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Mediterranean Tea Room
87/100 (761 ratings)
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"Best Mediterranean food in Richland county. Been around since I was a kid. Very very consistent and delicious. Salmon and tilapia specials are my..."
Sebastian Georgallides
"Favorite restaurant in Columbia! Mediterranean food doesn't get any better... Simple, fresh ingredients, and delicious..."
Lex Smith
"LOVE this place!. We have been going here for over 10 years. This was my first taste of kofta, hummus, tabbouli, etc., and I absolutely loved it all...."
Christinacgeiger
"Mediterranean Heaven. The salad, the dressing, the TOMATOES... I LOVE the tomatoes. Okay, this truly is a one of a kind Mediterranean restaurant. The..."
CityMermaid
"The hummus was excellent. Feta was fresh. Even better than the feta we had in Greece. Chicken kebabs were tender and juicy. Portions were large...."
Jose De La Cruz
"Yummy!. For some reason I never think of going there. It is always friend that want to visit this place. But I like it. It is noisy and crowded, but..."
Hamms Purcell
"Good food, great place to take someone on a date..."
Papa Bear
"Thursday night. Spaghetti night. Combo beef n lamb!..."
Mr Eat Out
"Recently tried the eggplant pita pizza. The best dish I've had in a long time. Also plenty of food for the..."
Julie Ellis
"Food was outstanding...service..."
Gatorboy95
"Good food! Reasonable prices. Falafel plate was..."
Andrea Barnard Winders
"The Mediterranean Tea Room offers very fresh, colorful, healthy, and appetizing..."
Capital City Eatz
"...the mamuul though, I was prepared to order 15 of. Buttery, rich, and sweet, with a super date-packed filling, it's what I wish Fig Newton's really..."
Foraging Foodie
Cava Grill Dobbin Station
87/100 (96 ratings)
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Greek
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
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Middle Eastern
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Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
Falafel
Meatballs
Lamb
Salad
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Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Cheap Eats
"Discovered some seriously good mezze! 2nd time here this week. Cannot get enough of this! The drink is pumpkin apple! The bowl base is locally..."
Carl Baer Schwartzman
"Food was great, an interesting concept that totally works.. i loved the options to choose from.. I had the grain bowl with lamb meatballs which were..."
Edward StJean
"I was all excited about my drink experiences (I've been there 3 times in the last 4 days) and then I read that I missed pumpkin apple juice. Now I'm..."
Shellyn Renken Snowden
"Food was great! Ordered online, which was extremely easy, and avoided the long line. Will definitely be..."
Aaron Gartrell
"I absolutely love this place! The food is delicious. Please please please open a restaurant in..."
Melissa Ryan Bouchat
"We always enjoy Cava, especially the unusual combinations in the..."
Deeba Jafri
"Food was delicious, service was great and so many options! Definitely my new go to place for..."
Simmy Brock
"The food is AMAZING. The fountain drinks are AMAZING. The location of this restaurant does it no justice. It could be walked past and not given a..."
Stephanie Miller
"My new addiction! I love this place! The flavors are amazing! Great for a quick..."
Karla Estrada Strunk
"Great food and love the variety! The price is fair. Love the countless varieties of menu..."
Jared Dubick
"Amazing place! I love that they use great ingredients and organic is available! Keep up the great..."
Sarah Sita
"Best tasting healthy fresh food at a great..."
Calvin Knox
"4 times in one week...I may or may not have a problem..."
Jim Cioffi
"Delish food, quickly served. I enjoy making my own creation and they follow my recipe with a smile and good service. A local favorite spot to grab a..."
Dahna Propst
"First time was amazing. The braised lamb was so juicy and delicious. Lots of options to build your own tastes out. Reasonably priced, fast service,..."
Jeff Corcelius
"I celebrated my PhD earlier this evening in this excellent restaurant. happy to tell that it was a outstanding evening and the restaurant was indeed..."
Kellen Haley
"Great place for a healthy meal. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The bowls with the added hummus and veggies helped create a full feeling after..."
