Toledo foodies looking to recreate their favorite dishes from Middle Eastern restaurants only need to look as far as one of the city’s Middle Eastern markets for authentic ingredients. The following guide should help you get a good start. Did we miss any of your favorites? Leave suggestions in the comments.
Jerusalem Market & Grill
1465 Secor Rd.
419-318-7126
Monday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
In-store shopping
Accepts SNAP/EBT
Jerusalem Market & Grill, now in its sixth month of business, draws in students from the University of Toledo and combines a grocery store and meat market that offers fresh halal meats, authentic Mediterranean and Indian products, and produce. The Jerusalem Market & Grill specializes in high-quality beef, lamb and chicken along with a curated selection of imported goods like spices, cheeses, olives, breads, and pantry staples. The location features a deli, and will have a kitchen serving hot foods coming soon.
Middle East Market
4623 W. Bancroft
419-531-3999
Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Closed Monday.
Since 2005, the Middle East Market has offered Toledo’s tastiest Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine. The location offers halal meats, a deli, fresh-baked goods, fresh produce and an olive bar, to name a few. Originally a small market, this location expanded and contains nearly four times the groceries, fresh seasonal produce, food items and halal meat varieties that were present two decades ago. For those in the know, customers at the market can order freshly baked hot pita bread at the deli from the market’s own restaurant, Sidon, which is located next door. The deli also offers pre-made foods like hommus, baba ghannouj, fattoush, sfiha, and fatayer.
Cedar Fresh Market-Muna Market
5464 Monroe St.
419-214-0386
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Accepts SNAP/EBT and credit cards
This family-owned market, which has been in business for eight years, offers Mediterranean grocery items, halal meats and a restaurant, bakery and meat market. Guests can also choose from salads and dips, sandwiches, burgers and pizza. Customers can pick up baklava and Turkish delight while ordering chicken shawarma sandwiches.
Just Like Home Mediterranean Mart
1250 Flaire Dr., Unit A
419-214-0717
Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Just Like Home Mediterranean Mart is a locally owned market and eatery that brings authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors to the community. Known for its home-style cooking, the restaurant serves traditional dishes such as mansaf, maqluba, biryani, and kabsa, all prepared with quality ingredients and halal meats. In addition to its hot, ready-to-eat meals, the store offers a wide selection of fresh Mediterranean groceries. Just Like Home also provides professional catering services for events, celebrations, and community gatherings, making it a trusted destination for both everyday meals and special occasions.
