Calling all foodies! Crest Cafe is the place to be for a delicious and authentic Mediterranean meal. I recently had the pleasure of dining at this hidden gem, and I was blown away by the freshness and flavor of the food.Mediterranean Nachos and FriesI tried the Mediterranean nachos and fries, which are a customer favorite. The nachos were piled high with fresh toppings, including grilled chicken, vegetables, and feta cheese. The fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I could tell that everything was made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.Convenient LocationCrest Cafe is also conveniently located near public transportation, making it easy to get to and from.RecommendationI highly recommend Crest Cafe to anyone looking for a delicious and affordable Mediterranean meal in a convenient location.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian optionsParking: Street in front of building does not offer street parkingKid-friendliness: No kid menu OptionsWheelchair accessibility: Is wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Nachos
RazJaz88
I tried their buffet - they had variety of options and everything was delicious. Highly recommended to try!
Rajkumar Karthikeyan
If you're looking for a great restaurant in Elk Grove, look no further than Crest Cafe! This place has it all: amazing food, outstanding service, and a wonderful ambiance that's perfect for any occasion.One of the highlights of Crest Cafe is their amazing manager, Monica. She goes above and beyond to ensure that each and every customer is happy and satisfied. Her attention to detail and warm personality make the dining experience truly exceptional.The location is also fantastic, with plenty of parking available for customers. Whether you're stopping by for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, you won't have to worry about finding a spot to park your car.Now, let's talk about the food. The falafels are truly awesome, and the sauce is simply amazing. The combination of the crispy falafels and the savory sauce is absolutely perfect. You won't be disappointed!And let's not forget about the rest of the staff. They're some of the best in the business, always friendly and attentive to your needs. From the moment you walk in the door to the time you leave, you'll feel like you're part of the Crest Cafe family.Finally, the ambiance of Crest Cafe is simply amazing. Whether you're dining indoors or outdoors, you'll love the cozy and inviting atmosphere. It's the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy a fantastic meal with friends and family.Overall, I highly recommend Crest Cafe to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Elk Grove. With Monica's amazing leadership, convenient location, fantastic food, outstanding service, and beautiful ambiance, this place truly has it all.
Zia Emal
Great customer service, Confirmed Halal meat with cashier. Food was delicious. No parking in front of the restaurant. Will definitely come back.Vegetarian options: It’s Halal and much more vegetarian options
Zeke Lyles
One of the only open places to eat on the strip. Ordered the Mediterranean bowl and a ice tea. Looks healthy however not much chicken or rice. Majority 9f the bowl was salad.
Adam A.
Crest Cafe is one of my favorite places to eat lunch downtown. Their food is fresh and the people working there are fast and courteous. A few of my favorite items are the Mediterranean Nachos and the Gyro Fries as well as the Couscous Salad which I like to add Gyro meat to. Thanks for remaining open during these difficult times.
Karen A.
Mediterranean Bowl is my fave. It's so fresh and flavorful. The chicken shwarma completes this bowl of goodness. And the fries are perfectly fried and always fresh. The menu prices are reasonable. Good serving size, can be shareable. The place has a large sitting area, indoor and outdoor. They have friendly servers. They keep the dining area clean.
David Sforza
My favorite lunch spot downtown. The Mediterranean bowl is a delicious meal that makes you at least feel like you are eating healthy with the salad on top and chicken shawarma and rice on the bottom.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill O.
Food was really good, but there was a slight language barrier with one of the servers. I asked for salt. He looked at me like he didn't understand. I then motioned my hand over my fries like a was shaking a saltshaker. He nodded his head and brought me a fork wrapped in a napkin. I chuckled because I can see where he thought my hand gesture was me using a fork vs a saltshaker. Once again, food was delicious! Just ask for salt when you place your order. ;-)
ModernWanderers
In town for a conference and my first time to Sacramento, I did a quick search for lunch spots near my hotel and Crest came up. As a huge fan of Mediterranean food, and with good online reviews, I headed here for lunch on a Wednesday — and I wasn’t disappointed! Although I arrived half an hour before closing time (2pm) and (1) there was hardly anyone inside and (2) it looked as though there wasn’t any food left, everything worked out perfectly! I chose to eat in and went for the chicken shawarma tacos from their (somewhat limited) menu. Staff were friendly and my food was served very quickly. Ingredients were incredibly fresh and I loved it! (NOTE: though the menu is limited, I think this sometimes helps — too many choices can be challenging!) Would definitely recommend this place — very authentic :)
Absolutely love this place! The chicken plate is a goto, serving size is smaller than what it used to be, although still plenty to hit the spot. The Mediterranean Gyro fries are amazing, and enough for 2-3 people to share. My personal favorite is the Lamb Gyro plate. Pro tip: Ask for creamy jalapeño and tazitiki sauce on the side.
Anas kova
Would definitely recommend to go to lunch there. Food is healthy and affordable.
Tien T.
Got the couscous salad and falafel, and it was delicious! New favorite lunch spot in downtown.
Rob M.
Great convenient spot for sit down lunch or grab and go. Terrific portions and range of plates. Always wanting more when I finish, despite the portions. Gyro and Falafel are both solid. Glad I work close by.
Zy B.
