Ya Hala Bakery & Grill

Such a mixed reaction on this place. I blame myself for ordering a gyro, which was so bad, I threw it out. I can count on one hand the amount of food I've thrown out in my life. Shame on me for ordering Greek at a Middle Eastern place, should have definitely went shawarma or falafel. That said, what an amazing grocery store! As a Lebanese-American, this place took me back to my youth! Phenomenal selection of authentic Middle Eastern foods. I did try some cheesy flatbread and a meat pie from the grill side that were delicious. This place is a gem for certain, if you know kind of what authentic Arab foods you are looking for. They honestly need to take the gyro off the menu. Stick to what you know, I've had better gyros at Arby's and that's a really low bar. I'll be back, often!

Ya Hala had 22 critical food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022June 1, 2021 - 20 violations, including 5 critical.June 15, 2021 - 9 violations, including 2 critical.Dec. 2, 2021 - 23 violations, including 7 critical.Dec. 22, 2021 - 20 violations, including 6 critical.Jan. 12, 2022 - 7 violations, including 2 critical.

My favorite middle eastern store ever anything and everything I need. They even have hot food... Fresh homemade bread or fresh pita bread different cheeses, olives veggies and even fresh meats

Great kabob!! Food is amazing but the last 3 times I called to order food from them they weren't willing to make the platters because they didn't make rice...and evidently weren't willing to make it....because evidently they don't make take out food food for a living...So great food if you're able to get it!

OK so first thing I have to say is if you plan on going here to order food to go plan on waiting about 20 or so minutes or call ahead. I did not know this and I used almost my entire lunch break waiting for food. The owner even told me after I had said I was on my lunch break in the future I should call ahead. They did feel bad that I used almost my entire lunch break waiting that they did give me some free desserts and they told me to eat my falafel while I was waiting for my other food and gave me some free tahini sauce. I wish I had known the wait was long because I was starting to get really irritated but they make the majority of their food fresh.I ordered the falafel which only comes in like a 12 piece. I kind of wish they had a smaller order. But don't think I didn't try to eat as many of those falafel is possible. It was very very good. Also I really enjoyed the tahini sauce. I tried to make my own falafel at home and it just does not work. These were made to order. I saw the guy forming my falafel before deep frying them. Delicious. I also ordered the fattoush salad - They have two different sizes and for some reason I thought I or should order the large. That was completely unnecessary I should've ordered a small I was unable to finish the one that I ordered. It comes with fresh pita chips which you can tell they're fresh because I brought them home and within a few hours they were no good. So eat them when you get them. The dressing on the salad could've had a little more flavor. I've had fattoush with more flavorful dressing from other places but it was still good. The desserts they gave me were delicious. I don't have a huge sweet tooth but they were good. Also I don't really know they were lol Overall the staff and the owner are super friendly and I would definitely return but I would absolutely 100% call ahead with my order before going there.

Great manakeesh. Very friendly staff. We called ahead of time and they were ready!

I'm really not sure what to make of this place. I was eager to try the food, based on the good reviews and my love for Mediterranean cuisine. Upon walking in the store, though, my desire to order anything faded. I was planning to get shawarma but the shawarma spits were turned off and the small bit of meat that remained didn't look very good. I can only think that perhaps all of their business happens during lunch time and I just came in at a bad time. They have prepared food in the refrigerated case so I picked out some hummus, which looked great and tastes great! So, I will definitely come back and get hummus to-go again but I'm weary of ever ordering a meal here. It's a grocery store with the prepared foods in the back, and nowhere to sit.

Amazing food and groceries, delicious, fresh and authentic. Such a great find!Try the beef shawarma!

Bro this is nasty shawarma they put more pickles than chicken, it's crunchy in the chicken is dried and has a smell to it and a after taste, and the beef looks like plastic it looks like it's been in the frizzed for like 6Y the. He took it out

Beautiful in clean bakery and Grill! Most everything is handmade and homemade and is delicious and fresh!I have been to many Middle Eastern bakery and grills and this by far is one of the best. I highly recommend this place and the prices are good, people are very friendly and again I am amazed at how clean everything is.