of MSG that I won't go into detail about, if you catch my drift. The pita bread was really stale and unpleasant to eat. It's easy to see why they had to increase prices. I have never been inside the restaurant and actually seen another person dining, and usually the entire staff comes out to say hi to my daughter. They are all very friendly but that doesn't make up for $16 I paid for one chicken shawarma plate I picked up to share with my daughter for dinner, that's not including tip. Disappointing.
(2)Stephen H.
Solid Greek and Lebanese food. They also delivers which is a huge plus.
(4)David G.
Love the combination shwarma and the fried cheese. Very kind owners. My favorite Mediterranean food in the area.
(5)Tera B.
I just ordered take-out from Pyramids for the first time after reading the numerous positive reviews on Yelp. Disappointingly, I did not have the same stellar reaction to their food as some patrons. With the exception of the hummus and baba ganuj (which really were *excellent*), their food is average. The falafel was a bit dry, as was the tabouli. For a $12 meal, I found the portion to be on the small side. Glancing at their menu, the entrees seemed to be about $2 overpriced for most items. I'll stick to my tried and true (and cheaper) Lebanon Cafe for next time.
(3)Todd S.
The Falafel aren't awful, in fact they're divine. Gyros and Shawarma, but they don't serve wine. Tabouli and Kibby, tea with nuts pine. Kebabs off the grill, it's here you must dine.
(5)Siemny C.
Pyramids is tucked away on Calhoun and looks somewhat unassuming but don't let that deter you from eating here. It's definitely one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in the city! The appetizer sampler was great. The falafel was delicious - tasted fresh, it was perfectly seasoned and fried. The grape leaves were incredible. They were warm, which threw me off initially because I've only had them cold before. But I got over it really quickly because it was so tasty. I had kibby for the first time. What struck me about the kibby and the falafel is both were fried to perfection - not too greasy. The hummus was good. The baba ganoush had a great smoky taste and the yogurt dip was extremely refreshing. My lamb entree was well seasoned and tender. My bf had the kebab combo which he really enjoyed. In short, go!
(4)Logan S.
I love this place!!! I order at least twice a month. The delivery guys are always so polite and they're super fast. And the food is DELICIOUS. The gyro plate is always my fav. You can't beat the value. Huge portions, too.
(5)Dennis G.
It's been a while since I've found myself on Calhoun St. I used to work nearby so I'd frequent this block and one of the regular stops was the previous incarnation of this restaurant. Now it's got a different name and an improved menu. So, does it stack up against the nostalgia? Pretty good. I had a falafel sandwich with a side of hummus. The hummus was velvety smooth and full of flavor. The pita was warm but not toasted so after a minute it just felt kind of soggy. The sandwich was great although I was missing the classic flavor of a tahini based sauce. Instead what I got was kind of minty, more like lebna. And it was all on one half of the sandwich, leaving the other part high and dry. At least the falafel themselves were top notch. But man I wanted more sauce on that sandwich. I'll definitely go back. I hope next time things are a little more even.
(3)Elise C.
The food is great, the in-house service is solid, and they deliver! However... sometimes, the guy taking the orders forgets to put them in, and the delivery wait ranges from 1-2 hours. Overall positive with some kinks.
(3)Catie K.
What a great little Mediterranean cafe! I took my husband here for dinner with a restaurant.com certificate that I bought for a bargain. When we walked in, the place was completely empty except for the owners/server/cooks. (Yikes. Red flag?) We started with the falafel and dolmathes; both were very good. (A couple more customers walk in.) For an entree, we split the night's special--a slow roasted lamb shank. (Many more customers walk in.) The lamb was FABULOUS. In fact, you could tell the owner was very proud of this dish, he came over to ask us if we liked it. "This is what my family eats at home," he said. Umm, excuse me, can I be invited to your house for dinner? By the time we left, the place was quite busy. It turns out my husband and I must eat like old people and wanted dinner really early compared to most. Great food and great laid-back service. I definitely recommend.
(5)Ana B.
This place is one the best middle eastern restaurants in the city. Everything is freshly made and the servers are very friendly and attentive. They have the best kibby, and I also highly recommend their shwarma.
(5)Haley H.
Do not get fatouche salad!! I posted a picture of it under pictures. It was huge chucks of tomatoes, huge chucks of cucumber and huge chucks of lettuce with a gross Italian like dressing on top. I thought a fatouche salad was suppose to be diced in small pieces!?! To top it all of the pita chips were huge as well and so over cooked they were too hard to eat!!(See picture!!) I also got the chicken shawarma salad which was not that great either (it also doesn't have any feta cheese) but at least I could eat it. I will say their to Tzatziki sauce was pretty good and they gave my lots of pita. But the pita bread is not normally included. You have to pay for it but they didn't charge me which was nice. Lower prices than monas or Lebanons but you are getting what you pay for which is just not worth any money at all. The fatouche salad was literally a joke and can't believe they would serve that to someone!
