Reviews of Cleo's. (Restaurant) in New Orleans (Louisiana).

Name: Cleo's
Address: 940 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States, New Orleans, Louisiana
Telephone: +1504-522-4504
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.1

Cleo's

999 Reviews

319 Comments

Restaurant

Mediterranean restaurant

940 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States

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Information of Cleo's, Restaurant in New Orleans (Louisiana)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Cleo's

Manoj Hunsur

It's take away only now due to covid. It's a great 24 hour place so you can come here after having Sazeracs next door. The moussaka and curly fries were delicious.

Saundrea Fenasci

Very happy with everything, delicious food! Only con is I felt the masouka was a bit expensive for the size portion I received but it was still very tasty. Thank you for your attention to detail, it is shown.

Rose Schwartz

Sooo Good! Looking for a Friday evening meal without looking forward to a busy restaurant experience and saw this on Canal street in a little corner store. Took it back to hotel room and really enjoyed the food. Had the shawarma and hummus!! Sooo yummy.

Lee Lastovica

Quite possibly the best gyro I've had in my life. The basmati rice was light as air, and the feta was fantastic. First and foremost when you hear that this is a convenience store that serves Mediterranean food, don't get scared. It's not a corner store in the hood. The store and restaurant are very clean and well kept. Staff was incredibly friendly. I was asked by two different people of I enjoyed my meal. The fact that Cleo's is open 24 hours is a God send. I work late and normally my dinners consist of something in a bag served from a drive in. Thank you to the crew at Cleo's for one the best meals I've had this week.

Jessica Chen

Overall great experience - don’t let the convenience store turn you away. Food has great flavor & is seasoned well. Only complaint - we found a plastic black piece in the vegetable moussaka. Definitely glad I was eating it rather than the kids. Great pricing & worth a try!

Brittany Brown

Been wanting to try them for a while. Finally did last night and omg it’s so delicious. I’m not usually a fan of humus but theirs is yummy. Would definitely recommend and will definitely buy again in the future! Also they’re open 24/7 since it’s also a convenient store.

Niranjan Khalsa

OMG THIS FOOD WAS SOOOO AMAZING!!! I am in love with this place! This is the best food I've had in New Orleans. The food is DELICIOUS the customer service is GREAT and they have the biggest assortment of beverages I've ever seen! Pricing was good and servings were perfect. It's located in a convince store so it's easy to miss but it is so perfect with no wait. They only offer to-go but it is so yummy and satisfying.

Josh Levine

All the drinks! This place has the widest and deepest selection of beverages I've ever seen, and includes many beverages I have never seen. If you need some rare or exotic beverage, come here. Amazing selection. Update 5-20-2022: still just as great!

T. Isilwath

Ordered takeout over the phone. Food was very good. The place is open 24hrs and us also a little grocery store. Lots of cool things there. Would definitely stop in again.

Jonathan Otero

I have finally found this place again! After visiting several years back I have occasionally tried to find this place online again. Food was delicious and I’m excited to find it again right before my NOLA vacay! I’m planning a visit here for sure sometime this Monday - Thursday Visited when I was i lived in Vegas and now visiting from Dallas! 😋

Payal Datta

Got Veggie Falafel wrap and it was yum! It’s a grocery store serving food as well. There is no Dine In, only Take out is available. It’s open 24 hours so if you’re looking for Mediterranean food for take out, this is a good option

Cockle Puss

Delicious Chicken Teeka. Some of the best middle eastern food in the city. Ordered through uber eats cuz I was lazy and didn't want to leave my house. Super filling, delicious, and generous portions

Stephen “𓅃” Hawkins

Delicious food in an unassuming environment. Go into what looks like a convince store and notice the collection of international candy. Push past and to the delicious Mediterranean food in the back. Everything we had was amazing. We tried an appetizer sampler, gyro, lamb (x2), and veg plate. Team Cleo's told us that they are about to open a new restaurant down the street. I'm excited to see where they go and will follow them wherever it may be.

Dhawal Sehgal

Excellent Mediterranean food at an off-beat casual location. The manager allowed us to get some beers which was a plus. They have a great selection of craft soft drinks and an interesting menu that is freshly prepared.

Skye Gypsy

This is my GO TO unexpected foodie spot in NOLA. Every single thing I’ve ever eaten from Cleo’s is fresh, high quality, incredible Mediterranean food. It’s an excellent Vegan option in a city where it can be difficult to eat plant based. Don’t be deterred by the chaotic and messy convenience store appearance when you enter- they just don’t have enough room for all the awesome products they offer! This is a real gem! Order the falafel. It’s the best I’ve ever had. The salad dressing is lip smacking, the roasted veggies are seasoned to perfection and never over done or mushy, the hummus is smooth as butter, and the ful medames is a delightful addition to the menu. LOVE THIS SPOT!

Savannah Newton

Look the first time I order from yall and you actually give me the 2 dollars of taziki sauce I pay for imma change it to 5 but I keep begging yall and you insist on sending a single tiny little ramekin for 2 dollars like at least send two why do you hate me? What besides this review have I done to harm you? Please I just need taziki 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 .....Even if yall offer a pint or gallon option that'd be better

Ashleigh Sosa

Open late with a huge variety of sodas and different drinks as well as snacks. Lots of unique and hard to find/imported stuff. Lots of tobacco products like gar wraps and cigarettes. They also have a Mediterranean restaurant with good late night food.

Christina Thompson

I order the lamb with hummus. It was pretty delicious! This is a fun place to grab some food. The food selection is great AND they have a refrigerator with no alcoholic and alcoholic beverages for sale.

Nicholas Romano

We came in with 8 people and while there was some mix up with orders, the owner was incredibly apologetic and kept asking how to make it up to us, including cooking everything again for free. He insisted on giving us free deserts, which were delicious!! Swarma and gyros are quite tasty and staff were friendly. No complaints here at all.

Bimal Regmi

Food was delicious. Only thing i didn't like was the pita bread coz it was chewy. Cashier was ok with her job. She explained everything we wanted to know. Price is kind of hig but what can you expect in the crowded lousiana street.

Lacey Howard

We enjoy Mediterranean food, especially after a trip to Egypt. We are always looking for a place to get more. Cleo's did not disappoint! We ordered the vegetarian plate because good baba ganoush is hard to find. Cleo's tebouleh salad is super flavorful, the fried cheese layered with spinach, tomatoes, and goat cheese is fabulous, the chicken seasoned with tumeric and curry is amazing. Our family of 6 ate for 100.00, because we ordered so many great entres... and had humus and plenty of our meal left over. Plus, one of the staff members we met is from Egypt, and we had a great time chatting about how delicious koshari is and how no restaurants make it...maybe it will appear on the menu one day...

Greg Johnson

They have a wide selection of drinks, some of which you can only get at whole foods or fresh market. This water is expensive whereever Ive seen it. Not sure where they got the stock from. Anyway the lamb shank looks big. I dont have the stomach to finish it tonight. Anyway, interesting selections here

Julie Roos

If I lived in the Crescent City, I would be eating here all.the.time. I've lived in Alexandria, Egypt twice, and this food fills a fül sized hole in my soul, while also being distinctly of New Orleans. The addition of hot sauce to the foul medames is brilliant, and the pepper oil in the tzatziki is flat-out inspired. In Egypt these foods would have been complemented with flavors that one can't always find in the US, so in true immigrant-fashion, they're spun into flavors from the local area. I would have been happy to eat this on my balcony in Sporting, two blocks from the tram, and I'm delighted to eat them on Canal, right beside the street car! Order a bunch of mezzes and enjoy what the vision of the chef. شكرا!

Syed Raza

I had chicken kofta with humus and rice. It was tasty but I think they could have been a little easy on salt. The humus with spicy/hot sauce was a great touch as well. I will definitely try something else here before I leave. The service was quick as well.

Heather Jackson

This is some of the best Lebanese food I’ve ever had. An absolute gem! The best lentil soup I’ve ever had and the grilled chicken salad was so fresh and delicious I barely touched the dressing (even though that was fresh and amazing as well). The hummus was incredible. You usually only find late night spots like this in NYC. We will be back every time we come to NOLA! ❤️

Ashley Snyder

Walking in purely from the smell! With all the smells at Mardi gras that says a lot. It's small and a bit cramped, menu at the counter. Service was great. Food way amazing.

