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YAFO Kitchen

Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Mediterranean restaurants in Charlotte


Address

720 Gov Morrison St #120, Charlotte, NC 28211

Website

yafokitchen.com

Contact

(704) 365-7130

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.8K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 11 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: bowl (10) good (10) chicken (8) great (8) staff (8) sauce (7) fresh (6) pita (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Michael H. 6 months ago on Google
    We stopped in for a quick bite on the way to a comedy show. My girlfriend said she wasn’t hungry but dove in once she tried the bowl! The amba chicken salad is great! It tastes like an Indian curry. The grape leaves and hummus are good too. The chicken shawarma was juicy and full of flavor. We also got a side of the Greek Yogurt Mac & cheese which is extremely creamy and comforting. Nice spot!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bethany E. 1 year ago on Google
    We ate so fast, no pictures of food. Sorry guys... This is one of my favorite restaurants for date nights! It's also 1.5 miles away from French bakery for dessert! AMELIES. Very healthy and filling food choices at YAFO!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jarrell H. 1 year ago on Google
    As a vegan, it's very hard finding quality food st restaurants. But this spot here, was highly fresh and the vegan options they had were phenomenal. The Brussel sprouts and mixed mushrooms had an amazing taste. I had an avocado bowl, with a side or eggplant which also was delicious.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Adam N. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm on a mission to find the best chicken sandwich in Charlotte. I was told to give this one a try. It's certainly hot, well the sauce is. Too hot in fact! I would get the sauce on the side and add it to your liking. As for the chicken it's pounded super thin (unfortunately) and the breading is lite (which is great). It gets a 3 because there really is not much chicken on the sandwich.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daisha V. 7 months ago on Google
    🗣️ This food and restaurant is clean…. So I’m using my favorite word… Amazeballs 🥹 yeah just eat here what a lovely place … their spice sauce opened up my nostrils and made my nose run 🏃‍♂️😂🤣
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick G. 1 year ago on Google
    I had no idea what to order, so I just pointed and hoped I got lucky. Trying new things paid off this time! I'll definitely be back! The food was really good, the staff was friendly, and the fellow patrons we're very mellow.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 2 years ago on Google
    First time I got the Israeli Hot Chicken sandwich with Brussels sprouts and potato wedges. It's spicy as all get out, so be forewarned. Brussels sprouts were on point! Potato wedges were pretty good. Second time I built my own bowl. Quinoa, falafel, all sorts of veggies, and tahini sauce. Outstanding!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole K. 2 years ago on Google
    I love eating here anytime I'm in town! It's easy to eat gluten free here (I have Celiac) and the food is always so good! The staff is friendly and helpful....I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Charlotte.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jen P. 1 year ago on Google
    I had such an excellent experience here today for lunch! Got a build your own salad bowl with all my favorite stuff that I can't find other places as fresh or as many options: Baba ghanoush, tzatziki, tabbouleh, beets! Hot red sauce. Fresh pita! And the Greek yogurt macaroni and cheese was very good too! The people behind the counter were very kind and working together so well. Awesome thanks for a great treat!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Christy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is good, tasty and plentiful BUT YOU’RE KILLING YOUR FRONT LINE STAFF. Went tonight around 7, waited in the long line that’s always been the norm but now made worse by all the online orders. The staff on that front line were filling orders from walk in customers AND online/call in and it made them frazzled, sloppy and forgetful. It was frankly a jumbled mess. They tripped over each other, leaned over food and it was almost so cray cray that I walked away. Management you need to completely separate the two functions of filling orders. Your staff are overwhelmed and you need to improve your operating procedures. Again the food is good but what I saw worries me about food handling and what other corners might be being cut.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little fast casual place. Be ready to order because they move you through quickly. The food is fresh and tasty. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Always looking for a good plant-based meal and this one was a hit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jill D. 1 year ago on Google
    A friend recommended we try this place for “great Israeli food”. I wasn’t sure what Israeli food was; turns out its chickpeas, chicken shawarma, falafel, tabbouleh, hummus….. The restaurant is in a Chipotle format in which you go trough the line to order and the staff makes it for you. Here you can have a bowl, salad, or pita with your choice of spreads and cold toppings, hot toppings, protein and sauce. It wasn’t really clear on what the options were and unfortunately the employee at the front of the line wasn’t helpful and seemed bothered that we asked questions and didn’t know the menu. Fortunately a repeated customer behind us in line explained things and offered suggestions. My husband and I each got bowls. The food was fresh, and flavorful, and overall pretty healthy. The price was reasonable as well. The portions were good; we didn’t go away hungry. I tried the falafel and it was really tasty; crunchy on the outside and moist but not wet or mushy on the inside and full of flavor. The pita bread was great; its fluffier than other pita bread and was great to get the last bits in the bowl. The location of the restaurant is tucked in the corner of an upscale shopping area and not visible from the street when driving by. Worth looking for and giving it a try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Monica A. 1 year ago on Google
    While in CLT we grabbed two kids meals. The chicken shawarma kids meal. It comes with a variety of side choices. We chose rice, pita tahini sauce ,and our drinks were the cucumber melon lemonade. It was delicious and YAFO did not disappoint. The staff was super friendly the takeaways are hot and fresh tasting. We added a side of Moroccan lamb as well. The meals came to under 20.00 again kids meals but so tasty!

  • 1/5 Marisha M. 4 months ago on Google
    the food they gave me colored my white nails and it’s coming off, don’t come here. I had perfect white nails but whatever they put in it’s food colored my nails and this isn’t washing off

  • 5/5 Glendon M. 4 months ago on Google
    Food is fantastic. Best Brussel Sprouts ever. I have had the steak kabobs a few times and the first time they were amazing. Last two times the cook over cooked the hell out of them. Overall A plus.

  • 5/5 Tanya I. 5 months ago on Google
    This place has to be the best vegan option in Charlotte! Fresh, healthy, colorful and a variety of plant based options are available, as well as all the fresh meats everyone else ordered. The staff are helpful with menu suggestions for newbies, like me. The menu signs have the ingredients list so you know exactly what you are eating. I can't wait to return to Charlotte and grab a plate at Yafo. I ordered a salad/quinoa base bowl with two different types of hummus, several veggies, olives, mushrooms and a pan fried eggplant slice on top. It was so yummy! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Scott F. 7 months ago on Google
    I think this is the best place to grab a bowl in town, although you can't go wrong anywhere on this menu. The Israeli hot chicken sandwich and pita tacos are also both great if you want something outside a bowl. The crispy eggplant is a sneaky great main ingredient for your bowl. It's also an excellent carry out experience, with the food being as good at home as it is in restaurant. I hope this place expands past the existing 3 restaurants around town.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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