Sooo, we took our kids for an afternoon lunch so as to miss the rush. There might have been 2 other people there, so i would assume the service would be prompt...WRONG. Everything took forever! just tell'in the truth. Hummus with veggies-- AWESOME! Pita-- it needs to be homemade or fresher---boooo Tuna Salad-- wonderful House dressing-- soo flavorful and delicious. i love that it doesn't have vinegar I almost considered giving this 2 stars because of the service, but i'm a regular customer and it was the first time it's happen (hopefully the last).
(3)
KJ M.
VEGAN REVIEW This is the second time we've been here, both because the Hippie and I have been hauling ourselves from southcentral Indiana to points east...or on the way home. We have been very pleased, both times. The wraps with falafal plus hummus or baba are not quite enough food for a full meal, maybe, if you haven't been sitting in a car all day, but the lentil "pita pocket" looked as big as a basketball. Plus, the menu is all marked vegan/vegetarian. And the management knows that the condiment you asked about has Worcestershire sauce, and therefore anchovies, in it.
(4)
Wayne W.
A great standby food option. I like to get their Carry-out. Lots of healthier food options here. Some of my favorites are the Aladdin's Favorite Combination (lamb, rice and noodles, and salad with dressing... so Good!), Shishtawook (Chicken with fav Garlic Sauce in a pita wrap - I like it without radish), lentil soup, and mixed apps. I enjoy making my own custom veg pita pockets by ordering appetizer of Falafel, Hummus, maybe tabouli and salata salad. :) Vegetarians would love this place as it has lots of options. But they have great chicken, beef, and lamb choices too.
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Catherine K.
I really don't like Alladins! I have been there so many hoping to change my mind, but the food there is very commercial, and not authentic middle-eastern at all. Everything taste so different from the hummus to the kebbe, and the bread is not fresh!
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Marty L.
This is always our "go to" spot. We always know we will have a good and healthy meal. The staff and service are excellent. A very extensive menu no matter what you are in the mood for. The Baba is THE best! This is a must try!
(5)
Rachel B.
Went here for lunch. like it. I can't complain. The side salad was delicious (love the dressing) and the falafel was pretty good. Also, the hummus portion was enormous and I liked the pita it came with. I love me some smoothies, so I had to try one. Not sure if I made the right choice in ordering one with raspberries because of all the seeds, but that was my own fault. However, I didn't like it that much. Service was kinda lackluster, but still fine. She got the job done even though we could tell she totally hated her job.
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Holly M.
I feel like I should be embarrassed that I practically have the menu at Alladin's memorized and eat there at least once a week (my excuse is that it's very close to my homestead and on the way to work). However, I can't be that embarrassed because the food is so good. if you're in a rush, they're typically pretty quick too. The hummus is great. I can make hummus at home for cheap, but Alladin's is so good that it's difficult for me to even bother opening a can of chickpeas. Plus, the hot sauce that they have (I just mix it in to the hummus - SO GOOD) is fantastic. I need buy a bottle of it. The menu is pretty huge, and I feel like they have good options for almost anyone. I have friends with diverse tastes and food needs (allergies, etc) and Alladin's is one of the few places that I can pick up food for almost anyone at, or even just meet up. The servers are all excellent - I have yet to have a poor service experience there. The food is always fantastic and the servers are polite and helpful; they're there just when you need them and if you feel chatty, I've had servers almost pull up a chair. I've been to other locations (Hudson and Lakewood the most) but Independence is large, centrally located, and most important - less than a mile from me! If I'm home and not wanting to cook, I know i can have food in under 20 minutes that will also be healthy and mostly fresh (if not totally). If you have any diet restrictions, they're really great and accommodating.
(5)
Jennifer F.
Was craving a Greek salad... Yelp! Steered me here. It was great. Fresh mint (?) in the dressing-- deeish!
(5)
Jen M.
Service was really slow and they were not busy. My fattoush salad arrived with semi warm chicken on top. The flavor of the salad rocked but it seems the kitchen and waitstaff are very lazy.
(3)
melanie l.
Takes awhile to get out for an hour lunch during work days.
(3)
Stewart P.
I go to school right next to Alladin's and stopped there one night for dinner. I have found that in general, Cleveland doesn't do ethnic food (other than Eastern European) very well. However, at Alladin's every bite of the food I had was good. I had the Flavor Savor Special, and what the name lacks in appeal is more than made up for in the actual food. It was relatively true to Middle Eastern food and was a reasonable price. I found the server to be a bit unfriendly and the food took a while to get there but it was good enough that I quickly forgot about those things to enjoy the food. Definitely give it a shot if you are in the area.
(4)
Samantha H.
Good hummus.
(3)
P W.
What is a hummingbird's favorite food? Hummus! This is a good lunch option in Independence. The hummus tastes watered down. Aladdin's charges a little bit more than what it should be but I guess they get what they want. I rather eat any of the places up on Lorain west of W 117th but this is where I go when stuck at work. A lot of cute girls come here for lunch so I will be lurking in creep mode.
(3)
Ben S.
This Aladdin's is pretty large and they even have a patio, albeit it on the sidewalk of a shopping center facing the parking lot. I've been to many Aladdin's all around town and the food here was consistent to all those experiences. Cooked well. Cooked fast. Great flavors! Our server was friendly and actually did a really good job offering things to us. After we ordered our dinners, he asked if we wanted hummus first. When we said sure he then offered fresh cut vegetables to dip and listed all those that we could pick from. I've never noticed that on the menu, but you can pick really anything you want from radishes to cucumbers to carrots.