Michelle J

I'm back in New Orleans for the Holidays and I had to revisit this restaurant since my last visit in July '21. This time was even better. My order was correct the first go around and the store manager was helpful and a sweetheart. She even helped me select a couple disposable vapes. All in all, this is a nice place for Mediterranean food and I would highly recommend, just remember to check our order before leaving!!

Andy MS

Ordered this late night meal to-go last night after arriving in NOLA. The food did not disappoint - it was all very flavourful and delicious. It has a convenience store attached to it so it is easy to miss. Reasonably priced and big portions. I do wish they gave a couple of knives with our food but we should have asked instead of assuming.

Mary Martinez

I ordered lamb Kosta with rice. I ate it all. I also ordered humus. I still eat it. Good snack

John Niss

Terrific Mediterranean food and an awesome variety of snacks. Just what you need on your way out of the Quarter.

Yatin Diwakar

Its a curbside store where you can buy some good food. It didn't feel cheap, or great. Bought a shawarma and walked out back to my hotel to eat it.

AF Penton

Best Mediterranean in NOLA, hands down. The food is exceptional and plentiful. With a large menu to choose from you can't go home hungry from Cleo's! I recommend the Veggie Swarma w/ Lamb added (or whatever meat you prefer); it's the best of all things! And don't forget the taziki sauce!

Austin Leonard

I was traveling for work and had walked by Cleo’s on my previous 2 visits, so when I saw the reviews I knew I had to see how the food matched up to the amazing aromas. It was Exactly as most of the previous reviews promised: It’s a little bit expensive - $17 for a full platter of their star dishes - but there was plenty of food and it was absolutely spectacular! Try the Egyptian breakfast, as the fried eggplant and fava dip were both something new and tasty. I brought it back to my hotel, but you can stay and eat there if you’re just taking a break from the French Quarter. Enjoy!

Mike B

I don't know what it was about this restaurant, but I fell in love with it; I'd go back in a heartbeat. Friendly service and amazingly authentic Lebanese dishes. Although most people say don't miss New Orleans' jambalaya and beignets (which is true), I also say don't miss this place! My lamb and hummus plate was to die for--I didn't leave so much as a drop of olive oil on my plate. Site is also great for the international foods and beverages available in the shop.

Gregory Shannon

Delicious and convenient Mediterranean food! Also, they have about every variety of soft drinks, teas, kombuchas possibly available.

Haydee Irizarry

It's a convenience store with a kitchen in the back. Strictly take out. That being said, the food is good and they are open late.

Neha agarwal

We went here reading the raving reviews of the place. Its an unassuming place merged with a convenience store. It had about 3 or 4 tables only but its open 24 hours. I would think its a gem (especially for Vegans/Vegetarians). And the fact that it is very close to the Bourbon Street, is a plus. We ordered the Veggie Platter. The menu states that all Vegetarian Platters come with Pita, Salad or Rice, but upon ordering we were told that the menu is incorrect. It does not come with Salad or Rice. The funny part is their website has a menu which also says the same thing. Apparently the other meat platters come with Pita, Salad/Rice. The price is the same, so felt it was a little unfair towards Vegetarians. Mainly because the quantity is not much. The platter is ~$15. The Veggie platter came with Humus, Baba Ghanoush, Tabbouleh, Falafel and Veggie-Grape Leaves and served with pita bread. The Veggie Grape leaves were amazing. Hummus and Falafel was really good too. The second thing we ordered was Foul Madamas (~$7). I did not fancy this dish much. There was a strong Kalamata Olive flavor in this dish which was not very pleasant. I have had amazing Foul Madamas in other Mediterranean restaurants. However, since we were famished, we managed to finish it all. The server was very sweet. I think she was new and still training, so was very kind to go back and forth into the kitchen to get our questions answered. +one Star for that. In my opinion, the place was a little pricey. But the location and the timings are all very well! I do recommend this place to everyone and we may be back to this place the next time we are in NOLA.

Paul Russell

The food here is AMAZING! And, the diversity in bottled soda choices and other beverages make it even more amazing. Plus, the regular convenience store items, the best candy selection, and dine in or take out service, with quick timing. i cant say enough goos things about the place. It was great.

J Pokakaa

It was ok. The restaurant is in the. Ack of a corner store. The bathroom was dirty. The cashier was friendly. I would not eat there again. I would buy snacks there.

Scott Graham-Stephens

Great food. Great price. Have been back twice since our vacation started 4 days ago. Photos are from a To Go order.

Kevin Merriman

Friendly mini-mart with tables by the drinks cooler and really tasty food. It was a little more expensive than I thought it would be but it was well worth it. The people who work there were also very pleasant.

Lunar Penguin

Wonderful and literal hole in the wall restaurant. Everything was seasoned perfectly. The server was charming and attentive but not pushy and overly friendly (this usually comes off as fake to me). It's a small place and only have roughly 3 -5 group tables. Portions was just right and while prices was low, we had a high quality meal!

Kenneth Thompson

Little hole in the wall with great food, great prices and friendly staff. Meal was elegantly presented and served. I did not expect that given the setting! Small grocery section in the restaurant stocked with many kinds of drinks.

Rana Hamza

The only star missing is because it's not a proper restaurant. Otherwise, The food here is delicious! And best of all, It is Halal.

Raibonne Charles

Good food with a nice variety in the menu. Also contains a market where you can purchase other items. The service was fast, and it was a pleasure to deal with them. They have vegan and vegetarian options!

Megan Flynn

Came searching for French fries, left with the most incredible chicken shawarma I have ever had 😱 …

Kendra B.

Food was amazing! And I loved the variety of drinks available ☺ (lamb schwarma)

Amey Patil

Small place but they have excellent food and service. One of the best hummus in town.

S KL

Got the lamb/beef gyro, it was bland… needs more seasoning on the meet and the sauce.

Monica Monroe

OMG! Cleo's is awesome! I've eaten here over 15tines in the last 2months! I love everything I've tried so far! It's open 24hrs!

Jade Eland

Ordered at the counter. Food took 30 min. Which is fine as it was fresh, asked for a side salad and it was $9? Seemed high but I thought it may be large. Nope it was very small, $9 seemed steep for having no meat. Other than that my meal was seasoned great, rice could have more seasoning. Asked for a small tatziki sauce and was told its $2 for 2 oz. Overall I would say my meal and salad for $29 was not exactly worth the price.

C Akonful

Great store with amazing drinks and food and opened late late late when all things are closed and very flavorful.

Crystal Usher

Excellent food with good sized portions. We had left overs for 2 additional meals. We order take out so we did not experience the actual resturant but the food traveled well for delivery. We had a Greek salad, chicken shwarma, lamb shwarma, baba ganoush, and an assortment of sauces. Everything was great.

Jo Me

Price is relatively cheap for what you get. Would definitely go for the lamb wrap more than falafel or the other meat ones but wanted to try the falafel option as well and doesn't disappoint

Hari Rama Krishna Gurram

Delicious and authentic food. It’s inside a convince store and pocket friendly prices. Especially try Lamb Shank, and Dessert: Baklava

Paige Crouse

Very good service. Food is delish! Great place to go late at night! Bit on the pricey side but you pay for what you get!

Jess Brown

Super super tasty food in an unassuming corner store. Got the beef shawarma with rice and hummus. The beef (billed as ribeye, but I don't think it actually was - doesn't matter either way) was salty and well-spiced. The rice was a touch underseasoned, but the flavor of the beef more than made up for it. The hummus was super bright and garlicky, absolutely delicious. Would definitely try their other offerings!

Charles Huyck

Pretty good falafel sandwich. Well spiced. I think I would have warmed up the pita.

Travis Eacona

Food is amazing and staff are so friendly, polite and thankful. Make sure to get the chicken wings!!!

