Cedars
1319 NE 43rd St, Seattle, WA, 98105
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1319 NE 43rd St
Seattle, WA, 98105 - Phone (206) 632-7708
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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 : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Kristin K.
BEST Indian food in Seattle! Well, maybe there are others as good but I LOVED loved LOVED Cedars growing up and during my University years attending UW. Whenever we visit home, we always go to Cedars! Their Falafels are phenomenal and this is where I fell in love with chai tea. Come to think of it, I don't think I've had a dish at Cedars I didn't care for and their prices are great! They even have to go lunch specials for great prices perfect considering their prime University area! Cedars, I am forever yours...
(5)Jesse M.
Had the falafel plate for lunch. I really want to give them more stars because they are super friendly, but unfortunately the food you get just doesn't quite match the price. The veggies were fine and the yogurt sauce was nice, but the falafel was pretty bland, and the pita bread that came with it was pretty sad- tasted either microwaved or out of a packet. Normally, I only focus on the food, but oh my goodness dude, the tables were so sticky. It distracted me the entire meal and made the whole ordeal feel pretty nasty. I'm convinced this place is rated so high ONLY because of confusion with the other Cedars up the street!
(2)Grace W.
I came here to grab a quick bite before going to study nearby. The convenient window to order lured me in to buy some lunch. Both the woman and man in charge of to go orders were super friendly and smiley. They didn't say much but they were very pleasant. At the window, you place your order, the man makes whatever you get and then you pay. It was pretty fast and easy. I got a beef gyro and it was really tasty. It was slightly greasy but so worth the extra fat because it tasted so good. The breading and vegetables were all good. My minor complaint that I had at this place was that the guy making the food was also in charge of taking payment. He touched my gyro sandwich after he took money. I thought that was slightly gross since coins and dollar bills tend to be really dirty. Oh well, I feigned ignorance and stuffed my face.
(4)Jeff N.
Stopped in at Cedars of Lebanon to pick up some babaganoush, humus and pita to take home. I was glad they had a takeout window which helped facilitate my purchase. I think the consistency of both the babaganoush and humus were good. The baba was a bit chunky and the humus was smooth. There was a good amount of olive oil and garlic in them but I thought that both of them had too much lemon juice added and it was a bit overwhelming. The man at the window was also the chef and he was very friendly and polite. I really wanted to give this place another star but the strong lemon favor was a it much for me. ;(
(3)Kate L.
This place is a solid Indian spot with great prices. The naan basically speaks for itself. GINORMOUS STARCH HEAVEN. You usually get it even before the rest of your entrees arrive, so by that time, you're already half full from the piping hot yet delicious pillow of bread. We usually order Chicken Tika Masal and a Palak dish to go with our garlic naan. Probably the best Tika Masala in the Seattle area that I've had. Today, we tried the Mango Lassi. It was okay- but a little thick so it barely gets through the straw. I appreciate that they provide to go boxes, foil for the leftover ginormous naan, and a bag to carry all the leftover food because it's hard to finish their large portions. Service is pretty attentive and friendly. I would say the place itself is a little run down but I have no complaints. They don't have AC so for hot summers like this one, it can get a bit stuffy although they have fans blowing around and windows open.
(3)Caley Z.
This place has nice food! I got the shwarma and did enjoy it - however, I decided to take it to go, because the place itself did not appear that clean and was very hot inside. PROS: Good food, nice staff (who gave me water when I waited for my food), reasonable price CONS: Restaurant was small and dirty, could not eat there!
(3)Nicky C.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!! Hands down the best Indian restaurant around U-District (and that is saying a lot). The service, food, and the ambiance were all spot-on, and I highly recommend Cedars to anyone who is looking for excellent Indian cuisine.
(5)Jen C.
I came here with a friend at around 5pm and they gave us lunch menus after seating us (?). My friend got a beef gyro and appeared to really like it. I got the falafel platter. While the falafel itself was fresh and the outside was nice and crispy (good good), the bread on the side was microwaved and became stale after like 60 seconds and the salad left something to be desired. The service was great though, everyone was very friendly and welcoming. I won't directly compare Cedars to other Mediterranean places on the Ave, but it was filling and quick and if a friend invited me to get lunch/dinner here again, I would probably be ok with it (not enthused, but ok).
(3)Kate B.
A friend suggested we go here for lunch on a whim and it turned out to be a great choice. I had seen the restaurant dozens of times while walking on the Ave but never thought to go in. The restaurant is laid out in an unusual manner because apparently the restaurant annexed another restaurant next door into their own, so there's two sections of the restaurant (looks like two separate restaurants, but isn't). The menu is substantial but not too long- it has all of the standard, classic mediterranean dishes on the menu. My friend chose the falafel plate and I got the beef shawarma plate. My shawarma was perfectly cooked- tender and well-spiced. It was served with rice and a small side-salad. The salad was fresh and tasty. My friend's falafel plate looked glorious. Take a look at this pictures posted for this restaurant- it looks amazing! I didn't get a chance to taste it but when I return, I fully intend on getting the falafel plate. Not to say that my plate wasn't good (it was delicious!) but the falafel looked fantastic. Service was unobtrusive but attentive, which I appreciate. I will definitely return at some point.
(5)Sam W.
The best place run by the best people. I've never left unsatisfied. John learned I had finished up my school quarter and brought out a bag of plums from his yard as a gift to celebrate. If you want food that will make your knees weak (I recommend the kafta or gyro plate) and inspiration to love life this your place.
(5)Kate F.
We just want our money back. I got a $7 salad... It was a plate of shredded iceberg lettuce with 4 slices of tomato and 4 slices of cucumber. I asked for no onions (and the server confirmed this twice) and it came with onions all over the top. The BLT was dry toast, basically the $1 loaf of bread from Safeway, with iceberg lettuce, tomato, and bacon. Very dry and unsatisfying. Chicken sandwich was ordered with just "bread and chicken, no tomatoes, lettuce, or any toppings." It came out with all toppings and sauce on it. The server took it back and said he was going to remake it. When it came back the toppings had very obviously just been scraped off. It was inedible and full of fatty chunks. The hummus looked okay but we just wanted to get out of there. Needless to say our group of four was very disappointed. Will not be back.
(1)Manolito Daniel M.
went in once and left within a minute because everything in the place literally felt sticky, greasy and gross. after i caught the owner breaking glass in an alley in our hood i called him out on it, he called me faggot several times. this ugly m°therfu©ke® is AWFUL.
(1)Ramya R.
I will never go here again because I care about my health and the amount of butter and oil they use is enough for an entire Indian family to live off of for one month. If you don't care about cleanliness and would like carnival style Indian food that is not dynamic, then you should go here.
(1)Leslie H.
I wanted to update that they've expanded their floor space. They've taken over the store next door and added lots and lots of tables. Plenty of room now! Still great service and fantastic food. Highly recommended!
(5)Mahesh P.
Place is good for stay sometime but food was not at all good it's half clocked worst restaurant I ever had
(1)Chris B.
