This location isn't as good as their new location on Trowbridge, but the service is quick if you're in Okemos. I only come for dinner and the food good, but sometimes inconsistent. Last night, I enjoyed a nice fresh salad combo with two chicken kabobs and hummus. Everything was perfect, the chicken was hot, moist and tasty. The salad was really fresh. I have been disappointed on several occasions when I was served food that wasn't as fresh; but it hasn't prevented me from coming back again.
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Bob J.
This is NOT the sit-down chain. The food (spicy beef shawarma, hummus and tabouli sandwich, and a side of hummus) was okay, but filling. The beef was quite dry and barely spicy. The hummus sandwich was fine. The hummus was good, but the pita that it came with was cold, limp, and bland. What really bugged us was that it was just two people on staff yesterday evening: a 17-21 yr old who was training a new person, who also doubled as the chef. I don't mind training, because we all need to do it, but when the trainee asks what falafel is, and the TRAINER has no idea, then you might not be in a well-run Mediterranean restaurant.
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Fred M.
So so. Had chicken shawarma sandwich and was underwhelmed. Very little chicken. Hummus was good.
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Dennis H.
Not sure chicken is supposed to be that color but it taste great and the service was friendly and fast.
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Ayesha S.
I'm a lucky girl because I've been frequenting the various locations of Woody's Oasis for years now. This location is new-ish and near my parents house in Okemos. I visited this location twice this week! I'm all about the health factor, as well as the affordability factor when it comes to most Middle-Eastern places. Woody's is no different. Their slogan is actually "a healthier alternative to fast food" or something to that effect. I think it is right on. You can eat here, get full and not feel a bit of guilt. That is personally my favorite kind of eating. I had the garlic chicken and spicy chicken sandwiches on my last two visits. Both great choices, although i wish the spicy chicken was a bit more spicy (whats new...). I also enjoyed the tabbouli on one of my visits. I was a bit surprised by how pricey their salads are when ordered a la carte. Woody's is a solid joint that I'd go to pretty much any day. They're on to their third location in the area- now I'd just wish they'd build on in Arizona for me!
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Aaron J.
This was by far the worst excuse for take-out I have had in ages. I will never, ever go back to this location again. Ever. Horrible service from the college age kids working this place and even worse tasting food.
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Corey M.
Very good Middle Eastern food. Lots of healthy. Enjoyed everything I've ordered there, especially the chicken skewers (Kabobs). This review is for the one in Okemos.
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Lori C.
We had Woody's at the International Cafe a few months ago and really enjoyed it. On our way to visit our daughter at MSU, we brought dinner from Woody's on Jolly Rd thinking it would be just as good. We ordered a few dishes, and left with a few cups of water. First thing to go wrong was our misfitting lids for our water. Five minutes after we left, we noticed that the water was leaking from the cups of water. I did not have them stacked, and had them sealed correctly, but the bottom of our bags were soaked (as was the surface underneath where they were placed) and we had lost almost a half cupful from a couple of cups. I was thankful that I had not ordered pop instead or it would have been a real mess. We sat down at my daughter's dorm to eat some sandwiches, and dinner plates of chicken kabob and kibbe. My son said he saw them microwaving the sandwiches before we got them, which would explain the pita falling apart while trying to eat it situation. The kabob wasn't anything to order twice, and my husband said the kibbe wasn't as good as what he had at the cafe before. The salads were alright, and the hummous was good. If we ever eat at Woody's it won't be at this one. Maybe they don't get enough business to provide freshly prepared foods and it shows. The workers were friendly. It wasn't their fault that the food quality was what it was. I think the food is a little overpriced also. ($4.25 for cheesebread?)
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Jacqueline D.
This location is nothing compared to the trowbridge one ... they do not serve lamb or beef kabobs, just chicken (keep that in mind). The meat did not taste as fresh, you can't go wrong with the rice and hummus. The staff was fine so not blaming them for the awful food. They microwave the food. I would not come here again.
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Sally D.
Rude. I live right around the corner, but I went to the Trowbridge location after trying to order take-out from the Jolly Road location.
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Taylor M.
Woody's is awesome, and this was one of my staple lunch locations when I worked in Okemos... I came here with coworkers every week, sometimes twice! Minor downsides: - a bit on the pricey side compared to alternatives nearby (although not too bad) - if you come in at dinner time, sometimes the food seems like it was sitting out for a long time. They seem to get almost no business at dinner hours, but at lunch (business days) it's always packed and always delicious.
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El C.
Yum! Woody's! I at least grab some hummus each time I'm in town. I love the food at Woody's and I think this location has much better food than the EL location. I always enjoy the mujaradra, fattoush salad, and, of course, hummus! My only gripe: there isn't much comfortable seating at this particular location. Although, that won't stop me from coming in. :)
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Christine T.