(2)Donna S.
I eat vegetarian and really enjoyed the falafel plate. The food is delicious and fresh! The staff was so friendly and helpful. I was provided the password to the restaurant's wifi. I was also told that as of tomorrow there will be two large screen tvs on the walls. I'll definitely eat here again.
(5)Paul P.
Mediocre at best. Food takes forever to come out. Little to no atmosphere. Can't even get simple orders right. Do yourself a favor and go to a real Mediterranean style restaurant and try Lebanon's Cafe on Carollton...wayyyyyy better!
(1)Sohail F.
I rarely give this low rating but then I rarely get sick after eating any kind of food. I was visiting New Orleans and decided to go here for dinner. I walked out of here and started feeling sick and I threw up like 15 minutes after I had dinner here. I eat all kind of food and can handle even the spicier food. I like middle eastern food and I usually eat middle eastern food almost 2-3 times every week on on average. Food did not taste bad though.
(2)Muliana M.
When I first came to the U.S, I don't like Mediterranean food, Yet I'm fond of Mediterranean food after I tried the meals in this restaurant. I really like their lamb chops and yellow rice. Also, they have amazing waitresses.
(5)Elise C.
The food is great, the in-house service is solid, and they deliver! However... sometimes, the guy taking the orders forgets to put them in, and the delivery wait ranges from 1-2 hours. Overall positive with some kinks.
(3)Catie K.
What a great little Mediterranean cafe! I took my husband here for dinner with a restaurant.com certificate that I bought for a bargain. When we walked in, the place was completely empty except for the owners/server/cooks. (Yikes. Red flag?) We started with the falafel and dolmathes; both were very good. (A couple more customers walk in.) For an entree, we split the night's special--a slow roasted lamb shank. (Many more customers walk in.) The lamb was FABULOUS. In fact, you could tell the owner was very proud of this dish, he came over to ask us if we liked it. "This is what my family eats at home," he said. Umm, excuse me, can I be invited to your house for dinner? By the time we left, the place was quite busy. It turns out my husband and I must eat like old people and wanted dinner really early compared to most. Great food and great laid-back service. I definitely recommend.
(5)Bradley L.
I am a local New Orleanian and live in the neighborhood of Pyramids Café. I have always loved the restaurant whether dining in or ordering delivery. Friday 1/2/15, I placed a very simple delivery order at 7:40 PM through GrubHub. My confirmation email said my delivery would be there between 8:30 and 8:40 PM. at 8:43 PM, I called to check on my order and see if they perhaps needed directions. I was told that it was on the way but would probably be 20 minutes because they were busy. I said it was ok and waited. Over 30 minutes later, at 9:16 I called back and told the gentleman that I did not wish to pay for food that I had ordered over 2 hours ago and he could cancel the order. He replied OK and hung up. There was never a single apology offered or any sense of urgency. Very disappointed and will not be returning to Pyramids.
(1)Randol H.
This is a pretty solid Levantine place with some of the best food of it's kind that I've had. The prices are a steal, you can easily get a good sized meal for less than 10 bucks. I had the falafel sandwich which came with a side of hummus. The restaurant was quiet and our food arrived quickly. The falafels appear to be freshly made and dipped in hot oil instead of the frozen garbage you get at some other places. The decor is a little spare but it's a college gyro place, what do you want? For the price you certainly can't do much better around here that I am aware of.
(4)Jessica C.
Just moved to New Orleans recently and looking for a great Mediterranean place to eat. Based on the great reviews we decided to try Pyramids Cafe and we are glad we did. The place was large and not crowded at all for lunch. Parking on the street was a little tight but that was I have learned is the norm in New Orleans. There was a parking lot around back that we ended up parking in with no problem at all! I had the chicken shawarma sandwich and the chicken was juicy and tender on fabulous pita bread. Got a little tahini sauce on the side to dip my extra chicken in and it was perfect. My boyfriend had the fattoush salad with added chicken was spot on as well, very large and filling! We thoroughly enjoyed lunch there and will be returning soon I am sure of it!!!
(4)Margaux B.
Very basic food, flavor isn't much but spicy on certain items. The hummus was pretty good with the pita chips, but the gyro wrap was dry and tasted very bland. The delivery was quick though, much appreciated.
