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    Athens Café

    4.7 (90 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Manuel D.

    I've been here twice in the last two weeks, and they haven't disappointed either time. I've tried both the lamb plate and the chicken plate, and both were delicious. They also gave me a complimentary cinnamon dessert on both visits, which was amazing. The customer service is just as good as the food. Everyone has been incredibly kind and welcoming every time I've stopped by. Loved the ambiance of the restaurant as well! This is definitely a place I'll keep coming back to, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for great Greek food.

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    Jenna H.

    I'm in town for work and this was right next to my hotel. I ordered my food to go. It didn't take too long to be ready. I got a chicken gyro wrap that comes with a salad, and I also ordered a side of fries. The chicken was SO DELICIOUS!!! I ate way too much but didn't regret it. They even threw in some free dessert. My only complaint was that they did not give me utensils, napkins or condiments.

    Lamb plate

    The food here is awesome, the prices are reasonable and the service is great! There is ample seating and they don't rush you out of the restaurant. If you are tired of having to make reservations for good food - come here! You won't regret it!

    Chicken plate (half eaten!!).

    Super friendly, delicious casual greek food cafe! Very fresh and tasty. In a strip center with lots of parking off the Mopac feeder Road.

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    Shaun T.

    Very nice, kind of quaint sit down provides classic Greek fare. Went with a chicken gyro which was really flavorful and prepared week with fresh pita and tzatziki. Side salad with light vinaigrette dressing. The menu is a bound book or up behind the counter, take your number and meal is delivered. Super friendly and accommodating staff who offered a fried dough with honey and cinnamon on the house.

    Tzatziki & Pita ($8.95)
    Michelle E.

    Athens Cafe is a great casual option for authentic Greek food at an affordable price! FAST FACTS: * Parking - decent size lot outside of the restaurant with plenty of spots * Online ordering - available for pick up on their website SERVICE - I arrived around 7:00 pm on a Saturday and they weren't busy at all. You order and pay at the counter, pick a table, and they bring the food out to you. The appetizer (tzatziki and pita) came out about 5 minutes after ordering and the entrees came out another 10 minutes after that. The girl working the cash register wasn't overly friendly or personable. PRICING - The total was $38.81 after tax ($2.96) but before tip for tzatziki and pita ($8.95), lamb gyro ($10.95), and moussaka ($15.95). I think the pricing is very reasonable for the portion size and quality of ingredients. TZATZIKI AND PITA (7/10) - This was a good tzatziki... it had a nice texture and thickness. It comes drizzled with olive oil and a sprinkle of Greek seasoning and 6 pita slices on the side with a little cucumber and tomato. I'd order this again as an appetizer! LAMB GYRO (7/10) - This was pretty loaded with lamb meat and tzatziki! The pita was warm and soft and it comes with a salad on the side with a spring mix, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers dressed in some olive oil, balsamic, and a Greek seasoning. I'd order this again! MOUSSAKA (6/10) - This is one of my favorite Greek dishes and I love ordering it at restaurants since I don't typically make it at home... this one was pretty good but not mind blowing. You get a big slice and it's covered in plenty of cheese but it was a little greasy and you can see the oil pooling underneath of it. It comes with a side of fries sprinkled with a Greek seasoning and a salad with a spring mix, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers dressed in some olive oil, balsamic, and a Greek seasoning. I'd order this again because it's a good amount of food for the price! This was my first visit to the Athens Cafe and the biggest highlight is how close it is to where I live... it's a great option for authentic Greek food in Wells Branch. The food isn't as good as what I've had in Greece, but it's a great option near Austin. I've heard great things about the owner and what great customer service she provides but she wasn't there when I visited. Overall, I will visit the next time I'm in the mood for Mediterranean cuisine and would recommend it to others looking for the same in the Wells Branch area.

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    Emily Y.

