The Counter At Old Ballard Catering

YUM! Looking for quick takeout? This is the place! Got the beef and lamb gyro for $10.75, what a deal! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the gyro was a good size. They do not have any seating, just a pickup counter. If driving they do have a few parking spots. Can't wait to go back and try more items!

Very sweet woman took my order not longer after it opened. No line! Very good fish and chips. Right at the intersection of NE 65th and 15th NE.

I used to live in Ravenna and this site was a long time Pizza Hut, then transformed into another indie pizza site, and now currently The Counter at Old Ballard Catering located at 15th and 65th. I ordered takeout back on 9/22/20. I recall how kind and welcoming one of the catering owners was going through their menu with me. I ended up ordering the Carnitas Street Tacos with chips and salsa ($10) and the Chicken Strips with dipping sauces and Lemon Pepper Chips ($10). For the amazing quality and generous servings, these are a steal versus other restaurants serving similar entrees.Definitely a useful pro tip, go through their menu, complete and pay for an online order. They are pretty popular and their tiny parking lot fills up fast at this busy intersection.Quality food and a solid business model, no surprise they continue to thrive and receive praise during the pandemic.

Let me tell you, Old Ballard Catering is a winner in my book. Every Friday night, my family and I make it a tradition to chow down on their delicious food and it never disappoints. The menu offers something for everyone, from the little ones to the adults, with weekly specials that keep things fresh and exciting. We are never disappointed by their classic dishes and crispy fries. But what truly sets Old Ballard Catering apart is their reliability. They always have our order ready for pickup right on time, making dinner planning a breeze. Old Ballard Catering is a true joy to have in our neighborhood, and they always deliver when it comes to flavor and service. Old Ballard Catering is a champion, folks!

.The Counter has been a go to for me during the pandemic, but it will be a go to for me regardless. The owners seem to be such nice people, and maybe that's why they do food so well. I like how they operate. They have some options you can get everyday, and they have some specials only on certain days or at certain times. It's a good way to change up the menu. Their fried chicken is some of the best around. I love the Mama Lil's in their potato salad. Had a very good gyro with Greek fries. I don't think you can go wrong as long as you go with things you like. If you order online it's so easy to just swing by, pick up, and get to where you're going so you can eat. A couple of notes: their parking lot is small with only a few spaces, and they sell out of things quickly. Check their site every week to see what new specials come up.

Great food and very friendly staff. It is a bit pricy but I think the quality of the food really shows. I really like their gyro and tacos. The fried fish looks good too but have not tried it yet.

I was really looking forward to the capers in the salsa on the beef and lamb gyro, but there weren't any. Maybe they were out of capers.Most of the meat didn't have much flavor, and the squishy texture was unpleasant. There were some crispy bits that were good, though.The pita bread was super soft and fluffy. I don't like tomatoes or tzatziki sauce, but the gyro was kind of lacking without them.I didn't like the spanakopita at all, mainly due to the flavor, but the texture of the pastry wasn't great, either. It was kind of hard and crunchy on the outside, and dense and tacky on the inside.It wasn't the worst gyro I've ever had, but hopefully I can find better.

In total agreement with others that OBCC is such a welcome addition to the neighborhood! My first experience was their Fried Chicken Friday special a few months ago, and it got my Southern-raised BF's stamp of approval. I'm not a fried chicken expert (only if it's the Korean variety), but he said it was the perfect rendition of buttermilk fried chicken.Today, my chicken strip craving led me here and they were delightful! TRUST that these are better than any chicken strips you've ever had. They're texturally perfect all around and you can tell they're made with care. I have a big appetite but the portion was more than generous, and the fries were just perfect.I love that they have rotating specials and curated drinks/treats--this place has character and charm, and I'm all for it! The owner is also super sweet!

Joann was very welcoming when I walked in their store. She was helpful with my billing request. Took care of me right away.Food was ready for pickup I had beef lamb gyro and fries. Very very DELICIOUS!!!!! This is the first time I've tried their food. I highly recommend it!!! Very clean place too. I'll definitely do more takeouts from THE COUNTER...and will recommend this place to all my friends and neighbors...it's so convenient just walking distance from my place. Please thank your Chef!!! Super delicious gyro and fries!!!

Cute take-out only spot with a Greek American menu. Came here on a Friday afternoon and it was only a 10 min wait for my order. Tried the Beef Lamb Gyro and fries ($4.50 extra) - delicious, smothered in tzatziki, and the portion size was huge! Will definitely be coming back to try out the daily specials!