Cafe Shawreen
188 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD, 20852
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Address :
188 Rollins Ave
Rockville, MD, 20852 - Phone (301) 770-3003
- Website https://www.cafeshawreen.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Christopher S.
Having come here a number of times for lunch, I have finally made my decision to give this place a 2-star rating. Don't get me wrong...the 8.99 lunch special (entree, side, and drink) is not bad, but I have been spoiled by the open assembly line concept of Cava Mezze and Pit Hut when it comes to quick service [pita/falafel/Mediterranean meat] restaurants. This place would be a 3-star, A-OK quick service restaurant; however, I had to lower the rating due to the following: - $10 minimum credit card charge (I am from a large coterie of small business owners, myself, and we do not follow this business practice) - the gyro meat looks like it is from Restaurant Depot which means that it is frozen - my clothes always smell like fried food or grease when I get back to the office ***would be nice if you guys shaved off shawarma/gyro meat from a vertical spit like other restaurants On my final note, could someone give me a detailed explanation of what makes this place kosher?
(2)Chris S.
Small portions for the money... I got there and saw the portion was so small I tried to upgrade to the next bigger combo with another kebab but they couldn't just charge me the 2$ extra difference between the two combos, they said I needed to pay 6$ for an extra kebab! I said the next combo up with the extra kebab is only 2$ extra, can't i just buy that? They said no. They don't even include bread, or any other side-and they forgot to include the white sauce, I had to ask for it on my way out. Not impressed... Go to moby dicks... More food for less money! Presentation is bad... See pic
(2)Ana P.
I was randomly craving gyro after our work-out at the gym, so we stopped by Cafe Shawreen 30 minutes before they closed for dinner and left with a lot more than just a gyro! The staff member, Crystal, was so sweet. Seriously, she had excellent customer service skills and was just plain wonderful. There were two diners eating-in and two more ordering carry-out like us. Food took a while to cook, about 25 minutes, since it was just Crystal and the owner taking orders and preparing the food. It was well-worth the wait. I got my gyro (comes as a platter with fries and soda) and loved how the pita pocket was filled to the brim with tender, thick slices of beef, veggies, sauces, and packed with flavor. I did add hot sauce, but other than that, it was perfection and exactly what I wanted. The fries were also made to order. They were addictive and not at all greasy. I swapped out my soda for a lemonade. It was sour, yet refreshing! BP ordered the falafel (came with the fries) and I loved how crispy the pieces of falafel were. The sandwich did not fall apart and was not soggy. I also ordered the aush (soup) and it was different than what I usually have at Afghani restaurants. It was spinach based and had garbanzo, red, and pinto beans. It was warm and filling, but I did not enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I thought it could have used more salt and the spinach overpowered the other ingredients. Worth a try though! BP also ordered the special of the night: Fesenjan (sweet and sour curry with puréed walnuts and pomegranate and chicken) and it was quite a treat! Since I had never had anything like this, I had no expectations. The curry was tart and the strong aroma of the walnut added to the allure. I was relieved that the dish did not have chunks of walnut, I loved how well they were blended in the curry. The pieces of chicken were cooked exceptionally well. Nothing gross about the meat, it was not fatty or tough. The rice was a bit plain on its own, but tasted good with the curry, of course. I am glad we spontaneously decided on the cafe and had such a wonderful experience!
(5)Alex V.
Food was great, but serving sizes are a tad small for the price. Minimum credit card charge of $10 is also a bit of a nuisance. Got the beef gyro and sampled the falafel -- might go again.
(3)Jon R.
I keep kosher and appreciate this place. My husband and I like to go here when we crave Iranian food or falafel. Its pricey, but all kosher food is. It comes with the territory. I knew the waiter back from pita hut years ago and have always been treated nicely. I love the daily specials! You can also print out coupons from their website.
(4)Shasha S.
