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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Jerusalem Garden Cafe
Dairy-Free at Jerusalem Garden Cafe
Jerusalem Garden Cafe in Buncombe County has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Falafel, Vegan Platter and Vegan Kibbeh. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Jerusalem Garden Cafe
Jerusalem Garden Cafe in Buncombe County has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Wagyu Kabob. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Jerusalem Garden Cafe
Jerusalem Garden Cafe in Buncombe County has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Falafel, Vegan Platter and Vegan Kibbeh. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Jerusalem Garden Cafe
Jerusalem Garden Cafe in Buncombe County has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Falafel, Shrimp and Grits and Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Jerusalem Garden Cafe
Jerusalem Garden Cafe in Buncombe County has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Kabob. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Jerusalem Garden Cafe
Jerusalem Garden Cafe in Buncombe County has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Kabob. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Jerusalem Garden Cafe
Jerusalem Garden Cafe in Buncombe County has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Falafel, Vegan Platter and Vegan Kibbeh. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Jerusalem Garden Cafe
Jerusalem Garden Cafe in Buncombe County has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Falafel, Vegan Platter and Vegan Kibbeh. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Jerusalem Garden Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fattoush Salad | 113.7 g | 52.6 g |
| Vegan Platter | 36 g | 33.6 g |
| Shrimp and Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Damascus Breakfast Pizza | 21.8 g | 30.8 g |
| Fried Chicken Biscuit | 44.9 g | 24.7 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Falafel Gyro | 41.9 g | 24 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
| Cheese Plate | 41.9 g | 22.6 g |
| Falafel Bowl | 61.8 g | 22.3 g |
| Bacon Wrapped Dates | 47.3 g | 22.1 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Hummus: House-made chick-pea dip, served with pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Muhamarah: Bell pepper, walnut, pomegranate molasses pureé served with house-baked pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Babaganoush: Roasted eggplant dip, served with pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon Wrapped Dates: Stuffed with halloumi cheese, topped with pomegranate molasses drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Cauliflower: Fried florets tossed in a sauce trio: tahini, cilantro, and harissa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Moujaddra: Lentils and rice, topped with sautéed onions, harissa and tzaziki. Served with tahini salad and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Grape Leaves: Hand-rolled stuffed with rice, served with tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Falafel: Fresh house-made served with tahini sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Kabees: Halloumi cheese, house made pickles, olives, toasted za'atar pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fatayer: Fresh dough, spinach, feta cheese, sautéed peppers & onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegan Kibbeh: Cracked bulgur wheat fritters with kale, onion, walnut & chickpea, topped with harissa cilantro sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Lamb Kibbeh: Cracked bulgur wheat fritters stuffed with lamb, walnut + onion, topped with harissa yogurt Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cheese Plate: Haloumi and majdoul, pesto, tomato, balsamic reduction, zaatar pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Salads
- Greek Salad: Fresh greens, onion, tomato, cucumber, olives, feta, pepperoncini, pita croutons, with Greek Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Fattoush Salad: Fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, green onion, radish, pita croutons, pomegranate molasses vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Bowls
- Lamb Shawarma Bowl: Basmati safflower rice, roasted cauliflower, house-made hummus, house-made pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Lamb Chops Bowl: Basmati safflower rice, roasted cauliflower, house-made hummus, house-made pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jordanian Chicken Bowl: Basmati safflower rice, roasted cauliflower, house-made hummus, house-made pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kafta Meshwi Bowl: Basmati safflower rice, roasted cauliflower, house-made hummus, house-made pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Bowl: Basmati safflower rice, roasted cauliflower, house-made hummus, house-made pita Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Bowl: Basmati safflower rice, roasted cauliflower, house-made hummus, house-made pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Gyros & Wraps
- Lamb Gyro: Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, tzatziki sauce on freshly-baked pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyro: Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, tzatziki sauce on freshly-baked pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kafta Gyro: Local ground beef & lamb, lettuce, pickle, tahini salad, & tomato sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Salmon Gyro: Lettuce, tahini salad, harissa sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Gyro: Lettuce, hummus, tahini salad, pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb + Scrambled Egg Gyro: Tomato, onion, tzaziki Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Main Plates
- Lamb Rack: Pistachio-encrusted lamb chops, hummus, pomegranate molasses, tahini salad, pita Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Kabob: Wagyu beef kabobs served with sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kabob: Grilled chicken skewers served with sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Platter: Hummus, muhamarah, vegan kibbeh, falafel, grape leaves, tahini salad, olives, pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Platter: Hummus, babaganoush, grape leaves, falafel, tahini salad, tabouleh salad, olives, pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
Brunch
- 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Low-Sodium
- 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 Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory
- Shrimp and Grits: Large shrimp sautéed with peppers and onions tossed in a Cajun/Creole cream served over yellow stone ground grits Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- French Toast: Homemade challah bread, custard dipped, griddled, and served with maple syrup and a warm seasoned fruit compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Buttermilk and Tahini Waffle: Sweet tahini laced buttermilk waffle, topped with French pastry cream, macerated berries, and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Damascus Breakfast Pizza: Homemade Damascus bread topped with mozzarella, sautéed spinach, peppers, and onions, served with two poached eggs and harissa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- AVL Breakfast: Two eggs any style, potatoes harra, bacon, biscuit, and grits
Beverages
- EFES PILS—TURKEY: Beer Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- ALMAZA PILS—LEBANON: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- HABESHA PILS---ETHIOPIA: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mimosas: Cocktail
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerusalem Garden Cafe
- Is Jerusalem Garden Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Jerusalem Garden Cafe has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Falafel, Vegan Platter and Vegan Kibbeh.
- What can I eat at Jerusalem Garden Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Falafel, Vegan Platter and Vegan Kibbeh carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Jerusalem Garden Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Falafel and Vegan Platter.
- Is Jerusalem Garden Cafe gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Jerusalem Garden Cafe?
- Fattoush Salad, at roughly 52.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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