(3)Gary W.
Outstanding New Orleans, neighborhood-feel, Mediterranean restaurant! Worth a try...awesome food at reasonable prices. In particular I strongly recommend their: humus, gyro, shawarma, and kabab, and the staff is helpful, attentive, quick and professional. Great food!
(4)Rachel E.
Love, love, love this place. Their chicken Shawarma salad is amazing! Great dressing. And their hummus is to die for, free delivery with 10 dollar minimum in the uptown neighborhood. I order from here regularly.
(5)Miriam H.
Solid food with prompt delivery. The restaurant isn't the most inviting, but I highly recommend the delivery.
(4)Autumn M.
We went in on a Thursday after a long road trip. They were so friendly and, wow, were they fast!! I asked for rare lamb chops and I could hear the waiter confirm twice that they were to be cooked to specification. The resturant was pretty empty and we could hear that they had a great rapport with their customers. Any mistakes on to go orders were rectified quickly and without charge. A++, Pyramid Cafe. We hope to see you again when we return!
(5)Ray M.
I like this place. It's consistent; there are some good dishes on the menu. It's almost never crowded, but the food is fresh and the service is good. Give them a try - they don't get the love some other Mediterranean restaurants in the area get, but I assure you you'll be finding your own faves on their menu soon.
(4)Jyaphia R.
Try the Spinach Pies. Simply put: they rock. The Lebanese tea is heavenly and the meat and veggie dishes are all superlative. Like your hummus with a kick? Try the musabaha. Also they are wonderfully flexible about substituting sides. The Lamb kabob is great.
(5)Michelle B.
As I was recommending this place to a Yelp friend I realized that I've been remiss on reviewing my favorite Middle Eastern food in the city! Hands down this is my favorite joint. Their falafal is so good that I thought I didn't like falafal until I ate it here. I even introduced my Weight Watcher buddy to this place and now it's her favorite place too! I always like the gyros. Their meat (gyros, beef, chicken) plate is so good, the meat is juicy, seasoned well, and just painfully good! Plus they deliver. One time my preggers friend and I asked if they would deliver to Mid-City and the guy said he would because it was a slow night (talk about customer service, oh hell yeah!). Don't worry, we tipped him really well! It kind of gives me an idea to see if he would deliver again now that I live in MId-CIty and not in the Riverbend anymore (when it was much closer). They also have the option of wheat pita bread which is pretty decent, I'm trying to lose weight, don't judge. It's kind of hidden away off of Claiborne behind the Blockbuster, Felipe's, next to the Bud's Broiler. Street parking is pretty easy because for some strange reason this place is almost always dead which works for me because I want my food ASAP! hehe...the waiters are friendly too!
(5)Bobby B.
Since my last visit to Pyramids, I have tried several spots. The only comparable place was not a direct competitor and not even on the same side of the river. So seriously...if you want Middle Eastern food and you want it fresh, tasty and abundant...here is NO competition in the Greater New Orleans area. Not even 1.
(4)Joi B.
I'm pretty sure Pyramids' vegetarian plate trumps all I've had thus far in New Orleans. Each component was incredible, and I'm used to being kind of meh about one thing on these types of combo plates. The hummus is creamy, garlicy perfection. The babaganouj is smoky, creamy, slightly sweet. And the falafel. Ohhhh, the falafel. Thus far I though Courtyard Grill's was in a league of their own, but Pyramids is just as tasty, moist and crunchy on the outside. I even ate the tabouleh, which normally is my least favorite thing. I did think the price for this plate (10.99) was a bit steep, as I'm used to a lower price point for casual Middle Eastern fare. BUT, it's so deefuckinlicious that I will be back again. And again. Our waitress was the sweetest girl ever, too, and gave my friend a recommendation for the chicken schwarma that was spot-on. It smelled so good I was tempted to take a bite and I'm a damn vegetarian. Our waitress tempted us with the promise of "freshly baked baklava" for dessert but I was far too stuffed to even think about it. A final note: you go here for the food, not the atmosphere and sometimes that's just what you need!
(4)Megan J.
I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review for Pyramids! I've been frequenting this place for a couple of years now and their falafel never disappoints. It's always hot and fresh and perfectly crispy on the outside (not tough and stale like other restaurants who seem to reheat old falafel). As a vegetarian, I haven't tried any of their meat dishes, however I can say that I really enjoy the lentil soup and the hummus is ALWAYS good. They have wheat pita as well as white, and we've always been served more than enough of it. The owners and staff are friendly and welcoming and there is always ample street parking. Oh yeah, try the Lebna, it's delicious!
