Calvin Williams
Dune nails it! The fried chicken at Dune reeled me in on night one. Those chicken thighs and fries? Let's just say they're a duo worth celebrating. With a diverse menu, it's like a party in your mouth for everyone in your crew.
Props to my partner for discovering Dune and bringing me into the fold. From the delectable hummus to the freshly fried fries and those generous plates loaded with salad goodies – it's a culinary delight deserving of a solid 5 stars. Dune, you've got the recipe for deliciousness down pat!
Ian Anderson
Seriously delicious and reasonably priced spot in Atwater with a window and outdoor seating only. The quality and quantity of food was excellent for the price. It’s hard to actually feel full with healthy food that’s actually delicious for under $20 these days. I subbed cucumber for pita bread for a gluten free option with the hummus and it was surprisingly filling. Highly recommend.
Keanan Block
Loved this place! The Meze Plate was amazing. There was a good variety of side pickles/vegetables/sauce/dips. The presentation was also fantastic. Definitely try the fried chicken here too! Outdoor seating in a cute little area, but can get a tad crowded during meal times. Absolutely will be back!
Meagan McCall
For Dune (which I was excited to go to because of the name and my love of the movie, although I haven’t read the book) you can park at either a meter in Glendale Blvd or a few blocks away in the neighborhood. They’ll likely have a line if you go around lunch, but the line moves quickly.
If you’re getting it for here, you order at the counter and then you get a number to bring to your table, which is first come, first serve, and all outdoor on their sidewalk patio with individual tables with umbrellas in the center. For a single plate on a Friday, it took 35 minutes, so not the best place to go if you’re in a rush. They do not have restrooms, even for customers, which was disappointing especially with how long you have to wait for your food.
The lemonade with fresh mint leaves seems really popular, but when I asked about it she said it had a lot of sugar so I decided to pass. It would be cool if they had a no sugar added option!
The lamb on the lamb plate ($18) is described as like a burger patty. While they don’t do substitutions, they can remove things if you have an allergy. For example, they removed the yogurt for me since I can’t have cow dairy. If you’re gluten free, they can swap out the flat bread for cucumbers. I feel like I didn’t know the best way of eating this and I made the mistake of mixing it all together. DO NOT DO THIS UNTIL YOU TRY EVERYTHING INDIVIDUALLY. I disliked the red onions and pickled items (there were way too many onions) and it ruined the entire dish for me. Heads up, the olives still have the pits. It seems like the sandwiches and fries make for a better experience.
Michael Busse
I cannot recommend this place enough. The flavors are so bright, so complex, and so well balanced. I had the fried chicken sandwich and it was just incredible. With all of the traditional fried chicken places opening around LA, this fresh Mediterranean take definitely deserves a look.
When I went, they didn’t have any indoor seating; not sure how that will change as things reopen more and more. You order at the counter, and food comes out in about 10 minutes. They have outdoor seating (3-4 tables) on the sidewalk.
Orlando Fooddude
This food slaps! 👏
I got the Meze plate (lamb and falafel). It had a wide range of flavors from mild to tangy to spicy to savory. It felt like I was painting! 🎨
It was super clean, fresh, and filling!! The lamb was the perfect amount of salty, the pita bread was grilled and worked as an excellent delivery system for their hummus which was also very delicious and the ideal consistency (not too thick, not too runny).
The baklava was phenomenal. It was so clean I feel like it didn’t couldn’t as dessert. It was flaky and crispy. Every bite had me wanting another. There was a touch of cinnamon on it rounding out the salty and sweet with a little bit of spice!💥🙌
I had a Morrocan mint tea (no ice) which was a great complement for the meal as it was refreshing and light 😌
I came at night and the only cons were that there was no music playing but it did have a quaint, yet casual atmosphere despite the only noise being conversations from other tables.
That and the prices seemed high but for the occasional night out it’s totally worth it (and this is LA so maybe it’s par for the course on pricing 🤷🏻♂️).
The food was real good! I need to come back here soon, no excuses 😤
Taylor Teutsch
I get super excited coming here I kinda make it a treat. I get the hummus / falafel plate and it's gorgeous. Around $17 but it's honestly so worth it! Falafel is stellar. Friendly staff and nice outdoor environment in front.
