It's all about the condiments! The pickled beet and cucumbers are crave-inducing. The portions are liberal and can make for a substantial lunch the next day.
They have a mind-blowing array of baklava that can be just the thing to bring to a pot-luck or as a hostess gift.
The falafels don't knock my socks off. The ones from Costco (in the ready-foods aisle to heat at home) are more tasty believe it or not. But, the sauces are zippy, garlicky and full of yum. I found the previous owners more friendly ('hands on') but the service has never lacked in quality!
The prices are a little higher than other joints but this place comes close in taste to the first shawarma that ever captured my heart...so my taste buds call Cedar's Deli by name.