The Best Mediterranean Restaurant & Hookah Lounge in Austin
Family-owned and fully halal since 2015 — mezze, shawarma, house-made knafeh, and Austin's late-night hookah lounge.
504 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704 · Fully Halal · Open until 2:00 AM every Friday & Saturday
Continue the Night in Our Hookah Lounge
Step into Austin’s premier hookah lounge and unwind with premium shisha across 21 regular and exotic flavors, plus seven house-crafted signature mixes. Relax under the stars on our outdoor patio or settle into the intimate indoor lounge — open until 2 AM Friday & Saturday. Must be 21+ to enter.
Indoor & outdoor seating · Open until 2 AM Friday & Saturday · 21+ lounge
Mediterranean Mezze Platter
A generous spread of our finest appetizers — hummus, kibbeh, cheese rolls, spinach fatayer, and crispy falafel. Perfect for sharing.
A Family Dream
Mezze Cafe is the materialization of a family dream — bringing authentic Mediterranean cuisine to Austin in an atmosphere of love and warmth. Family-owned since 2015, every recipe is homemade and rooted in a decade of family recipes, and “mezze” itself means the assortment of shared plates that brings people together.
Delicious Menu
Hummus Dip
$7.49
Baba Ghanouj Dip
$7.49
Falafel (4)
$6.99
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
$12.99
Jumbo Mezze Platter
$34.99Why Dine With Us
Skilled Chef
Fresh Ingredients
Fresh Ambience
Secret Recipe
Real reviews from our valued guests on Google Maps — rated 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Proudly rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 281 reviewers on Yelp — a testament to our quality.
From homemade dips to grilled platters, smoothies to desserts — crafted fresh daily.
Serving authentic Mediterranean cuisine to the Austin community since 2015.
From Our Blog
The Art of Mezze: A Mediterranean Tradition
5 Reasons Why Mediterranean Food is the Healthiest
Hookah 101: A Guide to Flavors & Techniques
Based on 626 Google Reviews
Mohammed Jalil
Local Guide · 72 reviews
Mezza Cafe is an exceptionally clean and well-organized place. The shisha is excellent, the kunafa is incredibly delicious, and the prices are very reasonable. I came all the way from Houston after being recommended this spot, and honestly, it exceeded my expectations.
Victoria D
Google Review
Sam was our server. He was so kind, patient, knowledgeable, and engaging. We tried 3 different platters, 4 different sides, 1 appetizer and 2 desserts. It was all ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! It is a 4 hour drive from our home and we will 100% be back again!
Rashid A
Google Review
The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The atmosphere is relaxing with a nice Mediterranean vibe, and the hookah is smooth with lots of great flavor options. Big shoutout to Rami — he was super friendly, welcoming, and made sure everything was perfect.
Harper Jackson
Local Guide · 59 reviews
Mezze Cafe is one of the most unique and enjoyable dining experiences I have had in downtown Austin. The Mediterranean food is absolutely delicious with generous portions and flavors that feel truly authentic.
Shanell M
Google Review
As soon as we seen the photos of the food we had to try it and didn't want to go anywhere else. The food was better than what we expected and the service was absolutely incredible. Sam was amazing and we will definitely be back.
Khyber R
Google Review
One of the best cafés I've ever visited! This establishment offers a truly authentic Middle Eastern ambiance. The tea is simply amazing, and the smoothies are fantastic. The customer service is remarkable, especially from 'RAMI', who made a lasting impression with his hospitality.
Mohammed Jalil
Local Guide · 72 reviews
Mezza Cafe is an exceptionally clean and well-organized place. The shisha is excellent, the kunafa is incredibly delicious, and the prices are very reasonable. I came all the way from Houston after being recommended this spot, and honestly, it exceeded my expectations.
Victoria D
Google Review
Sam was our server. He was so kind, patient, knowledgeable, and engaging. We tried 3 different platters, 4 different sides, 1 appetizer and 2 desserts. It was all ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! It is a 4 hour drive from our home and we will 100% be back again!
Rashid A
Google Review
The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The atmosphere is relaxing with a nice Mediterranean vibe, and the hookah is smooth with lots of great flavor options. Big shoutout to Rami — he was super friendly, welcoming, and made sure everything was perfect.
Harper Jackson
Local Guide · 59 reviews
Mezze Cafe is one of the most unique and enjoyable dining experiences I have had in downtown Austin. The Mediterranean food is absolutely delicious with generous portions and flavors that feel truly authentic.
Shanell M
Google Review
As soon as we seen the photos of the food we had to try it and didn't want to go anywhere else. The food was better than what we expected and the service was absolutely incredible. Sam was amazing and we will definitely be back.
Khyber R
Google Review
One of the best cafés I've ever visited! This establishment offers a truly authentic Middle Eastern ambiance. The tea is simply amazing, and the smoothies are fantastic. The customer service is remarkable, especially from 'RAMI', who made a lasting impression with his hospitality.
Alyssa Magnum
Local Guide · 59 reviews
We had a really good experience at Mezze Cafe overall! The food was absolutely amazing and the tea was honestly one of my favorite parts of the meal. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the atmosphere was fun and different.
