lovely place and very nice owner! the chicken shawarma was amazing. great coney dog, pork, and hummus as well. will definitely be visiting again.

Food is always amazing. The owners are always amazing. The music is always a jam. I come here every time I come to TC for work. Cheers!

Has to be one of the best places in traverse city, very friendly, food is fresh fresh (can watch them cut and cook ingredients) never had anything that didn't taste great after multiple visits.... More

Has to be one of the best places in traverse city, very friendly, food is fresh fresh (can watch them cut and cook ingredients) never had anything that didn't taste great after multiple visits. Less

Customer service was excellent and the flavors of our dishes were amazing.

Very flavorful food, great atmosphere and kind folks! Keep up the good work.. We will be back!

My husband and I enjoyed a spectacular lunch here today - wow! The butter chicken platter with hummus and Arabic salsa was so flavorful, and my husband said his lamb gyro was the best he's ever had. Super friendly service, great prices, and the owner had just baked up a batch of apple crisp! We took that and half of our lunch home - enough for another delicious meal. We live an hour away and this... More

My husband and I enjoyed a spectacular lunch here today - wow! The butter chicken platter with hummus and Arabic salsa was so flavorful, and my husband said his lamb gyro was the best he's ever had. Super friendly service, great prices, and the owner had just baked up a batch of apple crisp! We took that and half of our lunch home - enough for another delicious meal. We live an hour away and this restaurant would be worth the trip by itself. Less

We've eaten Middle Eastern food many times and in many cities and this was the best ever. The owner was super friendly and very helpful. I had the lamb gyro. Highly recommended! The meat was well seasoned and the homemade tzatziki sauce was delicious. The wrap was big I had to take half home. My wife had the butter chicken entree with hummus and Arabic salad. The butter chicken was the best we've... More

We've eaten Middle Eastern food many times and in many cities and this was the best ever. The owner was super friendly and very helpful. I had the lamb gyro. Highly recommended! The meat was well seasoned and the homemade tzatziki sauce was delicious. The wrap was big I had to take half home. My wife had the butter chicken entree with hummus and Arabic salad. The butter chicken was the best we've had and it paired perfectly with th salad and a pita. Half of that came home with us too. We'll definitely be back! Less

Amazing food, great staff!

Authentic flavor, a gem in north michigan. I got the chicken shawarma platter, some grape leaves, and baklava. Excellent meal in friendly setting. Fun modern music and a warm ambiance... More

Authentic flavor, a gem in north michigan. I got the chicken shawarma platter, some grape leaves, and baklava. Excellent meal in friendly setting. Fun modern music and a warm ambiance Less

I wasn't brave enough to try the camel burger, but the gyro was the best I have ever had. Straight leg of lamb, according to the owner. Hot fries, great service, and clean!;... More

I wasn't brave enough to try the camel burger, but the gyro was the best I have ever had. Straight leg of lamb, according to the owner. Hot fries, great service, and clean!; Less

everything we got was so good and the people are extremely nice

It was my first visit in to Habibi. Delicious Schwarma bowl and hummus! Loved the music and service! I will definitely be a regular! Thank you Brent!

Owner has the it factor destined to succeed filling a niche in the Grand Traverse area bringing a unique blend of Middle Eastern and a bit of soul flavor!... More

Owner has the it factor destined to succeed filling a niche in the Grand Traverse area bringing a unique blend of Middle Eastern and a bit of soul flavor! Less

Came from out of town for a weekend, and I enjoyed the chicken curry so much that I had to come back later to try the Mediterranean side of the menu. Delicious and excellent service... More

Came from out of town for a weekend, and I enjoyed the chicken curry so much that I had to come back later to try the Mediterranean side of the menu. Delicious and excellent service Less

At the very first bite of butter chicken I was surprised by how good the flavor was, presentation, and just the right amount of spice. Immediately I realize there's some talent in that kitchen and this place is a hidden gem if you enjoy Mediterranean!... More

At the very first bite of butter chicken I was surprised by how good the flavor was, presentation, and just the right amount of spice. Immediately I realize there's some talent in that kitchen and this place is a hidden gem if you enjoy Mediterranean! Less

I enjoyed a wonderful butter chicken curry wrap. Great music, atmosphere, service, and food. My new go to in Traverse City.

Great food! Thanks!!!!

The smells coming out the front door are amazing. I tried the Lamb Curry- fresh batch. When Im in TC again, I'll be back!

Jewel. Excellent food, Very authentic. Excellent staff. They were very busy yet they made sure we got our order correct and never got bogged down by orders. The taste itself is enough for us to come back. Recommend 100%... More

Jewel. Excellent food, Very authentic. Excellent staff. They were very busy yet they made sure we got our order correct and never got bogged down by orders. The taste itself is enough for us to come back. Recommend 100% Less

You walk in and are treated with the smells of fresh food that is perfectly spiced and prepared right in front of you. Only thing I wish is that I had a bigger stomach to order one of everything. The service is great as we were greeted right away with a smile.... More

You walk in and are treated with the smells of fresh food that is perfectly spiced and prepared right in front of you. Only thing I wish is that I had a bigger stomach to order one of everything. The service is great as we were greeted right away with a smile. Less

Damn good food, darn good people.

12/10 can’t wait to eat again!

We are so lucky and so grateful to have Habibi here in TC. Beautiful ambiance & presentation; everything was delicious!! Impeccable service. We highly recommend!... More

We are so lucky and so grateful to have Habibi here in TC. Beautiful ambiance & presentation; everything was delicious!! Impeccable service. We highly recommend! Less

Excellent service, a well designed and maintained lobby, and a cook with excellent salesmanship matched by delicious food. Large portions for the price as well. Always ask about the specials on offer.... More

Excellent service, a well designed and maintained lobby, and a cook with excellent salesmanship matched by delicious food. Large portions for the price as well. Always ask about the specials on offer. Less

Really great food. Everything was spot-on. The falafel was perfect; not dry as others I’ve had. Highly recommend! The proprietor/owner was very personable.... More

Really great food. Everything was spot-on. The falafel was perfect; not dry as others I’ve had. Highly recommend! The proprietor/owner was very personable. Less

Amazing restaurant. Owner goes above and beyond. You will not regret going!!

Fantastic service and food! We had chicken shawarma and tried the camel burger. Both great! Can’t wait to come back the next time we are in traverse city.... More

Fantastic service and food! We had chicken shawarma and tried the camel burger. Both great! Can’t wait to come back the next time we are in traverse city. Less

Lamb is insane! Pita bread is mid everything else fire. Ask about the fried chicken secret menu item

Excellent food and even better food!

I had just gotten off the plane at TVC Airport and I was lucky to find Habibi! What a fantastic experience. The food is amazing and the staff and restaurant is also awesome! I highly recommend this restaurant.... More

I had just gotten off the plane at TVC Airport and I was lucky to find Habibi! What a fantastic experience. The food is amazing and the staff and restaurant is also awesome! I highly recommend this restaurant. Less

I was out running errands and my husband was craving Habibi, so I actually stopped in for the first time today. WOW!! This little restaurant exceeds expectations on every level. It is beautifully decorated inside, really has a "make yourself at home" kinda feel, and the pictures on the mantle of the fireplace tell a beautiful family story. The owner, Brent is incredibly generous and friendly. He... More

I was out running errands and my husband was craving Habibi, so I actually stopped in for the first time today. WOW!! This little restaurant exceeds expectations on every level. It is beautifully decorated inside, really has a "make yourself at home" kinda feel, and the pictures on the mantle of the fireplace tell a beautiful family story. The owner, Brent is incredibly generous and friendly. He asked if I'd been there before, and I explained that I have doordashed in the past, but this was my first time coming in. He said, "Boy are you in for a real treat!" While he cooked our food to order, he filled me up with complimentary hummus and pita. It was INCREDIBLE... Through our chit-chat as he cooked our meals, I felt like I had just stopped by "my Uncle Brent's house" to grab a bite to eat on my lunch break. He even sent me on my way with some bread pudding that I "just had to try!" So incredibly kind! The food itself... 🤯 I'm simply mind blown at how delicious everything is!! It's very clear that Brent is passionate about the food he makes. I had the Chicken Schwarma Wrap with grilled veggies and my husband had the Chicken Shish Tawook with falafel and fries. Do yourself a huge favor come in to Habibi... I love that they doordash for the days I don't have time to come in before work, but the hospitality and atmosphere are sincerely a rare find, and well worth a trip to that side of town. P.S. Definitely don't skip the fries... I'm obsessed. The schwarma wrap is the real star of the show for me, and even though I was pretty full after the hummus and pita, somehow I managed to find room for the rest because it was just too delish to resist. I swear, if everyone in TC just tried this place, it would be PACKED year-round with a line out the door. Can't wait to come back and dine-in on my next day off. Thanks again for such an amazing meal!! Less

The food could have been heated more but was tasty

Food portions were generous and delicious. I loved the baba ganoush and pitas a lot.

Fantastic food; above and beyond friendly service. Definitely going back for more!

Best halal restaurant in Traverse city! Highly recommended

Lived worked across mid east. One of best ever. Bret is great!