(5)
Deanna E.
I stopped here on a last minute sort of thing for takeout. The time was quick 10-15 minutes. We had sfiha, not at all traditional but very good. It's a meat pie made out of a carefully folded pita, garnished with green onion and cheddar. My friend a Kefta wrap that he liked, their Kefta is good, a cinnamon taste to it very pleasant. I had tabbouleh, very good but too watery. And they gave us these napkins, I was like so impressed lol, kinda like a thicker viva paper towel. Great quality. I usually choose to eat in bc i like the atmosphere and the wine. There cheese cakes are good too.
(4)
Kitty K.
I love Aladdins. Every time i visit Cleveland, i must stop to get their chicken salad pockets, it's one of the best!! Food here is pretty tasty and love their smoothies
(4)
Hannah G.
As a vegan visiting Parma, Ohio from New York, I had very low expectations for any food I could eat here. And well, I was blown away by Aladdins. The atmosphere of the restaurant is calm and casual, beautifully decorated. The music is on point, too. Our waitress (Katie?) was adorable and very accommodating. The menu specifically listed all vegan options, which I greatly appreciated. I wound up getting the lentil chilli and the falafel wrap. They were delicious! Everyone else at the table was happy with their food, too. There were even vegan dessert options (I had the blueberry spice bar... YUM). We left a good tip and walked out very happy customers. I will be returning next time I'm in Ohio!
(5)
April W.
Amazing food!!! The owner and staff are great! You get large portion for a great price!! The service was great! I love the Quinoa salad and my vegetation chili is great! I absolutely love this resturant! Remember large portion at a great price! Yummy! The seasonings melt in your mouth! Ask for the signature hot sauce! So delicious! Bring your family for a great meal! You won't be disappointed!! The lamb and rice is so good!
(5)
Bharat S.
It was a snowy evening and I need something warm and spicy to keep me warm! This place was an excellent choice. I had the Mediterranean lamb along with a Lebanese beer. The lamb was cooked perfect, spiced up excellent and the right portion. The rice was a bit dry, but tasted fine with the roasted nuts. The dipping sauce provided with the meal was good as well, and so was the bread. I recommend getting their spicy sauce if you like to spice up the bread. Overall it was a good experience, and I didn't feel like stuffed hog after dinner.
(5)
Lance M.
Great food and service! A little pricey for the amount of food you get but overall satisfied!
(4)
Rachel N.
Yes oh yes. My favorite place to eat in all of Ohio. All the Aladdin eateries are fantastic. Gorgeous wait staff and healthy food along with fantastic mango smoothies and babaganoush, chicken wraps, pizzas, there is nothing better to do so go go go. You won't regret it.
(5)
Todd R.
Just ok, the food was good just not what I expected. Nothing bad to report, nothing exciting to write about. Hummus was good with the house made hot sauce.
(3)
Lynnette V.
I have been to Alladins many times before and have been very pleased with their fatoosh, grape leaves, hummus and falafel. However I wanted to try something new this time and I went for the Jasmines favorite. It came out and was not even hot at all, and just by looking at it you could see how dried everything was. I was very dissapointed in this and told the waitress, she seemed to have an attitude after this. They brought out the same dish which just seemed to be heated up to steaming hot and still pretty dry. The person I was with also had jasmines favorite with the tuna and their meal was also very dry. I don't understand why they don't use oil or water when they cook these dishes. Its very terrible when served like this and I won't be getting this dish again. I hope the chef will see this and change the way they make these dishes so people don't choke on their food!
(1)
Bill L.
Overall a good meal, however I have had better Shwarma at other restaurants. Hummus was tasty and accommodated our group of 10. Deserts looked wonderful although didn't have room to try any.
(3)
Pooja S.
Awesome Mediterranean food Fresh food served piping hot Great friendly waiters Must go place
(5)
Steve B.
Ate lunch here. I have eaten at Aladdins in Akron, Columbus, and Cincinnati and they're very good. However the location in Independence has a juicer that is unbelievably loud. It's like eating in a construction zone next to the jack hammer. Absolutely horrible. Bring earplugs or eat somewhere else.
(1)
Alex S.
I used to love Aladdin's but unfortunately they've decided that it's easier to buy pre-made frozen food instead of make it themselves. Every time I've had faffel or kibbie it's been frozen inside and the hummus tastes exactly like the stuff you can buy at an Arabic/Middle Eastern store. As someone who is Egyptian I'm truly disappointed in how Aladdin's represents middle eastern cuisine. It's upsetting. Additionally, the service hasn't been very good at either the Crocker Park or Lakewood locations. Last time I went to the Lakewood location the hostess bent over and showed everyone her bottom - that's how short her "dress" was - it put everyone off their meal and tables were glaring, horrified. Plus, the prices are outrageous and they continue to go up each time I go there. I've talked to other friends and family and they all agree - save your money!
(1)
Matt G.
I really wanted to give this place 3 stars but I couldn't.... it was really unimpressive. First, pretty plain place. Basic tables/chairs, etc... but when I saw cinderblock dividers between dining areas that were painted, I took pause. Since I'd seen all the positive reviews, I guessed it was the food here that was going to be good. So down I sat and was greeted by a friendly waiter. I was really expecting someone of Lebanese descent or so. Nope, pure Cleveland boy in his early 20s. Nice enough, just a miss on what I would have hoped. I had the Aladdin's combo. Three types of meat, rice, salad and pita. Plenty of food, none of it inspiring though. The chicken was the best... not really seasoned, but grilled and nice and juicy. The other chunks of beef and lamb (maybe) were slightly overdone for me (more medium) and not really seasoned either. The rice was just OK. Salad is salad. Wish I had maybe gone to a chain since this left me wondering where I might go the next time I'm in Cleveland. I'm 0 for 2 so far. On the upside, it's a very reasonable bill for the portion size.
