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Aladdin's Eatery
Category: Restaurants Middle Eastern Middle Eastern [Edit]
14536 Detroit AveLakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-4005
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 10:30 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 11:30 pm
Sun 11 am - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
35 reviews for Aladdin's Eatery
Review Highlights
35 reviews in English
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Review from rebecca t.
Cleveland, OH
3/23/2012
Great food, with an extensive menu. Gotta have hot sauce in the hummus. Yummy in the tummy.
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Review from Lauren S.
Lakewood, OH
2/21/2012
I'd say a solid 4 stars cuts it. I mean, basically, not the coziest atmosphere of my life, but the food is super fresh, reasonably priced, and the waitress was very nice. To some, hummus is hummus is hummus, but this was some seriously legitimate hummus. Also, thanks for being open on Sunday evenings!
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Review from Chad W.
1/8/2012
I have made it here a few times since relocating back to Cleveland. The food here is tasty, and the price is fair. I usually order the Beef Kafka which has a lot of flavor. My wife likes the Flavor Savor Special. The hummus is tasty, and the beer prices are about what you would expect ($3.5-$4.00). All in all a solid Middle Eastern Restaurant.
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Review from Dana P.
Columbus, OH
7/7/2011
This review has to give serious props to the hot sauce.
I should start out by sayingI'm a fan of the hummus. I like a garlicky hummus any time, but order this bad boy with a large side of their flavorful hot sauce and mix it in; it's phenomenal. Their hot sauce isn't like the angry orange bottle of Frank's Red Hot that you're picturing (though I love that stuff too); it's a complex mix of peppers and just the right amount of heat. I swear by the stuff. I've been known to order a large side of it and save it, using the rest as a marinade for chicken for another night's dinner.
Other than the aforementioned hot sauce which pairs perfectly with the hummus, there are several dishes I love to order here. For an inexpensive lunch, try one of their soups. All of them are fabulous, from the V-Nine (nine different vegetables), to the Chicken Lentil-Chili. The soups come in a huge steaming bowl, and are definitely a meal in themselves.
Another favorite dish of mine is the Shishtawook Rolled. My man and I will often order this one in tandem, because that "famous garlic sauce" will stay with you. But it is so worth it and so flavorful. I never thought I would enjoy pickled turnips, but they add a bright, tart crunch to the dish.
A vegetarian favorite is their Mujadara plate, perfectly cooked and seasoned lentils and rice topped with crunchy carmelized onions. This is a wonderful dish to share. It's delicious and filling.
Aladdin's has great food. I've never been disappointed at any of their locations. Give it a try sometime, especially if you're looking for a new vegetarian option; there's lots of deliciousness to discover here! -
Review from Kim F.
Fairview Park, OH
2/10/2011
I am a vegetarian and it is hard to find a place that caters to my tastes and does it well. This place does it in spades! My boyfriend eats meat so he can enjoy it as well. I LOVE the hummus and the Ali Baba Pitza! We go here for birthdays, New Years, and just because.
I have seen kids here, but there is no kids menu, so be sure your kids will eat anything.
The deserts are killer! -
Review from Amy T.
9/16/2009 1 Check-in Here
Mention if it is your first time at Aladdin's. They will bring out a sampler of the apps.
It is a casual cafe type restaurant with healthy options. They also have wine, beer, and smoothies. Their dessert counter is very tempting...they have those deli style GIANT cakes like Max's used to have in Rocky River.
Everything here is excellent, however, these are my old favorites:
Len-chili soup with feta
chicken salad salad with feta
stuffed grape leaves
hummus (If you can't eat the pita, they will bring out an assortment of veggies...specify what veggies otherwise you will get a bunch of pickled options). Add a bit of hot sauce, but it is Hot!
FYI:
It has been a few years since I last tried one of the wraps, but I believe they now put beets in them. You will definitely want to check on that if you don't like surprises in your wraps.Listed in: On Second Inspection
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Review from Dave C.
Denver, CO
10/16/2009
I've been coming here since I was an angsty teenager, and even then I wasn't scared to profess my undying love for their nirvana-inducing delicacies!
