Emily's Lebanese Deli

We first tried this location when we saw it on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives. This has been a staple in our family ever since. I've tried a plethora of options and I continue to come back to the Kafta Kabob, Rice & Lentils, and I refuse to leave without the Hummus. Lebanese cuisine uses cracked wheat, mint, and onion - a combination which was new to my palate. It's refreshing and delicious and pairs well with the strong garlic of the hummus. This is the spot we always recommend to our family, friends, and coworkers.

Authentic, family owned Lebanese restaurant with impecable food. This restaurant transports me to my childhood eating grandmas food. Everything tastes fresh, with quality ingredients, and authentic flavors. From stuffed grape leaves and cabbage rolls, to raw or baked Kibbi, to the most garlicky and citrusy hummus you'll ever have, to a perfectly roasted Kafta Kabob and lentil rice, everything on their menu is delightfully tasty. I could go on and on about how delicious the food is, but you should go try for yourself!

My mom was pure bred Lebanese, and used to rave about this restaurant. I cook a few authentic Lebanese dishes and finally wanted to compare my dishes versus theirs. The couple dishes I have never made myself were Rolled Grape Leaves and Meat Pies, and I've been craving both for years. My son got a Lamb Kabob, which he thought was delicious. My wife tried their Rice and Beans. She quite liked it, but said my family recipe was much better. I ordered the Platter with various things stuffed with meat. Overall I loved it. The meat pie was my favorite, being so much more delicious than I remember meat pies tasting. The Grape Leaves were also delicious, and I will definitely visit again just for those. It was my first time having the Rolled Cabbage, but it was almost as delicious as the Grape leaves. The weird meat balls were fine, but I'd much rather eat any of the other three items. The Stuffed Zucchini, my second favorite dish I make, were delicious, but I still preferred mine. I will happily come here again the next time I'm craving wrapped meat. The seating area is a bit tight, but comfortable. The restaurant was full on a Sunday at 4:30pm. A testament to how good the food is. Our waiter was kind, helpful and prompt.

Stopped in for an early lunch on a weekend. Seat yourself and someone will come hand you menus and take your order at the table. Parking can be tricky, especially in the winter, but we went at an off hour and it worked out fine!We ordered the Lebanese Salad with the works, and a side of Tabouli. The salads came out first with flatbread. Both were delicious but I'm pretty sure I could eat the Tabouli everyday of my life! The Daily Special with Baked Kibbi, Cabbage Rolls, and Stuffed Grape Leaves came out last. The Baked Kibbi is like a deliciously seasoned meatloaf with grains. The Cabbage Rolls & Stuffed Grape Leaves were texturally pleasant, but almost felt like they needed a sauce. We also ordered coffee and iced tea to wash everything down! I was craving veggies that day and this place satisfied that desire! Service was attentive, but I did not end up getting my order of Baklawa. It alright with me though; we were so full we didn't have any room left! Very good prices too!

'I will take the Lamb Shank and Salad.' Guy, who sauntered out from the back , the place was not busy, said: 'Oh, we are out of that!'The Lamb Shank was advertised prominently on a white board near the register. It was the special of the day. A single swipe of the hand would delete the words 'Lamb Shank and Salad' off the white board but this laid-back gentleman could not be bothered! With that lazy attitude, I can only assume what the attention to detail is as far as food preparation in the back is. #Pass

A great place for traditional middle eastern food. This is not a gyro sandwich shop, but an old school restaurant with homemade cabbage rolls, stuffed zucchini and grape leaves, meat and spinach pies, baked and raw kibbi, and lots more. It's in an older house on a corner I'm the Riverside area and has two floors of seating. It's not fancy, but is very welcoming. It feels like you're eating at a Lebanese grandma's house, with aunties and cousins serving and checking on everyone. I've been coming here for years, and have some favorites and some things I find only okay. Must-haves: their stuffed grape leaves are great. The taste and texture is fresh and so different than the canned ones many places serve. Get some lupin (their homemade yogurt) to dip it in. Also, stuffed cabbage leaves and stuffed zucchine. And, the green beans are amazing - cooked with a tomato sauce and meat, and so flavorful. I get all of these every time I come. Others order these, but they are not my favorites: Meat and spinach pies - the dough is more like a bread that is tasty but a little soft and without any crispness. And the fillings have a bit of sourness. The baked kibbi is a bit overly sweet and cinnamon-y, and the top doesn't have the crispness I'm used to. That being said, many people ordered the pies and the kibbi while we were there, so they just might not be to my taste. I recommend Emily's for authentic, non-commercialized Middle Eastern food in a cozy setting.

I walk past Emily's Lebanese Deli all the time, but finally decided to peek my head in Sunday night to see if anything was appealing to me. A lot of the food had already been sold out, but the staff were very friendly and helped me pick out something that would fill my cravings that they still had in stock.I ended up ordering the chicken with rice which comes in 3 sizes. I ordered the middle size and it was $9 which is very reasonable. They gave me a special dipping sauce for the chicken and rice which was a little minty and garlicky aka insanely delicious.Since we did it to go, I had to wait til I got home to eat it and it comes cold when you do it this way so I had to first heat it up.The chicken and rice was great, and this was definitely majorly boosted by the addition of the sauce. I think the chicken and rice alone would've probably warranted a 4* review, but the sauce alone pushed it up to a 5 for me. The chicken and rice is not like other middle eastern chicken and rice I've had from Halal carts through the east coast. It has a different consistency rice and a very different flavor profile in terms of seasoning. Both are delicious to me, I just wanted to make that clear so you don't go in expecting halal bros chicken and rice.I would definitely recommend checking out this little shop and go in the morning so you don't fall into the same pitfall as me!

We stopped in for afternoon appetizers and were impressed by the warm welcome and delicious food. This family business is neighborhood-placed. Totally recommend the hummus and Lebanese stuffed grape leaves! When we were there, the special of the day was a lamb shank meal. !!

I think this restaurant is run by the fourth generation of family. The food is very good, authentic and reasonability priced. My fav items are the spinach pie, meat pie, hummus, grape leaves, lubin, baked kibbi. The building is old. There is nothing fancy about it. They do not serve alcohol. The service is spot on. I like to preorder and bring it home.

Absolutely my favorite! I've gone here since I was old enough my mom and grandma have always ate here. Small tradition