Byblos Cafe

4.4

93 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

About this restaurant

Charming
Healthy
Neighborhood 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 am–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 9:00 pm–2:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
Orange
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Fried Cauliflower$12.00
Crispy fried, cauliflower, sea salt & lemon
Falafel Balls & Tahini$9.00
Ground garbanzo & fava beans, spices, parsley, lightly fried, fresh tahini sauce, house made turnips
French Fries$9.00
Fresh hand cut potatoes, seasoned & served with house made garlic sauce
Pan Fried Mediterranean Cheese$14.00
Fresh sliced Mediterranean cheese, pan-fried, topped with caraway seeds, fresh mint, warm pita (when available)
Hummus Plate$10.00
Mashed garbanzo beans, fresh garlic, lemon, tahini, toasted garbanzos, olive oil, warm pita
Pomegranate Baba Ghanouj$10.00
Smoked eggplant, garlic, lemon, tahini, toasted almonds, pomegranate, warm pita
Grape Leaves$9.00
Stuffed & wrapped with rice and spices, topped with sumac & dried mint
Mediterranean Potato Salad$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 Soup$6.00
Lentils, onions, Swiss chard, lemon juice, spices
Fatoush Salad$13.00
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, lemon, sumak, dried mint, pita bread
Greek Salad$13.00
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, feta, olives, house dressing
FABulous Salad$14.00
Feta, Arugula, Beet, shaved almonds, honey balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$14.00
Romaine, toasted cajun garbanzos, capers, Caesar dressing

Pita Wraps

choice of: potato salad, rice, or house salad

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

Specialties

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

Entrees + Kebabs

comes with seasoned rice, sauteed veggies, house salad

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

What 93 people are saying

Byblos Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 vibrant and cozy atmosphere, perfect for a date night or casual outing. Known for "delicious food and amazing service," guests rave about the "best burger," flavorful koobideh, and delectable Mediterranean dishes, including hummus and falafel. Despite occasional slow service, Byblos Cafe remains a beloved dining spot.

93 Reviews

R
Richard VIP
Orange County10 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 29, 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 County1 review
5.0
Dined on December 21, 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 County1 review
5.0
Dined on December 20, 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
Hawaii11 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 8, 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 County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 30, 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 County8 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 24, 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 County29 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 22, 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 Angeles16 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 17, 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 Angeles25 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 17, 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
Calgary7 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 17, 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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FAQs

Byblos Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 93 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

129 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866-1404

Additional information

Neighborhood
Orange
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 9:00 pm–2:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
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

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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Appetizers

Fried Cauliflower$12.00

Falafel Balls & Tahini$9.00

French Fries$9.00

Pan Fried Mediterranean Cheese$14.00

Hummus Plate$10.00

Pomegranate Baba Ghanouj$10.00

Grape Leaves$9.00

Mediterranean Potato Salad$13.00

Soup + Salads

Byblos Famous Lentil Soup$6.00

Fatoush Salad$13.00

Greek Salad$13.00

FABulous Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$14.00

Pita Wraps

Falafel Wrap$13.00

Garlic Chicken Wrap$14.00

Shawarma (Gyro)$14.00

Koobideh Wrap$16.00

Specialties

Lebanese Breakfast$17.00

Byblos Burger$18.00

Vegetarian Combo$19.00

Entrees + Kebabs

Koobideh Kebab$20.00

Steak Kebab$21.00

Kafta Kebab$20.00

Ground Lamb Kebab$25.00

Beef Shawarma$20.00

Chicken Shawarma$19.00

Falafel$16.00

Veggie Kebab$16.00

Shrimp Kebab$20.00

Chicken Kebab$18.00

Wild Mahi$22.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Is Byblos Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Permanently Closed

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