Lolo Potluck - Mediterranean / Egyptian

Lolo Potluck is a true Egyptian restaurant jewel that deserves to be celebrated. The Egyptian cuisine at Lolo's Potluck is rich in flavor, ripe, and savory beyond compare. I tried Egyptian food for the first time here and can say that Egyptian food has now become my favorite type of food. My spirit is touched by not only the miraculous food made with such love but the heart of hospitality the owner demonstrated to me during my visit. I dare you to try the Egyptian Koshery, the Egyptian styled rice pudding delicacy, and the Alexandrian salad! Dare to dine like a Pharaoh at Lolo's Potluck the portal to Egypt and your life will be deeply enriched. May Lolo's Potluck flourish the way it deserves to abundantly.

Quaint and unassuming storefront and welcoming service with generous portions of food enough to satisfy the heartiest of appetites. There are plenty of vegetarian options as well. I had the koshary and highly recommend it! It is probably the most popular Egyptian dish in the world. Do yourself a favor and get extra sauce. You won't regret it. I will definitely be adding this place to my frequently visited list.

We were visiting from 2.5 hours away and were worried that it would be like all the other halal restaurants we’ve tried. Expensive and not that great. I’m so happy we finally found a great place to eat. Sadly it’s far. It’s not really a dine in type of place though. But the owner sh was very friendly.

Lolo's Potluck is a treasure. A simple, unassuming place with truly excellent cuisine. Lolo understands Egyptian food and prepares it with care and expertise. I had lunch there today and the food was simply delicious, as always. Highly recommended!

Excellent Middle Eastern restaurant in all aspects. The owner cares a lot about her customer and the food she makes. I got from them different sandwiches and dishes such as shawarma, falafel and koshry and it’s always fresh, tasty and great value. Lolo Potluck is really the best Middle Eastern food around Metro Detroit that I have tried. I will keep picking up food from them weekly because they never disappoint me. They’re running a deal on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 2 chicken shawarma sandwiches for $10.

I loved the food as I thought it was super flavorful and delicious. The service was also great since the waitress/cook/owner was so pleasant and sweet. The chicken lemon rice soup I got was good (I added a dash of salt and pepper) but it was quite lemon-y which was fine with me. My friend who I came with didn't like the food so much which came as a surprise to me; but then again this friend of mine is picky and I believe has a specific flavor profile. I would definitely come back- it's good food for a good portion for a good, reasonable price. They also do catering; I think that's what they primarily do as the place is kinda small but nice (not seating for large groups).

This is authentic Egyptian food.. it’s really great we loved the food there. We tried molokhia, mahshi (stuffed grape leaves, cabbage, eggplant, zucchini), hawawshi, mombar and koshari it was all so good and yummy and the owner she is so friendly we loved her and the place and we are looking to try every item on the menu 🤩

Chicken Shawarma: 4/5 (Chicken Shawarma should not have onions with it, not to mention raw onions). Falafel: 5/5 (delicious and fulfilling sandwiche made with fave beans instead of the common falafel made of chickpeas) Service: 4/5 ( I specifically asked if my order will take time and they said no. It did take time and I was the only customer there. The cashier went inside the kitchen after taking my order for about 10 minutes. I was waiting and almost left without my order since I was going to be late for work).

One of my favorite restaurants. Just had lunch there today and it was as good or better than the last time. Lolo herself is such a gracious host, and her food is exceptional. Egyptian food is wonderful, and Lolo takes such pride in her preparation. I'm vegan and it's sometimes difficult to find delicious and well prepared plant based fare, but this is definitely the place to come. Highly recommended.