Stumbled upon this place while wandering around the campus district in Seattle. Probably the best falafel I've ever had. The Turkish Coffee is by far the best flavor I've ever tasted. I cant believe this place is so tucked away... only adds to the charm.
(5)Joe K.
The topping is magnificent. The falafel and share a is great
(5)Gypsy K.
I don't get why anyone would post a 1 star review and give no actual facts about the food or service other than it smelt funny inside, save your breath next time, you're just making yourself look terribly prudish. People like you should think twice before posting on here and poisoning someones business with nothing of substance. Now to the goods, Fantastic and generous service! I cant say it enough, the gentlemen that took our orders and cooked them at the walk up window were amazing. Super friendly, great manners, awesome costumer service. We ordered the falafal sandwich (the best dish of the evening, it was moist, tender, not gritty and super tasty) beef Gyro (a little on the dry side but still had great flavor) and the baba ganoush (surprisingly spicy but a kick in your face amount of zest that left us in delight). I would recommend this place hands down after our dining experience. Its quick and cheap but most importantly, its damn good. Side note- We did not go inside to order nor did we eat in so I cant vouch for inside cleanliness or service. As mentioned before we ordered at the walk up window which added a bit of a fun factor.
(5)Amanda S.
Just walked up to the take out window during my lunch break and got an amazing falafel sandwich. Fresh (stood there while he fried the falafel), flavorful and spicy! It was a perfect size for lunch. And, only $4! I will definitely be back for another sandwich and to try some of the other menu items!
(5)Trevor B.
Great food and service. Had the gyro. prices similar to all the others on the ave
(5)Allison T.
Thought this place was cedar on brooklyn but best to yall
(5)B R.
Awesome little hole in the wall place, great food and service - address is wrong though! Actual location is 1313 NE 43rd street.
(5)Ruchita J.
Ordered the vegetarian falafel dinner plate and falafel sandwich. It was great! Really authentic food. Quick service. The Arabic coffee is great too.
(5)Azure S.
One of the few gyro places on the Ave open before 11am on a Saturday. The gyros were OK, definitely not as good as my favorite gyro place. The price was about par for the course (if you haven't noticed, the prices for gyros on the Ave are pretty much all the same). The man working in the early hours of the morning was very nice, though. They take credit cards, but they do charge a fee for orders under $10. This is a nice place to go when all the other places on the Ave are still closed. There is a take-out window, I'm guessing so that people can still order take out when the establishment is filled later on in the day.
(3)K M.
Really good food. Two stars for the service. Four people walked out in the hour we were there. Staff very friendly, but unorganized and slow. Go for the food, but don't expect speedy service.
(2)Lisa E.
Can't give it more stars because we didn't eat much. Went there on a Saturday night at like 9pm and the place was PACKED! The food smelled and looked amazing. We just got two appetizers so not a great representative of their food. It was decent. The restaurant was stifling and hot--they need some AC or something! Also our server didn't speak English and didn't understand when we asked if we could sit outside. :(
(3)Amy C.
Super nice lamb gyro!!!! I don't eat lamb a lot, but my friend once told me, if I'm gonna have gyro, do order lamb, therefore I gave it a try . So glad I listened to my friend, this dish was so delicious. The lamb is tender and juicy, u don't feel lamb smell while eating it. Visiting this place was an accident, we're going to ugly mug but they were full. We're so happy end up having a nice gyro this day. The lady in the restaurant were very friendly and warm . This is a cute restaurant I would like to visit again and again.
(5)True Grit H.
Cedars has always been the go-to restaurant whenever I want to have Middle-Eastern Food. The naan is over-sized and delicious. The location is perfect and in the U-District. I think the service could be faster but that's because it's always so busy when I frequent the restaurant. Thumbs up.
(4)Josh V.
What can I say? The tiki masala was a 10. What I liked most was that my waiter gave me a complimentary chai tea and dessert. I must have looked pretty gaunt or in need of charity. :) The decor of the restaurant is understated yet classy. Definitely with a visit!
(5)Kevin L.
I'm not a fan of lamb, or gyros, but Cedars is definitely an exception! I haven't had this good of a (lamb) gyro in a REALLY long time. Skip the chicken. We ordered everything from the to-go window on the side of the restaurant and waited for about 5 minutes. The hummus was slightly sour than usual though. -- PHOTO: yelp.com/biz_photos/yqQ6…
(4)M K.
Love the food... Very good, filing, tasty food. We tried chicken dishes and both were good. Chicken Rogan gosh n chicken jalfrezi
(5)Jenaleigh F.
I love the owners. They're a happy reminder of what family is like, which I miss sometimes because I'm not at home, I'm at college! And the food is to die for-- really really really delicious.
(5)Lizzie C.
First of all, we were supposed to go to the Cedars on 47th, but since I didn't realize there were two we wound up here accidentally after reading...Yelp reviews. That didn't distinguish between the two Cedars restaurants. This is NOT the Indian place on the corner of 47th with the amazing naan and chutney. Let's just get that out of the way. Lesson learned. Once I realized the menu (a lunch menu at 6pm? I guess...) was entirely devoid of naan, I reconciled myself to making the best of an embarrassing mistake. We ordered the hummus plate as an appetizer, and the hummus was one of the best I've ever had (the pitas were tough but they weren't the point). My husband got the lentil soup with rice and enjoyed it; I had the falafel plate, which was spicier than others I've tried but still delicious and ample. Service was slow, and the kitchen is so close that we heard the microwave beeping and a man yelling things along the lines of "come on, let's go, faster!" to whomever was cooking. The food seemed a little overpriced considering you have to walk through the kitchen to get from one side of the dining room to the other. But the food was tasty and plentiful and we ate until we were stuffed. If I didn't know about the other Cedars (the real one, as I call it), I'd be perfectly happy with this one. As it is, I now want to go to the real Cedars and drown my disappointment in fluffy naan.
(3)Alex S.
Really great restaurant with the most friendly owners and service staff. Their shawarma is really, really good - I eat it as many times as I can each week I'm in U-District.
(5)Elaine J.
So, I have to say that I used to go to Samir's, which is directly across the street, but he changed something in his sandwiches. I'm not sure why he did this, but I decided to try cedars, and I got the marinated chicken shawarma and it's delicious. Perfect combo of ingredients and sauce, the sauce is awesome, reasonable price.
(4)Masha J.
I came here for lunch with my older brother today. The owner is very kind and very sweet -- full of energy, which was nice to see. She was our server. Promptly seated us and brought over some water. I ordered the falafel plate and my brother ordered the shishkebab plate. The prices are pretty good, both plates are about $10 each. I personally loved their falafel, it was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was served on a salad (they were really heavy on the dressing, which was a shame because I couldn't finish it, but otherwise I was okay). The lamb shishkebab was a little tough, definitely well-cooked, but otherwise good (served with salad and rice). I was pleased overall. This isn't the best restaurant on the ave (nor is it some sort of hidden gem) -- but it's definitely worth going to if you have a little time and want to try something new!
(4)Erik S.