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Michael B.
I've been a longtime patron of this Aladdin's location, but the service was dismal the last two times I visited (both were around 2:00 PM). I still like Aladdin's food, but I'll be going to one of the other locations from now on.
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Angela M.
Yum. The chicken salad salad is sooo good. Lentil soup is awsome, I like them both with feta cheese. I also love to get the hummus with their hot sauce. The hummus is a creamy consistancy and the hot sauce is super flavorful. My boyfriend had never been there so the manager came out with a sampling of various things (If I recall correctly there was a stuffed grape leave, falaffel, tabuli and i think baba and hummus) Nice for people that aren't familiar with the menu. I also like the pizza's, they are on pita and have unique twist to them. The salada is also good too. Two things to note: If you get any of the sandwiches (they called them rolled something or another) you may want to get a side salad or soup to go along with it. Also, if you are not familiar with middle eastern food you may want to get some reccomendations. My boyfriend was not too thrilled with what he ordered.
(5)
Jon A.
What a nice surprise! Did not expect to find such wonderful tasty food in a strip mall. The service is so attentive and friendly. So much better than the local chain restaurants. Had the Chicken and Hommus. Fabulous!
(4)
Leon L.
I came here for a simple dinner. It is in a strip mall location. The service is good but the food is fantastic. I had the Vegetarian Chili and the Mediterranean Lamb Plate. The V. Chili is slightly spicy with nice beans and tomatoes. It is a bowl not a cup. The Lamb tasted great. It is bite size, about eight pieces, and served medium rare to medium. The pita is a little drier than I like and served room temperature. I preferred warm pita if available. I did not get the dessert but they look great in the cooler when you walk in.
(4)
Cari M.
Chicken hummus dinner was fantastic. Get the hot sauce. Decent wine selection. FYI...do not order carry out from here Monday-Friday around 5pm. Rush hour is ridiculous in this area.
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Mark M.
The Lamb Salad with Alladin's house dressing is the best salad I've ever had.
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Brad G.
Aladdins will never do you wrong. The wraps are a but small so plan accordingly. But the hummus is so good you would eat it with a spoon and be completely happy.
(4)
Michael D.
I love this place. Great tasting and healthy food at a very reasonable price, with quick service.
(4)
Teddy B.
I have been in and out of Aladdin's for years. The quality of the food is always extremely fresh and tastes great. Servic e is always expedited. The restaurant is always very comfortable. The fare is of course Mediterranean. Choices are huge for meat eater's as well as the plant powered alike. Many Vegan and Vegetarian options. This restaurant is one of the most reliable for quality, taste, and overall experience. Highly recommended.
(5)
Amanda C.
I absolutely love Aladdin's! I come here often and I've never had food that wasn't delicious. You really can't go wrong with the choices here and since I often eat vegetarian I like this place because there are plenty of options. The vegetarian appetizer is big enough to split as a meal for two and it has hummus with pita, taboulah, dawali and falafel; all so good! The pita wraps and the salad wraps are equally amazing and the pita pitzas are so good. Try Jafar's pita pitza, it's delicious. And the best part? All this great food for SUPER cheap prices! The only thing keeping me from giving this place a 5-star rating is that the waiters and waitresses are often slow and really awkward. Oh, and don't forget to try a slice of one of their amazing cakes. They are as good as they look!
(4)
David B.
Lunched here with coworkers and was delish! Hummus and flatbread for apps and had the curry chicken wrap and side salad. when it was all said and done everyone was stuffed and very pleased. There are Aladdins everywhere so enjoy!!!
(4)
Benjamin A.
The food is always good and appropriately priced. I had Jafar's Pizza, which was very tasty. Make sure to save room for one of their cake slices for dessert! However, our waitress was pushy and was annoying.
(4)
David B.
Lengthy menu, large selection of vegetarian dishes. Great flavors.
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Mike V.
A great place for a diverse Lebanese menu with healthy options as well as vegan and vegetarian options. I've loved this place ever since going there five years ago. Great wraps, salad pockets, veggie combos, and a hot sauce worth sending to a lab to determine what's in it.
(5)
Chris F.
I'm from California but travel to Independence about every other month - every time I come I make sure to come to Aladdin's. The hummus with the spicy sauce (HAVE TO get the spicy sauce) is absolutely tremendous. If the pitas were a little fresher this place would be mind blowing. Service is super attentive and courteous, great portions, delicious food (I try to order something different every time), and Anchor Steam to boot?!?! A place after my own heart.
(4)
Scott W.
Very good food... Very slow service during lunch rush.
(4)
Julia H.
Aladdin's is a staple in my diet. Great, fresh food, good prices and fast.
(4)
Mark G.
One of the extremely few things I miss about living in CLEvage. It's been tough finding a place in Dallas as good as Aladdin's. As good as Aladdin's is, it's still no Zankou Chicken though. The closest I've found so far in Dallas is Fadi's. Aladdin's comes highly recommended. I took my co-worker here twice and she loved it.
(5)
rohn g.
