Take-out
Middle Eastern
Egyptian, Lebanese, Syrian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Middle Eastern restaurant, has falafel, dolmas, tabouleh, desserts, and a small grocery with take-out counter and drink case. Selling specialty items from Egypt and Lebanon. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:30pm. Open Mon-Sat, closed Sun.
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2009 Bridgeport Ave (at Clark St), Milford, Connecticut, USA, 06460
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10 Reviews
First Review by felmotes
amyvotta
Points +624
A favorite for yeeeeears! - Edit
Absolutely the best falafel! My fave & I’ve had falafel all over the country. Delicious, as is all their vegan food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-18
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TalyaNatlo
Points +52
Yum - Edit
Not a full vegan menu but they were very accommodating, hummus was the best I have had.
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itsafoutzlife
Points +89
Amazing falafel and hummus! - Edit
Nice family restaurant with great food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-25
Pros: The falafel, just wow!, Hummus, Incredible baklava, not too sweet, just right.
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njeanbaz
Points +151
Very authentic, some of the best around - Edit
I am half Lebanese so very particular on my Middle Eastern cuisine😉and this place nails it. It’s more like a small grocery/take out place and not really a sit down restaurant, but there are a few tables you can sit at. Plenty of vegetarian options available and their falafel is some of the best I’ve had in a while. Highly recommend
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LinDoyle
Points +102
Gave Me an “Olive Branch” - Edit
Nicest people! After conflicting pricing information on UberEats and GrubHub, I finally just called them (highly recommend). They were able to walk me through the menu and options. Seriously, they were so patient with me!
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theeasyvegan
Points +103
Freshness is all - Edit
This is THE place to go for deli lunch or dinner in Milford, Connecticut, if you are a vegan. There are ample selections with which to compose a delicious plate. Also wonderful for carry-out. The only place in the area to get freshly made hummus, etc. The management are scrupulous about freshness.
Read morePlease note that, after closing for renovations after last winter's (2015) heavy snowfall damaged their roof, the Olive Tree has reinvented itself as explicitly appealing to the vegan crowd. While there is still chicken and feta on the menu, since this is after all an ethnic establishment, it is now a rare oasis for those seeking animal-friendly alternatives. The selection is big, original, and delicious. Also, while still a deli, the interior is now more pleasant for dining on the premises. Now more than ever, this is THE place to go for the Milford vegetarian or vegan, and even worth a trip for the out-of-towner.
Update spring 2018: They are going all-out vegan again (see pictures). But a couple of vegan items have been removed from the menu. They will still make special entrees for you if not too busy, so be sure to ask if there is anything else vegan if you don't see what you want on the menu or in the display cases or just want to try something new.
Updated from previous review on 2015-04-29
Pros: excellent food, healthy cuisine, friendly staff
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Ksquires
Points +16
Great food and service. - Edit
Honestly, one of, if not my, very favorite place to go in Milford. Falafel is made fresh when you order, and everyone is very friendly. Most dishes either are, or can be made vegan, and meat is "added" to the order, instead of being based off of it.
Read morePros: Clean, Fresh, Accommodating
Cons: Only con I can think of is that it's not open Sund
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supertoad
Points +30
First Visit - Edit
Just stopped by this place for a quick falafel lunch - I was unsure what to expect, but the restaurant was 4 out of 5 cows as I looked for a quick local lunch. What I discovered as I pulled into the mall is they have a separate, equally large storefront for a hookah bar (rolls eyes) I walked into the restaurant side. There were maybe 5-6 tables with folding-style and no-frills chairs, about half were filled with customers. The place has no ambiance to speak of - the lighting was extremely poor, probably to hide the dirty floor or half of the drink coolers which were installed but not in use (empty). They did have a laptop on the counter playing funky eastern music that I couldn't tell was for the cooks or guests. I did not focus on further details because I was being asked if I had already ordered. I ordered a falafel and it was done pretty quick, I decided to-go was best because I did not want to deal with the heat (very little or no ac) and the falafel was actually pretty good - it was not Mamouns but it did the trick. I would likely order from this place again in a pinch - however the price was high for what you get, and take out is a must.
Read morePros: location, tasty food, quick
Cons: price, cleanliness, atmosphere
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Michael X. James
Points +972
Best Falafel Wraps! - Edit
Do yourself a favor and come eat here. I had it once back in March and have been back at least a dozen times. The falafel wrap is great! Ask for it spicy (it's not too spicy...just gives it an extra kick). Before you go get some of the regular or spicy hummus to go. The owner is very nice. I asked him about one of the ingredients in the hummus (it's a syrian spice) and he offered to give me some to take home if I wanted it.
Read morePros: Tasty Food, Friendly service, Get the falafel wrap!
Guest
felmotes
Points +38
Cute little place, really decent food - Edit
Everyone always raves about Mamoun's falafel in New Haven, but honestly, I'm not impressed. Their falafel is tasteless and dry and every dish is overpowered with parsley and onions (so it all tastes the same).
Read moreOlive Tree to the rescue. The food is a little more expensive (a dollar more for a falafel sandwich than Mamouns?) but it's infinitely tastier. The falafel has a crispy fried outside and a warm rich inside. The hummus is amazing. The produce is fresh. Everything is made from scratch by the mom and the family.
If you're vegan, just tell them you don't want yogurt sauce.. they're happy to accommodate. The cafe is family owned, homey, and everyone is very nice.
They also sell imported groceries, so you can pick up some strange odds and ends for your pantry while ordering your food.
Must try: the grape leaves. just.. wow.
They only have a few tables inside, so if you're going to eat in, do not go at lunch time. They are VERY busy at lunch, and it's rare to find an open table.. unless you wait a while.
Pros: homemade food, friendly staff, grocery store
Cons: lack of tables, closing hours too early
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