Lolo Potluck is a true Egyptian restaurant jewel that deserves to be celebrated. The Egyptian cuisine at Lolo's Potluck is rich in flavor, ripe, and savory beyond compare. I tried Egyptian food for the first time here and can say that Egyptian food has now become my favorite type of food. My spirit is touched by not only the miraculous food made with such love but the heart of hospitality the owner demonstrated to me during my visit. I dare you to try the Egyptian Koshery, the Egyptian styled rice pudding delicacy, and the Alexandrian salad! Dare to dine like a Pharaoh at Lolo's Potluck the portal to Egypt and your life will be deeply enriched. May Lolo's Potluck always flourish the way it deserves to abundantly.

updating to a 5/5. First, service. Shahar (spelling?) who I think is the owner is very nice, polite and accomodating of food and time preferences. She is enthusiastic about the cultural aspect of the food she serves and doesn't seem too hung up about the profit earned. It is a small but culturally unique restaurant that I'm glad exists in Michigan not only for the food. I've gotten a few dishes here but the Egyptian Koshary is my go-to. Unique. Healthy. Vegan. Chickpeas. Lentils. Onions. Rice. All healthy carbs mixed with a unique sauce that pairs fantastically with the dish. Go for the happy hour, you won't regret the dish or the price!

The hawawshi gave me food poisoning. When waiting for my food I heard the beeps and door slam of a microwave. They must freeze them, throw them into the microwave and serve them. The edges of it were burnt to a rubbery crisp and the inside was soggy. $12 for that is absurd, it should be no more than $6 given the size/form. Such a let down as I've been waiting to try this place for months. Only one person works (cashier, cook, microwave, etc) there so you can imagine the shortcuts they need to take to stay afloat. If you're ordering pickup, be sure to call ahead at least 30 minutes no matter what they tell you the pickup time is.

10-5-2023 Everything we ate was delicious. Koshary, pastrami & egg sandwich. The Hallabesa soup was ok. The cook (and owner) was so friendly and warm, but our order took soooo long to fill. Call your order in well in advance!

Everything I've eaten here is delicious. Currently enjoying a veggie grape leaf wrap w lemon rice soup, it was a special today. I want to try everything on the menu and I hope I can !! Everyone I've met here is so sweet and I don't mind staying to eat a bit, it's pretty relaxing.

It had been way too long since I had been here and it did not disappoint. The Cairo Foul was warmly savory. The Alexandrine salad had crispy cucumbers and tasty tomatoes in a light dressing with fragrant spice. My wife's Macaroni Béchamel was comforting, creamy-crispy, and gently spiced. I also appreciated being able to get two-ounce containers of tzatziki and hummus - both excellent. Everything had a home-cooked flavor. It was all made with obvious care. I'll be back - sooner this time.

I'm Egyptian and I can tell you this restaurant serves DELICIOUS and AUTHENTIC Egyptian dishes. Reminds me exactly of my moms food! Try the hawawshi and the macarona beshamel - they are excellent and really big portions. I can tell the owner, who is a sweetheart by the way, uses quality ingredients and puts love into her cooking. So if you're looking for some really good Egyptian/Middle Eastern food, try this place out! Also, before I tried this place I would typically go to Lebanese restaurants to eat Shawarma, but this is my new Shawarma spot - very tasty sandwiches! Thank you Lolo!

Had the koshary and mahshi. Was amazing!! Such good quality food. Haven't had koshary since I was in Cairo 20 yrs ago and this is spot on!

Delicious, great amount of food for your dollar, and something different from the typical Lebanese offerings in the Detroit area. If you're in the mood for Arabic food but still want to try something unique, try Lolo!

Was so excited to try this restaurant based on their menu and great reviews. Hours say they open at 1pm. We went at 1:20 and called as well. Dark, locked restaurant. Please, please update your house. I'd really like to support your business, but need to know when customers can visit.

The baklava here was the best I have ever had! I don't usually get baklava, but decided to give it a chance and then ended up coming back for 4 more so my kids could have some! We always get the family tray so everyone has something they like. When friends or family are over and I'm too tired to cook, Lolo's is my go-to. Not only are their prices at least 20% less than competitors, and they taste better!! The owner is always so sweet and friendly, we appreciate a high quality local business like hers!

Koshari koshari . Chef's kiss! Amazing. Wish it was closer to the city but it's so worth the drive. Always fresh & friendly staff which I appreciate!

