This is literally the second time I've been here and let me tell you.. they don't disappoint. I feel like it's quick, easy, healthy. Iris is so nice by the way, and the afternoon shift guy. I didn't get his name, but they are helpful and I enjoy how they give me little hook ups! (I usually go around lunch time) read more

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I've been here a handful of times with my family and also with my coworkers. Overall, it's a quick and easy meal. I've had the Works Pita several times. Recently, I wasn't very satisfied with my beef and lamb pita as it was a little dry. We came after the lunch rush, so I don't know if that has anything to do with it since it was later in the afternoon when we stopped by and dined in. I wish I asked for more tzatziki sauce. My coworker ordered a plate which looked pretty good with the hummus, pita and salad and rice and chicken. The employees were pretty helpful and friendly. It looked like they had good teamwork going on. read more

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Casual eatery, plenty seating, located in same plaza as Walmart. For $10+tax, the special for a limited time which was the Works was a good deal. It came w beef and lamb gyro. It was a little dry but the employees gave me more tzatziki when I asked for it. The fries were crispy and I was given a mildly spicy sauce to try w them which was tasty but prefer tzatziki. read more

Apola Greek Grill - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

I think I found my new addiction!!! Apola is in the WalMart plaza with plenty of parking. This is a counter service restaurant. Ordering was super easy, customer service had great vibes and there's plenty of indoor seating. Restroom is in the back and is clean. I ordered the beef/lamb gyro with a side rice. The gyro comes with beef/lamb, tzatziki, tomatoes, onion and fries. The combination is amazing! It has so much flavor and I love there's a combination of soft and crunch. I loved the fries and tzatziki so much, I went back to order a side of fries and a side of tzatziki/pita. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Apola Greek Grill - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

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Excellent and friendly service and a wide selection of foods. I ordered the gyro and fries with a side salad; this is my typical order for trying new Greek spots. The pita bread was a bit too dense and the meat was a bit dry with little flavor. read more

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I was craving a chicken gyro since I had one the day before from an event and I wanted more but didn't want to be amongst the busy crowd. Upon entering the establishment, my friend and I were warmly welcomed by the staff with genuine smiles, setting a pleasant tone for our dining experience. I decided to indulge in the pita chicken gyro with a side of fries, a choice that exceeded all expectations. The chicken was flawlessly cooked, tender, and bursting with flavors that harmonized seamlessly. Every bite exuded a delightful umami sensation that left me craving more. Their chicken gyro definitely exceeded my expectations and was so much better than the one I had the day before. The overall ambiance of the venue was tranquil and inviting, a perfect setting for enjoying a meal without distraction. I even ordered food to go for my fiancé and they agreed that it was delicious. I had a great experience and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a gyro filled with delicious goodness. read more

Apola Greek Grill - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

Found mold on my red onions in my breakfast burrito. Girlfriend also found mold on her red onions. What a shame. No one picked up the phone (since I was asking for a refund). Not sure if I want to ever come back. What a shame. read more

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We had a pleasant lunch outing at Apola Greek Grill last week. From the moment we walked in, the staff was kind and attentive even before we ordered. We ordered a breakfast burrito & the lunch special wraps x2. I love that you're able to substitute the side of fries for something healthier. We got rice for our little & a green salad for us. The only thing that wasn't impressive was the side green salad (small portion of it shrank lol) I appreciated that the staff still came to check on us throughout the meal and as we were leaving. They were definitely doing something right! Not a huge dealbreaker, but the day we went their Coca Cola supplier didn't have the delivery for their beverage machine, so it made selections really limited. While we are not local to Irvine, we hope to visit again in the near future! read more

Welcomed as I walked in, extremely clean environment, food came in exactly how I asked, ordered online so I received a free baklava. First time ever ordering from here. read more

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FOOD SAFETY ISSUE. Got breakfast burritos from here and the avocado they added was black! No way they didn't see that when they added it in. Maybe they thought we wouldn't notice....see photo read more

Apola Greek Grill - Rotten avocado - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

