Our Story

The Story Behind Zytona

Zytona means olive. It’s the ingredient that ties the Mediterranean table together, and it’s the standard behind every bowl we build in Temple Terrace: simple, fresh, and made with care.

The Concept

Mediterranean Cooking, Made Fast Casual

Slow rotisserie shawarma, bright herbs, warm spices, and creamy tahini shouldn’t require a sit down dinner. At Zytona, everything is assembled in front of you. Choose your bases, pick a protein, load your toppings, and finish with a sauce. Your bowl is ready in minutes, and nothing sits around waiting.

A New Chapter

A Standalone Concept, Built from the Ground Up

Zytona Mediterranean Bowl Co. launches on E Fletcher Ave with a focused menu, a fresh kitchen line, and a build your own format designed for how people actually eat. Five signature bowls, warm wraps, street bites, and desserts baked in house daily.

Build Your Own Bowl

Halal Certified, Every Day

Every protein we serve is halal certified and sourced from trusted suppliers. That includes the chicken shawarma, the beef and lamb gyro, the filet mignon, and the salmon. It’s the standard across the entire menu, not a single item or a special request, so families, students, and professionals across Temple Terrace and the USF area can order anything on the board with confidence.