Baba Chef Lakewood - Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine with a Hospitable Touch

Looking for authentic Mediterranean food in Lakewood? Baba Chef Lakewood brings five-star quality Mediterranean cuisine to Detroit Avenue. Located at 17901 Detroit Ave across from Artis, this local food truck serves up incredible chicken shawarma, crispy gyros, and more with genuine hospitality that keeps customers coming back. As a bonus, the owner put his heart and soul into every meal and customer interaction, which will keep you coming back.

Why Choose Baba Chef in Lakewood?

Have you ever driven past a new restaurant a million times before finally deciding to stop in? That’s how we felt last night about Baba Chef Lakewood food truck.

The Dine-In Experience knocked our socks off

Baba Chef Lakewood is led by Salem, former head chef of Al Pita Mediterranean. With over 700 five-star Google reviews, Baba Chef has quickly become one of Lakewood's most beloved Mediterranean restaurants. Salem's passion for authentic flavors and warm hospitality shines through in every dish

Baba Chef Lakewood Menu Highlights

Jodie got the Chicken Shawarma, I got the Crispy Gyro, and the flavors absolutely knocked our socks off.

The Chicken Shawarma, was tender, flavorful, and wrapped neatly in a pressed and charred wrap.

The sandwiches are securely handheld and perfect for dipping in the spicy garlic or cool Tzatziki sauce. We can’t wait to go back and try the Philly Cheesesteak, which is a unique fusion option that blends an American favorite with a Mediterranean classic.

The cripsy Gyro has savory lamp that are cooked to perfection, that you can dip in one of the signature sauces of your choosing. Both the spicy garlic and cool tzatziki were so good.

Location & Hours - Visit Baba Chef Lakewood

• Address: 17901 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH (across from Artis)

• Hours:
  Sunday: Closed
  Monday: Closed
  Tuesday: 5 - 11 PM
  Wednesday: 5 - 11 PM
  Thursday: 5 - 11 PM
  Friday: 5 PM - 2:30 AM
  Saturday: 5 PM - 2:30 AM

• Parking: Parking available on the street or there are a few spots behind the food truck

• Order Options: Dine-in at the truck, Uber Eats delivery

He put everything he has into Baba Chef and is exactly the type of local business you feel good supporting. Salem said business was great until Winter hit.

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What Customers Say About Baba Chef Lakewood

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "More Than Just Street Food" "I thought I was just getting some street food that was a little different. Instead, I was served this delicious, crispy, meticulously prepared and presented gyro. And very fairly priced... I will now return and check off each item on the menu."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The Lamb Over Rice Will Knock Your Socks Off" "The lamb over rice will knock your socks off. The loaded fries are also delicious... Service was very good 👍. Give it a try!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An Amazing Culinary Experience" "Such an amazing culinary experience from a phenomenal food truck and owner/chef. I can't stress enough how authentic, fresh, flavored and filling everything was. The entire menu is to crave."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The Best Chef Around" "Not only the nicest guy but the best chef around. Had it for the first time yesterday and door dashed more because it was so good. Will def be going back again."