(4)Katherine L.
Pyramids is my favourite mediterranean restaurant in news orleans. I have never been disappointed by the service or food. The owner is very friendly and is genuinely concerned about the service you have received so far and the quality of the food. You might think when you drive by or walk into the restaurant that it must not be a very good place because it's frequently empty. But if you actually stay around for a bit, you'll realize that their phone is always busy and that there is a high frequency of customers coming in to pick up their orders for take out and the driver is always leaving to make deliveries. I frequently order the falafel appetizer and beef shawarma dish. I've also had the chicken shawarma and the lamb hummus, which are equally as tasty. The entrees are served in good portions and usually I have left overs. If you find that you have extra room after eating an appetizer and entree, you should try the baklava. The owner makes it fresh everyday! On occasion I also get the fried kibby, but the portion is small so you will need to order something else to go with it. I still have to try the Burma dessert, but I haven't had the chance because I get so stuffed. They also have lebanese tea and mango juice to wash your food down with. Yum!
(4)Daniel J.
I order delivery from here at least once a week. Free delivery in Uptown for orders over $10, and VERY fast. From the time I place the order to the time I'm eating it, is between 20-30 minutes. Excellent food at an incredible price! Humus, Gyro, Shawarma, Kabab... You name it, everything is great. Highly recommended!
(5)Rene D.
Fast, friendly service is not the only reason to stop at this out-of-the-way locale...it's the food! Great falafel, lebnah and wonderful Lebansese iced tea. Someday, I'll even eat outside. Easy to stop in for a quick lunch for a leisurely dinner.
(4)Annie H.
I love this place so much! The best Mediterranean food in uptown. The yogurt sauces are creamy, the meat is well seasoned, and the salads are delicious! I'm gluten free and they have so many options for me. The service is always really fast and incredibly friendly. And every time I have been the owner always comes out to make sure we enjoyed our meal.
(5)Lisa P.
I love this place. It's the best mediterranean food I've ever had. I always get the meat grape leaves and hummus. I'd like to try new things, but I really can't go without getting the grape leaves. I also love that it's never crowded, which makes no sense, because the food is bomb. But I'm not complaining! I get great, attentive service every time!
(5)Jennie A.
Amazeballs. I love everything about this place and am so happy to have a good, consistent, and reliable Mediterranean restaurant that delivers!
(5)Moira R.
Sometimes I find myself craving the lamb plate with humus. There is nothing like their perfectly seasoned lamb wrapped in a piece of fluffy warm pita with a little smear of humus. The falafel is excellent too. On top of that, the service is just right, attentive and willing to give suggestions, but not overbearing. I'm sure I'll be back soon. .... lamb and humus, lamb and humus, lamb and humus....................
(4)Lee P.
What can I say about Pyramids that hasn't been said before? Maybe that I like the atmosphere? Because I do. A lot. The paintings are the best thing I've ever seen. Also the needlework stitched thing that says "Pyramids Cafe" with the little pyramids floating in space is absolutely stunning. Then there is the food, which is on another level entirely. Too often middle eastern spots become trendy and compromise their product to accommodate the influx of new customers. This is not the case with Pyramids at all. Be it packed or dead, the quality is always constant. The falafel is the best in the city. The kefta (lamb kebab) is absolutely amazing. The kibbu and tabhouli are killer. The gyro is also really really good, but I've never had bad gyro personally so that's not really a big deal. The ladies at the table next to me are all raving about the lebanese iced tea, as well. I'm not a tea drinker so I can't give my judgement, but if everyone else says so, it must be true. Just go ahead and get anything, I promise you'll love it
(5)Dan B.
Edit: Just for kicks I looked up my previous review, not only had my review been marked hidden and marked as trash, but now suddenly 30+ amazing reviewers came out of the woodwork. SHAME ON YOU PYRAMIDS! All you had to do was serve quality meats and give amble portions of bread. Original Post: I don't know what happened to this place. I've been ordering delivery and takeout from pyramids for over 4 years with pleasant results, until today. Typically I order the beef shish kabob plate and chicken shwarma plate. Typically the shwarma is better at lebanon's, but if I wanted delivery this was the best. I just received an order for 2 beef shish kabob plates and was very disappointed. They used to be so juicy and delicious. Today they were bland and dry. Most disappointing was that I only received 4 pieces of pita bread to split between two of us. Is the economy that bad that they cut back on grades of beef and number of pita bread? Thats too bad, considering there are lots of choices for food around, so I will no longer be ordering from there.
