"Took a chance on these guys cuz they were close to the hotel, and I was not disappointed!! Cheap, quick, and tasty....that's pretty much it. I ordered pasta and wings the first time and didn't get to take a picture, but they were great! This time I ordered the 12" pie and the cheesy garlic knots.I went through UberEats but still and it took all but 15 minutes, the order was complete within 10 minutes so if you're doing carry-out or dine-in, I'm sure you will get your food just as fast. Good quality, fast service, great prices! I will continue to support these guys when I work in PHX. Def recommend!"
Gyro Meat, Green & Red Peppers, Tomato, Onion, Lettuce, Cucumber, Feta & Tzatziki Sauce & A Splash Of Vinaigrette
$12.75
Visit Restaurant PageSliced gyro meat, lettuce, Roma tomatoes, onions and tztziki.
$15.50
Visit Restaurant PageYour choice of protein, dill-tahini quinoa, tomato, cucumber, roasted corn, feta, harissa, kalamata olives, crispy and marinated garbanzo, cabbage slaw, and lemon herbed tahini dressing.
$16.25
Visit Restaurant PageTry our mouth-watering Lamb Shank Entree! Made with tender, slow-cooked lamb shank and a medley of aromatic spices, this dish will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean. Whether you're a lamb lover or simply looking for a delightful culinary experience, our Lamb Shank Entree is a must-try. With its rich flavors and hearty portions, it's perfect for any occasion. Join us today and savor the authentic taste of Mediterranean cuisine at its finest. Served with a fresh salad, fragrant rice, creamy hummus, and warm pita bread.
$23.95
Visit Restaurant PageRomaine lettuce, cucumbers, onions, roma tomatoes, peppers, feta, Kalamata olives, Greek dressing and comes with pita.
$16.00
Visit Restaurant PageA mixture of deliciously tender seasoned beef and lamb broiled on a vertical skewer, thinly sliced and layered with onions, tomatoes and tzaziki sauce.
$11.25
Visit Restaurant PageFresh mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, bell peppers, onions, crumbled feta cheese tossed with our house vinaigrette.
$10.50
Visit Restaurant Page"I was craving a Gyro, and so glad I found this place.Super tasty and tender. Looks family owned and you can tell they take pride in what they do.Will definitely return to try some other items."
"I'm still playing catch up on some of my regular pre Covid regular restaurants. Zs was one and I'm glad I ordered carry out tonight after work. I ordered the gyro platter and there's enough food for two people or two meals! It came with rice, potatoes, pita bread, and a salad. The meat was wonderful and so were the potatoes. Just the perfect amount of seasoning. The prices are incredibly reasonable. So glad to be back and enthusiastically will return next for the moussaka."
"The name of this place reminds me of the character Nick from the movie Bachelor Party, but the food here bears no resemblance. I was staying at a hotel close-by and this was a quick, convenient lunch option. The lady who took my order was helpful and patient while I decided what I wanted. I was a bit hungry so she thought the platter was the better option. She also didn't make fun of me when I pronounced it Gyro and she said Gyro.The Gyro (or Gyro) platter was pretty big. There was a lot of meat which had some crispy edges and was delicious. There was plenty of rice (I chose that over fries). The lettuce, tomatoes and red onions were all fresh and delicious too. The small salad even had 2 Greek olives.It could have come with more Tzatziki, but they always could use more so I ordered an extra one. It think it was only 0.50 too which is a plus. I should have asked for extra olives too, but didn't know they had any!It was a lot of food and I didn't finish it all, even though I was super hungry when I got there. Soda pop refills were free which was good on a hot afternoon (108 or so). I'd go here again if I wanted a gyro, but there are a lot of other choices around too."
"I eat here quite a bit with both family and colleagues. Nice casual atmosphere with good food and outdoor seating when the weather is right.The Avgolemono soup is fabulous. I'm trying to figure out how to replicate it at home because I love it. So bright and delicious.They also have a good selection of salads, bowls and classic Greek fare.The flaming cheese is fun and delicious as is the baklava cheesecake. Yum!I've always had good service and good experiences."
"This place is fairly new to Desert Ridge. I had a taste for French fries and knew they had them. Staff in there are very friendly and helpful. She was a pleasure to talk to. She took my order. I was chomping on hot crispy delicious fries in no time. So good. Their menu looked interesting and by then my stomach was full. I made a mental note to try it one day. Large shared parking lot and WiFi."