Small little place in a shopping center. We ordered a large chickpea soup, cedar planked salmon and a chicken shawarma dinner with hummus instead of rice. Changed the large chickpea soup to a lentil soup, which will take about 10 minutes. We asked for our salad at least since we are both quite hungry. At least they are flexible here. Our waitress was friendly, she makes the soup fresh for us. She said everything is freshly made or order. Takes a bit of time since everything is made fresh 20-25 minutes or so. The salad looks so good, fresh, tastes so robust with their dressing and so yummy. The chicken shawarma dinner looked so good and my cedar planked salmon looked so appetizing. The chicken was nicely seasoned, hummus was good, somewhat chunky. The salmon was perfectly baked. The veggies with my salmon was nicely grilled. The lentil soup was done and came after our meal, which we expected since we knew it would take some time to make from scratch. It tasted quite different, wasn't my thing, my husband liked it though, agreed it wasn't what we expected. The service and food here were quite delicious. Do bring a warm coat, it's cold and drafty every time the door opens here.

Two thumbs up. The koshary with beef shawarma was a non-stop flavor extravaganza. I can't wait to try other dishes and the party trays for larger groups.

I ordered a chicken shwarma sandwich from here tonight and also some pita bread with garlic, through Uber Eats (my first experience with Uber Eats, actually... My power is out and I didn't feel like going out for food). So this review is just for the food, not the atmosphere or service at the restaurant. The bread wasn't warm when it showed up, but the garlic was very good - sweeter than other garlic pastes I've had. Same for the sandwich, it was slightly warm but very tasty, and sweeter - this is going to sound strange, but it had the same taste as the Pasta Fresca at Noodles & Co, almost, but with a more Mediterranean flair. Just based on these two food items I'm now interesting in dining at Lolo, and I'm sure I will at some point, as it's not too far from me. (And I'll update this review once I do!)

Lolo Potluck is the reason deal! The owner was so kind to us when we arrived and to other customers who came it. She even offered to walk a take out order out to someone's car! The Koshary is the best you'll find outside of Egypt. Right sauce, right flavors, right everything. I will be back for more soon! A+ experience!

I'm an Egyptian and I'm very picky about Egyptian/Mediterranean food in general but this place is a piece of Heaven's food! Loved every bite of all the food I got. Definitely a MUST TRY!!!

BEST place in town for Med./Greek/Middle Eastern food. ============================================= I am a Med. food junkie and have been to Med. restaurants all over the USA (all over the world actually!) Was raised on good Med. food all my life by mother , aunts, & grandmothers. Top quality, delicious (sometimes exotic!) food! Everything I have had (main course, starters, desserts, drinks) is top tier and makes me wish for more. VERY friendly and kind staff & ownership! Ownership is very patriotic and love our country the USA. CLEAN restaurant. 10 stars out of 10 stars.

This place is a hidden gem. Do takeout. Try the spicy stuff. You'll find many things here which you won't find at your standard Arabic restaurant. Her ingredients are not cheap and you can feel that. Also, if the food is prepared by Lolo or one of her good chefs, you can taste that too. My mother always said, "Cook it with love" and I swear you can tell. Try it, you won't be disappointment!

This is the best Mediterranean food I have found in Troy. The meats are always juicy and taste fresher than competitors. Prices are probably too low for the quality. It is a sad day when they are closed and we are forced to choose another Mediterranean restaurant.

Excellent food and absolutely the best chicken shawarma sandwich in town! The owner is bubbly and brings a sparkle to the ordering and dining experience. The dining area is a small cafe type with a few tables inside, but the service is excellent and is also a great carryout location.