Aladdin's has consistently good service and good food. I ought to try different things on their menu but I always end up getting one of the same things I have had before. From what I can tell, it's all good and it seems healthy too. A few weeks ago I went to a graduation party that was catered by Aladdin's and it was as good as you'd expect. People were diving in to this stuff and the falafel disappeared just like that. People were calling them meatballs and commenting on how good they were. The rest of the stuff looked really good (hummos, baba etc.) and made for a different but interesting grad party. It was cool.
(5)
Kris P.
Very tasty food! Go for the Hummus with their house-made spicy sauce. Shawarma, Kababs, and Kafka are must-haves. I was there on lunch with coworkers. They made room for us (party of 6) in the back with no wait. Service was good and fairly fast (which doesn't really match up the last time I was here). I think its a timing thing. Early lunch and noon lunch I've received very fast service -- late lunch not so much. Anyway, Aladdin's is probably the best place around to get yummy mediterranean / middle-eastern restaurant fare. The lakewood location is exceptionally good! Crocker park also very enjoyable. But I'll leave my further kudos on their respective pages.
(3)
Jason C.
Aladdin's has been a Cleveland favorite of mine for a couple of years. Very tasty and reasonable for a chain middle eastern restaurant. Big plus for having a decent selection of beer and wine. You can't go wrong with many of the entrees, salads and desserts there. Just keep it simple. I know in some parts of the midwest, cheese on something makes it extra special, but not on my lentil soup. If I want a quick, inexpensive healthy bite to eat, w/ a beer or wine, this is the spot in the Cleveland area.
(3)
Sarah D.
This is one of my favorite lunch places when I want middle eastern food in Cleveland. The pitas, hummus, pita pitzas... those are my favorite. Depending on my appetite, I go for either an Ali Baba Pitza or an Arayiss Pitza... delicious! My only complaint is that service tends to be really slow around 12:30pm and even so around 1:30pm. The food is fresh, and the baklava is definitely worth the wait. Don't go here if you only have an hour for lunch. But go here if you have more time and are in the mood for middle eastern food. You won't regret it!
(3)
a m.
Consistently great food and service. Take-out can be a bit slow but that is usually because many of the walk-in take-out orders have no idea what is on the menu. Favorites are Shishtawook with extra pickles and the sauce on the side, a large Tabouli (without the pita), Greek Chicken Salad with grilled moist chicken that is to die for, and the Lentil Soup. The food is fresh and most of the patrons are repeat customers. I always take out of town guests here because it is inexpensive and very healthy. Kids love the Pita Pizzas. Good selection of beer and wine.
(5)
Anne S.
I can't say enough how friendly the staff is! You MUST get the Flavor Savor! I usually split it with my husband because there is so much food!!! Oh and try the green tea on ice!
(5)
Erin P.
The food is good, however at this location I have never had good service. The hostess (Layla) at the front is rude and entitled. Once seated, your wait for everything is way too long, even if you are the only person in the restaurant. Retrain or re staff because the food is too good for such horrible service.
(3)
Jayme K.
I come here almost weekly, and all I can say is the service is great, fast, and food is delicious. Aladdin's has a huge HEALTHY menu. They are also great for take-out. Here are some of my favs: Chicken Pitza Hummus- with Garlic and Hot Sauce and of course the Pitta Baba V-Nine Soup Any of their Chilis Beef kafta Chicken Tenders and Fruit Any of their Smoothies/Juices Also, if you have a sweet tooth, Aladdin's is definitely the place for dessert. Don't forget to check the counter with numerous cakes, cookies, and baklava. (The Caramel, Chocolate Chip cookie is hands down the BEST)
(5)
Jon P.
Great food and great service. The waiter brought out a hot sauce for the table to try (while ordering we mentioned we enjoy spicy foods)
(5)
Shahbaaz A.
Their flavor savor is their best item. Their baklava cheesecake is something you could probably only find at this restaurant.
(4)
Grant C.
Good food. I'd recommend it for lunch, Their apps are bigger than you might think so share them.
(3)
Krissie W.
Aladdin's is one of those places that you visit maybe once a year and forget why you only go there once a year. You want something quick and healthier than anything else around so you order a pita and 25 minutes later when you're still waiting for your food post-lunch rush, you start to remember and wish you could get your money back because the food is going to be so-so and you've wasted your lunch hour. There are many Middle Eastern options in Cleveland that are so much better - particularly Nate's, the yummiest food and most efficiently run restaurant ON. THE. PLANET.
(2)
Cynthia F.
Same delicious food as the Oberlin location; same great service (this time, by the very personable Neil who provides this great service by running to and from the kitchen). Enjoyed Jasmine's Favorite, which really needs one of the toppings; it was even better the other day topped with Lebanese Insalata. Enjoyed the outrageously delicious strawberry smoothie and the V-9 soup. Portion sizes of everything I ordered were large. Nice interior; ignore the strip-mall location. Wish this franchise would expand to my home state. I will miss Aladdin's.
(4)
Jim n.
Great food and selection for vegans and vegetarians. Service was great. If you enjoy muddle eastern food or just want some healrhy choices this is the place to go.
(5)
Danny P.
The Shawerma was what I came for. It came on a pita bread...which isn't what Shawermas should be wrapped in. Other than that, they make the shawermas the way I like it...with Tahini sauce and tomatoes. There was no parsley, thus the 3 star. I had the shawerma to go...so it wasn't too hot by the time I got around to eating it. The sandwich is actually pretty good, but not SUPER. I'd go back to Alladin again though.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Angela F.
