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YAFA is a family owned restaurant owned by Palestinian immigrants that are transforming Mediterranean fare by combining it with a western twist to bring a little taste of home to the Midwest. 

A Mediterranean Delight with a Western Twist

YAFA Cafe

YAFA Cafe offers Mediterranean-inspired fare that's simultaneously tasty and heart-healthy. Not only are we a good choice for healthy fresh Mediterranean food, we also serve our classic Kabobs, Shawarma, creamy Hummus, and Falafel. We pride ourselves in offering numerous vegetarian and vegan options as well, anywhere from salads to combo platters. Don't forget to try our delicious desserts like our famous assorted baklava!

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Why People Love

YAFA Cafe

I used to think poké was another word for salad. Now, I know it is SO MUCH MORE. Delicious

Rihanna K.

I recently visited Yafa Cafe and was delighted by the warm and attentive service. While the food had a genuine homemade feel, some of the dishes lacked seasoning. The flavors could benefit from a bolder punch. Despite this, the service was good. I would definitely recommend the tahini sauce which we ended up adding to the salad and the rice to pop some flavor into it. I should also add that we had two sandwiches with one side each and two appetizers and a soda and our meal was very affordable.

Dawn M.

I called in my order and the service over the phone and in person was great. Not sure what the red sauce was but I felt it had lil to know taste. I also wish the rice had a lil more seasoning, and  the Tzatziki was on the side, I like a lil sauce each bit but this was a lot to work through for me. Over all the food was still good.

Parking: It’s in a parking lot but there was still a lot of parking for them and the shops around it

Janelle J.

I love this place! I have been here for the past 2 years and it's delicious. There are a lot of kind people there and they always check up on you. I definitely recommend this place I got the creamy chicken plate, chicken shawarma wrap, gyro pizza, and the Gyro plate.

Jana E.