I have no idea if their Egyptian food is authentic, but everything I ate here was delicious! Plus their middle eastern food was some of the best I've ever had. A definite must try. Its a tiny store front is a nondescript strip mall. Only has a few tables to dine in, so I surmise they do mostly carry out. Build-out is clean, nice, lower budget, but not terribly so. I gather the lady that takes your order is also the cook and likely the owner. She is very friendly and very nice. Made my first experience ordering Egyptian food easy. Their Monday special was 2 chicken shwarma sandwiches for $6, My friend order that. He got 2 delicious, full size chicken shwarma sandwiches. Oh, their hummus and garlic spread is fantastic too. Comes with very light, crispy pita chips. I ordered the chick pea soup. Whole chick peas in a highly acidic, but flavorful broth. Surprisingly good. I also ordered the Koshary with ground beef. Portion is HUGE! I mean really huge. It is a mixture of rice, lentils, chick peas and elbow pasta, topped with delicious crispy fried onions. You also get 2 different sauces on the side - one a red sauce and one an acidic garlic sauce. They really make the dish pop. Took much of it home. Reheats very well. I decided to come back for lunch the very next day. Tried the lemon rice soup and hawawshi. Soup is very thick but not in a starchy way. It's basically very flavorful short grain rice with chunks of chicken meat. More soupy than a soup, but very good. The hawawshi is basically thin dough wrapped around a huge homemade sausage patty. It's like a flavorful flat kafta in dough. Nice spice level. I did not try it with cheese, but suspect it's pretty good either way. This is a small diner with plastic utensils. I usually knock off a star for plastic utensils; but here the food is so good, it did not really matter. My new favorite lunch spot.

Great food and service! I really enjoyed the authenticity of this food. The koshary was so tasty and I loved the kabobs. The combo platters are very generous sized

If you're looking for something delicious and something different from every other fast food or takeout, Lolo's is an excellent option. The wait is worth it for some real Egyptian food right here in Troy. So many options, and though I haven't tried the entire menu, we have tried about 10 different things and so far so good. Lots of great flavors! They do have coupons for GrubHub if that's what you're into.

We came here because the Yelp reviews were really good, and then once we walked in, we thought we came to the wrong place. All in all, after a bit of a longer than expected wait, we were all THRILLED with the food, and how tasty it was! The servings were huge, and very filling. I'd definitely return!

I had high expectations because of the fanfare on Yelp. I did not have the shawarma which is what all the awards on Lolo's wall were for...but I figured how can you go to an Egyptian restaurant for the first time and not have Egyptian food? I had something that seemed to be comfort food - it had lentils, noodles, and some zippy sauce on the side (which was garlic-y and amazing). The hummus was pretty good, not enough pita/chips but fine. The Egyptian koshary (the lentil thing aforementioned) was really great. I didn't have meat on mine, was good without. The restaurant was small and very freezing temperature-wise. Not her fault, be just know that if it is cold outside, it may well be cold inside too. And don't bring a heard of people unless you plan on carrying out because there isn't space. I'll be back.

My friend and I came here for lunch and I loved the both of our dishes. I thought the food was super flavorful and delicious and I would certainly come back. I also had the chicken lemon rice which was pretty good I just needed to add salt and pepper. It was quite lemon-y but I was fine with that. While I loved the good, my co-worker wasn't crazy about it.. I think she has a specific flavor profile and can be picky though. The place is small but has a decent amount of seating (not for big groups though). It has a very cute ambiance. The lady that worked there (waitress and cook?) was incredibly pleasant and nice. They do catering.

We drive here from Macomb for the wonderful vegan options. Owner is very kind. Reccomend the Foul Masri and the Eggplant & Fries Sandwiches, or the Cleopatra Vegetarian Tray.

This is without a doubt my favorite Mediterranean/Egyptian Cuisine restaurant in the area (or any area) My employer gets the trays for company-provided lunch periodically and this is how I was introduced to their food. Lolo Potluck is located on the SouthEast corner of Wattles & Rochester a couple of doors down from the Detroit Burger Bar. The restaurant is small and nothing particularly fancy as I imagine the bulk of their business is likely carry-out and catering. I walked in and was greeted with a smile and polite conversation. I placed my order which was then prepared fresh to my very particular specifications. When I got back to work I was happy to see everything was just as I had ordered it. In my humble opinion the quality of ingredients, as well as the attention to detail, is what makes a truly good restaurant. I always know what I am going to get when I go to Lolo's. Consistency is of particular importance to me and Lolo's consistently pleases my palette. This brings me to the final thing I consider when selecting an establishment to patronize - PRICE - The quality/quantity to price ratio is very good here. I consider Lolo's prices to be spot on when considering the quality and quantity of food. In short, I highly recommend checking out Lolo's Potluck yourself. They have lunch specials each day of the week to make them an even better bargain.

