Alas, Caspian Mediterranean on 13th in Eugene has closed its doors. Here's hoping that they may reopen at another location in the near future as this was a reliable cafe with good food, good value, good prices.
Gene Smith-James
This place is awful, and I love it. It is not good food. Sometimes, though, you get a very specific craving for BAD shawarma, and these guys always deliver. Kind of always feels like it's on the verge of closing. The back of house is terrible at their job though; thank god it's mostly just putting prepped food together instead of any cooking.
Alan Hobbs Jr
Amazing food! The Jumbo lamb burrito with stuffed grape leaves is always my go to!
Austin Neves
They do not answer the phone and can’t micro manage during rushes. Waste of time and no guarantee you’ll get what you paid for.
Arin Willems
Food is alright, but how do you forget about a bun? On a dead Thursday night? The workers were complaining and moaning because they had to do work.
Crystal Rouse
I went here to pick up an order and the man at the counter was incredibly rude. He had a beard and a black beanie, he didn’t say hi just asked if I had a to go. I said yes he went back got the food and slammed the food down smashing the plastic to go container. I was very confused by this because our exchange was so short. He handed me the food, said nothing to me. So I said have a good day and he interrupted yelling out an order even though there was one other person in the restaurant. I will never come here again or recommend it to anyone. It’s really not that hard to just say “hi”and “have a nice day”.
Nick M.
I have never eaten here, I am a DoorDash driver. Incredibly rude staff, never had a pleasant transfer of the food which should be simple. Disrespectful and slow. If I am waiting patiently, you don't greet me when I walk in, don't even look at me when I'm at the counter, and I have to call you over because I can see you're just chatting 15 feet away, something is wrong! Then, when I inform you, "Hey I'm a DoorDash driver picking up for..." and you just throw up a finger telling me to wait while you carry on your obviously non-work related conversation? Never had a pleasant experience picking up from here, and interestingly enough I have two other friends who are delivery drivers who agree with my negative sentiment towards Caspian.
Lloyd Fisher
The Owner needs to buy help for the guy at the front desk. He is totally overwhelmed and it’s gonna start affecting the owners profits margins. If you loveThis food then you must wait. The owner won’t hire new help.
Kyle R.
For some context... I used to get Caspian's 2-4 times a week. I loved this place. The last 4 times that I have gotten it they have forgotten at least 1 thing in my shawarma plate. Tonight the meat was just bad. I always get the lamb shawarma. Usually the meat does not disappoint; normally diced pieces of lamb that are very tender and juicy. Tonight very hard large pieces. I miss how good this place used to be!!! Unfortunately I have to say I would find another place to eat.
Jessie Ceja
OMG this is not Mediterranean they don't have the garlic sauce when I asked a guy for the rice pilaf he said what is that that is crazy I wish you would have told me that from beginning
Such a disappointment.The atmosphere is dirty, there were flies swarming in the dining area.Customer service was great, food was unappetizing, sadly we left our meal mostly uneaten.Hummus was chunky and bland, rice was clumpy, the side salad was the only redeeming part but ya know, vegetables and dressing.
David Phillips
First and most importantly, the food is just bad. The hummus was bland, lumpy and not at all appetizing. The chicken was poorly cooked with mediocre seasoning. The lentil soup was mostly water with a sickly combination of mint and something that I couldn't recognize, but did not like.This is the only time I have ever just gotten up and left the majority of the food behind. It was that bad.Maybe college kids just have much lower standards, but this was awful.
Stephanie H.
Recently ordered after a long covid hiatus. Not at all what I used to get from them. Hummus was meh, salad sad, falafel were miniature, dejaj soup far less substantial. Might give them another shot as we all have off days but mostly a pass.
JEFF FILKINS
Is Caspian mediterranean does food right. Plenty of vegetarian options. They serve breakfast lunch and dinner. Is plenty of parking Is between 13th and 14th just East of alder street. If you found this review to be helpful please like it.????????
