Mid-East Cafe & Restaurant

I 1st had food from this place when I ordered from one of the food delivery apps. The restaurant itself was an old bar on the University of Akron Strip, which is now a distant memory. I have to tell you that if I had to order from here based on driving up to the restaurant that it would likely never happen. The street is under construction, which makes it difficult to access. The place needs some brightening. The outside needs some TLC. The inside was under-lit and dim. It was very bar like, but even then it's old time 70's bar like. The food that I have had from here is really good and hold a strong value on quality and portions for the price. The New York City chicken dish is a treat. There is a ton of chicken. The chicken is grilled to perfection and well seasoned. There are onions, lettuce, tomatoes and seasoned rice, with a yogurt sauce drizzle. I was amazed by it the 1st time that I ordered, but then (I believe) someone substituted mayo for the yogurt sauce on the second time that I ordered and destroyed the balance. I didn't order for several years. I saw a food channel that covered the food trucks in NYC that served the Halal Chicken and it made me recall this place. Another thing that is missing is the ability to add or change meat from the food delivery apps. If I wanted to add or substitute Gyro meat on my Halal bowl I should be able to get it for a fee. Pictured are the NYC Chicken(darker photo) and the Shrimp over rice.

My daughter took me here for lunch. The owner was great. It kind of reminds me of a north African open air restaurant. The location almost dictates a university student guest. The food was delicious. Flavors just popped in my mouth. There was a cre'me on my chicken and rice. The hot sauce was perfect.

Got the vegan chick’n on rice. Was ok, liked the char from the grill on the “meat” but was lacking in sauce im used to on plates like this. Maybe I should have checked or asked. Still was pretty good. Have had falafel from them before and it’s good ! Also got baklava and I don’t think I’ve seen one this big before. It was great after it warmed up in the car lol

I went to this place for a Friday night date night. Do not come here for a date; you will be disappointed. This is clearly a late night drunk spot and a take out spot. This place is not curated for dine in at all. The seating area is mismatching and tacky. The floors and tables were dirty. I had no idea this was also a hookah bar! So I was subject to secondhand smoke. There was loud club music being played in a nearly silent and dead restaurant. We ended up getting our food to go because we were so uncomfortable and unhappy with the dine in service. The food was delicious despite that. The woman at the counter was polite and helpful. The wait time was 35min for 2 entrees. I understand there was only a single cook. However, there truly should be at least one more cook for a Friday night. The wait times are so incredibly long.

Ordered this for dinner over the phone. Ty was super sweet considering the rush they must have been having when I ordered. The Greek pizza was new to me but phenomenal. Really loved the couscous salad--never had this kind before but now I know where to go for Mediterranean cuisine. As a vegetarian, I didn't feel like I couldn't find something to eat, but couldn't PICK between what to eat.