Wow! Yelp delivers yet again when we're in an unfamiliar city and looking for the unique delicious options in that community. First of all, where has the chicken cream chop sandwich been my whole life? I have long loved all type of middle eastern food, but never ordered this. I imagined chicken floating in cream? It's not that. Breaded and fried chicken cooked to perfection. I can't tell you why it's so much better than regular, run of the mill breaded fried chicken. Just take my word for it. The sausage hawawshi was also freshly cooked and wonderfully spicy. I think the addition of veggies would make this even better though. The rice was perfect and i am rice connoisseur! Fresh, crispy, salad - large was really large and totally worth the couple fo extra bucks. Friendly service. So many things I would to try that I will be back.

Went there for lunch, being a bit overwhelmed with the unfamiliar menu items, asked the staff for recommendations. I got the Hawawshi "calzone sandwich". So good! Spicy beef filling is great, the dish reminded me of Russian cheburek or Uzbek samsa. Will be back for other dishes!

Fabulous food! had the casserole if the day.. eggplant. It was the best meal I've had at a restaurant in ages; and it was vegetarian. Pita chips and hummus were also awesome!!! Young woman working there was awesome!!!

Great Egyptian food just like in Egypt and the staff is super nice! Dine in area always clean

Came to this place yesterday because it sounded super interesting about how it was Mediterranean Egyptian style and we ordered the chicken Schwarma and the Hawawshi(not the exact name but something along those lines) and their chicken Schworm a tasted good, although it wasn't something new or special it definitely didn't taste bad but the part that we really did enjoy was the hawashi, it tasted like a very high-end meat hot pocket. It had a nice spicy taste to it and although I wish it wasn't as oil leak it was definitely our favorite dish there. If you're in the area I would highly recommend to stop by and visit the lady was there was absolutely so nice and so friendly and very informative when we asked her questions.

INCREDIBLY INCREDIBLE!!!!! I am a hummus fanatic! This place is top on my list. It is to die for! My husband and I went on a Saturday right when they were closing and they made me hummus to go / yummy crunchy pita chips/ and grape leaves. They have the best personalities ever! Every time I am in town, I'm going! I went yesterday and I will go today! LOL -Brenda

I have eaten at every middle eastern / Mediterranean place in Michigan. This place is AMAZING. Not really for dinning in, more of a carry out place but the food is literally the best I've ever had

I didn't know Egyptian food could bring so much comfort and taste so much like home... what a nice treat. We will definitely be back again soon.

Wanted to write a 5-star review as soon as I finished my chicken shawarma. It's THAT good! Noticed this new restaurant open near my parent's house, and I had an intense craving for chicken shawarma. I couldn't have picked a better place! Not only is the food delicious and authentic, but the lady who greeted me at the restaurant was welcoming and friendly. You can also order from GrubHub, which makes it super convenient. I will for sure recommend this to my family and friends in the area. Can't wait to come back and try more on their menu!

This is a friendly, VERY unassuming spot, run by mom & pop proprietors. Don't come here for "fine" dining - strictly styro-and-plastic tableware. Primarily takeout, although we dined in, on one of the 3 or so tables. The fare was a departure from the usual thing in Middle-Eastern restaurants, featuring the Egyptian food of the owners' homeland. We got grape leaves, chicken kebab, and shared an Egyptian style salad. One small quibble: pita bread was provided, but with nothing to spread on it, we were eating dry bread - not ideal. For a quick bite - preferably takeout - I'd recommend giving Lolo Potluck a try.

