Best falafel wraps, bowls, and salads I've had anywhere. Everywhere else is now a disappointment. All the toppings make a full flavor explosion, and the falafels are tender, fresh, and plentiful. The servings are generous (we often share between 2 people). The options allow extensive customization. The owner and staff are great. All in all, a favorite stop for us locals.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Em
SUCH KIND STAFF. The food is amazing!! The bowl is very large, worth the price and soo yummy. Their Turkish delights are so flavorful too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ilene Kruger
(I think) this is my first ever google review because I went here for a late lunch today and got a falafel bowl, and after a year of living in Santa Cruz this is by far the best food/cost ratio I've found. The portions were HUGE and the food is very tasty, and prices were reasonable for the insanity we live in. At least 2 good meals worth of food for around $20. The people working are also very friendly, and there is a cool bird outside. I plan to come back here a minimum of a thousand times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
noosh
Stopped by this place after seeing the Snack Sensei guy review it on IG and the food looked really good. I’d seen this spot recommended before but usually skipped over it because I wasn’t sure how authentic it would be, but I was definitely proven wrong. Everything was delicious, from the kebab to the sides and honestly everything we tried lol. The service was great too.
They also offer mansaf, which is a traditional Palestinian and Jordanian dish, and I thought that was really cool to see on the menu. I didn’t try it this time, but definitely want to come back for it. They also have a lot of sauce options for the bowls, and all of them sounded amazing.
Another fun surprise was their parrot named Nova, who talks and is super cute. She does bite though, so maybe don’t stick your fingers in there lol.
Overall, the prices were reasonable, the food came out fast, and the whole experience was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EC
Great food! Amazing people 🤩 and many options for dessert. Very small place, but well organized.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaime Gomez
I came into town looking for a quick bite to eat. I really like Mediterranean food and decided to eat here. I ordered a combo chicken kebab and usually they give you a piece of pita bread with your combo but this place doesn't give you pita bread. They're is also a huge parrot in the lobby which interrupts then dinning experience. Food was ok at best... The only good thing was the service. The lady at the front cashier was very helpful..
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Vasiliki Vassil
Fresh and tasty - great proprieter and loved the music! Tried some nice baklava and very much enjoyed the Turkish coffee. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Plate
Ron Goodman
I wanted some food for a potluck so went to Achilles. The staff are very warm and clearly passionate about the food. I got some delicious vegetarian items and everyone enjoyed them! I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Blaser
Super tasty Achilles Chicken/beef gyro bowl was enough food for lunch and dinner. Baklava was yummy. Cashier was friendly and helpful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
chris sims
Food was great, service was fast, staff was friendly. I had the beef gyro and hummus. More than I could eat by myself in one sitting.
Shrimp skewer plate and falafel wrap were well cooked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Moreno Family
great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ziad Ahmed
★め★ ★★ 1 hour ago So the place is really nice, decent interior and good outdoor seating options. And the staff is really nice. Also the menu is usually Mediterranean options. The portions were HUGE. Very generous hard to finish. I got the chicken shawarma and gyro bowl. It tasted great. The hummus and falafal came as well complementary. I got a chance to ask about the halal meat source: its a mix of 3: restaurant depot, sysco, and santa clara factory and its machine slaughtered. They also sell alcohol here as an fyi. They have turkish desserts as well and turkish coffee, very interesting place and located in santa cruz
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Murphy
I'm not a gyro connoisseur, but I've lived on both coast and the Midwest. This was the BEST Gyro pita. EVERRRR!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Park
We catered a family party for 25 people and ordered Chicken Kebab, Falafel, dolmas, babagabous(sp?), delicious hummus, salad, rice and grilled veggies. It was a 10/10!!!!! What a hit! The food was ready for pick up in time and the hot food was piping hot!!! Thank you so much for your care and love. It was evident in your fresh, delicious food!
Best falafel wraps, bowls, and salads I've had anywhere. Everywhere else is now a disappointment. All the toppings make a full flavor explosion, and the falafels are tender, fresh, and plentiful. The servings are generous (we often share between 2 people). The options allow extensive customization. The owner and staff are great. All in all, a favorite stop for us locals.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
SUCH KIND STAFF. The food is amazing!! The bowl is very large, worth the price and soo yummy. Their Turkish delights are so flavorful too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
(I think) this is my first ever google review because I went here for a late lunch today and got a falafel bowl, and after a year of living in Santa Cruz this is by far the best food/cost ratio I've found. The portions were HUGE and the food is very tasty, and prices were reasonable for the insanity we live in. At least 2 good meals worth of food for around $20. The people working are also very friendly, and there is a cool bird outside. I plan to come back here a minimum of a thousand times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by this place after seeing the Snack Sensei guy review it on IG and the food looked really good. I’d seen this spot recommended before but usually skipped over it because I wasn’t sure how authentic it would be, but I was definitely proven wrong. Everything was delicious, from the kebab to the sides and honestly everything we tried lol. The service was great too.
They also offer mansaf, which is a traditional Palestinian and Jordanian dish, and I thought that was really cool to see on the menu. I didn’t try it this time, but definitely want to come back for it. They also have a lot of sauce options for the bowls, and all of them sounded amazing.
Another fun surprise was their parrot named Nova, who talks and is super cute. She does bite though, so maybe don’t stick your fingers in there lol.
Overall, the prices were reasonable, the food came out fast, and the whole experience was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food! Amazing people 🤩 and many options for dessert. Very small place, but well organized.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came into town looking for a quick bite to eat. I really like Mediterranean food and decided to eat here. I ordered a combo chicken kebab and usually they give you a piece of pita bread with your combo but this place doesn't give you pita bread. They're is also a huge parrot in the lobby which interrupts then dinning experience. Food was ok at best... The only good thing was the service. The lady at the front cashier was very helpful..
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Fresh and tasty - great proprieter and loved the music! Tried some nice baklava and very much enjoyed the Turkish coffee. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Plate
I wanted some food for a potluck so went to Achilles. The staff are very warm and clearly passionate about the food. I got some delicious vegetarian items and everyone enjoyed them! I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super tasty Achilles Chicken/beef gyro bowl was enough food for lunch and dinner.
Baklava was yummy.
Cashier was friendly and helpful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great, service was fast, staff was friendly. I had the beef gyro and hummus. More than I could eat by myself in one sitting.
Recommended dishes: Hummus, Gyro Beef Plate
Restaurantji Recommends
Shrimp skewer plate and falafel wrap were well cooked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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1 hour ago
So the place is really nice, decent interior and good outdoor seating options. And the staff is really nice. Also the menu is usually Mediterranean options. The portions were HUGE. Very generous hard to finish. I got the chicken shawarma and gyro bowl. It tasted great. The hummus and falafal came as well complementary. I got a chance to ask about the halal meat source: its a mix of 3: restaurant depot, sysco, and santa clara factory and its machine slaughtered. They also sell alcohol here as an fyi. They have turkish desserts as well and turkish coffee, very interesting place and located in santa cruz
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm not a gyro connoisseur, but I've lived on both coast and the Midwest. This was the BEST Gyro pita. EVERRRR!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
We catered a family party for 25 people and ordered Chicken Kebab, Falafel, dolmas, babagabous(sp?), delicious hummus, salad, rice and grilled veggies. It was a 10/10!!!!! What a hit! The food was ready for pick up in time and the hot food was piping hot!!! Thank you so much for your care and love. It was evident in your fresh, delicious food!
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