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Best Mediterranean Restaurants Nearby in Wetherington

Sugar n' Spice Diner

Sugar n' Spice Diner

4.4
(800+)
• Diners
$0 delivery fee • 13.2 mi • 38 min
Farther away
"Gluten free pancakes were very large and tasty. I added cinnamon to the order."
"Portion sizes are great, enough to feed 2, Salmon platter 8/10 the salmon was definitely the star of the show! I customized my eggs cheddar cheese, green pepper, mushrooms and onions! Grits were standard but still good 6/10. Everything was fresh and I would order this platter again for a hearty breakfast!"
Breakfast Platter
2 eggs, hash browns or home fries, white wheat or rye toast n' your choice of sausage or bacon
$15.72
Bacon
pork patty, smoked sausage, 1 bacon n' goetta, 2 eggs, home fries n' toasted white or wheat bread.
$4.82
Meatlovers Platter
2 eggs, 2 wispy thin pancakes with your choice of sausage or bacon
$17.01
Breakfast Special
2 biscuits smothered in house-made sausage gravy served with your choice of home fries or hash browns
$15.6
Frutta Bowls

Frutta Bowls

4.7
(2k+)
• Bowls • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 8.1 mi • 35 min
"The toast was fantastic! Brie spread is a 10/10. The bowl was also extremely filling and fresh. "
"I always get the fruitella bowl and love it. This time I got the classic for my daughter and forthe same price just about we got half the amount and it was supposed to be regular of only a little strawberry pineapple, a ton of yugart. My daughter didnt even want it because it was mostly plain yougurt. "
Frutella
Choose your base, granola, banana, strawberry, Nutella, peanut butter, coconut flakes
$15.76
Classic
Choose your base, granola, banana, strawberry, blueberry, honey, peanut butter, cacao nibs
$16.44
Pick 2
Choose your base, granola, strawberry, pineapple, kiwi, Nutella, peanut butter, honey, coconut flakes
$21.56
Frutta
Choose your base, granola, banana, Nutella, chocolate whey protein, cacao nibs, peanut butter, strawberry
$15.89
The Wooden Barrel

The Wooden Barrel

4.6
(4k+)
• Sandwich • Breakfast & Brunch
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 30 min
Rave Reviews
"Overall what I got was good. Pancake was thick and fluffy. Biscuits and gravy would have been better if the gravy came in a separate container instead of being poured into the biscuits. Gravy was flavorful, and they give you a good amount of it."
"Yes please! Country Gravy and Eggs was delish, instructions followed to a T. No matter what we order, it's always consistent. Fresh, hot, condiments & utensils included. Dine in, take out, deliver...doesn't matter how you get this food, you're gonna enjoy it!"
Meat Choices
Each. bacon (3), sausage links (3), sausage patty (2), smoked sausage (1) Goetta, ham.
$4.99
Breakfast Bowl
One biscuit cut in half covered with scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, bacon, hash browns, and Monterey jack cheese. Covered with country gravy.
$14.57
Buttermilk Pancakes
Add blueberry, pecans or chocolate chips to pancake for an additional cost.
$5.5
Mom's Favorite
Two eggs cooked any style with your choice of meat and toast or biscuit. Add hash brown for an additional cost.
$12.2
Jupiter Coffee & Donuts

Jupiter Coffee & Donuts

4.7
(4k+)
• Donuts • Coffee
$0 delivery fee • 13.0 mi • 47 min
Farther away
"everything was perfect, very cheap and affordable, the donuts were soft and pillowy and had the perfect glaze, the size of all of them were amazingly big for the price,they were soft and definitely fresh you could tell just by tasting them, the frappe was delicious too and this is definitely my new breakfast place"
"This was our second order from Jupiter Coffee ☕️ & Donuts 🍩. I absolutely love this place! They have donuts that I haven't seen anywhere else, like the kettle cream Cheese triangular donut and the kettle Blueberry donut. Both are HUGE! The Cronut and the fried Honey Bun as well. This was my first time trying the Honey Bun and oh my....let me tell you...it was amazing. It's like a glazed cinnamon roll and a Honey Bun got together and made a baby! Haha! My husband and I shared it and it was so delicious....it is definitely one of my favorites and will always be on my order. This was also our first time trying the Cream Cheese Danish, while it was tasty it wasn't one of my favs. The lemon 🍋 meringue and the peanut butter filled are delicious! The donuts have been very fresh on both orders we placed, and I also got everything I ordered thru doordash. It makes ordering and pick up a breeze. If you have never tried this place.....take my advice and try it...you will be glad you did."
1 Dozen (Assorted)
8 traditional, two filled, and two cake donuts.
$12.97
1/2 Dozen (Assorted)
Two traditional, two filled, and two cake donuts.
$7.5
1 Dozen (Traditional)
12 non-filled donuts, just pick the variety!
$12.33
1/2 Dozen (Traditional)
6 non-filled donuts, just pick the variety!
$6.75
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

