Fresh wraps
The Famous Chicken Wrap and Steak & Mushroom Melt Wrap were described as tasty and fresh.
Zaatar w Zeit - Motor City
Motor City
Zaatar w Zeit - Motor City is a casual Lebanese eatery in Motor City serving modern takes on familiar favourites. Reviews point to it as a dependable stop for breakfast, manakeesh and wraps, including the baked falafel wrap and Famous Chicken Wrap.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
3,144 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lebanese favourites
Authentic Lebanese dishes received stronger praise than the pasta, with manakeesh and kafta standing out in particular.
Breakfast stop
Breakfast and lunch are practical choices here, with reviews mentioning combo breakfast, manakeesh and shawarma.
Garlic sauce
The garlic sauce is specifically praised alongside the baked falafel wrap.
Family friendly
One family enjoyed a box of three wraps with two sides and Caesar salad, while the children approved of the meal.
Quick service
Several dine-in reviews describe fast service, including a visit where the restaurant was clean and the order was handled quickly.
Careful delivery
A birthday delivery arrived well packed, with a personalised card and small gifts for the recipient.
What to Eat at Zaatar w Zeit - Motor City How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Zaatar w Zeit - Motor City, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Zaatar w Zeit - Motor City got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mighty kafta Net +3
“Pretty banging food, left me a bit horny after but who cares. Mighty kafta demolished my stomach but it was banging. Big up zaatar w zeit 👊🍻”
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“Pretty banging food, left me a bit horny after but who cares. Mighty kafta demolished my stomach but it was banging. Big up zaatar w zeit 👊🍻”July 2026
“Recommendation from my side : Open Mighty Kafta. It’s delicious! Recommended ✅”June 2023
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Baked falafel wrap Net +2
“Amazing food, the garlic sauce is perfectly made, I highly recommend the baked falafel wrap for those keeping an eye on their health and diet.”
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“Amazing food, the garlic sauce is perfectly made, I highly recommend the baked falafel wrap for those keeping an eye on their health and diet.”July 2026
“I have ordered delivery of baked falafel wrap and it was very tastsy and as described rich in ingerdients.”November 2024
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Famous chicken wrap Net +2
“Had a great meal at Zaatar w Zeit! 😋 We ordered the Famous Chicken Wrap and the Steak & Mushroom Melt Wrap..both were really tasty and fresh.”
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“Had a great meal at Zaatar w Zeit! 😋 We ordered the Famous Chicken Wrap and the Steak & Mushroom Melt Wrap..both were really tasty and fresh.”June 2026
“Their wraps are all delicious specially the famous chicken .”March 2024
Honorable mentions (17)
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Angus boom Net +1
“Excellent angus boom and Ava do hummus wrap”
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“Excellent angus boom and Ava do hummus wrap”April 2026
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Ava do hummus wrap Net +1
“Excellent angus boom and Ava do hummus wrap”
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“Excellent angus boom and Ava do hummus wrap”April 2026
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Box of 3 wraps with 2 sides Net +1
“We had a great dining experience at Zaatar w Zeit in Motor City. The food was yummy — we ordered the box of 3 wraps with 2 sides, plus a Caesar salad. The wraps and sides were flavorful and satisfying.”
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“We had a great dining experience at Zaatar w Zeit in Motor City. The food was yummy — we ordered the box of 3 wraps with 2 sides, plus a Caesar salad. The wraps and sides were flavorful and satisfying.”August 2025
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Caesar salad Net +1
“We had a great dining experience at Zaatar w Zeit in Motor City. The food was yummy — we ordered the box of 3 wraps with 2 sides, plus a Caesar salad. The wraps and sides were flavorful and satisfying. The salad was fresh, though a bit on the sour side for our taste.”
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“We had a great dining experience at Zaatar w Zeit in Motor City. The food was yummy — we ordered the box of 3 wraps with 2 sides, plus a Caesar salad. The wraps and sides were flavorful and satisfying. The salad was fresh, though a bit on the sour side for our taste.”August 2025
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Cheese manakish Net +1
“If you like manakish specially cheese manakish this is the right place . Kindly ask akkawi cheese with extra cheese and see the magic .”
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“If you like manakish specially cheese manakish this is the right place . Kindly ask akkawi cheese with extra cheese and see the magic .”March 2024
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Chicken ceasar wrap Net +1
“Nothings beats chicken ceasar wrap”
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“Nothings beats chicken ceasar wrap”February 2026
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Chicken platter Net +1
“I ordered the chicken platter, which was delicious, and for dessert I had the tiramis, it was perfect for my sweet tooth.”