If you're not "lumberjack hungry", a rolled schwerma will probably do you just fine, and at around $6-7 the price is right. If you're really hungry though, go for one of the specialty plates. The lamb, kabobs, anything. It's all good.
For a bigger group, definitely start with the vegetarian appetizer plate. Their hummus and baba are to die for! Great smoothies, too. V-Nine soup is also one of my favorites... ok, I could go on and on so I'll just stop now.
But seriously, go eat there! -
Review from Mike B.
8/11/2009
Aladdin's is a great place to grab a light lunch or dinner. Terrific food that became so popular it turned into a chain.
This is one of the original locations, and I remember having my first indian food experience growing up in lakewood here.
Fantastic food, service, timing and decor. -
Review from Rich S.
Lakewood, OH
9/14/2011
Consistently good food in a sterilized environment comfortable enough for midwestern old folk from bfe.
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Review from Kimberly K.
San Francisco, CA
8/10/2007
I can't believe I've never reviewed aladdin's. it's aladdin's, for goodness sake.
this is, i believe, my favorite Cleveland restaurant in existence. Their menu is expansive, they offer healthy but delicious food, and they have good smoothies and desserts, too. Soups and chilis are perfect for a cold winter day, full of flavor and very filling. For hot, humid, summer days they have pita creations with a bunch of options to go with it.
If you live in cleveland and have not yet been to an aladdin's (there are several throughout the area), get yourself there now. you will not be disappointed. -
Review from Annie Q.
Pittsburgh, PA
11/6/2007
On my first trip to the west side ever, i walked into a pompus little eatery that was just too expensive for my budget, and more importantly didn't have a single veggie only dish (at the time, i wasn't eating meat). We did know our way around, and really accidently found Aladdins.
They have SO SOSOSO many dishes that have no meat in them- and are worth the money (TONS Of veggies and TOFU), and now that i am eating meat again, they have SO Many AMAZING MEAT DISHES. The Pitas rolled up with a hunk of Lamb in them, are AMAZING.
They are always VERY VERY KIND on the wallet, and the best part: ITS SO INEXPENSIVE (two people: soup, starter and meal get out for 30 bucks or less!) Its good times.
RECOMMENDATIONS: I thought i had eaten alot of Hummos in my life. I thought i had tried it all. But NOTHING EVER COMPARES TO THIS. Go to aladdins, and order the HOT SAUCE in the Hummos and PItas. its amazing. Its the most FANTASTIC THING YOUR mouth WILL EVER TASTE. Then memorize the name of the hot sauce and order ANY dish with it on it. THAT IS AMAZING.
ANOTHER: DRINK THE HOME BREWED FRESH MINT TEA. ITS perfect. No other word to describe it.
This place is healthy, clean, supportive of ALL eating decisions, and cheap. I love it a lot. -
Review from Rebecca M.
New York, NY
2/14/2010
Call me crazy but this is my favorite place in Cleveland to eat. I first went in Columbus when I was at Ohio State, and when my boyfriend asked me to move to Cleveland, my first response was yes and my second was, OMG ALADDINS!
I have tried to recreate the rice and failed miserably. That is my ultimate comfort food.
Love the shistawook. The garlic sauce is strong but worth it. Chicken is always cooked well and juicy.
I want it, now. -
Review from E T.
San Francisco, CA
4/28/2009
I've definitely made my way around the menu here. The soups or chili are good, the salads are very fresh, the rolled pitas are my favorite, and the pita pizzas are also great. I've visited several different locations and service is consistently friendly and attentive. Prices are reasonable.
I know the desserts are a big hit with some people, but I don't like them. I've given them a couple of chances and found them to be dry or stale, with super-sweet frosting. That said, if you do like them, you will appreciate the large servings. -
Review from John D.
Updated - 1/19/2010 1 photo
We stopped in here for a Saturday lunch and had a Greek chicken salad and a Lamb Roll with a baklava for dessert, together with a glass of Reisling and a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. Everything was excellent except for the salad - too much vinegar (way) and too little olive oil.