Nicholas Lemarr

Store is great, food is good, prices are bad. Open 24 hours, but when you pay $60 for two people and they forget half the sides is unacceptable. Yes, I can just tell them and get them to fix it, but if you're charging a premium price, you need to provide a premium service. Got the Lemon pepper flounder. Received some other fish covered in lemon seasoning from a shaker. Hummus looks squeezed out of a tube. Staff was friendly. Good location.

Jordyn bordelon

Ordered on doordash chicken shawarma with rice hummus and pitas. They are the best 2 a.m. food to hit the spot. Very filling. Big portion fresh pitas. I wish the rice had more flavor like a garlic rice option but over all I stick by 5 stars will order again.

Danielle

This was the softest hummus I've ever had- especially at 2am! There were also a seemingly infinite number of unique bottled beverages in the case that left my head spinning. From Jamaican Soda to healthy Rootbeer Float soda, the drink display was most impressive.

Holly Lightfoot-Hamilton

Best baba ghanoush in town. Food is always fresh and great. Added bonus, this store is packed with unique and hard to find goodies (we found Bawls cherry soda and Black Magic energy drink). Think candy cigarettes and imported sodas. Def worth the stop.

Aaron Nicodemus

First time eating here. The gyro and the hummus were awesome, and I thought they were worth the money ($15 for a plate with a salad). I also ordered a plate with chicken shawarma and a falafel wrap. The chicken was fine, nothing impressive. The falafel was poor flavor-wise and was definitely not fresh fried. I am giving 4 stars on the basis of the gyro, 3 on the chicken and 1 for the falafel.

Shauntaye Merritt-Williams

My go to late night spot. I always get the rack of lamb and the salmon and shrimp platter. Always too much food for me, but I do it everytime and love having leftovers for the next day lol

Joshua Hughes

Loved it. Definitely my new late night food place!! They are 24 hours!

Boundless_Truth07

It's like the classic mom and pops store where nothing is organized but it is okay because you know what you want and you go straight to it. I don't know how to explain it really I just know it didn't bother me a bit going in there. They have alot of import drinks and snacks that are not in many stores. They even pop the bottle caps off for you. Nice! They also serve food too but no beer unfortunately.

Jason Farinacci

Yes yes yes food hear is awesome and open late. For a city that never sleeps this place is great I can't find much places to get a good deal at 3 or 4 am it's quit annoying so hats off to Cleo's u have saved my hungry stomach multiple times. The food is great I really like the fries and gyros. Then y'all got the muchie sweets also all the candy u can want they got it's a lil store but it's got what looking for anytime I go there for anything. Thank you Cleo's.

Lucia Levine

I never write reviews - ever, but I just finished my meal and can honestly say that the food at Cleo's was more delicious than any of the fancy, fine dining restaurants at which we have eaten during our stay in New Orleans. I am so impressed! Thank you!

Best Western

We eat from them at least 3 times a week and every time we eat it, it tastes like the first time we tried it. it is so flavorful and never dry. it's worth every dime and plus its healthy

James Nguyen

Not bad. Great selection for drinks and snacks. Food were pretty good

krianne thomasson

Honestly and truly the best vegan cuisine I was able to my whole four days here!!! The owner of the restaurant was very hospitable! The energy you give off is definitely what you get back here. That can be a good or bad thing depending on how you want your trip to go. But when positive vibes come from you, you will receive them back. Love the ppl!

Dante Sombra

This is the only place you need when all other restaurants call it a day and shut down for the night. The answer to where you'll grab to-go meals from in the middle of the night. Drink selection for sodas and more is great. Also lots of imported candy and snacks, just ask for the price first (some of it is ridiculously marked up). But as far as the food, it's top notch and always there late nights.

Chris Rush

This hole in the wall has great Mediterranean Takeout! The chicken swarma was perfectly flavored and drizzling the salad dressing on it was great for the taste buds. Also had the grilled shrimp and vegetables... Very fresh tasting and much more mildly spiced dish. Highly recommend.

a Vegan and Her

24/7, yes all day everyday you will have a vegan option in Nola. You also find various exotic snacks that are highly sought out after on TikTok. Good food, but a bit of product hoarding doesn’t allow you to enjoy looking for snacks. The falafel wrap at midnight definitely hit the spot. Happy Munchies, @aVeganAndHer

Brandy Nienast

Part store, part restaurant so there’s not a lot of seating, but the food is amazing and the service is great.

Caitlin Treanor

The food here was great! It was definitely freshly made, but it was also super fast. Very vegetarian friendly! It's in a little corner store so they've also got lots of snacks and one of the largest non-alcoholic drink selections I've ever seen. If you want booze you'll have to go pick it up at another store, but they'll let you drink it there. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town.

Swan Amity

Great food, good prices. Our server was super kind and explained how the restaurant worked. We ordered the Veggie Grape Leaves platter and a couple of falafels. Everything was excellent. The hummus was smooth and flavorful, the grape leaves were beautifully cooked, and the fresh pita made everything complete.

Amir Fayek

Great place to get a snack. The hummus is one of the best I’ve had and baba ghanoush is worth it too. The salad dressing is great but the salad itself is ok. Falafel isn’t that great. Tabouleh has too much parsley.

Lena Griffin

Started ordering from Cleo's during Covid-19 and couldn't be more thrilled with their level of service and menu! Try the very delicious Mediterranean chicken salad, chicken kebabs and hummus! Fast service and they always make sure the order is correct! I recommend this place to everyone for tasty, fulfilling meals!

Jacquelyn Crutchley

I am super picky when it comes to arab food, especially since I live somewhere where it’s super accessible. Cleo’s impressed me for sure! The lamb shawarma was the best that I have ever had (where most people try to trick you with gyro meat... this was super well seasoned and fresh). I ate the kibbeh the next day while cold and that was hands down the best kibbeh I’ve had and I normally order mine special from a Syrian lady. The garlic sauce was clearly homemade. Great selection of snacks and sweets. I’m glad I took a break from catfish and gumbo on my vacation to order here. The cashier was super friendly and accommodating since the order was going to take a long time, she called me when it was ready so I could come pick it up later.

William Schlueter

I am missing Ali Babbas but this place will do for gyros.

Francisco Montero

Food was a-ma-zing, exceeding our expectations. Several vegan options. Check out girl was super nice.

Kyle Layes

Had the tbone with hummus and rice. The food was out of this world! I walked in and ordered and the man had my food done in less than 10 minutes! Great food, friendly people and fast service 24/7!

eric drogosch

You walk by this tiny convenient store a it looks to be same as all the other dingy litte dive shops in the area but when you Order some food from there and get ready to get your sock knocked off. The menu is Amazing and the food is awesome! This tiny hidden gem is a locals fav and definitely wont disappoint and there open late

Jose Zuniga

I wasn’t expecting the food ro be so good. I had the grouper and shrimp; so good and better then most fine dining restaurants in New Orleáns. It’s basically a pick up only restaurant in a convenience store. But the food is killer and made quick. 10 of 10 and would return.

Ed Nichanian

While the Lamb Chops we're nicely seasoned and cooked medium, the lamb shish kebab and beef kofta we're dry and chewy Excellent Baba Ghanoush and hummus but soggy fries Awesome that they are open and deliver 24/7

Thomas Lee

Love this place. It's nestled inside a grocery store. I walked past it on my way over. I ordered the beef shish kabob. It's no frills so manage your expectations.

Shelby Arcay

Pleasantly surprised. Good amount of food for a good price, and they are open all night

Joseph Santiago

Great food but a little pricey. My portion was smaller than I expected but it was delicious. If you want to get full for lunch you will pretty much have to get the 14.99 plate of almost anything here. I enjoyed the convenience store environment all around us as it made it easy to get snacks for later.

Ab S

We took a Togo from here and the pita breads were cold and not good to eat. It got hard when we reached hotel and we couldn’t eat the pita breads. Overall rest of the food tasted good, i wish they could have done a better job at customer service too as when asked to add/remove something for same price, they didn’t give us the best service. Will definitely won’t visit this place in future.

Donna

A old favorite! Love the hummus and veggie grape leaves. Over the years, I've tried many dishes and am rarely disappointed. Very inexpensive and quick grabs!