Very polite, helpful, and respectful. The food was amazing. The chef “you’re going to love my food, my food has flavor.” It indeed did!

Came from Dearborn- a place that is known for its middle eastern food -so honestly did not walk in expecting much. However we left having the most deliciously prepared food we've had in months.Hands down the best Shawarma I've had in MI so far! The chefs are extremely generous and hospitable. They make you feel at home the second you walk in! Would 100% recommend.... More

Came from Dearborn- a place that is known for its middle eastern food -so honestly did not walk in expecting much. However we left having the most deliciously prepared food we've had in months.Hands down the best Shawarma I've had in MI so far! The chefs are extremely generous and hospitable. They make you feel at home the second you walk in! Would 100% recommend. Less

In love with Mediterranean cuisine but the lamb meat was toooo spicy imho as well as chickpea salad

Finally found Middle Eastern food in NoMI and it is amaaaaazing!!! We had a butter chicken wrap, lamb gyro, & falafel & they were all jam-packed with flavor, and the portions were huge! Staff were very friendly & we even got a hookup on some fries with epic garlic sauce!! Definitely coming back, will be trying everything on the menu but especially looking forward to the camel!... More

Finally found Middle Eastern food in NoMI and it is amaaaaazing!!! We had a butter chicken wrap, lamb gyro, & falafel & they were all jam-packed with flavor, and the portions were huge! Staff were very friendly & we even got a hookup on some fries with epic garlic sauce!! Definitely coming back, will be trying everything on the menu but especially looking forward to the camel! Less

Wasn't counting on finding good Arabic food in Traverse City, but this was well worth the stop. Very pleasantly surprised.

Great service and even better food!

Super nice customer service, spectacular food, and HUGE portions! Plan to take some home! Extremely fresh and flavorful!

AMAZING FOOD amazing store, great atmosphere, met the head chef absolutely ***stunning*** food you will get more than you ask for and extra on top of that go here if you can... More

AMAZING FOOD amazing store, great atmosphere, met the head chef absolutely ***stunning*** food you will get more than you ask for and extra on top of that go here if you can Less

Omg super tasty. Bes5 fattoush salad I ever had.

The best Fattoush Salad I've ever had. Wonderful food. Will definitely be back.

We are on a trek around michigan and stumbled upon Habibi while we were in TC and we are so glad we did. The man behind the counter was so caring and courteous to us. The food was incredible! We had the veggie platter and it was everything we wanted and more. I wish I lived here so I could eat it all the time. All in all 10/10. Loved every bit of it.... More

We are on a trek around michigan and stumbled upon Habibi while we were in TC and we are so glad we did. The man behind the counter was so caring and courteous to us. The food was incredible! We had the veggie platter and it was everything we wanted and more. I wish I lived here so I could eat it all the time. All in all 10/10. Loved every bit of it. Less

Tried placing and order over the phone today 0914/24 and they were very rude and refused to take my call in when I told them it was only for one person. I tried to put my order of butter chicken, rice, naan bread, & a gyro. They said just place it when you get here, that’ll be quick to make and had abruptly hung-up!!. I put my order in when I arrived and it took over 30minutes to get it done. Af... More

Tried placing and order over the phone today 0914/24 and they were very rude and refused to take my call in when I told them it was only for one person. I tried to put my order of butter chicken, rice, naan bread, & a gyro. They said just place it when you get here, that’ll be quick to make and had abruptly hung-up!!. I put my order in when I arrived and it took over 30minutes to get it done. After 20min’s I checked to see how my order was and got more attitude followed by shitty food quality and service. I also noticed, they took other phone orders, but yet refused mine. They barely wanted to give me a receipt with the price break down. The rice, chicken and naan bread were hard as a rock along with the gyro which had overly dry gyro meat to go along with the hard pita shell. The naan bread was hard all along the edges and crumbled. Everything tasted like it sat out all day and nothing was fresh. The only thing warm about the dish was the butter chicken sauce. Less

The owner (Brent) was very kind and patience with my order. (Went to another country and was searching all over Michigan to find the chicken shawarma just like the one I had) and I was happy to find one that is closest to what I had. This cured my homesickness (and my mild head cold). My friend butter chicken curry was yummy as well and we plan to come back multiple times! Plenty of leftovers. Pl... More

The owner (Brent) was very kind and patience with my order. (Went to another country and was searching all over Michigan to find the chicken shawarma just like the one I had) and I was happy to find one that is closest to what I had. This cured my homesickness (and my mild head cold). My friend butter chicken curry was yummy as well and we plan to come back multiple times! Plenty of leftovers. Place was clean and vibes were good. Less

Pictured, baba ganoush w/pita bread, butter chicken curry and chicken shawarma wrap. The food is absolutely amazing, I think the butter chicken is one of the best things I've ever had. Brent (the owner) is extremely nice and courteous. Place is clean and has a nice relaxing but casual atmosphere. Lots of middle eastern decor and music playing. We'll definitely be back for more!... More

Pictured, baba ganoush w/pita bread, butter chicken curry and chicken shawarma wrap. The food is absolutely amazing, I think the butter chicken is one of the best things I've ever had. Brent (the owner) is extremely nice and courteous. Place is clean and has a nice relaxing but casual atmosphere. Lots of middle eastern decor and music playing. We'll definitely be back for more! Less

We were tourists. I always look for interesting ethnic hot dogs and theirs were delicious! Camel burger was great and the shawarma platters was flavorful. I'd go back next time I visit Traverse City.... More

We were tourists. I always look for interesting ethnic hot dogs and theirs were delicious! Camel burger was great and the shawarma platters was flavorful. I'd go back next time I visit Traverse City. Less

Very Friendly, very delicious food

Wonderful food and very authentic and inviting ambiance!

My husband and I visited Hababi while on vacation in Traverse City, and we are so glad we did! We felt welcome from the moment we walked in. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic and served quickly. We tried the hummus with pita, chicken shawarma salad, falafel wrap, falafels, fried pickles, and baklava. Everything was so fresh and flavorful! We have eaten at several Mediterra... More

My husband and I visited Hababi while on vacation in Traverse City, and we are so glad we did! We felt welcome from the moment we walked in. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic and served quickly. We tried the hummus with pita, chicken shawarma salad, falafel wrap, falafels, fried pickles, and baklava. Everything was so fresh and flavorful! We have eaten at several Mediterranean restaurants, and this is definitely at the top of the list. If we return to the area, we will definitely be stopping by for another meal. Less

Absolutely fantastic food! Great service! We'll be back. Don't sleep on the pickle fries!

Service is too good.. very friendly.. food is heavy and tasty

That was the best dinner I had, since we started our trip around the lakes a week ago. I highly recommend to visit the Habibi. I was able to try various meals, each one was delicious. The chef and the staff are very kind and caring. Thank you so much for the tasty food and for letting me in again to pick up my glasses.... More

That was the best dinner I had, since we started our trip around the lakes a week ago. I highly recommend to visit the Habibi. I was able to try various meals, each one was delicious. The chef and the staff are very kind and caring. Thank you so much for the tasty food and for letting me in again to pick up my glasses. Less

Ich hatte ein Curry mit Hühnchen, Baba Ganoush und Tabouleh. Es hat fantastisch geschmeckt. Der Inhaber gab uns nicht nur etwas zum Probieren, sondern zum Schluss noch zwei ganze Mahlzeiten mit. Unglaublich! Ich habe selten so eine Gastfreundschaft erlebt. Dieses Lokal ist absolut empfehlenswert. Geht hin! Ihr werdet es sicher nicht bereuen!... More

Ich hatte ein Curry mit Hühnchen, Baba Ganoush und Tabouleh. Es hat fantastisch geschmeckt. Der Inhaber gab uns nicht nur etwas zum Probieren, sondern zum Schluss noch zwei ganze Mahlzeiten mit. Unglaublich! Ich habe selten so eine Gastfreundschaft erlebt. Dieses Lokal ist absolut empfehlenswert. Geht hin! Ihr werdet es sicher nicht bereuen! Less

Food is amazing here every time I come in! The owner is super nice and gave some curry fries on the house while food cooked. Hit the spot on this cold rainy day!!... More

Food is amazing here every time I come in! The owner is super nice and gave some curry fries on the house while food cooked. Hit the spot on this cold rainy day!! Less

0 stars if I could

Had the camel burger, goat curry, butter chicken and chicken shawarma bowl. All were excellent. We eat tons of Middle Eastern and Indian food, and this was among the best we've had. Friendly service and nice ambiance too. Big thumbs up... More

Had the camel burger, goat curry, butter chicken and chicken shawarma bowl. All were excellent. We eat tons of Middle Eastern and Indian food, and this was among the best we've had. Friendly service and nice ambiance too. Big thumbs up Less

I ordered lunch today on DoorDash. I ordered a camel burger with fries. I got no fries with the order and I called the restaurant and told them. They were apologetic and said they would fix the issue and deliver me what I ordered. However that was the last time I heard from them. They never delivered the fries. I waited for an hour and I just gave up. If I pay for a meal i expect to get the whole... More

I ordered lunch today on DoorDash. I ordered a camel burger with fries. I got no fries with the order and I called the restaurant and told them. They were apologetic and said they would fix the issue and deliver me what I ordered. However that was the last time I heard from them. They never delivered the fries. I waited for an hour and I just gave up. If I pay for a meal i expect to get the whole thing. Extremely disappointed Less

Top 2 grape leaf recipe I’ve ever had in my life. I’m a grape leaf conoisseur, I’ve had Persian/Lebanese/Turkish/Palestinian shawarma, and this spot might have had the best lamb grape leaves I’ve ever tasted. Music was like Arabic EDM, I was into it. James was such a delight, and the chef was a cool guy too. Super friendly atmosphere. Finally, some good shawarma that isn’t a gentri-business... More

Top 2 grape leaf recipe I’ve ever had in my life. I’m a grape leaf conoisseur, I’ve had Persian/Lebanese/Turkish/Palestinian shawarma, and this spot might have had the best lamb grape leaves I’ve ever tasted. Music was like Arabic EDM, I was into it. James was such a delight, and the chef was a cool guy too. Super friendly atmosphere. Finally, some good shawarma that isn’t a gentri-business Less

Best grape leaves I've ever had. Plus, James and the chef were so sweet and considerate. Hope to be back soon!