4.7
(1k+)
• Mediterranean • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"Portion size was a great value. Sauce tasted fresh. Tazikis is now one of my favorires. The mint iced tea was perfectly minty."
"I’m often in hotels DoorDashing dinner while traveling for work, and more often than not, I end up underwhelmed. This was the exact opposite. Everything was fresh, delicious, and exceeded my expectations. The Spicy Harissa Hummus was excellent, and the portion was generous. I only wish I had ordered extra chips or bread to go with it. The Grilled Chicken Kebob Feast was incredibly flavorful, tender, and satisfying. Will definitely order again"
Grilled Lamb Gyro
Grilled Lamb wrapped in a warm pita with Taziki sauce, fresh tomatoes, mixed lettuce, and grilled onions. Served with chips and your choice of a homemade side.
$16.39
Grilled Chicken Gyro
Grilled Chicken wrapped in a warm pita with Taziki sauce, fresh tomatoes, mixed lettuce, and grilled onions. Served with chips and your choice of a homemade side.
$14.15
Grilled Salmon Feast
Grilled Salmon with a Greek side salad and one homemade side. Served with a baked pita chip.
$21.23
Grilled Chicken Breast Feast
Grilled Chicken with a Greek side salad and one homemade side. Served with Taziki sauce and a baked pita chip.
$17.04
Sultan's Mediterranean Cuisine

Sultan's Mediterranean Cuisine

4.6
(1k+)
• Mediterranean • Appetizers
$0 delivery fee
"Started with absolutely beautiful Greek Salad, perfectly dressed. Followed up with Stuffed Cabbage Rolls perfectly seasoned and baked to perfection. I ordered early to have it for lunch and dinner."
"I ordered the Chicken Kebab on a day where I wasn't feeling well and was struggling with food. I asked for no salad and extra rice if possible - they delivered! I got an entire separate container of extra delicious rice, and felt super taken care of."
Chicken Kebab
Chargrilled tender cubes of chicken, marinated with our chef's seasoning.
$19.25
Red Lentil Soup
Lamb and beef cooked on a vertical spit. Thinly shaved.
$8.49
Doner Kebab
Chargrilled ground chicken marinated with our chef's seasoning.
$20.21
Chicken Adana Kebab
Tomato, parsley, cucumber, onions and scallions with vinegar and virgin olive oil dressing.
$19.93
Aladdin's Eatery

Aladdin's Eatery

4.7
(8k+)
• Lebanese • American
$0 delivery fee
"Veggies were crisp and fresh, very yummy dipped in the garlic sauce or if you like a little heat, try the hot sauce! Highly recommend especially for those hot days when hot food doesn't always hit the spot! Also, the Aladdin's Chicken Pitza was a perfect protein addition. The chicken was very tasty and there was an abundant amount with just the right amount of veggies (celery and green peppers) to add some piazza!! I would definitely recommend both of these choices anytime but again, when you are looking for something a little bit on the lighter side for those warm summer days!"
"This is outright the worst food experience I’ve ever had. I initially ordered it after seeing the high rating. The pictures of the food looked great, so I ordered about $35 worth of food. Just look at the portion. Two spoons of rice, one sausage that feels like it was premade and leftover, just warmed up, beef that is hard like a rock, and a bite-sized chicken piece. I don’t know how else to describe this other than daylight robbery. Arabic foods are supposed to make you feel full. Being Arab myself, I can tell you this doesn’t come even 1% close to what a real Arabic dish is. They could have at least mitigated the damage with a bit more rice, which is the cheapest thing ever! I also ordered falafel. It felt like it was made a decade ago."
Genie's Combo Plate
Gluten Free, Contains Nuts. Chicken mishwi on a bed of basmati rice; served with lebanese salata, hummus, lightly fried cauliflower florets drizzled with tahini lemon dressing, and turnips.
$18.73
Spicy Cauliflower
Vegan, Gluten-Free, Contains Nuts. Cauliflower florets lightly fried, topped with Tahini Lemon dressing and Hot Sauce, sprinkled with special
$9.96
Chicken Shawarma Rolled
Grilled, seasoned chicken thigh, tomatoes, onions, and Tahini Lemon dressing
$11.54
Veggie Plate
Vegan, Gluten-Free. Fresh assortment of carrot and celery sticks, cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, kalamata olives, pickled turnips, and pickled cucumbers.
$7.94
Grecian Delight

