Lebanese · Utica

Zeina's Cafe (Zeina's Cafe & Catering)

Family-owned Lebanese cafe on Varick Street, opened in 2010 by Albert and Layla Zeina and built on family recipes. Serves a compact menu of Lebanese standards with a substantial catering operation.

Verified Jul 17, 2026

Quick facts

Cuisine: Lebanese, Mediterranean
Type: restaurant, cafe
Where: 607 Varick St, Utica, NY 13502 · Directions ↗
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Service: Dine-in, Takeout
Good for: Quick bite, Takeout, Solo dining, Visitors
Phone: (315) 738-0297
Links: Official site ↗ · Facebook ↗ · Instagram ↗

Lebanese home cooking a block from the Saranac brewery
Catering for events across the Mohawk Valley

Known for: hummus, falafel, lamb gyro, kabobs, tabbouleh

Hours

Verified Jul 17, 2026

Mon–Tue	Closed
Wednesday	11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Thu–Sat	11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Hours verified Jul 17, 2026 from zeinascafe.com. Holiday hours may differ.

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Sources: zeinascafe.com, facebook.com · Official site live with current hours matching July 2026 directory listings; zeinascafeutica.com 301-redirects to zeinascafe.com. · Send a correction · Back to the food guide ↑