(1)Mike Z.
This IS as good as it gets! Delivery is free (nice perk). We ordered (1) Pyramids' Special for 2 ($13.99) which consisted of... hummus (best hummus - trust the reviews), baba ghanouj (nice and spicy w/o overdoing it), grape leaves (like my Greek grandmother's!), tabouli (standard), falafel (everyone does the little "patties" down here; not my favorite style but still really good), kibby (great w/o greasy) and lebna (perfectly tart; an amazing compliment to other portions). And (2), the Chicken Lula. A "fresh ground chicken marinated with herbs and spices, served w/ salad, hummus and white/whole wheat pita bread." The pita bread is nothing to scoff at. Unlike most places, the pita didn't turn into your latest frisbee within a five minute cooling process. Stayed very fresh through the meal and then some. The chicken was nicely spiced. You can tell it's quality chicken, moist and flavorful; not spiced-over. The owners/employees are great too!
(5)Dallas T.
This is an update to the review I posted over a year ago. Prices have increased by several dollars and food quality has declined. I don't know what is different, but the food does not taste the same and I'm certain it has a good bit of MSG in the chicken. Both my daughter and I suffered from headaches and another tell tale sign of over use of MSG that I won't go into detail about, if you catch my drift. The pita bread was really stale and unpleasant to eat. It's easy to see why they had to increase prices. I have never been inside the restaurant and actually seen another person dining, and usually the entire staff comes out to say hi to my daughter. They are all very friendly but that doesn't make up for $16 I paid for one chicken shawarma plate I picked up to share with my daughter for dinner, that's not including tip. Disappointing.
(2)Stephen H.
Solid Greek and Lebanese food. They also delivers which is a huge plus.
(4)David G.
Love the combination shwarma and the fried cheese. Very kind owners. My favorite Mediterranean food in the area.
(5)Tera B.
I just ordered take-out from Pyramids for the first time after reading the numerous positive reviews on Yelp. Disappointingly, I did not have the same stellar reaction to their food as some patrons. With the exception of the hummus and baba ganuj (which really were *excellent*), their food is average. The falafel was a bit dry, as was the tabouli. For a $12 meal, I found the portion to be on the small side. Glancing at their menu, the entrees seemed to be about $2 overpriced for most items. I'll stick to my tried and true (and cheaper) Lebanon Cafe for next time.
(3)Todd S.
The Falafel aren't awful, in fact they're divine. Gyros and Shawarma, but they don't serve wine. Tabouli and Kibby, tea with nuts pine. Kebabs off the grill, it's here you must dine.
(5)Siemny C.
Pyramids is tucked away on Calhoun and looks somewhat unassuming but don't let that deter you from eating here. It's definitely one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in the city! The appetizer sampler was great. The falafel was delicious - tasted fresh, it was perfectly seasoned and fried. The grape leaves were incredible. They were warm, which threw me off initially because I've only had them cold before. But I got over it really quickly because it was so tasty. I had kibby for the first time. What struck me about the kibby and the falafel is both were fried to perfection - not too greasy. The hummus was good. The baba ganoush had a great smoky taste and the yogurt dip was extremely refreshing. My lamb entree was well seasoned and tender. My bf had the kebab combo which he really enjoyed. In short, go!
(4)Logan S.
I love this place!!! I order at least twice a month. The delivery guys are always so polite and they're super fast. And the food is DELICIOUS. The gyro plate is always my fav. You can't beat the value. Huge portions, too.
(5)Dennis G.
It's been a while since I've found myself on Calhoun St. I used to work nearby so I'd frequent this block and one of the regular stops was the previous incarnation of this restaurant. Now it's got a different name and an improved menu. So, does it stack up against the nostalgia? Pretty good. I had a falafel sandwich with a side of hummus. The hummus was velvety smooth and full of flavor. The pita was warm but not toasted so after a minute it just felt kind of soggy. The sandwich was great although I was missing the classic flavor of a tahini based sauce. Instead what I got was kind of minty, more like lebna. And it was all on one half of the sandwich, leaving the other part high and dry. At least the falafel themselves were top notch. But man I wanted more sauce on that sandwich. I'll definitely go back. I hope next time things are a little more even.
(3)Marisa E.
I've ordered from Pyramid's Cafe a couple of times, and I don't know how they do it, but they manage to make it better every time. I ordered the Pyramid Appetizer Special and the Shwarma Entree. Deelish. The kibby is flavorful, the shwarma meat is to die for, and the falafel is perfectly cooked.
(5)Shannon S.