Hubby n I stopped by here as first timers we read online that it was halal so we thought it was muslim owned but ended up finding out it was a whole Jewish food place.Same slaughtering standards so technically halal/kosher the server or owner was very nice and welcoming.We had the grape leaves they were ok I think the wrapping could use a lil more help n I just felt like the filling was a lil bland the burger was nice and juicy but just needed more flavor.Their fries were in dire need for salt but overall I get the concept.I do however feel that the good is overpriced for what you get but hey I could be wrong .I do not think I will run to come back to this place just because the wow factor was just not there for me but as always I support my halal/kosher places so maybe until next time
(3)Lesley A.
Cafe Shawreen was my go to lunch spot for awhile, although I thought it was a relatively expensive lunch for what I was paying: $8.99 for a lunch special. The lunch special comes with your choice of sandwich, drink, and side. For the sandwich, I've tried the falafel sandwich and shwarma sandwich. I've always gotten the jerusalem salad as a side, and their home-brewed ice tea for the drink. The falafel sandwich came with at least four falafel balls that were nice and crispy, topped with jerusalem salad, and stuffed into a pita. I was disappointed that I got the jerusalem salad as a side seeing that it was also in my sandwich. Also, a couple of hours later, I felt sick from the falafel, which was probably because it was too oily. The shwarma sandwich was not what I was expecting as the lunch menu at the counter did not say it was CHICKEN shwarma. I hoped it would be beef. The sandwich was okay, also topped with jerusalem salad and hummus in a pita pocket. I noticed that the distribution of items in the sandwich wasn't great as I ended up eating all of the chicken only to have my last bites be of jerusalem salad in pita. The pita for each sandwich was colder than I would have preferred. The jerusalem salad is light with some olive oil, cucumbers, red onions, and other spices. The homemade ice tea is unsweetened, iced tea. I believe it is black tea. Warning if you eat here, you will smell like cooking oil. Free parking available in the back.
(3)Lisa R.
I go to Shawreen's as often as possible and my favorite is the grilled talapia, rice and and salad. Tonite I tried the Tuesday veggie specials and they were fantastic! Perfectly spiced, especially the black eye pea rice with grilled onions! The owner is so nice, and the ingredients are always healthy. I recommend Cafe Shawreen for anyone who is looking for a tasty, cozy and friendly dinner place. And it's kosher!
(5)Ellie D.
If you look for Middle Eastern kebabs, Kosher cuisine or your favorite Persian dishes, make a visit, you won't get disappointed.
(5)Bill S.
Phyllis and I where on the way somewhere and walked in on a whim. We had the falafel platter and it was great. The place is not fancy and certainly not expensive. The service was great. What more can I say besides..I'll be back.
(4)Daniel G.
great hamburger would have offered five stars if they would have made it as I ordered it (medium rare does not mean cooked all the way) but it was still good
(4)Chris P.
Maybe it wasn't just me... I dunno. I decided to give this place a try. The staff was nice enough. Then again the other customers seemed a little too interested in me. (Nope, I looked. No mohawk, no day-glow clothes. So I don't know what their deal was.) The place had no ambiance, didn't make me feel like relaxing. And when the food came...Hmm. Not as good as I hoped. Maybe it was the wrong dish? I wound up taking my food to the car and eating there. I've been in a lot of places but only a few have made me feel like I was in someone else's club. Strange.
(2)Guy D.
Best food ever and it's kosher too I have the kabob and it's amazing I will return to their place again
(5)Karolyn R.
Falafel was OK with a tomato/cucumber "salad" & tahini. No lettuce or other sauces to offer = nothing special. Yes, the place smells like a deep fryer, as other yelpers mentioned, plus the lady behind the counter was cranker pants. Wish I had stuck to my original plan, to go to Panera.
(2)Stephanie D.
