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Marc. Wise
It’s a small , Mediterranean/Turkish place where you order up at the counter. There are a few tables available for seating. The lady who took our order at the counter was… offputting. Her demeanor was strange, which made our experience a bit odd. The food was good though. I got the combo wrap with everything with gyro and falafel and it was outstanding. Huge portion! My wife got the Kafka plate and it was also good. They have these very interesting desserts that you can order as well. Strangely, you have to order two. Not sure why. Parking is available too.
… moreSydnie
okay idk why no one has mentioned the beautiful resident macaw named Nova who lives outside LOL so that was definitely an awesome surprise when coming to eat here. I don’t know why I have never come here before, the portions are huge and the food is fresh. Clean restaurant, friendly service, great selection of food. I got the falafel bowl with everything and it was delicious 🙂 10/10 great casual spot
… moreZiad Ahmed
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1 hour ago
So the place is really nice, decent interior and good outdoor seating options. And the staff is really nice. Also the menu is usually Mediterranean options. The portions were HUGE. Very generous hard to finish. I got the chicken shawarma and gyro bowl. It tasted great. The hummus and falafal came as well complementary. I got a chance to ask about the halal meat source: its a mix of 3: restaurant depot, sysco, and santa clara factory and its machine slaughtered. They also sell alcohol here as an fyi. They have turkish desserts as well and turkish coffee, very interesting place and located in santa cruz
… moreLyahmikie
Amazing food! Our first time here while visiting from Sacramento! Got to meet the owner and his beautiful bird. They offered amazing customer service, and even gave us falafels on the house. 10/10 service and quality. Definitely recommend stopping by here if you haven’t already!!
… moreSharon Park
We catered a family party for 25 people and ordered Chicken Kebab, Falafel, dolmas, babagabous(sp?), delicious hummus, salad, rice and grilled veggies. It was a 10/10!!!!! What a hit! The food was ready for pick up in time and the hot food was piping hot!!! Thank you so much for your care and love. It was evident in your fresh, delicious food!
… moreAnshul Gattani
Absolutely loved my first visit here! The vibrant, colorful decor instantly transported me to the Mediterranean, and the warm, welcoming staff made the experience even better. Every dish was bursting with flavor — fresh, authentic, and made with love. This place just earned a permanent spot in my rotation. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreBrent Walker
I went in for a sweet treat. The woman at the counter was nice and helpful, describing the popular traditional treats, and the more popular modern treats. I ended up going with the traditional honey Turkish delight. It was my first time with a Turkish delight and at first, I wasn’t sure if I liked it. However, it grew on me and by the end I loved it. Very subtle in sweetness, and a unique taste. Super tasty. The atmosphere of the restaurant however, doesn’t match how good the treat was. It felt dirty, smelled like a gas station bathroom and didn’t have any warm and inviting feeling. Overall, pretty good experience.
… moreFrancisco Leung
We were driving down the coast of California and found this great little place for lunch. We got the Chicken Shawarma Bowl, Achilles Chicken Pita Sandwich, and Chicken Tacos. One thing that really stands out is how they stuffed my pita sandwich and the tacos were so full, you really need a utensil to eat them. The food is tasty, but a bit pricey. You can buy desserts and merchandise. There’s indoor and outdoor seating.
… moreEllen
Small place, indoor and outdoor seating. The food is fabulous! I especially liked the waffle fries and lentil soup. Sandwiches are large and filling. Owner and staff are very friendly and answer all your questions. Parking is plentiful.
… moreArash Seisan
So I read the previous reviews before coming here and I thought not much of this place, but the food has been amazingly fresh. We loved the Baba Ghanouij so much that we ordered it twice after trying it. Highly recommended
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