Malelani Cafe

6734 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
(267) 766-2396

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Topher Donlick

The owner is a huge supporter of local music. The food is great, the musical talent they bring in is awesome. What more can you ask for???

Natalie Thomas

Love this place! The food is healthy tasty and substantial. The platters are great for sharing and chilling, watch live music there all the time. They make the best espresso in that area and the tiramisu is heavenly. Really friendly staff too

Melissia Baker

Small store front café in the heart of Germantown. Serves a very delicious vegan falafel platter. It cones with homemade falafel, a variety of hummus, pickled and marinated vegetables and a generous portion of warm pita. Definitely enough for two moderately hungry adults. The atmosphere is very casual and they offer Cafe style seating and also takeout. Bathrooms were tidy and the service was fairly good. The food alone would prompt me to return. A healthier alternative to greasy fast food.

Joachim Francis

Simply excellent!!!

W C

Great tasting food, BUT they got my order wrong and the manager (Caucasian male) LIED about me getting a refund after reassuring me that I would, twice. Will not be coming back, you guys can keep my refund.

Fred Ilsemann

Love the food it was D Lish

Tee Smith

Comfortable and cozy atmosphere. Very delicious selection of dishes.

Jennifer Merkel

Every time I order from here, I say it’s my last time. But Mediterranean food is one of my favorites and they’re two blocks from my house. I tried them originally during covid and they screwed up my order, I cut them a break because of the times. That first time them messed up my mom’s food, my Shwarma plate was perfect. Every single time since then, I’ve ordered shwarma and it’s missing a key ingredient, eggplant. When I’ve called, their response was they were out of eggplant. So rather than telling me ahead of time or removing the item from the menu, I have to call and complain. Literally three times now! One time I simply ordered two sides of pita and hummus, I got charged but received one hummus and two things of pita. Like, how do you screw up THE simplest order?! It’s been years since of been a patron because I’m fed up with being sold an order only to get it home and find out it’s not what I ordered and missing a key ingredient. Tonight I specifically called ahead to ask if they had eggplant for the shwarma and was confirmed, yes. I placed my order online, which included pita and hummus in the platter, plus a side of extra hummus and extra pita. And I specified no olives. Welp, I dug in and there were all the olives. No eggplant. No side of hummus. I called to complain at 7:55, they close at 8 and so they didn’t answer and they have no voicemail. So here I am on facebook leaving a crappy review which I hate doing. It’s not my thing to complain about good food and good service. But I work in customer service and servicing the customer is literally the business. I’m calling tomorrow to address the manager.

Keith Thomas

Amazing food. Great vibes especially on the Fridays when they have the Say It With Ya Chest Open Mic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Schwarma

RJ Anzalone

Great, cozy cafe. The food is delicious and so are the lemonades. Always enjoy the chicken and schwarma bowl.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jefferson Berry

An amazing greek platter served with some of the best music in town.

Parking: Germantown and Pelham

Kid-friendliness: Just a great place for families.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Platter

Rob Kutzik

This place is amazing! Not only is the food great but the atmosphere is fantastic! There are lots of evenings with music and great musical artists of all genres. Sometimes there is comedy. I always enjoy coming here. Highly recommend it!

Atmosphere: 5

christopher houston

Super friendly, fast and most delicious!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soup, Meze Platter, Falafel Platter, Chicken Shawarma Platter, Hummus, Chicken Schwarma, Chicken Shawarma, Gyro, Poke Bowl, Spicy Chicken Pita, Falafel Pita

Sara Chars

The most fresh, unique Greek salad bursting with flavor!! Live music often and friendly people. Highly recommend this quaint neighborhood spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hummus, Cucumber Lemonade, Mediterranean Salad

James McCloud

The food I had was awesome tasting. I had a chicken rice bowl. The portions were large and I think price was fair. The staff was very nice as well. During my time there I also had the opportunity to meet a chocolatier and sample some of his offerings and eventually purchase something. I got the vibe, that the establishment seems to care about the community/village and help others to get their name out there sorta speak.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

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