Lavendera Restaurant & Cafe

Hummus

The benchmark dish for any Lebanese kitchen — smooth, properly lemony, finished with olive oil and a dusting of paprika

Fattoush

Bright chopped salad with toasted pita shards, sumac dressing, and fresh herbs — a reliable indicator of a kitchen that sources well

Mezze Platter

A spread of dips, olives, and small bites — the best way to taste the kitchen's range in one order

Manakeesh

Lebanese flatbread baked to order — the za'atar version is the classic and the right call on a first visit

Shawarma Wrap

Thinly shaved marinated meat wrapped in fresh bread with garlic sauce — a straightforward execution that earns its place on the menu

Falafel Wrap

Crisp-fried chickpea patties with tahini and pickled vegetables — worth ordering if they're frying fresh

Arabic Coffee

Cardamom-spiced coffee served in the traditional small cup — the cafe half of the restaurant's identity, and likely a reason regulars keep returning

Baklava

Honey-drenched phyllo and nut pastry — house-made quality at a Middle Eastern cafe of this caliber is worth testing