Jason Rotenberg

Great food! We got the platter for lunch and loved it. The place is extremely simple (if it wasn't for yelp, you'd guess the food would be pretty mediocre from the set up). It is shared with a cheap grocery store. The service was a bit slow. But it was all worth it! Open 24 hours. If your idea of a date is going to a thrift shop... this could be a great follow up!

Stephen Rumler

Was absolutely RAVENOUS after a long day (and "failed" door dash order at another place) and the chicken shawarma, rice, and house salad absolutely hit the spot! Highly recommend Cleo's if you're looking for some exceptional Mediterranean food!

Bob Bolin

What a great place. It's a convenience store with items you don't see anywhere else. And it is a fine, very very casual and inexpensive restaurant that has excellent food. I'm not a vegetarian but there is a large selection of dishes that friends tell me are fabulous. I had the Chicken Shawarma Wrap ($7) that has bonded me to this place. Very tasty. And the manager, perhaps the owner, was very friendly and inquired about my satisfaction. I was there for lunch but It's open late also. Do yourself a favor. Thank me later.

Christine Lindsay

This was my favorite place to eat during my stay. I love all types of good, but the richness of New Orleans cuisine left me looking for variety. I ended up eating here nearly daily toward the end of my visit. All the dishes I tried were fantastic! The veggies & meat were good quality, cooked perfectly, and super tasty. Service was quick & prices were refreshing. The attached grocery store was an added bonus!

Steph

Don’t get me wrong, we have great Mediterranean food here in Tampa, but I have not once been able to stop thinking about the smooth, creamy hummus that cleo’s makes! It’s not too tangy and also comes in generous portions. I’m contemplating crossing time zones again just to have this one more time!

Bryn Johnson

Delicious food. Great flavors. Very authentic. The eating area is pleasant, but keep in mind that it’s part of a convenience store, so don’t expect ambiance, but the seating area is tastefully done. The server was very friendly and helpful. For drinks, you just walk over to the convenience store section and grab whatever you want. I’d definitely come back here again.

Leisa Easley

Good food....ordered late night...wasn't really hot but ordered shrimp that doesn't stay hot for very long. Food fresh, seasoned well, and will definitely try ot tomorrow for lunch while hot. Thank u Cleo's 👍🏼 …

Tempestt Johnson

Ordered the gyro plate through Uber eats. The meat was good, but it did not come with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato or anything. I’ve never had a gyro plate that did not include those toppings.

Courtney Jones

I expected them to be open when i first arrived because i thought they were 24/7. However today they opened for 11. The place was very clean and well kept. The server was great and well attentive. I loved her energy; it made our visit more pleasant. The food was great. The cashier was also nice as well.

Emily McDonald

They have a new location directly on Canal now which is awesome! It's a bit smaller than the last space but much cleaner, and very lovely put together. Went there for dinner the other night, and had a fantastic time catching up with some of the staff and hearing about all the exciting new plans to come for Cleo's! Considering the quarter is a bit of a food desert after 11 pm hits (I mean, sure there's food...but it pales in comparison to the cuisine at Cleo's), I'm so, so happy they are still around serving food 24/7. I'll continue to be a return customer!

Brooke Taylor

A must eat when I come to town. The staff are really nice. Lots of specialty drinks and water. The best hummus I ever had, so creamy.

Michael Shea

Amazing Mediterranean flavors, generous portions, and service that made us feel like we were eating at a friend's house. And open 24 hours! We've eaten here two nights in a row. Highly recommend.

Paul Haley

Went for a meal last week while visiting New Orleans. Great vegetarian food and good friendly service. The cost was also reasonable and convenient if staying in The French Quarter. Recommended especially if you are Vegan or Vegetarian. Paul & Brenda (UK)

Kee S

Lamb kabobs are amazing, will definitely go back.

Jose L Ocasio Narvaez

Everytime I go to Cleo's I enjoy the food they always have fresh food. The Greek salad ,ceasar salad, Rice, chicken shawarma hummos and the chicken sandwich etc etc ARE THE BEST ON TOWN !!!!!

Samreen Khan

Delicious food! They have a great selection of Mediterranean food, humms is delish and the meats and fresh. Definitely a dependable place to get food from. Now - It's set at the back of a grocery store, the tables are wobbly and the cashier was also our waiter. He was so kind and helpful while having to play two roles. It looks sketchy but it is the total opposite.

Nazary Nebeluk

This place is kind of a trip - it's a good convenience store with a large selection of international treats and drinks. The food is ok - hummus is good (the pomegranate seeds are a nice touch) but everything else is uninspiring. The time to get your food is also pretty long so make sure you go with a friend you like talking to.

Jennifer Bellio

My family and I were quickly looking for a place to eat at on our way out of the city. With the awesome reviews this place had we couldn't pass it up. They lived up to all five stars! The food was great, the people were great and the restaurant was clean! We will for sure be coming back the next time we pass through!

zohre nemati

Food is very fresh and tasty. You can find lots of vegetarian options in the menu and food was ready in 15 minutes. The problem is they do not offer water and you need to buy it. There is a fridge that you can go and choose a drink and bring it to your table. Also, when we went to pay they automatically added 20% tip which I think was not fair for the service. Worse than than since the place is a grocery store too, I got a chocolate while we were in line to pay and the cashier added the price of chocolate to the food and then calculated 20% tip!

Natasha Gravel

Literally the best falafel I've ever had in my entire life. The staff is sooooo nice and helpful and the service is crazy fast. Everything is super fresh and homemade with family recipes. The hummus is also phenomenal, and I'm sure everything else on the menu is too! The place looks a little sketchy from the outside, but it's nice and clean and has a clean bathroom. Also a convenience store in the front, which truly is quite convenient haha. Love, love, love this place, definitely would recommend!!!!

Linda Ye

Food is great but they up charge for literally everything. The candy is wildly expensive and not consistently priced. It feels like every time you walk up to pay the price changes. I've been repeatedly charged more than I should have when trying to check out. Always always calculate your bill prior to walking up to the cash register. And don't bother with the drinks or candy. They're all atleast twice as expensive as they should be.

Mah-ro Khan

Came here a few days ago and the food is amazing! Do not be afraid because the place is a little run down. BTW due to the location and covid parking is hard to find and they're not doing dine in.

C Anonymous

Food is excellent. Store is located in the CBD. Cleo's was my first experience with Mediterranean food and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Ever since that first time, I've wanted to go back everyday since. There is a lot of food on a plate. Plates are a little pricey, but I would say worth it for the quality, taste and quantity.

Key! !

Cluuuuuutch! Best find. Convenient candy, snacks, drinks of non-alcoholic kind. The food we ordered was absolutely delicious! We ordered the gyro wrap and falafel wrap we both got fries. I was happy to know that it was close by to our hotel within walking distance very quick walk and 24hrs!Going late at night pay attention to your surroundings. We went after 11pm. I'll be visiting here multiple times.

Craig Landry

Have seen this place on the corner for years.. Never even gave it a second thought, but then received a tip from a friend that it more than held its own so I decided to give it a shot... Absolutely did not disappoint! I typically am a slow eater, not this time around though.. The hummus was good enough to make my very hummus snobby gf want to return. The lamb was very tasty (albeit slightly over) I'll be returning to this gem for sure

Khushboo

Very good shawarma. This would be my go-to spot if I lived in this city. Definitely a must-try.

OMAR ALTURKY

Take away restaurant inside grocery store ?

Ginger Broussard

This is in fact a hidden gem of the quarter! They guise it as just another corner store, but S soon as the smell of the most amazing lambchops,saffron rice, and homemade hummus and bread hit your nasal faculties, you immediately know that you are somewhere special! From a variety of exotic chocolates 🍫, to a great selection of wine and other dri ks, this little gem, is a delight to call Simply NOLA!

shanequa bryant

Great food. Wide variety! Great spice - traditional. A tAd pricey…but open late..