I ordered a gyro and it was bursting in flavors. I typically can't handle spices but the flavors were so delicious I couldn't stop eating. I also got a side of fries, the fries were good but they definitely need more of the sauce! Can't wait to try other things on the menu... More

I ordered a gyro and it was bursting in flavors. I typically can't handle spices but the flavors were so delicious I couldn't stop eating. I also got a side of fries, the fries were good but they definitely need more of the sauce! Can't wait to try other things on the menu Less

Very nice place, will be back again. Definitely won't be going back to Food of Arabia. Habibi has them beat 100%

Visiting Traverse City and found this place. The food was fantastic and plentiful. Grabbed it as take out, bought a bottle of wine, and sat by the lake. Hard to beat!... More

Visiting Traverse City and found this place. The food was fantastic and plentiful. Grabbed it as take out, bought a bottle of wine, and sat by the lake. Hard to beat! Less

I got the just hook me up..chef special, it was amazing, found a new favorite place!!!

Delicious- especially the butter chicken wrap. And great music and super friendly service. I’ll go back anytime I come through Traverse city!

So amazingly delicious! Had the sweet potato curry and it was the best curry I have ever had! Thanks!

The food here is delicious!

In short: fun, creative, and DELICIOUS!!! The chef, Brent, is an artist and his medium is Middle Eastern and South Asian food and spices … and any other cuisine that inspires him. We went on the recommendation of a local and are thrilled we did. Don’t let the fact that this is in a strip mall give you pause. Yes it is causal and quirky, but this is the real deal. YOU WILL LOVE IT. And we’ll be b... More

In short: fun, creative, and DELICIOUS!!! The chef, Brent, is an artist and his medium is Middle Eastern and South Asian food and spices … and any other cuisine that inspires him. We went on the recommendation of a local and are thrilled we did. Don’t let the fact that this is in a strip mall give you pause. Yes it is causal and quirky, but this is the real deal. YOU WILL LOVE IT. And we’ll be back before we head home to Boston. Less

very nice staff and great atmosphere! also the food is amazing! will definitely be coming again!

Very friendly, you can tell the owner cares about his customers and the quality of his food. The gyro was the best I have ever had. And the prices are reasonable.... More

Very friendly, you can tell the owner cares about his customers and the quality of his food. The gyro was the best I have ever had. And the prices are reasonable. Less

Amazing food and staff was so friendly despite how busy he was!

Best place for delicious halal food. There is interesting art hanging on the walls and a few selfie spots.

The food was fantastic!!! The service was A class!!! We waited 2 hours and he hooked us up with extra food!!! I would wait 3 hours if i have too!!! 100% recommend... More

The food was fantastic!!! The service was A class!!! We waited 2 hours and he hooked us up with extra food!!! I would wait 3 hours if i have too!!! 100% recommend Less

Always the best, large portions, good prices, and extremely delicious!

The fod there was delicious and the staff were super nice! A definitely recommended restaurant.

My favorite restaurant in traverse. Had the privilege of dining there and was blown away not only by the food but the owner. The service is outstanding. The owner personally went above and beyond. Unique food that is made with not only great ingredients but love.... More

My favorite restaurant in traverse. Had the privilege of dining there and was blown away not only by the food but the owner. The service is outstanding. The owner personally went above and beyond. Unique food that is made with not only great ingredients but love. Less

Worth any wait you have. Freshly prepared and amazingly flavorful!

I'm from Dearborn Michigan, born and raised. This was the best middle eastern food I have ever had in my life. I am absolutely blown away by how good this was. There is nothing touching this calibur of cooking in the state of Michigan.... More

I'm from Dearborn Michigan, born and raised. This was the best middle eastern food I have ever had in my life. I am absolutely blown away by how good this was. There is nothing touching this calibur of cooking in the state of Michigan. Less

Food is so delicious!! Fresh! Filling! Delightful! Very friendly owner. Can’t wait to visit Traverse City again and come back here!

Nice little Middle Eastern restaurant in Travis City. The owner was amazing and was very kind when he interacted with customers. There was a longer wait on the food, but that is because the food is freshly made so it took a little longer. But with that wait, it is worth it. The food was so good, had lots of flavor, and wasn’t at all pricey for the food. Overall a great place!... More

Nice little Middle Eastern restaurant in Travis City. The owner was amazing and was very kind when he interacted with customers. There was a longer wait on the food, but that is because the food is freshly made so it took a little longer. But with that wait, it is worth it. The food was so good, had lots of flavor, and wasn’t at all pricey for the food. Overall a great place! Less

Very delicious!

With pretty descent reviews I was excited to give this place a try. After waiting an hour for a single item even though it wasn’t busy, I was a little annoyed and even more hungry. I was still hopeful that it would be worth the wait until we got the food home to realize it was just about inedible. The falafel was so salty we couldn’t eat it and then all of the other food was just mixed together i... More

With pretty descent reviews I was excited to give this place a try. After waiting an hour for a single item even though it wasn’t busy, I was a little annoyed and even more hungry. I was still hopeful that it would be worth the wait until we got the food home to realize it was just about inedible. The falafel was so salty we couldn’t eat it and then all of the other food was just mixed together in one container and none of which was any good. After a few bites we decided to toss it and had to go somewhere else. Less

I came in after a very frustrating day with my family and stopping in here turned my entire day around. They were so nice, gave us some pita while we waited, and were truly lovely all around... More

I came in after a very frustrating day with my family and stopping in here turned my entire day around. They were so nice, gave us some pita while we waited, and were truly lovely all around Less

Absolutely outstanding food! Huge portions. The owners are hands on about everything. Scratch made soups, dips and burger's that are a trip to the taste buds.... More

Absolutely outstanding food! Huge portions. The owners are hands on about everything. Scratch made soups, dips and burger's that are a trip to the taste buds. Less

Excellent service and good!

Best food we have had in Michigan hands down!!! Amazing flavor and great prices. Highly recommended. We ordered the rabbit stew, which was out of this world. Kids loved the butter chicken. Even the coney dog and fries were bursting with flavor. Even a classic like Lamb schwarma was outstanding and original here.... More

Best food we have had in Michigan hands down!!! Amazing flavor and great prices. Highly recommended. We ordered the rabbit stew, which was out of this world. Kids loved the butter chicken. Even the coney dog and fries were bursting with flavor. Even a classic like Lamb schwarma was outstanding and original here. Less

Are you serious? Waiting for 1 porstion of Fries for 15 mins? Ahah bad as crazy, inside was 4 persons lol

booooo. good staff. bad owner. he touches kids

Whatever they are serving here, it isn't food and isn't fit for human consumption. Also, be sure to do a search online for the owner (and keep your kids far, far away).... More

Whatever they are serving here, it isn't food and isn't fit for human consumption. Also, be sure to do a search online for the owner (and keep your kids far, far away). Less

Solid food, good drink choices, fair pricing- overall really good, though they have few staff so be patient (hell, even ask for an application to work there)... More

Solid food, good drink choices, fair pricing- overall really good, though they have few staff so be patient (hell, even ask for an application to work there) Less

This place claims that they make Middle Eastern food. The truth is; this place makes food not suitable for human consumption period. This place should shut down and do something else.... More

This place claims that they make Middle Eastern food. The truth is; this place makes food not suitable for human consumption period. This place should shut down and do something else. Less

Customers, BEWARE: Menu doesn't show hidden up-charges on platter sides or the added "carry-out" charge even if you dine in. Food tastes good and atmosphere is fine, but owner (who served us) shouldn't skim extra $ out of customers. There's also no real table service (order/pay at counter) and dine-in food and drinks are served in single-use disposable plastic containers with no recycling. We rea... More

Customers, BEWARE: Menu doesn't show hidden up-charges on platter sides or the added "carry-out" charge even if you dine in. Food tastes good and atmosphere is fine, but owner (who served us) shouldn't skim extra $ out of customers. There's also no real table service (order/pay at counter) and dine-in food and drinks are served in single-use disposable plastic containers with no recycling. We really wanted to like this place more but can't support the irresponsible practices. Hope they make improvements. Less

I wish the menu had said the lamb shawarma has mayo sauce all over it for people who don't want that. The food was good, the lamb was tender and the falafel was fresh.... More

I wish the menu had said the lamb shawarma has mayo sauce all over it for people who don't want that. The food was good, the lamb was tender and the falafel was fresh. Less

The best butter chicken I have tried in a while worth every penny!!! Form Dearborn!!!

