Phoenicia Cafe

616 S Forest Ave, Tempe
(480) 967-8009

Recent Reviews

Kimi K.

Everything was so fresh and tasty, we had the Phoenician combo platter- great variety. The tahini and garlic sour cream paired fantastically. The Greek fries were crispy and covered in feta. the service was great. Gyro was great. Very authentic food. The owner was genuine and charming. Love this place! They also have a shop with Mediterranean goods and snacks!

Elma H.

SOOOOO Yummy :) my favorite is the gyros! Such a lovely place. The staff is so kind! I would recommend to anyone

Fadila H.

So good, big portions and great quality! Got the gyro with greek fries so amazing! Service was great too and food came quick, love this place definitely coming again.

Tom S.

So, first time here in quite a while. I had the couscous, my wife had the gyro and the kids had chicken fingers and a falafel sandwich. Oh, and oodles of fries. SO MANY FRIES! Everything was fresh and tasty. Pretty sure I was here when it first opened 26 years ago and the quality hasn't dropped at all.

Darya S.

As soon as I opened my to-go box, I rolled my eyes. The small amount of lamb chops you get for $21 is so rude. You get two sides with it, and I got salad and rice which were quite standard. I enjoyed the basmati rice for sure. But wow, you literally got three bites of lamb. That was so disappointing to see for how much you're paying. I hate when I'm still hungry after an entree. Ah well, there are better Mediterranean places around where you get so much more for your money.

Jenn B.

The service was great. The lady there was very accommodating and kind. My mom got the gyro fries and I got the chicken shawarma and gyro plate. The gyro was some of the best gyro I've had. I think next time I'd skip the chicken because it was a little dry. Overall pretty good!

Abdullah Tahir

The Perfect place for halal food Especially after Jumma Prayer.There was a lady back in 2018, She was nice. Her memories brought me here...

Richard T.

Always the best service. Always delicious. I come here all the time and have a wonderful lunch every time. If you see less than 4 stars, they are lying. Get some damn Greek Fries. Wash it down with a lemonade.

Bella H.

This restaurant is an excellent place for anyone looking for an authentic and non-chain restaurant which is hard to find in Tempe. I ordered the baba ghanoush and tabouli pita wrap and unfortunately they forgot the tabouli but the baba ghanoush was fantastic. Highly recommend checking out the market with imported goods. Would come here again!

dallas

Good food. I have tried a few middle eastern restaurants in Tempe and this one is my favorite.

David S.

My wife and her friend went there for lunch today. Order a couple of items that according to the menu were around $6.00 each. When paying the bill came to around $28.00. When asked why so much the person at the register indicated that menu prices had not been updated. This was a significant increase over the prices reflected on the menu and since there was no published current pricing they could charge whatever they wanted. We had planned to go tomorrow as couples for lunch, but won't be going since they are deceptive in their pricing and charging. Plenty of other Mediterranean restaurants in the area.

Josh Tischler

Very nice staff and absolutely delicious Mediterranean food. The tahini had more lemon than most other places, but it definitely brings out the flavor of whatever it's spread on. The garlic sauce was unique as well. I don't know how to describe it but it was very tasty. I recommend the vegetarian sampler (which is vegan) and garlic sauce for first time visitors.

jorge ricardo cruz

Delicious... Mediterranean food in ASU neighborhood

Suejung J.

I've been coming here for over a decade and it's one of my favorite places to introduce friends to. I left Phoenix a long time ago but still try to get a meal here whenever I come back and visit. The lamb ghallaba is my favorite dish here, and I can't find it anywhere else in the country. It's tender and savory and has so much delicious sauce that mingles with the hummus. Anyone who enjoys lamb has to try this dish at least once.

Majestic Water Spouts

Probably the most authentic Mediterranean food in town. Their gyro meat is better than their chicken IMO, but both are worth. The salad dressing is great and the hummus is highly recommended.

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