Fatoush

Stopped in for a meeting and I was surprised that this was a full service Lebanese restaurant and coffee shop. On this occasion I just had coffee and a muffin both were good but a little expensive. I really liked the menu options and everything is made fresh I will be back.

Just had lunch. There was only one other customer besides the two of us right at noon. But our order took 40 minutes to prepare. The only explanation is that they had a single to go order with 13 orders. But it is prime noon time and even with that one order there was no excuse for the extreme delay. Also, they didn’t tell us about being overwhelmed with a single take out order until after 30 minutes. Had they told us when we ordered we’d simply have gone elsewhere.
I had the lamb kabob. The lamb was flavorless and extremely tough, not much of it The rice pilaf was just white rice, no spices or other ingredients and very bland. It didn’t even seem like they added salt to cook the rice. Likewise the lettuce had some salad dressing on it but it was flavorless oil for the most part. And the tzatziki was very watery and again totally lacking in flavor. The tomatoes were OK but they were just sliced tomatoes.
My wife had the moussaka which was OK but mostly by virtue of the flavor of the beef in it. Her bulgur pilaf had some onions and other items in it but once again it was totally bland and virtually flavorless. All ingredients seemed fresh but the meal had nothing going for it in terms of flavor. I think maybe serving coffee and such is their speciality. Oh, and since you had to pay by credit card in advance of receiving your meal we did our usual 20% tip. Given that we bussed our own table, got our own silverware and napkins and poured our own water the service consisted solely of telling us our meal was going to be late after 30 minutes had already gone by and carrying our plates over to us. I was tempted to ask for a refund of the tip but decided we’d simply move on to something a bit better in the future. Lots of good Middle Eastern restaurants in town but Fatoush isn’t one of them based on our experience.

I went in to grab a quick cup of coffee on my way into work because I always see the sign saying «Coffee» when I’m driving down St. Claud and figured I’d give them a shot.
The coffee was beyond extremely hot and it took nearly 30 minutes to get down to a temperature that was comfortable to drink… I drink 2 – 3 cups of coffee a day so I understand what’s properly hot and what’s scalding. It tasted like any old regular canned coffee that you would get off the shelf at Walmart. Not worth the premium price of a place advertising their coffee.
I normally go to Coast Roast in St. Roch on my way into work if I’m in need of a cup of coffee and I will continue to do so.
The only thing that salvaged the stop was the muffin that I got… It was pretty good.

I have been here for both lunch and breakfast and can say that somethings are always consistently great and some are… not hit or miss but more like hit or decent. So really this is a 4.5.
Consistently, no matter who was waiting on me I have had stellar service. Not only did they not give me the snobby hipster stank eye but they also went over and above. So when I took a call and went outside, they brought me over my lunch. When I was lost about the green tea options they were able to explain, make a recommendation, and brought the tea over to smell and look at.
Drinks have been spot on for me. The juices are delicious. They have so many teas. Loose leaf!
Like some others the food has been decent but not as great as the rest of the experiences. Falafel wrap could have used more tzasiki to me. Salad could have done with less mint. Breakfast sandwich however was delicious.
I’m sure I will try more lunch options in the future. When I find the one to rave about I will update my review. In fact I’m hoping they come up with some sort of loyalty program so I don’t have to feel so bad about stopping there on a regular basis.

Writing this review as a place to get coffee and do some writing/​studying or have a meeting. Great coffee (with one free refill) and just the right level of quiet/​conversation. Plenty of tables, so no pressure against staying for several hours and working on a story or drawing, etc. There is a large table that seats 8 – 10 people, which is great for meetings. Also, for starving Bohemian writers/​artists: while much of the menu is a bit pricey, you can get an order of fresh-​baked Turkish bread with Tzatziki or sun-​dried tomato dip for $ 2– delicious!

