Mediterranean Deli - Chapel Hill

I had the falafel pita and a date-hazelnut bar, and both were delicious! This place has some of the best outdoor seating on Franklin Street, and they have fans to keep you cool on hot days.

I frequently visit Meddeli and can't get enough of it. I love everything I've tried so far, and I still have so many vegan options to explore. The atmosphere is wonderful, and I really enjoy the outdoor seating. It's definitely my favorite restaurant!

Everything I've tried from their deli selection has been amazing. My favorite has to be the roasted cauliflower, which is tender and just a touch salty. Their cheese tortellini, grilled pineapple, tabbouleh, and artichoke pasta salads are all delightful, and I highly recommend trying them. The spinach cake is stunning as well. They've recently started offering grilled tofu, which I haven't had the chance to try yet, but it's on my list. Be sure to order some of their Turkish pickles on the side; they're tiny bursts of flavor! And, of course, don't forget to indulge in a piece of baklava!

Her buffet has a lot of vegan options at a good price. they get their money worth definitiw and they can really get kreatiw and picky with their options. I usually take the 4-piece sampler and rotate between spinach-chickpea salad, roasted cauliflower, mujaddara, Armenian roasted vegetables and Armenian wild ride, their falafel is not the best (but still really good, but their baba ganoush and hummus are the extra few dollar worth. I also love that they can choose their own sides (e.g. garlic sauce, hot sauce, roasted garlic etc.).

On our first visit I was surprised by the number of clearly labeled vegan options, many of which, like desserts, surprised us as seeing vegan versions isn’t common outside of specialty markets. Upon closer questioning it quickly became clear that they are either unclear about what vegan means, or are misleading customers, as many of the “vegan” items contained dairy and/or eggs.