The man behind the counter who handed me the food has a bad attitude! His facial expression is cold and unapproachable. I ordered a lamb gyro hummus platter that came with a few stale pita breads. The hummus was also tasteless. This has been an awful experience. read more

If you're looking for a quick, fairly authentic place then this is it. I got the Gyro, and didn't wait long for my sandwich, but was surprised how small the sandwich was and how little meat there was. The guy at the counter was brisk, and when I asked if the baklava was homemade told me no. Pro: They're fast & clean, quick in and out, and good taste. Con: No value, minimal amount of meat - especially for the price, poor customer service. read more

Do yourself a favor and get the chicken kabob platter! I don't get the salad because I don't care for the toppings on Greek salad, but I'm sure it's delicious for the ones who like it! I got this dish THREE DAYS IN A ROW because it was so delicious! The pita is amazing, the tzatziki is fresh, the rice is seasoned, and the chicken is tender and juicy. Now I want some lol. read more

Super disappointment. I accompanied a friend who likes this place. Now have lived in the New York City metro area and attended college and lived in Washington DC where there are amazing Greek and Mediterranean restaurants so I knew what I was ordering. I have also expertly created spanakopita and baklava myself. So, I ordered the spanakopita and baklava for dessert. The spanakopita had a weird stale taste. I ordered 2 of them, opened one up to look inside, there was a raw dough like substance, I did not see any feta cheese. The other had a small blob of what appeared to be cheese in it. The phyllo dough was not firm on the outside. If I was not so hungry I would have thrown it in the trash. The baklava was awful! Awful, awful, awful! The phyllo dough was not crisp it was soft and the inside was not tasty at all. I was expecting a honey-like inside with walnuts or pistachio. I requested that they warm it, thinking that it would in an oven that may take the chill off of the inside and crisp up the outside and the guy put it in the microwave. I did not eat it and left it on the table. YUK! This place is now on my "Do Not Eat List"! read more

Terrible customer service. While I'm Hillsboro delivering packages for work I stopped in because I wasn't feeling well and needed to put something on my stomach and to grab a cup of ice. I waited at the register for 5 mins before the gentleman behind the counter came to take my order. From there I purchased a gyro the gentleman had a sour attitude and yet I paid him no attention. I then asked for a cup of ice and was told it would be a dollar. That plus the amount for the sandwich would've been the same as me getting a combo. So I'm going to be up charged and not get fries. And all for a cup of ice I honestly drink 85% water, 2% juice or soda, 13% alcohol routinely. Not only is that highway robbery but you have to be rude. I was good on the food and cup of ice. I recommend going to the American hero in Durham if your craving is that strong. read more

Good food. Nice people. The look is nothing special, but it's worth the visit. Chicken parm sub was tasty. Can't wait to go back for falafel

It's pretty good. My husband had a salad and enjoyed it, I had a lamb gyro platter. Not fantastic but decent. The guy with us had a sub and seemed to enjoy it. We'd go back and try some more things. Hillsborough doesn't have that much but this is a nice addition. read more

I came in around 12:30 Pm on my lunch break. I was immediately greeted with friendly smiles from behind the counter. I assume it was the owner, but he offered me a cake and a few suggestions while I was making my choice. I ended up ordering the lamb gyro plate and it was delicious. Definitely made fresh and was happy to discover this awesome place. Clean facilities and definitely will be back soon! read more

American Hero - Lamb Gyro Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

Just visited this place today for lunch with my fiancé. Food was pretty good but the service beyond horrible. The guys up front taking the orders very rude and unprofessional. Refused to give sandwich bags. Just a nasty attitude from jump. I will not be returning here. Much rather have the one in Roxboro, NC where the service is never bad. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone honestly. read more

Food was amazing! Fast and friendly service. We were passing through and looking for a quick, healthy lunch. This place was perfect! read more

American Hero - Chicken Gyro Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

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Food was just ok. Lamb gyro meat was quite salty. The lamb gyro platter was just kind of a pile of hummus with some sliced vegetables underneath and strips of gyro meat on top. The babaganoush was excellent and the pita bread was quite good! read more

Terrible service and food . I didn't expect fine dining service but a simple hello would've been nice. I ordered a Chicken Philly and and what I received as a boiled chicken sub. After one bite I threw it in the trash. read more

Came in as we were passing through from Burlington to Cary. Figured to eat and avoid traffic. Found this place by looking on maps and zooming in. The food came out quick and just how we ordered it. I got the veggie patty which I think may be made in house and it is good! My daughter got the regular burger and she gives it ::: thumbs up :::. There are free refills too. Plenty of seating but probably because we are in between lunch and dinner. The I'd come back! read more

American Hero - Passing by - Mediterranean Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

Great food for the price. Wonderful variety. Family owned and great customer service. We order falafel, gyros, cheesesteaks, fries, onion rings and more. Always happy! Check them out. We visit about once a month. read more

