Athens Cafe - Minneapolis

All around solid restaurant for Mediterranean cuisine. The flavor and bang for buck factor here are hard to beat, but that doesn?t mean there isn?t room for imp... read more All around solid restaurant for Mediterranean cuisine. The flavor and bang for buck factor here are hard to beat, but that doesn?t mean there isn?t room for improvement. The staff were friendly but the interior atmosphere was a bit dingy and outdated. The falafel were crispy and delicious, though lacked flavor compared to other falafel I?ve had. The hummus was rich and satisfying but a bit too runny. The star of the show was the Athena chicken, which was well-marinated, grilled to have a slight char, and very tender, juicy, and flavorful especially alongside the sautéed onions and banana peppers. The portion was enough for a full lunch and leftovers for dinner. The pecan pastry was also a standout item, notable for how sweet, flaky, and buttery it was. The chocolate almond roll was a bit dry, as if it had been out too long. Overall I think 4 stars for this place is very fair; I?ve had better, but I did not regret eating here. Some items were just okay, others were great.

The salad was amazing and so were the crispy falafels. However their chicken and lamb plates were not good. The chicken was over cooked, hard and dry enough to... read more The salad was amazing and so were the crispy falafels. However their chicken and lamb plates were not good. The chicken was over cooked, hard and dry enough to leave a dent on the tab if thrown! But the hummus was good. Would go again only for appetizers. And not for main course. Also the desserts weren?t as good. They were way too sweet for even a bite.

We've been coming to Athens for years. Covid shut everything down for awhile, and we hadn't been there. Today was a real treat. read more We've been coming to Athens for years. Covid shut everything down for awhile, and we hadn't been there. Today was a real treat.

The lamb and chicken are killer. They have always had a good bargain for there deals. Throw something in the tip jar after you order. read more The lamb and chicken are killer. They have always had a good bargain for there deals. Throw something in the tip jar after you order.

Service and Price Was Really Good ! BAKLAVA was old and dry , chicken was an Absolute ZERO and the Gyro and Tzatziki Sauce Was Forgettable. Pita Bread Cold . read more Service and Price Was Really Good ! BAKLAVA was old and dry , chicken was an Absolute ZERO and the Gyro and Tzatziki Sauce Was Forgettable. Pita Bread Cold .