Sooo, we took our kids for an afternoon lunch so as to miss the rush. There might have been 2 other people there, so i would assume the service would be prompt...WRONG. Everything took forever! just tell'in the truth. Hummus with veggies-- AWESOME! Pita-- it needs to be homemade or fresher---boooo Tuna Salad-- wonderful House dressing-- soo flavorful and delicious. i love that it doesn't have vinegar I almost considered giving this 2 stars because of the service, but i'm a regular customer and it was the first time it's happen (hopefully the last).
(3)KJ M.
VEGAN REVIEW This is the second time we've been here, both because the Hippie and I have been hauling ourselves from southcentral Indiana to points east...or on the way home. We have been very pleased, both times. The wraps with falafal plus hummus or baba are not quite enough food for a full meal, maybe, if you haven't been sitting in a car all day, but the lentil "pita pocket" looked as big as a basketball. Plus, the menu is all marked vegan/vegetarian. And the management knows that the condiment you asked about has Worcestershire sauce, and therefore anchovies, in it.
(4)Wayne W.
A great standby food option. I like to get their Carry-out. Lots of healthier food options here. Some of my favorites are the Aladdin's Favorite Combination (lamb, rice and noodles, and salad with dressing... so Good!), Shishtawook (Chicken with fav Garlic Sauce in a pita wrap - I like it without radish), lentil soup, and mixed apps. I enjoy making my own custom veg pita pockets by ordering appetizer of Falafel, Hummus, maybe tabouli and salata salad. :) Vegetarians would love this place as it has lots of options. But they have great chicken, beef, and lamb choices too.
(4)Catherine K.
I really don't like Alladins! I have been there so many hoping to change my mind, but the food there is very commercial, and not authentic middle-eastern at all. Everything taste so different from the hummus to the kebbe, and the bread is not fresh!
(1)Marty L.
This is always our "go to" spot. We always know we will have a good and healthy meal. The staff and service are excellent. A very extensive menu no matter what you are in the mood for. The Baba is THE best! This is a must try!
(5)Rachel B.
Went here for lunch. like it. I can't complain. The side salad was delicious (love the dressing) and the falafel was pretty good. Also, the hummus portion was enormous and I liked the pita it came with. I love me some smoothies, so I had to try one. Not sure if I made the right choice in ordering one with raspberries because of all the seeds, but that was my own fault. However, I didn't like it that much. Service was kinda lackluster, but still fine. She got the job done even though we could tell she totally hated her job.
(4)Holly M.
I feel like I should be embarrassed that I practically have the menu at Alladin's memorized and eat there at least once a week (my excuse is that it's very close to my homestead and on the way to work). However, I can't be that embarrassed because the food is so good. if you're in a rush, they're typically pretty quick too. The hummus is great. I can make hummus at home for cheap, but Alladin's is so good that it's difficult for me to even bother opening a can of chickpeas. Plus, the hot sauce that they have (I just mix it in to the hummus - SO GOOD) is fantastic. I need buy a bottle of it. The menu is pretty huge, and I feel like they have good options for almost anyone. I have friends with diverse tastes and food needs (allergies, etc) and Alladin's is one of the few places that I can pick up food for almost anyone at, or even just meet up. The servers are all excellent - I have yet to have a poor service experience there. The food is always fantastic and the servers are polite and helpful; they're there just when you need them and if you feel chatty, I've had servers almost pull up a chair. I've been to other locations (Hudson and Lakewood the most) but Independence is large, centrally located, and most important - less than a mile from me! If I'm home and not wanting to cook, I know i can have food in under 20 minutes that will also be healthy and mostly fresh (if not totally). If you have any diet restrictions, they're really great and accommodating.
(5)Jennifer F.
Was craving a Greek salad... Yelp! Steered me here. It was great. Fresh mint (?) in the dressing-- deeish!
(5)Jen M.
Service was really slow and they were not busy. My fattoush salad arrived with semi warm chicken on top. The flavor of the salad rocked but it seems the kitchen and waitstaff are very lazy.
(3)melanie l.
Takes awhile to get out for an hour lunch during work days.
(3)Stewart P.
I go to school right next to Alladin's and stopped there one night for dinner. I have found that in general, Cleveland doesn't do ethnic food (other than Eastern European) very well. However, at Alladin's every bite of the food I had was good. I had the Flavor Savor Special, and what the name lacks in appeal is more than made up for in the actual food. It was relatively true to Middle Eastern food and was a reasonable price. I found the server to be a bit unfriendly and the food took a while to get there but it was good enough that I quickly forgot about those things to enjoy the food. Definitely give it a shot if you are in the area.
(4)Samantha H.
Good hummus.
(3)P W.
What is a hummingbird's favorite food? Hummus! This is a good lunch option in Independence. The hummus tastes watered down. Aladdin's charges a little bit more than what it should be but I guess they get what they want. I rather eat any of the places up on Lorain west of W 117th but this is where I go when stuck at work. A lot of cute girls come here for lunch so I will be lurking in creep mode.
(3)Ben S.
This Aladdin's is pretty large and they even have a patio, albeit it on the sidewalk of a shopping center facing the parking lot. I've been to many Aladdin's all around town and the food here was consistent to all those experiences. Cooked well. Cooked fast. Great flavors! Our server was friendly and actually did a really good job offering things to us. After we ordered our dinners, he asked if we wanted hummus first. When we said sure he then offered fresh cut vegetables to dip and listed all those that we could pick from. I've never noticed that on the menu, but you can pick really anything you want from radishes to cucumbers to carrots.