Don't bother stopping here even if it's convenient. This place is really subpar compared to max's and Amsterdam falafelshop. My bf had been here years ago (under different management probably), and this place was nowhere near as good as he remembered. I had the falafel pita, where the falafel was in small patties and too hard (cooked too long?) there wasn't much softness to it. The toppings were pretty limited and we had to blindly choose them in advance, you can't see the toppings in the kitchen (not like at max's or Amsterdam where they are laid out in front of you). It took us about 10 minutes to get our pitas, so it's not that quick, and we were the only ones in the place. I also had the steamed veggies which were probably frozen before. I won't return.
(2)David S.
I usually have a felafel platter--very good! Very casual atmosphere, good service, friendly. A staff member serves you, but you bus your own trash.
(4)A R.
The chicken shish kabob and falafel are delicious. Love the specials. The service is great. And, the food is always served with a smile.
(5)Martin W.
There are two items on the menu that are frequently overlooked but extra yummy. 1. The chicken salad, a.k.a., Olvieh. It is made with eggs, potatos and pickles as well as chicken and mayo and it has saffron it is also. It is probably different from other chicken salad you've ever tasted. 2. The Rice pudding, a.k.a., Sheled Zand. It is made with some chopped walnuts and also has saffron and is also probably different from other rice pudding you've had. Come to think of it, the place could have been called Cafe Saffron because about 20% of the food items are flavored with saffron. The name Shawreen is an amalgram of the name of the children of the owner.
(4)Mike B.
I want Kosher restaurants in MoCo to succeed. I ordered the "Shawarma Lunch special" for $8.99 including side of Israeli salad (my choice) and a drink. I don't know what meat was in the pita, but it was nothing like REAL shawarma from Israel or what you can get locally at Moti's or Max's. Maybe the other menu items are better. I doubt I will return.
(1)Blair C.
Had at late lunch at Shawreen Cafe on Monday Feb 6th. It was quiet at the cafe and last call for the lunch special. How could I resist. I couldn't pronounce the name of the special but it was an amazing stew of cilantro leaves, red kidney beans and beef with a hint of citrus and acidity. The white and saffron rice on the side provided great balance. All for under $10. Next time I'm in Baltimore/Roclville. I'll be back.
(4)David S.
I came here recently with a large group. I guess Cafe Shawreen is not used to that, because we had to push a few small tables together. I got the chicken schwarma, which wasn't bad, but was not even remotely as good as what I get at Max's. Plus, my pita seemed to be stuffed with more veggies than meat. I like veggies in my pita, but not at the cost of meat. Max's gives you plenty of both for less money. I live a lot closer to Cafe Shawreen so I might go again to try the falafel, but unless you are in a time crunch, make the drive to Wheaton and get a schwarma the way it should be. One important heads-up: the hours are not listed on the website, but the place closes at 8. Some hungry patrons arrived a few minutes later and were disappointed to learn that they'd need to find somewhere else to eat.
(2)MaJ C.
Walking in ( the back door, I guess) The tables were filthy, and the place was like any old, un-exciting cafe, Yet I ventured forth, in my quest to find that great felafel spirit. The folks running the counter were nice enough, and I realized my best bet at lunch ( due to the $$$ prices ) Was a combo of Felafel, And Israeli salad. They bring it out to you, so after wiping my own table down, I had a seat, and did not have a long wait. Of course, I should have know their Israeli salad would be nothing like my Wife's! could have used some more fresh herbs, as that is what an Israeli salad is, fresh everything. The felafel was bland. I mean, had a bunch of un-descriptive sauce in it, yet really, really bland. My quest continues. As not many veggie options here ( not many options in general) I will not be passing back, I will venture forth in hopes of truth, justice, and the great spirited felafel!
(2)H D.