Jem Frantz

Whoa! Six out of five stars for the restaurant. Cleo's is a combination of a restaurant and convenience store; because of that, I was convinced before I sat down that the food would be mediocre at best. The wait staff was friendly, gave us recommendations for vegetarian options, and checked on us several times to make sure we were happy and didn't need anything else. We ordered the Egyptian Breakfast and Vegetarian Platter. Both were outstanding. There wasn't anything we tasted that was even mediocre and the falafels and hummus almost brought me to tears. 1) I didn't know falafels COULD taste that could, 2) Not too heavily fried, and 3) maybe five distinct and wonderful flavors in each falafel. The next night I went to Shaya and without question, Cleo's hummus had more nuanced flavor. I went to Cleo's kind of late in the evening so the pitas seemed like they might have been store bought, but I would have been fine if they had given me a brick to eat their hummus off of.

Neshwa Chantal Boukhari

This place is amazing! Best Hummos ever, this is how it is supposed to taste, don't accept any other kind! Generous platters served with two sides, the rice is also delicious. It's open 24/7 and has a selection of treats and snacks. Plays great music!

Darlene Robinson

This was BY FAR THE BEST food in New Orleans!!! Everyone talks about eating Creole this and creole that. SCREW all of that! This Mediterranean restaurant's cuisine is better than all the salty gumbo, sticky rice, jambalaya in the entire French Quarters. The owner T, was a sweetheart, staff was amazingly friendly, and the place was clean. The only thing I could possibly say negative (if I was forced to) is that there's a corner store/ bodega/ deli when you first walk in, and you're thrown off if expecting a restaurant. But that's nothing, and the dining is totally separate. He also has a more formal restaurant a few blocks over also named Cleo's at 117 Decatur. Going back AGAIN before returning to New York.

L. Thomas (Hashtag_T)

The lamb chops and chicken kebabs were delicious!

Roshe Rising

My all time favorite late night place to eat. The best Mediterranean food in New Orleans hands down.

Asif Ishtiaque

Great food. Arguably the best Mediterranean restaurant in the city. Their gyro platter and lamb shank are out of the world. Take it with hummus and rice. I don't recommend trying the chicken wings or kebabs as these items don't justify the delicacy of this restaurant.

Harrison Bradley

I had the gyro sandwich. It was tasty, but a little small. My friend got the gyro plate, and that was bigger but a little pricey. Atmosphere and service we're simple, as it's half restaurant half convenient store, with no real division between the two. Also, keep in mind that parking nearby can be difficult if you don't want to pay for a garage.

Dr. Johnny Cabrera

Excelent place! Good food! And price

ma jo

Expensive for what you get.. like really expensive..

Nate Tinner-Williams

Not very many places to find quality food in downtown New Orleans at any time of night or day. This is one of the few! I used to always come here for snacks from the convenience store area when I was in a pinch for time, and during my last visit to the city I finally sat down and ordered some food from the restaurant. It's really the last thing you'd expect to find in this area, but it really works and the food is great!

Janessa

Second time visiting NOLA, I did a google search for vegetarian restaurants and came across Cleos. I know I love Mediterranean food at home. I had the hummus and felefel sandwich. My meal was good portion. Enough to last two meals for myself. I can tell it's made with real fresh ingredients. I will definitely be coming back. Not only is the food great the service is fantastic also. Very pleased with my lunch today.

ZOE simmons

Amazing food. Great atmosphere.

Muhammad Yasin

Best Halal food in New Orleans

I love this. Im a regular. Everything is fresh & quality. I love the atmosphere and the people. They are now currently on Canal St! A little smaller place but, still the best place to go for healthy fresh choices. Next time you go in, ask for Caroline. She gets things done, great personality and knows her customers. I like that ! Same with our spanish friend in the front at the register. He has been there for a while and I simply adore him😆

Sheba Khan

Really great spot. Amazing food beautifully plated. Authentic homemade hummus the best I've ever had outside of Dubai. Highly recommend. Try the mix platter and lamb chops.

Laura Hebert

This place is awesome. When I went I was the only customer (it was during a thunderstorm) and service was fast and friendly. The red lentil soup and falafel were delicious! The Lebanese tea is good (I'd never had it before - it tastes like roses). Only downside was I couldn't eat the spinach pie . I might just be spoiled on homemade spanakopita though. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area. The food was much better than some of the more touristy places I've tried during my trip.

Magazine E

The cashier seemed worried that I only ordered one appetizer because it wasn’t going to be enough food. It was a ton of food! What a nice time. Can’t wait to go back for more.

CHRIS MILLER

I loved Cleos at their old location. I've went there for years. I did go to the new location shortly after they moved there and wasn't happy. Maybe it was because it was a busy Saturday night but, my order was incomplete. I did say something and it got put in but not right away. It got put in line after the other orders that had been placed. Which made it inconvenient for the rest of us, because my original order was placed 25 minutes earlier. I just think that my order should of been put in right away.

Cyrus Quaranta

The only thing negative I can comment on is the cleanliness of the bathroom. Everything else about this place ranges from amazing (food) to casual (ambience) to resourceful (inventory). Their non-alcoholic beverage collection rivals that of world of beer...

Anson D'Mello

The best shwarma and salad I have eaten for a very long time. I lived just a block away from this place and the scent of the food has always been enticing.

Amazing late night take out, lamb racks and mezes all made authentically!

Queen Panther #Cameseink

I love the grape leaves ❣️❣️❣️.best for late night.

Tristen Whitney

this place has the most amazing great believes I’ve ever had, the hummus and baba ghanouj is to die for, I loved and cherished every single bite that I had. What a very unique and authentic place, would definitely recommend if you like Mediterranean food !!! The staff are very friendly and I I give many many props to the head chef she did an incredible job !! My only disappointment was that I couldn’t give this place six stars !!

Yahyah El

Expensive. Food is good. Some of the snacks are stale. Owner nice.

Benjamin Wilson

Heard about Cleo's from a friend. Found a sign that said for sale. Decided to keep walking and see if there was anything else and found their new location. Best food I've had in NOLA. Service was great. If I lived here I would eat a lot more pickled eggplant.

Angela Jones

Food was great! I ordered grape leaves with meat for an appetizer and it was excellent. For lunch we ordered the chicken schwarma and beef shish kbobs.... I enjoyed the chicken over the beef because the beef was in large chunks and kind of hard to chew... but the chicken was cooked to perfection.. Downside, there were a couple fruit flies bothering me.

Lola8 J

Hidden Gem! Food is delicious and authentic. Beautifully plated. Must try the lentil soup! Ate there 3 times in 1 week while on a work trip.

Huyuni

Amazing falafel, very nice people. Definitely visit here for a quick bite.

nahid farzana

It was our second time there. I love their food. If you are looking for Mediterranean taste as well as halal food, this is the place. Their gyro plate, lamb shank, beef kofta, swarmas(we were a big group😜) - all are very good. I would go again whenever I'll go to NOLA. …

Sergio Phan Lung

The restaurant is located inside the convenience store. Found the food very tasty and the server was extremely nice and attentive. Portions were pretty large and the prices were very reasonable considering the proximity to the French Quarter. Definitely recommended.

Etienne Defelice

You would never think it by looking at it from outside but Cleo's is truly fantastic! From Mediterranean to middle eastern appetizers and entrees that are truly amazing...have the fried kibby app and lamb shank entree, both amazing, or if you are on the go for lunch grab a beef shwarma wrap. Outstanding! Excellent service as well!!

Josh Schreibeis

This place is a little unassuming when you first walk up to it. Looks more like a convienence store from the outside than a restaurant. When you get inside you realize it's both. That aside, the food was fantastic. I got the combo beef and gyro plate. The meats, hummus and tatzika were on point, salad was good. Highly recommended.

Aiden Benat

Hands down best 24 hour place. There's no where to sit but the food is so good you don't care. Just pick up and go somewhere else. The falafel saved my life at 2am

Raven Jones

Always a friendly staff on deck , well stocked in the grocery section (hooray for kombucha variety) and always freshly made meals. I make it a habit to visit every time I'm craving a drunken meal late in the mornings.