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“I ordered the chicken platter, which was delicious, and for dessert I had the tiramis, it was perfect for my sweet tooth.”August 2025
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Chicken scallop pasta Net +1
“We went to motor city branch. We ordered the chicken scallop pasta and Kafta in the pan. Alana was very good with serving us and was constantly asking us about the quality of the food. I would rate and the food 10/10 and would recommend to try this place. Thank you Alana and Zaatar w zeit”
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“We went to motor city branch. We ordered the chicken scallop pasta and Kafta in the pan. Alana was very good with serving us and was constantly asking us about the quality of the food. I would rate and the food 10/10 and would recommend to try this place. Thank you Alana and Zaatar w zeit”December 2025
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Combo breakfast Net +1
“Thank you zaatar w zeit for combo breakfast and it’s was so nice and i like the service thank you maryam”
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“Thank you zaatar w zeit for combo breakfast and it’s was so nice and i like the service thank you maryam”July 2026
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Kafta in the pan Net +1
“We went to motor city branch. We ordered the chicken scallop pasta and Kafta in the pan. Alana was very good with serving us and was constantly asking us about the quality of the food. I would rate and the food 10/10 and would recommend to try this place. Thank you Alana and Zaatar w zeit”
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“We went to motor city branch. We ordered the chicken scallop pasta and Kafta in the pan. Alana was very good with serving us and was constantly asking us about the quality of the food. I would rate and the food 10/10 and would recommend to try this place. Thank you Alana and Zaatar w zeit”December 2025
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Knefe Net +1
“Theyre food is great and the Knefe tastes amazing!”
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“Theyre food is great and the Knefe tastes amazing!”March 2022
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Pizza Net +1
“I have always been a fan of Zaatar and have always done dine-in. This was my first time having a delivery from them. It was quick, smooth and my pizza arrived hot and delicious. It’s one of those pizzas which are on the healthier side! So I get to enjoy it with less guilt.🔥😇”
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“I have always been a fan of Zaatar and have always done dine-in. This was my first time having a delivery from them. It was quick, smooth and my pizza arrived hot and delicious. It’s one of those pizzas which are on the healthier side! So I get to enjoy it with less guilt.🔥😇”June 2023
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Shawarma Net +1
“Gonna come back again for amazing shawarma. ❤️”
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“Gonna come back again for amazing shawarma. ❤️”May 2025
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Steak & mushroom melt wrap Net +1
“Had a great meal at Zaatar w Zeit! 😋 We ordered the Famous Chicken Wrap and the Steak & Mushroom Melt Wrap..both were really tasty and fresh.”
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“Had a great meal at Zaatar w Zeit! 😋 We ordered the Famous Chicken Wrap and the Steak & Mushroom Melt Wrap..both were really tasty and fresh.”June 2026
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Swiss bomb Net +1
“They burger special Swiss bomb is a must to try .”
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“They burger special Swiss bomb is a must to try .”March 2024
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Tiramis Net +1
“I ordered the chicken platter, which was delicious, and for dessert I had the tiramis, it was perfect for my sweet tooth.”
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“I ordered the chicken platter, which was delicious, and for dessert I had the tiramis, it was perfect for my sweet tooth.”August 2025
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Wild zaatar Net +1
“They have also wild zaatar which is special for zaatar w zeit .”
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“They have also wild zaatar which is special for zaatar w zeit .”March 2024
What to Avoid (3)
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Grilled halloumi Net −1
“Grilled halloumi was served cold and not cooked.”
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“Grilled halloumi was served cold and not cooked.”April 2025
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Hommus Net −1
“Hommus was served like a garlic dip.”
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“Hommus was served like a garlic dip.”April 2025
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Medium eggs Net −1
“Medium eggs were served extra hard.”
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“Medium eggs were served extra hard.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Upgrade cheese. For manakeesh, ask for akkawi cheese with extra cheese; one reviewer singled out that combination.
Try kafta. Mighty Kafta is a recurring recommendation, including a review that calls it delicious.
Check deliveries. If ordering delivery, compare the bag contents with the receipt straight away because one order arrived with different items.
Allow time. For delivery during busy Ramadan periods, allow extra time: one customer in the same area waited two hours.
Expect noise. Choose your visit timing with the compact dining room in mind, as it can get noisy when children are present.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Opposite To Autodrome
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| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Order errors
Two delivery reviews report receiving the wrong items even though the receipt showed the correct order.
Delivery delays
One regular customer reported a two-hour delivery wait in the same area during Ramadan.
Food inconsistency
A negative visit reported cold, undercooked grilled halloumi, over-hard medium eggs and hummus tasting like garlic dip.
Noisy seating
The dining area is described as small and can become noisy when children are around.
Pasta misses
The pasta was described as unremarkable compared with the restaurant’s Lebanese food.
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The Bottom Line
Zaatar w Zeit - Motor City is a casual Lebanese restaurant in Motor City where breakfast, manakeesh and wraps are the clearest draws. You can order familiar options such as the Famous Chicken Wrap, baked falafel wrap, Mighty Kafta and Wild Zaatar manakeesh, with several reviews describing the food as fresh and satisfying. The menu seems strongest when you stick to Lebanese-style dishes.
One reviewer found the authentic Lebanese food very tasty but thought the pasta was unremarkable, while another specifically praised the garlic sauce with the baked falafel wrap. The akkawi cheese manakeesh can be customised with extra cheese, and Mighty Kafta is another recurring suggestion. For dine-in, reviews describe a clean, welcoming setting with quick service, fresh bread and generous portions.
Families have enjoyed the wrap boxes and sides, although the space is small and can become noisy when children are around. There is also a terrace. Delivery has produced both excellent and frustrating experiences.
A birthday order arrived neatly packed with a personalised card and gifts, but other customers received incorrect items or faced a two-hour wait during Ramadan. Check the bag against the receipt when it arrives, and allow extra time during busy periods.