A solid choice for fast mediterranean food in Allston!Food: The food was really good - we tried one plate and one wrap. The tastes were there, the veggies tasted fresh and the sauces/dips were really tasty as well (especially the spicy garlic one).My personal preference was spicy beef, as the chicken was not as great, but that might just be a question of preference. Still, although the meat was precut and loaded to plates from the tray (a little disappointment), it still tasted pretty good.Service: Communication was a little messy, since the place was almost empty, but it was fast.Ambiance: It's nothing special. Everytime I pass it by it's half empty, so I assume many people order take out. It's definitely not a place for a date, but for what it is - it's great!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Roll, Chicken and Beef Shawarma Plate
Ted Chan
Fast and convenient, no complaints.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Zahra Al Quraish
The shawarma plate is so yum ?And the staff are very friendly ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Shawarma Plate
Minoshia Wright
Been a loyal customer of garlic & lemons for almost a decade. I live in the south shore now and will find reasons to come to Allston so I can swing by for shwarma and garlic sauce.Completely understand the cost of food going up everywhere but the portions are decreasing with every visit while the prices increase. Every little thing is an added charge. I'm surprised they didn't charge for the pita bread.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Beef
Tavar Eisenhardt
In the shadowed alleys of Boston, amidst the clamor of mortal indulgence and folly, there exists a beacon of culinary transcendence known as Garlic n' Lemons. Within its humble abode, I beheld the most eldritch of marvels—the shawarma, whose arcane essence surpassed anything fathomable by mortal tongues.In pursuit of the ancient wonders of gastronomy, I have traversed many cities, yet none have ensnared my senses as fiercely as the offerings of Garlic n' Lemons. Its shawarmas, the veritable food of the gods, transcend the mundane confines of earthly fare, transporting the palate to realms hitherto unexplored.In the heart of Boston, where a bevy of unworthy offerings vie for ones custom, Garlic n' Lemons reigns supreme, a celestial beacon amidst a ghastly sea of mediocrity. Dare not overlook this gastronomic sanctuary, for within its hallowed halls awaits a culinary revelation unmatched by any mortal endeavor. Behold, and be consumed by the sublime ecstasy of Garlic n' Lemons.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
vikram parikh
Fresh and delicious, and the staff are nice and friendly.
I enjoyed the catering from here. Got to try a little bit of everything...some of the best falafel in the game! The shaved chicken was also incredible! Can't speak for the ambiance or service since I only experienced the catering but would love to come here in person!
Amanda baumholtz
I ordered the chicken shawarma plate. The chicken was the best part of the plate. It was moist and tasty. The portion of the side salad was really small. The humus was bland. The spicy potatoes were slightly undercooked.
Food: 3
Jea Kim
Decent option for Mediterranean fast food in Allston.Took a couple of visits while looking for a quick meal in the area. The restaurant was mostly empty during my visits, so it was somewhat disappointing to find out that they used pre-carved meats for the Shawarma plate. The kebab plate was served with a made-to-order grilled chicken, so it seemed like the vertical spits, adorned with stacks of beef and chicken, were just there as decorations. While limited in numbers, their sides and salad options were great, but the meats were generally on the drier end.In terms of pricing, Garlic N Lemons positions itself at the higher end compared to other kebab joints in the city, such as Aceituna. However, the quality of the food, particularly the meats, doesn't notably surpass its competitors. While it may be a solid option in Allston, I’m not sure if I would return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ryan D.
Great spot for takeout! Hummus is good and the portions are good for the price. We also really enjoyed the cauliflower. Will be going back
This place has Lebanese food but not Lebanese generosity. Onions? Extra charge.. pickles? Extra charge.. garlic sauce? Extra charge.. tomatoes? Extra charge.. these are the basics that should come with any Lebanese plate for free!
Guy Bou Lahdou
Aceituna is better in terms of price and quality. Garlic and lemons has work to do if it wants to build more local clientele:- no one should charge you extra for garlic sauce, onions, and pickles. It's always for free at any Lebanese restaurant.- Tabouli has Canola oil and olive oil. It should only consist of Olive oil.- Employees fail to understand basic English and in many cases get wrong what clients ask them for.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Gale S.
Place is pretty damn solid. GOTTA try the spicy garlic sauce! Falafel is pretty good. Shawarma was solid. Would definitely be back!
Erinn Danielle
Their beef shawarma is so good. I added the turnips, extra pickles, onions, tomatoes, hummus, garlic ailoi, and hots. Then they warmed it up on the grill. When I got to the car, I devoured it!!! I almost went back in to get another one, but I didn't want to be greedy ? Also, the team working there is friendly, and the place is clean. Try them out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Roll
Mihir Wagle
I was very, very dissatisfied with my meal here.I got a mixed shawarma plate. Both the chicken and the beef were super dry.It almost seemed like they had been cut in advance and reheated in an oven. I saw meat on the rotisserie but the meat for my plate all came from a drawer confirming my suspicions.The pita was terrible and I felt like it had been packed sometime during the Obama administration. I probably should have asked for a saw to cut it into pieces but even then, chewing it would have kept me there for days.The tabouleh, hummus and garlic sauce were decent but could not do much to save the disaster of a plate.I will not be visiting again.