I was staying with friends nearby, and wanted to get something decent that wasn’t expensive sitdown. A friend and I started by going to another Mediterranean place nearby, even though we were suspicious of it because *it served pork*. Very much out of sync with the food habits of most of the Middle East.
Thankfully, my friend actually thought this was the place and said «We arrived!», and I said «Sure, let’s try this place instead. Maybe the menu here is more authentic!».
It’s not 100% authentic (a Turkish friend, who didn’t come with us, commented that using cheddar and mozzarella are common as substitutes for Turkish cheeses that you can’t easily get in the US), but it’s darn close. They were disappointingly out of the beef moussaka, but it forced me to have the ground lamb pide with cheddar cheese and chili sauce instead. It was out of this world. My companion had the feta pide with tzatziki sauce and enjoyed it as well.
We did take out; it took about 20 minutes for our food, but we sat up near the window and just chatted and drank some water. Very relaxing. If/​when I’m in the area again, I will go back.

I think they have the best flavors in the city. Nice spices, well roasted meats, great breads and wraps. Love the potatoes and hummus. Great healthful juices as well.

Absolutely loved this place! The people are EXTREMELY friendly! The food was ok! I had a two eggs breakfast! Love the ambience! I will def return!

Love the ambience of this place, I came for lunch and to complete some homework. The tea was delicious and the salad tasted amazing and very fresh. There is a great variety on the menu and very chill vibes happening here. The service was also great and fast!

We travel back to St. Claude — tthe new Freret Street and also will sample Mediterranean cuisine with special emphasis on Turkish specialtties. Lcated in the beautiful renovation of formerly Universal Furniture to the New Orleans Healing Center, Fatoush occupies the ground floor on the corner of Franklin and st Claude. In tune with its location, the cuisine has many vegetarian dishes, uses specialty grades and cuts of meat, as well as a beautiful, separate juice bar Two well appointed dining rooms supplement the dining counter as well as sidewalk eating.
The menu has both hot and cold appetizers or which our two favorites were (not)cigarette pastry rolls stuffed with feta and (cold) stuffed Bell Pepper with rice, pine nuts and currants Then, we split an entrée as another app, LAMECHAM, Turkish pizza — with a real taste difference.
Next, I tried a soup, EZOGELIN, grain soup with tomato base0 similar to a barley broth. It was time for entrees: GUVECH — a hearty Vegetarian stew; ISKENDER — Beef on metal plate with a delicious tomato sauce; and, SULTAN SHRIMP, lightly grilled then cooked in claypot with olive oil, dill, served with Bulgar rice
Although quite full, we had to taste the dessert difference of Turkish BAKLAVA not nearly as sweet as Greek counterpart (with honey)
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Update. The food is divine! The people are happier to answer questions and help you out while more knowledgeable about their food. I love the new vegan options creamy soups and vegan moussaka. I think the improvements are so helpful and appreciated a lot. I love going there now. Still wish the juice was organic and I think they still add water. Guess they were off to a rough start but they seem to get it just right now!

I’ve been in here for coffee and for Morning Glory muffins a few times. Whoever makes those Morning Glory muffins and sends them around to all the coffee shops is my hero! Recently I sat with my friends and had a proper meal. Not the greatest falafel I’ve had and I wasn’t really that WOWed by what my friends got either (a gyro, the Lahmacun — a Turkish pizzetta — and the beef Mousaka dish). I also am not that crazy about the space. I don’t know, I just don’t get a really welcoming or even cool vibe from there. I will probably go back because it’s convenient but I wish the falafel were crispier and not as dense. I do like that they have a jug of water for self serve. I really think that should be mandatory in NOLA, especially in summer. I would like to try some of the other menu items as I am a big fan of Middle Eastern food and I definitely want to check out more FALAFEL options in the area… Suggestions???

I love this place! Amazing food, great customer service. Over all high vibes from the food to the people! :)
I love that it is a apart of the New Orleans Spiritual Center!
The N. O Food Co-​Op is in the same complex! Win win win!

