THE MEDITERRANEAN CALZONE WAS DELICIOUS (so cheesy and flavorful and generously portioned! enough for 2 meals!!!) AND THE OWNER WAS SO KIND! sending well wishes - thank you for making my day :)
Emilia R.
Mikes calzone near brown university is a tiny, unassuming eatery that offers many calzone options and shawarma. Im glad I assumed, because although the food is not pretty, it's delicious, piping hot and good quality. As a native NYer, I take my pizza/calzones very seriously. That being said- I was skeptical of this college joint. However, I was pleasantly surprised by what I was served. My boyfriend and I ordered a cheese and pepperoni calzone with a chicken Cesar salad. The salad came first. The dressing was a little too thick for my liking, but the salad as a whole was fantastic. The chicken was so moist and tender that it fell apart while I was cutting it. There was plenty of parm cheese and we finished the entire thing. The calzone was sooo good. I'm used to a little ricotta in mine but this place doesn't do that. It's just loads of mozzarella cheese in a crispy crust with the pepperoni. I can't recommend this combo enough. If you find yourself in providence, check this place out! You will not be disappointed. No pictures were taking because I was not expecting the food to be so tasty! lol
Stefan D.
Shawarma wrap with fries is insane insane. With that garlic sauce dollop on the first bite service is good too, people behind the counter super friendly and engaging
Lauren Z.
The calzone was giant. It's enough that I shared one piece with someone, ate dinner and saved two pieces for lunch. Honestly the chicken bacon ranch calzone was okay. I'll try something else next time. And they don't have any cups for water if you're eating in store which I always think is a bummer. You can only buy full water bottles. Not a huge deal but it's something I always notice. Will try something new next time!
Kevin Z.
TLDR: Best dang Chicken Shawarma on College Hill. Only 11.50 with fries. 9/10. You know that one dish that no matter where you go, you will always remember, and each bite of it makes you feel at home? Well, that's the Chicken Shawarma @ Mike's. It's beautifully toasted, has a unique sauce that I can't find anywhere else, and is generously loaded with fresh vegetables, french fries, and tender chicken thighs. Each bite is composed of a fully optimized balanced combination such that after you swallow it, you just crave the next bite until you realize you've finished the entire shawarma and wallow in temporary woe, only then to realize that you've just had the best dang shawarma on college hill. The store is small, but that small deli store feels is exactly what you want when eating shawarma like this. The same guys have been running the shop for a while, and they're always warm and on point with service: even with a wait, you'll get your shawarma between 3-5 minutes. And you can always bring it to eat on the go. Full disclaimer, I've never had the calzones here, which is somewhat ironic. It's just because every time I go there wanting to try the calzone, I just end up getting the chicken shawarma instead.
Troy K.
I think I just had the best gyro I have ever but in my pie hole! Got a shawarma chicken wrap to go and I can't wait to try it. I will be back!!! Friendly staff and great prices.
Leland Foster
GET THE EGG SALAD
Taylor N.
Ordered the gyros for takeout and they were pretty good, very neat and easy to eat. Everyone was happy.
Matt J.
Always delivers a nice calzone. No complaints. Staff are always super friendly and welcoming
DAvid C.
What a great place. Very authentic, great background music, very clean and bright place. Service - very friendly. Came here with my wife after visiting Brown and she demanded we come back and get Chicken Shawarma with eggplant wrap again. It's literally the best shawarma I've had - lots of meat, fresh vegetables, delicious sauce and perfect spice. We are here for another day and will be coming back for a 3rd time.
Ok, so this is THE BEST shawarma I've ever had!!!!! I also added eggplant in it - absolutely delicious!!!! The guys here are so nice and friendly!! I'm DEFINITELY coming back tomorrow!!!!! THANK YOU!!
Tom T.
My son's favorite on Thayer. I'm definitely enjoying the food, been about 15 times over the years. Tonight was special though. It was busy, but moving along. Music, middle eastern, not too loud, just right. Young college crowd, big ole TV with news, subtitles (a fav), pleasant atmosphere, glad we chose to eat in. It's always like this, but today was special. That counterman was so cheerful, and nice - authentic nice. Made my day. And the Chicken Shawarma, damn good sandwich.
Theodore H.
We were doing so well with Mikes. We had no complaints until today. I'd say 6 stands of wavy brown hair was pulled fro our calzone. I know it happens, but it does not make it any less gross.
Michele L.
Been craving shawarma for so long so we had to stop in and try them here. This place has about 6 people eating in so it seemed like a good place to try. I think there are 2 tables in the front and I think 3 pizzeria style booths. Son ordered mozzarella sticks. I know you can't really mess these up but he literally killed them right away. He claims they were the best he's had. The cheese really did have a ton of pull when he took a bite of it. Came with marinara sauce. It was kinda of chunky but ok. Chicken shawarma plate $14 came with a small side salad with banana peppers, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and some other veggies. Also came with nicely seasoned fries. Those kinds are my favorite. Not shoestring or crinkle- more like BK fries with seasoning. The shawarma it's self was delicious and nicely grilled on the outside. Had a nice sauce and tons of chicken throughout. Very happy we stopped by here
Daniel W.
The food was absolutely amazing. It was one of the best Shawarma I had ever had in my life. The sauce was amazing I had to get an extra shawarma after I finished my first one cause it was sooo good. I also really enjoyed the steak and cheese calzone. It was filled with meat and cheese and the seasoning was perfectly done. The calzone with the side of red sauce went perfectly well together. The staff members were really nice and told us to come visit next time we come in town. It was such a good place and highly recommend this place to anyone visiting providence. The restaurant did not have that many seating area but there were plenty of seats available.