Christopher Roman
We really, really enjoyed our meal from this trendy little spot in the heart of Atwater Village. I've never had such captivating Mediterranean food, both in terms of how it tasted and especially how pretty it looked. Portion sizes are very generous as well.
This is a walk-up window only, and there is a smattering of sidewalk tables to eat at. We had our food to go and it remained delicious. Highly recommended!
Note that it's pretty popular so you may want to order ahead to skip the wait.
lakhvir Singh Aulakh
First time trying this place food is amazing,also service is extremely good 👍
Rob Hewitt
Soooo good! Just like my brother-in-law makes! :-) Food came relatively quick and served to the nice little dining area outside. Bring a coat in the evening because the sun sets behind the building. Rosemary lemonade was a first for me and really nice!
Wil Hughes
Absolutely spectacular. Incredibly fast and kind service folk. Impeccable food. Just.. wow.
PM
In my opinion, this is the closest to authentic Mediterranean food I’ve experienced in the US. Always so tasty, friendly staff, insanely good falafel
Bruno Pinho
A simple and discreet, almost hidden place that serves sandwiches that you can hardly find anywhere else.
All fresh, freshly prepared, with a good choice of Mediterranean cuisine and a price that may seem expensive but justifiable when you eat.
The breaded chicken sandwich changed for me the sense of a chicken to exist, which could only be of immense respect and gratitude, because thanks to him, I was able to experience this wonder of gastronomy. It's all perfect, the bread, the breadcrumb, the sauce, the salad, everything! A very generous portion that will satisfy and makes you remind for life how a breaded chicken can be one of the best foods in the world.
It is certainly on the list of places you can not pass up, you must know it!
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Português BR
Um lugar simples e discreto, quase que escondido, que serve sanduíches que dificilmente você encontrará em outro lugar.
Tudo fresco, preparado na hora, com bos opções da cozinha mediterrânea e um preço que pode parecer caro, mas que se justifica quando você come.
O sanduíche de frango empanado mudou para mim o sentido de um frango existir, que só poderia ser de imenso respeito e gratidão, já que graças à ele, eu pude experimentar esta maravilha da gastronomia. É tudo perfeito, o pão, a milanesa, o molho, a salada, tudo! Uma porção bem generosa, que vai te satisfazer e fazer você lembrar pelo resto da vida, como um frango empanado pode ser uma das melhores comidas do mundo.
Certamente está na lista dos lugares que não dá para deixar passar, tem que conhecer!
Reza Arzanian
Tasty, innovative and quality food inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine. Dune is definitely the best restaurant in Atwater village and one of the best in LA. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I’ve tried everything in their menu and I can’t recommend this place enough.
Rafael Escobar
Small spot. No indoor seating, and from the looks of it this doesn't seem to be COVID related. Their operation literally takes up all of their indoor space.
You order at the window, and they bring out the food to you when it's ready. The outdoor seating is heavily limited. It's not obvious if the seating is public or exclusive to this restaurant. Not every table has an umbrella, but luckily it was a mild day.
Food was quite good, but did seem overpriced for what it was. The fried chicken plate was delicious, but their hummus was better. I also got the chimichurri sauce, which is an extra $1 for a tiny cup.
Mat Lit
Best falafel I’ve had in a while—dark green inside with a moist, spiced, vegetal interior. Grilled chicken and lamb (like a kotfta) were nice also. Meze plate was a lot of food and could easily feed two. Outside patio area was inviting.
Lara Parker
Absolutely incredible Mediterranean food. The falafel in particular is possibly the best I’ve had. My one complaint is the lack of bathroom facilities but as long as you know before you go unlike me, you can plan ahead. I highly recommend overall!
Keith Malone
I had one of the lamb plates with the rosemary lemonade. Loved it. Excellent. Good atmosphere.
On the other hand, I am sad that they do not honor Frank Herbert’s epic Dune by wearing stillsuits or something that representatives of the Spacing Guild or Bene Gesserit would wear. As a sci fi nerd, I am disappointed.
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