We had not eaten there since the ownership change. Before, it was OK, 3 stars, decent. Last night, we ordered the falafel plate, spanakopita plate, and hummus, without knowing about the new owners. A kind and enthusiastic woman, the co-owner with her husband, served us, and brought lentil soup, together with a sample of baba ganoush and a spicy green garnish. It was the best Middle Eastern we have had in many years. We had significant leftovers. At lunch today, I scraped my Tupperware container so hard I ate plastic.
(5)Mahmoud G.
Best place to have a gyro plate the food is just amazing!!! The owners are awesome they make u feel welcome... The best hot sauce around, they serve high quality pita bread.. I love this place!
(5)Adam R.
This place is certainly a solid four stars. I really like family owned establishments and this has that feeling. The food was good and the menu has a good selection! I had ordered the lamb shish which was flavorful and more than enough on the plate for me to be full! Finished the evening/meal with some Turkish coffee which was reminiscent of what I had in Ankara!
(4)Paul L.
Best food on the Ave! And best family service you ask for! Plenty of hugs from the owners every time I walk in!
(5)Zachary F.
Incredible lamb kebabs, well seasoned and flavorful with herbs and spices. The yogurt sauce is off the hook.
(5)Inna B.
I'm also leaning more towards a 3.5, but I guess I'll go with a 4. This place is small, so I'm glad they have a walk-up window for people who want to order and go. The service was pretty good, but it seemed like the waitress was in the back most of the time. I'm guessing there was something she need to do back there, but it was slightly annoying when I was trying to leave and I had to sit around for a little while before she finally returned to the dining area. I got the gyro plate. It was half salad and half rice with a few meat slabs on top (topped with what I believe was tzatziki and herbs) and some pocket pita on the side. The salad had a nice dressing (olive oil and herbs?) and plenty of tomatoes, but there was (as usual) more lettuce than I could finish. The rice was fine and the gyro was pretty tasty. The pita was a little dry. Cost: After tax the gyro plate was about $9.25. I just drank water so that was free. Overall it seemed a little pricey for what I got (and for the U-District). I'll probably eat there again, but I'm not going to be rushing back.
(4)Amber M.
Everything I have tried has been delicious. I would highly recommend. Take out available.
(4)Julie B.
Friend and I have been here for both breakfast and lunch. Cedars is great, and has very friendly service. The gyro salad and the falafel plate are both really good, and great prices for those in the U District/college students. All the servers are very pleasant and kind. Go to Cedars!
(5)Chenguang W.
They are pretty proud of their hot sauce, but I'm not.
(4)Margaret P.
I've always loved the way this man cooks have been to the restuarant and had a great time both with the staff and the food...he and his wife are very friendly and make you feel at home. The food is great I'll be going back soon...give it a try you won't regret it and I'm sure you will be going back for more and sending your friends there too., margaret & mary ....Shoreline, Wa.
(5)Raychelle D.
Absolutely LOVE this place. It's my go-to for gyros - the food is incredibly fresh, crisp, and most definitely flavorful! The prices are definitely reasonable, and you get such unique flavor for cheap! I just want to try everything on the menu, but I haven't yet! Not to mention, the management here are super nice. They remember me every time I come back and treat you like family. Their customer service is definitely the icing on the cake, they're so sweet! It doesn't get much better than that!
(5)Tina B.
Yummmmmy. I love cedars, clean and friendly. Always a nice atmosphere! Prices are good! The naan is delicious, this is one of the best indian places in the U district
(4)Chris K.
best liver and onions in Seattle!!! and amazing friendly service. family owned and operated
(5)Tina W.
Great food, very filling.
(5)Lucy L.
Friendly employees, healthy portions, and tasty food. Had a beef gyro my first time there. The only complaint I had is that my water tasted a little bit soapy.
(4)Hetal S.
Great falafel...and cheap too!
(4)Zac B.
The good here was really good, reasonably priced. Only thing I was disappointed with was the service. They brought us waters and didnt come back to take our order for 25 minutes I had to go to the host stand and request our server. It wasn't busy so I don't know what the issue was
(3)Shannon M.
The best Hummus I've ever had, the seasoning on the salad was perfect better than any dressing I've ever eaten, the staff was warm and friendly and attentive, overall the best place I've eaten yet in Seattle!
(5)The-Hoa H.
Absolutely delicious mouthwatering goodness..!! Prices are so reasonably cheap and the service is impeccable!! It's run by a mom and pop couple with pops in the kitchen and mom in the front house. There is actually two sides to the restaurant on either side of the kitchen to sit and dine. The couple who run this joint are so friendly and cordial! The food is amazing and their hot sauce is unmatched!! I had their gyros plate and my friend had their mushroom burger.....according to her the mushroom burger was superb. It looked great but not as good as my gyros plate ;)
(5)Micha D.
I lived at the apartment building right next door to Cedars when I went to UW and I have brought every single one of my friends to this place because I love it! First of all, the owners Janette and John are the friendliest people you will ever meet! They practically treat you like family. They even told me that if ever I find myself not having any money, I could come to them anytime and they will feed me for free! I didn't take the offer, but thought it was so kind of them to say that. The food is SO amazing. My favorite was the lamb gyro with a little bit of their spicy green sauce... or the Gyro plate. Small hole in the wall kind of place, warm environment, friendly owners, incredible food! How can you go wrong?!
(5)Sydney G.
I really like this place. It's a little hole-in-the-wall family business. The woman who owns the place is awesome, she always comes out and chats with us and remembers who we are! Very good prices too-the wraps are like $5, and the plates are around $8-10. I LOVE their falafel-by far some of the best I've had in Seattle. Admittedly I'm not Lebanese so I could be wrong, but I know good falafel and this stuff is great. They have great baba ganoush and hummus too, plus good Turkish coffee. The only thing I dislike is that their pita bread is not great, it should really be served warm but it's served cold. I doubt they make it themselves. But, their other food is delicious so I'm able to overlook the pita. Plus, great service is always a plus :) I highly recommend to anyone looking for a good, cheap, and quick Mediterranean meal!
(4)Dwigt S.
To my knowledge, there is no Indian food served at this restaurant; only Lebanese food. The hubs (who's part Lebanese) and I were walking around the area looking for a bite to eat, and I saw Cedars' giant sign. "Hey, isn't that the tree of your people?" We went to investigate, and they had me when I saw a giant plate of falafel being served to some customers seated outside. We ordered the babaganoush. Their preparation is quite special. Very garlic-y, some hints of lemon, and just the right consistency. The pita they served was fresh. Husband ordered the kibbeh and I ordered the falafel. The owner of the restaurant, this sweet Lebanese lady, offered us some home made hot sauce. You have to try it - it's got a hell of a kick. The falafel are a good value for your money - each falafel was the size of my fist. The kibbeh was well-seasoned and tender. Everyone at the restaurant was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and inexpensive. I will definitely make a habit out of coming here every time I'm in the area.
(5)Clouse Z.
The owners of Cedars... ~~~ KEEP ALL THE TIPS FOR THEMSELVES!!! ~~~ Just ask the staff, and they will awkwardly tell you that they can't comment on that. Most of them are undocumented workers paid under the table, so they have little choice in the matter. They also have a severe pest problem, cockroaches and rats! Just thought you all should know.
