Simple Food. Done well. Great Service, real people. Neighborhood fav! For over 25yrs!

Try this place for awesome Greek food! The staff were super friendly and helpful as it was our first time in. Everything was flavorful and delicious. We are already planning to come back to try other dishes, it sounds like you can't go wrong at this place based on what we heard from some of the regulars stopping by. read more

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I've been coming here for years. I grew up in Crystal right across the bridge and the food is always phenomenal. The portions are large, food is the best, I've tried other gyro places since I've moved from Crystal but I always come back. The people at the counter are always kind and it's a wonderful small business. Absolutely recommend! read more

Fast and friendly service is the order of the day in this spartan cafe. The front man was pretty out there which made it a fun local experience. The building and cafe have seen better days, but they are doing a brisk trade and the food is generous and tasty. We both had specials and the plates were full. Bring your appetite if you order a special plate or grab a takeout box off the counter to save some for later. read more

Athens Cafe - Kebab plate - Greek Near Me - Robbinsdale, Minnesota

We ordered 2 Gryo Meals (includes fries & a drink). The Gryo meat with Lettuce, Onion, Tomato and tzatziki sauce is always so fresh & fries are always phenomenal! We also got a bag of pita bread, Garlic Hummus and Tabbouleh. I love getting their garlic hummus and using it as a veggie dip. Service is always fast and the kitchen staff is also very nice. The interior could use some new paint, a good cleaning & some updated decor but we usually order our food to go so it is not really too much of an issue. We love coming here and will definitely be back. read more

The is wonderful here. Large portions and great taste and the price isn't bad. I recommend this business is your looking for a gyro salad or sandwich and the burger is good too. read more

Ordered the gyro combo with fries and a drink for $ 11.99 and was surprised at how much meat they stuffed into the pita - it was pretty tasty too Fries were delish -love the seasoned salt they used Need to go back and try other menu items Ambiance -Small cafe prob do more takeout than eat in Service- - staff not the friendliest that day but I'm sure it's because they were closing up shop in 30 mins- oops read more

Athens Cafe - Gyro - look how much meat!!! - Greek Near Me - Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Been going to athens for years, the food always hits the right spot, great flavors, good portions and nice customer service. Nice for take out ir eating in. read more

Athens Cafe has always been a staple. You can't go wrong with anything that you order. Make sure to grab some of the freshly made feta and hummus as well as the desserts. It all tastes so good. read more

Standard Greek/Mediterranean cuisine. A hidden gem in robbinsdale. You get a ton of food for the price. I have only gotten take out. Staff is friendly. More of a lunch crowd from what I have seen but nonetheless great food. read more

Consistently top notch. Service is very quick. it has tables etc. But it's primarily for take out. A family business for decades.

Athen's Cafe has been around for decades, but frankly, it looks like it's been around since "The Odyssey" was written in the seventh century, BC by that Homer guy (the one before Homer Simpson). Or perhaps that was when they last remodeled the place and it was opened even earlier. I have to get this part out of the way first: This is the saddest, least appealing restaurant interior that I've ever seen in the United States. The food photos on the wall are old and faded and the prices were removed years ago. I don't even WANT to know what the kitchen looks like. Athen's has no website. It's page on Facebook contains a menu from 2013 and the "Daily Specials" board in the restaurant has not changed since the Vietnam War ended. Also, this will be a bit tricky to find the first time you go. It's address is West Broadway in Robbinsdale, but you have to go to the BACK of the two-sided mall because it's facing Bottineau Blvd (which has way too many vowels) and it's off 41st Avenue. It could be a CIA front, but that's just a guess. OK. Let's move on. What propels this place from a one-star to a four-star rating is that the food is consistently excellent, the portion quantity is huge, and the prices are low. The gyros are excellent and the hummus is five-star quality. The salads have fresh lettuce and I appreciate the variety and freshness of veggies they include, even though it's a side-salad. The pita bread is soft and fresh. I have ordered the combo meals and they can easily feed three people. I advise you to order light because the quantities are surprisingly large. So despite what this place looks like (and what the FDA might find), the food really is good and I've never had any issues with it. If your partner is a clean-freak, I recommend take-out! In fact, if you were having a party, this food would be a great choice because it's actually plated very well. I have been coming to Athens frequently for at least 20 years, and do highly recommend it. I wish instead of a tip jar, they had a remodeling jar. I definitely would contribute to that. read more

