Byblos Cafe

Name: Byblos Cafe
Address: 129 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA, United States, 92866-1404
Telephone: (714) 538-7180
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

93 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Charming
Healthy
Neighbourhood gem

Byblos Café, originally a Mediterranean market, has been a staple in the orange circle since the 50’s. It was sold to Adel and Zalfa Mahshi in 1989. The family run business became a favorite in the town for Lebanese cuisine. Many locals loyally frequented the spot for their famous Turkish coffee. In 2022, Daily Dose Hospitality, the crew that also runs Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, purchased the business from the family. While Adel and Zalfa had the opportunity to retire, their son, Tim, joined the team alongside Pedram Yazarlou as operating partners. They have transitioned the cuisine to a Mediterranean fusion style with influences from Greece, Turkey, Iran, Lebanon, & Jordan.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Lebanese
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:00–21:00 Wed–Sat 21:00–02:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–16:00
Phone number
(714) 538-7180
Website
http://www.byblos.cafe/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
129 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866-1404
Area
Orange
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Fried CauliflowerUS$12.00
Crispy fried, cauliflower, sea salt & lemon
Falafel Balls & TahiniUS$9.00
Ground garbanzo & fava beans, spices, parsley, lightly fried, fresh tahini sauce, house made turnips
French FriesUS$9.00
Fresh hand cut potatoes, seasoned & served with house made garlic sauce
Pan Fried Mediterranean CheeseUS$14.00
Fresh sliced Mediterranean cheese, pan-fried, topped with caraway seeds, fresh mint, warm pita (when available)
Hummus PlateUS$10.00
Mashed garbanzo beans, fresh garlic, lemon, tahini, toasted garbanzos, olive oil, warm pita
Pomegranate Baba GhanoujUS$10.00
Smoked eggplant, garlic, lemon, tahini, toasted almonds, pomegranate, warm pita
Grape LeavesUS$9.00
Stuffed & wrapped with rice and spices, topped with sumac & dried mint
Mediterranean Potato SaladUS$13.00
Crispy fried potato salad, green onion, lemon, garlic, olive oil

Soup + Salads

salad proteins: chicken $8, veggie $6, falafel $6, steak $10, shrimp $10, lamb $10

Byblos Famous Lentil SoupUS$6.00
Lentils, onions, Swiss chard, lemon juice, spices
Fatoush SaladUS$13.00
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, lemon, sumak, dried mint, pita bread
Greek SaladUS$13.00
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, feta, olives, house dressing
FABulous SaladUS$14.00
Feta, Arugula, Beet, shaved almonds, honey balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$14.00
Romaine, toasted cajun garbanzos, capers, Caesar dressing

Pita Wraps

choice of: potato salad, rice, or house salad

Falafel WrapUS$13.00
Fried spiced ground garbanzo & fava beans, tomatoes, pickles, parsley, tahini
Garlic Chicken WrapUS$14.00
Marinated chicken, garlic spread, lettuce, tomato, pickles, parsley
Shawarma (Gyro)US$14.00
Choice of chicken or beef, lettuce, tahini salad, pickles, parsley
Koobideh WrapUS$16.00
Ground beef, arugula, balsamic dressing, yogurt cucumber sauce, sumac

Specialties

Lebanese BreakfastUS$17.00
2 eggs over easy topped with sumac spice, fava beans, lebni dip, zaatar seasoning, warm pita
Byblos BurgerUS$18.00
House made ground beef patty, crispy potato, arugula, tomato, mint, lebni-zaatar spread, served with side of fries
Vegetarian ComboUS$19.00
Hummus, grape leaves, falafel, baba ghanouj, house salad

Entrees + Kebabs

comes with seasoned rice, sauteed veggies, house salad

Koobideh KebabUS$20.00
Ground beef, seasoned & marinated with garlic, onions
Steak KebabUS$21.00
Marinated beef, seasoned veggies
Kafta KebabUS$20.00
Ground Lebanese beef mixed with spices and parsley
Ground Lamb KebabUS$25.00
Tender Juicy house marinated ground lamb
Beef ShawarmaUS$20.00
Beef tenderloin strips, marinated and seasoned, topped with tahini salad, parsley, pickles
Chicken ShawarmaUS$19.00
Chicken tenderloin strips, topped with tahini salad, parsley, pickles
FalafelUS$16.00
Fried spiced ground garbanzo & fava beans, parsley, topped with tahini sauce
Veggie KebabUS$16.00
Seasoned veggies, topped with tahini sauce
Shrimp KebabUS$20.00
Grilled shrimp, seasoned veggies, topped with tahini sauce
Chicken KebabUS$18.00
House marinated Mediterranean style chicken
Wild MahiUS$22.00
Wild mahi, seasoned and seared, topped with tahini sauce

