Olive & Lime Cafe

Not bad for fast casual Mediterranean. We were disappointed that they said the brunch was “done”, but there was no designated time that we saw. Large portions of food. Some differences in pictures/info from past reviews, so there may be changes. FYI: no alcohol served.

I've been in once before and remember enjoying it. The family platter is great! We got the Large for 5 People and it was way too much food, but still extremely delicious. Their Baba Ganoush and Schwarma are worth ordering on their own, but the family platter is where the real fun is at. They have delicious fresh squeezed Pomegrante juice. It's $7 but it's really fresh.

Came here with my family and honestly… wow. The food was so fresh and flavorful it genuinely reminded me of Lebanon. Huge portions, great prices, super kind staff, and such a beautiful atmosphere. Everything tasted homemade. We’ll definitely be back. Great selection of sweets also!

Not accustomed to this kind of food but it was just gross. I got the Kafka because I've had it before and liked it a couple of the other things (baba and falafel) that were familiar to me, and they did not taste as good that stuff I've had in the past maybe it's just because it's more authentic or traditional ?? and I'm not into it... but did not like it at all, and felt a little sick later in the day. Nope.

Five stars feels insufficient. We came with family, Ohio Food Lover, and we were treated to a full experience. Salad, lentil soup, and two platters. My favorite was the saffron rice (yellow) with a variety of beef and chicken. Their pitas are wonderful: so fresh and chewy. They have a spicy red sauce that my son and I drained one bowl and we were, graciously, given a second. The ambiance and service were perfect along with the best Mediterranean food I've experienced. I apologize very few pics, I got the food and couldn't stop eating. I had three pitas stuffed with rice and meats topped by that amazing red sauce.

The Food here was fantastic, definitely the best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had. The food was all on point, the chicken was well seasoned and very juicy, and the kafta was SOOO GOOD, without a doubt the best I’ve had. And the service was just as good as the food. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for good Mediterranean food and freshly made juices.

Came in with my family , ordered a second chicken shawarma sandwich cause I like the first one , all oily and burned . I asked for well done same the first one plus they count how many peace’s of pickles comes with it . Service: girl took my order first time was so nice and helpful. Guy who brings food on table is so rude , no background about service. He comes with no excuses from behind and almost through food on the table and leave .

Really loved the food here! The lamb and rice were delicious, and the chicken shawarma was full of flavor. Their salad and French rice were also great, especially with the sauce they serve on the side—adds a perfect touch. Tried their Turkish tea too, and it was a nice, calming finish to the meal. The place is quiet, clean, and well-organized with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Overall, a great spot to relax and enjoy a good Mediterranean meal!

Stopped in for my first visit and grabbed takeout to see what the buzz was about. Atmosphere & Service: Bright, clean space with a cafeteria vibe. There's a big counter to browse desserts, juices, and fresh pita. Staff were friendly and efficient, even during the dinner rush. The restroom was clean but pretty basic. What I Ordered: * Beef + Lamb Kafta Pita ($13): Kafta is a blend of ground beef and lamb mixed with spices. My wrap was fresh and warm, but the flavor leaned heavily gamy and needed serious help from the salt stash I keep in my car. The hummus was creamy but bland, and toppings were sparse--just a few onions and literally one diced tomato. The pita itself was soft and nicely toasted. * Pistachio Baklava ($5): Looked beautiful--golden layers, plenty of pistachio--but tasted chalky, flat, and not nearly sweet enough. Disappointing for the price. Pricing: Expect to spend around $18 for a sandwich and dessert. Other menu items range from $6 juices to $20+ platters. Overall: Clean and welcoming space. Quick, polite service. Under-seasoned food that needed extra salt and acidity. Desserts look much better than they taste. Would I come back? Maybe--I'd try a different protein or vegetarian option next time and be ready to adjust the seasoning myself. If you've been here, let me know your favorite dish--maybe I just didn't pick the right ones.

A fast casual restaurant I went to for the first time. My chicken shwarma wrap was delicious! Service was friendly and we got our food pretty quickly. It has all the usual mideast dishes plus some more unusual ones that I haven't seen on menus before and I look forward to trying.