David Ma
"Great food, delicious. Only problem is I get too full because there's so much food. Love this..."
Casey Lee
"WOW! Best restaurant experience I've ever had. It was my first time coming to cava and Sierra and Junior did a great job helping me through my order...."
rostam rad
"If you want flavourful and healthy eats, then this is the place for you! I usually get the grains and greens bowl w/ lamb meat balls and go crazy..."
Lauren Carroll
"I love this place. To call it a great salad place is super misleading. It's a delicious raw veggie protein assisted flavor feast. I'm getting this..."
Scott Starry
Oasis Cafe
86/100 (165 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Cafe
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Shawarma
Salad
Hummus
"I have only had falafel as good as this one other time in the States, and that was in Chicago. This is excellent food, and reminds me of the falafel..."
Don Fife-Patterson
"We were craving a gyro and were very happily satisfied. They also have Mexican food, my kids loved the chicken quesadillas. Owner was very kind and..."
Helen Monegro
"Some of the best food in town! Definitely order the baba ganoush. Great food, kind people. We order takeout a lot and love this..."
Carolyn Chipley-Foster
"This is the best middle eastern food in Columbia. Go eat..."
Christina Schlueter-Sheffel
"Delicious and fresh food! The owner is also very kind and attentive to..."
Francine Fennewald Grant
"Love this place. The owner/cook is one of the nicest people in..."
Tony Fife-Patterson
"We have been going here for awhile now and we have tried pretty much everything!! It's so good and the we always have more than enough food! Give it..."
Renee Chandra
"The customer service here was amazing and the food was delicious. It was my first time here today and I will definitely be coming back! Thank you for..."
Sam Michele
"Wonderful lunch and coffee. Everything fresh and..."
Jess Kellan
"Fast & friendly service, DELICIOUS fresh food, wonderfully seasoned no matter when you go in. Large portions, everything is YUMMY!! You won't be..."
Donna Welborn-Dicus
"Best falafels and tea in town! Fabulous, friendly..."
Jennice McCafferty Wright
"I've never had this type of cuisine, but now I'm..."
Kelly Bethel
"Some of the best food in Columbia, Missouri! Highly..."
Jude Sommerjones
"Friendly owner and staff! Food is always good, fresh, and comes in large portions. Best in..."
Jerod Wilson
"Yum! Delicious, fresh and big portions. You'll have left overs..."
Laura Kitzi
"Great food, good atmosphere. Wife and I went here for the first time tonight to try something different, I have had Mediterranean food in other towns..."
Mhend
"Love this place! They have the best gyro meat, hummus and sage tea! The staff is very friendly..."
Krystal Rene Barnard
"It's brilliant! House made tzatziki and delicious gyros and falafel. I can't wait to go back again and again and try everything they have. On a side..."
Jakub Dublin
"Oasis Cafe. My husband and I went here on a date. Delicious!! I had the chicken wrap and it was amazing! My husband had the gyro and hummus and it..."
Sarah_boyce01
"Awesome food!!! Everything I've had here has been great. Love their hummus, baba ganouj, grilled veggie wrap, and ESPECIALLY their Arabic coffee!!!..."
Corinne
"Great food and people makes this restaurant a must visit. Being Arab, and a close friend of the owner and his son, I enjoy visiting this cafe on a..."
Muhammad Salim
"Deliciousness! Excellent vegan choices. Pretty good falafel. A little salty, but I like that. Not as good as Olive Branch, on par with International..."
Courtney Z
"Very good Gyro..."
Amart80
"Very yummy, comforting food! Small, but very welcoming atmosphere & service. Not sure they are very sensitive to food allergies, but I did..."
Melissa Silvey
"Good food. Good, tasty, food for a reasonable price. A small space but it wasn't too crowded or busy when I was there. Food was quick and good but a..."
Greenlight
"New restaurant owned by the former owner of Olive Cafe. And it's the same great Olive Cafe menu, plus some wrap sandwiches in case you're really..."
J.Tav
"I come here after my workout daily, because I know the food is nutritious and actually healthy. I've been in the kitchen plenty of times, and I have..."
