Yossef’s Laffa‑Milia, the Shavi family’s food truck turned brick-and-mortar, has quietly started serving from a new counter-service spot on South Dolfield Road in Owings Mills, with a soft opening held last week ahead of a full launch targeted for March. The fixed location gives a permanent home to the family’s laffa wraps, falafel in pita, shawarma plates, and schnitzel just outside Pikesville. According to the owners, the food truck will stay on the road while the storefront finds its footing.
Owners Yossef and Hana Shavi, along with their children Alona, Rona, and Eedan, say strong early demand for the truck nudged them toward securing a permanent address. Speaking with the Baltimore Jewish Times, Alona Shavi said, "We were hopeful with the food truck," and noted that installing a grill marked a key turning point for the business. The outlet reports the family ran a soft opening last week and is targeting a full opening in March.
Where to find them
The new storefront is listed at 10210 S. Dolfield Rd. in Owings Mills, according to Star‑K, which also notes that the business is under kosher supervision. The family’s online ordering page still routes pickup to 122 Slade Ave., Pikesville, and includes a phone number for carryout orders. With Star‑K oversight in place, the shop is positioned as a dependable stop for diners looking for kosher Israeli street food.
From truck to counter
The Shavi family launched the truck in 2024 and grew a steady following at pop-ups and community pickup spots before zoning issues briefly shut them down last summer. The operation later resurfaced in an interim location while they looked for a long-term home, according to Kosher Food and Drink. The Owings Mills shop represents their bid to put down roots while holding on to the flexibility that helped the truck thrive.
What to expect
Inside, customers will find counter service and the Israeli staples that turned the truck into a favorite, including laffa wraps, grilled eggplant, sabich-style sandwiches, and shawarma plates. The Baltimore Jewish Times reports that the truck is expected to reopen soon with its own dedicated staff as the new kitchen ramps up. The Shavis say they hope the S. Dolfield storefront will serve both the local Jewish community and a wider lunchtime crowd across Owings Mills and nearby suburbs.