I recently visited Habibi Middle Eastern Coney & Curry, and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised! The food here is absolutely delicious with a fantastic blend of flavors. The dishes are fresh, well-prepared, and bursting with taste. The ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot for both casual and family dining. However, it’s important to note that this restauran... More

I recently visited Habibi Middle Eastern Coney & Curry, and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised! The food here is absolutely delicious with a fantastic blend of flavors. The dishes are fresh, well-prepared, and bursting with taste. The ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot for both casual and family dining. However, it’s important to note that this restaurant is not strictly Middle Eastern nor is it halal. The menu offers a mix of Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine, which creates a unique and diverse culinary experience. If you’re open to exploring different tastes, you’ll definitely enjoy what they have to offer. Overall, I highly recommend giving Habibi Middle Eastern Coney & Curry a try. You won’t be disappointed by the quality of the food and the friendly service! Less

We got the lamb shawarma wrap and the chicken shawarma platter. I'm a big fan of middle eastern food and the flavors at Habibi are perfect. (Different from restaurants down state.) The chicken and lamb were tender, the hummus smooth and full of flavor. We'll be back the next time we're in TC.... More

We got the lamb shawarma wrap and the chicken shawarma platter. I'm a big fan of middle eastern food and the flavors at Habibi are perfect. (Different from restaurants down state.) The chicken and lamb were tender, the hummus smooth and full of flavor. We'll be back the next time we're in TC. Less

We stopped here for lunch. Owner was the one who served us. Great option on the menu and reasonably priced, food was delicious, we were not that hungry so we ordered 2 meals to share for the 4 of us. More food than we emagined, we even had leftovers. The owner was super friendly.... More

We stopped here for lunch. Owner was the one who served us. Great option on the menu and reasonably priced, food was delicious, we were not that hungry so we ordered 2 meals to share for the 4 of us. More food than we emagined, we even had leftovers. The owner was super friendly. Less

My husband orders curry all the time and says his meal today was the best Chicken Curry he has ever had! The lamb shawarma was authentic and the most flavorful we have ever had. Fantastic experience!... More

My husband orders curry all the time and says his meal today was the best Chicken Curry he has ever had! The lamb shawarma was authentic and the most flavorful we have ever had. Fantastic experience! Less

We ABSOLUTELY LOVE this place...and we are picky about Mediterranean food!! FABULOUS in every way! 🥰😍🤩🙂

Habibi was an excellent stop during our travels around the area. Their food is indescribable with generous & flavorful portions. I had the Falafel Salad and Fries and it was outstanding. While we were there, the owners were welcoming and more than happy to chat about the restaurant’s background. 10/10 recommend.... More

Habibi was an excellent stop during our travels around the area. Their food is indescribable with generous & flavorful portions. I had the Falafel Salad and Fries and it was outstanding. While we were there, the owners were welcoming and more than happy to chat about the restaurant’s background. 10/10 recommend. Less

We had a wonderful meal at Habibi today! There were 9 of us (4 adults, 5 kids), so we got to try a bunch of different menu items! We had a variety of players, bowls and "wraps". The fatoush salad was so flavorful, gyro was yummy, and the butter chicken was delicious!! Also, the kids meal was very reasonable.... More

We had a wonderful meal at Habibi today! There were 9 of us (4 adults, 5 kids), so we got to try a bunch of different menu items! We had a variety of players, bowls and "wraps". The fatoush salad was so flavorful, gyro was yummy, and the butter chicken was delicious!! Also, the kids meal was very reasonable. Less

Delicious food. My son, a self-described hot dog connoisseur, said the coney is the best hot dog he has ever had. Wife got the Chicken Shawarma salad and loved it. I got the Chicken Curry and it was amazing with a nice spice to it. The hummus appetizer was good (not great) and only got 2 stale pieces of Pita Bread for 8 oz. I came in 30 minutes before closing during the Cherry Festival so had a l... More

Delicious food. My son, a self-described hot dog connoisseur, said the coney is the best hot dog he has ever had. Wife got the Chicken Shawarma salad and loved it. I got the Chicken Curry and it was amazing with a nice spice to it. The hummus appetizer was good (not great) and only got 2 stale pieces of Pita Bread for 8 oz. I came in 30 minutes before closing during the Cherry Festival so had a long wait but still rated service 5 stars because they were trying and extremely apologetic. We are only here for 2 days and I bet we eat here again, it was that good. Less

One of my favorite places to go to lunch. The lamb shawarma bowl was the best I've ever had. Service was quick and the vibe was very upbeat and enjoyable.... More

One of my favorite places to go to lunch. The lamb shawarma bowl was the best I've ever had. Service was quick and the vibe was very upbeat and enjoyable. Less

Ordered a gyro (lamb). It was so soggy there was no way to pick it up. The bread was not fully cooked but the lettuce was! Overall a massive disappointment.... More

Ordered a gyro (lamb). It was so soggy there was no way to pick it up. The bread was not fully cooked but the lettuce was! Overall a massive disappointment. Less

Excellent halal food, service and ambiance. Highly recommended

Super flavorful and delicious!

The place is nice and service is good the shawarma salad wasn't bad, except it had a little too much of spices that masked the taste of everything, grape leaves were good, crushed lentil soup had the same problem of having way too much of some spices that made it taste like something else other than lentil soup. Overall the food isn't really a representation of middle eastern food, but as a nice... More

The place is nice and service is good the shawarma salad wasn't bad, except it had a little too much of spices that masked the taste of everything, grape leaves were good, crushed lentil soup had the same problem of having way too much of some spices that made it taste like something else other than lentil soup. Overall the food isn't really a representation of middle eastern food, but as a nice place and foods that many might like, is still a place that I recommend even though it's not my favorite. Less

Amazing halal food!

Food was served cold.

Grape leaves were cold and chewy. Lamb was over seasoned. Pricey for what you get. The “Server” wasn’t very friendly.

Their butter chicken curry, chicken curry and quesadilla is amazing. And they’re fast, well priced and super nice. My wife and I love their food here. We’ll be regulars here without a doubt.... More

Their butter chicken curry, chicken curry and quesadilla is amazing. And they’re fast, well priced and super nice. My wife and I love their food here. We’ll be regulars here without a doubt. Less

Great place , great food , great flavor great price

I was so surprised to see an old friend working there, I love the food they gave me, I will definitely be going back 🍚🥑🫶

Tried to order online but it was acting wonky for no apparent reason so I drove up there. Arrived and there were only 4 people total in restaurant and it was a Monday night so I thought my carryout for 3 would be quick. How wrong I was. After ordering at the counter, I leisurely walked across the street and got 2 coffees. Sat in my vehicle enjoying my drink and killed about 15 more minutes. Wal... More

Tried to order online but it was acting wonky for no apparent reason so I drove up there. Arrived and there were only 4 people total in restaurant and it was a Monday night so I thought my carryout for 3 would be quick. How wrong I was. After ordering at the counter, I leisurely walked across the street and got 2 coffees. Sat in my vehicle enjoying my drink and killed about 15 more minutes. Walked inside to check on my order and was told they were out of rice and now needed to make more so my wait time was going to be even longer. Woman working counter and carryout was nice enough but it was clear it was only her and the cook and they were overworked. She also told me it was always like that. Waited longer in my car. Waited longer inside. It was at least an hour for my "fast service" walk up counter style food that was all vegetarian to be ready. Neighboring business worker told me they'd never been to eat there "because of the owner." You should seriously look that up. I bet, like me, you'll wish you never came here at all. And the food? Meh. Mediocre at best. It was oily and over cooked. And they even put salt on the pita bread. Yuk. No thank you. Never again. Less

Tried to order for the first time on DoorDash. Over an hour after I ordered It was still being made. The DoorDash driver had been there for like 20 minutes like a true bro. After about an hour and 20 minutes they told him that they gave the food to the wrong person, and refused to remake it or do anything helpful. So yeah not exactly reliable service. DoorDash refunded me but they didn't refund 4... More

Tried to order for the first time on DoorDash. Over an hour after I ordered It was still being made. The DoorDash driver had been there for like 20 minutes like a true bro. After about an hour and 20 minutes they told him that they gave the food to the wrong person, and refused to remake it or do anything helpful. So yeah not exactly reliable service. DoorDash refunded me but they didn't refund 40 minutes of the driver's life Less

It's like a flavor explosion in your mouth! Such great tasty food, reasonably priced, good service, and super clean building. Yesterday was my first visit, but I'll be back many more times.... More

It's like a flavor explosion in your mouth! Such great tasty food, reasonably priced, good service, and super clean building. Yesterday was my first visit, but I'll be back many more times. Less

I'm disappointed. This place looked and smelled so great when I walked in. But the butter chicken is so sweet it should be a dessert. And it came with regular yellow rice; for $15, it should include Basmati rice. The pita was good, though.... More

I'm disappointed. This place looked and smelled so great when I walked in. But the butter chicken is so sweet it should be a dessert. And it came with regular yellow rice; for $15, it should include Basmati rice. The pita was good, though. Less

Wow! Hands down the best Halal food I've ever eaten. Possibly even the best meal I've ever eaten. Got the vegetarian platter with swarma and curry chicken. If I wasn't only in town for business this would be my go to spot!... More

Wow! Hands down the best Halal food I've ever eaten. Possibly even the best meal I've ever eaten. Got the vegetarian platter with swarma and curry chicken. If I wasn't only in town for business this would be my go to spot! Less

My NEW Favorite!

