Cafe Jaffa

48 Gloucester St, Boston MA 02115 Today's hours: 10:30 am-10:00 pm (617) 535-9299

Cuisines and Dishes at Cafe Jaffa:

Middle Eastern

Menu for Cafe Jaffa

Appetizers

Hummus Appetizer $7.75
An earthy blend of ground chickpeas, specially seasoned.
Tahini Appetizer $7.75
A savory dip of creamy, pureed sesame seeds, garlic, lemon juice and spices.
Baba Ghanoush Appetizer $7.75
An exotic dish of smoked eggplant blended with sesame dressing, onions, and spices.
Grape Leaves Appetizer $6.75
Vine leaves filled with white rice and spices, marinated in olive oil and lemon juice.
Mosaic Plate (For Two) $11.50
Hummus, tahini, baba ghanough and pita bread.
Potato Bourekas Appetizer (2 pcs.) $6.25
Mashed potatoes with fried onions and spices, wrapped in dough and baked to a golden brown.

Beverages & Conveniences

Dasani Bottled Water (16.9oz.) $1.85
Canada Dry Ginger Ale (12oz. Cans) $1.50
Chafing Dish Set-Up $15.00
One wire stand, one full size aluminum pan and two burners
12 Cans of Coke $18.00
Coke (12oz. Cans) $1.50
6 + 6 (6 cans of Coke and 6 cans of Diet Coke) $18.00
Diet Coke (12oz. Cans) $1.50
12 Cans of Diet Coke $18.00
Eco-Friendly Catering Spoon $0.50
Eco-Friendly Plates $0.25
Disposable White Tablecloth $3.00
Eco-Friendly Utensils $0.15
Eco-Friendly Large Catering Tongs $0.50

Desserts

Cheesecake $5.25
New York-style cheesecake.
Carrot Cake $5.25
Chocolate Cake $5.25
Baklava $3.50
Phyllo pastry with honey and nuts. The classic Greek dessert.
Mango Juice $2.95
Bottle.
Guava Juice $2.95
Bottle.

Entrees

Lamb and Beef Schwarma $17.50
Delicious combination of lamb, beef and spices roasted on our open rotisserie. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Lamb Chops (2 pcs.) $19.50
Spiced just right and grilled to perfection. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Shishlik $17.00
Spicy ground beef pattied with peppers and onions, grilled over an open flame. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Shish Kebab Plate $18.95
Beef kebabs, marinated in middle Eastern spices, grillled with peppers and onions. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Lamb Kebab Plate $18.95
Lamb kebabs marinated in Middle Eastern spices, grilled with peppers and onions. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Combination Schwarma $18.95
Delicious combination of chicken, lamb, and spices, roasted on our open rotisserie. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Falafel Plate $12.50
Delightfully spiced ground chick pea and vegetable mixture, deep-fried in 100% pure vegetable oil. Served on top of a large Greek salad with sesame tahini dressing and pita bread.
Hummus Plate $12.50
Hummus served with a Greek salad with sesame tahini dressing and pita bread.
Baba Ghanoush Plate $16.00
Baba ghanoush served with a Greek salad with sesame tahini dressing and pita bread.
Grape Leaves Plate $12.50
Grape leaves served with Greek salad, sesame tahini dressing, and pita bread.
Steak Tips Plate $17.95
Spiced steak tips grilled over an open flame. Served with rice pilaf or French fries and a Greek salad.
Hamburger Plate $9.75
A quarter-pound patty served on a bulkie roll with lettuce and tomato, served with French fries and a salad.
Falafel and Hummus Plate $13.95
Served with Greek salad and pita bread on the side.
Hummus and Grape Leaves Plate $13.95
Served with Greek salad and pita bread on the side.
Falafel and Baba Ghanoush Plate $13.95
Served with Greek salad and pita bread on the side.
Falafel, Baba Ghanoush, and Hummus Plate $14.95
Served with Greek salad and pita bread on the side.
Mixed Kebab Plate $19.95
Combination of lamb, beef, and chicken kebabs, grilled with peppers and onions. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Mixed Kebab Plate (For Two) $36.95
Combination of lamb, beef, and chicken kebabs, grilled with peppers and onions. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Cafe Jaffa Feast (For Two) $34.95
Falafel, hummus, baba ghanough, chicken and lamb schwarma, Greek salad, and pita bread.
Hamburger (1/4 lb.) $5.95
On a bulkie roll with lettuce and tomato.
Cheeseburger (1/4 lb.) $5.50
On a bulkie roll with lettuce, tomato, and American cheese.
Cheeseburger (6 oz.) $6.95
On a bulkie roll with American cheese, lettuce and tomato.
Hamburger Rollup $5.25
Wrapped in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, and sesame tahini dressing.
Chicken Schnitzel $17.95
Tender, boneless chicken breast breaded and fried in 100% pure vegetable oil. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Chicken Schwarma $17.95
Delicious combination of chicken and spices roasted in our open rotisserie. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Chicken Kebab Plate $16.95
Tasty pieces of marinated chicken, grilled with peppers and onions. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Swordfish $19.50
Grilled swordfish topped with our Mediterranean sauce. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, and pita bread on the side.
Tuna Kebab $19.50
Chunks of tuna fillet marinated in oil and spices, and grilled. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf and pita bread on the side.
Stuffed Peppers $17.95
Two fresh green pepper halves filled with seasoned ground beef and rice in a tangy tomato sauce. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Stuffed Cabbage $17.95
Cabbage leaves filled with seasoned ground beef and rice in a tangy tomato sauce. Served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, sesame tahini dressing and pita bread on the side.
Add Cheese to Entree $0.50