Sidiq007

My wife and I were in Louisiana for the first time. We had a chance to taste some Mediterranean food at Cleo dinner. She ordered the Beef Shawarma which came with basmati rice and chose a side order of salad. I had the Lamb Chunk with yellow basmati rice with totilla and hummus. To be honest it is my first time eating Mediterranean food. A brother of mine recommended it and it turned out to be delicious. My wife and I enjoyed it very well to the point that we even ate each other’s portions. I recommend any one who is in the area to visit this restaurant. You won’t regret it. You will just love it. P.s. try the mix fruit drink.

Abby Davis

Absolutely delicious Mediterranean! Really great flavor to the rice and the chicken kabob was cooked perfectly. Would go again if I am in the area, great late night bite too.

Kelley Hijjeh

Just what the doctor ordered. I'm America n/Palestinian and often crave an authentic simple Middle Eastern breakfast. This place delivered well!! I would give 5 stars, however they advertise 24 hr services. This rating is from only one visit unfortunately, on day two when we showed up at 9:20 on a Thursday morning for another "Egyptian Breakfast" the doors where locked. We had the same thing happen the first time but someone was inside to accommodate.

A K

An excellent choice if you’re tired of all the lovely Cajun and creole food options at NOLA. The meat was all halal and the portions were a good size. We got a meal to go which included the beef shawarma which tasted pretty authentic and the chicken kofta shawarma which was really delicious. They added a nice mix of sauces and veggies and the bread was pita. We also got a Mexican cola called Jarritos which tasted like cough syrup. However the server was quick and respectful and the place was clean and affordable. I recommend.

Todd Aurand (Cyrus The Vyrus)

I enjoy the food. This place is also a convenience store so some of the in and out clientele are pretty disruptive. Their former location was larger and the settings we're slightly more separated. If you don't mind the disturbances, get your hands on falafel and a gyro.

Rashad Ahmad

I definitely didn't expect this place to be good when I first walked in It was a grocery store with a restaurant in the back and this is why you never judge a book by it's cover. The food was the best middle eastern food I had in New Orleans I would go back every day if i had the chance and the owner was so nice which made the e experience even better!

George Harbour III

The single best meal I had while in New Orleans! Forget about Jambalaya or Gumbo (which every restaurant seems to have), and head to Cleo's for a meal you will never forget. The Vegetarian Grape Leaves were delicious. Warm, full of flavor, and served with a wonderful tzatziki. Lamb Shawarma with hummus and rice is out of this world. The hummus was thick, yet creamy, with a hint of lemon and a touch of heat. The basmati rice had anise, saffron and was served with pomegranate for a nice sweet/savory balance. Lamb was flavorful and well seasoned without being overpowering, and cooked perfectly (still nice and juicy). If you want a break from Seafood/Cajun; Cleo's should be at the top of your list!

tracie ourada

My 12 year-old daughter is vegan and it was late at night, so luckily we found Cleo's. The food is so flavorful and delicious. We were licking every last bit off the plate. She had the falafel pita wrap (a little spicy for her) and I had the beef shawarma wrap. I asked for tzatziki sauce and they gave me an amazing thick spread with chopped, spiced olives as well...it was so good. We also had the red lentil soup, which my daughter loved.

Jacque Wilson-Mattox

Some of the best Meditterean food I have a ever had. We came late night and it did not disappoint. Super fresh everything, very friendly staff despite coming in late to eat with a group. Locals kept this place busy with take out orders throughout our meal so you know its good!

Kartik R

Great authentic Mediterranean food with great vegetarian options. Cleo's special Mezze platter is amazing. We substituted Kibbeh for a vegetarian option. Mezze Platter is highly recommended and is good for 2 people. Bring your own water or drink otherwise you'll need to purchase, even a water bottle. Less than a mile walk from Bourbon Street.

Joanne Lehman

We weren't sure what to expect because it is also a store but the food was delicious!!!! We will be returning. The Falafel was a great appetizer and I got the chicken and my husband got the gyro platter. Both amazing.

Kathryn Zepeda

I ordered the salmon and shrimp it was absolutely delicious the food was fresh and it didn't take any time at all to be ready for me to pick up

Jeff Kear

This place has amazing food. We had the falafel platter, grape leaves and fried eggplant and they were fantastic. And the wait staff was friendly and very helpful. Highly recommended!!!

Ameir Mobasheri

The spinach pie is delicious. The chicken shawarma was the best I've found in the States. The prices are fair and the atmosphere is familiar without having been here before.

Pavithra Srinivasan

The great service and hearty food more than makes up for the convenience store ambience! Tons of options for vegetarians too. A tad pricey but totally worth it. Wish I could have their Masabaha dip everyday 👍 …

Jared Jones

New Orleans is a bit of a desert when it comes to quality Middle Eastern food but this place is the truth. They recently got a new location and renovation which helps out as well. The food is fantastic but it's definitely pricey. The cheaper stuff doesn't taste nearly as good and some places with a similar price also fail in quality.

Hani Nyabam

The food was delicious and flavorful. Great adorable prices! Sad I found that place on my last day visiting NOLA! Next time I'm in town I intend to go visit Cleo's!!!

J. W. Rozelle

Cleo's is great! One of the NOLA gems in unexpected places. I've explored most of the menu looking for something less than amazing- but I've loved everything I tried. Best hummus in the city. Oh, and they have WiFi, which is nice.

Lala Dumaidi

The food was amazing the staff was great and the owner is a sweet amazing chef! Best Middle Eastern food I’ve had in America! Definitely will be visiting again when I’m down in New Orleans.

Pattie Cartwright

Mezze Platter was fresh, flavorful. Delicious food!

Moziah Garvey

If you need a snack item you haven't seen in years, Cleo's is your spot. They serve food as well. They also have late night hours.

Clinton Annan

The food is great, pricey but good. Takes a long time to get your food but I saw that it wasn't the biggest of kitchen, so the ladies get overwhelmed with orders during busy times.

Alan Steinberg

Greek food... in a convenience store... in New Orleans? It seems totally random but ya know what, it's some pretty good food at a decent price! It's also one of the few places you can bring a drink into since they don't sell booze. The waitress was super friendly and accommodating. It's a small little place, but open late. Perhaps the place to go when you are ready to escape the French Quarter for a bit.

Victor P

There is nothing fancy about this place. The small dining area merges with the grocery store, and the décor is unpretentious to say the least. However, the food is probably as close to the real thing as you'll find. Service was also amazing. Highly recommended.

Trevor Wojcik

Don't be put-off by the convenience store/bodega appearance of this 24-hr hidden gem in the CBD of NOLA as I once was...the food is freshtastic. Chicken so tender and delicious you'd think it had been marinated for a decade. The flavor has no where to hide. The hummus and the Greek salad are other personal favorites of mine. Get the shawarma plate with rice and hummus. Omg I just made my own stomach secrete acids and enzymes as I wrote this. As if the amazing, high quality food 24-7 wasn't enough, the place is loaded with specialty drinks and candy from across the globe. It is a touch pricy, but hey, everyone should treat themselves now and again, right? I'll finish strong by mentioning the stellar service; I have become friends with one of the managers over time (I practically lived off of Cleo's for a solid stretch of medical school). If you live or are staying downtown or in the FQ, enjoy Cleo's ANY time.

Daniel Flynn

After a horrific experience at a "locals" place near city park that was recomended by a friend we stumbled upon this gem. Right in the heart of downtown. Amazing food, people and service. Very much enjoyed my meal. This is what New Orleans is about!!!!

Karthik Raveendran

Good food! We were in a rush and they prepared the food really fast for us. In under 9 mins!

Megan Kleckner

The chicken shawarma was delicious, but this is in the back of a convenience store, so if you looking for ambiance it is not a good choice. If you want fresh food for take out, I would recommend.

Melissa San Martin

Cleo' s has the best food. The Lebanese tea is on point and the service, Dino being the best server..ever is friendly, knowledgeable, and fast. Doesn't hurt that the hours are from all day to all night

Sofia Davalos

Little hole in the wall place off canal street. Offering delicious freshly made meals and great prices. One of the best pita and hummus Ive had in a long time.

Stephan Stockwell

Fantastic fresh Mediterranean food. They are open 24 hours! Fresh food instead of a burger (and I love burgers) is a wonderful option that I am grateful to have. Been here 3 times in as many days.