Food was ok I had to find a place to eat while I was in area while going to UNC hospital. My fiancé a veteran asked if they did military discount with ID of course they looked at us like we had three heads I chuckled American Hero certainly must mean the hoagies they make. Restaurant very clean a plus! All and all it was ok read more

I haven't had a deli sandwich in a good strong minute...and actually didn't have it here either because I was craving a Philly cheesesteak....and I then on top of that I got the chicken Philly cheesesteak-I know I know I am the worst...but it was good, made quickly, and quieted my tummy for awhile until I am craving more.. read more

We swear every time we go here that we won't return because of the consistent rudeness of the staff. Food is just ok. If you like "just ok" and don't mind a consistently unfriendly to angry guy taking your order....give it a try. read more

Love Mediterranean food! This restaurant is deliciously authentic Mediterranean food and more? Mediterranean Deli is excellent south 86, this is Mediterranean Deli north 86. If you live in Hillsborough, it's a great food option. Wish this place was closer to downtown. Hillsborough needs more food downtown without bar food and alcohol...less grease. read more

Don't let the name fool you - this place serves more than just American food and more than just Heros. American Hero is the classic 70s lunch counter. Everything from the old school menu to the red and white checkered plastic tablecloths screams retro. While you may walk into the place thinking about a sandwich you will see that the selection is quite broad. Yes they have subs that are pretty good but they also have Italian dishes (which I have not ventured to try) and Mediterranean dishes like falafel and gyro which are A-OK. The menu is reasonably priced for lunch ($6-7) and they have a wide range of both bottled and fountain drinks. No alcohol as far as I can tell. They do have a display case of cakes but I've never seen anyone eat them and I'm not sure I'm willing to try either. read more

American Hero - Mediterranean Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

We ate here at an odd hour (3:30pm on a saturday) so that may have had some influence on it, but the food was a bit overly salty (and im not shy of salty goodness). I had the Gyro pita combo and my wife had the Gyro Plater (basically Gyro meat on a large Mediterranean salad) and we added a large side of onion rings. Simple fare. Food was finished quickly and the service was good, the tables were clean etc... just the meal was somewhat uninspired. Worse i suppose is the Taziki was just yogurt with barely any seasonings. This is really unfortunate because we had just concluded a 5mile hike at Eno River state park, and were very hungry, so even given that, it just didn't impress. Price wise, not bad not great, it was about 22 bucks for all aforementiond and i gave them a 6$ tip -- portions were of good size so i suppose it wasn't the end of the world. I'll give it another shot sometime in the near future and will provide another review at that point. Point of issue i have with the place: There are numerous signs stating that if customers give them a 5-star review here on yelp (and/or a few other review sites), then said customer gets a $1 or 2 discount on their order. I guess a dollar doesn't mean as much to me as it used to. read more

Could my favorite meatball sub get any better? YES...the amazing Italiano...pepperoni & meatballs! *OMG* Love this version of my traditional fave. Toasted, open-faced, layers of sauce, meatballs, pepperoni, and cheese. What a treat for lunch or anytime. Thank American Hero! read more

American Hero - Italiano; my new fave - Mediterranean Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

Not good.. Chef actually FARTED loudly while cooking.. Sanitation is not enforced here.. Drink machine filthy & tea had no lid.. Gross WE LEFT! read more

John & Phil are two of THE BEST PEOPLE my husband and I have EVER known. The food is outstanding, selection amazing, and everything is so fresh! I'm a weirdo about salads and prefer them a certain way, so now we just order whatever entree I want and 'my salad' as the guys call it. They literally make us feel like family. Which to us means everything. We love you guys!!! read more

I work in the area and Greek food is my favorite so I am disappointed to have such a negative experience. I ordered online. I went to pick up the food at the time it was to be ready and noticed that people arriving after me were picking up their food. I asked at the counter and they pulled off a ticket from a side counter without apologizing or acknowledging it was forgotten. They mumbled something "about the front" which I assumed meant they were putting my order at the front of the line. I sat another ten minutes and then noticed people coming in and ordering were getting their food before me. I went up again and they said "well, we told you it would be at the front". With two people working there preparing food at the grill and a slow restaurant, they could see me waiting the whole time. By then the food was cold and it was a very sad Greek platter. I have never received such rude treatment at a restaurant. If you order here, just know you may be treated rudely (as other reviews state) and don't order online! read more

Customer service is horrible. The Gyro taste like rubber, not a great quality of meat. The safest food item is the McDonald's like French fries. The guy who makes the food is always disgruntled, the guy who rings up the orders is only concerned with what you are putting in the cash register- Nobody wants Cheescake Factory left over desserts either. There is a flower shop next door, be sure to stop by because if you eat here it might be your last read more

Tsaziki sauce is so deliciously chunky! Chicken shwarma platter is some of the best I've ever had. Falafel is moist and great, especially with the tsaziki sauce. I felt my gyro hummus platter was too light on the meat, but otherwise tastes good. This is everything I could have hoped for as a Mediterranean sandwich/deli shop. read more

