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Safier Mediterranean Deli
Category: Restaurants Middle Eastern Middle Eastern [Edit]
641 S 4th StLouisville, KY 40202
(502) 585-1125
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 8 pm
Sat 11 am - 8:30 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
17 reviews for Safier Mediterranean Deli
17 reviews in English
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Review from Josh C.
Louisville, KY
2/6/2012
I went to Safier with a couple friends for lunch on 2/2/12. I work nearby, and have been meaning to try it for a while. After eating there, I wish I had done so sooner. The food was good all around, but I was especially impressed with the falafel, and the baklava. I haven't tried falafel many places, but the spices Safier uses makes theirs the best of the ones I have tried. Baklava, on the other hand, is one of my favorite desserts, and I've eaten it dozens of diifferent places. Safier's was by far the best I've ever had.
This place is great for a casual lunch, and they deliver downtown for lunch, too. The prices are good (except for drinks, which are overpriced, imo), and so is the food. The only concern I will have when going there is the wait - they get pretty busy at lunchtime, and the restaurant is pretty small, so finding a seat and even waiting in line could be a challenge. -
Review from Shal V.
1/8/2012
This place is close to my office so I go here at least once a week. We went here for lunch yesterday and enjoyed the dining experience. The hummus and falafel were yummy, the beef shish kebab was divine, the chicken shawarma sandwich was good but not great, the baklava was very good and the service was excellent! They also have some Indian-style dishes which are good. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for good Middle Eastern food.
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Review from Carla L.
7/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
It is a nice casual place, great prices. I was told that the chef hails from Zahle, Lebanon. To me that is a good thing because I grew up on Lebanese food made by my father whose parents were from, you guessed it, Zahle.
I decided to try the Shawarma - the meat Shawarma platter. It was delicious and the flavor really had that home made taste that I was so excited about when I had heard about the Chef.
My daughter had the Kibbeh and a Chicken sandwich which was incredibly tasty too. It was a nice lunch and everything definitely hit that spot. Next time I am going to try those Sfihas - I had only noticed them after lunch.Listed in: Louisville, KY, Middle Eastern &…
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Review from Natalie H.
Louisville, KY
7/27/2011
I love this place! I end up eating here once a week, because the prices are great and the food is REALLY good. I love their hummus, chicken schwarma, and kebabs. It's no wonder they get such a hefty downtown lunch crowd, but they have deliver and carry out if you don't feel like waiting in line between 12-12:30 when it gets crowded.
The employees here are really nice and provide great, quick service. I would recommend this place to anyone. I am glad Safier is so close to my work! -
Review from Kristen W.
Louisville, KY
4/19/2011
My husband and I went here for dinner last week. I got the falafel sandwich, which was probably the best I've ever had. The tahini sauce was creamy and delicious and the falafel had amazing flavor. The huz had the beef and chicken kebab combo, which came with a small side of hummus and pita. I tried a little of each and it was really good; he cleaned his plate. The garlic sauce is not messing around - it's really garlicky, but in a good way. My only complaint was that my husband's pita on the side was kind of tough and chewy.
Can't wait to go back! -
Review from Edward R.
Louisville, KY
7/24/2011
Pretty fast Mediterranean food prepared well. The staff is pleasant and talkative.
The unassuming decor is simple and the place is clean. Good hours for lunch or dinner if you're in the downtown area. For sure a better choice than some of the restaurants that are on this same street. -
Review from Greg N.
Boston, MA
This restaurant is consistently my favorite Mediterranean place in the city. Every time I eat here, I am always pleased. The portions are ample, the prices are low, and the service is efficient.
Today I had the beef shawarma sandwich ($4.77 including tax). The meat is so tender and flavorful that I had to eat all of it, including the parts that spilled out onto my plate.
Other favorites include the vegetarian platter (great if you like a bit of everything) and the Athenian Chicken (pack a breath mint, they love garlic on this one), however these items both run about 8 bucks.
This place is arguably worth the wait, so if the line is out the door, don't go somewhere else. -
Review from Adrianna S.
