Kismet Cafe

One of my favorite places in Austin and I have to come here every time I'm in town. I've been eating here even when they used to be on West Campus and I was seriously so sad when they moved locations. I always rotate between the vegetarian over rice (their zucchini/eggplant/cauliflower is top tier), baked okra over rice, or p17 the jalapeño sauce bowl. My food hits every time and I ALWAYS put everyone onto p17 and it has never failed me. Truly love this place so much I just took my new hoe here.

I love this place. We get their P1 and P2 and share it. Food is delicious! Love the garlic sauce. Highly recommend it.

I came to Kismit Café to explore some new places in my area. I ordered the Chicken and Gyro plate along with a slice of baklava.It was a rainy Saturday evening, and the café was doing well, with a couple of tables occupied by diners and two people ahead of me for takeout. The food came out really quickly; I was still reading the rest of the menu, considering ordering a Cauliflower Exploding Wrap with fries, when my order was ready. The trade-off, however, was that the plate was probably just at room temperature--I would have preferred the meat and rice to be hotter.The plate included two sauces and pita bread. I enjoyed making myself a wrap with the tzatziki sauce. The baklava for takeout came in a sealed plastic container. While the taste was fine, it wasn't as fresh as I had hoped.Overall, the experience was fine, but I can't say it's a place I would actively seek out. The most memorable aspect was the speed of service. This place would work well if you're looking to grab food quickly, and the option to choose two meats at a reasonable price is a nice perk.

The restaurant was very clean and up-to-date. Lots of seating. The loaded gyro was fresh and delicious. The service is friendly and efficient. Will definitely go back to try more things on the menu!

The P17 at Kismet is to die for! There are many halal bowl options in the Austin area but I truly believe this one has to be the best. There's something about that jalapeño sauce that is so incredible and unreplicable. The style of this place is "build your own" with choosing from bowls or pitas. Flavor and quantity is plentiful. Not the best area to sit and eat so would recommend take out

I come to Kismet almost every time I visit Austin because it is just that good! They have many vegetarian options, but my favorite is definitely the chicken plate! They provide a large quantity so it ia great that that provide all orders in to go containers. You can eat as much as you can and take the rest to go easily! One plate can easily be shared by two people. The eggplant was my favorite veggie item. I also highly recommend mixing the rice with the white and red sauce! I'm not a huge fan of the tzatziki sauce but the regular white and red sauce are such a fire combo here! They do not disappoint with these sauces! It is also amazing that that don't charge extra for these sauces, where most other stores have been charging for any sauce they provide. The waiter was very patient because we took a while to order since there were so many options. He even took the time to explain what the items on the menu were. The ambience is a bit more on a chill size. Some of the seating is torn up and the bathroom isn't super clean, but the food is worth it! You can always take it to go if the ambience does not fit your vibe!

Casual Mediterranean spot. Generous portions and the salad tastes fresh. I got the drizzled plate with chicken. I think the chicken was a bit overcooked. I like the spicy hot sauce they use. Good spot for a quick and casual meal.

The loaded Gyro is an absolute must! So much flavor is the sauce!!I walked out paying just under $25 for two people and with left overs, it was so worth it.Big tip, if you get the loaded gyro, get it spicy with fries on the side, so GOOD. The service was friendly and super fast. I don't think we waited more than 5 minutes after we sat.For a cheap dinner that's packed full of flavor you got to try it out! Plus the music choice is absolutely PERFECT

It's OK, not great. Very casual. You go to a counter and give your order and they call your name. I ordered veggie plate. Cauliflower and eggplant cubes were fried in oil without any seasoning whatsoever. Very greasy. I asked for a slice of lemon which would have helped significantly but they had none. Hummus and rice good. Price is right. All in all unremarkable. If I worked nearby or something I might get it for lunch but that's it.

My go-to place after seeing a show at the Bass Concert Hall. Tasty, affordable, big portion sizes, and open late. Love how smooth the hummus is here, and how tangy the tabbouleh salad is. The meat is good and very generously portioned. I always end up getting something different and it's always good.