Grecian Delight

4.8
(200+)
• Greek • American
$0 delivery fee
"the lady at the counter was very sweet. This was the best Chicken Teriyaki on Pita I have ever had! more meat than I expected and tasted homemade, nothing processed about it! Will definitely be back!"
"Gyro is my absolute favorite menu item here. The pita is always soft, generous portions of meat, fresh cucumber you can see and taste in the Tzatziki Sauce."
Gyro
Our signature Gyro sandwiches made with seasoned meat (lamb/beef or chicken) strips served on pita bread, with onions, tomato and our home- made tzatziki sauce! Tzatziki Sauce will be in separate cup
$9.26
Krinkle-Kut Fries
Our famous Krinkle-kut golden original fries
$3.75
Baklava (bahk-lah-vah’)
Over fifty layers of strudel dough, walnuts, cinnamon, all immersed in honey and sugar syrup.
$4.34
Chicken Teriyaki on Pita
Chopped chicken breast marinated in a teriyaki sauce and our own special spices. Served on pita bread with lettuce, onions, tomato, and honey mustard.
$9.25
istanbul turkish kitchen

istanbul turkish kitchen

4.7
(40+)
• Turkish • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"We've gotten Chicken Kebabs from pretty much every restaurant in the area, and these are the best. Humus is also absolutely delicious (not too much tahini). Red Lentil Soup is blended and has the traditional flavor, which I loved. We'll be back to try some of the other dishes!"
Chicken Kebab
Served with rice pilaf. Chargrilled tender cubes of chicken, marinated with our chef's seasoning
$22.39
Red Lentil Soup
Pureed chick peas with sesame oil and a hint of garlic
$8.94
Chicken Adana Kebab
Served with rice pilaf. Chargrilled tender cubes of baby lamb, marinated with our chef's seasoning
$23.59
Lamb Shish Kebab
Combination of romaine lettuce, olives, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, and feta cheese served with greek dressing
$29.16
Shawerma Bite

Shawerma Bite

4.2
(300+)
• Middle Eastern • Mediterranean
$0 delivery fee
"we had Steak shawerma sushi bites and French Fries + Garlic Sauce. the fries were well seasoned as well as the sushi bites. The garlic sauce is downright amazing also!"
"Our favorite place to eat out. The shawerma is amazing, the closest to the authentic Syrian shawarma Ive ever had. The Chicken Supreme is also amazing, must try! Always fresh."
Chicken Shawarma
Garlic sauce n' pickles.
$13.33
Chicken Shawarma
Traditional Chicken Shawerma wrap cut into sushi bites served with French Fries, Coleslaw & Garlic Sauce
$11.49
Chicken Shawerma Sushi Bites
Traditional Steak Shawerma wrap cut into sushi bites served with French Fries, Coleslaw & Garlic Sauce
$15.98
Chicken Supreme
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$12.44
truva cafe mediterranean llc.

truva cafe mediterranean llc.

4.5
(80+)
• Turkish • Mediterranean
$0 delivery fee
"AMAZING food, so delicious! Last night I got the appetizer sampler which had so much variety including my fave Stuffed Grape Leaves and it was so fantastic that tonight I tried Sultan's Favorite and it was incredible! so much food it will cover 3 meals for me. It was just the right amount of spicy too."
"We always enjoy the Mixed Chef's Mixed Grill (For 2 People). Great Hummus appetizer in a large portion."
Chicken Kebab
Cubes of chicken marinated in our chef's unique seasonings. Served with vegetables & bulgur pilaf.
$25.99
Lahmacun (Turkish Style Pizza)
Dairy free. Thin crust dough topped with ground lamb and beef. Served with chopped garden vegetables.
$22.99
Appetizer Sampler (For Two People)
Hummus, babaganoush, eggplant in sauce, labneh, tabbouleh, spicy ezme, stuffed grape leaves and pinto beans.
$24.99
Lentil Soup
Vegetarian. Red lentils, onions, carrots, & potatoes.
$9.99
Q BARBE Q

