Gypsy's Mediterranean Grill — Restaurant in Long Beach

I had regularly eaten at Gypsy 5 years ago while living in Long Beach. Since then I moved about an hour up the coast. Today I remembered how good the hummus and tabouli was and decided to drive the hour to the restaurant. Upon arriving, I walked into the restaurant which was empty. I looked at the two women behind the counter. They didn't acknowledge me so, I said Hello which then they replied hello. I said I hope the food is as good as it was years ago, I haven't been back in a while. The woman who eventually took my order said "you will have me know". I ordered hummus and tabouli TO GO. I received my order, paid with top an left with my food tied up nice in a plastic bag. After driving north for 15 minutes I found a park with picnic tables and shade trees. Grabbed my To Go bag and book and prepared to satisfy my craving. Upon opening the bag .. the food looked as it should with pita bread in a separate bag. However, a few essential items were amazingly absent .... namely plastic ware and even napkins. You ever try to eat hummus and tabouli without either... just a mess! I decided to pack up and swing by a Wendy's I remembered on my way home. While driving I decided to call and comment on my displeasure. The woman who answered the phone must have been "the other" woman who did not pack my order. After listening to me she told me to "Have a Nice Day" A few minutes later my phone rang and it was the woman who packed my bag. She didn't apologize, she just stated that after the Pandemic customers have to ask for plastic ware and napkins. Following that logic guess I'm lucky I didn't have to ask for the plastic containers they put the food in. They could have just thrown the food into the bag. I said, as I told you I ordered To Go ... did they expect customers to eat with their fingers .. i suggested perhaps THEY should ask if To Go's need plastic ware / napkins! She again began to repeat the Pandemic ..... I stopped her and again said the better policy for their customers would be to ASK .... SHE NEVER APOLOGIZED ...and said "Have Nice Day". BTW I went through Wendy's Drive Thru ... explained my problem and asked if I could buy some plastic ware ... the attendant said "please pull up to the window" He gave me a fork, knife and spoon and a stack of napkins. WENDY'S UNDERSTANDS AND VALUES THEIR CUSTOMERS! I WON'T be going back to Gypsy anytime soon. Food was like I remembered. However, ATTITUDE SUCKED! Hey, Gypsy Mediterranean Grill, Long Beach ....... "Have a...

The worst experience I've had in years, it's not even worth the time to go into detail as I won't give this place another moment of my time. We brought wine for a reasonable corkage fee, unfortunately the server took our bottle away from the table to open it, after 10 minutes (seriously), we asked for our wine back and 2 glasses at the same time. He apologized, and made lite of the fact saying he was hoping we'd forget and he'd take it home, lol we gave him the benefit of the doubt, unfortunately we had to ask for utensils and napkins twice (seriously) for another 10 minutes, after our appetizers were already served. We were so hungry we started using our fingers and joked about it. Food is just okay and I would not recommend any of the appetizers. At the time dinner was wrapping up for another 20 minutes or so, I decided to go up front and ask /pay for the bill. I dropped off my credit card and gave it specificly to our server, when I returned 5 minutes later to sign the bill he said he was on the phone and would give me a total in a sec, again apologizing. The bill was $69.99 and I left a $5.00 tip. It pains me that people are in need right now and I'm always more than happy to give substantial gratuity but I seriously had a hard time giving this gentleman $5.00, only cuz he was standing right in front of me as I'm signing the bill. If you are ever planning on taking someone to a new restaurant this is not the place, especially if you are concerned with the person you are...

I feel so blessed to have found this little gem. As a vegan it is nearly impossible to get quality vegan food for delivery.

My favorite vegan pizza went out of business after Covid years, and then the Round Table started to price gauge like crazy and some of the Thai and other restaurants in the area were charing outrageous delivery prices. One pizza place wanted nearly $60 for 1 large pizza. Just insane.

So then I was walking by the pier and discovered Gypsy's. I decided to call for delivery.

The vegetarian plate was AMAZING. So delicious and delivered with ample pita bread and with a smile in under 40 minutes! The food charge was very fair. It left me tonight with such a relaxed happy feel.

I will definitely use them for delivery when I have dinner parties or just when I'm craving Persian food. By the way I'm a concert pianist and played many years ago at the top Persian restaurant in OC.. And I can say Gypsy's food was much better.

It is so nice to see Mom and Pop restaurants that take pride in their cultural and food and care about their patrons.

I highly recommend. Esp. if you are vegetarian/vegan and have trouble finding food for delivery. ...