Mediterranean Market & Cafe — Restaurant in Lawrence

That this place reviews as well as it does blows my mind. Mind you the food is not bad, it’s just largely pre-prepared at best (out of a box at worst) and represents what is essentially “first-wave” Middle Eastern, the Middle Eastern food your parents ate when it was a novel cuisine. Now, fresh cooked is not only a must, it’s common, and this place has not caught on (note my pic of the likely boxed falafel they sell - dry and pretty hard). The place in the gas station on 23rd blows this spot out of the water. No hate intended, just stunned that people haven’t caught on.

12/20: Per the owner’s reply, I ordered off the main restaurant menu via Grubhub and reiterate/stand...

The Baba Ghannooj is the best I've had by far. It is deliciously smooth and smoky. We are addicted. The hummus is pretty darn good as well. Both can be purchased at Checkers, and I don't know how many times I've gone in for something else and walked out with a container of each.

We also enjoy the carryout sandwiches, the falafel is delicious. I believe it is the owner who is always there behind the counter, and he is very eager to make sure you enjoy your food.

The grocery aisle also has many nice items, while not huge, it is ample for all our Mediterranean cooking needs.

The dining area is rather basic, not fancy. This is a place that focuses...

I was reading reviews while I ate the most delicious gyro I've ever had. I don't know who the guy was that thought the food here was bad, but he should definitely get his pallet checked.

Delicious! Not disappointed in the least. Wish I was still hungry so I could go get another one. 😂

That bad reviewer must not grocery shop. The prices here are barely more than the regular grocery store, only these groceries had to travel much further. Love the selection of seasonings here! The place is clean and nicely stocked. And gentlemen who made my gyro was friendly, and super fast. Can't...