I come to Olive and Lime Cafe often with my family for lunch. We enjoy all the dishes here as Middle Eastern food is part of our daily diet. Some of our favorite dishes here are the lentil soup, hummus, baba ghanoush and lamb kebab. We split the appetizers as a family. As well as grew up on homemade hummus and baba ghanoush. The service here is quick and they are very friendly here. The atmosphere is sit and go type of place. I would totally recommend Olive and Lime to anyone who loves Mediterranean food and looking to feed a large group or family.

This place was FILTHY. Hair in food. Soup was watered down. I won't be going there again under any circumstances.

Olive & Lime has become one of my favorite local places to eat. The food is consistently delicious and you never have to wait too long for your order. The prices have gone up, like everywhere else, but the entrees are big enough to make two meals. You place your order at the counter and they bring the food out to your table. Entrees are served with a side salad and basket of (warm) pita. The standouts - fresh pita, chicken shawarma, lentil soup, vegetarian platter, hummus, and fresh pressed juices (mango!) . They also have a case full of locally made desserts that look incredible. It is always busy and lots of families dining together. Parking lot is located behind the restaurant.

We had the large plate from the grille section. It said it could feed from 6 to 8 people. We were more than 10 adult, and it was pretty filling for all of them. The price and quantity was right. I had olive and lime veggie platter with fried cauliflower, falafel and hummus. I loved the hummus and cauliflower was crispy and soft from inside, just the way I like. Overall, the food and service was great. I really enjoyed eating there with my family. Of course, assorted Baklavas were sweet and delicious. Love it. Our food was served right way, with in 10 minutes, their service was supper fast and fantastic. Definitely recommended for family or couple night out.

I visit here a lot with my significant other, their family, and even my own family when they are in town. I love it here, reminds me so much of the food I grew up eating in Dearborn, Michigan! The food is great but more importantly the staff who serves you cares about your food and experience even more. I will never stop coming here and I can't recommend this place enough.

Solid healthy food. Thick puffy pita warmed in a brick oven. Fresh fruit juices. Very good tabbouleh and yummy garlicky baba. I Love how they reinvented a piece of corporate America Panera with authentic multicultural flavor.

It was my first time trying this restaurant and I'm so glad I went! The service was great and the staff even gave recommendations for what to try. Also there was a lot of seating to choose from! I'm vegan and didn't even have to ask any questions because their menu was clearly labeled and had a lot of great vegan options! Me and my mom shared the olive and lime veggie platter. It was delicious and very filling. We even had some leftovers! I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I will be back for sure!

Food was great! Friendly staff willing to substitute where it was needed. Clean inside with ample seating. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is because we found the chicken to be a little dry. Not terribly dry but not as good as we've had. The meat was seasoned well and tasty. All dips and sauces were good. We would return but have another favorite in this genre of food. Can't finish the review without mentioning the desserts- all great!

How have I never been here till this week?!? I feel like I just stumbled into a hidden gem. Everything was delicious and fresh. The counter service was efficient and friendly. You order, find a seat (We sat outside since the weather's been beautiful lately), and someone brings all your food out to you. There's self service for any fountain beverages you purchase, but PLEASE try their fresh juices up front. My mango juice tasted like I was biting into a juicy mango! The hummus was smooth, baba ganoush was flavorful and smoky, and the meats were grilled perfectly. You can taste the char and it was authentically seasoned. The saffron rice was fluffy with a generous amount of butter (fine by me! Lol), & even the humble lentil soup was bright and rich. It's always busy and seems to do quite a bit of take out business as well. It's a perfect lunch or casual dinner spot. We saw alot of families there. This place is legit!