Evey Lennon
One of my go-to lunch places, delicious kabob and shawarma, their salads are always super fresh and crisp, and their burgers and fries are good too - menu options for everybody (they do breakfast too!). Great customer service, and a nice outdoor space.
Alas, Caspian Mediterranean on 13th in Eugene has closed its doors. Here's hoping that they may reopen at another location in the near future as this was a reliable cafe with good food, good value, good prices.
This place is awful, and I love it. It is not good food. Sometimes, though, you get a very specific craving for BAD shawarma, and these guys always deliver. Kind of always feels like it's on the verge of closing. The back of house is terrible at their job though; thank god it's mostly just putting prepped food together instead of any cooking.
Amazing food! The Jumbo lamb burrito with stuffed grape leaves is always my go to!
They do not answer the phone and can’t micro manage during rushes. Waste of time and no guarantee you’ll get what you paid for.
Food is alright, but how do you forget about a bun? On a dead Thursday night? The workers were complaining and moaning because they had to do work.
I went here to pick up an order and the man at the counter was incredibly rude. He had a beard and a black beanie, he didn’t say hi just asked if I had a to go. I said yes he went back got the food and slammed the food down smashing the plastic to go container. I was very confused by this because our exchange was so short. He handed me the food, said nothing to me. So I said have a good day and he interrupted yelling out an order even though there was one other person in the restaurant. I will never come here again or recommend it to anyone. It’s really not that hard to just say “hi”and “have a nice day”.
I have never eaten here, I am a DoorDash driver. Incredibly rude staff, never had a pleasant transfer of the food which should be simple. Disrespectful and slow. If I am waiting patiently, you don't greet me when I walk in, don't even look at me when I'm at the counter, and I have to call you over because I can see you're just chatting 15 feet away, something is wrong! Then, when I inform you, "Hey I'm a DoorDash driver picking up for..." and you just throw up a finger telling me to wait while you carry on your obviously non-work related conversation? Never had a pleasant experience picking up from here, and interestingly enough I have two other friends who are delivery drivers who agree with my negative sentiment towards Caspian.
The Owner needs to buy help for the guy at the front desk. He is totally overwhelmed and it’s gonna start affecting the owners profits margins. If you loveThis food then you must wait. The owner won’t hire new help.
For some context... I used to get Caspian's 2-4 times a week. I loved this place. The last 4 times that I have gotten it they have forgotten at least 1 thing in my shawarma plate. Tonight the meat was just bad. I always get the lamb shawarma. Usually the meat does not disappoint; normally diced pieces of lamb that are very tender and juicy. Tonight very hard large pieces. I miss how good this place used to be!!! Unfortunately I have to say I would find another place to eat.
OMG this is not Mediterranean they don't have the garlic sauce when I asked a guy for the rice pilaf he said what is that that is crazy I wish you would have told me that from beginning
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Such a disappointment.The atmosphere is dirty, there were flies swarming in the dining area.Customer service was great, food was unappetizing, sadly we left our meal mostly uneaten.Hummus was chunky and bland, rice was clumpy, the side salad was the only redeeming part but ya know, vegetables and dressing.
First and most importantly, the food is just bad. The hummus was bland, lumpy and not at all appetizing. The chicken was poorly cooked with mediocre seasoning. The lentil soup was mostly water with a sickly combination of mint and something that I couldn't recognize, but did not like.This is the only time I have ever just gotten up and left the majority of the food behind. It was that bad.Maybe college kids just have much lower standards, but this was awful.
Recently ordered after a long covid hiatus. Not at all what I used to get from them. Hummus was meh, salad sad, falafel were miniature, dejaj soup far less substantial. Might give them another shot as we all have off days but mostly a pass.
Is Caspian mediterranean does food right. Plenty of vegetarian options. They serve breakfast lunch and dinner. Is plenty of parking Is between 13th and 14th just East of alder street. If you found this review to be helpful please like it.????????
One of my go-to lunch places, delicious kabob and shawarma, their salads are always super fresh and crisp, and their burgers and fries are good too - menu options for everybody (they do breakfast too!). Great customer service, and a nice outdoor space.