Petra Cafe – Middle Eastern

This sun-drenched neighborhood gem invites guests into a space filled with the nourishing steam of slow-simmered soups and the inviting scent of toasted Mediterranean spices. The kitchen celebrates a rhythmic tradition of daily pairings, where vibrant platters of hand-rolled grape leaves and velvety hummus meet comforting bowls of split pea or lentil soup to create a soulful, restorative escape.

East Center Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 https://thepetracafe.com/

Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Price range: $$

Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, high-protein, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, diabetic, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, carnivore, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, sirtfood, lectin-free

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

What diners are saying

Guests celebrate the savory dishes and perfectly sized portions, with many highlighting the consistently high quality of the flavors. Reviewers frequently praise the courteous and knowledgeable service, noting that the staff’s expertise makes for a seamless and well-informed dining experience. The pleasant environment and memorable atmosphere leave diners feeling thoroughly satisfied and impressed.

Monday Special: Petra Platter + Tomato Soup - $14.59: Petra Platter served with a cup of tomato soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Tuesday Special: Foule Combo + Potato Soup - $14.59: Foule Combo served with a cup of potato soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Wednesday Special: Mayo Platter + Split Pea Soup - $14.59: Mayo Platter served with a cup of split pea soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
Thursday Special: Hummus Plus + Many Bean Soup - $14.59: Hummus Plus served with a cup of many bean soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Friday Special: Grape Leaves Platter + Lentil Soup - $14.59: Grape Leaves Platter served with a cup of lentil soup 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, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb

Soup (Cup) - $5.99 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
Soup (Bowl) - $7.39 Dietary tags: Volumetrics

Petra Platter - $12.79: hummus, 3 falafil with tahini, baba banoush, and tabbouleh, served with toasted pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Mayo Platter - $12.79: beef/lamb gyros or chicken gyros topped with taziki sauce, served with toasted pita and choice of two side items Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Grape Leaves Platter - $12.79: six rice and herb stuffed grape leaves in tomato sauce, served with toasted pita and choice of side item Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Hummus Plus - $12.79: large portion of hummus, 3 falafil with tahini, and a side of tabbouleh, served with toasted pita 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, Mayo-Clinic
Foule Combo - $12.79: warm foule modammas paired with hummus, 3 falafil, tahini, and garlic sauce, served with toasted pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic

Falafil Sandwich - $10.99: falafel crumbled into a bed of hummus, topped with lettuce, red cabbage, cucumber, tomato, onions, and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Hummus Sandwich - $10.99: hummus topped with lettuce, red cabbage, cucumber, tomato, onions, tahini, and garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Super Sandwich - $10.99: hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, and falafel topped with lettuce, red cabbage, cucumber, tomato, onions, and tahini sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Gyros Sandwich - $10.99: sliced beef/lamb with taziki sauce, lettuce, red cabbage, cucumber, tomato, and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Chicken Sandwich - $10.99: sliced chicken gyros with taziki sauce, lettuce, red cabbage, cucumber, tomato, and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Lunch Combo - $12.59: includes a cup of soup, choice of full sandwich, and one side item
Veggie Sandwich - $10.99: veggies and cheese with taziki on choice of white, wheat, or pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Baba Ghanoush Sandwich - $10.99: baba ghanoush with veggies and tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Grilled Cheese - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Greek Salad - $12.99: greens topped with sliced cucumber, tomato, red cabbage, onion, house-marinated Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Served with balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Falafil Salad - $12.99: hummus base, fresh greens, red cabbage, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, more hummus, and falafel crumbles. Served with tahini and spiced garlic dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb

Foule Side - $5.59 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Tabbouleh Side - $5.59 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
Baba Ghanoush Side - $5.59 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Green Side Salad - $5.59 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
Kalamata Olives Side - $5.59 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
Grape Leaves (3) - $5.59 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, Macrobiotic
Falafil (3) - $5.59 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
Extra Gyros Meat - $4.59 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida
Extra Pita - $0.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Extra Feta Cheese - $0.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
Extra Sauce - $0.99: green garlic, red garlic, home-made hot sauce, tahini, taziki, or balsamic vinaigrette

Baklava - $5.59 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian

Coffee - $2.99
Coke Products - $2.99
Juice - $2.99: orange and apple
Hot Tea - $2.99
Iced Tea - $2.99
Perrier - $2.99
Seasonal Lemonade - $3.99
Turkish Coffee - $4.69
Turkish Coffee and Baklava Combo - $7.79

Hummus (8 oz) - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Hummus (16 oz) - $16.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Hummus (9x9) - $39 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Hummus (9x12) - $54 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Tabbouleh (8 oz) - $8.99 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, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Tabbouleh (16 oz) - $16.99 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, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Tabbouleh (9x9) - $41 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, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Tabbouleh (9x12) - $57 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, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Baba Ghanoush (8 oz) - $9.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Baba Ghanoush (16 oz) - $16.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Baba Ghanoush (9x9) - $41 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Baba Ghanoush (9x12) - $57 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Foule (8 oz) - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Foule (16 oz) - $15.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Foule (9x9) - $41 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Foule (9x12) - $57 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Grape Leaves (9x9) - $47 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Grape Leaves (9x12) - $54 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, Mayo-Clinic
Pita Bread (10 pack) - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic