Byblos Mediterranean Bakery and Pizza

My daughters love this place. We try to have it once a week because it just tastes like good home cooked middle eastern food. My daughters are 12 and 8 and they love the lahmajoun and mantee (with everything on the side) and they also like the chicken kebab plate with the rice. And of course we love their bread and hummus :)

First time eating here since they moved, and it did not disappoint! I got my long-time favorite, the cheese flatbread, and lahmajun, which I'd never tried here before. My boyfriend got the lule kabob and a side of rice. Everything was delicious! I only have my grandma's lahmajun to compare it to, and this was extremely flavorful and super affordable ($2.75 for a good size). The rice came with a generous serving of pita. All of the food tasted great. The flatbread had not gone up too much in price since 2016-ish. We ordered at the restaurant and got our food to go. It took a long time, but the place was super busy with all tables full and a lot of delivery apps and in-store pickups. In future, I would definitely order ahead online to avoid the wait, but good for the restaurant that they are busy! Would definitely come back.

Absolutely amazing. Very expansive menu, including breakfast items and brick oven pizzas but known for their Mediterranean food. The lule kabob was a bit dry, I think mine just got over cooked but I’ll definitely try it again another day. I also want to try their other items. The chicken shawarma was amazing. Staff was amazing and super nice. Customer bathrooms available and a small parking lot on the corner.

Second time eating here and I felt compelled to leave a review. The kebab portions were generous and flavorful without tasting overly salty. The hummus tasted authentic with lots of tahini flavor and creamy texture. Pickles and pita rounded out the pleasant experience. Staff were polite and efficient. There is limited parking in an adjacent lot and some street parking, but the lunch rush — a nearby school, no doubt — means you should get there early to beat the crowd.

This place is amazing. The amount of food per serving is really great. We had the falafel, the vegetarian plate, the schwarma, and the kebob. We also had the dessert pizza. The dessert pizza was great and the falafel was good as well. The place seems super popular. I love the yogurt drink.

First time here but love the aroma. Ordered Hummus, chicken and beef kebab. They all came out great. We also loved their pitta bread, soft and thicker than others. Ordered couple of Zaatars and they were delicious. 👍😋

Byblos is amazing and truly worthy of receiving a 5 star rating. The food is absolutely great and sticks true to Armenian Mediterranean cuisine. The meat is high quality. The breads are delicious. Their breakfast is also very good. I highly recommend Byblos and all around had good food around the clock.

Good quality for the money. You get freshly baked pita along with fresh meat and vegetables. The hummus is also very good. Overall, the offerings here are fresher than at other similar restaurants in the area.

Love Byblos! It's always a stop for me when I am in town. They have all the food I grew up with as a kid. Their bread is made in house and phenomenal. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu but my favs are the za'atar/cheese, hummus, and Mantee. I've catered with them before too and love those little olive and cheese bites.

This establishment offers a high-quality dining experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. The ambiance is charming--it's lively without being overwhelmingly loud, and the seating is comfortable. It strikes a good balance between upscale and welcoming. The menu is creative, and the execution of the dishes was excellent. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and was beautifully presented. Our party felt the food deserved a solid five stars. The portions were also generous, which is always appreciated. Where the experience was just shy of perfect was with the service. Our server was very polite and knowledgeable about the menu, but seemed a little stretched thin. Our appetizers arrived almost immediately after our drinks, and there was a slightly long wait between finishing our main course and anyone clearing the plates or offering dessert. In conclusion: This is a fantastic place to eat, and the culinary team is clearly talented. With a bit more attention to pacing and table turnover, it would easily earn a top rating. We still had a wonderful time and look forward to returning.

Wow wow wow! There hasn't been a place that blows me away like this restaurant did. I can't wait to go back again. Everything is so delicious and fresh! They are fully staffed and you don't have to wait long really. The Lahmajoun is truly THE best I've had anywhere. The shawarma has a very special home cooked flavoring. The hummus and tabouli amazing. And did I mention the cheese boregs you can buy at the register in this nifty container for you to take home if you'd like since there are 6 small boregs in it. Our entire family truly enjoyed Byblos and we'll be going back very soon. Thank you for an amazing experience. I will add that the seating is limited, I hope they open one in Glendale that would be amazing but still worth the drive right now. They also had a lot of to go orders as well. This place is La Crescentas best kept secret. If you're looking for Mediterranean food that's too notch quality this is the place for lunch or dinner!

We were next door for a birthday party. Stopped in for lunch before heading home. Ordered at the counter and grabbed a table number. Then waited for a table to become available and seat ourselves. Every item seemed to be freshly made (even the pita bread). So it took about 20-25 mins for our foods to come out. (Thankfully we had party favors from the birthday to pass time for my kids). The foods were delicious so the wait was def worth it. We noticed lots of regulars stopped in. Def a local fav. Wished Byblos is a bit closer to us. Would def stop in again if we are in the area.

The shawarma pizza is absolutely delicious, The crust has a unique Mediterranean flair that sets it apart from a typical pizza different in the best, most flavorful way.

Really enjoyed Byblos Mediterranean Bakery! The food was fresh and flavorful, and the service was friendly. A great spot overall--just a couple small things could be improved, but I'll definitely be back.

The food is fantastic but the delivery service coordination and communication leaves much to be desired. I ordered dinner at 5:30pm for my family through their website. It estimated 30 minutes for delivery (we are about a mile away). 90 minutes later the food had yet to be handed off. I tried calling but there was no answer. I emailed a follow up, no response. I've worked in restaurants and know how busy it can get. I would have appreciated at least a communication from the restaurant that it was delayed. Hopefully the 20% tip I paid upon ordering went to the hard working cooks and staff, and not to the management.

The pizza was incredible! Perfectly crispy crust, fresh toppings, and amazing flavor. An absolute must-try!

So happy that Byblos is back! They were closed down for a bit due to structural damage at their old location;however, they relocated about a block away and still in the city of La Crescenta on Foothill. Their food is great! Expect a line and a little wait - a popular spot for Lebanese-Armenian fare. The freshly baked pita and flatbreads are so good! Ambiance: inside seating available but kinda cramped (weird layout). It's a fast casual restaurant. Locals do mostly takeout and catering. Again, the food is delicious here.

I don't know why I keep coming here. They never answer the phone. I am forced to order via APP. I always order at least a day ahead of time and the order, not once, has been ready at the requested time. Today is my last visit.

Overpriced. The food is yummy but it's too expensive for what it is. Do not order catering. Not worth it. We had ordered $300 worth of food and they gave us 90% rice. Very disappointed. I have to say the zaatar bread was amazing but only after I toasted it myself.

No matter what fancy restaurants I go to nothing beats this place. We always compare every restaurants food to this place and they all come up short. The flavors and textures are incredible. Service is always top notch. Ambiance is whatever but that's not why you would go here.

Food is very fresh from Oven.good quality ingredients. Service is very good. Very friendly. Like the ambience to dine in. In house Baklava is really fresh and tasty. I like the Dark chocolate Dubai Kunafa chocolate. Can really feel the crispy pistachio filling soo fresh and tasty. We took the chocolates and Baklava to our friends and they all liked it a lot. Will definitely go back and recommend it to my friends.

Food is delicious and the atmosphere is very nice as well. The service great as always. First time on this new location. Highly recommend

Love this place. Always ordering catering from here for all my get to get hers and parties it's always a party favorite. I cant say anything bad about this place. Great service..the staff is amazing. We especially love the shawarma wraps. Both chicken and beef options are great. Going to order again next month for my birthday gathering.

Excellent experience for Lebanese food. The owners and staff are really nice. Tried a lot of dishes on my first visit, none were bad but a few stood out as must have: - beef shawarma - hummus with filet steak - lahemajeen Very big menu, so I will definitely be coming back to try other dishes

Service is good- Staff is very nice and gives good advice- Ambiance is a casual diner feel. Not at all fancy- But the food is absolutely delicious- Maybe the best Mediterranean restaurant in Glendale if not the best definitely one of the best- Their chicken shawarma, manti are exceptional

Whizz-bang, & good luck figuring out if you even qualify to buy anything from these folks, Took me an hour to enter my address, and I live about 2 miles from them. Their web-site told me over and over, that I didn't have a valid address, I do and they tried to tell me different. A total CROCK, when you are spending a ton of money on a couple of meals, and they tell you your address is "NOT VALID " and it's almost identical to their address. HEY FOLKS, get some professional computer/web site people to work out the stupid kinks here that need attention!! !! I know you've been around long enough, we (your customers), shouldn't have to go through such stupidity and frustration every visit just to buy diner from you! I pray to Allah, that it shows up tonight!

This tiny spot brings huge Mediterranean flavors. On a Sunday afternoon, wait times were fairly astronomical, but it turned out well worth it. The vegetarian plate was excellent, as was the falafel sandwich. Freshly baked pitas were fluffy and light, and the flatbreads with cheese and zaatar were filled with flavor. The salad was super fresh and delicious. We enjoyed every bite!

