I've started going to Cafe Mawadda on a weekly basis. Just south of Columbia City. The owner is really funny. He used to be an italian chef - three dishes are italian. But... I can't get beyond the veggie combo. pita, salad, fallafel, spanokita, domas, i forget what else. Great chai at the self serve.
Be chill... the food is slow food. in my opinion the best kind. but if you are type A, buck up. Extra points: the owner calls me sweetheart.