"Great place to have some delicious food, and then shop for some goodies to bring home. Had a mezze sampler, and beef shwarma. Mezze included generous portions of bannaganoush, hummus, dolmathes and the white sauce like tzatziki. Plenty of pita bread to scoop with.My schwarma was delicious, and ample. Had to share the mezze plate, can't eat that much anymore.Counter order, friendly guys, they bring to the table, in our case, quickly.The store is so stocked with everything one needs to cook middle eastern at home. Clean store. Will be returning."
"While out and about on Saturday afternoon we decided to stop by west gate for some drinks and possible food. Our first stop was a dud and the music so loud our ears needed time to calm. We saw Opa Life and no wait so we decided to give it a try. We were greeted and seated right away. The noise level was great and a few TV's at the bar were playing sports. The menu is small, but had some great options. We weren't too hungry as we'd ate earlier in the day so we decided to share the chicken souvlaki skewer which comes with two sides. We chose the Greek salad and rice. We ordered some beer and water. Beer was cold and water refreshing. Our food came out quick and was plated phenomenally. From the first bite to the last it was all delicious. I'm so surprised at the lack of customers. It's bright and clean inside, service was good and we had no issues. The other patrons inside seemed happy as well. This was our first time here and of course I've not tried other menu items, but I felt portions were huge and enjoyed it. The servers I will say looked bored, one sitting chatting with someone not sure if customers or owner, others just grouped near the front. Hopefully it's not this slow everyday."
"What's not to love? Two brothers and a dad running the show. Super friendly service. Great food. I love Greek food and yes I've been to Greece and loved it there too. There are other items on the menu I'd like to try but for the first time here I went with the classic gyro, which had plenty of great tasting meat. It also came with a very tasty salad. Since it was dark outside and I wasn't driving, I'm not sure what the outside looked like nor where we were, but the inside was warm and inviting. Going to have to look this place up again and come back soon."
"Great food, great people. I am glad I gave this place a try. I've ate the greek platter, chicken focacia, & California, Mexican burrito. All very delicious and plentiful. Really, really good salsa too. If your in the area deffinetly give them a try."
"I wanted to update my review to show my all time love for JJ's. The portions are huge and the freshness is incredible. Did I mention the great friendly service?! All and all whether you are ordering a salad, a pita or even desert JJ's is a must stop for a great meal.!"
Sein G.
Jul 17, 2021
I live near by this place and I had not tried their food until a few months ago. I was impressed with their pizza! Glad I finally gave it a try. First time I ordered supreme pizza. It tasted wayyyyyy better than it looked. Doesn't look like it has much cheese on it but it was very good. I haven't tried their gyro yet but I hope to try sometime in the near future. Recently my friend and I ordered their pasta and it was 10/10. Noodles are cooked perfectly. Their sauce was very flavorful and perfect! Pasta was more cheesy than the pizza but wow. Highly recommend!!
Visit Restaurant PageHolly R.
May 31, 2024
They gave us a very generous portion of perfectly spiced gyro meat. The warm pita bread is ideal for sopping up every last bit of flavor. The tzatziki sauce was creamy and tangy, adding a refreshing contrast to the savory meat. This gyro plate is a must-try for anyone seeking an authentic, satisfying Mediterranean dining experience. The restaurant was clean and well put together. We spoke to the owner who was very welcoming and brought our food out to us. We will be back!
Visit Restaurant PageDonna M.
May 27, 2024
Everything is great here, you'll not be disappointed! The portions are generous, the service is expeditious, and the quality is 100%! Never had a bad meal here and there are always leftovers which is a great value IMO.
Visit Restaurant PageElyse F.
May 23, 2023
The chicken gyro is a nice lighter alternative for summer. Chicken gyro meat has crispy edges. Chicken has strong notes of lemon and garlic. There is an option for spicy yogurt dip. The spicy yogurt dip is both refreshing and spicy at the same time. I am not a fan of cucumbers, but the spices in the spicy dip masked their flavors. Order for here or to go. Tables are available to eat inside. Inside is light and clean. A rewards program is available. Last time I checked, a $5 off $25 offer was available on their website if signing up to receive emails.
Visit Restaurant PageKaitlyn N.