This is a very easy restaurant to park at compared to most of the other Middle Eastern places in the area so that makes it one of the most conveniently located places to grab a good meal. All of the food I've had here has been very good with excellent portion size. I especially like the fact that when I request hot sauce here they usually bring me both the usual red and a green one that nowhere else in NOLA gives you. The service has always been excellent and I've never been here when it was crowded so my food has always been prepared very fast. An excellent and convenient choice to get your Middle Eastern fix!!!
(4)Sonia R.
Can't believe I've never raved about this place yet. Probably my favorite Mediterranean/ Greek place in New Orleans. Hummus is perfect and I love their Baba Ganuj. Their delivery is great too. Quick and prices are nice. Always makes me happy :)
(5)Corey T.
If you can stay vegetarian (or stick with kibbi as your meat du jour) this is where you need to get your Mediterranean fix. The lebnah here is slamming. The falafel and it's sandwich brethren are beautiful. If you live within delivery range, this is your new favorite cheap dinner place. I was going to go on and on, but Now that I think about it, just go get the sampler plate. It feeds two, it's less than 15 bucks, and it has almost everything good on it. Add a side of qudsia and get addicted.
(4)Jen L.
So while the friends were in Bud's getting take out next door, I went into Pyramid and got a most excellent falafel sandwich. I love that it comes with a side and their falafel seems lighter than many of the other places around town. And the side of hummus seemed to have a bit of jalapeno sprinkled on top. Yum! The wait staff seems a bit...frazzled, but that's not a deal breaker.
(4)Alexis C.
This place just lost my business for good. I live in the area and have been to Pyramids many times. I've always found the food to be ok, nothing great, but acceptable. My general, pre debacle rating for this restaurant was as follows: Food - okay. Very greasy and nothing special. Ambiance - aweful! This place has no ambiance. There is never anyone in the restaurant. It has no decoration to speak of, other than old tables and chairs and some ugly pyramid art on the walls. Also, the restaurant's workers are always sitting around the tables in the dining room, which is a turn off to me. Service - usually okay, but on this occasion our server was not the brightest and got our order wrong. So my husband and I went to Pyramid's the other night. As usual, there was barely anyone in the restaurant at dinner time. My husband had recently purchased a coupon for Pyramids from Restaurant.com , which we planned to use. It would have given us $15 off our meal. As soon as we sat down, we promply placed the coupon on the table so the server could see that we planned on using the coupon. When our food came, both of our orders were wrong. We did not complain and ate our food anyways. It was okay, but as I said before, very greasy. Midway through our meal, an unkept, slovenly-looking man came out of the kitchen and sat at one of the tables in the dining room. Again I find it unprofessional for the restauarant's workers to be sitting in the dining room. Furthermore, it was even more of a turn off to think that is dirty looking man had maybe just cooked my meal. When the check came, we handed the server our coupon. He returned several minutes later and said that they could not honor the coupon because they had recently cut off their contract with Restaurant.com . My husband and I were perplexed because the coupon was purchased only 2 months prior. We paid the bill and then right before leaving asked the manager/owner why he wouldn't honor the coupon. He proclaimed that there was nothing he could do. He would not honor the coupon, since he no longer works with restaurant.com . I found this unacceptable. To make matters worse, when we got home, my husband looked on restuarant.com and you can still buy coupons for Pyramid on their website. Furthermore, we emailed restaurant.com and they claimed to still be in business with Pyramid. Basically, I feel like Pyramid scammed us. We came into their restaurant to use our coupon. Once we ordered and got the bill, they would not honor the coupon. I will never return to Pyramid! Lebanon's down the road is MUCH better anyways.
(1)Chidimma O.
I'm sorry, but to change your delivery boundaries overnight without so much as putting a notification on your website is beyond lame. Yes, I will admit that this review is a bit harsh, but as our medical schools already only have such limited delivery options, you could have informed one about the change before letting the order be placed.
(2)Andy K.
I'm always surprised when I enter this cafe because there's never very many people. I think it may have to do with the fact that it's tucked behind some of the larger places. Yes the interior is a little dinky, but the food is great, and I dare say one of the best Meditteranean places out here. The hummus is smooth and well prepared, the wraps are a delicious mouthful, and the entrees are well portioned. They don't serve you alcohol, but it's BYOB
(5)James S.
So much delicious food at reasonable prices! I've become a returning customer.
(5)Lonnie L.
I have been eating here since it opened after Mona's closed. My main complaint is that much of the meat is overbooked. The chicken Schwartz is always overcooked and tough. The lamb is better but inconsistent. The gyro meat is better and probably their best choice I like most of the apps and the hummus is very good. The delivery is consistent and that us important
(3)James R.
