Akropolis Cafe

Very Good Greek with a friendly staff and quirky atmosphere.Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere, leave with a smile.

On my recent visit I was seeking something local and wondered if there just be a Greek option around. Well I was pleased to find just the ticket in the heart of Gastonia, in a strip mall, it was  Akropolis Cafe. A charming family-owned eatery that's been delighting locals with authentic Greek cuisine since its establishment in 2014. Located at 3070 E Franklin Blvd, the cafe offers a cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy a variety of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.The history of Akropolis Cafe is rooted in the love for traditional Greek cooking and the desire to share it with the community. The founders, a family of Greek immigrants, brought their treasured family recipes to life in the heart of Gastonia, creating a culinary destination that celebrates the rich flavors and aromas of their homeland. I do love good Greek food, and fresh,  authentic, and local sealed the deal. We'd been vacationing and traveling for over a week so we decided to get some takeout and eat in. Akropolis Cafe's menu features an array of delectable options, including classic Greek appetizers like hummus, tzatziki, and dolmades. You can also indulge in hearty entrees such as gyros, moussaka, and pastitsio, or opt for lighter fare like the fresh Greek salad or the vegetarian-friendly spinach pie. To satisfy those with a sweet tooth, the cafe offers traditional Greek desserts like baklava and loukoumades. I was surprised with some of the non-Greek choices like mozzarella sticks, burgers, BLT, Pork Chop platter, fish platter, (tilapia, no thanks) chicken salad but the Pita Pizza looks good. We settled on Greek Salad, Spinakopita, Tenderloin Shishkabob, Tyropita, pita bread, hummus, tzatziki, Greek rice baklava and fries. I've been eating and cooking Greek food for decades and have had my share of the real deal and these folks at Akropolis Cafe do a very good job and I would definitely eat here again. Note: I noticed in my search to find this place I saw lots of very positive reviews and saw quite a few complaints that didn't reflect on their food but repeatedly mentioned DoorDash deliveries that were disappointing. FYIBottom line: Akropolis Cafe is a real gem in the Gastonia dining scene, offering a delightful combination of authentic Greek cuisine, warm hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere. Great Greek food, friendly people and reasonable prices, try them today! Highly recommended!! Hours: * Tuesday to Thursday: 11 AM - 3 PM, 5 - 9 PM* Friday: 11 AM - 3 PM, 5 - 10 PM* Saturday: 11 AM - 9 PM* Sunday: 12 - 3 PM, 5 - 8 PM* Monday: ClosedTo explore the full menu, make reservations, or learn more about Akropolis Cafe, visit their website at: https://akropoliscafenc.com. You can also stay updated on special offers, events, and news by following their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/akropoliscafenc.

This place so fire. I've been here 3 times this week and it's been good every time. Service is great, food is always hot, and the atmosphere is super chill.

Food is straight fire!! Highly recommend the chicken souvlaki, the Greek salad, and the tzatziki sauce! Honestly put everything together, you can't go wrong! I mean it's the best Greek food in the area!

The food is always good. Love their chicken kabobs and salad. My husband loves the gyro platter with shaved lamb and chicken.

Food was great.. Definitely I will be back... And pocket friendly ..Everything was fresh .. My new Greek spot in the Gas House!!!

I have been enjoying the food here for nearly 30 years. The owner and his sister are wonderful people, the food is the best greek food in the area, and the portions and price are not outrageous like most restaurants now.The tzadiki is exquisite, the lamb and chicken are my favorite however the pork tenderloin is very good. The salads are fresh and crisp and the food is actually very good for you.I've read a review here that said it was established in 2014, I know that to be wrong because in 1995 my sons and I would come back from the Panthers games at Clemson and drop by to eat. They had started putting one dollar bills on the bar side, and for nearly a decade I could see my sons artwork and they were probably in the first 25 people that did that.Sometimes you get stuck in a rut, you don't want to cook anything but all of the restaurants and take out places don't seem to please you. This little restaurant can save you from that.

I honestly hate to leave this restaurant a bad review, I really do. The food is amazing and I doordash this to myself at work several times a month. I got several of my coworkers at the hospital hooked on it too. Since I love the food so much, I have hyped my husband and son up about it , and they love Greek food as much as I do. Today I was so excited to have a Saturday off and be able to take my family to Akropolis to eat. Unfortunately they never go to try the food , and probably never will because i will not set foot back in there ever again. When we got here , there were 3 other couples eating. (One of them was leaving ) . All of the tables with 4 seats were dirty, but no problem-it's small inside , and the only person that seemed to be waiting tables was cleaning a 4 top. There was no indication of whether or not we were to seat ourselves so we grabbed the clean 4 top when it was wiped down. Mind you this has been 5-6 minutes we had to wait and no one has spoken to us. We sit at a table and wait 10-15 more minutes and no one speaks to us. While we are sitting, a table leaves, and another table gets their check. That leaves us, and one other couple who already has their food, in the whole restaurant. When the first mentioned couple leaves, I thought surely the waitress would greet us , get a drink order, say hello, anything. But she walks around us to go clean the table where the couple left. Then walks by us several times without speaking to us . So we decided to leave . I don't know what we did to make the server just completely ignore us but I don't feel like it was deserved and I have never been treated so rudely by a small business. It really was just so blatantly rude that I left in tears , mostly from disappointment. I would love to see Akropolis stay in business for years to come but if this is the kind of employees they have representing them then all I can say is good luck. I would not recommend coming inside. Maybe a to go order, but you might be ignored when you go in.

The menu is as amazing as their food. We ordered grilled chicken pitas and the beef loin shish kebab and the meal was incredible. The chicken was grilled to perfection with a nice jar and luxurious flavor. The beef was so tender and juicy. The pitas were warm and soft and made a perfect accompaniment to the meat. It left us longing for more! I cannot recommend this place more highly!

I LOVE their food! I come usually after a workout or after I shop at Five Below. The quality of their food is amazing, the best pizza I've ever had is their Pita Pizzas. Brought my best friend (raised in Greece) here and she said it was closer to authentic than any other around here. Plus my love of Greek cuisine comes from traveling there. The only thing that needs commenting is their hours are not set in stone. Many times they will close early. I wish that they would decide their hours earlier in the day and put a sign out saying when they'll close that day. Or just explicitly state that their hours are not set in stone so customers will be understanding. Best advice, if you are craving food from here after 6-7pm, call in and ask if they are still open! Do not go by website hours! Overall I love this place, I crave it so much and is truly a comfort restaurant for me!