The Mediterranean Chef Cafe

"I wish I had photos I could post, but I literally scarfed everything down so quick that I didn’t get a chance. It was my first time there and I got the Hummus and the Nikki’s Special and WOW!! It was so flavorful and fresh, you could really feel the love that goes into the food. The guy who checked us out even gave us some complimentary Baklava which was incredible! We love Greek food and we can’t believe we’ve never been here, but now we’ll never go anywhere else. The food was amazing, the staff is so insanely kind and make you feel like family, and the price was so reasonable, especially compared to most places here in ATX. Can’t say enough amazing things about this place! Thank you guys!"

"I’ve been eating their hummus for years without knowing that they had a cafe. My wife and I were super excited to try it since we LOVE the hummus. Everything about the experience was perfect. The food was delicious and noticeably fresh, the customer service is incredible to the point of feeling like home even though we were first time customers. I will happily share this to friends and can’t wait to go back!!!!!"

"I cannot RAVE enough about Niki, the owner, the food, & the culture. I stopped by as I came across this spot upon happenstance and it couldn’t have been more perfect. This spot recently opened its doors to the public again… and I truly wanted to cry from the compassion & hospitality expressed to me as a customer. I came after hours, however the owner, Niki, accommodated me and provided me a falafel wrap to-go on the house. I just found out about cancer/brain tumor and I stopped here because I needed food before proceeding to drive. She did not know this— but her open heart and willingness to accommodate and show compassion without knowing my story made my day, truly. Having moved from Houston and experiencing lots of middle eastern cuisine, this hole in the wall will NOT disappoint. It is truly authentic Mediterranean cuisine, that at times can be difficult to find in Houston/USA even. If you are Arab or love Mediterranean food as much as myself, come here. I had the falafel wrap to-go, and it tasted amazing. I can only imagine what it tastes fresh or dipped with babaganush or tabuleh. You MUST try this spot!!"

"First visit today! I will definitely be returning. My friends and I got several different items. The Greek salad I ordered with chicken was amazing and really big! The Nikki special also looked great and was a lot of food. The meat was thin sliced, slightly crispy on the edges and really warm and toasty! Tried a few a la carte items too all of which were really good ( beet salad, hummus, tabuleh, dolmas). It is a small cafe and can get busy. I will try to go earlier next time or call in to pick up. If eating in, you order and receive a number, then you pay after you eat."

"Y'all. I'm Lebanese and very very very picky about the middle eastern food that is prepared and sold in Austin. Let me tell you, this place has, hands down, the most delicious, most authentic, best all around hummus in town. Like, a single tear rolled down my teta's cheek when I took my first bite. And dont get me started on the grape leaves (dolmas)!!! Definitely worth a stop by when you get a craving! Fun, local, neighborhood establishment to fulfill all your hummus cravings!!!"