- Vibes: 4/5 (cute, diner-y) - Crowd: 4/5 (can get busy at lunchtime) - Menu: 5/5 (lots of options, build ur own plates) - Value for price: 4/5 (very expensive but med food often is) - Parking: 5/5 (shopping center) Came here for a work lunch on a Thursday around 11:45, and waited ~5 min in line before ordering. It's a walk-thru build your own plate style place, slightly Americanized Greek food (think fries in your gyro). They serve a good amount of protein in the bowl but as Mediterranean food often is, it was expensive. I paid over $20 for a basic bowl (Aug 2024). The servers worked quickly despite the crowd. I got a Greek salad with the beef/lamb gyro and tzatziki/eggplant sauces. The meat was tender and flavorful, and I loved the eggplant mash- a weird seedy texture but it was smoky and paired great w the pita. The Greek salad had huge chunks of feta which was delightful, but the salad was SUPER oily and ended up making my whole bowl very wet. A solid lunch spot, but not the most superb quality I've had at a Mediterranean place. read more

Apola Greek Grill - Greek Salad with beef/lamb gyro - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

Greek Style Chipotle! This place caught me by surprise, and we really did not have the intention of going here but came as a "last minute" plan type meal. Thankfully, I did stumble upon this place, and the food is great. You get quite a lot of food for the price you pay and also some good quality food! You can see the meat being cooked daily! Highly recommend the beef and lamb or the chicken! They also have some other options, like the Fire Fries, and I would highly recommend those or the Feta Fries because they have some good flavors and sauces that compliment their Greek seasonings and sauces! The garlic sauce and tzatziki sauce are phenomenal with their Greek salad and Lamb! Service is also so quick and the workers all seem to be having a great time and fun working there! Very friendly and helpful with answering questions! I ended up having the works wrap too, and added some spicy hummus and jalapenos! Added some great heat and solid spice flavor to the chicken! It's a great quick option for lunch or dinner! We even ordered this place for the Superbowl because we were craving it and the garlic sauce! read more

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Yum! First time-first impressions:phenomenal! I ordered a plate with butter rice (wow! That rice), carved beef and lamb (also my first time eating LAMB!), topped with diced tomatoes Dill cucumbers, and purple cabbage. The female coworker was thoughtful and kind to put the hummus and Taziki on the side. Loved the mini peta breads! Will definitely be coming back ! read more

Apola Greek Grill - Carved beef and lamb Dill cucumber Diced tomatoes Purple cabbage Pita bread - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

My first time trying Apola. I ordered takeout online, a family meal. When I arrived, just before 5pm, the place was empty. It looked so nice inside, clean, with plenty of seating (a large space). My food was waiting for me on the counter. Service was fine, food ready at the desired time. Once I got home, everything was as selected. I loved everything and so did my family. The rice and fire feta (not spicy) were a couple of my favorites from the meal. Would definitely try again! read more

This place is delicious. I like to come through on occasion for their breakfast burrito. It's really good! But hands down, the fallaphel and the gyros are always on point! I love the added twist of the fries in my gyro, yum! The staff is always friendly, quick, and organized. The establishment is nice and clean. I'm headed there now! Update: I came through this last week after a small absence from my Greek fix. I was super stoked to see Andre' my man and his crew were dishing out some delicious gyros. I NEEDED to get my hands on a gyro done up Maximum with fries and everything. I had the seasoned pork along with a small side Greek salad. It was awesome!! The gyro had their killer garlic spread tahini, hummus, and seasoned pork. I seriously couldn't wait to get home and dig in!! I'm always super happy to see Andre'and his customer service is absolutely on point! If you manage to save any room after your meal, I recommend any of the after dinner Greek sweets such as their baklava or lukomades which are like small freshly made batch donuts covered in honey and powdered sugar. Like Anthony Bourdain says, " you WANT this, you NEED this!" UPDATE I still continue to come here for their delicious falafel wraps. I recently started going through my old reviews and realized that I hadn't posted any pictures. Keep your eyes open for their mailer coupon and the specials on their wraps. read more

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It's a chain and it has that Panda Express/Chiptole set up, BUT the food is good and a great deal in this economy. It's also a healthy alternative to getting junkier foods. It's in the same plaza as Walmart, but still plenty of parking. When you get inside, you get in line, and when you get to the counter you let the employee know what you'd like to order. I usually get the plate and I've attempted to order fries as a side, but every time I do they either don't have any or they have a dinky amount left :( All in all though, it's pretty tasty and a quick meal when I don't feel like cooking. read more

Apola Greek Grill - My plate to go! Jan 2024. - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

