Wally's Cafe

I came across Wally's Cafe on DoorDash and noticed it was new to the ghost kitchen. I love trying new spots, so I checked out the Yelp reviews--and after seeing all the rave reviews, I had to give it a shot.My boyfriend and I ordered the chicken shawarma plate with extra pita and extra sauce (of course). The portions were massive! To top it off, it looked like the owner threw in a free side of lentil soup and a slice of baklava--such a thoughtful touch!Everything was absolutely delicious, and I'll 100% be ordering from here again. Easy 10/10!

Tzatziki is such a winner here!Chicken shawarma isn't bad, but tastes very good with the above sauceBaklava is bomb and easy to eat$30 for a chicken shawarma + tabbouleh, fed two adults Will come back for the beef!Falafel is deep fried ==================Lentil soupIt's not bad, but it is easy to eat and it tasted homemade. It also comes with rice with carrots and lentils, can prolly ask for less rice next time.Tabbouleha bit soggy, lacking some brightness/acidity than I'd like. There's less bulgar wheat loads of t. It was missing some texture from the greens even though you see them there lolChicken shawarma isn't bad. It's a little on the small side, pita is soft and pliable. I really enjoyed it with the homemade tzatziki, which is a must add.Baklavais great. Ronny threw in a sample and theirs is more airy, wonderfully buttery, with pistachios and it is less saturated with the syrup which I'm ok with. I can eat 5 of these easy without feeling gross lolService was very friendly and personable. I wasn't sure what to order and Ronny guided me through the popular items and answered any questions that I had.

This place does not offer dine in, it's a take out only. The owner and coworkers are very friendly and welcoming. They make everything as ordered.The price maybe in the low 20s but the portion is good for 2 people, or 2 meals for one person. The taste and texture of the meat are one of the best I have had. The chicken meat was juicy and tender. The pomegranate flavoring really sunk into the meat. The salad was fresh too. The owner offered us some dessert to try. It was really nice of him. I really appreciate the gesture. I would rate this 4.9 out of 5. Please try this place out for your taste bud!

Wally's was excellent! We had the lamb kabobs and the chicken shawarma plates. Very flavorful and nice portions. The owner was very easy to communicate with and let us try their lentil soup. I will definitely be back.

Been here twice and now this place is our Go-To for middle eastern food to go. Definitely try Wally's if you haven't already. I really like the owners too! They seem really honest and passionate about their food and Kitchen and you can taste their passion in the quality of their dishes. Today they had homemade Dubai Chocolate and it was delicious. Try Wally's if you haven't, I'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed.

WHAT A WIN FOR ORANGE COUNTY!Can't believe this hidden gem has a location in SoCal! (Still very hidden.. but that's beauty of it) Yes, I know Wally's Cafe for years when I lived in Bay Area... the food here is exactly as amazing as I remember.Consistency and quality of the food are spot on. The owners are super friendly and down to earth-- I can tell they are trying to add new drinks and desserts to the menu to expand the legacy!My top 3s here (fine.. i added 4th, that's a drink):- Chicken Pomegranate - Lamb kebab- Berry Mint Lemonade- Homemade BaklavaGreat food, awesome owners and cool vibe. Hit all the marks!

5/5! If you're hungry, go right now! Wally's incredible food (named for it's original founder Walid whose cafe has been long beloved in Northern California) has recently been brought to OC by Wally's next generation - a husband and wife team with big hearts and incredible cooking. Though the Newport kitchens are known for being a great spot for Doordash/Uber eats, I recommend taking the opportunity sometime to also walk/drive and pick up your food in person to say hi and hear Wally's son share some of their story, too. I got the gyro lamb/beef wrap and onion rings and I almost ate it too fast to write a reasonable review. It was good. Really good. The gyro cuts are thick and juicy, and the salad vegetables are generously sauced, fresh, and crisp. The pita was fluffy and held up even when filled past the edge. Onion rings were seasoned (rarer than it should be down in OC...) and perfectly fried. I popped the ones that I didn't eat on the walk in the air fryer for a minute when I got home to eat them hot and they were perfect even after a second fry. Don't miss out on the mint lemonade with blackcurrant or the baklava! I recommend adding on the soup for tomorrow's lunch and the 6 piece baklava too- I've been enjoying it with coffee for the past four days. Food always tastes better when you know kind hearts are behind it, and the homemade vibe is cooked into each meal at Wally's. Service was prompt and thorough on top of it all. Already looking forward to my next time ordering.

My husband and I lived in Emeryville for seven years before getting married and moving down to SoCal. We used to dine at Wally's Cafe almost once a week to visit Wally and eat in his ghost kitchen. It was very comforting for us to start off with his lentil soup and end with a baklava. You knew who was new to eating at Wally's by what they ordered. He had so many regulars. He knew who they were. To top it off, sitting at Wally's countertop to have his homemade food was more like being invited to his home. Once we saw on Yelp that this new establishment opened, we had to visit them ourselves to see if this was the same Wally's we used to sit down to eat at in Emeryvile. THANK GOODNESS for his son and daughter in law who are now taking orders to-go of his dad's amazing food! We ordered our go-to items (chicken swarma plate, beef and lamb gyro combo, must-have lentil soup, and the flaky homemade baklava) that we had ordered in Emeryville. I kid you not, it did not disappoint us! That same flavor spice bomb is still there! It's best to eat it right away! The spices in the chicken swarma is so so so flavorful and has a good mild kick. The same goes for the lamb/beef gyro combo. You just can't stop eating it. The lentil soup tastes the same! Hasn't changed since the Emeryville days! Very flavorful and hearty! Don't skimp out on the soup. The baklava is Wally's homemade dessert. It's the perfect combination to end the meal. We're especially fond of Wally's and we hope you'll love it as much as we do.

First time trying this place, and I must say, their food is amazing! I got the beef shawarma, my wife has the chicken shawarma, and my daughter had the beef shawarma wrap. The beef and chicken were cooked to perfection! The lentil soup was absolutely delicious. It helped balance with your entree. Each portion was huge and could possibly be served for 2. Service was very fast! Don't forget to get their Baklava ice cream. You'll thank me later! Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant!

I love this place! The food is amazing. The best falafel and hummus in The OC. It is delivery or take out. Go in and meet the owners and you will understand why the food is so good because they obviously prepare it with love!The lemonade and lentil soup was amazing too!I cannot wait to try more!I am so excited about this food!