Sababa - Gainesville

We had a great first experience at Sababa! About 30 of us got together for dinner at the small family-owned restaurant. Not having been there before, we didn't realize how small the location would be, but Yael and Riley were adaptable and friendly, and we quickly moved tables inside from the patio so that we'd have enough seats. They will soon have more seating available. The owners were communicative and thoughtful in figuring out how to best serve our large party. The food itself was incredible. All the food is kosher, and they use no dairy. It was wonderful to see options readily available for meat eaters, vegetarians, vegans, and those with gluten sensitivities; usually someone gets stuck with an option that's just OK, but all of us had great menu options regardless of our dietary needs. In particular, I highly recommend the vegan shawarma. Overall, we had a fantastic experience at Sababa and are looking forward to going back or ordering from them!

Amazing food and service. I eat here at least once a week. So glad they opened downtown. You can tell they care deeply about the customer experience. I'm a shawarma guy myself, but the schnitzel's fantastic too. Can't recommended enough.

The best customer service, hands down!!! I drove all the way from Kissimmee with my mom she never been in a kosher restaurant before) to try out the falafels. The best falafels I ever had!!! And the chicken Shawarma!! Was great too!! And you have to try the lemonade!! The food is fresh and the place is super clean. Mom and I will be coming back soon. Thanks guys!!

The food is so good, so fresh, I drove an hour to get there. And I absolutely plan on driving an hour to go again. It's in a beautiful area... Right beside the Hippodrome Theatre. I cannot wait to build weekends around this restaurant and this theater!

Oh. my. god. The chicken shawarma is to die for. I love all of the salads and sides it comes with too. And this is the best falafel I've had in Gainesville to date. Sababa is our new favorite place! I wholeheartedly endorse this restaurant!!