(5)Deanna E.
I stopped here on a last minute sort of thing for takeout. The time was quick 10-15 minutes. We had sfiha, not at all traditional but very good. It's a meat pie made out of a carefully folded pita, garnished with green onion and cheddar. My friend a Kefta wrap that he liked, their Kefta is good, a cinnamon taste to it very pleasant. I had tabbouleh, very good but too watery. And they gave us these napkins, I was like so impressed lol, kinda like a thicker viva paper towel. Great quality. I usually choose to eat in bc i like the atmosphere and the wine. There cheese cakes are good too.
(4)Kitty K.
I love Aladdins. Every time i visit Cleveland, i must stop to get their chicken salad pockets, it's one of the best!! Food here is pretty tasty and love their smoothies
(4)Hannah G.
As a vegan visiting Parma, Ohio from New York, I had very low expectations for any food I could eat here. And well, I was blown away by Aladdins. The atmosphere of the restaurant is calm and casual, beautifully decorated. The music is on point, too. Our waitress (Katie?) was adorable and very accommodating. The menu specifically listed all vegan options, which I greatly appreciated. I wound up getting the lentil chilli and the falafel wrap. They were delicious! Everyone else at the table was happy with their food, too. There were even vegan dessert options (I had the blueberry spice bar... YUM). We left a good tip and walked out very happy customers. I will be returning next time I'm in Ohio!
(5)April W.
Amazing food!!! The owner and staff are great! You get large portion for a great price!! The service was great! I love the Quinoa salad and my vegetation chili is great! I absolutely love this resturant! Remember large portion at a great price! Yummy! The seasonings melt in your mouth! Ask for the signature hot sauce! So delicious! Bring your family for a great meal! You won't be disappointed!! The lamb and rice is so good!
(5)Bharat S.
It was a snowy evening and I need something warm and spicy to keep me warm! This place was an excellent choice. I had the Mediterranean lamb along with a Lebanese beer. The lamb was cooked perfect, spiced up excellent and the right portion. The rice was a bit dry, but tasted fine with the roasted nuts. The dipping sauce provided with the meal was good as well, and so was the bread. I recommend getting their spicy sauce if you like to spice up the bread. Overall it was a good experience, and I didn't feel like stuffed hog after dinner.
(5)Lance M.
Great food and service! A little pricey for the amount of food you get but overall satisfied!
(4)Rachel N.
Yes oh yes. My favorite place to eat in all of Ohio. All the Aladdin eateries are fantastic. Gorgeous wait staff and healthy food along with fantastic mango smoothies and babaganoush, chicken wraps, pizzas, there is nothing better to do so go go go. You won't regret it.
(5)Todd R.
Just ok, the food was good just not what I expected. Nothing bad to report, nothing exciting to write about. Hummus was good with the house made hot sauce.
(3)Lynnette V.
I have been to Alladins many times before and have been very pleased with their fatoosh, grape leaves, hummus and falafel. However I wanted to try something new this time and I went for the Jasmines favorite. It came out and was not even hot at all, and just by looking at it you could see how dried everything was. I was very dissapointed in this and told the waitress, she seemed to have an attitude after this. They brought out the same dish which just seemed to be heated up to steaming hot and still pretty dry. The person I was with also had jasmines favorite with the tuna and their meal was also very dry. I don't understand why they don't use oil or water when they cook these dishes. Its very terrible when served like this and I won't be getting this dish again. I hope the chef will see this and change the way they make these dishes so people don't choke on their food!
(1)Bill L.
Overall a good meal, however I have had better Shwarma at other restaurants. Hummus was tasty and accommodated our group of 10. Deserts looked wonderful although didn't have room to try any.
(3)Pooja S.
Awesome Mediterranean food Fresh food served piping hot Great friendly waiters Must go place
(5)Steve B.
Ate lunch here. I have eaten at Aladdins in Akron, Columbus, and Cincinnati and they're very good. However the location in Independence has a juicer that is unbelievably loud. It's like eating in a construction zone next to the jack hammer. Absolutely horrible. Bring earplugs or eat somewhere else.
(1)Alex S.
I used to love Aladdin's but unfortunately they've decided that it's easier to buy pre-made frozen food instead of make it themselves. Every time I've had faffel or kibbie it's been frozen inside and the hummus tastes exactly like the stuff you can buy at an Arabic/Middle Eastern store. As someone who is Egyptian I'm truly disappointed in how Aladdin's represents middle eastern cuisine. It's upsetting. Additionally, the service hasn't been very good at either the Crocker Park or Lakewood locations. Last time I went to the Lakewood location the hostess bent over and showed everyone her bottom - that's how short her "dress" was - it put everyone off their meal and tables were glaring, horrified. Plus, the prices are outrageous and they continue to go up each time I go there. I've talked to other friends and family and they all agree - save your money!
(1)Matt G.
I really wanted to give this place 3 stars but I couldn't.... it was really unimpressive. First, pretty plain place. Basic tables/chairs, etc... but when I saw cinderblock dividers between dining areas that were painted, I took pause. Since I'd seen all the positive reviews, I guessed it was the food here that was going to be good. So down I sat and was greeted by a friendly waiter. I was really expecting someone of Lebanese descent or so. Nope, pure Cleveland boy in his early 20s. Nice enough, just a miss on what I would have hoped. I had the Aladdin's combo. Three types of meat, rice, salad and pita. Plenty of food, none of it inspiring though. The chicken was the best... not really seasoned, but grilled and nice and juicy. The other chunks of beef and lamb (maybe) were slightly overdone for me (more medium) and not really seasoned either. The rice was just OK. Salad is salad. Wish I had maybe gone to a chain since this left me wondering where I might go the next time I'm in Cleveland. I'm 0 for 2 so far. On the upside, it's a very reasonable bill for the portion size.