Ahmad Kayyali
"If you like hummus, this is definitely the place for you! The owner makes the best and its fresh daily! The tyme hot team is so great, you will end..."
Mike “hockeydork”
"If I could just rate the food and staff, it'd be an easy 10 star rating. The gyro meat was ridiculously tender, the hummus was smooth and creamy, the..."
Avery Abbott
"Excellent Mediterranean foods, best in Columbia. They have wide selections - combo type deals, so you can try out new stuff for the first time in..."
Mehfuz Khan
"Serving size was large enough to take another meal home ! GOT three different sauces with my shawarma ! Very good hot tea (sweet & spicy )! However,..."
Steven Moore
"I've been coming here for a few years now and I love this place. It's family ran and there is a great atmosphere. The owner is very nice. I recommend..."
Zachary DeWitt (DividedCompany)
". Everything here is good from the soup to the chicken to the hummus. A bit pricey but very health. I would eat here everyday if my wallet allowed..."
Robert Tortaras
Coffee Zone
84/100 (930 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
Cafe
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Hummus
Salad
Sit down
Mediterranean
Café
Middle Eastern
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My go-to for breakfast & lunch. They have my favorite breakfast dish in town (the Mediterranean omelette plate) & my fav coffee (vietnamese coffee)..."
Colissa Nole
"Coffee in all its best forms. Cold brew (sweet or not), the ever famous rocket fuel, teas, and espresso drinks. The food!!! Gyros, breakfast..."
Jamielynne Smith
"Basically the best coffee, baklava and mediterranean fare not just in town but that I've had in my years of snobby eating haha. Can't recommend it..."
Kevin Carroll
"I've been a loyal customer for almost 3 years and no other place compares. They have such a friendly atmosphere and incredible customer service!!!..."
Jenny Leigh Jones
"Been going here for nearly 20 years now. Still my favorite cup of coffee, still amazing hummus and falafel, still friendly staff and still my..."
Chase Thompson
"My favorite place in CoMo. Love the staff and menu. Great place for meetings or getting things..."
Kevin Larson
"I have been coming here for 11 years because I haven't had coffe this good in my life! I refuse to even drink coffee at home. The service is..."
Nicole Nicotine Baker
"Amazing. Amazing coffee, food and customer service. I am from St. Louis and I have family in Kansas City so I travel there often. I like stopping in..."
Katie Marie
"Love the fare the people and the atmosphere! Prices are good too with generous portions. I usually have enough to bring home for a second meal. ..."
Brenda Goodrum West
"Great place, great food, great people. Rocket fuel and the best hummus in Columbia. What's not to..."
Art Smith
"By far the best gyros in town! Go get you one. You will not be..."
Brandon Painter
"Good coffee friendly staff. Open later in the evening so if your downtown and need a coffee there you..."
Jason Kane
"This is lunch perfection on a plate-the deluxe..."
Deborah Wynn
"Great owners, great coffee and great atmosphere. I highly recommend getting your morning energy buzz on at Coffee..."
Michael Mahal
"Lucked out and got parking right in front on a Sunday. First I notice how wonderful the decor is here. The lights are so pretty. Easy to read menu in..."
Trackmom 21
"They have absolutely amazing and authentic Greek food. The Gyros and Hummus they had was great. I tried the Walnut Baklava, which was amazing -- it..."
Taylor Bosworth
"Walnut Baklava... Delicious! Dark roast, smooth and unique, but very good. Atmosphere, upbeat and warm. Seating: indoor or outdoor. I would recommend..."
John Walter
"We decided to try this coffee place for breakfast since they actually had interesting food options! It did not disappoint! It’s now my favorite..."
Ashley Saltz
"First time eating here & definitely will not be my last! This is my new favorite breakfast place! I got the Deluxe Zatar bread (it comes with a side..."
Tara Hunt-Umbles
"Was my favorite place to study back when I went to Mizzou. Great coffee and they have the best hummus I have ever had. The gyro is fantastic too. The..."