I've been here a couple of times and enjoyed the place very much. You order at the counter and there's a table with cold fresh juices like mango to pick up. Only $5 each. There's also flat bread you can buy and take home. Only $4 each. The first time was with friends. One caveat is that the booth we sat in seemed small and the seat wasn't secured to the frame. I felt like our knees were almost touching, which was kinda too intimate for me. The food was great. I had moussaka, it was good but different than what I expected. Basically, it's an eggplant sauce over saffron rice or vermicelli and salad. Everyone else enjoyed their food. I noticed there was a separate room that you can reserve for a party, which seats 30. Nice to keep that in mind for the future. On my second visit I tried the three different flavors of fatayer: cheese, spinach, and meat. This is a middle eastern savory pie served as a finger food. They were delicious and filled me up. Only $2 each! I thought the prices were reasonable and I recommend this place!

The best food and service! The lentil soup is fantastic as well! Go here and feast! Get a family meal and I promise you won't regret it. I just wish they weren't so far from me, but it's worth the drive!

Yummy Mediterranean food!! It seems unassuming from the outside but tons of multi ethnic families were inside enjoying the fares. It looks kinda like a Panera interiorly. BUT the food!! We got the beef and lamb kafta on pita. So flavorful! We shared cashew fingers and pistachio cake. Yes get the desserts. They have a caseful. I want to come back and try the platters. We just weren't that kind of hungry and wasn't going home soon.

The order is taken at the front and brought to you when ready at your table. Not used to that but any problem with that is totally forgotten when the food hits the table. BEST Lebanese food I have ever had. Main course came with hot, great tasting bread and lentil soup. I had their version of lamb shank, my wife had the Iranian kabob. We were both stuffed. Great tea also. We will definitely be back.

Real good. Fresh complimentary pita bread- get it with the garlic butter sauce. Cheap pricing

Like most of us, I think we eat food and think that was okay. But once in a while I find something that just sings in my mouth and makes me think why isn't everything I eat this good. This sandwich had a wonderful grilled flavor that was juicy and filled with fresh onions, tomatoes, parsley, tahini and hummus. The cheese baklava was also delicious.

Lots of choices and plenty of seating. You get lots of food for your money. Our meals came with pita bread and lentil soup which we weren't expecting - both very good. All of the meats we had were very flavorful and tender. The desserts looked amazing but we were too full to try. We need to stop in just for dessert some time.

I really enjoyed this place! The location is nice in a little strip mall with parking in the back, but it's visible from the street. When you get in you order at the front and if you want to eat in they give you a number and will bring food to your table. I got hummus and a falafel wrap. The hummus was served with their fresh pita which was warm- and it is more bread-like in texture than other places that have very flat pita. The falafel wrap was also very good, though I wish I would have gotten more pickled radish in it (I love picked radish)! The wraps do not come with any side but they can add something for you. The inside is very pretty, clean, comfortable. They have to go containers out for when you are done eating. It is not full table service, but I prefer that. I would definitely recommend for eat in or I could see their takeout holding up on the drive home!

Cashier was very friendly and helpful. She brought us each a cup of lentil soup for free since it was our first time there, and it was the best part of the meal. The roasted red pepper hummus was pretty bland. The lamb kebab platter was plentiful, but still felt pricey. I didn't like the salad that had only iceberg lettuce. The lamb and rice were cooked well but didn't have much flavor. My mom said the kebab sandwich she got was the same, just not a lot of flavor. Overall, not sure we will return.

We had a group of 8 and ordered one of the medium platters plus a couple extra thing like babagnoush and the service and food were both perfection! The naan was way better than some other popular spots. I also loved the space and ambiance. We had great seating never waited on anything. We will be back.

Wow, so much food and the price is right. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. We ended up ordering the large platter that had a variety of grilled meats and Schwarma alongside grilled veggies, yellow rice pilaf and also came with regular hummus, red pepper hummus and babagounoush. Also some pickles including cucumber, cabbage and turnip. Of course some fresh pita bread. The platter had grilled lamb chops, beef/lamb kefta kebab, chicken kefta kebab, grilled shrimp, beef kebab and chicken kebab. Also beef and chicken schwarma. This was delicious and perfect for dinner or catering. They provide ample Togo containers for you as well. Definitely recommend checking out as everything was so yummy.