This beats LaMarsa, Lebanese, and your run of the mill middle eastern food by far. This is an authentic Egyptian cuisine. The menu may be similar, make no mistake that these people cook it a little differently and use different herbs. The result is a heavenly taste. Their shawarma is not over sour like their counterparts. Chicken kabob is juicy versus dry. Their platter portion is very generous. The 7 people platter can safely feed 10-12. This will now be my de-facto middle eastern food joint. Make it yours too and you will not be disappointed. This place is small, perfect for take-out. My order was prepared on time and it was delicious. I will be able to make 3-4 more meals out of the 7-people platter I ordered. Food is excellent. Price is excellent. Quality is excellent. Service is excellent.

I had great service. I would guess that the woman who took my order and cooked it was the owner and she was just lovely. The food is high quality. I had a fatoosh salad and I felt like the dressing was from a bottle. Or at least it tasted too sweet to me. Also I had a chicken sharwama wrap and I found it to be overly sweet -but maybe thats just me.

It was my first time eating here and I was presently surprised! I had the Lamb Shish Kafta with rice, lentil soup and baklava. The lamb and rice was seasoned and cooked just right. Their Baklava was different from what I'm used to. It had a strong butter taste, but still delicious! I preferred it over my Eastern Europe style baklava. If I'm in the area I would definitely go back.

My favorite Mediterranean place so far in the US. I come from Egypt and so far all the food I've tried here is more than wonderful and definitely authentic, plus the service ans treatment is always nice and respectful. Thanks for making me happy once more guys!

The signage is misleading. It is not just catering and carry out but also sit down. Went for lunch Ordered the authentic Egyptian dishes. My friend and I shared two , we would liked to have tried them All . The food was excellent , the service also and the portions were big. It's only been around 6 months and I wish her great success !

I can't give a 5 because I am waiting for the meal where the earth stands still, quiet falls over the planet and well...never mind... I expected a store front, delightful service and delicious food based on reviews but still I was so pleasantly surprised. The menu is overwhelmingly large but the owner was happy to talk us through it. I knew I wanted koshary so my friend and I decided to share it and a daily sausage special. The sausage is house-made, spicy and was not cased. The sausage along with saffron rice was perfectly cooked. Koshary is just so odd especially for a carb non-fan like me, but it is addictively delicious. Each component of the dish was expertly cooked: the lentils had a bit of a bite, macaroni not al dente and not mushy and the chickpeas were just right. It was topped off with crisped onions and served with a homemade tomato salsa and a garlicky lemon-vinegar dressing called dukkah that I think I could drink. I'm having last night's leftovers for lunch and it's more delicious after a night in the fridge. I even tried my hand at making dukkah and am so happy to have added a new recipe to my war chest and a new restaurant to my list of go-to eateries. (especially for takeaway) Also know Lolo Potluck is small, beverages are non-alcoholic served from a visi-cooler and the joint is spotlessly clean.

Having never had what I now know is Egyptian Food, I was not disappointed. So, I'll be honest, I still don't know everything that we had, but it was all SO good! Everything was piping hot and packed full of flavor!!!! I will definitely be returning!

Are you craving homemade Egyptian cuisine? You have come to the right place!!!! The chef is a sweetheart and the decor is adorable. So much Egyptian culture in the restaurant and the food. I ordered the koshari twice. Now I'm Arab and stuck in my ways. I love my koshari drenched in sauce.....even when I asked for extra sauce it wasn't enough for the portion size I got. Koshari without sauce is just sad. The flavors are all there. You wanted ethnic Egyptian food??? You got it!!!

I have been to this restaurant twice so far, and I am extremely satisfied with the food. Since I am familiar with Egyptian cuisine, I can tell with confidence that this restaurant serves authentic food. I have tried Koshary twice ( better than La Marsa ), stuffed zucchini twice, yellow rice topped with ground meat and nuts twice, macaroni with bachamel once, hawashi once, and rice pudding once. All of them were prepared well and priced reasonably. If I live in Troy, I definitely would order from this restaurant regularly ! Keep in mind that authentic food needs time to be prepared so be patient !

Great food! You have to try the Alexandrian Liver sandwich "kebda Iskandrany", which is a true delicacy and is very well done. Overall food is very clean and has "homemade" quality that I would eat at my mom's kitchen. Highly recommend. Give them a try!