Pita Cabana Cafe - State College

Hidden in a downtown alley, this restaurant may not catch your eye at first glance, but it's worth a visit. Despite the lack of air conditioning, the service was quick and friendly. I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious food, especially the Arabic style shawarma. The chicken was high quality, and the thin tortilla bread complemented the sandwich well. I recommend ordering the chicken shawarma with garlic mayo, cabbage, pickles, and onions - nothing else. Don't forget to try the lemon tahini and tzatziki sauces on the side. The generously topped seasoned fries were also a highlight. Overall, a satisfying meal for just $12.

Our experience at this restaurant was not the best. My mom checked the online ordering menu beforehand and tried to order something, but the person at the front said that the online menu and in-person menu were different and they didn't have what she wanted. When she asked what to do if someone orders it online, they didn't answer, and when she asked for a comparable option, they just shrugged. I ordered a falafel wrap and my husband got a lamb wrap. They placed the lamb directly onto my open wrap, causing the meat juices to spill into it, which was unpleasant for me as a vegetarian. Despite the awkward interaction, we found the wraps to be decent with standard falafel, hummus, and veggies in a tortilla. My mom ordered the half chicken and rice, but the chicken was very dry and she could only manage a few bites. The rice was okay, but the tabouleh was overwhelmingly sour, tasting like straight lemon juice. Personally, I do not plan on returning to this restaurant, but it seems that online ordering or takeout may offer a better experience based on other reviews.

Whenever we visit State College, we always make sure to stop by Pita Cabana. The food is absolutely delicious. My partner and I always get falafel sandwiches, which we like to customize with different toppings. My favorite side dish is the baba ganoush, which pairs perfectly with the falafel that is freshly scooped and fried to order. The only issue I have is that they now use tortillas instead of pitas, which is a bit ironic given their name, as I'm not sure if they even have pitas at all. Despite this, we still love this place. It is affordable, filling, delicious, fresh, and the service is fast. Additionally, there is 5-minute parking available right in front, so you can easily stop in and leave your flashers on.

My girlfriend and I ordered the gyro platter, chicken platter, hummus and baklava. Food was extremely sour and unseasoned. Hummus tasted like straight plain Greek yogurt. Baklava was tasteless and tasted like buttered corn flakes. Complete waste of money, not authentic at all. Will not be ordering again. Unbelievable.

The food here is ok. Rice was good but the lamb leg was dry and the salad was bland. I unfortunately found a bug in my food, it was in the speckled seasoning they put on the onions. Won't be ordering again, that's revolting. I was really hoping it was cumin until I saw the legs and