    Cozy place with great food, service, and surprised it wasn't busier for a sunday lunch around 12:30pm (only had another table of 2 at the time). The veggies in the salad were fresh, lamb warm and seasoned well, even better with the tzaziki sauce (did end up asking for a bit more sauce that they gave in a small dish), and the pita warm and flaky/slightly thicker than others I've had elsewhere, but in a good way. The loukoumades (honey doused fried dough balls) were a nice sweet dessert at the end too. If you have a big group (I came with a group of 6) the food might not all come out at the same time, but that's probably why the food that comes out when it does tastes like it's cooked right and like the meat just came from the grill. The workers there were helpful and gave recommendations on the menu. The location also had a large table in the middle that could probably seat about 12 people or so if you have a big group. Overall, a solid place for comfort Greek food at a good price or if you're looking to eat out but still want a fairly balanced meal. They recommended the pasticcio that I'll probably try next time!

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    Shannon B.

    If you live anywhere near Wells Branch & Mopac, hurry over to Athens Café for a wonderful Greek meal, served by the loveliest family, for a fair price. I feel so lucky to have this great new spot so close to my neighborhood. We stopped in for an early Sunday dinner during opening month and were treated like family from the moment we stepped inside. Right away, I was pleased with the makeover given this former crawfish joint. Good bye, Louisiana, hello, Santorini! Light blue accents and travel images from the Greek isles adorn the walls. After ordering at the counter, we were quickly served our cups of soup. Both the lemony chicken & rice option and the spicy lentil option were exceptionally good. We ate every spoonful. Both the lamb platter and the vegetarian plate were generously portioned, every ingredient fresh and delicious. The gyro-style lamb was shaved in thick slices. My falafel nuggets were the perfect texture, light & crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside. And the sauces/dips, all so good! Hummus, baba ghanoush, and tzatziki, all full of flavor and each topped with a drizzle of olive oil. I should not forget to mention the pita bread. It's clearly slathered in fat of some kind, toasted, & served warm, making it the most addictive pita bread I've ever been served on a mezze plate. Forget the diet, eat this bread! Not sure if this will last indefinitely, or if it's a limited time situation during these first few weeks, but we were offered not one but two "on the house" items with our meal. First we received a comped dessert, the beignet-like loukoumades, airy & crispy, drizzled in honey. Then at the end of our meal, the matriarch insisted we go home with a to-go serving of her savory feta cheesecake. So nice! The food is great, the prices are great, the hospitality is a throwback to years gone by, and best of all, the precious Ya Ya (grandmother) who runs the place will give you all the love you've been missing each time she visits your table.

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    Pranil Z.

    Very delicious! The lamb gyro was tasty and I love the pita bread that was used. Falafels were delicious as well! Very friendly service on top of that.

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    Santana S.

    The staff is wonderful, and the food is delicious! Food is also at a great price point.

    Jasmine L.

    I made my husband try this place today. Amazing chicken! And amazing customer service this place is a gem! I really enjoyed how welcoming they were. I realized I wanted hummus after I got my plate and she was nice enough to get me a side of hummus which I offered to pay for.

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    6 months ago

    Delicious food, great staff, fun vibes! Would absolutely recommend this place. The dolmas are amazing.

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    Great food and service! Chicken gyro was great and it came with some delicious desert I wasn't expecting.

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    2 years ago

    Such a hidden gem. The owner is fantastic and kept bringing us things to try. The food is incredible! Everything is 10/10.

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    11 months ago

    Best Greek food ever!! Service was amazing and the place is super cute!! 10/10 recommend.

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    Friendly people and food was good though not exceptional. Ambiance is pleasant even though it is stuck in a strip center.

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    2 years ago

    The food was excellent! Very authentic. Friendly and attentive staff. I will definitely be back!

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food and staff! The chicken soup tastes so good and the prices are very reasonable.

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    2 years ago

    Great food prepared in a little mom-and-pop restaurant just like I had in Greece when I was there.

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    Absolutely amazing food. Spent 3 weeks in Greece last summer and the flavors here took me right back to the islands. Highly recommend it.

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    The food was fantastic and the service was great. We especially enjoyed the chicken soup, dolmas and tzatziki with pita. Highly recommend!

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    Great lunch! Super sweet people. The lentil soup was delicious, as well as the gyro! Inside feels like you're in Greece.

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