Lebanon's Cafe

Lebanon's Cafe is a Middle Eastern restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana, at 1500 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118. It offers a relaxed place to enjoy a filling meal, whether you are stopping in for lunch, meeting someone for dinner, or looking for a satisfying alternative to fried food. Customer reviews describe friendly, accommodating service, including help choosing dishes when the menu feels unfamiliar. With a 4.6 rating from 1,817 reviews, the cafe has earned substantial local attention while keeping the appeal grounded in good food and a laid-back setting.

Chicken shawarma is a customer favorite, served in both sandwich and plate or box options. Reviewers praise the generous portion of chicken, its seasoning, and the fact that it makes a hearty protein-focused meal without being fried or overly salty. The shawarma plate comes with rice, tzatziki dip, and bread, while the chicken shawarma box is noted as a good-value choice. For diners seeking a substantial lunch or dinner, these dishes offer a concrete way to explore the cafe's Middle Eastern cooking and leave feeling well fed.

Other reviewed dishes include a rice and lentil appetizer, a salmon plate, and hummus served with a plate. Guests describe the rice and lentils as flavorful and the salmon as carefully cooked, while one reviewer singled out the hummus as especially memorable. The comments point to food seasoned with spices and an emphasis on satisfying, straightforward plates. If you are deciding what to order, the shawarma is a reliable starting point; the rice and lentils, salmon, and hummus give you other options based on what sounds good that day. The menu guidance from the staff can also help when you are unsure what to choose.

The atmosphere is described as casual and laid-back, with a covered outdoor patio that gives diners a street view of the cable cars passing beneath large oak trees. That setting can suit a relaxed meal with friends, a casual lunch, or a stop for visitors exploring the neighborhood. Lebanon's Cafe is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Check the listed hours before visiting, especially if you are planning around the slightly later weekend closing time.