Dec 28, 2023
So far we've only tried the food via takeout, and it was a pleasurable experience to say the least. The staff was kind, polite, and very attentive. The food came out fast, literally probably within seven minutes of entering the door- and that's including the time we took to decide what we wanted! So we got home and everything was delicious! I had my friend do a blind taste test to see which pita I preferred (normal vs GF), as I'm really trying to stick to a GF diet without sacrificing some of my favorite dishes, and this place did not, and I mean, did not disappoint!!! I ended up liking the gluten-free pita, even more surprisingly! I'm pretty picky when it comes to gluten-free anything and they knocked this one out of the park. The only thing I can think to complain about is that I didn't get enough Taziki, and that was totally on me because the lady taking our order made an effort to come out and ensure that our order was right and showed us the food itself, walking us through what each dish was, and repacking our bag for us. Great size place with a decent size bar and multiple TVs. and cute little patio as well! Will be back for sure!Yetzi and Amanda amazing! Angie is super sweet too the owner!
Visit Restaurant PageGreeshma R.
Apr 12, 2024
We were planning on team lunch and this place popped up. It's in desert ridge and relatively new. I went with Mediterranean bowl with sweet potato fries, and my colleagues went with wraps. The service was quick and accommodating. The bowl was pretty good, I liked the crunchy chickpea which gave a nice flavor, I felt the sauces were a little too tangy for my taste. The fries was good and the wraps were nice as well. Overall price is reasonable and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Will be trying other things from the menu soon.
Visit Restaurant PageAmanda C.
Apr 1, 2024
Ordered pick up via DoorDash and food was ready at the expected time! Located in a small plaza and is split between a market and restaurant in the same space. Very casual and low key. Friendly service.Got the kabab combo and the meats were all tender and great. Some pieces of chicken were dry but others good. Big portion for 1 so could be 1.5 or 2 meals for some. Rice was nice and fluffy. Wish pita was thicker and softer. Arabic salad and hummus were delicious.Good option if you're nearby. Not my fave for middle eastern food in town but close second!
Visit Restaurant Page"I spotted the newly opened Pita Café Express after grocery shopping. We had been talking about Baba Ghanoush recently and knowing their sister store served it I stopped in. Alas, they only had hummus. I was about to leave but their friendly staff convinced me to change my mind so I decided on the hummus bowl. It starts with a hefty serving of hummus (they have several varieties but I chose the regular) then I got to pick "additions". I selected finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and onions. An ample portion of grilled beef and lamb was added and then I had them drizzle what appeared to be a creamy garlic sauce over the top. The pita included was still warm and soft when I arrived home. My bowl was delicious--tangy and fresh tasting. I'm glad I decided to try it (but I still love Baba Ghanoush (hint, hint...)"
"Great stop for fresh 'fast' food. I had the steak platter and I loved everything about it. The rice is great as is their tzatziki! Nice, big portions so it fed me for a couple meals. Will come again!"
"There are a lot of restaurants that don't transfer their awesome qualities in a "to go" order, it's a calculated risk patrons take. In this family run business, our risk paid off deliciously. Mediterranean menus are daunting and I am the least educated on this flavor platform, but my gosh, if you love good food, beautiful flavors and healthy eating, put this place on your happy map!We are making more thoughtful choices in our food these days with our fitness, health and just wanting to feel good- the hummus alone, was a reason to keep coming back! The meats are all sumptuous the salads, fresh, breads, perfectly done rice, we ordered many items to try, check pics!"
"Had a great meal at Richi's Diner. We had the meat skillet, cinnamon bun, and egg sandwich. Our waitress was Miranda and she was attentive and really fast! The food was delicious!! Great local place!"
"We stopped in on our way to Flagstaff. The location was great for an easy hop off and on the highway. The restaurant has a nice indoor dining area and some outdoor seating. I had the gyro meal with came with fries and a drink. I chose unsweetened ice tea. My husband chose the chicken gyro meal. The service at the counter was quick and efficient and it was nice that they brought the order to us. We'd definitely stop in again."
"Pleasantly surprised with this little gem! I was able to order ahead and pull through their drive through which made it super easy to get during lunch time. The quality of the meat was very good and the gyro was filling and delicious. We also ordered the baba ghanoush which was equally as fresh and delicious. This is a great spot in the east valley for Mediterranean."