I am confused with the reviews.... This place is not authentic at all. The food was disgusting lol either people in Traverse City never tried Middle Eastern food or have bad taste buds, but this IS NOT Middle Eastern food or good food at all. I could tell the food wasn't fresh to begin with. They opened at 1130 and I got there at that time and w.e they had at the front line looked old and questi... More

I am confused with the reviews.... This place is not authentic at all. The food was disgusting lol either people in Traverse City never tried Middle Eastern food or have bad taste buds, but this IS NOT Middle Eastern food or good food at all. I could tell the food wasn't fresh to begin with. They opened at 1130 and I got there at that time and w.e they had at the front line looked old and questionable. The hummus was crusted around the pan it was in. The vegetables and salad looked old. And the FALAFEL... LOL Jesus... It wasn't falafel. Garbage it was. Tastes really awful. It was definitely made on a different day because they had tons of them in a pan and I got there when they had just opened lol the gyro meat that was being cooked looked old. The rice.... It was just plain old white rice that was terrible. The reviews are very misleading or made by bots because .. i didn't even finish my plate. I threw most of it out. I don't want to assume but it didn't look like this place was being run by Middle Eastern people. Let me put things in perspective. It's like having white folks run a Mexican Restaurant. Less

WOW! The food is so amazing. I think this is the best food I have had in Traverse City. I absolutely loved their goat curry special, iced hibiscus mint tea, and butter chicken. The person who took my order was also so kind and helpful. I really enjoyed talking with him.... More

WOW! The food is so amazing. I think this is the best food I have had in Traverse City. I absolutely loved their goat curry special, iced hibiscus mint tea, and butter chicken. The person who took my order was also so kind and helpful. I really enjoyed talking with him. Less

Looks nice on outside. Basically McDonald’s of middle eastern food. Bland food, processed meats bought at some distributor. Have loud middle eastern music on TV, nice decor, limited seating... More

Looks nice on outside. Basically McDonald’s of middle eastern food. Bland food, processed meats bought at some distributor. Have loud middle eastern music on TV, nice decor, limited seating Less

So glad I stopped by to check this place out! To me, not speaking for the establishment, it was like Greek, Middle Eastern, Fusion. I was just walking by and saw they were finally open. I tried a couple of stuffed grape leaves and thought I was back in Dearborn Michigan! Tahini Sauce on Stuffed Grape Leaves? Yep. Brand New Established Restaurant. Gotta Try This Place out folks. For Real.... More

So glad I stopped by to check this place out! To me, not speaking for the establishment, it was like Greek, Middle Eastern, Fusion. I was just walking by and saw they were finally open. I tried a couple of stuffed grape leaves and thought I was back in Dearborn Michigan! Tahini Sauce on Stuffed Grape Leaves? Yep. Brand New Established Restaurant. Gotta Try This Place out folks. For Real. Less

I recently dined at the best Middle Eastern restaurant in the area, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. From the moment I stepped in, the owners greeted me with warmth and kindness, making me feel right at home. It was my second visit, and I can confidently say it won't be my last. Let's talk about the food—the chicken quesadilla stole the show with its bursting flavors and perfect b... More

I recently dined at the best Middle Eastern restaurant in the area, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. From the moment I stepped in, the owners greeted me with warmth and kindness, making me feel right at home. It was my second visit, and I can confidently say it won't be my last. Let's talk about the food—the chicken quesadilla stole the show with its bursting flavors and perfect blend of spices. Paired with their heavenly housemade garlic sauce, it was an absolute delight for my taste buds. And let's not forget about the falafel, which was out of this world, especially with the generous drizzle of garlic sauce on top. Aside from the amazing food, the atmosphere of the restaurant is equally inviting. The cozy ambiance coupled with the friendly demeanor of the owners creates a dining experience that is truly memorable. Their fries are also incredible. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to try something new and indulge in delicious Middle Eastern cuisine. Trust me, you will be satisfied. Less

I have been to Habibi many times and each time it's better than the last. Food so delicious and everyone so friendly--and the space is beautiful and cozy. Go there. You will NOT be sorry. Have a pomegranate lassi--the best lassi I ever had.... More

I have been to Habibi many times and each time it's better than the last. Food so delicious and everyone so friendly--and the space is beautiful and cozy. Go there. You will NOT be sorry. Have a pomegranate lassi--the best lassi I ever had. Less

Absolutely spectacular food and service! Would give more stars if I could.

10/10 one of the best gems I have found on TC. This food was fresh, hot, and delicious. The service was amazing. Absolutely will be returning.

Great food and authentic! Get the Arabic salad and don’t forget about the garlic sauce!

If I could give the bald guy running the show while the owners are on vacation a negative 100 I would. So rude and unprofessional. Comes to the counter, after being on his personal phone, chewing food:( like could you be any more unprofessional? Get someone else to run the show because this guy is awful. Must be all these owners like to hire are very rude and unprofessional humans because ... More

If I could give the bald guy running the show while the owners are on vacation a negative 100 I would. So rude and unprofessional. Comes to the counter, after being on his personal phone, chewing food:( like could you be any more unprofessional? Get someone else to run the show because this guy is awful. Must be all these owners like to hire are very rude and unprofessional humans because the chic at the front counter needs a serious attitude Adjustment times 10 Less

Great Middle Eastern food. Excellent spices and taste.

Ordered the Butter Chicken with hummus and Arabic salad. Everything was delicious, even as cold leftovers the next night! Will definitely order here again when I'm in TC.... More

Ordered the Butter Chicken with hummus and Arabic salad. Everything was delicious, even as cold leftovers the next night! Will definitely order here again when I'm in TC. Less

Rude business owner , the lady had awful attitude and her husband pretend pleasant attitude but he’s as rude as his wife ..I believe this place is closing soon for the worst customer service . Food was good , rice was crunchy though If you dont care about respect and willing to eat under stressful and hostile environment go to this place. DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL... More

Rude business owner , the lady had awful attitude and her husband pretend pleasant attitude but he’s as rude as his wife ..I believe this place is closing soon for the worst customer service . Food was good , rice was crunchy though If you dont care about respect and willing to eat under stressful and hostile environment go to this place. DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL Less

The food is good there but the service was bad!

The smell outside was amazing the food was even better!!!! The food is as beautiful as it was delicious. Looking forward for the goat curry to hit the menu. This will be a stop for us every time we come through.... More

The smell outside was amazing the food was even better!!!! The food is as beautiful as it was delicious. Looking forward for the goat curry to hit the menu. This will be a stop for us every time we come through. Less

Food is good, but be careful if you have food allergies, because the advertised ingredients on the menu are different than the included ingredients. Service was slow, but only in the sense that they don’t have enough staff working. Service would improve with more staff filling orders.... More

Food is good, but be careful if you have food allergies, because the advertised ingredients on the menu are different than the included ingredients. Service was slow, but only in the sense that they don’t have enough staff working. Service would improve with more staff filling orders. Less

Food is amazing. The lamb is tender and the gyro is the best ever. Butter chicken curry I wanted to drink every last drop. Even the kids chicken nuggets are made fresh to order hand battered real strips of whole chicken breast.... More

Food is amazing. The lamb is tender and the gyro is the best ever. Butter chicken curry I wanted to drink every last drop. Even the kids chicken nuggets are made fresh to order hand battered real strips of whole chicken breast. Less

Best Gyro I’ve ever had

Ordered takeout, Unfortunately didn't get the hummus I paid for, but the gyro was the best I've had, and the butter chicken was amazing as well! I'll definitely go back.... More

Ordered takeout, Unfortunately didn't get the hummus I paid for, but the gyro was the best I've had, and the butter chicken was amazing as well! I'll definitely go back. Less

she went from a meeting and eating and computer work to bare handing food and preparing my order. my food was also coughed on. this place is not hygienic.... More

she went from a meeting and eating and computer work to bare handing food and preparing my order. my food was also coughed on. this place is not hygienic. Less

Delicious food and the most friendly people imaginable!