Tasty wraps and love how I can get a side of grilled vegetables, they give you quite a lot I couldn't even finish it. They have a really good special now where you can get The Works wrap with a side and it's really a good deal! read more

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Really disappointed writing this review because we used to come here often, and our most recent visit was the last straw. Idk if the ownership changed, but the quality went downhill. During our most recent visit, I placed a pick-up order for a chicken souvlaki gyro. When I arrived, the worker told me it would be 3-4 minutes for the chicken souvlaki to be ready. I was happy to wait. When I got home and opened up the gyro, staring back at me was raw chicken. Of course I didn't eat it and threw it out. I reached out to the restaurant, but haven't heard from them. read more

Apola Greek Grill - Raw chicken souvlaki in gyro - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

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Made it there during lunch hour. Don't recommend if you have a short lunch (opt to order online or something. They had a long line. Food is good but not Greek Authentic. The staff try to move fast and they're nice. Ambiance is fast casual. read more

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I pick up catering orders here and they are always ready with the order when I arrive. The staff here are always polite, kind and courteous. I highly recommend the beef/lamb pita right now they have a special on it. read more

Apola Greek Grill - Beef and lamb Pita Combo - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

Food: I ordered the shrimp souvlaki pita with lemon butter rice, cucumber dill, mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion, with a garlic spread, and topped with French fries. It was great! I love the seasoning they have on their fries. For a fast food gyro I think that their ingredients were well seasoned and had good flavor. I also decided to try their lemon loux which was very refreshing and went well with my pita. The serving size was very large and I enjoyed the meal. Service: It took about 5 minutes for them to prepare my shrimp which didn't bother me because I was able to have hot, fresh seafood. The employees were wonderful and so nice. This is my second time trying this place and I think it's a great stop for a fast food gyro if you're in the mood for a quick bite. read more

Apola Greek Grill - Shrimp souvlaki pita - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been to Greece, and this is one of the very Greek eateries in America that has nearly authentic Greek pork gyro sandwiches. Most Americanized Greek eateries only have the usual beef-lamb mixture, which is good stuff! But I never saw this beef-lamb mix anywhere in Greece. $12 pita gyro sandwich....Apola's pork gyros are tender, succulent, juicy, and so delicious! Less salty than the beef-lamb. The accompanying onions, tomatoes, taziki sauce, and pita bread are perfectly matched...and of course the course the fries inside! The Greeks in Greece almost always put fries in their pita sandwiches, and they do that Apola, so good! I made it a combo adding a soda and soup for $4...the chicken lemon soup was tasty too. Can't quite give it 5 star, because $12 seemed a tad pricy for the moderate portion size of the sandwich. read more

Apola Greek Grill - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

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The customer service here isn't great. Even though it's usually empty when I come, the bathrooms are always closed. My husband couldn't even wash his hands and had to use water from our car outside. The restaurant wasn't closing for another three hours, so I don't understand why certain areas, including the restrooms, aren't open. This is the second time in a row that this has happened. I get that the night crew probably wants to leave quickly and avoid cleaning up after customers, but honestly, if I can't use basic amenities, there's no reason for me to come back. read more

Food - Greek fare obviously. I wanted to get that authentic Greek experience of the pork Gyro instead of the US version with the Lamb and beef variant so I ordered exactly that. Was it the same deliciousness as in Greece? Not really. Close but no cigar as they say. And at $12+ per, it was ok. But i wouldn't go here a whole lot because of the cost and authenticity. Granted, it was still pretty good. It's just that I am in the hunt for authentic Greek pork Gyro. Service - it was good service with order at the counter and they make the food right then and there. The pork was already pre cut so not fresh shaven although they do have those spits behind the counter rotating but I guess if not so busy, it sits there and once in a while they shave it. Ambiance - most definitely fast food vibe with plenty of seating Verdict - good and a must try at least once. I feel tho not to their fault but if the food sits there, then it doesn't taste as fresh sometimes. But stil recommend to try at least once. read more

