Reviews Noura Cafe

This place is a great little gem. The owner and staff are great and the food is excellent. The stuffed grape leaves and hummus are made fresh each morning. We try to stop by here when we are in the area. Along with their daily menu, they have several daily specials throughout the week. Today I tried the eggplant special. Excellent choice. We will return.

I ordered 4 different things. I tried their mango juice drink. The mango juice drink is really good and taste like fresh mango. I also ordered the chicken Gyro. The chicken Gyro is very delicious and the taste is perfect. In my opinion. I recommend trying the chicken Gyro. Very fresh! I also ordered the grilled chicken salad. I wish I would’ve got more dressing but this grilled chicken salad is good. I would order the grilled chicken salad again. The onions and tomatoes and lettuce was super fresh and the grilled chicken was seasoned really good. And the last thing I ordered was “Shish Taouk Platter” in the chicken version. I don’t eat red meat, so that’s why I ordered chicken. The chicken was seasoned very well but unfortunately, the yellow rice was fresh, but bland with no flavor. The vegetables were fresh, but bland with no flavor. So I would not order the Shish Taouk Platter again. Also, I got pita bread with my platter. I wish they would make the pita bread a little buttery, so it wouldn’t come off as dry, but the pita bread is still good. The pita bread is still enjoyable. All in all their chicken in general is seasoned very well, and this place will be my go to for a chicken Gyro and that delicious mango drink. I recommend trying this place rather you think it’s authentic or not. They serve good food. The only con I really have to say is they just need to work on seasoning, their rice and vegetables. But they still get a five star for me. Thank you!

Great little cafe! I met some friends for lunch before noon, and am glad we came early. There was a line, and all of the tables were occupied during the lunch rush. Orders are taken at the counter. Food and service were excellent! The steak and chicken kabobs, tabbouleh and hummus were delicious. They also sell fresh pita and other items in the store within the cafe. We'll definitely be back.

My wife and I are both Lebanese and we have sampled most Mediterranean spots here in Jacksonville. Nothing is even close to feeling like home like Noura. The owner Mr. Raymond is just your quintessential Lebanese restaurant owner with the expected legendary Lebanese hospitality. Not to mention that this is the ONLY place in Jacksonville where you can have 'Kibbeh Nayye' which the restaurant only offers on Thursday. The place also has an amazing space for gatherings and parties and we LOVE and cannot stress how much we do , the fact that it is a NON- smoking business, thus breaking the obscene stereotype that Middle Eastern places are somehow only Shisha places. Noura is a piece of home away from home.

We ordered four amazing dishes, chicken kebab, shawarma,chicken salad and a mixed platter. Their foos was amazing and very authentic, and their service was great. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. We had a great experience and amazing meal.