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Dude..... Everytime I come to town, my friend and I get some delicious Gyros from here. This shopping plaza Greek place is the very definition of a delicious dive! The gyro platters are yum yum yummy! I always get some extra pepper and extra Tzatziki sauce. The owner gives my friend occasional discount coupons ! read more

Super fast and flavorful takeout! The line is long but it moves very quickly Ordered the two meat gyro of chicken and lamb which comes with a choice of rice, hummus or fries. Picked the rice. The meal also includes salad, pita bread and a drink from the soda fountain. Food is very flavorful and oh, what a good deal for $11.86. It's a huge serving that's good for 2 people, and since I'm just myself it's a meal that stretches out for a couple of days. The authentic Greek salad, has all the works... featuring tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, Feta, oregano and olive oil. Opah! read more

Athens Cafe - Greek Near Me - Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Run here! Stop reading-go now! My friend got us a two person combo from here and it was INCREDIBLE!!! We loved all the different meats that came in it! The beef was probably my favorite and I really liked the chicken too. And the grilled onions! Yes please! The Greek salad was good-I would have liked more olives and I love olives so there are never enough. My husband loved the falafel and I didn't. Hummus was super duper creamy! So creamy-yummy! The baba ganoush was good and very smoky! They put them in styrofoam which I thought was weird but whatever. I'm looking forward to going back and getting some sandwiches. Stellar spot in Robbinsdale! read more

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I frequent Athens Cafe to get the gyro lunch combo. I haven't tried much else, but the gyro combo is a large amount of food for $13. Sometimes I'll get half rice, half hummus to go with the lamb and chicken that comes with. The side salad, pita and a drink also come with the combo meal. The chicken and lamb are great, the rice is a little on the dry side but still good. The pita is fairly thin and can end up breaking if you put too much in. Service is good, I think the owner recognizes me and is prompt on preparing my to-go order. Ambiance is what I would expect, although the restaurant is not up to date, it's fine to stop in and eat at a table. They have lots of items for purchase such as baklava and homemade hummus with different ingredients. Worth stopping in! read more

Athens Cafe - Gyro combo meal. Lamb, chicken, rice, hummus, pita, pop, salad. - Greek Near Me - Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Yum yum yum. This is my favorite place to get Greek in the cities. It's a total hole in the wall, inside an old business strip type building. All of the employees are flirty and effortlessly kind in that hallmark Mediterranean way - it's my FAVORITE! The gyro is phenomenal. The stuffed grape leaves are okay, but I've got high standards for those. Truthfully, the best stuffed grape leaves you'll find are Holy Land ones - get them at Whole Foods or go to Holy Land in Minneapolis. I have yet to go, but have never been disappointed by their food. Athens is the best. read more

Service was nice. Food was ok. I did not see a menu other than a hand written specials menu with like 5 things on it. Place was a total F'n dump inside from the cealing to the floor. I went to sit in the corner across from the counter and it smelled like urine! read more

Styrofoam takeout boxes aren't the most glamorous. But you hum-must admit, it's really the food inside that counts... :) I had the Gyro Combo with Marinated Chicken and Lamb Gyro Meat, and a side of Hummus This dish also came with pitas, a salad, and hummus. It was all good, but the meat and hummus... Greek-straordinary The gyro meat was so fresh, and the chicken was moist, flavorful, and marinated with an insane blend of spices; it has permanent space reserved in my memory. The hummus appeared really liquid, so I was skeptical. Until it was all gone. Oh my goodness, that stuff was fantastic! On the pita and for dipping the meat. Wow. Athens cafe is little, but they pack a punch for a low price. All hummus-lovers and meat maniacs need to try it read more

Athens Cafe - Gyro Combo with Marinated Chicken and Lamb Gyro Meat - Greek Near Me - Robbinsdale, Minnesota

