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Athens Cafe

4.4 (149 reviews)
InexpensiveGreek
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Kebab plate
Shaun J.

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.

Gyro - look how much meat!!!
Kavitha P.

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

What's on my place PLUS what's left in my box is the chicken kabab platter.  It comes with salad too.
Ted R.

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.

Risa Y.

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!

Hummus
Abbie F.

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!

Gyro combo meal. Lamb, chicken, rice, hummus, pita, pop, salad.
Joe F.

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!

Gyro Combo with Marinated Chicken and Lamb Gyro Meat
Brandon J.

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

side salad and pita bread
Trevor H.

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!

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8 years ago

i love this place. been going for years. gyros are the best and their jalapeno hummus is amazing

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10 years ago

Food was really really good, cheap, and service was incredibly friendly. Must have four lunch

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15 years ago

Excellent food, and a lot of it. Very authentic cuisine. Would recommend it to friends!

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Amazing service. Amazing food. Nothing fancy, just authentic Mediterranean cuisine with fantastic staff.

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10 years ago

Terrific food. Marvelous flavors. Huge portions. Casual atmosphere but the food more than makes up for it! Highly recommend this place!

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We visited Sunday August 18th 2024 and they were closed.

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We ate here today for an early dinner!. Phils is a restaurant and Bar in Stillwater,MN built in…read more1928 as a log cabin style. The food is Greek Style with a bit of Midwest Cheeseburger theme. I had a chocolate martini and it was delicious! They drizzled my glass with chocolate syrup and poured it for me, Shaken not stirred. We ordered the Griiled Octopus for appetizer. It was pretty good, It My first taste of this sea fella, so my assessment may not be as fair as others who have had it, it wasn't chewy at all but I do love calamari better! I ordered the liver and onions and was pleasantly surprised at the heaping amount and the beautiful presentation. pretty tasty. The rest of the table ordered cheeseburgers! They have Lots of delicious ingredients , very good cheeseburgers and fries! It was my parent's Birthday! yep Juneteenth ! ! They each got a free piece of Baklava! I also ordered a piece of chocolate cake. It was very delicious. not too chocolaty, just right. Buttery frosting . Yummy. Ambiance was a little noisy, not too bad. seating is not super comfortable. The chairs are a little old and sticky , my body is particular and after 2 hours I was sore. The Waiter was not very friendly and did not seem to like his job. It makes such a difference when you're out celebrating and the server makes you feel unwelcome. It's part of the whole experience and part of what you paying for. Good food, mediocre experience all around . Id probably not come back. Perhaps id try the outdoor seating and give the Martini another go!

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Authentic Greek food and service at Gardens of Salonica! I appreciated the one-man service who wore…read moremany hats during our dining experience - server and chef! Tasty food. I recommend the fried feta. Our table also had the lamb, mousakas, and pastitsio! Cute place for a casual date night or catch up with friends. I felt like I was abroad during this meal.

This is an institution in NE. My friend and i were so excited to see they were still open. We'd…read morebeen to Gardens many times during college and shortly after but hadn't been there in years. Unfortunately the place is showing its age. The sign out front is no longer readable and it really needs a scrub down and freshen up. The food is still very good and very authentic, different from what you see at many Greek restaurants. Our server was lovely, helpful and knowledgeable. Finally, I used the restroom while I was there, which also needs a scrub down, and they were out of paper towels. On my way out one of the staff members was taking a break on his phone, which is fine, and I quickly mentioned the towel situation. He started getting up and said, "oh I'll take care of that right away." About 15 minutes later I returned to the restroom to wash my hands and the staff member was sitting in the same place. The restroom still did not have towels. Boo. While this isn't a dealbreaker it just didn't present the restaurant well. Not sure we'll return.

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Athens Cafe - greek - Updated July 2026

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