Over priced. Person behind the counter rude. I had one piece of pastry. It was very dry. We thought the pieces in the glass case might be better. When I asked for pieces from there the person behind the counter acted like it was a big ordeal or I didn't know what I was stalking about. I told her I was hoping they were more moist and maybe have a little more honey. Thats how Baklava should be. We bought some to go and after tasting it left what we bought on the table. The meat in my Shawarma somewhat dry. My daughter got the chicken plate. Chicken was great but only four small pieces. The plate was loaded with rice and little chicken. The highlight was the French fries. I hate to leave a bad review. The place itself was clean and lively but just didn't match the food.

I have been looking for a good chicken shawarma wrap since I moved from L.A. I wanted something that tasted just as good as Zankou Chicken (my all time FAVORITE!). I was very happy with this chicken shawarma wrap! BIT next time, I will order my wrap a little bit differently. The most important part for me is the chicken and toum. Theirs is excellent! The chicken was well seasoned and had some of the nice crispy edges from being on the rotisserie. Also their pita bread is really thin, so I don't get full on just bread (this is truly appreciated). The only thing that threw me off was that I was not expecting iceberg (or maybe it was romaine?) lettuce in the wrap. I'm not one who likes hot lettuce, since it wilts then takes on an odd flavor & texture. I didn't see lettuce in the description online when I ordered. What would make this PERFECT for me would be to put chopped tomato in place of the lettuce and getting a side of the homemade pickled turnips. Mine didn't come with any as pictured :( I will definitely be back, they have a such a variety of dishes to pick from and the sweets looked SOOOOOO GOOD!!!

Delicious and authentic. Laid-back atmosphere one of the Middle Eastern restaurants in Columbus.

The food is great. I got fry's, falafels, salad,rice, and lentil soup it tasted like ... GREAT. the service is perfect and the employees are nice. The ambiance is cute it's kind of big but kinda small. There's a fire in the middle of the place to warm up when it's cold! I gave this 5 stars because it's a perfect place for you and your family for a nice holiday or dinner.

Just had the most amazing meal! Everything was absolutely delicious. Thank you to Chef Rami and the rest of his crew at Olive and Lime for taking care of us. They also have the most amazing selection in their bakery. We didn't get pictures of our dessert before it was gone Everything we've had has been delicious definitely recommend!

OMG THAT PITA! OMG THAT HUMMUS! Olive & Thyme is the best thing that ever happened to that Panera. The space is relatively unchanged, yet the scratch-made yums absolutely trump the "You Pick 2" any day. Wanting to try a little bit of everything, especially those pillowy looking freshly made pitas, I ordered the Olive & Thyme Veggie Platter. Hummus, falafels, fried cauliflower, tahini sauce and tabbouleh + a side of baba ghannoush. Usually I use the tabbouleh (parsley salad) as a garnish or topping, but this recipe was shovelled right in my mouth and eaten like it should be. Best tabbouleh I've ever had! I definitely had leftovers and the helpful staff provided me containers for the dips to take home. I also bought a pack of the fresh pita to take with me for $4. I enjoyed it with the leftovers and have also used it for baby pita pizzas and sammies this week. (ProTip: Pop them in the air fryer and they get crusty on the outside and fluffy on the inside.) If you're a fan of Lavash or Aladdin's, get thyself to Olive & Thyme. It's a Clintonville keeper!

Olive and Thyme popped up in the former Clintonville Panera. I'm much more excited about this! I hadn't looked at the menu before arriving, so the friendly staff member helped me chose the vegetarian sampler. I really enjoyed it. The cauliflower was garlicky and nicely cooked, the hummus was really nice and smooth. The tabbouleh was pretty solid and I was happy with the falafels. It was a nice light outdoor dinner, so I think I will be back!

I finally got to try Olive & Lime Mediterranean Cuisine and Bakery with a friend. We shared the Cheese Manakish which was delicious. Then I had the Charbroiled Deboned Chicken half topped with homemade lemon butter sauce served rice, salad, and special soup that I put on the rice. Excellent chicken and rice. I loved the salad too with their house dressing. I could not finish it, but will have leftovers; along with my friend having the Olive & Lime Veggie platter with fried cauliflower, falafel, hummus, and tabbouleh. Great service and will be back at Olive & Lime soon.

