A Mediterranean Kitchen Since 2001
Jamal Douba opened Petra Cafe in Germantown in 2001 with one promise: make everything to order, with the freshest ingredients available.
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Germantown, 2001
Jamal Douba didn't open a chain — he opened a neighborhood kitchen. Petra Cafe was built from day one around real Mediterranean cooking: Greek, Middle Eastern, and Italian, all under one roof on Kirby Parkway.
The Craft Behind the Food
Gyro meat is sourced from Chicago and carved fresh off the spit every day. Petra's proprietary chicken marinade and house-made Feisty Feta dip are what keep regulars coming back.
Closed, Then Back
After an unexpected closure, Jamal reopened Petra across the street — fourteen months later, same food, same commitment. The Daily Memphian covered the return; the regulars just showed up.
Made Fresh, Every Day
Soups, baklava, and desserts are made in-house and rotate daily. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options run throughout the menu — not as an afterthought.
Part of the Neighborhood
Over 20 years in, Petra isn't just a place to eat — it's a fixture of Germantown. The faces behind the counter are familiar, the food is consistent, and the door is always open.