(1)Nath A.
There is no chicken tikka masala here. Nor is there garlic naan, or endless masala chai. This is the OTHER Cedars Restaurant, the little Middle Eastern place with the take-out window. Not the Indian Restaurant on Brooklyn. Ignore all reviews that mention butter chicken. Anyway, this place is worth a visit. The menu's simple: there are a few appetizers, some pita sandwiches, and some platters. The platters consist of pretty much the same stuff as the sandwiches, but served on rice. The food's good. The bread's a little tough, and the owners seem inordinately fond of lettuce, but everything's still flavorful enough to give Cedars the edge over the Ave's other gyro places. It might have gotten another star if the platters came with a more interesting salad -- say, fattoush or tabouleh -- rather than yet another pile of lettuce. I have nothing against lettuce, I swear; it's just not a very interesting vegetable.
(4)Bridget S.
Find yourself between classes with a rumble in your tumtum but you only have $5? It's cool, just head over to Cedar's to-go window and grab a Falafel, or my fave - rice and lentil sandwich. It's the best deal, quick, and you can buy it knowing you are supporting a business that has been there forever and is family run by awesome people who are really nice. Beware; if you ask to make it spicy, you will get a pile of raw garlic which is yummy but not so good if you have to go back to school and be within a couple feet of others. But DO ask to pile on all the other sauces, like hummus and babaganush and tahini. Best bang for your buck!
(4)Zaher H.
It has been a year since I have had a falafel sandwich. Being Lebanese, I was clearly risking being disowned by my family. I stopped by their to go window for a falafel sandwich. The service was amazing. I had a very nice conversation with the owner. The same conversation I would have been having with the falafel guy back in my home town. That by itself for me is worth 5 stars. ( can't you tell, I am very homesick) The sandwich itself was very good. The falafel were tasty, crisp on the outside and moist on the inside. The sandwich construction was solid and actual pita bread was used ( not the thick greek bread) The perfect amount of veggies were added to the sandwich. Just enough to keep the sandwich from being too dry, but not too much to overwhelm. The only little problem with the sandwich was the tahini sauce. I thought it was a little on the bland side. I think it could have used a little bit more garlic and lemon juice. This was a truly excellent falafel sandwich. I will be going back soon for more falafel. Their kebeh is also excellent. Best kebeh after my mom's.
(5)Amanda M.
Delicious lamb gyro! Fluffy fresh pita bread, fresh lettuce and tomato, yummy tzatziki, and a hefty helping of lamb = a steal at $4.90. Great quick & affordable lunch, especially if you order from the walk-up window.
(4)Tyler H.
In terms of prices and service, you really can't beat Cedars. Eeeevery time I go here, I end up in a fantastic 15 minute convo with the married couple who own the place. They are brilliantly dry and kind. The food, delicious, with a lot of homespun takes on some very familiar Mediterranean dishes. Their gyros are good not great, but the shwarma and falafel seal the deal. 5 stars if only the gyro packed a punch like Aladdin's, but I'd take Cedars over Aladdin's any day for the experience. Get some spicy basil sauce when you eat in! Goes great with fries.
(4)Jeremy C.
Since I live on a budget, I've only ordered food from the take out window. One day, I would like to sit down and traverse their whole menu. However, despite my limited knowledge of the menu, almost all of my experiences here have been positive. I think Cedars may prepare one of the best Fattoush salads that I have ever had in my life. I used to work in a Lebanese restaurant, and I have tried many Fattoush salads, but the guy who made mine must have it down to an art form. I also like the vegetarian rice and lentil pita wrap, along with the Foole M Damas (mashed Fava Beans) pita sandwich. If you have a sweet tooth, they serve great halawah and baklavah.
(5)Robby C.
Parking is often not quite as easy to find unless you are dining in the area around dinner in which case street parking becomes free. Located within walking distance of the University of Washington, the restaurant has experienced a nice unobtrusive remodel of its interior though not much else has changed as far as the actual dining area. When visiting my sister, we often end up going to this restaurant and often times we order the usual beef vindaloo and the beef rogan josh. Although the both of us do enjoy the lamb, it is one of the harder meats to cook correctly and my past experiences with the lamb dishes here have been less than desirable. Our waiter seated us towards the rear of the restaurant which is a bit nicer because of the modest view over the busy adjacent intersection. The spinach nan that we ordered was delicious and the bread was soft and fresh. However, we tend to save the majority of nan to dip with our curry dishes as sort of a complement to our main meal. The beef vindaloo holds more of a sharper flavor due to the wine vinegar and ginger, though if you are hoping for a more of hearty flavor, then the beef rogan josh would be a more suitable choice. Service at the restaurant was attentive and our waitress was accommodating even during the busy lunch hour. The restaurant is one that we frequent quite a bit within the area, but for around ten dollars a dish it is definitely worth a weekend trek up from campus.
(4)Angela S.
There was some confusion with a previous review of mine, which I *swear* I posted for the Cedars on Brooklyn, but then it ended up on this place's page... It was weird, whatever, but I fixed it, and then decided I ought to give this place a shot, because, hey, why not. And, it was okay. Not the best falafel I've ever had (though, granted, the best I've ever had was in Amsterdam, and I feel like there might have been something in the air there that affected my food-related judgement... Heh, heh), but not the worst, for sure. The sauce was a little boring (and there wasn't that much of it, at least at the top) and I'm not a huge iceberg lettuce fan, but the falafel itself was pretty fine. The service was fast and very friendly. I'll probably go back to try something different--maybe the eggplant sandwich, or something.
(3)Carrie M.
This place is absolutely delicious. I recommend the chai (iced is my favorite and both hot and iced are unlimited refills), garlic naan and tikka masala. I get this every time I go and always leave completely stuffed. The servers are nice and pretty attentive. The only reason that I didn't give it five stars is that if you stay to chat more than a few minutes after your meal (even if you've already closed out the check and it's very slow) they are pretty obvious about wanting you to leave. Overall, a great place.
(4)Margaret Y.
I was starving and got the falafel+baba ghanouj sandwich to go and man is it gooooood. This place and Petra are tied in my book for the best baba ghanouj in town. I love how friendly the owner is too, you don't really get that kinda service (or any service really...) in the u-district. Yay Cedars! Oh and did I mention you get a monster of a pita sandwich for just $5?! I am so in love with this place.
(5)Mary M.
I went here on a date once with a guy who was in love with this place. I didn't care for the food at all. Long wait for a table during dinner time but amazing service. I don't think I'd ever come back but from the word of mouth about Cedars, this is a good place if you like this type of food.
(2)jeni s.
