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Cedars Halal Market, Restaurant & Hookah

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Mediterranean fare such as falafel, kebabs & pastries in simple digs with an attached grocery store. People often mention ordered, Charlotte, hummus, chicken, recommend, rice,


Address

4832 Central Ave C, Charlotte, NC 28205

Website

www.cedarlandspices.com

Contact

(704) 535-9662

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (127 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: ordered (9) Charlotte (8) hummus (8) chicken (7) recommend (6) rice (6)
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  • 5/5 Fauna M. 2 years ago on Google
    BEST stuffed grapes! I think I’m addicted to them now. Also one of the few Mediterranean restaurants in Charlotte that serves halloumi. Everything I’ve tried so far has been great. Many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Highly recommend!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M D. 1 year ago on Google
    I hadn’t eaten here in forever until I saw it on Uber Eats and now I’ve ordered several times.The grape leaves are homemade, not from a can which is hard to find. The tabouleh is also very good…. Much better than other places in the area
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 shoshana54 2 years ago on Google
    I'll give one star, because the gentleman was nice. The food was terrible. I ordered the entree Shwarma Chicken and beef meal, which he said came with rice, 10.99, when I got home no rice in both meals that I ordered. The shwarma meat was dry and awful. The falafel was terrible and burnt. You live and you learn, never again. They figured by the time she gets home she won't come back to get order corrected, because I live very far away. So do yourself a favor and don't go here if you think you are going to get a good cooked meal. $35.00 not worth it!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth W. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered several items for my family and the food was absolutely phenomenal. I cannot wait to come in and buy spices and explore the shop. Best tatziki I have had in Charlotte. Thank you for caring so much about your product!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ehab H. 5 years ago on Google
    International grocery and a mediterranian kitchen that makes amazing hot and ready food my favorite was the falafel and hommus as well as the shawarma, they had a huge selection of groceries and hokah products and coparred to places I've shopped before the price was actually really good the best arabic shop I've been to in charlotte
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wanetta S. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite place to buy all my hookah supplies and fresh meats. Lamb, goat, beef
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 francie n. 7 months ago on Google
    We ordered this food order by DoorDash in the past. We were happy about it. We decided to stop by this cozy shop. We love their food. We called the shop for tonight's dinner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ali R. 1 year ago on Google
    Just let you know This market and in the same market there is a very tasty food middle East restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AJ A. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the best Middle Eastern store in North Carolina. They have the best international groceries that you won’t find anywhere else and also they sell the most amazing food you can ever have. Posting a picture of my breakfast every day!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jill B. 7 months ago on Google
    This is our new favorite take-out spot! Fresh and so yummy. My steak was still sizzling when I picked it up last night. Shish Tawook (chicken) and Shish Kebab (steak) with rice and a side of hummus or baba ghannouj are our go-to orders. Plenty of leftovers for the next day. Grab some sweet treats too! I want to explore the market more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Hanna G. 8 months ago on Google
    I've been coming here for over 15 years. In the past few years, they've been engaging in some questionable practices. During a random conversation, I discovered that I'm not the only one they've been deceiving. I learned the importance of asking for a receipt the hard way. I'm not sure how much money they've taken from my account without my knowledge, but the last time they did it for few dollars. They refunded the money after I spoke to the person, but it's manipulative to target loyal customers. Keep in mind that most of your customers are foreigners, so it's likely they aren't scrutinizing receipts, and the staff is aware of that. Believe me, there are countless people who have noticed your tactics. Shame on you guys!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rafay M. 1 year ago on Google
    Owner is very nice and greet you herself when you enter the restaurant portion of the building. It’s a quiet and very pleasant eatery, I got the rotisserie chicken with rice and French fries. I loved everything will definitely recommend you come have lunch here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kat C. 1 year ago on Google
    I got doordash from this place and I wish we took pictures! It was super yummy aside from some cold soggy fries but everything else was bomb. We got the lamb shank and mixed grill dish-both with double rice. It’s yellow basmati and my Irani fiancé is impressed! We also got the Baba Ganoush and it was packed with flavor. I’ve had some bland Baba Ganoush elsewhere so this was definitely pleasing! I got the mango drink, it was sweet and it’s advertised as all natural. Both the walnut and pistachio baklava were on point, I liked the walnut just a little bit better than the pistachio. I can’t wait to go there in real life and add to this review!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Here I. 1 year ago on Google
    Best half chicken and hummus on this side of town!! Always well stocked in the store for things I can not find at a lot of corporate stores. Friendly faces, always a lovely experience!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cyndi S. 6 years ago on Google
    Fantastic!! There is only take out, but this is one of the best shawarmas I have had! I also ordered hummus which was to die for. Take a drive and head over to this spot for chicken, gyros and a shawarma.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Faud K. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was sub par. Lacked authentic flavor and preparation. Mixed Grill Meats hardly had a grilled flavor. They also gave me bread in the grocery store bag it came in. I could have went to the grocery and picked up better bread and mutabbal
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zane I. 1 year ago on Google
    I went in and Grabbed one of their new bowls I got the chicken with the rice with hummus garlic and red hot sauce it was nothing short of amazing I’m a bigger dude so for something to fill me up with a little leftover amazed me. Would definitely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claire H. 3 years ago on Google
    I was looking for ingredients for dolmades, and didn't find what I needed at the big stores in Charlotte. Walked into this place, was warmly greeted, instantly helped, found exactly what I needed, and got friendly advice on what to pick. Store is clean, well organized and well lighted. A most excellent shopping experience. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lola R. 2 years ago on Google
    dropped by this East Charlotte gem this morning and was greeted by Ehab. the friendliest demeanour and so helpful when I mentioned I was searching Turkish hazelnut spread. Ehab was kind enough to suggest that they could order it for me. the store is chock full of all types of Mediterranean & Middle Eastern goodies. I picked up a pack of pita. definitely recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlotte M. 6 years ago on Google
    Good tasting authentic take out food! Friendly owners and staff. Call ahead for take out because the wait can be some minutes. The store is just as great. Lots of favorite, hard to find groceries.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ali A. 5 months ago on Google
    I ordered my food for to go. It was chicken kabob but they gave something else instead of kabob. It was chicken but not Kabob. And wasn’t delicious either. Just wasted my money on this food. 🙁 i have uploaded the picture to see what i ordered and what i got!!