Holy flavor! The lamb Shwarma bowl was outstanding! Lots of spice but balanced by the arabic salad and awesome rice. Tried za'atar spice for the first time ever and was blown away by it. Will definitely be getting some of that for use at home. I'll be back soon and often!... More

Holy flavor! The lamb Shwarma bowl was outstanding! Lots of spice but balanced by the arabic salad and awesome rice. Tried za'atar spice for the first time ever and was blown away by it. Will definitely be getting some of that for use at home. I'll be back soon and often! Less

Food was good! Word of warning, do not order and schedule your work lunch around their approximate times. It said a 35 minute wait, and when I got there at the expected time it took around another 15 minutes. This was during a time where they were not busy. I do not recommend their soda as it was warm and flat.... More

Food was good! Word of warning, do not order and schedule your work lunch around their approximate times. It said a 35 minute wait, and when I got there at the expected time it took around another 15 minutes. This was during a time where they were not busy. I do not recommend their soda as it was warm and flat. Less

Finally an authentic Arabic cuisine in Traverse City! Excellent food & service, food was delicious and I will come back for more!

We live in the Petoskey area. First time here. All we can say is wow! The flavors are phenomenal!! I got the beef shawarma platter, hubby got the lamb kafta platter. We will be back!!!!!... More

We live in the Petoskey area. First time here. All we can say is wow! The flavors are phenomenal!! I got the beef shawarma platter, hubby got the lamb kafta platter. We will be back!!!!! Less

Awesome authentic mid-eastern food. We had the lemon chicken soup, lamb gyro (year-oh), greek salad, hummus and chicken shwarma bowl. Food was excellent, atmosphere was great and being made on demand, the devoice was awesome. Highly recommend and will be back when I'm TX. Thank you!... More

Awesome authentic mid-eastern food. We had the lemon chicken soup, lamb gyro (year-oh), greek salad, hummus and chicken shwarma bowl. Food was excellent, atmosphere was great and being made on demand, the devoice was awesome. Highly recommend and will be back when I'm TX. Thank you! Less

First things first, Staff was very Nice & Welcoming! I had ordered the Lamb Shawarma Platter with the Pomegranate Lassi. Truly authentic food and most of all DELICIOUS! Oh my. I will definitely be back soon. ( Pic was taken before my second side had arrived ) Yes you get 2 sides with the platter :) !!... More

First things first, Staff was very Nice & Welcoming! I had ordered the Lamb Shawarma Platter with the Pomegranate Lassi. Truly authentic food and most of all DELICIOUS! Oh my. I will definitely be back soon. ( Pic was taken before my second side had arrived ) Yes you get 2 sides with the platter :) !! Less

I want this place to make it...so I'm leaving some positive and some critical reviews. 1. My gyro was delicious. Flavorful...great ratio of meat to veg to bread. However...I was immediately nervous when I saw gyro meat just sitting on the cutting board. No heat lamp. No refrigeration. I could have JUST been put there or it could possibly no longer be for use in sandwiches...I can't be sure... More

I want this place to make it...so I'm leaving some positive and some critical reviews. 1. My gyro was delicious. Flavorful...great ratio of meat to veg to bread. However...I was immediately nervous when I saw gyro meat just sitting on the cutting board. No heat lamp. No refrigeration. I could have JUST been put there or it could possibly no longer be for use in sandwiches...I can't be sure I was only there for about 5 minutes because my order was ready exactly when they said it would be! (...but that's a bad look.) Also I hope the lettuce comes triple washed b/c I saw whole heads come out and get cut up and put on the line without being washed after getting broken down. :/ 2. Hummus and bread were great and again good portion sizes. Extra side of garlic sauce was well worth it...delicious 3. Chicken lemon rice soup was sorta bland. Not bad. Just not great. 4. I am not sure if the folks behind the counter were short staffed, not feeling well, or having a row haha. They're also working in an open kitchen which just SUCKS, and they seemed pretty busy with carry-out orders. Just a vibe check...thanks for being open and getting good food out the door on time regardless! Would love to come back again and have a 5-star worthy experience...we need a good Greek Coney in TC!!! Less

Just went there for the first time today. The lady on the phone was very helpful. The staff is so nice! They gave us some samples that were delicious and very kind! Food was incredible. Butter chicken 11/10. Great prices. The food and restaurant are truly authentic as well being Mediterranean myself.... More

Just went there for the first time today. The lady on the phone was very helpful. The staff is so nice! They gave us some samples that were delicious and very kind! Food was incredible. Butter chicken 11/10. Great prices. The food and restaurant are truly authentic as well being Mediterranean myself. Less

Great portions, delicious food, perfectly seasoned. New favorite restaurant in town.

Absolutely fantastic! I picked up a lamb gyro and Arabic salad which certainly did not disappoint. Yes, I will definitely be a regular!!

One quick google search of the owner will tell you if you want to support this business

Don't be fooled by the paper plates and plastic silverware. These people take pride in their food and it shows. Good portions, no skimping on the seasonings, and very well put together. Highly recommend!... More

Don't be fooled by the paper plates and plastic silverware. These people take pride in their food and it shows. Good portions, no skimping on the seasonings, and very well put together. Highly recommend! Less

The food was great! We got the Dal and the Lamb Burger. Both were fantastic! The workers were really nice as well!

Traverse City has been in desperate need of a restaurant like this. Food is excellent!

First time... we'll be back soon. All the food was very authentic and delicious. I had the chicken shawarma platter with hummus and salad...I ate everything on my plate. All the seasonings were spot on. This will become your new favorite.... More

First time... we'll be back soon. All the food was very authentic and delicious. I had the chicken shawarma platter with hummus and salad...I ate everything on my plate. All the seasonings were spot on. This will become your new favorite. Less

It's gone, closed, why isn't this Google search pulled?

Amazing food.

Food was great, ambience was nice. But they ask tip on top of 20% service charge. What?

Good food

Really good food! I loved the homemade hummus and the homemade naan. Definitely worth a try!

Nice place, needs more traffic.

Very friendly & food is EXCELLENT Will definitely be going back to try other dishes P.S. CONEYS are great!

Best middle eastern cuisine on Traverse City. Very friendly staff. They're moving to an old Arby's that will allow them to have drive-thru. Can't wait 👍... More

Best middle eastern cuisine on Traverse City. Very friendly staff. They're moving to an old Arby's that will allow them to have drive-thru. Can't wait 👍 Less

First time eating at Habibi..The food was delicious and the owner was so friendly. We ordered Beef Shawarma platter and Camel filet. The Camel meat was cooked perfectly. Not just the meat but everything on our plate was so flavorful and phenomenal, even my toddlers loved the food. Anyone who plan on coming to Traverse city come check this restaurant out. You wont regret it I promise you!... More

First time eating at Habibi..The food was delicious and the owner was so friendly. We ordered Beef Shawarma platter and Camel filet. The Camel meat was cooked perfectly. Not just the meat but everything on our plate was so flavorful and phenomenal, even my toddlers loved the food. Anyone who plan on coming to Traverse city come check this restaurant out. You wont regret it I promise you! Less

Fabulous Lebanese food. It's not a very large menu, but it's done extremely well. Be aware that there is lots of garlic involved, which is pretty normal for that cuisine. The chef likes to play with different cuisines and exotic ingredients. We only tried the shawarma and some of the sides, but I'm sure everything else is great, too. Serene atmosphere and very reasonable prices. If we were local... More

Fabulous Lebanese food. It's not a very large menu, but it's done extremely well. Be aware that there is lots of garlic involved, which is pretty normal for that cuisine. The chef likes to play with different cuisines and exotic ingredients. We only tried the shawarma and some of the sides, but I'm sure everything else is great, too. Serene atmosphere and very reasonable prices. If we were locals, we'd happily make our way through the entire menu and most of the variations. We did recommend the place to a few locals, so did send more customers their way. Less

‼️I AM PUTTING THIS AT 5 STARS SO PEOPLE CAN SEE IT‼️ this was honestly the WORST restaurant i've ever been to. me and my family went on vacation to traverse city and we were like "okay let's go to a middle eastern restaurant" because we're from the middle east. after seeing the menu, we had high hopes for the restaurant. we ended up going but oh my god i regret agreeing SO much, it was THAT bad... More

‼️I AM PUTTING THIS AT 5 STARS SO PEOPLE CAN SEE IT‼️ this was honestly the WORST restaurant i've ever been to. me and my family went on vacation to traverse city and we were like "okay let's go to a middle eastern restaurant" because we're from the middle east. after seeing the menu, we had high hopes for the restaurant. we ended up going but oh my god i regret agreeing SO much, it was THAT bad. we got in and were seated. right off the bat i realized there were no middle eastern workers whatsoever. still, after reading the reviews, i believed they were capable of making good food. i'll say that the staff were so arrogant and disrespectful — that's the nicest way i could possibly put it. i, a 15 year old teen, was told by a staff member, "you're gonna eat all of that?" in the meanest tone. like hello? where the hell are your manners? i did try brushing it off because it was whatever and i was trying to enjoy myself. the food was the biggest and worst surprise. EVERYTHING had spice on it. when i say everything, i mean everything. and it's not small amounts either. it's like they dunked the food in loads of spices and cari and waited for it to dry before putting 5 more layers on it. not to mention their home made sauce. that was absolutely disgusting and i can't believe they call it 'food' or 'sauce' so lightly because that's not even the type of food they give prisoners. it was way too spicy and was actually unedible. the whole restaurant was incredibly unsanitary that it was actually insane. once you walk inside, you're instantly hit by the scent of the dense air— and obviously the crazy amounts of spice. they tell you to sit wherever but the tables, chairs, plates, etc were all dirty?? how can you run a business when you don't clean a thing? the whole place is a mess too. the bathrooms and kitchen is disgusting. they don't even use/wear gloves at all, they don't use measurements, and then the staff criticizes you when you don't like their food. absolutely disgusting. everything from start to end was a disaster. my family got such bad side affects too. for instance; my dad threw up and coughed up blood, my mom found blood when she was wiping, my sister almost threw up and had a really bad stomachache, and i kept coughing and had the feeling of vomitting for the rest of the week. me and my family literally went to bed hungry and didn't want to eat for the whole week. it's actually insane how much this restaurant had a negative impact on us. as middle eastern people, we often use the word 'habibi' to describe/talk/refer to a loved one. guess what word we stopped using after this restaurant? bingo! we stopped calling eachother that because of the restaurant. i do not recommend. do not eat here at all. it's terrible. keep your kids safe. Less

