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    Aleko's Village Cafe

    4.6 (145 reviews)
    InexpensiveGreek
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lamb Shank with Roasted Potatoes
    Randy R.

    TLDR: Hot food on a cold night. Oompah! I used to stop for takeout at Aleko's old location in a gas station when I refereed games at the local high school. Great food, great value. But 6 weeks ago they moved to a full sit-down restaurant a mile and a half away. With my wife off at a community group dinner, I thought I would see how the new place stacked up. The inside was bright and warm, tables and chairs were comfortable, and very quiet even though almost every table was in use. These days this is a rare but well-appreciated thing; my old ears approved. I was quickly seated and handed a menu and wine list. Wine list contained quite a few Greek wines and beers. I like reds that are, well, a bit rough so I went with one recommended by the waiter. Good choice. Good choice! The food menu contained all of my old favorites. No fancy Greek/Asian/Inuit fusion here, thank Zeus! I was getting ready to order the gyro platter when the owner casually mentioned that lamb shanks with roasted potatoes were the night's special. Score! My food was delivered very, very quickly, and it exceeded my expectations. Lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender, well seasoned, and covered with a simple Greek tomato sauce. Potatoes were well cooked (but not as crispy as I usually like), but their feta and olive oil sauce was superb. Beautiful fluffy rice and a simple salad of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, feta and a light vinaigrette were also included. Everything was delicious! Overall, servings were generous and prices were reasonable. And yes, they still offer carry out, something to keep in mind the next time I drive through Middletown on my way anywhere. And even if I'm not driving through, Aleko's is worth the trip all by itself.

    Lamb chop with lemon baked potatoes

    Enjoyed a delicious lunch at Aleko's. Sat out on the patio on a beautiful day. Enjoyed the Kolokithokeftedes appetizer and the Dip sampler with pita. The eggplant dip was amazing as was the fire feta. It was all really good. For my mea I had the lamb chops. Three big pieces that were cooked and seasoned perfectly with lemon baked potatoes. We finished the meal with a Greek coffee and baklava cheesecake. The service was excellent and I would definitely come back!

    I was excited to hear the first Aleko's was moved to Downtown Middletown. Then I was waiting their dining room to be opened. Four of us visited last weekend, and we enjoyed everything. Everyone ordered different dish, and all were great. I loved my falafel platter. Desserts were also great. I'll be looking forward to going back soon.

    Winifred R.

    Absolutely best gyros in town Everything fresh the ppl working there are very polite pita was amazing I'll be back very soon to this little gem of Middletown

    Aleko's Review - 3.5 Stars We had reservations and were seated right away. However, from the time we placed our order to when the food arrived, it was a lengthy 45 minutes. They were out of the draft beer we originally requested, so we chose another option. It wasn't bad, though I can't recall the name. We ordered standard American-Greek fare, Gyros and fresh cut French fries. The fresh fries are where I give them the extra .5. The meal was okay, but nothing special. We've honestly had better from food trucks. Dinner was served on cafeteria-style trays lined with wax paper. The gyros were wrapped in foil, and the fries were served directly on the paper. Diet Coke came in bottles with an ice-filled glass. If they want to make this an actual restaurant, this needs to be better. Actual plates and glass pitchers would make for a much better presentation. The wait staff was young and did their very best to accommodate us, which we appreciated. If the restaurant were closer to us, we might consider ordering takeout. Otherwise, we'll probably just wait for the Greek Church to host their gyro days.

    Moussaka entre

    Disappointed; the portion size does not justify price of $25. Ordered on-site, waited 30 minutes.

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    Amazing food and service!!! The best friendly feeling when you come. Will be back!!!!!

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    Food here is always great! The staff are friendly, food is ready when its supposed to be, the flavors are worth coming back for.

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    Great food. Wonderful service! Convenient location. Fast efficient service. Highly recommend ordering their gyros. Yum yum

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    Perfect road trip pit stop. You'd never expect it, but this place was legit. Sou zou pita = fantastic. Friendly staff, too.

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    My Deli & Café | Greek Bistro

    4.4(237 reviews)
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    Excellent all around! I especially liked the barley bowl with the excellent brisket they smoke…read more Highly recommended!