THE MEDITERRANEAN CALZONE WAS DELICIOUS (so cheesy and flavorful and generously portioned! enough for 2 meals!!!) AND THE OWNER WAS SO KIND! sending well wishes - thank you for making my day :)
Mikes calzone near brown university is a tiny, unassuming eatery that offers many calzone options and shawarma. Im glad I assumed, because although the food is not pretty, it's delicious, piping hot and good quality. As a native NYer, I take my pizza/calzones very seriously. That being said- I was skeptical of this college joint. However, I was pleasantly surprised by what I was served. My boyfriend and I ordered a cheese and pepperoni calzone with a chicken Cesar salad. The salad came first. The dressing was a little too thick for my liking, but the salad as a whole was fantastic. The chicken was so moist and tender that it fell apart while I was cutting it. There was plenty of parm cheese and we finished the entire thing. The calzone was sooo good. I'm used to a little ricotta in mine but this place doesn't do that. It's just loads of mozzarella cheese in a crispy crust with the pepperoni. I can't recommend this combo enough. If you find yourself in providence, check this place out! You will not be disappointed. No pictures were taking because I was not expecting the food to be so tasty! lol
Shawarma wrap with fries is insane insane. With that garlic sauce dollop on the first bite service is good too, people behind the counter super friendly and engaging
The calzone was giant. It's enough that I shared one piece with someone, ate dinner and saved two pieces for lunch. Honestly the chicken bacon ranch calzone was okay. I'll try something else next time. And they don't have any cups for water if you're eating in store which I always think is a bummer. You can only buy full water bottles. Not a huge deal but it's something I always notice. Will try something new next time!
TLDR: Best dang Chicken Shawarma on College Hill. Only 11.50 with fries. 9/10. You know that one dish that no matter where you go, you will always remember, and each bite of it makes you feel at home? Well, that's the Chicken Shawarma @ Mike's. It's beautifully toasted, has a unique sauce that I can't find anywhere else, and is generously loaded with fresh vegetables, french fries, and tender chicken thighs. Each bite is composed of a fully optimized balanced combination such that after you swallow it, you just crave the next bite until you realize you've finished the entire shawarma and wallow in temporary woe, only then to realize that you've just had the best dang shawarma on college hill. The store is small, but that small deli store feels is exactly what you want when eating shawarma like this. The same guys have been running the shop for a while, and they're always warm and on point with service: even with a wait, you'll get your shawarma between 3-5 minutes. And you can always bring it to eat on the go. Full disclaimer, I've never had the calzones here, which is somewhat ironic. It's just because every time I go there wanting to try the calzone, I just end up getting the chicken shawarma instead.
I think I just had the best gyro I have ever but in my pie hole! Got a shawarma chicken wrap to go and I can't wait to try it. I will be back!!! Friendly staff and great prices.
GET THE EGG SALAD
Ordered the gyros for takeout and they were pretty good, very neat and easy to eat. Everyone was happy.
Always delivers a nice calzone. No complaints. Staff are always super friendly and welcoming
What a great place. Very authentic, great background music, very clean and bright place. Service - very friendly. Came here with my wife after visiting Brown and she demanded we come back and get Chicken Shawarma with eggplant wrap again. It's literally the best shawarma I've had - lots of meat, fresh vegetables, delicious sauce and perfect spice. We are here for another day and will be coming back for a 3rd time.
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Ok, so this is THE BEST shawarma I've ever had!!!!! I also added eggplant in it - absolutely delicious!!!! The guys here are so nice and friendly!! I'm DEFINITELY coming back tomorrow!!!!! THANK YOU!!
My son's favorite on Thayer. I'm definitely enjoying the food, been about 15 times over the years. Tonight was special though. It was busy, but moving along. Music, middle eastern, not too loud, just right. Young college crowd, big ole TV with news, subtitles (a fav), pleasant atmosphere, glad we chose to eat in. It's always like this, but today was special. That counterman was so cheerful, and nice - authentic nice. Made my day. And the Chicken Shawarma, damn good sandwich.
We were doing so well with Mikes. We had no complaints until today. I'd say 6 stands of wavy brown hair was pulled fro our calzone. I know it happens, but it does not make it any less gross.
Been craving shawarma for so long so we had to stop in and try them here. This place has about 6 people eating in so it seemed like a good place to try. I think there are 2 tables in the front and I think 3 pizzeria style booths. Son ordered mozzarella sticks. I know you can't really mess these up but he literally killed them right away. He claims they were the best he's had. The cheese really did have a ton of pull when he took a bite of it. Came with marinara sauce. It was kinda of chunky but ok. Chicken shawarma plate $14 came with a small side salad with banana peppers, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and some other veggies. Also came with nicely seasoned fries. Those kinds are my favorite. Not shoestring or crinkle- more like BK fries with seasoning. The shawarma it's self was delicious and nicely grilled on the outside. Had a nice sauce and tons of chicken throughout. Very happy we stopped by here
The food was absolutely amazing. It was one of the best Shawarma I had ever had in my life. The sauce was amazing I had to get an extra shawarma after I finished my first one cause it was sooo good. I also really enjoyed the steak and cheese calzone. It was filled with meat and cheese and the seasoning was perfectly done. The calzone with the side of red sauce went perfectly well together. The staff members were really nice and told us to come visit next time we come in town. It was such a good place and highly recommend this place to anyone visiting providence. The restaurant did not have that many seating area but there were plenty of seats available.