A solid choice for fast mediterranean food in Allston!Food: The food was really good - we tried one plate and one wrap. The tastes were there, the veggies tasted fresh and the sauces/dips were really tasty as well (especially the spicy garlic one).My personal preference was spicy beef, as the chicken was not as great, but that might just be a question of preference. Still, although the meat was precut and loaded to plates from the tray (a little disappointment), it still tasted pretty good.Service: Communication was a little messy, since the place was almost empty, but it was fast.Ambiance: It's nothing special. Everytime I pass it by it's half empty, so I assume many people order take out. It's definitely not a place for a date, but for what it is - it's great!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Roll, Chicken and Beef Shawarma Plate
Fast and convenient, no complaints.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The shawarma plate is so yum ?And the staff are very friendly ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Shawarma Plate
Been a loyal customer of garlic & lemons for almost a decade. I live in the south shore now and will find reasons to come to Allston so I can swing by for shwarma and garlic sauce.Completely understand the cost of food going up everywhere but the portions are decreasing with every visit while the prices increase. Every little thing is an added charge. I'm surprised they didn't charge for the pita bread.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Beef
In the shadowed alleys of Boston, amidst the clamor of mortal indulgence and folly, there exists a beacon of culinary transcendence known as Garlic n' Lemons. Within its humble abode, I beheld the most eldritch of marvels—the shawarma, whose arcane essence surpassed anything fathomable by mortal tongues.In pursuit of the ancient wonders of gastronomy, I have traversed many cities, yet none have ensnared my senses as fiercely as the offerings of Garlic n' Lemons. Its shawarmas, the veritable food of the gods, transcend the mundane confines of earthly fare, transporting the palate to realms hitherto unexplored.In the heart of Boston, where a bevy of unworthy offerings vie for ones custom, Garlic n' Lemons reigns supreme, a celestial beacon amidst a ghastly sea of mediocrity. Dare not overlook this gastronomic sanctuary, for within its hallowed halls awaits a culinary revelation unmatched by any mortal endeavor. Behold, and be consumed by the sublime ecstasy of Garlic n' Lemons.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh and delicious, and the staff are nice and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus, Rice Pudding, Beef, Falafel, Spicy Beef, Spicy Chicken
I enjoyed the catering from here. Got to try a little bit of everything...some of the best falafel in the game! The shaved chicken was also incredible! Can't speak for the ambiance or service since I only experienced the catering but would love to come here in person!
I ordered the chicken shawarma plate. The chicken was the best part of the plate. It was moist and tasty. The portion of the side salad was really small. The humus was bland. The spicy potatoes were slightly undercooked.
Food: 3
Decent option for Mediterranean fast food in Allston.Took a couple of visits while looking for a quick meal in the area. The restaurant was mostly empty during my visits, so it was somewhat disappointing to find out that they used pre-carved meats for the Shawarma plate. The kebab plate was served with a made-to-order grilled chicken, so it seemed like the vertical spits, adorned with stacks of beef and chicken, were just there as decorations. While limited in numbers, their sides and salad options were great, but the meats were generally on the drier end.In terms of pricing, Garlic N Lemons positions itself at the higher end compared to other kebab joints in the city, such as Aceituna. However, the quality of the food, particularly the meats, doesn't notably surpass its competitors. While it may be a solid option in Allston, I’m not sure if I would return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great spot for takeout! Hummus is good and the portions are good for the price. We also really enjoyed the cauliflower. Will be going back
Restaurantji Recommends
This place has Lebanese food but not Lebanese generosity. Onions? Extra charge.. pickles? Extra charge.. garlic sauce? Extra charge.. tomatoes? Extra charge.. these are the basics that should come with any Lebanese plate for free!
Aceituna is better in terms of price and quality. Garlic and lemons has work to do if it wants to build more local clientele:- no one should charge you extra for garlic sauce, onions, and pickles. It's always for free at any Lebanese restaurant.- Tabouli has Canola oil and olive oil. It should only consist of Olive oil.- Employees fail to understand basic English and in many cases get wrong what clients ask them for.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Place is pretty damn solid. GOTTA try the spicy garlic sauce! Falafel is pretty good. Shawarma was solid. Would definitely be back!
Their beef shawarma is so good. I added the turnips, extra pickles, onions, tomatoes, hummus, garlic ailoi, and hots. Then they warmed it up on the grill. When I got to the car, I devoured it!!! I almost went back in to get another one, but I didn't want to be greedy ? Also, the team working there is friendly, and the place is clean. Try them out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma Roll
I was very, very dissatisfied with my meal here.I got a mixed shawarma plate. Both the chicken and the beef were super dry.It almost seemed like they had been cut in advance and reheated in an oven. I saw meat on the rotisserie but the meat for my plate all came from a drawer confirming my suspicions.The pita was terrible and I felt like it had been packed sometime during the Obama administration. I probably should have asked for a saw to cut it into pieces but even then, chewing it would have kept me there for days.The tabouleh, hummus and garlic sauce were decent but could not do much to save the disaster of a plate.I will not be visiting again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1