The most horrible Mediterranean food i have ever had. We had ordered- 1. Chicken shawarma plate- it was no shawarma. It was basically sauteed shredded chicken 2. Chicken gyro plate- gyro was same as shawarma LOL 3. Chicken shish tawook- tasted horrible and most probably prepared on a skillet instead of a grill 4. Falafel- tasted like fried wheat. I mean how can they screw up falafel!! Overall, i... More

The most horrible Mediterranean food i have ever had. We had ordered- 1. Chicken shawarma plate- it was no shawarma. It was basically sauteed shredded chicken 2. Chicken gyro plate- gyro was same as shawarma LOL 3. Chicken shish tawook- tasted horrible and most probably prepared on a skillet instead of a grill 4. Falafel- tasted like fried wheat. I mean how can they screw up falafel!! Overall, it took 45+ mins to get food, staff barely paid attention to us, quantity and taste were utterly bad. Will not recommend Less

The food here was amazing. Fresh and Authentic. Stop by and try a great gyro & pomegranate Lassi!

DELICIOUS!

I highly recommend this restaurant. The food was delicious and our server was very attentive.

Amazing food! Very veg friendly. The fries were so good that we cleaned that plate.

This place was amazing!!! Service was wonderful and so was the food.

So nice to finally have a place like this in Traverse City, now. It’s newer, family run. Got to speak with the owner a bit who you can tell is very passionate and it shows in his cooking! I’ve had Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Cuisine in several cities and states and this definitely was comparable. Very good!... More

So nice to finally have a place like this in Traverse City, now. It’s newer, family run. Got to speak with the owner a bit who you can tell is very passionate and it shows in his cooking! I’ve had Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Cuisine in several cities and states and this definitely was comparable. Very good! Less

Had some kangaroo meat while dining here. They also have camel. Why not stop in and try something exotic? The kangaroo tasted like beef but was gamey flavored. The hummus is delicious and grape leaves are excellent.... More

Had some kangaroo meat while dining here. They also have camel. Why not stop in and try something exotic? The kangaroo tasted like beef but was gamey flavored. The hummus is delicious and grape leaves are excellent. Less

Did not eat but menu carried very strange food items including kangaroo meat and camel meat. Also the restaurant had a strange odor

Absolutely fantastic! Middle Eastern food isn't normally my favorite but this was so much better than any I've had. Loved it

Excellent, I hope that the word gets out about this place and they will be able to thrive in their new location!

Food was outstanding, plates are decent, nice service. For sure recommend.

Things we tried to order, but they were out of: baba-ganoush, tabouli, camel, and boar. That said, we got excellent kabobs, a gyro, and buttered chicken. The hummus used a variety of garlic that was very strong in the front end, rising up into the palate and nasal cavity, and with little back-end. Both the hummus and pitas were more salty than I expected, but I think others probably prefer tha... More

Things we tried to order, but they were out of: baba-ganoush, tabouli, camel, and boar. That said, we got excellent kabobs, a gyro, and buttered chicken. The hummus used a variety of garlic that was very strong in the front end, rising up into the palate and nasal cavity, and with little back-end. Both the hummus and pitas were more salty than I expected, but I think others probably prefer that mild saltiness over the way I make it. Less

We were so happy with the food. Had the turmeric lassi, butter chicken, lamb curry, falafel, daal, saffron rice, Arabic salad, hummus and warm soft pita. The chef came out to let us know that the curry would take longer because he had to make a new batch. When serving, he warned that he would have liked to let it simmer for an hour longer but didn’t want us to wait that long. My husband still at... More

We were so happy with the food. Had the turmeric lassi, butter chicken, lamb curry, falafel, daal, saffron rice, Arabic salad, hummus and warm soft pita. The chef came out to let us know that the curry would take longer because he had to make a new batch. When serving, he warned that he would have liked to let it simmer for an hour longer but didn’t want us to wait that long. My husband still ate every single bite of the meat. I sampled his curry broth and it was very well seasoned. The daal and falafel were some of the tastiest I ever had. Food did not come out at the same time but that was just fine by us as it was all warm and fresh and we enjoyed sampling each other’s plates. We are not from the area yet are already talking about what we will try next time we are back. I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re in a hurry. You might want to call ahead and get it made to go if you don’t have the time to wait for freshly made dishes. It was well worth the wait for us, though. Less

Very nice people, but I will just keep driving three hours to Dearborn for my middle eastern food.

I’m very picky about falafel and this wrap was great - light texture, flavorful, very reasonably priced. Friendly service.

We stopped for dinner at Habibis hungry after a long hike and had a great experience. We had to wait about 10 minutes for service because they were short staffed but our waitress (also hostess, cashier, busser, etc.) offered some complementary naan and hummus to get us started. The food was excellent and plentiful. We had vegetarian grape leaves, vegetable platter (hummmus, rice, curried chick ... More

We stopped for dinner at Habibis hungry after a long hike and had a great experience. We had to wait about 10 minutes for service because they were short staffed but our waitress (also hostess, cashier, busser, etc.) offered some complementary naan and hummus to get us started. The food was excellent and plentiful. We had vegetarian grape leaves, vegetable platter (hummmus, rice, curried chick peas, falafil w/tahini and grilled vegetables) and lamb gyros with grilled vegetables. Our server/hostess/cashier did an awesome job for us even though she was stretched thin! Less

This place is a gem! Finally an authentic middle eastern restaurant in TC. One of the things I miss the most about living in the Detroit area is the fantastic Arabic cuisine, specifically my chicken shawarma wrap. Hibibi NAILED it. Best I’ve had up here since Nada’s. On top of that I love what they’ve done with the interior. It’s very funky and classy. Support this establishment!... More

This place is a gem! Finally an authentic middle eastern restaurant in TC. One of the things I miss the most about living in the Detroit area is the fantastic Arabic cuisine, specifically my chicken shawarma wrap. Hibibi NAILED it. Best I’ve had up here since Nada’s. On top of that I love what they’ve done with the interior. It’s very funky and classy. Support this establishment! Less

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Pictured is the Lamb Gyro + med veggies. Lovely dine in experience that offer take out as well. Quite extensive menu. Everything is made fresh, with over the top attention to detail and large portions for the price. It's difficult to find an authentic mediterranean style cuisine up north. I live near dearborn MI, and this is the closest you will find anywhere near... More

Pictured is the Lamb Gyro + med veggies. Lovely dine in experience that offer take out as well. Quite extensive menu. Everything is made fresh, with over the top attention to detail and large portions for the price. It's difficult to find an authentic mediterranean style cuisine up north. I live near dearborn MI, and this is the closest you will find anywhere near Less

The most amazing food I've ever eaten 😋

Simply, the best gyro I've had. I'm picky, and critical of food, but I wouldn't change a thing about this. Try it next time you're in TC

Go here & get the lamb shawarma! Perfectly seasoned and presented. Plate finished off with veggies & rice. House made baklava made for a great dinner. Super nice owners too!!... More

Go here & get the lamb shawarma! Perfectly seasoned and presented. Plate finished off with veggies & rice. House made baklava made for a great dinner. Super nice owners too!! Less

Flavorful and creative menu. Ambience took us to the Middle East.

Very tasty vegetarian platter! Tabouli and hummus were good. #flavafulltv worthy. The restaurant was clean, tastefully decorated and coordinated and played good music. Grateful for some Middle Eastern food in the area. Full portion and appropriate prices for all the dishes. The place is right under the Yonkers sign at the mall- dont be discouraged if you don't see it from the street. If they offe... More

Very tasty vegetarian platter! Tabouli and hummus were good. #flavafulltv worthy. The restaurant was clean, tastefully decorated and coordinated and played good music. Grateful for some Middle Eastern food in the area. Full portion and appropriate prices for all the dishes. The place is right under the Yonkers sign at the mall- dont be discouraged if you don't see it from the street. If they offer middle eastern wine and beer- that would be even better!! Less

Hesitant to be trying this restaurant for the first time and using a delivery service vs dine in, but the food traveled well and the flavors are outstanding! Highly recommend everyone tries Habibi... More

Hesitant to be trying this restaurant for the first time and using a delivery service vs dine in, but the food traveled well and the flavors are outstanding! Highly recommend everyone tries Habibi Less

Loved the food. They were short staffed but... Our waitress did a magnificent job with keeping up. Butter Chicken and Chicken Shawarma were delicious. Bread and hummus were also very good. We will be back!!... More

Loved the food. They were short staffed but... Our waitress did a magnificent job with keeping up. Butter Chicken and Chicken Shawarma were delicious. Bread and hummus were also very good. We will be back!! Less

Excellent food! Our tastebuds did cartwheels! Fresh and delicious!

