A first visit to a large Mediterranean menu can leave you wondering where to begin. At Mezze Cafe, the easiest answer is to order for the table: start with dips, add something from the grill, and save room for knafeh. Here are ten dishes and drinks that show the range of our kitchen at 504 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704.
Ten Dishes and Drinks Worth Sharing
These plates and pours cover the essentials: classic mezze, shawarma, grilled skewers, dessert, and strong coffee. Choose a few across the list and build a meal around the table.
- Knafeh — warm cheese pastry layered with crispy vermicelli, rose-flavored syrup, and crushed pistachios; its crunch was praised by the Austin Chronicle during a tasting of Austin knafeh spots.
- Chicken Shawarma Plate — hours-marinated chicken carved from the rotisserie, served with rice, salad, hummus, and warm pita.
- Mixed Grill Platter — your choice of chicken, beef, or kafta skewers with sides and grilled vegetables; a feast built for sharing.
- Hummus Dip — silky chickpeas blended fresh daily with premium tahini and lemon, finished with extra virgin olive oil.
- Falafel — crispy, golden patties of freshly ground chickpeas, fava beans, and herbs with our signature tahini sauce.
- Dolmas — tender stuffed grape leaves filled with rice, tomatoes, parsley, and Mediterranean spices from a cherished family recipe.
- Kafta Kabob — spiced ground beef and lamb skewers grilled until smoky, served with hummus and warm pita.
- Shish Tawook — marinated grilled chicken skewers with our famous house-made garlic sauce.
- Baklava — flaky phyllo layered with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey syrup, made in-house.
- Turkish Coffee — rich, aromatic, and brewed in the traditional style; the perfect finish to any meal.
Plan Your Visit
Mezze Cafe is on Oltorf Street in the 78704 zip code, convenient to downtown, South Lamar, and Riverside. Check the menu before you visit, then reserve a table if you are bringing a group or planning a weekend hookah night.