  • 5/5 Luxy Cleaning & C. 4 months ago on Google
    The food was the best middle eastern food I’ve ever tasted I. Charlotte. The hummus was so creamyyyy! The grocery and hookah selection is very big too. Must see this place and taste the hummus!

  • 5/5 Chris S. 4 months ago on Google
    This place is great. Everything I've had has been fantastic (the hummus may be the best in Charlotte), and the people are always so nice. Excellent place to pick up middle eastern/Mediterranean groceries as well.

  • 5/5 Papa D. 4 months ago on Google
    My new favorite spot in Charlotte!! Hidden gem!! Best Shawarmas and Humus in town. Halal food option; food is prepared fast and hot and very consistent!! More importantly, the staff, from management to the kitchen are such class acts! Professional yet friendly. Attentive and always courteous, the level of hospitality they display daily is outstanding. This is a business I will keep supporting and I do recommend them highly!

  • 1/5 David B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely waste of money. I ordered the lamb shawarma. It was pathetically small with fat, bone and very little meat. It didn’t look anything like the large sandwich on the menu. The tabouleh was dry and flavorless. I think they forgot to put any lemon/oil etc. The spinach pastry was hollow and brick hard. Worst Middle Eastern food ever.

  • 5/5 Annick M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best hummus and fatoush in Charlotte. Great selection of specialty grocery items. Love this place.

  • 5/5 Halal B. 1 year ago on Google
    The most tender shish kabobs! My wife and I got the shish kabob plate and a mansaf. I really liked the Mansaf and my wife’s shish kabobs were so tender and flavorful. I’ve been going here since early 2000s and never been disappointed.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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