If you are on the fence about going to this restaurant make the jump. It is seriously amazing and we will be going again. We got a little bit of everything but the Shawarma is so fresh and delicious. Also the creamiest hummus I have ever had.... More

If you are on the fence about going to this restaurant make the jump. It is seriously amazing and we will be going again. We got a little bit of everything but the Shawarma is so fresh and delicious. Also the creamiest hummus I have ever had. Less

Best Mediterranean-Middle Eastern food I had in long time. Quality and quantity both are A+. The lady at the counter was very friendly and supportive. We had the meat platter, falafel gyro and curries. The smell and taste was just amazing and authentic . Must try place in Traverse city. Lot of parking available as it’s in a strip mall. Go with lot of space in your belly as you food is worth it.... More

Best Mediterranean-Middle Eastern food I had in long time. Quality and quantity both are A+. The lady at the counter was very friendly and supportive. We had the meat platter, falafel gyro and curries. The smell and taste was just amazing and authentic . Must try place in Traverse city. Lot of parking available as it’s in a strip mall. Go with lot of space in your belly as you food is worth it. Less

I absolutely love the food here, but more so the staff that works here. Having visited the Mediterranean and the Middle East a few times, I feel fairly familiar with the cuisine, and this place is definitely some of the best Mediterranean food I've ever had the pleasure of eating. Highly recommend to anybody in Traverse City.... More

I absolutely love the food here, but more so the staff that works here. Having visited the Mediterranean and the Middle East a few times, I feel fairly familiar with the cuisine, and this place is definitely some of the best Mediterranean food I've ever had the pleasure of eating. Highly recommend to anybody in Traverse City. Less

It was delicious and we will be back!

Food was exceptional as was the service. Would recommend this place to anyone visiting or living in the area. Will come again in the future.

First time coming, and will definitely be coming back. Coming into the building is very welcoming, nice calm music with pleasant dining area. Menu is nice with the ethnic food with an American dining side as well. Food portions are extremely generous which will make sure your stomach leaves happy. The owner and staff are extremely nice and welcoming and make you feel like a long time friend. Food... More

First time coming, and will definitely be coming back. Coming into the building is very welcoming, nice calm music with pleasant dining area. Menu is nice with the ethnic food with an American dining side as well. Food portions are extremely generous which will make sure your stomach leaves happy. The owner and staff are extremely nice and welcoming and make you feel like a long time friend. Food came out quick and hot, and extremely flavorful. Looking forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu (kangaroo and camel burger, yes please). Less

Bold and delicious! I highly recommend the chicken shawarma salad. Take out orders are always ready in 10 minutes or less!

Randomly stumbled across Habibi and what an amazing surprise it was. Some of the best butter chicken I’ve had. Absolutely great meal and service. Highly recommend. You will not regret it!... More

Randomly stumbled across Habibi and what an amazing surprise it was. Some of the best butter chicken I’ve had. Absolutely great meal and service. Highly recommend. You will not regret it! Less

We had the most excellent experience at this restaurant. Welcomed immediately, and the food was outstanding. Mr. Brent made a plentiful gyro with the best fries I have ever tasted. Will absolutely return for another meal! What a delightful treat.... More

We had the most excellent experience at this restaurant. Welcomed immediately, and the food was outstanding. Mr. Brent made a plentiful gyro with the best fries I have ever tasted. Will absolutely return for another meal! What a delightful treat. Less

I was stunned. A friend and I fly into Michigan for work. We leave the airport and have a couple hour drive ahead of us. We check the area for something to eat and find Habibi. Both of us have quite a bit of experience in the middle east and surrounding areas and both are big fans of the cuisine. This place served the best curry and schwarma's that I have ever had. The menu is diverse and t... More

I was stunned. A friend and I fly into Michigan for work. We leave the airport and have a couple hour drive ahead of us. We check the area for something to eat and find Habibi. Both of us have quite a bit of experience in the middle east and surrounding areas and both are big fans of the cuisine. This place served the best curry and schwarma's that I have ever had. The menu is diverse and the flavors are incredible. Authentic but with a certain level of quality that isn't found in most of the places you find in the middle east. It is like a gourmet restaurant without being outrageously priced. The Chef and the staff are extremely friendly and the atmosphere is clean and relaxed. You can always tell when you find a place that is a labor of love because the entire experience is like eating in their home as guests. I will be back as much as I can to try everything on the menu. Less

I highly recommend this place. I had lunch and was surprised at the serving sizes! The food was great and the service was excellent.

the staff is wonderful and the food is beautifully seasoned

absolutely the best gyro ever. a great choice for my birthday.

First time there. You can taste the food is freshly made in-house. From the pita and hummus to the baklava and coffee.

Just wow. The food looked so good I couldn’t even grab a picture before digging in. Everything was delicious. Reminds me of the middle eastern food i’ve had in Detroit and i’m elated to have such a place available up here. I got takeout, but the atmosphere inside was so nice that i’ll definitely be coming back to dine in. Such a lovely gem.... More

Just wow. The food looked so good I couldn’t even grab a picture before digging in. Everything was delicious. Reminds me of the middle eastern food i’ve had in Detroit and i’m elated to have such a place available up here. I got takeout, but the atmosphere inside was so nice that i’ll definitely be coming back to dine in. Such a lovely gem. Less

Very flavorful. By far the best Middle Eastern Cusine I’ve had.

We’ve been looking for GREAT schwarma, we found it! And conies❤️🥰

They serving great food, with passion and love.

We came here on a Thursday evening. The restaurant was half full and the other half of the tables were dirty. Service was *very* slow…it took a whole hour to get our dinner. When it came, yes, it was okay, but sooo salty. Maybe we came here on a bad night. Sad because the other reviews were so promising.... More

We came here on a Thursday evening. The restaurant was half full and the other half of the tables were dirty. Service was *very* slow…it took a whole hour to get our dinner. When it came, yes, it was okay, but sooo salty. Maybe we came here on a bad night. Sad because the other reviews were so promising. Less

Such a lovely place! The food is great and the people are wonderful. Highly recommended!

delicious.

Amazing food and kind service.

🌟Highly recommend!! Freaking phenomenal!!!!🌟Everything is absolutely delicious. Staff and owner fantastic. Try the camel filet!!

*Updated - 5/13/2023* I finally had a chance to dine-in and truly a splendid setting. Late afternoons and evenings do get busy, but they have setup the dining area perfectly. I also snapped some pics of it as well as my plates of food. I also tried their dessert, Baklava. It's actually really tasty and not too/over sweet. Recommended. This place is outstanding! I absolutely love the lamb gyro(... More

*Updated - 5/13/2023* I finally had a chance to dine-in and truly a splendid setting. Late afternoons and evenings do get busy, but they have setup the dining area perfectly. I also snapped some pics of it as well as my plates of food. I also tried their dessert, Baklava. It's actually really tasty and not too/over sweet. Recommended. This place is outstanding! I absolutely love the lamb gyro(***now a Mediterranean vegetable option that is added to the gyro, and IT'S A WORK OF ART!!!!***). I ask for it spicy and they use their own blend of seasoning, that's truly splendid. Pro tip: If you're ordering for lunch(work lunch 30 minutes) , order 15 minutes ahead of time because he's making everything fresh right then and it'll be up right as you get there! Less

Do you want the best food in Traverse City Area? Come here. Get anything. You're gonna love it. If you don't love it then you should probably just not be eating food. Staff is amazing, vibe is great. Only problem you'll have is that you're gonna eat the food too fast and won't have pictures for a review. I was able to snap only one. Here's the baklava. Get it.... More

Do you want the best food in Traverse City Area? Come here. Get anything. You're gonna love it. If you don't love it then you should probably just not be eating food. Staff is amazing, vibe is great. Only problem you'll have is that you're gonna eat the food too fast and won't have pictures for a review. I was able to snap only one. Here's the baklava. Get it. Less

This place is amazing! In a sea of aïoli burgers, this is a well need break from the norm in TC! Absolutely great food and staff! We need options like this in this town and we need to support these businesses!... More

This place is amazing! In a sea of aïoli burgers, this is a well need break from the norm in TC! Absolutely great food and staff! We need options like this in this town and we need to support these businesses! Less

Clearly the people that eat here must not know who the owner is. I hope no one ever takes their kids there. Disgusting!

Best food in traverse city! I highly recommend checking them out.

Massive lamb gyros freshly shaved from the spit. Thick and flavorful tzatziki. Delicious fresh cut fries to complement.

Super delicious food and friendly atmosphere and service!