What 93 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Byblos Cafe offers a cozy atmosphere with "attentive and friendly service." Diners rave about the "delicious" Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, especially the "falafel-best I have ever eaten." While the setting is charming for a friendly meal, improvements in ambiance and consistency in food preparation could enhance the experience further.

93 Reviews

R
Richard
VIP
Orange County
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made a reservation for two couples on Open Table , received an email requesting confirmation and we complied. However on arrival we discovered the restaurant was closed for the holidays and we had to scurry around looking for an open restaurant on a busy Saturday night and ended up eating pizza.
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Krista
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the sides as well as the main entree! So much fresh produce! The ambiance was cozy.
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Robert
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place for a holiday lunch with a friend!
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Scott
Hawaii
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive and friendly service and great food! I had the steak kabab and a Turkish coffee to finish off the meal. Both were fantastic
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places, the hostess Luz is the sweetest!
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Char
Orange County
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was very excited to try this place after reading the reviews. Usually dine at larger establishments but wanted to give a smaller place a try. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere is nice and cozy but my fish, the Mahi entree was way overcooked. The moment I received my food I could immediately notice the fish was cooked too long. Really not sure how the chef didn't notice that. It was cold and rainy so I didn't complain but I don't think I will be back.
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Diane
VIP
Orange County
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live Byblos! Tonight’s experience was great as always. The servers are friendly and attentive! The food is delicious! Love this restaurant, the food, the atmosphere and customer service!
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Laura
VIP
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time dining here. The service was prompt and courteous. The food was delicious. We were a bit disappointed there was no baklava dessert, but the ice cream dessert was a great replacement. So good. We will definitely return for another meal.
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Milena
VIP
Los Angeles
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service. Wish there were more soup options besides lentil soup but falafel and chicken were delicious. The hot water refill with the Turkish coffee ladle was a nice touch. Small seating area with bar and table options. Having sports on the TVs felt a bit misaligned with the authentic Turkish cuisine and mid-price tag. Overall, it’s a why not sure spot. Not a whoa incredible spot.
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Kara
Calgary
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cocktails seemed watery. Not much flavour. Falafel balls a little over cooked. Not much flavour.
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129 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866-1404

Additional information

Area
Orange
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:00–21:00 Wed–Sat 21:00–02:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–16:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Lebanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.byblos.cafe/
Phone number
(714) 538-7180

Byblos Cafe

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Appetizers

Fried CauliflowerUS$12.00

Falafel Balls & TahiniUS$9.00

French FriesUS$9.00

Pan Fried Mediterranean CheeseUS$14.00

Hummus PlateUS$10.00

Pomegranate Baba GhanoujUS$10.00

Grape LeavesUS$9.00

Mediterranean Potato SaladUS$13.00

Soup + Salads

Byblos Famous Lentil SoupUS$6.00

Fatoush SaladUS$13.00

Greek SaladUS$13.00

FABulous SaladUS$14.00

Caesar SaladUS$14.00

Pita Wraps

Falafel WrapUS$13.00

Garlic Chicken WrapUS$14.00

Shawarma (Gyro)US$14.00

Koobideh WrapUS$16.00

Specialties

Lebanese BreakfastUS$17.00

Byblos BurgerUS$18.00

Vegetarian ComboUS$19.00

Entrees + Kebabs

Koobideh KebabUS$20.00

Steak KebabUS$21.00

Kafta KebabUS$20.00

Ground Lamb KebabUS$25.00

Beef ShawarmaUS$20.00

Chicken ShawarmaUS$19.00

FalafelUS$16.00

Veggie KebabUS$16.00

Shrimp KebabUS$20.00

Chicken KebabUS$18.00

Wild MahiUS$22.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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