Jerusalem Garden Cafe Menu

Jerusalem Garden Cafe in Asheville, NC offers a delightful dining experience with its Mediterranean and Middle Eastern tapas menu. The restaurant provides a range of vegan and vegetarian options, along with a cozy and classy ambiance perfect for a casual meal. Customers have raved about the smooth hummus, crispy falafels, and flavorful dishes like the lamb shank and salmon. The friendly service and welcoming atmosphere make dining here a pleasure. With options for outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and catering services, Jerusalem Garden Cafe caters to a variety of preferences and occasions. Don't miss out on the vegetarian plate, cheese and hummus sampler, or the vegetarian appetizer platter for a taste of their well-prepared, healthy, and delicious cuisine.

Lunch

Hummus (V)

Fresh made with dried garbanzo, served with house-baked pita.

Babaganoush (VG)

Creamy dip of smoked eggplant and tahini, served with house-baked pita.

Muhamarah (V)

Bell pepper puree with walnuts, pomegranate molasses, served with house-baked pita.

Lamb Kibbeh

Cracked bulgur wheat fritters stuffed with lamb, walnut + onion, topped with harissa yogurt.

Vegan Kibbeh (V)

Cracked bulgur wheat fritters with kale, onion, walnut + chickpea, topped with harissa yogurt.

Cheese Plate (VG)

Haloumi and majdoul, pesto, tomato, balsamic reduction, zaatar pita.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Stuffed with halloumi cheese, topped with pomegranate molasses.

Fatayer (VG)

Fresh dough, spinach, feta cheese, sautéed peppers + onions, topped with ladolemeno.

Cauliflower (V)

Roasted florets with a sauce trio: tahini, cilantro, and harissa.

Grape Leaves (V)

Hand-rolled in-house, served with tzatziki.

Moujaddra (VG)

Lentils and rice with sautéed onions, harissa and tzaziki.

Falafel (V)

Ground garbanzo bean patties, crispy and delicous. Served with tahini sauce.

Fattoush (V)

Lemon vinaigrette and pomegranate molasses.

Greek (V)

Greek dressing, feta cheese, olives.

Lamb Shawarma

Lamb Rack

Kafta

Chicken

Grilled Salmon

Falafel (VG)

Kafta Wrap

Tomato, tahini, tomato sauce.

Vegetarian Platter (VG)

Hummus, babaganoush, grape leaves, falafel,tahini salad, tabouleh, olives, pita.

Vegan Platter (V)

Hummus, muhamarah, vegan kibbeh, falafel, tahini salad, olives, pita.

Jordanian Chicken

Marinated chicken breast, grilled onions, tahini salad, pita, and Rice or Hummus.

Cheese Plate

Halloumi, Bulgarian Kashkavale, Lebanese String Cheese, Tomato, Zataar Pita, Pesto, Balsamic.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Dates, Halloumi, House cured Bacon, Pomegranate Molasses.

Lamb Shank Bowl

Oven Braised, Slow roasted, served with Basmati Safflower rice, Lebanese Cauliflower, and toasted pita.

Triple Kabob Special

Kebab feast with a trio of Kebabs. free-range Chicken, Grass Fed Ribeye, and Kefta Meshwii Kebab. Served with house-made Hummus, Tabouleh, Tahinah salads, and toasted pita.

Shak Shuka Kafta

Poached Eggs, Kefta, Hummus, Batata Harra, Feta, Crema, Marinara, Pita Crisps.

Lunch Specials

Dinner

Hummus (V)

Fresh-made with dried garbanzo, served with house-baked pita.

Babaganoush (VG)

Creamy dip of smoked eggplant and tahini, served with house-baked pita.

Muhamarah (V)

Bell pepper puree with walnuts, pomegranate molasses, served with house-baked pita.

Lamb Kibbeh

Cracked bulgur wheat fritters stuffed with lamb, walnut + onion, topped with harissa yogurt.

Vegan Kibbeh (V)

Cracked bulgur wheat fritters with kale, onion, walnut + chickpea, topped with harissa yogurt.

Cheese Plate (VG)

Haloumi and majdoul, pesto, tomato, balsamic reduction, zaatar pita.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Stuffed with halloumi cheese, topped with pomegranate molasses.

Fatayer (VG)

Fresh dough, spinach, feta cheese, sautéed peppers + onions, topped with ladolemeno.

Cauliflower (V)

Roasted florets with a sauce trio: tahini, cilantro, and harissa.

Grape Leaves

Hand-rolled in-house, served with tzatziki.

Moujaddra (VG)

Lentils and rice with sautéed onions, harissa and tzaziki.

Falafel (V)

Ground garbanzo bean patties, crispy and delicous. Served with tahini sauce.

Fattoush (V)

Lemon vinaigrette and pomegranate molasses.

Greek (V)

Greek dressing, feta cheese, olives.

Lamb Shawarma

Lamb Rack

Kafta

Chicken

Grilled Salmon

Falafel (VG)

Kafta Wrap

Tomato, tahini, tomato sauce.

Vegetarian Platter (VG)

Hummus, babaganoush, grape leaves, falafel, tahini salad, tabouleh, olives, pita.

Vegan Platter (V)

Hummus, muhamarah, vegan kibbeh falafel, tahini salad, olives, pita.

Jordanian Chicken

Marinated chicken breast, grilled onions tahini salad, pita, and Rice or Hummus.

Cheese Plate

Halloumi, Bulgarian Kashkavale, Lebanese String Cheese, Tomato,Zataar Pita, Pesto, Balsamic.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Dates, Halloumi, House cured Bacon, Pomegranate Molasses.

