Ayse's Cafe
1703 Plymouth (Courtyard Shops) [map]
662–1711

Turkish dining, takeout, and catering. Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–9 p.m. Closed Sun.  

Charlie's Mediterranean Cuisine
2370 Carpenter [map]
973–2737

Middle Eastern dishes, fresh juices, smoothies. Sun.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.–11 p.m.  

Eastern Flame
304 S. Ashley [map]
864–5236

Shawarmas, kebabs, tikkas, tandooris, samosas, falafel, ghallaba. Hookahs available. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–5 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–5 a.m. (summer: 3 p.m.–5 a.m.), Sun. 3–11 p.m. (summer: closed Sun.).  

Exotic Bakeries and Syrian Cuisine
1721 Plymouth (Courtyard Shops) [map]
665–4430

Bakery and Middle Eastern food. Cakes for special occasions. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed Sun. www.exoticbakeries.com  

Jerusalem Garden
307 S. Fifth Ave. [map]
995–5060

Tiny and locally famous Middle Eastern diner. Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. noon–8 p.m.  

Mama Rosa's
3901 Jackson [map]
913–5555

Quick-service hearty Italian food: pasta and pizza, sandwiches, subs, salads, calzones, and deep-dish Chicago pizza. Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 4–9 p.m. (Sun. 4 –8 p.m. in summer)  

Mediterrano
2900 S. State (Concord Center) [map]
332–9700

Dishes of Mediterranean countries, including couscous, paella, and sea bass. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. noon–9 p.m. www.mediterrano.com  

Oasis Grill
1106 South University [map]
665–2244

Middle Eastern food. Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.  

Pita Kabob Grill
619 E. William [map]
622–8082

Vegetarian or meat pita sandwiches, salads, baklava, and traditional dishes. Mon.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–midnight, Sun. 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.  

Rendez-Vous Cafe
1110 South University [map]
761–8600

Deli sandwiches, crepes, salads, Middle Eastern dishes, pastries, fresh juices, ice cream, coffee. Daily 7:30 a.m.–3 a.m. www.rendezvouscafe.com  

Sahara Cafe & Grill
283 S. Zeeb [map]
769–7553

Lebanese cuisine, including breakfast omelettes, sandwiches, soups, and pastries. Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m.  

Star's Cafe
2575 Jackson (Westgate) [map]
996–0299

Middle Eastern fare. Coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, pastries, gourmet soups, full lunch menu. Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Closed Sun.  

Zeidan's Bakery & Cafe
3182 Packard [map]
677–2233

Sandwiches, subs, hummus, dolmas, pies, Middle Eastern sweets. Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.–7 p.m.