Owen Sanford

Loved this place and def would want to go back!! I got the sautéed veggies with chicken and basmati rice and it was great! The only reason I did not give this place five stars is because they gave me a styrofoam container when I asked for a to go box. While that does not seem like a big deal, it is extremely detrimental to our environment and health. Out of all of the possible to-go containers, styrofoam is legitimately the worst one to use. Not only is it carcinogenic, it is the most hazardous to our health of all of the plastics. Along with that, styrofoam never actually biodegrades. It can break down, but instead of biodegrading/decomposing it just breaks down into microscopic pieces that go into our waterways and eventually our food chain. Please please choose to give your customers biodegradable containers instead. There are great options on the market! You can even find containers made out of sugarcane! As a customer, it would give me piece of mind knowing that the places I choose to spend my money care about the planet we live on. I would also not be against paying the extra 20 cents a sugarcane container costs if it really came down to that over styrofoam/plastic. (Although plain plastic, cardboard, and paper are still better options than styrofoam!)

Brandon

Dined with 4 others and all were very happy with our meal. The lamb shank and gyro were especially delicious. Sam was our server and took great care of us.

VARAD NAIK

Vegetarian dishes were awesome! had Veg platter and lentil soup. Jessica is an awesome person, full of energy and very welcoming!

Abhishek Sharan

We ordered chicken shawarma, lamb kabab and chicken tikka. Chicken shawarma was not like chicken shawarma that we are used to. It was not minced chicken but small pieces of chicken. Chicken tikka was good. Lamb kabab was undercooked. The pita and hummus was good though. Overall an okay place. The price is a little on a higher side considering the quality of food.

Bea Johnson

The food was ok but pretty disappointing portion and layout for the price. I've definitely had better gyro plates and unlikely would order from here again.

Kanika M

Ordered from Uber Eats. Average Greek food. Very generous with the rice but not the meat or sauce.

d d

Usually good food with fast service. Not today, order was forgotten had to wait another 15 minutes in order to pick it up.

SooperMikey

Order ahead! Bring your proof! But the food is amazing! Just a little busy. But don't let that deter you.

Anna Heitz

This place is awesome! Food was flavorful and authentic. The Gyro was delicious. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and welcoming! We’ll be back 😊 …

Kelsey Emerson McElderry

Was in New Orleans for the week and was craving a gyro. Cleo's was highly rated so I figured I'd give it a shot. It was delicious and satisfied my craving! Service was quick too!

alex

Falafel appetizer is awesome and their kudsia is fantastic. Not a huge fan of their shawarma or gyro but their vegetarian options are on point. Open super late or 24 hours, too

Michael Tomlinson

One of my favorite spots to eat in the business district. Open 24/7. Once you have been here you'll definitely come back as often as possible. Delicious.

Chef Dilemma

the food here is the best, the dining room set up is simple and laid back and very centrally located when your traveling around the city, lots of great options here for vegetarians, vegans and gluten free. open 24HOURS!!

Lenny Feller

The best shawarma in the city and a great selection of hard to find candy and snacks. An invaluable New Orleans institution.

Luke E.

2am on a Sunday. CLEO's deserves respect in so many ways. 'We are open 24 hours a day, do you think I do this for fun?' This is a restaurant that puts in work for the respect for the people who wander in 24 hours a day, baby. Perfect falafel. Not dry, not squishy. Perfect Gyro meat - is itshipped in from Kronos? Nah bruh.. made in house, a RARE thing for a lot of gyro places. Yogurt - in house. Everything in house. except for the French Fries. Forgivable. People don't come here for fried taters.. but sometimes you gotta have what you gotta have. Roasted eggplant is highly recommended. Gyro salad is solid, probably should have just ordered the gyro, because my salad lacked the bangbang of crumbled feta, olives and the an overprivelaged peperocini. Lamb kabobs were tasty at 2 am. Stuffed meat grape leaves were perfect with tzatiki sauce and came out smokin hot! Excellent friendly vibe for clearly overworked and tired people running the joint. Customer care was attentive without being.. whatever. Perfect customer care. Go here bruh. Side note.. dopest drink selection in the CBD. I challenge anyone to find the wide range of natural and fun drinks found here at this time, at this price. (Rumors of a second location are abound) Bottom line.. They are not open 24 hours for fun. These folks are here to carve out their place in the NOLA food scene and are here to stay.

Nedra Hutton

Good food. Went late night and very tasty. The only thing was my lettuce was brown.

Zak Wilkerson

Don't let the basic appearance of Cleo's fool you. This was the best Mediterranean food we have ever had. Try the hummus, gyro and falafel. If you are in New Orleans, this is a must-stop.

Ashley Henderson

Best Mediterranean cuisine I have ever eaten!

Mitchell Fullerton

They moved to a new location and have been here for about a year. This place is a candy and drink paradise with 100s of options. It also has good Mediterranean food.

Melissa Hebert

Amazing, no-frills Mediterranean food. Had the BEST chicken shawarma wrap of my life. So flavorful. Will definitely come back!

A Patel

Falafel is pretty good however their sandwiches are little dry. We took our order to go and when we got back we had to add something to moisten it.

Joshua Lim

24hr/day good quality Mediterranean food on Canal St. What is not to love? I've eaten here many a time in the wee hours of the morning. Always on point.

Jeffrey Lancaster

Fantastic unassuming stop for a wide variety of Mediterranean foods, plus a very multicultural grocery. You can get your favorite convenience store drink and pair it with a healthy vegetarian plate or gyro wrap.

Trasori Mehandi

Love the food! Especially at 4am!!!😆😆😆 …

Jay Johnson

Don't let the exterior fool you! The food was SO amazing, and the staff were very friendly. I will definitely be visiting Cleo's every time I come to New Orleans.

Ullanda Jones-Ajayi

Hummus was delicious Chicken Shawarma was absolutely amazing. A gem set inside a convenient store

Courtney Palacio

Food is delicious and service is great. I had the chicken kebab platter with rice and hummus. So yummy, I went back the very next day to get it again.

Daphne Hebert

Excellent food, friendly staff. Not the usual Americanised "Mediterranean" fare. Very flavorful and thoroughly enjoyable. We will definitely be dining here again!

Roxanne

The food here is delightful. I arrived into NOLA late and was looking for something that was quick and veggie friendly and was not disappointed. The service was friendly and speedy.

Andrea Farris

To die for Mediterranean food and a very well stocked convenience store.

Ashley R

The food was very good! The service was quick, and knowledgeable about food allergens. We went later in the evening, and it was a great stop for a casual dinner!

Daria Pyles

The beat place for 2 am food. And for food in general. The best food I ate in New Orleans and they're always open .thank God for them

Fariya F

Great place for Halal food near French Quarter in New Orleans. Decent prices. I would recommend this place for food. Con: Washroom needs regular cleaning.

Kevin Kousha

One of the best late night options for food in the city, and great Mediterranean food all around. Very kind and accommodating staff, and one of the most delightfully preposterous assortments of non-alcoholic beverages you'll ever see.

KoolKobrah D. Apache

Great variety of candy and snacks not commonly found in the states. The shawarma wrap is my fav. And all very reasonable priced

Victoria

Happened upon this place after leaving the insectarium. The Greek salad was fresh, tasty and attractive. Good prices, friendly service.

Jerald Cain

I usually order from Uber eats but on this particular occasion, Pick up was my preferred method of delivery. I was not disappointed 😹😹 …

Arkady Medovoy

This place has incredibly delicious Mediterranean food. Some of the best I ever had. Definitely vegetarian friendly. Yum!

Vanessa Ahya

Outstanding! The food is absolutely amazing and the service is spot on. I'm so glad I found this little hole-in-the-wall. Highly recommended.

Travis Blossom

Spicy Chicken Shawarma no Tomato... The best in the city and they never close... Been eating here for 5 years, since the old location...

hailey finnen

Sooo good! Unique and delicious Mediterranean, and one of the only places open late right now. Highly recommend

Trevor Bollmann

Food was pretty good but the service was kind of sad. Slow and I got the feeling they didn't want us there. Full disclosure we came in right after a Mardi Gras parade...