Northbrook, IL
7/25/2011
Although not many peoples' favorites, I really like Pita Inn in Wheeling (or Niles, whichever one works...) It is a taste I try to repeat everytime I have a craving for falafel, hummus and pita bread, although I have yet to find something that is the same...so, before we even begin, understand that that poor Safier was was fighting a losing battle...once again, traveling, and I really wanted a falafel sanchwich and some hummus...as I walked from the office I was working in for that week, I saw Safier, and saw it had gotten several good reviews, so I went in. I got the falafel sandwich and a side of hummus and pita bread. I took it to go, and walkted back to my hotel. Once I got there, I noticed that they had packaged the hummus in a small styrafome container, and didn't tape it up in any way, so half of it had fallen out, into the plastic bag...ew #1. Also, the pita bread was nothing like I had ever had...it was thin and crispy. I wasn't a big fan of the sauce in the sandwich, either....
Now, maybe it could have been better if I had eaten there, and not 30 minutes later...and maybe it was just that I was expecting something closer to the Pita Inn I know and love. I gave it 3 stars because it may not necessarily be bad, but just too different from my expectation...however, they do need some better take out containers... -
Review from Christine D.
New Orleans, LA
Safier Deli is such a treat. Multiple vegetarian options are a big plus and this little Mediterranean deli offers up many. The vegetarian platter lets you choose four items for about $8. Choose from grape leaves, hummus, falafel, mutabal, rice, tabouleh, mujadareh, or spinach pie. Everything is fresh and really tasty. The spinach pie here is not a spanakopita with flaky pastry layers but an actual little triangle pie with thick dough.
Not a veg? Try the beef or chicken shawarma.
Prices are good. Food is good. There's outdoor seating so you can enjoy some sunshine and fresh air! -
Review from dan g.
Chicago, IL
5/29/2009
This place is really really good and reallly cheap. I am in Lousiville for work and staying downtown, I go here multipule times a week. The standards, falafal wrap and hummous are very good. Also I liked the grape leaves. And the guys that run the place are very nice.
Their kefta is ok, I wish they had a lamb kefta rather than ground beef, but that might be too exiotic for kentucky. -
Review from Keith H.
Louisville, KY
7/27/2010
Used to go here a couple days a week for the swarma sandwich for lunch. Very good food, nice people. They move you fast even if the line is out the door. I suggest the beef swarma. Their Hummus is good too, homemade, I think.
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Review from Jane X.
Hilo, HI
10/15/2009
had the chicken shawarma . it was okay. i know shawarma- father's side are mizrahi jews and i spent a lot of time in israel. doesnt taste at all like real shawarma, but it was still tasty for what it was. tasted more like a a chicken wrap you would get anywhere.
the workers here were pretty nice and this is a nice place to go if you are just looking for something casual and dont want people staring at you if you are alone. -
Review from Diane K.
Louisville, KY
4/9/2011
I'm lucky enough to work a block away and typically get over there at least once a week. They have the best hummus in town, very creamy. Their vegetable paradise sandwich is incredible, as is nearly everything I've tried on the menu (and I've tried nearly everything on the menu!)
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Review from Bridget H.
Louisville, KY
4/28/2011
I have been coming here for several years, take out and eat in. The food is always excellent. My favorite is the athenian broiled chicken. The garlic dipping sauce included with the kabob meals is AWESOME. I scrape out every last drop I possibly can from the container. The hummus is excellent too. Highy recommend for an inexpensive lunch or dinner. No alcohol here though.
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Review from Daniel C.
Washington, DC
7/4/2008 1 photo
Really great little cafe in downtown Louisville. The food was fantastic and really cheap for what you get.
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Review from Evelyn F.
Fayetteville, NC
3/13/2009
Besides the very generous portion of hummus the food was nothing spectacular. A bigger menu selection would nice too.
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Review from Anne O.
Glenview, IL
3/31/2010
We got take-out from here when we were visiting Louisville last week. I thought the food was delicious, especially the hummous and the baba ghanoush; the pita bread is thinner and less bready than I'm used to and I loved it. the service was fast and friendly, even though there was only one person cooking. My 13 year old son had his first falafel and gave it a thumbs up. i wish this restaurant was close to my home so i could visit often.
