Customers frequently praised the food for its authentic flavors, freshness, and generous portions, particularly highlighting dishes like lamb tikka, beef kabob, and shawarma.
Service
The service received high marks for being friendly, attentive, and welcoming, with many customers noting the personal touch from the owner and staff.
Atmosphere
The cafe is described as having a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making it a great spot for dining, socializing, or relaxing with hookah.
Value
Many reviews mentioned the reasonable prices for the quality of food and service, although a few customers expressed concerns about pricing discrepancies.
Hookah Experience
While some customers enjoyed the hookah offerings, a few noted that the flavors could be improved.
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Kayla Durnen
Nov 17, 2025
5.0
Amazing food! Owner is great!
BB
Bear
Nov 13, 2025
5.0
I want to truly thank the owners and staff for an incredible and amazing show of community love. They had offered a free meal to SNAP recipients. This was a true blessing.
The staff were put going a friendly.
The food was truly some of the best Mediterranean I've had in a long time! I'm only upset i wasn't able to have more.
Besides the generosity of a free meal there was a DJ and I believe a belly dancer. The environment was lively, upbeat and fun.
When I'm able I will happily go back again and purchase as much of their food as im able to afford.
I absolutely encourage anyone who enjoys Mediterranean food to stop by and try their food. And support their business as well by buying a shirt or stop at their smoke shop.
A truly amazing restaurant. Again thank you all so much for the incredible and amazing meal!
BC
burhan cikili
Nov 11, 2025
5.0
5 star for their generosity during gov shot down and later during snap freeze, Hala cafe offered free food for ppl in need and even offered free delivery for disabled. You guys are truly part of this community.
ST
Speckled Truth
Oct 25, 2025
5.0
My bride and I went to Hala Cafe today off of Shaenfield Rd and was very impressed.
I got the Beef Kabob and my wife got the Chicken Tikka off the lunch menu. I also got a Karak Tea that was good but not like I had in Doha.
Overall super solid spot for the price that’s kinda tucked away.
Inside was super clean and the service was great. Also the owner (from Jordan) brought us a complimentary bowl of Hummus which was super sweet.
Highly recommend
ZM
Zebede Martinez
Oct 12, 2025
5.0
Today, my husband and I went to try Hala Cafe. When we got there, we grabbed a menu and a lady told us to sit anywhere they would be right with us. My husband got the beef kabob and I got the chicken tiki! We also got the jajeek appetizer. The food is delicious, we will definitely be back! For the dessert we got the lady Judy it was so yummy. They make you feel like family. We spoke to the owners sister and told her it was our first time trying it out and she was excited to make us our food. She brought us a small surprise and kept checking in to see if we needed anything. This is a Jordan and Iraqi mix of food which we love. Highly recommend to everyone.