Jerusalem Garden Cafe – Middle Eastern
Stepping into this vibrant oasis feels like a journey to the heart of the Levant, where the air is thick with the aroma of toasted cumin and freshly fried falafel. Guests linger over communal spreads of velvet-smooth muhamarah and smoky babaganoush, punctuated by the sweet-savory indulgence of bacon-wrapped dates and the earthy comfort of traditional moujaddra. Every hand-rolled grape leaf and golden cauliflower floret celebrates a rich culinary heritage, inviting diners to slow down and savor the soulful, sun-drenched flavors of a Mediterranean garden.
Jerusalem Garden Cafe, Patton Avenue, South Slope, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, 28801, United States https://jerusalemgardencafe.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, sugar-free, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, tlc, detox, mayo-clinic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Hummus: House-made chick-pea dip, served with pita
- Muhamarah: Bell pepper, walnut, pomegranate molasses pureé served with house-baked pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Babaganoush: Roasted eggplant dip, served with pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bacon Wrapped Dates: Stuffed with halloumi cheese, topped with pomegranate molasses drizzle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Cauliflower: Fried florets tossed in a sauce trio: tahini, cilantro, and harissa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Moujaddra: Lentils and rice, topped with sautéed onions, harissa and tzaziki. Served with tahini salad and pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grape Leaves: Hand-rolled stuffed with rice, served with tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Falafel: Fresh house-made served with tahini sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Kabees: Halloumi cheese, house made pickles, olives, toasted za'atar pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fatayer: Fresh dough, spinach, feta cheese, sautéed peppers & onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegan Kibbeh: Cracked bulgur wheat fritters with kale, onion, walnut & chickpea, topped with harissa cilantro sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Kibbeh: Cracked bulgur wheat fritters stuffed with lamb, walnut + onion, topped with harissa yogurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheese Plate: Haloumi and majdoul, pesto, tomato, balsamic reduction, zaatar pita
- Greek Salad: Fresh greens, onion, tomato, cucumber, olives, feta, pepperoncini, pita croutons, with Greek Vinaigrette
- Fattoush Salad: Fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, green onion, radish, pita croutons, pomegranate molasses vinaigrette
- Lamb Shawarma Bowl: Basmati safflower rice, roasted cauliflower, house-made hummus, house-made pita
- Lamb Chops Bowl: Basmati safflower rice, roasted cauliflower, house-made hummus, house-made pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Jordanian Chicken Bowl: Basmati safflower rice, roasted cauliflower, house-made hummus, house-made pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Kafta Meshwi Bowl: Basmati safflower rice, roasted cauliflower, house-made hummus, house-made pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Salmon Bowl: Basmati safflower rice, roasted cauliflower, house-made hummus, house-made pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Falafel Bowl: Basmati safflower rice, roasted cauliflower, house-made hummus, house-made pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Lamb Gyro: Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, tzatziki sauce on freshly-baked pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Gyro: Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, tzatziki sauce on freshly-baked pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Kafta Gyro: Local ground beef & lamb, lettuce, pickle, tahini salad, & tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Spicy Salmon Gyro: Lettuce, tahini salad, harissa sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Falafel Gyro: Lettuce, hummus, tahini salad, pickle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Lamb + Scrambled Egg Gyro: Tomato, onion, tzaziki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Rack: Pistachio-encrusted lamb chops, hummus, pomegranate molasses, tahini salad, pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean
- Wagyu Kabob: Wagyu beef kabobs served with sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Chicken Kabob: Grilled chicken skewers served with sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Vegan Platter: Hummus, muhamarah, vegan kibbeh, falafel, grape leaves, tahini salad, olives, pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetarian Platter: Hummus, babaganoush, grape leaves, falafel, tahini salad, tabouleh salad, olives, pita
- Fried Chicken Biscuit: Southern fried chicken over a homemade biscuit with sausage gravy, potatoes harra, and two eggs any style
- Shakshouka: Two poached eggs over kafta and potato harra, topped with tomato sauce, feta, and green onions. Served with Hummus and tortilla chips
- Egyptian Breakfast: Hummus topped with stewed fava beans and Yemeni salsa, served with two poached eggs and pita
- Lamb Chimi: Flour tortilla stuffed with pulled lamb shank, roasted vegetables, and feta cheese, topped with one sunny egg
- Farouk's Feast: Two eggs any style, Wagyu beef kabobs, hummus, served with Damascus bread
- Shrimp and Grits: Large shrimp sautéed with peppers and onions tossed in a Cajun/Creole cream served over yellow stone ground grits
- French Toast: Homemade challah bread, custard dipped, griddled, and served with maple syrup and a warm seasoned fruit compote
- Buttermilk and Tahini Waffle: Sweet tahini laced buttermilk waffle, topped with French pastry cream, macerated berries, and whipped cream
- Damascus Breakfast Pizza: Homemade Damascus bread topped with mozzarella, sautéed spinach, peppers, and onions, served with two poached eggs and harissa
- AVL Breakfast: Two eggs any style, potatoes harra, bacon, biscuit, and grits
- EFES PILS—TURKEY: Beer
- ALMAZA PILS—LEBANON: Beer
- HABESHA PILS---ETHIOPIA: Beer
- Mimosas: Cocktail