Julian Giles
"Great find on our trip! We just happened across this wonderful coffee shop. It is a treasure to be sure. The food was great, staff super friendly,..."
RoxAnn Raisner
"My wife and I gave this place a shot looking for some authentic Greek food, and we absolutely loved it. The coffee was delicious, and the baklava was..."
Nick Walker
Rudy's Mediterranean Grill
82/100 (2206 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Turkish
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Turkish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Fish
Lamb chops
Hummus
Omelette
Burger
Falafel
Beef
Moussaka
Kabobs
Eggplant
Rice pudding
Lamb
Salad
Sit down
Mediterranean
Turkish
Middle Eastern
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Television
Brunch
Breakfast
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Lunch
Mid-range
"Really fantastic food—probably the best dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) I've ever had. They have a kind of shish kebab called Adana that's fantastic...."
Kellie Hagan
"This place is hard to find, but it's definitely worth the effort! The ambiance, unique kunefe dessert, and jazz music by Otis & Mandy were all..."
Michael Brand
"Rudy and his staff were top-notch! Great atmosphere, service, and even better food. Wish there was a 6 star rating. Will definitely be going back..."
Tom O'Brien
"Delicious Turkish food. Went for my Moms birthday. The service was outstanding and the food was authentic Turkish and delicious. The dessert is out..."
Miranda V. Christiano
"The server was fantastic. Our drinks were perfect. Everything we tried was so fantastic. They made our anniversary the best. Can't wait to go back..."
Dimple Shiller
"This place is amazing, the locals love the food, the bar, and Rudy even more. I eat here every time in in Columbia and have had an amazing meal every..."
Rob Samples
"Five star restaurant ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great Mediterranean Turkish Grill Food, very friendly staff & amazing..."
Murat Rustem
"Extraordinary!!!! The staff is awesome , food excellent, the owner has the greatest attitude , always very welcoming !!!! Keep up the good work..."
Nalan Elif Kemal
"Great lamb. Had that on two separate visits. This time I challenged the Bacon Cheeseburger and must agree it is the best in Columbia. Bravo..."
Kevin Madara
"If I could give them more stars I would. great service, great people, great..."
Lauren Leonard
"The owner always checks on us and makes sure everything is amazing. The food never disappoints and is very kid..."
Michelle Smith Akins
"Beautiful place .Nice and clean. delicious food. Always fresh .. Outstanding customer service !! Thank you Rudy's...."
Nina Saydam
"The ambience is quite welcoming and relaxing with Turkish music playing at a volume that doesn't bother one, staff very very friendly, food excellent..."
TC Asli Keskinoglu
"This is an excellllent place to enjoy Turkish food. You want better go to Turkey or have your grandmother cook it. The employees make the ambiance..."
Juan Luis Torres
"The best kept secret in Columbia! Amazing food, great service, perfect ambiance, and wonderful..."
Opel Jones
Sahara On Main
79/100 (670 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Halal
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Falafel
Lamb
Salad
Hummus
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Television
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Takeout
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was fantastic - falafel and pita, to chicken shwerma- my daughter had the chicken curry and they tried to make it not too spicy and she..."
Michele Baumann Gullett
"Good food, nice people! It’s a must..."
Kelly Cook Chapple
"The Gyro with lamb is sooo delicious! Excellent lunch..."
Yolonda Arnae
"best foods in town very very good service thank..."
Omar Ouaziki
"Great food and wonderful staff! The service is excellent and the wait staff pays attention to details ensuring a pleasant dining..."
Carole Bishop Amick
"Great food! Damascus Bread Lamb Hummus is..."
Leigh Laughlin Barlow
"Wide selection, great service, great pizza and..."
Colin Treend
"Amazing every time. I tell everyone who asks me a good spot to eat to go..."
Jeannelle Scheper
"lunch and dinner is very delicious in the service is very professional.thank you very much Sahara..."
Musstapha Housni
"The best food ever had.im planing to come back some for..."
Amine Bisbis
"Food is really good! Mediterranean at it's..."