Had seen the signs for the coming kosher place for months. Driving by on Sunday, saw it was finally opened, so went today. For those who don't know, this place is strictly kosher, under supervision of the Washington Vaad (Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington), and a fleishich place (a meat restaurant, as opposed to dairy, because Jewish dietary laws prohibit mixing/consumption of both meat and milk/dairy products at the same meal) The menu is Persian/Iranian/middle-easteran kebabs, falafel, etc. Small place, four or five tables, plus a long counter with high stools . Newly built out space is clean and bright, but not a fancy place. Had the Shirazi salad (tomatos and cucumbers with lemon juice) and the Super Saltoni platter (one skewer each of beef and spiced ground beef, rice, grilled tomatos). Meat was cooked nicely, though the beef chunks could have been a little more moist and seasoned, needed a little salt (which I added at my table). The ground beef kebab was nicely seasoned and juicy. Shirazi salad was fine, but nothing special. Could have used a slight bit more lemony tartness, or some cilantro to perk it up a bit. Prices: a little more expensive, I suspect, than what I remember from my non-kosher days at Moby Dick Kebob in Bethesda, but that's expected for a kosher place because of extra costs to the restuarant. Service: not crowded when I went in, took about 10 minutes to get my food (meat cooked to order, as far as I can tell). Pleasant and friendly. My Super Saltoni platter (a generous amount of food), shirazi salad, plus free-refill fountain drink was about $23. Next time, I will order a dish with just one skewer of meat so I'm not tempted to eat so much, and to save a little money. Overall, I liked it, and will go back to try more. I'm sure.
(4)Joe R.
Rather expensive for what it is. I had latkas and they were extremely greasy and burnt. They were not fresh, and they were heated in a microwave. Chicken shwarma was good, but at close to ten dollars for a combo it seemed expensive.
(2)Michael W.
This little restaurant opened where Moti's Falafel used to be. The place is quite small and has only a couple of tables (maybe 4 or 5). The menu is mostly Iranian and the food is kosher and halal (not that I care about it). The staff is very friendly and the food is good. On my first visit, I ordered a chicken kebab platter and my wife ordered lentil soup and a tabouli salad. The kebab was well seasoned and cooked well. The portions were a good size. My wife enjoyed her soup and told me it was exquisitely seasoned. All in all, I would consider it to be a nice place for a quick lunch. As most kebab places, food is served on plastic plates and eaten with plastic cutlery.
(3)Sarah B.
I'm excited to have another Kosher restaurant in the area, and if you go with your expectations in check, you won't be disappointed. The restaurant isn't fancy -- they use paper plates and plastic utensils -- but the food is yummy. Our favorite thing we ordered was the curry meatballs, which are delicious and happen to be gluten-free (yay!) My husband enjoyed the chicken and veggie soup, which he called "hearty." To my surprise, this was not gluten-free, since it has barley in it. Oh well. Most of Shawreen's menu is based on a meat main dish served with a side of rice, roasted tomatoes, and a tzatziki-type sauce that really brings out the meat's flavors. Our favorite of meats we ordered was the kubideh kabob, seasoned ground beef. The chenjeh kabob (beef cubes) were also very flavorful. The joojeh kabob tastes like every other boneless, skinless chicken breast you get at a Middle-Eastern restaurant. Our meal was a little pricey ($43), but in addition to our entrees, we also ordered one side dish and two appetizers. We definitely could've ordered more cheaply. Overall, the food was good and tasty. Changing from disposable dishware to real dishes would definitely improve the experience for me, but we'll definitely be back. Another reviewer correctly says there are only a few tables, but there is also a counter with stools, so you won't be left standing.
(3)Henry B.
I have been here 3 or 4 times. This place is a Kosher resturant runned by a Muslim Women. She try's so hard. Yes it not your gourment resturant, but it has great chicken Shawarma. The other platters are ok, not bad not wow. Prices are average for a Washington area kosher resturant.
(3)Jethro T.
The felafel lunch combo -- with fries and iced tea in a paper cup -- was decent but should've been better at $9. I will go there again because I appreciate that it's kosher, and I'm a big fan of felafel.
(3)h g.
Excellent Shawarma and decent fries. Good sandwiches and excellent service. Worth the trip.
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