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Jaffa Cafe: Restaurant Reviews

1212 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3128
805-543-2449
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Cuisines: Greek
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
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San Luis Obispo, California
1 review
“Good Mediterranean Food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

This is a small mom & pop place; the ambience is not much, although the mural scene of bellydancers on the wall lends color. While you're waiting for your food you can shop a small market of ethnic Mediterranean food. The various dishes we have tried are all delicious, and the portions are good. We go whenever we're in the neighborhood.

Visited November 2012
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“Great take out”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

As good as the other reviews. My husband just brought me the takeout, it was great! Harrisa sauce was complex and a great condiment.

Visited October 2012
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“Friendly staff and great food!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

Great food made fresh with tasty ingredients. Staff was fabulous and Adnan made us feel right at home! Don't miss the baklava

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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“AMAZING”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2012

One word, BAKLAVA!

Look forward to coming here every time I visit. Delish. Other stuff was very good too.

Visited October 2011
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“Great Falafal and grape leaves appetizer, and more”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2012

I like going to Jaffa for the Falafal plate which is a plate lunch with a warm soft pita, some falafal balls, hummus, etc. I put it all together and make my own sandwich out of it. They always give you a cold pickeled pepper on the plate (pepperconchinis). You can also order falafal as just the pita sandwich which comes wrapped up in foil & is more portable. I have eaten it in my car that way. I love the get the container of grape leaves wrapped over rice, they are cold & so yummy! On weekdays it gets really busy after about 11:30 with the lunch crowd and it can get slow, so get there by 11:15 at the latest, or after 1:30 to 2 pm. There is minimal parking. It is also best to get there early to get a spot, otherwise you will end up parking around the corner on the street and walking. On some days they make rice (they should do it every day) & they will put a little sign on the counter saying rice today. Then if you order a plate you can have rice on it too for the same price. They grill chicken on those vertical roasters in the restaurant -- called chicken schwarma. They also serve lamb. I always eat vegetarian there. It is very good, and prices are reasonable. I think about 50% of their business is to go, and the other is eaten at the restaurant. There are a good amount of tables inside. Casual.

  • Visited April 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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