We tried this tonight, and overall first impression was really great. I got the shawarma combo with chicken and beef. I didn't realize it came with a tasty bread, salad, and lentil soup. The yellow rice was really top notch. The chicken was perfect. The beef was a tad dry but still good. Her shawarma wrap was pretty tasty too.

We got takeout and everything was delicious. The chicken shawarma, lentil soup, and especially super soft pita. Very happy.

I ordered over their website and picked it up. The website was really easy to use. They offer curbside pickup but there are no designated parking spots for curbside. I had no idea where to park for someone to find me and bring out my order. I ended up parking in a handicap spot, thankfully I didn't get a ticket and they found my vehicle. I ordered the lamb wrap and a baklava. Both items were decent. I don't know if this is a restaurant I would go but the food was good.

One of my favorite places in Columbus! The food is incredible and affordable with many amazing options that never disappoint, and it's a very casual and relaxed vibe there. You can get takeout easily, but I also recommend sitting in there! The servers are very kind, and you order at the front so you can choose a place to sit that suits you, there's often families there giving it a really wholesome vibe. I recommend everything they have -- I try to order something new every time! Definitely check out their desserts too they're awesome!

I stopped by the Olive & Lime cafe, a Mediterranean restaurant serving up a large menu of familiar favorites. They offer appetizers, entrees, sandwiches and desserts, all at relatively reasonable prices. Olive & Lime offers indoor and outdoor seating as well. I had the chicken kafta entree, which came with fresh pita bread, lentil soup and salad. The Arabic lentil soup was delicious and paired perfectly with the bread. The salad came with a light vinaigrette and was fresh. My chicken and rice were both excellent, with a generous portion of meat. The chicken kabab was juicy and tender and I'd compare Olive & Lime favorably with nearby Lavash. Overall, this is a great spot!

Am I in Dearborn? This place is the closest restaurant to what you find in Dearborn. Fresh baked bread and juices. Hummus the way it should be. The need to add some meat grape leaves to their menu. This will be in the rotation!

If you like fast casual Mediterranean food, this spot is for you! Or if you just appreciate good food at a good price this place is for you. First impression was very good. We tried ordering on-line & found it cumbersome because of the significant number of "unavailable" items. So we called in & were able to make better choices for our carry out. The eggplant Musaka mediterranean style is a standout, even if you aren't a vegetarian. delicious, delicious eggplant & chickpeas in flavorful sauce. Tasted like it had been stewing on YaYa's stove all afternoon. The side of perfectly seasoned basmati rice was a great complement. Entree included small fresh side salad & pita. The pita was was dense and tasty. There was enough to use the next day. The dessert case.... OMG!! It wasn't on our orginial order, but HAD to get a piece of pistachio cake. Smash.That meal put Olive & Lime on the regular rotation list.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Olive & Lime Cafe! The meal is always on point! Our server Anna Lee is amazing! She suggested the charbroiled chicken meal ! Yumm!!! Olive & Lime Cafe is like coming home to mama's food to eat!

Stopped in when we were in Columbus. Everything was super fresh and delicious! Staff was friendly and our order was ready right on time!

New spot in Clintionville serving up fresh eats! Spotted in with a few friends that were visiting and we shared the platter. It said 2-3 but it honestly feed us all with plenty of leftovers! Not a sit down but the service and customer engagement was wonderful. Plenty of seating for larger groups. We will be stopping in again soon.

I ordered a family meal to go. Food was cold especially the meat. I live 15 minutes away. all meat was overcooked not medium like we asked. ( that included every single piece of meat in the order) They forgot to give me the meat and after I left the restaurant with a to go order, they had me return 10 minutes later to pick up the meat. Theyalso forgot to include the grilled vegetables that I ordered. With so many fine Mediterranean restaurants in town, I will not go back. I read other reviews so if they like overcooked food and bad customer experience, then continue to patronize the restaurant. I will not go back. I did call the restaurant the next day, The manager was nice and offered to give me another order but I didn't need the food for the next day. We had people over on Friday and overall, it was a bad experience for me in terms of food quality and service by the restaurant workers. They also had the audacity to ask for a tip online when I ordered I usually tip well but am glad I did not tip in this instance.