This is a great place.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/2/2009
I enjoyed my lunch at the Aladdin's Eatery in Westlake so much that I stopped here on the way home… Read more »
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Review from Oana K.
Cleveland, OH
5/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wonderful experience here, i just ate here yesterday, the service is 100% better than the aladdins in independence. our waitress was friendly, prompt, and professional. They even had music in the backround at this one. The food of course was good as usual. But i go more for the atmosphere. After eating at this one, i will never go back to the one in Independence. oh and i definately recommend the Truffle Ball
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Review from Ferrett S.
Rocky River, OH
9/5/2008
Cheap and decent Mediterranean food. It's not gourmet stuff, but if you're looking for some hummus and some decent vegetarian options, you're not likely to be disappointed. There's a good range of stuff to choose from, and if you like one of them you're likely to like all of them; consistency is their word. (On the down side, if you don't like one of them, well, this place is probably not for you.)
And the desserts and smoothies are very good. -
Review from Teenie K.
Cleveland, OH
8/1/2008
Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, but i have definitely experienced better. The food (i got a specialty plate) lacked enough flavor to make me think of almost flavorless.
I think their desserts looked fantastic, I should have ordered that instead! -
Review from Sarah H.
Updated - 11/3/2008
Just went back
It's still amazing
I loved their spicy kafta roll
So healthy, different, cheap, quick, awesome....
I'm a big fan. I wish they had one of these in Phx :(1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/31/2008
OMG
The pitza topped with curried chicken and peas... I can't remember what its called.
BUT I LOVE IT!… Read more »
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Review from Ryan D.
New York, NY
10/30/2009 1 Check-in Here
I'm really impressed. Kudos on their franchising - wouldn't it be awesome to have an Alladdin's at every highway rest stop in the US?
I look forward to my next bowl of delicious lentil soup. -
Review from Jeff S.
4/27/2011
Stopped here last year while visiting family and really enjoyed it. Great service and delicious foods.
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Review from susan s.
Cleveland, OH
10/29/2007
I've loved this place for years...but have noticed a decrease in the quality of its dishes. For instance, the veggie chili has been watered down--it's not as thick as it once was. Also portions have gotten smaller while prices increased this year. Does anyone remember when pita was included with all take out orders? It's extra now. Boo.
UPDATE: Sadly, had another so-so experience with take out. The Dawali Rolled pita was different---and not in a good way. Raw onions, dry as a board (no dressing)...what's going on over there guys? My husband's was prepared the same weird way. We both looked at each other during the second bite and exclaimed,"Something's different. This doesn't taste the same!" It's the little things in life that bring you down... -
Review from Martha L.
Lakewood, OH
5/4/2011 7 Check-ins Here
The absolute smoothest Hummus in the city! The food is so good you do't even mind that it is good for you too.
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Review from Daniel A.
Lakewood, OH
4/16/2010
Call me crazy, but I don't know what the hype is all about. The Aladdin Lamb was decent but the Chicken Curry roll should be renamed "Honey mustard Chicken Roll with Curry accent". Hummus or Hommos (however, they spell it) was decent. I'll have to try their dinner to give a more thorough review. As of now it does not get the five or four star from me.
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Review from P W.
Cleveland, OH
2/17/2010
My friend was fasting and suggested Aladdin's for lunch. I grew up down the street and never was too fond of the place growing up. The hot sauce served with the hummus is good. Nate's hummus still is better. I have had many of the pita wraps here. I tried the lamb on my last visit and was mad at the portion of meat. Kind of weak. I prefer Sahara on Lorain for this type of food. As far as options in Lakewood, now that I heard La Pita Express is closed, this is my go to.
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Review from Kevin P.
Bay Village, OH
1/19/2010
Great Middle Eastern food at reasonable prices and fast friendly service. The Crocker-Park is my fav.
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Review from e s.
Denver, CO
9/15/2010
I haven't lived in Ohio for 4 years now but STILL crave Aladdin's! I have not been able to find a counterpart in Colorado. I visit Aladdin's every time I visit Cleveland and order multiple dishes. When I lived in Lakewood I ordered take away at least once a week. everything is so good.