Khyber R
Google Review
One of the best cafés I've ever visited! This establishment offers a truly authentic Middle Eastern ambiance. The tea is simply amazing, and the smoothies are fantastic. The customer service is remarkable, especially from 'RAMI', who made a lasting impression with his hospitality.
Harper Jackson
Local Guide · 59 reviews
Mezze Cafe is one of the most unique and enjoyable dining experiences I have had in downtown Austin. The Mediterranean food is absolutely delicious with generous portions and flavors that feel truly authentic.
Rashid A
Google Review
The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The atmosphere is relaxing with a nice Mediterranean vibe, and the hookah is smooth with lots of great flavor options. Big shoutout to Rami — he was super friendly, welcoming, and made sure everything was perfect.
Mohammed Jalil
Local Guide · 72 reviews
Mezza Cafe is an exceptionally clean and well-organized place. The shisha is excellent, the kunafa is incredibly delicious, and the prices are very reasonable. I came all the way from Houston after being recommended this spot, and honestly, it exceeded my expectations.
Victoria D
Google Review
Sam was our server. He was so kind, patient, knowledgeable, and engaging. We tried 3 different platters, 4 different sides, 1 appetizer and 2 desserts. It was all ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! It is a 4 hour drive from our home and we will 100% be back again!
Alyssa Magnum
Local Guide · 59 reviews
We had a really good experience at Mezze Cafe overall! The food was absolutely amazing and the tea was honestly one of my favorite parts of the meal. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the atmosphere was fun and different.
Khyber R
Google Review
One of the best cafés I've ever visited! This establishment offers a truly authentic Middle Eastern ambiance. The tea is simply amazing, and the smoothies are fantastic. The customer service is remarkable, especially from 'RAMI', who made a lasting impression with his hospitality.
Harper Jackson
Local Guide · 59 reviews
Mezze Cafe is one of the most unique and enjoyable dining experiences I have had in downtown Austin. The Mediterranean food is absolutely delicious with generous portions and flavors that feel truly authentic.
Rashid A
Google Review
The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The atmosphere is relaxing with a nice Mediterranean vibe, and the hookah is smooth with lots of great flavor options. Big shoutout to Rami — he was super friendly, welcoming, and made sure everything was perfect.
Mohammed Jalil
Local Guide · 72 reviews
Mezza Cafe is an exceptionally clean and well-organized place. The shisha is excellent, the kunafa is incredibly delicious, and the prices are very reasonable. I came all the way from Houston after being recommended this spot, and honestly, it exceeded my expectations.
Victoria D
Google Review
Sam was our server. He was so kind, patient, knowledgeable, and engaging. We tried 3 different platters, 4 different sides, 1 appetizer and 2 desserts. It was all ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! It is a 4 hour drive from our home and we will 100% be back again!
Theroar Q.
Yelp Review
Mezze Café has quickly become one of my favorite places in Austin. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with genuine hospitality that makes you feel like more than just another customer. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared.
Jessika W.
Yelp Review
so glad to have found this hidden gem! reminds of being back in Marrakech. the hookah is nice and smooth, the ambiance is relaxing + the moroccan mint tea brings back memories from my trip! service is phenomenal, quick, and accommodating. adding this to my list of favorite spots!
Charlie W.
Yelp Review
soooooookk goood and just like that your day is going better than it was with some friends and family and some hot mint tea
Anna W.
Yelp Review
Awesome spot for a hookah and hot tea. The food was also amazing. This is the first hookah lounge that I have visited in Austin that has a great set up and is very spacious. The staff were prompt and welcoming.
Gordon D.
Yelp Review
The food, everything, was very good. I had the Shish Tawook (chicken) with tabbouleh and hummus. The tabbouleh was fantastic! I don't know if it was authentic or not, but it was so good!
Victor H.
Yelp Review
Looked for hookah, found this, rolled here, and left happy. They have awesome flavors of hookah including the special flavors such as blue moon and midnight breeze. We went with blueberry mint since we didn't have it before; absolute killer.
Theroar Q.
Yelp Review
Mezze Café has quickly become one of my favorite places in Austin. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with genuine hospitality that makes you feel like more than just another customer. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared.
Jessika W.
Yelp Review
so glad to have found this hidden gem! reminds of being back in Marrakech. the hookah is nice and smooth, the ambiance is relaxing + the moroccan mint tea brings back memories from my trip! service is phenomenal, quick, and accommodating. adding this to my list of favorite spots!
Charlie W.
Yelp Review
soooooookk goood and just like that your day is going better than it was with some friends and family and some hot mint tea
Anna W.
Yelp Review
Awesome spot for a hookah and hot tea. The food was also amazing. This is the first hookah lounge that I have visited in Austin that has a great set up and is very spacious. The staff were prompt and welcoming.
Gordon D.
Yelp Review
The food, everything, was very good. I had the Shish Tawook (chicken) with tabbouleh and hummus. The tabbouleh was fantastic! I don't know if it was authentic or not, but it was so good!
Victor H.
Yelp Review
Looked for hookah, found this, rolled here, and left happy. They have awesome flavors of hookah including the special flavors such as blue moon and midnight breeze. We went with blueberry mint since we didn't have it before; absolute killer.
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