Malelani Cafe

I love the Chicken Pita Platter and Sandwich, Whenever they have the dessert Sweet Potato Poundcake, its a must to get! The staff is very helpful, respectful and fun! They have cool atmosphere with events in the evenings, live music and Art on the wall for Sale!

Went here for dinner tonight because I wanted to see the musician that was performing. The acoustics were excellent but it was a small place and half the seats had no view of the performers. The artworks on the walls were all for sale and were fun to look at. It was our first time there and the counter staff was very helpful in explaining the menu. The orders were then brought to the table. It was my first time ordering a poke bowl. The food was all very fresh with excellent flavor. I do plan to go back again.

Happy music welcomes you into this quaint cafe situated in the area where Mt. Airy meets Germantown. The menu has something for meat lovers to vegans and plenty of freshness in between. I had an afternoon meeting in the area and found free street parking directly out front. My coffee was hot and full flavored. Sounds silly but in my opinion it really is the little details that keep consumers loyal. The expectations when going out for food is that it should not just satisfy your hunger, it should be a fulfilling dining experience made so by serving food that honors the ingredients, service that makes you feel welcome, and an environment that encourages enjoyment of the space or the company you keep. Malelani Cafe hits all of those targets and surpasses expectations. Admittedly, my expectations for food in the area is quite low due to past experiences however that is not the case here. They should call the Chicken Shawarma Pita a double, cuz it was HUGE and could easily serve 2 people. Okay maybe one super hungry person or a parent and child haha. Definitely a large and in charge lunch that allowed each ingredient to show off. The chicken was cubed and boasted big flavor and juiciness while the pickled cabbage was sharp enough to stand up to its savory counterparts. Roasted eggplant, greens and tahini balanced the bite. All wrapped in fluffy and chewy pita. Order take out or eat in, I have no doubts that you will be pleased with the fast, fresh, and healthy selections.

Upon entering, this cafe looked hectic. There were people getting ready for live band. They had to clear up a table for us to sit.The menu consists of Mediterranean food and poke selections. I ordered chicken schwarma platter served with pita. Chicken was tasty and not dry. Perfect size with some hummus.

I got their chicken shawarma platter (as I typically do) and it was just as great this time around. It, along with the veggies and dips, are simply amazing. Highly recommend.

After a morning at Morris arboretum, I searched for a medi lunch spot and found a lovely, shady garden spot and ate a scrumptious salad with two types of hummus on the side and a mango lemonade. The roasted red peppers were done perfectlyThe service was not up to the food. The counter person continued a conversation with someone on his earpiece while taking my order. He forgot the hummus.Luscious, but I won't go back to pay $22 for another.

I wrote a review a few years ago, but had to update it in light of our experience today. My wife and daughter wanted something to eat but we didn't have a car. I called the cafe and was told they had delivery and I could order through DoorDash or the website. I ordered through the website (because you could order coffee that way) not realizing the website was pick up only.After an hour i called and discovered I needed to use DoorDash for delivery. I decided to cancel the order. Someone called me a few minutes later and committed to drop the order off! They came through and my wife raved over the falafel pita - the smoothies were good too!And that customer service was really exceptional!

Despite the many challenges that COVID has brought to this world, I am grateful when I get an opportunity to meet wonderful people and enjoy great food! George was great host. During my wait, I was educated about the historical roots of Mt. Airey. I am still "new" to the Philadelphia area and I am always looking forward to learning about new restaurants and new areas to visit. I ordered the smoked salmon platter with all the fixins! I mentioned that I was tossed about ordering the falafel platter and George was so gracious to drop a few freshly fried falafels in my to go container. The black bean and the original hummus were so creamy and the grape leaves were also tasty. I am not a grape leave fan and I are all three of them! A little bit of a drive for me but I am always willing to make the ride for good food and great customer service. I will definitely return. I look forward to trying the Covfefe (for shitz and giggles of course!).

I got a build my own chicken bowl, im from arkansas. We dont have many places like this. It did not disappoint. Best bowl i had ever. 10 out of 10 would recommend

Malelani Cafe is my go to for clean eating. The cute property is always filled with friendly people (customers and staff included). The food is fresh, flavorful and always ready when I order pick-up. They also have a convenient website for orders which eliminates to fees associated with other popular apps. I have never ate in or experienced the live bands that are often there when I do pick-up, but it's is a nice option.