by U U.

I went there for a quick dinner at 7:15 on a weeknight while getting off work. I got their before my friends did and ended up waiting for a bit for atleast one of them to get there. The owner was very rude to us and rushed us to get our orders in before our third friend got there. The falafel was dry and very ordinary (especially when compared to the ones just up the street on Truly Med) and we were annoyed by his constantly rushing us to finish up and leave. I would probably go there sometime to shop for some middle eastern spices and groceries, but never for dinner!

by Sophia S.

This is a great place for finding authentic middle eastern ingredients for far less than what you would pay at a standard grocer, plus they have a great deli for a snack or lunch after you've done your shopping (lamb shawarma).  I love coming here for feta, olives, walnuts and the always handy puff pastry.

by Ebru Y.

If you're homesick because you cannot find the foods and goods you had in your home country then do not miss this place! Even if you are a local person, you will fall in love with all the foreign goodies this place has to offer! My family shops here often because we can pretty much find anything Turkish here, really Turkish, with the brands and all. There is the beef sausage, cheese, dried goods, olives, jams, whatever you can think of. They also serve falafels, dolmas, and some other appetizers in the store, and they do have a few bar stools that you can rest on and enjoy your food :)

by Chris C.

Nice little deli. Decent prices on prepared food. Some of the grocery items were a bit high, but for specialty store, not surprising. I'm going back.

by Cody R.

I had the Mediterranian combination plate a spinach pie. The baba ganouj was among the best I've ever had. Falafel was a little dry on its own, but was served with good portions of hummus, tahini and baba g. Their spinach pies are vegetarian/vegan, which was nice. The owner was very friendly too.

by Paula T.

Was not super impressed with the Classic Gyro I got to go.  the meat was a little dry.  The other ingredients seemed good and fresh.  It also came with a bag of chips which I wasn't expecting.  The best place I've found so far for gyros is Gyros 2 Go in Redmond.

by Dianne B.

Byblos has the aroma of every spice you've never heard of. It's a Mediterranean Delicatessen in downtown Bellevue...instead of potato salad and salami, imagine ordering baba ganoush and dolmades. When I visited today, the prorietor offered me a tiny cup of Turkish coffee.  It was sooo good! Rich and smooth. The flavor lingering after the coffee was gone.Here you can buy Rose water for love spells. It's also delicious for flavoring pink icing. It's amazing how many lovely treats and interesting foods they have stocked in two rows and a deli counter. Stop in at lunch. You'll love it!

by Sarah P.

I visited this place because when I called Mediterranean Kitchen, they said there was a 40 minute wait.  We didn't want to wait that long.  When we got here, it was completely empty.  It was just me and my bf.  We got a chicken sandwich, grape leaves, and hummus.  We both enjoyed the food, and it was priced well.

by Benjamin J.

Those looking for Mediterranean food in the downtown Bellevue area are likely to go one block up Bellevue Way to the excellent Meditteranean Kitchen and overlook Byblos Deli.  Doing so would be a major error.Byblos is a very different place from the Mediterranean Kitchen.  It's a hole-in-the-wall/ethnic market better suited for take-out than the decidedly-sit down Kitchen (although Byblos does have a few pleasant tables).Food here ranges from the standards - gyro and falafel - to slightly more adventurous fare.  It's all deliciously spiced and wonderful.  Try whatever sparks your fancy, and don't be scared to try something new.The market portion too (not reviewed here) is also excellent.  This place is even worth the bus trip from Seattle.  See what's changed in Bellevue, and have some great food.

by Marc S.

Ordered a lamb shawarma sandwich here for dinner tonight. The first thing I noticed upon entering, was the aroma of exotic spices. That alone was worth the trip. Next, I wandered through the store, admiring all of the strange and wonderful merchandise, from hookahs to specialty foods, teas, well...you get the idea. It's fun to inconspicuously settle down at one of the tables, observe the goings-on, and just listen to all the conversations in Turkish. One major advantage of this place is the price! $6+tax gets you chips along with your sandwich.  The shawarma was very good, though (being nit-picky) just a tad dry. It was reasonably generous, but I would have liked just a bit more meat.For the PERFECT shawarma sandwich, I would still choose Garlic Crush. However, for a tasty schawarma, PLUS price and atmosphere, Byblos Deli wins hands-down. ---Almost forgot: be sure to get here early for dinner since Byblos closes at 8pm (7pm on Sunday)

by Sim M.

Falafel, hummus and baba ganoush are delicious, you could taste the freshness and flavor.The only thing they can change is try being welcoming and friendly.

by Giri S.

We try not to go to the Eastside if we don't have to, but fortunately today we found a way to make it worthwhile: Byblos deli. While the proprietor was preparing our delicious hummus/pita/falafel/etc meal we browsed the amazing selection of mostly Turkish groceries. Brought back great memories of our Turkey trip. Anyway, Byblos is now our #1 Mediterranean place in the area.PS - The husband and wife who were running the store were extremely warm and friendly and we have never seen a grocery store this clean.