"I've biked through here several times and stopped for lunch and this by far is one of my favorite little spots over here on the ASU campus. I'd recommend the only time to drive is on the weekend as getting here and parking is a challenge... and I don't pay for parking. The staff has always been super friendly and I like that I get to customize my meal based on my mood at the time with ease. So I kept it simple for myself and went with a Greek salad and included a double side of meat on it of lamb and beef. I also decided to do the upgrade for the combo which I thought was a bit expensive but it included a beverage as well as another side salad for me. They gave me a 2nd bowl & surprised me by making it custom and combining it all so I had the "best of both worlds". Man let me tell ya, probably one of the best Gyro salads I've had in quite a long time. In addition to the Gyro salad we also we also grabbed 2 Street Cart wraps loaded as combos with fries. If you're driving by car, you are going to have to park on the backside and enter off rural off the side like you're going to the pickleball tennis courts & wrap around. Will definitely return back again as the healthy option is great."
"Athens on Easy Street's name reminded me of Olympic era-Athens pre financial crisis. Having eaten my fill of tacos, In-N-Out, and more tacos, I craved food from the motherland. And when I asked my cuz we're to go, she highly recommended Athens (despite that she's half-Greek and 100% Amerikanaki). The exterior has a Greek-island feel with a dash of good 'ole Southwest. We entered into an nearly empty restaurant, we're immediately greeted and we were asked if we had rezzies? The smirk on my face may have revealed the "are you kidding?" thought reverberating in my nogin'. Foreshadow alert: I felt really stupid a short while later because the place got packed fast. We arrived in time for the robust happy hour menu, and we ordered nearly everything from it. We were strongly advised to order the saganaki (baked, fried and flambéed Greek cheese) and we did. The flambéed table-side show was an unexpected treat. So here's the verdict: everything that came out was Greek inspired and tailored to the American pallets rather than what you would find in a Greek village--which can be daunting to the average mortal. All was executed oh so well and the menu was a curated representation of many areas of Greece. As we were leaving, we met apron clad Auggie who is the proprietor's son hailing from the seaside, Northern Greek city of Kavala. Greek hospitality was on full display by Auggie's staff and the price-to-quality-to-experience ratio was spot on. Make sure to make rezzies because this place is a Greek oasis in the middle of the dessert and everyone knows it."
"This place is awesome! Located near bell road, this family owned restaurant can get busy even on a weekday. We went for a Monday lunch and we had to wait 10 mins for a table. Everything is made fresh to order and the place seems authentic. Their website claims that their ancestors are from Mesopotamia civilization but The ambiance is very catholic and has songs playing of Jesus. Well, it was a little weird for us. Anyhow they have a great menu with pita, Burger, entrees of your choice and more. I went with falafel pita and feta Fries. The service is a little slow and took a lot of time for our order to come. The food is excellent, taste fantastic. I loved the feta fries, you can definitely get hooked to it. Overall food Is great and the price is reasonable too! Hope to visit again!"
"Excellent taste.The Gyro plate was awesome The Gyro chicken salad was amazing .Friendly staff.Clean and courteous.We're definitely coming back"
"You have to try this place to believe it.Family owned and operated , great local restaurant that serves the freshest and tastiest shawarmas.They also have a cute patio.Service is warm and friendly.Love the gyros, souvlaki, Baba ganoush, Greek fries.I'm a fan of the secret shawarma sauce and tzatziki All the dips are full of flavor.Don't forget to grab some baklava for dessert.Cheers!"
"Hubs and I worked up an appetite after watching a movie nearby. We decided to check out Phoenicia Cafe. We were greeted and seated right away. The space itself is quite spacious and bright, with plenty of available seating.We ordered the following:Arabic coffee $4.99Shrimp ghallaba $18.99Gyros pita $10.99Baklava $2.99The coffee was fantastic. It was strong and unique. I really liked it. My entrée was the shrimp ghallaba which had shrimp, peppers, onions, tomatoes, carrots and rice and hummus. It was flavorful. The portion was quite generous, and I had to take some of it to-go. Hubs had the gyro and he said it was okay. Before leaving, I just had to try the baklava - we ordered it to-go and proceeded to eat it in the car on the way home. It was delicious! In fact, we wished we had ordered two!"
