Habashi House

My husband and I were in the River Market area since I was attending a writer's conference nearby, and needed some lunch. The power and light district is pretty pricey for just a simple lunch, especially when you may not want junk food. So, after already having eaten nearby at the Opera House for breakfast, we wanted to try a new place in the river market area, and found this charming Middle Eastern place. We both knew we wanted to try their gyros, and we both did and tried the hummus on the side. The gyros were excellent, can't say anything else, but be prepared to have plenty of napkins. The hummus was good too, but not the best. I've had some that had more seasoning. The service here is good, and a nice bonus was that they provided fresh hot mint tea that was tasty.

Best beef shawarma in KC, located in the city market shopping/restaurant plaza. The meat is flavorful, the veggies are crunchy, the pita is fresh. What more can you ask for? There's free tea in the back with every purchase. Stick around and enjoy the ambiance of the Palestinian culture. Make sure you grab extra garlic sauce for dipping.

An excellent spot for lunch, whether you're exploring the City Market or simply craving a delightful meal. While we've purchased pita from the market before, this marks our first dining experience at this hidden gem. I chose the Gyro salad, and it surpassed expectations, accompanied by two pieces of pita bread. The portion left me thoroughly satisfied. The interior exudes a charming deli ambiance, offering ample table/booth combo seating. Ordering is a breeze at the counter, and the prompt 3-5 minute wait, indicative of freshly made dishes, added to the overall positive experience. Without a doubt, we'll be returning!

What a great little place tucked away in the Historic City Market! The family owns the restaurant and the little grocery store next door. We popped in for a quick bite, and opted to share a chicken shawarma wrap. Each sandwich comes with a side of rice, hummus, babaganouj, salad, or falafel (you have to pick one). We went with traditional hummus just to be safe. Everything was fresh and delicious. The staff was very polite and the place was pretty clean. They have small containers to-go and some awesome tea in the back.Definitely worth a stop while at the market and looking for a little ME food!

I tried the chicken shawarma with the hummus and it was absolutely delicious! The flavor of the chicken with the yogurt spread paired so well together. The hummus was creamy and flavorful with the slices of pita bread. The staff is so friendly and the prices are reasonable. I would highly recommend checking out Habashi House!

If you are looking for tasty and quick Mediterranean/arabi food this is the place to go. Super tasty and fun environment being in river market. The baklava was delicious as well and was very filling. The salad was excellent along with the chicken. The hummus is a MUST. Really can't say enough great things about the hummus. Service was super fast too! Free tea as well which I would recommend. Will continue supporting this local business!

I have never had bad food from Habashi House. It's SO GOOD every time. I normally get the Vegetarian Combo, but this time I decided to try the Falafel Platter. It was *chef's kiss* incredible- their hummus is just top tier, and the falafel is the best in KC.I often buy hummus and pita from them just to have in my fridge, its tasty and fresh. I completely forgot to grab some baba ghanoush while I was there, so I'll certainly be back.

Took my mom here while exploring the market. I was getting hangry and they delivered it so fast. Falafel is gluten free and the best I've ever had. Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside. Mom got the chicken wrap and loved it.

This is one of the best Mediterranean places in the KC area that I've been too. The staff is always so polite and the food is always top notch. You can't go wrong anything on the menu. My go to is the shawarma sandwiches. The mint tea in the back is fantastic and such a nice refreshing way to warm up on a cold day. I can't say enough good things about this place!

PERFECTION. Favorite place to eat! The atmosphere is calming and comfortable. Very authentic, lots of food choices, vegetarian options, the veggie plate is THE BEST!!! It's so impressive y'all. You have got to try this place. Good prices. I love the family that runs this place, they are so friendly and welcoming. They are usually pretty busy but they handle it extremely well and your food comes out fast and hot as if you were the only person there ordering. If you haven't tried the green mix(idk if hat it's called hahahahha) it's in the fridge near the cashier counter, YOU HAVE GOT TO TRY IT. Where has this place been my entire life. Anyone who has anything negative to say about this place , is confused lol