    This is "Greek-style" and not a Greek eatery. What a disappointment. I do so love Greek food which…read morelured me here, so I write this as a cautionary review. Whats more sad is that I paid $15 for something that isn't at all as advertised. I ordered the Chicken Souvlaki Greek Salad as I love grilled meat. Never have I had souvlaki in over a dozen voyages to Greece that was wet boiled or microwaved, as this chicken seemed to be. Souvlaki are grilled skewers. This place should NOT sell the pile of bland, blond, wet chicken breast as "souvlaki." The "Greek" salad was sad. No other way to describe it. It had the ingredients of a Greek salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber) but the feta was meager and there were no onions. The tzatziki was more akin to ranch dressing (not made with yogurt- real Greek yogurt would hold a spoon standing in it. This was almost liquid.) ) and the pita was a doughy, cheap substitute. Their listing says fresh bread, and this pita was not so much. The owner seems nice and personable, and I wish him well but I also wish he would pay more attention to the product he delivers, especially if they call it, Greek. UPDATE from owners rebuttal: I write fair reviews as I experience the food. The issue is not whether you have fresh ingredients or quality chicken: it is clearly stated what you served was just not souvlaki in anyway, it was wet sautéed chicken and that was not traditional tzatziki. It was tzatziki-like sauce. Period. If you go to a pizza place to buy a pizza and you get high quality toasted bread with excellent tomato sauce and good mozzarella- it's still not a pizza, no matter the quality, and you shouldn't call it a pizza. I don't deny you are Greek, proud or otherwise, just serve what you advertise. Good luck to you too!

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    Ela Mesa Taste Of Greece

    Ela Mesa Taste Of Greece

    4.3(174 reviews)
    26.2 mi
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    Nice place to eat! Great service, scrumptious food, and Greek music to give the ears a feast, too!…read moreWhat more is there to say? It was the perfect experience to just happen to walk by this place on such a lovely evening .... I'm so glad I stopped by! I can't promise you will always have the bonus benefit of excellent weather for outdoor sitting -- but if you do, I urge you to take full advantage of it.

    The octopus was very tender, and most pieces had good flavor. The color and chop of it…read morethough...definitely looked like the byproduct of a male castration. The temperature might have been warm when they brought it out, but it took so long to get napkins and silverware we will never know. The seafood pasta had a disappointing amount of seafood, and the smallest scallops I've literally ever seen (see photo for reference). At least they were so small we knew they couldn't have been part of a castration. The pasta was so overcooked it turned to paste in my mouth. Not a big issue if you have a beverage to wash it down with. A very big issue if you and your partner both have a water cup and a cup for an alcoholic beverage, but they're empty and have been for over 20 minutes. The shrimp was also overcooked, but not quite as abominably as the paste-a. Aside from the food, they had a ton of fruit flies. There was even one in my wine glass when they brought it over. That was swell. Would I go back? No. Should you? Also no. Unless you're someone who has drastically wronged me. Then I hope you go here and waste your life savings on overpriced, overcooked food with fruit flies as your only company.

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    Falafel Kabob Mediterranean Grill

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    4.9(67 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    We picked up and ordered our platters. And let me just say that portions were generous, food…read moredelicious and fresh. This was Tulip Grill before so I don't know what it looks like now since the hubby picked up our order. Parking is not too bad but be aware that it can get busy due to DD, Lantern Sushi & Roy's are nearby. They notified my hubby that they needed 5 more minutes to get all our order cooked, and put together. Minor comment- though I like the flavor both green and tamarind sauces were a little thin. I like a thicker sauce for dipping. Also the fries though well-seasoned could be crunchier. Still highly recommend trying them out. I have two more meals from my platter.

    Falafel Kabob Mediterranean Grill earned this rating primarily on the value proposition of their…read morefood. Everything on the menu is packing a fairly hefty punch of flavor, and the servings are generous. There was a short line when I arrived, but the counter-style service moved pretty quickly and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Sometimes counter-style is surly and brusque; not here. The staff go out of their way to make sure that you get all the toppings you might enjoy. As a first-time customer, I appreciated that. The shop itself is small with some seating but nobody was dining in; this was not because it's not popular (see the aforementioned line), I think they're just primarily geared towards takeout. I'll definitely be back, especially if I'm in the neighborhood anyway.

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