Q BARBE Q

4.7
(1k+)
• Lebanese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"The Stick of Chicken and stick of Lamb are always tender and juicy. Never once have I received it dry or overdone. Nice flame grilled flavors"
"Their Stick of Chicken unreal. Always is moist and supper flavorful. The Stick of Lamb also excellent. IMHO I can't think of better chicken anywhere on DD and then you factor in the price....value and portion size simply has no competition. Order this and the Arayes on a pretty regular basis and will continue doing so. Well job guys!"
Chicken Kabab the Q
Grilled chicken, garlic sauce, pickles, cabbage salad, French fries. With a small side of fries, hummus, garlic sauce, cabbage salad, and pickles.
$14.38
Mix Platter
1 stick of grilled chicken, 1 kefta, 1 lamb, hummus,garlic sauce, cabbage salad, pickles, raw tomato, raw onions, and your choice of French Fries or Rice.
$24.46
Half Chicken Platter
Half chicken grilled on charcoal served with hummus, garlic sauce, pickles French fries or rice. It takes 30 min to be served.
$20.87
Chicken Kabab Wrap
Grilled chicken, garlic sauce, cabbage salad, pickles, French fries wrapped in pita bread.
$8.71
Marakand Steakhouse

Marakand Steakhouse

4.5
(10+)
• Middle Eastern • Steakhouses
$0 delivery fee
Uzbek Plov (Samarkand Style)
Traditional Uzbek soup
$23
Uzbek Somsa Tomchi
A traditional Uzbek dish fried in two stages at a high temperature, golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside. A choice of veal or lamb. Served with French fries.
$6.5
Kefta
Traditional Uzbek soup with noodles
$14
Uzbek "Chap-Chap" Bread
A traditional Uzbek dish of lamb and potatoes that melts in mouth. Lamb and potatoes are fried separately at high heat until golden brown, sealing in all the juices, then layered in a cauldron and simmered with spices over low heat until fully cooked.
$5.5
Currito

Currito

4.7
(4k+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $25+
"Always super fresh and the bowl is filled. Soo yummy every time! Best meat hands down "
"I order this BYO Bowl pretty often and it's only been wrong once before, and it was not wrong this time, however I ordered 2 bowls and each of them were about 1/3 empty. It's never happened before and I was a bit shocked by it, especially for the cost. They were tasty but I expect a full portion. Note: this review is being written roughly a week after the event."
BUILD YOUR OWN
walk the line and pick all your favorite ingredients!
$14.93
CHIPS & GUACAMOLE
black beans, cilantro lime rice, corn salsa, roasted tomato salsa, jack cheese, sour cream
$4.59
CLASSIC
thai peanut sauce, cilantro lime rice, cucumber, carrots, almonds, asian cabbage, spicy cashew vinaigrette, sesame seeds
$14.97
BANGKOK
house made hummus, wild rice blend, feta cheese, pico de gallo, cucumber, house vinaigrette
$14.57
Senegrill

Senegrill

4.5
(4k+)
• Senegal • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee
Wallet-Friendly
"Great deal it's so much so good and honestly I hate chicken on a bone I love love LOVE that the jerk chicken is diced perfectly like 10/10 for sure and the plantains were sliced and cooked perfectly I found my new spot"
"The Egusi was very good, not as much greens but a lot of meat. They were out of FUFU so they gave me a container of tomato soup with oxtail. Tasted delicious and tender like the meat in the Egusi . Rice was good. They gave me extra rice too. The Bissap tasted very refreshing and like basil a bit. Delicious! "
14. Jerk Chicken
Grilled chicken with rice beans, steamed cabbage, a slice of plantain and our marinated traditional jerk sauce.
$9.97
2. Grilled Lamb or Chicken
Grilled lamb or grilled chickenget our marinated grilled lamb or chicken. Served with onion sauce and your choice of side.
$15.63
29. Wings
10 pieces of wings with our unique homemade sauces.
$12.39
9. Fataya
Perfectly cooked meat pie, filled with mouthwatering beef or salmon, fried to perfection, along with our regular brown sauce or our marinated red sauce.
$6.86
Navi’s Hot Spot