Lamb Shank Bowl

Oven Braised, Slow roasted, served with Basmati Safflower rice, Lebanese Cauliflower, and toasted pita.

Triple Kabob Special

Kebab feast with a trio of Kebabs. free-range Chicken, Grass Fed Ribeye, and Kefta Meshwii Kebab. Served with house-made Hummus, Tabouleh, Tahinah salads and toasted pita.

Shak Shuka Kafta

Poached Eggs, Kefta, Hummus, Batata Harra, Feta, Crema, Marinara, Pita Crisps.

Massya Gold -

The Craft of Centuries, The Wine of Today.

Hochar -

Red Wine of Lebanon Bekaa Valley.

Massya Cap Est -

Lebanon, Land of Inspiration, Rejoices in a unique way of Life.

Dinner Specials

Brunch

Hummus (V)

Fresh made with dried garbanzo, served with house-baked pita.

Babaganoush (VG)

Creamy dip of smoked eggplant and tahini, served with house-baked pita.

Muhamarah (V)

Bell pepper puree with walnuts, pomegranate molasses, served with house-baked pita.

Lamb Kibbeh

Cracked bulgur wheat fritters stuffed with lamb, walnut + onion, topped with harissa yogurt.

Vegan Kibbeh (V)

Cracked bulgur wheat fritters with kale, onion, walnut + chickpea, topped with harissa yogurt.

Cheese Plate (VG)

Haloumi and majdoul, pesto, tomato, balsamic reduction, zaatar pita.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Stuffed with halloumi cheese, topped with pomegranate molasses.

Fatayer (VG)

Fresh dough, spinach, feta cheese, sautéed peppers + onions, topped with ladolemeno.

Cauliflower (V)

Roasted florets with a sauce trio: tahini, cilantro, and harissa.

Grape Leaves (V)

Hand-rolled in-house, served with tzatziki.

Moujaddra (VG)

Lentils and rice with sautéed onions, harissa and tzaziki.

Falafel (V)

Crispy garbanzo bean patties with tahini.

Fattoush (V)

Lemon vinaigrette and pomegranate molasses.

Greek (V)

Greek dressing, feta cheese, olives.

Lamb Shawarma

Lamb Rack

Kafta

Chicken

Grilled Salmon

Falafel (VG)

Lamb + Scrambled Egg

Tomato, onion, tzaziki.

Kafta Wrap

Tomato, tahini, tomato sauce.

Fried Chicken + Biscuit

Fresh biscuit, marinated chicken, eggs, lamb gravy, potatoes harra.

Vegetarian Platter (VG)

Hummus, babaganoush, grape leaves, falafel, tahini salad, tabouleh, olives, pita.

Shakshuka

Kafta or Falafel, marinara sauce, eggs, onions, peppers, potatoes, feta.

French Toast (VG)

Homemade challah bread, real maple syrup, fresh fruit.

Lamb & Eggs

Two eggs any style, grilled onions, hummus, pita.

Garden Omelette (VG)

Mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomato, feta, spinach.

Ribeye Kabobs

Grilled free-range kabobs, two eggs any style, pita, hummus.

Shrimp + Grits

Fresh shrimp, house grits, onions, peppers, and harissa cream sauce.

Cheese Plate

Halloumi, Imported Cheese , Lebanese String Cheese, Tomato, Zataar Pita, Pesto, Balsamic.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Dates, Halloumi, House cured Bacon, Pomegranate Molasses.

Fried Green Tomato

Imported Halloumi Cheese, Topped with Homemade Moroccan Harrisa and Pomegranate Molasses.

Lamb Shank Bowl

Oven Braised, Slow roasted, served with Basmati Safflower rice, Lebanese Cauliflower, and toasted pita.

Triple Kabob Special

Kebab feast with a trio of Kebabs. free-range Chicken, Grass Fed Ribeye, and Kefta Meshwii Kebab. Served with house-made Hummus, Tabouleh, Tahinah salads and toasted pita.

Salmon Benedict

Lebanese poached eggs on top of a soft English muffin with salmon.

Brunch Specials

Beer

Beirut

Lebanese Pilsner

Almaza

Lebanese Pilsner

Mama's Little Yella Pils

Oskar Blues Brewery

Rind Over Matter

Bell's Brewery

VooDoo Ranger IPA

New Belgium

Hazy Little Thing IPA

Sierra Nevada

Gaelic Ale

Highland Brewing

Oatmeal Porter

Highland Brewing

Black Mocha Stout

Highland Brewing

AVL IPA

Highland Brewing

Daycation IPA

Highland Brewing

Seasonal

Sierra Nevada

Pilsner

Highland Brewery

Kavaklidere Cankaya

White Blend | Turkey

Luzon Blanco

Macabeo/Sauvignon Blanc | Spain

Aveleda

Vinho Verde | Portugal

Fantini

Chardonnay | Sicily, Italy

Mezzacorona

Pinot Grigio | Trentino, Italy

Musar Jeune Blanc

Viognier/Vermentino/Chardonnay | Lebanon

Kavaklidere Yakut

Bokuzgere Blend | Turkey

Stemmari

Pinot Noir | Sicily, Italy

Lagaria

Merlot | Sicily, Italy

La Puerta Clasico

Malbec | Argentina

Lobetia

Organic Cabernet Sauvignon | Spain

Proshyan

Pomegranate Wine | Armenia

Massaya Le Colombier

Cinsault/Grenache/Syrah | Bekaa, Lebanon

Musar Jeune Rouge

Cinsault/Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon | Lebanon

El Coto Crianza

Rioja | Spain

Honig

Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, CA

Wine

Cocktails

Mimosas