I'm a fan of the "restaurants get rated for what they are and not against a Platonic scale invented by people who make far more than I do" model, and for what it is - a hole in the wall next to Bud's Broiler - this is superb. If you want atmosphere, you're probably barking up the wrong tree, but then if you want atmosphere and you're around Bud's then you probably shouldn't be allowed to drive. Specifics: polite, friendly service, not overly crowded for lunch. Prices are modest (I paid $6.99 for a generous gyro sandwich with a side of crushed fava beans and peppers), portions are just below leftover-size for me and I'm a big guy, and the lebanese tea, as previously noted, is outstanding-- just the right balance of sweetness and rose water. And the food is above and beyond what I would expect from even a pretty good hole in the wall. The gyros were spiced just right, my wife's eggplant sandwich was delicate and mouthwatering, and the fava bean dip played off them both perfectly. I've been out of the city for a while, and what I remembered of the Middle Eastern restaurant scene was ho-hum, so this was a most pleasant surprise. Again: hole in the wall. It's not Commander's Palace. The decor is bland and I would have minded the crooning Middle Eastern music a lot more if I hadn't been busy stuffing my face with the inexpensive, rapidly delivered, freshly made, delicious food... which, lest we forget, is why we give holes in the wall our patronage in the first place. If you're looking for high fashion, look elsewhere. Highly recommended for the rest of us.
(5)Steve L.
AMAZING! I brought family here for their first "Mediterranean" experience. they were beyond impressed. most excellent!
(5)Dana D.
The falafel alone makes a trip to Pyramids Cafe completely worth it. Best falafel in the city, hands down. It was hot, fresh, and fried to perfection. I also had grape leaves- some were long and thin and others were short and thick- but each one was equally delicious. The hummus had whole chickpeas in the center, in a pool of olive oil. My boyfriend had a chicken shawarma sandwich and for about a dollar more, you could get a side with it (salad or hummus). 2 drinks, sandwich w/ a side of hummus and 2 appetizers was $22.00. Very reasonably priced and delicious!!! Service was friendly and attentive, and I got the feeling it was a family run restaurant. The decor is nothing fancy, its very basic.
(4)Megan D.
The food is pretty average for mediterranean, but my real complaint has to do with the atmosphere. The dining room is super awkward. It's so quiet, the room echoes when you speak. It has a cafeteria feel and needs to be filled in more with eclectic furniture.
(3)Casey B.
3.6/5 starts to be exact Off the beaten path, yet very convenient for uptowners......i do wish cocopelli's(sp?) would reopen! The prices are the same as mona's, byblos, lebanon, and babylon. The food is all pretty good and it came out quick. About $15 per person. Spinach pie had a little too much oil on the bottom and the hummus were pretty average. A few positive notes for the pyramid: 1. The falafel really is on another level 2. BYOB 3. Plenty of seating 4. Wheat Pita 5. Good for groups and they do separate checks! All in all, good times!
(3)Cindy A.
I went to Pyramids yesterday for lunch. I ordered my chicken shawarma sandwich with a side of hummus to go. Totally my mistake that I didn't eat it right away because when I did, the romaine lettuce was basically cooked - ewww. The chicken was very flavorful, and the pita was soft and chewy. The tomatoes were decent. What this sandwich was missing, however, was chopped red cabbage and tahini. The hummus was a great texture and by itself, I know it would have been great. I also don't mind the olive oil with a little sprinkle of cayenne for spice. What ruined it, however, was a half teaspoon full of what I think was ground jalapeno pepper and possibly lime juice dumped right in the middle of the dollop. It made the hummus very non-hummus-like-spicy-hot. The three garbanzo were a nice decorative touch, but as much as I love hummus, I don't like whole garbanzo beans. I would go back again - to dine in - and will ask for plain hummus.
(3)Chris L.
Tasty and inexpensive. They do all the classic middle eastern dishes very well. Hard to beat! Also - If you make a large order (like $100 to cater for dinner) - the will deliver in the uptown area!
(4)Tess C.
Pyramind Cafe is great. Awesome food, great prices...I've heard some complaints about the decor, but really, who cares? It's not dirty and the food is delicious. Try the 'fried cheese' appetizer. It's some kind of fresh cheese marinated in garlic and olive oil and fried (not breaded though). It's not gooey, but more of a spongy texture. Amazing.
(4)Jene O.
