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Black Seed Cafe, located at 28879 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH, is a delightful haven for food enthusiasts. This Palestinian-owned gem has garnered praise for its warm atmosphere and attentive service. Reviewers consistently mention the kindness of the staff, making every visit feel special and welcoming.
Food is clearly the star here. Customers rave about the authentic Middle Eastern flavors that shine through each dish. Highlights include the rich Chicken Shawarma Bowl and the ever-popular Gyro, both packed with diverse flavors thanks to attentive ingredient pairings. The cafe's signature Strawberry Dubai Cup stands out, adored for its delightful taste and freshness.
The hummus, described as smooth with a perfect garlic hint, sets a high bar, while the famed freshly baked bread offers a complementary experience with its rich texture. As noted by patrons, it's more than just a meal; it’s a journey through culinary authenticity that leaves you longing for your next visit.
With glowing testimonials about its delicious offerings and charismatic service, Black Seed Cafe is a must-visit for anyone looking for an extraordinary dining experience in North Olmsted.
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Amenities & More
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Tourists
Reviews for Black Seed Cafe
Review highlights
Based on 244 reviewsBlack Seed Cafe consistently receives praise for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and attentive, friendly staff who create a genuine sense of hospitality. The cafe’s Middle Eastern-inspired menu delights customers with flavorful dishes such as chicken shawarma bowls, gyros, falafel, and standout items like hummus and fresh bread that are frequently highlighted. Many reviewers emphasize the quality and creativity of the food, particularly unique offerings like the strawberry Dubai cup and expertly crafted coffee. Visitors often mention making significant trips to experience the cafe, indicating strong customer loyalty and satisfaction. Overall, the café is recognized for combining exceptional service with authentic, delicious cuisine in a cozy setting.
I had such a wonderful experience at Black Seed Cafe! This Palestinian-owned gem instantly made me feel welcome with its warm and friendly atmosphere. The staff are incredibly nice, very communicative, and provide truly top-notch service. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in what they do. And the food and drinks — absolutely amazing! Everything is made with genuine flavors that really stand out. You can taste the authenticity and love in every bite and sip. From the rich, perfectly spiced dishes to the fresh, flavorful drinks, everything exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Black Seed Cafe to anyone looking for a great spot with delicious food, fantastic service, and an atmosphere that feels like home. I will definitely be coming back again and again!
Very nice people and very good food. The strawberry Dubai cup was my favorite and the hummus was such a great, smooth classic with a nice hint of garlic. The 30 minute drive was worth the trip, will be back soon for more!
If you’re looking for something new and tasty to try come here! My mom and I drove 40 minutes after seeing a tiktok about their new Dubai strawberries. We got a chicken shawarma bowl that had so many different flavors from the sauces and ingredients it was amazing. My mom got a gyro and coffee as well that were both stellar. The staff was kind and helpful our experience here was great and the food is literally amazing.
I love have always had such a great experience at black seed cafe everyone is so kind and the food is always great. Their coffee is amazing way better than most places the strawberry cups are so good. I would 100% recommend this place!!
First time being here, I forget the daughter‘s name but she was talking about her mom‘s famous bread and she was right let me tell you I love it definitely will be back!!! Legit best bread ever even and the hummus yum!!! I also had the falafel which was delicious and I had a lovely conversation with her daughter about the menu!! Such a great experience thank you ! I have yet to try the block of all, but I’m literally drooling looking at it. It will be my late night snack also look I took a pic of the strawberry cups !! May 5 2025
We got a chicken shawarma bowl and a chicken gyro and they were sooooooo good! Great price too! The staff was so much fun and treated us well! 10/10 would recommend!
THIS IS THE BEST HIDDEN GEM THAT SHOULDN'T BE HIDDEN!! Everytime i come here i am met with the most friendly employees! the creme brulee iced latte is my absolute favorite! The dubai crossiant is the most flavorful yet flakey and buttery crossiant i’ve had! i got the privilege to try a few new items as well but i didn’t catch the name of them! one was a bread with lots of flavor it was suprinsingly the best item i got! then there is a hot dog in a bread as well it was very good, definitely great food picky eaters! this is a great place to bring the family or friends, the atmosphere is very safe and welcoming! highly recommend stopping in!!
Stopped by after a 12,000 step hike and was so glad I did, everything looked and tasted so good! Will definitely be returning soon to try everything else on the menu also, they have so many options so there’s something for everyone! I also tried a friend’s falafel and it’s some of the best I’ve ever had.
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Opening hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday (Today) 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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