Mediterranean Cafe – Mediterranean
Sun-drenched flavors come alive in this vibrant space, where the smoky aroma of flame-grilled kebabs and spiced shawerma drifts from the kitchen to greet every guest. Velvety swirls of house-made hummus and golden, herb-flecked falafel provide a fresh, earthy balance to the savory, charred meats, creating a soulful dining experience rooted in Mediterranean tradition. It is a welcoming neighborhood gem where every plate is a colorful celebration of aromatic spices and time-honored recipes.
273 South Shoppers Lane, Pasadena CA 91101-3024 http://kokosmediterraneancafe.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, halal, low-carb, gluten-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-fat, diabetic, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, atkins, south-beach, tlc, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, zone, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, macrobiotic, sirtfood
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the delectable menu items and perfect portion sizes, celebrating the high quality and consistency of the food. Guests love the relaxed vibe that creates a memorable dining experience, while reviewers highlight the efficient
Menu
From The Grill
- Chicken Kebab - $17: 2 Skewers juicy flame broiled Chicken Breast cubes marinated with lemon, garlic, spices, served with rice, Hommus, Greek Salad, Pita Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Mayo-Clinic
- Beef Kebab - $18: 2 Skewers Spicy flame broiled tender Beef cubes served with Rice, Hommus, Greek Salad, Pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Kebab - $18: 2 Skewers flame broiled Lamb Cubes served with Rice, Hommus, Greek Salad, Pita Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Kefta (Lule) Kebab - $17: 2 Skewers flame broiled seasoned Lean ground Beef served with rice, Hommus, Greek Salad, Pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Shawerma - $17: Slices of flame broiled Chicken, Marinated with Lemon, garlic, spices, served with Rice, Hommus, Greek Salad, Pita bread and our special garlic spread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Kebab Salad - $19: 2 skewers of kebab over Greek Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Shawerma Salad - $19: Chicken Shawerma over Greek Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Vegetarian
- Falafel - $13.5: A Zesty Mixture of Special Spices, Beans, fresh Onions & garlic, served with lettuce, tomatoes, Hommus, Tahini Sauce and 2 Pita Breads Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Hommus (Small) - $5.25: Chick Peas, Tahini, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, & Pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Hommus (Large) - $8.5: Chick Peas, Tahini, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, & Pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Baba Ghanooj (Small) - $6: Mashed grilled Eggplant, Tahini, garlic, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil & Pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Baba Ghanooj (Large) - $9.5: Mashed grilled Eggplant, Tahini, garlic, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil & Pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Mujaddarah (Small) - $5.25: Cracked Wheat & Lentils and Pita Bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Mujaddarah (Large) - $8.5: Cracked Wheat & Lentils and Pita Bread 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, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Stuffed Grape Leaves (6 pcs) - $8: Tender Grape Leaves stuffed with Vegetable and Rice served with Pita bread and Tzatziki Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetarian Combo - $14.5: Includes four items from our Vegetarian and Salads selection w/ 2 Pita breads Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Salads
- Tabbouleh (Small) - $6: Cracked Wheat, fresh Parsley, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Lemon Juice, Olive oil and Pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Tabbouleh (Large) - $9.5: Cracked Wheat, fresh Parsley, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Lemon Juice, Olive oil and Pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Greek Salad (Small) - $6: Fresh Romaine, Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Topped with Olives, Feta Cheese, Herbal Lemon Vinaigrette dressing and Pita Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Greek Salad (Large) - $9: Fresh Romaine, Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Topped with Olives, Feta Cheese, Herbal Lemon Vinaigrette dressing and Pita Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Tzatziki Yogurt Salad (Small) - $5.25: Fresh Cucumbers, Yogurt, Garlic, Mint & Pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Tzatziki Yogurt Salad (Large) - $8.5: Fresh Cucumbers, Yogurt, Garlic, Mint & Pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Pita Wraps
- Falafel Wrap - $10.5: Falafel patties, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and tahini sauce, wrapped in a warm pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Shawerma Wrap - $12.5: Sliced Chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, garlic spread, wrapped in a warm pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Kebab Wrap - $12.5: 2 Skewers of kebab, lettuce, tomatoes, garlic spread wrapped in a warm pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Kefta Kebab Wrap - $12.5: 2 Skewers of kebab, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sumac, wrapped in a warm pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Beef Wrap - $13.5: 2 Skewers of kebab, lettuce, tomatoes, tzatziki, wrapped in a warm pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Wrap - $13.5: 2 Skewers of kebab, lettuce tomatoes, tzatziki, wrapped in a warm pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
Side Orders
- Falafel (2 pcs) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Stuffed Grape Leaves - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Rice Pilaf - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
- Garlic Spread - $3
- Tahini Sauce - $3
- Pita Bread - $0.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Frequently Asked Questions about Mediterranean Cafe
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, keto-friendly high-protein, dairy-free, heart-healthy, and low-carb options across its menu.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The Mediterranean Cafe is currently operational, offering budget-friendly dining with a website available for further information and menu details.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Mediterranean restaurant stands out for its high-quality kebabs, consistent food quality, and extensive range of specialized dietary options.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include chicken, beef, lamb, and kefta kebabs, alongside chicken shawerma, falafel, house-made hummus, and baba ghanooj.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu highlights include flame-grilled chicken, beef, and lamb kebabs, chicken shawerma, house-made hummus, golden falafel, and baba ghanooj.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly, high-protein, or plant-based Mediterranean meals in a relaxed atmosphere would most enjoy this highly-rated neighborhood gem.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews highlight no specific concerns, instead praising the delectable menu items, perfect portion sizes, and efficient service.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided data does not include a specific address, but the restaurant's information can be found at http://kokosmediterraneancafe.com/.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers good value, with diners praising the high-quality food, perfect portion sizes, and consistent menu items.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly restaurant is suitable for families, offering a relaxed vibe, perfect portion sizes, and diverse menu options for children.