Navi’s Hot Spot

4.7
(70+)
• Gyro • Gyros
$0 delivery fee
"I meant to take pictures of the food, again, but I started eating the food right away. 🫣😅 I am a regular at this point and Navi's Hot Spot is a hidden gem. My favorite item is the Chicken & Lamb Over Rice or any variation of that, but I haven't found something I didn't thoroughly enjoy. My husband is on a Zinger Burger kick - lucky for me he can't finish it all so I get to enjoy some of that as well. I have no idea how he keeps his chicken for his Zinger Burger so juicy and the breading so crunchy, but lordy he has it down to a science. Navi cares about the quality, freshness, and flavor of his food and it shows. I love his food so much I spread the word when I can. I enjoy seeing people's faces light up when they have it for the first time. Perhaps next time I'll remember to pause to take pictures for y'all, but I doubt it. Just try it for yourself and you'll understand what I mean."
"Absolutely loved my experience at Navi’s Food Spot — and best of all, everything here is 100% HALAL. The Egg Shami Burger instantly took me back to the Shadman Market in Lahore — soft, flavorful shami (a lentil-meat patty with light spices) paired perfectly with cabbage, ketchup, and chatni. Pure nostalgia in every bite. The Chicken and Lamb over Rice reminded me of the iconic New York City street carts — very similar to Halal Guys, with generous portions and great flavor. And don’t miss the Zinger (fried chicken sandwich) — crispy, juicy, and very well done. A must-try spot if you love authentic desi flavors, classic street-food vibes, and fully halal food. Highly recommended."
Chicken Over Rice
Scrumptious grilled chicken chunks topped with our seasoned rice and salad and pita bread choose the option to have it spicy or normal
$11.35
Chicken & Lamb Over Rice
Golden seasoned premium rice with grilled chicken and lamb of the Pitt served with green salad
$13.02
Zinger Burger + Fries
Crispy samosas topped with tangy chutneys and spice for a burst of pure happiness.
$8.84
Samosa Chaatbuzz
Classic style fries served with cheese, and ketchup.
$7.26
Qamaria

Qamaria

4.6
(90+)
• American • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee
"Enjoyed the drinks so much! Always consistent"
"I don’t like leaving negative reviews, but for over $11, the tiramisu was extremely small, filling only about a quarter of a small to-go container, and the flavor was very underwhelming. I ordered this for my mom after she got out of the hospital, and it was something she had really been looking forward to, which made it especially disappointing. I tried calling to speak with a manager before leaving this review but wasn’t able to resolve anything. Would not recommend."
Adeni Tea
Premium black tea delicately spiced with cardamom and a creamy finish, also referred to as Karak Chaí in south Asia.
$8.68
Iced Pistachio Latte
A harmoniously chilled fusion of espresso, milk, and pistachio (16oz).
$9.15
Pistachio Tres Leches
A rich pistachio twist on the classic tres leches cake, creamy, nutty, and perfectly indulgent.
$10.19
Qamaria Latte
Our signature espresso treat - a rich blend of espresso, steamed milk, cardamom & cinnamon.
$8.01
Crepe N Dip

Crepe N Dip

4.6
(500+)
• American • Belgian
$0 delivery fee
"It was delicious. Very crunchy, with soft chocolate, and pistachio bits at the top. A lot of strawberries, it was very refreshing. Worth the price and easy to get full. Would get again, very savory "
"WOW!! The Strawberry Dubai cup is so good!!! Best thing I've ever had!! They give you a lot too which is nice! Only thing I just wish they would put a few more strawberries but it's totally worth the money!!"
Strawberry Dubai cup
Loaded with banana and strawberries with white chocolate with Oreo, pistachio chocolate, Nutella chocolate, and Lotus chocolate.
$16.05
20 Mini Pancakes with All 4 Flavors Together
Crêpe filled with kunafa and pistachio cream, topped with Belgian chocolate.
$16.98
Chocolate Dubai Crêpe
Loaded with banana and strawberries with (2) choices from white chocolate with Oreo, pistachio chocolate, Nutella chocolate, and Lotus chocolate.
$20
20 Mini Pancakes
Crêpe loaded with Nutella, topped with strawberry, banana, and topped with Nutella chocolate.
$15.99
Two Cities Pizza Company

Two Cities Pizza Company

4.7
(400+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee
"This is the best pizza I've tasted in a very long time. And I'm truly a pizza connoisseur. Best pizza I ever tasted was always in Chicago. And this is right there at the top with Chicago Pizza."
"Best pizza around. The Chicago deep dish is hands down the best pizza in the area. The New York is excellent but I gotta say it's a toss up between here and Fratelli's but it's definitely top three. Only issue I had is they don't seal the box and I feel like every company should do that for customer safety and security."
Bootleg Bread
Cheese bread made from our fresh dough, baked with garlic and herbs, served with TC famous ranch and classic red sauce. Unfortunately no additional toppings can be added
$10.11
6 Wings
Choice of bone in or boneless wings. You can Choose up two two sauces per order. Quantities Split Evenly. Small upcharge for all flats or all drums
$11.44
Cracked Pepper Caesar
romaine, red onions, cracked pepper, shaved parmesan, housemade croutons, tossed in Two Cities Caesar dressing
$10.01
10 Wings
Choice of bone in or boneless wings. You can Choose up two two sauces per order. Quantities Split Evenly. Small upcharge for all flats or all drums
$19.61

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