A FANTASTIC experience. Service was quick and friendly, food was beyond delicious!! We ordered the large family platter and were amazed by all the food was got with it. This is definitely my favorite go to restaurant for falafel & dips!

Fabulous lunch at Olive & Thyme Cafe with Nathalie. The weather was perfect for outdoor eating, customer service was over the top, and the food? Well, let's just say, my body quivered with joy! Anna Lees was a true delight to meet in person and did her natural thing to make us happy. It's in her nature! Heck we were already happy! I can't wait to return. Btw. The grouper, lentil soup and the babaganouge were exceptional!

We really enjoyed this place! The food was delicious & the night we were there energy was high for a soccer game. Baba Ganoush was wonderful & Chicken Schwarma was tender & juicy. Had a fun time picking out dessert afterwards too.

First visit. Food was delicious. We were a bit confused as to how to order but got past that. The dips were so good. The salad was nice but had a background flavor that was new to me. The scawarma was delicious. The manakoh was new to ,e but I enjoyed it. It is a great place to eat.

I really enjoyed my first meal at Olive & Lime, and definitely want to return to try more things on their menu. This is a fast-casual join - order at the counter, take a number, they bring your food to your table. And there's plenty of seating inside. They have a nice outdoor patio area that's great for nice weather. The menu is pretty full. A little bit of a lot, so make sure you go hungry. I chose their Hummus & Lamb brunch dish. Their hummus was very good. I'd put it in my top favs along with Gyro City and King Gyro's. Slight hints of lemon but not overtly so, definitely didn't make me pucker, so that's a huge plus. The lamb is served in tiny bite-size pieces; this was nice not having to naw the protein down to manageable swallow-sizes, however, if the pieces were a tad bigger, I'm sure my tastebuds would have appreciated it that much more. O&L's pita bread is fantastic! Thick, soft and fluffy. Most places tend to serve thinner pita, so this was a delightful surprise. Plus, it makes dipping even more special! Next time, I definitely want to get their moussaka dish, because instead of what I was assuming would be a vegetable esque lasagna, OL's is in the form of a hearty, super-tasty vegetable stew-like consistency. I tasted a spoonful of my friends, and wow! The pita that comes with that dish, as well, is THE BEST mechanism to slurp up all the broth goodness. I'd highly recommend both dishes. I got a half-pint container of their rice pudding to go, and it was a pleasant surprise, in that it tasted very "natural"; not very sweet, just the extremely subtle milk-sweet. The good doused of cinnamon and ground pistachios on top rounded and melded the flavors. Kudos far a wonderful first meal! Now I totally understand why this establishment has such fantastic reviews.

The food is tasty, and you get a good quantity of food for the price. The lentil soup is delicious. We love the hummus here as well: so smooth and creamy. The chicken kebab wrap was fresh and tasted so good. We love all the desserts we tried as well! This is in the old Panera location in Clintonville. Not much has changed inside, the decor is all the same. But the food is amazingly yummy. The manager is so friendly and helpful. We've always had a good experience here.

If you like hummus, you'll love the new spicy hummus. The spicy hummus is really tasty and very flavorful but it won't burn your mouth off. It's actually rather mild. The regular hummus is smooth and also very flavorful. The chicken kebab sandwich is a wonderful sandwich served with tender, juicy chicken, a side of pickles and their heavenly garlic whip. Grab some desserts they are delicious! Cashew fingers, pistachio Baklava, pistachio Burma. If you have a group of people to feed get a family platter. Ordering - walk up to the counter and order. Go have a seat and they bring the food out when it's ready.

DELICIOUS food! The guys are super super sweet! DO CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE LEAVING WITH TAKE OUT If you notice things missing they will quickly replace them. It's TOTALLY worth going here. Just be sure to check your order!