Thanks to restaurant.com we headed uptown to try a new (for us) restaurant and had a great experience. The service was lovely, the food was delicious and the price was just right (even if we didn't have a gift certificate). I had a gyro sandwich with a side of hummus and my husband had the chicken shawarma.
(4)Clay T.
We ordered some gyros to go. We specifically asked for the taziki sauce. When we got home...of course NO SAUCE. The sandwiches were good, but dry. For $6 each, they should have all the goodies. The atmosphere is very plain. Don't take a date here in the hopes of impressing them.
(3)Jay S.
Always good, always fresh. Very quick delivery. I spent 7 weeks in hospital with my son and ate from them quite a bit. It was always a treat.
(5)Cork C.
Solid Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean food at a great price. The interior is a little dreary, but it is very clean and the staff is fantastic. I had the falafel sandwich with a side salad and both were fresh and tasty. I am just happy to find a place my boyfriend and I can eat for under 20 bucks that feels healthy or at the very least not greasy.
(4)Deanna S.
Love their hummus. Not a big fan of the entree I had, chicken kabob. But their hummus is the best in the city.
(2)Julio L.
One of the best Mediterranean food restaurants in the city. Also, pretty cheap if you order sandwiches. Good service, nice environment.
(4)Christopher M.
There are a number of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurants in town with similar menus, but Pyramid Cafe is one of my favorite. Four stars overall as a restaurant, but the fifth is a bonus for delivery that is always fast and our food is still piping hot when it gets here. Pyramid has the standard fare - gyro, hummus, falafel, etc., but some of the things they do there really separate themselves from the rest of the pack in town, particularly the falafel, which is off the chart. I assume the hummus is made in house, and it is as creamy and flavorful as it gets. The lebna is thick enough to make a sculpture on your plate and is borderline addictive. They have the best fried kibby I've had in the city, and their grilled haloumi appetizer is fantastic. (Haloumi is an extremely firm, rather salty cheese that can actually be grilled - Pyramid sells it as "fried cheese," but this is NOT the ubiquitous mozzarella sticks. It is cooked to a golden sear on each side, then drizzled with olive oil and served with tomato, cucumber and pita. My wife often gets it as an entree.) I will also shamelessly admit to grabbing a few fries from the enormous order they send when I get fries for our toddler, and they are OUTSTANDING. And could drink the Lebanese iced tea by the gallon. As for the meats, the gyro meat is extremely flavorful, and the combination entree of gyro and schwarma is huge. Sometimes my wife and I will split that and order extra appetizers. The chef cooks lamb as well as just about anyone in town, and I am currently addicted to the kafta kabob. I've eaten at Lebanan Cafe and Mona's for years and years, but Pyramid has become my go-to for Middle Eastern food.
(5)Spenser K.
Pyramid's, right in the same building as Bud's Broiler, is a nice, cheap little Mediterranean place within walking distance of Tulane's campus. The food here is exceptional, and the wait staff is nice enough to make me want to go again. This is a great little restaurant tucked away, a perfect secret spot for a date or a few friends.
(4)Elizabeth B.
This place gets 4 stars for service, deliciousness, value, and BYOBness. It's proximity to mi casa puts it over for 5. Fantastic food, super friendly staff and what a bargain! They could easily add a buck to each menu item and I'd still eat there regularly. Good for vegetarians! A+++
(5)Morgan C.
If you are like me and pretty much live on hummus, Pyramids Cafe is where you want to get it. We had a lunch catered to us at school from Pyramids, and as the only vegetarian in the bunch I was spoiled silly by how much was suited to little old me...salads and hot vegetable dishes, hummus and fava bean spread...on and on. Quality is superb. Like I said, I am addicted to hummus in its every form (except when it has red peppers...ewwwwww) and even make my own, and I know I am not alone. Eat it guys! Make your administrative assistant order from here. It's cheap and the best you can get!
(4)Chad C.
Solid Mediterranean fare from an out-of-the-way little spot. The interior is pretty bland, but their falafel more than compensates. Seriously, the best falafel in town.
(4)Jonathan D.
This restaurant was formerly Mona's, and now as an independently owned establishment, the food is much improved. The owner and Chef Helmi developed the menu for the more popular restaurant chain Mona's, but decided to buy his own and there you have the Pyramid Cafe. The Lebanese tea is delightfully refreshing on those humid sweltering New Orleans days. The food is always excellent and it never fails to be prepared by Helmi himself (whenever I have been there at least). I am a fan of almost every dish although my favorite is the lula or maybe the kafta. Best Mediterranean food in New Orleans with the possible exception being during the Greek fest and to be honest I think atmosphere is what gives it a leg up.
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