The Athens Chicken is my favorite dish. It's so much food you can eat it for two meals. Lots of tangy flavor from the pepperoncinis it's flavorful but not too spicy. Athens Cafe is a hidden gem. read more

my boyfriend and i are new to the area and tonight we decided on greek for dinner; hard to pass up a cute, local joint called athens cafe! it's cozy and worn-in inside and the service is friendly, prompt and accurate! under $25 for two entrees and it's a considerable amount of food! i got the vegetarian combo with hummus and my boyfriend got the athenian chicken with rice! both are delicious and were great to take home for dinner. will definitely be coming back! read more

Athens Cafe - side salad and pita bread - Greek Near Me - Robbinsdale, Minnesota

My new favorite vibe in Robbinsdale. This little cafe has killer shawarma and all the Mediterranean fare you would desire and the most amazing part is the price! Love finding places that remind me of home! read more

Athens Cafe - menus on the wall of the restaurant - Greek Near Me - Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Great bang for your buck! You get so much with the entree. I didn't take a photo of everything that came with my order, but it came with a drink and pitas too. So delicious. Would recommend Dolmades for vegetarians. We didn't get the hummus this time, but my partner said it's a must order too. read more

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So freakin good. Best spinach pie I've ever had. Grape leaves are perfect. Falafel and hummus are excellent. I'm in love!

Not impressed with this place. The owners/ and staff were very friendly but the food missed the mark. It just wasn't the same as the many Greek food places that I have been too. But it wasn't terrible so don't be too turned off. Go and check it out for yourself. It's a fast food place. read more

Mmm... The chicken kabob sandwich is quite delicious... and pretty huge. Also the seasoned fries are very good, if even a little greasy. The value meal is a good deal and the portions are generous. Also, the service is quite good, helpful, and friendly. read more

One of my favorite eateries in the Twin Cities. Also, my go-to place when entertaining. The Mediterranean Platter for 4 (hint - it serves six easily - especially when you order a side of the great pita chips) is a terrific combination of all things good about Greek food. Staff is friendly with just the right amount of attitude, and their humus is second to none. read more

Service was efficient and organized. Food was out to us within 10 minutes and was delicious. This place is a little hidden gem. We got the gyro combo and I highly recommend! I also got the habanero hummus and it's the perfect spicy melt in your mouth. Definitely check this place out! read more

This place is a great ratio of good food for a good price. We both got gyro combos. Mine was with fries and my partner's was with rice. Both sides were great. We also got some hummus too in the side and it has a good fresh taste and was probably better than the Big Dog hummus maker in town. Both combos came with a bit side salad with tasty dressing and components. The meat itself tasted fresh and what I would expect. The beef gyro tasted like the sort of beef gyro you'd get anywhere, which is good in my book. It also came with a curried chicken gyro type meat too that was unique and worth getting. It added a nice twist to the food. All in all, this place rules. read more

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Excellent food and value. Ambiance is basic but worth it! Portions are large and quality of food very good. We will be back!

Been here twice now. Family orders both times.Ordered the chicken gyros platter for four of us last time. The food was so much and it was real. It was fresh. The chicken is real chicken cooked on a grill and seasoned in I think cumin and mild spices. Tasty. Really tasty. This time I ordered the same plus a lamb and chicken combo. Again very yummy. I also got more hummos than before because it tastes so fresh. I even liked their salad W feta, cucumbers. Flavorful. That 8.99 platter can easily feed two. We just ordered in to go boxes so we would have extra for tomorrow. Hope people check it out. It's close to North Memorial, I have to swing by there every so often. Nice to have a really tasty place that is so affordable. read more

Athens Cafe - Athens Cafe - Greek Near Me - Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Tasty gyros and yummy cheeseburgers in a quaint location! We LOVE it!! Conveniently located in central Robbinsdale. Near a discount store, a smoke shop, a Mexican restaurant, a drugstore, a shooting range, a pawn shop, and a variety of other options. Parking is ample, and there is art on the wall. read more

Athens Cafe - Greek Near Me - Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Great food great service good atmosphere ........................check them outBeef Gyro read more

