06/29/05

The place to go for middle-eastern

by sxp16

This is not the franchise "Aladdin's Eatery" but a bakery of the same name that has been in Cleveland for much longer.

Their pizzas on pita breads, grape leaves, and falafels (made fresh) are great. A small market place is nice for some additional things for home.

Not a place to sit and eat - but rather get the food and go.

The prices have probably not changed for at least 20 years.

• Pros: Cheap, Good, Food
• Cons: Lines

02/06/04

This Middle Eastern marketplace offers a healthy alternative to downtown's hot dogs.

by Contributor

The Scene
What began as a pita bakery has turned into a Middle Eastern dining and shopping experience. Browse the jam-packed shelves or sit down at one of the few tables to gossip with the regulars.

The Food
There's always a line of downtown diners patiently waiting for falafel, spinach pies and gyro wraps from the deli. The reason? The market offers a glimpse into another world, filled with roasted watermelon and squash seeds, Armenian string cheese, raisin vinegar, garlic chips, apricot rolls, and plenty of fresh pita bread, made in the on-premises bakery. (The pita made here is shipped to stores in five states.) There's also an olive bar; feta cheese is showcased next to the baked goods and comes in four varieties: Greek, Bulgarian, goat and French.