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Always pleasantly surprised with how yummy Apola is! Typically at Greek places, I always opt for the Beef/Lamb protein because I find it to be the tastiest. Which is why I was SO surprised when the chicken from here ended up tasting so delicious! Flavorful and not dry! If I had to choose between the beef/lamb and chicken, I honestly couldn't! Both are delicious! I typically love to get a plate or a gyro here. Everything tastes delicious and some of the sauces (feisty feta and the garlic sauce) are incredible! I also ordered the Fire Fries and really enjoyed that as well. Apolas food is best enjoyed fresh and hot. As it sits out, I feel like both the sauces and meats dry up a bit and it's just not as good as if it is eaten fresh. I'm a fan! read more

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Such a flavorful gyro and they top it off with the biggest pile of meat. You can get a side of salad, soup, or fries and the fries were absolutely delicious. I requested an extra side of tzatziki just to dip the gyro and fries Only thing is I would request some extra veggies on there. They only put 2-3 thin slices of tomatoes read more

Apola Greek Grill - Lamb - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

If you like dry chicken this is your new go-to restaurant. I had high hopes after seeing all the raving reviews on this place but the food definitely didn't impress. read more

Food was on point! I had the Pita The Eorks with Beef & Lamb and a side of Greek salad. What a great special for 9.99 definitely worth the stop. Not only was the food great, the service was also stellar. Server was nice, friendly and accommodating. Thank you so much for your kindness. While I only asked for a side of Taziki she was happy to provide. With my poor service I received from a cafe today. This made my day. Thank you! I'll be back!! read more

Apola Greek Grill - Their special - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

I've always driven by this place & been curious about it - greek food is very similar to middle eastern arab cuisine which is one of my favorites. To be honest, I haven't ate very much Greek food at all, so I had to give it a try. I I wasn't starving so I wanted something small - I went inside & ordered the works pita sandwhich - comes with your choice of protein, tzatiki sauce, red onions, tomato & french fries which sounds just delightful. What a pleasant surprise to find out the beef, lamb & chicken are halal - don't be scared they are grilled separately from the pork. I had no idea the set up is basically chipotle style. I love that but I quickly found out that the meat that has been shaved off has been sitting in the warmers for who knows how long without being covered. I was very surprised to see how generous they are with the portions ! I am always prepared to always ask for extra protein... you won't need to here ! The taste is more mellow than arab food & also different. I can't figure out which spice is on the fries but I am digging it. I won't lie, the chicken was just a little dry for me ! I think it if it would of been covered or freshly shaven off then it wouldn't have been as dry. Not a deal breaker. Overall, it was just okay. I would come here again but maybe try the beef lamb gyro or a plate. I do love how it's chipotle style & there's even a drive through. read more

Apola Greek Grill - The works pita sandwich (chicken) - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

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Service was amazing! It was our first time here and Marina was very patient and helpful in explaining the menu. Restaurant was clean, and the food was delicious, I loved the Greek salad and their protein options. read more

Service = Big fat ZERO Food = Big fat ZERO Tidiness and Cleanliness = Big fat ZERO I had left a 5 star review in the past but now I don't think it even deserves 1 star now. This place was my favorite go to place for a few years. I was away and today after couple of years I visited it again. What a MISTAKE and DISAPPOINTMENT. I got to explain that I use to manage a Kebab Shop for many years and am experienced in catering so I am not asking for what that I would not do for a customer. Now, lets start: Date and time of visit: Saturday 08/31/2024 around 5:30 PM There were only 2 customer, myself and young lady before me. There was 3 staff members hanging around. All men. 2 younger and one a bit older. Young guys were at front and older one kept walking to the back of the shop. My first reaction was "why the food service counter top looks so messy ?There are 3 staff and no customers so why they don't wipe it down? I waited because 2 young guys were talking to each other while one of them made a nice bowl of food for himself (all ignoring me). Meat on one side, fries in the middle and some salad by the side of fries. When it came to my service I pointed to his bowl and asked the young guy who was serving me for 3 similar bowls. 1 chicken , 2 pork. He picked up the bowl, threw some fries in it, then threw a small amount of meat on top and went to add the salad. I stopped him and asked what are you doing? I said, I want the food arranged like your friend. He replied with an attitude: "That is his food" I responded, if you put chopped juicy tomatoes on top of meat and fries the food will get cold and soggy before I get home. He shrugged his shoulders and said it is how we do it. They get soggy anyway. I said I change my mind and just want 3 wraps with meats only. NOTHING in it. That should have been easy for him, right? He picked the chicken up from top of the fries with his gloved hands and put them on the wrap. When he took the lid off the pork it was the most horrible meat I have seen, pork was sitting in the heated container so long that it had turned dark brown and all the fat drained out of it. He the scooped it up and it was just a spoonful. I said that is not even enough for one wrap. Again with attitude he said no it is ok. Then with a look on his face turned and said "but if you want you can wait for 10 to 15 minutes till we fire it up and cook some". I said forget it and paid for the chicken wrap so I can put the photo of dry cold and old chicken on this review. So, to summarize it. This place has: - LAZY Staff with bad attitude, zero service, not even using their single digit brain cells for a simple thing like "don't dump wet salad onto hot fries, it gets soggy". - Bad food that was sitting there maybe from the night before (pork belly does not looks like bits of dark brown color dry leather unless been heated for many hours. Conclusion: This was the last time I visit this place. I will not go there if they offer me this rubbish food and service for free. It bothers me because it says it is a family owned business. So, what is happening to this place? Are the owners deliberately trying to run this place to the ground and bankrupt it? Remember not everyone writes a review and people will vote with their feet and you will lose customers. read more