Lots of 5 star reviews... either they're fake or the people eating here have zero knowledge about Greek food. The hummus is super runny. The guy serving the food, handling forks and touching your bread has a fungus or eczema on his hands. Super nice guy but still... Now the food... It's bland and horrible. Nothing tastes even halfway close to being authentic. read more

Good as ever. Large quantities, great price , always fresh. I have been going here for years. Always on my mind for a late night snack if I'm in this area. read more

Doesn't look like much but when you walk in the door you are greeted by someone that gives the the vibe of Cheers where everyone knows your name and the gyros salad is reasonable priced and everything is made with care and it shows best kept secret in the Twin cities read more

I've been living in Robbinsdale for 9 years, and I just recently discovered Athens Cafe. Their food isn't just good, it's fantastic - merging Greek cuisine with Lebanese food is pure genius! The place isn't much to look at - but the food makes up for it! Tucked inside the plaza, it's not easy to see from the outside, but judging by the line of people waiting, it's always worth the wait. My favorites are the Tabbouleh (better than my grandma's), the artichoke and spinach hummus, the flat bread and the spinach pies. SO much food for about $20 - enough to feed me and my partner. I've also tried the gyros and several of the specials, everything they serve is excellent! The guy behind the counter is so efficient and friendly - not sure if he owns the place, but he acts as if he does by giving such amazing service. When your to-go food is ready, he actually brings it out to you instead of calling your name or putting it on a board. I recommend everything on the menu! read more

I avoided this place for years after being put off just by peeping through the windows. For some reason, the girlfriend and I finally chose to give it a go. This is easily the most beat up and dirty restaurant I have even been inside. And I am one to frequent dive spots! I can totally forgive the worn cosmetics, but the grime was palpable, and everywhere. The inside of the cold case from which they sell pastry and dips was nasty and full of old food bits. The glass seemed dirty inside and out. Behind the counter there was visible dust/grease clumps on shelf tops, the menu board, and everywhere really. Ceiling was filthy. With all of that hanging around you just know it ends up in the food. The woman at the counter was filling little cups with salad dressing on a counter that was clearly not for food prep, and also under an area saturated with the suspended greasy dirtbombs. No gloves, or any signs of food safety concerns. Speaking of the help, this individual seemed pretty uninterested in being there, but powered through several phone orders and difficult walk up customers reasonably well, while visibly giving no fu*ks. To her credit, when filling a to go order for tabouleh, she grabbed a tub from the sketchy cooler, looked at it, made a face, and grabbed a different one after throwing the offensive one on the back counter. I assume she found a past date package, and am glad for that customer that she noticed and gave him a fresher one. We both got chicken platters that included chicken gyro, chicken kebab, rice, pita and house salad. We should have chosen more variety, but our moods were the same that night. The house salad was very enjoyable. Veggies fresh, dressing tasty. A little skeeved out by knowing the dressing cup was likely portioned out by a cranky counter person with no food safety training, and might also contain bits of grunge that had plummeted from basically anywhere above, but whatever. The rice was totally fine. The decent sized portion had some flavor, but was not too salty or oily, and was well cooked. Both the chicken gyro and kebab were super dried out, and were pretty basic in taste. Generic yellow curry powder seemed to be the only real seasoning. Again the portion was good, but it was just so dry and chewy. The pita seemed like packaged food service stuff, but was fresh. If they power washed the interior of the place, and kept it clean, I might consider going back to see if there was something else I enjoyed, or even to see if the chicken is not always so dried out. However the meal was just not strong enough to overcome the dirtiness and feeling that what you cannot see is far worse than what you can see. read more

Solid hole in the wall at a strip mall, some hits and some misses average to a 3 star rating. Tried a gyro/curry chicken combo with hummus and the kofta plate with fries. Both combos are served with salad. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, moist and deserves at least 4/5 stars. The gyro meat was average and a bit on the greasy side. Hummus was okay, slightly below average. As a reference point, Merhaba is the gold standard for hummus based on our palettes. Most disappointing was the kofta. It was overly dry, no seasoning and tasted like burned hamburgers. Fries are average. Overall, some good options if you're in the neighborhood but not worth an intentional drive. read more

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Great place good food. Easy to miss hidden in the front of a small shopping mall. Went in hungry left super full!