Extras

Add Extra Sauce $0.00

Salads

Garden Salad $7.25
Delightful variety of fresh vegetables. Served with pita bread. Your choice of dressing.
Greek Salad $7.75
A medley of garden fresh vegetables with feta cheese and olives. Your choice of dressing.
Tabouli Salad $8.95
Fresh minced scallion, parsley and tomatoes, combined with cracked wheat, lemon juice, olive oil, mint, and special seasonings. Your choice of dressing.
Schwarma Salad $11.95
Choice of chicken or lamb and beef schwarma, served on top of a Greek salad. Your choice of dressing.
Chicken Kabob Salad $11.75
Chicken kabob served on top of a Greek salad.
Add Chicken to a Salad $5.00

Sandwiches

Falafel Sandwich $7.75
Spiced chickpea and vegetable mixture deep-fried in 100% pure vegetable oil. Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Hummus Sandwich $7.50
A specially seasoned, creamy blend of ground chickpeas.
Chicken Kebab Sandwich $8.25
Tender pieces of marinated chicken grilled to perfection, wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich $8.25
Tender seasoned breast of chicken fried in 100% pure vegetable oil. Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Schwarma Sandwich $8.25
Chicken or lamb/beef wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Shish Kebab Sandwich $8.50
Grilled beef kebabs marinated with Middle Eastern spices, wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Lamb Kebab Sandwich $8.75
Grilled lamb kebabs marinated with Middle Eastern spices, wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Mixed Kebab Sandwich $8.95
Lamb, beef, and chicken kebabs wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Shishlik Sandwich $7.95
Ground beef patties grilled over an open flame, wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Baba Ghanoush Sandwich $8.99
Smoked eggplant blended with onions and spices. Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Grape Leaves Sandwich $7.95
Grape leaves filled with white rice and spices, marinated with olive oil and lemon juice. Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Falafel and Hummus Sandwich $8.95
Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Falafel and Baba Ghanoush Sandwich $8.95
Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Falafel, Baba Ghanough & Hummus Sandwich $9.25
Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Grape Leaves and Hummus Sandwich $8.95
Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Chicken Kebab and Hummus Sandwich $8.95
Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Shish Kebab and Hummus Sandwich $9.25
Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Lamb Kebab and Hummus Sandwich $9.75
Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Schwarma and Hummus Sandwich $9.25
Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Shishlik and Hummus Sandwich $8.95
Wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Schwarma Combo #1 Sandwich $9.25
Chicken, lamb, and beef wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sesame tahini dressing.
Tuna Salad Rollup $7.25
Wrapped in pita bread with lettuce and tomato.
Greek Salad Rollup $6.50
Greek salad wrapped in pita bread.
Tabouli Rollup $6.50
Tabouli wrapped in pita bread.
Garden Rollup $6.25
Wrapped in pita bread.
Steak Tip Sandwich $8.25
On a bulkie roll with lettuce and tomato.
Steak Rollup $8.50
With lettuce, tomato, and sesame tahini dressing wrapped in pita bread.
Steak and Hummus Rollup $9.25
With lettuce, tomato, and sesame tahini dressing wrapped in pita bread. Add cheese and/or mushrooms for an additional charge.
Add Extra Feta Cheese to a Sandwich $0.00

Side Items

Rice Pilaf $3.50
Pickles $3.95
Pita Bread $0.75
Falafel Balls $1.25
Mashed chick-peas mixed with spices and deep-fried.
Grape Leaves $1.25
Rolled around rice and spices.
French Fries $3.50

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Ratings and Reviews for Cafe Jaffa

May 28 2012

Neil K. via Yelp

We needed a simple lunch, and wanted something vegetarian, so this looked perfect. My wife and I split the combination appetizer, which came with 6 falafel...read more
May 19 2012

Ariana Z. via Yelp

Went for lunch an ha the falafel wrap since I'm on the quest or the best falafels. They were pretty good, not the best I've had, but still really good. It...read more
May 09 2012

Maria V. via Yelp

Caffe Jaffa - you had such a good reputation. I heard amazing things about you! My fiance and I had been trying to try you for quite a while... and were...read more
Mar 21 2008

via Citysearch

I have come to expect poor Israeli food anywhere in the united states outside of New York, and max's kosher deli in DC ... but Caf...read more
Nov 05 2007

via Citysearch

I came here on a date once, expecting some authentic falaffel. Instead what I got was some falaffel wraped in pita, with a bunch ...read more
May 10 2007

jfeist via Citysearch

I work nearby, and this is the place I go to for lunch most often. I get takeout more often than I sit down. The shwarma salad is ...read more

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In Short
Jaffa's far-reaching menu includes everything from burgers and steak tips to Middle Eastern dishes like hummus and falafel. Popular choices include grilled chicken kabob, drizzled with tahini sauce and stuffed in a round of pita bread with veggies, and Shishlik (a spicy ground beef patty). To drink, patrons enjoy cups of high-octane Turkish coffee or a glass of Israeli wine.

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