In search of a new favorite Middle Eastern spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Middle Eastern restaurants around Kansas City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Habashi House
Topping the list is Habashi House, located at 309 Main St. in River Market. The Middle Eastern spot is the highest-rated affordable Middle Eastern restaurant in Kansas City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 239 reviews on Yelp.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Habashi House.
"Loving what I do," per the bio section of the business's Yelp profile. "I appreciate my family and employees. Customer satisfaction is our priority."
2. Olive Cafe
Next up is Bannister Acres's Olive Cafe, situated at 9530 James A Reed Road. With 4.5 stars out of 148 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store and Middle Eastern spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
Yelper Amber T., who reviewed Olive Cafe on Oct. 15, wrote, "I love this place so much. I live in Overland Park, but have worked in Raytown for the last year and this is one of maybe three decent places to eat in all of Raytown."
Yelper Sherika F. wrote, "Best Buffet I've been to in a while! At one point the line was out the door. A few of my coworkers and I went to Olive Cafe for lunch. The buffet was larger than I expected. There were so many great options of meat, veggies and salads to choose from."
3. Marble Top Cafe
Ward Parkway Plaza's Marble Top Cafe, located at 8436 Ward Parkway Plaza, is another top choice. Yelpers give the cheap Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Greek spot four stars out of 136 reviews.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Marble Top Cafe.
"Chef Kamal has a rich history in the culinary world," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. "He is best known for his recipes used in the "Yummy's Choice" brand of Mediterranean dips and pita chips. He makes appearances in select stores to promote "Yummy's Choice" famous heart-warming charm."
Concerning signature items, "Serving great Mediterranean food in the Ward Parkway area," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Fresh, Hot and Fast! Great for business lunches and Casual dinner."
4. Shawarmar
Shawarmar, a halal and Middle Eastern spot that offers falafel and more in Broadway Gillham, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 85 Yelp reviews. Head over to 23 E. Linwood Blvd. to see for yourself.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about Shawarmar.
"Shawarmar is the first Mediterranean fast food restaurant in the Kansas City Metro area," per the history section of its Yelp profile.
As to what the business is known for, "Shawarmar is a Middle Eastern fast food restaurant serving wide variety of Middle Eastern Halal food such as Shawarma, Kebab and Flalafel at affordable prices," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
5. Gyro Express
Over in Hospital Hill, check out Gyro Express, which has earned four stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the food truck, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spot by heading over to 2411 Holmes St.
We looked there for more about Gyro Express.
"Our family owned and operated business was one of the very few first food trucks in the Kansas City, Missouri area!" per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Our history is known around town! Since 2003 Gyro Express has been serving amazing foods to our community and continue to provide delicious foods to our friendly locals and visitors here in the Kansas City area!"
Concerning signature items, "Ingredients is top priority," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Serving Halal Gyros, Hummus, Falafel, Vegetarian, Desserts and much more amazing foods! Our 15+ years in business we continue to strive serving tasty flavorful Mediterranean foods to the Kansas City, Missouri Metro Area!"
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