Edit 11/17/2008: I think this place changed owners and the food has suffered. I've had two falafel sandwiches and a lentils and rice sandwich in the past month after not eating here for a couple months. There are different staff in the kitchen - no longer the friendly guy who'd say "nice to see you!" - and the sandwiches have all been a disappointment, which is heartbreaking, since this was previously some of the best middle eastern food i'd had in seattle. Rating goes down to a 2. Original review 4/10/2008: I'm from southeastern Michigan, so I am used to having good Lebanese restaurants all over the place. I've been disappointed with what I've found out here in Seattle. Cedars is the best I've tried, so far. Next I'll try the one across the street. I uploaded a photo to show what I ordered. The hummous was probably the best I've tried in Seattle, and that's generally what I use to judge a place, because I'm an ardent hummous lover (and critic - I've tried some awful stuff out here). The baba ghannouj was also very good, though some mouthfuls seemed to have a slight moldiness - it wasn't consistent, and didn't compete with the good taste, so it didn't bother me. I was very happy to see that they present the dips swimming in olive oil as well. I also appreciated that they gave me an appropriate amount of pita bread with my meal rather than too much. The service was so fast that I worried the falafel would be one of those pre-cooked and re-heated ones, wasting my time. but it turned out to be pleasantly crispy on the outside, so I'm sure it just came out of the deep fryer. The texture inside was somewhat mushy, but overall a pretty good falafel. I liked the wood tables and the cozy space, so I'm sure I'll be back here.
(2)Ben D.
$4.00 for a falafel sandwich or a "healthy" lentil and rice sandwich. Way better deal than a $5.00 footlong. I always get the sandwich without onions because I find they overpower the other flavors. That said, I suggest you ask for hot sauce -- it's not on the menu, but whatever that green stuff is, it's real good. Also, make sure you get plenty of tahini. Delicious. My favorite place on the Ave for a quick, cheap lunch. Just walk up to the window, place your order, and wait 5 minutes. I can't speak for the meat, but people seem to enjoy the lamb here.
(5)Diego S.
I love the window, always if I am by myself or just walkin w/friends in the U district, I try and stop by to grab a bite to eat! The sit down restaurant up the street on 50th is a great place to get a full meal, w/group of friends or a cozy dinner w/significant other!
(4)Amy K.
AWFUL! Ordered the falafel sandwich and it was SUPER dry. I hadn't had falafel in awhile and believe me I am not craving it after yesterday's lunch. JP and I also split the lentil soup which was a huge disappointment, it lacked any flavor and salt. One star because a) I have to give it something and b) it's super cheap so at least my wallet wasn't as upset as my taste buds.
(1)Natalie W.
So far Cedars, tucked between Brooklyn and University Way, on 43rd is king of falafel on The Ave. How do I know this? Well... Because just yesterday I wanted falafel for dinner and I was in university district. Where did I go after thinking over my choices?(disclaimer- I have tried every place on The Ave once in the last few months)= Cedar's walk up takeout window! The kind owner? has prepared my falafel in front of me each time. He warms the thin round- fills the bottom with fresh cut lettuce- sprinkles chopped fresh tomato on top- add 3-4 LARGE fresh falafel balls- pours on the dressing out of a old school juice container- and rolls the creation into a burrito like entree. My sandwich was $4 with tax. I like Cedars because they have flavorful large slightly crusty outside and very moist inside falafel balls. I like Cedars because they add lots of lettuce and tomato. I like Cedars because no matter how much sauce he add to the top(to my horror) I never really taste that much and it all ends up at the bottom. FYI's~ * There is also an inside the tiny shop with a couple tables * They offer the traditional eggplant "sandwiches" * They offer sandwiches of fool madaras- which I learned was fava beans or another been cocked in a madaras sauce- yum! * A "sandwich" is a burrito style wrap of sorts * The bread they use(wrap, pita, etc) is on the thinner side- not like overwhelming pita * They menu also offers lentil soup and platters of things usual in their sandwiches with pita for dipping
(5)Nicole M.
I love this place! It was my first time eating Middle Eastern food, and it was an amazing experience all around. I went with two friends, the service was great. We immediately were helped and the lady was such a sweet heart. Our food was brought out to us very fast, and it tasted very fresh and light. The whole time we were there, the owners (I think they were the owners) were having small talk with us. It wasn't the type of conversation where you want them to go away; we really enjoyed talking to them. They were genuinely nice. I had my hair in a fish tail braid and the owner kept asking how I did it, and so I showed her on my friend and she was so fascinated! It was adorable. And her husband kept telling us he had three sons for us and would love us to be their daughters! I really liked that they took the time to talk to us, and joke. It felt as though we had gone out of the country for an authentic meal. I'll definitely be going back for more!
(5)Leslie G.
I've been to many middle eastern restaurants and I will say that no place makes me feel more at home and comfortable as Cedars #1. The most gracious and welcoming staff serving delicious falafel. I recomend a combo plate so you can try a little bit of everything. Can't say enough, I love Cedars and hope you do too.
(5)Evil W.
Yeah - cool place. Go inside and look up at the slat ceiling. Nice people - I told them what I wanted, and they made it - simple and quick. Probably closer to real Med food than some other (ahem - pita) places. Decent prices - and nice people. Parking is a bitch - of course - but it's worth a couple of orbits to get over here and get some good Med food. They have a nice mango drink - don't order it or they will be out when I get there :-)
(4)Fumi S.
I just don't know why I haven't written a review about this restaurant. I've been there a couple of times and I do love this place. I sometimes crave for falafels and this is the place that satisfies such desire. When I went there to get spanakopita and kebab, the chef there told me that his falafel is the best and he gave me a whole falafel ball. A huge one. And, it was super super yummy. I thought it was the best as he said and since then, I'm in love with the falafels there. Other stuff, like spanakopita and kebab, is good but oh boy, I don't think I can't live without their falafels. If you are coffee love, you must get the Turkish coffee to go with your food. It's not bitter, though it looks like it. The aroma and flavor of the Turkish coffee go very well with their dishes!! Try it!
(5)Aniroc L.
They have the BEST FALAFEL IN TOWN!!!!!!! This location not to be confused with the Cedars on Brooklyn. This is the original location that serves Lebanese food only and has been there since 1976. I am a vegetarian who has had falafel at 100's of restaurants and street venders including the south of Spain in the Moroccan inhabited towns. There is something amazing about the ingredients used at Cedars. For two people eating with dessert and leaving with bellies so full under $25 there is no way you can go wrong. The owners cook and serve there and they treat you like family every time you come in. I hate to go to the U district (bad drivers, little parking, etc) but I will venture over for this delicious restaurant!
(5)Jesse C.
Sorry all! Wrote this review for the wrong place. Please use this to reference: yelp.com/biz/cedars-rest… This place is unreal! A local friend now transplanted in the Seattle area took me here. "Wow!" is all I can say. I've never tasted curry this good. The flavors just come out and attack you. Sometimes, I just want to book another flight to Seattle just to have their curry. The bad news is I heard the owner sold it and opened a new restaurant. I'm not sure if the qualify is the same but I dont think that would stop me from dining here again. Yum!
(5)Adriana K.
Super cheap food and a nice variety of Lebanese food. I tried the falafel plate, and my Friend the lamb kebobs. We didnt have napkins or silverware, and just decided to go for it... sanz forks. I thought the falafel itself was good - not particularly the sea of iceberg lettuce it was served on, and the sauce was decent - I probably would have preferred a little more spiciness. The pitas were flat cold grocery store fare - but you cant expect too much for an $8 dinner dish. Pretty standard U-District ethnic fare...
(3)Patrick L.
Cedars ranks among the restaurants I've been to, with the absolute worst service ever. The hostess, the daughter of the owner, is just downright rude. The owner is even worse, as are the waiters. They barely look at you as you're seated, they toss the menus at you, and the waiters just throw food on the table without even breaking stride as they speedwalk past your table. Good luck asking for anything like extra napkins, silverware, condiments or anything else, even if they forgot something as vital as a place setting. The food is is pretty good, which is why this place used to be packed and why people put up with the horrid service. I, for one, won't stand for service that is so far from being even remotely acceptable, so I went once a few years back and will never be back.
(1)Jeremy R.
First, let me say, the people that run this place are incredibly cool. The (what I am assuming) owner's wife came and talked to us, told us about her family, talked about how lovely my girlfriend's eyes are, etc. She was genuinely fantastic. Moving on.... We ordered the twenty dollar "Everything Vegetarian," and it was a little greasy. I wanted to rave about it. I wanted to love it, but saying I did would be disingenuous. Basically, this meal was literally everything on the menu that didn't contain meat. The good: Excellent falafel, a scrumptious salad that tasted like nothing I have ever had, and really great pita bread. The meh: I thought both the hummus and the babaganoush were a little greasy. Excellent consistency and flavor, but an unnecessary pool of oil on the top. The bad: Dolmas left something to be desired. Once again, very greasy. And a little slimy. Like runny garlic peanut butter wrapped in a leaf. Kind of coated the mouth with an oil based film. Not good. And the lentil soup (something I normally love) had a reflective grease sheen on the top, and looked as if it wouldn't be out of place washing up on a gulf shore. Once again, I cant stress enough how amazingly great the owners were. Hilarious, genuine, and very kind. The value was amazing, and we were both very full when we left. I would certainly go back now that I have an idea of what to order. Stick with the falafel, stay away from the awful. Get it? Talk to the employees. They are very sweet.
(3)Taeyoung W.
I live about a block away from this place and wanted some to-go food. They have a window on the side of their restaurant for quick orders. However my falafel and gyro took forever to come out. The food tasted good, however the portions were way too small. I expected bigger falafels and gyros for 4 bucks a piece. I would come back to this place if I'm in the mood.
(3)Jen K.
Boyfriend and I came here to get a quick bite before a movie. There's a great deal for a Gyro, fries and drink for under $7!! Who could beat that! They were quick, the food was great, and the owner was super nice! She made sure our food was good, and even made suggestions on how to use their hot sauce. Would definitely come back here if I'm around the U-District!
(5)Jarrod L.
The gyro meat was neither flavorful nor at all crispy. The ratio of meat to vegetables was way off with much too much lettuce. One interesting thing was that this is the only place Ive had a gyro in the region where they serve it in what I understand as Lebanese style, i.e. stuffed in the pita pocket instead of just wrapped in a pita. I just had a gyro to go, so I can't comment on anything else about this restaurant (other than it's not the Cedars that serves Indian food; all of you posting about Indian food on this page are doing wrong).
(2)Sean K.
Went to the walk up window the other day. Ordered the falafel sandwich that was served with no hummus, dry flavorless pita bread, and iceberg lettuce. I am Irish and I can cook better Middle Eastern food than that. Oh yeah and the guy who was making the food with his bare hands was also handling the money at the register and didn't even consider washing them. Pretty disappointing.
(1)Jess C.
we just went to UW for touring, wonder if there's something great to try, and my friend recommend me to go to this place! those curry are the best! and i love the bread too! i would never forgot!!!
(5)Patricia W.
Yes! I love this tiny place in the u-dist. Delicious, affordable, and the service is always nice. Only lacking the 5th star because the place is so small and has a sketchy atmosphere. Don't let it scare you away though, the food and servers are great!
(4)Corey W.
Best buy for Falafel sandwich in the U-district...$3.50!!! There's a quick little walk up window, a few outdoor seats, and a small indoor dining area. Full plate meals are good too, but I almost exclusively use the walk-up window. -Slightly better than Samir's Mediterranean which is located across the street. I think Samir used to work at this place and then, either out of spite or collusion opened up an identical store across the street. -I think this how Starbucks started. They have the business model...now they just need the million more franchises. Come on hipsters...eat here before they explode, go corporate, and then, can be hated for changing.
(4)Junaid O.
I really like their gyros and lamb wraps for lunch. Fast service, great prices and good tasty food. It has a mom and pop feel to it and I like the friendly dude who makes the gyros. They will amp up the spiciness if you request it. I often phone in my order and do a quick stop-grab-and-go before the meter police can swoop in for a parking ticket.
(4)Dante M.
The food was utterly delicious. The chicken tikka masala was one to die for. It was very creamy and rich, and had a great taste. I also tried the vegetable jazifir(sp?) which was very good as well. The spiciness could have been a little better, I ordered the medium-hot and it tasted more mild than anything. Next time I will get the hottest you can do. All in all the only reason this place does not get 5 stars is due to the service, we were sat in a very small table that was in the walking aisle and constantly had our elbows bumped. But the food made up for it!
(4)Sam P.
Been coming here on and off for about six years now (since I was an undergrad at the UW) and the food and service have always been good, friendly, and prompt. Once you've had good Middle Eastern food here, you'll stick with Cedars. This is right up there with a couple awesome places on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley, CA. The only thing I take issue with is that the gyro sandwich is a little bland (add more spices, please). Solve this problem by getting the shwarma (sp?) or Lamb Kebab sandwiches, both of which are more flavorful. Definitely a more desirable place than the good (and sometimes quite crowded) Aladdin down the Ave.
(4)Christopher H.
The hummus is the best I've ever had! Jannette is a gracious and sweet owner! All the food is amazing. Ask for the spicy green sauce!
(5)Kumiko M.
I am a fan of this place. I came here once before a lecture at Kane Hall. I was running late, and service was still fast, friendly, and tasty. I ordered a a beef gyro, lentil soup, and shared a plate of humus and naan with friends. The place is a little small, but as are many of the restaurants on the ave. If you're looking for good eats, at a steal price, come to Cedars.
(4)Leigh A.
This is not the Indian place - that's Cedars on 50th. This is Cedars on Brooklyn, with great, inexpensive FALAFEL and Kibbeh. Obviously some of the reviewers here have mixed the places up. They don't serve Indian food here. They serve Lebanese/Middle Eastern food here. Its good, plentiful and relatively inexpensive.
(4)Joey L.
Recommended by a former Washington student, so we had to try this place when we were walking around university district. If you want good food on a student budget, this is the place. I had the lean beef kabob. It came with a salad, rice and good portion of bread. I can say this matches up well with some of the more expensive middle eastern joints. It was very seasoned well.
(5)ShmoHaw K.
Quick, friendly service for inexpensive vegetarian pitas (falafel, hummus, lentil, etc.) at $4 or under.
(4)Angela W.
