JAFFA CAFE, Arroyo Grande - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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CUISINES

Cafe, Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible

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4.5

212 reviews

Excellent

157

Very good

41

Average

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Poor

3

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1

EaterOfFood400

Arroyo Grande6 contributions

BEST FOOD AND VALUE ON THE CENTRAL COAST! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED

Aug 2021 • none

There is absolutely no way you will be disappointed with Jaffa Cafe. I try to go there as much as I can. My wife and I will often split a Chicken Presto Dailey Special, which comes with Lentil Soup. The soup is what you would expect from lentil soup, and I am not a fan, but my wife Loves it. However, I LOVE the Chicken Pesto Hot Shawarma Pinta Wrap, which is simply delicious. If you are l looking for a good value, and fast service you will not be disappointed! Unlike other restaurants in the area, Jaffa Cafe has not increased their prices and it is Very Much Appreciated. Unfortunately, I have not tried any of the other items, but I cannot imagine why everything else would not be as delicious. I guess I should try something else on the menu, but you know how it is, when you find something, you love, you cannot get enough of it. Also, the restaurant is AMAZINGLY Clean. Lastly, there is a sauces (mid-east Salsa) bar. I get one of each and a few pickles. I suggest you try them all. 😊

Written August 28, 2021

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tiogapass

Los Angeles53 contributions

Good food, good price

Jan 2020 • none

Jaffa is a small, counter-service restaurant serving Middle Eastern food. My wife and I shared chicken shawarma plate, a side of baba ganoush and a bowl of lentil soup. Service was fast and the food delicious. They had a self-serve table of condiments. Oddly, the best was a tomatillo salsa. Total cost was $18 plus tax.

Written February 11, 2020

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Rosalie S

4 contributions

Nice place to eat

Apr 2022 • none

The staff at the Jaffa Cafe is very helpful and friendly, but I would suggest that you go when it is busy. We went midafternoon, and to be honest, even though the food was tasty, it was not really hot nor fresh tasting. Still, it tasted good.

Written April 19, 2022

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Backpacker

San Luis Obispo1016 contributions

Pros & Cons

Apr 2022 • none

Pros: Good food & great service! Cons: They raised their prices too much. Too high now. Rarely go there now. Plus owner kept adding tip money to my credit card slip when I didn't authorize it.

Written May 2, 2022

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Brian Wiebe

Fresno49 contributions

Worth going back again and again

Nov 2020 • none

We live out of the area, but when we are in town, we make a point of grabbing lunch here, we've even gone back the next day for more. Authentic, lively flavors, and friendly guys behind the counter. And we like to finish with the $1 Turkish coffee. This place is just the best!

Written December 29, 2020

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Guide50625153521

1 contribution

Flavors of East is not there

Apr 2021 • family

If you wanna try Mediterranean food it is not place for that. I am from East and I know how need to taste shawerma and baklava. But if yoh wanna just nice food then you can try it.

Written April 15, 2021

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Jan E

Cupertino49 contributions

Great food, great service

Mar 2020 • family

Great food, great service . A great selection of dishes from the holy land. Get a selection of dishes and share. Great condiment counter too. Definitely with a visit when in the Pismo beach / San Luis Obispo Area. Just off 101. Easy to find.

Written March 15, 2020

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Wyatt H

1 contribution

An amazing restaurant.

Aug 2023 • family

This is a great restaurant with great food. The food is delicious and any time I get to eat out this is my 1#. The costumer service is amazing. All around great visit and would go again.

Written August 26, 2023

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Sal

3 contributions

Great food and excellent value

Sep 2022 • none

The menu is very good, the food is terrific and tasty and it is WAY underpriced for the quality you get. I highly recommend. There are tables inside and outside. it's not a fancy place but it's nice

Written October 30, 2022

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soulefultraveler

Sun City West1888 contributions

Had to check it out

Jul 2022 • none

We had seen the high ratings here the past few years but never made it in. Stopped in for lunch and were not disappointed! Very friendly staff. Great food. Reasonable prices. Eat inside or out. Casual - order at the counter. We'll be back.

Written August 7, 2022

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Karen K

6 contributions

Would not return

Dec 2021 • none

Just not tasty. Food dry. - Rather blah. Gyros. And chicken skewers. Ate outside as inside not inviting Sorry. But not a place I would recommend Karen k

Written December 2, 2021

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Mahesh S

San Jose16 contributions

Great food

Oct 2021 • none

Had the falafel wrap - at $8.99. It was tasty and fresh - very friendly employees at the kitchen. It is not like a formal dining place - but was great for a quick grab. Quality was far superior than many other Mediterranean restaurants. Everything seemed fresh - including the pita, falafel and the veggies

Written October 18, 2021

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John H

Pacific Grove229 contributions

Excellent

Oct 2020 • none

The best falafels and dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) I've ever had. Excellent gyros, kofta, and baklava (not too sweet). Very good humus, baba ganoush, and salads.

Written October 29, 2020

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ESTHER R

11 contributions

Dinner

Jul 2020 • none

Food was ok, but didn't care for the taste of the sauce in the gyro..had a hint of feta cheese inside which I do not like. Staff was indifferent.

Written July 10, 2020

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Christina A

2 contributions

Hits the spot

Feb 2020 • family

Friendly staff. Delicious food. Great location. There is a patio so they are pet friendly. In the heart of the Arroyo Grande village

Written February 11, 2020

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