This location isn't as good as their new location on Trowbridge, but the service is quick if you're in Okemos. I only come for dinner and the food good, but sometimes inconsistent. Last night, I enjoyed a nice fresh salad combo with two chicken kabobs and hummus. Everything was perfect, the chicken was hot, moist and tasty. The salad was really fresh. I have been disappointed on several occasions when I was served food that wasn't as fresh; but it hasn't prevented me from coming back again.
(3)Bob J.
This is NOT the sit-down chain. The food (spicy beef shawarma, hummus and tabouli sandwich, and a side of hummus) was okay, but filling. The beef was quite dry and barely spicy. The hummus sandwich was fine. The hummus was good, but the pita that it came with was cold, limp, and bland. What really bugged us was that it was just two people on staff yesterday evening: a 17-21 yr old who was training a new person, who also doubled as the chef. I don't mind training, because we all need to do it, but when the trainee asks what falafel is, and the TRAINER has no idea, then you might not be in a well-run Mediterranean restaurant.
(2)Fred M.
So so. Had chicken shawarma sandwich and was underwhelmed. Very little chicken. Hummus was good.
(2)Dennis H.
Not sure chicken is supposed to be that color but it taste great and the service was friendly and fast.
(4)Ayesha S.
I'm a lucky girl because I've been frequenting the various locations of Woody's Oasis for years now. This location is new-ish and near my parents house in Okemos. I visited this location twice this week! I'm all about the health factor, as well as the affordability factor when it comes to most Middle-Eastern places. Woody's is no different. Their slogan is actually "a healthier alternative to fast food" or something to that effect. I think it is right on. You can eat here, get full and not feel a bit of guilt. That is personally my favorite kind of eating. I had the garlic chicken and spicy chicken sandwiches on my last two visits. Both great choices, although i wish the spicy chicken was a bit more spicy (whats new...). I also enjoyed the tabbouli on one of my visits. I was a bit surprised by how pricey their salads are when ordered a la carte. Woody's is a solid joint that I'd go to pretty much any day. They're on to their third location in the area- now I'd just wish they'd build on in Arizona for me!
(4)Aaron J.
This was by far the worst excuse for take-out I have had in ages. I will never, ever go back to this location again. Ever. Horrible service from the college age kids working this place and even worse tasting food.
(1)Corey M.
Very good Middle Eastern food. Lots of healthy. Enjoyed everything I've ordered there, especially the chicken skewers (Kabobs). This review is for the one in Okemos.
(5)Lori C.
We had Woody's at the International Cafe a few months ago and really enjoyed it. On our way to visit our daughter at MSU, we brought dinner from Woody's on Jolly Rd thinking it would be just as good. We ordered a few dishes, and left with a few cups of water. First thing to go wrong was our misfitting lids for our water. Five minutes after we left, we noticed that the water was leaking from the cups of water. I did not have them stacked, and had them sealed correctly, but the bottom of our bags were soaked (as was the surface underneath where they were placed) and we had lost almost a half cupful from a couple of cups. I was thankful that I had not ordered pop instead or it would have been a real mess. We sat down at my daughter's dorm to eat some sandwiches, and dinner plates of chicken kabob and kibbe. My son said he saw them microwaving the sandwiches before we got them, which would explain the pita falling apart while trying to eat it situation. The kabob wasn't anything to order twice, and my husband said the kibbe wasn't as good as what he had at the cafe before. The salads were alright, and the hummous was good. If we ever eat at Woody's it won't be at this one. Maybe they don't get enough business to provide freshly prepared foods and it shows. The workers were friendly. It wasn't their fault that the food quality was what it was. I think the food is a little overpriced also. ($4.25 for cheesebread?)
(2)Jacqueline D.
This location is nothing compared to the trowbridge one ... they do not serve lamb or beef kabobs, just chicken (keep that in mind). The meat did not taste as fresh, you can't go wrong with the rice and hummus. The staff was fine so not blaming them for the awful food. They microwave the food. I would not come here again.
(2)Sally D.
Rude. I live right around the corner, but I went to the Trowbridge location after trying to order take-out from the Jolly Road location.
(1)Taylor M.
Woody's is awesome, and this was one of my staple lunch locations when I worked in Okemos... I came here with coworkers every week, sometimes twice! Minor downsides: - a bit on the pricey side compared to alternatives nearby (although not too bad) - if you come in at dinner time, sometimes the food seems like it was sitting out for a long time. They seem to get almost no business at dinner hours, but at lunch (business days) it's always packed and always delicious.
(4)El C.
Yum! Woody's! I at least grab some hummus each time I'm in town. I love the food at Woody's and I think this location has much better food than the EL location. I always enjoy the mujaradra, fattoush salad, and, of course, hummus! My only gripe: there isn't much comfortable seating at this particular location. Although, that won't stop me from coming in. :)
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