Oh Cedars - you've found a place in my heart, a place that can drink a bottomless cup of sweet chai and relish in the smells of Indian curries. Go with the Tikka Masala Panner, Spinach Naan, and the cucumber-yogurt raita, and I promise you, you don't need to go to India!
(5)Sean E.
Cedars sells one of the better falafel sandwiches in Seattle. Forget about the pita, which does nothing beyond keeping the sandwich from falling into your lap, and just think about the falafel, which is crunchy, chewy, and not at all greasy. Sauce and vegetables are present in just the right quantities. It's not every day I make an effort to retrieve lettuce that's fallen on to my plate. Sure, it's not the best sandwich in town (Mr Gyros is better, Aladdin is about the same), but at $3.50 for a full-sized sandwich it's got to be one of the best deals. Other sandwiches are only slightly more expensive, and the lentil soup is a complete meal if you aren't too hungry. Atmosphere is not a strong point of Cedars, but that can be said about most places in the neighborhood. Don't worry, there's a take-out window. After re-discovering Cedars I don't know why I wasted all that time at Aladdin. Even a non-student could love this place.
(4)Ty S.
Ordered gyro plate, rice was very hard, however meat was tender. Rice ruined the entire meal. Can't recommend.
(1)Mellissa T.
Summer in the udistrict is fun. Nice sunny day to walk the whole street and angst about which place to try this time. I saw the sign for Cedars Middle Eastern Food outdoor take out window just off the main drag and was taken in by the thrill of ordering and receiving food through a window... Now that I think about it, I suppose that happens everytime we go through a Macdonald's drive through but this is different...you walk to the window...there's a certain charm to that. Anyways, the owner is friendly and the lamb gyro was decent: I would liked to have given 2.5 stars but yelp doesn't let me. But I couldn't give it a 3 because the window service wasn't as fast as I thought it should be...waited about 12 mins. with one other person's order ahead of mine and the portions of the gyro was much smaller than I've had at other gyro serving settings. To boot, the gyro itself wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked. All in all, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but it's decent food from a fun window at an economical price ($4.50) .
(2)Randi S.
I went to this place for a quick gyro to go. It was tasty and the guy who made it for me was friendly and talkative. I am confused. Cedars on Brooklyn and Tase of India are the same owners. This place is also named Cedars. Is it also a part of the same family?
(5)Chris C.
Most excellent food!! I went here on a whim after spending some time at the U book store. I am a big fan of Mediterranean food, so I'm always up to try new restaurants as I find them. Well this one was quite a little "hole in the wall" surprise. The food was outstanding and the service was fine too (granted I was only customer in at the time I was there). My fave Mediterranean restaurant is "Mediterranean Kitchen", but this one runs a VERY CLOSE second (based on my 1 time there), but the prices are about half of what they are at the Mediterranean Kitchen. Try it out, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Tyler H.
I can't help but feel like this place and Samir's across the street have some sort of long standing walk-up window gyro-related feud. Cedars has better selection but I like the falafel better at Samir's.
(4)Nicole K.
Cedars is one of the best restaurants in town, as far as food. I love the ambiance (super romantic). I love the menu (loads of veggie options). I love the area of town it is in (U-District). Still, I have to laugh every time I go there, as it has some of the worst service I have ever experienced. It's everything from the forgetful waiter to the annoyed owner (?) because you didn't eat enough of your food. I am patient, so it doesn't get to me, but it is shockingly bad. Do order the vegetarian appetizer sampler, if you go.
(4)Tim O.
Nothing makes me happier than biking to Cedar's on 43rd, going to the walk up window and getting a falafel sandwich (fresh hot falafel with tahini, lettuce and tomato) with hummus. So friggin' good. The best part, besides only being $4, is the McDLT factor. What's that, you might ask? It's the hot & cold all in one bite. Or better yet, let George Costanza sing it for you: retrojunk.com/details_co…
(5)Lana B.
The food is decent enough but I just don't get how they can serve Indian food and Lebanese food in one restaurant. They are two very different cuisines - both amazing but not the same. I usually order Lebanese food when I go there because that's what I love to eat. The mezzes (appetizers) are okay and the shish taouk is decent. Nothing is great though. I have yet to find authentic Lebanese food in this city.
(3)Zarah M.
Cedars at this location is related to the restaurant also called Cedars located on 50th, near Safeway and the new Walgreens. (as far as I know) It is also related to Taste of India on Roosevelt. It's a family business. This particular location is geared towards faster service and you can even order from a window right outside. The other two full restaurant locations are excellent places to dine in for the best Indian food. They are very appreciative of their customers and love to spoil them with plenty of great service. I highly recommend visiting both of them.
(5)Linda J.
Today was my first time there, but the sandwich I got was delish! The waitress was super friendly and helpful, and I didn't have to wait long at all. I was surprised that I was treated so courteously after I found out that my party had already finished eating before I arrived (even more reason to give this place a great review!).
(5)Theresa R.
Now this place really is bollocks. Here's my sob story saga: A few months ago, I was having major gyro cravings so I picked up a gyro from Cedars from their fun little pick-up window. I had to walk a long way across campus to my office. Silly me, I trusted the flimsy paper bag the gyro was in, which I carried in my hand during my long walk...until I got to about 100 feet from my building and the bag broke right in front of Thomson Hall and gyro went everywhere and I was mortified because a lot of people saw what happened and blasted crows started descending upon the carnage and for one split second I thought about salvaging what I could, apply the 5 second rule, pick up the carnage off the ground and carry it to my office and eat the remains. But I didn't. And I almost starting tearing up when I threw the remains in the garbage because I was intensely hungry and I really wanted that gyro but I didn't want to walk all the way back to get a new one. Bollocks. So a few weeks later, I picked up a gyro at Cedars from the cute little window and safely carried it in my backpack, got to my office, started eating...and was totally disgusted with it. The meat was undercooked and I had to throw it away. Bollocks. I should have learned my lesson right? Wrong. Well a couple days ago, after months of avoiding Cedars, my friend and I decided to go and do sit-down service in the tiny restaurant during the lunch rush just to try something new (because we go to Aladdin Gyro-cery a lot b/c that place is GOOD). We ordered the big ass special platter that had 3 kinds of meat, veggies, rice, pita, and hummus. My friend asked the 13 year old flat-affect waitress if we could replace some of the meat with lamb and she literally said "no, i don't think you can." and then my friend asked her if she could ask the cook and she responded "i can ask him but i don't think he can do it." hello?! don't argue with the customers. so that set the tone for a most unfortunate experience. We waited half and hour for our food, which i didn't think was very good, and we got the worst service I think I've ever gotten at a restaurant. Ever. We didn't get the lamb and we suspect that the 13 year old waitress never asked the cook about our request. And when people would call out to her she would say "huh?!" instead of something more polite like "yes, can I help you?" I don't care if it was lunch rush and Cedars is a laid-back casual retaurant and you are a 13 year old waitress. You need to know basic manners and customer service! I'm sticking with Aladdin in the U-District, believe you me!
(1)Tyler R.
