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Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is a vibrant Mediterranean restaurant located in Ankeny, IA, that serves the surrounding areas with a delightful culinary experience. Specializing in catering services, Garbanzo offers a variety of Mediterranean delicacies such as gyros, rice bowls, and salads. Our dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors, promising a taste of the Mediterranean right in the heart of Iowa. Whether you’re looking to cater an event or simply enjoy a delicious meal, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is the go-to destination for a truly satisfying dining experience.
Build-your-own bowls, gyros, & pitas with Mediterranean ingredients & scratch-made sauces.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1550 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 100, Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: (515) 964-0806
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Reviews
Sara Loudon
This is difficult to give 2 stars but I have to. The food is good…and really it’s the only Mediterranean place in this area. I’ve eaten here multiple times in the last 3 years and I should have known better than to go back, but I love Mediterranean food. I’ve noticed subtle changes throughout the last year such as, smaller scoops/portions, up charges on basic ingredients like feta cheese, and overall increase in the base prices as a whole. A bowl starts out at $13…that’s a pretty steep price but okay. Let’s fill up this bowl…no. They give the SMALLEST portions and you have to constantly ask for more scoops…which they do for some things but other things cost more. Want steak? That’s an additional $2 and you only get about a tablespoon or 1/4 of a cup. This applies to all the meats…1/4 cup! No joke. I laughed when they scooped out the smallest amount!! A steak bowl was now up to $15. INSANE! Our bowls were not even full (see pictures).
I get it—“then don’t eat there if it’s too much.” That’s not the point! Why is it so dang expensive for what is basically a take-out place!?!?!? Why not give people what they are paying for!? I feel scammed. I DO NOT recommend this place if you’re hungry, want a decent portion for an adult, or want to feel like you’re paying for. Spend your money somewhere else and get a full meal and walk out feeling like that was money well spent.
… moreI get it—“then don’t eat there if it’s too much.” That’s not the point! Why is it so dang expensive for what is basically a take-out place!?!?!? Why not give people what they are paying for!? I feel scammed. I DO NOT recommend this place if you’re hungry, want a decent portion for an adult, or want to feel like you’re paying for. Spend your money somewhere else and get a full meal and walk out feeling like that was money well spent.
Doc Jon
Food was just ok. The lamb gyro meat is not fresh cut off the rack!! It was old and dry. Server was just there– no personality at all- more interested in her fellow employee than us the customer. It’s just like a fast food place to us. Don’t think Wifey and I would go again.
… moreE Parks
I know it is not the most authentic or the most homemade Mediterranean style restaurant in anyway, but you cannot find a stuffed pita this good for this price anywhere else. You will pay double anywhere else for something this good! The topping selection is just irresistible.
… moreMatthew Yescas
The meal I ordered was absolutely delicious, and the staff were all very kind and helpful. However, I was really disappointed by the hidden fees.
I ordered a “Build Your Own Bowl,” which was advertised at $13.19. Nowhere on the menu did it mention that the bowl only included five toppings (excluding the rice). I asked for half rice and extra beans (about four or five scoops of garbanzo beans), along with several other vegetables and one sauce. What I didn’t realize was that each scoop of beans counted as a separate topping…which brought the total from $13.19 to just under $19.
This would have been fine if I had been informed ahead of time, either by the menu or the employee helping me. It just felt misleading to find out only at checkout. Transparency with pricing would make a big difference, especially since the food and service themselves were genuinely great.
… moreI ordered a “Build Your Own Bowl,” which was advertised at $13.19. Nowhere on the menu did it mention that the bowl only included five toppings (excluding the rice). I asked for half rice and extra beans (about four or five scoops of garbanzo beans), along with several other vegetables and one sauce. What I didn’t realize was that each scoop of beans counted as a separate topping…which brought the total from $13.19 to just under $19.
This would have been fine if I had been informed ahead of time, either by the menu or the employee helping me. It just felt misleading to find out only at checkout. Transparency with pricing would make a big difference, especially since the food and service themselves were genuinely great.
Neill Stark
Garbanzo food is great. Particularly love the rice bowls with all of the Mediterranean flavors I enjoy. Their ingredients to choose from are always fresh looking and they allow you to select what you want on it. I love the fact they have better drink choices than your traditional coke or pepsi machine.
… moreAustin Lang
Waste of money. 13 bucks for the skimpiest and most disappointing gyro I’ve ever had. I don’t do reviews normally, that’s how disappointing it was. Ingredients are fresh and good but they’re stingy with it. More pita than anything else. Starts off at 9.50, then there is a charge for the meat and sauce. Feels sneaky and dishonest. I recommend not wasting your money. I assume they’ll respond with an automated message to pretend like they care, which based on the other reviews, is laughable.
… moreAshley Sinnorai
I really enjoyed the food here!
I like how customizable the food was. Service was very fast and workers were friendly. They loaded up my portions this time!! + complimentary pita? SCORE!! I would come again.
PS: I recommend the spicy chicken over the steak
… moreI like how customizable the food was. Service was very fast and workers were friendly. They loaded up my portions this time!! + complimentary pita? SCORE!! I would come again.
PS: I recommend the spicy chicken over the steak
M
The lack of care that went into my most recent order was a massive let down. It’s objectively good food for what it is, but it would be really nice if my order could actually be made to specification, like including all the ingredients selected for a build-your-own. What caught me most off guard, the manager made it. So lazy, so careless.
… moreStephanie Politte
Very, very disappointed!!! The only item that was worth the money was the Greek fries! My husbands chicken dish was only like warm. The floor and tables in the dining room were a mess!!!! It was only 11:30 am when we were here
Never again.. which is sad, as we like Mediterranean food
… moreNever again.. which is sad, as we like Mediterranean food
Cory Shaw
Went into the restaurant for my first time. Let the lady that was helping me know it was my first time and that I was vegan. She was very helpful with going through the process of building my bowl. All items were clearly market vegan, so I knew what I could add to it. The food was delicious. Will definitely be visiting again.
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