I love American hero and they have THE BEST customer service. They know my family well and have memorized each of our five orders even though we have only been a handful of times in the past years. Super nice and good food read more

1. They have bottles of Cherry Coke Zero. 2. They have fantastic sub and non sub options 3. Vegetarians can eat here. This place is good. I wanted a sub, but not the healthy $5 subs we hear about, so my coworker and I headed to American Hero. We both ordered subs (I had the special Eggplant Parm Sub) and they were both superb. We also ordered fries (they come with/without seasoning salt) and our food was ready in minutes. They're a nice restaurant. It's an "order in line and pay at the end when you receive your food" sort of place. The meats are cut fresh (a HUGE PLUS compared to those $5 sub places) and the toppings are generous. Someone behind us ordered a Greek Salad and it looked delightful (and plentiful!). There's a large array of desserts, fountain beverages, sides and subs - hot & cold. There are gyros, hummus platters, plated meals, and salads. I'm not exactly sure what this place DOESN'T serve. They also had "baklva" as the sign said. I passed, but the dessert fridge was very appealing. They even have an ice cream freezer for those ice pops, cookie sandwich and ice cream cravings. I really like this place and have no idea why I don't eat here as much as I should. It's almost as health (I think) as the $5 sub, but I think you get more food for a competitive price. My meal - sub, drink & fries was about $9. That's darn good! (ps - I saw a bunch of Fireman, EMTs and Policemen hanging out here. That bodes well, right?) read more

Ehh they have they good and bad days but I will always say everytime me and my boyfriend comes in. Their so aggressive and rude. I wish they would drop the French fries while you order instead of giving you something that's been sitting over hot grease read more

avoid this place. sandwiches are pathetic and over priced. you can go anywhere else and should if you're looking for a meal without getting taken. read more

Went to American Hero Restaurant & Grill recently had a nice lunch of Falafel platter which comprises of Greek salad, grape leaves, pita bread & falafel. Taste great. Also on the menu is hot and cold sandwiches, several other Greek/Mediterranean entrees, salads & soups. The guys behinds the counter are friendly and know how to serve up a great meal. I will be back to try other items on the menu. http://www.americanherorestaurant.com Food B Staff A Decor D (not much of decor) Location C Health Inspection Grade 97.0 read more

A special thanks today to American Hero restaurant for their support of the Hillsbrough Christian Academy car wash and bake sale fundraiser. We appreciate them hosting us at their location and for the support of our local community. read more

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Best Gyros I've had since last time I was in Astoria. Can't wait to try new menu items!

Would give this place 2.5 stars. Food is very average. Not terrible, not great. Got a chicken philly, chicken wings, French fries, and a salad. It's food you can really get anywhere, but it cost a lot here. They give you bare minimum, one serving of ranch to split between my salad and wings. When I asked if I only got one, I was told I "can choose which one to use it on", the salad or wings. Wanted to try the place out, wasn't expecting anything great, probably won't go again. If it was cheaper, it might be more of an option. Jay's Chicken Shack is a walk away with similar options. Unfortunately, there aren't more options in the area than fast food. read more

Can't beat this place for flavorful subs and fast, fresh Greek food. I love the chicken kabob platter that comes with rice and Greek salad, their gyro meat was seasoned nicely, and their falafels were really light and tasty. My new favorite for takeout in Hillsborough. read more

We just ate here for the first time today. It will not be the last! Excellent gyro, crispy fries. Yum. My wife enjoyed a falafel pita. The falafel were perfectly done. Both pitas were loaded with veg and feta. read more

I'm not sure how this place has good reviews to be completely honest. The only thought I can come up with is that the people of Hillsborough are simply used to mediocre food so they enjoy mediocrity? I got the chicken gyro platter which was a Greek salad and rice topped with chicken and a side of toasted pita. Sounds great right? Turns out their Greek salad is romaine lettuce olives and feta with oil and vinegar on top, and their chicken is this strange paper thin fake chicken. Very mediocre food for sure. My friend got a sub, and he didn't think it was better than your average subway visit. Go to meditaranian deli in chapel Hill for Greek food, go to Jersey Mike's or even Jimmy John's for subs. read more

Best philly cheesesteaks we've found in nc! The fries are very fresh. I like that you can choose if you want seasoning. The lamb gyros are yummy too. The dessert case is devine! And the guys behind the counter are always friendly and funny. Bonus! read more

My family and I love this place- a hidden gem in Hillsborough. We usually get the Mediterranean food, but their other food is good too. The gyro platters are delicious, and more than you can eat in one meal. Their chicken orzo soup is one of the best soups I have ever had. The broth is incredibly flavorful. It sounds like a silly thing to tell you to try, but if you like soup, try it- you won't be sorry. They also have a wide array of desserts, which is a nice plus! read more

I love the rice! It has vermicelli in it and lots of flavor. So far I have tried the gyros (on top of rice) and a meatball sub, both of which were very good. I've been there a few times and the workers have always been very friendly and good-natured, they like to joke around and they are generous with the servings. The service is definitely a plus. read more