​Zeina’s Cafe is a family owned Lebanese-style Mediterranean restaurant that serves the most authentic food using only the finest ingredients. The menu offers Mediterranean favorites such as hummus and pita dip, savory lamb gyros, fresh Mediterranean chicken salad, and many other items that appeal to even the most unique pallets. In 2010, owners Albert and Layla Zeina, opened up for operation with a promise to serve the community only the best Lebanese food using cherished family recipes that have been passed down for generations. The couple visits Lebanon each year and brings back with them an array of spices and brand new ideas, giving  customers the most authentic experience possible. Zeina’s Cafe is located just down the street from the Saranac Brewery, at 607 Varick Street in Utica. The hours of operation are Wednesday from 11am-2pm and Thursday-Saturday from 11am-8pm.