Lisa M Hall
"Great food and friendly service! Try the Pascha chicken and Damascus..."
Jim Peyton
"We had a big, rowdy party of 23 people from out of town and they served us quickly and were very welcoming and kind! Thank you for putting up with..."
Aileen Kwang-Valadez
"Went with colleagues for lunch. Great food, quiet atmosphere, super..."
Karen Becker
"Best Mediterranean restaurant in Columbia. Really enjoyed my food and..."
Julio Calderon
"Really good delicious and inexpensive food. Thank you..."
Fekkak Mamdouh
"Delicious authentic and affordable! Keep the felafel frying guys...."
Patrick Christopher Williams
"DELICIOUS Chicken Kebab. I went with my sons today for lunch and I'll be back! The rice, the veggies and the chicken were incredible. The restaurant..."
Dustin Layman
"Mediterranean, nothing Morocco specific, but excellent. Fair price, best lamb and babaganoush I've had although meat portion a bit skimpy. Great..."
Casey McMillan MD
"Although the prices have gone up, the food is worth it. I got the Curry chicken, Damascus bread, and stuffed grape leaves, it was all good. It was my..."
Renewed Joy
"The food is made to order. It is always full of flavor and..."
Calvin Jefferson
"This restaurant was our saving grace during our trip to Columbia. We went here quite a few times during our stay because the food was so delicious..."
Chelsea Delgado
"We tried the chicken kabobs, the chicken curry and the Pasha Chicken. The owner brought over fresh and hot pita bread and hummus. Both of them were..."
Jenya
"Visiting from Florida and stopped by Sahara on Main to eat lunch. We had the lamb and chicken platters, oh my, so delicious! We ordered gyros and..."
Emina Roses
Olive Cafe
75/100 (741 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
"Have only had the gyro here, but it is great. Instead of a messy wrap or just plopped on top of some pita bread, they split it and stuff the meat and..."
Mark
"Sandwich and Hummus Heaven!. I was told about The Olive Cafe through a coworker who absolutely loves it. He let me try some of the chicken hummus at..."
Colynn
"Mostly good. The good: Baba Ganoush was very good, as was the pita bread (super soft and fresh). My wife really liked her gyro too. Also, the people..."
THE Foodie Gem
"Great food!! Top-notch mid eastern food with a great environment. Quality places this cafe over Oasis Cafe, an extremely relative mid eastern cafe,..."
Muhammad Salim
"First time in Columbia, MO and stopped at Olive Cafe because of the great reviews! Excellent food!!! One of the best Greek gyro plates I've had. Baba..."
Tommy Y
"Delicious! We had the fava plate, the falafel sandwich and the grilled chicken sandwich--all very tasty. It was about 20 minutes before close and..."
James Rice
"Very good!. Don't be surprised or put off that this is essentially a small grocery with some tables. Everything we have had has been at least very..."
Mark
"Interesting. For those unafraid to try something new - check this tiny place..."
Kphme
"Great Place. The food was tasty and arrived at our table quickly. The photo menu was handy for those in our group who were not as familiar with the..."
Travelling Diner
"Best gyro I have ever had. We catered a party and they gave us so much great food that we spent days eating it. Hummus is..."
Andy
"The food was so delicious! It was some of the most authentic Mediterranean food I have ever had. The owner and the staff there are very friendly and..."
Michelle Beardslee
"If there is a more welcoming place that serves food, a cafe, in this case. Smallish, I say, is the dining area due to the food they sell as well as..."
neil huston
"Love the food here. Order the tea service. Really..."
Amy Crousore
"So wonderful and so fresh this typical authentic cuisine is remarkable and truly delightful. I had the buffet and some desserts with wonderful..."
Seth Gordon
"Great service in this very simple and real place! Buffet nice and $8.95 when we went for..."
Jeremy J
"My friend (and former colleague) and I meet here for lunch about once a month. I have never left hungry or disappointed. I could write a book about..."
Dalt Brewsher
"Great Gyro salads!!!! Very authentic middle east food. Very friendly owners and..."
Sean Huggans