(2)Michael B.
I've been a longtime patron of this Aladdin's location, but the service was dismal the last two times I visited (both were around 2:00 PM). I still like Aladdin's food, but I'll be going to one of the other locations from now on.
(2)Angela M.
Yum. The chicken salad salad is sooo good. Lentil soup is awsome, I like them both with feta cheese. I also love to get the hummus with their hot sauce. The hummus is a creamy consistancy and the hot sauce is super flavorful. My boyfriend had never been there so the manager came out with a sampling of various things (If I recall correctly there was a stuffed grape leave, falaffel, tabuli and i think baba and hummus) Nice for people that aren't familiar with the menu. I also like the pizza's, they are on pita and have unique twist to them. The salada is also good too. Two things to note: If you get any of the sandwiches (they called them rolled something or another) you may want to get a side salad or soup to go along with it. Also, if you are not familiar with middle eastern food you may want to get some reccomendations. My boyfriend was not too thrilled with what he ordered.
(5)Jon A.
What a nice surprise! Did not expect to find such wonderful tasty food in a strip mall. The service is so attentive and friendly. So much better than the local chain restaurants. Had the Chicken and Hommus. Fabulous!
(4)Leon L.
I came here for a simple dinner. It is in a strip mall location. The service is good but the food is fantastic. I had the Vegetarian Chili and the Mediterranean Lamb Plate. The V. Chili is slightly spicy with nice beans and tomatoes. It is a bowl not a cup. The Lamb tasted great. It is bite size, about eight pieces, and served medium rare to medium. The pita is a little drier than I like and served room temperature. I preferred warm pita if available. I did not get the dessert but they look great in the cooler when you walk in.
(4)Cari M.
Chicken hummus dinner was fantastic. Get the hot sauce. Decent wine selection. FYI...do not order carry out from here Monday-Friday around 5pm. Rush hour is ridiculous in this area.
(4)Mark M.
The Lamb Salad with Alladin's house dressing is the best salad I've ever had.
(5)Brad G.
Aladdins will never do you wrong. The wraps are a but small so plan accordingly. But the hummus is so good you would eat it with a spoon and be completely happy.
(4)Michael D.
I love this place. Great tasting and healthy food at a very reasonable price, with quick service.
(4)Teddy B.
I have been in and out of Aladdin's for years. The quality of the food is always extremely fresh and tastes great. Servic e is always expedited. The restaurant is always very comfortable. The fare is of course Mediterranean. Choices are huge for meat eater's as well as the plant powered alike. Many Vegan and Vegetarian options. This restaurant is one of the most reliable for quality, taste, and overall experience. Highly recommended.
(5)Amanda C.
I absolutely love Aladdin's! I come here often and I've never had food that wasn't delicious. You really can't go wrong with the choices here and since I often eat vegetarian I like this place because there are plenty of options. The vegetarian appetizer is big enough to split as a meal for two and it has hummus with pita, taboulah, dawali and falafel; all so good! The pita wraps and the salad wraps are equally amazing and the pita pitzas are so good. Try Jafar's pita pitza, it's delicious. And the best part? All this great food for SUPER cheap prices! The only thing keeping me from giving this place a 5-star rating is that the waiters and waitresses are often slow and really awkward. Oh, and don't forget to try a slice of one of their amazing cakes. They are as good as they look!
(4)David B.
Lunched here with coworkers and was delish! Hummus and flatbread for apps and had the curry chicken wrap and side salad. when it was all said and done everyone was stuffed and very pleased. There are Aladdins everywhere so enjoy!!!
(4)Benjamin A.
The food is always good and appropriately priced. I had Jafar's Pizza, which was very tasty. Make sure to save room for one of their cake slices for dessert! However, our waitress was pushy and was annoying.
(4)David B.
Lengthy menu, large selection of vegetarian dishes. Great flavors.
(4)Mike V.
A great place for a diverse Lebanese menu with healthy options as well as vegan and vegetarian options. I've loved this place ever since going there five years ago. Great wraps, salad pockets, veggie combos, and a hot sauce worth sending to a lab to determine what's in it.
(5)Chris F.
I'm from California but travel to Independence about every other month - every time I come I make sure to come to Aladdin's. The hummus with the spicy sauce (HAVE TO get the spicy sauce) is absolutely tremendous. If the pitas were a little fresher this place would be mind blowing. Service is super attentive and courteous, great portions, delicious food (I try to order something different every time), and Anchor Steam to boot?!?! A place after my own heart.
(4)Scott W.
Very good food... Very slow service during lunch rush.
(4)Julia H.
Aladdin's is a staple in my diet. Great, fresh food, good prices and fast.
(4)Mark G.
One of the extremely few things I miss about living in CLEvage. It's been tough finding a place in Dallas as good as Aladdin's. As good as Aladdin's is, it's still no Zankou Chicken though. The closest I've found so far in Dallas is Fadi's. Aladdin's comes highly recommended. I took my co-worker here twice and she loved it.
(5)rohn g.
