The Olive Zaytoona — Restaurant in Kansas City

The Olive Cafe reborn! The humble spot you knew has grown into a bright, purpose-built showpiece just up the street. Step inside and the scale hits you: soaring ceilings, sunlight everywhere, brand-new counters piled with fresh pita, olives, and spices. The grocery aisles stretch twice as long, stocked with hard-to-find imports. The kitchen now turns out everything from wood-fired manakish to slow-braised lamb, while the classics still taste exactly right. It feels like a food hall, a market, and your favorite neighborhood hangout rolled into one. If the old Olive Cafe was a hidden gem, the new one is a must-visit landmark—drop in, eat well, and leave with a full shopping bag and an even...

This was my first experience at the Olive Zaytoona and will not be last. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! I loved the house made pita bread with hummus, the Gyro sandwich was a great portion with savory gyro meat, zesty tzatziki sauce, and topped with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. Finished it off with their amazing pistachio baklava that was flaky, buttery, sweet and savory. I will recommend this place to everyone I know and will be back again and again. I can't wait to try their buffet with all my favorite dishes. Trust me, don't walk RUN to The Olive Zaytoona if you want delicious, fresh, delicious Mediterranean food with...

I tried the Olive Zaytoona today for the first time and was super impressed! The food from the cafe was fresh, flavorful, and authentic with a wide variety of options. The market side was just as good, with an awesome selection of spices, snacks, and specialty items you don’t see everywhere. As I was checking out I noticed the famous Dubai chocolate bars by the register so I had to add one of those (worth the hype). Definitely check...