Comments on Kansas City Lunch Spots: Mediterranean Market: 7417 Metcalf

phome, thank you. Olive Cafe sounds doable, I'll d...

2009-05-12T12:29:00.000-05:00

phome, thank you. Olive Cafe sounds doable, I'll definitely check it out.

Chimpotle stop being a smartass.

You should also check out the Olive Garden at 95th...

2009-05-12T11:57:00.000-05:00

You should also check out the Olive Garden at 95th & Metcalf. Because when you're there, you're family.

You really should try The Olive Cafe. I think it i...

2009-05-12T09:47:00.000-05:00

You really should try The Olive Cafe. I think it is what this place aspires to be. Its located south, off of Bannister and James A Reed Road, but damn! it is worth the drive. Its owned by Palestinians. I believe they are Muslim. You will encounter many non-English speaking patrons who have stopped by to drink tea, pick up some groceries or homeade pita(the place has its bakery on the other side of the parking lot) or just visit with friends. The menu is fairly typical like the Market you visited, but amazing in every way. The falafel is to die for, they have a cracked wheat soup, the meats are all delicious, the pita and lavash fresh. Instead of baklava, take some Zatar with you to go when you leave. Its homeade lavash which is spread with olive oil and the covered in a blend of spices, mainly thyme and sesame. The stuff is delicious. I think they might cure there own olives here too. Inside is some seating and they have four or so booths outside. This place is a bit out of the way, but unlike many of your other reviews, you will have very little negative to say after eating here!

I tried Med Mkt once; found the owner (?) very pol...

2009-04-18T08:47:00.000-05:00

I tried Med Mkt once; found the owner (?) very polite ("thank you, I hope you like it"), too, but, alas, didn't like the food. Tried the falafel; couldn't finish it.

It was some time ago, but as I remember, it was salty, and, I think, tasted like it was pre-fried and reheated. I didn't like the baklava, either. Too bad, 'cause I really wanted to like the place.

Thanks for the Katina's suggestion. Love me some b...

2009-04-16T13:37:00.000-05:00

Thanks for the Katina's suggestion. Love me some baklava.

If you're looking for really good Baklava, try the...

2009-04-15T10:04:00.000-05:00

If you're looking for really good Baklava, try the Baklava from Katina's Greek Cafe. You can buy it at Dean & Deluca, Hen House Stores, and The Market in Brookside and Downtown.

I used to drive by this place daily, never during ...

2008-08-15T17:55:00.000-05:00

I used to drive by this place daily, never during lunch, but I am glad you tried it first so I don't have to.