I visited this place because it was halal but I figured when I arrived that they sell pork too which is not gonna please many as tools can be mixed during meal prep. But I decided to order anyway because i was hungry. I had chicken sandwich with al the toppings except onion. The bread was great but the sandwich was over filled with chicken that was dry and tasteless and some fries I was struggling to eat it as it was too much for a bite size. Its good for a quick meal but definitely nothing special and wasn't tasty at all. I also bought some fizzy juice drink and it was great. read more

Apola Greek Grill - Chicken gyro - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

My fav Mediterranean spot! So yummy!! The shawarma, Greek salad, tzatziki, spicy feta and rice are my go to every time. I recommend this place to everyone! read more

Very unhygienic place. He was replacing the ingredients while preparing my plate and water was leaking into my plate. Then there was a male hair in my food. Very nasty. read more

This place, unfortunately, continues to disappoint with the occasional (but way too many times for my taste) poor service. I ordered the pork belly gyro and I requested "no tzatziki sauce on the pita, just mustard and ketchup" as that's whah my preference is and that's how they really do it in Greece. The employee squirts ketchup on the meat and tells me that I will have to add mustard on my own, after she wrapped the whole thing up with the packets they have next to the soda machine...are you kidding me? Add mustard after the entire sandwich had been wrapped up? See the mess it makes (pic attached). What kind of service is this plus what sort of restaurant has mustard only in packets?? Then, I purchased the combo which allows a regular cup of drink; the machine had all diet drinks disabled. I ask and they tell me "we are out". Out, at 12:15pm during the busiest time of the day; they couldn't care less like "I am sorry, or here is a refund or whatever"... entire restaurant out of ANY diet drink (coke, lemonade etc).... Not only they weee out but the indifference in the attitude was very disappointing. I was a regular here and no more for me. I don't need to go into this place wondering if the meat is going to be warm enough or if they have a drink I can use or asking me to use a packet of mustard on top of my sandwich. read more

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Good lunch spot! I was craving a Greek wrap. I've been to the Yorba Linda location, and I have to say that location felt fresher. I didn't realize it was going to be a chipotle situation where all the food is just out already sitting under heat lamps or sitting on ice. It was good though; and the portions were good. Nice service too. I would come back but be prepared for that type of quick food. read more

Very good food! I got myself a lamb/beer bowl with grilled veggies and it's basically a Greek chipotle! The options for meat are great and the sides were delicious! Certainly recommend for anybody looking for a great quick meal! read more

Apola Greek Grill - Great place! - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

Always such friendly and quick staff. It's usually nice and spacious and easy to find a table to sit at after you order (Chipotle-style restaurant). read more

Great gyros! This place is set up where you choose your protein and your sides. I got the lamb/beef combo, and it tasted delicious! They had so many options for your sides, such as quinoa. It was nice! The price of the place was also relatively cheap and affordable, even with all the food you receive. The staff was super friendly as well. There's plenty of parking as this place is located in a plaza. Overall, highly recommend coming here! read more

Apola Greek Grill - Greek Near Me - Irvine, California

One of the best experiences ordering gluten free. As soon as I mentioned my allergy the server changed gloves and told me that they would get all the sauces from below the counter. I had a bowl with chicken and salad and everything was super tasty! They even have GF pita! read more