Munjed's Middle Eastern Cafe
About
What It Is
Munjed's is a family-owned Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant located at 503-505 Westcott Street in Syracuse, New York [1]. Operated by the Essi family, the establishment describes itself as a Mediterranean Restaurant Lounge and positions itself around the idea of treating customers as friends and guests [2]. The menu draws from Middle Eastern and Greek culinary traditions, with ingredients prepared daily from fresh stock [2].
Activities & Experiences
Visitors can dine on a broad menu spanning dips and sides, pita wraps, gyros, salads, rice plates, and combination platters [3]. Signature items include hommus, babaganouj, falafel, shawirma, and gyro meat carved from a rotisserie, alongside Greek-influenced dishes such as spanakopita, tzatziki, and souvlaki [3]. A new menu addition, the Garbanzo Glacier (also called the Hommus Shake), is offered in an original flavor and six additional varieties and is described as vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and with no added sugar [1]. On Tuesday evenings, a Trivia Night runs from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in a separate room [1].
Practical Access
The restaurant is located at 503-505 Westcott Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, and can be reached by phone at (315) 425-0366 [1]. Hours as of 2026 are: Monday closed; Tuesday 5:00-8:00 pm; Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 am-1:30 pm and 5:00-8:00 pm; Friday 11:30 am-1:30 pm and 5:00-8:30 pm; Saturday 1:30-8:30 pm; Sunday 4:00-8:00 pm, with Sunday service closed June through September [1]. Takeout orders are accepted only up to 15 minutes before closing time [1]. Online ordering is available through the restaurant's own platform as well as Grubhub and DoorDash, and catering services are offered [1].
Restrictions
Sunday service is suspended from June through September [1]. Takeout orders cannot be placed within 15 minutes of closing [1].
What Makes It Distinctive
Munjed's combines Middle Eastern staples with Greek Mediterranean dishes under one menu, offering a range of options that span both culinary traditions rather than focusing on one alone [3]. The Garbanzo Glacier, a hummus-based shake free of dairy, gluten, nuts, and added sugar, represents an unusual menu innovation with no direct equivalent at comparable restaurants [1]. The family-run model, with a stated commitment to on-the-spot correction of any dissatisfaction, and a recurring weekly Trivia Night, give the venue a community-oriented character beyond standard dining [1][2].