Great authentic Lebanese food! So yummy. The hummus is AMAZING!! I judge all my middle eastern restaurants by their hummus and this place truly passed the test. The food is made fresh to order so be prepared to wait for this delicious grub.

This place has amazing, fresh Mediterranean food! So good! They make their own pita bread! Delicious

Love Byblos and their new location We usually grab a bite here 2-3 times a month. Sometimes twice a week ! Great family owned restaurant. Must try their fresh baked Pita bread. Nothing like it ! Their portions are very generous. Everyone has always a smile on their face. Good food. Always good taste never fails ! Positive ambiance ! Happy place ! If you love mid eastern food /dishes. Appetizers. Wraps and etc. you will not go wrong with Byblos !!

1) This new place that they moved to... Looks like a Dump!! 2) The service they are confused 3) The food is almost as good as before... it used to be great. 4) looks like a second hand food place to eat 5) Prices are super expensive according it's interior depressing rundown decor 6) water is unfiltered and tastes like mud

This new location sits just a few blocks down from the original and luckily nothing has changed as far as taste, family friendly service and the many glorious bites they offer. My love for Byblos runs deep man because from the moment I had one of these flatbreads in 2021, it's be Byblos 4 lyfe. The Za'atar and Mediterranean Cheeses flatbread is one of my favorite things to eat in the whole city. It's salty, cheesy, lemony and delicious every dang time. Baked fresh in a wood fired oven right in front of you.

Ordered take out today and I do not recommend ordering on the phone as the person who took our order got almost everything wrong. Order on the website so you can make sure it's correct. I ordered 2 wraps and got 2 plates. I ordered falafel veggie plate but only received falafels. All the fries were soggy. Over $150 .... Not the experience or food I was expecting. My suggestion is check your food before leaving. I don't think I'll return. Food is way too expensive for the quality received. And almost everything was kind of lukewarm so it might've just been sitting even though you're given a time to pick up. Meh.

Their new location has finally opened and it's as amazing as always! Missed this food soooo much. Cannot tell you how happy I am to be back here! If you like Mediterranean food, this is the very Best!

Ordered the mantee and for $27 its a VERY small plate. The bottom is all wet and did not look or taste fresh. For those who do not know, mantee is supposed to be crispy, THIS WAS SOGGY. Definitely not worth $27. Trash

I love awesome Lebanese food here Byblos Bakery , I ordered the Ajarski and Nutella Pizza . Taste really good with a Middle Eastern Vibe . We were seated and greeted with a table of 6. Good service and nice owners. Moderate prices, you cant beat.

This has been such a great place not only for a last minute meal but also for catering our larger home parties. Love their flat breads and boregs and the pizzas are amazing. Thank you for putting the love and care in the food you make because it shows. And so happy to see a Pasadena location open! Thank you!

We always visit Byblos when in La Cresenta. The food..excellent, the service..excellent, ambience.. bustling

Highly Recommend. Our neighborhood Go-To. We love the made to order skewers, homemade hummus and right from the oven Pita bread. Consistency with flavors and fresh ingredients. We appreciate the friendly service too, Thank You!

Use to frequent this place but I feel like food and service went down recently especially after the recent move to the new location.

The best middle eastern in the foothills in my opinion. Their pizzas are delicious as well; made with a Lebanese style. Never have been dissatisfied with what I've ordered. 5 stars

Have been coming for years and is always as good as a remember it. Mantee and Fatoush are definitely my favorites!

We ate in. Benches are pretty comfortable for a take away joint. I would have appreciated either or both a proper plate, or knife and fork. But beggars can't be choosers. What you get is more than decent Lebanese/ Mediterranean food for slightly more than you'd want to pay given it's not a restaurant (see above). We had dolmas, kibbe, a chicken wrap and a falafel plate. All were tasty and they didn't scrimp on portions. Bread was freshly made, which elevated the experience. We'd definitely go again. In La Crescenta adjusted terms this place is stellar!

Great experience, Sam the owner was super helpful. I would highly recommend number 7. Cris & Abby

Used to be good before the"fire" now the new place they are in, the food and the service got bad so not going there any anymore

Everything on the menu is AMAZING!! But I have no idea why the pilaf and salad that the plates come with is always flavorless, the Lebanese know how to make amazing rice but this rice has zero flavor and no idea why the dressing on the salad is very little and flavorless.

They have my favorite food. The servers are very friendly, happy and clean. The restaurant is very nice reminds me of Beirut.

