Denver, CO
For Middle Eastern in Denver, the local food press points to Jerusalem Restaurant, Byblos Express Greek and Lebanese, and ShiiSh Shawarma. Picks from Westword, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Westword. Updated July 2026.
Jerusalem Restaurant · University
Family-run since 1978 near the University of Denver, a longtime late-night gathering spot open into the early morning hours. Creamy hummus, crunchy falafel, and deeply spiced grilled meats have kept generations of students and night owls coming back, and the shawarma and combo plates remain the go-to orders.
Byblos Express Greek and Lebanese · Cheesman Park
A blue-tiled dining room near Cheesman Park serving Greek and Lebanese staples like gyros, fattoush, moussaka, and chicken shawarma alongside creamy dips and pita. A steady neighborhood spot with a broad vegetarian and gluten-free menu, it has held down its Corona Street corner since 2012.
ShiiSh Shawarma · Whittier
Opened by Mohamad and Nirmeen Elsayad, an Egyptian couple, in a long-vacant Whittier space, serving Egyptian-inflected shawarma, kabobs, falafel, and hummus plates with a full breakfast menu of omelets and fava-bean bowls. Separate vegetarian fryer and prep areas set it apart.
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