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Review from Jen M.
Cleveland, OH
4/30/2010
I had a serious hankering for Middle Eastern food the other day and decided to check out Aladdin's upon a suggestion from a friend. Let me first caveat this by saying I like my hummus dripping (and I mean dripping in garlic) so I found Aladdin's hummus to be extremely bland and actually a bit weird tasting. The texture was fine but the taste was B flat. The parsley on the dish was a bit 80s. I was surprised that I had to clarify if I wanted white or dark meat chicken. The grilled white meat chicken arrived barely warm. I was bummed. The hot sauce is very, very good so that made me happy. This is a cute location facing Detroit Rd with tables in the windows. Service was good. Perhaps I caught them on an off day and will need to give them another chance!
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Review from Nicole B.
Cleveland, OH
9/3/2007
OF course this place is great. If you've never been to an Aladdin's you are crazy. The desserts are amazing, the tabouli is good and their different rolls are great. The nice things is the food is great at a very affordable prices.
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Review from Ruth D.
Round Rock, TX
3/19/2008
I had tried this place when I first moved to Lakewood in '05 and I was hooked. It totally puts the Greek restaurants in Hawaii to shame. I moved back to Hawaii and when I came to visit last year I was shocked in how much the quality of the food had changed. It wasn't good at all. The hummus caused my mouth to break out in blisters and my meat in my shish kabob salad was dry. And the carrot cake that I ordered wasn't moist at all. I was heart broken.... they started to taste like the crap they serve in Hawaii. On the upside at least it's cheaper.
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Review from Kev J.
Cleveland, OH
7/11/2011
Aladdin's is another overrated eatery in Cleveland. all the restaurants in this chain are pretty much the same, whether Lakewood, Akron, or Middleburg Heights. The stuffed grape leaves (dawali) was good, but the lamb pita was a disappointment. The meat was cut into too-big chunks that were impossible to chew without making a sloppy embarrassing mess. My salad was covered with a ton of cheese- why? When I brought this to the attention of the waitress, her response was like she really didn't care. Won't be back. If this is what passes for Arabic cuisine in Cleveland, I'll stick to cooking specialties at home.
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Review from Matt S.
Cuyahoga, OH
7/8/2011
Excellent food! The hummus and fattoush salad are my absolute favorites.
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Review from brian a.
Seattle, WA
12/14/2008
I used to live down the street from this Aladdin's. Tuna shawarma, veggie chili, falafel, it was all consistently great.
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Review from Traci M.
Cleveland, OH
1/6/2010
consistantly good! you can count on this place! i am thrilled with more veggies in the rolls, good move aladdins! order hot sauce with EVERYTHING. save room for the chocolate bomb. if i ever leave ohio, i will surely miss this place.
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Review from Laura M.
Cleveland, OH
8/15/2011
I was craving a falafel today and so turned to Yelp to guide me. I live near this Aladdin in Lakewood and am new to the area, so gave it a shot. I'm a bit miffed, however. I have no objections to the food I was served, it was OK. I've had better. But right there very boldy on the menu it said Enjoy a POT of tea. That sounded really nice, a whole POT of tea. So I ordered my falafel wrap and a POT of tea. I was brought a CUP of tea. For the same price as the pot of tea that I desired and know I clearly ordered. It was good tea, but why no pot of tea? I also asked for some hot sauce to spice it up a bit and noticed that they had to bring it to me in a plastic lidded container. Seriously, no table hot sauce? Then to top it off they charged me .60 for the small amount of hot sauce I did use. Little things like this really make a difference. And they also really bug me. LIke I said I liked the food, but next time it is call ahead for Takeout. I have my own hot sauce and will make my own pot of tea. The hummus is super creamy.
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Review from lu u.
San Francisco, CA
12/8/2008
One of my favorite places in Cleveland! Delicious fresh food, relaxing atmosphere and the prices are fantastic! The Lakewood restaurant has the nicest servers, but I also like the one in Crocker and Middleburg Heights, too.