"This is hands-down, the best Greek food closest to Laveen. If you live in Laveen and are looking for good Greek food for a good price, come here, this will not disappoint you. Their ingredients are fresh and their rice and Gyro meat is full of flavor. Everything is made to order and even their side salad has fresh mixed greens. Their tzatziki is so garlicky. It is amazing."
"The food was fresh and was pretty good. I got the chicken shawarma salad and it was huge (for over 10$ it should at least be that, mind you!) with a very nice portion of meat and salad and veggies. It was very filling.I didn't look at the menu (gasp!) before arriving and was a bit caught off guard once I was inside looking at the menu while being so very very hungry (the girl at the front counter seemed indifferent to my questions). I had just made a long drive from the other side of town to this side of town and really wanted beef shawarma but they only had chicken shawarma.The ambiance is good, clean place, efficient but nicely decorated. I think the staff could've been friendlier but that's minor at this point."
"Friendly staff, flavorful tender shwarma, just the right amount of garlic in the garlic sauce, in a cute lil place.The staff were very friendly as we were there, making sure we got exactly what we wanted with professional gratitude for our business. Also checked on us to make sure everything was good.Chicken Shwarma, tender pieces of chicken with some nice spices, not too strong but full of flavor. The garlic sauce is ... pink, not sure why, but it's different. I actually originally thought I got the wrong sauce but it's the right one! There is a good amount of garlic flavor, not too strong, and you can always dole on more sauce to get more garlic taste. The meat is good without the sauce and the sauce enhances the taste. Pita is nice and fluffy. There is some onions, pickles, and tomatoes with it. I am not a huge pickle and tomato fan but it actually all mixed together so well with the meat and sauce! It was so good, I ate through it and wanted more cuz it was so good. The pita is 10 bucks, very appropriately priced for the amount of food and great flavor.It's a small lil place, about 6 tables ranging from 2-8 ppl. Parking is plentiful.I will be back :)"
"Greek salads & gyros are our favorite here! Authentic Greek food. So yummy! Only complaint is you get a very small container of dressing for a large salad and to get a second small container, are $1 each. A little high for such a small amount. However it won't stop us from going back!!"
"Love this place. Super cute inside. Great service & food. Have tried breakfast, lunch & dinner items & have not been disappointed yet."
"I've eaten inside Athena Pita 4 times so far, always combo #1 of gyro, fries, and a drink. Have zero complaints. The counter staff is always friendly and speedy. The food comes out hot and tasty. Their fries are to die for- so crispy!Seems like the poor reviews are coming from folks who used delivery services. Just go and eat there! This type of food doesn't travel well."
"Came in to this place for lunch and work- which was great because they had wifi. The place itself is decorated with middle eastern vibes/modern- cute. The place wasn't super busy and the service by the man at the front was kind and tentative. I ordered a platter to try a couple of things and I was very happy with it. The meat was cooked just right- not over done or anything"
"This is one of the nicer fast casual places to eat in the Tempe Marketplace food court area. The food court is located right next to Harkins Movie Theatres. It's All Greek to Me has a variety of Greek dishes to choose from. Menu consist of Greek favorites like Hummus, Shawarma, Falafel, Kufta and Gyro. Pick a protein and make it a wrap or plate. Make it a combo and get more than one item. They will even put your protein on top of hummus with a pita. I got the Beef Gyro Bowl and appreciated all the meat that they piled on my bowl."
"We had both been sick and we're finally getting our appetite back. We decided a trip to the Pita Cafe was warranted. One of the staff was rearranging chairs outside when we arrived. He nicely opened the door for us to enter to cafe. Their staff are the best. I started to try a different dish but was talked right back into my standard chicken shawarma pita order and a gyro pita to be different. I added baklava to the mix and was told it would be 5 minutes. In the meantime I had a cold glass of sparkling water while I waited. As always, they brought my take out to the area I was seated. Staff showed me how to identify the gyro from the shawarma. Very clever (see pix) as they wrote gyro on the styrofoam box with dotted lines below the word. Staff explained that was where I could find the gyro without having to unwrap it. If you look at the pix of the meals you'll see how chocked full of protein both are. They are very generous with their succulent meats. True to form, the pitas are absolutely delicious with moist tasty meats. We love these pitas and keep coming back. Forgot to mention that the baklava is flaky and dripping with honey. Yummy dessert. Shared parking spaces."