The İmam bayıldı was SO GOOD! I was worried it was going to be really oily and heavy, and while it looked like it had a bit of oil, I finished the whole thing and didn’t feel too full. It falls second only to my grandmother’s recipe.
One thing I noticed that baffled me was that almost everyone else eating there was ordering super American dishes like chicken sandwiches. This is the ONLY authentic Turkish food that I’ve found in New Orleans, y’all. Put your culture pants on and eat something really awesome!
I LOVE that they have complementary Turkish tea. And the Turkish coffee is great compared to Mona’s which was completely inedible.
I like the casual, bistro-​type atmosphere during the day. There are always people there working on their computers or playing chess or reading. It would be nice if they had table service at dinner though.
Overall, great food. I can’t wait to go back and bring my friends.

1 of my favorite neighborhood places to go for a gyro, some Lebanese tea, free wifi & to people watch.
Located in the heart of the Marigny… Thats enough to feel the love in & of itself… But this place has such a cool laid back vibe until I often find myself hanging out there longer than planned.
The large picture windows allow for sunning without tanning & watching without really being seen. There’s a back part to this restaurant, but I normally stay up front to people watch.
The individual chairs, while they provide exclusion, they aren’t the most comfortable but I normally make do by sitting on my jacket or foot until it has the needle-​sticking lack of blood feeling. There are however some other options when namely this comfy couch/​love seat deal which is deal smack in the middle of the upfront dining area.
Ordering is easy as 1, 2, 3… I mean walk to the counter, peruse the menu, place your order pay & that’s it. I never feel pressured to decide on what my palette feels like tasting, although they could be doing other things, the cashiers will patiently wait until I make a decision or sometimes they will even make suggestions.
The lamb on the gyro is always tender & easily chewed. I think the tzatziki sauce is my fav & I always ask for more. The side salad is light & the hummus has a different taste to it, when eaten alone, but the combo it goes down rather easy.
I guess this review is more about the ambience of the place despite the many times I’ve eaten here. Oh well, que sera sera.

This place can best be described as «meh». I could take or leave it. The staff is up and down (sometimes I get excellent service, sometimes the person is really short and rude). The food is nothing to get excited about. I think the best part is the coffee and tea.

On a Saturday they were out of way too many items. From drinks to food we had to keep changing our order even after paying.

Way good. Glad to get some vegetables and whatnot. Vegetarian wrap was great, nice and grilled. Came with some hummus. Vegan goodness. They have some excellent juice.
Only bad thing was it took about a half hour for my meal. But I guess the south is slower. I’m okay with that.

Possibly the worst meal I have had in NOLA. I have eaten here more than once. First time was «meh». Second time was just bad. I wouldnt eat here again.

This place has really gone downhill. My last visit was just that– my LAST VISIT. I have eaten at the restaurant/​coffee shop multiple times, and had a good experience. This time was so bad that I cannot return and spend anymore of my money.
Let’s start with how half is sit down and half is counter service. Confusing, and I have to buy juice from another area. Very odd. The entire staff seemed very unhappy, most of them arguing with the cook in one way or another. The cook would make the food and then leave it on the bar for quite awhile until a server came to pick it up.
The food used to be really good: tons of veg options, and a good grasp on healthy Mediterranean food. The hummus this time was bland/​gross. The bread was doughy and my salad was swimming in a very acrid dressing.
This coupled with a barista who made it known that she didn’t want to be at work, and several other staff members who seemed pissed (I don’t care), I think I will spend my money elsewhere.

This place is awful. It’s over priced and the service is terrible. The fengshui is almost offensive it’s so bad.
The baristas are really sweet and I very much enjoy the iced tea, but the managers ruin that vibe really quick. Sitting at the counter, I heard the boss say significantly foul things to the barista and nearly make her cry right in front of everybody. Oh, but it gets better.
After already being weirded out, I still patiently waited for my food. The cooks were deep in conversation with some Turkish people at the counter and it took (I actually watched the clock) 10 minutes for them to get started on the orders. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the first order to be made and I waited 45 minutes for my Falafel and Eggplant dish. It was the most disgusting falafel I’ve ever had.
To make the experience the best, I watched an ugly turkish woman pick up a dropped burger, put it on a plate and serve it to a customer.