Keshava Mysore

I was there in NOLA region for 4 days & NOLA is not very well known for its vegetarian options. But on last day found this place, hope I had found it earlier. Good and fast service, nice people and very good staff.

Q R

Not a fan of their rice but the lamp chops were decent, spent close to $25

randy patrick

Had the Caesar salad with chicken and bowl of lintel soup. Both were excellent. Sam was very friendly. Will be back. Right around the corner from my office.

Ebonique Minor

Let’s just say gyro not for me but I ate the entire wrap🤣 service was great and food was delicious

Adam Pearce

Very delicious food, my entire party loved it. Sam the waiter was attentive and helpful. Worth a try for sure!

Suleyman Y Goksu

No dine in!! Only take out..

Alex Nic

Food is cheap but delicious, they have a wider variety of things in that grocery section than you'd expect, they're open 24/7, and it was the friendliest service I've received in the city!

Amy George

Excellent late night food stop!

Eric Baron

The veggie and falafel platter were great! Grape leaves, tabouleh, hummus and baba ganoush with an olive oil drizzle. Olive tapenade was a nice touch. Staff are friendly to boot!

Macario J

My favourite Mediterranean food in he CBD--plus 24-hours. Great for drunk food or anytime during the day you have a craving.

Pablo P.

Best gyro and kebab in town.

Ted Cisine

All I have to say is wow. Some of the best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food I have ever had. Would definitely recommend it.

Kay

It's just okay. Over priced and just okay. It's on par with the rest of the late night eats...If there isn't anything else open (cheaper), then you should go there.

Aaron mullins

Awesome late night spot. We drink stopped in twice while staying in New Orleans and the food was amazing both times.

Steve Roberson

Extremely overpriced. Average food.Bring loads of money. Not worth it. There's a place around the corner on Magazine, food is way better!

Gary Loveday

Nothing to look at but the food and staff were amazing, great value. Asked for chicken wings but the guy recommended the chicken tikka, the flavour was fantastic.

Lainey Love

Food was good. It was cold and rainy outside and they kept the door open. I just wanted to eat and leave.

Deborah Good

The food was amazing and servers were very friendly. Neighborhood is a bit sketchy at night...but for us it was worth it.

Karen Buchanan

We are so happy that we found Cleo's. We had the best Hummus that we had ever eaten. We went back again and again.

Morgan Troost

Great fast Mediterranean food in the CBD. Take out and good service. Open late. What more can you ask for right?

K Welsh

It's inside a convenience store. Enjoyed the Mezze platter. Check out all the unique sodas in the refrigerators.

Sahar Heydarifard

Food is sooooo good! Our waiter was more talkative than Im comfortable with but the food was amazing and I'm middle Eastern!

lacey smith

Food was amazing but the waitress was on the phone a lot. Overall the food and restaurant were good.

Too MuchSugar

Loved the lamb dishes everything is made fresh. Located in a convenience store but the food is unreal and delicious.

Rishikesh Mothukuri

One of the best Mediterranean I have eaten so for. Very delicious and of high quality. Excellent payback for the price

Leah Weaver

Tasty and open late lots of vegetarian options and fun beverage selection

JD McKnight

Excellent shawarma, Nan was fresh, all at 4 AM, Cleo's is a must, every time we're in town!

Nailha Abdel-Mutai

Delicious food great presentation quick and friendly service our server Jessica was very polite and catering not to mention knowledgeable.

Ivy Hardy

Staff was great and fast and food was amazing. BEST. HUMMUS. EVER. Any other hummus I had before this was inferior.

Nora Pierson

Amazing food, generous portions for not too much money and really friendly staff :]] love.

Streator Johnson

A reasonably priced little Mediterranean place on the edge of the French Quarter. Excellent soup! Nice find!

Larry Porter (Thumper)

Ordered the gyro sandwich and hummus appetizer. Sandwich needed more flavor... hummus had good flavor.

Hailie Goldthorpe

Convenient and cheap place to meet up, whether you're new in town or if you're a local.

John G

Food was not packed well for takeout but tasted good, a little expensive too

Jeff Windham

What a wonderful surprise! Delicious Mediterranean food in New Orleans. Great selection of vegetarian dishes too

Whitney Givans

Fries are always great but the wings not so good.

Mohamed Khalaf ,CSP, CMIOSH, CIT - HSE Professional

They are providing Halal meal, playing Arabic Songs. Taste was excellent .. much better than " The Hala guys"

Paul Boucher

Staff was friendly, and the food was affordable. Would recommend, and did as friends met us there for lunch.

Karla Photography

The food is always perfect, so much flavor and great portion for price! I love Cleo's!

AnaMaria Rincon

Great little 24/7 bodega with literally everything you need and delicious food.

Akta Patel

Amazing food ! Loved all the food we had vegetarian and chicken. Definitely a hidden GEM!

David (DavidULE)

Fantastic middle eastern food 24/7, but deducting two stars since it depends on the mood the staff is in if you want late night food.

Bebe Merlot

Hidden Jewel.... Red snapper, yellow rice and salad... Falafel wrap with the special sauce.... Good food always....

Deni H

The staff working the night of July 29th was great! The Falafel we ordered was so yummy!

Sara Samarin

Great service. Nice staff. The food was way too salty and garlicky for me.

Sarah Ritchie

Was delishious. The guy that served us ( wears a hat) he was very down to earth and very nice. Thanks again was yummo.

DEVANARAYANA RAO M

Bit expensive. There is no dine in option. It is a general store with takeout option. Not many vegetarian options.

Keven Jeffery

Really great food and nice ambiance hidden away in variety store. Will definitely be back.

Chris and Beth M

The meal was fantastic and reasonably priced. You can't go wrong! Get the rice... Superb!

Ricky Vorderkunz

Really good food, and more non-alcoholic beverages too choose from than you can imagine.

Cleopatra Jenkins-Hilred

As usual the flavors popped in my mouth. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is welcoming.

Alicia Renee aka Blue Eyes

Amazingly authentic and DELICIOUS food. And the hospitality is incredible. Love this place!

owais ali raza khateeb

A mouth watering experience, full of delicious and healthy food; consisting a perfect combination of meat, grain and vegetables. Loved it........

Michael Whitener

The Falafel Platter really hit the spot. Relatively prompt and polite delivery by Sam despite being slammed from The Roosevelt ASPA lunch crowd.

Christian Clanton

Slow, quality wasn't the greatest. Good place to go late at night after drinking.

drakkarama

Inside the store delicious food! Liked both the beef and chicken shawarma

Bennie Allen

Excellent, am coming back when in New Orleans again. And it's 24hr and serves food until about 3am

Stephanie Wexler

Food is fantastic. Dont let the appearance fool you. Best Mediterranean food in the area!

Raymond Hill

Very good value My son had a vegan dish Staff were pleasant A little bit spartan

Mark Skellie

This place is great for real food. Service is a little slow at times, but always worth the wait.

Josephus Mari

Best Mediterranean food in town. The prices are very reasonable in a city that is filled with overpriced restaurants.

Jose Alvarez

Great late night food with when most places are closed. Recommend the beef kebob with rice and hummus.

Mark Clark

One of the best late night gyros in New Orleans. 24/7 can't be beat!

Breanna Hudak

Great hike in the wall place. It's only take-away.

Jason Palmer

Ate delicious food there and th have an excellent selection of different drinks.

Adrian Baudy (Adrian Baudy IV)

Good food, ok service... Tight space... No water, unless you buy bottled

1TrueSelf

Delicious food, I'm a vegan and it was my go to spot when I didn't feel like following directions.

Noni Fox

Pleasant downtown great food good service. has some exotic and gourmet groceries

Emmanuel Sambu

Good food and service. A little interesting having a restuarant in a convenience store but it clean.

Meg Gregory

Had the falafel, broccoli salad, and chicken swarma -- everything was so delicious!! Best falafel I've had in the U.S

Abraham Stroock

Don't let the convenience store exterior fool you, this place is excellent: friendly, fresh and well-presented ingredients, and expertly prepared specialties.