Aladdin's has consistently good service and good food. I ought to try different things on their menu but I always end up getting one of the same things I have had before. From what I can tell, it's all good and it seems healthy too. A few weeks ago I went to a graduation party that was catered by Aladdin's and it was as good as you'd expect. People were diving in to this stuff and the falafel disappeared just like that. People were calling them meatballs and commenting on how good they were. The rest of the stuff looked really good (hummos, baba etc.) and made for a different but interesting grad party. It was cool.
(5)Kris P.
Very tasty food! Go for the Hummus with their house-made spicy sauce. Shawarma, Kababs, and Kafka are must-haves. I was there on lunch with coworkers. They made room for us (party of 6) in the back with no wait. Service was good and fairly fast (which doesn't really match up the last time I was here). I think its a timing thing. Early lunch and noon lunch I've received very fast service -- late lunch not so much. Anyway, Aladdin's is probably the best place around to get yummy mediterranean / middle-eastern restaurant fare. The lakewood location is exceptionally good! Crocker park also very enjoyable. But I'll leave my further kudos on their respective pages.
(3)Jason C.
Aladdin's has been a Cleveland favorite of mine for a couple of years. Very tasty and reasonable for a chain middle eastern restaurant. Big plus for having a decent selection of beer and wine. You can't go wrong with many of the entrees, salads and desserts there. Just keep it simple. I know in some parts of the midwest, cheese on something makes it extra special, but not on my lentil soup. If I want a quick, inexpensive healthy bite to eat, w/ a beer or wine, this is the spot in the Cleveland area.
(3)Sarah D.
This is one of my favorite lunch places when I want middle eastern food in Cleveland. The pitas, hummus, pita pitzas... those are my favorite. Depending on my appetite, I go for either an Ali Baba Pitza or an Arayiss Pitza... delicious! My only complaint is that service tends to be really slow around 12:30pm and even so around 1:30pm. The food is fresh, and the baklava is definitely worth the wait. Don't go here if you only have an hour for lunch. But go here if you have more time and are in the mood for middle eastern food. You won't regret it!
(3)a m.
Consistently great food and service. Take-out can be a bit slow but that is usually because many of the walk-in take-out orders have no idea what is on the menu. Favorites are Shishtawook with extra pickles and the sauce on the side, a large Tabouli (without the pita), Greek Chicken Salad with grilled moist chicken that is to die for, and the Lentil Soup. The food is fresh and most of the patrons are repeat customers. I always take out of town guests here because it is inexpensive and very healthy. Kids love the Pita Pizzas. Good selection of beer and wine.
(5)Anne S.
I can't say enough how friendly the staff is! You MUST get the Flavor Savor! I usually split it with my husband because there is so much food!!! Oh and try the green tea on ice!
(5)Erin P.
The food is good, however at this location I have never had good service. The hostess (Layla) at the front is rude and entitled. Once seated, your wait for everything is way too long, even if you are the only person in the restaurant. Retrain or re staff because the food is too good for such horrible service.
(3)Jayme K.
I come here almost weekly, and all I can say is the service is great, fast, and food is delicious. Aladdin's has a huge HEALTHY menu. They are also great for take-out. Here are some of my favs: Chicken Pitza Hummus- with Garlic and Hot Sauce and of course the Pitta Baba V-Nine Soup Any of their Chilis Beef kafta Chicken Tenders and Fruit Any of their Smoothies/Juices Also, if you have a sweet tooth, Aladdin's is definitely the place for dessert. Don't forget to check the counter with numerous cakes, cookies, and baklava. (The Caramel, Chocolate Chip cookie is hands down the BEST)
(5)Jon P.
Great food and great service. The waiter brought out a hot sauce for the table to try (while ordering we mentioned we enjoy spicy foods)
(5)Shahbaaz A.
Their flavor savor is their best item. Their baklava cheesecake is something you could probably only find at this restaurant.
(4)Grant C.
Good food. I'd recommend it for lunch, Their apps are bigger than you might think so share them.
(3)Krissie W.
Aladdin's is one of those places that you visit maybe once a year and forget why you only go there once a year. You want something quick and healthier than anything else around so you order a pita and 25 minutes later when you're still waiting for your food post-lunch rush, you start to remember and wish you could get your money back because the food is going to be so-so and you've wasted your lunch hour. There are many Middle Eastern options in Cleveland that are so much better - particularly Nate's, the yummiest food and most efficiently run restaurant ON. THE. PLANET.
(2)Cynthia F.
Same delicious food as the Oberlin location; same great service (this time, by the very personable Neil who provides this great service by running to and from the kitchen). Enjoyed Jasmine's Favorite, which really needs one of the toppings; it was even better the other day topped with Lebanese Insalata. Enjoyed the outrageously delicious strawberry smoothie and the V-9 soup. Portion sizes of everything I ordered were large. Nice interior; ignore the strip-mall location. Wish this franchise would expand to my home state. I will miss Aladdin's.
(4)Jim n.
Great food and selection for vegans and vegetarians. Service was great. If you enjoy muddle eastern food or just want some healrhy choices this is the place to go.
(5)Danny P.
The Shawerma was what I came for. It came on a pita bread...which isn't what Shawermas should be wrapped in. Other than that, they make the shawermas the way I like it...with Tahini sauce and tomatoes. There was no parsley, thus the 3 star. I had the shawerma to go...so it wasn't too hot by the time I got around to eating it. The sandwich is actually pretty good, but not SUPER. I'd go back to Alladin again though.
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