Love Byblos and their middle eastern breakfast menu. Ordered falafel which were perfection , foul which I love there , lahm ajeen was also very good and of course the fresh out of the oven trademark pita bread. Overall always an amazing experience and can't wait to go back for breakfast.

Food felt like home, incredibly fresh. Service was great. Was nice and busy during lunch hour but well worth the 10 min wait. Can't wait to go back.

for now the best Zaatar / Mana-eesh in SoCal. I drove 45 min to have it on my birthday. Need I say more? Weekends get busy and crowded. Come by on a weekday before the lunch rush.

We've been patrons of Byblos for many years, and ordered weekly during Covid. However todays experience was terribly disappointing. Prices are out of control for the quality and accomodations. For our dine in lunch, our food was served lukewarm on a sectioned paper plate with plastic utensils. $70. for two Schwarma plates, two sodas and a small tabouli.The chicken was tasteless, the rice was lukewarm with no flavor, the tabouli tasted like it was sprinkled with bottled lemon juice, and the humous was just okay, the bread however was the only saving grace. What happened? The food used to be amazing and they used to serve dine in on real plates and flatware. I just pray that this quality is not their new standard. It's just a shame.

Delicious "Byblos Combo Kebab Plate" at the La Crescenta/Montrose location on Foothill.

Sooooo bummed about the food I just picked up. I haven't ordered from them since the moved locations and I remember it being a lot better. Food is so expensive now days so paying a lot of money for and extremely disappointing meal it truly aggravating. I got the falafel wrap with no tomato and apparently that means they will also leave out the lettuce? The falafel was mushy. The fries were stale and soggy. I won't be going there again.

A+ food and service. Clean restaurant, fresh ingredients, tasty food. I highly recommend this place. So much good food to choose from.

This is a review for a pick-up order placed directly on their website on a Friday afternoon. Food may be better in the restaurant, but I found it a little below average. We ordered our food and picked it up ourselves in about 10 minutes, but it was still lukewarm, and the vegetables seemed like they had been sitting out all day. There were lots of flavorless raw roma tomatoes... way, way too many. They're okay, but I prefer more flavorful tomatoes and threw most of the ones with and in our meal away. Ordered a Greek chicken salad, and it was 1/4 huge tomato chunks. Not enough lettuce or marinated onions. I think we must have had 4-5 full tomatoes cut in 2 different ways with our meal. So if you love tomatoes, this is your spot! The chichen was nicely seasoned, but it was lukewarm and not amazing. I did love all the mint, cucumber, onion and olive though. None of the veggies were charred or grilled. The pickled turnips were flavorless. I found the quality of vegetables lacking and think they could be highly improved by shopping at the farmer's market for their fresh ingredients. The falafel is good, but it tasted like it was cooked on a filthy grill, ruining the whole falafel taco experience for us. The grilled haloumi was my favorite. The hummus is very creamy but somehow lacking in any meaningful flavor and mostly just salty. It's not my favorite. The pita bread was decent, and they give you a lot. I almost forgot about the French fries, which were flavorless, lukewarm and just blah, not crispy at all.. these also all went directly in the trash. I think it's all a little too expensive for a bunch of chopped tomatoes and just okay food. There wasn't anything that wowed me. I'm kind of surprised by all the 5 star reviews.

One of my favorites spots in La Crescenta. I was in the area for work and ended up having lunch here with my son. The food is amazing. Everything is fresh and flavorful. So much to chose from. Their lahmajun is one of the best in the LA and it's cooked in a brick oven. Zaatar bread is another favorite of mine. Sandwiches, plates, kebabs and variety of appetizers. Can't go wrong. Great customer service Great food You won't be disappointed.

I've been a loyal customer of Byblos for years and have always appreciated the exceptional flavors and quality your restaurant offered. However, since the relocation, I've noticed a significant decline in the food's taste. The tabouli, once bursting with freshness and zest, now lacks its original vibrancy. The kabob meat, which used to be juicy and perfectly cooked, is now dry and overdone. Cheese boreg was partially cold inside despite the fact it was deep fried. The beef shawarma press, a personal favorite, seems to have lost its distinctive flavors. While the service has remained commendable, the disheartening changes in the kitchen have left me longing for the days when Byblos was good comfort food. I urge you to consider bringing back the original chef if it's changed or finding someone who can restore Byblos to its former glory. Because believe it or not it's obvious some things are not the same !!!Your loyal patrons, myself included, miss the exquisite flavors and memorable dining experiences that made Byblos a favorite in the city.