It was ok. The food was ice cold and a little unpleasant to eat. I got there around 11:30 on a weekday. No lines. The service wasn't particularly friendly. The guy at the register didn't crack one smile lol and pretty much just looked at me with a dead stare to place an order and then gave me a table number. Later on, as small as the tacos were (the size of street tacos), I couldn't finish it. It wasn't great, thought it might be better if I heated it up at home. I asked for a to go box and the staff acted irritated that I was bothering them lol it wasn't busy at all. Tons of empty tables and no one in line. And then I saw one of the guys scratch his nose then touch the food, preparing someone's order. I don't get the hype. I gave 2 stars Bc the food looks nice. Is that too generous based on my review? lol
Calling all foodies! Crest Cafe is the place to be for a delicious and authentic Mediterranean meal. I recently had the pleasure of dining at this hidden gem, and I was blown away by the freshness and flavor of the food.Mediterranean Nachos and FriesI tried the Mediterranean nachos and fries, which are a customer favorite. The nachos were piled high with fresh toppings, including grilled chicken, vegetables, and feta cheese. The fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I could tell that everything was made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.Convenient LocationCrest Cafe is also conveniently located near public transportation, making it easy to get to and from.RecommendationI highly recommend Crest Cafe to anyone looking for a delicious and affordable Mediterranean meal in a convenient location.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian optionsParking: Street in front of building does not offer street parkingKid-friendliness: No kid menu OptionsWheelchair accessibility: Is wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Nachos
I tried their buffet - they had variety of options and everything was delicious. Highly recommended to try!
If you're looking for a great restaurant in Elk Grove, look no further than Crest Cafe! This place has it all: amazing food, outstanding service, and a wonderful ambiance that's perfect for any occasion.One of the highlights of Crest Cafe is their amazing manager, Monica. She goes above and beyond to ensure that each and every customer is happy and satisfied. Her attention to detail and warm personality make the dining experience truly exceptional.The location is also fantastic, with plenty of parking available for customers. Whether you're stopping by for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, you won't have to worry about finding a spot to park your car.Now, let's talk about the food. The falafels are truly awesome, and the sauce is simply amazing. The combination of the crispy falafels and the savory sauce is absolutely perfect. You won't be disappointed!And let's not forget about the rest of the staff. They're some of the best in the business, always friendly and attentive to your needs. From the moment you walk in the door to the time you leave, you'll feel like you're part of the Crest Cafe family.Finally, the ambiance of Crest Cafe is simply amazing. Whether you're dining indoors or outdoors, you'll love the cozy and inviting atmosphere. It's the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy a fantastic meal with friends and family.Overall, I highly recommend Crest Cafe to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Elk Grove. With Monica's amazing leadership, convenient location, fantastic food, outstanding service, and beautiful ambiance, this place truly has it all.
Great customer service, Confirmed Halal meat with cashier. Food was delicious. No parking in front of the restaurant. Will definitely come back.Vegetarian options: It’s Halal and much more vegetarian options
One of the only open places to eat on the strip. Ordered the Mediterranean bowl and a ice tea. Looks healthy however not much chicken or rice. Majority 9f the bowl was salad.
Crest Cafe is one of my favorite places to eat lunch downtown. Their food is fresh and the people working there are fast and courteous. A few of my favorite items are the Mediterranean Nachos and the Gyro Fries as well as the Couscous Salad which I like to add Gyro meat to. Thanks for remaining open during these difficult times.
Mediterranean Bowl is my fave. It's so fresh and flavorful. The chicken shwarma completes this bowl of goodness. And the fries are perfectly fried and always fresh. The menu prices are reasonable. Good serving size, can be shareable. The place has a large sitting area, indoor and outdoor. They have friendly servers. They keep the dining area clean.
My favorite lunch spot downtown. The Mediterranean bowl is a delicious meal that makes you at least feel like you are eating healthy with the salad on top and chicken shawarma and rice on the bottom.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was really good, but there was a slight language barrier with one of the servers. I asked for salt. He looked at me like he didn't understand. I then motioned my hand over my fries like a was shaking a saltshaker. He nodded his head and brought me a fork wrapped in a napkin. I chuckled because I can see where he thought my hand gesture was me using a fork vs a saltshaker. Once again, food was delicious! Just ask for salt when you place your order. ;-)
In town for a conference and my first time to Sacramento, I did a quick search for lunch spots near my hotel and Crest came up. As a huge fan of Mediterranean food, and with good online reviews, I headed here for lunch on a Wednesday — and I wasn’t disappointed! Although I arrived half an hour before closing time (2pm) and (1) there was hardly anyone inside and (2) it looked as though there wasn’t any food left, everything worked out perfectly! I chose to eat in and went for the chicken shawarma tacos from their (somewhat limited) menu. Staff were friendly and my food was served very quickly. Ingredients were incredibly fresh and I loved it! (NOTE: though the menu is limited, I think this sometimes helps — too many choices can be challenging!) Would definitely recommend this place — very authentic :)
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely love this place! The chicken plate is a goto, serving size is smaller than what it used to be, although still plenty to hit the spot. The Mediterranean Gyro fries are amazing, and enough for 2-3 people to share. My personal favorite is the Lamb Gyro plate. Pro tip: Ask for creamy jalapeño and tazitiki sauce on the side.
Would definitely recommend to go to lunch there. Food is healthy and affordable.
Got the couscous salad and falafel, and it was delicious! New favorite lunch spot in downtown.
Great convenient spot for sit down lunch or grab and go. Terrific portions and range of plates. Always wanting more when I finish, despite the portions. Gyro and Falafel are both solid. Glad I work close by.
It was ok. The food was ice cold and a little unpleasant to eat. I got there around 11:30 on a weekday. No lines. The service wasn't particularly friendly. The guy at the register didn't crack one smile lol and pretty much just looked at me with a dead stare to place an order and then gave me a table number. Later on, as small as the tacos were (the size of street tacos), I couldn't finish it. It wasn't great, thought it might be better if I heated it up at home. I asked for a to go box and the staff acted irritated that I was bothering them lol it wasn't busy at all. Tons of empty tables and no one in line. And then I saw one of the guys scratch his nose then touch the food, preparing someone's order. I don't get the hype. I gave 2 stars Bc the food looks nice. Is that too generous based on my review? lol