I was sadly disapointed by the baba ghanoush at Cedars. Is there really no good baba on the west coast? Food was ok. Service was a bit slow. The 100 different types of beers in bottles was nice.
(3)Danika M.
I have been going here since I was fourteen years old. Hands down, this is the best mediterranean food in the U-District. Best falafel in the greater metropolitan area. (I took my mom here and she admitted that their falafel was better than hers...) These guys are from Lebanon, and they are funky and cool. The really old guy taught me how to read my fortune in the grounds of my turkish coffee. The younger guy always asks me about my family and how my grandpa's doing and stuff. The sandwiches are delicious and cheap (under $5) and filling enough to be a good lunch alone. Turkish coffee and baklava are served together for $4 per person. You are pretty safe ordering anything on the menu, as it is all home-made and delicious. I noticed that many of the reviews on this list are for the other Cedar's restaurant, which is not even the same kind of food and is not nearly as good.
(4)James C.
I was looking for some Lebanese and found this joint. Not too bad, but far from the best I've had. The hummus was good. I just had the shawarma sandwich which was big but the taste was a bit off. I don't know if it was just the spices or whatever. Service good, price was right on. Since I'm only visiting town I won't be back, but probably would in a pinch if it were the only middle eastern place around.
(3)Alexander Z.
I used to make some pretty big catering orders from Cedars as well as dining in. Ultimately, I didn't care for the blandness of their food and was disturbed by how the management (owners?) mistreat their employees. There are other places more deserving of my money and appetite.
(2)Sky C.
I can't speak for the Indian food here, but I had the best falafel of my life last night at this place. The staff was attentive and friendly, and I got the strong sense that the owner was truly proud of the food he and his crew prepare. It's spring break for UW, so I had the chance to relax and enjoy an empty restaurant with great company and no pressure. (I am reviewing the location pictured in the photo attached to this entry; it seems there are several others that may share the same name.)
(5)Greta P.
Best falafel I have ever had. Hands down. And the best part about it? It was a falafel SANDWICH. Falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, and a little tahini, all wrapped up in a handy (and might I add cheap - $5) sandwich. The owner is super sweet and has an awesome accent. Added bonus for people like me who love to people watch: even if you sit facing away from the windows, there's a mirror so you can see who's walking by outside. Cedars has some great homestyle dishes from the mid-East with an intimate and comfortable feel.
(5)Jon P.
Wow. This place used to be my go-to spot when it came to dining cheaply on the Ave. Just had their gyros today and had to throw 2/3 of it away. Used to always get their marinated chicken and falafel sandwiches and might try those again, but today's gyros was very questionable.
(1)Lily A.
This place is amazing! I live on Bainbridge Island, but whenever I am in Seattle I require a gyro from Cedars. It is sad that there are so many people reviewing this restaurant that have it confused with the Ceadars on Brooklyn. NOT THE SAME PLACE! The Cedars on 43rd does not have alcohol or a huge wait staff. It has about 6 tables and is really just a little hole in the wall, run by a couple. The man cooks and the woman waits on tables. They both are wonderful people and work really hard to be friendly and accommodating. I know it is a little confusing that two places in the same part of town have the same name, but try to get it straight before leaving a negative review... it's not that hard.
(5)MJ M.
I would liek to visit again and agin, but it's quite far off. I first time I visited Cedar, I loved the grape leaves. The vegetable cutlets and samosas were tasty. The naan was soo soft. Onion Kulcha and Paneer naan were gr8. Be carefule while ordering Indian bread. They will be big enough for two ppl. All the vegetable curries ordered were delicious. The dal was very tasty. The service is good.
(4)Olechka Dani B.
AWESOME. I have been there many times, and it hasn't dissapointed me at all! The service is fast, food is delish, and very fresh. This is one of the best mediterranean places in the area!
(5)Matt T.
It was cheap,fast and delicous.
(4)Jesse R.
Butter chicken! Great ale selection! Four star!
(4)Honest O.
Soooo good I had to go back for more. The service was actually pretty good on both visits. I'm unfamiliar with Indian food and the waiter knew exactly what I wanted. Yay for chicken tika masala, butter chicken and garlic nan.
(5)Joyce Man H.
I went here for lunch and shared the pita/hummus appetizer and a mixed mediterannean kabob plate with my friend. As I was ordering the pita/hummus, the waiter told me that he ran out of pita and could give me naan instead. I was like, WHAT?!! How does a mediterannean place run out of pita?!?! That's like a Chinese restaurant running outta rice. Or me running out of criticisms. But anyway, I agreed to the naan+hummus and it turned out that I liked it more than pita+hummus. Haaa! As for the kabob plate, OMFG best lamb I've ever had in my life. It was juicy, flavorful, and not too lamby, but not too not lamby (I like meat to remind me of the animal I'm eating). The chicken and shrimp on the kabob and the rice/veggie sides were also fantastic. After tip and tax, the meal was 25 dollars for the two of us. Not too bad, but not exactly cheap either for lunch and for splitting an entree. I highly recommend it and I can't wait to go again!!
(5)Chris C.
This is a 5 star because you can walk up to the window and get one of the best gyros/falafels in Seattle! Delicious, Quick, Cheap. Worth a visit for sure! If your lucky the owner will whip up your food. cool! :)
(5)betty u.
my husband had the shawarmi gyro and it was very tasty. i had the chicken gyro and it was also great. cheap eats that satisfy the taste buds. no beer, unfortunately. cozy lebanese atmosphere, but i see how it can get crowded fast. for that, i will say not family friendly.
(4)John C.
if you look at Cedar's gyros and all the other gyro places on the AVE, Cedar's gives you more gyro for less bank. plus their special mediteranean sauce (forgot what it's called) has more flavor than the rest. i think it's kinda funny and interesting that they have a to go window you can order from right next to the door inside where you can actually sit down and eat. plus the window has a smaller menu to order from (i don't think you would want to order their enormous gyro plate if you want to eat while walking anyway). their flavor is good robust, and unique. i love the owner, he is such a nice guy! i totally reccomend this place if you are trying to find a good mediterranean place to eat when you are on the ave and starving to death from shopping.
(5)rishi h.
I've probably tried close to 20 different kinds of falafels at this point in my life. My search for the ultimate falafel is still going but the ones here definately hit the spot and keep you coming back for more.
(4)Steve S.
pros: great indian food, great chai. cons: the hover factor can get really annoying, especially if you are on a date. NO I DON'T NEED MORE WATER. prices are reasonable, although the wait can be long on nice days
(3)Migs H.
I was surprising pleased with the falafel and the best part as that you can illegally park your car right in front without paying and order at the window. It was pretty good, I wanted more hot sauce but for $3.50 It was perfect. Still not as good as my favorite place in California, but I can't just fly down there for dinner. Try it, the owner is really sweet and will remember on your next visit.
(4)Cat R.
This is a great place if you have kids - very child friendly and comfortable for a family night out. Quick and courteous service makes it a very pleasant, affordable and just plain yummy place to eat.
(4)Katie O.
Very tasty falafel sandwiches for a pretty decent price. Great for lunch.
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