Zaytoon: Healthy and Delicious Mediterranean Cuisine in Greensboro, NC

Zaytoon is a fairly new restaurant in the area. They serve Mediterranean cuisine at deli prices, and have a loyal fan base. I can only think of two minor downsides to Zaytoon's numerous advantages: one is that it can be difficult to find, especially if you do not work or live downtown. Another is its hours; due to its location, it is open only from 630am to 4pm Monday through Friday. If you work downtown, this can be a blessing, but otherwise it can be inconvenient. What if you crave Zaytoon at 7pm? What are you supposed to do then? Because trust me, once you've tried it, you'll crave it. Often. (Oh, and in answer to the question, I would recommend buying extra to take home and keep for later). So back to its location: the street address you'll find for it is 301 N. Elm Street, #101. But that can be confusing and misleading. Zaytoon is in the first floor of the US Trust Center, which is found at the corner of N. Elm and Bellemeade. There's a courtyard featuring a handful of tables, and if you're facing the tables, Zaytoon is on the right.

Other than those tiny inconveniences, Zaytoon is everything a great lunch restaurant should be. It's healthy, it's yummy, it's relatively inexpensive, and it's quick. Oh, and aesthetically, it's very pleasing. The brightly colored walls are lined with paintings and large windows ensure that plenty of natural light gets inside. Of course, if you prefer, you can always sit outside on a pretty day. That's always a nice option to have. Also, they sell take home portions of a few of their appetizers and sides: hummus, baba ghanouj, and their amazing sweet peppers filled with fresh local goat cheese, herbs, and chopped almonds. They also have a few sundry items, such as honeycomb honey (still in the honeycomb), and various hard-to-find syrups, sauces, and drinks.