Peace Bakery & Deli

Don't let the name "bakery" fool you - this place is sooo good not just with desserts, but hot plates as well. The ordering process is assembly-line style, with a few menu options (e.g. wraps) where you don't need to specify everything. I ordered the beef shawarma wrap to keep things simple, but I would definitely go for the platter meal next time. They have a huge selection of sides, and their meats are cooked rotisserie-style. For the small number of staff they have behind the counter, they move quickly cutting the meat, scooping sides and managing the register.The beef shawarma wrap was absolutely delicious - the meat was tender and packed with flavor, and the cold ingredients (humus, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and lettuce) pair so well with the beef. The wrap and the platters are also decently priced for the amount you get!Lots of parking outside, and a good number of tables inside.I unfortunately did not get the chance to try any of the desserts, but I will be sure to make a return trip!

I really wanted to give Peace bakery 5 stars, but customer service fell a bit short.We arrived at Peace bakery during their lunch rush, and there was a decent line spanning halfway to the entrance. We typically take that as a sign that we're in the right place. Despite the cafeteria style serving, the staff was extremely chatty and the line moved very slowly.I ended up ordering the chicken shawarma wrap, while my wife got plate with beef. The proteins were the star of the show, with great, fresh flavor. One the advice of other yelpers, we ordered 3 desserts (birds nest, and two different baklava), which is where things went a bit sideways.The cashier seemed a bit flustered, and after we paid she said she would have our desserts waiting at the counter in a few minutes. We passed up several tables that were visibly dirty, and waited for the line to die down. When we went back the counter, she had completely forgotten about us. We had to remind her that we had never received our desserts, and when we finally got them, all three tasted like generic corn syrup. Despite being called Peace bakery, ignore the confections and stick with the proteins here.

Authentic, fresh food! We got there before closing and they still had plenty of sides and desserts left. There are so many options of veggies, this is the place to go if you need healthy food. We got the lamb shank and roasted chicken, and I think the roasted chicken was much better. One meat with two sides is about $15, and it comes with pita bread!

Get the vegetarian platter, ask them to make it vegan, and feast like royalty. It's genuinely enough food for 2 - 4 meals, depending on how hungry you are, complete with fresh salads, plant protein in form of various beans, luscious dips, and fluffy pita bread. Make sure you get the hummus spicy, because that was the best part. I went with my parents who also loved the falafel and baklava. It's not much to look at inside the dining room, but you'll be so focused on your plate, that won't matter past a minute.

What a hidden gem! Came here on Saturday night to grab some takeout as our friends recommended this place. They had a big rush that day so were out of quite a few items by the time we got there around 7pm so come early!! That just means it's good food lol. We ordered the lamb shank with 2 sides. I love that you can do 2 full sides or split that up into 4 half sides. The portions are generous so highly recommend doing the 2 sides split into 4 halves. The lamb shank was served over rice with some potatoes. My favorite side was the hummus. Hands down the best hummus ever and there's an option to add a spicy oil on top. Say yes. Idk what the secret ingredient is but still thinking about it. The Muhammara was also 10/10. Spice level was perfect and the flavors were so perfectly blended. I wanted to try the potatoes but they were sadly out. The lamb shank was pretty good. I usually don't love lamb but it was so tender and flavorful. I wish it had more meat but they only had 3 left when we got ours. They also give free pita! Just tell them how much you want. The staff is so friendly. It's a family owned business which I love! The space is open and pretty big from the inside id you wanted to eat there too. Can't wait to go back and try some of their other options!

This place has been on my list for a while. Unfortunately walking in they didn't have falafel so the only other vegetarian option was a vegetarian platter.I thought the service could have been better, the staff seemed tired and wanting to go home.The vegetarian platter was huge - portion sizes here in general are very large. Enough for 3 people! It was cool to try each item - the walnut dip stood out to me in particular. Also enjoyed the hummus, beets and tahini. The potatoes were kind of disappointing.

Peace Bakery & Deli is one of the best restaurants in North Austin. My partner has always been a huge fan of Mediterranean restaurants, but I never fell in love with the food until I tried Peace's Palestinian-style cuisine. The food here is truly special, and every experience is better than the last.My favorite thing to order here is the falafel plate. The falafel is fried-to-order, so it is so fresh and delicious. There is a cafeteria style buffet of amazing sides to choose from. Some of my favorites are the tahni baba ganoush, the tabouli, and the potatoes (can be a bit spicy for me but I'm a spice wimp). Their tzatziki sauce is also amazing. The menu caters to both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. I wish I could speak to the amazing shawarma options they serve, but I am not a meat eater, so look to the other reviews for this. I can say my two dogs have tried a taste of the lamb, and they were in absolute heaven.I also have enjoyed both the zatar and cheese pitas (kind of like a pita pizza), and the staff will warm them in the oven for you (or you can warm yourself at home). Complete your dining experience with THE best baklava in Austin. ZOMG, all of the options are all so good. I think the walnut is my favorite, or the pistachio, or is it the cashew? You cannot go wrong. Finally, as if the delicious, fresh, healthy food wasn't enough to convince you to try Peace out, this family-owned restaurant has the kindest, most caring and personable staff. Each time we go in there, the owners, family, and staff (especially Ali) make us feel more like friends than customers, and I see them take this same care with each returning customer, asking questions about their lives and remembering their favorite foods. Peace Bakery & Deli is a treasure in Austin, and I highly recommend trying it out!

MAIN MEAL:We ordered the mix kebab combination, which comes with 3 skewers and 3 eight ounce sides (or 6 half sides). The skewers are usually chicken, beef, and lamb but they ran out of the chicken ones when we got there. We got 2 beefs and 1 lamb. The ground beef skewer was very tender and aromatic. The lamb skewer was smoky and definitely my favorite. SIDES:We had the option of getting SIX half sides! We ordered baba ghanoush, hummus, tzatziki, eggplant, spicy potatoes, and fattoush salad. All of them were super yummy but I would highly recommend getting the baba ghanoush, spicy potatoes, and fattoush salad. DESSERT:We got a piece of kunafa, which was very yummy! Not overly sweet and nice and warm. We also got a piece of pistachio baklava. Would recommend both!OVERALL:I can't recommend this restaurant enough, probably one of the best meals I've had in Austin! I think this is good for 2 people. If I had one suggestion, I wish it came with more meat skewers, but you'll definitely be full from all the sides! They have rotating weekday/weekend specials, so be on the lookout for that. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

The food here is consistently good. I had the chicken, tabulah and rice and it was delicious! We had desserts, baklava, kenafa and basboosa. The people are always nice and helpful. Prices are really good too.

Nut Allergy - Many of the desserts have nuts, so be careful there. What I had was fine.Review is for takeout via a delivery app.We ordered two of the Beef Shawarma with a full side of coriander potatoes and a half side each of the hummus and baba ghanoush. Honestly, we would've been fine with one order. Portions = Massive. They offered me pita bread when I picked up, which was great.Value: Amazing 5/5Taste: The hummus and baba ghanoush were great (4.5/5). The beef was okay - some tough pieces, but overall very flavorful and went great with the pita bread (4/5).Service: Timely and friendly 5/5. Huge recommend for the value alone.